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Navajo Nation Council applauds signing of $6 million emergency relief resolution to mitigate impacts of winter weather

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council joined Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren on Jan. 31 as he signed Resolution CJA-11-24, appropriating nearly $6 million from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to help Navajo communities recover from the impacts of recent winter snow and mud...

Celebrity Extra

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Q: What is Jeff Goldblum up to these days? I only see him on commercials for apartments, but not in any movies lately. — P.T.

A: Despite having what is surely a lucrative gig as the spokesman for Apartments.com, Jeff Goldblum is still very much a beloved and sought-after actor in Hollywood. Originally from Pittsburgh, Goldblum started out as most actors do when they move to California — landing guest-starring roles on hit primetime shows. He landed small but memorable roles in movies like Annie Hall, The Right Stuff and The Big Chill.

In 1986, he starred in the sci-fi/horror film The Fly, but it would be the Jurassic Park movies that would bring him his greatest box-office success...

Governor announces 50-year water action plan

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled a water action plan at the State Capitol on Jan. 30 with the goal of ensuring New Mexicans will have access to clean water for the next five decades.

As one of the driest states in the west, New Mexico is no stranger to drought. Almost three-fourths of the state is currently experiencing severe to exceptional drought conditions. In 50 years, water experts predict the state will have 25% less water to use. Without decisive action, New Mexicans would have to dramatically alter their way of life to adjust to a bleak water reality.

Understanding this fact, the Lujan Grisham administration -- with the help of leading scientists...

Teamwork makes the dream work at Gallup-McKinley County Day

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As the state legislative session swings into high gear, local leaders are optimistic their pitches to state officials went well and will help bring some much-needed funds to McKinley County.

Representatives from the county, City of Gallup, Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital and local school systems got their turn at the podium Jan. 24, dubbed McKinley County Day, and in a session with Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham Jan. 26.

The annual event gives locals the opportunity to plead their cases and show why their projects should make the list for funding.

“It makes a difference when a community goes up to Santa Fe and speaks directly with legislators,” Gallup Interim City Manager...

Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 29

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An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of Phillipina Avenue and Apache Circle started at 11 am on Jan. 29 and will last until 5 pm.

The outage is affecting City of Gallup Water customers in the following areas:

  • 204 Phillipina Avenue
  • 105-109 Apache Circle
The city's water department will be making repairs to a broken water line in the area. They will need to temporarily shut down water service while they complete the work. Once the work has been performed, the water service will be restored.

Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.

For any questions, call Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200.

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