More Calls For Rangel To Resign

     WASHINGTON - The Wall Street Journal has the article More Calls For Rangel To Resign that begins "In a setback for Democrats, negotiations between members of the House ethics committee have so far failed to produce an agreement to settle the charges against Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel of New York."

Lawsuit says pipeline will harm habitats

     NEVADA - The Reno Gazette Journal has the article Lawsuit says pipeline will harm habitats that begins "The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Friday against two federal agencies, claiming they haven't adequately analyzed the threats to wildlife posed by the Ruby Pipeline project that would cross wilderness in Nevada and four other Western states."

Obama Says Rangel At End of His Career

     WASHINGTON - The Associated Press has the article Obama calls charges against Rangel 'troubling' that begins "President Barack Obama on Friday called ethics charges against Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel "very troubling" and said he hopes the longtime lawmaker can end his career with dignity."

Ethics Trial Expected for California Congresswoman

     CALIFORNIA - The New York Times has the article Ethics Trial Expected for California Congresswoman that begins "Representative Maxine Waters, Democrat of California, will face charges of misusing her office and is expected to contest the claims in a House trial, the second powerful House Democrat to opt for such a public airing in recent days, Congressional officials said Friday."

Environmental Group Sues Over Ruby Pipeline

     NEVADA - The environmental group Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Federal District Court in San Francisco seeking to halt the construction of the $3 billion dollar Ruby Pipeline.

Previous Post Questioned Gonzales Ethics

     ELKO BAND - A previous post had questioned the ethics of  Davis Gonzales when he was Chairman of the Te-Moak Tribe.  He issued a Proclamation on behalf of the Tribe in regards to the Western Shoshone Claims Distribution.  The previous post can be found at Questions About 2007 Te-Moak Proclamation.

Charges Filed Against Non-Member For Assaulting Tribal Member

     ELKO BAND - On Wednesday, a federal charge of misdemeanor assault was filed in Nevada Federal District Court against Mark Ferguson for an incident that occurred on the Elko Indian Colony.

Obama Signs Tribal Law and Order Act

     NATIONAL - The Associated Press has the article Obama signs bill to combat crime in Indian Country that begins "President Barack Obama has signed a bill he says will address the unique public safety challenges facing American Indian tribes."

Sandoval's Kids Won't Be Profiled, Don't Look Hispanic

     NEVADA - The Las Vegas Sun's Jon Ralston has the report Univision video confirms Sandoval said his kids don’t look Hispanic that begins "I have confirmed that Brian Sandoval, as reported by Univision’s news director in a column and revealed in an earlier blog post, did indeed say that his children don’t look Hispanic when asked by the Spanish-language station whether he was worried about his kids being profiled if they were in Arizona."

House details 13 violations against Rep. Charles Rangel

     NEW YORK - The Christian Science Monitor has the article House details 13 violations against Rep. Charles Rangel that begins "Last-minute negotiations between the House ethics panel and embattled Rep. Charles Rangel (D) of New York faltered Thursday, setting in motion a trial of the 20-term lawmaker as early as September."

Battle Mountain Band Meeting Tonight

     BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND - The Battle Mountain Band Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Battle Mountain Band administration building.

Job Announcement: Maintenance Helper

      ELKO BAND – The Elko Band Council has a job announcement for the position of Maintenance Helper. The salary for the position is $8.00 per hour. The application deadline is August 6, 2010. Any persons interested can contact the Elko Band administration office located at 1745 Silver Eagle Drive or by calling at (775) 738-8889.

Rangel to Stand Trial Before House Panel in Ethics Case

     NEW YORK - The New York Times has the article Rangel to Stand Trial Before House Panel in Ethics Case that begins "The House ethics committee laid out 13 charges of House rules violations against Representative Charles B. Rangel on Thursday, and began the process for a rare public trial on the charges."

Breaking News - Elko Band Council Supports Gonzales in Ethic Issues

     ELKO BAND -  It is being reported that the Elko Band Council supports Davis Gonzales in his issues about his lawsuit against Elko Band Council and conflict of interest issues with Nevada Legal Service.

Should Rep. Charles Rangel be Removed from Congress for Ethics Violations?

