The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian group in the country, with
roughly a third living in New Mexico. The majority live in Arizona,
while a few reside in southern Utah. Window Rock, AZ, next to the
Arizona/New Mexico border, is the nation's capital. The portion of
the reservation in New Mexico is in the northwest corner and contains
magnificent land formations and good fishing lakes.
Visitors interested in camping, fishing and hunting should contact
the Navajo Fish and Wildlife Department, PO Box 1480, Window Rock,
AZ 86515, (928) 871-6451, for fees and regulations. There are 16
fishing lakes, and hunting for deer, turkey, bear and small game
is permitted. www.discovernavajo.com
Navajo
Agricultural Products Industry (NAPI) is
the Navajo Nation's farming and agri-business enterprise, established
in 1970 and responsible for farming the lands of the Navajo Indian
Irrigation Project (NIIP). Farming operations on the NIIP began in
1976 at Block I. Currently, 60,000 of the planned 110,630 irrigable
acres are developed. NAPI crops and livestock are marketed throughout
the U.S., Mexico and other markets under NAPI's trademark "Navajo
Pride." Visit the vast stores of potatoes that are a large source
for the nation's potato chip industry. Also, visit the onion and
bean processing plants. Group tours by appointment only. Individual
visitors must inquire at NAPI headquarters. Call NAPI Public Relations,
(505) 566-2100, ext 1011.
Yei Bei Chei dances are held along with other activities at the Northern
Navajo Fair in Shiprock every year in late September or early October.
Visitors travel many miles to be present for such Navajo ceremonials
as a Night Chant, a Mountain Chant or Squaw Dance.
Navajo blankets and rugs have a worldwide reputation, as does their
silverwork. Area shops or trading posts specialize in the many beautiful
rugs, jewelry, arts and crafts created by local Native American artists.
For a complete list or information on a tour of the shops and demonstrations,
contact the Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For information contact: Navajo Tourism Dept., PO Box 663, Window
Rock, AZ 86515 (928) 871-6436 or 871-7371.
The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian group in the country, with
roughly a third living in New Mexico. The majority live in Arizona,
while a few reside in southern Utah. Window Rock, AZ, next to the
Arizona/New Mexico border, is the nation's capital. The portion of
the reservation in New Mexico is in the northwest corner and contains
magnificent land formations and good fishing lakes. 
Navajo
Agricultural Products Industry (NAPI) is
the Navajo Nation's farming and agri-business enterprise, established
in 1970 and responsible for farming the lands of the Navajo Indian
Irrigation Project (NIIP). Farming operations on the NIIP began in
1976 at Block I. Currently, 60,000 of the planned 110,630 irrigable
acres are developed. NAPI crops and livestock are marketed throughout
the U.S., Mexico and other markets under NAPI's trademark "Navajo
Pride." Visit the vast stores of potatoes that are a large source
for the nation's potato chip industry. Also, visit the onion and
bean processing plants. Group tours by appointment only. Individual
visitors must inquire at NAPI headquarters. Call NAPI Public Relations,
(505) 566-2100, ext 1011. 
Navajo blankets and rugs have a worldwide reputation, as does their
silverwork. Area shops or trading posts specialize in the many beautiful
rugs, jewelry, arts and crafts created by local Native American artists.
For a complete list or information on a tour of the shops and demonstrations,
contact the Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau.