FORT DEFIANCE - The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board announces the Just Move It Walk and Run Series schedule below: • May 12: "Healthy Coping", Oak Springs Chapter. • May 26: “Healthy Eating”, Klagetoh Chapter. • June 2: “Being Active”, Kinlichee Chapter. • June 4: “Taking Medication”, Nahata’Dziil (Sanders) Chapter. • June 9: “Monitoring”, Crystal […]
FLAGSTAFF - In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is hosting a summer lineup of events, promotions, and hotel/dining specials honoring the iconic highway. Upcoming highlights include the following: • May 23: 6.6K Poker Run/Walk, 10 a.m. to noon. • July 18: Route 66 Car Show, 10 a.m. […]
FORT DEFIANCE - The Department of Interior US Wildland Fire Service, Fire Management, Navajo Region, has elevated the fire danger to high. Be cautious of any type of outdoor burning such as cooking or campfires. Always contain the fire and extinguish with lots of water when finished. Do not burn trash. For cultural or ceremonial […]
CROWNPOINT – Diné Youth-Crownpoint announces the following June activities: • June 2, 9, 16, 30: Volleyball Basic Skills Learning, ages 8-13, DY complex, 1-3 p.m. Information: Juanita Martin, 505-786-2000 or juanitamartin@nndode.org. • June 2-30 (Mondays - Thursdays only): Teen Open Weight Room, ages 14-17, DY complex, 3-6 p.m. Must go through weight room orientation and […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency presents the June Book Fair all month from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limit three books per person per visit. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. - St. Michael Indian School is offering free meals for children 18 and under. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 a.m., and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Weekend bags provided on Thursdays. Information: 505-979-5590.
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. - St. Michael Indian School announces Youth Camps for students in grades K-6. Camps include cheer, basketball, running, volleyball, and more hosted by SMIS Cardinal Athletics. Entry fee is $50. For information and to register for a camp, visit https://smispridestore.square.site/
FORT DEFIANCE - The Domestic Violence Info Series, in collaboration with Children Youth Family Development, Victim Witness Services for Northern Arizona, and Gallup Battered Families, will be offering informative sessions about recognizing warning signs, understanding healthy relationships, safety planning, and local support resources on the following dates: June 15, June 29, July 13, and July […]
FLAGSTAFF - The All Native Summer Youth Camps for children in grades 3-12 is June 29 to July 11 at the El Nathan Christian Camp (3910 E. El Paso Dr.). Activities include basketball, archery, swimming, bowling, bible studies, singing, crafts, and food. For grades 3-8, the camp is from June 29 to July 3 with […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency will be accepting enrollment for the After School Program for ages 6-17 on Monday, June 29, at 12 p.m. Parents should bring a copy of Certificate of Indian Blood and household income documents (most recent check stub no more than 30 days old, TANF, etc.). Limited enrollment is […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency will host Card Games on Monday, June 29, from 2-3 p.m. Open to all ages. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
FORT DEFIANCE - Youth, ages 8-17, are invited to create a masterpiece during a canvas painting activity on Monday, June 29, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance building from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Includes music and crafts. Information: Tasha, 928-729-4336.
RED VALLEY, Ariz. - The Diné Uranium Remediation Advisory Commission will hold a meeting in the Northern Abandoned Uranium Mines Region on Tuesday, June 30, at Cove Chapter, located on Road 33 (10 miles west of junction Highway 13 and 63) at 10 a.m. The meeting will discuss the impacts of uranium mining/processing on the […]
GALLUP – Join Octavia Fellin Public Library and the City of Gallup Behavioral Health Department for a free Narcan training on Tuesday, June 30, at the library (115 W. Hill Ave.) at 12 p.m. The session will cover how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using Narcan. Open to all ages. Information: 505-863-1291.
NASCHITTI, N.M. - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance invites youth to Chapter Youth Fun Day on Tuesday, June 30, at Naschitti Chapter from 1:30-4 p.m. Information: Nate, 928-729-4336.
