DNA fund cut may close DNA services in Navajo Hopi lands
DNA People’s Legal Services on the Navajo and Hopi Reservations could shut its doors by December 18 if federal funding is not increased. Staff cuts would likely follow a House plan reducing funding from 440 million to 278 million, with a Senate counterproposal of 340 million rejected by a conference committee. DNA has laid off staff and paused new case intake since September, delaying long-running legal battles.
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Window Rock
Ariz
DNA People’s Legal Services
House of Representatives
Dolph Bam
DNA
National Legal Services Corporation
New Mexico
Pete Dominici
Senate
Barnhouse
Evidence technician charged with theft in Gallup case
Former Gallup Police Department evidence technician Charles Baca, 42, of Zuni, was charged with six counts of embezzlement and related felonies after allegedly stealing, pawning guns, and other evidence from 1993 to 1994. The affidavit says he had unfettered access to the evidence room during his tenure.
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Gallup
Gallup ‘Police Department
P.O
Zuni
Michael Sanchez
Evedo
Baca
Police Department
Charles Baca
Outside consultant eyed to fix area 911 issues
Gallup area officials discuss dispatch problems at the McKinley Metropolitan Dispatch Authority in a joint Gallup city council and McKinley County Commission meeting. They consider hiring an outside consultant as concerns persist about delays in emergency response and dispatcher performance.
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Gallup
McKinley Metropolitan Dispatch Authority
McKinley County
Frank Gonzales
Danny’ Ross
George Galanis
Metro
Anthony Gurule
Gurule
Garulo
McKinley County Commission
City Council
County Commission
Third Street
Hill Avenue
Gonzales
Sheriff's Department
Ruiz
New Mexico
Metro Board
Farmington
San Juan County
Sharon Richards
Metro Board of Directors
Parish in Gallup rethinks fate as Father Jerry leaves
With Father Jerry Mesley reassigned to Cuba NM, St Jerome's parishioners fear closure amid priest shortages. Bishop Pelotte appointed a temporary priest and warned the church path is not democracy. Parishioners vow to fight, citing laity concerns and ongoing diocesan authority. See story, Page 2.
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Gallup
St. Jerome's
Ro Nichols
Father Jerry
Father Jerry Mesley
Cuba
N.M
Donald Pelotte
Pelotte
Sacred Heart
United States
Navajo Nation Rules Prosecutor Violated Policy in Yazzie Firing
The Navajo Nation Labor Relations Commission ruled that Chief Prosecutor Timothy Joe violated written policy by firing Samantha Yazzie without a second MBA exam chance. She is awarded over $13,000 back pay plus interest and accrued leave, costs, and expunging the termination. The panel ordered rehire if she passes the 1996 MBA exams.
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Window Rock
Navajo Nation Labor Relations Commission
Timothy Joe
Fort Defiance
Samantha Yazzie
Yazzie
Joe
Martin Avery
Independent
Chinle District Court
Labor Relations Commission
Prosecutor's Office
Prosecutor’s Office
Commission
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OB Enterprises
Gallup,’ 'N. M
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Thoreda
Hunter's Point
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