Cleanup expands at Churchrock mine with undocumented waste pits
EPA officials from Region 9 and Region 6 met with Navajo Nation and GE representatives to map cleanup steps at the Northeast Churchrock and UNC mill sites. About 100,000 cubic yards of radium-contaminated soil have been removed, with plans for further reclamation at Quivira. Estimated 450,000 cubic yards may need removal and thousands of truckloads transported off-site.
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United Nuclear Corp
Northesist
Churchrock
U.S. Environmental Prootection Agency
San Francisco
Dallas
Navajo Nation
EPA
General Electric
Red Water Pond Road
Philmer Bluehourse
Northeast Churchrock
Kerr-McGee
Quivita
UNC
Quivira
Rio Algom
BHP Billiton
Teddy
Nez
Clancy
Tenley
Andrew
Bain
Region 9
EPA i
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locals learn composting at inaugural community pantry workshop
Vanderwagen resident Jonathan Hell demonstrates a DIY compost station using discarded tires. Thirty plus locals circle the demonstration as Hell explains how composting reduces landfill waste and boosts soil quality. He notes composting is imperfect but worthwhile and urges better care for the earth.
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ALLUP _ Vanderwagen
Jonathan
Nota
Earth
Area man stabbed and later arrested in Gallup
Gallup police investigated a stabbing of Darwin Walker 26 at the Garden Center Walmart area Saturday night. Witnesses saw Walker bleeding, but no one saw the stabbing. Walker, intoxicated, refused to name a suspect or location. he was treated and then detained on a bench warrant after hospital release.
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Gallup
Walmart
John Allen
Garden Center
Darwin Walker
Walker
Indian Medical ‘Center
Allen
Navajo council backs repeal of Arizona SB1070 in session
Navajo Nation Council narrowly approved a resolution urging repeal of Arizona SB1070. The Judiciary Committee chair Kee Allen Begay led the 30 24 vote during a special session amid debate. Delegate Elmer Milford noted potential factors while Leonard German of the Human Rights Commission described the law’s intent to convert residents into US citizens and compel enforcement.
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Nation Council
Arizona
Senate
Judiciary
Kee ‘Allen’ Begay
Council
Fort Defiance
Elmer. Milford
Navajo Nation
Human Rights Commission
United States
Phoenix
Aizona
Gorman
Aizona Law Enforcement Training Association
Trouble at Gallup Catholic over sexual orientation claim
Two part series details Lucia Lucero a Gallup Catholic student who faced suspension and denial of graduation after allegations she was a lesbian. Officials dispute the claim while family and school administrators argue over discipline and a contract suspension amid passionate conflict with church teaching.
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Gallup
Angele Lucero
Ave
Lucero
Gallup Catholic
Lise
Glasant
Schowl
Pemcipal
Presi: Dene
Chuat
Tor
Luger
Jughter
Lucere
Cable Hoover
Gallup Catholic High
Howard Johnson Hotel
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Hell
Helf
Bill Donovan Lependent Corr
Navajo. Council
Kathy
Helms Dine
Bureau
Angelo
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