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Gallup couple finally recoups unpaid wages plus damages

Gallup couple finally recoups unpaid wages plus damages Tuesday, 23 April 2024 07:38 gallupsun Two Gallup residents who sought for years to receive unpaid wages owed by a local business owner finally received their paychecks during the week of April 8...

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State celebrates impact of older adult volunteers

State celebrates impact of older adult volunteers Monday, 22 April 2024 20:24 gallupsun SANTA FE — During the month of April, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department celebrates the contributions of senior volunteers across the state.Based...

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Part of Nizhoni Boulevard will be closed starting April 15

Part of Nizhoni Boulevard will be closed starting April 15 Monday, 15 April 2024 20:13 gallupsun As part of Phase III of the East Nizhoni Boulevard Improvements project, Murphy Builders Inc. has closed the south part of Nizhoni Boulevard between South...

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Caretakers for people living with Alzheimer's experience a high level of stress

Caretakers for people living with Alzheimer's experience a high level of stress Monday, 15 April 2024 15:50 gallupsun The physical, emotional and financial implications of stress are universal, and the National Institutes of Health cites those as it...

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Tax filing day is April 15

Tax filing day is April 15 Friday, 12 April 2024 14:13 gallupsun SANTA FE — New Mexico income tax returns for the 2023 tax year are due on April 15. Taxpayers can check the status of their returns and refunds by creating an account on the New Mexico...

Gallup Sun

by: By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

Teacher of the Month: Rehoboth Christian High School English teacher moves on to new challenge

Teacher of the Month: Rehoboth Christian High School English teacher moves on to new challenge Friday, 29 March 2024 00:00 By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor Each month, the Sun recognizes a local teacher for his or her determination to help students go...

Gallup Sun

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CDC report finds teens use drugs to ease stress, anxiety

CDC report finds teens use drugs to ease stress, anxiety Friday, 29 March 2024 00:00 By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor GMCS counselors HELP students face substance abuse problemsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study on Feb. 8...

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New Mexico's unemployment rate was 3.9% in February

New Mexico's unemployment rate was 3.9% in February Friday, 22 March 2024 13:36 gallupsun New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.9% in February, down from 4% in January and up from 3.6% in the previous year. The national unemployment...

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Navajo Nation, Kyrgz Republic embark on culture exchange

Navajo Nation, Kyrgz Republic embark on culture exchange Friday, 22 March 2024 11:02 gallupsun WASHINGTON D.C. — In a step toward cultural collaboration, the Honorable Crystalyne Curley, Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council, and His Excellency Baktybek...

Gallup Sun

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Nygren highlights Navajo Nation issues with actress Jane Fonda

Nygren highlights Navajo Nation issues with actress Jane Fonda Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00 Staff Reports AUSTIN, Texas — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and actress and activist Jane Fonda participated in the SXSW 2024 South by Southwest conference...

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Call for artists

Call for artists Tuesday, 05 March 2024 20:25 gallupsun The City of Gallup is seeking proposals from area artists to help create an installation dedicated to honoring the legacy of Juan Delgado. Proposals are sought to have an artist create a painting,...

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Older adults now eligible for additional dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine in New Mexico

Older adults now eligible for additional dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine in New Mexico Sunday, 03 March 2024 21:16 gallupsun SANTA FE — In response to THE Feb. 28 endorsement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the Advisory...

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First seasonal hantavirus case confirmed in N.M.

First seasonal hantavirus case confirmed in N.M. Friday, 01 March 2024 00:00 Staff Reports Navajo Department of Health issues advisory, preventative tipsWINDOW ROCK, Ariz.  — The Navajo Nation Department of Health has reported the first Hantavirus case of...

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Nygren welcomes first Navajo veterinarian in two years

Nygren welcomes first Navajo veterinarian in two years Friday, 01 March 2024 00:00 Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren welcomed Dr. David Manuelito, the Navajo Nation’s first veterinarian in over two years, to the Navajo...

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New Mexico health officials announce first reported pediatric flu death of the 2023-2024 season

New Mexico health officials announce first reported pediatric flu death of the 2023-2024 season Thursday, 29 February 2024 19:10 gallupsun SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health announced the state’s first reported influenza-associated pediatric...

