Navajo Nation Marked Treaty Day With Parade and Plaque
Commissioner Robert Bennett spoke at Fort Defiance to honor Navajo progress and resilience. A 5 000 strong crowd watched a mile long parade with about 75 entrants leading to a dedication of a historical plaque near the highway to Navajo, N.M. The event included a noon barbecue, rodeo, track meet, and community gatherings with leaders such as Raymond Nakai Gov David Cargo and others. A call for a century of achievement followed, urging unity and continued effort from the Navajo people.
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New Mexico
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Walker seeks reelection with minimal campaigning
U S Representative Johnny Walker announced his plan to run again but will do little campaigning in McKinley County. He has not formally notified local voters about his candidacy. The piece notes a large registered voter base and local political dynamics.
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E.S
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Fate of RFK bid looms in California primary
Kennedy says he has not decided his next move after California, noting the result will shape his campaign and future role in challenging Johnson administration policy. He urges a common cause with McCarthy against Humphrey and signals more strategy after Tuesday's five-state primary slate.
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New Man Joins Viet Peace Talks In Paris
North Vietnam's Le Duc Tho arrives in Paris to join negotiations signaling the second phase can begin without delay if the United States ends its bombing and softens its stance. Talks resume Wednesday as U S officials weigh a broader approach to the Paris discussions amid ongoing war deadlock.
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Foreman Launches Campaign For Congress In New Mexico
Former U S Congressman Ed Foreman announced his bid for the Republican nomination in district two. Speaking to about 25 McKinley County Republicans at El Rancho Hotel, Foreman promoted minimal government and individual responsibility while criticizing the current one party stance in Washington. He toured five communities with wife former Senator and Gov Ed win L Mechem, and challenged incumbent E S Johnny Walker.
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New Mexico
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Ceremonial Seats On Sale In Gallup Chamber Office
Tickets for this year’s Ceremonial on August 9 to 11 are on general sale at the Ceremonial office in the Chamber of Commerce building. Chairman I H Danoff urged early purchases as demand is brisk with many orders from winter. The event may be the last at the present grounds, aiming to spark an Old Home Week feeling among past residents and locals. brochures available. tickets 9 to 5 weekdays and 9 to 12 Saturdays.
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California Man Killed in Holiday Interstate 40 Crash
Harry Josephson 55 of Santa Ana was killed when his eastbound car left Interstate 40 near Thoreau and overturned after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel. His daughter Shirley Josephson, 22, also of Santa Ana, was not injured. Josephson was thrown to the highway center before the car pinned him on the shoulder. He was dead on arrival at St. Mary’s Hospital. The body was taken to Rollie Mortuary for return to Santa Ana. The crash follows a weekend with two other injuries in Gallup area. a separate two-vehicle collision on Boardman and U.S. 66 injures several.
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Gallup
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E. Mesa
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Inquest Today Rehoboth Man Is Found Dead South of Gallup
Frank Padilla 75 of Rehoboth was found dead Sunday morning in an arroyo south of Gallup across from the Carson Trading Post on State Road 32. An autopsy was planned. death believed from natural causes. The body was clothed except shoes and sombrero, discovered at 8:27 am. Police estimate he had been dead since Saturday. Padilla’s body was moved to Rollie Mortuary.
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N. Carbon
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Blaze damages Gallup home on West Aztec Street
Fire broke out about 5 30 p m Sunday at 501 W Aztec Gallup damaging basement and roof of the one story frame residence owned by Joe Vendrell and occupied by Joe Salazar The blaze origin was undetermined starting along a basement wall and spreading upward Firefighters spent about one hour at the scene with $300 in damage.
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NM Caldron Bubbles As 3rd Term Bid Looms For Walker
The Associated Press reports U S Rep E S Johnny Walker will seek a third term in the Aug 27 Democratic primary for the newly drawn southern northwest NM district. Republican Ed Foreman, Las Cruces, also seeks his party’s nomination. Foreman has no primary opponent. Walker faces State Sen Harold Runials D Lea in a contest with campaign HQs planned mid June in Lovington. Walker cites congressional duties and aims to avoid polarizing tactics. Foreman traveled by plane to announce in Carlsbad Roswell Albuquerque Gallup and Socorro after a Las Cruces breakfast news conference.
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Hilton
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Kelsey
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Vaia
Washington
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Roswell
Abby Dumps Rain on Cuba Before Florida Approach
Early tropical storm Abby drenched western Cuba with torrential rains forcing 2,367 evacuations in Pinar del Rio. Cuban meteorology reported up to a foot of rain in spots and potential intensification to hurricane strength as it moved toward the Gulf of Mexico. The U S Weather Bureau urged Floridians to stay ready for quick action as Abby neared hurricane force.
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New Barber Shop Prices Set in Gallup
Local shop announces new prices effective Tuesday June 4. The basic cut will cost 2.25 dollars plus tax, with changes noted for the Gallup area.
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