WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has proclaimed Jan. 5 as a Day of Remembrance in honor and recognition of Navajo author, musician, silversmith and activist Klee Benally, who died Dec. 30. He was 48.
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz — The 25th Navajo Nation Council’s Budget and Finance Committee received a report from the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration regarding challenges that hinder veteran’s assistance payments from being processed on a timely basis on Jan. 2.
UPDATE: As of 1 pm, Interstate 40 is no longer closed, although traffic is still moving at a slow rate.
Around 6:30 am Jan. 5, multiple vehicles crashed into each other in the eastbound lane of Interstate 40 near the 47 mile marker.
Multiple semis were involved in the crash. As a result, eastbound I-40 is closed from mile marker 20 to 46.
New Mexico State Police, the New Mexico Department of Transportation, and wrecker services are working to get the debris cleared and road opened as soon as possible.
If you're traveling in the area, expect delays and take the detour that is set up.
Every year the New Mexico Public Education Department names a “Teacher of the Year.” This year, the award went to Zuni Public School District third-year science teacher Dr. Roy Basa.
Each month, Camille’s Sidewalk Café recognizes one local teacher within the Gallup area for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Prospective teachers are nominated by students who feel they deserve to be recognized.Page 41 of 685
