10 Jun 1986
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1986
Page
1
Weather notes indicate showers expected on Wednesday with data from the Gallup Independent office at 500 N Ninth Street. Yesterday’s high reached 73 degrees at 4 25 p m and the low 43 at 6 23 a m.
An airline service owner told a public hearing that the Grand Canyon should remain a private resort and that scenic views should be shared only with those who wish to see the park by air. The remark came Monday at the first of four hearings this week on six alternatives to control flights.
Gary Johnson, president of Mini-phone Inc. of Midland Texas, markets a low cost disposable telephone for hospitals. The device replaces plastic souvenirs patients take home, as hospitals buy the new item to reduce costs.
The 1986 Gallup Independent index highlights education movies business and sports in a single section layout across 14 pages. It notes USPS 213-300 and presents the publication’s broad classifieds and opinion coverage.
Rock Arizona figures show the Navajo Tribe will receive 2.9 million dollars this year for ten community development projects across the reservation. Funds cover economic development water and sewer lines and powerline extensions per a tribal press release.
Leaders of Navajo and Hopi tribes prepare in Washington for a televised debate on land rights in northeastern Arizona. The Navajo and Hopi chairmen will be in Washington Monday through Wednesday. telecast details remain uncertain. The Navajo Nation will receive $2.9 million from the HUD Indian Community Development Block Grant program, funding 36 tribes out of 97 requests, with projects including Crownpoint Shopping Center and several town improvements along with administration and environmental clearances.
Incumbent Peterson Zah and former chairmen Peter MacDonald and Raymond Nakai lead a list of 12 seeking Navajo chair as nominations begin for tribal council delegates and chapter officials. Balloting set for Aug 12 primary with up to 100000 potential voters. final returns due midweek.
Gallup McKinley tourism information center opens Sundays through Labor Day at Miyamura Park. Volunteers led by Mayor Bob County Schools office and Sami Daniels assist seniors and the community on Saturdays and weekdays. Last year about 9,000 visitors used the center. hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Gallup Police Department buys four converta-com radios with an 11000 grant from New Mexico Law Enforcement Protection Fund. The devices provide constant communication with city hall and allow monitoring of state police, county sheriff, and city police on a single channel, improving officer safety.
Thoreau Chapter members began the selection process Monday for the single seat on the Navajo tribal council. Six local residents were nominated and the top three advance to the August 12 primary. the field narrows to two for the November general election. Nominees include Jackson Gibson Ben Shelley Paulson Chace Watson Gibson Sr David Henie and Charley Long. 429 votes were cast. Watson Gibson pledged to work with the Thoreau community and with McKinley County officials. He also cited plans for water programs for hogans and Paradise Pass improvements. Long emphasized housing roads and veterans cemetery as priorities and urged action over promises. Henio aimed at greater representation in Window Rock and focus on Mount Powell land use and chapter finances. Other Monday nominations included Betty Yazzie Joald Suarez Bertha Shorty and Roy Mariano.
Ansem Roanhorse director of the Navajo Tribe social welfare planning department has been elected regional representative for the National Association of Social Workers. He will represent Arizona Utah Colorado New Mexico Texas and Louisiana on the board of directors.
Oscar House promotes First Sgt. Pascal C. Poolaw Kiowa veteran who fought in World War II Korea and Vietnam. Poolaw earned four Silver Stars five Bronze Stars one Air Medal and three Purple Hearts. He died in Vietnam in November 1967 while aiding a wounded man. House urges national recognition, cites Fort Sill museum honors and Memorial Day Navajo Nation event.
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