Tuba City judge ousted from job
After nearly four hours in executive session, the Navajo Tribal Council voted 67 to 16 to remove Tuba City District Court Judge Robert Walters. Walters claimed politics and lack of proof, while an audit showed about 43000 linked to fraudulent clerks and Walters had no signatory authority. The council pledged action to curb long-standing financial problems in the court system.
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Richard Sitts
Bureau
Window Rock
Ariz
Navajo Tribal Council
Tuba City
Robert Walters
Walters
Tribe
Judiciary Committee
Mobile
Ala
Gudac
Torreon Council
Daniel Tso
Robert É
Hardrock
Navajo Ranch Financing Debated Amid Meeting Delay
The Navajo Nation council debates postponing a decision on a large ranch financing plan. Ernest Begay and other delegates press for approval while concerns rise over $8.2 million allocations and a detention center fund. The discussion highlights sacred land use and employment needs as arguments unfold.
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Ernest
Veterans face AIDS challenge at New Mexico convention
Thomas Harvey of the Veterans Administration told about 400 American Legion attendees in Gallup that veterans face new untraditional issues including AIDS. He noted VA’s $27 billion budget and obligation to cover medical costs for about 2,000 veterans treated for AIDS in major cities.
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Patricia Guthrie
Gallup
America
Veterans ‘Administration
Thomas Harvey
New Mexico American Legion
Harvey
Veterans Administration
Veterans Affairs
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome,” In Veterans Hospitals
Independent
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York City
Fire officials urge safe Fourth as fireworks sales begin
Gallup Fire Chief Jacob Campos urged caution as fireworks go on sale citywide with Independence Day approaching. Crews will work overtime July 3 4 and possibly 5 to handle blazes while inspectors enforce laws restricting illegal fireworks. Fire Inspector Mike Lovato stressed weed removal and adult supervision for all legal fireworks, with Class C marks and fines for violations.
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Jean-Pierre Carmela
Gallup
Jacob Campos
Campos
Mike Lovato
Lovato
McKinley County Fireworks Rules Limit Sale To Summer Week
McKinley County adopts a 1986 ordinance governing fireworks from June 27 to July 4, restricting sales and possession to minors with a guardian. Permits issued at no charge. displays must meet safety rules, with fines up to 300 dollars for violations and 50 to 200 dollars for other breaches.
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Sue Riniker
Gallup
McKinley County
McKinley County Sheriff's Office
Bruce Swingle
New Mexico
Swingle
Sheriff's Deputies
Acoma Nation Opposes New El Malpais Bill Changes
The Pueblo of Acoma denounces amendments to the El Malpais Masan Trail Bill saying land issues remain unsettled. Senate Energy panel approved the measure. it would designate 114000 acres as a National Monument under NPS, 98000 acres as BLM wilderness, and link Masan Trail with cultural sites while protecting Acoma land and spring access.
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Pueblo
Acoma
U.S
New Mexico
Pueblo of Acoma
el Malpais
Daniel Sanchez
Independent
Senate
Sanchez
Senate Committee On Energy and Natural Resources
el Malpais-Masan Trail
Jack Waugh
Jeff Bingaman
D-N.m
el Malpais National Monument
National Park Service
Bureau of Land Management
Acoma Land
Sens
Bingaman
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Acomas
JAIL PACT Forges Gallup County City Agreement
Gallup and McKinley County signed a jail contract with a $381000 annual cap for adult and juvenile detention and a $4.50 per 12 hour protective custody charge. The deal, endorsed by a city county fact finding panel led by Forrest Buffington Jim Parmelee Tony Sanchez and Frank Gonzales, must be signed by July 1 as the current pact expires.
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Sue Riniker
Gallup
McKinley County
Gallup City
Forrest Buffington
Jim Parmelee
Tony Sanchez
Frank Gonzales
Northern New Mexico Council of Governments
Patty Lundstrom
Protec
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McKinley
Ruiz Optical
Coal
Kaye Wilson
Pacesetters Realty
Cactus Drive
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