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ALBUQUERQUE – Bronson Tony, 45, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation who resides in Gallup was sentenced Feb. 22 in Santa Fe federal court to a six-month term of imprisonment followed by one year of supervised release for making false statements to the FBI.
Tony was charged in a felony information filed...
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Feral horse hunt canceled in lieu of alternate considerations
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WINDOW ROCK – The growing population of feral horses on the Navajo Nation is a problem that cannot be ignored, but it will not be resolved with a horse hunt, President Russell Begaye said.
“We understand the concerns of the people,” Begaye said. “We know the issue of horses is an emotional one with strong feelings on all sides. My administration will not condone a horse hunt for controlling the overpopulation of feral horses. But we do need to implement a management plan to preserve and protect Navajo land for future generations.”
The president’s statement comes on the heels of a 2018 Horse Hunt Proclamation issued last week by the Navajo Department of Fish...
WINDOW ROCK – The growing population of feral horses on the Navajo Nation is a problem that cannot be ignored, but it will not be resolved with a horse hunt, President Russell Begaye said.
“We understand the concerns of the people,” Begaye said. “We know the issue of horses is an emotional one with strong feelings on all sides. My administration will not condone a horse hunt for controlling the overpopulation of feral horses. But we do need to implement a management plan to preserve and protect Navajo land for future generations.”
The president’s statement comes on the heels of a 2018 Horse Hunt Proclamation issued last week by the Navajo Department of Fish...
Farmington Regional Animal Shelter hits 5,000 public spay and neuters
Staff ReportsFARMINGTON, N.M. – On Feb. 26, the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter completed their 5,000th public spay and neuter through a program started in 2014 – and just in time for the Humane Society’s 24th annual World Spay Day. There has been a 22 percent decrease in animal intakes at the regional animal shelter over the past 10 years, and the live release rate has increased from 30 percent to 70 percent in the same time period. According to national statistics, this success is directly related to the pet spay and neuter program.
Almost twice as many animals are turned into animals shelters nationally than are adopted each year leading to suffering and euthanasia for...
Solar farm prepares to flip the ‘on’ switch
City on track to save $1 million over the next 25 yearsThe city’s new solar power project is in the final phases of testing, and is slated to go live in the next several weeks. Once operational, the site will generate roughly 10 percent of Gallup’s power. The solar farm will be located on city-owned property south of Interstate 40, between the pending Allison Road interchange and Muñoz exit.
The project, two years in the making, began from a city request for proposals in 2015. The firm selected for the job was and is Standard Solar Inc. The company also owns and operates the endless rows of solar panels that now obscure a once barren field.
According to an article on the...
Reaching a compromise for a better New Mexico
The art of compromiseSANTA FE – I was once told that a good compromise is when each side is not happy with the deal, but they can live with it. I think that explains where this year’s budget ended up, and I am satisfied with our work to reach this compromise.
As the chair of House Appropriations and Finance Committee, it is my responsibility to provide a balanced budget that reflects the priorities and needs of New Mexico and the critical investments that will raise the bar and better the lives of all New Mexicans. Just one year ago, our state found itself nearly insolvent, leading us to make difficult decisions and cuts across all agencies.
I am happy to report that our...
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