Gallup Sun

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health announced the state’s first reported influenza-associated pediatric death for the 2023-2024 flu season on Feb. 28. A child (5-12 years old) in Bernalillo County died from complications associated with influenza. To protect the family’s privacy, NMDOH will not provide any further information regarding this death.

“We at the New Mexico Department of Health express our condolences to the child’s family,” Sec. Patrick Allen said.“The flu is common but can cause serious illness and even death. I urge everyone who is eligible to get their flu shot to protect themselves and those around them.”

Since the start of the flu season...

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed bills into law that will help address New Mexico’s need for housing and infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water and broadband on Feb. 28.

“These bills are going to make a huge difference in the state’s ability to take advantage of every dollar when it comes to infrastructure opportunities,” she said in a press release.

The governor signed three critical housing and infrastructure bills during a signing ceremony at the New Mexico Capitol:

House Bill 177, New Mexico Match Fund, sponsored by Reps. Meredith Dixon, Gail Armstrong, Susan Herrera and Sens. Pat Woods, Pete Campos, creates a state fund to help state, local...

A scheduled water outage that will affect parts of Aztec Avenue, Highway 66, and Churchrock Street will take place on Feb. 29 from 9 am to 4 pm.

The outage will affect City of Gallup Water customers in the following areas:

• 3000 block of Churchrock Street
• 3300 E. Aztec Ave.
• 3400 E. Hwy. 66

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council’s Naa’bik’íyáti’ Committee approved Legislation No. 0044-24 on Feb. 22.

The legislation issues recommendations to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Victims of Crime’s Tribal Victims Services Set-Aside Formula Grant Program, calling for equitable distribution, funding streams dedicated to construction and renovation projects, an established Missing and Murdered Indigenous People coordinator, technical assistance resources, and funding for MMIP community-based awareness efforts.

The Office of Victims of Crime is seeking feedback from tribal leaders on four issues including options to optimize administration of...