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Navajo Police Department apprehends federal warrant homicide suspect

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NAVAJO, N.M. – The Navajo Police Department apprehended a federal warrant homicide suspect late Wednesday night after an extensive foot search in Navajo.  The search resulted in the arrest of four, including Jeremiah Cleveland, who is the subject of an outstanding federal warrant issued in December 2018 for...

Tying the Knot

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Couples flock to Courthouse for weddings

Washington Federal Bank robbery suspect ID'd

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Police are seeking the public's help in locating the suspect

UPDATE: Richard Johns Jr., 46, has been identified as the man who allegedly robbed Washington Federal Bank Tuesday afternoon. Johns whereabouts are unknown at this time, possible locations are motels on the west side. Please do not approach, call police.

Shortly after 12:30 pm today, Gallup Police responded to a hold up alarm at Washington Federal Bank , 221 W. Aztec Ave. The robber made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a male, possibly Native American, wearing a black beanie, black jacket and black pants. The suspect left south bound from the location. If you have information, please call...

Charter schools face uncertain future under Senate Bill 1

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Gallup Middle College weighs in on proposed legislation

The fate of future enrollment in charter schools across New Mexico looks bleak if Senate Bill 1 passes and becomes law.

But for now, the bill is in its infancy and can die before it even reaches the governor’s desk.

SB 1 was introduced during the first session of the 54th New Mexico Legislature Jan. 16 by Senators Mimi Stewart, Gay G. Kernan, and William P. Soules.

The Education Committee recommended that the bill pass Jan. 28, albeit with some amendments. As of Feb. 7, the revised bill is pending approval from the Senate Finance Committee.

The bill’s intention is to make changes to the public school funding formula...

County approves amendments to NMDOT Local Government Road Fund

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The McKinley County Board of Commissioners discussed a pair of amendments to a resolution from last year that pertains to the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Local Government Road Fund. County Manager Anthony Dimas Jr. spoke for the item at the Feb. 5 regular meeting.

According to information given during the meeting, the FY19 CAP Funding prior to the amendment was $472,357, with $354,268 coming from a grant and $110,089 coming from a match.

The amount for FY19 CAP Funding after the amendments are approved will be $766,610, with $574,958.00 coming from a grant and $191,652 from a match.

Potential issues that could come up involve utility companies that the county has to...

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