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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 02, 2011
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 02, 2011
The Navajo Nation signals it's ready for more reforms

The Navajo Nation needs political reforms that will give it a more responsive and responsible government.

by Ivan Gamble, Jan 08, 2010
From Pickups to PV

Utility brings solar power to far-flung Navajos

by Daniel Kraker, Jun 24, 2009
Coming to blows

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

by Gail Binkly, Apr 22, 2009
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
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
Uranium: It’s worse than you think

Westerners in towns like Durango, Colo., and Monticello, Utah, have been exposed to mine tailings for years, unaware that uranium might be even more dangerous than scientists used to believe.

by Jonathan Thompson, May 26, 2008
Two weeks in the West

Coal-fired power plants don’t get no respect; nuclear is nudging its way in; resort real estate is hot as plutonium

by Jonathan Thompson, Aug 20, 2007
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