Announcements

The Office of the President and Vice President encourage all Executive Branch Employees to vote
early in the upcoming elections. Election day is November 3,2026.
Recent monsoons have made travel difficult. Rains are expected again across the Navajo Nation
later this week. Voting early means you can relax on election day knowing that you have already
voted.

This refresher training is intended for all supervisors, managers, and designated timekeepers responsible for managing employee time and attendance in Dayforce. The training will cover essential functions, including making time and pay adjustments, converting eligible hours to compensatory time, and editing, reviewing, approving, and authorizing employee timesheets.

The purpose of this training is to reinforce departmental accountability and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. While the Payroll Department is responsible for processing payroll, each department and program is responsible for ensuring that employee timesheets are accurate, complete, and properly approved before submission.

To register, please view the attached PDF and click on the platform you would like to register for. Please only register once.

Thank you for your participation and commitment to ensuring accurate timekeeping and payroll processing.

The Department of Justice’s HighQ system is experiencing a service disruption. For time-sensitive matters, contact your assigned Assistant Attorney General.

View the proposed agenda for the October 29, 2026, meeting, scheduled from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Window Rock, AZ, with Zoom access available.

In-person early voting ends October 30 at 5:00 PM. View election office locations and hours before your visit.

Prepare for cold weather with simple steps to prevent frozen pipes and know what to do if they freeze.

All Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments/Programs & Branches

This memorandum serves as a notice that the NN Staff Development and Training Department 
will be closed on the following days — beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, November 2, 2026, to 
5:00 pm Friday, November 6, 2026. Normal operation will resume on Monday, November 9, 
2026, at 8:00 a.m. 
Staff Development and Training Department Staff will be attending Professional Development 
training. Please submit all documents to Division of Human Resources Administration building 
located in St. Michaels, Arizona. 
Your understanding and cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Any questions, please 
contact our office at (928)357-6870. 

Please be advised that Office of the Navajo Tax Commission will be temporarily closed on October 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to allow staff to participate in a scheduled team-building activity. During this time, regular office services will be unavailable.

Normal business operations will resume at 3:00 PM on the same day. We encourage everyone to plan accordingly and take note of the temporary change in office hours.

In response to recent inclement weather, the Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) has decided to reschedule the Traditional Cultural Conference to Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Phil Thomas Performing Arts Center in Shiprock, NM.

For more information, please contact DBMHS Prevention Specialist Raymond Keeswood at (505) 368-1438 or email rkeeswood@navajo-nsn.gov. Ahéhee’

The Navajo Nation Risk Management Program (RMP) has reviewed the current flooding conditions affecting Chinle, Shiprock, and Aneth (San Juan River area), as well as requests from several Chapters to utilize their heavy equipment to help mitigate flooding and establish or maintain access for community members, emergency responders, and volunteers.

In response to these requests, RMP authorizes all Chapters to utilize Chapter-owned heavy equipment for flood mitigation and emergency response activities, provided that the equipment is operated by qualified and authorized operators. These activities should be limited to necessary efforts to address flood-related hazards, support emergency response, and maintain safe access for affected communities.

Can you please post the following to the Navajo Nation News Distribution:

Register for the upcoming Diné Early Childhood Summit in Window Rock, AZ on November 17 and 18th, 2026.

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-dine-early-childhood-summit-tickets-2003380066709?aff=oddtdtcreator

For questions, please email mmccabe@firstthingsfirst.org or call (480) 708-5394.

The Navajo Nation Office of the Controller is providing notice to Navajo Nation chapters that chapter emergency funds may be used to address immediate needs resulting from the ongoing monsoon storms, flash flooding, and related impacts affecting their communities.

An Emergency Procurement is a purchase to address an unexpected occurrence requiring immediate action to protect the public health, welfare, safety, or sovereignty of the Navajo Nation.

The new edition of the DODE newsletter is now live.

The Navajo Division of Behavioral & Mental Health Services (DBMHS) Navajo Regional Behavioral Health Center invites you and your family to a Red Ribbon Week Coffee, Tea, & Cookie meetup at the Shiprock Chapter Parking Lot in Shiprock, NM, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Enjoy free, hot beverages and refreshments as you take the pledge to live a drug free life. With the theme of “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.”, Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity to increase our knowledge about the destructive effects of drug abuse and to be a positive role model for the youth in our community. 

We hope to see you there. Ahéhee’

The Division of General Services, in coordination with the Fleet Management Department, provides an update on fuel availability and the resumption of normal fueling operations throughout the Navajo Nation.

The Division of General Services has processed payments to Abeita Oil Company, LLC, and WEX Bank, allowing the Fleet Management Department to restore fuel services.

Fuel deliveries are scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at these locations identified as being in critical need of fuel replenishment:

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) would like to inform all Navajo Nation departments, programs, and employees that our office will be closed on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to allow our staff to participate in Employee Well-Being Sessions.

This session is an important opportunity for our employees to focus on their mental health, personal well-being, and overall wellness. We recognize the importance of supporting our employees and providing them with the time and resources necessary to maintain a healthy and supportive work environment.

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.

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.