Announcements

Yá'át'ééh Navajo Nation Employees,

Severe weather, including thunderstorms and the potential for tornadoes, can occur across the Navajo Nation with little warning. The Navajo Nation Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NNOSHA) reminds all employees and programs to be prepared.

Know the difference:

• Tornado Watch: Tornadoes are possible. Be ready to act, check supplies, and limit travel.

• Tornado Warning: A tornado has been sighted or indicated on radar. Take shelter immediately.

At the workplace:

• Know your building's designated shelter area, ideally a small interior room or hallway on the lowest floor, away from windows and doors.

• Crouch low, face down, and cover your head and neck.

• Do not use elevators.

In the field or on the road:

• Never try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle.

• Seek shelter in a sturdy building whenever possible.

• Bridges and overpasses are not safe shelters.

Program managers and supervisors:

• Make sure tornado procedures are included in your program's Emergency Action Plan.

• Assign emergency roles, with backups, and know who is in your building at all times.

• Use a roster to take a head count in the shelter, including visitors.

• Keep a first aid kit, water, batteries, and a weather radio in each shelter location.

• Conduct a tornado shelter drill at least once a year.

After the storm:

Watch for additional storms, downed power lines, and sharp debris. Stay clear of damaged buildings, and report injuries right away.

For weather alerts, please monitor the Navajo Department of Emergency Management (NDEM) and the National Weather Service. The attached NNOSHA Tornado Safety flyer may be printed and posted in your work area.

For questions or to request safety awareness training for your program, please contact NNOSHA at nnosha.request@navajo-nsn.gov or (928) 871-6742.

Stay safe,

 NNOSHA Team

The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President has authorized a **four-hour early release on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.**, for Executive Branch employees due to inclement weather. Essential personnel and designated staff are exempt. Employees are encouraged to travel safely and exercise caution.

The Navajo Nation Office of the Controller reminds employees, supervisors, and timekeepers to submit accurate and approved timesheets by Monday at 10:00 a.m. to help prevent payroll delays and ensure timely direct deposits.

The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission urges chapter officials, election administrators, and local leaders to ensure polling locations are accessible, prepared, and open on time for the 2026 General Election.

The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission urges chapter officials, election administrators, and local leaders to ensure polling locations are accessible, prepared, and open on time for the 2026 General Election.

Effective October 21, 2026, four Navajo Tribal Park areas are temporarily closed due to unsafe weather conditions. Closures will remain in effect until weather advisories are lifted and safety inspections are completed.

This memo is to provide notice to all Navajo Nation employees regarding tax updates in Dayforce. This is in response to changes in tax deductions for Federal and State withholding.

This is a reminder that all Navajo Nation employees must update their tax information in Dayforce, so tax deductions are calculated correctly. Prior to the implementation of Dayforce, tax information was updated in the legacy system which calculated at previous year withholding rates. With the implementation of Dayforce, taxes are calculated at the current year withholding rates. If employees haven’t updated their tax forms prior to 2026, employees will see a difference in their federal and state tax deductions.

This memorandum informs all Navajo Nation Branches, Divisions, Departments, Programs, and the public that the Navajo Business Regulatory Department (BRD), Division of Economic Development, will provide limited services during the week of October 21, 2026 (1:00 P.M.) through October 23, 2026 (5:00 P.M.).

This memorandum serves as official notice to all Divisions, Departments, Programs, and community members that the Tuba City Land Department will be closed on Wednesday October 21,2026 through Friday October 23,2026

Rescheduled Date

Due to inclement weather and as a safety precaution, the Family Resource Fair has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

In collaboration with Coconino County Health & Human Services, the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) invites you to this free, community event at Louise Yellowman County Park in Tuba City, AZ.

For more information, please contact LeAnn @ (928) 283-3043 or Delton @ (928) 673-3267, or visit our website at www.nndbmhs.org. Together we can make a difference. Ahéhee'

In addition to the Navajo Division of Human Services [NDHS] name change, we would like to announce a change in division leadership NDHS, as follows:

Mr. Thomas E. Ranger, NDHS Division Director

Mrs. Shayla Draper, NDHS Deputy Division Director

Futher, also be informed of the leadership change at Department of Human Resources [formerly the Department of Personnel Management], as follows:

Human Resources Director, Ramondo R. Clah

If there are any questions, please correspond with Lorraine or Vernonda at (928) 357-4040.

The Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) invites you and your family to the "Traditional Cultural Conference" at the Phil Thomas Performing Arts Center in Shiprock, NM, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Centered on "Cultural Teachings, Our Tradition, Healing and Prevention," this free event will feature presentations, local resources, and onsite registration. For more information, please contact DBMHS Prevention Specialist Raymond Keeswood at (505) 368-1438. Ahéhee'

Domestic Violence Awareness Walk will be held on October 22, 2026, in Shiprock, NM, starting at 8 a.m., in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 

Every Life Matters Family Conference hosted by the Department for Child Well-Being, scheduled for October 21-22, 2026, at the Navajo Division of Transportation, Tse Bonito, NM.

Energy efficiency means using less energy to get the same job done. It helps reduce energy waste, lower utility bills, and protect the environment by reducing pollution. Simple actions, such as turning off unused lights, using energy-efficient equipment, and adjusting heating and cooling settings, can help Navajo Nation offices save energy and reduce operating costs.

By practicing energy efficiency, we can conserve resources, support a healthier environment, and use the Navajo Nation’s resources responsibly.

The latest edition of the DODE recap newsletter is live.

Dear Government Officials and Programs/Respective Community Members:

We are writing to formally inform you that our office will be temporarily closed today from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm to allow the maintenance crew to complete their assessments and necessary repairs to damage sustained during the recent break in. Standard in-person services are temporarily suspended, however, ERO staff can be reached via email. Thank you for your patience and understanding regarding this security matter.

Hello everyone,

Please be advised that Gmail email communication has been restored. Users may now send and receive emails through Gmail as they did prior to the temporary restriction.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

The purpose of this memorandum is to formally notify all Navajo Nation departments, programs, and employees of recent organizational and personnel changes within the Department of Human Resources (DHR), formerly known as the Department of Personnel Management (DPM).

Effective immediately, all Navajo Nation Purchase Card (PCard) holders nlay contact Darryl Multine, Accounts Payablc/PCard Managcr, for assistance with any PCard-relatcd issues that arise outside ofregular business hours.

Don’t forget! 👻 The Navajo Nation Department of Information Technology’s Cybersecurity Month Haunted House is coming up soon in Window Rock, AZ.

Take a break from the office, enjoy a few scares, and pick up some cybersecurity awareness along the way. Admission is FREE, and a cybersecurity presentation will be provided upon entry.

October 28: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
October 29–30: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Tribal Hill Drive, Window Rock, AZ 86515

Bring your coworkers and see if your department is brave enough to make it through! 🎃💻👻

We hope to see you there!

The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will have a special commission meeting at 9:00 a.m. MDT, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the NNHRC conference room which is located at 100 Mt. Taylor Road, Highway 264, Karigan Professional Building, Suite 111, in St. Michaels, Navajo Nation (Arizona). For more information, please contact the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission at 928-871-7436 or visit the Commission’s website at www.nnhrc.navajo-nsn.gov.

The Navajo Nation has officially implemented the payroll component of the Dayforce Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. While this represents a significant milestone in modernizing the Nation's payroll operations, we acknowledge that some employees have experienced discrepancies with their recent payroll. Based on our initial review, several reported issues appear to be associated with employee information that has not been updated or verified within Dayforce, rather than technical or system-related errors.

We would like to provide an update regarding the break-in at our office yesterday, October 13, 2026. Our office is now back to full operational status, and we appreciate your patience and understanding regarding any inconvenience this may have caused.

In collaboration with Central Consolidated School District ICO, the Restoring & Celebrating Family Wellness Committee is hosting a “Family Wellness Conference” at the Phil Thomas Performing Arts Center in Shiprock, NM, on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

As part of the RCFW Committee, the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services invites you and your family to join us for a day of awareness, education, resources, and community connection focused on strengthening families and promoting safe, healthy relationships. Through k’é (kinship), attendees will take the first step to become a resource for not only themselves, but for their family and their community.

We hope to see you there! Ahéhee’

Relating to the budget and finance committee; Enactign the procurement regulations and required by the Navajo Nation Council Resolution CMA-22-26

Navajo Nation Telecommunication & Utilities encourages everyone to practice water and wastewater conservation at home and in the workplace. Simple actions, such as turning off faucets when not in use, promptly reporting leaks, using water wisely in restrooms and kitchens, and keeping grease, oils, wipes, and other waste out of drains, can help reduce water waste and prevent wastewater system problems. Together, we can protect our precious water resources, support efficient wastewater management, and preserve water for future generations.

The Navajo Nation Office of the Controller acknowledges the concerns and frustration employees may experience when their direct deposits do not appear in their bank accounts as expected. For the recent payroll, Dayforce released all direct deposit payments to employees’ banks of record on Friday, October 9, 2026. However, the timing of when funds are processed and made available to account holders is determined by each individual financial institution.

On October 2, 2026 the new Navajo Nation Procurement Regulations (“2026 Regulations”) and Procurement Act became effective. All procurements initiated on or after October 2, 2026 must follow the 2026 Regulations.

