Navajo Council Nears Move to Replace Tribal Judges
The Navajo Judiciary Committee will meet to consider replacing sitting judges with 30 candidates amid a long running dispute between the tribal council and the court system. Officials note dissatisfaction with several judges and possible council action could intensify tensions as protests persist in Window Rock.
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John Orr
Window Rock
Ariz
Dine Bureau
Navajo Tribal Council
Dnee
SJC
Judicial Council
Bobby George
MacDonald
Navajo Coalition 19 Set for Feb 13 Trial in Window Rock
Navajo Judge Homer Bluehouse schedules February 13 for trial of 19 Dine Bii Coalition members arrested last week in Window Rock Park. Juveniles released, adults face tribal charges including unlawful assembly resisting arrest obstructing a police officer and assault and battery.
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Rankies
Homer Bluehouse
Dine Bi Coalition
Trribal
Peter MacDonald
Merwin Lynch
Window Rock
Robert Walters
Tuba City
Marie Neswood
Crownpoint
Supreme Judicial Council
Tribal Council
MacDonald
Judiciary Committee
Window Rock Park
Ariz
Dine Bureau
Dine Bii Coalition
Coaliion
Coalition
Larry Anderson
Calvin Thomas
Montezuma Creek
Nabaha Kadenehe
Demnebito
Alice Hunter
Chinle
Amelia Begay
Joe
Uranium leaching safety class to be taught near Crownpoint
TVA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs sponsor a one day class on uranium leachate safety and confinement detailing actions for truck spills. The session targets law enforcement public health and interested locals at the BIA conference room at 8 30 am Tuesday. The Crownpoint project tests in situ leaching as Mobil and partners explore feasibility in New Mexico ore deposits.
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J .W. SCHOMISCH _CROWNPOINT
Eastern Bureau
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Bureau of Indian Affairs
EIA
BIA
San Juan
Mobil
Texas
New Mexico
Ross Bowman
Crownpoint Project
Sha''lak'o Brings Winter To Zuni Pueblo Celebration
Masked Sha''lak''o dancers and Katchina groups returned to Zuni Pueblo for a weekend ceremony honoring the Creator God. Snow earlier in the day gave way to a clear night as residents and visitors observed rites, music, and blessing motions in each house, with warmth from stoves, coffee, and festive gear while watchers kept distance under tribal police guidance.
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Zuni Pueblo
Pueblo
Zuni
McKinley-San Juan Almanac Planned by MACOG
A regional economic study for McKinley and San Juan counties, funded by Four Corners Regional Commission, aims to present a current economic picture focusing on energy development and its effects. Dave Carter of MACOG says the book will cover retail, agriculture, wholesalers, and services with little commentary and no policy implications, slated for completion by month end.
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Gallup
Eastern Bureau
McKinley
San Juan
McKinley Area
New Mexico
Carter Psaid
Eppanelmen
Gallup Couple Held For Drug Possession
A Gallup man James Martinez 23 and Joann Gomez 28 were charged with possession of more than one ounce but less than eight ounces of marijuana after police questioned them about a hit and run. A bag of marijuana was taken from Gomez during questioning. Police also report two weekend break ins with a mannequin dress stolen, a stereo and other items taken from Bargain Barn, and injuries at a bar with two women charged with aggravated battery. Since Saturday, 32 people were arrested and 240 held in protective custody.
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Gallup
James Martinez
Joann Gomez
Ms.Gomez
Alfred ‘Hayel
White River
Gallup Indian Medical Center
Marlene Wally
Wally
Milan
Virginia Toni
Gloria Castillo
Two New Mexico Victims Die In Separate Crashes
Alfredo C. Maestas of Aztec aged 27 was struck on U S 550 near the New Mexico 44 junction in San Juan County. Sandra E. Lomanitz of Socorro, 36, died when her car skidded on Interstate 25 south of Belen and overturned. Organizers report about 300 people protested nuclear energy near Carlsbad, marching from Yale to the Civic Plaza.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Socorro
Alfredo C. Maestas
Sandra E. Lomanitz
Maestas
U.S. 550
New Mexico 44
U.S.550
San Juan
Interstate 25
Belen
Carlsbad
Central Avenue
Yale
Civic Plaza
Santa Claus to send personal letters to children
A local notice invites parents to mail a child name and address with one dollar to P. O. Box 550 Gallup NM 87301 for a personalized Santa letter. Additional details appear in the Classified Section.
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Santa Claus
P. O
Gallup
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