Sobriety Powwow and Navajo shoe game return to Gallup
Elizabeth Hardini-Burrola reports the fourth annual Sobriety Powwow and second annual Navajo shoe game set for New Year’s Eve at UNM Gallup gym and NCI facilities. The events promote sobriety and community healing with Twin Eagles and Anteribal Vets drums, a family focus, and volunteer-driven gifts from sponsors. Community members are invited to join teams, learn the shoe game, and support via donations to NCI and Fighting Back.
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Navajo Nation Council faces downsizing reform call
By Lang and Di Giovanni staff report recounts a large turnout at Chinle Chapter House between Christmas and New Year. Wauneka urged cutting the council size from 88 to 24 delegates and reform to close loopholes in Title 2 laws used to bypass two-thirds chapter approval.
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Ex-official cites old timer rule at McKinley County elections
Steve Kennedy, former McKinley County elections director, says county staff blocked his efforts to modernize and comply with state election laws. He faced resistance from Clerk Carol Sloan who sidelined him on election day and after, hindering transparency and use of software to track absentee ballots and voter data. Kennedy notes decades of staff opposition to changes.
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Navajo Nation seeks tax office lead amid $40 million plan
An incoming speaker from the Navajo Nation, Amy Ke DerMan, and Vice President Dr. Taylor McKenzie discuss a tax office appointment as part of a $40 million year tax proposal. Edward Bega outlines driving, insurance, and transportation requirements. The job is full time with a schedule through the upcoming week on Ninth Street.
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City program to collect Christmas trees on curbs
The City of Gallup Beautification Department will pick up Christmas trees left on curbs. Residents should place trees at the curb for collection, with details on pickup locations and schedules to be announced by city officials.
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