     NEW YORK - ABC News has the article Should Rep. Charles Rangel be Removed from Congress for Ethics Violations? that begins "One of the most senior members of Congress, Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., may have to face his colleagues today as a public hearing is scheduled to present ethics charges against him."

Immigration demonstrations kick off in Arizona

     ARIZONA - The Los Angeles Times has the article Immigration demonstrations kick off in Arizona that begins "Opponents of Arizona's hard-line stance on illegal immigration launched a small religious procession from the state Capitol before dawn Thursday, the first of a series of demonstrations for the day the nation's strictest immigration law was due to take effect."

Federal Judge Blocks Key Portions of Arizona Illegal Immigration Law

     ARIZONA - FOXNews has the article Federal Judge Blocks Key Portions of Arizona Illegal Immigration Law that begins "A federal judge on Wednesday blocked some of the toughest provisions in the Arizona illegal immigration law, putting on hold the state's attempt to have local police enforce federal immigration policy."

Factbox: States wrestle with immigration policy

     ARIZONA - Reuters has the article Factbox: States wrestle with immigration policy that begins "Parts of the law put on hold would require police to determine the immigration status of a person they have stopped or detained -- for example for a traffic offense -- and make it mandatory to always carry immigration registration papers."

Breaking News - Possible Ethic Problem For Nevada Legal Services, Gonzales

     ELKO BAND - Whether there is a possible ethics issue for Nevada Legal Services, review the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct and the State Bar of Nevada websites.

Breaking News - Possible Ethics Problem, NLS, Gonzales

     ELKO BAND - More breaking news, Nevada Legal Services does have a rule that clients of NLS cannot be on the NLS Board at the same time.  Whether NLS considers Davis Gonzales a client is unknown at this time.
     Earlier posts can be found here and here.

Judge grants injuction against Ariz. immigration law

     ARIZONA - The Houston Chronicle has the article Judge grants injuction against Ariz. immigration law that begins "A federal judge today issued an injunction barring Arizona from enforcing key provisions of its controversial immigration law, prompting promises to appeal from supporters and tears of joy from opponents outside the state capitol."

Breaking News - Possible Ethics Problem, NLS, Gonzales

     ELKO BAND - Further breaking news, it has been revealed that Davis Gonzales was placed on the Board of Directors for Nevada Legal Services by the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada.  ITCN can nominate a person for the position on the NLS Board.

Breaking News - Possible Ethic Problem For Nevada Legal Services, Gonzales

     ELKO BAND - Nevada Legal Services may have a possible ethics problem because of Elko Band.

Gerber, Dahl Stabbed In The Back By Ruby Pipeline's El Paso Corp.

     ELKO COUNTY - The Standard-Examiner has the article Ranchers uneasy about pipeline that begins "With construction expected to begin any day now, public support for the Ruby Pipeline is disappearing quickly over what some ranchers are calling "blackmail money.""

Te-Moak Granted SORNA Extension

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Justice Department granted the Te-Moak Tribe an extension until July 27, 2011 for the implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).

Elko Band Council Meeting Tonight

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Elko Band administration building.

Article - NV ranchers oppose pipeline deal with enviros

     NEVADA - The Ventura County Star has the article NV ranchers oppose pipeline deal with enviros that begins "Nevada ranchers concerned about the potential impact on livestock grazing are upset about a deal between the builder of a 680-mile natural gas pipeline and two environmental groups that agreed to drop their opposition to the project stretching from Oregon to Wyoming."

Article - Outrage remains over huge salaries for officials in small California city

     CALIFORNIA - The Reno Gazette Journal has the article Outrage remains over huge salaries for officials in small California city that begins "The City Council of this tiny blue-collar Los Angeles suburb voted to slash its bloated salaries, but some residents suggested nothing short of a totally cleaned house would appease their anger."

Article - Consumer confidence falls to lowest since February

     NATIONAL - The Associated Press has the article Consumer confidence falls to lowest since February that begins "Americans' confidence in the economy eroded further in July amid worries about a still-stagnant job market."

Article - Groups Trade Gas Pipeline Approval for $20 Million Conservation Fund

     NEVADA - New West has the report The Groups Trade Gas Pipeline Approval for $20 Million Conservation Fund that begins "Habitat conservation because of a natural gas pipeline? Two environmental organizations are promising just that, thanks to an unlikely partnership with a natural gas company."

