Navajos debate constitution ideas in Chiricahua stance
In Chinle Arizona Betty Reid Dine reports a four month political upheaval spurring groups to draft Navajo constitutions. The Navajo Rights Association and attorney John Chapela presented versions urging a separation of powers with referendums. Chiefs fear federal overreach and emphasize Navajo drafting.
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Betty Reid Dine
Bureau Chinle
Ariz
Cvie Rights Association
John Chapela
Chapela
Navajo Tribal Council
Raymond Nakai
DRA
Controversy Flares Over Ft. Wingate Land Transfer
At a Sunday congressional forum in Red Rock State Park officials from Navajo Zuni and other governments clash over control of 22 000 acres slated for army disposal. Navajo Interim Chairman Haskie demands return of lands to the tribe citing treaties and 1928 1950 recoveries while warning of an emotional struggle as multiple authorities seek a foothold in the transfer process.
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Melissa Schlanger
Red Rock State Park
Congressional
Ft. Wingate Army Depot
Nelson Miller
U.S
Bill Richardson
D-N.m
Pete Domenici
Department of Defense
Leonard Haskie
Haskie
United States Government
Indian Claims Commission
Defense Department
Wingate
Secret mining deal angers Mescaleros
Mescalero Apache President Wendell Chino should resign after a Tribal Council agreement with Molycorp Inc. to mine yttrium and zirconium on Mescalero land. Tribal Concerns accuses officials of secrecy, demanding full-tribe voting and challenging the 60-40 profit split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mescalero
Wendell Chino
Molycorp Inc
Juanita Makil
Makil
Tribal Concerns
Ski Apache
Inn of the Mountain Gods
Cecilia Hosetosevit
Francine Magoosh
China
United States
Amos Gaines
Hopis may move gravel yard after tribal dispute
Shungopavi Hopi leaders fear a Blaze Construction site on a sacred nesting ground will drive away rain snakes central to their Snake Dance. They oppose the tribal council lease approval without village consultation and plan to press Interior Secretary Lujan in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hardeen
Western Bureau
Shungopavi
Ariz
Bertha Torres
Washington, D.C
Manuel Lujan
Blaze Construction Co
Albuquerque
Second Mesa
Old warbirds fly at Albuquerque airshow over Double Eagle
Two World War II trainers from the T-6 Cactus Squadron fly low over Double Eagle Airport on Saturday as part of Albuquerque Southwest Airlines Airshow. Thousands attended, causing traffic jams for more than seven miles. story continues on Page 2 with photos on Page 14.
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Double Eagle
Albuquerque-Southwest Airlines
Northsider's suit spurs budget rethink on police
Northside councilman Tom Saucedo warned of a discrimination lawsuit to push for two new Northside patrolmen. Councilors reconsidered budget options and may transfer funds to hire two officers, possibly cutting the BATmobile project. Other members urged restraint and realignment within the police budget while July 20 deadline approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Tom Saucedo
Northside
Saucedo
Frank Gonzales
Gonzales
National Indian Youth Council
Louis Bonaguidi
Bonaguidi
Washington Park
Pat Butler
Southside
Charlie Chavez
State Department of Finance and Administration
Iroquois fight Smithsonian for sacred artifacts
Onondaga Nation chiefs declare a duty to reclaim sacred items before any transfer of a 1 million piece Native collection to Washington for the planned American Indian Museum. They seek return of wampum belts and medicine masks and question how objects were acquired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N.Y
Smithsonian Institution
New York City
Museum of the American Indian
New York Museum
Washington
Smithsonian
Irving Powless Jr
Oren Lyons
Lyons
Six Nations
The
Heye Foundation
Julie J. Kidd
Kidd
Leslie Logan
Gallup City Council Meeting Rescheduled To June 14 1989
The Gallup City Council regular meeting set for Tuesday June 13 1989 has been rescheduled to Wednesday June 14 1989 at 2 00 PM in the Council Chambers 110 West Aztec. The purpose is to discuss regular business. Dated June 9 1989 Rosa Lena Chavez City Clerk.
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Gallup
West
Aztec
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MacDonald
Window Rock
Mescaleros
Dan Armstrong
Northsider’s Suit ‘Scare’ Works
By Tamara Dietrich
NIYC
State University of New York At Buffalo
Rosa-Lena Chavez City
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