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Chippewa woman named Secretary of Indian Affairs

Chippewa woman named Secretary of Indian Affairs Friday, 09 February 2024 00:00 Staff Reports SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Josett Monette as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department on Feb. 5.“Secretary...

Gallup Sun

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City receives funding for regional senior center

City receives funding for regional senior center Friday, 09 February 2024 00:00 By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor A new senior center has been on the Gallup City Council’s priority list for a while now, but things are finally moving in the right...

Gallup Sun

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RMCH gets on the road to break even

RMCH gets on the road to break even Friday, 09 February 2024 00:00 By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent The road back to financial and operational health for Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital is long and filed with challenges, but management is taking...

Gallup Sun

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Bills aim to help rural hospitals hang on

Bills aim to help rural hospitals hang on Friday, 09 February 2024 00:00 By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent It’s not just Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital that’s struggling to stay afloat. Small, rural hospitals across the state and the country are...

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Navajo Nation Council applauds signing of $6 million emergency relief resolution to mitigate impacts of winter weather

Navajo Nation Council applauds signing of $6 million emergency relief resolution to mitigate impacts of winter weather Sunday, 04 February 2024 10:29 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council joined Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu...

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IHS announces new Deputy Director for Quality Health Care & Enterprise Risk Management

IHS announces new Deputy Director for Quality Health Care & Enterprise Risk Management Tuesday, 16 January 2024 14:22 gallupsun The Indian Health Service announced the appointment of Michelle Boylan, RN, MA, MBA, CPHQ, as the new deputy director for...

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Luján, Leger Fernández introduce legislation to bolster the creative workforce

Luján, Leger Fernández introduce legislation to bolster the creative workforce Tuesday, 16 January 2024 13:10 gallupsun WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N

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Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 16

Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 16 Tuesday, 16 January 2024 12:18 gallupsun An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of Coal and Aztec Avenues started at 8 am on Jan. 16 and will last until 5 pm. The outage is affecting City of Gallup Water...

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Rick Murphy receives statewide recognition for his contributions to rural economic development

Rick Murphy receives statewide recognition for his contributions to rural economic development Monday, 15 January 2024 10:35 gallupsun Rick Murphy, President of Murphy Construction and Vice President of the Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation...

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Navajo Nation Council addresses fraudulent sober living homes, MMIW issues with Arizona Attorney General

Navajo Nation Council addresses fraudulent sober living homes, MMIW issues with Arizona Attorney General Saturday, 13 January 2024 16:16 gallupsun PHOENIX — Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council and Speaker Crystalyne Curley advocated to Arizona...

Gallup Sun

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Council looks forward to 2024

Council looks forward to 2024 Friday, 05 January 2024 00:00 By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor Bonaguidi, Molina, Schaaf list goals for the new yearA new year brings a chance for people to get a new start and set goals the upcoming year. The Sun recently...

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Parts of westbound I-40 closed due to crash

Parts of westbound I-40 closed due to crash Thursday, 04 January 2024 18:08 gallupsun UPDATE: As of 6:45 pm on Dec. 4, Interstate 40 has been reopened. A multiple-vehicle crash has led to the closure of westbound Interstate 40 from mile marker 72 to mile...

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Wintry storm makes traveling difficult Jan. 4

Wintry storm makes traveling difficult Jan. 4 Thursday, 04 January 2024 08:49 gallupsun Blizzard conditions are proving to make for difficult driving conditions in the AM hours of Jan. 4. NMroads.com is reporting difficult driving conditions on a...

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Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 3

Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 3 Wednesday, 03 January 2024 17:02 gallupsun An unscheduled water outage that will affect Gallup Water customers in the 2700-2800 block of Mazon Avenue will take place on Jan. 3 from 3 pm until 9 pm. The city's water...

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New Mexico receives federal grant for statewide teacher residencies

New Mexico receives federal grant for statewide teacher residencies Tuesday, 02 January 2024 21:38 gallupsun SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department has been awarded a five-year, $8 million federal grant for NM Residencies, a statewide...

