11 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1985
Page
1
Gallup weather summary notes yesterday reached a high of 89 degrees by 3:30 p.m. with a low of 50 degrees at 4:00 a.m. Rain showers are possible, and the forecast directs readers to page 2 for details from the Gallup Independent office at 500 N Ninth St.
Four Albuquerque family members faced arson charges tied to the 1983 Ned's El Portal fire. Two pleaded guilty to drug charges, while all four admitted to a conspiracy to burn Ned's El Portal. Page 8.
West Point California authorities report a family of five vanished from a nearby campground less than a mile from a cabin. Human bones were found, and detectives investigate possible links to the disappearance as residents express concern.
A brief index of sections in the 1985 Gallup Independent classified pages and advertising supplement. It lists sections such as Nation, Comica, Opinion, Deaths, Leisure Movies, World, and overall page count totaling 14 pages in one section.
Indian leaders from Alaska to Arizona protest a proposed amendment to the endangered species act that would bar taking eagle feathers for tribal religious use and could limit Northwest and Alaskan fishing rights. Hopi Chairman Ivan Sidney travels to Washington to testify before the House subcommittee.
Father’s Day sale at Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise on Highway 264 Window Rock offers 3314% discount for Thursday Friday and Saturday with contact number (602)871-4090 displayed for shoppers.
Navajo Senior Companion Program officials say they did not disobey federal eligibility rules, though a federal audit found misadministration and ineligible clients. Director Kenneth White contends CFR rules were misinterpreted, while the tribe, Division of Social Welfare, and BIA agree funding eligibility should use general assistance income standards for in home care services. White notes two CFR categories exist money payments versus non money services with different rules. See OFFICIALS, page 2.
Navajo Tribal Judiciary Committee votes 4-1 to back an audit of all tribal courts and urges Tuba City District Judge Robert Walters to cooperate with the auditor general by June 18. Walters opposes moving court files to Window Rock, while the chair and chief justice dispute procedures and ongoing district court audits.
A 656 signature petition filed with the Bureau of Indian Affairs asks for a federal election to decide if Zuni voters want to temporarily suspend the Zuni Constitution and recognize a council appointed by religious leaders. If eligible signatures reach 30 percent, BIA review proceeds with Washington to decide.
Eastern Bureau Santa Fe reports a proposed land trade between the U S Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management could save $513000 in the first five years at a cost of $2620000, with long term gains up to $1.21 million annually. The plan aims to consolidate offices and staff, trading about 15 million acres in New Mexico and nationwide 30 to 35 million acres to reduce duplication. Public hearings are planned June 24 in Albuquerque and June 25 in Roswell.
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