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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at www.NFHSnetwork.com and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU Special to the Times | Truman BegayeTuba City sophomore Trece Tsingine pulls up for a jump shot attempt during Tuba City’s 48-39 win over No 1 Chinle Lady Wildcats in the quarter finals of the AIA Copper State Championship held at the Wildcat Den on Thursday night CHINLE – The Tuba City Lady Warriors turned the tables on top-ranked Chinle delivering a stunning 48-39 upset at the Wildcat Den on Thursday night After falling to Chinle in the 3A regional championship Tuba City capitalized on sharp shooting and a quiet night from Lady Wildcats’ star Dizhoon White Senior guard Eriana Begay led the Lady Warriors with 13 points senior forward Qoah Yazzie poured in 19 points with senior guards Jayden Lynch and Noelle Walker chipping in six each The game opened with both teams exchanging baskets Tuba City found its rhythm late in the first quarter rattling off a 7-0 run to take an 11-6 lead The Lady Warriors spread the scoring effort across five players while Chinle leaned on Qoah Yazzie’s four points and a bucket from senior guard Alyssa Williams Special to the Times | Lee BegayeChinle senior guard Alyssa Williams (20) squares up for a field goal attempt during the quarterfinals of the AIA Copper State Championship held at the Wildcat Den on Thursday night Chinle opened the second quarter with back-to-back baskets The break did little to halt Tuba City’s momentum Tsingine led Tuba City with five points in the quarter junior forward Desiree Yazzie provided four points while Lynch and Qoah Yazzie each added a basket The second half began with White still on the bench and the Lady Warriors seized the opportunity Tuba City outscored Chinle 21-8 in the third quarter Chinle struggled to find an offensive spark mustering just four baskets from four different players the Lady Wildcats made a furious rally in the final quarter 3A North Player of the Year Qoah Yazzie spearheaded the effort with 11 points and Caitlyn Yazzie added to the scoring column the Lady Warriors had built enough of a cushion to cruise to victory Senior forward Chloe Begay and Eriana Begay added a basket each while Nez sank a free throw to seal the final score at 48-39 Tuba City’s head coach Michael Balcerek praised his team’s execution and defensive effort “We knew they were undefeated coming in and grabbed every rebound,” Balcerek said “Chinle had beaten us a few times this year so it feels good to finally get this win and move forward.” he offered a candid response: “I may be new to the AIA but I’m not new to people trying to make money We’re not here to lose for the sake of losing As for whether the team’s performance against Ganado helped fuel this win Everything they’ve done this year is exactly what they should be doing—winning and playing basketball the right way,” Balcerek said we can finish this bracket the way we want to: as champions.” The loss knocks Chinle out of the Copper Bracket championship They received a first-round bye and will face the winner of No Tuba City advances to the Copper Bracket semifinals where they will face Page at the Nash Center at Monument Valley High School in Kayenta on the same day More weather » Tuba City: US 160 at SR-264 Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Change Labs offers workshops throughout the year to help Indigenous entrepreneurs on the Navajo Nation realize their business ownership dreams What started in 2013 as a once-a-year event to help Native American small business owners has grown into a launchpad for Navajo entrepreneurs the nonprofit Change Labs offers a modern workspace coaching and financing for Native entrepreneurs with a business idea The program allows them to set up and grow their companies and in turn help their communities Heather Fleming, co-founder and executive director of Change Labs had a 20-year career as a product design consultant in Silicon Valley She eventually started her own business in San Francisco where she worked in the international development community with social entrepreneurs Through a mutual friend she met Jessica Stago who at the time was trying to develop an incubator for Navajo businesses conceived of Change Labs as an event for Native entrepreneurs “Our first event was in Shiprock in 2013 at the Diné College Library but we had sold out our tiny little auditorium that holds about 80 people,” Fleming said “It was good for us to see there were enough people interested in building a business community and saw the potential role entrepreneurs play in our own Native economies.” Fleming and Stago hosted events like the first one in Shiprock before realizing that their target market needed more help than once a year said joining Change Labs’ Kinship Lending Program allowed him to buy an espresso machine roaster and other equipment for his business “There is a need for a presence in our communities 365 days out of the year where people can access these conversations When it came to developing brick-and-mortar infrastructure for Change Labs Fleming and her colleagues decided to settle in Tuba City the most populous community on the Navajo Nation Although the plan took two years longer than they anticipated due to factors like cost increases during COVID-19 the organization has settled into a 1,400-square-foot work and event hub The Tuba City “E-ship” offers work space where business owners can connect to Wi-Fi Cricut machine and other tools to develop a marketing plan Entrepreneurs also can book coaching appointments with the Change Lab team 69 owners have graduated from its business incubator and 961 entrepreneurs have visited the E-ship hub Nearly 300 people attended coaching sessions and 470 participated in workshops in 2024 Change Lab has funded 76 businesses and offered $441,444 in business loans Native entrepreneurs like Daniel Tullie and Vanessa Tullie say they are grateful to have completed the business incubator program at Change Labs Each of the siblings own their own business Daniel Tullie owns Jinjeeh Coffee and said he fell in love with coffee more than 10 years ago when he worked at Cartel Roasting in Phoenix running coffee pop-ups exclusively on the reservation His relationship with Change Labs started when he worked as a designer for the organization but he didn’t get involved as a business owner until later approached him at a flea market in Tuba City “The way I got involved with Change Labs was being a designer and not really keeping up with what they did,” he said it’s really cool to see two different sides of the way they run things.” he joined the Kinship Lending Program which focuses on building good financial foundations attributes much of her business success to Change Labs’ guidance Tullie credits Change Labs for giving him the tools to build a business plan now and into the future “You get what you put into the program,” he said “You can just go through the motions of being a participant but the only way you are going to succeed is if you really put the time into doing what they ask you to.” also attributes much of her success to Change Labs Owning and operating a home care business for the past six years without a college degree she recognized there were business steps she was not aware of and was uncertain how to expand her company It