SHIPROCK – Kashon Harrison wasn’t sure he was going to run in the Shiprock Marathon until about three days before the event as the 24-year-old Fruitland resident ran to a record-setting victory in the 43rd annual event beating nearly 100 competitors Saturday in a time of 2 hours Harrison’s final time eclipses the previous record for the Shiprock Marathon which was held by Shaun Martin with a time of 2:34:59 when he won the race in 2012 finishing second with a time of 3 hours and 5 minutes A multiple state champion in both track and field and cross-country at Kirtland Central High School but was not intending to run in the marathon until earlier in the week “I bought the registration card on Wednesday my mom convinced me to run in the race ,and I actually didn’t know the race was coming up,” Harrison said who works as an assistant for the track and field team at Kirtland Central High School has an extensive record of racing achievements He won the Class 4A state title in both the 1,600 and 3,200 meter events in 2019 Harrison captured the Class 5A title in those same events in 2018 Harrison captured individual state championships in the cross-country competition leading the Broncos team to second place in the 2017 state championships Harrison was voted the state’s top boys distance runner of the decade by NMMileSplit.com and was named the state’s top cross-country runner of the year in 2018 and 2019 by Gatorade Harrison took his talents to Colorado University where as a freshman he guided the cross-country team to third place at the NCAA national championships behind only Brigham Young University and Northern Arizona University Harrison earned All-Pac-12 First Team honors and was also named Pac-12 freshman of the year in 2019 Harrison now volunteers his time with the Kirtland Central track and field program and works as New Mexico Community Liaison and board member at Fundamental Needs an organization helping people in underserved communities addressing gaps in access to clean drinking water Harrison said the most difficult part of the race was the second half of the 26.2-mile journey “The turnaround after the halfway point was the hardest part and I felt like I was getting tired,” Harrison said “I needed some water and some snacks and all I saw was pickles and water and then I was able to take off again.” Harrison was on the road to Bloomfield High site of this past weekend’s Bloomfield Invitational track and field meet where Kirtland Central’s boys team finished second overall behind the host team beating more than 60 competitors in a time of 3:29:26 a bit more than a minute ahead of 42-year-old Stephanie Wurtz from Manitou Springs a graduate of Azuza Pacific University in 2020 with a degree in nursing including last year’s Oakland Half-Marathon and a 17th-place finish in the Bay Breeze Half Marathon this year but the conditions and the wind and the rolling hills made it difficult,” Baron said “The last 2 miles were the toughest of the race but I kept myself entertained by the landscape of the course.” For a list of competitors in the 2025 Shiprock Marathon, check out runsignup.com The email "' + userEmail + '" could not be added Please try again or email Shane at shane@durangoherald.com for assistance Choose from several print and digital subscription packages We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to our policies – Kailiah Peters is a senior at Shiprock High School and she starts her day off just like anyone else would.  and we haven’t broken the cycle,” said Peters Following in her five older siblings’ footsteps Kailiah has not missed a single day of school since her first day in elementary school Now she’ll be walking across that stage as valedictorian “I’ve been working my whole high school career for it I always had a lot of pressure on me because I wanted to be as good as them it’s always like a competitive thing with us,” said Peters.  which was first priority for Kailiah’s mom.  “She’s had my support and my belief of how important education is and how important school is But then she’s also had some very incredible counselors and teachers at the high school,” said Kelly Miller Which wasn’t always easy to do.  “We had arrangements with the school so someone would be there at 7 so that she could get into the building so we could go to work,” said Miller “My struggles were finding a ride because both my parents worked It was kind of hard we had to ask neighbors for rides sometimes but we always got there,” said Peters “I feel like our expectations about our culture Like getting out and getting your education is so important and coming back to the community is also so important especially when you see people struggling every day,” said Kailiah Kailiah plans to help those people who struggle every day by getting a degree in public health.  Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411 A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals for their alleged roles in a large-scale marijuana cultivation and distribution operation on Navajo Nation lands with multiple offenses related to the illegal marijuana operation The charges include conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana manufacture of 1,000 kilograms and more of marijuana and 1,000 and more marijuana plants possession with intent to distribute 1,000 kilograms and more of marijuana and 1,000 and more marijuana plants and two counts of knowingly discharging pollutants into waters of the United States without a permit The defendants are also accused of violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants into the San Juan River filling in a channel along the San Juan River dam and installing a sandbag dam along the San Juan River These actions potentially caused significant environmental damage to the area law enforcement seized approximately 60,000 pounds of marijuana and approximately 260,000 marijuana plants from the twenty-five marijuana farms allegedly operated and controlled by the defendants during a raid on two additional marijuana farms operated by Dineh Benally in Estancia law enforcement identified 10 Chinese workers and seized approximately 8,500 pounds of marijuana The sandbag dam was installed so that water would pool at a separate location to be used to irrigate the marijuana crops Benally's illegal marijuana growing operation that spans two farms in Estancia “The Department of Justice will protect the sanctity of the ancestral lands and waters of our Tribal partners from those who would exploit them for profit,” said U.S "The FBI remains committed to continue to dismantle criminal organizations operating in New Mexico." said Raul Bujanda Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Division "Effective law enforcement requires strong partnerships at every level This operation is a testament to the power of collaboration between state and federal agencies to ensure justice is served and our communities are protected the defendants each face no less than 10 years and up to life in prison Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Area Office of the EPA Criminal Investigation Division The FBI Albuquerque Field Office and U.S Environmental Protection Agency investigated this case with the assistance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs the following law enforcement agencies participated in the law enforcement operation: Torrance County Sheriff’s Office Attorney Matthew McGinley is prosecuting the case San Juan County Sheriff's Office Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety New Mexico State Police Torrance County Sheriff's Office NM 87402 - 505-566-3517 - KSJE@sanjuancollege.edu Shiprock Capital Management promoted Frederick Schroder to the role of CEO this week following his work as director at the firm since 2023 Schroder joined the London firm after serving as managing director at Gemcorp Capital Management Prior to that he was a partner at ProMeritum Investment Management Shiprock attribute the promotion to his strategic […] Join industry leaders who rely on Alternatives Watch’s comprehensive coverage of alternative investments across asset classes © 2019-2024 BMV Digital Inc Customize your consent preferences for Cookie Categories 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called to the scene after it was reported that Chavez allegedly “had a gun and was threatening to shoot employees” because of “undercooked chicken,” according to the statement of probable cause Chavez allegedly told a restaurant employee “I’m going to kill you and shoot up the place,” court records state Chavez reportedly was pushed out of the KFC and then allegedly stood in the parking lot and pointed a gun at the employee according to the statement of probable cause he reportedly refused commands from law enforcement to stop they allegedly found a “black .177 mm pellet handgun” in his waistband Once detained in the law enforcement cruiser Chavez reportedly complained of chest pains and was taken to San Juan Regional Medical Center for evaluation he allegedly again refused to follow commands from the deputies Chavez was booked into the San Juan County Detention Center Court records show Chavez has a criminal record dating to 2015 Chavez is described as a “fugitive from justice,” in the court records for violating his probation on a criminal damage to property conviction from 2023 when he threw rocks and damaged cars driving on Broadway in Farmington His preliminary hearing on the new charges is set for 8:30 a.m Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox: –  It’s important to be able to get help when you need it That’s why the Navajo Nation is investing millions of dollars into a new facility for first responders.  This project has been eight years in the making Shiprock Chapter officials are excited for it to open this fall “First and foremost it’s about safety and protection for our community members and anyone who comes within our service area,” said Debra Yazzie It’s no secret that it can be hard to get help when you live miles away from anything Yazzie says it’s something they’ve been working on improving for years which is why they are building a new first responder substation “It is being built for our much-needed fire department Let’s just say the current buildings aren’t quite up to par too small or inadequate to store their equipment,” Yazzie said we don’t have those facilities and this will provide that.”  The new $19 million facility will be a workplace for all first responders in Shiprock with room for all of their equipment Not only will this be a key facility in Shiprock but it will also boost their E911 communication system “Currently we are working on our rural addressing for the Shiprock Chapter and all our roads will be listed on Google Maps and any other mapping program Then we’re able to be tied into the New Mexico E911 system so anyone that’s here in the state of New Mexico can call the E911 and we’ll be part of that dispatch communication system,” said Yazzie.  Yazzie says she’s excited to see the facility in full operation “Being able to provide what’s needed for our community being able to access for our business and that really also helps with bringing down a lot of the insurance costs for commercial businesses because we do have a fire department that can respond within a minute’s time,” said Yazzie.  