Trains roll again after derailment near Prewitt
Reported wreck near Prewitt halted traffic for over a day as crews repaired tracks. Burlington Northern official Jerry Jenkins said two main lines were back in service by 3 p.m. Monday, with 12 to 20 trains awaiting clearance between Gallup and Albuquerque. One slight injury confirmed. details pending.
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Water study says aquifer is stressed
Water study released in FLAGSTAFF says the Navajo aquifer on Black Mesa shows stress from mining dewatering. The two year study, led by Vernon Masayesva and NRDC, reaffirms concerns about dewatering impacts and criticizes the federal modeling of aquifer damage.
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Zuni tribe restructures Higher Education Fund control
Zuni tribal council consolidates duties of the Zuni Higher Education Fund after an overspent administrative budget. Acting Director Marita Shayka reports no money for staff, while Bishop Bellson assures scholarships and student services remain unaffected. The council will oversee the fund and cover deficits with other funds.
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Naschitti man held after officer struck by spray
Henderson Wilson 25 was arrested after police say he assaulted officers including Gallup officer Rachelle Begay who treated for neck pains. Wilson climbed into a pickup driven by his mother, refused detainment, cursed officials, and punched Begay after spitting on another officer. He was booked on two felony counts of battery on a police officer and related charges.
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Prisoner assaults jail guard at McKinley Center
Gallup police report a 20 year old inmate Anthony Martinez also known as Lil Bandit faces predawn assault and battery charges after he and inmate Jason Seinz were being returned to cells. Martinez allegedly cursed and accused Seinz of being a rat prompting a confrontation between inmates and corrections officers Wednesday afternoon.
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LES HADDEN 80th Birthday Celebration Held
Local note honors Lester Hadden on his eightieth birthday with greetings from friends and family. The event reflected community ties and a longstanding Republican affiliation. No further details available in the fragment.
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Native American quilts on view in Santa Fe exhibit
Native quilting traditions highlight Navajo and Hopi art in the Smithsonian traveling show To Honor and Comfort at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe through Dec 31, then Heard Museum in Phoenix Jan 20 to Apr 15, 2001. The exhibit features 45 quilts, with Sioux star quilts prominent and Hopi baby naming ceremonies echoed in several pieces.
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