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FBI releases special report on violence towards Indigenous women

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The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program released "Violence Against American Indian or Alaska Native Females, 2021-2023 Special Report" on the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer at https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov.

This special report posted Jan. 14 examines violent and sexual crimes committed against victims reported as American...

Navajo Nation Council advocates priorities with Arizona legislators

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council met with Arizona state legislators to discuss key Navajo priorities during the 30th Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day at the Arizona State Capitol.

Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley met with Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen Jan. 16 to discuss a proposal addressing dual taxation on the Navajo Nation.

“Encouraging private business development is crucial for our economy, but when entrepreneurs face dual taxation from both the Nation and the state, many choose to set up elsewhere, depriving us of revenue,” Curley explained.

She emphasized that while the Nation cannot eliminate taxes, the proposed...

Naabik’íyáti’ Committee calls on Nygren for immediate action regarding ICE raids, identification issues

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Naabik’íyáti’ Committee called on the Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren Jan. 23 to take urgent action to address concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, as reported by Navajo citizens and state officials. These raids have sparked significant fear, especially among tribal members in urban areas who face challenges with documentation.

The update was presented by agents from the Navajo Nation Office of Vital Records, Department of Justice, Division of Children and Family Services, and the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission.

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley emphasized the immediate need...

NMSP investigating an officer-involved shooting involving GPD

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New Mexico State Police are now investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead in Gallup.

The NMSP Investigations Bureau was requested by the Gallup Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving Gallup Police officers Jan 22.

State Police agents learned that at approximately 2:10 pm, GPD officers were called to the area of Zecca Drive and Mark Avenue for multiple reports of a male shooting a gun and pointing it at himself.

Officers arrived on the scene and encountered 34-year-old Frankie Davis, who was armed with a shotgun. The officers reportedly instructed Davis to drop the weapon and tried to de-escalate the situation by using a less...

BFC reviews FY2025 budget proposal for the NDOT

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During the Jan. 15 comprehensive budget meeting, the Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal for the Navajo Nation Division of Transportation. The committee discussed issues related to employee retention by addressing critical funding and layoff concerns.

Council Delegate Brenda Jesus, chairwoman of the Resources and Development Committee, sponsored the proposed legislation, presenting NDOT’s budget request of over $12.7 million. NDOT Director Tom Platero and Budget Officer Alva R. Tom detailed the allocation breakdown across various NDOT departments, including Highway Safety, Airport Management, and Road Maintenance.

The...

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