was really great to have access to folks that specialize in these fields and professionals that know and have worked with other businesses and entrepreneurs,” she said All the funders that help with programs like Change Labs her company has won the Phoenix Indian Center’s Business of the Year for the American Indian Excellence in Leadership Award in 2024 Change Labs receives funding from a variety of places including Wells Fargo Bank’s Invest Native Initiative the National Community Reinvestment Coalition Native Voices Rising and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco 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Navajo Times | Quentin JodieTuba City Lady Warrior Thalia Clitso (right) goes up for shot while being defended by Holbrook’s Alayna Yazzie on Saturday – The Tuba City girls basketball team has entered a new era under first-year coach Michael Balcerek Balcerek replaced longtime coach Kim Williams who guided the Lady Warriors to a state runner-up finish in 2015 I got a very good group of girls,” Balcerek said “They’ve been playing for a while with the previous program under Kim Williams all these girls are really fundamentally sound.” Tuba City trailed 45-41 with 5:05 left against the Holbrook Lady Roadrunners turned the tide as they closed out the game on a 13-0 run to post a 54-45 win on Saturday afternoon “They played exactly how they were supposed to We didn’t do anything different that we didn’t practice and they did everything that I could ask for them “We kind of hit a wall shooting-wise,” Perkins said and Tuba did what we knew they were going to do “We knew we had to get back on defense and we didn’t,” the Holbrook coach added Tuba City junior forward Aubrey Begaye scored five of her game-best 22 points in that 13-0 rally as the Warriors outscored Holbrook 17-5 in the last stanza “I think what really helped is coach wants us to be in basketball shape,” Begaye said we kind of knew that we could pull through because we had the will to keep going.” Tuba City guard Eriana Begay also praised the team’s endurance for outlasting Holbrook our coach really just lifted us up,” Begay said he reminded us that our conditioning is going to pay off in this quarter “We used our conditioning to gain our confidence in the fourth quarter and we use that as that as our advantage.” The Warriors also received 15 points from Justice Nez with the junior scoring more than half of those points in the second period Nez scored six straight as Tuba City erased a five-point deficit and trailed 28-27 at the break “Both girls are phenomenal players and they’re in shape They know how to play the game of basketball the right way,” Balcerek said of Begaye and Nez And one thing that’s great about them is that they’re both juniors so they’re going to grow into seniors next year.” Tuba City is entered in the Black Friday Girls Basketball Classic in the Valley on Friday and Saturday The Warriors opened up the 35-team invite with 2A Miami at 2 p.m “That’ll be our first tournament this year,” Balcerek said the competition is going to different from the region up here and all the northern teams We’re looking forward to going down there and showing them what these girls are capable of.” senior Deya Guerro and freshman Channing Harrington shared the top scoring honors with 13 points each Holbrook defeated Window Rock 62-31 the day before as the Roadrunners fell to 1-1 overall “We played really hard (on Friday) night,” Perkins said “Window Rock was the state runner-up team last year I was more worried about last night because we haven’t played Window Rock in three years and we played with a ton of energy,” he added the fans were good both ways and we played really hard.” With three returning seniors that saw plenty of playing times Holbrook is looking to return to how they used to play which is playing man-to-man defense and shooting from the three-point range “We’re going back to the style of playing full-court defense,” Perkins said we couldn’t really do that because (Tuba City) was shooting a lot of layups off of us we picked up full court man from the start and we got a good jump on (Window Rock),” he added Perkins says his team is well-equipped to knock down those shots so it kind of changes the style back to what we used to do as far as transition,” the Holbrook coach said “But it’s one of those things where they say Special to the Times | Donovan QuinteroRapper Ice Cube thanks the crowd at the Tuba City Amphitheater during the 54th Annual Western Navajo Fair on Sunday night the Tuba City Amphitheater buzzed with excitement as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of legendary rapper Ice Cube The anticipation reached a fever pitch as the sold-out crowd packed the 5,200-person capacity venue to celebrate not only his music but also the spirit of the Western Navajo Fair Special to the Times | Donovan QuinteroFive thousand people attend the Ice Cube concert at the Tuba City Amphitheater during the 54th Annual Western Navajo Fair on Sunday night Five thousand Ice Cube concert tickets were sold General tickets were $30 each ($15 for entry and $15 for concert) VIP tickets were $280 (120 tickets were sold) which was our biggest concert,” said Chantel Yazzie The Ice Cube concert tickets were limited this year because the amphitheater was over capacity during the 53rd Western Navajo Fair’s Bone Thugs-N-Harmony concert “I think this is the highest traffic we’ve had in regard to people purchasing tickets,” she said the energy in the amphitheater was palpable With four decades of musical prowess behind him Ice Cube opened the show with one of his most iconic tracks “It Was a Good Day.” The familiar beats reverberated through the air instantly transporting the audience back to the golden era of hip-hop and rap filling the night with a nostalgic chorus that highlighted the profound impact of his work The connection between artist and audience was electric as fans sang along to classics like “You Can Do It,” “Check Yo Self,” and “Ain’t Got No Haters.” From the front row to the back the amphitheater transformed into a sea of swaying bodies all celebrating the power of music and community who has carved out a multifaceted career as an actor reflected on his journey during the performance Special to the Times | Donovan QuinteroConfetti falls amid special effect smoke after the Ice Cube concert at the Tuba City Amphitheater during the 54th Western Navajo Fair on Sunday night “I’ve been doing this for 40 years,” he remarked And for anybody that thinks I can’t still get on the mic and do what you like You better check yourself before you wreck yo’ self.” the evening was etched in memory—a testament to the lasting influence of Ice Cube and the rich tapestry of music that continues to connect people across different backgrounds Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has provided a boost to emergency preparedness in the Tuba City Unified School District (TCUSD) with the donation of 10 Bleeding Control Stations The stations are made possible through a $7,500 gift from NAH’s Office of Philanthropy These vital emergency stations are now being delivered and installed at all six TCUSD schools with completion expected within the next couple of weeks Designed to save lives in critical situations the stations will allow staff and bystanders to respond quickly and effectively to life-threatening bleeding incidents Each station is a red nylon bag housed inside a clear Every kit includes a combat application tourniquet a permanent marker for tracking tourniquet time and a collapsible litter for transporting patients the bag can be quickly removed and carried to the scene “We hope their presence brings peace of mind to families across Tuba City,” said Larry Kushner “These Bleeding Control Station donations represent a meaningful commitment to keeping our community’s students safe Having these kits on hand during a traumatic event can save lives especially when people have been trained to use them properly.”  