Kiss at courthouse stair sparks coerced relation claim
The County Courthouse staircase photo prompted media release regarding a kiss between Gonzales and an individual, with coercion alleged by one party and consensual denial by the other. Separate notes show Decker announcing $100,000 severance for Trujillo, and a sequence of pay raises and promotions for Gonzales from 2004 to 2010. An April disciplinary action cited state purchasing law violations over a reinforced fence purchase.
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Il Decker
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Beleaguered JDC director faces county discipline
McKinley County Juvenile Detention Center Director Johna Gonzales faces disciplinary action after ordering fencing from Merrill Fence Co. without bidding local vendors following an inmate escape in January. The $15,000 project began in March and prompted training requirements from county officials.
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McKinley County Juvenile ‘Detention Center
Johna Gonzales
Doug
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Merrill Fence Co
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Barboncito Voices Pride in Homeland in 1868 Quote
Navajo leader Barboncito declares in a dated sentiment that he hopes not to be sent to another country but to stay in his own land. The remark reflects strong attachment to homeland during a turbulent period in 1868.
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Barboncito
Navajo Frybread Contest Highlights Treaty Day in Churchrock
At Churchrock's Second Annual Treaty Day, Navajo families including Edith Livingston and Kimberly Pinto prepared frybread in hot oil, showcasing skill and tradition amid wind and smoke from a nearby wildfire. Dancers in regalia and live songs accompanied the event celebrating a historic treaty and shared nourishment.
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Adron Gardner
Edith Livingston James
Churchrock
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Livingston
Kimberly Pinto
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Bosipie’ Redondo
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City hopes Wrangler Rodeo will break even
Gallup officials weigh hosting impact for the National High School Finals Rodeo at Red Rock Park. estimates suggest $7 million to $10 million in tourism, but city leaders warn the event is too large for Gallup. They note the junior high rodeo contract runs through 2013 and that combining both events would require extensive facilities and coordination.
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Gibson
Gallup
Red Rock Park
Dudley Byerley
David Pederson
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Judit Starkovich Sid
Gallup puppies fly to Colorado homes by air
Eighteen puppies from the Gallup McKinley Humane Society ride in crates aboard a Cessna 177 piloted by Stan Thomas. The two hour flight to Alamosa, Colo, with crates paired for travel, aims to ease adoption in Denver where there is a shortage. Thomas volunteers his plane and time, covering fuel costs with no stated reimbursement.
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Gallup McKinley Humane Society
Alamosa
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Cosy Balok
Martin
Denver
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Lee Balok
George
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Wallow Fire Triggers Apache County State of Emergency
Apache County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared a state of emergency Friday as the Wallow Fire threatens homes campsites and communities in southern Apache County. The blaze expanded to about 100500 acres and remains uncontrolled with evacuations in Alpine under way. Windy conditions could spread the fire further while smoke affects New Mexico and Arizona prompting health warnings for children and the elderly to limit outdoor exposure and stay indoors when possible.
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Apache County Sheriff' S Office
Alpine
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New Mexico Department of Health
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