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

Thursday, October 30, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Happy Halloween safety reminders: look both ways, inspect candy, use bright/reflective costumes
• OPVP Trunk or Treat at Veteran's Park in Window Rock from 3-6 PM
• Haunted house and treats at the event
• Driver awareness for pedestrian safety

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Aaron Mark Bradley, 67, last contact September 6 at Shonto Market
• Located: Peyton, Paige, and Pamela Tsosie have been found and are safe

4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• Where to apply for housing on Navajo Nation
• Community Housing and Infrastructure Department (CHID): 928-871-6468
• Housing Improvement Program (HIP): 928-729-4017
• Navajo Nation Credit Services for middle to high income families
• Homesite leases required for housing assistance

5. Life Lesson

• Together we succeed as a community through small acts of kindness
• Supporting local fundraisers, ceremonies, and community events
• Stronger together, rooted in our teachings

6. Accomplishments

• Key turning ceremonies in Huerfano, Nageezi, and Ojo Encino: 4 families receive keys
• 115 of 150 homes ready for turnover under work order 3
• II'NI Marketplace business site lease signed in Tohatchi with Laris Manuelito
• Southwest Indian Foundation housing expansion: 250 homes built since 1998, new 30,000 sq ft facility
• SWIF expansion creates 50 full-time positions and 30 contractor jobs, 60 veteran homes planned
• Horsemen's Steakhouse, Lodge & Casino business site lease signed: 300 gaming devices, lodging
• Meeting with BYU-Idaho President Alvin F. Meredith III on educational partnerships

7. Major Projects

• Red Rock Chapter leadership meeting on asbestos cleanup, senior center, road graveling, drought issues
• 25+ chapters visited by Nygren Administration cabinet
• Wide Ruins Chapter infrastructure discussions: water, utilities, cemetery expansion, road maintenance
• Crownpoint Animal Shelter: $1 million USDA grant plus $752K match from Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
• $3.6 million service contract signed with Little Sisters of the Poor for 638 individuals

8. Meet and Greets

• Congratulations to Sydney Benally on exhibition debut for BYU: 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
• Retirement recognition for Ruth White: 37 years of service at Kayenta Public Health Nursing Program

9. Upcoming Events

• NAPI Customer Appreciation Sale through Sunday at Region 2 store
• Discounts on hay (up to $30/ton) and produce (flour, potatoes)
• Scales open Monday-Saturday 8 AM to 4:30 PM
• Contact: 505-566-2641

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

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

Thursday, October 23, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Halloween safety tips for Friday, October 31
• Trick-or-treating visibility reminders: use reflective tape, flashlights, or glow sticks
• Driver awareness during peak hours between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM
• Candy inspection and pedestrian safety

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Justin Luke Whitebody, 34, last contact October 3 in San Bernardino, CA
• Missing person: Melissa Marie Tsinnijinnie, 29, last contact 2010-2011 in Tuba, AZ
• Missing person: Andrew Wilkins Davis, 53, last contact October 15 in Huerfano, NM
• Located: Lyndon Greybear Jr. has been found and is safe

4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• How to access traditional healing services
• Navajo Nation Employee benefits program coverage
• Services through Navajo Treatment Center for Children and Families
• Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services resources
• Indian Health Service clinic and hospital services

5. Life Lesson

• Entering winter season: Holy people walk among us during misty and foggy times
• Reminder to follow teachings and conduct in a prayerful manner

6. Accomplishments

• 13 families receiving keys to new homes in White Rock, Lake Valley, Crownpoint, Standing Rock, Littlewater, Huerfano, and Nageezi
• Community Housing and Infrastructure Department progress: 115 of 150 homes ready under work order 3
• Meeting with Thoreau Chapter on transit routes, FEMA trailers, and broadband service improvements
• 14 ambulances distributed to Tuba City, Kayenta, Inscription House, Ganado, Shiprock, Tohatchi, and Fort Defiance
• Food distributions completed at Round Rock (19 pallets) and Rock Point (23 pallets) Chapters
• Diné name unveiled at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine's Oro Valley facility
• Meeting with University of Arizona students and new Provost Dr. Patricia Prelock

