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New Mexico Oil & Gas Association responds to the New Mexico Educators’ Nov. 30 letter

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We support efforts to expand and increase the economic opportunities available to all New Mexicans, as many of our neighboring states have done alongside a strong oil and natural gas sector.

New Mexico’s oil and gas industry is proud to be the foundation of the state’s economy, providing thousands of jobs across our...

Town Hall meeting about RMCH Dec. 11

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A Town Hall meeting has been organized for Dec. 11 to address topics related to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital, its financial status, its staff, and the current administration.

In a media advisory, Dr. Connie Liu of the Community Health Action Group, said the current leadership of RMCH has entrenched itself in an adversarial stance with staff and community.

She also mentioned a $9.4 million deficit and a persistent one-star CMS Hospital Rating as major concerns for a community that relies on the hospital as a major service point for patients who live in the nearby Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo. She added that 70 percent of the patient population at RMCH is Native American and it...

Jordan's Way Shelter Tour coming to Gallup Dec. 12

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A 50-state national animal rescue tour is partnering with the Gallup McKinley Humane Society at 1315B Hamilton Rd. Dec. 12 from 10 am-2 pm.

Kris Rotonda named the animal rescue tour Jordan's Way after his German Shepherd rescue dog Jordan, who spent most of her life in a shelter before her adoption.

Jordan's Way visits two states every month, marking out stops with area animal shelters to offer challenges and bring new meaning to the saying "adopt, don't shop."

The tour has already visited 43 states, raising over $2.5 million since it was established in January.

Jordan's Way has already been featured on the Hallmark Channel and the Dodo. It also conducts four-hour live Facebook...

Gallup Police seek armed robbery suspects

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Following an armed robbery, Gallup police are seeking information about three suspects.

A single gun shot was fired inside C and R Insurance at 1365 N. U. S. Hwy. 491 Dec. 4, during a robbery. No injuries were reported. The amount of money taken has not been determined.

The suspects being sought by police are described as a female wearing a black beanie, black handkerchief, black pullover with the letters "FB" in white on the front, and black pants.

Two males are also being sought. The first is described as wearing a gray or green beanie, black handkerchief, black long-sleeved shirt and black pants.  The second was said to be wearing a red handkerchief, black jacket, and white...

Person of interest arrested in shooting near Elva Drive

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Amber Yazzie was taken into custody without incident early on the morning of Dec. 10 after police had been looking for her for a week in connection with a shooting near the 1400 block of Elva Drive, which took the life of 50-year-old Russell Shack of Gallup on Dec. 3.

Gallup Police responded to an emergency call of shots fired at 10:09 am and found Shack injured at the scene. He was taken to a local hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.

Police had been looking for 27-year-old Amber Yazzie of Gallup as a person of interest in the case, responding to tips and making checks on the Navajo reservation.

Yazzie, who is described as 5'2" tall, weighs about 138 lbs with a tattoo on her...

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