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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2008
Page
1
Gallup Skeet, 18, of Gallup is jailed on 15000 cash bond after attacking two police officers in a midnight parking lot at 602 Dani Drive. He faces nine charges including three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of assault on a peace officer. One officer was taken to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital.
In McKinley County, the district starts a new year with only a handful of openings as orientation occurs at Gallup High School. Teachers like Joshua and Lauren join the public system, with Lauren coming via Teach for America to rural areas such as Thoreau, bringing new staff to the region.
Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola outlines how released police photos raise new questions about the July 2007 injuries of former Gallup bishop Donald E. Pelotte. Conflicting statements and memories persist about whether Pelotte was assaulted and the handling of the case by diocesan officials and involved parties. Deacon Timoteo Lujan’s candid remarks to the Independent further complicate the narrative as investigators weigh possible battery and crime angles.
In Gallup locals bustle toward the Inter Tribal Indian Ceremonial weekend as organizers, including Polleto, prepare for Aug 6 to 10. The five day event gathers Native cultures at Red Rock Park with supporters ringing phones and planning tours to multiple reservations. Jon Cordero’s Katchina piece wins best in show while Tr ard Perry Null surveys the scene as the city readies its one big cultural calling card.
WINDOW ROCK EPA issues a 1500 megawatt Desert Rock Energy Facility air permit after a court forcing action by Desert Rock Energy Co. and Diné Power Authority. Navajo Nation President Shirley welcomes the decision while Gov. Richardson and AG King vow immediate appeal. Conservation groups plan to challenge within 30 days.
A 25 year old Derrick Begay reportedly fled after striking a pedestrian outside Gallup on a Friday evening near a van. The injured woman said the van sped away, later reappearing toward Shop N Save parking lot and prompting a chase. Police were alerted as the incident unfolded.
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