Shiprock will soon see the long-awaited hotel that tribal government says will bring economic growth to the Navajo Nation’s largest town A groundbreaking took place Thursday near the Wells Fargo Bank off U.S Highway 491 where the 85-room hotel will stand Notable tribal figures attended including Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren Navajo Nation Council Delegates Eugenia Charles-Newton Brenda Jesus and Hospitality Board Member Otto Tso “This long-overdue project marks a significant milestone that will keep dollars within the Navajo Nation and attract tourists and businesses to our beautiful lands,” Nygren said He credited former Presidents Russell Begaye and Jonathan Nez and the 23rd Navajo Nation Council for laying the groundwork Funding of the project comes from a combination of $2.3 million from the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development sales tax $11.4 million from the Sihasin Fund and $8.3 million from the Permanent Trust Fund “This is one of the products of the Permanent Trust Fund plan,” he said It’s a project long overdue for the community of Shiprock Shiprock had more than one hotel in the community according to Shiprock Chapter House president According to a Navajo Nation press release an arsonist burned a Shiprock hotel down in 1979 In response to the crime in Shiprock involving arson ensured there would be security measures taken by company NV5 Navajo Nation Council delegate Eugenia Charles-Newton of Shiprock said getting to this point with the project was slow “It is a process we are trying to fix with the Navajo Nation,” she said The Shiprock Chapter attempted to launch the project in 2018 and she kept its momentum going as a delegate on the 25th Navajo Nation Council said the hotel create 77 jobs and will be an economic anchor “We expect a mix to be about 60 to 70% business people and the tourists to be 30 to 40% of the mix that come here,” he said director of the Navajo Nation Department of Economic Development said there is a growing demand for lodging throughout the Four Corners “There are approximately 800 rooms across the entire Navajo Nation,” Skrelunas said The Shiprock Pinnacle Hotel will help bring tourists closer to the sights they come to see Daily rates have not been determined said Christine Runkee so we anticipate rates should be reasonable I anticipate that community members would be happy and able to stay at the hotel,” she said Design and construction of the project will be done by the Navajo-owned architectural firm Dyron Murphy Architects and general contractor Benally-Woodruff Construction Sapp said there will be Navajo designs incorporated by the Dyron Murphy team such as local rug designs and pottery “It's Navajo people making some good Navajo decisions,” she said Kinlacheeny said there needs to be continued to work for the community’s growth from all branches of the Navajo government The Shiprock formation in New Mexico by edb3_16/Envato Elements Shiprock Capital Management hired Max Matveev as a new portfolio manager Shiprock continues to build out its team following its 2023 launch with a focus on global distressed and special situations. Last month the firm added Yacine Bourezak as a new senior analyst Matveev has over two decades of investment experience he was co-lead portfolio manager at APG Asset Management (Netherlands) on their multi-billion AUM high yield and special situation credit funds He joined APG in 2018 from GML Capital where he worked alongside Simon Milledge co-founder and senior portfolio manager at Shiprock “Max is a key senior hire for us as we continue to build our investment team,” said Andrey Pavlichenkov co-founder and chief investment officer at Shiprock “He has enormous experience in special situations which is perfect for our strategy and has worked at leading institutions globally.”  Pavlichenkov described the hire as demonstrating that the firm was serious about bringing in top talent Matveev added that the firm has gotten off to a "highly impressive"’ start since launching in early 2023 – A student in the Four Corners is doing something many of us wish we could do: picking the right stocks.  KOB 4 spoke with the Shiprock high schooler about winning his investment game and becoming the best in the Southwest.  The stock market game is an online simulation that teaches students about the stock market world and how to navigate it Students are given a virtual $100,000 portfolio to manage and whoever makes the best investment The winner of the Southwest region is Shiprock senior Tallahatchie King Hatchie finished with more than $143,000 in his portfolio and a little over $30,000 left to spend he thought the game was just a class assignment.  “I didn’t think it was an actual competition I thought it was just within the classroom,” said Hatchie.  after seeing how good his investments were Hachi said he started independent research outside of the classroom he’s happy all his hard work is reflected in his final score.  I didn’t know that many teams were playing against me,” said Hatchie Hatchie said the stock market game didn’t just give him a new hobby but a new way of cashing in For the last month I’ve been trying to think of how ICT could approach Indigenous Peoples’ Day differently “It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day every day for us.” So for the first time Lists and stories named land acknowledgements, supporting Native-owned businesses, reading about the history of Native peoples, and watching TV shows or movies by Native people. (Personally I’d say to support Indigenous-led media because there’s so many out there. The Indigenous Journalists Association has a list.) It all seemed pretty redundant because we exist in these spaces all day 'What do Indigenous nations do outside of this one day during this time of the year?' Then I asked myself what does this time of the year mean to me as a Diné asdzáán October meant Northern Navajo Nation Fair time Since I grew up on the northeast side of the Navajo Nation this was the closest fair to me on the rez about an hour away from the Four Corners Monument Let’s start with the more significant part of this it also means it’s Diné New Year “Yá’átééh Gháájí’” on Oct “While many believe our Diné New Year begins on October 1, our elders remind us it starts after the new moon in October or when there’s new snow on top of the mountains,” Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren wrote on Facebook “This time marks the end of our growing season a time for harvesting and storing food for winter This is also when our summer ceremonies end for the season and we transition to our winter ceremonies.” The new moon is Oct On the fairgrounds, the community has the Yei Bi Cheii ceremony Several years ago I told my younger sister let’s stay out all night with the aunties We barely made it past midnight before we headed home On the first or second day of this year’s ceremony my sister texted me saying a community member threw on earrings because they didn’t have any cash to offer the Yei Bi Cheiis Fair time is unbelievable on the Navajo Nation and a highlight for myself and my family every year It’s not your regular county or state fair ready to fight traffic and claim their fair parade spots If you drive in Shiprock the day before the parade yellow tape will already be put up by those who don’t want their spots taken I’m not a morning person but I will wake up early for the Shiprock fair so I can buy food from a burrito lady We have to support the elders because this is their only income so the more burritos or food you buy We usually sit with my mom’s side of the family during the fair before the only bridge in Shiprock that we sit at Sometimes my dad’s side of the family joins us or is 50 feet away My cousins and we would all dress in our traditional clothes with our tsiyeeł made waiting for the candy or whatever treats will be thrown our way Of course this year I’m expecting more politicians to be part of the parade which honestly isn’t outside the norm I may start a fight on the internet but I will forever say the Shiprock fair parade is the best parade of all the Navajo Nation fairs Our parade line is usually a few miles long and takes three to four hours I was actually in the parade with Diné Youth Council at the high school I taught so we had to walk three-ish miles Jourdan and Taylor Bennett-Begaye in the Northern Navajo Nation Fair Parade with Navajo high school students passing out candy to spectators in Shiprock we would wander to a food stand in the flea market kneel down bread and pies serve as filling snacks later in the day The other best part about this is you see family friends or just people you know and visit with them Oddly enough the Navajo Nation isn’t the only Indigenous nation that celebrates a new year at this time A Choctaw colleague informed me that this is also the end of the Choctaw calendar which ushers in the New Year during the winter the New Year came in the early part of fall for the Choctaw calendar,” read the Choctaw Nation’s Instagram post “This was because fall is the time of year when oral traditions indicate that the Choctaw people were first created.” It allows us to learn more about other Indigenous peoples and nations takes place during Indigenous Peoples Day weekend 12 when Mark Ruffalo will be in attendance Since I started at ICT a little over six years ago my definition of Indigenous peoples has expanded exponentially I’ve learned to look outside the borders of the United States and Canada thanks to my mentor and our founding editor Mark Trahant Mark first introduced me to the Arctic Circle Assemblies during my first year on the job when he was part of the program. He talked about how the media doesn’t cover the Arctic Indigenous peoples The event is a large gathering by government officials and others from 60 countries who have an interest or stake in the Arctic The assembly perhaps is a modern take but an important one to part of given the condition of our climate and with Indigenous peoples at the frontlines A new favorite community event I hope to be part of every year now is the Alaska Federation of Natives convention and the First Alaska Institute’s Elders and Youth conference in Alaska My sister and I had the opportunity to attend the conventions last year in Anchorage I remember pitching her the idea and asked if she wanted to come with me “It’s like the Gathering of Nations in New Mexico but all Alaska Natives from every corner of the state.” General session at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage Elders coming out of a breakout session at the First Alaskans Institute's Elders and Youth Conference in Anchorage Just before AFN is the elders and youth conference hosted by the First Alaskans Institute It’s full of cultural activities like how to skin a fish and more how-to workshops They really want to have the young people learn from their elders I remember my sister and I were on one of the floors of the building checking out the vendors and a breakout session had ended We saw the doors fling open and all these elders walked out Both conferences happen in a one week time frame and you will learn so much Quyana performances during the 2023 Alaska Federation of Natives in Anchorage ICT)(L to R) Taylor and Jourdan Bennett-Begaye at Chugach National Park outside of Anchorage it has a big focus on cultural and art activities and the community My sister and I have never been to anything like it We were both surprised with how much art there is And art you can’t find in the lower 48 Everyone was so excited to teach us when we had questions or to introduce us to new foods We tried seal jerky and the good salmon everyone raves about My sister and I ended up knowing more people there than we thought We learned about the “AFN shuffle,” which is when you see someone and say hi you take a couple steps and see someone else I had three favorite memories of the entire experience Every night of the convention are cultural performances that Elders and toddlers and everyone in between are on the stage dancing away Now anytime I see those dances online or in-person in Washington The mountains and by the water were breath-taking You can see the Aleutian Islands on a clear day Alaska and the Alaska Native communities will leave you in awe — and tears there are more ways that Indigenous peoples celebrate being Indigenous during the fall outside Indigenous Peoples Day. Yaadilah! We are older and so much more than this holiday.  