The City of Gallup, McKinley County, and the Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation held a signing ceremony May 6 for a joint planning agreement as a kick-off to the 2019 Economic Development Week.

Patricia Lundstrom, executive director of GGEDC, said the agreement is being signed as a step to foster a resilient homegrown economy.

“I can think of no better way to kick off this important week than to have the state land commissioner here,” she said, describing the commissioner as one of the most dynamic, hard-working individuals she has ever met.

Stephanie Garcia Richard, state land commissioner for New Mexico, spoke about the importance of the stakeholders in the region...

ANONYMOUS ASSAULT

McGaffey, May 4

The McKinley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attack on an Iyanbito man on May 4.

The man, Kyle Francisco, 25, told deputies that he had gone to McGaffey with friends earlier that day. He said during the trip, he was attacked by men he did not know. MedStar personnel said he had numerous scratches and bruises, as well as a possible broken nose.

According to the incident report, he refused to tell deputies who he was with. Later, his mother was interviewed and she confirmed that he had gone to McGaffey with friends, but said she did not know their names.

 

TRAILER PARK TROUBLE

Gallup, May 3

About 9 pm on May 3, Gallup police...

The Gallup Police reported receiving an emergency call from metro dispatch about a person who wanted to report an online employee posting, that included a threat to shoot up Gallup High School. The posting was on May 5. The call came in at 1:13 pm, May 6.  The Gallup McKinley schools have been notified and safety precautions have been put in place.  The FBI has also been notified. Police and detectives are actively investigating this incident.

 

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The following is information for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Juvenile Advisory from the Gallup Police Department. Please refer all media inquiries to the Gallup Police Department at (505) 722-2002.

The Gallup Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Emmanuel Gavin Haudley, a Native American male, 16 years old, 5’8” tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes, and black hair.  He has a diamond tattoo on his right hand and a bruised left eye.

He was last seen on May 12, around 4:55 pm, near South Fourth Street in the Gallup area. It is unknown what type of clothing he was last wearing. Emmanuel is MISSING and is believed to be in DANGER...