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MISSING PERSON
MISSING PERSON

Staff Reports Gallup Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 37-year-old man. Voneric Largo is a 5′ 7″ Diné man who weighs about 160 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. Largo was reported missing on Aug. 28. He was last seen in Bluewater, N.M.,

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 10:09PM

Gallup Sun
Gallup Sun
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HEHSC STRENGTHENS OVERSIGHT, COORDINATION FOR NAVAJO VETERANS HOUSING
HEHSC STRENGTHENS OVERSIGHT, COORDINATION FOR NAVAJO VETERANS HOUSING

Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Health, Education and Human Services Committee reviewed a Navajo veterans housing report addressing construction delays, utility connections, contract spending, and the delivery of completed homes to veterans on Sept. 23. HEHSC Chair Vince James said recent meetings demonstrated the need for stronger communication

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 10:01PM

Gallup Sun
Gallup Sun
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STATE FORESTER LIFTS FIRE RESTRICTIONS
STATE FORESTER LIFTS FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Staff Reports SANTA FE — The New Mexico state forester is rescinding statewide fire restrictions in response to recent rains which have reduced the threat of wildfire across the state. “Late season precipitation has helped to alleviate wildfire spread,” State Forester Laura McCarthy said in a Sept. 28 press release.

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 09:29PM

Gallup Sun
Gallup Sun
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13-YEAR-OLD IN CUSTODY FOR SHOOTING AT SCHOOL IN HOBBS, N.M.
13-YEAR-OLD IN CUSTODY FOR SHOOTING AT SCHOOL IN HOBBS, N.M.

Staff Reports HOBBS, N.M. — Hobbs Police Chief James Jones briefed the public on Sept. 27, addressing the shooting of a teacher at Highland Middle School on Sept. 25. At 11:39 am, officers responded to Highland Middle School after an initial report of a stabbing was updated to a possible

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 06:32PM

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Gallup Sun
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CRASH IN ALBUQUERQUE KILLS TEEN, INJURES THREE OTHERS
CRASH IN ALBUQUERQUE KILLS TEEN, INJURES THREE OTHERS

Staff Reports ALBUQUERQUE — A 15-year-old girl died and three others were criticially injured following a two-vehicle crash at an intersection during the late hours of Sept. 26 near Coors and Bridge boulevards in southwest Albuquerque, according to police. The crash occured shortly before midnight. Investigators said an orange Ford

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 06:13PM

Gallup Sun
Gallup Sun
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DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER FATAL ROLLOVER CRASH ON I-40
DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER FATAL ROLLOVER CRASH ON I-40

Staff Reports ALBUQUERQUE — An 18-year-old driver was arrested Sept. 26 following a two-vehicle rollover crash that killed an 11-year-old child Sept. 25 on Interstate 40 near Unser Boulevard. New Mexico State Police officers responded around 9:54 pm to the crash in the eastbound lanes near milepost 154. Officers learned

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 05:41PM

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Gallup Sun
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FLOOD WATCH TO TAKE AFFECT SEPT. 28
FLOOD WATCH TO TAKE AFFECT SEPT. 28

Staff Reports A flood watch will take affect in major cities across New Mexico, including Gallup, starting around noon Sept. 28. It is expected to last until late Sept. 29. A near-record surge of moisture combined with two merging storm systems will bring a prolonged multi-day period of showers and

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026 02:47PM

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Gallup Sun
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N.M. JURY FINDS FACEBOOK LIABLE FOR DECEIVING USERS ABOUT PRIVACY PROTECTIONS
N.M. JURY FINDS FACEBOOK LIABLE FOR DECEIVING USERS ABOUT PRIVACY PROTECTIONS

Staff Reports SANTA FE — A New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the platform Sept. 25. The jury found over 43 million violations of state consumer protection law and it is now up to a judge to determine how much the company would

Published: Friday, September 25, 2026 10:21PM

Gallup Sun
Gallup Sun
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RDC REVIEWS NAVAJO HOUSING AUTHORITY OPERATIONS
RDC REVIEWS NAVAJO HOUSING AUTHORITY OPERATIONS

Staff Reports WINIDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Resources and Development Committee received a quarterly report from the Navajo Housing Authority on efforts to provide affordable housing and housing services for Navajo families and communities on Sept. 21. NHA Interim Chief Executive Officer Nellie Gilmore, NHA Chief Operations Officer Ernest Franklin

Published: Friday, September 25, 2026 05:54PM

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