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency presents the “Mystify July” Book Fair all month from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come pick up a free book. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
FORT DEFIANCE - The Tséhootsooí Medical Center Mobile Health Unit announces its July schedule: • July 1: Teen Clinic, Window Rock High School (students only). • July 2: Family Practice Clinic, Red Lake Chapter. • July 3: Independence Day holiday, no clinic. • July 6: Family Practice Clinic, Bashas’, Sanders. • July 7: Family Practice Clinic, […]
PINEDALE, N.M. - Pinedale Glory Road Ministries presents the 11th Annual Camp Meeting on June 30 through July 18 at Navajo Route 11 (3/4 mile east of the chapter house). Services begin nightly at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Bronson Taylor and Valentina Begay. Meals will be served Thursday through Saturday. Information: 505-870-1885.
TOHATCHI, N.M. – Ch’ooshgai Community School and Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents Enrollment Extravaganza for children in grades K-8 on Wednesday, July 1, at the school (1/4 mile east of Highway 491) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include a fun run/walk (8-9 a.m.), basketball skills/drills, educational activities, parenting/prevention presentations, games, and music. Information: 928-729-4336 […]
LEUPP, Ariz. - Leupp Nazarene Church will host a camp meeting on July 2-5 with singers, speakers, and a youth ministry at 6 p.m. The church is located at milepost 13 on Navajo Route 15). Information: Pastor Darrell, 928-853-5809.
SANDERS, Ariz. - The Sanders Fuel Center (1022 US 191) Grand Opening Celebration is Thursday, July 2, beginning with an opening prayer at 1 p.m. Spend $20 and be entered to win a raffle prize and enjoy 10 percent off all convenience store sales all day. Choice of one free small Sonic Ocean Water or […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Youth are invited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by making crafts on Thursday, July 2, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency complex from 2-3 p.m. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
GALLUP - All Octavia Fellin Public Library locations will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4, in observance of Independence Day. Visit ofpl.online to access ebooks, audiobooks, streaming media, digital resources, and virtual programs. Regular library hours will resume on Monday, July 6. Information: 505-863-1291.
FORT DEFIANCE - Fort Defiance Chapter announces a planning meeting on Monday, July 6. A regular meeting is scheduled Monday, July 20. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. Information: 928-729-4352.
FORT DEFIANCE - Fort Defiance Chapter announces a Community Land Use Planning Committee meeting on July 6 at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place at the chapter house or senior citizen center. Information: 928-729-4352.
FORT DEFIANCE - Youth are invited to a movie and crafts on Tuesday, July 7, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency complex from 3-5 p.m. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
GALLUP - Learn basic sewing skills during “Sew Happy: Stitch and Stow”, a beginner-friendly sewing workshop for ages 12 and older on Tuesday, July 7, at the Children and Youth Library (200 W. Aztec Ave.) from 4-6 p.m. Sew and create a stylish, eco-friendly foldable shopping bag that can tuck into a purse, backpack, or […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency invites children, ages 5-17, to Disney's Classic Movie Night featuring "101 Dalmatians" on Tuesday, July 7, from 4-6 p.m. Snacks will be provided (popcorn, pickles, juice) while they last. Register on site. Participants, ages 0-7, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Information: […]
FORT DEFIANCE - The Navajo Nation Stage Two fire restriction is in effect. Fire restriction prohibits attending or using open fires, including charcoal and coal fires outdoors, except propane, gas, or petroleum-fueled stoves in developed sites. Very high fire danger for dry vegetation and high temperatures with limited precipitation are conditions for wildfires to ignite. […]
CASTLE BUTTE, Ariz. - Castle Butte Pentecostal Church of God’s summer camp meeting with Pastor Wayne Benton is July 8-11 at 6 p.m. Speakers include Quentin Begody, Ramson Taylor and Eugene Platero. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The church is located six miles south of Dilkon on Navajo Route 60.
FORT DEFIANCE - Children, ages 8-12, are invited to play golf July 9, July 13, and July 15 at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance gym from 10-11 a.m. The event will include free instructional and non-competitive golf sessions, games, and educational videos and clips to encourage the sport of golf. Register on site. Bring own water […]
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. - The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 9, has been canceled. Information: 928-871-7436.
