Gallup Police Capt. Erin Toadlena Pablo told the Gallup Sun that shortly before 9 am Jan. 7, Metro dispatch received a call from the Gallup fire station on the north side.
Two people had reportedly walked up to report finding a dead body.
Police officers and members of the fire department responded to an open field northwest of the TDFL football field.
They confirmed that a male there was deceased. He is described as Native American in his mid-60s. No foul play is suspected. He has been sent for an autopsy. No identification has been released.