Tag: jonathan nez
Buu Nygren sworn in as next Navajo Nation president
Buu Nygren was sworn in Tuesday as the next president of the vast Navajo Nation, a job that will test his ability...
Jonathan Nez selects political newcomer Chad Abeyta as VP candidate
Navajo President Jonathan Nez announced Monday that he’s selected a political newcomer who is a lawyer and Air Force veteran to be...
Ex-Navajo VP Buu Van Nygren hopeful announces he’ll seek presidential post
A former Navajo Nation vice presidential candidate announced Monday that he is seeking the tribal president’s post.
The announcement...
Roselyn Tso nominated to head Indian Health Service amid tough challenges
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he is nominating veteran health administrator Roselyn Tso to oversee the federal agency that delivers health care...
Navajo Nation maintains mask mandate as New Mexico drops it
The Navajo Nation is maintaining a mask mandate to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, even as the last of the...
Navajo officials distribute masks and sanitizers in Shiprock
Navajo Nation officials have distributed masks and hand sanitizers in the community of Shiprock, New Mexico, to help keep local residents safe...
Navajo Nation increases ability to do COVID testing, vaccinations
Health facilities in the Navajo Nation are increasing the ability to test for COVID-19 and vaccinate people as the omicron variant spreads,...
Navajo Nation: All government workers must have booster shot
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has signed an executive order requiring all government workers on the tribe’s vast reservation to have a...
Daryl Noon sworn in as Navajo Police Department’s new chief
Daryl Noon was sworn in Monday as the Navajo Police Department’s new chief.
Window Rock District Court Judge Malcolm...
Navajo Nation reports 74 new COVID-19 cases, five new deaths
The Navajo Nation reported 74 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday and five additional deaths.
The latest...
