A view of Tuba City in Arizona. A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth. — ©2024 The New York Times Company
IN the small town of Cortez, Colorado, near the scenic San Juan Mountains, life reflects a modest but thriving economy: single-family homes, grassy parks and bustling businesses.
Around two hours southwest lies Tuba City, Arizona, the largest community on the Navajo Nation.
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Harsh reality
Native American children playing in the harsh landscape. Around one in three Navajo households live below the poverty line, and the desert winds whip up more dust than construction sites ever would. — Photos: ©2024 The New York Times Company
Teyvon Jefferson and Joshia Jefferson play with toys in Tuba City, Ariz., on Oct. 6, 2024. (Sharon Chischilly/The New York Times)
