02 Oct 1981
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1981
Page
1
Gallup police Chief Frank Gonzales said a family member will be questioned in the shooting death of Euphrasio Martinez, 51, who was shot shortly before 5 a.m. during a family fight at 707 Stagecoach and died hours later at a Gallup hospital. No other details were released.
Colton Construction says 149000 of pool equipment from Kinematics Ltd has not been delivered for the Harold R. Runnels Recreation Center. The Albuquerque firm stopped payments, with 240000 in equipment ordered in September 1980. Colton has paid 165803.96 in fees to Milton Costello’s firm and 1537679.24 to Colton. The project faced delays, uncertain supplier location, and a 360 day construction period that neared completion.
The article profiles Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado as Mexico prepares to elect its next president on July 4, 1982, with Flora Lewis examining his figures, background, and potential leadership. The piece appears in the opinion section.
Eastern Bureau reports a public hearing near Marquez in McKinley County New Mexico attracted about 50 residents. TVA officials led by Ray Moore described the proposed uranium mine project and its potential effects on water wildlife and land use while noting the plan is not yet decided and data will be gathered for an environmental impact statement over about a year.
Gallup McKinley County adds Thoreau and To hatchi middle schools this fall with about 700 students. two more middle schools planned for Gallup next August for roughly 1,500 students. Principal interviews highlight benefits of departmentalized sixth through eighth grade setup amid ongoing district evaluation and bond-funded expansion.
El Sabino Package Store offers 32 Sprite and Coca Cola six packs for 1.39 and Schlitz beer six packs 12 oz each for 2.25. A 32 oz quart price is listed as 90 with a note on October 1 to 8. Store hours show Monday through Thursday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Friday and Saturday 8 A.M. to 1 A.M.
A community sale at Gallup High School with Drapery Fabric Drapes Shower Curtains Furniture Dishes Household Goods Irons Baby Clothes Toys Tapes Books Lamps Clothes and more. Held by Pacard for shop and Doty Construction Boardman one block east. Saturday 9 to 7.
A quirky local note from the staff at Jet Light Optical And Dynamite Disco wishing Ms V a happy birthday. The item also mentions promotions including a six pack of 12 oz cans, Shasta Cola at five dollars a case, and Remo Wine. The ad notes gas at $1.30 and a lounge open on Sundays at Zuni Highway location.
Gigi Carricades announces her December departure from McKinley General Hospital after a three year tenure, the longest on record. She plans to move to Salt Lake City and pursue hospital administration roles while SCHS handles applications and the hospital board selects a successor. Carricades holds an MA from UC Berkeley and has been active in the hospital auxiliary and merger discussions with Rehoboth Christian Hospital.
TOBE TURPEN INDIAN TRADING operates at three locations buying gold and silver items. The ad invites customers to sell Indian jewelry, coins, class rings, scrap and related items for cash.
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