08 Oct 1990
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1990
Page
1
Independent company Southwest 10 details television part 5 to 8 within a broader schedule. Officials cite changes in programming and regional coverage. The notice outlines distribution and partnership terms affecting local viewers.
The House approved a revised bipartisan deficit reduction package 250 to 164 and sent it to the Senate, despite Republican opposition. An emergency spending bill to end the Saturday government shutdown passed 305 to 105.
An unidentified Native American boy about 16 was found dead on the frontage road near Thoreau Saturday morning. Medical Investigator Richard Malone said autopsy results are pending to determine the cause of death. He appeared to have died Friday, was 5 feet 9 inches, 150 pounds, wearing black jeans, a black Harley Davidson Rebel with a Cause T-shirt, no shoes, and a red bandana in his pocket. Contact Malone at (505) 722-2281 with information.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta drew 800 pilots from around the world for mass ascensions at dawn. Spectators raved as 570 balloons filled the sky and evening glows lit the park. Activities include target landings, seed drops, Key Grab car prizes, and the Special Shapes Rodeo. Balloon rides cost 150 dollars, with adults paying 2 dollars to enter and 3 dollars for parking.
A Greyhound passenger threatened to hijack a bus traveling from Flagstaff to Albuquerque. Steven Warren Pine, 39, of Glendale, surrendered at Fort Courage near Sanders after a three hour standoff. He is jailed on disorderly conduct with a deadly weapon. a gun was seized for evidence. Authorities including a sniper team and hostage negotiators coordinated the response.
In Washington on a weekend shutdown President Bush and Congress clash over the budget as museums and national sites close. Visitors like Patti Miller and the Rollinsons question the government’s size while ordinary citizens voice frustration at the stalemate and rhetoric. A zoo visit becomes a sarcastic gauge of the impasse as critics cite delays and blame.
National parks nationwide face closures after federal funds ran out at midnight Friday. Camp David remains open for President Bush and guests, but visitors centers shut at Catoctin. Chaco Culture hosts a reunion as planned with park staff volunteering. El Morro closed. 2.4 million federal workers brace for Tuesday return unless budget deal reached.
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