Will you support our work?All of our content is free And we have hired more Native journalists in the past year than any news organization ─ and with your help we will continue to grow and create career paths for our people Support Indian Country Today for as little as $10 to more than six years in federal prison on child sex crime charges admitted to sexually abusing two girls under the age of 12 in separate incidents that began in February 2014 and ended in September 2020 The crimes were committed on the Navajo Reservation Bitsilly entered a plea agreement admitting to the crimes Bitsilly will be subject to 15 years of supervised release Special to the Times | Donovan QuinteroShiprock Chapter officials speak with New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Cabinet Secretary Josett Monette on Nov Tribal officials stressed the urgent need for a permanent police department and a modern incident command center during a meeting at the Shiprock Police District’s headquarters attended by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren Shiprock Chapter President Nevina Kinlahcheeny New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Cabinet Secretary Josett Monette focused on improving law enforcement and public safety infrastructure in the community Special to the Times | Donovan QuinteroNew Mexico Indian Affairs Department Cabinet Secretary Josett Monette speaks to Shiprock Chapter officials about the Navajo Nation Police and its Shiprock Police District operating out of an old post office in Shiprock on Nov I used to come here as a kid to check our mailbox it serves as our police department,” Kinlahcheeny said Monette asked detailed questions about the community’s needs A central topic of discussion was the Shiprock First Incident Command Center a proposed 25,500-square-foot facility to house police officers Shiprock’s police officers work out of the old post office EMTs operate from a conference room at Northern Medical Center and firefighters are based in an aging fire station The SFICC project is estimated to cost $15.9 million While New Mexico has committed $12.1 million and the Navajo Nation Division of Community Development has allocated $1 million in matching funds An additional $1 million is needed for furniture “We cannot continue operating effectively under these conditions,” Kinlahcheeny said emphasizing the strain on emergency responders and the impact of inflation on project costs Kinlahcheeny added the urgency of the need for additional funding to keep the projects going but I can’t spend $200,000 because I need $900,000 to finish the project I have one potato,” the chapter president said Special to the Times | Donovan QuinteroShiprock Police District Lt speaks about costs relating to the construction of a new police department in Shiprock on Nov The new facility will address long-standing gaps in emergency response infrastructure while also integrating mental health services to better serve the community’s needs Damon asked tribal officials how they planned to close the funding shortfall it’s $3.7 million,” Kinlahcheeny told Damon She added that before the COVID-19 pandemic New Mexico initially had covered construction costs in its entirety but inflation increases inflated prices and created a shortfall The challenges in Shiprock are part of a larger problem across Navajo Nation communities Department of Justice audit revealed mismanagement of over $35 million in grants intended for correctional facilities Funds that were supposed to support projects in Tuba City and Kayenta were misallocated leaving essential needs in other areas unaddressed The audit found that facilities in Tuba City and Kayenta were overbuilt Tuba City’s facility was designed for 132 beds when the master plan only called for 48 communities like Shiprock and Window Rock lack adequate public safety infrastructure relies on a former elementary school in Fort Defiance to serve as its police department further illustrating the disparity in resource allocation Kinlahcheeny highlighted Shiprock’s 27 schools and 350 roads as evidence of the community’s pressing need for enhanced emergency response capabilities Tribal leaders closed the meeting by urging Monette officials to prioritize funding for the SFICC and other public safety projects More weather » Tuba City: US 160 at SR-264 Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress high school and professional sports teams have faced pressure to remove Native American mascots due to their racist and offensive nature have long been criticized by Indigenous groups and their allies for perpetuating harmful misconceptions about Native cultures an all-Indigenous high school basketball team on the Navajo Nation is reclaiming Native imagery on their jerseys Rez Ball follows the Chuska Warriors as they deal with issues that disproportionately affect Indigenous communities The team is made up of all-Indigenous high school students and its jerseys and practice uniforms feature traditional Indigenous warrior themes The team’s sports apparel is displayed prominently throughout the film Rez Ball is produced by the SpringHill Company which is Lebron James’ film production venture despite the basketball legend's lifetime deal with Nike the film’s wardrobe didn’t feature Nike-exclusive clothing the players wore uniforms designed by Shiprock a one-person business that designs Indigenous-themed sports apparel for youth teams all over Indian Country He often designs teams jerseys based on their tribal imagery He designed the Chuska Warriors’ home and away uniforms “I'm just this little Rez kid with a shop that I ran out of by my house from Shiprock,” said Denetso Denetso said the stakes were high as the film crew needed his designs to be ready for filming various scenes “If we ever miss a deadline on something that hurts everything because it stops a whole day or two of production Denetso got to watch his jerseys in action on the set he got emotional watching the filming in and around the community “I was able to be on set when they shot at Shiprock High My ‘coming to reality’ moment was when they were unloading stuff to go on set and they had a cart (that) said Black Streak Apparel,” said Denetso Denetso played basketball throughout his youth attending state and national championships He said he identified with the Warriors team members dealing with their alcoholic family members I come from having an alcoholic mom and alcoholic stepfather Ninety-nine percent of my games all through high school my mom and stepdad showed up intoxicated or hungover,” said Denetso Denetso is proud of his hard work and shares a message for those struggling with trauma “It's just all about how you use the generational trauma that we deal with or you can use it as motivation to do better and to change the cycle,” said Denetso He hopes to inspire young people to show pride in their culture He also hopes to reach more customers for his garments now that his work is reaching a large audience Voices From the Edge of the Colorado Plateau is a reporting collaboration between KSUT Public Radio and KSJD Community Radio It seeks to cover underrepresented communities in the Four Corners The projects cover Native, Indigenous, Latino/Latina, and other communities across southwest Colorado. Explore more Voices stories on the series page Special to the Times | Lee BegayeShiprock senior guard Deon Harvey (10) catches the ball during a District 1-4A playoff game against the Miyamura Patriots on Monday night The Chieftains advanced into the second round with 52-43 win pulled off a stunning 52-43 upset over third-seeded Miyamura in the opening round of the district tournament on Monday night which finished 1-9 in district play with its lone win also coming against Miyamura held off a late third-quarter surge by the Patriots to secure the victory Shiprock built a commanding 17-point lead late in the third quarter led by sophomore guard Jordan Cadman and senior forward Brody Tah Both players scored four points each as the Patriots clawed back within one Special to the Times | Truman BegayeMiyamura senior forward Brody Tah (25) pulls up for a jump shot during a District 1-4A tournament game on Monday night against the Shiprock Chieftains in Gallup Shiprock regained control in the fourth quarter to close out the win Sophomore forward Ashton Keith led all scorers with 16 points for the Chieftains and junior forward Ayden Nevayaktewa contributed 10 in the losing effort Miyamura opened the game with a 9-8 lead after holding Shiprock scoreless for the first five minutes of play Sophomore forward Joaquin Nez finally broke the drought with a jumper at the 2:29 mark The two teams traded baskets in the final minutes with Shiprock outscoring Miyamura 8-4 down the stretch while senior forward Antwon Lahi added three with Harvey and junior guard Teryn Mescal each chipping in two Shiprock opened the second quarter with a quick 3-pointer from Keith including two treys and a perfect 3-for-3 from the free-throw line The Chieftains went on an 8-0 run to grab a 16-9 lead before Miyamura called a timeout with 5:25 remaining Miyamura remained scoreless for nearly five minutes as Shiprock extended its run with five more points Junior forward Jaxon Jones finally ended the Patriots’ drought with a layup at the 3:30 mark Miyamura responded with a 6-2 run to end the half Cadman led the Patriots with four points in the quarter scoring the first seven points to extend its lead to 30-17 before Miyamura called a timeout with 5:46 remaining Lahi finally broke Miyamura’s dry spell with a jump shot but the Chieftains continued their dominance adding six more points to stretch the advantage to 36-19 Miyamura responded by ramping up defensive pressure forcing Shiprock into turnovers that led to fast-break points The Patriots exploded on a 16-0 run to close the quarter Six different Miyamura players contributed to the rally while Keith led Shiprock with five points in the frame Shiprock regained control in the fourth quarter The Chieftains extended their lead to 40-35 in the first two minutes pulling within two at 42-40 with three minutes left after a three-pointer from Nevayaktewa and a layup from Ashley Shiprock called two timeouts in the final two minutes as Miyamura’s full-court press continued to create pressure the Patriots failed to capitalize on Shiprock’s mistakes making just 1-of-9 attempts beyond the 3-point arc down the stretch Tah led Miyamura with six points in the final quarter while Shiprock’s Elishah Tsosie and Nez each scored four with four other players adding two points apiece Shiprock head coach Larenson Henderson reflected on the third-quarter collapse: “Looking back I see it was a mistake to slow the game down in the third quarter We should have kept attacking instead of playing conservatively but they stepped up defensively when it mattered.” he added: “I called those timeouts to break their momentum and remind our players to stay calm I told them to keep the floor spread and not let the pressure get to them.” the coach remained hopeful: “We have to bring this same intensity to the next game we can win this district tournament.” Shiprock (4-23) advances to face top-seeded Gallup (15-12) on Wednesday night at Gallup High School Miyamura finished its season with an overall record of 6-21 SHIPROCK – The Kirtland Central High School boys basketball team found a way to win another close game Tuesday night rallying from a four-point halftime deficit for a 51-48 road win over Shiprock at the Cheftain Pit The win gives the Broncos a sweep of the District 1-4A series over Shiprock after a 50-45 win at home last month Kirtland Central has now won four straight tied with Gallup for second place in the standings and just one game back of district leading Bloomfield The Broncos were led by a pair of double-digit scorers Senior Shawn Mullahon scored 12 of his game-high 19 points in the second half while senior Bryle Matthews scored 13 points Kirtland Central also got key contributions from sophomore Isaiah Dan who got the Broncos on even terms with the Chieftains midway through the third quarter when he nailed a 3-pointer from the top of the circle after trailing by as much as seven points in the second quarter Senior Kyluar Howard helped the Broncos stay in front during a contested fourth quarter with a pair of baskets during an 8-2 run that put Kirtland Central up by as much as eight points with 2:04 left on the clock “Different people in almost every game that are making an impact for us,” said Kirtland Central head coach Isaiah Valdez “(Dan) makes the big shot and gets us going again and then we maintain that lead There’s a difference though between maintaining a lead and going out and winning a game and that’s something we have to get better at.” which was led by an impressive 18-point performance off the bench by sophomore Elishah Tsosie narrowed that deficit in the final moments of the game when Tsosie found the basket on a pair of tough inside shots The Chieftains trailed 50-48 with under a minute to go but were forced to stop the clock by fouling Kirtland Central players sending them to the free throw line The Broncos converted on 12 of 20 shots from the charity stripe in the contest but were only successful on one of four attempts in the closing minute It’s a rivalry game and so we have to get better at the free throw line but it’s a hard-fought grind for a win but we have to get better there or we’re not going to win many of those games like that,” Valdez said Senior Deon Harvey also reached double figures for the Chieftains Shiprock falls to 3-20 overall and 1-6 in District with five of those district losses