RMCHCS Chief Medical Officer urges vaccines as flu spreads

The New Mexico Department of Health says that influenza B is now widespread across New Mexico and is anticipating increased activity for weeks to come. As the 2019-2020 flu season grows stronger, the department reports seeing elevated levels of flu in the southeast section of the state, which is unusual for this time of year. The illness is caused mostly by Influenza B/Victoria viruses After Influenza B, the A (H1N1) viruses are the next most common in metro regions,  but they too, are increasing in proportion to other flu viruses.

Flu symptoms may include rapid illness onset with fever, cough, sore throat, headache, and/or...

Candidates vie for four positions

The unofficial list of candidates for the March 3 Municipal Officer Election has been released.

Candidates for Mayor

1. Louis O. Bonaguidi

2. Charles Van Drunen

3. Yolanda E. Ahasteen-Azua

4. Jayson Gomez

5. Sammy Chioda

Candidates for Dist. 2 (East Side) City Councilor

1. Michael W. Schaaf

2. Roger Allan Landavazo

Candidates for Dist. 4 (West Side) City Councilor

1. Francisca “Fran” P. Palochak

2. Levi Franklin Saucedo

Candidates for Municipal Judge

1. Janell Griego

2. Earl Andrew Yearley

3. Jackie D. McKinney

McKinley County Sheriff Deputy Paul Davis Jr. was dispatched about 8 pm, Jan. 4 to the rock climbing area on Mentmore Road in connection with an automobile accident.

When he arrived, he found a man taking care of a woman who was lying in the rear seat of a vehicle. The man, Elijah Begay, said he had come upon the scene after the crash and saw two men walk away from the vehicle.

The woman, Charlene Cleveland, was transported to a nearby hospital while deputies began a search for the two men.

It didn’t take deputies very long before the two men were located. One of the men - Kendric Slim Jim, 19, of Mentmore – admitted he was the driver. Davis said he could smell alcohol coming...

Gallup Patrolman Christopher Dawes was dispatched to a residence in the 3000 block of Belle Drive about 7:08 pm, Nov. 5. He was advised that a male was trying to break into a vehicle and was seen running away from the scene.

Dawes made contact with a male matching the description of the suspect, later identified as Malcolm Kalleco, 25, of Gallup, who had a bloody lip. Kalleco said he was just walking in the area as Dawes patted him down for weapons, finding none.

Dawes transported Kalleco back to the scene and spoke with one of the witnesses, Miguel Hernandez.

Hernandez said he was the person who tried to stop the suspect from breaking into one of the vehicles, and the two got into a...