Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)

Thursday, July 10, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Appreciation for Oak Ridge Fire first responders and firefighters
• Thank you to Navajo Pine Crew, Navajo Scouts, Navajo Hot Shots, Navajo Rangers, and partners
• Coordinated response from tribal departments, nonprofits, church groups, and local organizations
• Moving into healing and recovery phase for impacted communities

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Tynica Pete, 23, last seen June 19 in Shiprock, NM
• Missing person: Miley Shorty, 16, last seen July 4 in Red Rock, NM
• Missing person: Tyler Joseph Pete, 38, last heard from June 29 in Klagetoh, AZ
• Missing person: Karina Belle Yazzie, 32, last seen July 6 in Nenahnezad, NM

4. Accomplishments

• Oak Ridge Fire reaches 90% containment with 11,027 acres burned after over 600 fire personnel efforts
• President Trump signs 'One Big, Beautiful Bill Act' including RECA reauthorization and expansion
• President joins Missouri Senator Josh Hawley to celebrate historic RECA amendments
• $21.2 million Navajo Route N35 road in Sweetwater, AZ completed with ribbon cutting ceremony

5. Major Projects

• President meets with all five agency veteran organizations on July 7
• Discussion topics include Veterans Housing Program, Veterans Trust Fund, and Chapter 16 funds
• Briefing document with meeting details to be submitted to all agencies by July 10

6. Meet and Greets

• Kayenta Fourth of July parade participation with First Lady and staff
• President runs first Narbona Pass Classic 10K on July 6
• Community celebration bringing together families, elders, and children

7. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!

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