by single digit margins Shiprock will be home Thursday night to tangle with Aztec Kirtland Central (10-13 overall) will look to avenge one of its two district losses when they visit Miyamura Thursday night The Patriots clobbered the Broncos 67-36 last month Four of Kirtland Central’s five district wins during this stretch have been by five points or less The Broncos finished last week with a 2-point win at home over Gallup avenging a 68-58 loss on the road to the Bengals last month The Broncos are hoping a continued late surge will propel them towards a district championship and a potential spot in the Class 4A state tournament The team came into the week ranked 21st by Maxpreps with Bloomfield (17th) and Gallup (18th) just ahead of them “We all probably have something close to the same record and so we can’t worry about those things,” Valdez said Go 1-0 every night and fight and survive and advance every night N.M.Bashas’ Diné Market replaces longtime City Market in Shiprock N.M.Retailer continues to serve Navajo Nation with newest store This month, Bashas’ Family of Stores opened its newest Diné Market on the site of a former Kroger-owned City Market on the Navajo Nation in Shiprock The store is Bashas’ ninth grocery store on the Navajo Nation and its second New Mexico location “Bashas’ Diné Markets exist and succeed because of our commitment to the Navajo people,” said Johnny Basha vice president of special projects for Bashas’ Family of Stores we’ve considered it a privilege to work side-by-side with the Navajo and to share in a vision for stimulating economic growth The strength of this partnership rests largely on the value and emphasis we’ve put into developing our cultural proficiency and creating markets that serve the unique needs of shoppers.” The City Market officially closed at 8 p.m and reopened as a Bashas’ Diné Market at 8 a.m Bashas’ will now occupy the entire 42,108-square-foot-store making it the new anchor tenant of the Shiprock/Tse' Bit' A'i Shopping Center at the corner of US-491 and Highway 64 The transition was a collaborative effort between Bashas’ and City Market with the retailers working together closely to provide continuity as the only full-service market in the vicinity changes hands The new grocery store will provide several economic benefits to the Shiprock community Each Bashas’ Diné Market location gives back 25% of its profits to the Navajo Nation Bashas’ has contributed upwards of $48 million to the Navajo Nation for educational scholarship and economic development Click through the slideshow to see before and after photos and what the new Bashas’ Diné Market has to offer Michael Browne joined Supermarket News in 2018 after serving in managing and executive editor capacities at leading B2B media brands including Convenience Store News He also previously served as content production manager for print and digital in the Business Intelligence division of Informa parent company of Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News Mike oversees the editorial content of supermarketnews.com as well as the monthly print publication He also directs all content-based brand-related projects including the annual Top 75 Retailers report Mike has also presented and moderated at industry events In addition to the positions mentioned above Mike has also worked as a writer and/or editor for special projects at American Legal Media (ALM) special projects editor at American Banker • Bond Buyer and as production editor for Bank Technology News and other related financial magazines and journals published by Faulkner & Gray Contact Mike at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199 April is considered National Poetry Month and the Shiprock High School English department will be hosting inaugural Poet Laureate of the Navajo Nation on April 8 at the Phil Thomas Performing Arts Center The event will highlight the works of Tapahonso while giving student work a spotlight Tapahonso graduated from Shiprock High School in 1971 and was a clear choice for the annual community event that is required of all departments at SHS according to English teacher Alexus Uentillie Poetry night has several years under it’s belt with a correlation in curriculum as students read and write poetry before the event our classes are focused on a Native unit right now for our English classes,” Uentillie said “We're reading “Ceremony” by Leslie Marmon Silko but it really fits in perfectly with some of the stories and poems that Luci Tapahonso has.” Uentillie said she enjoys the narrative work of Tapahonso specifically “Songs of Shiprock Fair.” Works of literature that showcase the student’s community is important “It just shows the students our community and our lifestyle is worthy of being published showcased and shared with different people and different cultures,” she said said there is an entire collection of literature from Indigenous authors with 200 just being purchased to add at the SHS library “We work very hard to have a large selection of Indigenous writers and then specifically Navajo writers,” Pratt said Uentillie said she has noticed a student interest in narrative and rhyming with themes around culture “I think some of them write really well,” she said “When they do get into it they can really express themselves really well.” Reading literature written by Indigenous authors also holds a positive for students “It's a little bit easier to make connections in terms of the message or the tone of a poem because they're able to take information from their background and apply it to the poem because it's relatable,” she said “They understand it a lot better compared to like William Shakespeare.” there has been a burst of Native youths who are finding an outlet in poetry there's just been all these wonderful Navajo writers coming in on the scene and it's like across the board,” Tapahonso said yet there's always recognition or respect for the culture and ancestors I think that's something that's just in all the writing is this commemoration of the land plants Tapahonso said there were very few classes on Navajo history and culture while she attended Shiprock High There was also little representation of Indigenous students at the University of New Mexico during her time there Coming from a multigenerational home with an inclusion of the Navajo language Tapahonso said there was an early influence on storytelling through ceremonies and songs “One of the edicts in writing is to write about what you know everything I was reading had nothing to do with my own culture or my own background,” she said “There was a lot of writing about New Mexico because it's such a beautiful place to live Drawing inspiration from families and cultures is what Tapahonso encourages and said she also approaches teaching in prayer The poetry reading will include some published and unpublished work ranging in stories Tapahonso said she is excited about the opportunity to read her work in Shiprock while Pratt and Uentillie are hoping for community attendance and support “One of the wonderful things about doing readings and sharing my work is that afterward or later on people will contact me and tell me stories,” Tapahonso said and I hear a perspective from other people who have the same experience as mine SHIPROCK – The Shiprock High School boys wrestling team earned a pair of victories Wednesday afternoon at the Chieftain Pit securing a win in the Tri Duels Meet by topping Gallup in the finals of the three-team tournament The Chieftains boys team advanced to the finals while the Bengals scored a 30-18 win over Wingate setting up a finals showdown for the boys team title Shiprock’s Kameron Simpson scored a win at the 172-lb who won a majority decision over Mason Denetclaw at the 215-lb Shiprock won the final dual of the meet over Gallup by a combined score of 39-12 thanks to winning performances by 114 Narbona Martin who took down Gallup’s Tyler Thompson in the 114-lb Shiprock’s Zeshawn Dick (Shiprock) topped Jacob Yazzie the Gallup squad prevailed over Shiprock in the final dual meet of the day with the Bengals coming out on top by a combined score of 42-23 Gallup won their opening dual over Wingate 48-6 to advance to the finals while Shiprock topped Wingate 36-18 to set up the final pairing Gallup’s Shoshanah Smith needed only 13 seconds to win her final match of the day at the 126-lb topping Shiprock’s Daylana Garcia by pinfall Gallup’s Cimarron James scored a pinfall win at the 114-lb Gallup’s girls team also scored wins in the fina round by Faith Swatzell weight class when Quanndreeia Ramone won by pinfall over Persaeus McRoy For more information on the Tri-Duels Meet, log on to the results page at trackwrestling.com Special to the Times | Lee BegayeShiprock sophomore Kaden Lapahie (24) drives the lane while being defended by Gallup’s Joshua Keeto on Wednesday night during a District 1-4A playoff game The Chieftains came up short by a 56-46 count GALLUP – The Gallup Bengals ended the Shiprock Chieftains’ tournament run with a decisive fourth-quarter performance the last seed in the District 1-4A tournament led for more than three quarters before top-seeded Gallup surged ahead in the final minutes The Bengals outscored Shiprock 20-9 in the fourth quarter to punch their ticket to the championship game 5 seed Aztec on Friday night with tipoff scheduled for 6 p.m 2 seed Bloomfield 66-59 on Wednesday night Gallup senior wing Jayson Bruner led the charge with 24 points while junior wing Joshua Keeto added 10 in the victory Shiprock’s senior guard Deon Harvey and sophomore center Blake Begay each contributed 12 points in the losing effort prompting Shiprock head coach Larenson Henderson to call a timeout to settle his team The Bengals capitalized on their first two possessions the Chieftains responded with a 7-2 run to take an 8-7 lead Bruer received a half-court pass and drove in for a layup regaining the lead for Gallup at 9-8 with three minutes left in the quarter dropping into a 2-3 zone that disrupted Gallup’s passing and denied them second-chance opportunities The Chieftains closed out the quarter on a 6-0 run Special to the Times | Lee BegayeGallup senior Jayson Bruner (1) breaks free for a layup during Wednesday’s District 1-4A semifinal playoff game with the Shiprock Chieftains Sophomore forward Austin Keith led Shiprock with five points while Gallup had Bruer score five The Bengals pulled within 18-17 when Bruer grabbed an offensive rebound for a putback with 5:20 left The Chieftains used another timeout to try to halt Gallup’s momentum The Bengals took a 25-24 halftime lead with Keeto draining a 3-pointer with 24 second left Bruer scored half of Gallup’s 16 second-quarter points The third quarter opened with a defensive battle as both teams struggled to find the basket Shiprock managed to score four points in the first three minutes while Gallup’s junior wing Dedrick Brown finally broke through to cut the deficit to 28-27 Shiprock pushed its lead to 33-27 with two minutes left Junior forward Kelton Edison sank a pair of free throws to bring the Bengals within one at 35-34 Both teams exchanged baskets and turnovers before Shiprock held a narrow 37-36 lead heading into the final quarter Keith led the Chieftains in the third quarter with five points The decisive fourth quarter began with coach Henderson receiving a technical foul with 7:40 left in the game Despite spending much of the evening voicing his concerns to the official the Shiprock coach was seated for the remainder of the contest Gallup reclaimed the lead at 38-37 when sophomore guard Crevin Watson drove in for a layup after two scoreless minutes from both teams Shiprock’s Harvey attempted a 3-pointer but was called for flopping a controversial call that would prove critical down the stretch With 2:37 remaining and the score tied at 42-42 Bruer secured the rebound and banked in a shot to extend Gallup’s lead to 45-42 Harvey drove for a layup but was again called for flopping after contact pushing the Bengals’ advantage to 47-42 with 2:23 left With Gallup maintaining possession after the technical the Bengals ran the clock before Shiprock fouled Keeto A turnover by Shiprock allowed the Bengals to push its lead to 51-42 following a fast break layup by Brown with 1:30 to go The Bengals then capitalized on some missed shots from Shiprock adding four more points in transition to stretch their lead to 55-44 with 22 seconds left Bruer led Gallup’s fourth-quarter surge with six points sophomore guard