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Weekly Police Activity
A Phoenix woman is facing charges after she allegedly tried to use her sister’s name when she was arrested. On May 2, around 2:30 pm, Metro Dispatch told McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Ernesto Giron that a woman wanted to talk to someone in law enforcement about her sister stealing her identity.
Gamerco woman faces drug charges after her friend dies
A Gamerco woman is facing charges after a man under her care died. On April 25 around 1:30 pm, McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jarad Albert responded to a call at 207 Ray Ave. in Gamerco after a man reportedly died. When he arrived at the scene, he met with the man’s father and a woman named Dianna Franco, who said she was a friend of the man.
Weekly DWI Report
Gallup Police arrested a Church Rock man, Colby Livingston, 22, and charged with him aggravated DWI along with two counts of DWI with a minor in the vehicle. Patrolman Anthony Morales responded to a report of a possible DWI with children at risk in the drive-thru of the McDonald’s at 2300 E. Hwy. 66. He arrived at the scene and found a vehicle matching the caller description, a white Chevrolet Equinox.
Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Zac Dallas Joins WSR to Discuss Dominant Weekend
Zac Dallas proved he is a forced to be reckoned with in the saddle bronc riding after two big wins South Dakota and Arizona over the weekend. Dallas started off the weekend run in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, taking the Long Round on Harper & Morgan Rodeo Co’s Carolina Blue with a score of 88 points. He showed up and showed out in the Short Round as well, prevailing with an 89-point ride.
End in sight for Phase 3 of Nizhoni Boulevard repair project
City spends over $6 million on utilities, sidewalks. Nizhoni Boulevard has been in some form of repair since March 2020, but now city staff are saying an end is in sight — at least for Phase 3. THE HISTORY OF THE PROJECT. To begin fixing what is one of...
The battle for the District 3 County Commissioner seat
The 2024 election is approaching swiftly, and primaries will take place on June 4. On the local side of things, incumbent McKinley County District 3 Commissioner Robert Baca and former communications director at McKinley County’s Metropolitan Dispatch Authority Georgene Galanis-Dimas are preparing to face off. WHY GALANIS-DIMAS WANTED TO...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 31 - JUNE 6
PARADE CELEBRATING SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS LADY BENGALS. 10 am @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
McKinley County launches new brand
In today’s brand-driving world, it’s imperative that a community has a clearly defined and well-recognized brand just like Nike, Google, and Apple. People seek out what they know. When an individual is looking for a place to live, work, play or stay, the more he or she understands the benefits and experiences a community provides, the more likely they are to seek out that destination.
President Nygren disputes ‘false accusations’ by Vice President
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During a May 28 press conference, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren asserted nothing inappropriate, untoward or in violation of any policy occurred between him and Navajo Nation Vice President Richelle Montoya at a meeting last August, as she has alleged. “I am deeply offended that...
Make Art Walks Your Canvas
Rose Eason of gallupARTS shares how art walks can make art accessible and enjoyable for all. ROSE EASON, executive director at gallupARTS, understands the draw of a good art walk. She often coordinates new exhibition openings at the two galleries she oversees—ART123 and LOOM Indigenous Art Gallery—with the monthly Gallup Arts Crawl. “It feels like the community comes together in a true way,” Eason says. While art walks may not be fancy juried affairs, they are true reflections of the communities and feature price points that may be friendlier for newer collectors. “They are a way to really be immersed in the art scene and to feel the vibrancy of creativity in a particular community,” says Eason.
Navajo Nation president speaks out against allegations
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is speaking out against sexual harassment allegations. On Tuesday, the leader held a news conference at his office in Window Rock, Arizona. It was also the first time he addressed the serious concerns. "It is extremely disrespectful to my grandmother,...
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