All Royalty Reading
Miss Navajo Ranisha C. Begay hosted an All Royalty Reading event at the Navajo Nation Library in Window Rock on Jan. 23, 2025, with participation from area royalty.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House
Mother’s Coffee
Tyra Jeff, a Diné entrepreneur and owner of Mother’s Coffee, celebrated the grand opening of her coffee shop on Jan. 14 at the Ch’ihootso Indian Market.
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Eastern inauguration
Naabeehó Bich’eekį’ Ranisha Begay provides an overview of the inauguration ceremony for Eastern Navajo’s newly elected officials, held on Jan. 6 at Navajo Technical University’s Wellness Center in Crownpoint.
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Inauguration week ends in Northern
The Navajo Nation chapter inaugurations concluded in Farmington on Jan. 10. Vice President Richelle Montoya provides an overview of the ceremonies that were held in each agency. Montoya extends her congratulations and best wishes to those who have been sworn in to lead their communities.
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Hastóí Dóó Sáanii Bina’nitin
Elaine Henderson is Tábąąhá and born for ‘Áshįįhí. Her maternal grandfather is Tódích’íí’nii, and her paternal grandfather is Ts’ah yisk’idnii. She’s originally from Ni’iijííh.
Henderson shares her reflections on 2024 in Diné Bikéyah. “The year has brought us some good this year,” she said. “We have some accomplishments that were made, some achievements and milestones …. And these achievements—they have brought us closer to one another and our families, and our friends and colleagues.”
Editor’s note: While 2024 brought challenges to Diné relations and governance, hope and resilience are paving the way for the new year. This is Reporter Nicholas House’s second video project.
Késhjéé’
A Késhjéé’ game takes place on Saturday night in downtown Gallup. The game was presented by Navajo Technical University’s Early Childhood Multicultural Education Program. The Késhjéé’ is a traditional winter game where two teams compete to guess which moccasin conceals a yucca ball. It symbolizes the story of a contest between day and night animals, whose tie decided that the earth would have both day and night.
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Kéeshmish visit
Tséhootsooí Diné Bi’Ólta’ students shared songs with the Navajo Times staff on Thursday.Ahxéhee’ nihxa’ áłchíní!
Navajo Times | Leander Begay
Light parade in Tuba City
The Western Navajo Fair hosted its annual Christmas Light Parade and Toys for Tots event at the Western Navajo fairgrounds in Tuba City on Friday night. The event was organized by Western Navajo Fair Manager Chantel Yazzie and her team.
Navajo Times | Krista Allen
U.S.S. Arizona Memorial
The U.S.S. Arizona rests on the seafloor of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, submerged in 40 feet of water. The Dec. 7, 1941, attack shattered America’s sense of invincibility and led the nation into World War II, during which Diné men serving in the U.S. Marine Corps played a crucial role as code talkers to create an unbreakable code. The Pearl Harbor National Monument is built on the water above the wreckage of the U.S.S. Arizona. The site serves as a symbol of sacrifice and remembrance.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House
Hot-air ballooning, Gallup
Marissa Myers, the pilot coordinator for the 43rd Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally, welcomes attendees to the annual event happening in Gallup this weekend.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House
NTU Goat Roping Fundraiser
Members of Navajo Technical University’s Rodeo Club introduced themselves from right to left during the club’s Goat Roping Fundraiser, held on Thursday night at the Spear 3 Arena in Smith Lake, N.M. The members included Cajaun Cleveland, the club president and a NTU Rodeo barrel racer; Taylor Pino, the club vice president and a breakaway roper; Isaiah Tom, the club treasurer and a bareback/bull rider; Drekell Johnson, a bull rider; and Francesca Noble, who competes in barrel racing and breakaway roping.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House
Hydroponics for Mariano Lake Chapter
Navajo Technical University senior biology student Makeiyla Begay, from Smith Lake, N.M., recently attended a hydroponic/aquaponic workshop and shares her insights on the potential benefits of a hydroponic or aquaponic greenhouse community project for the region. NTU, Santa Fe Community College, and the Mariano Lake Chapter will create a hydroponic garden tomorrow for the chapter’s community.
Navajo Times | Nicholas House
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