WINDOW ROCK, AZ — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are pleased to congratulate Deb Haaland, a member of the Pueblo of Laguna, in becoming the first Native American to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior under the Biden-Harris Administration.




“This is an unprecedented and monumental day for all First People of this country," Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said in a prepared statement. "Words cannot express how overjoyed and proud we are to see one of our own confirmed to serve in this high-level position. It’s a wonderful feeling that we can now refer to her as Madam Secretary...

City of Gallup water customers will be impacted by a water line break at the intersection of Second Street and Maloney on March 15.

While the Gallup Water Department excavates and makes repairs, there may be discolored water beginning at North First Street heading east to the Pantry.  Customers may also experience low water pressure or no water coming out of the faucet.

Surrounding areas may also experience low water pressure.


The City of Gallup reports that most of the North Side will experience a yellowish tint in the water due to naturally occurring minerals that get stirred up in the iron pipe of the water main.

Authorities emphasize there is no impact to public...

The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide in the death of a Navajo Nation man and offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who could lead investigators to the person or group that may be responsible.

According to an agency news release, 53-year-old David Russell, Jr., was found dead on Jan. 5 of blunt force trauma to the head at his residence just south of Chapter House in Nenahnezad, N.M., on the Navajo Nation.

The Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety joined the FBI in its investigation.

Tips on the case can be called into (505) 889-1300 or sent online to tips.fbi.gov.

FRIDAY, March 12

REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL CRAFTS HANGOUT

Register to participate in OFPL’s  March 13th afternoon of chatting and crafting on Zoom at ofpl.online by today. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (505) 863-1291.

VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAY: WOMEN IN HERSTORY TRIVIA

4 pm on Facebook LIVE, @gallup library. To celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for a live trivia event. Test your knowledge of Women’s History from historical figures to modern day pioneers. Download the Kahoot it! App from your play store or jump in on the website kahoot.it and watch on Facebook Live.

ON THE BOOKS: WOMEN’S HERSTORY MONTH

11 am on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at...