NAH operates the only state-designated Level I Trauma Center in northern Arizona at Flagstaff Medical Center Its trauma team leads multiple injury prevention initiatives throughout the region including the national Stop the Bleed program The Stop the Bleed initiative is led locally by Shawn Bowker NAH’s injury prevention outreach coordinator who has been teaching the life-saving course since 2018 The NAH team has already donated a training kit to TCUSD and conducted three training sessions with school staff to ensure they’re prepared to use the stations if needed “The minutes following a traumatic injury are absolutely critical,” Bowker emphasized “A person can die from uncontrolled bleeding before emergency responders even arrive These kits give everyday people the tools they need to act fast and potentially save a life.” expressed heartfelt appreciation for the support “We are incredibly grateful to NAH for their generosity and leadership in safety preparedness These stations will strengthen our ability to respond in an emergency and help us protect our students and staff.” To learn more about the Stop the Bleed program or to attend a training, visit www.nahealth.com The Latest News Stories Delivered Direct to Your Inbox and the surrounding areas with Northern Arizona’s Best Radio Stations 15Data SkriveTuba City High School will host Chinle High School on Wednesday How to watch Chinle vs. Tuba City high school girls basketballChinle and Tuba City will face off on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. AZT. 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Team schedules reflect available data from NFHS and may not include every upcoming game Red Media Parents and community members rally outside the Tuba City Police District to demand accountability and action for student safety following an incident of sexual misconduct by a sixth-grade teacher at Tuba City Boarding School shared the frustration of many in the community and gather proof themselves to be taken seriously,” Chino said described the deep sense of betrayal felt by families and abandoned by the adults who were supposed to protect them and the school’s inaction is unforgivable,” she said The Navajo Nation Council has taken a leading role in responding to the community’s concerns known for her advocacy against sexual assault and abusive crime has emphasized the need for enhanced coordination “We were there at the rally to support the community,” Crotty said 30 gathering at the Tuba City Police Department the parents reached out to us directly for help We’re working to ensure families are supported while addressing systemic gaps that have allowed incidents like this to occur.” Crotty highlighted the steps the Council can take to address the crisis: Coordination with law enforcement and prosecutors: “We need to examine why the teacher was released after their arrest and whether laws need to be strengthened to protect children in these cases,” Crotty said BIE communication: Crotty emphasized the importance of the BIE providing timely information to parents and coordinating with the community Victim advocacy: Crotty noted that affected students need to have adequate opportunities to report their experiences or access victim support services “We want to ensure students and their parents know their rights under the Navajo Nation Victim Rights Act and have the resources to disclose incidents safely,” she said A joint session of the Law and Order Committee and the Health and Human Services Committee was called to review the school’s handling of this and other incidents The committees plan to investigate suspected child abuse and neglect reports and propose measures to close gaps in student safety Crotty also suggested developing better public accountability measures Such as systems for when someone is arrested something that Tuba City Police don’t offer at this time Community members have rallied around the principles of the Every Child Matters movement which advocates for systemic reforms to protect children Parents are calling for the BIE to investigate the school thoroughly ensure accountability for school officials who ignored past warnings and provide mental health resources for students and families affected by the trauma The BIE released a statement underscoring its commitment to student safety: “The well-being of our students is our highest priority and we are committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment at BIE schools Any allegation of inappropriate behavior will be thoroughly investigated to ensure that our community can have complete confidence in the professionals we entrust with student care and appropriate law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to take all necessary actions to protect and support students.” One person was killed and another was injured after a pair of shootings in Tuba City Sunday night Navajo Police say a “non-Native” male was shot in the head in the parking lot of the AutoZone at around 8:18 p.m a man was shot outside a Tuba City residence the suspect vehicle was found and a suspect was arrested The individual detained is the suspect in both shooting incidents One man was pronounced dead at the AutoZone while the second victim was airlifted to Flagstaff Medical Center for treatment Navajo Police say there was only one person related to the shooting that has been arrested and the community is considered safe from this incident Statement from Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren: I learned of the tragic events that unfolded in Tuba City My heart is heavy as I send prayers to the family of the individual who lost their life and to the entire community of Tuba City Our prayers also go out to the second person who was taken to Flagstaff Medical Center I am grateful for the swift response of our first responders and law enforcement who acted quickly to ensure the safety of others I encourage you to reach out to those who may be hurting and offer comfort Let us hold the families of the victims in our prayers Special to the Times | Lee BegayeHolbrook sophomore running back Manny Rico (red jersey) lunges forward for a few yards during the Roadrunners 31-20 win over Tuba City on Friday night in Holbrook – The 2A Little Colorado Region found its champion as Holbrook claimed the title for the fourth consecutive year snapping a six-game winning streak by Tuba City Though the final score favored the Roadrunners Tuba City made Holbrook fight until the end before the region champs sealed a 31-20 win with a late fourth-quarter touchdown Both squads opened the game by playing stellar defense With just under 11 minutes left in the first Tuba City senior defensive back Darian Begaye recovered a Holbrook fumble at the Warriors’ own 40-yard line forcing Tuba