In recognition of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples on May 5, several virtual events will be taking place aimed at increasing awareness around the growing epidemic.

Members of the 24th Navajo Nation Council, including Sexual Assault Prevention Subcommittee Chair Amber Kanazbah Crotty, are expected to take part in the following events:

May 5: Our Women, Our Relatives: New Mexico’s Call to Action (MMIWR Task Force);

May 5: MMDR Awareness: Understanding the Trials Navajo Families Face;

May 5: Office for Victims of Crime Webinar: Bringing our Missing Home: The Power of Science, Hope, and Community;

Additionally, an awareness walk will take place...

City of Gallup Street Department will be closing off the road starting at the

intersection of N.M. Highway 602 and Mendoza Road heading west to Armand Ortega Boulevard.

Motorists are advised to be alert for traffic signs and detours in the area.

The Wastewater Department will be fixing an effluent line in the area and will need to close off the road in order to  safely conduct repairs.

Please call Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200 or the Wastewater Department at (505) 879-5722 with any questions.

This year's Empty the Shelters adoption event is being held May 5-9.

The event, which successfully found forever homes for 18,359 animals last year alone, is sponsoring reduced adopt fees at 200 participating shelters and rescues in 36 states this week.

McKinley County Humane Society of New Mexico which is a beneficiary of the Bissell Pet Foundation, will be honoring the discount during this week's Empty the Shelters promotion.

The event is sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation, a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help reduce the number of animals in shelters through pet adoption, spay-neuter programs, microchipping and emergency support.

“The national Empty the...