Felicia Fonseca

Former Sen. John McCain had complicated relationship with Indian Country

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – John McCain hadn’t been elected to the U.S. Senate when a fellow veteran and friend spotted him at the annual Navajo Nation Fair. “Someone should tell this repr...

Navajo presidential hopeful forced to choose new running mate

Other candidate chose Fort Lewis College graduate as running mate

Arizona canyon famed for waterfalls reopens after flooding

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) – Weeks after flooding rushed through a world-famous gorge off the Grand Canyon, sending tourists fleeing to higher ground, the Arizona tribe that calls the area home i...

Navajos pick 2 seasoned politicians to vie for presidency

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Voters on the country’s largest American Indian reservation have advanced two seasoned politicians vying for the presidency to the general election. Current tri...

Navajos to narrow record list of 18 presidential candidates

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Voters on the country’s largest American Indian reservation are headed to the polls to narrow a record field of 18 candidates for Navajo Nation president. More ...

Navajos choose from record number of presidential hopefuls

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Louva Dahozy sat in the front of a crowded casino ballroom listening to a record number of candidates for Navajo Nation president outline plans for economic development, s...

Auto group accused of deceptive practices to sell to Navajos

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Federal Trade Commission is accusing an auto group in the U.S. Southwest of using deceptive and unlawful practices to sell vehicles to Navajos. The complain...

Auto group accused of deceptive practices to sell to Navajos

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Federal Trade Commission is accusing an auto group in the U.S. Southwest of using deceptive and unlawful practices to sell vehicles to Navajos. The complain...

Arizona commits to drought plan for Colorado River

TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona water officials committed Thursday to reach a multi-state plan by the end of the year to stave off Colorado River water shortages, or at least lessen the impact. ...

No rain in sight: Fire fears force land closures in Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Dry pine needles and dead wood snapped under fire prevention officer Matt Engbring’s boots as he hiked a half-mile into the woods in search of a makeshift campsite that ha...

Campaign season opens for Navajo Nation presidency

ALBUQUERQUE – Navajos seeking to become president of the Navajo Nation, the country’s largest American Indian reservation, began submitting applications Thursday. The race has dra...

Sports betting ruling has ripples for U.S. tribes with casinos

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – American Indian tribes are welcoming an opportunity to offer sports betting in potentially hundreds of casinos across the country after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the ...