Band Accepting Applications for JOM

    ELKO BAND - Elko Band is accepting applications for the Johnson O'Mally (JOM) Program.  The application deadline is August 13.
    Also, Elko Band is also accepting applications for the four vacancies on the JOM committee.
    For further information, contact the Elko Band adminstration offices at (775) 738-8889.

Article - Environmentalists drop opposition to Ruby Pipeline

    NEVADA - The Deseret News has the article Environmentalists drop opposition to Ruby Pipeline that begins "Two environmental groups have dropped opposition to a 680-mile natural gas pipeline from Oregon to Wyoming, now that El Paso Corp. has agreed to spend $20 million to help protect sagebrush habitat and buy grazing permits from ranchers willing to part with them."

     Montana News Reports has the report Groups Trade Gas Pipeline Approval for $20 Million Conservation Fund that begins "Habitat conservation because of a natural gas pipeline? Two environmental organizations are promising just that, thanks to an unlikely partnership with a natural gas company."

Article - Library of Congress authorizes a jailbreak for iPhone users

     NATIONAL - The Reno Gazette Journal has the article Library of Congress authorizes a jailbreak for iPhone users that begins "Owners of the iPhone will be able to legally unlock their devices so they can run software applications that haven't been approved by Apple Inc., according to new government rules announced Monday."

Article - BIA will acquire off-reservation parcel for Tohono O'odham Nation

     ARIZONA - Indianz.com has the article BIA will acquire off-reservation parcel for Tohono O'odham Nation that begins "The Bureau of Indian Affairs on Friday agreed to acquire an off-reservation parcel for the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona but Assistant Secretary Larry Echo Hawk said the decision does not address the tribe's plans for a casino."

Article - Arizona immigration law takes effect July 29, but anger over immigration has been in state for years

     ARIZONA - The New York Daily News has the article Arizona immigration law takes effect July 29, but anger over immigration has been in state for years that begins "With five days to go before Arizona's controversial anti-illegal immigration law takes effect, tempers have flared on both sides of the heated debate."

Applications Must Be Submitted In Seven Days

     TEMOAK TRIBE - Next week, Monday, August 2, is the last day to have your application submitted to the Bureau of Indians Affairs for the Western Shoshone Claim Distribution.
     Find application information at this previous post.
     The latest information online from the BIA can be found at Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act Updates website.

Readers Make Last Week Most Viewed

     TEMOAK TRIBE NEWS BLOG - Thank you readers for making last week the most viewed week in the 4 month history of the Te-Moak Tribe News Blog.  Last week, this blog was viewed 1,908 times!

Article - Environmentalists drop opposition to Ruby Pipeline

     NEVADA - The Houston Chronicle has the article Environmentalists drop opposition to Ruby Pipeline that begins "Two environmental groups have dropped opposition to a 680-mile natural gas pipeline from Oregon to Wyoming now that El Paso Corp. has agreed to spend $20 million to help protect sagebrush habitat and buy grazing permits from ranchers willing to part with them."

Nuke dump shutdown lacks master plan, report says

     NEVADA - The Seattle Times has the article Nuke dump shutdown lacks master plan, report says that begins "The U.S. Department of Energy is moving quickly with no master plan to shut down a project that would have buried the nation's nuclear waste in Nevada, the department's inspector general said in a report made public Friday."

Article - Helicopter crash caught on video

     ELKO COUNTY - KTNV has the article Helicopter crash caught on video that begins "Four Nevada first responders on a helicopter rescue mission -- need rescuing themselves when their chopper goes down."

     WMTW also has an article and video of the crash.

Article - Arizona immigration law won't be completely blocked, federal judges indicates during gov't lawsuit

     ARIZONA - The NY Daily News has the article Arizona immigration law won't be completely blocked, federal judges indicates during gov't lawsuit that begins "Arizona's controversial anti-illegal immigration law is here to stay, at least in some form, a federal judge said Thursday in Phoenix."

Article - Get Your Free iPhone 4 Case From Apple

     NATIONAL - ABC News has the article Get Your Free iPhone 4 Case From Apple that begins "The latest buzzworthy application to hit Apple's App store isn't a game, news reader or noise maker. It's an reception solution."