7. Major Projects

• Tuba City Senior Center opening in December: 11,246-square-foot facility with daily meals and cultural activities
• Meeting with Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation on funding, broadband, elder services, and workforce development
• Department of Personnel Management participation in Rio West Mall Job Fair: 94 individuals engaged, 6 applications submitted

8. Meet and Greets

• Western Fair celebration: Office donated 6 sheep, potatoes, beans, and corn for patients being prayed over
• Recognition of Monument Valley High School Junior ROTC Program's service
• Meeting with NABI Championship coaches Tawna Kee (Young Gunz) and Brian Kay (Rezbombers)
• Congratulations to John Mattingly, NABI MVP and University of Nevada Division I commitment
• State of the Nation Address submission to Navajo Nation Council for Fall Session
• Statement on active lawsuit filed by Speaker Curley

9. Upcoming Events

• Monday, October 27: Grand Opening of Navajo Prep Diné Bizaad Institute with virtual reality experience and innovation lab
• Friday, October 31: Office of the President and Vice President's Trunk or Treat from 3-6 PM with haunted house

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

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

Thursday, October 16, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Colder weather safety reminder: Check heating systems, insulate water lines, and prepare for winter
• Keep extra supplies in vehicles and ensure animals have proper shelter
• Check on loved ones who may need help staying warm

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Mattisa Ann Harrison, 51, last contact 2010-2011 in Tuba, AZ
• Missing person: Sasha Mikala Keams, 29, last contact 2010-2011 in Tuba, AZ
• Missing person: Tyrell Kendall Yazzie, 26, last seen September 26 in Fort Defiance, AZ
• Missing person: Elayah Canay Jimenez, 15, last seen October 12 in Pinon, AZ
• Located: Colton Wade Bedonie has been found and is safe
• Located: Tasha Lynn Harvey has been found and is safe

4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• Flash flooding safety: Never drive or walk through flooded roads, move to higher ground
• Contact Emergency Management at 928-871-6892 or NTUA at 1-800-528-5011 for assistance
• Warning about Artificial Intelligence scams including fake videos, images, and voice cloning
• FBI public service announcement about AI-generated scams
• Response to social media posts about text messages with Mr. McCabe
• Update on Speaker's request for Temporary Restraining Order and Permanent Injunction against President's office

5. Life Lesson

• Perseverance through difficult times: Storms don't last forever
• Courage strengthens spirit and unites the Nation
• Keep heart steady, mind focused, and faith strong for better days ahead

6. Accomplishments

• 1,000 Home Initiative: 130 of 150 homes ready under Work Order 3
• Keys delivered to families in Red Mesa, Sweet Water, and Teec Nos Pos
• Billy Kirkland confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
• Tohatchi Senior Center reopens after 5-year closure with $350,000 from New Mexico
• Jeddito Senior Center recently reopened; Coyote Canyon and Mexican Springs next in line
• Tobacco Tax and E-cigarette/Nicotine taxes launched, signed into law November 8, 2024
• Revenue supports NNDOH advocacy groups, traditional healers (20%), and cultural healing office (80%)

7. Major Projects

• Flood and road update in Dennehotso and Birdsprings, AZ with BIA Route 367 closure
• Laguna Creek wash exceeded capacity impacting homes and roadways
• Advocacy for Navajo Nation energy projects at Tribal Energy & Economic Future Summit
• Painted Desert Solar Project, Carrizo Pump Storage Hydropower Project in development
• Red Mesa Trading obtains 25-year business site lease for Pueblo Pintado Store operations
• Department of Corrections implements 10-week GED courses for inmates starting October 13

8. Meet and Greets

• 43rd Annual Alamo Indian Day Parade on October 11 with theme "Understanding Need for Harmonious Relationships"
• 22nd Annual Construction in Indian Country National Conference on October 8
• Panel discussions on community ownership, creative financing, and tribal sovereignty

