High Country News

A misguided investigation ends an era in Arizona

Over-zealous federal agents destroyed the unique atmosphere of the Navajo Reservation’s Hubbell Trading Post.

by Andrea Lankford, May 01, 2011
A Navajo journalist makes it the hard way

As a child on the Navajo Reservation, George Joe learned how to work hard and never give up in the quest to obtain his goals.

by George Joe, Jul 02, 2007
An activist

Nellie Sandoval, the mother of scientist Stefanie Raymond-Whish, has become an outspoken activist as a result of her own struggle with breast cancer.

by Florence Williams, May 26, 2008
Coming to blows

Tribal infighting is delaying a wind farm planned for Gray Mountain on the Navajo Reservation.

by Gail Binkly, Apr 22, 2009
Destruction and discovery walk hand in hand

A new plan to steer energy development away from cultural sites in New Mexico could streamline energy development, fund archaeological research and preserve ancient sites all at once

by Laura Paskus, Nov 27, 2006
From Pickups to PV

Utility brings solar power to far-flung Navajos

by Daniel Kraker, Jun 24, 2009
Head games in the hot, hot desert

In The Way Out, Craig Childs tells the true story of how he and a friend explored a Utah desert and, at the same time, journeyed through their own memories

by Lee Ross, Jul 25, 2005
In Navajoland, a contentious water deal divides the tribe

The Navajos are on the brink of getting water they've long been entitled to, but not everybody on the reservation is pleased.

by Matt Jenkins, Mar 01, 2011
On Cancer’s Trail

The women in Stefanie Raymond-Whish’s family have a history of breast cancer, and the young Navajo biologist wants to know whether the uranium on the reservation might have something to do with it.

by Florence Williams, May 26, 2008
Pollution for jobs: a fair trade?

The Navajo Nation is wrangling over the benefits – and dangers – of the proposed Desert Rock Power Plant in northwestern New Mexico

by Tony Barboza, Sep 05, 2005