On September 27, 2024, a significant milestone unfolded three miles south of Page, Arizona, where leaders and community members gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the highly anticipated Horseshoe Bend Development Project. The public ceremony, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Arizona time, marked the start of a transformative project that promises to elevate the region’s economic profile, create thousands of jobs,…
ETD, Inc. has taken a leading role in shaping the future of Flagstaff through its work on the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045. Partnering with Cascadia Partners, ETD is helping ensure that the voices shaping Flagstaff’s growth are as diverse as the community itself. The plan isn’t just about mapping the city’s future infrastructure—it’s about creating a shared vision for the…
From 2022 to June 2024, ETD, Inc. collaborated with the Navajo Nation Water Rights Commission (NNWRC) to secure the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement, a monumental agreement that guarantees the Navajo Nation 44,700 acre-feet per year (AFY) of Upper Basin Colorado River water and $243 million for critical water infrastructure. This settlement is a key achievement in securing long-term…
As a Navajo-owned company, ETD, Inc. takes pride in providing Environmental Assessment (EA) and Tribal Public Engagement services for projects that directly benefit the Navajo people and their land. Under contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Navajo Regional Office, ETD, Inc. led the District 14 Grazing Fencing Project, which involved installing 128.74 miles of fencing across five grazing…
The Development at Horseshoe Bend Includes A Luxurious 5-Star Resort, Cultural Center, 120,000 Square Foot Retail Center, And More! On Thursday, business owners, investors, and marketeers convened at the Twin Arrows Casino outside of Flagstaff, Arizona for the 6th Annual Navajo Nation Economic Summit. Being the 3rd and final day of the conference, events are winding down as the morning sessions…
ZenniHome celebrates one year in new location “This facility (NGS) took out enough scrap steel to build 6,500 Zenni homes. And we’re buying steel that was recycled from this facility.” Bob Worsley, entrepreneur and co-founder of ZenniHome, is celebrating a milestone. Last year on December 15th, the company announced its partnership with the Navajo Nation and finalized an emergency operating…
What the Tsé Da’azkání Pumping Plant and Tó Ałts’íísí Pumping Plant will look like during construction of the Navajo-Gallup Project. Farmington, N.M. – The Bureau of Reclamation today announced the award of a $73,056,845 contract to Archer Western Construction of Phoenix, Arizona, to convey reliable drinking water to Navajo communities and the city of Gallup in northwest New Mexico. This…
HUD funds New Homes in Native Communities through NAHASDA and Section 184 Loans For over 40 years, the Southwest Indian Foundation (SWIF) has been providing assistance to the “poorest of the poor” in desert southwest reservation areas (SWIF, 2021). One of SWIF’s programs includes new housing, which is funded through U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Native American Housing and…
Under Public Law 106-568, the Navajo Nation can issue land leases without needing the Secretary of the Interior’s approval. The Navajo Nation General Leasing Regulations of 2013 (CO-53-13) detail the process for issuing various types of leases, including agricultural, public, religious (Mission site leases), educational, recreational, and residential land leases. The General Land Development Department (GLDD) reviews and approves these…
The Coconino County Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is a collaborative effort between Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff, and Camp Navajo Military Depot. This essential project aims to create a policy framework that fosters a thriving economy, vibrant community, and sustainable environment while protecting the military mission at Camp Navajo. By developing a comprehensive strategic plan, the JLUS ensures…
The Oljeto Wash Watershed Restoration Project focuses on revitalizing a historic farming area impacted by severe flooding and overgrazing. Located in a small canyon, the upper reaches of Oljeto Wash are home to farms that have existed since the early 1900s. However, erosion and stream incision now threaten the land. After invasive plant removal, ETD created a restoration plan for…
Tolikan Chapter’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) is a roadmap to the desired future of the community. The purpose is to: (1) improve public involvement through cooperation and understanding; (2) facilitate economic development, public facilities, and housing projects; (3) preserve the landscape and improve the way rangelands are managed; and (4) implement an effective and efficient local government system. The…