9. Upcoming Events

• NAPI Food Distribution: Friday, October 17 at Round Rock Chapter (10 AM) and Tuesday, October 21 at Rock Point Chapter (9 AM)
• Items available: 50-lb potatoes, 20-lb pinto beans, 10-lb blue and yellow corn meal
• Western Navajo Fair October 16-19 honoring Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. George Silversmith
• Parade at 9 AM on Saturday, October 18 with rodeo, carnival, and musical performances

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

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

Thursday, October 09, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Monday, October 13 is Indigenous Peoples Day
• Honoring ancestors, culture, and resilience of Navajo people
• Public safety announcement: Flash flooding precautions with heavy rainfall
• Never drive or walk through flooded roads or washes

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Terrence Varl Henderson, 38, last seen September 15 in Tuba City, AZ
• Missing person: Fernando Shorty, 43, last seen September 19 in Tsayatoh, AZ
• Missing person: Ann Marie Liah Larson, 15, last seen October 3 in Thoreau, NM
• Located: Sharon Marie Cachini has been found
• Located: Rodelo Holyan has been found and is safe

4. Accomplishments

• Alva R. Tom welcomed as Navajo Nation's Interim Controller
• Extensive finance experience including CFO at Gallup Indian Medical Center
• New Mexico DOT completes Route 134 chip seal project in Crystal, NM on October 7
• Bi-annual maintenance to preserve roadways and increase safety

5. Major Projects

• Early Monday, October 6: Legislation signed to fund Judicial Branch and restore Legislative Branch budget
• Correcting misinformation on MMIP: $4.7 million delivered for FY 2026 (most in Navajo Nation history)
• Executive Order 02-2025 coordinates plan to address missing persons cases
• 4 Corners K-9 Search and Rescue initiative moving forward with initial $20,000 funding
• Navajo DOT actively preparing for approaching storm with multi-agency coordination

6. Meet and Greets

• 112th Northern Navajo Parade and Yei Bei Cheii attendance at Shiprock Fairgrounds
• Fair theme: "Family is Our Strength"
• Meeting with Navajo Nation Veterans Advisory Council on October 7
• Recognition of newly appointed council members: Kyle Lewis (Chair), Tim Johnson (Vice-Chair), Toni Mina (Secretary)

7. Upcoming Events

• NAPI food distributions scheduled for:
• • Today, October 9: Blue Gap Chapter (928-349-0507)
• • Friday, October 10: Many Farms Chapter (928-781-3605)
• • Tuesday, October 14: Tolikan Chapter (928-429-0977)
• • Thursday, October 16: Rock Point Chapter (928-659-4350)
• Items: 50-lb potatoes, 20-lb pinto beans, 10-lb cornmeal (flour on backorder)
• Western Navajo Fair October 16-19 in Tuba City
• Rodeo Saturday, October 18 at 1pm; Parade Saturday, October 18 at 9am

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

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

Thursday, October 02, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• October recognitions: National Indigenous Peoples' Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Public safety announcement: Flash flooding precautions with recent heavy rainfall
• Never drive or walk through flooded roads or washes

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Derrick Lee, 38, last seen August 3 in Farmington, NM
• Missing person: Fernando Shorty, 43, last seen September 19 in Tsayatoh, AZ
• Missing person: Sharon Marie Cachini, 37, last seen September 28 in Red Rock, NM
• Located: Wynonna Slinkey has been found and is safe
• Located: Aaron Ron Stevens has been found and is safe
• Located: O'Khouri Jaz Willie has been found and is safe

4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• Septic tank cleaning services information
• Contact Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP): 928-871-4664
• Contact local chapter house for vendor information

5. Life Lesson

• Remember to take care of yourself while caring for others
• Self-care is not selfish - it ensures strength and energy to keep going
• You can't pour from an empty cup

6. Accomplishments

• Financial Assistance Unit reached $1.5 million goal: 3,750 children received school clothing assistance
• NNWO outreach success: BIA staff exempt from federal reduction in force measures

