Crownpoint News

Matthew Martin was the fourth Code Talker to die in as many weeks. WINDOW ROCK , Ariz.

Send this Headwaters page to a friend or colleague: Another Navajo Code Talker dies Matthew Martin, who was part of the elite team of Navajo Marines who transmitted sensitive military information using their native language during World War II, died Saturday in Crownpoint, N.M., at the age of 84.

Last Wednesday, Marilyn Frank and her children traveled from their home in Aztec to land they own in Nageezi to check on their free-range horses.

Research support for this article was provided by the Puffin Foundation Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute.

Lacey Becenti had four show lambs in the trailer as she waited in line to get the lambs ear-tagged Saturday morning at the Bi-County Fairgrounds in Prewitt.

Norman Silargo, 47, of Standing Rock, N.M., learned that first-hand May 23 when he and a fellow worker at the Crownpoint Mustang Store had to cope with four men who rushed into the store about 4:30 a.m. and proceeded to beat him up and steal merchandise.

Din College's commencement exercise is not like most. For starters, a ceremonial fire is kept burning during the ceremony, and the event doesn't end until traditional practitioner and faculty member Avery Denny sings a Din Journey Song.

A 37-year-old woman allegedly ran over her 6-month-old son May 2, while driving drunk.

TOP PHOTO: Lacey Smith, of Pinedale, N.M., gets a handshake from her canine buddy Butch, a 3-year-old Red Heeler/sheep dog mix, in the trick competition at the All-Mutt Dog Show April 18 in Crownpoint.

President Barack Obama on March 30 signed the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 approving settlement of Navajo Nation claims to San Juan River water and authorizing construction of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project.

The FBI is investigating an alleged assault of a Gallup-area Baptist pastor that reportedly took place on the Navajo Nation nearly two weeks ago.

Three New Mexico dialysis centers have been acquired by a new joint venture of Brentwood-based Ambulatory Services of America Inc.

WASHINGTON The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 was signed into law last week and includes several beneficial provisions for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes.

Retail sales in stores and businesses in Gallup continue to slump in January, according to information provided last week to the city by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Service.

Dozens of people packed into the Crownpoint judicial and public safety complex to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Navajo Nation's judicial branch and police department at the 2009 Justice and Law Day Wednesday.

Participate in an authentic Navajo rug auction in the style of those at Crownpoint, New Mexico.

Participate in an authentic Navajo rug auction in the style of those at Crownpoint, New Mexico.

Days remaining in session: 7 Conference committees: A measure to open conference committees to the public and members of the Legislature who aren't on the committees is pending on the Senate floor.

The move to ban text messaging while driving gained momentum as the Senate voted Thursday for the prohibition.

Jennie Gamez, 50, of Polvadera, and Manuel Gamez Jr., 20, of Socorro, entered guilty pleas last week for their roles in the death of 22-year-old New Mexico Tech student Garrett Joe.