City to turn it over on downs Tuba City’s special teams delivered a big play blocking a Holbrook kick and setting up their offense on the Roadrunners’ 22-yard line Tuba City marched down to the 4-yard line before fumbling with Holbrook senior linebacker Christian Lerma recovering the ball deep in their own territory as they pinned Holbrook junior quarterback Darren Justman in the end zone Tuba City junior linebacker Logan Shorty and sophomore defensive lineman Bradley Tallsalt were credited for tackling Justman for a safety The Warriors held onto that 2-0 lead just as the first quarter closed Tuba City’s offense struck first with junior quarterback Kollin Posey connecting with senior wide receiver Deiondre Whiterock for a 5-yard touchdown A failed two-point conversion left the score at 8-0 Holbrook responded quickly when junior running back Matthias Montijo punched in a 6-yard rushing touchdown bringing the home team within 8-6 after the failed two-point conversion Holbrook’s junior strong safety Daniel John intercepted a pass finding junior wide receiver Simeon Shaw for a 6-yard touchdown pass sending Holbrook into halftime with a slim 12-8 lead The Roadrunners built on that momentum in the third quarter Montijo added his second rushing touchdown of the night countered with a 3-yard rushing touchdown from sophomore fullback Angel Whiterock narrowing the gap to 19-14 after another missed conversion But Holbrook delivered a highlight play just before the third quarter closed when Justman launched a 50-yard pass down the right sideline threading it over two defenders to senior wide receiver Chance Sahmie The Warriors recovered a Holbrook fumble on the Roadrunner’s 36-yard line they scored with Whiterock scoring from the 1-yard line Justman delivered a crucial 15-yard touchdown pass to John who ran between two defenders and secured the pass as he crossed into the end zone extending the lead to 31-20 and putting the game out of reach “Our quarterback had a great read because the middle was open,” John said of the game’s final touchdown but I needed to score because you could feel the momentum (was on the Warriors side) Holbrook capped the regular season on a seven-game winning streak which includes a pair of clutch wins over Piñon (26-24) and Tuba City we played some of the best Holbrook football I’ve ever coached,” Roadrunner coach Paul Agramont said I’ve never seen a team so flat getting off the bus (in Winslow) Tuba City head coach Kalani Simeona felt that they had some prime opportunities to pull out the win “I don’t think we played to our potential,” Simeona said “They saw a weakness in our defense and took advantage of it Holbrook (8-2) now looks to the Arizona Interscholastic Association 2A state playoffs The Roadrunners will have the tall task of facing top-seeded San Tan Charter in Gilbert “We need everyone practicing together and doing the little things perfectly,” Agramont said of preparing for San Tan Charter and that’s something we can’t afford against the No 2/26 The Navajo Police Department in Tuba City is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at Old Mutual Help Housing-39 fled the area on foot and as of last night had not been located The murder was witnessed by a 28-year-old bystander The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous Your online media center for six radio stations in Northern Arizona plus VVTV Sparklight 1056 and Suddenlink 2 Proudly brought to you by Yavapai Broadcasting Corporation Jackie Bessler – Yavapai Broadcasting Mike Jensen– Director of Sales and Marketing Todd Beck – Prescott/Prescott Valley Kelly Baldwin –  Prescott/Prescott Valley Stephanie Preston – Flagstaff Brian Shea – Flagstaff Geonna Hazzard Cottonwood/Verde Valley Lizzy McNett – Digital Specialist 2025 © My Radio Place by Yavapai Broadcasting Corporation Website Developed by YBC Digital Navajo Police are searching for a man who was involved in a shooting incident Tuesday afternoon in Tuba City Officials say the shooting took place at Old Mutual Help Housing 39 at around 3:12 p.m accompanied by his purported 16-year-old female companion left the area on foot The victim was pronounced dead at the scene The girl has been identified as the victim’s daughter They were seen heading south toward Tuuvi Police say there’s a chance the suspect maybe at his mother’s residence in Moencopi Schools in Tuba City and Moencopi were canceled Wednesday due to the incident and ongoing search There are no descriptions of the suspect or the teen If anyone has information about the whereabouts of the suspect presiding judge of the Coconino County Superior Court conducts a court hearing during the "Justice Bus" event in Tuba City on March 21 Coconino County Superior Court Presiding Judge Ted Reed (in robes) County Supervisor Lena Fowler (in purple) and county staff pose for a photo in the courtroom of the Navajo Nation Judicial District in Tuba City The county's "Justice Bus" event brought court hearings and other county services to Tuba City on March 21 A Coconino County official vehicle sits in front of the Navajo Nation Judicial District building in Tuba City on Friday The county's "Justice Bus" event brought Superior Court hearings and other services to Tuba City provides services to residents of the Tuba City area during the "Justice Bus" event on Friday Wyatt assisted at least three people with name change requests that day The court’s temporary relocation was one component of Coconino County’s “Justice Bus” initiative TUBA CITY -- The presiding judge of the Coconino County Superior Court donned his judicial robes in an unfamiliar courtroom as a busy day in March was starting Calling the courtroom to order from behind a laptop Judge Ted Reed began the 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Originally adopted from us as a kitten in 2019, Shallot was recently found by a kind-hearted person who brought her to Canyon… Read moreHCH Pet of the Week: Shallot The four additional days will include Saturday, May 10, Sunday, May 11, Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. Read moreArizona Snowbowl season extended to May 18 Vitalant has announced its May blood drive locations for northern Arizona, including events in Flagstaff, Munds Park, Winslow and Tusayan. Read moreVitalant announces May blood drive locations in northern Arizona The closure will span from the entrance of the police station public parking lot to the intersection of Sawmill and Kensington Drive. Read moreSawmill Road to close at night from May 6-8 Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy announced recently that it will be changing its school schedule for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Read moreFALA announces changes to bell schedule for 2025-2026 school year Special to the Times | Donovan QuinteroParadegoers sit on Main Street near KFC as they watch the 54th Annual Western Navajo Fair parade on Saturday morning in Tuba City Special to the Times | Donovan QuinteroChris Deschene holds up a “Yiiyah Man!” sign depicting Donald Trump as he walks the parade route on Saturday morning in Tuba City their laughter echoing as they dashed to enjoy the carnival rides and games Attendees were greeted with various attractions including a free skateboard and helmet giveaway highlighting the fair’s commitment to youth engagement and safety they wanted skateboards,” said Sally Tohannie from