Royals Aysha Catron-Tsosie, 16, holds the title of Miss Teen Navajo Nation. “Holding this title makes me dream for something more,” Aysha said. Royalty wait for a parade to begin in Gallup, New Mexico. Kelana Charley is wrapped in a blanket by her mother after winning a baby contest at the fairgrounds in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Ashley Nilianh Susan, Miss Native American USA, brushes her sister Taylor Tailbi Denzhoone Susan's hair in Gallup, New Mexico. Zunneh-bah Martin is crowned Miss Intertribal Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico. Taya’s mother Leticia Tom fixes her hair. Taya often wakes up at 5 a.m. to get ready before events. With the help of her parents, she fixes her hair and dresses according to Navajo tradition. Taya practices the guitar. Taya performs at the Little Sisters of the Poor nursing home in Gallup, New Mexico. Lanirae Padilla makes a craddleboard while singing a Navajo powwow song at the Eastern Diné bi Pageant in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Chenoa Stevens is crowned Miss Diné bi Eastern Pageant in Crownpoint, New Mexico.
