ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni Pueblo couple has been sentenced for a brutal assault in which they attacked a man in his home and continued the assault in the presence of a witness and two minor children both enrolled members of the Pueblo of Zuni assaulted John Doe at his residence on the Zuni Pueblo The incident began as a verbal dispute and rapidly escalated when Johnson repeatedly slapped the victim Concho and Johnson then prevented the victim from calling for help by seizing his phones and attempting to access a bedroom where a witness and two minor children were present Concho continued the assault on John Doe by striking him over the head with a chair Concho continued the attack until Johnson alerted him that a witness had contacted law enforcement Concho and Johnson fled the scene and remained at large until their subsequent apprehension in Arizona Concho was sentenced to 57 months in prison and Johnson was sentenced to 24 months in prison Concho and Johnson will be subject to three years of supervised release Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Zuni Police Department This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jesse Pecoraro Copyright © 2012-2025 The Los Alamos Daily Post is the Official Newspaper of Record in Los Alamos County This Site and all information contained here including graphs and graphics is the property of the Los Alamos Daily Post Permission to reprint in whole or in part is hereby granted provided that the Los Alamos Daily Post and author/photographer are properly cited columnists and other contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of the Los Alamos Daily Post The Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper was founded Feb We adapted the Zuni Cafe’s roast chicken and bread salad to be easier but no less flavorful If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy you’ll find a decidedly not-so-simple recipe and possibly a kitchen full of smoke I had my first Zuni Cafe chicken on a visit to the Bay Area in 2004 when an old college friend suggested I meet her and her new boyfriend at the restaurant as she was pretty sure he might be “the one.” I was impressed that he’d nabbed us a table — Zuni had recently been named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation He was also startlingly handsome (a doppelganger for a young Will Smith) We ordered a bunch of starters to keep us busy while we waited the hour for our chicken to be blasted in Zuni’s famed wood-fire oven it was exactly as I had heard it would be: crackling skin I watched in disbelief as the boyfriend removed the skin from his portion of chicken and cast it aside onto his unused bread plate I tried to concentrate on the conversation but all I could hear was the line from the Caddyshack golf club dinner scene where Judge Smails’s uncouth nephew turns to the woman on his left and asks distracted as I was by the perfect chicken and otherwise charming company The chicken was such a triumph that I bought the Zuni Cafe cookbook that night my friend texted me to ask if I liked her new love interest even at upscale organic markets; and regular grocery store birds often weigh around 6 pounds I’ve adapted my recipe for the more common smallish 3 ¾- to 4-pound range Once you’ve got the right sort of chicken, you wash it (though I wouldn’t) and stuff herbs under the skin of both the breast and the outer thighs though I’ve never been able to achieve the latter without tearing the skin Torn skin shrinks as it cooks and leads to exposed meat that dries out in a hot oven The chicken is then loosely covered and left to cure in the fridge for one to three days to brine and dry out the skin You’ll be high-heat roasting the bird in a 475-degree (or 450 or 500) oven depending on how the recipe worked out the last time you made it and whether the chicken “browned properly,” the efficiency of your oven especially if you’ve never roasted poultry at such a high temperature Rodgers also failed to mention that high-heat roasting a chicken will fill your home with thick I’m here to tell you from experience that if you follow this recipe as written You’ll also need to flip the hot chicken not one but three times to make sure that the juices wind up where they’re supposed to and the skin is the right sort of crispy Flipping a bird is tricky and requires strong hands good at handling heavy tongs or you risk melting chicken fat running down your arms and tearing the crackly skin you’ve worked so hard for You broil bread chunks and tear them into pieces; make a vinaigrette with champagne vinegar; soak currants in another kind of vinegar gently warm (not brown) a few tablespoons of pine nuts in a baking dish; saute garlic and green onions in yet another pan; and then faff about dressing the bread with vinaigrette and then again with broth or salted water and tasting it many times It’s the kind of recipe you must read and reread multiple times the bread salad gets more detailed finishing instructions than the doneness of the chicken does Rodgers assumes you know how to determine whether your chicken is cooked perfectly because she gives you only vague time ranges and doesn’t tell you how to test whether the meat is safely cooked She also writes that the chicken will “become more tender and uniformly succulent” as it rests but doesn’t tell you how long to rest it (Spoiler: It’s a mess if you’re not a pro