19 Jun 1984
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1984
Page
1
Former Gallup High assistant Curtis Fortney was named the new boys coach replacing Larry Vendrely who resigns after discontent with the program. Vendrely steps down June 28 after serving as coach and Fortney vows an exciting aggressive style starting this season.
A group of scientists uses satellite imagery to locate a site in Mexico believed to be Oxpelmul, a Mayan ruins complex lost since the 1930s. The discovery, estimated to be over 1000 years old, appears in a new published report.
Scientists and officials weigh revival or destruction of two orphaned frozen embryos reportedly potential heirs to a multimillion dollar Los Angeles couple estate. The decision hinges on legal and ethical considerations as authorities review case details.
The 1984 Gallup Independent classified section promotes a 16 page leisure and living movie and advertising supplement in one USPS numbered section. The notice notes the newspaper and publishing company.
Social workers tribal court judges and officers met in Albuquerque for a conference on Indian child welfare sponsored by the National American Indian Court Judges Association and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Charlotte Goodluck urged timely permanent plans with relatives or another family when reunification fails and stressed ongoing review of foster cases to avoid drift and harm to children.
Gallup police report a 28 year old Gallup man Joseph A Zecca died after his motorcycle struck a Borden Dairy truck driven by Everisto Sisneros 26 on 66 Avenue Monday about 3 p.m. Zecca was westbound and weaving before the collision. Sisneros was turning left into the dairy, not injured. He died about 5 p.m. at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital after surgery.
The House voted to create wilderness areas in New Mexico Colorado and Washington totaling 1.6 million acres and sends the Washington bill for Reagan to sign while Colorado and New Mexico measures go to the Senate. Environmental groups critique the administration for not protecting lands under study and fault federal land management law. Interior Dept defends compliance as bills move through Congress.
Congress moves limited bills on Forest Service lands after a deal between Rep. Morris Udall and Sen. James McClure. Conservation groups charge the BLM is ignoring the law by approving roads mining and oil and gas activity in wilderness study areas Mount Ellen Road Canyon and Jack Canyon in Utah and elsewhere.
Gallup city attorney says roadblocks aimed at catching drunk drivers are illegal when used beyond license or registration checks. The Alcohol Abuse task force urged roadblocks on NM 32 and US 666, but the attorney warned they must have probable cause and not serve as a subterfuge. Glen Benefield said the opinion won’t derail efforts and noted law offers legality where possible. The panel also eyed harsher penalties for habitual protective custody offenders and possible recriminalization of public drunkenness, which Parmelee called legally risky.
The Olympic torch, beset by rain and 25 mph winds in eastern New Mexico, passed Vaughn after relighting its flame. Runners including Gallup lawyer James Jay Mason will carry the flame through Albuquerque and Estancia en route to Santa Fe and Colorado. Gov. Anaya proclaims Olympic Torch Week as the 9,000 mile relay nears the 4,500 mile mark.
The EPA cited Giant Refining Co of Gallup and Missouri Research Laboratory of Albuquerque for hazardous waste violations in New Mexico. Missouri Research faced storage over 90 days, leaking drums, weak storage barriers, and security gaps, with a proposed 42,100 dollar penalty and 30 days to seek a hearing. Grant Refining was cited for failing to submit a complete final permit application, risking a 3,000 dollar fine and 30 days to respond.
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