Staff Reports FARMINGTON — The Navajo Code Talker Museum is moving forward with nearly $20 million in state funding. The museum will be built on the Navajo Preparatory School’s campus, on Navajo Nation land in Farmington. Funding will cover the museum construction and development of exhibits on the language and

Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Window Rock District Court issued several orders addressing the issues in Curley v. Nygren, including rulings affirming the authority of the Navajo Nation Council and Speaker Crystalyne Curley concerning the Legislative Branch budget and the Office of the Controller Aug. 5. Curley, on

Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During a recent advocacy trip, members of the Law and Order Committee met with U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., congressional staff, members of the New Mexico delegation, and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Majority to advance federal priorities related to public safety, education

Paul T. Bigley, of Gallup, died Aug. 10. He was 67. He was born in Gallup on May 5, 1959. Paul was preceded in death by his father John Patrick Bigley; his mother Maureen Lillian Skinner; and his sister Avril Stamps. He is survived by his daughters Mariah Almy and

Vincent J. Lopez, Sr., of Gallup, died July 26. He was 81. He was born in Gallup on Feb. 26, 1945. Vincent was preceded in death by his mother, Mercedes Gomez Lopez of Albuquerque; his father José Carmel Romero of Nambé, N.M.; his stepfather, Samuel M. Lopez; his siblings: Romero

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Despite your Arian penchant for wanting to tackle a problem head-on, you might want to take a little more time to see how a current situation develops. It could surprise you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Taking on the role of peacemaker in

By Molly Ann HowellManaging Editor Current Crownpoint High School students never knew Timothy Lynn Rice. By the time they walked the halls, the legendary history teacher and cross-country coach had already retired after 37 years of service, leaving behind three state championship titles and an induction into the New Mexico

Staff Reports Artificial Intelligence has many uses. It can help healthcare workers catch diseases early or help businesses detect fraud. In the education world, striking a balance between helpful and harmful A.I. use is tricky. A.I. can personalize learning and help teachers complete paperwork faster, but it also creates easy

Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board President Kevin Mitchell and Superintendent Jvanna Hanks II cut the ribbon at the new Tohatchi High School July 31, welcoming students into the new building. Photo Credit: Courtesy of GMCS

Staff Reports A Gallup man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after he was found guilty of first degree sexual penetration of a minor child under the age of 13 after he sexually abused an underaged family member. According to court documents, David Chapman, 57, was arrested by the