Elko Band Council Agenda of July 21

     ELKO BAND - The old and new business of the Elko Band Council agenda for the regular enterprise meeting of Wednesday, July 21.

Article - Water crisis seen big threat to U.S. West and South

     NATIONAL - MSNBC.com has the article Water crisis seen big threat to U.S. West and South that begins "One-third of U.S. counties are facing a high risk that future water demand will outstrip supplies, spelling potential disaster for central and southern states and the crops grown there, a new study says."

Job Announcement - Administrator

     BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND – The Battle Mountain Band Council has a job announcement for the position of Administrator. The position is part-time and salary for the position is $26,784. Any persons interested can contact the Battle Mountain Band offices at (775) 635-2004.
     More information can be found here.

Article - Judge hears arguments over Ariz. immigration law

     ARIZONA - MSNBC has the article Judge hears arguments over Ariz. immigration law that begins "A judge held two hearings in a courtroom packed with spectators and top Arizona officials Thursday on whether the state's new immigration law should take effect amid a flurry of legal challenges against the crackdown."

New Tribal Council Member Sworn In

     ELKO BAND - Davis Gonzales, Elko Band Council member, was sworn in Monday as the newest member of the Te-Moak Tribal Council.  Gonzales replaces Doyle Tybo as an Elko Band representative.  Tybo resigned as a member of the Tribal Council citing personal reasons.

Band Council Announces Two Empty Lots

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council is seeking applicants who wish to occupy two empty lots on the Elko Indian Colony.
     Anyone interested in placing a home on the lots located at 1749 Weyumb Street and 1799 Weyumb Street need to submit a letter of interest to Elko Band.
     A lot development plan must also be submitted with the letter.
     For more information, contact the Elko Band administration office at (775) 738-8889.

Job Announcement - Tribal Police Officer

     SOUTH FORK BAND – The South Fork Band Council has a job announcement for the position of Tribal Police Officer. The salary for the position is negotiable, depending on experience. The application deadline is August 16, 2010. Any persons interested can contact the South Fork Band offices at (775) 744-2473.
    More information can be found here.

Article - Judge to hear arguments on Arizona immigration law

    ARIZONA - The Washington Post has the article Judge to hear arguments on Arizona immigration law that begins "After all the shouting, all the posturing, and all the debate over who should enforce the nation's immigration laws, the United States v. Gov. Janice K. Brewer is finally coming to court on Thursday."

Article - I-Team: Horse Herds Pulled from Range, Despite Safety Concerns

     ELKO COUNTY - KLAS has the article I-Team: Horse Herds Pulled from Range, Despite Safety Concerns that begins "A wild horse roundup in northern Nevada has ended, for now. Phase one of the Tuscarora Gather captured 636 horses, but 21 mustangs died during the operation, mostly from a combination of stress, heat, and dehydration."

Article - Congress passes first significant Indian Country crime bill in years

     NATIONAL - Indianz.com has the report Congress passes first significant Indian Country crime bill in years that begins "The House gave final approval to the Tribal Law and Order Act on Wednesday, marking the first significant attempt to address law enforcement in Indian Country law enforcement."

Article - BLM says more than 600 mustangs gathered in Nev.

     ELKO COUNTY - The Washington Post has the report BLM says more than 600 mustangs gathered in Nev. that begins "The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has gathered more than 600 wild horses during an emergency roundup in northeastern Nevada that it says was necessary to prevent the animals from dying of thirst."

Article - Sen. Murray trying to license Nevada waste site

     NEVADA - The Seattle Times has the article Sen. Murray trying to license Nevada waste site that begins "Sen. Patty Murray of Washington says she'll introduce a measure Thursday to spend $200 million to continue the licensing process for a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nev."

Elko Band Council Meeting Tonight

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council will hold an enterprise meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Elko Band administration office.

Band Council Member Awaits Lawsuit Against Own Band Council

     ELKO BAND - Elko Band Council member Davis Gonzales is currently at odds with himself, he is suing himself in the capacity as the Elko Band Council.

Te-Moak Housing Agenda of July 15

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The unfinished and new business of the Housing Board agenda for the meeting of July 15.

