They predict a wave of homelessness without help
ALBUQUERQUE—In order to prevent a dramatic spike in homelessness as New Mexico navigates the COVID-19 crisis and its economic aftermath, social justice and housing organizations asked Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham this week to prioritize legislation creating a rent relief...
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Fireworks Display
The City of Gallup will host a fireworks display in honor of our country’s Independence Day on July 3 at around dusk.
Unlike previous years, there will be no live festivities such as vendors, musical entertainment, or other programs for the public in order to comply with the Governor’s Public Health Orders regarding mass gatherings. In addition, the Sports Complex will not be open for the public to engage in any social activities leading up to the display of fireworks.
Spectators of the fireworks show that choose to park on city streets are reminded to remain in their vehicles at all times. The show is less than 30 minutes in length and the Gallup Police Departments will have...
Unlike previous years, there will be no live festivities such as vendors, musical entertainment, or other programs for the public in order to comply with the Governor’s Public Health Orders regarding mass gatherings. In addition, the Sports Complex will not be open for the public to engage in any social activities leading up to the display of fireworks.
Spectators of the fireworks show that choose to park on city streets are reminded to remain in their vehicles at all times. The show is less than 30 minutes in length and the Gallup Police Departments will have...
Governor updates public health order
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The governor and members of her cabinet met with reporters in a virtual video conference, updating New Mexicans on numbers, modifying requirements for retailers and requiring citizens to wear masks in public.
Present at the news conference was Dr. David Scrase, the Human Services Secretary and Kathy Kunkel, Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Health.
BY THE NUMBERS
As of May 13, there are 5,364 total positive COVID-19 cases in New Mexico. In total, 200 individuals are in the hospital. Fifty-two are on ventilators.
As of the May 13 news conference, the governor said...
Meet the Candidates
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The Municipal Officer Election is right around the corner, and Gallup residents will cast their vote to elect two City Councilors, the next Municipal Judge, and the next Mayor of Gallup.
Residents got to meet those candidates at a forum held Feb. 12 at the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce at a meeting room that was filled to capacity. The event was sponsored by both the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and Gallup Sun.
THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE CANDIDATES
The three candidates for the position are:
Jackie McKinney, current Mayor of Gallup
Janell L. Griego, Magistrate judge with 20 years of judicial...
Military & Veterans Day at Legislature
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This is the day each year on which the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services and the New Mexico National Guard honor active-duty service members and veterans.
Every year, a particular segment of the military is highlighted at a noon ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. This year, the spotlight will be on former Prisoners of War and those still listed as Missing in Action.
The public is invited to join in this annual celebration of New Mexico's service members and veterans, and to honor our nation's former POWs and current MIAs.
Information tables will be open from 8...
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