Week ending Friday, August 21, 2020


Beyond Recovery

Scientists say that Greenland has now shrunk past the point that it can recover from global heating even if the goal to limit temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius this century is achieved. Writing in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment, they say there is no longer enough snow in winter to replenish the glaciers of snow and ice that are being lost to the melt of summer. “Greenland is going to be the canary in the coal mine, and the canary is already pretty much dead at this point,” said Ian Howat of Ohio State University.

Earthquakes

At least one person died and dozens of others were injured when a magnitude...

Once again, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the state when it came to upholding and enforcing the state public health order, this time saying not only does the state Department of Health have the authority to close or restrict indoor dining at restaurants, but that their decision to do so was not arbitrary and capricious, as argued by some restaurants.

“It is the policy of courts to uphold regulations intended to protect public health unless it is plain they have no real relation to the object to which they were enacted,” Justice Judith Nakamura said in announcing the decision.

Citing a 1939 decision, State v. Old Abe, Nakamura said, “Only agency action that...

In the Southwest, we enjoy the wide-open spaces, relish the bright sunlight, respect our multicultural differences, and are not bashful about sharing our opinions with whomever will listen. All these attributes make us proud to be New Mexicans and some of our families are proud to have called the Rio Grande Valley home for centuries. Yet our basic freedom of being able to express our viewpoints and opinions without fear of retaliation is being threatened daily by the growing power of today’s cancel culture.

Thankfully, President Donald Trump is standing up for America and our freedom of expression.

In far too many cases, college kids are losing hard-earned scholarships, family...

The City of Gallup announced the east side of the City Water Loading Station located on Bataan Memorial Road will be out of service for repairs and upgrades from Sept. 1-4.

The west side of the water loading station will be in service during these dates. The city said these upgrades and repairs are being made to better serve the public.

The city asks people be patient when loading water, as longer lines may be present during these dates.

If you have any questions, contact Utility Dispatch or the Water Department at 505-863-1200 or 505-863-1207.