Statement: Thank you Begaye/Nez Administration
Under the re-awakening of Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and Vice President Jonathan Nez, it is our hope that land users and residents will finally gain peace of mind.
Under the re-awakening of Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and Vice President Jonathan Nez, it is our hope that land users and residents will finally gain peace of mind.
Newly sworn-in Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye has reasserted his opposition to the Grand Canyon Escalade.
Incoming president Russell Begaye blasted proposed developers of the so-called Grand Canyon Escalade project, saying the Navajo people were not consulted about plans to build a tram and commercial resort that could threaten the environment and sacred sites.
NBC News focused national attention this past week on our efforts to save the Confluence from a developer threatening to mar its natural beauty and disturb sacred spaces.
The latest in a wave of international media attention is Dutch TV company RTL News, which ventured overseas to meet with some of the Save the Confluence organizers and spokesperson Renae Yellowhorse.
Here is a copy of the proposed Grand Canyon Escalade project, which seeks the Navajo Nation Council’s approval.