The Navajo Nation Office of the Controller and the Office of Management and Budget know that some projects in the new ERP system show an incorrect project name. Fixing this is a top priority, and OOC, OMB and Arctic IT are working on it now.

On October 5, 2026, OMB issued a memo on FY 2027 Navajo Nation Comprehensive Budget that is being entered in ERP for implementation. The memo herein is regarding budget on Externally Restricted Funds (ERF).

In recognition of October as Energy & Water Conservation Month, Navajo Nation Telecommunication & Utilities (NNTU) encourages all Navajo Nation departments, programs, and employees to practice energy and water conservation in the workplace.

Simple actions such as turning off lights and equipment when not in use, conserving water, reporting leaks, and using heating and cooling systems responsibly can help reduce unnecessary consumption and operating costs.

Every effort counts. By working together and making conservation a daily practice, we can help protect our natural resources, promote responsible use of utilities, and support a more sustainable Navajo Nation.

Trunk or Treat Event hosted by the Navajo Police Department!

Where: East Parking lot of the old Police Dept, Window Rock, AZ

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

In-Person Parenting Classes held at Dine College, Crpt Campus 8:00am to 12:30pm (In Person Classes)

For More Information Contact the Crownpoint Dept of Child Well-Being Office

Elaine.King@ndcfs.org

Leland.Becenti@ndcfs.org

Crownpoint Dept of Child Well-Being will be hosting Online Parenting Classes.

For More Information Contact the Crownpoint Dept of Child Well-Being at

(505)786-2237 or (928)270-3834

Elaine.King@ndcfs.org

Leland.Becenti@ndcfs.org

This memorandum informs all Navajo Nation Branches, Divisions, Departments, Programs, and the public that the Navajo Business Regulatory Department (BRD), Division of Economic Development, will provide limited services for Thursday only, October 08, 2026 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

This workshop is intended exclusively for Navajo Nation Chapter Leadership and will focus on economic development, available resources, and opportunities to strengthen local economies.

The first workshop will be held tomorrow, October 8, 2026, at Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, NM. Chapter leaders who have not yet registered are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Registration is required, attendance is free, and lunch will be provided.

A second workshop for Navajo Nation Chapter Leadership will be held October 28, 2026, at Nenahnezad Chapter.

Hosted by the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development.

This memorandum serves as an official notification that all Navajo Nation Executive Branch 
employees, permanent and temporary, are granted four (4) Hours of Administrative Leave from 
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026. Please use this time to be with family and friends for Indigenous People’s Day and to support the Western Navajo Fair in Tuba City, AZ

December 10th, 2026

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

Fire Rock Navajo Casino 249 U.S. Rt. 66 Church Rock, NM 87311

By email earlier today, the Office of President & Vice-President asked four (4) questions on the implementation of the FY 2027 budget. Because this involves all three (3) Branches, the OMB response is sent to all.

We are hosting an event on Saturday October 24, from 10 AM to 3 PM, and we would love to invite any Departments who might be interested in joining us.

Spaces are available but limited, so participation will be on first-come, first-served basis.

Any questions please, call 928.871.6573 or email bkee@navajozoo.org.

May this memorandum serve as a notice to all Navajo Nation employees that the Navajo Department of Retirement Services will be providing limited services starting October 6, 2026.

Unfortunately, this is due to the phones and internet services being out. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. The Navajo Department of Retirement Services office will still be offering regular services in-person.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as the Navajo Department of Retirement Services solve this issue. Thank you.

This memo is to clarify that Navajo Nation Chapters may continue to expend their new FY 2027 budget allocations within the new ERP system.

There is currently nothing holding up Chapters from continuing their budget and expenditure processes in the new system. Chapters should proceed with their normal financial activities and utilize their available budget allocations as appropriate.

Effective immediately, Navajo Nation employees who have a Travel PCard are no longer required to obtain a TA number when completing a Travel Authorization (TA) form.

Travel PCard holders should access the fillable Travel Authorization form on the Office of the Controller website under “TRAVEL” and complete the form electronically.

Date: October 28, 2026 

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Navajo Nation Museum

WE ENCOURAGE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTICIPATE AND REGISTER 

👻 The Navajo Nation Department of Information Technology invites Navajo Nation employees to stop by our Cybersecurity Month Haunted House in Window Rock, AZ.

Take a break from the office, enjoy a few scares, and pick up some cybersecurity awareness along the way. Admission is FREE, and a cybersecurity presentation will be provided upon entry.

October 28: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
October 29–30: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Tribal Hill Drive, Window Rock, AZ 86515

Bring your coworkers and see if your department is brave enough to make it through! 🎃💻👻