Kaden Lapahie scored four points Gallup head coach Ryan Becenti commended Shiprock for giving them a tough game “It was a high-intensity district game,” Becenti said and Shiprock came in riding the high of an upset win over Miyamura Becenti praised his team for executing late in the contest when the Bengals capped the last 2.5 minutes on a 14-4 run “We just tried to rely on our defense,” he said “We wanted to work our offense more and let our defense lead into our offense we got some easy buckets and breakaway layups that helped us pull ahead.” Looking ahead to the district championship on Friday with Aztec “We just played them last Friday,” Becenti said We need a good practice tomorrow and be ready to bring it on Friday.” Shiprock’s Henderson lamented on the missed opportunities they had as the Chieftains had a few close range baskets miss its mark and I think that cost us a lot,” Henderson said “There were a lot of layups we should’ve made and that’s something I told the guys—we practice those things.” Henderson is looking forward to next season as the Chieftains ended its season at 4-24 overall “I got to work with them a lot this year,” he said “Some of them (will) come back as juniors next year Santa Fe Indian School girls soccer players on Saturday in Shiprock celebrate the team’s first win in five years but they continued to come to practice and show up to games and continue to get better,' Burgess said Email notifications are only sent once a day the Santa Fe Indian School girls soccer program reacquainted itself with the thrill of victory Saturday The Lady Braves’ ended a 75-match drought with a 2-1 nondistrict win at Shiprock the program’s first win since beating Pojoaque Valley Officials ended the match with five minutes left as the Chieftains who had the minimum of nine players to play the Lady Braves (1-9) began celebrating with hugs and cheers who coached the team in place of head coach Nick Cashmere said it was a tribute to the players’ determination and persistence but they continued to come to practice and show up to games and continue to get better,” Burgess said we’ve been able to develop this team and their skills and Burgess said it was a momentous occasion because it represented the first goal by the team in more than two seasons as the Chieftains scored in the first 90 seconds off a miscommunication by the backline It took the Lady Braves 13 minutes to respond as Elliana Juanico intercepted a goalie kick in the Shiprock penalty box and placed a shot into the lower left of the net to tie the score local prep sports and more every Wednesday The match winner came 9 minutes into the second half as Denisha Padilla took a thru ball at midfield and outraced the Chieftains back line and slotted her shot into the right corner The combination of the SFIS back line and goalkeeper Aleyah Andrews thwarted those opportunities Burgess said the team has worked hard at its technical skills which have improved as the season progressed “They’re getting good at connecting passes and looking where their next pass is open,” Burgess said “They’re looking for the space and moving within that space.” SFIS plays Academy for Technology and the Classics on Tuesday at home in a District 2-1A/3A match Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Receive a list of headlines from the latest edition of The New Mexican in your inbox every morning get a preview of The New Mexican's big Sunday stories and review highlights from the week Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online Stay up to date with news from the Capitol during the legislative session and follow New Mexico politics throughout the year A guide to outdoors 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first game 17-1 and the second 24-9 Freshman pitcher Branson Lee led the Bears in their game against Shiprock recording 11 strikeouts while allowing just three hits and runs over six innings Sophomore Levi Hampton closed out the game in the final inning while freshman Hayden Lancaster followed with two runs and one hit sophomore Zach Billy recorded two strikeouts allowing two hits and three runs in the first three innings Senior Khalil Nakai pitched the final four innings striking out four batters but giving up six hits and nine runs taking a 2-0 lead by the end of the first inning with both teams missing out on scoring opportunities striking out Shiprock’s Tyson Clark and Sean Chee early showcasing the challenge the Chieftains faced against his fast arm the Chieftains responded in the top of the fourth and Orin Samulski in the Bears' first three batting attempts Lee resumed his dominant performance in the bottom of the fourth putting Shiprock on the board for the first time struggling to get a hit big enough to score a run The Bears took control in the top of the sixth inning when Lee hit a deep ball allowing teammate Wyatt Kiddoo to score and sending Lee to second base Corben Tallmadge followed with a deep hit of his own The Bears continued their strong hitting and base running Lee continued to dominate Shiprock’s offense in the bottom of the sixth He stumbled briefly by throwing four balls earning two strikeouts in a row and helping the Bears retire another batter to close out the inning The Bears continued their success from the previous inning in the top of the seventh Samulski’s hit brought Lee home for a run and sent Tallmadge to second base Waylon Kiddoo’s hit allowed Tallmadge to score his second run of the game Lancaster followed with a hit that brought Wyatt Kiddoo in for the final run of the night for Dolores The inning ended when Gus Vaughn struck out marking the team’s third strike and switching sides Hampton took over pitching in the bottom of the seventh impressively striking out the first two batters for the Chieftains but it was caught by the Dolores fielders to end the game Coach Garver said the team’s strong pitching helped in their victory over Shiprock “He threw about 85 pitches before Levi came in to close it out Having strong pitching from the start and maintaining that through the game really helped us a lot.” marking step one of Garver’s plan to revive Dolores’ baseball program after he took on the role of athletic director and head baseball coach in 2023 the Bears reached step two by fielding a varsity squad “Last year was about getting some playing time and trying to teach them as much as we could about baseball and now we’re going to get into our league play after spring break so we’ll know exactly right where we are in our league Dolores will travel to Ignacio on March 25 then take a short break from league play before competing in the Aztec Invitational they will face Ignacio again at home on April 5 After managing a $100,000 portfolio over the course of three months was named the champion of the Fall 2024 Stock Market Game is a competition where students manage a simulated portfolio “This victory is a testament to their hard work showcasing how the program equips students with essential life skills for the real world,” a news release from the district said King thought it was just a class assignment and was unaware it was an actual competition Economics was not always of interest to King and this year was his first time enrolling in the class King was tasked with researching stocks and monitoring their performance His concentration was mutual funds and ETFs King said he looked into cybersecurity and was surprised at how quickly stocks can rise and drop “I just mainly focused on The Magnificent 7 because their stocks essentially won't go bankrupt,” he said King said he hopes to continue with investing after graduation said the class teaches students about investing and finance You've got to keep on top of things on what's going on in America with stocks with businesses,” Dixon said about staying informed on economics students can become more aware of their role in the economy and their contributions to it’s growth “They're going to be a lot more invested into the overall economy,” Dixon said “They can also invest into society The SIFMA Foundation recognized Shiprock High School for its outstanding performance underscoring how students are developing crucial analytical and critical thinking skills “It gave me a lot more insight and knowledge about what to expect when I do start investing,” King said Dixon has plans to enter his class again in the second semester Stock Market Game this school year Two students were arrested at Shiprock High on Tuesday afternoon after Navajo Nation Police Department recovered a firearm on campus The weapon was reported by a district administrator at 12:18 p.m. according to a release from Central Consolidated District “The school administration and the Central Consolidated School District became aware of the situation and immediately notified the Navajo Police Department,” the district said A shelter-in-place order was put into effect at 12:58 p.m public relations officer with Central Consolidated One suspect was put into custody before that The decision to place the drill was made to secure the classrooms and avoid panic “No one was harmed,” the district said in the release “Our school administration worked diligently with law enforcement to ensure a calm and orderly environment throughout the incident.” Navajo Nation Police did not respond to inquiries made by the Tri-City Record for more information regarding the incident “We appreciate the vigilance of everyone who has reported potential threats to the Central Consolidated School District whether directly to your building administrator Say Something” Tip Line at 1-844-572-9669,” the district said in the release “Thank you again for your cooperation and support in keeping our schools safe.” The Shiprock Chieftains bounced back from their loss to Dolores on Wednesday securing a dominant win over Dove Creek in the Bulldogs' season opener on Friday and the Chieftains closed out the game 19-6 after the top of the fifth inning Sophomore Jeramyh Begay led Shiprock on the mound striking out 13 batters and allowing just six runs and six hits throughout the game He also contributed offensively with a .667 batting average Senior Khalil Nakai matched his batting average scoring three runs and playing a key role in the victory Junior Taylor Hale also added three runs to the tally sophomores Cael Beanland and Konner Spigner were standout performers Beanland recorded five strikeouts on the mound both players scored two runs and posted a batting average of at least .500 scoring four runs in the top of the first inning Shiprock responded with a nine-run outburst and never looked back Begay minimized Dove Creek's offensive opportunities by striking out the first batter in two of the three innings he pitched He was supported by a flawless defensive effort as Shiprock maintained a perfect fielding percentage throughout the game Senior Antonio James led the defense with 13 putouts Chieftains head coach Alfred Baer credited the strong pitching as a key factor in their win over Dove Creek and emphasized the team's goal of continuing to improve all aspects of their game He did a tremendous job for us,” said Baer We’re working to get our defense and offense to match our pitching.” Beanland started strong but faced challenges in the third inning when he threw several balls Shiprock extended their lead with a 6-0 run Dove Creek catcher Frankey Montoya allowed several passed balls which ultimately helped them extend their lead to 19-5 Despite Spigner scoring a run for Dove Creek in the top of the fifth the game was effectively sealed when Begay struck out three consecutive batters to close out the game early Dove Creek head coach Chris Beanland noted that the team is still in the process of adjusting with several players returning from their winter sports seasons and others coming back from injuries “We just need more team practices,” Beanland said “We’ve only had three full-team practices so far but I think we’ll be a good team once we get going.” Shiprock will host Monument Valley on Monday before traveling to face New Mexico Military Institute on Thursday They will then host Hozho Academy on March 24 and a doubleheader against Navajo Prep on March 28 Dove Creek will look to secure their first win against league rivals Nucla at home on Tuesday before traveling to Ignacio on April 1 and Monticello for a doubleheader on April 4 They will host Dolores on April 8 and Sargent in another doubleheader on April 11 A shining open business sign lights a window as cars line the dirt