Nation Jun 08 Heat wave eases slightly in U.S. Southwest, but forecasters urge continued caution The weeklong heat wave that baked most of the U.S. Southwest in temperatures well into triple digits is on its last legs, but forecasters are still urging people to be cautious as there will be little relief from the warm weather…
Politics May 24 Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River plan Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
Nation May 05 As Native communities spotlight disappearances and killings, U.S. authorities try to fix systemic issues with outreach program Sunday marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. This year, the federal government is touting the hiring of special prosecutors and coordinators to address systemic issues that have made tackling the crisis a generational challenge.
Nation Apr 17 U.S. court rejects a request by tribes to block $10 billion energy transmission project in Arizona Critics had accused the U.S. Interior Department and Bureau of Land Management of failing to recognize the cultural significance of the San Pedro Valley to several Native American tribes.
Economy Jan 23 Tribes, environmental groups ask U.S. court to block $10 billion energy transmission project in Arizona A filing in U.S. District Court in Arizona aims to block Pattern Energy's SunZia transmission project through the San Pedro Valley east of Tucson.
Politics Dec 07 U.S. touts new era of collaboration with Native American tribes to manage public lands Hundreds of tribal leaders gathered in Washington this week for an annual summit where the Biden administration is celebrating nearly 200 new agreements to boost cooperation with the tribes.
Politics Dec 06 WATCH: At Tribal Nations Summit, Biden discusses steps to help heal wrongs and bring ‘new era’ of tribal sovereignty President Joe Biden signed an executive order that seeks to make it easier for Indigenous peoples to access federal funding, and have greater autonomy over how to spend it.
Nation Nov 13 $10 billion renewable energy project paused over concerns for Native American historic sites In a letter to the Bureau of Land Management, the Tohono O'odham Nation says federal land managers allowed for bulldozers to begin clearing a stretch of the San Pedro Valley and demolishing at least one historic site.
Politics Sep 13 Judge blocks New Mexico governor’s suspension of right to carry firearms in public A federal judge has blocked part of a public health order that suspended the right to carry guns in public across New Mexico's largest metro area.
Politics Sep 11 Bernalillo County sheriff in New Mexico rejects governor’s gun ban, calling it unconstitutional Some Republican lawmakers have proposed starting impeachment proceedings, while a gun rights group has filed a federal lawsuit seeking an immediate court order to block it from taking effect.