Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren

July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

July 9, 2026

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, July 9, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Chronic Disease Awareness Day (July 10) * Many health challenges facing the Navajo Nation are preventable through education, early detection, and healthy lifestyles * Native adults are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes compared to White adults * Schedule routine screenings, know your blood pressure and blood sugar numbers, and stay active 3. Local Announcements * Missing person: Fernando Staley, 34, last seen Friday, July 3, 2026, in Chinle, AZ. Contact: 928-674-2111 * Missing person: Alec Yazzie, 27, last seen Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Fort Defiance, AZ. Contact: 928-871-6111 * Located: Florence Lee Nez has been found and is safe 4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week * Q: How are you improving police and emergency response? * Strengthened partnerships through new mutual aid agreements, including a five-year agreement with Arizona DPS * Continued investment in NPD, EMS, dispatch, first responder training, roads, broadband, and addressing systems; efforts to combat fentanyl, address MMIR, and expand prevention 5. Life Lesson * Challenges strengthen character when faced with courage and patience; progress comes through consistent, faithful steps each day * Plant kindness, choose gratitude, and keep moving forward with hope 6. Accomplishments * Executive Order No. 03-2026: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in effect; no chainsaw or combustion engine use in the forest 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; ceremonial fires permitted with permits; violations up to $5,000 * Supported the Cody Jesus Invitational Youth Resilience Camp at the NN Fairgrounds with NDCFS and the Preserving Families Initiative * Ribbon cutting Monday, July 6, for the Tó kǫʼí Telecommunications Tower, a 180-foot tower serving 1,900+ homes; $808,282 NTIA-funded, part of a $50.8 million initiative through NTUA * Towers completed in Nazlini, Low Mountain, Oak Springs, and Tó kǫʼí; $244.6 million Broadband Plan approved to expand access across all 110 chapters 7. Major Projects * Construction began July 7 on the Crownpoint Modular facility (7,900 sq ft), ~$3.879 million from the Síhasin Fund; will house HR, Vital Records, and Child Support Services for the Eastern Agency * Church Rock Chapter Senior Center reopening after closure for water issues; drive-through meals this week, indoor dining next week * HIP: $86.3M of $93.7M obligated across 78 work orders; 1,322 homes in renovation, 596 bathroom additions across 24 Delegate Regions; 75%+ complete before Sept. 30, 2026 deadline * CHID Work Order #5: 138 homes built, 69 in storage, 75 pads completed, 69 delivered, 68 set, 38 turned over * Recognition to HIP staff Marilyn Barney, Autumn John, Theresa Boyd, Emmet Tsosie, Joseph Charley, William Nelson, Irvin Shorty; CHID staff Patrick Dalgai, Jerrilyn Owens, Alfreida Nez, Jeffrey Goodluck, Tyler Willatto, Shaquille Spencer; CDBG staff Jerome Meyers and Saraphine Curley 8. Meet and Greets * 46th Annual Narbona Pass Classic reached record participation; Ali Upshaw of Fort Defiance broke the women's 10K record (39 years) in 40:38; Kameron Eustace won the men's 10K in 37:32 for a third straight year * 5K winners: Achilles Padilla (19:32) and Chase Allison among women (24:09) 9. Upcoming Events * Friday, July 10: Skateboarding competition at Diné Youth Skate and BMX Park; age divisions 6-9, 10-13, 14-18; begins 10 a.m.; bring birth certificates; contact Tachelle at 928-729-4336 * Friday, July 10: 9th Annual Mariano Lake Youth Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mariano Lake Chapter; contact (505) 786-2180 or (505) 786-2182 10. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week! ### This audio program and description are produced by the Navajo Nation Office of the President, which is responsible for its content. OPVP Media: https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/administration/#media [https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/administration/#media] Content Coordination: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