7. Major Projects

• Lukachukai Chapter meeting addressing veteran's building, roads, ARPA projects, and illegal dumping
• Senior center improvements assessment launched with Gleaming Cube Realty Capital
• $50,000 Coalmine Canyon septic tank pumping services for 71 homes
• FY26 budget discussions: Emergency amendment legislation introduced for $4.7 million Executive Branch funding
• Federal government shutdown update and BIA/BIE exemptions from reductions

8. Meet and Greets

• Elder Fest and Youth Day attendance at Shiprock Fairgrounds
• Events featured entertainment, fashion show, and community activities
• 112th Northern Navajo Fair theme: "Family is Our Strength"

9. Upcoming Events

• NAPI food distribution Tuesday, October 14 at Sweetwater/Tolikan Chapter House
• Items include potatoes, pinto beans, and cornmeal (flour on backorder)
• 112th Northern Navajo Fair continues through Sunday, October 5 in Shiprock
• Rodeo performances Friday, October 3 at 7pm; Parade Saturday, October 4 at 7am

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

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

Thursday, September 25, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Today is National Daughter's Day (September 25th)
• Recognition of daughters' vital role in carrying matriarchal knowledge and Diné woman teachings
• Happy Fall Equinox bringing abundance and prosperity

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Tyson B. Yazzie, 38, last seen August 13 in Chinle, AZ
• Missing person: Phillip Bedoni Jr, 55, last seen September 13 in Navajo Mountain, AZ
• Missing person: Kyle Nelson Anderson, 34, last seen September 8 in Window Rock, AZ
• Missing person: Wynonna Slinke, 16, last seen September 21 in Cross Canyon, AZ
• Located: Terena Benallie has been found and is safe
• Located: Ronald Yazzie has been found and is safe
• Located: Eleyah Canay Jimenez has been found and is safe

4. Accomplishments

• Home turnkey celebration in Standing Rock, NM (120 homes in various completion stages)
• Historic salary boost for child welfare employees: 22.13% average increase after 30 years
• Navajo childcare and development centers showing growth across four regions
• $63,750 septic tank pumping services contract approved for Rough Rock chapter
• NTEC provides largest-ever dividend of $3.15 million from tribally owned entities

5. Major Projects

• Rough Rock Chapter meeting addressing funding, stalled projects, and community infrastructure needs
• Cameron Chapter building demolition and new 5,000 square foot facility construction plans
• Tsayatoh Chapter meeting on housing, infrastructure, and educational needs for 900+ residents

6. Meet and Greets

• Chuska Challenge Mountain Bike Festival participation (September 19-21) - completed 20-mile course
• Page High School visit for Navajo Nation x Big Baller Brand collaboration event
• Rough Rock Chapter 'Just Move It' walk/5K run participation in Central Agency series

7. Upcoming Events

• NAPI food distribution Friday, September 26 at Kayenta Chapter House (10:00 AM)
• 112th Northern Navajo Fair September 30 - October 5 in Shiprock, NM
• Oldest and most traditional of Navajo Nation Fairs celebrating year's harvest

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

Thursday, September 18, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Welcome Fall! Autumn Equinox arrives September 22
• Time of balance when day and night are nearly equal
• Season of changing leaves, harvest festivals, and cooler weather

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Jonathan Micheal Nelson, 39, last seen August 13 in Albuquerque, NM
• Missing person: Antonio Kinlicheene, 23, last seen August 29 in Tsaile, AZ
• Missing person: Terena Benallie, 13, last contact September 9 in Shiprock, NM
• Located: Amber Pinto has been found and is safe
• Located: Alyssa Bernice Martinez has been found and is safe
• Located: Alex T. Begay has been found and is safe

4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• When is President visiting our community?
• President aims to visit all 110 chapters in 2025
• Contact the President's Office for event invitations at 928-871-7000

5. Life Lesson

• Every morning gives us a new page to write on
• Focus on kindness, gratitude, and courage to shape our days
• Small acts of encouragement can spark hope in others

