WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Public Safety Committee of the 21st Navajo Nation Council passed various pieces of legislation today including a bill sponsored by Council Delegate Hope McDonald Lone Tree.

McDonald Lone Tree’s (Coalmine Canyon/Toh Nanees Dizi) measure (Legislation No.0354-10) relates to reviewing and approving the $60 million Key Bank loan budget, which will finance the construction of public safety facilities at Tuba City, Ariz. and Crownpoint, N.M. The bill passed the committee, 5-0.

Council Delegate Rex Lee Jim (Rock Point) said the passage McDonald Lone Tree’s legislation is important to the Navajo Nation.

“This piece of legislation, which allowed the committee to review and approve a loan of this magnitude, is important for the Navajo Nation because money will be used for direct services such as for jails and construction work for Navajo people,” Jim said. “As well, criminals will be put away. It will be a one stop shop service where people will get help. People will get counseling and other services at these facilities.”

According to the loan’s budget breakdown, $8.2 million is to be used for contractual services such as consulting, attorney’s fees and architecture and design and $51.8 million for capital outlay such as land improvements, infrastructure and for building.

In regards to drawdown amounts, Council Delegate Elmer P. Begay (Dilcon/Teesto) asked members of the project team how much it would be as well as the specific breakdown of funding for each facility.

Delores Greyeyes, director for Navajo Department of Corrections, said a drawdown schedule was not completed at the moment.

“As far as amounts, we are still working with the Office of the Controller and Key Bank,” she explained. “Right now, approximately $16 million will go to Tuba City. The full $27 million will go to Crownpoint. The remaining will be for contingency and go to the third priority” if any funding is left over.

Based on the priority listing, the next facility to possibly get Key Bank loan financing for its public safety facility is the Chinle, Ariz. site. Shiprock, N.M. and Fort Defiance, Ariz., are the last two public safety facilities on the priority list.

“We are planning to sign the loan document on Thursday,” added Mark Grant, controller for the Navajo Nation. “We need this drawdown schedule before we close the loan.”

Despite dire economic conditions on the Navajo Nation, Jim said the people understand the need for these facilities as they agreed to the one percent sales tax increase.

Jim also highlighted the importance of this project’s influence on the Navajo Nation and said, “If we do these projects well it is going to enhance the credibility of the Nation. We will be able to do more by getting more.”

Council Delegate Edmund E. Yazzie (Thoreau) agreed.

“It is good we are on track,” Yazzie added. “All we need to do is get the schedule by Thursday. It made my day to hear that this construction will happen.”

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On June 16, the Resources Committee of the 21st Navajo Nation Council and Navajo Department of Parks and Recreation convened for an update meeting to discuss various projects under the auspices of the Navajo Department of Parks and Recreation (NDPR).

Among the topics for discussion was the proposal submitted from Papillion Airways, Inc., for commercial air tours of the East Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the Little Colorado River corridor.

According to Irit Langness, vice-president of sales and marketing, Papillion proposes to develop two operational Ramada landing sites along the East Rim overlooking the confluence of the Little Colorado and build two landing pads along Highway 89 at Cameron, Ariz. The Cameron site would feature an office and visitor center counter. Two tours from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and Cameron would be the initial tours to start operations. Over a three to five year period, $8 million is expected to be generated from the project.

“It has been Papillion Helicopters goal since discussions began with the Navajo Nation’s Parks and Recreation to be a valuable asset and a strong partner in the development of the Nation’s tourism initiatives,” the proposal stated.

“We are eager and willing to have the opportunity to partner with the Navajo Nation and start operations from the Grand Canyon,” Langress said. “We have also committed our resources, time, fleet and staff to move ahead. We are very bullish on what is ahead for this project and think the timing is a good time right now.”

Council Delegate Phillip Harrison Jr. (Red Valley/Cove) asked what direction the Navajo Nation would have to go to negotiate a deal as well as possible expansion into unknown markets throughout the Navajo Nation.

In response, Langness said it is possible for Papillion to promote other areas on the Navajo Nation. She cited cross promotion and packaging of other parks as a way to reach other tourism markets on the Navajo Nation.

