Gallup Sun

Focuses on rights, issues of those with disabilities

ALBUQUERQUE - State Attorney General Hector Balderas, along with State Auditor Brian Colón and New Mexico Treasurer Tim Eichenberg announced Oct. 22 that they will be holding the Dream Bigger summit on rights and issues impacting people with disabilities. Taking place at Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque Oct. 28, the full-day summit will focus on creating a more inclusive New Mexico.

Presentations will include in-depth discussions on subject matter by experts in multiple focus areas, highlighting when people with disabilities are properly informed, supported, and protected, as well as how they can self-advocate and thrive in an...

Week ending Friday, October 18, 2019


Earth Archive

A pair of Colorado State University scientists propose creating a high-resolution, 3D image of Earth’s surface in its current state before the effects of climate change alter the landscape forever. Geographer Steve Leisz and archaeologist Chris Fisher propose scanning the planet with airborne lasers to initially capture the world’s most vulnerable locations. The same technology has been used to discover remote archeological sites. The pair says that once completed, their nonprofit Earth Archive project would be the ultimate gift to future generations, which will be able to look back at Earth’s entire land area during the first...

ALBUQUERQUE – Darrell Desiderio, 42, and Ervin Yazzie, 41, both of Tohlakai, N.M., have been indicted for first-degree murder and other crimes of violence in Indian Country.






A federal grand jury in Albuquerque indicted Desiderio and Yazzie on July 26. The indictment charges Desiderio and Yazzie with first-degree murder, kidnapping resulting in death, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.






The indictment alleges that Desiderio and Yazzie committed these offenses on June 7. The two defendants allegedly tricked the victim into driving them to a remote area where Desiderio allegedly said they could find women willing to party. When they reached the location, Desiderio allegedly...

Three men sustain gunshot wounds

Gallup Skate Park remains closed indefinitely following an Oct. 14 shooting that left three brothers injured.

The victims are in stable condition, and one suspect remains at large.

The victims are identified as Romaro Dooline, 28, Kintaro Dooline, 24, and Montero Dooline, 20. All three brothers are from the local area. All received treatment at local hospitals for gunshot wounds. All but one of the brothers has been released from a local hospital.

Gallup Police Det. Jon Whitsitt said the shooting occurred about 6:30 pm and involved two suspects – a juvenile and an adult.

Gallup Patrolman Victor Madrid was dispatched to the skate park in...