23 Jun 1999
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1999
Page
1
District Court Judge Joseph Rich presides as a grand jury convenes in Gallup investigation of McKinley County Commissioners contracts for the adult jail and juvenile facility. The panel formed after a citizen petition asserting possible violations of state law by public officers seeking personal benefits.
Navajo group members oppose uranium mining at Uranium Resources Inc. meeting in Dallas claiming the operation would permanently contaminate drinking water for more than 10,000 Crownpoint area residents. ENDAUM and NMELC have fought for years to stop the uranium project.
Ramah Elementary PTA representative Louise Ingraham urged the McKinley County Commission to press the New Mexico Highway Department for flashing lights and marked crossings on State Highway 53. She cited slow enforcement and heavy truck traffic as safety concerns. The commission voted to send a letter to the highway department, urging action.
A 16-year-old boy, Cecil Quintana of Gallup, was held by police after allegedly weaponizing a public safety item during a confrontation with a 34-year-old maid at a Holiday Inn. He locked the door and demanded the watch. a struggle ensued, a shot struck the wall, and both fled in opposite directions toward the parking lot.
Navajo vendors may gain a seat in the beverage market as Hensens Beverage Co discusses marketing traditional Navajo drinks with tribes. Diné Bekeyah Tourism Association officials confirm talks with the California firm about using a secret herb associated with Navajo culture for potential products, with a decision expected next year.
Lyra and Roark Barron of Luscious Music from Santa Fe presented harp based healing at a Healing Touch conference at Red Rock State Park last week. The day long Gallup area workshop by Heavenly Health Family Nurse Practitioners explored music along with hypnotherapy acupuncture healing touch and herbs as alternatives to Western medicine. The Barrons demonstrated how music can tap inner energy to aid wellness and comfort terminally ill patients. They have been musical partners for 13 years with Roark focusing on Celtic harp while Barron is classically trained pianist vocalist and multi instrumentalist. The article notes their recordings aim to express healing and catharsis through music.
City officials near formal approval of a federal grant pre application for a Grants Milan Airport expansion. The plan extends the runway by 1850 feet and may lengthen the parallel railway. Armstrong Consulting of Grand Junction Colorado presents the project cost at 1 737 300 with 1 563 570 covered by federal funds and 86 865 each by state and Grants. First phase would include site design and runway prep work.
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