Set to go through October

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Judge Lucy H. Koh of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted Navajo Nation and co-plaintiffs’ motion for stay and preliminary injunction on Sept. 24, requiring the 2020 Census count to continue until the end of October. However, an appeal is expected to be filed by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Department of Commerce, and their lead officials.

The Navajo Nation officially joined the lawsuit on Sept. 1, against the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Commerce based on the adoption of an illegally expedited plan, known as the “Replan,” which shortened the time to complete data collection for the...

Fair elections are the foundation of our democracy in the United States, and the FBI is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans to vote.

The FBI is issuing this warning to educate voters about federal election crimes and how to avoid them, and to encourage voters to report suspected violations.

“Every year, Americans pick their leaders and make their voices heard through elections,” said Calvin Shivers, assistant director for the Criminal Investigative Division. “Those elections must remain free and fair to ensure voters' voices are truly heard. As Americans get ready to vote, the FBI is asking each citizen to remain vigilant and report any suspected criminal scheme...

What are McKinley County property taxes paying for?

The special audit that was the subject of arguments between RMCHCS and McKinley County is now in the hands of the Internal Revenue Service.

State Auditor Brian Colón released a Special Audit report Sept. 14, stating that Hinkle & Landers, the Independent Public Accountant who conducted the audit made note of significant issues that included findings related to management contracts, improper reimbursements, violations of internal controls and policies and procedures.

Also noted were issues concerning private inurement transactions, which happen when an individual with significant influence over an organization, enters into...

FEATURED DWI

Sam Smith

Aug. 28, 11:10 pm

Aggravated DWI

McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Jim was on patrol when Metro Dispatch put out an attempt to locate a blue Chevy Silverado, which had been stolen from Red Hills Mobile Home Park about 11 pm.

Jim was traveling northbound on Highway 608 near Gallup Flea Market when a speeding truck pulled up behind him. Both vehicles slowed near the stop light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 491 and Highway 608.

Jim noticed the truck matched the description of the stolen vehicle, so he advised Dispatch he had possibly located the suspect vehicle, which he then began following northbound on Chino Loop towards Gamerco.

The truck...