24 Jun 1980
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1980
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions 1972 era, conglomeration of business influence, Japan, electoral context in which votes for both houses were noted. Vague references to promoters and voters, but details incomplete and names absent.
A long illness ends the life of Charles Soto Jr. of Caban. He was born June 25, 1954, in Jegus and Francisca de Salvador, and lived in Albuquerque. Funeral services are pending at St Francis Church.
Les Hadden of Gallup plans a 72 home single family project in Mentmore to start site work in early July pending city curbing and street width disputes. Homes priced under 60 000 with many in 47 000 to 57 000 range, energy efficient with gas lines to be laid. Premier Development Inc. holds land in joint venture. 15 lots developed, 57 undeveloped. construction pace depends on public reception. pre sold homes may finish this year.
The Tuesday meeting covers annexing 30 acres west of Gallup, revenue sharing funds for 1961, a golf pro contract with Richard Garcia, and a new retirement program for police and fire employees. Officials discuss uses for $277,000 and the impact on sanitation, street, and fire department needs. Manuel Gonzales plans retirement under the new system, with council to approve a related resolution and contingency fund assignments.
McAllup Red Rock State Park evaluates a sophisticated burglar alarm system after rugs Indian artifacts and silver turquoise jewelry were stolen from the park museum. Director Martin Link said the total loss is undetermined and noted the system aims to deter future burglaries. Dr Caroline Davis the museum curator confirmed the weekend theft and emphasized strengthening security.
Officials report thefts at Red Rock State Park including Navajo rugs from InteTribal Indian Ceremonial Association, a priceless buffalo hide calendar, and a burglary attempt near the museum. Link notes a lock was forced on a glass jewelry case and police are reviewing weekend incidents as patrols remain infrequent.
State officials request federal Abandoned Mine Reclamation funds for a one-year study of 141 sites near Gallup and Silver City. Experts warn of subsidence risks from unexplored shafts, some near schools, and urge comprehensive cataloging and long-term reclamation plans. The program is financed by a 35-cent tax on surface coal production, with funds split between state use and Interior Department discretion.
Jimmy Nelson R. Begay of the Navajo Nation will travel to Washington, D.C., to be honored as one of 141 presidential scholars. The trip marks recognition of his achievements and service, with plans to meet President Jimmy Carter in the near future.
Bennie Baca 26 of 732 Lewann was southbound on State Road 564 near College Road when his motorcycle left the road, overturned, and he was injured. He was cited for careless driving and no license and urged by an officer to seek medical treatment. Police noted other incidents including a break in at Washington Park concession stand and theft of a camper shell from Shamrock station on East US 66. Value listed as 4300.
McKinley County census efforts near completion with Las Vegas New Mexico office extending hours to finish initial count. A 10 day review targets 24 randomly selected households per district to detect missed addresses and trigger a possible recount or card follow up as needed.
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