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On May 28, 2021 the Hopi Foundation, KUYI - FM, 88.1, Hotevilla, Arizona filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for renewal of license;
Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit public files dot fcc dot gov & search in KUYI FM’s public file.
In addition, on May 28, 2021, KUYI-LP, 89.1, Upper Moencopi, Arizona, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for renewal of license;
Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments & petitions on the application can visit fcc dot gov slash station search & search in the list of KUYI-LP’s filed applications.
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The Hopi Tribe has issued an executive order for the third part of it’s phased reopening;
It cites meeting CDC gating criteria including a downward trajectory of positive tests in a two week period as some reasons behind this level of re-opening;
It recommends continued face-masking inside all public buildings, common areas & outdoor locations where physical distancing isn’t possible…
Hopi Villages & communities that can satisfy Center for Disease Control “gating” criteria can begin phase three re-opening… however each Village may make its own re-opening decisions;
It also states, in part, that visits to senior care facilities can resume…
Large gatherings, eating out & ceremonies may happen under physical distancing & sanitation protocols…
schools & youth facilities can reopen if social distancing & infection control practices can be maintained…
The executive order also states that employers may, quote, “ resume unrestricted staffing of worksites; Businesses must be able to demonstrate engineered workplace settings that build in social distancing & protections for staff, end quote. 734 - 3402
Past Executive Order re: Phase Two:
The Hopi Tribe has issued an executive order for the second part of it’s phased reopening;
It states, in part, that schools & youth facilities can reopen if social distancing & infection control practices can be maintained ...
employees are encouraged to continue telecommuting...
The phased return to work prioritizes Tribal offices & childcare programs for essential workers, if safe to do so...
Visits to senior & health care facilities are prohibited; vulnerable individuals are encouraged to stay home;
Hopi businesses are to continue capacity limits in accordance w/ CDC restrictions…
Implement health screening for customers & employees, control flow of traffic, while adhering to strict cleaning & disinfection protocols…
Hopi communities that can satisfy Center for Disease Control “gating” criteria can begin phase two re-opening... “gating” is defined as the following three steps:
The first is a decrease in newly identified cases...
The second step is a decrease in emergency or outpatient visits for COVID-19…
The third is a “robust” testing program, with two consecutive weeks of 20% or less positive coronavirus tests;
Tribal officials continues to stress the need for continued vigilance while cases of COVID-19 variants have been confirmed throughout Arizona;
They recommend continued adherence to the following & other CDC recommendations: get vaccinated, wear two facemasks - properly - in public; continue social-distancing & hand-washing & avoid non-essential travel: 734 - 3402
View the full document as well as the Phase One order, below...
Past Tribal Orders:
A nightly reservation-wide curfew is in place from 8pm to 5am & masks must be worn at all times when in public; Residents are restricted from gathering with individuals with whom they don’t live…The order states that this restriction is for non-religious gatherings; it reads that all cultural activities are, quote, “strongly encouraged to be conducted in accordance with guidance issued by the Department of Health & Human Services regarding Cultural Activities”
Hopi residents may only leave their residences for essential work with proof of employment, obtaining medical care, providing for the care of an elder or others in need of assistance, only one person may pick up household groceries, hauling water for the household as well as gathering feed for livestock, and getting wood, coal or propane for home-heating.
All previous orders remain in place & citations for non-compliance can be issued under Executive Order No 007-2020.
In the fall of 2020 the Hopi Tribe issued an executive stay-at-home order as an "effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 throughout the Hopi reservation" until the Tribe declares a downward trend of positive Hopi cases within a two-week period. The Tribe had returned to "Phase 0" return to work guidelines after rescinding it's "Phase 1" re-opening plan.
Citing growing positive COVID-19 cases, the order read that all unnecessary travel must cease: exemptions include obtaining medical care, food or essential work; all non-essential business must cease & food is to be pick-up only; Tribal members should avoid crowds & adhere to social-distancing & sanitation measures.
A missing persons report has been filed on Ambrose “Moe” Sinquah: last seen Mon 9/28 in Keams Canyon walking near Indian Health Service Housing area toward his residence less than a mile away.
Mr. Sinquah is approx 5’11”, 175#, dark brown eyes, dark brown hair w/ a visible scar on left cheek. "Moe" was last seen wearing a dark blue or black shirt & jeans.
The family provided the following contacts: (928) 207-1150, (928) 497-1610 or Command Post 738-0022 / FMCV 737-2670.
Mr. Sinquah is approx 5’11”, 175#, dark brown eyes, dark brown hair w/ a visible scar on left cheek. "Moe" was last seen wearing a dark blue or black shirt & jeans.
The family provided the following contacts: (928) 207-1150, (928) 497-1610 or Command Post 738-0022 / FMCV 737-2670.
HLES reports the case is under investigation by the BIA-CIU & FBI. HLES can be reached at 734-7344
