Washington Federal bank, 221 W. Aztec Ave., was robbed at gunpoint by a man who made his getaway on a bicycle, said Gallup Police Capt. Marinda Spencer.

The call came in at 9:27 am, via the bank's silent alarm system.

The suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, then headed eastbound down Aztec Avenue on his bicycle.

Spencer said the suspect is a light complected male with dark hair that was pulled back in a ponytail. He was wearing a grey sweatshirt, jeans, and black and white shoes.

If you have any information, or may have sighted the suspect, call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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During the April 10 regular meeting of the Gallup City Council, the recommended grant funding from the lodgers’ tax, which supports tourism and events, was debated at length.

Tourism and marketing manager Jennifer Lazarz reported on the funding awards to the grantees and offered marketing tips to the programs, naming the Ceremonial one of the recipients.

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The Gallup City Council convened April 10 with a packed agenda, and began the meeting with a proclamation declaring April 8 - 14 as National Library Week.

Library director Tammi Moe introduced her staff from the Octavia Fellin Public Library and asked they stand to be recognized.

Mayor Jackie McKinney read the proclamation before presenting it to Moe.

“We encourage all residents to visit the Octavia Fellin Public Library this week and explore what’s new at your library and engage your librarian,” McKinney said.

The council moved on to a discussion topic on the Local Election Act, which repeals the current code and enacts new procedures for conducting local elections.

Sen...