19 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1985
Page
1
Seepage and yesterday’s high reached 89 degrees by 3 30 p m with a low of 48 degrees at 4 a m. Readings recorded at the Gallup Independent office located at 500 N Ninth St.
The Santa Fe headquarters of the State Highway Department will stay closed until tests confirm the building is safe for occupancy after a transformer overheated on Tuesday and officials fear PCB may have escaped in the smoke.
As summer arrives New Mexico enters peak fire season with the state's forest firefighting force eager to begin. A firefighter described the mood as being ready to act and respond to fires as conditions heat up.
Three young Gallup men died when their car went off State Road 118 and plunged 85 feet. Their bodies were moved to Albuquerque for autopsies at the University of New Mexico Medical Examiner's office to identify victims and determine who was driving. Autopsies may aid future civil suits.
The Navajo Tribe's Division of Resources seeks expanded staff training before partnerships with federal and state entities. Division Director Harold Tso says aligning with the administration's partnership doctrine requires enhanced monitoring expertise for seven divisions. Current ties include DOE, BIA, BLM, NPS, and USOSM with aims to reduce observer roles and boost tribal participation.
In Window Rock Arizona a motion for a temporary restraining order to block a Navajo Tribal Council special session to remove Chief Justice Jerome McCabe will be heard after the session. The 8 a.m. July 3 hearing in Window Rock District Court comes as McCabe also faces a pre trial motion in Tuba City District Court. McCabe’s lawyer argues the scheduling conflict prevents two hearings in one day, while opponents say a fair hearing before the Tribal Council must be preserved. The case also involves other Judicial Branch employees and questions of speedy trial rights.
Tim Knowles reports prosecutors rested their case Tuesday in the murder trial of former Tohatchi High principal O C Chick Fero charged with the Feb 22 shooting death of Gallup McKinley County Schools Superintendent Paul Hanson. Defense motions for acquittal were denied.
A local venue at 1502 South Second advertises back to back shows featuring Model Citizen and Anna Marie on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights with no cover charge.
Juan Aldez and Arthur Hildigo of B&A Construction replace the sidewalk along Aztec Avenue behind Gallup's Zecca Plaza this week, signaling ongoing municipal improvement work in the area.
A coalition of wilderness advocates blasted a draft BLM plan in Albuquerque, urging expanded wilderness study. About 20 speakers urged 1.3 million acres be added to the national wilderness system, arguing the 407,985 acres in 18 study areas is too small and poorly justified.
Advertising note for Indian Hills Shell service, offering Shell motor oil 10W-40 or 30W with a five quart capacity. Deal valid through June 30, 1985, located at 3400 E. 66, contact 722-7670.
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