Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)
Thursday, June 26, 2025
1. Introduction
2. Local Announcements
- Missing person: Nathaniel Yazzie, 32, last seen June 21 in Prewitt, NM
- Missing person: Novalle Nelson, 17, last seen June 23 in Huerfano, NM
- Located: Seven missing people found as of June 24 according to Navajo Nation Police
3. Frequently Asked Question of the Week
- Who to contact for windmill maintenance
- Contact Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources at 928-729-4003 or 928-729-4039
4. Life Lesson
- Stand by prayer, hope and support with each other
- Acknowledgment of recent bombings and tensions between Iran, Israel, and U.S. involvement
- Encouragement for community support during uncertain times
5. Accomplishments
- Major road improvements planned for Navajo Route 12 in Tsaile/Wheatfields with $30.1 million contract
- Navajo Housing Authority's 2026 Indian Housing Plan signed bringing $79.9 million in new housing
- Fort Defiance Indian Health Board breaks ground for $12.5 million apartment complex at Nahata'Dziil Health Center
- Wool and mohair buy events continue: over 600 producers brought 150,000 pounds last year, earning $118,000 collectively
6. Major Projects
- Central Agency Veterans Organization meeting on June 18 to discuss Veterans Trust Fund amendments and support for surviving spouses
7. Upcoming Events
- Wool and mohair buy at Navajo Nation Fair Grounds Nakai Hall in Window Rock, July 9-11
- Rodeos scheduled for July
8. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week!
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