parking lot on a warm winter Friday night at the Coffee Ship in Shiprock Renown Native artists and residents gather inside as baristas fill coffee cups and Dion Hayes and Zakota Shade take turns strumming acoustic guitars and singing various big name renditions Nine-year-old Mary Benally and her mother greet patrons as they enter a space of fine art The fourth grader and wrestler for the Shiprock Wrestling Club was elected to represent Nizhoni Elementary School in September She wants to be a canine police officer when she grows up Benally said she was at the art show and drive to ask for donations of shampoo, deodorant and other hygiene products for the community’s most vulnerable people. Benally’s mother said the café owners invited the Nizhoni Princess to help her collect products for the local women’s shelter Trudy Tso, marketing representative for The Coffee Ship revealed that the unlikely response from patrons visiting the café for the first time is surprise and suspicion of who owns the business is it white people that own the place?” she said The ambience and ownership of the café may suggest a non-Native influence which can raise concerns among Indigenous residents said she hears that hesitancy daily from patrons Mindful of historical and cultural sensitivities they foster positive relationships in the community supporting local initiatives and showcasing inclusiveness and diversity in their business practices The business opened in August during the Northern Navajo Nation Fair They chose the name after a suggestion from employee Gilbert Begay The owners attribute the use of the Shiprock landmark for their logo design to another employee and Black Street Apparrel which designed the jersey for the Netflix film “Rez Ball,” did the rest Tso said the owner gathered artists to fill the exhibition he’s the one that put all the artists together He also made the life-size sculptures inside the Northern Navajo Medical Center Joe's journey from humble beginnings to artistic success is a testament to the power of dedication and passion Joe's early exposure to a coloring book from his mother sparked his interest and his father's influence and encouragement helped shape his artistic endeavors instilling in him a love and drive for painting avoiding distractions and dedicating himself to his craft Guidance from his junior high and high school art teachers further fueled his passion for art introducing him to new media such as stone and leading him to formal training in Italy in 1984 His success in selling paintings at a young age showed him he could make a living from his art and motivated him to pursue his passion with fervor while advocating for Native American artists His collaboration with the owners of The Coffee Ship showcases a shared vision of promoting and showcasing Native American art and talent He also shared that he is working on an as-yet unpublicized project in Durango “I’m working on a 30-by-16-foot mural in Durango right now at the new Three River Springs Surgical Center My son and a couple of other painters are on our fifth day there They’ll have an opening reception probably mid-March or something,” he said “That’s my latest project,” he said pointing at the framed painting leaning against the male sculpture “So you go from that size to 30-foot; you know bridging a gap between creators and consumers The Whites have created a space where Native artists can showcase their art and share a way of life The café’s beginnings during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 came as blessing in disguise As owners of Shiprock Windows and Glass LLC the Whites were able to pivot and provide essential protective barriers to reservation businesses and entities in need The experience shaped their perspective on community involvement Though The Coffee Ship operates as a café and coffee shop the Whites have incorporated traditional staples such as blue corn mush and alkaan (Navajo cake) setting it apart from corporate shops and sharing their cultural heritage “I think having the coffee shop here kind of brings everyone together to enjoy each other’s company,” Laurel White said “That’s something I really want to do for the people; you know a lot of times the reservation doesn’t have anything like this.” Matthew and Laurel White’s dedication to their community goes beyond food and drink They are actively involved in supporting local schools providing Wi-Fi to students and hosting community organizations and business meetings They hope to open a fine arts gallery for Native work to showcase and support local talent KIRTLAND – The Aztec High School boys basketball team upset Kirtland Central 65-51 Monday night at the Bronco Arena in the opening round of the District 1-4A tournament The victory was the second of the year for Aztec over Kirtland Central after the Tigers defeated the Broncos six days earlier by a similar margin at Lillywhite Gym on Feb The chemistry between seniors Quintin Secatero and Jaden Sims has been on full display in these closing weeks of the regular season with the pair combining for 33 of Aztec’s points with Secatero accounting for 18 4-6 District 1-4A) entered Monday night as the fifth seed in the tournament and will look to carry its momentum into Wednesday when it will face second-seeded Bloomfield at Bobcat Arena at 6 p.m Bloomfield won both games in the regular season over Aztec but only by a margin of 6½ points between the two contests “Every possession is going to count in that game and everything is going to have to click because the time is right now,” Aztec coach Ryan Dee said “This is the time we get our dancing shoes on but I want them to have fun because they’ve come a long way Aztec found its footing with a 7-0 run to grab its first lead of the night Kirtland Central’s success from the two-point field managed to keep the Broncos close on the scoreboard never letting the Tigers pull away more than six points in the first half Aztec opted to take its chances from the 3-point line in the first half but found little success shooting 5-for-20 (25 percent) This allowed Kirtland Central to chip away at Aztec’s lead utilizing its inside strategy from the two-point field paired with a 3-point conversion from Shawn Mullahon to head into halftime with a two-point lead The first half saw six lead changes in total and Aztec picked up the seventh at the 6:50 mark of the third period scoring four of those points on three consecutive Bronco turnovers changing its tactics from shooting 3-pointers to working the lanes inside of the paint and playing offense off its defense The Tigers shot 10-for-39 (27 percent) from the field in the first half but changed the tune to 16-for-26 (62 percent) in the second half gaining a double-digit lead heading into the final period “I wanted to play our style of basketball which is pressure and hitting the fast breaks,” Dee said “The 2-3 zone defense kind of threw us off so we switched to a high-low offense and it allowed us to shift the 2-3 defense and give us options to drive.” The lead proved important for Aztec who could continue to play its fast style of play forcing Kirtland Central to play almost perfect defense while its offense made up the deficit getting outscored 20-14 in the final period 5-5 District 1-5A) will see its season most likely come to an end after entering the district tournament ranked 22 in Class 4A according to MaxPreps and being bounced in the first round of the tournament The Shiprock High boys basketball team picked a great time to snap a five-game losing streak going on the road Monday night to beat Miyamura 52-43 in the opening round of the District 1-4A tournament The win comes just three days after Miyamura beat Shiprock 62-54 in the closing game of the regular season which allowed the teams to earn a split in their two district meetings The Chieftains were led by senior Deon Harvey and sophomore Ashton Keith each of whom scored nine points on the night Shiprock also got big scoring contributions from sophomores Joaquin Nez and Elishah Tsosie who combined for 15 points in the winning effort Shiprock (4-23 overall) advances to the second round of the district tournament and will be on the road Wednesday night to face off with Gallup The Chieftains are winless in two prior meetings against Gallup this season The district’s top-ranked Bengals (15-11 overall 8-2 District) have won five of their last seven games against the Chieftains which exits the tournament with a record of 6-21 has likely seen their season come to an end City of London skyline by kijevskymarek/Envato London-based Shiprock Capital Management has named Gavinish Sangha as COO Sangha joins the global distressed and special situations firm from Fidera Group a European-focused investment manager that concentrates on dislocated and distressed corporate and asset-backed investments The new hire follows the promotion of Frederick Schroder to the role of […] SHIPROCK – The boys and girls basketball teams from Navajo Prep and Shiprock will face off in championship games on Saturday night at the Chieftain Pit in tournament championship games of the Chieftain Invitational tournaments Shiprock’s boys team capped off a busy Friday night at Chieftain Pit with a convincing 70-50 win over Pine Hill while Navajo Prep got another strong offensive showing from several of its stars in a 66-39 rout over Cuba Shiprock advanced to the finals after topping Montezuma-Cortez 52-25 The Navajo Prep girls team pulled clear in the second half to run away from Bloomfield by a final of 40-23 Here’s a recap of all the Friday night action from the Chieftain Pit Xavier Nez and Dylan Lansing did a majority of the scoring in an impressive first half as Navajo Prep slipped past Cuba 66-39 in a second round championship bracket game of the Chieftain Invitational Friday at the Chieftain Pit Nez and Lansing combined to score 23 of the Eagles 32 points in the first half as the team improved to 4-0 on the season ahead of a showdown against Shiprock in the tournament’s championship game set for Saturday at 7 p.m Hozho Academy and Aztec advance to consolation championship game Whitehorse will face Shiprock Northwest in consolation championship game which went into the locker room with a 32-15 advantage at the break over Cuba Lansing and Caden Nodestine who chipped in with some big points from off the bench Navajo Prep outscored Cuba in the second half by a 34-24 margin to secure the victory “We’ve got some guys that are still learning the system and the kind of offense we want to run,” said Navajo Prep head coach Mark Teel “Right now everything is still kind of in an adjustment phase but this was a good effort tonight.” The Eagles are in the midst of a 24-game win streak which dates back to last season The defending Class 3A champions haven’t lost a game since a tournament game last December against Hope Christian Three players scored in double figures for the Shiprock High boys basketball team as they dominated the second half of a 70-50 win over Pine Hill advancing the Chieftains into Saturday’s tournament championship contest Hayden Frank and Deon Harvey each scored more than a dozen points to lead Shiprock which trailed heading into the locker room 25-24 after a wild second quarter which saw the lead change hands five separate times “We were a little overly aggressive and reaching too much and they got a lot of putbacks so I told them that when we get a rebound we have to get position and in playing defense you have to get that positioning,” said Shiprock head coach Larenseon Henderson The Chieftains defense swarmed on the Warriors in the final two periods particularly in the opening minutes of the third quarter Shiprock took advantage of some missed opportunities and turnovers on the Warriors side of the court and converted on four of those opportunities leading to a 10-0 run within the first three minutes of the second half Shiprock wound up outscoring the Warriors 46-25 in the final two periods of the game “Considering this was only our second game and they need to find that confidence and they need to learn a little more as they get used to playing,” Henderson said The Eagles and Chieftains are about to become very familiar with each other on the court in the coming days Just three days after Saturday’s championship game in the Chieftain Invitational Shiprock will again host the Eagles for a non-district showdown on Tuesday night it was much of the same in the championship bracket of the Lady Chieftain Invitational The Navajo