27 Jun 1980
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1980
Page
1
Fragmented text shows a city expanding a 400 member workforce with 60 tors and coordination with community agencies to address rising alcoholism among a city age group. It hints at interference with existing authority and public acceptance but provides unclear specifics.
A local center seeks more donations to sustain youth programs, including a swimming pool, safety instruction, crafts, and outings. Staff discuss ongoing operations, the need for equipment, and future trips while coordinating with volunteers and officials.
Eastern Bureau reports New Mexico aims for a permanent state program to regulate coal strip mining. Emery Arnold says approval by the Office of Surface Mining could come as early as September, triggering mandatory plan revisions for all operators within two months after Interior's sign off. A final public hearing is set for July 23 at the Bureau of Mine Inspection with comments due by July 28.
President Carter will reimpose draft registration on July 21 after a five year gap with the process staged from July 2 for 20 year olds and the following week for 19 year olds. ACLU lawyers challenge the 1947 law arguing sex discrimination and due process rights. The suit seeks to invalidate registration entirely, potentially prompting Congress to reconsider the policy.
McKinley County earned a priority one status from the state Community Assistance Council for two road projects, with County Road 1 between Manuelito and Black Hat and County Road 15 between Pinedale and Mariana Lake. The effort drew new matching funds from private and public sources, and Gallup kept its priority one for the Rehoboth reservoir water storage expansion seeking 538000 dollars. The CAC invites full applications due Sept 15, as total requests reach 6.96 million against a 5 million 1980 pool. Local officials highlighted rapid mining growth’s impact and the need for road improvements to address population and drainage.
Gallup reporters note that counselors statewide must certify or face a possible state mandate as tests are set for late July. Abe Torres of the NM Alcoholism Counselors Association outlines four certification levels and links certification to funding. The event, part of the Gallup Alcoholism Symposium, featured talks on youth substance abuse and Navajo involvement, stressing ongoing professional development and self care to prevent burnout.
A state official says enforcing the 12 cent per pack New Mexico cigarette tax on sales to nontribal members on Indian lands will yield at most about 200 thousand dollars in total revenue. Revenue will split with three cents to counties and cities and nine cents to the state. The department plans to meet with operators and tribal governments to outline reporting and tax stamp requirements and to discuss implications of the Supreme Court decision on tribal sovereignty.
The New York Times CBS News poll finds rising unemployment hardening attitudes among whites toward Cuban refugees and toward black unemployment. It shows 31 percent view unemployment as the top issue over inflation, and 49 percent of whites very worried about losing a job think black unemployment is similar or lower than white unemployment.
In Gallup the Northwest New Mexico Nutrition Project urges seniors to join the noon meals program in McKinley County. Sites include Gallup Northside Neighborhood Center Ford Canyon Senior Center and Zuni and Thoreau centers with free transport and home delivery for those unable to travel. A doctor’s certification is needed for home delivery. A 50 cent suggested donation funds meals, which supply about one third of daily minimum nutrition.
A jumble of clipped clippings notes a benefit dance for youth groups, discussion of maximum loan rates at 14 percent, Senate notices about President Carter, a Titanic search reference, New York gun control laws, TV ratings, Louis L Amour’s popularity, and a swimming time decline over 15 years.
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