Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren

October 30, 2025


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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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