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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1985
Page
1
Today's outlook is cool with more clouds. Yesterday’s high reached 76 at 3 30 p m and the low 31 at 6 15 a m. The Gallup independent office at 500 N Ninth St recorded these temperatures.
A retired FBI officer states that the Soviet Union has long smuggled agents into the United States and that the network largely evades U S counterintelligence efforts, suggesting persistent penetration risks.
OPEC wrapped two days of talks in turmoil as Ecuador boycotted the final sessions and ministers from 42 other countries failed to reach any agreement. Ahmed Zaki Yamani of Saudi Arabia said decisions were postponed to the December meeting, with all member states expected to continue restraining sales.
The 1985 Gallup Independent presents eight pages in two sections plus an advertising insert. It includes Index Classifieds Comics Leisure Nation Opinion Southwest Sports and Television.
Navajo County will elect a five member Board of Supervisors next year after redistricting approval. The plan, contested by the U S Justice Department for Indian representation, now allows two Indian dominated districts. Primary is tentatively Sept 9 and general Nov 4, 1986, with seats filled after canvass on Nov 11 pending Justice Department approval.
On the Navajo Reservation funding for mentally challenged residents sparked fear when cuts nearly halved support last Friday. Tribes pledged recovery Wednesday, restoring most funds for Chinle and several facilities, though St Michaels still seeks restoration. Officials warn unpredictability complicates operations and client care.
New executive director Joan Barnett moved into the post amid ongoing turmoil at the Economic Development Group. Two board seats opened as Richard Kauzlaric and Margaret Wilson stepped back for health and attendance reasons. Barnett pitched a Gallup Growth Board to better coordinate the Chamber of Commerce Downtown Development Group Main Street and economic efforts, with an advisory Main Street Oversight. By funding time next year a new structure may be in place.
Colorado Springs AP report quotes Dr. James Shore, a leading Indian mental health expert, on preventing a spate of hangings among Wyoming Arapaho youths. He notes contagion factors, unemployment, cultural identity and alcohol as risks, and urges a comprehensive tribal plan with hot lines, forums, and youth programs. A task force will link community agencies but cannot predict such crises.
Fed Mart official says there may be no grand opening in Zuni as lease negotiations for the former Zuni Trading Center stall, now under dispute with Tsabetsaye, drag on. The Zuni Tribal Council filed a complaint against the Bureau of Indian Affairs over subleasing and tax issues, while office roles remain tangled and the store weighs leasing legality.
Staff photo by Dave Lundy highlights Antonio Waconda of Gallup who turned 100 this Tuesday. Born on the Laguna Reservation at Paguate, he worked in California and Winslow before settling in Gallup around 1918, later toiling for the Santa Fe Railway and retiring. He now lives with daughter Mary Jane Naranjo and recalls three streets in his early days.
Crownpoint Institute of Technology hosts a new Crownpoint Adult Education Center offering free tutoring for adults 18 and up seeking a high school diploma or skill improvement in reading writing and math. Staff include three instructors two aides and a career counselor with instruction in Navajo and English.
The School of American Research will hold an advanced seminar in Santa Fe October 7 11 exploring regional and historical variations in Navajo economy religion culture agriculture women roles and demography in New Mexico and Arizona Eleven scholars from Canadian and U S universities will discuss how to analyze interpret and understand these differences Navajo culture is described as vital and adaptive incorporating American and Hispanic influences Researchers note non Indians often view American Indian cultures as static The SAR has conducted over 50 seminars on diverse topics For more information contact Susan Bodenstein at 505 982 4987 Also listed PLAYING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY NIGHT Native Kustom Band at Round Up Saloon 40472 N 3RD.
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