16 Oct 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1985
Page
1
Defense for 12 sanctuary movement members says they will introduce secretly taped government conversations in court. A federal prosecutor indicated he would not use the tapes or discuss them publicly. Page 4A.
In Beirut, children distinguish between the sounds of a 106mm recoil less rifle and a 120mm mortar. Toddlers can identify an incoming shell from an outgoing one, a stark contrast to Grimm tales.
After rising steadily since the Great Depression era, the rate of home ownership in the United States appears to be declining. The drop is not sharp but is significant, with sociologists noting several reasons and potential, hard to measure consequences for communities and policy.
San Juan center asks area to donate rugs and paint for the Northwest New Mexico Department of Corrections facility in Farmington. City leaders plan a work session on funding or material gifts to Casa Amigos. The program serves McKinley and San Juan boys returning from Springer Juvenile Center or evaluations, placing them at the center for up to nine days to gain supervision and basic job skills before release.
WINDOW ROCK Ariz after a year long delay the 4 million Navajo Education Center began Tuesday The project has pledges totaling 3 6 million with 1 6 million in and a 1 million tribal allocation ready The November 20 fundraiser in San Francisco aims to raise the remaining 400 000 with proceeds supporting a scholarship fund construction was delayed by capital issues and a wage law waiver The center will house all tribal education agencies once completed in November 1986
New federal funds totaling 160803 will support Navajo Tribe foster care planning in the 1986 fiscal year. Anselm Roanhorse, planning regulatory director, said regulations for foster homes, program models, and a social services manual have been completed. Training for department staff at Navajo Community College continues, with 88 enrolled and expansion planned in 1986. Betsy Yazzie noted staff pursue degrees and tuition assistance, with focus on case management and abuse treatment.
Gallup residents on Monterey Court push for free street repairs citing past city practices. Council hears complaints about repeated potholes on Linda and surrounding streets. Public Works says past programs favored major thoroughfares and large landowners, risking a citywide precedent. See COUNCIL, page 2.
Zuni Public School officials warn a tax on construction by the Tribal Employment Rights Office could jeopardize mid school work. Assistant superintendent Hayes Lewis says the TERO levy, meant to fund manpower training, may apply despite a council waiver. If funds are needed for materials and kitchen equipment, the project risks delays as bids appeared high and open competition limited. The district had agreed to a $10,000 fund payment in exchange for the tax waiver, but officials fear the waiver covered only the first phase and not later phases.
Gallup merchants confront the practice of customers using mouthwash Nyquil and vanilla extract as high alcohol content substitutes on Sundays. Store managers describe varying policies, with some banning sales to intoxicated customers while others limit items or remove shelf stock. Police and city officials acknowledge a long standing issue, noting health risks and ambiguous state laws.
NCC gym suffered smoke and water damage after a fire behind the bleachers. Willie Shelton spotted the blaze at 6:20 p.m. and moved burning straw bales away, helping limit damage. NCC security detained three juveniles, ages about 13 to 15, for questioning as firefighters contained the flames by 8:30 p.m.
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