Gallup Sun

Michael Roper

December 6, 7:26 pm

DWI

Gallup Patrolman Darius Johnson was dispatched to Big Lots, 900 U.S. Hwy. 491. When he arrived, he met with the caller who said she had been arguing in a vehicle with Michael Roper, 38, of Gallup, when he got physical with her and she got out at Big Lots.

She said Roper had left the scene to obtain more alcohol, and that he was drinking and driving prior to the incident. Before Johnson could put out an attempt-to-locate, Roper returned to the scene in a white pickup truck. Johnson pulled the vehicle over in the parking lot and met with Roper.

But as Johnson tried to ask questions, Roper was not cooperative. He rolled the window up, so...

Last week I reported that this legislation was doomed. I was absolutely wrong. After a few deletions from the original proposal by the New Mexico First Workshop, it passed in both houses of the legislature with a large majority. This is probably due to heavy lobbying of our representatives by members of the 50+ organizations that supported the legislation.

New Mexico First and Common Cause New Mexico seemed to take the lead in this effort. Below is the well written press release from New Mexico First. Of course, the governor must sign the legislation before it can become law. If you feel strongly about this issue you can Google her office and email a message

“After a whirlwind...

Week ending Friday, March 19, 2021

Seismic Sinkholes

Small villages in central Croatia have become riddled with nearly 100 sinkholes since the area was rocked by a deadly magnitude 6.4 temblor in December. Seven people perished and massive structural damage occurred during the quake. Villagers are now watching as the holes cave in next to their homes. While sinkholes are not uncommon in the area, scientists say the sheer number of them would have taken years if not decades to appear without the powerful earthquake.

Earthquakes

Dozens of schoolgirls were injured in a stampede after a magnitude 4.7 temblor struck along the Kenya-Tanzania border on March 11.

• More than 40,000...

 

Construction has resumed on five I-40 projects, four of which will impact Gallup and other parts of McKinley County.



In a news release out April 1, the New Mexico Department of Transportation made the announcements, including how traffic will be impacted by the projects.






There is roadway reconstruction between Prewire and Thoreau in McKinley County. This  reconstruction of both lanes of east and westbound I-40, construction of new concrete wall barrier and drainage improvements. The project is worth $14.6 million.

All traffic is detoured through a median crossover while work begins on the eastbound lanes. There is one lane open to traffic in each direction. Speed...