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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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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...
How often are lost pets returned home?
Prevent your pet from becoming a statistic
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog “Shakes” is a “bolter” — he will bolt out the door and straight into the street if I’m not careful. I worry constantly about him getting lost in the woods nearby. If that happens, what should I do? I feel that lost pets don’t get found very often. — Jamie B. in Egypt, Maine
DEAR JAIME: Most dogs who get lost are found and returned to their owners at fairly high rates — between 81% and 97%, according to a 2012 report. That doesn’t make it any less stressful to their owners, who must scour the neighborhood and put up signs to find their dogs.
The statistics for cats are much worse, with only 45% to...
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog “Shakes” is a “bolter” — he will bolt out the door and straight into the street if I’m not careful. I worry constantly about him getting lost in the woods nearby. If that happens, what should I do? I feel that lost pets don’t get found very often. — Jamie B. in Egypt, Maine
DEAR JAIME: Most dogs who get lost are found and returned to their owners at fairly high rates — between 81% and 97%, according to a 2012 report. That doesn’t make it any less stressful to their owners, who must scour the neighborhood and put up signs to find their dogs.
The statistics for cats are much worse, with only 45% to...
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