Shareholders say there has been little progress


WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The shareholder representatives of the Naat’áanii Development Corporation voted unanimously to remove all seven of NDC’s board of directors during a special meeting held on March 13 in Window Rock, Arizona.

NDC, a federally chartered corporation under Section 17 of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 and wholly owned by the Navajo Nation, was created in 2018 to boost economic opportunities for the Navajo Nation. However, shareholders say there has been little to no movement with NDC.

The NDC shareholders include Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren and Speaker Crystalyne Curley, both of whom are...

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is celebrating the 51st National Agriculture Week – observed March 17 to March 24 – acknowledging and recognizing the essential work that all farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals do to feed, fuel and clothe communities in New Mexico and across the nation.

“With a growing population to account for, the agriculture industry has more mouths to feed and communities to provide resources to than ever before,” New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte said. “An important part of National Ag Week isn’t just celebrating today’s accomplishments, but also embracing opportunities that will lead the ag...

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My little dog Barnsey is quite a barker for a terrier, but for the past several days his bark has been very hoarse. He sometimes snorts or sneezes, too. I make sure he has plenty of water, but I’m not sure what else to do. It doesn’t seem to be getting better. — Faye H., Hartford, Connecticut

DEAR FAYE: This is a perfect time to take Barnsey to the vet. Chronic hoarseness when barking can have several different causes, and the veterinarian can better evaluate him to see what’s happening.

I’ll go over some of the reasons for a barker suddenly getting hoarse. Laryngitis is a common diagnosis, but it’s important to figure out the cause. A bacterial or viral...