“From the sales and marketing end and from the day we get the green light, we will assemble our team and announce to the world this tour is available and we could operate as soon as next week,” added Langness.

Langness also said Papillion and NDPR would develop overlooks of the East Rim. “Specific to the Cameron Chapter, Papillion agrees to conduct a feasibility study for two projects – hotel complex and vocational training facility for hospitality and tourism – in the vicinity of Cameron that has the potential to create jobs and assist in drawing tourism in the area,” the proposal read.

“Papillion is in it for the long overhaul,” Gary Scaramazzo added, who is the Papillion Liaison to the Navajo Nation. “What is important is going ahead and basically taking the bull by the horns. We are looking for direction from the Navajo Nation. Every week, every month that passes by is lost opportunities for the Nation and Papillion.”

Council Delegate Harry Williams, Sr. (Coalmine Canyon/Toh Nanees Dizi) raised concern of how Cameron and Bodaway Chapters refused the proposed development and said, “The Council is going to ask what are the two chapters saying as well as the land users. We do not want to get hung up on that issue — those things need to be addressed.”

Council Delegate George Arthur (T’iistoh Bikaad/San Juan/Nenanezad), however, said the project can move along without Chapter involvement and Council approval as he explained why the project had not progress to fruition.

“About two years ago, we said we were going to go through with this project,” Arthur said, chairman of the Resources Committee. “The mistake we made was that we gave the project to the wrong person within the Navajo Nation government. The only way this will happen is if we do it ourselves and move the initiatives forward.”

According to 19 N.N.C. § 2, the Resources Committee is authorized to “set aside and withdraw areas of Navajo land for use as parks, monuments and recreation sites, upon recommendation of the Parks Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department, after proper clearance from the Navajo Land Department and the local chapter.” Resolution CN-72-92 established the Resources Committee as the entity whose purpose is to ensure utilization of all resources of the Navajo Nation.

Thus, in this case, Papillion and NDPR do not need chapter approval to proceed with development because chapters consented to the withdrawal of lands for the NDPR through Resolution ACMA-36-62.

In 1962, the Navajo Tribal Council’s Advisory Committee enacted Resolution ACMA-36-62, which “established the Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park and authorized the Parks Commission to make rides and regulations for such Park.” It is through this resolution that 360,000 plus acres of land were set aside for park and recreation development in the Western Navajo Agency for the beneficial use of Navajo people.

Ray Russell, division director for NDPR, said, “We are ready to come up with the terms. If that is going to happen, I would like to have a couple of Resources Committee members to come with us to be part of the negotiations.”

A negotiation of the proposal is expected to be finalized by next week when NDPR officials and members of the Resources Committee meet with Papillion representatives in Las Vegas, Nev.

GALLUP, N.M. – Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., today accompanied New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson he presented the University of New Mexico Gallup Branch with a $150,000 check.

The check is to help launch a major media film program, the Governor said. He added that the film industry has become the state’s third largest revenue generator, following the recent advances in the state’s space tourism industry and existing economic factors like tourism, oil and gas.

On behalf of the Navajo Nation and Navajo students attending UNM, President Shirley thanked the State of New Mexico for having a generous heart during the current economic recession.

He said it was important to tell the Navajo story from a Navajo perspective. The Navajo people have worked hard to “stand on our own two feet,” and to do so “in our own way.”

The President expressed his gratitude to Gov. Richardson for giving the Navajo people the opportunity to get involved in the film industry.

The Governor announced plans to extend film seed money to programs across the state in Roswell, Carlsbad, Farmington and Silver City. This new growth in industry adds $3 billion to the state’s economy and is estimated to bring 250 new film-related businesses such as catering and technical services, he said.

New Mexico has become the third leading state in filmmaking, after California and New York, he said. He stressed the importance of having Native and New Mexican stories told from their own perspectives.

The funding places Navajo students in a position to gain valuable technical skills associated with the film industry. The program will not only look to train students in crew-related jobs but also intends to introduce students to the production aspect of the film industry.

Students will be encouraged to develop screenplays and take on a director’s role.

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – In a panel discussion, caucus leaders of the 21st Navajo Nation Council, who represent each of the Navajo Nation’s five agencies, met for the first time in what was dubbed an historic moment to discuss the Navajo Nation Supreme Court’s opinion, which has created issues in the election proceedings.

