50 Years Ago: Newspaper sells with story of shoe factory
[T]he big attraction was a front-page story about the opening of a tennis shoe factory in Mexican Springs, New Mexico, at the site of a former Job Corps operation.
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50 Years Ago: Council spends days talking about alcohol
Everyone knew that when the question of legalization of liquor came before the Navajo Nation Council it would be hotly debated but no one expected the debate to be as lengthy as it was.
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50 Years Ago: Committee recommends allowing alcohol sales
The question of legalizing liquor on the Navajo Reservation had come up again and many people felt there was a good chance that the Navajo Tribal Council, which was scheduled to meet the following week, would finally bite the bullet and agree to allow liquor sales on the reservation.
Read More50 Years Ago: For the first time, NTUA restricts water use
For the first time in its history, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is restricting water usage in the Window Rock area. C. Mac Eddy, director of the tribal enterprise, said his office has contacted the Navajo Police, which has agreed to help monitor the use of area residents who water their lawns.
Read More50 Years Ago: New bus tours, Diné guides to boost tourism
Officials for the Navajo Nation Tourism Office have joined forces with the tribe’s parks department and Navajo Community College to create a unique experience for visitors to the reservation.
Read MoreWeather & Road Conditions
Window Rock Weather
Fair
37.9 F (3.3 C)
Dewpoint: 27.0 F (-2.8 C)
Humidity: 65%
Wind: calm
Pressure: 30.21
Dewpoint: 27.0 F (-2.8 C)
Humidity: 65%
Wind: calm
Pressure: 30.21
Highway 264,
I-40, WB @ Winslow