Gallup area news

Navajo Language Renaissance

Ya'at'ééh FB'er (nijin), Kodóó yee' beeso naadeinikeed, Táá' dóó dįį' Dine Bizaad bohoo'aah anáádoolniił kwiinizin go yáál bee adooł.

Greetings FB'er. We are asking for donations for Level 3 and 4. We need funds to start the next levels, please donate, everything counts.

Ahxehee' nitsaago. Thank you very much.

Navajo Times

NEWS

Breaking News

Flags ordered at half-staff for code talker Samuel Tso

http://navajotimes.com/news/2012/0512/051012tso.php

Flags ordered at half-staff for code talker Samuel Tso

navajotimes.com

President Ben Shelly has ordered the Navajo Nation flag to be flown at half-staff beginning on May 10 through sundown on May 14.

 

Indian Country Today Media Network

Samuel Tso, Navajo Code Talker Walks On

Article here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/10/samuel-tso-navajo-code-talker-walks-on-112318?utm_medium=social&utm_content=samuel-tso-navajo-code-talker-walks-on-112318&utm_campaign=fb-posts

 

 

Gallup Pride

GALLUP PRIDE 2012 JULY 14th Downtown Square
LIVE FREE
LIVE WELL
LIVE WITH PRIDE........

 

Gallup Pride

Interested in vying for the 2012-2013 Miss Gallup Pride Title....Application packets will be available by Friday May 11, 2012. You can download it here on face book or at Gallup prides website @ galluppride.com. Please submit your entries via email to ginger.lachey@yahoo.com. If you have questions regarding the application you can call 505-409-4733. GALLUP PRIDE DAY is JULY 14th, 2012. Hard copies of the application will also be available at the Gallup Octavia Fellin Public Library, you may ask for Betty Martin, Assistant Director to the library for the location of the application packets. Thank you.

 

Navajo Language Renaissance

Amasaní hooghandi nadzah jini. Bitsoi ei binááł na'alkid. Amasaní shii bitsoi neideełkid, "Nicheii shą'?" "Da'ak'ehdi na'ashood," nijini. "Yaadilah oolye," nijini amasaní.

 

Indian Country Today Media Network

Cities in the Desert Are Thirsty for Navajo Water

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http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/ict_sbc/cities-in-the-desert-are-thirsty-for-navajo-water?utm_medium=social&utm_content=cities-in-the-desert-are-thirsty-for-navajo-water&utm_campaign=fb-posts

 

National Native News

Navajo Code Talker Samuel Tso is interviewed by National Native News Anchor Antonia Gonzales in Gallup, New Mexico. During the interview last year at a parade, Tso talked about his service in World War II. He passed away Wednesday in Farmington, New Mexico.

 

 

 

 

 

 

International news

Indian Country Today Media Network

Jason Ready, U.S. Border Guard Founder, Responsible for Murder-Suicide

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http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/04/jason-ready-u-s-border-guard-founder-responsible-for-murder-suicide-111329?utm_medium=social&utm_content=jason-ready-u-s-border-guard-founder-responsible-for-murder-suicide-111329&utm_campaign=fb-posts

National news

National Native News

Native American Journalists Association response to "disrespectful" headlines

Media outlets disappoint during controversy over Senate candidate's claimed Native heritage. NAJA responds to headlines, puns and name calling that show disregard for Natives.   NAJA is disappointed 

Indian Country Today Media Network

Lightning Medicine Cloud, Sacred White Buffalo, Killed and Skinned

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http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/04/lightning-medicine-cloud-sacred-white-buffalo-killed-and-skinned-111453?utm_medium=social&utm_content=lightning-medicine-cloud-sacred-white-buffalo-killed-and-skinned-111453&utm_campaign=fb-posts

Indian Country Today Media Network

Lightning Medicine Cloud, Sacred White Buffalo, Killed and Skinned (updated with a statement from the Lakota Ranch)

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http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/04/lightning-medicine-cloud-sacred-white-buffalo-killed-and-skinned-111453?utm_medium=social&utm_content=lightning-medicine-cloud-sacred-white-buffalo-killed-and-skinned-111453&utm_campaign=fb-posts

Indian Country Today Media Network

Adoption as Cultural Annihilation

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http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/ict_sbc/adoption-as-cultural-annihilation?utm_medium=social&utm_content=adoption-as-cultural-annihilation&utm_campaign=fb-posts

New Mexico news

KUNM Radio

The KUNM community today mourns the unexpected passing of our Tuesday alternating Freeform host, David Lescht. David was not only a long-time volunteer at KUNM, but programmed the Santa Fe Bandstand and founded Outside In Productions, which took performance art into prisons and nursing homes. He will be sorely missed.