Caucus leaders, Andy Ayze (Central Navajo Agency), Leslie Dele (Western Navajo Agency), Phillip Harrison (Northern Navajo Agency), Orlanda Smith-Hodge (Fort Defiance Agency) and Young Jeff Tom (Eastern Navajo Agency), submitted their issues and concerns in written form to Larry Biltah, chairman for the Navajo Board of Election Supervisors (NBOES), and Edison Wauneka, director for the Navajo Election Administration.

Although clear and respectable of the high court’s decision, the caucus leaders requested clarification for the following issues and concerns:

1) Caucus leaders said standard protocol for ordering an executive session only involves matters relating to personnel or litigation issues; thus, questioned the legality of the executive session that was declared on June 11 to discuss the reapportionment plan, which is a matter that affects the entire Navajo Nation and should not have gone into executive session.

2) Caucus leaders said the NBOES hastily approved a revised J-4 reapportionment plan based on verbal presentation by President Shirley who merely showed a map with deleted agency lines and failed to provide proper public hearings for the selected new plan. Caucus leaders said it is NBOES understanding that the J-4 plan was based on five agencies, not six agencies; thus, a NBOES resolution signed by the Chairman of the Board is requesting FOR proper documents.

3) Caucus leaders have asked, “How were the numbers determined?” President Shirley’s selected J-4 plan is a concern because it is very likely many Navajo people who work and live off-reservation were not included in the new precincts.

4) Caucus leaders also expressed concern of how the high court inadvertently reversed the due dates and asked, “Is this enough time between June 18 and the voting date to distribute and receive absentee votes? What is the plan to distribute and receive absentee votes in this short time frame?” Caucus leaders understand Attorney General Louis Denetsoise was advising the election office that absentee voting be foregone, which is a violation of civil rights especially for soldiers overseas in the armed forces.

5) Despite the high court’s decision, the NBOES were allowed to take action and extend the Council Delegate and Election Supervisors filing date at Friday’s NBOES meeting. As a result of the action, caucus leaders said the NBOES has been re-empowered; thus, the NBOES can take action to suspend the election indefinitely until such time all election related documents are in proper order, which is a move in the best interest of the Navajo people. The caucus leaders recommend the NBOES to exercise their authority in accordance to 11 N.N.C.

6) Caucus leaders expressed grave concern of individuals who filed for Council Delegate positions before the high court decision was issued because these individuals received confirmation letters from the election office stating and listing chapters they would represent. Now, the Chapters Council delegates were initially informed to represent have drastically changed with the adoption of the J-4 plan; thus, candidates may have had their voting rights violated if the candidates are forced to go with a plan that is still in transition.

Caucus leader Orlanda Smith-Hodge (Cornfields/Greasewood Springs/Klagetoh/Wide Ruins) said the purpose of the five agency caucus meeting was not to rehash the high court’s opinion but to address various concerns and issues for better understanding to move forward.

“We put it upon ourselves to call this meeting today and address these issues and go forward with any proposed changes,” Smith-Hodge explained. “Our membership is really adamant about holding a special session to discuss some of the laws that have been misused. A lot of emphasis has been put on reference to Diné Fundamental Law — we will be addressing how others interpret the law.”

As well, several Council delegates offered their recommendations to address these concerns and issues.

Council Delegate Jerry Bodie (Sanostee) said: “My recommendation is that when we ask for the reconsideration request that the current Navajo Nation judges recuse themselves from the case. Currently, we know the judges are biased. Other native communities have judges as well. Why not use them here?” Bodie also made recommendation for the Judiciary Committee to move forward in changing Navajo Nation judges to elected positions.

“The Supreme Court should not have politicized these cases,” added Council Delegate Katherine Benally (Dennehotso). “That in itself the judges should recuse themselves from any decision as the decision is concerned. They played politics all day and jeopardized the impartiality of the court system.” Benally also recommended the possibility of bringing forth a ballot measure during the general election for the Navajo people to vote “Yes” or “No” to Diné Fundamental Law.