6. Accomplishments

• NAPI resuming September food distributions to chapter houses (potatoes, beans, flour, cornmeal)
• Tornado damage assessment in Aneth, Utah following September 13 incident
• $108 million federal investment in Tribally Controlled Colleges (109% increase)
• Fire restrictions lifted across Navajo Nation following improved conditions

7. Major Projects

• $14.6 million road project groundbreaking in Toadlena and Two Grey Hills
• Fiscal Year 2026 budget message and Council amendment process
• $80,134.89 environmental remediation contract for former Mora's Gas Station in Ganado
• Historic $259 million broadband funding secured ($111M New Mexico, $148M Arizona)
• Homeland Security meeting on cybersecurity and immigration issues

8. Meet and Greets

• OneLife Institute students visit during gap year service learning program
• Meeting with Congressman Eli Crane on Code Talkers and water protection
• Meeting with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree on law enforcement and public health
• Meeting with Senator Mark Kelly on Northern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement

9. Upcoming Events

• Chuska Challenge Mountain Bike Festival & Race on Saturday, September 20 at 10:00 AM
• Event promotes outdoor recreation and environmental awareness in Chooshgai Mountains
• More information available at navajoyes.org/events/chuska-challenge/

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

Thursday, September 11, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Congratulations to 2025-2026 Miss Navajo Nation, Camille Uentillie
• Crown passed from outgoing Miss Navajo Nation Ranisha Begay on September 6

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Chanson Tyler Kenny, 41, last seen August 28 in Tsaile, AZ
• Missing person: Caswel Isaac McKinley, 17, last contact September 1 in Many Farms, AZ
• Missing person: Alyssa Bernice Martinez, 15, last seen September 5 in Navajo, NM
• Located: Shandiin Zoel Norfleet has been found and is safe
• Located: Rainiana Kayana Chester and Calvin Erickson Chester have been found and are safe
• Located: Fernando Lorenzo Redhouse has been found and is safe

4. Accomplishments

• Historic Arizona Water Rights Agreement meeting with DOI on September 4
• Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act discussion with three tribes
• September proclaimed as Navajo Nation Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month
• $8.8 million three-year agreement with Coyote Canyon Rehabilitation Center for disability services
• $700,000 dividend received from Diné Development Corporation during 77th Navajo Nation Fair
• Financial Assistance Unit distributing supplemental school clothing funds ($92,000 per agency)

5. Major Projects

• Meeting with Congressman Mike Kennedy (R-UT-3) on September 10 regarding tribal law enforcement parity
• Upper Basin States dialogue meeting at Goulding's Lodge on September 9
• Colorado River Commission and tribal representatives collaboration discussions

6. Meet and Greets

• Navajo Code Talker 10K race participation on September 7 with First Lady (500+ runners, 80+ veterans)
• 77th Navajo Nation Fair parade participation on September 6
• Theme: "Strength and Resilience: Celebrating the Spirit of Navajo Women"

7. Upcoming Events

• "Just Move It" Grand Finale on Saturday, September 13 at Window Rock Fair Grounds
• Registration 8:00-9:45 AM, Walk/Run starts 9:00 AM
• "Elder Fest" during 112th Northern Navajo Fair, October 2-5 at Shiprock Fairgrounds
• Free lunch, door prizes, entertainment, and grand prize sheep drawing

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

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

Thursday, September 04, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Upcoming Holidays and Appreciation Day

• Miss Navajo Pageant Week acknowledgement
• 73rd Miss Navajo Nation Pageant kicked off with sheep butchering and traditional foods competitions
• Thank you to outgoing Miss Navajo Nation Ranisha Begay for her service

3. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Chanson Tyler Kenny, 41, last seen August 28 in Tsaile, AZ
• Located: Jefferson Williams has been found and is safe
• Located: Rory Mathias Jim has been found and is safe
• Located: Jamie Renay Whitehorse has been found and is safe