KUNM Radio

Here's a link to our website page about Freeform host, David Lescht.http://www.kunm.org/people/david-lescht

David Lescht | KUNM

www.kunm.orgHe's a Freeform host every other Tuesday and has been a programmer with KUNM since 1993. He was an Overnight Freeform host for the first two years

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Watch CD1 forum here (for real this time)

www.nmpolitics.net

By Heath Haussamen • News • You can now watch high-resolution video of the April 28 1st Congressional District Democratic candidate forum right here.

 

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Read the document Segura cited to defend tenure

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By Heath Haussamen • News • Earlier this week, former Sunland Park Mayor Jesus “Ruben” Segura referred to a city document that took issue with a damning 2003 special audit.

 

 

 

 

Gallup area news

ty Concert Association

Just a reminder :) The GCCA is having it's membership drive kickoff meeting this Thursday at 5:30pm to 6:30 starting with a potluck at the Comfort Suites. Join us if you'd like to help up sell memberships for next year. For every 10 adult memberships sold, you earn one free adult membership! Call 505-862-3939 for more info :)

 

Navajo Nation Museum

Navajo Nation Fair Announcements...

Wall Photos

Everyone is Welcome!

By: Navajo Nation Fair

 

Indian Country Today Media Network

Navajo Runner Alvina Begay Qualifies for Olympic Trials

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http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/02/navajo-runner-alvina-begay-qualifies-for-olympic-trials-111074?utm_medium=social&utm_content=navajo-runner-alvina-begay-qualifies-for-olympic-trials-111074&utm_campaign=fb-posts

 

 

Navajo Times

BUSINESS

Hi-speed Internet getting closer

http://navajotimes.com/business/2012/0512/050312net.php

Hi-speed Internet getting closer

navajotimes.com

The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority's long-heralded high-speed Internet and wireless data project is on schedule and parts of the reservation will have access this year, according to NTUA personnel

 

New Mexico Environmental Law Center

Hear Larry J. King talk about the proposed uranium mining project trying to open near his home. Please sign his petition to stop this. We only need 1,266 signatures. Please share with friends. Thank you!

Fighting to Protect His Drinking Water from Uranium Mining

vimeo.comFor years, Larry and other members of the activist group Eastern Navajo Diné Against Uranium Mining (ENDAUM) have had a tough fight to prevent uranium mining in their communities. Mining is proposed just yards away from his home.  

 

International news

Indian Country Today Media Network

On Foreign Policy‘s Column Regarding Violence Toward Women in the Middle East

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http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/ict_sbc/on-foreign-policys-column-regarding-violence-toward-women-in-the-middle-east?utm_medium=social&utm_content=on-foreign-policys-column-regarding-violence-toward-women-in-the-middle-east&utm_campaign=fb-posts

National news

Indian Country Today Media Network

Moapa Paiute March 50 Miles in Anti-Coal Protest

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http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/04/27/moapa-paiute-march-50-miles-in-anti-coal-protest-110450?utm_medium=social&utm_content=moapa-paiute-march-50-miles-in-anti-coal-protest-110450&utm_campaign=fb-posts

KOAT

Have you checked your computer yet? Albuquerque FBI agents are prompting residents to check their computers to see if they're infected after a worldwide cyberattack. Follow the link to learn how to get the free FBI scan

FBI warns of cyberattack

www.koat.com

Albuquerque FBI agents are prompting residents to check their computers to see if they're infected after a worldwide cyberattack.

 

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FCC-required political ad data disclosures won’t be searchable

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By Justin Elliott, ProPublica • News • The Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 this morning to require broadcasters to post political ad data on the Web, making it easier for the public to see how as much as $3.2 billion will be spent on TV advertising in this election.