July 2, 2026

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, July 2, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Fourth of July Message * Wishing all Navajo families a safe and happy Independence Day; honoring Navajo veterans, active-duty service members, and the Code Talkers * The Nation continues investing in roads, housing, water, broadband, public safety, education, and economic development; travel carefully, stay hydrated, and enjoy time with family 3. Local Announcements * Shoutouts: Jack and Minny Thomas of Red Valley and White Rock * Recognition: Cheyenna Brown, Gallup McKinley County Schools Heritage Language and Culture Teacher * Missing person: Nichelle Marie Tsinnijinnie Smith, 17, last seen Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Chinle, AZ. Contact: 928-674-2111 * Missing person: Fred Paul Chee, 16, last seen Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Prewitt, NM. Contact: 505-786-2050 4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week * Why attend chapter meetings? They allow community members to share concerns and ideas on local issues and stay informed about decisions, funding, and projects * Stay informed: Follow @Buu Nygren on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok, or visit https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/ [https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/] for press releases and announcements 5. Life Lesson: Small Actions Create Big Change * Real progress is built through small, consistent actions: helping a neighbor, checking on an elder, supporting a local business, or encouraging a young person * When we all do our part, those efforts strengthen the Navajo Nation for future generations 6. Accomplishments * Bathroom additions and renovations in Mariano Lake improving sanitation and accessibility for Diné families, including homes that previously relied on outhouses * Proclaimed June 2026 as Navajo Nation Pride Month, reaffirming dignity, equality, and inclusion for all Diné people including LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit relatives; recognized Diné Equality and Navajo Nation Pride * 40 youth attended the Tohatchi Wings of America Running and Fitness Camp; NDOH partnered to host 10 camps for ages 6 to 18 this summer; honored Dustin Martin, Ester Beck, and Glen Allen * Division of Natural Resources Expo: since 2023, 4,500+ homesite leases, 3,500+ windmills rehabilitated, 51 stock tanks, 118 earthen dams restored, 26 miles of livestock waterlines, 10 new wells * 38 miles of irrigation repaired along the San Juan River; upgrades at Hogback Tse'Daa'Kaan Pump Station; NAPI partnership distributing 49,000+ food boxes 7. Major Projects * Visited two families in Mariano Lake who received CHID homes; one household of six had been in a deteriorated trailer, another homeowner lost her husband during the process but now has a safe home with electricity * Over 2,000 families connected to electricity under this administration; $100+ million allocated through CHID and the Housing Improvement Program * Signed support for Ramah Navajo School Board as its own fiscal agent for NM Capital Outlay funding; also supported extending the Sihasin-funded drinking water project deadline * Summer youth programs active across the Nation; in Mariano Lake, eight youth are irrigating corn fields, planting trees, and growing vegetables in a greenhouse built with NTU 8. Meet and Greets * Joined Mexican Water community for a Just Move It (JMI) wellness event, part of the Shiprock Service Unit program * Contact your local health facility for JMI events: Chinle (928-674-7661), Shiprock (505-368-6300), Crownpoint (505-786-6371), Tuba City (928-283-3513) 9. Upcoming Events * Saturday, July 4: Cody Jesus Invitational Bull Riding at Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena, Window Rock; gates at 3:00 p.m., free admission 10. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week! ### This audio program and description are produced by the Navajo Nation Office of the President, which is responsible for its content. OPVP Media: https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/administration/#media [https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/administration/#media] Content Coordination: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

June 25, 2026

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, June 25, 2026 1. Introduction 2. LGBTQ+ Equality Day * June 26 is LGBTQ+ Equality Day, a reminder that every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to live free from discrimination * As Diné people, we speak of kinship and caring for one another; despite differing beliefs, we remain one family with a shared responsibility to treat each other with kindness and compassion * Strong communities are built when people feel valued, heard, and welcomed; by finding common ground, we strengthen our families, our Nation, and our future 3. Local Announcements * Radio shout out: Jennie Pete from Huerfano, celebrating 101 years old * Shout out to Sally Yabeny from the Shiprock RBDO for her work on the NTUA lease at Red Mesa * Located: Elias Nelson has been found and is safe * Located: Bernard James has been found and is safe * Missing person: Brianna Lynn Benally, 21, last heard from Friday, May 15, 2026, experiencing homelessness in Phoenix, Arizona. Contact: 928-657-8075 4. Life Lesson * June is Ya'iishjáásh Chilí, the time of planting early crops; planting requires faith and patience, and like seeds growing unseen, our goals often begin small with progress happening even when we cannot see it * Every positive action is a seed; whether building a career, strengthening family, or serving community, the effort we invest today shapes tomorrow's harvest 5. Frequently Asked Question of the Week 6. Accomplishments * Grand opening of the $16 million NTUA Red Mesa District Office, expanding service in the Utah Navajo region; funded by $2.5 million in New Markets and $13.5 million in USDA RUS loans; designed by Dyron Murphy Architects, built by Arviso Construction * NTUA's Red Mesa Tapaha Solar Farm, a 72-megawatt project on 500+ acres in Red Mesa Chapter, expanded renewable energy on Navajo land * Encouraged youth at the Shiprock Summer Youth Enrichment Conference for ages 14 to 23; theme "Arise and Soar" focused on leadership, workforce readiness, and cultural awareness * Ribbon cutting for the $7,295,462.88 N55 Highway Rehabilitation in Alamo: 8.26 miles of BIA Route N55 rehabilitated; awarded to Mountain States Constructors and completed June 19, ahead of schedule * Visited a family in Black Mesa who received electricity through NTUA's Light Up Navajo program and a bathroom addition through the Division of Community Development 7. Major Projects * Traveled to Red Valley and Cove on June 18 to deliver food boxes to elders through DALTCS * Visited NDOT crews on Road N15 repairing potholes; $400+ million approved for roads, 6,000+ potholes filled, 74 new employees hired; partnering with Workforce Development and UNM-Gallup for CDL training * Aviation Summit highlighted the new Navajo Aviation Unit, unifying Air Transportation and Airports Management to strengthen operations and infrastructure planning * Crownpoint Modular Office Building advances; site prep complete for the facility replacing five existing offices, with delivery coordination underway through CPMD under Marta Quintana 8. Meet and Greets * Honored Senior Police Officer JoDonna Salt upon retirement after 20+ years with Navajo Nation Police in the Kayenta District; Officer Salt will continue public service with Arizona Department of Public Safety 9. Upcoming Events * Miss Navajo Nation's 1st Annual Fluted Rock Half and Full Marathon in Kinlichee, Arizona; hosted by Miss Navajo Nation 2025-2026 Camille J. Uentillie, Rocky Mountain Timing, and Navajo YES; Full Marathon at 6:30 a.m., Half Marathon at 7:00 a.m.; contact the Office of Miss Navajo Nation 10. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week! ### This audio program and description are produced by the Navajo Nation Office of the President, which is responsible for its content. OPVP Media: https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/administration/#media [https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/administration/#media] Content Coordination: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP

June 18, 2026

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad) Thursday, June 18, 2026 1. Introduction 2. Juneteenth * Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the 1865 announcement of freedom to the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation * A day to honor resilience, reflect on progress, and reaffirm commitment to freedom, dignity, and equality for all 3. Local Announcements * Located: Alissandra Begay has been found and is safe * Located: Matthew Earl Etsitty has been located 4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week * The Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services in Window Rock provides counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, traditional healing, and wellness programs * Contact: (928) 871-6240 or (928) 871-6235; after-hours crisis: (928) 551-0508 5. Life Lesson * Balance between the four directions and the connection of body and spirit is central to Navajo teaching * Seeking help is not weakness but a step toward restoring hózhǫ́; walking in beauty begins with caring for yourself 6. Accomplishments * NTEC distributed a record $5.5 million dividend to the Navajo Nation, a 74.6% increase from $3.15 million in September 2025; NTEC contributes $128 million through taxes, royalties, wages, and charitable giving, with total impact expected to exceed $136 million * Oak Springs broadband tower will bring wireless internet to over 320 households; the 180-foot tower is part of $50.8 million in NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program investments across the Navajo Nation * Broadband progress also includes towers in Nazlini and Low Mountain, fiber for 602 families in Ramah, completion of the Navajo Mountain fiber project, and satellite deployment for remote chapters * Chee Dodge Elementary access road project addresses traffic safety; Phase 1 used $1.5 million from New Mexico plus grants, the Navajo Nation allocated ~$900,000 through transportation legislation, and Phase 2 (~$700,000) targets completion before the school year * Lead waterline replacement completed for Window Rock USD through a $6 million forgivable loan from Arizona WIFA to NTUA, meeting EPA Lead and Copper Rule standards 7. Major Projects * Elevate Youth Program to receive a 12-passenger Ford Transit van through $63,631 in ARPA/Fiscal Recovery Funds; serves ~170 students annually in Window Rock ISD with mentoring, leadership, and adventure-based learning * Visited five CHID housing program homes in Lukachukai, Round Rock, and Rock Point on June 12; more than $100 million allocated through CHID and HIP, with 45+ homes coordinated with NTUA for electrical connections * Cameron Chapter House groundbreaking held June 17; $4.8 million in legislation signed May 2, 2024, for a new 4,500-sq.-ft. facility replacing two modular buildings used since the 1959 chapterhouse was demolished in August 2023 * Joined the DCFS Job and Training Expo connecting people with careers, training, and resources; administration wage study increased employee pay to over $14/hour, and $2.2 million invested in the Summer Youth Employment Program 8. Meet and Greets * Joined cancer survivors at the Relay For Life in Gallup on June 13; emphasized NDOH early detection efforts and advocacy for RECA reauthorization for families affected by uranium exposure * Joined young leaders at the Diné Youth Summer Conference; Star Wars theme introduced students to robotics, drones, GIS, fiber optics, and AI 9. Upcoming Events 10. Closing: Thank you and tune in next week! ### This audio program and description are produced by the Navajo Nation Office of the President, which is responsible for its content. OPVP Media: https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/administration/#media [https://opvp.navajo-nsn.gov/administration/#media] Content Coordination: Kristin Carl and OPVP Media Team Audio Editor: Byron C. Shorty © 2026 OPVP