Peabody earns third reclamation award
Peabody Western Coal Co earned its third major reclamation award in two years for pioneering techniques to reestablish rare plants and shrubs with cultural significance to American Indians. The 1998 Excellence in Surface Mining Award honors work at the Black Mesa and Kayenta mines on Navajo and Hopi lands in northeastern Arizona.
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Kayenta
Ariz
Peabody Western Coal Co
Excel
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Surface Mining
Peabody Inv
Black Mesa
Arizona
C. Scott Williams
Arizona Complex
Indian Vietnam veterans organize in Tuba City
A small group of 16 Native American Vietnam veterans plans a Veterans Day potluck in south Tuba City after the Western Navajo Fair parade. The event, led by Gibson Jones, draws notable attendees including Navajo Nation Speaker Kelsey Begaye and Miss Navajo Sevaleah Begay, with all veterans honored.
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Tuba
Charles Marquis
Tuba City
Ariz
Tuba ‘City
Navajo Nation
Kelsey Begaye
Sevaleah Begay
Gibson Jones
Na‘tive “American Vietnam’ Veterans Group
Jones
Vietnam
Galup neighbors clash with City Hall over sidewalk costs
In Gallup a Rocky Point Circle cul de sac showdown over street upgrades rages in a City Council meeting. Residents faced a jump from earlier estimates to 95 770 for paving sidewalks gutters and curbs with per frontage assessments. 100 percent participation required and a potential court protest looming.
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Gallup
Rocky Point Circle Cul-De-Sac
Rocky Point Circle
Peterol
Emeowners
Patti Herriera
Cineowner
City General Fund
Rocky’ Point Circle
Rocky ‘Point
Gary Lueck
Jay Mason
Lueck
Rocky Point
Linda Vista
Lucek
Charles Stewart
George Galanis
Charlie Chavez
Stan Henderson
Mason
Chapter shows quality control within Hard Rock Navajo Chapter
Malcolm Brenner reports on Hard Rock Chapter of the Navajo Nation facing isolation and land losses. With 1,367 residents, no paved roads, a gas station, or a convenience store, the community relies on distant services. Chapter President Percy Deal cites integrity and notes an audited cash flow showing 99 percent of funds documented.
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Gallup
Hard Rock
Chinke
Navajo Nation
Percy Deal
Deal
Office of the Auditor General
Jury must decide drug deal or party in Gallup case
The jury weighs whether George Brown is guilty of drug possession and conspiracy in a Days Inn raid. Prosecutor Michael Sanchez described a simple drug case after police found more than 100 grams of cocaine in Brown’s pockets and crack pipes in the motel room. Police footage showed the raid and Brown claimed responsibility for all drugs. Brown was not present in the room when officers entered.
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Robert Arrieta
Gallup
George ‘Brown IE
Michael Sanchez
Days Inn
Sanchez
Brown
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S.J. Ludescher
Malcolm Brenner
Budget and Finance Committee
Sign of the Times
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Gurley Motors
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