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Urban Microbiomes
Every city has been found to have its own unique “fingerprint” of viruses and bacteria that researchers say can probably be used by authorities to determine where someone is from with about a 90 percent accuracy. A team led by Cornell genomics expert Christopher Mason asked colleagues around the world to collect swabs from urban transport systems and conducted a genetic analysis on each. Besides finding that the larger the city, the more complex its diverse microbial life, they also discovered 10,928 viruses and 748 bacteria that were previously unknown to science. “I think it’s a wonderful affirmation of how much left we have...
Drought dowses fireworks
Gallup Fire Chief Jesus Morales and Fire Marshal Jon Pairett informed the council that the county and city’s drought conditions hadn’t changed since McKinley County Fire Chief Brian Archuleta last presented the findings to the county commissioners May 4. McKinley County is still in the D3 and D4 intensity zones according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Morales and Pairett advised the council to proclaim extreme drought and ban certain types of fireworks.
“The purpose of this proclamation is...
Update on North Side water outage
Some customers may experience discolored water. However, there is no impact to public health. The yellowish tint is due to naturally occurring minerals which were stirred in the iron pipe of the water main.
Customers who wish to, may "self-flush" the line by turning on cold water full force from the bathtub faucet until the water runs clear. This process could take approximately 15 minutes. Do not run hot water, as stirred up sediment can cause damage to water heaters.
Residents can pick up...
Water main repairs call for water conservation
Gallup residents are encouraged to conserve water by any reasonable means necessary as repairs are made to a major 16-inch water main to the Grandview water tank.
The City of Gallup is issuing an emergency declaration restricting certain water uses.
Outdoor irrigation at City facilities is prohibited.
Outdoor irrigation and outdoor water use by residents and commercial businesses is prohibited.
The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes or other mobile equipment is prohibited, unless the washing of vehicles/mobile equipment is done at commercial car washes.
The restrictions will remain in effect through June 16, unless they are extended.
The NM Dept. of Health offers vaccine incentive
New Mexicans can schedule appointments online.
The NMDOH has set up a way to schedule the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine by June 17 , or the Johnson and Johnson vaccine by that same date.
For people needing their first vaccine, either Pfizer of Moderna, they can make appointments as well. But will not be eligible for the incentive.
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