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Meet Della: A little puppy ready for her next adventure
Meet Della: A little puppy ready for her next adventure

Della is looking for her next adventure and a foster or foster-to-adopt home in the Flagstaff area!

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff marks Native American Heritage Month with fifth annual Culture Night
Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff marks Native American Heritage Month with fifth annual Culture Night

FLAGSTAFF — Mexica Azteca dances, a Hopi warrior dance and a stew dinner brought Native American culture to life on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff’s fifth annual Culture Night.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:20AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

Twin Arrows pastry team unveils life-size gingerbread hogan
Twin Arrows pastry team unveils life-size gingerbread hogan

Built in-house, the holiday display honors Diné tradition and heads for a Guinness World Records bid

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:15AM


Around the Rez: Week of Nov. 11
Around the Rez: Week of Nov. 11

Flagstaff Navy Week Nov. 10-15

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
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Twin Arrows to hold Veterans Day ceremony honoring Navajo veterans
Twin Arrows to hold Veterans Day ceremony honoring Navajo veterans

FLAGSTAFF — The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise will honor veterans, including its own veteran employees, at a Veterans Day ceremony from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN - Associated Press

Desert icons collapse as southwestern US gets pummeled with rain and flooding
Desert icons collapse as southwestern US gets pummeled with rain and flooding

There are stretches of high desert in northwestern New Mexico where Mother Nature has sculpted otherworldly forms using wind, rain and the passage of time.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

Arizona Complete Health donates supplies for flood-affected Navajo families
Arizona Complete Health donates supplies for flood-affected Navajo families

CHINLE — Arizona Complete Health donated food, water and other supplies in Chinle on Nov. 5 for families affected by recent flooding on the Navajo Nation.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Karen Francis NDCFS

President Nygren signs State of Emergency Response Fund resolution
President Nygren signs State of Emergency Response Fund resolution

ROCK POINT — Navajo Division for Children and Family Services (NDCFS) Executive Director Thomas Cody joined President Buu Nygren for the signing of a resolution establishing the Navajo Nation State of Emergency Response Fund and approving a supplemental appropriation of…

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

Navajo ropers Erich Rogers, James Arviso head to Hondo Rodeo Fest
Navajo ropers Erich Rogers, James Arviso head to Hondo Rodeo Fest

NAVAJO NATION — Two Navajo team ropers, one a world champion with more than a decade at the top of the sport and the other fresh off his first National Finals Rodeo qualification, will compete at the Hondo Rodeo Fest…

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

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Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

Hopi law enforcement receives equipment donation
Hopi law enforcement receives equipment donation

Hopi Law Enforcement Services received a donation of equipment and supplies Oct. 2, 2026, from Baltazar Guzman, also known as “Casper,” a Hopi pastor and former law enforcement officer from Kykotsmovi village.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

Phoenix Youth Hoop Dancers to perform at Museum of Northern Arizona Nov. 28
Phoenix Youth Hoop Dancers to perform at Museum of Northern Arizona Nov. 28

FLAGSTAFF — The Phoenix Youth Hoop Dancers will perform at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 28.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

Online silent auction to benefit Camp Abilities Four Corners

Camp Abilities Four Corners, a sports and recreation summer camp for children who are blind or visually impaired, has opened its annual online silent auction to raise money for its 2027 camp.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

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by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

Around Winslow: Week of Nov. 11
Around Winslow: Week of Nov. 11

Native American Festival Honors Veterans Nov. 11

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

Unofficial results: Curley wins Navajo presidency, first woman in office; Jones to contest
Unofficial results: Curley wins Navajo presidency, first woman in office; Jones to contest

WINDOW ROCK — Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley will become the first woman to serve as Navajo Nation president, taking office Jan. 2027, according to unofficial results released late Tuesday.

Published: Wednesday, November 04, 2026 07:11AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

‘Just our grandpa’: Family shares memories of Hopi artist Neil David Sr.
‘Just our grandpa’: Family shares memories of Hopi artist Neil David Sr.

HOPI NATION — In recent months, Neil David Sr. loved having his family come by to eat, talk and spend time together, his granddaughter Jacqueline David said.

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:03AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

El Pueblo Motel effort gains momentum: $40,000 raised, a plan taking shape and hope for what’s next
El Pueblo Motel effort gains momentum: $40,000 raised, a plan taking shape and hope for what’s next

FLAGSTAFF — Five months into a public campaign to buy the historic El Pueblo Motel at 3120 E. Route 66 in Flagstaff, the citizens’ group behind the effort has raised about $40,000 of the $3 million it says it needs,…

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

Amid historic floods, local leaders stress preparedness for emergencies
Amid historic floods, local leaders stress preparedness for emergencies

TOLANI LAKE — Richard Monroe’s family spent three days digging their way out along N6720 in Tolani Lake, mostly by hand, after historic flooding Oct. 21-23, washed out the culvert that connects them to the main road. They were stranded…

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: By JESSICA HILL - Associated Press

November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos
November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos

LAS VEGAS — Fawn Douglas puts an urban spin on traditional basketmaking.

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: By PHILIP MARCELO, MICHAEL CASEY and CHRISTOPHER WEBER - Associated Press

Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town
Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town

Heavy rains and flash flooding have prompted mandatory evacuation orders in parts of the U.S. Southwest. In Colorado, officials in Pagosa Springs warned Sunday of potentially catastrophic flooding as the San Juan River was forecast to crest at more than…

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Mary Jo Pitzl Capitol Media Service

Havasupai tribe inside the Grand Canyon to vote by mule on Election Day
Havasupai tribe inside the Grand Canyon to vote by mule on Election Day

Elections officials in Coconino County are saddling up for a uniquely Western way of voting: using mule and horse trains to bring out the ballots from a tribal village at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM


Scouts edge Bulldogs with field goal, 53-52
Scouts edge Bulldogs with field goal, 53-52

The Winslow Bulldogs hosted the Window Rock Scouts for senior night on Friday.

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

NPC’s annual Empty Bowls fundraising event slated for Nov. 6 at the Show Low Campus
NPC’s annual Empty Bowls fundraising event slated for Nov. 6 at the Show Low Campus

The public is invited to join Northland Pioneer College (NPC) for the annual “Empty Bowls” soup kitchen event, Friday, November 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aspen Center, Room 103 on the Show Low campus. Reservations are…

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

Brindle puppy seeks foster home in Flagstaff area
Brindle puppy seeks foster home in Flagstaff area

A 3-month-old brindle puppy named Demi is looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home in the Flagstaff area.

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

Around Winslow: Week of Nov. 4
Around Winslow: Week of Nov. 4

Route 66 Centennial History Highlight Nov. 7

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

Around the Rez: Week of Nov. 4
Around the Rez: Week of Nov. 4

Fifth Annual Culture Night Nov. 5

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

Students bring robots, recycling and wind turbine lessons to Leupp STEAM fair
Students bring robots, recycling and wind turbine lessons to Leupp STEAM fair

LEUPP — A team of Northern Arizona University (NAU) engineering students brought scraps of wind turbine material to Leupp Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to teach students the difference between recycling and repurposing.

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 10:00AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Navajo-Hopi Observer

Navajo Nation emergency officials urge residents to prepare for more rain Friday
Navajo Nation emergency officials urge residents to prepare for more rain Friday

WINDOW ROCK — The Navajo Nation Emergency Operations Center is urging residents to stock up on supplies before more rain arrives Friday, Oct. 30.

Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:42PM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

Health workers seek water donations as Tolani Lake families remain stranded
Health workers seek water donations as Tolani Lake families remain stranded

Collapsed culverts cut off residents; more rain expected this weekend

Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10:54AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Doreen Holtje Navajo-Hopi Observer

Sweet sneak peek: Life-size gingerbread hogan unveiling, Nov. 5
Sweet sneak peek: Life-size gingerbread hogan unveiling, Nov. 5

FLAGSTAFF — The wait is almost over. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort will unveil its life-size, walk-through gingerbread hogan at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the resort’s rotunda grand lobby.

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 10:40AM

Navajo-Hopi Observer
Navajo-Hopi Observer
by: Gary Elthie Special to Navajo-Hopi Observer

Heavy rain washes out roads, strands families across Navajo, Hopi lands
Heavy rain washes out roads, strands families across Navajo, Hopi lands

TUBA CITY — Heavy, relentless rainfall reportedly driven by El Niño conditions swept across the Navajo and Hopi Nations on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 22-23, delivering a striking double-edged sword to the region. While the moisture brought welcome relief to…

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 10:15AM

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