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Farewell luncheon for Henry Begaye

NPRD has farewell lunch for one of the loyal construction personnel - Henry Begaye, Construction Supervisor - January 29, 2007 thru March 28, 2008.

Thank you Henry for all your hard work! Enjoyed working with you and may future prospects be well for you. - From all of us at NPRD Left to Right: Winona House, Brenda Watchman, Dave Segay, Ruby Brown, Dave Wilson, Thomas B, Herb Yazhe, Henry Begaye, Dave James, Nate Boyd, Wydale Silversmith and Ray Russell.

NAVAJO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ON-DUTY FOR FAIRGROUND’S TRASH PICKUP

Window Rock, AZ – What once was glittered with shiny plastics and sweaty glasses, confettied with used wipeys and multi colored food wrappers, can now be recognized as the clear and litter-free parking area of the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds. On Thursday, September 20, 2007, staff of the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department (NPRD) once again met up in a team effort to do the final phase of trash pick-up for NPRD’s construction and maintenance crew. READ more...

PRESS RELEASE                                            
March 7, 2006                                                            
 
 
NO ROCK CLIMBING AT MONUMENT VALLEY
 
 
Recent stories have disseminated information that Monument Valley will soon be opened to rock climbing.  The provider of this information states that they are working with the Navajo Nation to negotiate an agreement that will allow them to start rock climbing expeditions in conjunction with a local Navajo Tour Operator. 
 
As of this date, the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department, the resource manager of Monument Valley Tribal Park, is not negotiating with any company with the intent of authorizing rock climbing in Monument Valley.  There had been a similar proposal about two years ago from The Access Fund, a national rock climbing organization, but this proposal was not favorably received by the local residents.  Ray Russell, Department Manager, stated that “this proposal will likely meet the same fate and we would not be open to any activity that would desecrate the sacred significance of the rock formations under our charge.”   The company promoting this proposal was informed of this earlier attempt and they were advised that getting the residents’ support was a first step but the final decision lies with the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department.
 
It is possible that the company may be working with the tour operator to promote this venture but the Parks and Recreation Department has not been formally approached with a written proposal.  It is unlikely that authorization will be given in light of the unfavorable publicity already generated by the premature announcement.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Martin L. Begaye, 928/871-6647

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park “Mitten” Intact Window Rock, AZ

– Recent reports and several photos have been circulating exaggerating the status of the eastern “Mitten” at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. These reports have been exaggerated greatly. The eastern “Mitten” when viewed from the visitor’s center would be on the right of a visitor’s line of vision. Ostensibly, it would be the “right hand” mitten. On May 18, 2006, the processes of nature began to erode the right “Mitten” and part of the top and side of it fell away. (...read more)