On Aug. 5, 1981, President Ronald Reagan began firing 11,359 air-traffic controllers who’d gone on strike two days before, after negotiations with the federal government to raise their salaries and shorten their work week failed. His action, which many regarded as extreme, significantly slowed air travel for months.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Chloe!
Meet Chloe!
She is a young puppy, and very energetic, but she is good on a leash. She loves her daily walks and is currently waiting for her forever home. She is about a year or a year and a half old.
Anyone interested in Chloe can visit her at the McKinley County Humane Society at 1273 Balok St. in Gallup. They are open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
UNM-Gallup bids farewell to Lions Hall, but legacy lives on
The University of New Mexico-Gallup completed the demolition of Lions Hall on July 9, but the legacy of the branch campus’ first official building will live on.Lions Hall, which was donated to UNM-Gallup by the local Lions Club in 1969, was instrumental in establishing the current site of the branch campus. It was torn down because of contaminants that needed to be abated and, unfortunately, it was no longer feasible to renovate the building.
“UNM-Gallup will be forever grateful to the Gallup Lion’s Club,” Chancellor Sabrina Ezzell said. “The generous donation of their clubhouse back in 1969 led to UNM-Gallup becoming the successful community college that it is...
Moments in Time
On July 29, 1958, in response to the Soviet Union’s launch of its first satellite, Sputnik I, the U.S. Congress passed legislation establishing NASA, the civilian agency responsible for coordinating America’s activities in space.
On July 30, 1966, a three-chord tune penned by Chip Taylor (aka James Voight, brother of actor Jon Voight) called “Wild Thing” became a No. 1 hit for The Troggs. Interestingly, royalties earned from the song neither its writer or singer took seriously enabled said lead singer to research and become an expert on the phenomenon of crop circles.
On July 31, 1999, Linda Tripp, the only person involved in the impeachment proceedings against President Bill...
On July 30, 1966, a three-chord tune penned by Chip Taylor (aka James Voight, brother of actor Jon Voight) called “Wild Thing” became a No. 1 hit for The Troggs. Interestingly, royalties earned from the song neither its writer or singer took seriously enabled said lead singer to research and become an expert on the phenomenon of crop circles.
On July 31, 1999, Linda Tripp, the only person involved in the impeachment proceedings against President Bill...
Pet of the Week: Meet Emmit!
Meet Emmit!
Emmit is a curious and wonderful boy. He would make a great watch dog and family dog as well.
He loves affection and is very curious about dogs and cats. He loves going on walks and is very good on a leash.
The McKinley County Humane Society believes he had an owner at some point, but unfortunately this sweet boy has yet to be claimed!
Anyone interested in Emmit can visit him at the McKinley County Humane Society at 1273 Balok St. in Gallup. They are open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
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