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Annual Navajo Nation Fair Set for Sept. 4–8
WINDOW ROCK, AZ – The 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair will take place Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 4 to 8 at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock, AZ. The them “Honoring Heritage: Celebrating Harvest, Livelihood & Kinship” will focus on preserving Navajo cultural heritage. “Under Navajo...
Shooting at Rio West Mall in Gallup
GALLUP, N.M. — Police are responding to a shooting at the Rio West Mall. One person was shot and transported to a hospital. The victim has non-life threatening injuries, according to the Gallup Police Department. Police is asking the public to stay clear of the area while officers investigate....
Verizon offering $3 million in free backpacks
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In honor of the school’s return to session, Verizon stores across the country are offering free backpacks to students, including here in New Mexico. Round Room LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is giving away $3 million worth of backpacks at the 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” this Sunday. The company says they […]
City plans for Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial parade
Public safety is a top priority for City of Gallup staff as the community prepares for hosting the 102nd Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. City staff are working closely with partners in law enforcement and the Inter-Tribal organization to implement a safety plan for the parades and events across the community. The...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 26 - JULY 30
2 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch’s MakerSpace (200 W. Aztec Ave.) Join OFPL and Chef Walter Cloud of the NTU Culinary Department to make your own pasta. Supplies will be provided. Class is limited to 20 participants. NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR. 4 pm @ County Courthouse...
Terminations, unresolved issues at DPM
Boderra Joe is a reporter and photographer at Navajo Times. She has written for Gallup Sun and Rio Grande Sun and has covered various beats. She received second place for Sports Writing for the 2018 New Mexico Better Newspaper Awards. She is from Baahazhł’ah, New Mexico.
Navajo Nation Council begins summer session with trail ride
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Council Delegates from across the Navajo Nation saddled up and hit the trail to the Nation’s capital embarking on their annual Summer Session Trail Ride. For some, the trek started early the morning July 11 with traditional prayers and offerings. For many, the ride...
That Time A Dam Burst, Irradiating New Mexico & Arizona
Way more radioactive waste was released in this accident than at 3 Mile Island a few months prior. Not many know this though, despite an annual remembrance march. March 28, 1979, a meltdown at 3 Mile Island released tons of radioactive gasses and iodine into the atmosphere in what is considered the worst nuclear power accident in history.
76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair set for Sept. 4-8, in Window Rock ‘Honoring Heritage: Celebrating Harvest, Livelihood & Kinship’
The Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources today announced the 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair will be Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 4 to 8, at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock. This year’s fair theme is “Honoring Heritage: Celebrating Harvest, Livelihood & Kinship.”. Its focus will be...
Kathy Baca Saucedo and James Robert Saucedo
Kathy Baca Saucedo was born on May 8, 1956, in Clovis, New Mexico to Nick and Mela Baca. She passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024, in Gallup, New Mexico. She was 68 years of age. James Robert Saucedo was born on December 19, 1955, in Gallup, New Mexico to...
NTU Recognizes Jonathan Chinana for Innovation in Technology
Crownpoint, NM Navajo Technical University is pleased to recognize Jonathan Chinana from Cuba, NM, for his outstanding contributions to developing an affordable Kibble Balance based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This innovative device is crucial in measuring mass, and Mr. Chinana effectively explained its characteristics and functionalities. The Kibble Balance is designed to significantly lower the costs associated with previous models by using LabVIEW to measure and display current from voice coils.
Pet of the Week: Meet Chloe!
She is a young puppy, and very energetic, but she is good on a leash. She loves her daily walks and is currently waiting for her forever home. She is about a year or a year and a half old. Anyone interested in Chloe can visit her at the McKinley...
GPD seeking information related to July 24 shooting
Gallup Police are seeking information on an early morning shooting that occurred on July 23. It sent two people to the hospital. Around 12:45 am, Gallup Police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East Hill Avenue when they heard gun shots. Officers found a man and a woman who had both been shot. They were transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Gamerco woman pleads guilty to robbery, federal firearms charges
ALBUQUERQUE — A Gamerco woman pleaded guilty in federal court to robbery and federal firearms charges arising from her role in the armed robbery of a Gallup insurance company in 2021. According to publicly available court documents, on Dec. 4, 2021, Amber Yazzie, 29, entered an insurance company in...
Volleyball camp hits mark
Navajo Technical University hosted a volleyball camp at its Crownpoint, N.M. campus July 10-11. Athletic director George LaFrance, volleyball coach Candice Craig and alumni Tyson Ramone directed the camp. Participants learned essential skills including passing, setting, player positioning, serving, team communication and engaged in scrimmages. (Photos/NTU)
Scheduled water outage for July 26
Murphy Builders will be conducting a new water line tie-in on July 26. This construction will require a road closure on Cliff Drive from Nizhoni Boulevard to La Coma Road. The Gallup Water Department said there would also be a water outage. This wqater outage will affect two Gallup businesses:
PREP RODEO: East grad Bricen Baktamarian third in trap shooting
CHEYENNE – Cheyenne East graduate Bricen Baktamarian placed third in trap shooting at the National High School Finals Rodeo on Saturday in Rock Springs. Baktamarian hit 196 of the 200 clays he fired his shot gun at, and finished third after a shoot-off with South Dakota’s Jude Sargent. Brandon Heck of Arkansas won the competition by hitting 198. Baktamarian was tied for second after the first go-round by hitting 99 of 100 clays. There were 149 trap shooters entered in the competition. Baktamarian also placed 40th in light rifle shooting with 297 points. There were 153 competitors entered in light...
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