CCA Cibola County Prison to Hire 203 New Federal Staff
In Cibola County poverty and unemployment fuel demand for work as Corrections Corporation of America plans a federal detention center for illegal aliens. About 203 new jobs, including 143 corrections officers, will start at $11.43 an hour, with openings across 20 categories. The facility aims to open mid September, with 60 hires already made and applications pouring in from across the United States via the New Mexico Labor Department and the Internet.
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Grants man held after alleged aggravated assault at residence
Sampson Blea, 25, was arrested for aggravated assault on a household member after allegedly throwing an automatic handgun at Sylvia Cordova, at a Saddlehorn address on August 20. Police arrived to a domestic dispute, found Cordova with the weapon, and Blea claimed he took the gun from his truck to prevent harm.
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Election board seeks independent attorney amid Navajo dispute
Navajo election supervisors vote to ask Attorney General Levon Henry to pay for an independent lawyer for the board. Henry cites no charges, says request premature. if charges arise, board should seek private counsel. The move escalates a conflict with Council Speaker Begay and Chief Legislative Counsel Boos over legal representation.
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Michelle Brown
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Artwork blends Italy and Indian Country in Gallup mural
Gallup painter Andrew Butler creates a five panel mural for Dominic's Downtown Restaurant blending Florence Italy with Gallup New Mexico. The work layers city landmarks in a golden glow, symbolizing heaven on earth as a fusion of Italian and Gallup heritage voiced by Dominic Brava and his family. The artist works amid diners during restaurant hours as the Brava family traces its Gallup roots from 19th century immigration.
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Udall Addresses Rural Underservice in New Mexico District
Udall urged action on health care education and technology deficits in rural New Mexico during the Northwest New Mexico Council annual luncheon. He cited underfunded hospitals and clinics, doctor shortages, and misleading loan forgiveness as key remedies while pushing a Rural Telecommunications Act and expanded broadband funding. He noted schools are strained and teachers underpaid, urging collective action and local caucuses.
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Rural Utility Service
McKinley County man contracts hantavirus
A critically ill 29-year-old man from McKinley County is hospitalized in University Hospital Albuquerque as the 10th hantavirus case this year in New Mexico. State health officials reported the infection, noting eight of the ten cases are hantavirus pulmonary syndrome cases.
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