Tuba City students attend National Association of Federally Impacted Schools Conference | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: Mar 21, 2023 12:22 PM A group of students from Tuba City High School had the opportunity to attend the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools Conference March 12-14 in Washington, DC. The conference allowed students to participate in discussions on educational policy and advocacy and learn about the impact of federal land […]
Former Winslow wrestling coach sentenced to prison for sex crimes with minors | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Original Published: March 15, 2023 2:02 PM WINSLOW, Arizona – March 10, 2023 Former Winslow High School wrestling coach Daniel Scott Larsen, 40, pleaded guilty to a sex crime involving a minor child in Navajo County Superior Court after pleading guilty to 6 He was sentenced to a year in prison and 15 years of […]
Around the Rez: week of Feb. 08 | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: 2023-02-07 10:55 AM Balance Matters, Monday NACOG Aging and the Navajo County Health Department offer an eight-week fall prevention program. Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to reduce falls and increase activity levels in individuals over the age of 60. Sessions are held Mondays from 10am-12pm at the Girl Scout House […]
Could Arizona elect an Indigenous candidate for Congress in 2024? | Navajo-Hopi Observer
For more than 20 years, Navajo President Jonathan Nez has held public office. He went from vice president of the Shonto chapter to supervisor of Navajo County and eventually president of what he called the nation’s largest indigenous nation. Nez was ousted as president in November, but he continued to push forward, completing the final […]
Around the Rez: week of Jan. 25 | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: Jan 24, 2023 12:55 PM Job Fair January 31 The Navajo Housing Authority will be hosting a job fair on January 31 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm in the lobby of the Navajo Nation Museum. Bring your resume, dress to impress, and put on your mask. Balance Matters, Monday NACOG Aging and […]
Former wrestling coach indicted on sex crimes | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: Nov 1, 2022 7:19 AM WINSLOW, Arizona — A former Winslow High School wrestling coach has been charged with 14 counts of sexual misconduct against a woman since 1993. Daniel S. Larsen, 40, was indicted by a Navajo County grand jury on October 18 on 14 counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, […]
Around the Rez: week of Jan. 11 | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: Jan 10, 2023 12:15 PM Balance Matters Jan 23 NACOG Aging and the Navajo County Health Department offer an eight-week fall prevention program. Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to reduce falls and increase activity levels in individuals over the age of 60. What you will learn: Treat falls as controllable, […]
Monkeypox probably has arrived in Arizona Here’s what to know about the virus: | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Troy Hill, Cronkite News First Published: Jun 14, 2022 at 4:06 PM PHOENIX — Arizona may have first case of monkeypox as health officials work to confirm presumptive positive cases Maricopa County Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services June 7 announced to Health officials have urged Arizona people not to panic about this […]
Around the Rez: week of Feb. 01 | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: Jan 31, 2023 12:55 PM Balance Matters, Monday NACOG Aging and the Navajo County Health Department offer an eight-week fall prevention program. Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to reduce falls and increase activity levels in individuals over the age of 60. Sessions are held Mondays from 10am-12pm at the Girl […]
Coconino County Board Approves Federal Grant for Family Treatment Court | Navajo-Hopi Observer
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a $250,000 grant from the Department of Justice to create a family treatment court program in the county. This specialized court is operated through county juvenile courts and is a voluntary court-supervised program for unresolved dependents whose children have been removed from the […]
