23 Jun 1983
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1983
Page
1
Trials at Nalillo County Courthouse suspended for weeks as repairs continue. Courtrooms without windows moved to workers’ areas. judge reports skeleton staff and limited hearings while temperatures and ventilation are addressed.
A list of art supplies includes crepe paper construction paper four posters standard pencils colored papers glue crayolas transparencies markers.
The report notes that ts and service will be closed Saturday for inventory while fire and sales departments will remain open.
A smoky fire destroyed Gallup's historic Cotton house with parts intact but the structure likely a total loss. Fire officials suspect arson. two witnesses saw men fleeing. No serious injuries, though volunteer Fred Ramirez sustained crushed fingers. The blaze drew hundreds of spectators as investigators and city officials weigh renovation plans and the building's future.
In Gallup a prosecutor argued that Cliff Harper 38 shown involvement in a March 15 1982 robbery at a Navajo department store though not present at the scene. Testimony detailed accomplices recruitment in Albuquerque and Harper supplying weapons while others faced prior convictions and plea deals.
Colaianni and Navajo Tribal Chairman Peter Zah met in a brief session to improve relations between the city and the tribe. Zah was unavailable for comment, but Colaianni called the meeting positive and said it aimed to ease future issues.
The Indian Capital Horsemen Association will crown new year-long reign successors this Sunday in a ceremony announced on Living page 3. Also featured are ratings on Brewers loss to Detroit 6-2 and a Washington-leaning flood update across Sun Belt states and Mexico. A methane gas explosion at an Appalachian mine killed seven and injured three, per Update page 9. A briny lake forms on Utah salt flats, scientists seek depth and duration, Page 10.
A crowd on the roadside noted a bear near the forest edge about a quarter mile away. The animal shuffled along the edge, its nose muddy from foraging among roots and stumps as readers reached Page 13 for more details.
State officials and city leaders agree to route Interstate 40 traffic through 66 Avenue in Gallup for safety during a two month construction project. Mayor Frank Colaianni and Gallup Highway Department director Walt Jackson discussed the change on a Wednesday morning noting trucks cannot safely make turns at Arnold and Aztec near the Munoz Overpass. Construction delays push work to start around July 6 with westbound traffic diverting onto 66 Avenue and eastbound traffic following after.
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