Tribal Leadership Conference Begins Tomorrow

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council is sponsoring the 2010 Tribal Leadership Conference being held at the Elko Convention Center from Tuesday, July 20 to Thursday, July 22.

Battle Mountain Band Council Agenda of July 13

     BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND - The unfinished and new business of the Battle Mountain Band Council agenda for the special open meeting of Tuesday, July 13.

Court Gives Tybo Until Sept. 24 For Removal

     SOUTH FORK BAND - Judge Bill Kockenmeister has given Myron Tybo until September 24 to remove his horses from the South Fork Band grazing land.

Elko Band Council Agenda of July 14

     ELKO BAND - The old and new business of the Elko Band Council agenda for the regular finance meeting of Wednesday, July 14.

14 Days To Application Deadline

     TEMOAK TRIBE – The last day to apply for Western Shoshone claims distribution is August 2.

Article - 142 wild horses netted in northern Nevada roundup

     ELKO COUNTY - The Las Vegas Sun has the article 142 wild horses netted in northern Nevada roundup that begins "Federal land managers on Sunday said another 142 wild horses were removed from a northern Nevada range."

Article - Steve Jobs riles up iPhone 4 rivals RIM and Motorola

     NATIONAL - USA Today has the article Steve Jobs riles up iPhone 4 rivals RIM and Motorola that begins "Apple CEO Steve Jobs' hopes of starting the week with "antennagate" behind him in the court of public opinion don't appear likely."

Article - AG hears of Elko pro bono divorce lawyer shortage

     ELKO - The Las Vegas Sun has the article AG hears of Elko pro bono divorce lawyer shortage that begins "Nevada state Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto says she'll help try to find family practice lawyers in northeast Nevada willing to donate time to help domestic violence victims divorce abusive husbands."

Article - Judge allows Nevada wild horse roundup to resume

     NEVADA - The Associated Press has the article Judge allows Nevada wild horse roundup to resume that begins "A government roundup of wild horses can resume in Nevada, a judge ruled Friday, dealing a setback to animal rights activists who had hoped to halt it after 13 mustangs died."

Article - Apple Engineer Told Jobs IPhone Antenna Might Cut Calls

     NATIONAL - Bloomberg has the article Apple Engineer Told Jobs IPhone Antenna Might Cut Calls that begins "Apple’s senior antenna expert voiced concern to Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs in the early design phase of the iPhone 4 that the antenna design could lead to dropped calls, a person familiar with the matter said."

Article - Judge to allow NV wild horse roundup to continue

     ELKO COUNTY - KTVN has the article Judge to allow NV wild horse roundup to continue that begins "A federal judge today said he intends to reject a temporary restraining order sought by animal rights activists to halt a wild-horse roundup in northern Nevada after 13 mustangs died."

Article - Court orders halt on Elko County wild horse gather ahead of Reno hearing

     NEVADA - KRNV has the article Court orders halt on Elko County wild horse gather ahead of Reno hearing that begins "A document obtained by News 4 reveals that a court order was issued Wednesday that prevents the BLM from gathering wild horses in the Tuscarora area of northern Elko County until further notice."

Article - Justice Department releases reports on stimulus grants to tribes

     NATIONAL - Indianz.com has the report Justice Department releases reports on stimulus grants to tribes that begins "The Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Justice has released two audit reports that look into stimulus grants awarded to tribes."

Article - Apple to address iPhone troubles on Friday

     NATIONAL - The Associated Press has the story Apple to address iPhone troubles on Friday that begins "Apple Inc. said it will hold a press conference on Friday to discuss the latest iPhone model, which has been beset by complaints about its antenna."

Ruby Pipeline: Record of Decision and Right-of-Way

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Bureau of Land Management has posted the Ruby Pipeline Project
Record of Decision and Associated Attachments which has the Record of Decision of the Ruby Pipeline Project (July 12, 2010) and the Right-of-Way Grant (July 12, 2010).