Prep girls basketball team outscored Bloomfield 32-13 in the second half and earned a spot in Saturday’s Lady Chieftain Invitational championship game with a 40-23 victory Friday over the Bobcats Neither team could do much on the offensive side of things in the first half Both teams struggled converting on field goal attempts and went into the locker room with Bloomfield maintaining a slim 10-8 advantage “The confidence wasn’t there early because the shots just weren’t falling,” said Navajo Prep girls basketball coach Rainy Crisp “Once we started getting those shots to fall then you could really see the confidence build A lack of offense plagued both the Bobcats and Eagles in Thursday’s opening round wins Navajo Prep advanced to the second round after beating Aztec 35-24 while the Bobcats topped Monument Valley by a score of 41-18 in the opening round “You can see that we’re still really trying to find our identity,” Crisp said “If we can put together four quarters in a game Better to have these issues now early in the season as opposed to later on down the road.” will face Shiprock in the Lady Chieftain Invitational championship game Saturday at 5:30 p.m The Shiprock High girls basketball team broke open a slim halftime lead with a dominant second-half performance earning a spot in Saturday’s Lady Chieftain Invitational championship game with a 52-25 win over Montezuma-Cortez Avaya Etcitty led the way in the third quarter for the Chieftains scoring 10 of the team’s 24 points in the frame Kylie Benally and Tegan Howe also stepped up their game in the third quarter as Shiprock outscored the Panthers 24-10 taking a 42-21 advantage into the fourth quarter The first half was a forgettable one for both sides offensively The Panthers and Chieftains combined to make just 10 of 58 field goal attempts Shiprock didn’t record its first successful shot from the floor until 1:01 remained in the first period “We’ve got to get into the mindset not to let those cold streaks beat us,” said Shiprock head coach Robert McCaskill I liked seeing the energy these girls came out with in the second half.” Here’s a recap of some of the top games from Thursday Shiprock boys basketball cruises to first round win Sophomore Elishah Tsosie scored 13 first half points and was one of ten players to score for Shiprock in a 92-18 rout over Thursday night over an overmatched squad from Tse' Yi' Gai High School in a first round game of the Chieftain Invitational The Chieftains were never threatened in the win over Tse' Yi' Gai jumping out to a 25-0 lead before Tse' Yi' Gai scored their only points of the frame on a pair of Aaron Sam free throws The Chieftains began clearing the bench midway through the first quarter and went into the locker game with a 49-10 lead at halftime which led to a running clock when the second half started Seniors Deon Harvey and Antonio James also led the Chieftains in scoring in the contest Shiprock grabbed eight steals in the first quarter which led to 12 points in the first game of the season for the Chieftains “We showed great athleticism and that’s something we wanted to see tonight,” said Henderson “It’s one thing to see movement in practice we got a good glimpse of what we’re capable of.” Tse' Yi' Gai only had six players on their roster for Thursday’s contest The Warriors finished 5-17 last season and are hoping to improve in Class A this season under head coach Anthony James Shiprock rolls past Hozho Academy in first round Senior Avaya Etcitty led the Shiprock High girls basketball team with 20 points including 15 in the first quarter as the Chieftains romped their way to a 59-18 victory over Hozho Academy in Thursday’s opening round of the Lady Chieftain Invitational at the Chieftain Pit The Chieftains (1-1) led from start to finish blanking Hozho Academy in the first quarter 28-0 Etcitty hit three 3-point shots in the first quarter all of those coming off turnovers which were converted into points The Wolves turned the ball over nine times in the first quarter and didn’t score their first points until the 5:58 mark of the second quarter “Even when we don’t have good shooting nights that defense is going to benefit us until we have that streak when we get a couple of shots,” said Robert McCaskill Sophomore Haiden Sanisya scored eight points for the Chieftains while junior Tegan Howe scored seven points and Taylor Begay scored six points in the win “I think the energy around this team is tremendous right now,” McCaskill said “The rebuilding process is really starting to show now The girls want to get better all the time.” SHIPROCK – The Piedra Vista High School boys basketball team overcame a slow start on the road Thursday night winding up with three players scoring in double digits in a 53-51 win over Shiprock at the Chieftain Pit The victory snaps an eight-game losing streak dating back to the second game of the season After a win at home over Bloomfield to open the season the Panthers had come close in several contests with seven of those eight losses coming by less than 10 points so I’m just looking for little things like tenacity and the little things that help us finish off plays that ultimately finish off a game,” said Piedra Vista head coach Forrest Becker Piedra Vista got big individual performances from junior Darian Watson who scored all of his 14 points in the third quarter after sitting on the bench much of the first half after a pair of first quarter personal fouls Senior Darian Penn and sophomore Santiago Aranda each scored 10 points in the victory Neither team got off to the best of starts offensively with the teams combining to go 4-for-23 from the floor in the opening period Piedra Vista turned the ball over six times in the first quarter but Shiprock failed to capitalize on the changes in possession hitting only a pair of baskets in the final 4:20 of the period The Chieftains opened up the offense to start the second quarter with Dieon Harvey hitting a pair of 3-pointers in the opening minutes which allowed Shiprock to have a 16-8 lead with five minutes remaining before halftime who filled in some valuable minutes off the bench converting on a pair of short jump shots and nailing a 3-pointer that had Piedra Vista trailing 16-15 before the Shiprock called a timeout with 2:29 remaining in the half The Panthers came out of the timeout with a purpose outscoring the Chieftains 9-2 thanks to a 3-point shot by senior Julius Keeswood followed by a steal and quick layup right before the buzzer by junior Josiah Gaede to give Piedra Vista a 24-18 lead at the break The offensive rhythm of the game picked up in the third quarter with the Panthers outscoring Shiprock 24-19 hitting a pair of 3-pointers while Keeswood was getting a couple of clean looks inside the paint Shiprock kept up with the Panthers early on with sophomores Ashton Keith and Blake Begay each connecting from outside the 3-point line The Panthers closed the third period strong getting a pair of baskets from Watson as well as a conversion off a steal by Penn in the final two minutes sending Piedra Vista into the final quarter with a 48-37 lead Shiprock closed the gap to open the fourth period who scored seven of his 10 points in the opening minutes of the frame Sophomore Kaden Lapahie also hit from the 3-point line and the Chieftains trailed by only a point with under three minutes left to play Aranda provided the dagger with a little more than a minute left on the clock when he scored from inside the paint on an awkward shot that put the Panthers up 52-49 Shiprock countered in the final 30 seconds when sophomore Joaquin Nez collected an offensive rebound and scored to narrow the Panthers lead to 52-51 the Chieftains let precious seconds tick off the clock as the Panthers tried to preserve the lead Penn found his way to the free throw line where he connected on one of two attempts to seal the deal to learn how to win some close games and how to finish some plays,” Becker said “We did a much better job tonight closing things out.” The Chieftains were led by Harvey and Tsosie who each scored 12 points in a tough losing effort Shiprock (2-7) has now lost seven straight and will be looking to bounce back Saturday at 2:30 p.m when they visit Rehoboth Christian before opening a four-game home stand on Tuesday night against Bayfield Piedra Vista improves to 2-8 and will visit Aztec on Tuesday night before opening up tournament play on Thursday at 5:30 p.m New Mexico State Police recently helps destroy about 85 tons of marijuana in Waterflow About 85 tons of marijuana was destroyed at a cannabis farm outside Shiprock last month and now the state’s Organized Crime Commission and New Mexico State Police destroyed the marijuana State Police spokesperson Wilson Silver said Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Stay informed with the latest top headlines from your trusted local source the Albuquerque Journal—delivered to your inbox every day it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Stay in the loop with the top stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday Sign up to see what’s trending and get the latest on the stories that matter most to our readers Get breaking news and important alerts sent straight to your inbox as they happen Stay up-to-date with the latest sports headlines and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Get the latest on local happenings delivered straight to your inbox SHIPROCK – Junior Kameron Dale and senior Lailah McGary led the Navajo Prep girls basketball team to a 49-39 win Tuesday night over Shiprock at the Chieftain Pit in the opening game of the 2024-25 season for both squads playing for the first time since winning the Class 3A title last spring the win was an important first step in trying to defend a state championship the mindset was that we’d need to create baskets with our defense and I think defense is where we’re at,” said Navajo Prep head coach Rainy Crisp “Trying to put pressure on teams and take advantage of turnovers.” forcing four Chieftain turnovers in the first quarter Navajo Prep couldn’t capitalize on those mistakes however scoring only twice from the field in the opening frame got on the board with 3 minutes left in the first quarter but had a slim 10-8 advantage after the first eight minutes Navajo Prep’s offensive struggles were evident early The team went nearly seven minutes without a field goal missing 11 shots during that span and going 8-for-17 from the free throw line in the first half The Chieftains got a strong first half performance from Avayia Etcitty who scored eight points before having to go to the bench late in the half after picking up her fourth personal foul Shiprock junior Tegan Howe nailed a couple of 3-point shots in the second quarter to also pace the attack and the Chieftains went into the locker room with a 22-19 advantage Junior Kamyra Goldtooth found her shooting touch with a pair of 3-pointers while Dale also hit the mark on a 3-pointer Senior Shiloh Conn also got into the mix on both sides of the floor Etcitty was forced to sit on the Chieftain bench for much of the third period She didn’t return to the court until the 3:14 mark of the frame and was held scoreless the remainder of the game Navajo Prep outscored Shiprock 16-12 in the third quarter and took a slim 35-34 advantage into the fourth quarter of the game Junior Makayla Howard teamed with Howe as the Chieftains and Eagles traded the lead several times in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter Howe finished the night as Shiprock’s leading scorer with 12 points Navajo Prep took command in the final few minutes of the fourth quarter McGary took advantage of a missed Chieftains shot drove the lane and earned a 3-point play when she was fouled on her way to the basket That was followed up on the next possession when Kassidy Jones stole the ball and found Dale wide open down court for an easy layup Dale led all scorers on the night with 16 points McGary scored 14 for the Eagles while Conn and Goldtooth had six points apiece this is what we’re looking for,” Crisp said there was a little frustration so it was getting them to not overthink things and expecting them to be where we were last spring We’re not where we’re supposed to be until the district season begins.” the first half of a doubleheader featuring the boys and girls teams from each school in the opening game of the Lady Cheftain Invitational at home against Hozho Academy Navajo Times | Quentin JodieShiprock sophomore Kaden Lapahie