08 Aug 1981
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1981
Page
1
A fragmented report describes ceremonial eagle dancers at Centary School with Aztec participation, pole ritual, tequila bottle, and ground ceremonies. Mentions performers Anaya Javier Enrique and Gallup humane society, timing clues to Sunday events, and daily exhibit hall hours.
Workers at the Albuquerque Control Center contest the strike action while 76 strikers remain away. Local union 145 reports continued operations with controllers still on duty as passes and slips are distributed. more workers are expected to join soon per Drew Lewis of transportation.
Government officials discuss consolidating advisory roles to streamline aging services. Salazar endorses a single board with expertise to oversee MACOG and the senior center. Ramos supports county input but the MACOG board remains under debate as to who runs the nutrition program and senior services.
President Reagan moves to restore civilian air traffic as 521 military controllers man towers with 200 more joining soon while 1,200 more phased in. PATCO leader Poli denounces tactics as insidious and fascist, lifting tensions as towers near closing and pilots face delaying schedules across major airports.
The 60th Annual Inter Tribal Indian Ceremonial began Thursday at Red Rock State Park and downtown parade excitement fills the weekend. Photo page 10 and Leisure section cover fashion shows blending Navajo Kiowan styles at Holiday Inn. Baseball highlights all star game on NBC Sunday.
G and C Enterprises reports action on S&W and Ruger rifles with scope mounts mounted. Parts are cleaned and disassembled for service. Firearms work completed and opening soon noted at Gollup location with contact 722 3274.
The 60th Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup enters its weekend with crowds near record levels. Attendance Thursday through Saturday varies as organizers forecast 8,000 for tonight’s outdoor arena show, with 6,000 on Friday and ongoing dances, rodeo, and plaza events. Tickets are general admission, $6 adults, $4 children, with many spectators returning for multiple exhibits and performances.
Crownpoint painter Robert Becenti has earned three ribbons at this year’s Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial though he has not yet seen the exhibit hall. With eight years of painting full time, he trained nine months at the Chicago Academy of Art and credits early support from a Navajo Tribal Fair ribbon as his incentive. He favors horses, emphasizes realism, and notes the value of feedback from viewers in fueling his work.
Notice of a new location at 2204 West Hill becomes effective on Monday August 10. The UID or issuing authority is not stated in the readable text. The notice appears as a brief public or internal update with a single date and address.
J B Tanner Trading Co hosts a Navajo rug sale in the Emerald Room at the Shalimar Quality Inn. Showroom opens 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM with over 300 quality rugs. Auctioneer Herman Coffey listed. contact numbers 863-9675 or 863-5855 for details.
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