16 Jun 1987
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1987
Page
1
In the 1987 Gallup Independent section, a heated exchange unfolds between comic panels and Dear Abby style advice in the Southwest area. Readers weigh personal values against satirical comment, sparking discussion across community leaders and local readers.
Navajo Tax Commission officials warn that three federal bills could curb tribal taxing authority by delaying new taxes and opening review of existing programs. Bills seek a two year moratorium on new tribal taxes and require Interior approval, prompting tribal leaders to challenge the move as a violation of sovereign rights and a possible aim to undermine Kerr-McGee precedent.
A 13 member Navajo Nation Business Advisory Group was introduced in Window Rock to advise on improving business development procedures, removing barriers, and expediting projects. The group will work with CANDO and the tribal office, focusing on education, financing, marketing, and keeping young Navajos on the reservation.
A hazmat tractor-trailer exploded near Navajo Arizona, igniting a fire and forcing evacuations for residents. Damages to the truck and trailer total about 10000 dollars. The incident occurred as an Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway train traveled west at 70 mph.
A 10 million federal lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court alleges three Bureau of Indian Affairs officers Henry Tenario Marcus Pacheco and Richard Valenzuela abused residents of the Pascua Yaqui Indian Reservation between June 1985 and March 1986 Also named is Sam Hilliard BIA officer in charge Hilliard Tenario is no longer a BIA officer and Pacheco sought a transfer earlier this year assigned to a Northern Arizona reservation according to a BIA official
The Navajo Tribal Council approved consolidating chapter and school board nominations into an early June vote with final elections set for August 4. Of 109 chapters, six reported minor issues including a three way tie at Klagetoh and a late renomination at St. Michaels. Unofficial results from the Eastern Navajo Agency list Beclabito and Beclabito School nominees among others.
Navajo Attorney General Michael Upshaw accuses the U.S. Civil Rights Commission of a bald faced attack on tribal sovereignty as investigators remain in Gallup and Navajo leaders defend sovereignty while praising some findings and criticizing the commission’s bias. Brian Miller defends the inquiry as protecting individual American Indian rights and notes positive findings alongside governance problems.
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