Race track proposal promises jobs and money for Gallup
Investors plan a Red Rock complex with a horse track and casino to spark tourism and 200 to 300 new jobs, 60 to 70 percent of them Native American, claiming $55 million annual impact. Costs rise from $13.5–15 million to about $18 million. city maintains park at $800k–$900k yearly. City officials seek further details before proceeding.
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Galeup
Red Rock
Park
Rudy Garcia
Wilgar Investment Co.;, Inc
Gallup
Garcia
Albuquerque
Logo flap bogs down Navajo crafts for 2002 Olympics
Gallup gallery owner Steve Coleman says he may take a financial loss after hiring Navajo craftspeople to produce pottery and jewelry with the Olympic logo. He faces potential licensing issues and a possible ban on selling the items without official approval. Coleman cites a political fight within the Navajo Nation over Native American souvenirs for the 2002 Games and the licensing process.
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Gallup
Steve Coleman
Salt Lake City
Coleman
Nugget Gallery
Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation Council
Native American 2002 Foundation
Lonnie Parker
St.Michaels
NACE
Lonnie
Parker
South 2Nd
New Mexico education officials visit low scoring area schools
State education officials visit 10 McKinley County schools to craft improvement plans by March 24. The conference includes 15 representatives from the State Board and Department of Education meeting with principals and holding community meetings to boost test scores and reform instruction.
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N.M
Gallup
McKinley County
State Board of Education
State Department of Education
Margaret Garza
Smith Lake
Crownpoint
Rocky View
Jefferson
Lincoln
Chee Dodge
Navajo
Roosevelt and Thoreau
Tohatchi
Garza
N.M. Education
Tribal PD reports drop in Navajo Reservation murders
The Navajo Reservation homicide total fell to 31, the lowest in five years, with 18 murders and 1 manslaughter and one negligent manslaughter. Officials note the decline mirrors national trends and caution cycles may repeat, while history shows higher rates in earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Watson
Aft
Water Window Rock
Navajo Reservation
Dorothy Fulton
Navajo fire stations return to full operations after walkout
The Navajo Nation reports full operations at fire stations with one rehiring and a 16 day unpaid suspension for Jacob Brock before resuming as Tuba City station supervisor on Feb 18. Several fire department staff involved in December walkout faced demotions and investigations while Bain faced earlier removal from the chief role amid staffing and procedure disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Rock
Navajo Nation
Lawrence Garnanez
Jacob Brock
Tuba City
Garnanez
Brock
Division of Public Safety
Herb Clah Jr
Clah
Larry Tolth
Sadie Lister
Indian Wells
Johnson, Watson
Sponse
Clair
Dicky Bain
Bain
Department
Clai
Tolth
Lister
Watson
Patrick Willie
Leupp
Gabriel Barbone
Chinle
J .Garnanez
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Navajo Nation moves to form Navajo Health Care System Inc
Navajo Nation's Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved articles of incorporation for the Navajo Health Care System Inc to acquire and expand the $300 million, 3,000-employee IHS health care empire. NHCS would be governed by a board of at least five members, with eight service areas forming affiliated corporations for representation. Transfer of power from IHS would occur on Oct 1, with the plan backed by the Office of Self Determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Rock
Navajo Nation
U.S. Indian Health Service
Navajo Health Care System, Inc
NHCS
IHS
Navajo Nation Council
Office of Self-Determination
Navajo Division of Health
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Tanya
Brazil
Frank Budick
Red Rock State Park
Indiana
David Ruiz
Flap Olympics
Bill Donovan
Diné
Christmas
Nicole Goodhue
Zarana Sanghani
Mentmore
Dim Maniaciine Bureau
Jim Maniaci
Jett Jones
Navajo Estates
Deer Springs
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