Deb Krol
@debkrol.bsky.social
Indigenous climate/culture reporter, Jolon Indian, bead artist and Aunty. Don't mess with Aunty Deb. articles here: https://www.azcentral.com/local/southwest-tribal-issues/?fbclid=IwAR30aQdrJcD5PO-QPvKXJhavZhSqMqNgO473CMBq6-Zs3cbUsi6oJsxonsg
‘Colorado River tribes say feds left them out of final shortage talks’ By @debkrol.bsky.social
Colorado River tribes say feds left them out of final shortage talks
The Colorado River Indian Tribes hold 23% of Arizona's river allocation, but say they weren't consulted on the final shortage plan.
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Veterinary students at the University of Georgia learned to care for honeybees, which are vital pollinators for U.S. agriculture. Between 2024 and 2025 more than half of the managed colonies in the U.S. have been lost. nyti.ms/45Knh00
I wrote this in May 2025. With reports of Trump ready to shrink Bears Ears National Monument as soon as tomorrow, I thought I’d repost this. I’ll have an update tomorrow or Tuesday of what transpires.
What will happen to Bears Ears monument under Trump? Tribes fear loss of sacred spaces
People who live near Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah fear that the Trump administration will open land to energy development.
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“Native American nations divided over America's 250th anniversary” By @debkrol.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/news/u...
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What Native people are thinking, talking and doing about the 250th www.usatoday.com/story/news/u...
Native American nations divided over America's 250th anniversary
Some Native nations are skipping America 250 festivities. Others are showing up to explain their side of history.
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A U.S. appeals court temporarily halted a lower court order that would have forced NPS to reinstall removed displays by July 3.
List of Slavery Signs Trump Can Remove From National Parks After Court Win
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Congress needs to understand the urgency of rebuilding the north rim of Grand Canyon National Park. A closer look at the North Rim 1 year after the Dragon Bravo Fire via @brandonloomis.bsky.social @joanmeiners.bsky.social @goesbykim.bsky.social @azcentral.com www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
Dragon Bravo Fire broke hearts, but Grand Canyon shows its resilience
The Dragon Bravo Fire burned across 150,000 acres and destroyed the historic lodge at the North Rim, but work to repair it started almost immediately.
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Gutted to hear of the passing of V. “Ram” Ramaswamy, who had led NOAA's influential climate lab, GFDL, since 2008. He had a truly American success story and lasting legacy. May his memory be a blessing to his friends and family.
Venkatachalam "Ram" Ramaswamy Obituary (1955 - 2026) - Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Ram was born on April 28th, 1955 and passed away on June 21st, 2026 at the age of 71
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From me: Navajo health officials report cases of plague, chickenpox and measles
Navajo health officials report cases of plague, chickenpox and measles
Measles and chickenpox are preventable, Navajo health officials said, urging people to stay up to date on vaccines.
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‘Phoenix speed camera scam sends fake fines’ By @reycjraz.bsky.social and Ronald J.Hansen
Phoenix speed camera scam sends fake fines
Phoenix police warn drivers about fake collection notices tied to new radar speed cameras, urging caution against scams.
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Friends and colleagues are remembering Joanna Shields, the 37-year-old woman found dead in the Big Sur backcountry, as a skateboarder and nature lover whose death remains under investigation.
Friends speak out after woman is found dead near Big Sur
Friends and colleagues are remembering Joanna Shields, the 37-year-old woman found dead in the Big Sur backcountry, as a skateboarder and nature lover whose death remains under investigation.
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CEASEFIRE: Trump suspends bombing after issuing major threats: Iran war live updates @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
Trump suspends bombing after issuing major threats: Iran war live updates
President Donald Trump agreed to suspend strikes that he threatened against critical Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.
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The most vindicated mayor in history.
Kevin J. Kircher@kevinjkircher.com · 5mo agoI knew municipal utilities generally provide lower electricity prices than investor-owned monopoly utilities, but I had no idea the difference was *this stark* in California. No wonder CA electeds are pushing to make municipalization easier and cheaper. energyathaas.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/t...
ICE agents detain Navajo man in Arizona, ignoring US, tribal IDs by @abecenti.bsky.social www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
ICE agents detain Navajo man in Arizona, ignoring US, tribal IDs
Peter Yazzie was held for several hours in metro Phoenix, but there are reports of Native people detained in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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my latest! River tribes gain 10,000 acres in key salmon recovery area - www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
Klamath River tribes gain 10,000 acres in key salmon recovery area
The land acquired by the trust includes important salmon habitat and areas near four dams that were removed from the Klamath River.
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In 2019, @panic.gay invited me to give a Nerd Nite talk on fighting giant robots at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, and that's now just basically my career, I guess.
elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a brown wall and says i guess .
ALT: elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a brown wall and says i guess .
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Pasquines@pasquines.us · 7mo agoLocal leaders in the Northern Mariana Islands voice their concerns regarding deep-sea mining proposals, highlighting environmental impacts. www.mvariety.com/regional/reg...
This news is honestly a little bit challenging; there are six people in my most active group chat and it will lose a lot of the fun of the exercise if we have to sort ourselves into just four boxes
Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist@princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 7mo agoAutism is a spectrum, not "one size fits all". New research suggests that 4 types of autism exist. Children may have genetic mutations that manifest at different times in their life. There are many autisms. RFK Jr. did not find the cause. And it's not vaccines or Tylenol. 🧪 archive.today/a67ZN
‘Arizona tribes, CAP unite to address Colorado River water issues’ by @debkrol.bsky.social
Arizona tribes, CAP unite to address Colorado River water issues
Tribal leaders had voiced frustration in recent weeks about talks on the Colorado River, but pledged cooperation in a new agreement.
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It happened at #crwua Two tribes and CAP signed an agreement to work together for water access, river health, while states still struggle to find consensus www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
Arizona tribes, CAP unite to address Colorado River water issues
Tribal leaders had voiced frustration in recent weeks about talks on the Colorado River, but pledged cooperation in a new agreement.
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