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The Navajo Nation, has been more cautious with the pandemic than the states that surround it

Data from the federal government seems to indicate that tribal members are less and less likely to get another round of COVID boosters.

When covid-19 vaccines first became available, Native Americans acted swiftly and with determination to get their shots — as though they had everything to lose.

Federal data shows that vaccination rates for American Indians and Alaska Natives were some of the highest in the nation, but tribes say resistance has slowed efforts to boost members.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he is nominating veteran health administrator Roselyn Tso to oversee the federal agency that delivers health care to more than 2.5 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

FARMINGTON — Officials at school districts throughout San Juan County reacted positively to an announcement by state education officials on March 8 that New Mexico schools can fully reopen next month, but they said there are many issues that need to be resolved before that can happen. State Education Secretary Ryan Stewart announced New Mexico is phasing out the hybrid learning model it has been operating under for the spring semester and will resume full in-person learning by April 5, with ...

After July 31, an affordable housing agreement for Navajo students at the University of New Mexico’s Rainforest building will end, leaving 118 residents of the downtown apartment complex looking for alternative — and undoubtedly more expensive — accommodations.
Former Navajo Nat...