Navajo Nation reports 22 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Navajo Department of Health officials said 86,759 people have been tested for the coronavirus and 6,920 have recovered as of Aug. 12.
Native American man seeks further delay of federal execution
Lezmond Mitchell, who is Navajo, is set to be put to death on Aug. 26. He’s among the first inmates whose executions were scheduled after the U.S. Justice Department said that it would resume carrying out capital punishment for the first time since 2003.
Navajo Nation reporting 15 new COVID-19 cases
Officials with the Navajo Nation are reporting 15 more cases of COVID-19
Execution set for sole Native American on federal death row
Despite the grisly nature of the killings, tribal officials and even the victims’ family opposed the death penalty. Native American tribes for decades have been able to tell federal prosecutors if they want a death sentence considered for certain crimes on their land. Nearly all, including the Navajo Nation, have rejected that option.
Navajo Nation reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
The latest weekend lockdown that includes the closure of businesses began after sunset on July 24 and ended on the morning of July 27. The tribe also has implemented daily and nighttime curfews.
Navajo Nation reports 69 new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths
Tribal health officials said 76,902 people have undergone testing and 6,525 have recovered from the virus.
Navajo casino employees might stop receiving paychecks
The tribe’s three casinos in northwestern New Mexico and one east of Flagstaff, Arizona, have been shuttered since March 17 because of the coronavirus.
Navajo Nation extends closure of government offices, citing COVID-19
Executive branch divisions, departments and offices in the Navajo Nation will stay closed until Aug. 16.
Navajo lawmakers to take up coronavirus-related bills
Tribal lawmakers approved a bill in April to cancel the tribe’s primary election and decide the winner by plurality vote in the November general election. Tribal President Jonathan Nez later vetoed the action and urged lawmakers and election officials to come up with alternatives to preserve tribal members’ rights to vote.
Kit Carson RV Park in Flagstaff sparks petition for new name
The petition calling for a name change for Kit Carson RV Park has garnered more than 800 signatures since its creation.
Navajo Nation COVID-19 death toll now more than 400
Tribal officials say 64,128 people on the reservation have been tested for the coronavirus and 5,856 people had COVID-19 but recovered.
Navajo man finally returns home after battling COVID-19 for three months
A Navajo man finally gets to go home after battling COVID-19 for the last three months.
Tribes struggle to meet deadline to spend virus relief aid
The Navajo Nation must decide how to spend more than $714 million in federal virus relief money, a daunting task that isn't enough to meet the needs of the reservation.
Navajo Nation reports 61 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
More than 5,000 residents in the Navajo Nation have recovered from COVID-19 as of July 10.
Navajo Nation reports 71 more COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
The Navajo Nation has reported 71 new positive COVID-19 cases and two new deaths.
Navajo Nation under another weekend virus curfew
The Navajo Nation is under another weekend curfew as the Native American community battles the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Navajos concerned with COVID-19 spikes in surrounding areas
Reports from a dozen health care facilities on and near the Navajo Nation indicate more than 5,080 people have recovered. More than 54,700 people have been tested so far.
Arizona reports highest daily coronavirus cases with 3,858
Arizona health officials reported 3,858 more confirmed coronavirus cases on Sunday, the most reported in a single day in the state so far and the seventh time in the last 10 days that daily cases surpassed the 3,000 mark.
Girl Scouts delivering donated items to Navajo Nation
Girl Scouts start the "Joy Drive" for those who are bored at home during the coronavirus pandemic in the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation reports 94 more COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths
There are a total of 7,414 reported cases of COVID-19 on the reservation as their 57-hour weekend lockdown remains in effect.