Week ending Friday, May 21, 2021


Psychedelic Frenzy

Some of the billions of Brood X cicadas that are emerging from the soil in the eastern United States for the first time in 17 years are infected with a fungus that eats away at their abdomens as it increases their sex drive. The Massospora cicadina fungus lies dormant until the 17-year periodical cicadas begin to stir. It’s laced with the same chemical as in psychedelic mushrooms and causes the males to emit the mating sounds of both males and females. This attracts more potential partners and spreads the fungus. Since the fungus effectively castrates the males as it eats away at their bodies, it acts as a natural population...

Octavius Shorty, 30, of Gallup, is wanted for a shooting that took place in April of this year. He is five-feet-10-inches tall and weighs 150 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes.

If you know where he is, call 911. Do not approach him. He is considered armed and dangerous.

If you have any information that can help lead to his arrest, call Crime Stoppers at (877) 722-6161.

You may remain anonymous.

Those who provide information leading to his arrest may be eligible for a reward.

A family moving from Phoenix to Chicago lost their beloved Annabelle in Gallup, near Love's.

Annabelle is seven-years-old. She is micro-chipped and weighs about 17 pounds.

If you have any information, please call (480) 415-1945.

Her family is offering a reward for her safe return.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed May 31st, Memorial Day. Here is her official statement.