Firefighters endure three mile pack test at Grants
Tom Purdom reports on the annual endurance challenge for forest firefighters held east of Grants. Marked by heat and effort, 32 year old Jordan Sanrose finishes in just over 41 minutes with a 45 pound pack, while Curtis Tormo from the Acoma Pueblo struggles to beat the 46 minute limit. The test gauges aerobic capacity, strength, and endurance, essential for firefighting in rugged terrain and high altitudes.
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Tom Purdom
Grants
Jordan Sanrose
Sanrose
Curtis Tormo
Acoma Pueblo
Curtis
The
National Forest
Erik
Sleeper
Mount ‘Taylor
District Forest Fire
Michael Fagans
Virgil Reynolds
Tormo
Acoma
Forest Service
Tuba City bail hearing set for Tracy Jr in bombing case
Stewart Tracy Jr and companion Rajer G Hudson, both 18, face aggravated battery endangering welfare of a minor dangerous use of explosives and conspiracy charges. They were students at Tuba City High School and allegedly planned to release stink bombs in boys bathrooms. Hearing in Tuba City District Court scheduled for Monday before Judge Manual Watchman Tracy.
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Tuba City
Stewart Tracy Jr
Tuba City High School
Tracy
Navajo Nation
Judicial Branch
Ed ‘Martin
Tuba
City High
Por
Gallup council urged to ban former officer Mayes
Tanya Brazil reports Gallup City Council and Mayor were asked to join agencies in seeking to bar Thomas Mayes, a former Gallup police officer, from the area after his 1992 conviction. Advocates argue public safety concerns persist as parole decisions loom and the Navajo Nation contemplates a permanent ban.
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Gallup
Thomas Mayes
McKinley County
Navajo Nation
Mayes
Wouning
Sontasta
Jim Martin
Ella Johnson
Mary Helen Baaker
Baber
Mexico
Parole’board
Galup
Martin
Forum seeks ways out of cycle of violence
Zarana Sangham reports a Gallup seminar on domestic violence to help victims. Speakers explained definitions, services, and legal avenues while a Crownpoint participant urged neighbors be aided. A GIME official stressed proper documentation and confidentiality to protect victims.
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Forum
Gallup
Jim Harlin
University of New’ ‘Mexico
Harlin
Crownpoint
Ea Tomes
Burt.Chavez
Gallup Indian Medical Center
GIME
Chavez
Douglas Lindsey
GIMC
Lindsey
Window Rock Justice and Law Day Event Schedule
The Window Rock district combines Justice and Law Day with a half day of activities from 8 a.m. to noon starting with a fun run from the Window Rock Sports Center to the police and court building on Window Rock Boulevard. There will be open house tours, demonstrations, a poster contest for students, entertainment from Phase it Productions, and displays by emergency services.
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Window Rock
Arizona
Window Rock Boulevard
Pine ‘Springs
Navajo
Kelsey. Begaye
Judicial
Rock
Arizona Department, of Transportation
Emergency Medical’ Services Department
Fire Department
DARE
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Leona
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Jet Jones
Indepe
Eddie
B. Henderson
United States
Rock Unit 3
Maloney Avenue
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