The small southern Utah town of Navajo Mountain, one of the most isolated communities in the Lower 48, may soon find a new connection to the state’s highway system if a $110 million project moves forward.
Navajo leaders recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day in honor and remembrance of lost loved ones
Amber Kanazbah Crotty calls for more data sharing among law enforcement agencies
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Pictured: Navajo leaders join FBI officials to recognize âNavajo Nation Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Dayâ at Navajo Veterans Memorial Park in Window Rock, Arizona on May 5, 2021. (Photo: Navajo Nation - Office of the President and Vice President)
Amber Kanazbah Crotty calls for more data sharing among law enforcement agencies
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On Wednesday, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, Vice President Myron Lizer, First Lady Phefelia Nez, and Second Lady Dottie Lizer were joined by the 24
KUER The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is temporarily changing tests for medical cannabis products. This story and more in the Friday morning news brief.
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Temporary Change To Medical Cannabis Testing Protocols
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is temporarily changing tests for medical cannabis products. The state has filed an emergency rule due to a shortage of lab supplies because of the pandemic. Labs will still be required to test aerobic microbial counts and total yeast and mold counts, but certain other pathogens will be tested for only at the discretion of the department. Agriculture officials said they want to make sure patients still have access to safe cannabis. The emergency rule is in effect through Aug. 27.
Navajo Nation looks to re-open as more get the COVID-19 vaccine
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The Navajo Nation is slowly re-opening as more people get vaccinated.
In an interview with FOX 13, President Jonathan Nez said they were making good progress. But he also expressed some concern about Utah moving to terminate its COVID-19 public health orders. I think the Navajo people here on the Navajo Nation have done an outstanding job. Weâre confident, President Nez said Thursday. Slowly, weâre starting to re-open the Navajo Nation.
The Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, was a major hotspot in the United States for COVID-19 cases last year. President Nez and Navajo health officials imposed a series of strict lockdowns, curfews and restrictions to get a handle on cases.