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Navajo Nation Council to hold special session on March 26

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council will convene for a special session on March 26, 2024, at 10 am (MDT) at the Navajo Nation Council Chamber in Window Rock, Ariz., to consider Legislation No. 0067-24 to comply with the U.S. Treasury’s obligation deadlines and Legislation No. 0020-24, approving the almost...

New Mexico's unemployment rate was 3.9% in February

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New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.9% in February, down from 4% in January and up from 3.6% in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in February was 3.9%, up from 3.7% in January and up from  3.6% in February 2023.

Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 13,700 jobs, or 1.6%, between February 2023 and February 2024. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 6,300 jobs, or 0.9%. The public sector was up 7,400 jobs, or 4%.  Within the private sector gains, the private service-providing industries were up 3,500 jobs, or 0.6%, while the goods-producing industries were up 2,800 jobs, representing an increase of...

Navajo Nation, Kyrgz Republic embark on culture exchange

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WASHINGTON D.C. — In a step toward cultural collaboration, the Honorable Crystalyne Curley, Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council, and His Excellency Baktybek Amanbaev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the U.S. and Canada, met at the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to discuss avenues for strengthening cultural relations and mutual understanding between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Navajo Nation on March 20. Also joining the discussion was the Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Washington Office, Justin Ahasteen.

The meeting was held at the invitation of Amanbaev, who is interested in pursuing a cultural exchange to explore similarities between the Navajo people and the Kyrgyz...

Chair of Law and Order Commitee advocates for equal treatment of tribal public safety programs

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WASHINGTON D.C. — The Chair of the Law and Order Committee Delegate Eugenia Charles-Newton, provided testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 20, urging for equitable compensation and benefits for Public Law 93-638 employees, guaranteed funding allocations for the replacement of Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities, and the strengthening of collaborative efforts with federal public safety counterparts.

During a hybrid listening session convened by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, the focus was cast on the critical needs concerning public safety and justice resources within native communities.

Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Charles-Newton shared...

Navajo Hopi Land Commission advocates for appointment of DHNR commissioner to support displaced families

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WASHINGTON D.C. — The Navajo Hopi Land Commission engaged in a discussion with White House officials on March 20, advocating for the urgent appointment of a commissioner to the Office of Navajo Hopi Indian Relocation. This key leadership role is fundamental in addressing the residual challenges of the Navajo-Hopi land dispute, which includes the dire situation of relocated Navajo families.

NHLC Chair Otto Tso, Vice Chair Casey Allen Johnson, and commissioners Vince James and Germaine Simonson, alongside Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley, emphasized the critical need for a dedicated ONHIR commissioner during their meeting with Rose Petoskey, Senior Advisor to the White...
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