Gallup to sell power to P M
The Public Service Commission ruled Gallup will sell power to the Pittsburg and Midway coal mine. City officials say the move could save millions and create enterprise fund revenue without rate increases or taxes. Mayor George Galanis calls it a major step toward joining the power grid and potential West Coast sales. Rate hikes with PNM are planned over four years to offset costs.
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Pittsburg & Midway
David Ruiz
Enterprise Fund
George Galanis
San Diego
Galanis
Commission
Deputies Call for Change at Metro Dispatch
McKinley County deputies report fear for officer safety if dispatch management is not revamped. An unofficial survey by the McKinley County Sheriff's Association, led by Deputy Ron Williams, cites concerns from at least six deputies about Metra Dispatch governance.
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McKinley Metropolitan Dispatch
McKinley County Sheriff's Association
Ron
Williams
Metra
Gallup Fire Department
McKiney County Volunteer Fire
Sheriff's Association
Metro
Anthony Gurule
Bhan
Baiuciatian
Downtown Gallup replaces traffic lights with stop signs
Gallup crews replaced traffic signals with stop signs for maintenance to upgrade ancient controllers and wiring. City electric superintendent Rex Jerrim notes that coordinated timing across Route 66, state highways, and rail crossings is limited by multiple owners, but two signals a day were finished with completion expected before the weekend.
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Gallup
Rex Jerrim
Maloney
State of
New Mexico
Jerrim
Sha Lak O splits Zuni over Sha Lak O visitors ban
Zuni religious leaders challenge the ban barring non Indians from Sha Lak O winter ceremonies starting Saturday. They say all respectful guests may attend as tribal council keeps the rule in place since 1995 amid concerns over visitor conduct and disruption.
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Puebo
Brian Waatsa Sr
White Wall Kiva
Waatsa
Robert Leekya
The Shaʼlakʼo Rules for Non Indians at Zuni Pueblo
At Zuni Pueblo Shaʼlakʼo ceremonies visitors face conflicting guidance as unofficial notices urge non Indians to stay away while some Zuni say guests with a sponsor invite or family ties to the host may be welcome. The solemn ceremony remains a sacred Zuni tradition.
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Gallup
Zuni Pueblo
Balloonists arrive in Gallup for 18th Red Rock Rally
Balloonists converge in Gallup for the 18th annual Red Rock Balloon Rally with registration at the El Rancho Hotel and 170 teams expected. Pilots launch from the golf course Red Rock State Park and Church Rock Elementary, with all rallies rotating to the Red Rock area on Saturday and Sunday. Local riders Bob and Daryl Hammel share family memories and balloon notes, while Albuquerque flyers Peter Cuneo and Barbara Fricke describe the sport’s camaraderie and varied craft.
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Bob Hammel
Albuquerque
Los Angeles
New Mexico
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Minnesota
Bob
Hammel
Peter Cuneo
Barbara Fricke
Fricke
Cunco
Cuneo
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