Native Americans

Uranium Mines On Navajo Nation Impact Lives, Require Remediation

Navajo Nation President Jonathon Nez shares concerns over remediation of hundreds of uranium mining sites.

Amber Alert suspect trying to clear his name

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police are still looking for two teenage girls who were last seen in Santo Domingo Saturday. Authorities issued an overnight Amber Alert for 14-year-old Zuriah Castillo and 16-year-old Jaylynn Miller after they were allegedly abducted by 37-year-old Andres Pinto. However, Pinto told KOB 4 he’s innocent.

Amber alert issued for 2 teenage girls abducted

Happened near Santo Domingo Pueblo ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Amber Alert has been issued for two teenage girls out of Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, late Saturday night.

Senate confirms Haaland to lead Interior

The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to lead the Interior Department, making her the nation’s first Native American Cabinet secretary. The Senate voted 51-40 to confirm Haaland. Nine members missed the vote.

Ex-Navajo Nation president dies of coronavirus complications

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Albert Hale, who served as one of the first presidents of the Navajo Nation, died Tuesday. He was 70. Tribal officials say Hale died of complications from the coronavirus.

Biden makes historic pick with Haaland for Interior secretary

Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) has been selected to lead the Interior Department in President-elect Joe Biden‘s administration, making history as the first Native American tapped for a Cabinet position.

Acoma governor: Closing of vital services at ACL hospital ‘devastating’ to area

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Leaders of the Pueblo of Acoma are declaring a state of emergency after they said Indian Health Service has shut down critical health care services at their only hospital. The Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna Hospital, also known as ACL Hospital, is the only healthcare facility available for residents who people who live