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency, in collaboration with Navajo Department of Health, presents yoga with instructor Shawnmarie Billiman on Thursday, July 9, from 1-2 p.m. Open to all ages. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
SHIPROCK - The Central Consolidated School District Board of Education will hold a combined work session and regular board meeting on Thursday, July 9, in the Central Office Shiprock boardroom (U.S. Highway 64, Old High School Road) at 5:30 p.m. View the agenda and additional reports on BoardDocs at ccsdnm.org. The meeting will be broadcast […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency presents the Diné Youth Skate Competition on Friday, July 10, at 10 a.m. Age divisions include: 6-9, 10-13, and 14-18 (if 18, must be enrolled in high school). Pre-register at the DY building or the day of at 9 a.m. Birth certificate is needed. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
FARMINGTON - The Riverside Indian School alumni reunion will be held Friday, July 10, at the Si Señor Restaurant (4015 E. 30th St.) at 11 a.m. Information: Stella Webster, 505-516-4051 or Angelia Ben, 505-406-1324.
GALLUP - Octavia Fellin Public Library will operate with adjusted hours on Friday, July 10, opening at 12 p.m., and closing at 5 p.m. Adjusted hours will allow team members to prepare for the ArtsCrawl festivities. Enjoy creativity, art, and community celebration during ArtsCrawl on Saturday evening. Information: 505-863-1291.
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. - St. Michaels Chapter announces a planning meeting Sunday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m., followed by the grazing permittee meeting after the planning meeting.
GALLUP - The Church of Jesus Christ will sponsor a Baseball and Softball Camp on July 13-15 at the Ford Canyon Park (916 Tafoya Dr.) Pee Wee Ball Field and Mickey Mantle Ball Field (near the back of the park) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free and open to all ages. Breakfast and lunch […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents Disney Trivia for ages 5-17 on Monday, July 13, from 4-5 p.m. Children will answer different Disney trivia questions. Information: 928-729-4336.
MANY FARMS, Ariz. – New Life will be having a CPR, First-Aid, and AED Training Class on Tuesday, July 14, at Many Farms Chapter at 8:30 a.m. Information: 928-349-3577.
FORT DEFIANCE - The Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting will take place Tuesday, July 14, at the Good Shepherd Mission Parish Hall at 10 a.m. All veterans are welcome. Information: 928-797-3040.
FORT DEFIANCE - Children are invited to enjoy a STEM activity with iridescent butterflies on Tuesday, July 14, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency complex from 3-4:30 p.m. Open to all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by adult. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency will host Teen Open Gym Volleyball for ages 13-17 every Wednesday in July in the DY gym from 1-3 p.m. Instructional advice will be given for those needing improvement on the fundamentals of volleyball. Teens must wear appropriate athletic attire. Bring own water bottle, knee pads (if preferred) […]
GALLUP – The Eastern Navajo Council on Aging meeting will take place Wednesday, July 15, at the Tsé Łichíí (Red Rock) Senior Citizens Center at 9 a.m. Local senior advisory council officers of the Eastern Agency are encouraged to attend. Interested parties are welcome.
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency will host Bingo on Wednesday, July 15, from 2-3 p.m. Open to all ages. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents Open Family Board Games on Wednesday, July 15, at the DY admin building from 2-3 p.m. Free and open to ages 5-17. Information: 928-729-4336.
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance presents Basketball Skills Training for ages 8-14 on July 16 and July 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and ages 9-14 on July 15, July 22, and July 29 from 3-5 p.m. Skills will include dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, offense, defense, agilities and scrimmages. Register on site. Information: Audrey, 928-729-4336.
GALLUP - Members of the Northside Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.) are invited to customize a distinct, laser-cut wood keychain during a workshop on Thursday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Materials (acrylic markers, paint) will be provided. For information or to become a member, call 505-722-4740.
SHONTO, Ariz. – The 17th Annual Barlow Family Reunion is set for July 17-19 at Graceland Valley (one mile northeast of Highway 160 and 98 Junction). There will be fun activities and raffle drawings. Bring own canopy, tables and chairs. Camping is available on site. Alcohol/drug-free event. Information: Vicki Henry, 505-906-7563.
WHEATFIELDS, Ariz. - The annual Intermountain Family Reunion will be held July 17-19 at the Wheatfields picnic area. There will be entertainment, door prizes, games, dances, and recognitions. Bring chairs and camping gear. Alumni, families, and former staff are invited.