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Navajo Nation Council pays tribute to the life of former Council Delegate Freddie Howard

Navajo Nation Council pays tribute to the life of former Council Delegate Freddie Howard Monday, 11 December 2023 13:40 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council mourns the loss of former Council Delegate Freddie Howard, who died of...

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Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of former Council Delegate Dean Paul, Sr.

Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of former Council Delegate Dean Paul, Sr. Monday, 11 December 2023 13:26 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of former Sweetwater Chapter Council Delegate Dean Paul, Sr

Gallup Sun

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Life lessons with quails

Life lessons with quails Friday, 08 December 2023 05:04 By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor New Mexico author teaches through storiesHazel Rosenthal spends her retirement going on walks with her husband. During these walks, they often see coveys of quail

Gallup Sun

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Under new management

Under new management Friday, 08 December 2023 01:59 By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent RMCH CEO aims to meet challenges, improve communicationNew Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital Interim CEO Bill Patten has a message for the community:“Be patient...

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Mapping out the future

Mapping out the future Friday, 08 December 2023 01:56 By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent Council, planning commission identify Gallup's top priorities in GMMP, TMPThe top priority emerging from Gallup’s yearlong planning effort for the community’s...

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Navajo Nation's Resources, Development Committee discuss grazing

Navajo Nation's Resources, Development Committee discuss grazing Monday, 27 November 2023 10:11 gallupsun ALBUQUERQUE — The 25th Navajo Nation Council’s Resources and Development Committee held a work session Nov. 14 to discuss several initiatives...

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25th Navajo Nation Council meets with newly-appointed acting Navajo Area BIA Regional Director Deborah Shirley

25th Navajo Nation Council meets with newly-appointed acting Navajo Area BIA Regional Director Deborah Shirley Thursday, 23 November 2023 12:04 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley and members of the Navajo...

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MMDR Task Force selects voting members

MMDR Task Force selects voting members Thursday, 23 November 2023 11:45 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Naabik'iyati' Committee’s Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Task Force Chairwoman Amber Kanazbah Crotty, (Beclabito, Cove, Gadi’i’áhi/To’Koi, Red...

Gallup Sun

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Red tag rebuke

Red tag rebuke Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:25 By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor Lawsuit alleges city failed to protect evicted tenants' rightsAn eviction is not an easy obstacle to overcome, especially if an occupant is only given several days at most...

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County votes to terminate RMCHCS lease

County votes to terminate RMCHCS lease Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:24 Staff Reports Hospital can meet conditions for reconsiderationMcKinley County has decided to terminate its lease agreement with Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services.In a...

Gallup Sun

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Gallup’s TradePort plan inches forward

Gallup’s TradePort plan inches forward Friday, 03 November 2023 06:38 By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent Plans for a Gallup TradePort are progressing with a pending application for a User Fee Airport and Foreign Trade Zone, which might also eventually...

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Families sue City of Gallup over illegal displacement

Families sue City of Gallup over illegal displacement Thursday, 02 November 2023 17:09 gallupsun In July the City of Gallup red-tagged the apartment building at 107 E. Hill Ave, which left its residents without a home. Now, five residents have filed a...

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New Cultural Properties Restoration Fund grant program saves New Mexico's landmarks

New Cultural Properties Restoration Fund grant program saves New Mexico's landmarks Wednesday, 01 November 2023 18:50 gallupsun SANTA FE — A new statewide grant program administered by the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division offers organizations...

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Navajo Agricultural Products Industry presents $1 million dividend payment to the Navajo Nation

Navajo Agricultural Products Industry presents $1 million dividend payment to the Navajo Nation Monday, 30 October 2023 19:10 gallupsun SAINT MICHAELS, Ariz. — Navajo Agricultural Products Industry presented a $1 million dividend check to the 25th Navajo...

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Scheduled water outage for Oct. 31

Scheduled water outage for Oct. 31 Monday, 30 October 2023 18:57 gallupsun The City of Gallup Water Department will be making repairs to the Heaton Pump Station Oct. 31 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. They will need to temporarily shut off water service so that...