14 Dec 1983
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1983
Page
1
Families in the Jane area embrace imaginative traditions and heritage to celebrate Christmas. Community activities highlight seasonal customs and shared memories as residents welcome holiday festivities.
In the middle of the night, Feen Siaht quits the show after declaring he is flattered but unable to continue. The abrupt exit ends his appearance at the studio.
The Gallup Independent announces 18 pages across two sections and advertising supplements. USPS 213-300 designation noted. Source lists year 1983 and publisher The Gallup Independent Co. as part of the publication metadata.
More than 22 million dollars in a land claims settlement faces a timeline clash as the Navajo Tribal Council balks at proposed allocations from the Budget and Finance Committee. The debate centers on funding for capital projects education housing and energy development with councilors urging a federal plan and possible extension to meet deadlines.
Navajo tribal council to evaluate a revised conflict of interest law from the Ethics Committee. The plan tightens rules, requires disclosure of financial interests for elected officials and top decision makers, and makes forms public on request while committee records remain private.
The RCT may lease all or part of the coal the BLM plans, with any un sold portion to be offered in a 1987 second round sale. The team targets 3.1 billion tons, including 2.2 billion tons of non competitive PRLA leases and a competitive sale of up to 900 million tons.
The San Juan River Regional Coal Team in Albuquerque postponed final leasing details for the 1984 federal coal sale in northwest New Mexico. With a congressionally imposed moratorium and May deadline looming, members scheduled March 20–21 talks to decide exactly how much coal and where to offer leases, while the scope could range from 3.1 to 4.1 billion tons in the Cuba to Farmington region. The meeting left venue undecided, deferring to BLM Director Bill Luscher and Energy Secretary Paul Biderman to resolve.
Robert Wayne Williams 31, a former choirboy turned killer, died in the Louisiana electric chair after five jolts of 2000 volts. He shot A&P guard Wile Kelly in 1979 during a robbery and insisted the death would deter future executions. Williams urged continued anti death penalty efforts as he was pronounced dead at 1:15 a.m. The governor declined to intervene.
In New Mexico the Gas Company of New Ace requests rehearing of the 14.75 percent rate of return approved by the PSC. Gasco argues the reduction from 16.25 percent was unfair while the panel denied reconsideration of two other items. The commission also ruled that unused distribution lines should not be included in the rate base though Gasco contends the lines are not fully depreciated.
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