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Plane, helicopter crash leaves over 60 dead

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WASHINGTON D.C. — The skies above Washington, D.C. were witness to a horrifying sight when American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed into an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport Jan. 29.

Reports state the crash happened aROUND 9 pm ET about three miles south of the White House and U.S. Capitol.

The two AIRcraftS...

RDC demands transparency in broadband infrastructure costs, funding

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SANDERS, Ariz. — The Resources and Development Committee convened Jan. 24 to address concerns regarding the financial accountability of the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and its broadband infrastructure projects. Delegates Brenda Jesus, Casey Allen Johnson, Shawna Ann Claw, and Otto Tso raised critical questions about the costs, funding allocations, and oversight of broadband initiatives, particularly those supported by federal pandemic relief funds.

Chairwoman Jesus called for a comprehensive cost analysis and a detailed financial spreadsheet from NTUA within 30 days. She also requested clarification on NTUA’s agreements with broadband providers, such as Verizon and AT&T...

GFD responds to two brush fires

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After being called out to one brush fire Jan. 28, the Gallup Fire Department soon found another one in close proximity.

Late at night, Crew A of the GFD was dispatched to the area of the BNSF Railyard on a report of a possible brush fire. Upon arrival in the area, crews noted that the fire was actually located near the Interstate 40 mile marker 20 east bound on-ramp and had units relocate to that area. Upon arriving at that fire, the crews found a 10 foot by 10 foot brush fire and utilized handtools to extinguish the fire.

While extinguishing the initial fire the crews noticed another fire about 1,200 feet away near the area of the Munoz Overpass and additional units were requested to...

Navajo Nation Council urges New Mexico governor to appoint Navajo citizen to House District 6 vacancy

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council unanimously passed emergency legislation Jan. 28 urging New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to appoint a Navajo citizen to fill the vacant seat in New Mexico’s House District 6.

Legislation 0008-25, sponsored by Speaker Crystalyne Curley and co-sponsored and presented by Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty, seeks to address the vacancy left by the passing of former Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon, who served for 16 years in the New Mexico State Legislature.

“House District 6 is home to a large and vibrant Navajo population, and it is vital that their voices are meaningfully represented in the state legislature,” Curley said...

Navajo Nation Council approves legislation to strengthen Emergency Medical Services

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council unanimously approved Legislation 0250-24, the Navajo Department of Emergency Medical Service’s schedule of fees Jan. 28, ensuring that the EMS program is equipped to provide critical life-saving care and maintain a sustainable system for emergency medical responses.

“Our goal is to protect and improve the health and safety of our communities,” Dr. Andy Nez, sponsor of the legislation, said. “This action ensures that our EMS program has the resources it needs to deliver high-quality emergency medical services to every corner of the Navajo Nation. The revenue generated from this fee schedule will directly support critical...

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