Navajo Nation Opens Mobile Veterinary Clinic for Pets
A $250,000 mobile veterinary rig funded by the Arizona Humane Society and requested by the Navajo Nation opens at Veterans Memorial Park in Window Rock. The 60-foot tractor truck with living quarters will travel to different Navajo reservations every other week for week-long clinics, serving dogs like Fido and cats like Kitty.
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Grants prison deal near as Gov Johnson visits Grants
Gov. Gary Johnson said a contract with Corrections Corporation of America to keep female inmates in Grants is close to done as he opened the 63rd Annual Association of Counties Convention. The budget, officials say, shifts funding and requires expansion to house the entire female population there, creating jobs and demand for grants area services.
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Corrections Corporation of America
Gary Johnson
CCA
Johnson
Association of Counties
Domenici seeks $3 million for Gallup diabetes center
Senator Pete Domenici requests a $3 million FY 2000 increase in CDC funding to continue the National Diabetes Prevention Center in Gallup New Mexico. The program targets American Indian and minority groups with prevention and treatment efforts, supported by Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo in planning.
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Pete Domenici
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National Diabetes Prevention Center
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IHS
Indian Health Service
Governor pushes vouchers proposal before county officials
Gary Johnson defended his school voucher plan to hundreds of county officials. The proposal would provide students 3500 to choose between private schooling and public schools. He argued public schools must perform to avoid threats to teachers while focusing on student education.
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Gary Johnson
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Grants official touts plans to aid schools at conference
Johnson spoke at the 63rd Annual Association of Counties Conference in Grants New Mexico standing in the auditorium of the NM State University Grants Campus. He defended vouchers as innovative and argued they could reduce dropout rates while challenging lagging public schools. He urged a gradual rollout starting with low income students and warned against segregation claims.
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Cibola
Grants
New Mexico State University
Johnson
New Mexico
Mother Earth conference opens at sacred Mount Taylor site
Laguna report on the 10th annual Protecting Mother Earth Conference focusing on uranium issues and indigenous rights opens at a youth camp near Mount Taylor. Organizers estimate 1500+ participants attend through Sunday with workshops on environmental justice for Baigendas and Navajo land rights. Call (918) 457-5542 for info.
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Mount Taylor
Anna Frazier
Diné Citizens Against
Gallup eyes water conservation plan and rate hike
Gallup officials urge residents to conserve as city outlines steps to curb water use amid severe shortage. The plan includes higher rates for heavy users starting July, possible grass removal, restricted watering, and use of non potable irrigation water. Violations can trigger warnings or Gallup Police action. Residents can report waste via a Water Hot Line.
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Gallup
John Penn
Pena
Gallup Police Department
Need carrier Burke Dr. and Martinelis Dy. also Grant Coll
Burke Dr and Martinelis Deputy and Grant College Lint or Leona 863-6811 mentioned in The Independent as carrier contact details listed for circulation duties.
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Leona
Public Notice on Gay Gallup Ordinance July 22 1999
Public notice states at 7 30 pm on Tuesday June 22 1999 in Council Chambers Gay Hall Gallup New Mexico the governing body will act on an ordinance updating the Gay Code sections on boards and commissions and related ordinances. Copies of the proposed ordinance available at the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. City Clerk Ruth Rutz signs the notice.
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New Mexico
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