Flood in Navajo Nation kills 7-year-old getting ready for her birthday party

11 articles, oldest first.

1. Al Jazeera

   Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Sep 16, 2026

   Al Jazeera's feed description

   Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.

2. MyNorthwest

   3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for 8th birthday ↗ (opens MyNorthwest)

   Published Sep 18, 2026

   Same headline from 2 more outlets

   MyNorthwest's feed description

   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three generations of a Navajo family were heading home from picking up supplies for an 8th birthday party when their truck got stuck in mud as storms with heavy rain rolled through the area.

3. Triblive

   3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for her birthday ↗ (opens Triblive)

   Published Sep 18, 2026

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   Triblive's feed description

   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Three generations of a Navajo family were heading home from picking up supplies for an 8th birthday party when their truck got stuck in mud as storms with heavy rain rolled through the area.

4. The Oregonian

   Flood in Navajo Nation kills 7-year-old getting ready for her birthday party ↗ (opens The Oregonian)

   Published Sep 19, 2026

   Same headline from 4 more outlets

   The Oregonian's feed description

   The flash flood in New Mexico also killed the girl's grandmother and a friend they'd called for help.

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