Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, July 31, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Local Announcements
- Missing person: Ashton Henry Sr., 31, last seen July 6 in Spider Rock, AZ
- Located: Tucker Haught has been found and is safe
- Located: Tyrone Astolfo Tarango has been found and is safe
- Located: Harmony Peyton Tafoya, 16, has been found and is safe
3. Frequently Asked Question of the Week
- RECA claim filing assistance available through Office of Navajo Uranium Workers (505-368-1260)
- Clarification on "$24 million" question: No missing funds, two separate funding sources explained
- First: $24 million grant to ZenniHome was terminated, funds remain in Navajo Nation account
- Second: $24.9 million paid to IDSA for 160 homes (later reduced to 80), Nation expects delivery of contracted homes
4. Accomplishments
- Indian Wells convenience store construction begins with $3.6 million project creating 5 jobs and $450,000 annual tax revenue
- Light Up Navajo site visit in Cameron: 13-mile project bringing electricity to 50 families who waited 20-30 years
- Red Mesa Trading Company 25-year lease renewal signed in Bodaway/Gap with expansion plans
5. Major Projects
- 137 students awarded Chief Manuelito Scholarship celebrating academic excellence and cultural values
- Echo Cliffs Health Center site visit in Bodaway-Gap: $136 million campus funded by IHS, completion Fall 2026
- Benally family receives new home after Bennett Freeze impacts: NHLCO 41% complete with 35 families housed
6. Meet and Greets
- President participates in Rezduro races in Hard Rock
- Community wellness event with youth running and riding, supported by Silver Stallion and volunteers
7. Upcoming Events
- 103rd Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial (August 1-10) at Red Rock Park
- 10-day event featuring tribal performances, rodeo events, and ceremonial queen competition
- Tickets available at gallupceremonial.com/tickets or at the door
8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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