P&M strikers ready to talk in Navajo Nation dealings
Negotiations resume next week between United Mine Workers of America and Pittsburgh and Midway Coal Mining Co to end a mid May strike. For the first time the company and union publicly shared proposals with the Navajo Nation which collects royalties from the mine on reservation land. Last year overpayment beyond a lease cap led to no royalties this year. The union spoke to the Navajo Nation Council Human Services Committee behind closed doors. the company's turn followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Maniaci
Window Rock
United Mine Workers of America
Pittsburgh and Midway Coal Mining Co
Navajo Nation
Tribal Minerals Department
Human Services Committee
Navajo Nation Council
Frank Semancik
P&m
Albuquerque
Chevron ‘Corporation
Semancik
Kemmerer
Wyo
Threat of fire to close down forest
For the first time in more than 20 years Cibola National Forest officials are on the verge of closing the forest to visitors until further notice. A public announcement is expected later today as bone dry conditions and human-caused fire risk drive drastic steps. The Mount Taylor District, covering Cibola and McKinley counties, is one of six districts in the forest system and all districts are expected to shut down. Erik Sleeper, Fire Information Officer, notes a nationwide closure pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Purdom
Cibola National Forest
Mount Taylor
Cibola
McKinley
Cibola National Forest System
Mount ‘Taylor
Erik Sleeper
Fire near Whiskey Lake contained in McKinley County
Firefighters contained a Memorial Day blaze near Whiskey Lake in the Chuska Mountains north of Tohat chi, about three acres of ponderosa pine and grass. Two 10 person crews worked 13 hours to control the fire, reported by Jim Bydone of the BIA Fort Defiance center. Telephone fire control centers listed for reporting open fires on the Navajo Nation. Investigators probe a baby death in Chinle as FBI joins police. mother Tamara Tsu, 20, resides near Round Rock Trading See Whiskey Lake fire page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Maniaci
Fort Defiance
Ariz
Whiskey Lake
Chuska Mountains
Tohatchi
Chuska Peak
McKinley County
Jim Bydone
Bureau of Indian ‘Affairs
Bydone
BIA
Navajo Nation
Baby
FBI
Chinle
Tamara Tsu
Round Rock
Horse Abandoned in Gallup Two Days in Trailer
In Gallup a Canoncito man faces charges for abandoning a young quarter horse in a trailer behind Sizzler restaurant for about 30 hours. Restaurant staff found the animal ill and dehydrated after police were notified. Veterinarian Dr Kristina Fisher treated the horse, which was transported to an animal hospital under police hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Canoncito
Sizzler
Dewayne Chee
Chee
Animal ‘Control
Kristina Fisher
Cedar ‘Animal Medical Center
Fisher
Pablita Cohoe
County seeks action as illegal dumps flood Navajo and McKinley
Bill Donovan reports a daily battle by local officials to curb illegal dumping in McKinley County as hundreds of area residents and Navajo Nation members use ravines to discard trash. Officials consider fines and cross‑jurisdiction enforcement, hoping Navajo rangers can aid, while cleanup funds remain scarce and long-term efforts lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
McKinley County
Pat Butler
Solid ‘Waste Authority
Navajo” Reservation
Butler
Navajo Tribe
Navajo Nation
Navajo
Environmental Protection Agency
Zuni
James Turquoise
Ilegal
Church Rock
Skateboarders to display skills at Gallup mall contest
Gallup hosts a skate competition at Rio West Mall sponsored by the Gallup SK8 Club as part of Native American Appreciation Day events. Open to all levels, the fundraiser features four skill tiers, two 45 second heats, five judges, and a $25 entry with local sponsorship help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hardin-Burtola
Independent
Gallup
Rio West Mall
Gallup Sk8 Club
Nicole DeArmond
SKB
Lincoln Elementary Oolve
Leslie’ “Mudd” Teller
Marty Benacci
John’ Wells
Gallup High School
Jackie McKinney
A.C. ‘Houston Lumber
DeArmond
Satur
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Andi
Shennae John
Ering
Ay Lake
Tanya
Brazil
Hou
Bill Donovan
Gether
Nicole Goodhuer
Mai Bonacci
Indian Hills
Bonacci
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