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Vacant Red Lion Hotel to be turned into apartments

Friday, 24 December 2021 05:05 By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

Housing in Gallup continues to be an issue, but the city is taking one step forward in trying to change that.

During the Planning and Zoning committee meeting Dec. 8, Director Clyde Strain presented an ordinance to the committee to allow apartments to be built within Heavy Commercial and General Commercial Zone...

Blown away

Friday, 24 December 2021 05:04 Staff Reports

The shed where the dog sleeps. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Alex Grey

This shed belonging to Alex Grey at 709 West Mesa in Gallup blew over at 3 am Dec. 15. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Alex Grey

What happened to Alex Grey and his canine friend Ghost on Dec. 15 was a perfect demonstration of the importance of bringing animals inside during harsh weather.

Alex Grey’s dog, Ghost generally sleeps outside in a 12x12 shed. But at 3 am Dec. 15, that shed at 709 W. Mesa disappeared. Grey said he went outside and the shed was gone. It was actually nearby. Grey said the wind picked up the shed and threw it over the fence into an alley even though it was bolted to a concrete slab.

Fortunately, Ghost slept inside the house that night.

Bring on the toys!

Friday, 24 December 2021 05:03 Gallupsun Staff

Navajo Nation Police officer Dekaila Begay helps Jraegeon Sam select toys at Walmart during the Shop with a Cop event in Gallup Dec. 11. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Jason Gonzales dons a Grinch costume as children and law enforcement officers gather in the employee break room during the Shop with a Cop event at Walmart Dec. 11 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Alex Mann chats with Gallup firefighter Ty Begay as they stroll through the sporting goods department Dec. 11 during the Shop with a Cop event at Walmart. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

New Mexico State Police officer Everson Cruz pushes a cart at the Shop with a Cop event while Westlyne Begay picks out rollerblades at Walmart in Gallup Dec. 11. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Police Patrolman Timothy Hughte accompanies Aubrey Peters and Amadio Martinez as they shop for toys during the Shop With a Cop event at Walmart in Gallup Dec. 11. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Shop with a cop gets children ready for the holidays

Weekly Police Activity Report

Friday, 24 December 2021 05:02 Staff Reports

DISMEMBERED BODY IN THE TRASH
Gallup, Aug. 26

An employee at the Speedway store at 3798 E. Hwy. 66 was picking up trash when she opened the lid of a trash can and found decomposing hands and feet. She called Gallup Police.

Officer Iris Martinez arrived at the scene and found the body parts in the trash can as described. Surveillance footage was taken from the scene, but not discussed in the report.

No information was given for the identity of the victim, and the scene was taken over by the Detectives division.

AGGRESSIVE FLEEING SUSPECT
Gallup, Aug. 25

After an argument broke out at the Speedway store near Heritage Plaza, 990 U. S. Hwy. 491, Gallup Officer Julio Yazzie was...

WEEKLY DWI REPORT

Friday, 24 December 2021 05:00 Staff Reports

Sharon Bennett
Dec. 1, 1:48 am
Aggravated DWI (Second)

An eastbound vehicle was seen driving with no headlights near the Continental Divide. McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Terence Willie traveled to the scene and found a green Honda CR-V going east with its headlamps off. At Willie’s approach the headlights went on. Willie approached and conducted a traffic stop.

He met the driver, Sharon Bennett, 44, of Continental Divide, who staggered as she exited the vehicle. Willie noted other signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and a smell of alcohol. He saw an open container of Mike’s Hard Lemonade in the center console.

Bennett told Willie she was...