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Jury convicts Navajo lawmaker in discretionary fund case

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A Navajo Nation lawmaker has been convicted in a rare jury trial of funneling nearly $34,000 to his children from a tribal discretionary fund meant for Navajos facing extr...

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lack of jurors delays Navajo Nation discretionary-fund trial

Tribal councilor says he will be cleared of the 10 criminal charges

DATE: Mar 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Feds suggest counseling over detention for tribal youth

ALBUQUERQUE – Federal officials have revised their guidelines for handling juvenile criminal cases in tribal courts with recommendations that favor treatment, counseling and foster care over...

DATE: Feb 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Anasazi center to display ancient, contemporary baskets

Anasazi Heritage Center kicks off new display

DATE: Feb 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Anasazi center to display ancient, contemporary baskets

7,000-year-old basket to be part of Anasazi Heritage Center display

DATE: Feb 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helping Canada’s First Peoples tell their stories

Linda MacCannell’s exhibit shows connection to the land

DATE: Feb 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Indigenous Peoples’ Day bill inspired by Fort Lewis College student

State legislation follows effort by Durango

DATE: Jan 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day over Columbus Day

Advocate hopes new label will encourage awareness

DATE: Jan 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Nation on track for first utility-scale solar plant

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A Navajo community south of Monument Valley will be home to the tribe’s first utility-scale solar plant capable of powering 7,700 homes on average. The $64 mill...

DATE: Dec 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

New operator for Navajo Mine

Bisti Fuels Company will take over Farmington operation

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College bids adieu to Columbus Day

Fort Lewis College has decided, after campaigning by students, to say goodbye to Columbus Day and hello to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The designation was approved by the Associated ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Colorado politician Nighthorse Campbell leads effort to honor Native American veterans

WASHINGTON D.C. – Ben Nighthorse Campbell – Korean War veteran, Olympic athlete and former Colorado politician – is honoring the service of his fellow Native American military veterans by he...

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News