Week ending Friday, November 12, 2021


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Wind and solar could provide enough electricity to meet most of the current demand in the U.S., according to an international study. Writing in “Nature Communications,” researchers say batteries and other storage methods could provide even more reliable round-the-clock power. “Wind and solar could meet more than 80 percent of demand in many places without crazy amounts of storage or excess generating capacity, which is the critical point,” co-author Steve Davis of the University of California, Irvine said. “But depending on the country, there may be many multi-day periods throughout the year when some demand will need...

Families are being invited to participate in a virtual celebration of Navajo Nation Heritage Day Nov. 26.

The event will be available for viewing from 10 am-12 pm on the Nez-Lizer Facebook page. It will include performances from Navajo artists and a special guest who will be introduced during the event.

"This month was a time to cherish and celebrate our rich and diverse cultures, traditions, languages, and legacies," Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said. "On Native American Heritage Day, take the time to share and embrace your identity and history with your children, friends, neighbors, and the general public.

"Our cultures and traditions are very much alive every day, and with...

GALLUP, N.M. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer joined New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), City of Gallup Mayor Louie Bonaguidi, and officials with the U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Reclamation for a site visit Nov. 23 for the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project that is currently under construction and delivering much-need water resources for Navajo families in the state of New Mexico.

“Water is life and the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project is essential to delivering clean water to thousands of our Navajo people. This project is bringing water infrastructure to more and more homes as construction continues. We...

Probation violators who failed to comply with their probation requirements found out how serious the McKinley County Sheriff's Office can be when deputies began making arrests Nov. 18.

Samuel Sandoval was located on Arnold Drive in Gallup. He had fentanyl pills on him at the time of his arrest.

Cristina Quintana, another occupant of the residence, was found to have outstanding warrants against her.

After deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence, a .45 caliber pistol was found.

Sandoval is a convicted felon and is not allowed to possess a firearm.

Deputies also found evidence of narcotics being disposed of prior to the forced entry by Adult Probation.

Sandoval was...