100th Northern Navajo Fair under way
Horseback riders make their way to the Northern Navajo Fair Friday morning. The riders were due to arrive at the Yei Bi Chei ceremony that has been taking place since the start of the fair. © 2011 Gallup Independent / Brian Leddy

By Vida Volkert
Staff writer

SHIPROCK — The earth has gone to sleep and the ancient deities of the Yeii Bi Cheii are singing, Jerry Bodie, 66, of Sanostee, said.

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