Tonalea-Red Lake Tohannie’s grandchildren are Taylor Willie they love it,” she said as she carried their new $200 skateboard and helmet packages for them Informational booths provided resources for health and wellness while local vendors showcased an array of delicious fair foods and refreshing drinks that delighted the senses The fair truly came alive on Saturday with its renowned parade down a cherished tradition that celebrates Navajo culture and community spirit Main Street and Edgewater Drive were lined with enthusiastic spectators with gusty winds and intermittent rain showers Many attendees donned ponchos and enjoyed the fair activities regardless of the elements Navajo Times | Krista AllenChildren play with a bubble blaster as they wait for the start of the 54th Annual Western Navajo Fair parade on Saturday morning in Tuba City The 54th Annual Western Navajo Fair not only provided entertainment and excitement but also fostered a sense of unity among attendees the fair demonstrated the strength and resilience of the Navajo people The success of this year’s event signifies that the Western Navajo Fair will continue to be a cornerstone of community celebration and cultural pride for years to come Plans for the next Western Navajo Fair start immediately after the previous one ends Yazzie is the granddaughter of Margaret and Frank Goldtooth Jr. one of the founding members of the Western Navajo Fair and a key figure in the development of the Tuba City Community Center Community service has always been in her blood but it took several years after high school to realize that After a short-lived attempt at becoming a YouTube star by posting her “rez adventures” online she realized she needed a job and applied to the workforce program in 2017 where she worked at the front office completing daily tasks for six months she was asked to help at the fair office because Sixkiller’s assistant at the time had left for college “I didn’t know what to expect,” Yazzie said “For the first few weeks at the fair office He would give me a list of tasks to do every morning and I’d get to work.” greets relatives during the 54th Annual Western Navajo Fair song and dance on Saturday afternoon in Tuba City Her initial impression of working at the fair office was that there are a lot of “moving parts,” and she didn’t know it would be hard work But she quickly progressed from filing papers and doing mundane tasks to helping plan community events and managing all the marketing platforms for the Western Navajo Fair she played a pivotal role in planning the 50th Annual Western Navajo Fair the “fair that changed the game” when the new amphitheater was introduced Yazzie applied for a permanent position at the Western Navajo Fair office after completing the workforce program in 2019 She became in charge of all marketing related to the fair and events in Tuba City she helped design and purchase materials for the new rodeo grounds and assisted the chapter in acquiring heavy equipment Yazzie was also one of the main advocates for bringing a drag show to the Western fair The Western Navajo Fair is a “highly-anticipated event,” according to the Western fair staff “One thing that separates our fair from other fairs such as your state fair (and) the Coconino County Fair it’s very culturally driven,” Yazzie explained “We really highlight Indigenous artists and performers at a cultural night We’re always trying to one-up the past year.” Yazzie and her staff implemented seating and a pathway that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act at the amphitheater and the fairgrounds “That’s to help our elderly and disability community,” she said “We heard their voices and their concerns about how important it was for them to be able to get through the terrain here.” Planning the annual Western Navajo Fair takes a year It takes a lot of coordination and advertising “There are things always changing,” Yazzie said It’s just to make sure everyone’s on track and things are getting done “This year is my first year and it’s a new role for me,” she continued it’s a little bit of a change for me in regards to attending weekly meetings with my (event) coordinators and giving them the information that they need Sixkiller did an amazing job during his reign And I’m happy that I was able to learn from him in regards to how to host a fair I definitely feel like if anybody is to throw it to the (level) that he did it Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMOENKOPI AZ (AZFamily) — A suspect was shot and killed Monday morning as Federal Bureau of Investigation agents served a warrant on the Hopi reservation in northern Arizona The incident happened just before 7:30 a.m. when FBI agents executed the warrant in the Moenkopi village near Tuba City The Navajo Police Department said a suspect pulled out a weapon on the agents FBI agents administered first aid before the suspect was taken to Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation for treatment Police did not say what the warrant was for No agents or officers were injured in this shooting and the FBI is monitoring the suspect at the hospital Residents in the area should expect to see a heavy law enforcement presence Police said schools in the area were placed on lockdown but all lockdowns are now lifted with no active threat to the community This is the 14th officer-involved shooting in Arizona this year See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description SubmittedTuba City Diné Maurice Brown poses with the 2024 Indoor Football League championship trophy last month in Las Vegas WINDOW ROCK – The Arizona Rattlers’ 2024 season will be remembered as one of the most significant in indoor football history not just for the thrilling on-field action but for a groundbreaking achievement off the field the team’s strength and conditioning coach made history as the first 100% Navajo/Native American coach in any professional sport to win a league championship His role was instrumental in leading the Rattlers to this first-place win marking a momentous occasion for both the team and the broader Native American community Brown’s journey to becoming a trailblazer in the Indoor Football League is a story of resilience “There were a lot of challenges this season Coach Brown’s training programs are proven to be well-rounded and effective ensuring that players are not only in peak physical condition but are also mentally prepared to face the grueling demands of a championship season Brown noted that mental strength plays a big role in the game “A lot of mental strength comes with a solid mindset and awareness of self The ability to look at yourself both in wins and losses.” “One question that we ask ourselves is how do we get better after a win What does the standard look like to be a professional There is a standard to meet in every aspect of life but the goal is to live up to the standard “everyone has the ability to do great things Everyone can be a superstar in (their own) role” As the first 100% Navajo/Native American coach to win a professional league championship Coach Brown is an example of pride for Native American communities across the country He attributes his success to his community thanking “the whole Rattler organization and people who have supported me along this journey.” Noting that “the Tuba City community has been a big supporter.” Brown’s legacy will surely