10 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1985
Page
1
The report notes a high of 91 degrees reached at 3 30 p m and a low of 41 degrees at 4 a m, recorded at the Gallup Independent office on 500 N Ninth St.
An explosion sent superheated steam from a ruptured high pressure pipeline into the crowd and control room of a Laughlin Nevada coal plant. Officials report one death and 15 injuries, nine critically. Further details on page 8.
Francisca Fernandez Martinez recalls selling two pounds of bananas for 45 pesos a few years ago. Now she charges 80 pesos for the same amount, about 34 cents. Other merchants complain as inflation in Mexico City surges, with last year’s rate at 52 percent.
A New York safety researcher reports that Detroit and other cities adopting lime-yellow paint for fire trucks reduce visibility issues and enhance firefighter safety, replacing traditional red in these departments.
The Gallup Independent presents a two section 12 page index of classifieds leisure and living content plus an advertising insert. Includes sections on movies television and Southwest sports with notices and reader listings across the Gallup area.
The exchange of about 63 000 acres of private land in Arizona and southern New Mexico advances the Navajo Hopi relocation program toward settlement. Ralph Watkins Jr. of Flagstaff says the commission is in the best position since formation seven years ago to proceed. Dona Ana County businessman Charlie Crowder confirmed federal approval to trade Dona Ana and Sierra County lands for northern Arizona land, with Crowder receiving 21 231 acres in Dona Ana and 1 435 in Sierra while BLM gains 41 666 acres near the Navajo Reservation and existing 55 000 acres. The Navajos had chosen ranchland two years earlier but rejected public land offered by BLM, turning to Crowder for a better deal.
SANTA FE AP The weekend special session to boost school and college funding failed as both chambers adjourned without passing any measure. House Democrats protested the Senate's 35-35 ties and absence of a clear education vote, while committees were formed for reform ahead of 1986. Governor Anaya had sought $15 million for salaries and reform planning before lawmakers adjourned sine die.
Navajo Sewing Factory in Fort Defiance plans a fullFigure womens line sizes 14 to 24 and regular sizes in diverse fall fashions. Peer Kahn, former San Francisco illustrator, aims to send outfits to New York Dallas and Los Angeles while offering cheaper pieces on the reservation. A factory outlet operates locally and catalog sales via reps in New York Texas and LA. About $12,000 worth of clothing awaits sale to avoid losses.
Western water shifts toward a market system as farmers, cities, and agencies explore profitable trading of excess allotments. Analysts foresee water brokers emerging, with plans for auctions and transfers of rights, while large-scale projects in Imperial Valley and San Diego seek to reclaim wasted water and import more from the Colorado River amid looming legal and environmental hurdles.
Sheldon Bubba Martinez son of Rachel Martinez and Billy Armijo of Gallup and Mellsga Murphy daughter of Alfred and Vera Murphy of Gallup were chosen junior king and queen on Sunday by the Gallup Lions Club.
Congress fights over nonlethal aid to the Contras amid a broader budget clash. The Senate approved 38 million in aid while the House debates 14 to 27 million proposals. Key figures include Sen. Christopher Dodd and Sen. Richard Lugar. Domestically, Social Security and defense spending dominate talks as negotiators seek deficit reduction.
Santa Fe Senator W S Smitty Eoff says he is pleased with the weekend special legislative session outcome as both chambers adjourn without action. He notes the session was unnecessary and vows longer term work, addressing taxes, parents and students, while committees prepare to do their best for the people.
Santa Ana Pueblo has finished steps of an ambitious master plan to boost the economy, featuring a greyhound race track among factories and services. The racetrack proposal, sent to Washington for review, faces state opposition but the plan foresees medical centers, banks, libraries, museums, and manufacturing, with land near NM 44 and Jemez Dam Road.
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