butcher.) After years of flipping those stained pages back and forth while periodically running to reset my blaring smoke alarm with a broom handle I’ve come up with a better way to have my Zuni Cafe-inspired crispy chicken skin and eat it Removing the backbone produces one flat surface of meat so everything cooks more evenly This also eliminates the need to flip the chicken as everything comes out crisp and juicy at the same time I do dry-brine my chicken with herbs under the skin and let it sit uncovered in the fridge for a day If space is an issue and you’re worried about the chicken coming in contact with other things in the fridge I recommend using a sheet of parchment instead of plastic wrap (which traps moisture To cut down on the smoke from a high-heat roast I put a layer of thick potato slabs at the bottom of the pan They absorb the fat melting off the chicken a lovely side dish to a roast chicken if ever there was one (There will be carryover cooking.) It’s good to check early since a spatchcocked bird can be done in as little as 35 minutes I use the hot pan to saute the green onions and garlic all while releasing all the flavorful chicken gunk stuck to the pan I add a bit of low-sodium chicken broth to the pan because you need a fair amount of moisture to dress the bread salad A quick toss with some sturdy greens and the salad is done in seconds I rest the chicken on a cutting board set in a sheet pan (to catch the juices should they meander off the cutting board) for 15 minutes It’s easier to cut up a spatchcocked chicken: Just separate the legs from the breast cut them into thigh and drumstick portions and cut the chicken breast in half crosswise right through the bone and you’re done Plop the chicken and any juices from the cutting board on top of the salad and you’ve got a delicious California cuisine-type main dish salad with plenty of crispy skin and a heck of a lot less fuss — and almost zero smoke — all in about an hour the love affair between my friend and her boyfriend didn’t work out nearly as well She broke up with him about a year after our dinner describing him to me as “a real stick-in-the-mud killjoy kind of guy.” I can’t say I was surprised: Show me how a man dines and I’ll tell you whether he’s good dating material 1 small (3½- to 4-pound) chicken2 teaspoons sea salt plus more for seasoning salad¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper6 to 8 (2-inch) sprigs fresh thyme or sage (or a mix of all three)8 ounces rustic bread cut into 4 large chunks2 tablespoons olive oil cut into 1-inch-thick rounds3 green onions peeled and thinly sliced1 tablespoon dried currants2 tablespoons white wine vinegar¼ cup homemade or low sodium chicken broth3 cups seasonal greens such as frisee Step 1: Put the chicken on a cutting board with the backbone facing you Use poultry shears or a boning knife to cut along either side of the backbone and reserve for another use (such as making broth) Place the chicken skin side up on the cutting board and push down firmly on the breastbone with your palm to flatten the chicken out (you should hear a faint crack) Step 2: Combine the salt and pepper in a small bowl Slide your fingers carefully under the skin of the breast and shove a few pinches of the salt mixture and herbs beneath it and in the pocket between the thigh and the breast Rub the remaining salt mixture all over the chicken Refrigerate uncovered on a rimmed baking sheet or plate for 24 to 48 hours (Make sure it stays away from other food in the fridge Step 3: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before roasting to take the chill off it while you preheat the oven Place an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven Put a large (12-inch) oven-proof skillet in the oven and set it to 475 degrees until it is golden brown in places and crisp Tear or cut the bread into large bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl Step 5: When the oven is up to temperature toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and place them in the hot skillet Put the chicken skin side up on top of the potatoes arranging the legs towards each other (the end of the drumsticks should just touch) Roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 155 degrees in the thickest part of the breast (about 170 degrees in the thigh) If you have a convection setting in your oven turn it on for the last 5 minutes of cooking for an extra crispy skin Transfer the chicken to a cutting board set in a baking sheet and let it stand uncovered for 15 minutes Scoop the potatoes out of the skillet into a serving dish Step 7: Place the skillet on the stove over medium heat Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until they soften and become fragrant but not browned scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet until the mixture is reduced to about ½ cup Keep the sauce warm over low heat until ready to serve Step 8: Cut the legs away from the body of the chicken and cut them into drumstick and thigh pieces at the joint Cut the breast meat in half crosswise through the bone with a sharp chef’s knife Pour any accumulated juices into the skillet to mix with the sauce then add the greens and pine nuts and toss to coat everything keeping in mind that the chicken is fairly salty on its own Mound the salad on a serving platter and top with the chicken Serve immediately with the potatoes on the side Dina Ávila is a