Campbell vows to seek common ground on Indian issues
Cheyenne native Ben Nighthorse Campbell, newly elected to the U.S. House, says he does not have all the answers to Indian problems. He cites the Navajo Hopi land dispute as complex and notes funding cuts threaten tribal governments. Campbell, speaking at a Farmington fundraiser, emphasizes involvement of American Indians in elected office and the need for unity among tribes.
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National Congress of American Indians
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United States
Plummer Interchange dedicated at Yah-Ta-Hey
Sunday ceremony marks the five million dollar Edward O. Plummer Interchange dedication in Yah-Ta-Hey with Beiskba Plummer widow Georgia Plummer and Sosimo Padilla chairing the event. Speakers honored Edward Plummer as the first Native American named to the New Mexico Highway Commission. Attendees included highway officials, Committee 264 members, McKinley County officials, Gallup and Navajo leaders, and numerous family and friends.
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Yah-Ta-Hey
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Highway Commission
McKinley County
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Earnest Becenti
Gallup
Robert Allan
John Pinto
Edward T. Begay
Annie’ Walirieka
Isleta debate over female governor candidate at stake
Isleta Pueblo faces a showdown between the Tribal Council and tribal court over whether women can run for governor. Verna Williamson, the first woman candidate, led by the primary but the council banned female candidacy. the court ordered the election proceed with Williamson on the ballot, while the council insists the court lacks authority.
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Isleta Pueblo
Isleta
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Bertha Torres
Williamson
Jaramillo
Independent
Frances Joe
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Joe
Torres
Verna
Albuquerque
Ms. Torres
Juan B. Abeita
Alvino Lucero
Abeita
Lucero
Thoreau author Rochanne Densmore cherishes town roots
Roxanne Densmore, Thoreau historian and Rainbow Trading Co. owner, plans to stay in the New Mexico town of about 700. A former journalist and 1984 National Jefferson Award winner, she reflects on writing her book Where the Trails Cross, her past and hopes for freelancing in magazines, and notes many personal losses since age 19. See THOREAU, page 2.
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Thoreau
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Roxanne Trout Heath
Jacqueline Onassis
The
Independent
Crash Kills Thoreau Girl In Gallup Area
A four year old girl, Krystal Larry of Thoreau, died in a head on collision on the I 40 frontage road east of Gallup Saturday. Four others were injured including 12 year old Frederick Larry with serious injuries and 9 year old Renea Larry with multiple fractures. The eastbound Oldsmobile driver Allison Yazzie of Church Rock showed a strong odor of intoxicating beverage. Charges or citations are pending.
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Jones Ranch
Gamerco
Karen van Winkle
New attitudes about drinking shift in New Mexico
Albuquerque report notes trends toward lower alcohol drinks and non alcoholic mocktails. Industry leaders cite campaigns against abuse and drunken driving as reducing heavy consumption and shifting menus away from alcohol. Laws set host liability limits while restaurants train staff to curb intoxication and promote safe transportation. Liquor wholesalers report a 5 to 10 percent drop in spirits sales.
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Albuquerque Tribune
Albuquerque
New Mexico
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New Mex
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Mahr
Jack Ruggs
New Mexico Restaurant Association
Ruggs
Ron Servis
City of Gallup waste pickup schedule change
The Solid Waste Department announces no residential refuse collection on New Year’s Day. Thursday routes will be collected Friday instead, affecting all Gallup residents and households within the city limits.
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