27 Oct 1997
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1997
Page
1
The Navajo Nation debates a casino referendum amid a 1990s history of rejection and shifting views. Tribal leaders urge caution, citing tradition and fears of loss, while supporters point to economic benefits from casino gambling on reservation land.
In Navajo legend The Gambler i is M hwil bishi the one that wins the people and amid warnings about alcohol Navajo leaders discuss opening five casinos to tap tourism and create jobs. Notah, head of Economic Development, claims up to 25 million yearly with thousands of Navajo workers, while tribal members press for benefit to the community and tribal voice in Washington.
Sidney, a former Hopi chairman and police chief, announces he will seek the chairmanship in the upcoming Hopi election. He cites recovery from alcohol issues, ongoing counseling, and plans to run on issues, presenting himself as a grassroots candidate with AA involvement and sobriety.
An inventory sale will be released on Wednesday October 29 and reopen Thursday October 30 at 8:30 AM. The announcement notes the event details and venue as VaNO'S. The wording indicates a temporary closure followed by a morning reopening.
McKinley County deputies, cross-commissioned on the Navajo reservation, were barred from entering a Breadsprings home where a man threatened another with a pistol. Navajo Police, led by Vanessa Begay, sought tribal prosecutor notification and a search warrant, noting jurisdictional limits and awaiting orders from the tribal system.
McKinley County faces a $600,000 deficit with warnings from the state Finance Authority about financial decline. Commissioners clash over spending with a budgeted $446 step increase for receptionist Kiiselda Gonzales approved after a closed session. County Manager Irvin Harrison and Treasurer Theo Ortega argue the raise is inappropriate during a deficit.
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