Article - BLM Announcement: Record of Decision for Ruby Pipeline released

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Silver Pinyon Journal has the report BLM Announcement: Record of Decision for Ruby Pipeline released that begins "The U. S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Monday, July 12, signed a Record of Decision (ROD) and Right-of-Way Grant (ROW) for the Ruby Pipeline Project, a proposed 678 mile interstate natural gas pipeline that crosses 368 miles of Federal land beginning near Opal, Wyoming, through northern Utah and northern Nevada, and terminating near Malin, Oregon."

Article - Brief for 9 states backs Arizona immigration law

     NATIONAL -  The Associated Press has the article Brief for 9 states backs Arizona immigration law that begins "States have the authority to enforce immigration laws and protect their borders, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox said Wednesday in a legal brief on behalf of nine states supporting Arizona's immigration law."

Article - Skull Found in Nevada Reburied by Indian Tribe

     TEMOAK TRIBE - KTVN has the report Skull Found in Nevada Reburied by Indian Tribe which begins "A century-old human skull believed to be from an American Indian male has been reburied in an Indian tribal cemetery in northeast Nevada."

     Indianz.com has the report Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone buries skull left in dumpster.

Article - Tribal Law and Order Act boosts tribal court sentencing authority

     NATIONAL - Indianz.com has the report Tribal Law and Order Act boosts tribal court sentencing authority that begins "Tribal courts will be able to impose three-year sentences under the Tribal Law and Order Act that passed the Senate on June 23."

Article - Court hearing on Nevada horse roundup set in Reno

     NEVADA - The Associated Press has the article Court hearing on Nevada horse roundup set in Reno that begins "A federal judge has scheduled an emergency hearing on a temporary restraining order sought by animal rights advocates to halt a wild horse roundup in northeast Nevada."

Band Chairman Resigns

     BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND -  At last nights meeting, Battle Mountain Band Council Chairman Mike Price resigned from the council.
     The Band Council had set a hearing for the removal of Price as chairman, but an absent Price submitted a letter of resignation instead.  The Band Council will now set an election for the chairman vacancy.

Article - Consumer Reports Blasts Apple Over iPhone 4 - Again

     NATIONAL - PC World has the article Consumer Reports Blasts Apple Over iPhone 4 - Again that begins "Consumer Reports stepped up its call for Apple to address the iPhone 4 antenna issue by saying in a new blog post the iPhone maker is obligated to "offer a product that works consistently and reliably out of the box.""

Article - Restraining order sought for Nev. horse roundup

     ELKO COUNTY - The Associated Press has the article Restraining order sought for Nev. horse roundup that begins "People trying to stop wild horse roundups in northeast Nevada have renewed their legal opposition with a new lawsuit and a temporary restraining order request after seven horses herded by a helicopter died of dehydration and another broke its leg and was put down."

Article - El Paso makes progress on $3B Ruby Pipeline project

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Houston Business Journal has the article El Paso makes progress on $3B Ruby Pipeline project that begins "El Paso Corp. is one step closer to starting construction of a $3 billion, 42-inch natural gas pipeline running from Wyoming to Oregon."

Battle Mountain Band Meeting Tonight

      BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND - The Battle Mountain Band Council will hold a special open meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Battle Mountain Band administration building.

Distribution Bill Discussion on Radio Program

     TEMOAK TRIBE - On July 9, the radio show Native America Calling broadcasted a one hour show on the Western Shoshone Distribution Bill.  The show involved opponents and proponents of the distribution bill.

Article - BLM suspends NV horse gather after 7 animals die

     ELKO COUNTY - The Associated Press has the article BLM suspends NV horse gather after 7 animals die that begins "The U.S. Bureau of Land Management suspended a wild horse roundup in northeast Nevada on Monday after seven animals died of dehydration and another was shot when it broke its leg in a holding pen."

Te-Moak Tribal Council Agenda of July 7

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The old and new business of the Te-Moak Tribal Council agenda for the meeting of Wednesday, July 7.

Article - Native American tribe reclaims slice of the Hamptons after court victory

     NATIONAL - The Guardian has the article Native American tribe reclaims slice of the Hamptons after court victory that begins "Shinnecock nation recovers ancestral lands in millionaires' Long Island playground after gaining federal recognition."

21 Days To Application Deadline

     TEMOAK TRIBE – The last day to apply for Western Shoshone claims distribution is August 2.

