Gallup Sun

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on April 17 she will call the New Mexico Legislature into a special session on July 18 to take up additional public safety protections that New Mexicans demand.

The governor said she decided to convene a special session to allow lawmakers to finish what they started during the 30-day session. Based on discussions with legislative leadership, the governor anticipates that the special session will be completed within several days.

“While we made some progress toward a safer New Mexico during the 30-day day session, we agree that we must do more,” Lujan Grisham said. “The special session in July will enable us to deliver...

As part of Phase III of the East Nizhoni Boulevard Improvements project, Murphy Builders Inc. has closed the south part of Nizhoni Boulevard between South Second Street and College Drive.

The north half of the road that has been closed since May will now be open.

The Allsup's existing driveway on Nizhoni Boulevard will be closed temporarily (approximately four-six weeks) due to new waterline construction requiring all traffic to use the entrance on South Second Street.

The access to all other businesses will not be affected.

For questions or concerns, call DePauli Engineeting at (505) 863-5440 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm or Metro Dispatch at (505)...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council convened at the capital of the Navajo Nation for the opening day of the 2024 Spring Council Session on April 15.

“On behalf of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, I am pleased to welcome everyone to the Navajo Nation and the 2024 Spring Session. During this session the Council will deliberate legislations that will impact infrastructure, chapter projects, committee policies, and department leadership,” 25th Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley said.

Leading to the opening ceremony, Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty led a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Walk from the Navajo Nation Museum parking lot to the Navajo...

The physical, emotional and financial implications of stress are universal, and the National Institutes of Health cites those as it observes April as National Stress Awareness Month.

The sources of stress are as diverse as the people who undergo it, but one group that experiences stress day after day, occasionally for as long as 20 years, are the caregivers for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

More than 11 million Americans (3.3% of the total population), including 67,000 New Mexicans, are currently serving as volunteer caregivers for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease. On average, they donate 31 hours per week to provide unpaid care.



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