4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week

• When is the President visiting our community? Contact 928-871-7000
• Road maintenance questions: Contact Navajo DOT at 505-371-8334 or visit navajodot.org

5. Life Lesson

• Rodeo teaches life lessons about resilience, courage, and getting back up after falls
• Success comes from grit and determination, not avoiding challenges

6. Accomplishments

• $21 million water infrastructure under construction for Church Rock and Iyanbito communities
• $59 million highway upgrades celebrated in Beclabito with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
• 2nd annual Restoring & Celebrating Family Wellness Elderly Conference at San Juan College (230+ elders from 17 centers)
• Good Medicine Youth Day: Distribution of 7,000 shoes, 2,000 skateboards, and diapers to 8,500+ children
• 2025 Cody Jesus Invitational Bull Riding at Dean C. Jackson Arena on September 1

7. Major Projects

• $1.94 million partnership with Childhaven Inc. for emergency shelter services for Navajo children (2025-2027)
• $224,025 aerial horse and burro survey contract with Eagle Environmental Inc. (August 2025-March 2026)
• Nenahnezad chapter meeting addressing ARPA/RRR funds, housing, utilities, and flood damage
• $67,642.56 black bear research partnership with Conservation Legacy in Chuska Mountains
• Three-year agreement with Whimspire Inc. for youth foster care services in Durango, Colorado area
• RECA application reminder: Forms available, beware of scammers offering paid assistance

8. Meet and Greets

• Welcoming endurance runner Bearsun (Jesse Larios) to tribal capitol on August 29
• Community support for his journey from Flagstaff to Window Rock in iconic bear suit
• 5K Sun Run participation at St. Michaels Mission on August 28 with First Lady

9. Upcoming Events

• 2025 Navajo Nation Fair featuring Miss Navajo pageant, rodeo, powwows, and traditional events
• Navajo Nation Parade on Saturday
• Week of celebration with arts, crafts, concerts, and food

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

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

Thursday, August 28, 2025

1. Introduction

2. Local Announcements

• Missing person: Taya Brown, 15, last seen August 22 in Gallup, NM
• Located: Makayla Tsosie has been found safe
• Located: Delorian Shorty has been found safe

3. Accomplishments

• Contract signed with Hozhoni Foundation Inc. to expand care for Navajo adults with disabilities
• Services include residential care and emergency shelter for developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries
• Fort Defiance Agency celebrates grand opening of new NTUA District Office on August 22
• New 14,000 sq ft building increases capacity from 26 to 40 employees, replacing 1970s facility
• Multiple contracts signed to support Navajo children and adults with disabilities through December 2027
• $2.3 million contract with Presbyterian Medical Services for Eastern Navajo behavioral health services
• Carrizo Four Corners Pumped Storage Hydropower Project advances with $7.1 million federal funding

4. Major Projects

• ToohBAA Agricultural Operations Center development: $200,000 grant supporting women-led farming organization
• 5.6-acre facility to include fencing, shop, office, processing facilities, certified kitchen, and seed bank
• Crownpoint Chapter visit (August 21): Discussing $16 million hotel project and convenience store needs
• Littlewater Chapter meeting: Addressing $495,000 bathroom additions project and infrastructure challenges
• Jeddito Chapter visit (August 25): Reviewing ARPA funds, housing repairs, and road improvements
• Indian Wells community meeting (August 25): Addressing $3.9 million convenience store delays and community needs

5. Meet and Greets

• 30th Annual Ramah Fair parade participation with Vice President Richelle Montoya on August 23
• "Just Move It" 5K run participation in Smith Lake community on August 21
• Friday Night Lights at new Fighting Scouts Football Stadium - Scouts vs Hopi Bruins on August 22

6. Upcoming Events

• The Ranch Revival Event outside Leupp, Arizona on Saturday, August 30 (5:00-8:00 PM)
• Community, culture, and faith celebration
• 2nd Annual Elders Conference at San Juan College on Friday, August 29
• Free event providing resources on safety, health, and wellness

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

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