News across Apache County
Tribal Leaders Address Health Priorities at HHS Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting
Navajo President Buu Nygren joins tribal leaders and HHS officials to address tribal health priorities, self-governance, funding and healthcare access. Source
President Nygren Signs $446,874 Contract to Deliver 110 Computers to Navajo Chapter Libraries
President Nygren signs $446,874 contract to deliver 110 new computers and technology equipment to Navajo Nation chapter libraries across Arizona and New Mexico. Source
Court Permanently Blocks Council Resolutions, Protects Executive Branch Authority
Navajo court permanently blocks Council resolutions, preserving Executive Branch authority and separation of powers under Navajo Nation law. Source
President Nygren Signs 10 Agreements Securing $24.555 Million for Navajo Water Projects
President Nygren signs 10 agreements securing $24.555 million for Navajo water projects in seven communities, expanding reliable water access locally. Source
President Nygren’signs $627,000 Contract to Advance N8030 Road Improvements in Piñon
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signs a $627,000 contract for N8030 road and drainage improvements serving Piñon Chapter. Source
President Nygren Signs Emergency Declaration Amid Ongoing Flooding
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signs an emergency declaration as flooding continues, directing resources and response efforts across Navajo communities. Source
Resolution No. CEM 26-004 State of Emergency Due to Severe Monsoon Storms, Flash Flooding, and Road Infrastructure Damage
Navajo Nation extends its emergency declaration as monsoon flooding damages roads, infrastructure and communities and creates ongoing safety risks. Source
President Nygren Advances N8065 Improvements to Keep Families, School Buses and First Responders Moving
President Nygren advances N8065 road improvements with up to $55,000 in Navajo County funding for gravel maintenance in Black Mesa and Forest Lake. Source
Presidential update | Chinle flooding
Navajo Nation officials coordinate three Chinle flood rescues as water levels subside, an emergency shelter is considered and response efforts continue. Source
Navajo Route N9402 Groundbreaking Marks Major Step Toward Safer, More Reliable Roads for Navajo Families
Navajo Route N9402 construction begins near Sanders, bringing safer, more reliable roads to families in Houck, Allentown and Lupton. Source
Rochelle Francisco crowned 2026–2027 Miss Navajo Nation
Rochelle Francisco is crowned 2026–2027 Miss Navajo Nation at the 74th Annual Pageant, beginning a year of service to the Diné people. Source
Runners Fight Tough Terrain During Navajo YES Annual Navajo Code Talker Run
Runners tackle Window Rock’s rugged Navajo Code Talker Trail during the Navajo YES 10K, honoring the legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers. Source