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The Mission of Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety is to ensure professional services through protection, prevention, accountability and innovation in the best interest of the Navajo Nation.

10/30/2026

HAPPENING TODAY!
4:00 pm
Shiprock Chapter Parking Lot

We welcome the community to set up a booth. Set up begins at 3:00 pm

10/29/2026

TRUNK or TREAT
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4pm
Bring the kiddos on by. Pumpkins will also be distributed till gone.

10/24/2026

⚠️SHIPROCK BRIDGE CLOSURE UPDATE⚠️

9:42 AM: A reminder that the Shiprock Bridge remains CLOSED.

🚫 No through traffic will be permitted.

Avoid the area. If you are evucuating, please follow instructions from first responders.

For your safety and the safety of others, do NOT put yourself in areas to take photos or videos of the area. This creates dangerous traffic hazards. Unnecessary traffic puts lives at risk and interferes with flooding operations.

We are asking for the community’s full cooperation in allowing first responders to assist those affected by the flooding.

We will continue providing updates.

10/24/2026

⚠️DETOUR NOTICE UPDATE⚠️

🔺6:24 AM: Eastbound Detour Correction: Take eastbound N36 to NM 371 to NAPI access roads that connect with NM Highway Road 550.

🔺The Bisti Bridge at NM 371 is currently closed.

A reminder that the Shiprock Bridge remains CLOSED, as of 5:38 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

🚫 No through traffic will be permitted.

▪️DETOUR INFORMATION

Eastbound: Take eastbound N36 to NM 371 into Farmington, NM.

Westbound: Take westbound Highway 64 through Teec Nos Pos, AZ, going northbound to Highway 160.

▪️SAFETY REMINDER

Please slow down, remain alert for first responders, and obey all posted traffic signs.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time while this bridge closure is underway.

An update will be provided as conditions evolve and once the bridge has been evaluated for safe reopening.

Please share this notice to help keep the community and public informed.

(Photo taken from the southside of the Shiprock Bridge, at 5:36 a.m., on 10/24/26.)

10/23/2026

The Navajo Police Department is aware of false information circulating on social media regarding the Shiprock Bridge will be closing this evening.

We want to make it clear that this information is false. We understand the significant public concern surrounding this false information.

We urge the community to stop sharing misinformation while we are in an emergency.

Please rely solely on information released by the Navajo Police Department and credible sources rather than false claims circulating on social media.

Thank you and stay safe, everyone.

10/23/2026

⚠️ATTENTION SHIPROCK COMMUNITY⚠️

Here is a graph that shows the flood stages and water levels expected for the San Juan River.

The water levels of the San Juan River is expected to rise to a crest of at 22.2 feet just after midnight tonight.

Caution is urged for residents who live near the San Juan River at this time.

There are two evacuation sites set up for Shiprock residents:

•Power House Church, Shiprock, New Mexico
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://maps.app.goo.gl/SpMSA9i6GFxZk1U79&source=gmail&ust=1792874923786000&sa=E

•First Baptist Church, behind Nataani Nez Restaurant, Shiprock, NM
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://maps.app.goo.gl/VFVo4vcqFdnGFdcg6&source=gmail&ust=1792874923786000&sa=E

Please share this information and be sure to stay informed as conditions can quickly change.

Plan ahead, be vigilant and don’t wait until it is too late to take shelter.

10/22/2026

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

Navajo Police Recruit Drive
Saturday, October 24, 2026 @ 9am
Shiprock Police Dept.

10/02/2026

In preparation for the 113th Northern Navajo Fair Parade, the Navajo Police Department Shiprock District is asking the public for the following:

No parking, camping, or abandoning property within the right of way of US 491 or US 64.

The right of way includes the medians and bridge areas.

Abandoned property such as tents, canopies, and vehicles will be removed.

No sectioning off areas with tape or stakes. Tape and stake materials will be removed.

We ask the public to park lawfully so children and the elderly and those with special needs can have access to the sidewalks and crosswalks.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping keep our community safe for the NNF Parade. Have a fun and responsible fair week!

Address

US-491 & US Highway 64
Shiprock, NM
87420

Telephone

+15053681350

Website

https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/

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