Ex-Navajo Nation president B. Shelly dies | Newsline
GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — Former Navajo President Ben Shelley died Wednesday after a long illness, a family spokesman said. Shelley died in New Mexico with his family, Deswood Tome said. he was 75 years old. Shelley became president of the vast reservation in January 2011 after serving one term as tribal vice president. The 27,000-square-mile […]
Ex-Navajo president honored in funeral procession, reception
LOW MOUNTAIN, Arizona (AP) — Known as an inspirational and humble leader, with a passion for education and devotion to his people, former Navajo President Peterson Zar walked the 100 miles (160 kilometers) Saturday. He was honored in a funeral procession. From western New Mexico to eastern Arizona. People lined the roads of the reservation […]