captured his second individual title on Saturday at his home meet SHIPROCK – The upward trajectory of Kaden Lapahie does not surprise Shiprock boys cross-country coach Herbert Beyale III Lapahie captured his second individual title of the young season when he finished first at his home meet The Shiprock sophomore won the 5K race in 16:48.49 as runners battled wind gusts that reached 25 mph during Saturday’s race Lapahie beat second-place finisher Elijah England of Navajo Prep by nearly 14 seconds clocked in at 17:02.09 while KC senior Dathan Esson finished third at 17:22.65 Esson challenged Lapahie for nearly two miles before the Shiprock harrier pulled away I felt like I could go faster,” Lapahie said “That is when I got further away from him (Esson).” “Last year he had a really good season,” Beyale said so we were excited about him entering his sophomore season He’s someone that committed himself all year round so it’s not surprising that he’s doing well “I’m just happy for him,” the Shiprock coach added He’s racing hard; we just got to find ways to keep him improving.” Lapahie won his first meet at the Durango Cross Country Invitational on Aug “To lead that race the whole time really helped boost my confidence,” Lapahie said “My goal in that race was not to lose and have (the other runners) beat me at the end.” the Chieftains took part in the UNM Lobo XC Invite with Lapahie placing 11th among some of the state’s best runners from the 4A and 5A levels Lapahie competed against some of his 4A peers with Albuquerque Academy runner Nicholas Ponte finishing third overall at 15:18.68 while the Taos tandem of Judah Duffron (15:48.71) and Billy Romero (16:03.18) finished seventh and eighth “I raced against the two Taos runners for almost the whole race,” Lapahie said for most of the race and that was a good confidence booster coming into this meet.” And while Lapahie is showing no signs of slowing down the Shiprock coach says it’s too early to prophesize what’s to come for his pupil especially when it comes to the 4A state meet in early November “I think he’s a great athlete,” Beyale said “He’s on top of everything that he needs to do as far as being a student-athlete and he’s taken his running up another level but I think it’s too early to say how he’ll do at state we’re trying to find ways for him to improve week to week,” he added Beyale is hoping to get his entire team qualified for state and Gallup and they’re tough year in and year out “I’m hoping that we can match up with them,” he added “We have strong leadership from Kaden and Zeshawn (Dick) Those two runners are showing the boys what needs to be done.” Shiprock Chapter is set to address a robust agenda during its planning meeting on Jan with a strong emphasis on veterans’ housing and community support The meeting will also provide a platform for significant updates and initiatives concerning local economic development One of the key focuses of the meeting will be the chapter’s support for housing initiatives benefiting veterans the Shiprock Veterans Organization commander has sponsored proposals to support housing for Caroline Barber and David Clah III These measures reflect a dedicated effort to address the unique challenges faced by Navajo veterans the chapter will consider a proposal to approve hybrid meetings for the Shiprock Chapter Veterans Organization ensuring greater accessibility and engagement for veterans in its monthly discussions The meeting will also feature presentations and updates from local organizations Representatives from the Farmington Women’s Business Center will provide insights into their efforts to support and empower Navajo entrepreneurs Bernadine Beyale and Alyssa Begay from 4 Corners K9 Search & Rescue will present updates on their critical work in enhancing community safety and emergency response the chapter will discuss the proposed application of the Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company for Tribal Access Authorization to proceed with the Running Horse Pipeline Sponsored by Racheal Dahozy and Leonard Eltsosie this initiative is seen as a potential boost to local infrastructure and economic development Another item involves supporting the land designation of 94 acres for the Shiprock Associated Schools Yazzie to enhance educational opportunities and resources for the community Chapter updates will include a report from Simms on the activities of the Shiprock Chapter Veterans Organization as well as updates from chapter officials on administrative matters The Shiprock Chapter planning meeting is scheduled for Jan with a regular chapter meeting to follow on Jan The meeting will take place both in person and via teleconference to ensure broad accessibility attendees can dial in using one of the following phone numbers: 1 (720) 707-2699 Zoom participants should enter Meeting ID 505 354 0868 and Passcode 87420 In a newly released movie released on Netflix an all-Indigenous high school basketball team on the Navajo Nation is reclaiming Native imagery on their sports jerseys The team is made up of all-Indigenous high schoolers and their jerseys and practice uniforms feature traditional Indigenous warrior themes The team’s jerseys are displayed prominently throughout the film which follows the players as they bond despite the basketball legend's lifetime deal with the company He often designs teams’ jerseys based on their tribal imagery Denetso designed the Chuska Warriors’ home and away uniforms and other apparel seen throughout the movie Denetso said the stakes were high as a large film crew relied on his designs to be ready Denetso got to watch his jerseys in action on set he felt emotional watching the filming in and around the community moving to state and national championships He said he identified with the Chuska Warriors dealing with issues of alcoholic family members Roddell Denetso hopes to inspire young people to show pride in their culture And he hopes to reach more customers for his custom-made garments now that his work is reaching a large audience on Netflix BLOOMFIELD – The Kirtland Central boys and Shiprock earned victories in the District 1-4A cross country championship meet Saturday at Naaba Ani Elementary School in Bloomfield The runners were treated to great temperatures and a light breeze as they tackled the 5-kilometer race that included sandy washes and flat-topped hills The Kirtland Central boys scored 30 points placing five runners in the top 10 with Dathan Esson leading the way for the Broncos Esson won the boys race with a time of 17 minutes earning his second individual district title considering we didn’t have one of our top five guys,” Esson said of his team’s effort “It’s really impressive to see what the team was able to do without him The Miyamura boys finished second behind the Broncos with 50 points Gallup (76 points) rounded out the state qualifying teams with district runner-up Sage Livingston (17:42.76) finishing on the heels of Esson Shiprock finished with 44 total points and three runners placed in the top 10 Jazelle Thompson (21:13.31) led the Chieftains to victory with a second-place finish and we just kept building momentum during the season Our fifth runner (Kaitlyn Begay) was injured at the beginning of the season but she came on really strong for us,” Shiprock coach Alice Kinlichee said “We hope to run our very best and we’d like to get a trophy at state I think this team can do it if we regroup like we did today.” Gallup rounded out at second place with 55 points who competed in cross country for the first time this year won the district girls race with a time of 20:42.19 Other individual qualifiers included Kirtland Central’s Elizabeth Yazzie and Haylee Nocki who finished sixth and seventh Aztec junior Alisia Valerio finished 10th in the girls race Bloomfield’s Lee Wells qualified individually with a 10th-place finish The three qualifying boys and girls teams will take seven runners to the 4A state championship meet Nov “One of things we always say is that the ‘job’s not done’ and I think we’re on the right path,” Broncos coach Lenny Esson said we have to have a little bit of luck on our side (and) our two through six have to run very smart and stronger cleaning up abandoned uranium mines is personal “My family and many other family members throughout New Mexico have gone through numerous doctors appointments numerous times taking care of our elders who either worked in the industry or are family members of someone who worked there,” he said has long advocated for environmental justice on the Navajo Nation The freshman representative is sponsoring HB 333 which would provide funding for cleanup and characterization for the hundreds of abandoned uranium mines and other contaminated sites in New Mexico Hernandez said his mother would tell him stories about his grandfather coming home from working in the uranium mines and his clothes would be full of uranium dust “This dust continues to get blown through our communities “This is communities throughout New Mexico HB 333 would provide $50 million for cleanup of both uranium sites and other contaminated locations but it won’t be enough to remediate all of the contamination in the state deputy cabinet secretary of administration at the New Mexico Environment Department but we do anticipate $50 million will give us a good start,” Rhoderick said According to the bill’s fiscal impact report an Environment Department analysis estimates cleanup of each site will likely range from $4 million to $12 million Environment and Natural Resources Committee with unanimous support talked about her constituents and friends who have been impacted by uranium contamination She said the San Mateo Acequia Association has contaminated waterways and the community of Lake Valley are unable to use much of their land due to contamination The legislation now heads to the House Appropriations and Finance Committee HB 333 also has the support of the uranium industry a lobbyist who represents uranium companies that are looking at someday operating in the state argued that other contaminated sites like former drycleaners should not be included in the legislation “The reality is these other sites are in cities and counties where there are a lot more funds,” he said He said if the number of people impacted by the contamination is used to prioritize where the funds go it could disadvantage Navajo Nation communities Montoya said he would like to see the bill amended to require that at least 50% of the funds go to uranium sites He said that while he believes the abandoned drycleaner sites do need to be addressed he would prefer the funding go to uranium sites because “that has been a blight on New Mexico for years and years and years.” “I do not want to see the folks who have been waiting for this clean up for years and years and years see these dollars diverted away,” he said The bill parallels SB 260 on the Senate side which goes to the Senate Conservation Committee next NM Political Report is a nonprofit public news outlet providing in-depth and enterprise reporting on the people and politics across New Mexico SHIPROCK – The Newcomb High School boys powerlifting team scored an important win Saturday morning taking first place in the Shiprock Open at Chieftain Pit the Skyhawks boys team outscored Escalante and Miyamura for team scores The Newcomb boys team scored 44 total points with Escalante and Miyamura tying for second at 33 combined points in the six-team event outlifted five rivals at that classification earning high marks of 365-lbs at the squat in the bench press competition and 455-lbs was well ahead of Miyamura’s Josh Hughbanks (905 lbs.) and Skyhawks teammate Caleb Smith (865) topping Miyamura’s Diego Guerrero (380) Cameron Eustace from Zuni (375) Competing in the super heavyweight division topping Christian Medrano from Bloomfield to take first place in that category winning by a team score of 53-16 over runner-up Escalante in the five-team event Delilah Henderson scored an impressive win over her rivals in the 181-lb in her three elements to beat Newcomb’s Shania Charley (500) and Chieftains teammate Samantha Shorty (475) Shiprock teammates Kokoualani Clah and Jaiden Harrison finished first and second at the 220-lb with Clah lifting more than 600-lbs.with Harrison lifting a total of 535 lbs For more information, including schedules of upcoming events in the sport of powerlifting, check out the official page at the New Mexico Activities Association’s website at NMACT.org