Fort McDowell recall drive targets five tribal leaders
About 40 Fort McDowell tribal members launched a recall against Tribal President Clinton Patten Vice President Gilbert Jones Sr Treasurer Lloyd Doka and council members Leatrice Susanyatame and David King charging mismanagement amid a federally raided gaming dispute The group demands a vote and accuses the council of failing to inform tribal members about events including a May 12 raid that led to $400000 in confiscated video gaming machines ALBUQUERQUE Also a new national program Caring Program for Children aims to provide free dental care for needy children lacking insurance The American Dental Association plans the effort funded by Procter and Gamble from Crest toothpaste profits The project targets about 10 million uninsured children and seeks to extend dental care access The program’s leader Dr Geraldine Morrow says it will help a large number of children in need.
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Fort MacDowell
Gwendolyn Bahe
Fort McDowell
Clinton Patten
Gilbert Jones Sr
Lloyd Doka
Leatrice Susanyatame
David King
Jones
Albuquerque
American Dental Association
Geraldine Morrow
Chicago
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Ten Die In Arizona Grand Canyon Sightseeing Crash
A twin-engine Cessna 402 from Adventure Airlines crashed near the Grand Canyon after takeoff from a remote airstrip in Mohave County. All 10 aboard died, nine passengers and the pilot. Investigators noted possible engine trouble as the cause, with no final determination yet. The incident adds to a string of fatal sightseeing and private-plane crashes around the canyon since 1980.
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Grand Canyon
Adventure Airlines
Las Vegas
Canyon
Gary Mucho
National Transportation Safety Board
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Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
Larry Carver
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Carver
Mohave County
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Kingman
Greg Jensen
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Jensen
Hualapai Indian Reservation
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NM ethics overhaul urged by state leaders
SANTA FE AP two top New Mexico officials say campaign finance and ethics laws have loopholes. Secretary of State Stephanie Gonzales and Attorney General Tom Udall urged reforms to restore public trust, including detailed reporting, earlier filing deadlines, annual leftover funds accounting, and PAC registration. Some lawmakers questioned the proposals as too far.
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Santa FE
Stephanie Gonzales
Tom Udall
Udall
Gonzales
Secretary of State
Sen. Martin, Chavez
D-Albuquerque
Citizens nabbed for a good cause in Mall jail sting
In Gallup State, county and city law enforcement rounded up prisoners Friday in a charity sting for muscular dystrophy. The jail was stacks of milk crates in Rio West Mall, with bail starting at 250 dollars. The Muscular Dystrophy Association aims for 5000 dollars from this second annual MDA Lockup, led locally by Howard McKinney and district director Janice Honeycutt.
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Stephen Weeks
Gallup
Rio West Mall
MDA
Janice Honecutt
Honeycutt
Howard
Mac” McKinney
Albuquerque
City Council weighs legality of razor wire
Gallup officials consider an ordinance to ban new razor wire on fences and walls, citing unsightly appearance and safety risks while noting existing installations may remain. Businesses say the wire helps deter theft, with Gurley Motor Co. stressing its role in protecting merchandise as council debates the measure.
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Steve Bard
Gallup
Patrick Gurley
Gurley Motor Co
Nesses
Mark Rivera
Fireworks safety urged as Fourth of July begins
Gallup Fire Inspector Mike Johnson warns explosives pose real danger during the holiday. Firework sales start in Gallup today and in McKinley County on June 27. Experts cite injuries from unsupervised children and alcohol use, urging strict supervision, outdoor use, dry-area clearance, and following package directions to prevent fires and injuries.
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Gallup
Mike Johnson
McKinley County
Johnson
Warner Anderson
Gallup Indian Medical Center
Anderson
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