The following 26 students at Western NM University-Gallup received diplomas or certification last Saturday, May 2, at the Kenneth Holloway Auditorium on the campus of Gallup High School.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice – Danielle Lynch and Ladera Storer.
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education –...
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A Gallup epidemic: Drinking in public
A local eye sore of the community is the sight of intoxicated people walking around the streets, walking in front of traffic, aggressively panhandling customers in parking lots, the list goes on.
Citizens complained and the Gallup Police Department answered that call. In a special alcohol enforcement project, GPD officers and agents went all over Gallup and found people drinking in public and issued them summons to appear in court. The following are a list of people who received summons:
Gilbert Pinto, 48, of Gallup, N.M.
Benedict John Yazzie, 48, of Pinehill, N.M.
Kenneth Jones, 47, of Navajo, N.M.
Clifford Johnson, 52, of Gallup, N.M.
Caroline Denetclaw, 64, of Lupton...
Citizens complained and the Gallup Police Department answered that call. In a special alcohol enforcement project, GPD officers and agents went all over Gallup and found people drinking in public and issued them summons to appear in court. The following are a list of people who received summons:
Gilbert Pinto, 48, of Gallup, N.M.
Benedict John Yazzie, 48, of Pinehill, N.M.
Kenneth Jones, 47, of Navajo, N.M.
Clifford Johnson, 52, of Gallup, N.M.
Caroline Denetclaw, 64, of Lupton...
A test for life
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Getting yourself tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. Not only is it quick and simple, it’s also usually confidential.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 2014 study found that one-third of adolescents didn’t talk about sexual health issues with their doctors at all during annual health visits. That’s a problem no matter how young or old we are. It’s important to be honest with our doctors about your...
Five tribes head to Tribal-State Gaming Compact
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That’s according to Navajo Nation Council Speaker LoRenzo Bates.
Bates said on Tuesday that the tribal gaming compact was submitted to Jewell for her 45-day review and approval on April 20.
He said that the May 14 meeting is to insure that Jewell approves the compact.
It took the Navajo Nation three years of negotiations and the unexpected but welcomed addition and support of two tribes and two Pueblos before the New...
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TO BECOME A REALITY
![More than 30 residents attended a community meeting with Councilor, Yogash Kumar. The focus of the meeting was recycling but also addressed issues including drug houses, traffic concerns and code violations.](/images/resized/images/news/2015/04_01may/5_100_100.jpg)
The fourth in a series of community meetings regarding a new recycling initiative in Gallup was held at Jefferson Elementary April 29. Thomas D. Parker, PE, BCEE with CDM Smith presented options for a single stream curb side collection system that would reduce the amount of waste taken to the landfill by 2000 tons every year.
Parker said the plan was “very well received tonight.”
When asked if there were any concerns about the proposal Parker said there is a small cost that will be passed on to all Gallup residents. That cost will be between $2.80 and $3.40 per month. Though it may seem like a small amount for the benefit, there are those who are...
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