NAVAJO NATION

PHOTOS: Checkpoint reminds motorists about Navajo Nation's curfew

Noel Lyn Smith
nsmith@daily-times.com
Navajo police officers from the Shiprock District conduct a checkpoint on April 1 to remind the public about the nightly curfew on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo police officers from the Shiprock District conduct a checkpoint on April 1 to remind the public about the nightly curfew on the Navajo Nation.
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Navajo Police Officer Derek Drake reminds a motorist about the curfew on the Navajo Nation during a checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
Navajo Police Officer Derek Drake reminds a motorist about the curfew on the Navajo Nation during a checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
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Navajo Police Officer Brandon Jim directs traffic during an April 1 checkpoint on the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
Navajo Police Officer Brandon Jim directs traffic during an April 1 checkpoint on the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
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Navajo Police Lt. Leonard Redhorse talks to a truck driver about the curfew implemented by the Navajo Nation government during a checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
Navajo Police Lt. Leonard Redhorse talks to a truck driver about the curfew implemented by the Navajo Nation government during a checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
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The Navajo Police Department has been holding checkpoints to share information about the curfew order on the Navajo Nation.
The Navajo Police Department has been holding checkpoints to share information about the curfew order on the Navajo Nation.
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Navajo Police Officer Brandon Jim talks to a motorist about the curfew that restricts non-essential travel from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Police Officer Brandon Jim talks to a motorist about the curfew that restricts non-essential travel from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the Navajo Nation.
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Navajo Police Officer Lojann Dennison takes a tally of the vehicles that passed the checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
Navajo Police Officer Lojann Dennison takes a tally of the vehicles that passed the checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
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Navajo police officers from the Shiprock District held a checkpoint to remind people that non-essential travel is restricted from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo police officers from the Shiprock District held a checkpoint to remind people that non-essential travel is restricted from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily on the Navajo Nation.
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Navajo Police Officers Derek Drake, left, and Jose Oliva wait for a semi-trailer truck to pass the April 1 checkpoint on the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
Navajo Police Officers Derek Drake, left, and Jose Oliva wait for a semi-trailer truck to pass the April 1 checkpoint on the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
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Navajo police officers from the department's Shiprock District talk to motorists during a checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
Navajo police officers from the department's Shiprock District talk to motorists during a checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
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Navajo Police Officer Jose Oliva talks to a driver about the curfew on the Navajo Nation during a checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
Navajo Police Officer Jose Oliva talks to a driver about the curfew on the Navajo Nation during a checkpoint on April 1 on the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
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Vehicles line up at a checkpoint by the Shiprock District for the Navajo Police Department on April 1 on the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
Vehicles line up at a checkpoint by the Shiprock District for the Navajo Police Department on April 1 on the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 64 in Hogback.
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