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No Minor Sale recognizes its 47 campaign partners, past, present

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As a community-based educational and advocacy campaign, No Minor Sale aims to connect with community members and organizations across New Mexico. And since beginning in Fall 2017, the No Minor Sale campaign is thrilled to have had the opportunity to partner with 47 community organizations and tobacco retail stores from 20 New...

Angelina Holtsoi retires from the Navajo Nation Department of Justice

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On Sept. 29, Navajo President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer congratulated and thanked Angelina "Angee" Holtsoi, who is retiring from the Navajo Nation Department of Justice.

Holtsoi has served on the DOJ for over 37 years. She is the DOJ's longest serving employee.

“Ahee’hee, for your hard work and commitment to be apart of the Department of Justice for many years," Nez said. "Your compassion, patience, and knowledge contributed to the Navajo Nation.

Thank you for your service and we pray for your health, safety, and new journey,” he continued.

Holtsoi began working at DOJ in 1984 as a Legal Secretary I. Within a year, she was promoted to Legal Secretary II....

COVID-19 boosters available at RMCHCS for eligible patients

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In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New Mexico Department of Health's guidelines, Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services's College Clinic is now offering COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots to eligible individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine as their primary series at least six months ago.

Call 505-863-1820 to make an appointment for the booster shot. Make sure to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card to your appointment.

In addition, RMCHCS continues to urge unvaccinated individuals to get their initial vaccine. Vaccines are available at the College Clinic, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. No appointments are needed for the initial...

Navajo Nation's FY22 Comprehensive Budget approval includes funding for veterans, prosecutors, and direct services

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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was joined by Vice President Myron Lirez in Many Farms, Ariz. on Sept. 27 as he signed into law the Navajo Nation’s fiscal year 2022 Comprehensive Budget through Resolution CS-49-2, which includes full funding for veterans, prosecutors, and many more direct services for elders, youth, and community needs.



The FY2022 Comprehensive Budget was approved by the 24 Navajo Nation Council by a vote of 18-3 on Sept. 10, and will go into effect on Oct. 1. The three branch chiefs allocated approximately $2.77 million in General Funds for the branches of government.

“We thank the 24 Navajo Nation Council, Speaker Damon, Divisions and programs, and all of...

Home healthcare workers: invisible during the pandemic

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Home health care is a demanding profession that has been made even harder by the COVID-19 pandemic.

An organization called New Mexico Caregivers in Action was created to address some of the issues facing home health care workers.

Because the wages for these workers are so low, NMCA, a 501©6 non-profit, has provides health insurance, as well as vision, dental and life to caregivers for $15 a year.

In addition to New Mexico, NMCA is offering this same service to people in Arizona.

Some of the people who have taken advantage of this include people outside of New Mexico.

Shane Roanhorse has been taking care of his 92-year-old grandmother by himself for four years. Despite the heavy...

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