Article - Law and order bill passes Senate

     NATIONAL - Indian Country Today has the article Law and order bill passes Senate that begins "The Tribal Law and Order Act has passed the Senate, and now awaits movement in the House."

Tribe's Court Judge Appointment Extended

     TEMOAK TRIBE - Judge Bill Kockenmeister will continue to be the Tribe's judge for at least sixty days.

Article - Nevada files brief backing withdrawal of Yucca application

     NEVADA - The Las Vegas Sun has the article Nevada files brief backing withdrawal of Yucca application that begins "The federal Department of Energy, which has spent an estimated $10 billion to prepare an application to build a high-level nuclear dump at Yucca Mountain, should be able to abandon the project, the state of Nevada says."

Tribe To Issue New Tribal Cards

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Te-Moak Tribe will begin issuing new tribal identification cards.

Band Council Undecided On P & P Request

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council balked on a Parole and Probation request for Roy Sam.

Tribal Council Reviews Draft Ordinances

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Te-Moak Tribal Council  is currently reviewing two draft ordinances for possible passage at the August meeting.

Band Council's Second Attempt To Get It Right

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council meeting held on July 6 had the lone agenda item of Te-Moak Representative Resolution, to fix the previous decision to place Davis Gonzales on the Te-Moak Tribal Council, costing Elko Band nearly $400.00 for council stipends.
     The reason for the special meeting was to pass a resolution to place Gonzales on the tribal council since at the previous June 30 meeting the council did not correctly place Gonzales on the tribal council.

Newest Band Council Member Sworn In

     BATTLE MOUNTAIN BAND - After receiving the most votes in the Battle Mountain Band Council special election on June 30, Richard Smith was sworn in by Te-Moak Election Board Chairman Arthur Thompson, officially taking the vacant council member position on the Battle Mountain Band Council.

Article - Nevada reopening comments on water rights cases

     NEVADA - KTVN has the article Nevada reopening comments on water rights cases that begins "Nevada's top water official says the Southern Nevada Water Authority has to go through a new approval process on applications to pump northeast Nevada groundwater and pipe it to Las Vegas."

Article - State to restart process of Las Vegas water applications

     NEVADA - The Las Vegas Sun has the article State to restart process of Las Vegas water applications that begins "The process for applications filed in 1989 by the Southern Nevada Water Authority to pump more than 120,000 acre feet of water from rural Nevada to Las Vegas will start all over again."

Elko Band Council Agenda of July 6

     ELKO BAND - The old and new business of the Elko Band Council agenda for the special open meeting of July 6.

     Old Business
     -Te-Moak Representative Resolution

South Fork Band Council Agenda of July 6

     SOUTH FORK BAND - The unfinished and new business of the South Fork Band Council agenda for the meeting of July 6.

Developing Story - Band Council Takes Land Assignments

     SOUTH FORK BAND COUNCIL - At last night's meeting, the South Fork Band Council decided to cancel the land assignments of Floyd Bill and Chester Knight.
     More information will be posted as this story develops.

Elko Band Council Agenda for June 30

     ELKO BAND - The old and new business of the Elko Band Council agenda for the meeting of Wednesday, June 30.

Te-Moak Tribal Council Meeting Tonight

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Te-Moak Tribal Council will hold a meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Te-Moak Housing Authority conference room.

Article - Illegal Immigration Costs U.S. $113 Billion a Year, Study Finds

     NATIONAL - FoxNews.com has the article Illegal Immigration Costs U.S. $113 Billion a Year, Study Finds that begins "The cost of harboring illegal immigrants in the United States is a staggering $113 billion a year -- an average of $1,117 for every “native-headed” household in America -- according to a study conducted by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)."

Article - National effort aims to improve Nevada college-graduation rate

     NEVADA - The Reno Gazette Journal has the article National effort aims to improve Nevada college-graduation rate with the excerpt "The lower graduation rates for American Indian students could stem in part from their almost "being wiped off the planet in the process of taking their country away from them," Feemster said."

South Fork Band Council Meeting Tonight

     SOUTH FORK BAND - The South Fork Band Council will hold a meeting tonight beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the South Fork Band community building.

Elko Band Council Meeting Tonight

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council will hold a special meeting today at 4:30 p.m. at the Elko Band administration building.

