30 Oct 1998
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1998
Page
1
In Chinle an after class mercury theft from a science lab led to contamination across Chinle schools including Tsaile and Many Farms. About one third of the mercury remains unaccounted. 60 students reported possible exposure and 15 were hospitalized as the district closed all schools.
Governor Gary E. Johnson campaigned in Gallup saying New Mexico is the best state to live in and vowing to continue improving tourism. He cited 400 miles of highway work and discussed taxes, water issues, and his tight race with Martin Chavez.
Two term Navajo Nation Council delegate from Ojo Encino and Coment or admitted having an alcoholic beverage a week ago when police arrested him in Gallup He said he did not drive intoxicated and claimed he stopped at Sagebrush Bar for a whiskey after leaving a council session and was on his way home.
GALLUP By Gaye Brown, Mikelle Cosandatey, deputy director of the New Mexico Film Office, helps production managers and directors find locations in New Mexico. She talks about The Wild Wild West, a rumored 60 to 100 million dollar western, and Hi-Lo Country, opening December 18. Cosandaey coauthored 100 Years of Filmmaking in New Mexico and notes Gallup’s historic role in film, from Redskin to early talkies Billy the Kid.
Lupton chapter faces a dilemma as a possible postponement of the chapter council delegate election arises after the death of Mary Ann Tsosie in a car crash that killed her as well as her niece Theresa Ann Tsosie. The Navajo Nation election board could delay the vote to honor tradition and replace the secretary-treasurer role.
A petition filed in Gallup seeks to strike three Ramah Navajo School District board seats from the November 3 ballot. Navajo District Judge Irene Tole do will decide Monday if the board may be removed from elections. three incumbent seats are contested with opponents Benny Coho Clara Chicherelo and Jeremy Henio.
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