Roadwork to begin on I-40 Friday, 10 May 2024 12:07 gallupsun The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six along with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. (Contractor) will begin mill and inlay work on Interstate 40 between Gallup and Thoreau. Beginning May 10, work will begin at various locations on eastbound

Railroad inferno Friday, 10 May 2024 02:38 Staff Reports Noxious fumes, explosion danger close I-40LUPTON, Ariz. — A BNSF train carrying liquid petroleum gas (propane) derailed, creating an explosion at the Arizona/New Mexico border April 26. Flames from the two railcars nearly engulfed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 shortly

HEHSC advances ADA compliance with key initiatives Tuesday, 07 May 2024 07:43 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation Council's Health, Education, and Human Services Committee held a special meeting on April 29 focusing on the progress of Resolution CJY-38-22 in addressing Americans with Disabilities Act compliance relating to

Naabik’íyáti’ Committee voices support to reform workplace sexual misconduct laws, policies Friday, 03 May 2024 00:00 Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley placed the topic of sexual harassment prevention, awareness, and response on the Naabik’íyáti’ Committee’s agenda on April 25 to provide an overview

New Mexico reaches $24.5 million settlement with Ameredev Friday, 03 May 2024 00:00 Staff Reports SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department announced on April 29 that oil and gas company Ameredev II, LLC has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle alleged violations of state air regulations. This

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 observes April as National Stress Awareness Month. The sources of stress are

Moments in Time Friday, 12 April 2024 04:12 Gallupsun Staff On April 22, 2000, 6-year-old Elián Gonzalez, who was the sole survivor of an abortive attempt by 13 other Cuban citizens to enter America as illegal immigrants, was taken by a S.W.A.T. team from his Miami relatives. Following a number

This little dog has a lot of moxie Friday, 12 April 2024 00:00 By Sam Mazzota King Syndicate DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a small mutt from the local shelter and named her “Moxie.” She’s adorable but really energetic. She’ll actually jump straight up in the air as high as

NMDA issues advisory following animal feed recall In Arizona, Colorado, Texas Friday, 12 April 2024 13:21 gallupsun LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Agriculture issued an advisory following a manufacturer recall of chicken, swine, cattle, and horse feed products on April 12. While the 11 recalled feed

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 Taxation and

Naat’aanii Development Corporation removes Board of Directors Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00 Staff Reports Shareholders say there has been little progressWINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The shareholder representatives of the Naat’áanii Development Corporation voted unanimously to remove all seven of NDC’s board of directors during a special meeting held on March

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 during the weekend of March 8, addressing toxic environmental perils with

Moments in Time Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00 Gallupsun Staff  On April 1, 1988, a federal judge in Little Rock, Arkansas, dismissed a sexual harassment case against President Bill Clinton, stating it had no “genuine issues” worthy of a trial. Although Clinton had denied any wrongdoing, a unanimous ruling

Handing over the keys Friday, 22 March 2024 00:00 Staff Reports Navajo Nation takes over generating station as SRP departsLeChee, Ariz. — After nearly 55 years, the land leased by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and five utilities to build the Navajo Generating Station has been returned to the Navajo

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 Amanbaev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the U.S. and Canada, met at

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 Nation Veterinary Management on Feb. 26.Office of the President and

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 death for the 2023-2024 flu season on Feb. 28. A child (5-12 years old)

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 29 Wednesday, 28 February 2024 20:58 gallupsun A scheduled water outage that will affect parts of Aztec Avenue, Highway 66, and Churchrock Street will take place on Feb. 29 from 9 am to 4 pm. The outage will affect City of Gallup Water customers in

Navajo Council approves equity advocate testimony Tuesday, 27 February 2024 13:48 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council’s Naa’bik’íyáti’ Committee approved Legislation No. 0044-24 on Feb. 22.The legislation issues recommendations to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Victims of Crime’s Tribal Victims Services Set-Aside Formula Grant

Navajo Nation Council pays tribute to the life of former Sawmill Chapter Vice President Harold Morgan Saturday, 24 February 2024 11:38 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Arizona — On behalf of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, Speaker Crystalyne Curley offers condolences to the family of Sawmill, Arizona community member Harold Morgan, who

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 in the same boat, trying to keep up financially

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 Nygren on Jan. 31 as he signed Resolution CJA-11-24, appropriating nearly $6