photographer living in Portland The freshest news from the food world every day Last July, Xcel Energy made clear it was ready to sell its Zuni Generating Station, which is nestled between Sun Valley and the South Platte River and closed in 2015. The utility originally gave Denver officials 90 days to exercise a right of first refusal to buy the property The city managed to extend those three months, but Mayor Mike Johnston never clearly stated if Denver would, or could, spearhead an effort to preserve the old smokestacks and warehouses. Historic Denver and a group of Sun Valley residents had been pushing Johnston’s administration to help save the structures, then turn them into community spaces that might benefit the neighborhood John Deffenbaugh, Historic Denver’s president and CEO, said he got some bad news about the plant’s future on Monday. Xcel sent a letter saying Denver had declined to use its right of first refusal and that the company was moving on. Xcel said it’s listed the plant for sale to any buyer Mayor Johnston’s administration is interested in seeing the plant saved but the city is not in a position to lead that effort according to a statement from a city spokesperson “Denver supports the community and historic preservation advocates in their goal of finding positive community-supportive uses for the Zuni Power Plant site,” the statement reads the cost of the environmental and structural remediation required to reuse the property is not feasible for the city to take on at this moment Xcel has now offered the property to the public for sale and we look forward to working with the eventual buyer to support them in their efforts to renew this iconic property.” But Deffenbaugh said the short 30-day window is a sign that the rescue effort is running out of options There likely won’t be any preservation-minded buyers for the city to partner with “It's abundantly clear that the site is not priced to sell in a way which will facilitate the preservation of the building,” he said “This has been a really long-term endeavor and that's why it's so disappointing that it has now been put on the market at this price for this very short period of time.” He said he’s certain Xcel’s timeline and price point will bar any serious buyer from making a bid on the power plant Deffenbaugh said Xcel was selling the property for $7.5 million, but that’s not stated in the real estate listing and Xcel did not confirm the figure. “Even if it was ready-to-go, raw land — it’s way overpriced for that,” he told us. “The reality is it would cost $15 to $20 million to tear down and remediate it, to get it to a place where a developer could come in.” If Xcel was interested, Deffenbaugh said, they could make a renovation possible. He’d prefer the utility give up the land for nothing and fund fixes needed to reopen the facilities for other uses. “In an ideal world, it would come with a chunk of cash from Xcel as a sign of goodwill to support the community in their endeavors and to make good the years of environmental pollution that building has generated for surrounding communities because of its coal burning operations,” he said. “There is an absolutely realistic pathway forward for a privately led, adaptive-reuse project on the site. But that needs meaningful engagement from Xcel, and that is not occurring.” Kevin is a multimedia artist who flung himself into the world of journalism. He likes using a camera and microphone to tell stories about workers, the environment, social justice and fascinating humans. You power Denverite!If you love what we do, donate today to support our essential and delightful local news. Following years of advocacy to Xcel Energy and the City and County of Denver, community members in the Sun Valley and La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhoods, in coordination with Historic Denver have filed a landmark designation to save the historic Zuni Steam Plant from demolition This effort comes after Xcel Energy notified community members on February 25 that the building had been put on the market for sale for 30 days If a purchase agreement is not signed within those 30 days Xcel has previously stated that they will seek a demolition permit from the City and County of Denver.   shaping both its physical and social landscape Built in 1901 on the city’s western edge it was strategically placed to power expansion and would come to support Mayor Speer’s vision of Denver as the “Paris on the Platte.” It lit up the city’s thriving theater district and kept pace with a booming population—growing from 134,000 in 1900 to 415,000 by 1950. Through continuous modernization until 1953, it placed Denver in a league with other major US cities fueling its transformation into a modern metropolis But this story is not just about infrastructure it is about community. The surrounding Sun Valley and La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhoods housed generations of workers who built and operated the plant yet they also bore the environmental burden of its operation. Jeanne Granville of the Sun Valley Community Coalition “As one of Denver’s last remaining early power stations, Zuni represents not only the city’s industrial rise but also its complex legacy of environmental justice. Other power plants have been dismantled offering a rare opportunity to acknowledge both the achievements and long-term impacts of industrial development on historically underserved communities In an area feeling the impacts of significant development Sun Valley is committed to the retention and reuse of Zuni as a community and cultural asset at the heart of our neighborhood.” These sentiments are echoed by David Griggs of the adjacent La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood: “Although the Zuni Steam Plant is at the edge of our neighborhood it is central to the story of La Alma Lincoln Park.The Steam Plant employed residents for many years and has become a recognizable local landmark I am excited about the potential to reuse Zuni and it could become a one-of-a-kind space that is respectful of the past and accommodating for the future.” said: “We recognize that reequipping a large industrial building for the modern world is a complex task but this is not uncommon and has been done before A diverse range of cities including Savannah and London know that historic industrial buildings can be repurposed to serve their communities whilst also generating significant city-wide economic benefit The REI flagship store is a hugely successful example of adaptively reusing an industrial building— indeed one that powered Denver’s early streetcar network If all parties come together to figure out an approach for retaining and transferring Zuni to the private sector Deffenbaugh continues: “Preservationists are often accused of being reactive and the City and County of Denver have been working for years to convince Xcel Energy of the importance of Zuni Steam Plant It is disappointing that Xcel has adopted a simplistic approach to the disposal of the Steam Plant that goes against the wishes of the local communities The timescale of 30 days to agree to a sale is completely unrealistic We requested this be extended to 180 days and did not receive a response from Xcel The steam plant was originally constructed to break the monopoly held by Denver Consolidated Gas and Electric Company It is ironic that the modern monopoly of Xcel Energy now appears determined to demolish the building and erase its story.”  A letter from 10 members of Denver City Council dated stating: “As members of Denver City Council we write to express our commitment to the Sun Valley and La Alma/Lincoln Park neighborhoods and to seeing the adaptive reuse of the Xcel Zuni Generating Station.” A subsequent letter from Laura Aldrete former executive director of city agency Community Planning and Development 2023 states: “Community support for a forward-looking repurposing of this complex is especially poignant given that the adjacent Sun Valley and La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhoods both with among the lowest incomes in Denver have suffered the negative environmental impacts imposed by coal-burning power generation.” a letter from all 13 members of Denver City Council was sent on March 20 encouraging Xcel to continue to progress a pathway towards adaptive reuse of the Steam Plant All parties remain committed to working with Xcel Energy to find a mutually agreeable solution that safeguards the future of this historic building and respects the wishes of the surrounding communities Opus has broken ground on Catalyst Industrial a new 188,054-square-foot Class A speculative industrial development on 14.26 acres located at 15030 E Each year during National Preservation Month Historic Denver opens the doors for the public to nominate the people and projects Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 4:32:08 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Contacts:Scott Groene, Executive Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (201) 712-5034; scott@suwa.orgGrant Stevens, Communications Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (319) 427-0260; grant@suwa.org which would protect more than 8.4 million acres of federal public lands in Utah Zuni Tribal Governor Arden Kucate said “We recognize that the lands in America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act are aboriginal lands and contain the testimony of our ancestor’s space and time since time immemorial and are traditionally significant to Zuni heritage.” “These lands include the prehistoric habitation sites artifacts and human remains of our Thlewekwe ancestors,” stated Councilman Edward Wemytewa “These lands are of cultural importance to many people including the Zuni Tribe and other Pueblo Tribes.”Governor Kucate added along with the cultural and historic record of the legacy of the Zuni peoples could be harmed. Our approach to life is an all-encompassing effort to protect the environment for the benefit of all mankind. We find that America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act is an important part of that effort.” “We greatly appreciate the Zuni Tribe’s endorsement of the Red Rock bill,” said SUWA Executive Director Scott Groene the Zuni Tribe is leading in protecting lands in southern Utah including their work for the establishment of the Bears Ears National Monument.” “Defending America’s Wilderness is crucial to ensuring the vital ecosystems and sacred lands across the Southwest and the country remain stable and protected in collaboration with Tribes,” said Representative Melanie Stansbury “I am proud to sponsor America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act in the U.S House and to have the endorsement of Zuni Pueblo We must continue to work together to ensure these special places are