In an effort to address the absentee voting issue, Council Delegate Leonard Tsosie (Pueblo Pintado/Torreon/Whitehorse Lake) suggested the election office to research internet voting to reach Navajo citizens off-reservation.

“I think we should send a letter to the election office to research the possibility of internet voting,” Tsosie explained. “There is a way to do this (absentee voting), the states do it. The armed forces personnel can vote by internet as well as our students. Perhaps we can research that and come up with a way to do accommodate absentee voters.”

Wauneka, however, said Tsosie’s recommendation was not feasible given the short time frame of 13 days to accept and address absentee voting.

“At this time we will not be able to do internet voting,” Wauneka said. “The timeline line for absentee voting is only 13 days. The decision on briefing is not going to come until next week. There is no question there will be an appeal. The time line for absentee was supposed to be submitted today.”

Tsosie also recommended the Council to assist and meet with the 22nd Navajo Nation Council in transitioning to a 24 member Council after the general election decides the 24 new Council delegates and said it was the most responsible thing the current Council could do.

“My observation is that the only recourse we have is political recourse from traditional teachings,” added Council Delegate Lorenzo Curley (Houck/Lupton/Nahata Dziil) on challenging the reapportionment plan. “There is legal stuff we can do but we have to react quickly and that will involve oversight of hearings. You might fight grounds to legally suspend the rulings by the courts, which is the only recourse I see. That is how I think this whole thing can be framed by the Council.”

“We are concerned of how the election board went forth on election proceedings,” Smith-Hodge added. “We feel the voting rights of people have been violated in as far as absentee voting. We need to address that. We also need to present all of this information to our constituents. The election office was to provide public hearings on any reapportionment change, which did not happen and that was the concern of many delegates today.”

In other related matters, Speaker Lawrence T. Morgan informed the delegation of the three branch chiefs’ meeting regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Budget and said, “We did not arrive at any percentage on the operating budget. The money that is available is $149 million. Last year, we had $161 million.”

Morgan also said the three branch chiefs agreed to approve a continuing resolution which would extend the FY 2010 budget from October 1 to Jan. 31, 2011; thereafter, the 22nd Navajo Nation Council would approve the budget for the remainder of FY 2011.

TUCSON, Ariz.– Victor Manuel Reza-Ramos, 49, a Mexican citizen who had been extradited from Mexico to stand trial, was found guilty of first degree murder by a federal jury in Tucson on Monday, June 14.  The case was tried before United States District Court Judge Frank R. Zapata beginning on June 1. The defendant was remanded into custody after the verdict was announced. Sentencing is set before Judge Zapata on August 30, 2010.

The evidence at trial showed that on or about March 25, 2003, near Fresnal Canyon on the Tohono O’odham reservation, Reza-Ramos used a metal fireplace shovel and a six-pound rock to beat to death the victim, Jose L. Flores, a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Mr. Flores was the caretaker and a ranch hand for the Kisto Ranch, which is located 18 miles from the U.S./Mexico Border, and the defendant was an illegal alien who appears to have come across the ranch while traveling north. According to testimony, the defendant inflicted 60 separate injuries on the victim, most to the head and neck, and then dragged him to a small embankment and dumped him over the side. The defendant then threw large rocks on top of the body in an effort to hide it. The jury found that the defendant had committed the murder as a part of his effort to steal a 1999 Chevrolet pick-up truck that was present at the ranch. There were no eyewitnesses to the crime, however the defendant left his palm print in the victim’s blood on the outside of the truck. DNA evidence was later procured which tied the defendant to the inside of the truck, the inside of the ranch house, and discarded clothes found at the scene that were soaked in the victim’s blood.

A conviction for First Degree murder carries a mandatory term of life imprisonment, a $250,000 fine or both. In determining an actual sentence, Judge Zapata will consult the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide appropriate sentencing ranges.  The judge, however, is not bound by those guidelines in determining a sentence.

The investigation leading to the guilty verdict was conducted by the FBI and the Tohono O’odham Police Department. The prosecution was handled by Wallace H. Kleindienst and Gordon E. Davenport III, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, District of Arizona, Tucson.

CASE NUMBER:            CR-06-1142

RELEASE NUMBER:         2010-126(Reza-Ramos)

PHOENIX  – Derek Michael Dewey, 43, of Whiteriver, Ariz., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Paul G. Rosenblatt to 25 years in federal prison for Attempted Sexual Abuse of a Minor.  This offense occurred on the Ft. Apache Indian Reservation in Whiteriver, Arizona.  Dewey pleaded guilty to Attempted Sexual Abuse of a Minor on March 15, 2010.

On August 6, 2009, Dewey provided alcohol to the minor victim and then attempted to sexually assault the victim.   The victim had to physically fight off Dewey, who was holding a knife during the incident.  Dewey had been previously convicted in December 1997 of Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  The prosecution was handled by Dimitra H. Sampson, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.

CASE NUMBER:            CR-09-8078-PCT-PGR

RELEASE NUMBER: 2010- 125(Dewey)

PHOENIX – Wilson Ray Tsosie, 47, of Inscription House, Ariz. was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Paul G. Rosenblatt to 200 months in federal prison followed by placement in an alcohol rehabilitation program while on five years supervised release. Tsosie  pleaded guilty on March 23, 2010 to killing his wife on the Navajo Indian Reservation.

On August 7, 2009 Tsosie shot and killed his wife, a mother of six children, with a single shot from a .22 cal pistol while she was sitting in the family truck. During the hearing, the Court commented that the circumstances of this case and the subsequent devastation that a defendant’s excessive alcohol abuse can bring to families, could serve as a sign for others.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Navajo Police Department and the FBI in Flagstaff, Arizona.  The prosecution was handled by Roger Dokken, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.

CASE NUMBER:    CR-09-8085-PCT -PGR

RELEASE NUMBER: 2010-117(Tsosie)

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Budget and Finance Committee of the 21st Navajo Nation Council met today to discuss the Fiscal Year 2011 budget report prepared by the Office of Budget and Management and Office of the Controller but was concerned on how to proceed because the Navajo Nation Supreme Court’s opinion held Council was not to begin any restructuring efforts.

Base on the high court’s opinion, budgeting for a 24 member Council would challenge the court’s opinion, which caused concern among committee members on how to proceed.

“There have been some suggestions on how to proceed,” Council Delegate LoRenzo Bates (Upper Fruitland) said. “Do you have those options as part of your presentation? What we are hearing is that Council would consider a budget which would deal with the first quarter (Oct. 1 to mid Jan.) based on the high court’s opinion. The budget Council prepares would be a total budget for fiscal year 2011 but a separate budget for 88 members during the first quarter and one for 24 in the last three quarters.”

Bates also questioned where more money would come from once the 22nd Navajo Nation Council starts to restructure the legislative branch as more staffers would be necessary.

In response, Beyal said budgeting could be for an 88 Council during the first quarter and budgeting for a 24 Council for FY 2011. He also said there were other options.

“The first three options only talk about current budget knowing that the new council would revise the budget,” Beyal said. “The other way is to start moving to reduce all three branch monies knowing that was the intention anyway.”

Council Delegate Pete Ken Atcitty (Shiprock) questioned whether if it is a significant issue for the committee to proceed with its normal budgetary process and also asked if the budget instructions manual needed possible revision for the new council.

In answer to Atcitty, Beyal said the way the budget manual reads is fairly generic and applicable to any organization.

“In that sense, I don’t think the manual will have to be significantly revised unless during discussion there is a fairly radical view causing the manual to be redone is some way,” Beyal added. “I would assume that this committee as well as my office would still be developing options. We got to. We need to give the new council something to work with.”

Council Delegate Hoskie Kee (Little Water/Baca/Prewitt/Casamero Lake) voiced his concerns of the committee’s predicament and said, “The main thing we are trying to do is set the base planning amount – let the three branch chiefs fight over the percentage – a done deal. Then, whatever amount they come up with will be up to them to budget items for a 88 or 24 member Council for the legislative.”

“It is my understanding that his committee at its last meeting said it would sit down for planning allocation amounts for the three branches, so I believe we need to sit down some time and proceed from there,” Council Delegate Leonard Chee (Birdsprings/Leupp/Tolani Lake) said. “I would like to see us give money to the chapters. I think the high court with all its wisdom did not take a look at that.”