inspire a new generation of Native American athletes and coaches His historic championship with the Arizona Rattlers is not just a win for the team but a victory for the entire Navajo community This is his message to youth athletes: “Nothing in this world is given to you An architect rendering of TCRHCC's planned new healthcare facility in Bodaway Gap The facility's groundbreaking is set for Friday Echo Cliffs is seeking “artwork that embodies local traditions stories and the beauty of the surrounding lands.” The Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) is seeking art submissions for display in the Echo Cliffs Health Center in Bodaway/Gap The Echo Cliffs Health Center is currently under construction with an expected opening in late fall of 2025 It will be 124,134 square feet and two stories tall Navajo Times | Quentin JodieTuba City Lady Warrior Justice Nez (white jersey) goes up for a layup while being defended by Ganado’s Jasah McIntosh (4) on Tuesday night at the Warrior Pavilion in Tuba City the Ganado Lady Hornets battled two fronts during the first round of the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s inaugural Copper Bracket The Hornets were playing without former head coach Galen Williams who was relieved of his duties following a school board meeting on Monday night as Ganado could not stopped the runaway train that the Lady Warriors were on as Tuba pulled out a 71-38 win at the Warrior Pavilion but I’m really proud of their performance,” Ganado interim head coach Abigail Benally said I’m focused on just making sure we finish the season and making sure the girls are in an environment where they feel supported and cared for Navajo Times | Quentin JodieGanado interim girls basketball coach Abigail Benally watches from the sideline during Tuesday’s opener in the AIA Copper Bracket Benally took over the program following the firing of then-head coach Galen Williams you have a community that supports you,” she added “Knowing that we have a strong support system we’re going to recover from this because I know we kind of struggled mentally tonight.” And while their spirits may have been down it also didn’t help that the Hornets missed a bevy of shots “Our main issue tonight was our shots weren’t falling,” Benally said Details of Williams’ dismissal was not provided by the Ganado Unified School District as the paper went to print The 16-team bracket will be released following today’s 3A Pool Play games “I really commended them for getting a chance to play in the Copper Bracket because it’s the best of the best from 1A to 3A,” Benally said “To be seeded in the Copper Bracket is amazing in itself and we’ll get our confidence back moving forward.” the Warriors erased a 13-10 deficit in the early going of the second and scored 16 straight points to start the onslaught Tuba received a pair of old-fashioned 3-point plays from junior Aubrey Begaye and freshman Nakota Tallman Tallman then nailed a trey and that was followed by a 3-pointer from senior Eriana Begay Two free throws from junior Justice Nez and a transition basket by Aubrey Begaye capped the run as Tuba seized a 26-13 cushion with 3:55 remaining until the half “I think we started the first quarter kind of too relaxed,” Tuba guard Eriana Begay said “We were not playing to our potential and after the first quarter we picked up our game We were starting to play tougher defense; we were getting rebounds and we were pushing the ball.” Tuba City first-year coach Michael Balcerek attributed that run to efficient ball movement from his club the better our offense flows,” Balcerek said “The only way that we can get those shooting spurts going is we have to keep moving the ball But most importantly is we’ve got to play defense really dictates everybody’s offense,” he added “That’s the one thing that we need to make sure that we’re doing for every quarter We got to be consistent with our defense.” The Hornets made a push in the last two minutes before the break with juniors Jayanna White and Jasah McIntosh combining for nine points as Ganado cut Tuba’s lead down to 31-22 at the half Tuba came up with another outburst as the Warriors went on a 17-0 run to start the fourth with Nez scoring seven while Eriana Begay added a pair of treys for a commanding 64-34 cushion did lose leading scorer Aubrey Begaye as she left the game with an undisclosed leg injury at the 7:43 mark Begaye led Tuba with 15 points while senior post Natasha Acothley and Eriana Begay chipped in 14 points apiece “We had everyone contribute by swinging the ball,” Tallman said of Tuba’s balanced scoring attack Balcerek said having that many players (five) in double figures bodes well for the team moving forward as Tuba takes on top-ranked Chinle tonight at the Wildcat Den in the second round of the Copper Bracket the better off we’re going to be,” the Tuba coach said “And what that means is everybody’s got to sacrifice the shots that they have been getting in the past but it’s also making sure that every everybody’s satisfied “We want to make sure that we’re having an even game because when everybody’s scoring it allows the defense to play off with certain people That’s when we start to look at those mismatches.” Balcerek wasn’t sure of the extent of her injury “She’s one of our key players on defense,” he said “She’s quick and she’s tall and she’s lengthy Balcerek is expecting another tough outing with Chinle as the Lady Wildcats won its opener with a 40-29 win over No the Warriors got into early foul trouble and dropped a 53-42 decision during last Saturday’s 3A North Regional championship game “Chinle is such a great team,” Balcerek said They are where they are right now because they’ve been through a system for so long “The adjustments we got to do on our end is Defense Department has yet to restore history of Iowa Jima flagraiser Ira Hayes, Pima PHOENIX — The Pentagon restored some webpages highlighting the crucial wartime contributions of Navajo Code Talkers and other Native American veterans on Wednesday Department officials say the Navajo Code Talker material was erroneously erased “In the rare cases that content is removed — either deliberately or by mistake — that is out of the clearly outlined scope of the directive we instruct the components and they correct the content so it recognizes our heroes for their dedicated service alongside their fellow Americans period,” Pentagon press secretary John Ullyot said in a statement Several webpages on the Code Talkers landed on a “404 - Page not found” message Tuesday Some were back up Wednesday — although any that also mention Native American Heritage Month remain down Thousands of other pages deleted in the DEI purge are still offline White House officials informed the Navajo Nation that an artificial intelligence-powered automated review process looking for content with DEI initiatives led to the elimination of anything mentioning “Navajo," according to a statement from Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren who sent a letter to the Defense Department requesting clarity on the issue “I want to assure the Navajo people that we remain in close communication with federal officials to ensure the legacy of our cherished Navajo Code Talkers is never erased from American and Navajo history,” Nygren said He also pointed out the 574 federally recognized tribes across the U.S are sovereign nations and