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

Thursday, July 03, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Roland Begay, 63, last seen May 27 in Pueblo Pintado, NM
• Missing person: Keisha Dixson, 30, last seen June 14 in Dilkon, AZ
• Located: Jake Begaye, 14, has been found and is safe

3. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• What does 'Ready, Set, Go' mean for Oak Ridge Fire evacuation zones
• "Ready" means Prepare to Evacuate, "Set" means be prepared to move at a moment's notice, "Go!" means Leave Immediately
• Virtual map available at arcgis.com and through Watch Duty app
• Emergency Contacts

• Oak Ridge Call Center: 505-422-7382
• Livestock evacuation assistance: 505-422-7382
• Small pets evacuation: Department of Diné Education at 928-871-6196
• Emergency alerts: Text 'NavajoNation' to 888-777

4. Life Lesson

• With rain, comes hope!
• Recent rainfall brings relief for Oak Ridge Fire and Bridge Creek Fire containment efforts
• Rain provides medicine for land, livestock, and sacred plants

5. Accomplishments

• Kayenta Township secures $9 million business site lease for new Northland Pioneer College facility
• Kayenta's $50 million wastewater treatment plant project more than halfway complete
• Livestock evacuation efforts for Oak Ridge Fire: 257 sheep, 23 goats, 19 horses, 67 cattle, and other animals relocated
• Sandstone Housing donates livestock feed including salt blocks, pig feed, and three-way feed

6. Major Projects

• Oak Ridge Fire reaches 6% containment after 5 days, covering 10,623 acres with 508 firefighters
• Volunteer line established at 505-422-7381 for Oak Ridge Fire support efforts
• Official shelters available at Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center and Ganado Fieldhouse
• Supporting Navajo farmers: Tour of Lenny's hay fields in Crystal showcasing 1,250-acre family operation

7. Meet and Greets

• Silver Stallion bike shop visit in Gallup, NM with Scott Nydam
• Nonprofit promotes mental health and physical wellbeing for Navajo youth through mountain biking

8. Closing

• Condolences to families of Litonya Begay, Ileana Angeles, and Baby Leo lost in traffic accident near Mexican Water
• Reminder for road safety and keeping families in prayers

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