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Minor delays expected as crews work on I-40 between Gallup and Thoreau
GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – Drivers on Interstate 40 between Gallup and Thoreau should expect delays and possible lane closures as the New Mexico Department of Transportation and a contractor begin mill and inlay work. Work started on Friday at various locations on eastbound and westbound I-40 between mile markers...
Navajo police search for shooting suspect
TOHATCHI, N.M. — Navajo Nation police are looking for a man after a domestic violence incident led to a shooting. The department is looking for 52-year-old Augustus Benallie. The shooting happened near Tohatchi on Sunday, May 12. The Navajo Police Department said Benallie left the area on foot and...
As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was a frigid winter morning when authorities found a Native American man dead on a remote gravel road in western New Mexico. He was lying on his side, with only one sock on, his clothes gone and his shoes tossed in the snow. There were trails of blood on both sides of his body and it appeared he had been struck in the head. Investigators retraced the man’s steps, gathering security camera footage that showed him walking near a convenience store miles away in Gallup, an economic hub in an otherwise rural area bordered on one side by the Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo on the other. Court records said the footage and cell phone records showed the victim — a Navajo man identified only as John Doe — was “on a collision course” with the man who would ultimately be accused of killing him.
Free career development program for artists comes to Gallup
Artist INC Express, a career development program of Mid America Arts Alliance, has partnered with gallupARTS and New Mexico Arts to help artists of any discipline develop the building blocks for a thriving and enduring arts practice. The program will be held on June 8 from 10 am to 3 pm and on June 9 from 12 pm to 5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Public Library.
HEHSC advances ADA compliance with key initiatives
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation Council's Health, Education, and Human Services Committee held a special meeting on April 29 focusing on the progress of Resolution CJY-38-22 in addressing Americans with Disabilities Act compliance relating to chapters and chapter facilities. CJY-38-22, passed on Aug. 14, 2022, allocated funding...
Family of slain Navajo man Davidson Darren Tso seeks accountability, action from police
The family of Davidson Darren Tso, a Navajo man who was found dead early this year, is seeking accountability, claiming tribal authorities mishandled the case. As they wait, they have also organized a prayer march in Chinle on May 10. It had been a while since Tso's family members had last heard from...
Slow down!
City council considers introducing speed cameras to Gallup. In an effort to crack down on speeding and prevent accidents, the Gallup city council is considering putting up speed cameras around town. During an April 23 city council special meeting, Heidi Traverso, a representative from NovoaGlobal, a safety equipment supplier, explained...
Baseball Game Recap: Estancia Comes Up Short
Estancia fell victim to Rehoboth Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They lost 10-0 to the Rehoboth Christian Lynx. Estancia has struggled against Rehoboth Christian recently, as their game on Saturday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup. For Rehoboth Christian's part, Jonathan Zylstra made a big impact no...
Softball Recap: Rehoboth Christian picks up 12th straight win at home
Rehoboth Christian put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Navajo Pine Warriors a 10-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Rehoboth Christian, who have now won 13 matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
U.S. Attorney’s office charges Zuni man with murder
ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man made an initial appearance on his indictment related to the murder of a member of the Navajo Nation on April 26. Labar Tsethlikai is considered the prime suspect in a series of crimes targeting Native American men in Gallup, Zuni, and Albuquerque. Tsethlikai, 51,...
Unscheduled electric outage May 1
An electrical outage with an uknown cause occurred around 12:30 am on May 1. In a press release published later that day the City of Gallup stated that the large outage came from the Noe Substation. The city's Electric Department restored power by switching loads to other Substations. The Department...
Road closed starting April 30
West Lincoln Avenue between U.S. Highway 491 and North Ninth Street will be closed starting April 30 until further notice. Drivers should be mindful of traffic control and advance warning devices in the area directing traffic. Road Closed and Detour signs will be posted to redirect traffic to local businesses affected by the road closure. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes if possible.
Friends step up for ‘fundraising extraordinaire’
82-year-old woman steps back from Relay for Life, younger generation takes over. About 10 years ago, Priscillaiana “Prissy” Schanefeltsat with her phone in her hand as a doctor told her that she had thyroid cancer. After getting her thyroid removed, she knew she had to do something to help others going through similar scary situations. That’s when she decided to start her own Relay for Life team, which she named Camino de Esperance, or “Path of Hope.”
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