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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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health announced the appointment of Dr. José A. Acosta, MD, MBA, MPH as the new Director for the Public Health Division on March 7. Acosta will report directly to Secretary Patrick Allen and assume his new role starting April 1.

“I’m delighted that Dr. Acosta has accepted the challenge to step into the role as leader of our Public Health Division. He has done outstanding work in his current role leading the Developmental Disabilities Supports Division through a challenging time, and I’m confident he has the public health, medical and leadership background and experience to take public health to the next level, as DOH works to achieve its...

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...