Tail-shaving sparks fear for Thoreau horse owner
Justin Gibson in Thoreau reports his nine-year-old crossbreed gelding Topper had its tail shaved to the skin and found in the corral a day earlier. Tracks lead to a site with animal bones and broken bottles, suggesting a disturbing scene discovered after the mishap on November 20.
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BIA teachers worry over back pay details and funding
About 1000 Bureau of Indian Affairs teachers await a multi million back pay settlement after the Federal Labor Relations Authority ruled unpaid salaries were owed. The BIA has not explained source or amount, sparking concerns campuses will suffer. Pat Baxstrom of the Indian Educators Federation stresses no harm to local school budgets. The bureau continues to determine the total dollars owed, with Joe Jarret in Albuquerque awaiting guidance.
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Fire crew blanks joke on retiring Gallup lieutenant
Gallup Fire Department crews prank Lt. Ruben Perales, 40, before his mid December retirement after more than 20 years of service. They staged a scene with a burned mannequin, chocolate bar and cigar, joking they might get the last laugh as Perales departs.
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Gallup McKinley School Board Tackles Native Attendance
In Gallup McKinley County, administrators seek preventive methods to reduce Native American absenteeism and improve graduation rates, shifting from suspensions to proactive strategies. Ken Holloway, vice president of the district board, leads the effort as the district addresses chronic tardies and dropouts.
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School policy on passing students draws concern and support
Holloway and district leaders argue the school system must better intervene with students at risk of failing. They stress early intervention, reviewing methodology and teacher preparation while engaging parents and community members to address delinquency and dropouts, with Esther Macias praising a new Ramah High program.
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Hopi election heats up as 3 days remain
Hopi voters brace for a heated general election with Caleb Johnson challenging Chairman Ferrell Secakuku after a tight primary. Secakuku led after absentee ballots in the first round but fell behind as final counts settled. Taylor seeks broad support and open governance while urging Johnson supporters to consider him on December 30.
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