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Lujan Grisham signs Senate Bill 10 into law

Friday, 12 March 2021 03:00 Staff Reports

A victory for reproductive rights

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 10 into law on Feb. 26, repealing a 1969 state statute that criminalized abortion.

“A woman has the right to make decisions about her own body,” Lujan Grisham said. “Anyone who seeks to violate bodily integrity, or to criminalize womanhood, is in the business of dehumanization.

“New Mexico is not in that business – not any more. Our state statutes now reflect this inviolable recognition of humanity and dignity. I am incredibly grateful to the tireless advocates and legislators who fought through relentless misinformation and fear-mongering to make this day a reality. Equality for...

McKinley County moved to green level

Wednesday, 10 March 2021 19:43 gallupsun

McKinley County, which includes Gallup, moved to a less restrictive tier of public health measures on March 10 after the New Mexico Department of Health announced the updated statewide COVID-19 map for a two-week period.

The news was shared on the city of Gallup’s website not long after the health agency released it.

McKinley is now at the green level, which is a medium-risk category compared to red, yellow — the two highest-risk — and turquoise, the lowest risk. The green level means there are fewer restrictions on commercial and day-to-day activities amid decreased virus risk.

Hidalgo, Lea, Roosevelt, San Juan, Santa Fe and Socorro are the other counties that joined...

Broken water meter

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 18:42 gallupsun

Low water pressure may be experienced until 9 pm by Gallup water customers in and around the following areas:

● 500 & 508 South Second St.

● 509B South Third St.

● 212B & 208 W. Green Ave.

The Water Department will be repairing a broken water meter in the area and will be required to turn off the water in order to proceed safely.

Call Utility Dispatch with any questions at (505) 863-1200 or Nicole Hawthorne with the Water Department at (505) 879-5722.

Unscheduled Water Outage

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 11:51 gallupsun

City of Gallup water customers in three areas may be affected by an unscheduled water outage March 9 from 1 pm-7 pm:

● 100-200 block of East Highway 66

● 100 block of South First Street

● 100-200 block of East Coal Avenue

Surrounding areas may also experience low water pressure.

The Water Department will be repairing a broken water line in the area and will need to shut off the water in order to do their work safely.

If you have questions, please contact Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200 or call Nicole Hawthorne with the Water Department at (505) 879-5722.

Gallup Police Department promotes Spencer and Yazzie

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 10:19 gallupsun

The Gallup Police Department held a promotion ceremony for two of its officers on March 8. Sgt. Mark Spencer and Officer Neil Yazzie were both promoted by Police Chief Franklin Boyd.

Spencer was promoted to a lieutenant. He has been with the Gallup Police Department for 16.5 years.

Yazzie was promoted to a sergeant. He has been with the Gallup Police Department for 10 years.