Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, July 24, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Local Announcements
- Missing person: Miley Shorty, 16, last seen July 4 in Red Rock, NM
- Missing person: Kaylee Desmond Johnson, 18, last seen July 18 in Black Mesa, AZ
- Missing person: Karina Belle Yazzie, 32, last seen July 6 in Nenahnezad, NM
- Located: Emmalina Joe, 13, has been found and is safe
- Located: Tyler Joseph Pete, 38, has been found
3. Accomplishments
- President meets with U.S. Assistant Secretary James Crawford to discuss partnership on future road projects
- Sanders Fuel Center groundbreaking on July 18: $7 million project with Marathon gas station and Sonic Drive-In creating 25-30 jobs
- Grand opening of new Shiprock E-Hub on July 18 featuring entrepreneurship resources and workshops
- New partnership with Bonney Home Inc. announced: $4.3 million over three years for residential and emergency care services
4. Major Projects
- State of the Navajo Nation address delivered on July 21 during Summer Session (nearly 7 hours before Council)
- President addresses challenges with certain delegates' treatment of Navajo Nation professionals
- Setting the record straight on ZenniHomes situation: 18 homes completed, LeChee facility closed, performance under review
- Commitment to protecting Navajo Nation interests and following legal processes
5. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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