AES begins operation of first phase of Chevelon Butte Wind Farm | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Premiered: June 6, 2023 10:15 AM Cheveron Butte, Arizona — On June 1, AES Corporation announced the commencement of commercial operation of Phase 1 of the Cheveron Butte Wind Farm. The project is located at Cheveron Butte Ranch in Coconino and Navajo Counties, Arizona. The Cheveron Butte Project is expected to produce a total of […]
Public voices opinions about proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument | Navajo-Hopi Observer
The Grand Canyon is Arizona’s most prominent natural formation, attracting millions of visitors each year for scenic views important to several tribal nations in the state. Yet the public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon have been targets for uranium mining for decades. Kambria Shuyuja, a Havasupai tribe who grew up and lives at the bottom […]
Around Winslow: Week of June 21 | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Premiered: June 20, 2023 12:02 PM Navajo County Library Writing Contest Navajo County hosts its 4th Annual Essay Contest. The theme should be “All Together Now” and should be a short original story about kindness, friendship, etc. The application deadline is June 23rd. For more information, please contact us at (928) 524-4744. Winslow pool open […]
Navajo Nation School Safety and Mental Health Summit welcomes school leadership | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Premiered: July 18, 2023 at 12:19 PM WINDOW ROCK, N.M. — The Navajo Diné Department of Education (DODE) partnered with Central Unified School District, Kayenta School District, Navajo Police Department, first responders, community leaders, educational leaders and stakeholders to host the first Navajo School Safety and Mental Health Wellness Summit June 29-30. Attendees converged at […]
Around Winslow: Week of June 7 | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Premiered: June 6, 2023 10:39 AM Navajo County Library Writing Contest Navajo County hosts its 4th Annual Essay Contest. The theme should be “All Together Now” and should be a short original story about kindness, friendship, etc. The application deadline is June 23rd. For more information, please contact us at (928) 524-4744. Winslow pool open […]
Arizona gets $1 billion for broadband, Navajo Nation to work with Hobbs for tribal allocation | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Sidney Carruth, Cronkite News Premiered: July 3, 2023 4:57 pm WASHINGTON – Arizona will receive just under $1 billion in federal funding to improve high-speed internet access as part of the $42.45 billion-plus announced by the Department of Commerce on June 26. A $993.1 million share of Arizona’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Adoption (BEAD) program […]
‘Hopi Daughter’: Moenkopi’s Kristy Honanie graces July cover of Cowboys & Indians | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Moenkopi, Arizona — The Honany family has made a name for itself not only in Moenkopi, but also in Cowboys & Indians, the best magazine in the West. C&I’s July cover features 16-year-old Christy Honanyi standing on the edge of a shallow cliff in a traditional Zuni butterfly dress. In the photo, Christie stands overlooking […]
Around Winslow: Week of June 28 | Navajo-Hopi Observer
North Country HealthCare Sports-Physical Sports Physics will be held at Winslow on July 14th, 19th, 26th and August 4th from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The fee is $20. Parents must accompany children. Reservations are recommended. Call (928) 289-2000. Navajo County Library Writing Contest Navajo County hosts its 4th Annual Essay Contest. The theme should be “All […]
Navajo County Victims’ Rights Symposium returns to Northland Pioneer College April 26 | Navajo-Hopi Observer
SNOWFLAKE, Arizona — The 12th Annual Navajo County Attorney’s Office Victim Rights Symposium will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Northland Pioneer University Snowflake Campus in Arizona. Running from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, the symposium provides accredited training for professionals, youth and the general public who work with victims at all […]
Rio Verde Foothills water to finally be restored near Scottsdale | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Gloria Rebecca Gomez, Miller, AZ Premiered: June 20, 2023 9:54 AM SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Residents of the Rio Verde Foothills, which have had water supply cut off for months, will have legislative reprieve after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill Monday to restore access to water. Given the. Senate Bill 1432 requires the city of […]
