Navajo Nation will participate in COVID-19 vaccine trials
“Several COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials are making progress across the U.S. and it’s important that the Navajo people have an opportunity to participate in a Phase 3 trial,” Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said in a statement.
“Several COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials are making progress across the U.S. and it’s important that the Navajo people have an opportunity to participate in a Phase 3 trial,” Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said in a statement.
Flags to be flown at half-staff Sept. 15 after two Navajo Nation members die at Fort Hood
Two soldiers from Arizona's Navajo Nation died at Texas Army Base, Fort Hood, marking deaths 27 and 28 at the base this year. Now, Navajo Nation's President is calling for answers.
Two soldiers from Arizona's Navajo Nation died at Texas Army Base, Fort Hood, marking deaths 27 and 28 at the base this year. Now, Navajo Nation's President is calling for answers.
Navajo Nation reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
Much of the Navajo Nation has been closed since March as the coronavirus swept through the vast reservation that extends into New Mexico, Utah and Arizona.
Much of the Navajo Nation has been closed since March as the coronavirus swept through the vast reservation that extends into New Mexico, Utah and Arizona.
Death row inmate Lezmond Mitchell executed in Indiana
Lezmond Mitchell, a Native American, became the fourth person to die on death row from a lethal injection this year, for the killings of a woman and her 9-year-old granddaughter in 2001.
Lezmond Mitchell, a Native American, became the fourth person to die on death row from a lethal injection this year, for the killings of a woman and her 9-year-old granddaughter in 2001.
Vice President of Navajo Nation, which was hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic, to speak at RNC
The Vice President of the Navajo Nation, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to speak at the Republican National Convention.
The Vice President of the Navajo Nation, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to speak at the Republican National Convention.
Nurse helps to give residents of Navajo Nation 'equal opportunities to fight this virus'
An ICU nurse is working to make sure residents of the Navajo Nation have an equal chance to fight COVID-19 as it's been one of the hardest hit spots during the pandemic.
An ICU nurse is working to make sure residents of the Navajo Nation have an equal chance to fight COVID-19 as it's been one of the hardest hit spots during the pandemic.
FBI seeking information as investigation over the murder of two brothers on the Navajo Nation continues
Months after two brothers from Ohio are found dead on the Navajo Nation, FBI officials are still investigating the case.
Months after two brothers from Ohio are found dead on the Navajo Nation, FBI officials are still investigating the case.
Navajo death row inmate seeks Supreme Court review of case
Lezmond Mitchell is scheduled to be put to death Aug. 26 at a federal prison in Indiana where he’s being held. He lost a bid in the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to interview jurors.
Lezmond Mitchell is scheduled to be put to death Aug. 26 at a federal prison in Indiana where he’s being held. He lost a bid in the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to interview jurors.
Popular tourist sites on the Navajo Nation can reopen soon
Popular tourist destinations on the Navajo Nation, including Canyon de Chelly, can welcome back tourists under the tribe's reopening plan.
Popular tourist destinations on the Navajo Nation, including Canyon de Chelly, can welcome back tourists under the tribe's reopening plan.
Navajo man loses latest bid to delay federal execution
His attorneys sought a delay from the U.S. District Court in Arizona where he was sentenced in the 2001 slayings of a 63-year-old fellow Navajo tribal member and her 9-year-old granddaughter. They argued the execution must be performed under Arizona law.
His attorneys sought a delay from the U.S. District Court in Arizona where he was sentenced in the 2001 slayings of a 63-year-old fellow Navajo tribal member and her 9-year-old granddaughter. They argued the execution must be performed under Arizona law.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The petition calling for a name change for Kit Carson RV Park has garnered more than 800 signatures since its creation.