Artist's dream rekindled in Cubero after fire losses
Federico Armijo rebuilds after the Nov 22, 1998 fire that destroyed the Cubero Trading Post. Now he plans a 5-foot steel crane sculpture and 9-foot wooden theater doors for the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Friends led by Abe Pena push Cubero Center for Arts and Culture toward nonprofit status with a planning grant from the Council of Governments. Armijo has completed other commissions nationwide while pursuing multi medium work.
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Christian Oberholser
Cubero
Federico Armijo
Armijo
Abe Pena
Cubero Center For Arts and Culture
Cibola County
Council of Governments
Albuquerque
Presbyterian Church
Louisville
Gaithersburg
Baptist Church
Navajo Nation to Buy 220+ Vehicles in Shift From Big Purchases
The Navajo Nation plans more than 220 new vehicles totaling about 47 million for 191 units plus several ambulances and staff vehicles. Departments fund purchases from federal money. annual tribal vehicle allotments may drop after recent peaks, officials say. President Begaye and Vice President McKenzie to receive personal vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Rock
Navajo Nation
Tribe
Ray Barton
Barton
Department of Workforce Development
Kelsey Begaye
Taylor McKenzie
Tribal Council
Ganado approves see through backpack rule at school
Ganado High School adopts see through mesh backpacks for the semester to deter violence and conceal contraband. Principal Donna Muri says both students and parents back the change, noting the district’s zero tolerance for gangs and added safety as the top priority. Hats will also be banned to reduce gang identification and concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganado
Ganado High
Donna Muri
Muri
Ganado High School
Electric bill may stall roadwork on Route 264
ADOT says state payment for electricity for Navajo street lights and signals is required before funding more highway lighting. District Engineer Jeff Swan told the Transportation Committee the two projects on Route 264 from St Michaels to the Tse Bonito border could proceed only if costs are covered, with a bid planned by month’s end and construction this year. The plan includes widening 4.5 to 5 miles to five lanes, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and new pavement, at about 5 million dollars.
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Jim Maniaci
Rock
Arizona Department of Transportation
ADOT
Jeff Swan
Holbrook
Tribe
Transportation and Community Development Committee
Swan
St. Michaels
Window Rock
Navajo Forest
St.Michaels
Lawrence Morgan
Electric Bill May
David Harris
Department of Finance Administration
Reynis
No thunder in NM economy says expert for lawmakers
Santa Fe reports a prolonged New Mexico economic dry spell with only moderate growth seen ahead. Lee Reynis of UNM. Bureau of Business and Economic Research, told a joint legislative session that job losses in military, mining, and manufacturing offset gains in call centers and tech sectors. Sandia Lab reductions loom as mining and petroleum sectors stabilize.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Lee Reynis
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
University of New Mexico
House
Senate
Reynis
Department of Energy
Sandia Laboratory
Flu Epidemic Persists Among Navajo Nation Residents
The flu bug remains widespread across Navajo Reservation communities with hospitals in the Navajo Area IHS crowded with flu patients. Phoenix Area IHS facilities report even worse conditions as nationwide cities see jammed hospitals and more people missing work and school. Medical director Dr. Doug Peter notes the situation reflects national trends despite prior vaccination efforts. Doctors urge rest, fluids, and time for recovery.
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Doug, Peter
Navajo Area
IHS
Phoenix Area
Peter
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