Uranium Mine Plans Raise Water and Burial Site Concerns
Dalton Pass residents meet with UNC and TVA officials to discuss a proposed 23 year uranium mine. Key questions focus on water supply disruption and potential disturbance of sacred burial sites. The project aims to begin ore production by July 1981, reach full peak in 1984 at 850,000 tons annually, and employ numerous workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Schomisch
Dalton Pass
Eastern Bureau
Nudle
United Nuclear Corporaion
UNC
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
John Ceasatounc
Mining talks seek to shield Crownpoint water supply
TVA officials and mining firms press plans to protect the Crownpoint community water system from drilling impacts. DNA and Navajo leaders demand environmental safeguards including seepage monitoring, sacred-site preservation, and local benefit sharing as exploration expands near 12 miles of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Hales
Navajo Agency grapples with NAPI crisis and loan risk
John Orr reports from Window Rock that NAPI faces a systemic crisis with management collapse, poor financing, and weak accounting. Peat Marwick auditors warn a New York loan offer may not be repayable, urging immediate hiring of experienced managers and higher top salaries to stabilize the ten largest irrigation business. The Navajo Tribal Council weighs a federal loan and a strategic plan as the joint committee resumes discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Orr
Window Rock
Ariz
Dine Bureau
Navajo ‘Agricultural Products Industries
NAPI
Coutieul
Les Rhodes
Peat Marwick and Mitchell
Rhodes
New York
Jes
Annie Wauneka
New Mexico Symphony to perform at Joint Powers event
A July 2 two hour concert at the Conven-Hon-Center features the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra with a champagne buffet from 3 30 to 5 30. Outdoor pavilion offerings include a mariachi group from St Francia a Red Rock Squares square dancing and Navajo tribal music. Arts and Crafts Complex showcases include Laura Gilpin Navajo art Theresa Potter Southwest art and museum displays. Muzzle Loaders demonstrate mountain man arts. A no host bar will operate during the buffet. Dedication at 6 p.m. includes blessings flags and pledge from Floyd Thompson and remarks by Senators Domenici and Schmitt. Sam Graft presents the city building. program ends with a closing blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Powers
Gonven-Hon-Center
New- Mexico Symphony Orchestra
St. Francia
Red Rock
Laura Gilpin
Theresa Potter
Tom Trainer
Kerr-McGee
Floyd Thompson
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Harrison Schmitt
R-N-M
Sam Graft
Scale Malfunction Causes Dispute at Navajo Generating Station
At Page Arizona the Navajo Generating Station faces scale calibration issues after the Arizona Division of Weights and Measures and tribal inspectors redragged three scales. The problem centers on a test weigh bin causing inaccurate readings across conveyor BC3 BC4 and the hopper, with SRP given 30 days to repair. Officials note calibration history and ongoing coal delivery disruptions with Peabody Coal Company. Death notices and a $200 reward item follow in Page section.
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Window Rock
Ariz
Diné Bureau
Navajo
Page
Arizona
Weights and Measures Department
Harold Vopel
Ing
Vopel
Melvin Bissumb
Arizona Division of Weights and Measures
Salt River Project
SRP
Bigthumb
Peabody Coal Co
Peabody
Robert Mann Resigns as Zuni Public Safety Chief
Robert Mann, chief of the Zuni Tribe Public Safety Department, resigns effective in 30 days amid community pressure and support gaps. He cites harassment from the Executive Advisory Committee after a May 9-10 meeting where citizens accused police of harassment. Gov. Laselute unavailable for comment. Mann served one year and has prior BIA and HRSA experience.
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ZUNI
Robert Mann
Mann
Edison Laselute Minn
Comet
Ance Gs Ctoe
Bill ‘Tsikewa
Gov
Laselute
Bureau of Indian Affairs
AI Rss Ohss Moree Rgeater
Playboy Bull Back for Gallup Rodeo Opening
Playboy the bull returns as the Gallup Lions Club hosts a four day rodeo at Red Rock State Park starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bull of the Year in 1976 and 77, he will be kept out of the stands this year after escaping in 1976. Lions Club members and rodeo stock provider Buster Webb describe 10 un ridden bulls and new acts including rodeo clown Jess Franks. The event runs Wednesday to Saturday with a noon Kids Rodeo on Saturday and a 9:30 a.m. parade. Tickets cost 9.50 for adults and 2.50 for children.
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Gallup
Playboy
Lions Club
Red Rock State Park
Ana
Mike Witt
Gallup Lions Club
International Rodeo Association
All- Indian Rodeo Cowboy Association
Buster Webb
Jess Franks
Park Convention Center
Elton Travis
Witt
Marvin Garcia
Gallup Hee
Lions Club Rodeo
Thermopane Units Now Made at R and R Glass Shop
Local glass firm R and R Glass announces production of thermopane insulated units at its facility. The company invites customers to visit and view the new four R Glas stock, with contact listed as 7229973 for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R&r Glass
Gallup Lions Club Rodeo Schedule Unveiled
The 30th Gallup Lions Club Rodeo opens tonight at Red Rock State Park with Junior King and Queen contests at 2 and 3 p.m. A one day rodeo starts at 7 p.m. Friday features a dance by Elton Travis, followed by a parade Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and events including a barbecue and Kids' Rodeo.
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Gallup
Gallup Lions Club
Red Rock State Park
Elton Travis
Convention Center
Lincoln Elementary School
Aztec
Weston Coal
Peter MacDonald Claner and Lee Cevarighari Event At Red Hock Park
Peter MacDonald Claner and Lee Cevarighari scheduled an event at 7 00 PM on Saturday June 24 at Red Hock State Park. Ticket information available through 02-87 4595 Political Morbo Campaign Car.
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Peter, MacDonald Claner
Lee Cevarighari
Hock State Park
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Crownpoint Community Water Supply
Allan Mullins
U É
Paul Robinson
The
Southwest Research and Information Center
Buquerque
Wardong
Mullins
Dalton Pasa
Ceasar
Dalton Passwater
Paul Frye
DNA Legal Service
Crownpoint
Chapter
Legal Council On Uranium Development
United Nuclear
DNA
Geasar
Joseph Gmuca
Leo Denetsone
Navajo Tribes Minerals'divison
Denetsone
Lefep
Ceurmeptian
Huliiad
Andi Se Saisse
Lion's Club
Ray Gilmore
Peter MacDonald
Napi Management Board
Jonas Blue Eyes
Death
Carl Carver
Ralph Clark
Esther Frampton
Altahboh Kee
Nanabah Plummer
Kent
Zuni Law
James
Syme
Cty
Tayn
Sherry Menopace
Sandy Doty
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