permanently protected.” Our popular “Protect Wild Utah” yard signs (in both English and Spanish) are available for pickup at SUWA’s Salt Lake City office and at many of our local events. To arrange an office pickup time (between 9-5, M-F), please call (801) 486-3161 or email us at info@suwa.org ©2025 Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: DENVER — A group of community advocates filed an application for a landmark designation within Denver for the Zuni Steam Power Plant which they claim will protect the historic building from potential demolition The power plant was built in 1901 and those with Historic Denver said it fueled the growth of the city for more than 100 years "This is literally the building that powered Denver's expansion," CEO of Historic Denver John Deffenbaugh said "It was key to allowing the city to become the metropolis it now is and now it's really a wonderful asset that could be part of an adaptive reuse project to create a cultural and community hub in this rapidly changing part of the city." Deffenbaugh mentioned several different ideas for what the building could become — including a business space or performance venue — but his overarching hope is that it becomes a cultural hub for the surrounding community "There's been over 100 years of coal-burning operations and that pollution has really impacted this neighborhood But the community are so clear that they would like this building to remain," Deffenbaugh said "We don't underestimate the scale of this challenge There's environmental remediation needed." The application for a landmark designation came at a time when Historic Denver feared demolition was imminent "We'd be losing a significant piece of Denver's story," Deffenbaugh said "Landmark designation doesn't freeze a building in time changed within the parameters of design guidelines but designation does prevent a building from being demolished and that's the real key thing we were seeking to accomplish here." Xcel Energy provided Denver7 with a copy of a letter they sent to Zuni Generation Station community stakeholders on Feb The correspondence provides a brief timeline of the steam plant stating that in 2021 the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a plan to decommission the station and demolish the structure they committed to a "moratorium on abatement" of the station in 2022 Xcel Energy reports that as of Feb. 18, the City of Denver decided not to purchase the property, so it was listed for public sale for 30 days A spokesperson with Xcel Energy told Denver7 they would consider an offer outside of the 30-day time frame Historic Denver referenced several other historic buildings that have been transformed throughout the globe — including Blackhawk Generating Station in Wisconsin Domino Foods in New York City and Battersea Power Station in London and it would just be wonderful for us all to come together — The City and County of Denver Historic Denver — to have a meaningful conversation about how we get to a point where we can start to talk about reusing this building," Deffenbaugh said The full statement provided to Denver7 by Xcel Energy can be read here: Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises A Zuni Pueblo man identified by federal prosecutors as a "serial murderer kidnapper and sexual abuser" was charged this week with six additional felonies for crimes against Native American men including two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of kidnapping resulting in death according to a superseding indictment filed Wednesday Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Olivier Uyttebrouck covers the court system. You can reach him at olivier@abqjournal.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Stay informed with the latest top headlines from your trusted local source the Albuquerque Journal—delivered to your inbox every day Account processing issue - the email address may already exist it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Stay in the loop with the top stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday Sign up to see what’s trending and get the latest on the stories that matter most to our readers Get breaking news and important alerts sent straight to your inbox as they happen Stay up-to-date with the latest sports headlines and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Get the latest on local happenings delivered straight to your inbox Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The University of Nebraska State Museum will host artists and knowledge holders from the Hopi and Zuni Tribes as part of a panel during the annual Claire M Hubbard First Peoples of the Plains Lecture 21 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center “The purpose of the Hubbard Lecture series is to advance the understanding and appreciation of the cultural heritage of the First Peoples of the Plains,” said Susan Weller director of the University of Nebraska State Museum “We’re honored to have these artists and tribal knowledge holders join us to share their insights and experiences." The annual Hubbard Lecture: First Peoples of the Plains is made possible by support from Dr The 2024 lecture is also supported by the Mellon Foundation associate professor of anthropology in the School of Global Integrative Studies received a grant from the Mellon Foundation in 2022 13 at the Tewa Community Development Center in Polacca