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

Thursday, July 31, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Ashton Henry Sr., 31, last seen July 6 in Spider Rock, AZ
• Located: Tucker Haught has been found and is safe
• Located: Tyrone Astolfo Tarango has been found and is safe
• Located: Harmony Peyton Tafoya, 16, has been found and is safe

3. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• RECA claim filing assistance available through Office of Navajo Uranium Workers (505-368-1260)
• Clarification on "$24 million" question: No missing funds, two separate funding sources explained
• First: $24 million grant to ZenniHome was terminated, funds remain in Navajo Nation account
• Second: $24.9 million paid to IDSA for 160 homes (later reduced to 80), Nation expects delivery of contracted homes

4. Accomplishments

• Indian Wells convenience store construction begins with $3.6 million project creating 5 jobs and $450,000 annual tax revenue
• Light Up Navajo site visit in Cameron: 13-mile project bringing electricity to 50 families who waited 20-30 years
• Red Mesa Trading Company 25-year lease renewal signed in Bodaway/Gap with expansion plans

5. Major Projects

• 137 students awarded Chief Manuelito Scholarship celebrating academic excellence and cultural values
• Echo Cliffs Health Center site visit in Bodaway-Gap: $136 million campus funded by IHS, completion Fall 2026
• Benally family receives new home after Bennett Freeze impacts: NHLCO 41% complete with 35 families housed

6. Meet and Greets

• President participates in Rezduro races in Hard Rock
• Community wellness event with youth running and riding, supported by Silver Stallion and volunteers

7. Upcoming Events

• 103rd Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial (August 1-10) at Red Rock Park
• 10-day event featuring tribal performances, rodeo events, and ceremonial queen competition
• Tickets available at gallupceremonial.com/tickets or at the door

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

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