Re-introduction of Tribal Conveyance Bill

     TE-MOAK TRIBE - Yesterday, Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign introduced S. 617 (bill summary here), the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act, a bill that would convey certain Federal land to Elko County, Nevada, and to take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada.

Terry Jones Jr. Federal Case Dismissed

     TEMOAK TRIBE - On Dec. 17, federal judge Robert C. Jones entered an order to dismiss the criminal case against Terry Jones Jr.      Previous posts can be found here and here.

Band Council Rewards Council Member's Lawsuit

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council approved awarding Council member Davis Gonzales a $200 council member bonus and a $500 Christmas bonus despite Gonzales currently having a lawsuit against Elko Band Council.

Council Approves Community Bonus

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council approved the community Christmas bonus and members can contact the Elko Band administration office for the schedule of the check release which begins Monday, Dec. 13.

Fed Failure - Motion To Dismiss In Terry Jones Jr. Criminal Case

     TEMOAK TRIBE - Assistant US Attorney Sue Fahami submitted a motion to dismiss the federal criminal case against Terry Jones, Jr.

Elko Band Extends Christmas Bonus Deadline

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council has extended the deadline for application for the Elko Band Christmas bonus.

Elko Band Approves Free Turkeys

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council approved a list of people eligible for free turkeys.  The turkey vouchers are available at the Elko band administration office.

Services for Betty Jo Dick on Friday

     TEMOAK TRIBE - Memorial services for Betty Jo Dick will be held Friday, November 19 at the Elko Colony Gymnasium.  The viewing will begin at 9:00 am and the funeral services will begin at 10:00 am.

Job Announcement - Aid To Tribal Government Specialist

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council has a job announcement for the position of Aid To Tribal Government Specialist.

Band Council Extends Closing Date of Turkey Giveaway, Christmas Bonus

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council extended the closing date of the annual Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas bonus giveaway for band council members.

Elko Band Council Finance Meeting Tonight

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

Tribal Offices Closed Tomorrow

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The Tribal and Band offices will be closed tomorrow October 29, for the Nevada Day holiday.

Potter Federal Trial Rescheduled

     TEMOAK TRIBE - The US federal court has rescheduled the hearing for Vivian Marie Potter to an earlier date.

Federal Court Gets Tough; Rejects Jones Plea Agreement

     TEMOAK TRIBE - On October 18, Federal District Court Judge Robert C. Jones rejected the plea agreement and guilty plea of Terry Dale Jones Jr.

Band Council Removes Non-Members

     ELKO BAND - At the last meeting, Elko Band Council made the decision to remove two non-members from Elko band.

Agenda for Elko Band Council meeting of September 29

     ELKO BAND - The old and new business of the agenda for the Elko Band Council regular open meeting of September 29.

Actions at Tribal Council Special Meeting

     TEMOAK TRIBE -  The Te-Moak Tribal Council took action on two items at its special meeting on September 27.

Band Council Passes Rules on Parole and Probation

     ELKO BAND COUNCIL - The Elko Band Council has passed rules on parole and probationers.

Elko Band Council Searches For A New Lawyer

     ELKO BAND - Elko Band Council is looking a new lawyer.

Elko Band Council Meeting Tonight

     ELKO BAND - The Elko Band Council will hold a regular open/closed meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Elko Band administration office.