Navajo Times

The Navajo Times, originally called Navajo Times Today in the early 1980s, is a newspaper that was established by the Navajo Tribal Council in 1959. In 1982, it became the first daily newspaper to be owned and published by a Native American Indian Nation. Currently, it operates independently and is published in English. Its main office is situated in Window Rock, Arizona.

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KC powerlifter earns second state crown: Broncos get three on podium

2 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Kirtland Central’s Ethan Billey successfully defending his powerlifting state crown. The KC junior finished first in the 114-pound weight class by lifting a combined 710 pounds in the squat, bench press and deadlift on Saturday at the New Mexico Class 4A State Powerlifting Championships inside the Rio Rancho Events Center. “It’s an honor,” Billey said of becoming a two-time state champ.
MV softball evens region record with 12-8 win over Chinle

2 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

KAYENTA – This was much-needed win for the Monument Valley Mustang softball team. On Monday afternoon, MV exacted some revenge on 3A North foe Chinle on the softball diamond as the Mustangs pulled out 12-8 win. “This is a good win for us,” said MV coach Armanda Gamble, whose team improved to 6-5 overall and 3-3 in region play. “When we played (Chinle) at the beginning of the season, we lost by one run, so we had to make some adjustments.
Grants powerlifting team takes home three gold medals at state

2 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The Grants powerlifting team capped the 2025 season with three individual state champions. On Friday, the Grants girls earned two of those crowns with juniors Olivia Toivanen and Savannah Ortiz winning their respective weight classes as each powerlifter competed in three disciplines: squat, bench press and deadlift. The Pirates also received a bronze medal from junior Shayaitsa Chavez.
PV sophomore repeats as state champ

2 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico State Powerlifting Championships crowned a plethora of winners. In the Class 5A girls championship, Piedra Vista senior Haleigh Doyle eked out her second consecutive state crown at 97 pounds. “I was the state champion last year, so I’m a two-timer now,” Doyle said. “I’m so excited because I really had a pretty rough start.
Chinle improves to 6-0 in 3A North

2 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

KAYENTA – The Chinle baseball team ran its 3A North Region record to 6-0 on Monday afternoon. The Wildcats (7-5 overall) nailed 11 hits en route to a 11-0 five-inning shutout win over the Monument Valley Mustangs (1-9) as Chinle was coming off a 12-9 win over New Mexico’s Miyamura High School on Saturday afternoon. “Things were actually really slow for us today, coming off that game last Saturday,” longtime Chinle coach Charles Kimbrough said. “I think the guys were a little tired.
PBR’s Keyshawn Whitehorse looking to finish regular season strong

3 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

ALBUQUERQUE – Diné bull rider Keyshawn Whitehorse is looking to continue to have sustained success as the 2025 PBR regular season is nearing its end. The McCracken Spring, Utah, bull rider is currently ranked No. 9 in the world standings with 485 points in the PBR Unleash the Beast series as the top 35 bull riders will compete in the PBR World Finals Championship May 17-18 in Arlington, Texas.
Lady Sand Devils sweep Window Rock

3 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

FORT DEFIANCE – The Page softball team were tested early, but the Lady Sand Devils put the hammer down during last Friday’s doubleheader win over the Window Rock Lady Scouts. The scores were 24-10 and 16-1. In the opening game, Page got off to a good start leading 6-0 in the first frame, but Window Rock fought back. The Lady Scouts took a 10-7 advantage heading into the fifth.
Kristin Griego Rio Rancho Tournament: Aztec softball outhits KC for 5th place

3 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Spurred by a 16-hit effort, the Aztec Lady Tigers defeated district rival Kirtland Central in the fifth-place game of the Kristin Griego Rio Rancho Tournament on Saturday. “If we have a good attitude and do what we need to do, we can play with pretty much anybody,” said Aztec coach Joshua French, whose team improved to 7-10 overall. “But credit to Kirtland. They have gotten a lot better. The coach over there has done a fantastic job with that team.
Earning a piece of the pie: Local stock contractor bucks ‘Black Harbor’ at Ty Murray Invite

3 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

ALBUQUERQUE – Local stock contractor Johnyatt Begay is continuing to strengthen his ties with the Professional Bull Riders association. Over the weekend, Begay had one bull – Black Harbor – showcase his abilities at this year’s Ty Murray Invitational as the 5 year-old bovine bucked off two elite competitors in the PBR’s Unleash the Beast series at the Pit in Albuquerque. Begay would have entered another bull from his 4B Bucking Bulls lineup, but he had a scheduling conflict.
Lady Scouts’ bats come alive late in win over Tohatchi

3 weeks ago | navajotimes.com | Quentin Jodie

FORT DEFIANCE It took five innings for the Window Rock softball team to finally get its bats going. The Lady Scouts (6-4) batted in 10 hits in the fifth and six frames and exploded for nine runs to upend the Tohatchi Lady Cougars 11-8 on Thursday afternoon at Window Rock High School. “We do very well with base running,” Window Rock coach Karen Tom said. “Sometimes it takes us at least a couple innings for us to adjust to the pitcher. And I feel like that’s what happened.