Heitman will be joined by six other panelists for the post-film discussion More information about this event can be found online Some parts of this site work best with JavaScript enabled KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from May 2 to 8 Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶 Celebrate Mother’s Day at the ABQ BioPark Zoo – The ABQ BioPark Zoo is celebrating all moms during its Mother’s Day at the Zoo on May 11 – Crews in McKinley County were fighting off a brush fire on the Zuni Pueblo Tuesday A spokesperson from Zuni Pueblo say the fire started before noon near the Pueblo Solid Waste Program and Zuni Head Start They say the fire is under control and crews are in the mop up stages There were some mandatory evacuations for residents near 301 South and in the water department area It’s still unclear when people can return to their homes Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411 officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a crash at Zuni Rd SE and Virginia St SE Witnesses called 911 to report that a vehicle crashed into a business They also told dispatchers that three children were injured AFR transported one adult and three children to the University of New Mexico Hospital APD’s Motors Unit is investigating this single-vehicle crash Zuni is reportedly closed between Wisconsin and Virginia as officers investigate This is subject to change as officers conduct their investigation The preliminary investigation from APD indicates that the Mercury Grand Marquis was going eastbound on Zuni Rd SE when the driver lost control of the vehicle The vehicle skid across opposing lanes of traffic and continued into the parking lot of 8601 Zuni Rd SE where it collided with a parked and unoccupied Ford F-150 and Ford Focus The Mercury Grand Marquis was occupied by four individuals all of whom were transported to a local hospital for treatment Three occupants are reported to be in stable condition All evidence from the scene has been collected and is under review by investigators Please Request Permission Before Disseminating on Other Social Media Platforms We also need your support in keeping local journalism alive Go to https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=ZRPKF56W3ATGS You must be logged in to post a comment Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. 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Xcel sent the city a letter on Friday notifying officials that it's now time to sell or demolish the structures The city gets first dibs on purchasing the site and Xcel is giving them 90 days to make a decision Those preservation-minded residents are waiting in suspense to see what happens next The utility already has approval from state regulators to demolish the power plant and they've cleaned it up in preparation for that deconstruction said the company has heard neighbors' calls to save the space Those ongoing conversations led to the utility giving Denver a right of first refusal committed to having a conversation about a community benefit," she said "What does a community benefit for this property look like and we've delayed really moving forward with our Public-Utility-Commission-approved plan," she said we think its imperative to move forward with this next step." Xcel requested that Denver either buy the property or waive their right of first refusal Xcel will put the old power plant up for general sale for 30 days; if nobody buys it then "This happened kind of all of a sudden," Jeanne Granville president of the Sun Valley Community Coalition told us after Ramirez informed her about the letter Last November, Granville's neighborhood group penned a letter with 33 other organizations asking Mayor Johnston to help them save the generating station "We are concerned that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity could quickly slip away," they wrote But Granville said she's not sure where the mayor is on this question but it's still unclear whether he'll be game to buy it (Denverite write a follow-up if and when we hear his position on this.) the president and CEO of Historic Denver who helped coordinate the community letter to Johnston said he's yet to have any discussion with the city about this He gets that Johnston has been very busy but Xcel's new 90-day notice has created new pressure to act "We will be asking for a meeting," he said whose district includes Sun Valley and the generating station said any moves towards demolition will probably trigger a historic landmark review which could force Xcel to change their plans "This is a huge opportunity for dialogue." Ramirez said Xcel recognizes they could get gummed up by the landmark review but told us she's not sure a historic designation would actually happen "We feel pretty strongly it'd be pretty hard to reuse the building," she said adding that any new plan would also need to clear an onerous approval from state regulators But Granville and Deffenbaugh are still hopeful Johnston will come around. They'll need his help to do anything here, Deffenbaugh said, and told us he thinks we owe it to the old generating station. It enabled Denver's existence, he said, and we should remember that. "It's presence has been so key for Denver to grow," Deffenbaugh said. "It almost needs the city's help now, for the city to give back." Patrick Wong Zuni Cafe is a lot like that person who keeps talking about the good ‘ol