SANTA FE — New Mexico is seeing a rise in norovirus cases, and it is also happening nationwide. Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November to April.

Norovirus is a common, highly contagious virus commonly referred to as a “stomach bug” or even “stomach flu.”

Norovirus should not be confused with the flu. The flu is caused by the influenza virus and causes respiratory illness. Norovirus causes gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach or intestines that causes nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea.

"The most important thing you can do to prevent spreading norovirus is to wash your hands — especially before you...

An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of Park Avenue started at 7 am Jan. 5 and will last until 5 pm.

The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following areas:

• 300-500 block of Park Avenue
• 923-925 Park Avenue

PIÑON, Ariz. — The Resources and Development Committee received the Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise 2024 Fourth Quarter Report during the week of Dec. 30, highlighting achievements and strategic growth as the enterprise works to strengthen its role in the Navajo Nation’s artisan economy.

Members of the RRDC commended NACE’s progress while urging the enterprise to address key challenges and refine its approach.

“We hear the feedback from our community and artisans,” RDC Chair Brenda Jesus said. “Whether it’s about credit card fees or inventory availability, we are recommending proactive steps to improve transparency, service, and overall satisfaction.”

Delegate Danny...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Speaker Crystalyne Curley joined Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren Dec. 30 for the signing of an Interagency Agreement under Resolution CD-54-24, which fully obligates the entirety of over $2 billion of Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Funds before the U.S. Treasury’s obligation deadline of Dec. 31.

During the signing ceremony, Curley discussed the purpose of the agreement, which is designed to address the procedural challenges faced by agencies in obligating and expending NNFRF funds. Curley thanked the Budget and Finance Committee, the Office of the Controller, Navajo Nation Department of Justice, the Office of the President and Vice President, and the NNFRF...