Stabbing case at Gallup High involves student weapon attack
Thoreau High School teacher Heather Trabert recovering after abdominal stab wound in Friday incident. Accused student Delphine Dennison, 17, faces potential years in detention if guilty. Dennison allegedly stabbed Trabert after smoking marijuana outside campus. Judge determined she will remain at regional detention center.
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Navajo Fleet shop workers suffer sinusitis from solvent leak
In Gallup, about a dozen Fleet Management mechanics at Window Rock were exposed to a toxic leak from a solvent used to clean carburetors. Occupational doctor Gwen Sun said most show nasal and upper respiratory symptoms linked to untreated allergies, with long term effects possible. all require follow up exams.
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Crime report cites safety crisis on Indian reservations
Clinton administration researchers and tribal leaders warn that American Indians on reservations receive less than half the police protection of rural communities. The plan calls for doubling reservation police and a possible Justice Department takeover of BIA policing to improve safety. Tribes split on the idea as Interior and Justice assess budget implications.
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Tribes divide over DOJ takeover of reservation police
Washington AP reports tribal leaders split on a Clinton era plan to have the Justice Department assume BIA police duties. A federal report urges expanding reservation police and leveraging DOJ resources, but stops short of endorsement. Standing Rock Sioux chair Charles Murphy cites easier access to law enforcement for 2.3 million acres across the reservation in North Dakota and South Dakota.
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Richardson's Trading Co Christmas Sale Ad
Christmas shoppers save hundreds on jewelry diamonds guns saddles pottery paintings baskets Readable text notes no commercial or residential collection on Thursday December 25 1997 Christmas Day Route collected on Friday December 26 1997 at 222 W 66 722 476 Richardson's Trading Co.
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Navajo Nation Council delays reapportionment plans
Window Rock Navajo Nation Council postponed considering six proposed reapportionment plans after delegates cited missing Adendum A documents detailing population shifts. Richie Nez and Chief Legislative Counsel Steve Boos urged delaying action until complete information was provided, with Speaker Kelsey Begaye supporting the tabling. Official vote 42 to 25.
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Woman Cleared in Vehicular Death Case. Begay Free on Bond
Prosecutor could not prove direct evidence that Marcellina Begay drove the car struck by a train at Juanbito crossing. Magistrate Karl Gillson dismissed the vehicular homicide charge in Harvey Begay death while Marcellena Begay remains jailed on a $1,000 bond for other charges and probation issues.
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A. Cea
Marcellina Begay
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Begay
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