Posts by Adrian Herder
Mountain Bikes, Trail Access, and the Navajo Economy
Youth competing in the Silver Stallion Junior Stampede / Photo by Adrian Herder, Tó Nizhóní Ání Adrian Herder, Makaius Marks, and Nicole Horseherder | October 16, 2026 Tó Nizhóní Ání (TNA) members recently participated in the second Annual Navajo Mountain Bike Festival in Window Rock, Arizona. This community-driven festival celebrates the growing mountain bike community…
Read MoreOne year later, no response from Curley or Nygren on unethical practice of Council Delegate
One year later, no response from Curley or Nygren on unethical practice of Council Delegate Roughly one year ago (August 29, 2025), Tó Nizhóní Ání sent a letter to the Speaker of the Navajo Nation, Crystalyne Curley, and the President of the Navajo Nation, Buu Nygren, outlining the unethical practices of Navajo Nation Council Delegate Rickie…
Read MoreWatershed intern reflects on Summer 2026 efforts
Watershed intern reflects on Summer 2026 efforts FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Tó Nizhóní Ání (TNA) watershed restoration intern wrapped up her Summer 2026 Internship after a remarkable season. Leanna Cox joined the watershed restoration team on May 10, 2026, a full two (2) weeks before the rest of the summer…
Read MoreWatershed partners assess 2026 Warpath Valley restoration efforts
Watershed partners assess 2026 Warpath Valley restoration efforts BLACK MESA, Ariz. – On Friday, August 14, 2026, Tó Nizhóní Ání (TNA) watershed partners Natural Channel Design Engineering (NCDE) visited the Háájíbáhá (Warpath Valley) watershed for the last time in 2026. The partners spent the day walking the watershed with TNA watershed crew members to assess…
Read MoreTNA responds to MOU between Arizona, the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe on coal community transition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2026 Contact: TNA responds to MOU between Arizona, the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe on coal community transition FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – In response to this morning’s event at which Gov. Hobbs signed an agreement with the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe committing to work together on issues of coal community transition…
Read MoreNavajo BIA officials invited to see watershed efforts in Hardrock
Navajo BIA officials invited to see watershed efforts in Hardrock HARDROCK, Ariz. – On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Tó Nizhóní Ání (TNA) watershed restoration and food sovereignty crew members invited representatives from the Navajo BIA office to walk the watershed to learn about the organization’s restorative economy efforts on Black Mesa. This tour provided the opportunity for TNA team members, guests, and the local family to visit old and recent erosion control structures and inspect the recent wool-in-watershed restoration…
Read MoreGroups formally oppose pumped storage proposal targeting Black Mesa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2026 Contact: Groups formally oppose pumped storage proposal targeting Black Mesa FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Tó Nizhóní Ání, Diné Citizens Against Ruining our Environment (Diné CARE), Black Mesa Trust and the Center for Biological Diversity have filed motions to intervene urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to deny the preliminary permit application for the Chilchinbeto Pumped Storage project southeast of Kayenta…
Read MoreOljato grazing permittees push back against proposed hydropower project
Oljato grazing permittees push back against proposed hydropower project OLJATO, UTAH – On Monday, July 13, 2026, Tó Nizhóní Ání community organizer Adrian Herder met with impacted community members about the proposed Oljato Pumped Storage Project in Oljato, UT. Rhonda Todecheene, a local resident of Oljato, was in communication with Adrian and expressed interest in hearing…
Read MoreStatement of Tó Nizhóní Ání and Diné C.A.R.E. on FERC Acceptance of Preliminary Permit Application for Chilchinbeto Pumped Storage Project on Black Mesa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2026 Contact: Statement of Tó Nizhóní Ání and Diné C.A.R.E. on FERC Acceptance of Preliminary Permit Application for Chilchinbeto Pumped Storage Project on Black Mesa Groups representing a wide cross-section of Diné who live both on Black Mesa and across the Navajo Nation are renewing their opposition to a new…
Read MoreTó Nizhóní Ání welcomes 2026 summer interns
Tó Nizhóní Ání welcomes 2026 summer interns FLAGSTAFF, AZ – On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Tó Nizhóní Ání welcomed the summer interns to the Flagstaff sub-office. 2026 marks the fourth consecutive year the organization has hired summer interns. This year, the interns will work with the Watershed Restoration, Black Mesa Plant Project, and the Business…
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