not defined by DEI classifications a stance broadly supported by other Native American leaders who also sent letters to the Trump administration Marine Corps initially recruited 29 Navajo men to develop a code based on the unwritten Navajo language in World War II they came up with a glossary of more than 200 terms To convey the word “send,” Code Talkers would say the Navajo words for “sheep Hundreds of Navajos followed in their footsteps sending thousands of messages without error on Japanese troop movements battlefield tactics and other communications crucial to the war’s ultimate outcome The code stumped Japanese military cryptologists The Code Talkers participated in all assaults the Marines led in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945 and are credited with helping the U.S Hundreds of Native Americans from more than 20 tribes also served as code talkers during World War I and World War II according to the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian Begay are the only two Navajo Code Talkers still living today “That code became a very valuable weapon and not only saved hundreds of thousands of soldiers but it also helped win the war in the Pacific,” MacDonald said by phone from his home in Tuba City in the Arizona portion of the Navajo Nation "And it has absolutely nothing to do with DEI." MacDonald said he thinks the current administration needs to better walk the line between getting rid of DEI and ignoring history “That’s why I’m very concerned that communication from the Pentagon down to the various military units should be taught or learn that this information is history and you don’t want to hide history,” MacDonald said pages honoring a Black Medal of Honor winner and Japanese American service members were also restored “Everyone at the Defense Department loves Jackie Robinson the Marines at Iwo Jima and so many others — we salute them for their strong and in many cases heroic service to our country “We do not view or highlight them through the prism of immutable characteristics questioned why these pages were removed at all “I don’t know how taking Navajo Code Talkers off the Department of Defense website is saving the United States any money because that’s not consistent with the president’s order,” said Smith who helps organize annual celebrations of the Code Talkers Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona also expressed disappointment claiming there was missing content relating to all Native American veterans Hayes was an enrolled member of the tribe and one of six Marines featured in an iconic 1945 Associated Press photograph of U.S forces raising an American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima Hayes' history page had yet to be restored he remains worried web content removal is “the tip of the iceberg.” “The way it looks in the (executive) order this language is skewed and made to sound like the diversity programs are the ones that are unethical," Smith said 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 Special to the Times | Truman BegayePage senior guard LeLaura Yazzie scores on a layup during Page’s 46-41 win over the Tuba City Lady Warriors in the Copper Bracket semifinal Friday night at the Nash Center in Kayenta KAYENTA – The fifth-seeded Page Lady Sand Devils punched their ticket to the Copper Bracket championship game with a hard-fought 46-41 win over No 8 Tuba City Lady Warriors on Friday night at the Nash Center in Kayenta Page overcame a slow start and a halftime deficit by locking down the Warriors in the third quarter allowing just three points to seize control of the game The Lady Sand Devils were led by the Yazzie sisters with senior center Leikara Yazzie scoring 14 points and senior guard LeLaura Yazzie adding 13 Tuba City’s offensive push was spearheaded by senior guard Eriana Begay with 12 points This was the fourth meeting between the two teams this season The Sand Devils won their regular-season matchup but fell to Tuba City in the semifinals of the 3A North Championship tournament Both teams struggled to find their rhythm in a low-scoring opening quarter Tuba City edged out to an 8-4 lead before Leikara Yazzie converted a tough left-handed layup and completed a three-point play cutting the deficit to 8-7 in the final minute of the first quarter Special to the Times | Truman BegayeTuba City sophomore Trece Tsingine (25) attempts a shot during the semifinal of the Copper Bracket on Friday night against the Page Sand Devils at the Nash Center in Kayenta The Lady Warriors were led by Begaye with four points while Acothley and freshman guard Nakota Tallman each added two Page’s scoring came from Leikara Yazzie with five points and LeLaura Yazzie The second quarter saw an offensive explosion with Tuba City outscoring Page 19-15 to take a 27-22 halftime lead they built a 22-12 lead before Page called a timeout The Sand Devils responded with a quick five points But Eriana Begay electrified the crowd with a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer pushing Tuba City’s lead to 27-22 at the break Begay led the Warriors with six points in the quarter while sophomore Trece Tsingine added a 3-pointer and five other players contributed two points each and LeLaura Yazzie—led with three points each The third quarter marked a turning point as Page’s defense smothered the Lady Warriors The Sand Devils methodically chipped away at the deficit tying the game at 29-29 with under five minutes remaining With just over two minutes left in the period LeLaura Yazzie drained a jumper from the top of the key giving Page a 31-29 lead—their first since the opening minutes LeLaura Yazzie fueled Page’s charge with five points in the quarter while junior forward Tayla Franklin contributed four managing only three free throws—two from Begay and one from junior guard Thalia Clitso notching her 1,000th career point early in the period opening with five quick points to reclaim a 35-33 lead with junior guard Aubrey Dobson sinking a free throw after drawing a foul to make it 35-34 Acothley hit a jumper in the paint to push Tuba City’s lead back to three Leikara Yazzie squared up at the top of the key and buried a 3-pointer tying the game at 37-all with 3:33 remaining The Sand Devils then turned up the intensity Begay slashed to the basket for a tough layup But Leikara Yazzie responded by drawing a foul and calmly sinking both free throws to make it 43-39 LeLaura Yazzie came up with a crucial steal and drew a foul as she knocked down 1-of-2 from the line but Dobson was fouled immediately and iced the game by hitting two free throws Page head coach Celeste Claw was thrilled with her team’s resilience “Words can’t explain—I’m just so excited for these girls Claw credited a key mentality shift: “We’ve been working on a ‘stop That was our momentum going into the second half.” When asked about the key players who carried them to victory “They’re the ones that keep the team together,” she said “That was our conversation at halftime—letting them lead the way.” Claw had no concerns about LeLaura Yazzie’s ability to push through and I think she was feeding off of that to push through,” Claw said Claw made it clear that Page is focused on one thing—winning “It doesn’t matter what division we’re in,” she said Tuba City head coach Michael Balcerek acknowledged Page’s strong second half that turned the tables for the Sand Devils “Page came out in the second half with a game plan Asked if the team played too conservatively after halftime we wanted to make them uncomfortable,” he said “We knew everything was going to run through two players They played a well-rounded game toward the end.” Page advances as the Sand Devils will take on second seed Phoenix Country Day on Saturday night at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix By Ben BradleyPublished: Jan 2025 at 11:49 AM MSTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTUBA CITY AZ (AZFamily) — Navajo police say a junior high teacher was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he was arrested during morning classes earlier this week Just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, security at Tuba City Junior High School called police to report seeing alcohol in a parked vehicle on campus Police say an officer arrived soon after and saw a vehicle “littered with empty beer cans.” The car was registered to a 51-year-old teacher After the officer contacted him in the computer class he teaches police say the man’s breath alcohol content confirmed he was under the influence of alcohol Police say other charges could also be pending Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Special to the Times | Truman BegayeGanado senior guard Faith James (24) drives the ball downcourt during the first round of the 3A North Regional Girls Basketball Tournament at the Bee Hóldzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance on Thursday night FORT DEFIANCE – The Ganado girls basketball team will have another crack at top-seeded Chinle in today’s semifinal of the 3A North Regional Girls Basketball Tournament sponsored by Marathon MPLX Corp Special to the Times | Truman Begaye Monument Valley senior forward Skylynn Raye (21) attempts a layup while avoiding a Ganado defender during the first round of the 3A North Regional Girls Basketball Tournament at the Bee Hóldzil Fighting Scouts Events Center on Thursday night The fourth-seeded Lady Hornets earned that right after outlasting No in the first of two first round girls games on Thursday at the Bee Hóldzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance “That’s the game that we want,” Ganado coach Galen Williams said of tonight’s matchup “The first game we played with them we lost by nine points but I feel like we should have won that game The second time we played them; we lost our lead in the fourth quarter with two minutes left The semifinal game between Ganado and Chinle The winner of that game advances into Saturday’s championship game In the bottom half of the sixth-team bracket which went 0-11 against 3A North opponents this season The Warriors led 16-4 after the first quarter and won 69-43 as Tuba had 10 players score at least two points en route to the 26-point win “That’s the one thing that I’m very thankful of my team because everybody steps up,” first-year Tuba City coach Michael Balcerek said of his team’s balance scoring “I don’t want the production to go down when I put the bench in there After trailing 38-31 with 2:26 remaining in the third the Hornets used a 14-4 run to overtake Monument Valley with senior Faith James and junior Jasah McIntosh taking charge offensively James scored seven and McIntosh added five during that pivotal stretch as Ganado entered the fourth quarter with a 45-42 advantage Special to the Times | Truman BegayeTuba City junior guard Justice Nez (4) drains a 3-pointer during the first round of the 3A North Regional Girls Basketball Tournament at the Bee Hóldzil Fighting Scouts Events Center on Thursday night The Hornets pushed their lead to as much as seven points but MV did not go away as a basket by Skylynn Raye got the Mustangs within 51-48 with 3:16 to go But a 5-0 spurt by McIntosh changed the trajectory of the game as Ganado moved into tonight’s semifinal game McIntosh led Ganado with 25 points while James added 20 we just brought each other up,” James said and our chemistry just came together in the third and fourth quarter.” The Mustangs received a team-best 24 points from senior post Keiryn Mann as she had 15 of those points in the opening half as MV lead 27-23 at the break Mann received some help early in the third with freshman forward Tayana Sherlock scoring six of her eight points helping MV to that 38-31 cushion received a spark from the James/McIntosh combo that put them over the top “We try not to trail teams but unfortunately that wasn’t the case “I think we were just trying to find each other in the first half,” the Ganado coach added It took a few minutes for the Tuba City girls to find its groove and when they did the Warriors were in cruise control the rest of the way Special to the Times | Truman Begaye Window Rock senior Kourtney Bitselley (21) drains a 3-point shot during the first round of the 3A North Regional Girls Basketball Tournament at the Bee Hóldzil Fighting Scouts Events Center on Thursday night The Warriors were held scoreless for nearly four minutes but a trey by senior Natasha Acothley (nine points) opened the floodgates for the third-seeded Warriors as Tuba led 16-4 entering the second stanza “We really do preach on starting out strong and we really went off each other’s energy,” said Tuba guard Eriana Begay “We love to hype each other up and once we start to get going was ice cold at the start of the game as they went 1-of-14 in the first eight minutes Junior Kourtney Bitselley hit the Scouts’ only basket at the 2:48 mark The Scouts had better clips in the next three periods and they have such a good coach,” Tuba City coach Michael Balcerek said and we knew they weren’t just going to let us take the win 2 seed Page as the Sand Devils earned a bye in the opening round The Warriors came up short to the Sand Devils twice this season with Page winning 46-44 and 56-55 “We’re hoping that the third time’s the charm,” Balcerek said They obviously won (the state title) last year and they still have that competitive fight in them “We want to go into tomorrow riding the confidence from today’s game,” he added “We want to go in there and play our style of basketball highly curated editorial content brings attention to hidden gems I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009 I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography as well as to far-flung locations around the world Share LinkThis Blink-And-You’ll-Miss-It Town In Arizona Is So Worth ExploringFor outdoor explorers and history lovers Tuba City is a tiny town in Arizona worthy of a day trip Tuba City is an unincorporated town within the Painted 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It's remote, to say the least. However, it's absolutely worth a stop. Located on the same property as the trading post Another incredible place to visit in Tuba City is the Navajo Moenave Dinosaur Tracks considered the best-preserved dinosaur tracks in North America it is unclear what species of dinosaur made them this is a great spot for kids and adults may feel like kids when they visit Have you been to this tiny town in Arizona yet? If you have, let us know about your experience in the comments. To learn more, head to the Visit Arizona website If you plan on taking a road trip to Tuba City, make sure you take a look at our Ultimate Road Trip Packing List for everything you need before you go. 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