Police brutality alleged in Page
Navajo Tribal Chairman Peter MacDonald accused Coconino County deputies of police brutality after a Navajo Nation member was allegedly rough handled near Page Arizona. The incident led to an investigation by the tribe and Arizona DPS with deputies suspended with pay. The chairman urged discipline, possible termination, and a formal apology and compensation.
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Dine
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Window Rock
Ariz
Peter MacDonald
Coconino County
Lake Powell
Page
Arizona
MacDonald
Navajo Nation
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Joe Richards
Arlene Touchin
Wahweap Lodge
Touchin
Ms. Touchin
McKinley County crowns Connie Rae Merrill queen
Connie Rae Merrill of Gallup was crowned McKinley County Queen at the Lions Club Rodeo in Red Rock State Park. Merrill, former McKinley County Queen in 1982 and Junior Queen in 1981, expressed surprise and pride, noting the win differed due to college duties and her current job managing an Indian jewelry store in Gallup.
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Rand Miranda Latif
Red Rock State Park
McKinley County
Connie Rae Merrill
Gallup
Ms. Merrill
Indian Capital Horseman's Association
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
Devil Pups seek Marine training at Camp Pendleton
In Window Rock Navajo youths test for 15 of 25 spots at Camp Pendleton to join the Devil Pups program. The four-year-old effort, run by DYDS and the U.S. Marines, measures fitness via sit-ups push-ups chin-ups and a 300 yard shuttle.
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Dine Bureau Window
Navajo Division of Youth Development and Services
U.S. Marines Corp
Mary Martin
DYDS
Antonio Rascon
Flagstaff, Marine
Camp Pendleton
Rascon
Willcox
Ariz
Martin
Marc Hillis
Houck
Bruce Willie
Window Rock
Relocatees voice fears ahead of Navajo move to Chambers Sanders
Thirteen Navajo families slated to move into chambers Sanders area next week voiced concerns at a three hour meeting with Navajo Tribal Chairman Peter MacDonald. They support a memorandum of agreement requiring regular BIA tribal consultation on Chambers Sanders development and asked for ongoing cooperation and clear answers before relocation. Utilities for the new homes are planned to be ready by Tuesday.
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Chambers-Sanders
Ms. Retasket
BIA
City debates moving tourism posts from chamber to city
Gallup considers removing chamber control of tourism promotion. Mayor Munoz proposed funding cuts threaten Judi Snow and Marie Sullivan with job loss by July 1. Tax Committee advised temporary city hire to study a permanent solution, with City Council expected to vote next Tuesday. Chamber oppose shift, urging chamber to retain tourism duties.
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Gallup
Chamber of Commerce
Judi Snow
Gallup Conventions Bureau
Marie Sullivan
Edward Munoz
Chamber
Munoz
Ms. Snow
Ms. Sullivan
Ledger
Jeff Condrey
McKinley County Wildlife Assn Annual Picnic at McGaffey Lake
The McKinley County Wildlife Association invites the public to an annual picnic at McGaffey Lake this Sunday from noon to 2 pm featuring a barbecue, kids games, and a horseshoe tournament among other activities.
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McKinley County Wildlife Ass'n
Mcgaffey Lake
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