days the friend who threw parties everyone wishes they were invited to and they’re stuck in a time that doesn’t exist anymore There’s still something special about sitting down to a sunlit dinner at Zuni Cafe white tablecloths match the buttoned-up waitstaff and a pile of wood waits for its turn to roast the fowl that launched a thousand Instagram posts It’s easy to feel a prestige contact-high from sitting in the split-level dining room that never seems to want to empty out and from eating at one of SF’s most famous restaurants on one of the city’s most famous streets a perfectly pleasant salad and enjoyable dessert don’t cut it anymore A meal at modern-day Zuni Cafe won't be bad by any stretch of the imagination but it also won’t inspire the awe of previous decades After 45 years, we want to be reminded of why Zuni carries so much weight, why it continues to be booked solid. Instead, we’re more apt to thank Zuni for the memories, and bring out-of-towners only when they insist on being able to say they were there once. Hayes Valley American Fillmore ItalianPasta Noe Valley La Ciccia is a Sardinian restaurant in Noe Valley with excellent pasta PastaItalian Mission Flour + Water is a Cal-Ital legend in the Mission with creative pastas and a laidback space Patrick is a content marketer and journalist who lives (and eats a lot) in San Francisco His previous beats include tech and finance ZUNI SALT LAKE – The United States Congress is debating a $685 million bill to support and protect the heritage of Zuni Salt Lake The bill is a significant move towards ensuring water security and upholding tribal sovereignty Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) and U.S Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act during a hearing in the House Natural Resources Committee Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger-Fernandez (DN aims to address long-standing water rights issues for the Zuni Tribe which proposes $685 million in federal funding seeks to establish a trust for sustainable water management and infrastructure development this move not only upholds the federal government’s trust responsibility but also protects the sacred Zuni Salt Lake The legislation ratifies the settlement between the Federal Government affirming their water rights for various uses “I will always advocate for our Tribal communities in Congress,” stated Congressman Vasquez “I’m proud to work with the delegation on this settlement to provide essential resources to support the Zuni’s water infrastructure This bill is a meaningful step toward honoring our commitments to the Zuni Tribe and ensuring all New Mexicans have access to safe water.” emphasizing the urgency of the legislation “By approving this negotiated water settlement we can finally unlock critical water infrastructure funding and resources that will allow the Zuni Tribe to access and use the water they own,” Heinrich said “Especially as we confront the impacts of climate change on our water supplies these water settlements are absolutely essential to deliver long-term water security to Tribes and all of our communities in New Mexico.”  Governor Arden Kucate of the Zuni Tribe and Congressman Vasquez testified at the hearing advocating for the bill’s immediate passage “The Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act would help us restore our river and build the necessary infrastructure for our future,” Governor Kucate said The Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act outlines a comprehensive framework designed to ensure the sustainable management and development of water resources for the Zuni Tribe The legislation is structured to provide both immediate and long-term benefits addressing critical needs and future challenges The bill mandates the creation of the Zuni Tribe Settlement Trust Fund This trust fund is divided into two main accounts: the Zuni Tribe Water Rights Settlement Trust Account and the Zuni Tribe Operation The trust fund will receive $685 million in federal funding which will be used to finance various water infrastructure projects and operations essential for the Tribe's water management Funding Allocations for Water Infrastructure Projects: The Zuni Tribe Water Rights Settlement Trust Account will finance the planning as well as the acquisition of water rights and land enhancing the Tribe's ability to manage its water resources effectively & Replacement Trust Account is dedicated to covering costs related to the operation This ensures that the Tribe can maintain their water systems efficiently and sustainably The bill emphasizes strict adherence to federal environmental laws Both the Tribe and the Secretary of the Interior are responsible for ensuring that all water-related projects comply with these laws This includes preparing necessary environmental documents and conducting independent evaluations to safeguard environmental integrity during project implementation Protection of Zuni Salt Lake and Surrounding Sanctuary: The legislation explicitly protects the Zuni Salt Lake a site of immense cultural and spiritual significance to the Zuni people and Bureau of Land Management-managed lands are designated as the Zuni Salt Lake and Sanctuary The bill withdraws around 92,364 acres of federal land within this sanctuary from public entry and other forms of disposal to preserve its environmental and cultural values Management of these lands will be conducted in consultation with the Tribe ensuring that activities do not compromise the sacred nature of the lake or the quality and quantity of its water resources specified federal lands will be taken into trust for the benefit of the Tribe subject to valid existing rights and contracts The Bureau of Indian Affairs will assume management of these lands ensuring that any financial benefits from existing rights or leases are directed to the Tribe The bill also provides for the transfer of future acquisitions of land into trust for the Tribe ensuring that these lands are free from liens and environmental hazards The bill includes provisions for the Zuni Tribe and the United States to waive and release claims to water rights within the Zuni River Stream System This settlement resolves longstanding disputes and provides a legal framework for water rights and resources management These waivers take effect on the enforceability date ensuring that all parties adhere to the terms of the settlement and that the Tribe receives the benefits outlined in the agreement The bill clarifies that it does not waive the sovereign immunity of the United States and ensures that the rights of other tribes are not adversely affected In case of any conflict between the agreement and the bill The legislation also stipulates that no per capita distributions will be made from the trust fund to individual Tribe members and that the Tribe retains title to any infrastructure projects funded by the settlement The hearing also highlighted the Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2023 which seeks to codify settlements for the Pueblos of Acoma Governor Randall Vicente of the Pueblo of Acoma provided testimony on behalf of his Tribe FBI News: ALBUQUERQUE — Federal prosecutors have filed six additional charges against Labar Tsethlikai for kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon The additional charges are part of a larger series of violent crimes committed by Tsethlikai against Native American men across New Mexico between 2022 and 2024 The added charges correspond to five additional victims now faces a 17-count second superseding indictment charging him with five additional counts of kidnapping and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon as follows: the second superseding indictment identifies 11 victims of Tsethlikai Tsethlikai was initially charged with second degree murder April 25 a federal grand jury charged Tsethlikai in an 11-count superseding indictment with two counts of kidnapping resulting in death one count assault with intent to commit murder one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury Tsethlikai faces a mandatory life sentence or death for the kidnapping resulting in death and first-degree murder charges up to 20 years imprisonment on the assault with intent to murder charge up to 10 years imprisonment on the assault resulting in serious bodily injury charge and any number of years up to life for the kidnapping and aggravated sexual abuse charges Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office The Gallup Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office is investigating this case with assistance from the Albuquerque Police Department’s Homicide Unit Assistant United States Attorneys Matthew J with victim support provided by the FBI’s Victim Services Division the United States Attorney’s Office Victim Witness Unit The FBI continues to investigate Tsethlikai’s involvement in crimes against other victims. If you have reason to believe you or someone you know may be a victim, or have information about Tsethlikai, please call the FBI at 505.889.1300 or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov Labar Tsethlikai is approximately 5’7” and weighs 180 pounds He is believed to work in the Native American jewelry industry and may be a Zuni jewelry artist This case is part of the Department of Justice’s Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program which aims to aid in the prevention and response to missing or murdered Indigenous people through the resolution of MMIP cases and communication The Department views this work as a priority for its law enforcement components Through the MMIP Regional Outreach Program a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify MMIP cases and issues in Tribal communities and develop comprehensive solutions to address them This prosecution upholds the Department’s mission to the unwavering pursuit of justice on behalf of Indigenous victims and their families View the Second Superseding Indictment (Tsethlikai).pdf — The Zuni Pueblo could soon get hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to secure access to the water that they own New Mexico’s congressional delegation introduced a bill to allocate $685 million to water infrastructure and development for the pueblo has failed the Zuni Pueblo in protecting their rights He added that the money would also go toward irrigation improvements wastewater treatment projects and other initiatives the bill recognizes the tribe’s senior water rights in a matter that honors tribal sovereignty by providing Zuni the ability to manage their water rights for agriculture residential and other uses,” Vasquez said The bill also includes protections for nontribal water users in the basin That means many more New Mexicans could benefit from this effort Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411.