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Nez leads Shirley in vote for Navajo Nation presidency

Nez leads Shirley in vote for Navajo Nation presidency

By /November 7, 2018 /Local News

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation Vice President Jonathan Nez had a significant lead late Tuesday over his opponent in the race for the tribe’s top post in an election marred by widespread reports of ballot shortages. Nez had nearly double the votes of former two-term President Joe Shirley Jr. […]

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Navajo considers buying coal-fired power plant on its land

By /November 1, 2018 /Local News

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — As states shy away from coal, an Arizona tribe is exploring the purchase of a coal-fired power plant on its land. The Navajo Generating Station near the Arizona-Utah border and its feed mine are slated to close at the end of 2019, the victims of cheaper […]

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Hopis asking feds to explore other options for power plant

By /September 25, 2018 /Local News

KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. (AP) — Hopi tribal officials are calling on the federal government to explore other options for the Navajo Generating Station near Page. Two companies that were negotiating to take over a coal-fired power plant on the Arizona-Utah line ended the effort last week, saying the challenges were too […]

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Prospective owner, operator of Navajo coal plant end pursuit

By /September 20, 2018 /Local News

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Two companies that sought to take over a coal-fired power plant on the Arizona-Utah border have ended efforts to acquire it. The Navajo Generating Station near Page is set to close next year amid lower natural gas prices and an environment that has not been friendly […]

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