It’s a tough job, serving as Gallup’s general services director.
The resignation of Rick Snider, the city’s general services director until April 8, is a big loss for the city. Love him or hate him, Snider leaves behind some big shoes to fill.
The Chicago native came to the city five years ago initially to manage...
Madame G. Guide to the stars WEEK OF April 8-14, 2016
As you finish up loose ends and projects that have been lingering and causing stress, don’t forget to look ahead. Lau Tzu said: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” What is your first step? Will you arise early everyday to work out? Perhaps you wish to start your own business and have already started planning. Madame G suggests chasing your dreams with the first step before time eludes you. Go now!
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Are you lonely? Sometimes, life appears unfair and forces us to evaluate who we are, whether we want to or not. If you’ve never tried to be alone now is a good time. Develop those skills you believe are lacking. You don’t have to spend...
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Are you lonely? Sometimes, life appears unfair and forces us to evaluate who we are, whether we want to or not. If you’ve never tried to be alone now is a good time. Develop those skills you believe are lacking. You don’t have to spend...
If tuition increases were a tax hike they’d never fly
If tuition increases were a tax hike they’d be so massive no politician would be caught so much as thinking about them, let alone supporting them. Due in large part to New Mexico’s budget cuts to higher education over the last six years, tuition and fees have increased by 46 percent at 4-year public universities and by 34 percent at 2-year colleges. Now we get the news that students at the University of New Mexico will see another increase of about $280 in their tuition and fees next year.That may not seem like a huge amount to some, but it’s enormous when you look at it this way: If the average New Mexico adult was expected to pay an extra $280 a year in gross receipts taxes...
County premature to hire new manager during election season
April 4, 2016
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 the County Commissioners is meeting in closed session on what to do to fill the County Manager position after Bill Lee leaves in May 2016 to run for the District 3 County Commissioner position.
Here is what I think. Simply appoint an Acting County Manager for the rest of the year. When I become County Manager in August 2011 the County had been on auto-pilot with Acting CM’s for 9 months.
In August 2011 we had: Doug at Attorney – Dez as HR Director – Sara Keeler as Finance Director – Theresa Diaz as Head of Purchasing and Procurement – Bernice Martinez – As Head of Grants Management – Mario Gomez as Acting Roads...
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 the County Commissioners is meeting in closed session on what to do to fill the County Manager position after Bill Lee leaves in May 2016 to run for the District 3 County Commissioner position.
Here is what I think. Simply appoint an Acting County Manager for the rest of the year. When I become County Manager in August 2011 the County had been on auto-pilot with Acting CM’s for 9 months.
In August 2011 we had: Doug at Attorney – Dez as HR Director – Sara Keeler as Finance Director – Theresa Diaz as Head of Purchasing and Procurement – Bernice Martinez – As Head of Grants Management – Mario Gomez as Acting Roads...
Concerned citizen takes issue with alleged police brutality
To the Editor:
Begaye says that he supports the efforts of public safety departments across the Navajo Nation, including those that serve border town communities? Begaye also said that police officers risk their lives on a daily basis to ensure the publics safety and that they DESERVE to be commended.
Arizona Department of Public Safety Information Office Ralil Garcia said that the Investigation could take months. An investigation that could be done in a few minutes from anyone’s dining room table.
Two officers were at the scene of a female wielding scissors. Both officers were male, taller, heavier, and stronger than any one female. These two male officers are also trained in...
Begaye says that he supports the efforts of public safety departments across the Navajo Nation, including those that serve border town communities? Begaye also said that police officers risk their lives on a daily basis to ensure the publics safety and that they DESERVE to be commended.
Arizona Department of Public Safety Information Office Ralil Garcia said that the Investigation could take months. An investigation that could be done in a few minutes from anyone’s dining room table.
Two officers were at the scene of a female wielding scissors. Both officers were male, taller, heavier, and stronger than any one female. These two male officers are also trained in...
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