ALBUQUERQUE – The FBI Albuquerque Field Office announced that Leticia Ashley was sentenced to 30 months in prison. Ashley, 38, of St. Michaels, Arizona and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Oct. 2, 2023.

TUBA CITY — March is colorectal cancer awareness month and, if you’re over 45, this month is a good time to get screened for colorectal cancer.

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and the Navajo Nation Department of Health are warning the Navajo public to be aware of confirmed cases of measles in Coconino County, Ariz.

PHOENIX — A Navajo state senator said March 15 she's hoping for final approval of her bill to tighten regulations for rehab facilities amid widespread fraud that has bilked hundreds of millions in Arizona Medicaid dollars and scammed hundreds of Native Americans seeking help for addictions.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — In a move aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility for Native American Veterans, the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS), in collaboration with the Indian Health Service (IHS), has announced the expansion of face-to-face primary care services at its Kayenta clinic. This development will be commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for March 20 at 11 a.m.

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation council offered condolences to the family of Sawmill community member Harold Morgan, who passed away Feb. 18, at the age of 85.

Around the Rez: March 20

WASHINGTON — Two projects in Arizona have been preliminarily selected as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s funding for community-driven energy projects aimed at lowering energy costs and enhancing energy security in rural and remote communities across the nation.

The Navajo Nation, which also stretches into Utah and New Mexico, will reset clocks for one hour later despite being situated between two territories that remain on standard time: the rest of Arizona and the neighboring Hopi reservation.

Around the Rez: March 13

There is a casting call for a translator and voice artist for the documentary “Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road.”

LUKACHUKAI, Ariz. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealed plans this week to include the Lukachukai Mountains Mining District, located on Navajo Nation, on the Superfund National Priorities List. This move aims to safeguard public health by addressing contamination risks posed by the site, joining other areas deemed crucial for environmental and human health protection.

Five men are being held at Navajo County Jail for allegedly robbing a BNSF train in Joseph City, Arizona March 1, according to the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office.

ANETH, Utah — In a public hearing at Whitehorse High School Feb. 26, the Law and Order Committee met to discuss the rising trend of violence within the community, especially within the school system.

WASHINGTON — In a rare moment of bipartisanship, the House of Representatives passed a bill Feb. 29 that will strengthen support for Native American entrepreneurs.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The Navajo Nation Council continues to secure match funding through the state of Utah for an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) crucial to the development of the Navajo Mountain road project.

Around the Rez: March 6

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation Department of Health has reported the first Hantavirus case of 2024 in San Juan County, N.M., and has issued a public health advisory.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Northern Arizona Book Festival is set to return April 5-15 promising a variety of literary events and activities for all ages. From readings to poetry slams, workshops to live performances, the festival aims to celebrate literature in all its forms while spotlighting Indigenous voices.

Victim Witness Services offers Healing Through Weaving to the community of Tuba City for victims of crime.