Vendors face uncertain future at Window Rock flea market
At the Window Rock flea market vendors faced disruption as remodeling began. About 30 vendors gathered in the food court to discuss options and disappointment over the closure. Some proposed using two acres near the current site, but no final plan emerged. Participants criticized Navajo Nation leaders for absence and lack of clear guidance as President Begaye’s office deferred to the Navajo Department of Justice.
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A . Jett Jones
Harvey Joe
Seeley
Eleanor Seeley
Express
Helena
Jean. Hale
Begaye
Christina Megill
Navajo Department of Justice
Mellor Willie
Lee
Ex-miners seek better settlement at Shiprock meeting
At Shiprock Chapter House a crowd of elderly Navajos gathered by 8:30 a.m. seeking action from Congress on compensation for uranium mine workers across the reservation. Phil Harrison of the Navajo Uranium Radiation Victim Committee convened the session to discuss remedies after years of radioactive exposure.
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Shiprock
Phil Harrison
Congress
Feud Erupts Between Woody and Commanche Families Near Navajo Agency
Navajo police seek Daniel Commanche, 42, in connection with a June 10 shooting that left 19 year old Woody Woody of Bloomfield dead. The confrontation began when a Commanche teen allegedly assaulted a Woody family member. Harry Woody attempted to quell the group as youths marched toward the Woody home, where a 22 caliber rifle and an ax handle were involved. Hazel Commanche and her husband fired toward the crowd, injuring the Bloomfield youth. The investigation continues with detectives determining the shooter’s identity.
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Daniel Commanttc
Jerowski Nakai
Woody
Bloomfield
Harry
Huerfano
Hazel Commanche
Rodeo clowns risk lives while keeping crowds laughing
Gallup hosts the 52nd Lions Club Rodeo where clowns Jon Flack and Bobby Weir entertain between events but switch to bullfighters during bull riding. They distract frenzied bulls to help riders score, sometimes using horns, slaps, or ears taps. The clowns note bulls are skilled pros bred for fighting with sharp temperaments when off duty.
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Gallup
Gallup Police ‘Department
Jon Flack
Bobby
Weir
Lions Club
Flack
Gallup rodeo stock contractor Edker Wilson plans to keep working
Edker H. Wilson, a 49 year stock contractor for Gallup Lions Club rodeos, says he has no retirement in sight and plans to rodeo on with bulls and bucking horses. He sustained an arm injury but continued working at events across New Mexico Colorado California and Montana. Wilson praises the rodeo community and notes prized bulls Liz ard and Farmington shaped the circuit. He also mentions sons Wade and Lin of Leona and a housing job in Tsaile and Nashitti.
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Gallup
Edker H. Wilson
Gallup Lions Club
Wilson
Lions Club
Canada
New Mexico
Colorado
California
Montana
Cecil
Lizard
Farmington
Wade
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Christopher Schunz
Jim Maniaci Diné
Bureau
West Virginia
Woodys
Tanya Brazil
Michael Fagans
Robbie Weir
Red Rock State Park
Fontract
Bill Donovan
Tsaile
Nashitti
Lin of
Leona
E.O.E
McKinley County
George Galanis
Wilson Rodeo Company
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