Sun Belt Remains Growth Leaders in 1990 Census
The final 1990 census figures show the Sun Belt retaining population gains as the nation grows to 249.6 million. Nevada and Florida post large increases while Illinois and Michigan lose residents. New York criticizes undercounting that could affect funding and representation. District of Columbia also declines, with more than 6,000 local governments challenging counts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Oil and Savings and Loan
Congress
Commerce Department
New York
David Dinkins
Dinkins
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Alaska
Arizona
Florida
California
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Nebraska
Louisiana
West Virginia
Iowa
Wyoming
North Dakota
District of Columbia
Gallup retailers report strong Christmas sales despite recession
Steven Patrick reports brisk weekend and holiday shopping in Gallup as snowbound locals stay local. K mart, TG Y and Walmart stores tout better than expected figures with toys electronics and winter wear leading, while Zale’s Jewelry notes sales 10 percent above plan and rising. Native American shops Ellis Tanner Trading and Gilbert Ortega’s also show brisk activity, with a $6000 gold and coral necklace among standout gifts.
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Steven Patrick
Gallup
K-mart Discount
Jesse Gonzales
Tg&y
Walmart Discount
Zale
Fred Duran
Albuquerque
Gonzales
Duran
Zale’s
Ellis Tanner Trading&Co
Gilbert Ortega
Gilbert’ Ortega
McKinley County Declares Emergency Over Winter Storm
McKinley County commissioners declared an emergency Thursday to allow aid for residents stranded by heavy snow and ice. Officials said water, food and medical supplies are running low in remote mountain areas and that crews will prioritize helping the elderly and clearing private roads and drives despite equipment and weather challenges.
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Steven Patrick
Gallup
McKinley County
Marshall Plummer
Raphael Martin
Plummer
David Acosta
Acosta
Hospa
Midwest
West Virginia
Mississippi
Missouri
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Illinois
Arkansas
Fayettville
David Cox
Seattle
Sun Sets on Red Worker Moonlighting Jan First
A short item notes a worker known to the community who moonlights, with the Sun setting on a busy period as the calendar turns to January. The piece highlights a local laborer balancing extra work with regular duties.
Water crews hustle as grants Milan face cold burst
Grants and Milan endured a weekend of overtime as crews repaired frozen service lines and burst water mains from a winter freeze. Grants Water Department chief Ernest Macias said 12 work orders flooded in between 8 and 8:15 a.m. while Milan reported less severe damage though lines near Milan Ceramics rotted. City and Milan officials urged winterizing lines and meters to prevent repeats, noting ongoing calls and no relief until warmer weather arrives.
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Charlotte
Fellers Grants Bureau
Grants
Milan
Grants Water Department
Ernest Macias
Macias
Grants Area
Maciassali Art Gomez
Gomez
Milan Ceramics
New arctic front predicted to be just as cold
The West faced thaw followed by another brutal cold front as a warm spell raised temperatures by as much as 40 degrees in several states. Forecasters warned the cold would return with slick roads and more frozen pipes, while towns from Spokane to Santa Cruz struggled with ongoing weather damage and state-wide record lows persisted across the nation.
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Arctic
Associated Press
The
United
Washington
Wyoming
Daho
California
Oregon
Arizona
Nevada
National Weather Service
Spokane
Wash
Carl Cerniglia
Pasadena
Santa Cruz
Sacramento
Aberdeen
S.D
Albuquerque
N.M
Amarillo
Texas
Carrier Needed Stagecoach Area
Wanted by The Independent for local delivery. Contact Betty at 863-6811 for job details and routes in the Stagecoach area.
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Betty
Record lows hit New Mexico as cold snap lingers
Subzero conditions dominated northern New Mexico with Gallup at 18 below and Grants at 28 below. Albuquerque reported a record low of 5 degrees as White Sands and Deming posted highs near 49 and 48. Snow totals included 13 inches in Gallup with drifts up to five feet. A weather disturbance was forecast to bring light mountain snow across the state before weakening Friday.
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Associated Press
New Mexico
Gallup
Grants
Albuquerque
Chama
Taos
Red River
Farmington
Santa Fe
Raton
Las Vegas
Tucumcari
Espanola
National Weather Service
White Sands Missile Range
Deming
Las Cruces
Weather Service
Silver City
Alamogordo
Columbus
Ruidoso
Clovis
the Weather Service
Four Corners
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