Drying springs in Arizona jeopardize the future of a key Navajo tradition NPR | By Chris Clements Published August 23, 2026 at 4:02 AM AKDT Facebook Email Listen • 3:55 For centuries, Navajo shepherds have herded sheep in Arizona's mountains. Now, springs they rely on are drying up, putting a mainstay of the tribe's culture at risk. Copyright 2026 NPR