Navajo Nation Lifts Some COVID Restrictions On Reservation –
Associated Press
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez signed legislation Tuesday to rescind an order that closed the reservation to outside visitors.
It lifts several COVID-19 restrictions that will allow tribal parks to reopen at 50% capacity with safety protocols in place as early as Thursday and also allow schools to eventually reopen under a required safety plan.
The Navajo Department of Health will issue a new Public Health Emergency Order on Wednesday, outlining safety protocols and requirements for reopening.
The mask mandate remains in effect for the entire Navajo Nation. Our gating measures and data show a consistent downward trend in new cases and deaths related to COVID-19, and we have a large majority of our Navajo Nation residents fully vaccinated, Nez said in a statement. We continue to meet with our health experts on a regular basis and they support the reopening of parks to our residents and our
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Man found dead at White Sands National Park in New Mexico
July 6, 2021 GMT
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) A man has been found dead at White Sands National Park, authorities said Tuesday.
New Mexico State Police have identified the man as 63-year-old Jeffrey Minshew of Moriarty.
The National Park Service is coordinating with State Police to investigate the death.
A possible cause of death wasn’t immediately released, but authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time.
An unoccupied vehicle was found in the park about 11 a.m. Sunday.
That began a search and the body was discovered around 5 p.m. Monday.
Credit White Sands National Park
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) Rangers say a man has been found dead at White Sands National Park. New Mexico State Police have identified the man as 63-year-old Jeffrey Minshew of Moriarty. The National Park Service is coordinating with State Police to investigate the death. A possible cause of death wasn t immediately released, but authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time. An unoccupied vehicle was found in the park about 11 a.m. Sunday. That began a search and the body was discovered around 5 p.m. Monday. White Sands rangers say there is no shade or water along any of the trails in the park. They recommend hikers bring at least one gallon of water per person per day along with high energy snacks.
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