Henderson backs Shirley in Navajo presidential race
Sen James Henderson Jr endorses Joe Shirley Jr and running mate Samuel Harris days before Navajo presidential election. Henderson, who placed third in the Aug primary, says the endorsement signals alignment with Shirley’s platform and focus on government change. He notes no inducement, and cites Begaye’s outreach and Bluehouse’s write-in campaign as context.
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Malcolm Brenner
Joe Shirley Jr
Samuel C. Harrison
James Henderson Jr
D-Ganada
Shirley
Kelsey A. Begaye
Henderson
Lief
Harrison
Independent
Begaye
Joe
Milton Bluehouse
Milton
Artifacts Stolen From UNM Gallup Campus
A thief stole almost $5,000 worth of pottery from UNM Gallup during the week of Oct 12. Items were in a director’s office display and a locked case. Police seek information to recover $17,400 and convict the thief.
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Gallup
University of New Mexico Gallup
UNMG
Beverly Aragon
Shirley touts Navajo values in presidential bid
Gallup candidate Joe Shirley Jr. argues traditional Navajo values should guide problem solving, contrasting his stance with Kel Sty. A. Begaye. He cites Gallup's Na' Nizhoozi Center Inc as a success model and says culture and tradition shape policy. See Shirley claims, page 2.
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Malcolm Brenner
Statt Weller
Gallup
Joe Shirley Jr
Kelsty. A. Begaye’s
Na’ Nizhoozi Center, Inc
Ex Gallup cop pleads guilty to sex charges
Former Gallup police narcotics agent Joe Quintero, 46, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual contact of a minor in Valencia County. The plea dismisses sex penetration charges. he faces a nine year suspended sentence, with probation terms. Victim's testimony will not recur at trial.
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Gallup
Gali
Valencia County
Thirteenth Judicial District
Mike ‘Runnels
Joe Quintero
Runnels
Quintero
Vaencia
Violint
Police
Sit
Craig
McKinley
Forrest, Buffington
Gallup Police
Quinteron
Buffington
John Pope
Meri
Inmate alleges reprisals at McKinley detention center
An inmate at McKinley County Adult Detention Center says staff retaliated after she and others spoke to the Independent about inappropriate staff relationships. She describes lockdowns, a roommate beating, and harassment since the Oct. 12 article, while officials dispute the claims and show incident reports and disciplinary records.
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Gallup
McKinley County
Independent
Taryann McIntosh
Bob Bass
Marion Tillman
McIntosh
Tillman
Oregon
Oregon Corrections Department
Correctional Services Corp
Deten
Bass
Sarah Kasnésta
Kas Nesta
Mclntosh
Baggett
Navajo Head Start buys five new buses for safety
Navajo Head Start Department received five new buses to replace aging unsafe models. The $2.3 million purchase, funded by the Navajo Nation and federal government, aims to raise safety for 156 Head Start centers serving 3 to 5 year olds.
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Navajo Head Start
Window Rock
Dine
Elmer Guy
National Head Start Office
Navajo Nation
Milton Bluehouse Sr
Loren Tapahe
Bluehouse
Tapahe
Guy
Irene Begaye
Hopi radio seeks new site for KUYI transmitter tower
Hopi Foundation holding the FCC license for KUYI-FM says Bacavi land is no longer an option and must seek a new tower site. The project needs a minimum 10 year lease on 3.6 acres with 3-phase power and access. Hopi School officials show interest in talks to advance the project and fund new engineering studies estimated at over $6,000.
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Hotevilla
Ariz
Bacavi
Hopi Foundation
Kuyi-Fm
Bacavi Land
Hopi Foundation Board
Doran Dalton
Foundation
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Unm-Gallup
Robert Arrieta
Donovar
Brandon Johnson
Tanya Johnson
Fords Canyon
Shatter
Andrea Egger
McIintosh
Cers
Scott Clark
Clark
Bapgett
Martin Salazar
Dine’ Bureau
Ren
Pet Patrol
Jett Janes
New Mexico
Darren Seland
Tara
Jefferson Elementary School
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