July 9, 2026

<p>Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's Weekly Radio Address (in Diné Bizaad)</p><p>Thursday, July 9, 2026</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Introduction</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Chronic Disease Awareness Day (July 10)</p><ul><li>Many health challenges facing the Navajo Nation are preventable through education, early detection, and healthy lifestyles</li><li>Native adults are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes compared to White adults</li><li>Schedule routine screenings, know your blood pressure and blood sugar numbers, and stay active</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>3. Local Announcements</p><ul><li>Missing person: Fernando Staley, 34, last seen Friday, July 3, 2026, in Chinle, AZ. Contact: 928-674-2111</li><li>Missing person: Alec Yazzie, 27, last seen Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Fort Defiance, AZ. Contact: 928-871-6111</li><li>Located: Florence Lee Nez has been found and is safe</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>4. Frequently Asked Question of the Week</p><ul><li>Q: How are you improving police and emergency response?</li><li>Strengthened partnerships through new mutual aid agreements, including a five-year agreement with Arizona DPS</li><li>Continued investment in NPD, EMS, dispatch, first responder training, roads, broadband, and addressing systems; efforts to combat fentanyl, address MMIR, and expand prevention</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>5. Life Lesson</p><ul><li>Challenges strengthen character when faced with courage and patience; progress comes through consistent, faithful steps each day</li><li>Plant kindness, choose gratitude, and keep moving forward with hope</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>6. Accomplishments</p><ul><li>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</li><li>Supported the Cody Jesus Invitational Youth Resilience Camp at the NN Fairgrounds with NDCFS and the Preserving Families Initiative</li><li>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</li><li>Towers completed in Nazlini, Low Mountain, Oak Springs, and Tó kǫʼí; $244.6 million Broadband Plan approved to expand access across all 110 chapters</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>7. Major Projects</p><ul><li>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</li><li>Church Rock Chapter Senior Center reopening after closure for water issues; drive-through meals this week, indoor dining next week</li><li>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</li><li>CHID Work Order #5: 138 homes built, 69 in storage, 75 pads completed, 69 delivered, 68 set, 38 turned over</li><li>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</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>8. Meet and Greets</p><ul><li>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</li><li>5K winners: Achilles Padilla (19:32) and Chase Allison among women (24:09)</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>9. Upcoming Events</p><ul><li>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</li><li>Friday, July 10: 9th Annual Mariano Lake Youth Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mariano Lake Chapter; c