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NAVAJO NATION — The Navajo Nation Veterans Administration was formally recognized by the head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for being the first tribal nation program to receive accreditation to help veterans submit federal benefits claims directly to the VA. VA Secretary Denis McDonough recognized the tribal...

Amazing Grace Personal Care Services will continue to help Rio Rancho residents struggling to care for themselves, only this time the group’s central operations will be a couple miles further south on NM 528. Amazing Grace’s Rio Rancho branch aiming to be in the new building at 4131 Barbara...

Cynthia “Sonia” Jaramillo, sunrise: Gallup, N.M. Sept. 7, 1976 sunset: Winslow, June 26, 2022. Sonia, our beloved mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend is on her journey into heaven. Sonia was a person that people will always remember in their heart and for the great, kind, giving person she was. She was born in Gallup, N.M. She spent her childhood years with her parents in Winslow. She then moved to Bullhead City with her parents. She attended Mohave High School in Bullhead City. She lived in Bullhead for many years until she relocated back to Winslow in 2016.

For the first time ever, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has given accreditation to a tribal veterans organization. The federal agency this week officially recognized the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration under the Tribal Representation Expansion Program. It allows the Navajo Nation to assist tribal veterans with benefit and pension...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Proud parents looked on as Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez congratulated six students June 24 for taking the initiative to learn the Navajo language and successfully complete the Navajo Nation Seal of Bilingual Proficiency Assessment. Of more than 30 students who took the bilingual language...

Federal lawmakers say they’ve killed a plan by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to shutter four VA clinics in New Mexico. The Gallup, Las Vegas, Raton and Española clinics would have been closed under recommendations released in March. A 2018 law passed by Congress and signed by...

Ten men and women have graduated from the Navajo Nation’s police academy. The new officers make up the 57th Navajo Nation Police Training Academy Class and attended a ceremony at Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, N.M., last Saturday. The 28-week training course focuses on academics, crime scene management, de-escalation...

A man broke into a woman’s apartment and broke her front door and her T.V. On June 14, around 12:12 am, Gallup Police Officer Maria Olivares and Warren Bowannie were dispatched to the Sun Valley Apartments, 201 Joseph M Montoya Blvd., because of a call about property damage. The...

Smithsonian Magazine article gives travelers worldwide reasons to visit. Locals know about the treasures in Gallup and surrounding areas – hot air balloons, natural wonders, bike and hiking trails, Native Dances, the arts community and New Mexico cuisine – and may take those things for granted. But they’re a big draw for visitors.

Casper, Wyoming – Navajo Technical University was represented by Rooster Yazzie and Hiyo Yazzie both of Brimhall, NM at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, WY, June 12-18, 2022. The duo performed exceptionally well at the rodeo that featured approximately 400 of the top college cowboys and cowgirls from across the country competing for the national championships individually and as teams. Navajo Technical University men finished in 28th place with 120 points at the 10- day event held at the Ford Wyoming Event Center.

Due to a distemper outbreak, the McKinley County Humane Society will be undergoing a full four-week quarantine that started on June 20. During this time the Humane Society will not be doing any adoptions, animal viewings, and accepting any surrendered animals. The Gallup Dog Park will be closed during the...

12 pm to 8 pm. @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Whether you have a classic, off-road, sports, truck, motorcycle...whatever it may be, bring it over! Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event). And of course, great coffee, fantastic food, and good people.

GALLUP, N.M. — The Navajo Nation is the first tribe in the country to get a special accreditation to help veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough visited Gallup on Tuesday. During his visit, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, U.S. Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez, among other elected officials, announced that the Navajo Nation Veterans Administation is the first tribal nation to meet the criteria and standards to allow veteran service officers on the reservation to help veterans with benefit and pension claims.

According to her website, Raye Zaragoza dealt with a lot of pain growing up and trying to fit in as a Japanese-American, Mexican, Indigenous woman. But that’s all changed now that she’s grown up, accepted herself for who she is, and found her voice as a musician. “I...

12 pm to 8 pm. @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Whether you have a classic, off-road, sports, truck, motorcycle...whatever it may be, bring it over! Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event). And of course, great coffee, fantastic food, and good people.

CROWNPOINT, N.M. — Viewer video captured the moments a funnel cloud formed near Crownpoint, New Mexico, on Monday morning. According to the KOAT 7 Weather Team, the funnel that formed was a "tropical" funnel. A tropical funnel is similar to a cold air funnel. These types of funnel clouds form in areas experiencing high levels of moisture in the air.