Teamwork makes the dream work at Gallup-McKinley County Day Friday, 02 February 2024 00:00 By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent As the state legislative session swings into high gear, local leaders are optimistic their pitches to state officials went well and will help bring some much-needed funds to McKinley County.Representatives

Governor announces 50-year water action plan Friday, 02 February 2024 00:00 Staff Reports SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled a water action plan at the State Capitol on Jan. 30 with the goal of ensuring New Mexicans will have access to clean water for the next five decades.As

Celebrity Extra Friday, 02 February 2024 00:00 By Dana Jackson Q: What is Jeff Goldblum up to these days? I only see him on commercials for apartments, but not in any movies lately. — P.T.A: Despite having what is surely a lucrative gig as the spokesman for Apartments.com, Jeff Goldblum

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 Board of Directors, is the recipient of NM IDEA’s 2024 Dallan Sanders Award. NM IDEA, New

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 Attorney General Kris Mayes to continue prosecuting offenders who victimize tribal members through fraudulent

What to do when a loved one goes missing Friday, 12 January 2024 00:00 By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor Beyale said a lot of families often make mistakes when a loved one goes missing. One of the most common mistakes is not filing a missing persons report right away.“Number

‘Red Mesa Review’ publishes 2023 digital edition Friday, 12 January 2024 00:00 By Richard Reyes UNM-Gallup Senior Public Relations Specialist UNM-Gallup literary arts journal now accepting submissions for 2024The 2023 digital edition of “Red Mesa Review,” the literary arts journal of The University of New Mexico-Gallup, has been published online

New Gallup Community Health site creates more opportunities Friday, 12 January 2024 00:00 By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent It looks like 2024 is the Year of More for Gallup Community Health, which is getting ready to move to a bigger space that will allow it to provide more services

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 department will be making repairs to

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 initiative to provide aspiring teachers with a year of co-teaching alongside an

Navajo Nation Council honors the life of Diné Vietnam War veteran Daniel H. Yazza Friday, 29 December 2023 18:54 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council extends condolences to the family, fellow veterans, and community of Vietnam War veteran, Sgt. Daniel H. Yazza, who passed away on

Navajo Nation Council pays tribute to the life of former Council Delegate J.C. Begay Friday, 29 December 2023 10:32 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On behalf of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, Speaker Crystalyne Curley offers condolences to the family and community of former Council Delegate J.C. Begay, who passed

Nygren meets with N.M. state attorney Friday, 29 December 2023 00:00 Staff Reports Discussion included bringing law students to the Navajo NationWINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — To begin establishing a partnership between the Navajo Nation and New Mexico, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren met with New Mexico State Attorney Raul Torrez

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 long-range future won’t come as a surprise to anyone:“The top priority is more housing,

NWNMCOG receives national impact award Friday, 08 December 2023 01:55 Staff Reports WASHINGTON D.C. — The Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments has received a 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations for the Water Regionalization and Water Commons Program project.The project aimed at assisting

Governor establishes council for Missing, Murdered Indigenous Persons Friday, 08 December 2023 01:53 Staff Reports Latest phase of response plan that began in 2022SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is establishing an advisory council to support the state’s ongoing work to implement the New Mexico Missing and Murdered Indigenous

Remembering a Gallup hero Friday, 08 December 2023 01:55 Staff Reports Gallup marked one year since the passing of Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura on Nov. 29. He was 97 years old.Miyamura was known for his heroic actions during the Korean War, for which he won a Medal of Honor. A Medal

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 with us. Change is never easy, even if it’s welcome change.”Patten is mustering

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 to clear out. Abruptly leaving a stable living

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 Nov. 14 open public meeting the county commissioners voted to exercise their right under Section

What a difference the pay makes Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:23 By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent McKinley County law enforcement benefits from state fundingWhile state-backed salary enhancements have helped county law enforcement agencies hold on to staff, attracting new public safety workers is a bit more of a challenge.“The

Evaluating New Mexico's oil, gas emissions Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:20 Staff Reports Study shows state emits half the output of TexasThe nationally leading oil and gas regulations of the Lujan Grisham administration are having significant and positive impacts on greenhouse gas emissions from the industry. A study released the

Remembering Navajo veterans Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:20 Staff Reports PRESIDENT NYGREN, GALLUP HIGH JROTC MEET FOR WINDOW ROCK CEREMONYNavajo Nation President Buu Nygren met with the Gallup High School Bengal Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps during a Veterans Day event at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona