Pantry gives away 784, 25-pound boxes of fresh produce in two hours the same day
During the Community Pantry & Hope Garden’s morning food distribution May 27, the Gallup Elks Lodge # 1440 gave something back: a check for $4K.
“If it wasn’t for organizations such as the Elks Lodge, we would not be able to do...
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City Council to monitor drought conditions for fireworks
The summer season brings a number of fireworks vendors to Gallup. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, people are demonstrating the desire to leave their homes to enjoy the warm weather.
But across the region, drought is a concern especially during the summer. While fireworks can bring fun to local events and gatherings, they can also be a fire danger if the nearby vegetation is too dry.
Fire Chief Jesus Morales gave the presentation to the Gallup City Council during their May 26 meeting to determine how they should monitor local drought conditions before determining whether or not to ban the sale of certain fireworks.
Morales also mentioned the potential impact of the...
But across the region, drought is a concern especially during the summer. While fireworks can bring fun to local events and gatherings, they can also be a fire danger if the nearby vegetation is too dry.
Fire Chief Jesus Morales gave the presentation to the Gallup City Council during their May 26 meeting to determine how they should monitor local drought conditions before determining whether or not to ban the sale of certain fireworks.
Morales also mentioned the potential impact of the...
Shiprock man facing charges after car collision
One person died in a head-on collision that occurred north of Gallup on U.S. Highway 491 on May 20.
A Shiprock man, Jamison Woods, 45, is now facing federal involuntary manslaughter charges because of that accident which authorities said may have been an attempt to commit suicide.
Navajo police were dispatched to the 18-mile marker on U.S. Highway 491 about 1:45 pm after receiving several phone calls from passing motorists about a two-vehicle accident that occurred on the four-lane highway.
When police arrived, they found Woods in the driver’s seat of a 2017 GMC Sierra truck parked on the shoulder of the southbound lane. Another vehicle was parked nearby along the fence next to the...
A Shiprock man, Jamison Woods, 45, is now facing federal involuntary manslaughter charges because of that accident which authorities said may have been an attempt to commit suicide.
Navajo police were dispatched to the 18-mile marker on U.S. Highway 491 about 1:45 pm after receiving several phone calls from passing motorists about a two-vehicle accident that occurred on the four-lane highway.
When police arrived, they found Woods in the driver’s seat of a 2017 GMC Sierra truck parked on the shoulder of the southbound lane. Another vehicle was parked nearby along the fence next to the...
Weekly Police Activity Reports
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Gallup, May 18
Paul Jude Herrera, 51, of Gallup, was placed under arrest on May 18 for possession of a firearm by a felon after the Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a possible drunk driver.
Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling responded to the call about a man seen drinking at Walmart. Herrera had already left the area, but was followed by the person who called in the complaint, so Houghtaling was able to find and stop him.
Herrera denied he had been drinking although Houghtaling said she could smell liquor on his breath. Herrera continued to argue that he had been sober for 12 years and that the odor was coming from his vehicle.
Houghtaling said she looked in the car and...
Gallup, May 18
Paul Jude Herrera, 51, of Gallup, was placed under arrest on May 18 for possession of a firearm by a felon after the Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a possible drunk driver.
Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling responded to the call about a man seen drinking at Walmart. Herrera had already left the area, but was followed by the person who called in the complaint, so Houghtaling was able to find and stop him.
Herrera denied he had been drinking although Houghtaling said she could smell liquor on his breath. Herrera continued to argue that he had been sober for 12 years and that the odor was coming from his vehicle.
Houghtaling said she looked in the car and...
Laguna Pueblo member charged with assault, intent to commit murder, kidnapping
ALBUQUERQUE — Duane A. Day, 30, of New Laguna, N.M., appeared in federal court in Albuquerque on May 20 for arraignment on an indictment charging him with assault with intent to commit murder and kidnapping in Indian Country.
A grand jury indicted Day for the offenses on May 12. According to the indictment, Day committed the crimes on March 24 at a residence in New Laguna, which is in Cibola County.
Day allegedly strangled the victim twice, causing her to lose consciousness the second time. Day allegedly threatened the victim’s life during the assault. When the victim attempted to flee and screamed for help, Day threatened her with a metal garden hoe, directing her to move around as...
A grand jury indicted Day for the offenses on May 12. According to the indictment, Day committed the crimes on March 24 at a residence in New Laguna, which is in Cibola County.
Day allegedly strangled the victim twice, causing her to lose consciousness the second time. Day allegedly threatened the victim’s life during the assault. When the victim attempted to flee and screamed for help, Day threatened her with a metal garden hoe, directing her to move around as...
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