Red Ribbon Week kicks off in Gallup schools
Mayor Edward Munoz pinned the first red ribbon at Lincoln Elementary as Gallup kicks off Red Ribbon Week to boost drug awareness. Principal Louise Smith notes kids look to role models, while Elaine Stan recalls founding aims to unite the community in a drug free program.
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McKinley liquor tax funds face review and shortfall
Gallup McKinley County officials will study eight proposals for liquor excise tax funds after revenues since January fell short of the 50 000 monthly target. A 75 25 split between treatment and education guides allocations as commissioners seek to address substance abuse through programs in Thoreau Cuba Gallup Crownpoint and Albuquerque.
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Richard Kruis
Zoning and liquor reforms urged at Gallup council session
Consultant Anita Miller advised Gallup to review and update land-use ordinances and consider a hearing examiner to impartially rule on variances. She urged balancing safety and necessity, reducing unnecessary rules, and using targeted alcohol zoning as a tool to address the city’s liquor problems while Mayor Munoz cautioned against overconcentration.
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Senate tax plan doubles gasoline beer taxes in deficit fight
The Senate began work on a bipartisan deficit reduction bill that would double taxes on gasoline and beer. The plan differs from the House version backed by Bush, who said he would sign a measure with significant deficit reduction. White House aides urged action before a Friday midnight deadline to avoid a government shutdown, while Senate negotiators touted moderate sacrifice and no income tax rate changes.
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Parents challenge privacy at Mesa View principal meeting
upset parents at a Cibola County Board of Education session warned about anonymous comments Bryan circulated about Mesa View Elementary Principal Christine Drangmeister during a public meeting. They criticized disclosure in a public forum and asked if such remarks would guide future procedures for staff reviews.
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Mary Grants proposes open dialogue amid campus tensions
Mary Grants defends Bryan and urges open discussion as she cites attendance and support at a Mesa View meeting. She says many students attend but few parents join and accuses critics of intimidating staff while praising efforts to provide lab access and community outreach.
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