03 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1985
Page
1
Weather brief notes cloudy conditions with rain on Tuesday. Yesterday’s high reached 78 at 3:30 p.m. Low of 37 occurred at 5:10 a.m. Observed at the Gallup independent office, 500 N Ninth St.
A crisis grows over the cost of defending indigent defendants in Pima County Arizona with the Superior Court poised to hire more private attorneys at higher rates to meet demand.
Thanks to her grandfather, Jennifer Wright now has dozens of new shoes and slacks filling her closet. The 12 year old had previously forgone fashion due to a disorder that caused her limbs to swell, a big step in her ongoing adjustment and comfort.
Three people die when a Chevy Camaro collides head on with a westbound truck on the old dump road in Gallup early Sunday. Vernon Tom 23 Gamerco Benson Tommy 23 Tohatchi Vincent Tommy 21 Twin Lakes died at the scene. Annette Rosales 22 Rehoboth McKinley Hospital in good condition and to be released. Driver of second vehicle Darlene Noble 18 admitted herself at Gallup Indian Medical Center under an assumed name.
At Kennedy Middle School a hearing on Senate Bill 400, the Indian Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act of 1985, drew testimony from Navajo and All-Indian Pueblo Council representatives. Support urged continuation of the Community Health Representative program and broader prevention projects, with emphasis on reducing alcoholism, diabetes, motor vehicle deaths, and infant mortality among American Indians.
WINDOW ROCK Ariz The Bureau of Indian Affairs has slashed nearly 500000 dollars from the Navajo Tribe scholarship budget amid disputes over who sets education priorities. Officials say the cut came despite tribal objections and a contract with the BIA.
Miss Bitsie, a 20-year-old To hatchi woman, has earned many rodeo queen titles including last year's state fair crown. She will pass down the 1884 McKinley County rodeo queen title at the 1985 Gallup event. The 16‑ to 20‑year‑old contest starts June 19 at Red Rock State Park and is co‑sponsored by the Indian Capital Horseman's Association and the Lions Club. Her quote about being the first Indian state queen and her duties touring the state fair are noted, along with her dedication to rodeo and daily workouts with her horse Redd Man.
A Navajo tribal lobbyist works amid budget fights in Congress hoping to shield health and welfare programs for the Navajo Nation. He recalls a family legacy tied to the 1868 treaty and the Bosque Redondo era as he presses lawmakers and the administration on tribal needs.
Borrego Pass dedicates its new school on Tuesday with a 10 am program and blessing. An open house runs 8 am to 10 am, followed by a free public lunch at 1 pm. The 12 mile southeast Crownpoint site serves preK through 8th grade with 187 students and a 9 staff team.
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