Article - Investigative report indicts big business as the force behind wild horse roundups

     NEVADA -  Examiner.com has the report Investigative report indicts big business as the force behind wild horse roundups with the excerpt "reporters Knapp and Allin reveal that the driving force behing the Calico roundup may have been none other than BP, identified as the #2 beneficiary of the soon-to-be-constructed, 675-mile "Ruby Pipeline," which will deliver natural gas from Wyoming through Utah, Nevada, California, and ultimately, to Oregon."

Articles - Dow Repeats Great Depression Pattern: Charts

     NATIONAL - CNBC has the report Dow Repeats Great Depression Pattern: Charts which begins "The Dow Jones Industrial Average is repeating a pattern that appeared just before markets fell during the Great Depression, Daryl Guppy, CEO at Guppytraders.com, told CNBC Monday."

Article - BLM to Close Nevada Public Lands for Wild Horse Gather

     ELKO COUNTY - KTVN has the article BLM to Close Nevada Public Lands for Wild Horse Gather that begins "The Bureau of Land Management says some public lands in Nevada's Elko County will be temporarily closed during a wild horse gather slated to begin later this week."

Article - Q&A: Reid and Angle go toe to toe

     NEVADA - The Las Vegas Sun has the report Q&A: Reid and Angle go toe to toe.

Big Brother May Be Coming To Elko Band

     ELKO BAND - The Western Shoshone Department of Public Safety proposed to the Elko Band Council the possibility of installing video cameras on the Elko Band Indian Colony in an effort to curb criminal activity.

Band Council Member Resigns From Tribal Council

     ELKO BAND - Doyle Tybo, a member of the Elko Band and Te-Moak Tribal Council, resigned from Tribal Council citing personal reasons.

4 Weeks To Application Deadline

     TEMOAK TRIBE – The last day to apply for Western Shoshone claims distribution is August 2. Any person who believes that they may be eligible for the Western Shoshone distribution should request for an application from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Applications must be submitted to the BIA office by the dateline.
     Find application information at this previous post.

Article - Mining company, NV ranch settle lawsuit

     ELKO COUNTY - KTNV has the report Mining company, NV ranch settle lawsuit that begins "A Canadian-based mining company and a Nevada ranch have settled an eminent domain lawsuit over the company's attempt to seize part of the ranch for a gold mine - an effort that divided miners and ranchers."

Articles - Yucca Mountain

     NEVADA - The BLT: The Blog of LegalTimes has the report Fight Over Yucca Mountain Site Moves to NRC that begins "Litigation over Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste disposal site continued its roller-coaster ride this week when the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board rejected the Department of Energy's move to stop the Nevada project, and, a day later, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ordered an appeal to itself."

    The Twin Falls Times-News has the article Idaho officials applaud Yucca Mountain move.

Article - Chickloon Village fights coal mine on sacred territory

     NATIONAL - The Indian Country Today has the article Chickaloon Village fights coal mine on sacred territory which begins "The Chickaloon Tribe has promised to use everything in its power to stop a mining project it says will violate its freedom of religion rights and endanger the environment of its traditional sacred territory."

Article - Nuclear Waste From SRS Will Go To Nevada Site

     NEVADA - WJBF-TV has the article Nuclear Waste From SRS Will Go To Nevada Site that begins "Nuclear waste from the Savannah River Site will go to the Yucca Mountain site, in Nevada, after all."

Article - Suicide in Elko jail still under investigation

     ELKO COUNTY - The Reno Gazette Journal has the article Suicide in Elko jail still under investigation that begins "The Elko County sheriff’s office says a Colorado man who committed suicide in the county jail last month was not on suicide watch because he had not shown any suicidal tendencies."

Article - Wage hike goes in effect today

     NEVADA - The Nevada Appeal has the article Wage hike goes in effect today that begins "While an estimated 130,000 Nevada workers earning the minimum wage will get a raise today, business owners who employ them say the increase will mean higher prices for customers and tighter payrolls."

Article - Cyberbully tactic are focus state law

     NEVADA -  The Las Vegas Review-Journal has the article Cyberbully tactics are focus of state law that begins "Most people remember the bully in the school yard who tried to steal their lunch money or baseball cards."