GALLUP - The Eleventh Judicial District Pro Bono Committee and New Mexico Legal Aid’s Volunteer Attorney Program will hold a free virtual Legal Fair on Friday, July 17. Individuals interested in free legal advice must sign up at the link (https://survey.legal/E5gxD7zifPm8) before June 30 in order to be paired with an attorney. Services will be […]
GALLUP - The Navajo Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services invites the public to Operation Veterans Wellness Friday, July 17, at the Gallup Sports Complex. The free event includes a fun run/walk, wellness presentations, gourd dance, youth activities and information booths. Information: 505-722-9470.
FORT DEFIANCE - The 4th Annual Diné Youth Benefit Car Show is Friday, July 17, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex (6507 Kit Carson Drive) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Entry fee is one (or more) donated item (children’s clothing, toys, and/or school supplies). Proceeds will go to Hogan […]
SHONTO, Ariz. - The Shonto Rodeo is July 18-19 at 1 p.m. (DST). Awards include $500 to all-around female/male (must enter both days two or more events) and buckles to event/all-around winners. Administration fee is $15. Includes Pink Sunday with Harry Brown Field Day and Tiny Toons Wooly Riding at 10 a.m. Entries taken Monday […]
IGNACIO, Colo. - The Ignacio High School Class of 1973 Reunion and potluck is Saturday, July 18, at the Oxford Grange (8018 Highway 172) at noon. Spend an afternoon sharing memories and catching up. Information: Peggy, 970-759-0059.
FARMINGTON - The Henderson Fine Arts Center invites the community to an evening of mystery, fun and family entertainment during a free outdoor screening of “National Treasure” on July 18 on the lawn with activities at 8 p.m. The action-adventure film follows historian and treasure hunter, Ben Gates, as he reaches against mercenaries to uncover […]
COYOTE CANYON, N.M. – The Diné Medicine Men Association will meet Sunday, July 19, at the Becenti Activity Hall (three miles east of Highway 491 and Route 9 Junction, one mile south of Route 9) at 9 a.m. Diné traditional medicine men/women are mandated to attend the meeting. Medicine men/women can apply for a certificate. […]
FORT DEFIANCE - Children are invited to drawing games on Monday, July 20, at the Diné Youth-Fort Defiance complex from 12-1 p.m. The event will include a presentation on “Character Counts: Caring”. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
WINDOW ROCK - In partnership with the Navajo Department of Health, Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country presents the 3rd Annual Back to School Blessings Gourd Dance and Health Fair Wednesday, July 22, at the Navajo Veteran’s Memorial Powwow Arena in Window Rock. Information: 928-357-6766.
STEAMBOAT, Ariz. - The Willow Springs Horse Expo will take place July 23-26 in Steamboat (five miles west of Steamboat, milepost 420, Highway 264). Free family-friendly event. Visit the Facebook page for details. Information: Jay Begaye, 505-977-4598 or 505-870-8271.
FORT DEFIANCE - Diné Youth-Fort Defiance Agency presents the Game of S-K-A-T-E for ages 6-17 on Thursday, July 23, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Rounds will depend on amount and ages of participants. Register on site. Information: Tachelle, 928-729-4336.
LEUPP, Ariz. - A 250-mile horse ride from Utah to the Leupp Ranch Hands Ministry camp meeting will pay tribute to the late trail master, Robert Chee, from July to September. Arrival ride dates and places are as follows: • July 24: Whitehorse Ranch in Utah • July 25: Montezuma Creek campsite • July 26: […]
GALLUP - Explore the art of traditional Diné rug weaving with master weaver, Lois A. Becenti, on Friday, July 24, at the Octavia Fellin Public Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) at 10 a.m. Learn essential techniques such as warping, carding, and spinning. Looms are available. Bring own supplies and current project to work on. Workshop […]
GALLUP - Join Octavia Fellin Public Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) for a Pre-Colonial Cooking Class with Chef Walter Cloud on Saturday, July 25, from 2-4 p.m. In partnership with Navajo Technical University Culinary Department, the class will introduce participants to pre-colonial cooking traditions, basic culinary skills, recipes/measurements, and discover how food connects us to […]