Kee motioned to accept the report, which the committee accepted, 7-0. A work session is scheduled on June 7 to determine and establish planning allocation amounts for the next fiscal year.

KAYENTA, AZ – After the Kayenta Township Commission, staff, and community members met Thursday morning, the administrative staff promptly issued a press release detailing a short tribute and news about the loss of Keith Betsuie, Town Manager.  Throughout the morning, people came by the Township office to express their condolences.  The loss of Mr. Betsuie has yet to be determined by the Medical Examiner. 

In the late morning, the Navajo Nation’s 21st Council sent a message through its communications director, Joshua Lavar Butler, who wrote by email:  “The Navajo Nation, the 21st Navajo Nation Council, Speaker Lawrence T. Morgan and the Office of the Speaker send their sincere condolences to the family, friends, and community of Keith Betsuie.  Mr. Betsuie was a leader with a vision and with the experience necessary to lead the Kayenta Township Commission.  …It was also a pleasure to have Mr. Betsuie serve on the Navajo Green Economy Commission.  He shared a vision for the betterment of the Navajo Nation and for promoting a sustainable economy.  He will surely be missed,” he wrote.

The family of Mr. Keith Betsuie will have its first meeting at the Jane and John Betsuie residence on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  The Jane and John Betsuie residence is located near Church Rock, take the Junction turn off Highway 160 going south on Navajo Route 59 about 3 miles towards Chilchinbeto.  At the 3-mile mark there is a dirt road turn off going west, you’ll see a few homes about 1/4 mile off  the road:  this is the Jane and John Betsuie residence.

KAYENTA, AZ –  The Kayenta Township Commission and staff would like to inform the public of its loss on Wednesday evening, June 2, 2010, Kayenta Town Manager, Keith Betsuie.  He was 47 years old.

Early Thursday morning, over 40 community people comprised of Kayenta Township staff, local leaders, Police Officers, and dignitaries gathered at the Town Hall to pay their condolences.  Shonto Chapter President and Kayenta Rodeo Task Force member Lorenzo Isaac spoke about his friendship through High School with Mr. Betsuie, “He was always a very good guy.  Keith returned to his community because he was ready to do the work that was necessary for the Township and the community,” he said.  “Also, when he was a young kid, we all used to call him ‘Francis’,” he said.    
  
Keith was a native of the Kayenta community, and had recently returned from the city of Maricopa where he worked as a Tribal Liaison, to take on his work as the Town Manager for the Kayenta Township.  He was just about to complete his first three months as Town Manager.

Madame Chair Helen Bonnaha and three Commissioners went into Executive Session to delegate Community Development Director, Gabriel Yazzie as the Interim Town Manager.  “In the short time that Mr. Betsuie worked at the Township, we’ve taken some very important steps.  We just need to continue the momentum that he has set,” she said. 

Keith Betsuie is Kinlichii’nii, the Red House clan born for To Aheedliinii, Water Flows Together.  His maternal grandparents are Kinyaa’aanii, Towering House.  His paternal grandfather is Ashiihii, the Salt clan.  He was born in Gouldings, Utah and raised in Kayenta, Arizona.  He is a graduate of Arizona State University.   

Mr. Betsuie’s previous experience includes working in Washington D.C. as a Legislative Associate.  While there, he worked on many issues such as Public Safety, Judicial Courts, BIA Trust Reform, the Tribal Sovereignty Protection Initiative, Homeland Security, Navajo-Hopi relocation and monitored U.S. Supreme Court cases important to the Navajo Nation.

As an active citizen, Keith served as a member of the Navajo Green Economies Commission, which was hand-picked by the Navajo Nation Intergovernmental Relations Committee.  This Commission was founded based on legislation that was passed by the Navajo Nation Council called the Navajo Green Economy Fund of 2009.  For several years, he also served as Vice-President on the Kayenta Chapter Community Land Use Planning Committee.  Keith is also a member of the Nahata Dziil Leasing Corporation, the Arizona County City Managers Association, and an Executive Member of the Construction in Indian Country.

As more information will be forthcoming throughout the day, funeral arrangements and family meetings will be announced at a later time.  Or, for more information, you can also call the Kayenta Township at (928) 697-8451.