Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, July 03, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Local Announcements
- Missing person: Roland Begay, 63, last seen May 27 in Pueblo Pintado, NM
- Missing person: Keisha Dixson, 30, last seen June 14 in Dilkon, AZ
- Located: Jake Begaye, 14, has been found and is safe
3. Frequently Asked Question of the Week
- What does 'Ready, Set, Go' mean for Oak Ridge Fire evacuation zones
- "Ready" means Prepare to Evacuate, "Set" means be prepared to move at a moment's notice, "Go!" means Leave Immediately
- Virtual map available at arcgis.com and through Watch Duty app
- Emergency Contacts
- Oak Ridge Call Center: 505-422-7382
- Livestock evacuation assistance: 505-422-7382
- Small pets evacuation: Department of Diné Education at 928-871-6196
- Emergency alerts: Text 'NavajoNation' to 888-777
4. Life Lesson
- With rain, comes hope!
- Recent rainfall brings relief for Oak Ridge Fire and Bridge Creek Fire containment efforts
- Rain provides medicine for land, livestock, and sacred plants
5. Accomplishments
- Kayenta Township secures $9 million business site lease for new Northland Pioneer College facility
- Kayenta's $50 million wastewater treatment plant project more than halfway complete
- Livestock evacuation efforts for Oak Ridge Fire: 257 sheep, 23 goats, 19 horses, 67 cattle, and other animals relocated
- Sandstone Housing donates livestock feed including salt blocks, pig feed, and three-way feed
6. Major Projects
- Oak Ridge Fire reaches 6% containment after 5 days, covering 10,623 acres with 508 firefighters
- Volunteer line established at 505-422-7381 for Oak Ridge Fire support efforts
- Official shelters available at Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center and Ganado Fieldhouse
- Supporting Navajo farmers: Tour of Lenny's hay fields in Crystal showcasing 1,250-acre family operation
7. Meet and Greets
- Silver Stallion bike shop visit in Gallup, NM with Scott Nydam
- Nonprofit promotes mental health and physical wellbeing for Navajo youth through mountain biking
8. Closing
- Condolences to families of Litonya Begay, Ileana Angeles, and Baby Leo lost in traffic accident near Mexican Water
- Reminder for road safety and keeping families in prayers
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