Fort Sill Apache seeks state recognition in New Mexico
Fort Sill Apache leaders accuse Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of violating state law and discriminating against the tribe by excluding it from the state tribal summit and consultations. Chairman Jeff Haozous says recognition would unlock benefits and development, while the tribe fights a casino project in Akela Flats and battles gaming plans attributed to an Oklahoma tribal status.
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Martinez
Jeff Haozous
Haozous
Fort Sill
Enrique Knell
Knell
Pearce Reflects On Poverty Roots And Community Service
Pearce describes a challenging upbringing in a chicken coop home with cloth coverings for windows. He recalls childhood shyness and fear, later overcome through persistence. He credits his mother for 1957–66 trash pickups that aided the community and aided beautification efforts during the Bush years. The book sells well, prompting more copies for signing events.
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Pearce
Chaves County
Western lawmakers push to let states keep mineral royalties
Senators Lummis and Bishop press legislation to let Wyoming and other states keep their share of federal mineral royalties and drop the 2 percent Washington fee. Interior says payments stay at current levels. GAO urges higher rates on federal and offshore lands. Janice Schneider vows to address fair returns for public lands and the Outer Continental Shelf.
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Bishop
Washington
Interior Department
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Interior
Continental Shelf
Dellinger’s Veteran Service Ties Spanned Nationwide
Major Del Jurney attended a Commander invitation as Dellinger of Vienna Virginia, a former Army infantry officer at Fort Benning who joined the Army Reserve in 1972 and rose to captain. Elected national commander in August, he now leads the world’s largest veterans group with 2.4 million members. Orlando Padilla of Post 28 called the visit significant, noting Dellinger’s ongoing support for veterans issues in Washington and beyond.
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Vienna
Fort Benning
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Dyer-Gunnell American Legion Post
American Legion
Orlando Padilla
Washington
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