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Gallup police discover body by railroad tracks

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Gallup police discovered a dead body near the railroad tracks by Third Street early on Sept. 4.

The apparent cause of death was impact from a passing train. No other information about the victim has been released.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Navajo Nation officials meet with Navajo farmers regarding hemp production

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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, Attorney General Doreen N. McPaul, and Navajo Nation EPA Executive Director Oliver B. Whaley met with Navajo farmers in and near Shiprock, N.M. on Sept. 3 to hear their concerns regarding the alleged illegal growth and production of hemp in numerous farm plots in the area.

On June 11, the Navajo Nation filed a lawsuit in the District Court of the Navajo Nation, Judicial District of Shiprock, New Mexico, against Dineh Benally, Native American Agriculture Company, and Navajo Gold Company. The Navajo Nation alleged that the defendants are illegally growing, producing, manufacturing, transporting, licensing, and selling industrial hemp within the...

Inside, Outside

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Gallupian views on health order changes

Changes to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s most recent emergency public health order will loosen the reins on eateries and houses of worship.

Food and drink establishments will be allowed to provide indoor dining service at 25 percent of maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices.

When Railway Café owner Katie Conn learned that inside dining would once again be permitted, she was excited. Until she found out eateries could only use 25 percent of maximum occupancy.

“Twenty-five percent — What’s the point? … At 50 percent we have nine tables, so hello,” she continued. “We were expecting 50 … Well, I...

School board recognizes district’s technology department

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11,000 computers; 9,600 hotspots for students

The Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education opened their meeting on Aug. 24 by recognizing the district’s technology department for their role in the transition to remote learning.

“We’ve been through quite a transition in our district in regard to technology,” Superintendent Mike Hyatt said. “We had to reimagine and redesign the way we deliver instruction, and a big part of that is procuring the items needed to accomplish that task.”

Hyatt said the department worked days, nights, and weekends to ensure the district’s students had working computers ready for the school year.

“There have been huge hurdles for us...

City receives awards for senior program

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The Gallup City Council discussed three awards relating to the city’s senior program during their Aug. 24 meeting.

Kimberly Ross-Toledo, coordinator for the Gallup Senior Program, detailed the three contracts to the council.

The first was a COVID-19 CARES Federal Subaward for about $68,488 to provide services until Sept. 30. This award is based on the assessed need of the community and individuals receiving services in accordance with the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, and is meant to support older adults in maintaining independent and healthy lifestyles, and address food insecurity and nutrition.

The second and third contracts are from the Non-Metro Area Agency...

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