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Hubbell Trading Post NHS Near Ganado Preserves Navajo Nation Heritage

Hubbell Trading Post NHS near Ganado preserves the oldest continuously operated trading post on the Navajo Nation and su...

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Round Valley Dome anchors sports, economy and community life

The Round Valley Dome in Eagar and Springerville hosts high school sports and community events and drives local business...

Chinle High to host NATIVE Skills Competition on February 26, 2026

Chinle High School will host the NATIVE Skills Competition Feb. 26, 2026, showcasing student career-technical skills and...

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Apache County supervisors unanimously remove county attorney Michael Whiting

Apache County's board vacated the office of county attorney Michael Whiting effective Jan. 18, 2026. The decision affect...

Round Valley police shooting kills one, prompts state review

One person was killed after an altercation at the Round Valley Police Department; town and state investigators are coord...

Navajo Nation pauses $500,000 shelter funds amid procurement dispute

Navajo Nation officials paused release of $500,000 for women's shelters after questions arose over whether funds were me...

Chinle senior earns top Navajo bilingual proficiency award

A Chinle High senior achieved the Navajo Nation Seal Superior award, marking a win for language preservation and communi...

Child found dead after Coalmine-Cedar Loop search in Apache County

An 8-year-old girl was found dead after a multi-agency search and the Turquoise Alert was canceled. Local lockdown and c...

Lawmakers condemn ICE detention of Diné worker in Phoenix area

Arizona Democrats criticized ICE after a Diné man was detained in Phoenix while carrying tribal ID and a birth certifica...

NTEC gives $35,000 to Navajo Technical University for tech training

Navajo Technical University received a $35,000 donation to expand scholarships and microelectronics lab equipment, boost...

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St. Johns police warn of rising phone scam attempts

Police warned of an uptick in phone scams impersonating banks, agencies and family members. Residents should not share p...

Officer-involved shooting at Round Valley PD triggers investigations, closures

An officer-involved shooting occurred at Round Valley Police Department on Jan. 14; no law enforcement injuries and stat...

Navajo Nation Delivers New Homes to Apache County Chapters

Key-turning ceremonies delivered new homes in Lupton, Nahata Dziil and Houck, advancing housing stability and utility ac...

Tribal officer charged with rape and kidnapping on Fort Apache

A White Mountain Apache Tribal Police officer was arrested on federal charges including rape, sexual abuse and kidnappin...

Navajo Nation third state of the nation comes to Shiprock Jan. 13

Navajo Nation president Buu Nygren will host The People’s Third State of the Navajo Nation at Shiprock High School on Ja...

Bipartisan HB 2306 proposes Apache County appropriation for rural routes

HB 2306 was introduced to appropriate state funds for Apache County rural routes, a move that could affect road maintena...

Chinle squeaks past Show Low as St. Johns dominates Heber Mogollon

Chinle beat Show Low 48-45 in a tight girls prep game, while St. Johns routed Heber Mogollon 65-26; local fans saw momen...

Eagar and Springerville set 2026 Fourth of July theme and start time

Eagar and Springerville announced an updated start time and official theme for the 2026 fourth of july parade and rodeo....

New Tuba City senior center opens to expand services for elders

Tuba City opened a 5,060-square-foot senior center to provide meals, health supports and gathering space for Navajo elde...

Moderate 3.7 Earthquake Rattles Forest Lake Chapter Area

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the Forest Lake Chapter on Jan. 9, 2026, at about 11:38 a.m., shaking homes and b...

Eight Ganado High Seniors Earn AWS Welding Certification Ahead of Graduation

Eight Ganado High seniors earned American Welding Society certifications in December, giving local youth industry creden...

St. Michaels Hearing on Title 26 Sparks Heated Debate Over Chapter Authority

St. Michaels hearing on Title 26 drew more than six hours of public comment, exposing sharp splits over whether proposed...

Navajo Nation Reapportionment Plan Could Shift Representation in Apache County

Legislation introduced to adopt a new Navajo Nation Council reapportionment plan placed five map options before lawmaker...

Heinrich seeks $55M to protect Navajo Gallup water project

Sen. Martin Heinrich requested $55 million and a cost cap to keep the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project moving. This co...

Guide to Apache County’s Top Natural and Cultural Attractions

Find where to visit, local access rules, and how tourism shapes our communities....

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Payroll system rollout left hundreds unpaid across Navajo Nation

About 600 Navajo Nation employees were unpaid or mispaid after a Dayforce payroll rollout on Jan. 8, prompting payroll c...

Apache County Planning and Zoning to Hold Public Meeting January 14

Apache County Planning and Zoning held a public meeting Jan. 14 to review local planning and permit matters; outcomes af...

Chinle girls fall to Tuba City 50-45 in close game

Chinle High lost 50-45 to Tuba City on Jan. 14; Elayah Pete led Chinle with a strong performance. The result resonates f...

Apache County Schedules Vital Records Outreach in Ganado, Chinle Jan 13-14

Apache County held vital records outreach in Ganado Jan. 13 and Chinle Jan. 14 to help Navajo Nation residents obtain bi...