'A legacy that is unmatched': Tributes pour in for longtime Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva
“AZ lost a giant today. Congressman Raul Grijalva dedicated his life to fighting for the people of Arizona. From standing up for working families, Indigenous communities, and clean air and water — Raul leaves a legacy that is unmatched.” — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, on X.
Arizona's US Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77: What to know about his life and legacy
Elected 12 times to Congress, Grijalva was a fixture of Tucson politics and a standard-bearer of progressive Democrats.
Democratic Congressman Raúl Grijalva of Arizona Dead at 77
Democratic U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva, who represented Arizona for more than 20 years, died on Thursday at the age of 77 due to complications from cancer treatments, his office said in a statement.
Rep. Raúl Grijalva, Arizona's long-serving liberal congressman, dies at 77
Grijalva, the son of a Mexican immigrant who rose to the halls of Congress in a public-service career that stretched more than 40 years, has died.
What type of cancer did Rep. Raul Grijalva have? Longtime congressman from Arizona dies at 77
Longtime Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz. passed away at 77 years old on Thursday after a battle with lung cancer. He was one of the longest-tenured members of Congress in the history of Arizona, serving for more than two decades.
Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva Dies After Battle With Cancer
Democratic Representative Raul Grijalva, a leading progressive voice in Congress since 2003, has died at 77. The former House Natural Resources Committee chair, whose southern Arizona district is anchored in parts of his native Tucson and stretches to the US-Mexico border,
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Navajo Nation sues feds over orders to block oil and gas drilling near Chaco Canyon
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland withdrew land surrounding Chaco Canyon in 2023, citing its historical and environmental importance. Navajo leaders say they weren't properly consulted and now ...
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Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation on water rights dispute The Supreme Court has ruled against the Navajo Nation in a dispute involving water from the drought-stricken Colorado River.
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Navajo officials address concerns about uranium ore hauling
Navajo Nation officials this week addressed ongoing concerns about the recent restart of uranium ore hauling through the ...
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COVID Stole a Parent from More than 200,000 Children. Native American Youth Had the Greatest Losses
During the peak of the COVID pandemic, approximately 2,000 Indigenous children in the Navajo Nation lost a parent or ...
If you live here, you don’t have to observe daylight saving time
If you live in these states, you won't have to change your clocks for the start of daylight saving time on Sunday.
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As uranium ore ships across the Navajo Nation, an agreement faces scrutiny
"The U.S. Forest Service confirmed on Feb. 12, 2025, that EFRI is once again hauling uranium ore through areas where humans visit, hike, hunt, travel and live." Like the Navajo Nation Council ...
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Navajo Nation to allow uranium transportation for 2-4 years
She’s talking about trucks transporting uranium ore from Arizona to Utah. Despite the Navajo Nation’s efforts to keep uranium off their land, they can’t keep it off a U.S. Highway.
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'A day for celebration': Utah, Navajo Nation finalize landmark water rights deal
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah and the Navajo Nation have finalized a landmark water rights agreement. A state judge signed an interlocutory decree late last month to formally transfer annual water ...
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Navajo Elders Weave Tradition and Culture into Modernity at Arizona Rug Show
Navajo rug weaving tradition provides cultural and economic sustenance for elders like Vina Horseherder, supported by events ...