The Department of Modern and Classical Languages, for various reasons, planned to drop Navajo altogether in 1979. Luckily, many renowned scholars of the day wrote letters successfully petitioning them to continue the Navajo classes. Voeglin wrote directly to UNM’s president, saying. “I urge you to reinstate the Navajo Language position within the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at the University of New Mexico.” Barre Toelken and Ken Hale also wrote letters in support.