01 Oct 1997
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1997
Page
1
In March 1994 Slim led a young girl into a secluded area where she was raped. Prosecution cited Slims prior 1991 rape conviction of a 14 year old, recently released after eight weeks custody, arguing the second assault mirrored the first. The defendant awaits sentencing facing prison and a possible fine.
Local anger grows as Gallup residents demand a grand jury to probe alleged perjury and embezzlement linked to former narcotics agents. They criticize the District Attorney Forrest Buffington and New Mexico Attorney General's Office for inaction and suggest a petition targeting the Regional Narcotics Enforcement Task Force and the 700 Klub.
Hopi livestock census yields many bruises and two broken legs among crew members while cattle overall show resilience. Dr. Adrienne Ruby notes cattle appear healthier after last year’s drought. range conditions reveal grazing pressure and fence-cutting causing concern. Final herd culling decisions rest with ranchers.
Navajo Police Officer John Yazzie recounts entering a burning trailer to rescue a man who planned to blow himself up as a woman demanded her belongings. The incident occurred near Klagetoh with a backup unit miles away. Yazzie, a Many Farms High School graduate and Navy veteran, describes the tense early morning and his duties before returning to family duties at home.
Hopi Radio Project organizers win a 292517 dollar grant from the Public Communications Facilities Program via the Hopi Foundation to fund construction and operation of a Hopi run noncommercial FM station. DOC covers 75 percent of costs. local match covers 25 percent, with a goal of a first year budget around 390023 dollars. The project aims to broadcast in Hopi language to preserve culture and serve the Hopi Nation with news and cultural programming.
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