City of Gallup officials announced on July 11 that the Joe Vargas Veterans Memorial Complex, formerly known as Ford Canyon Park, will soon be reopening.

On July 15, the City invites the community to visit and walk the new AstroTurf fields.

There are some rules that will need to be followed and enforced in order to make the huge investment last for many years to come.

To help all members of the community enjoy the facility, the City asks for your cooperation in complying with the following rules:

Approved equipment only
Molded cleats or athletic shoes only
No sharp objectsNo stakes or corner flags
No food, gum, or seedsNo tobacco No beverages (water only)no petsno bicycles The...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Law and Order Committee convened on July 8 and received a report from the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety presented by Director Michael Anderson.

Anderson introduced the new Director of the Department of Emergency Management Sharen Sandoval to the Committee. LOC Chair Eugenia Charles-Newton questioned Anderson about Sandoval’s qualifications and the hiring process that led to her hiring.

“Concerns have been raised because Ms. Sandoval is the daughter of [Office of the President and Vice President Chief of Staff] Patrick Sandoval, and other candidates applied for the position,” Charles-Newton said. “This committee will be inquiring about her...

WASHINGTON D.C. — Arizona’s two U.S. senators and four members of congress introduced legislation to authorize the country’s largest Indian water rights settlement, which resolves water claims by the Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute nations, on July 8.

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Congressman Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., Congressman David Schweikert, R-Ariz., and Congressman Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, a historic bill that will make desperately needed drinking water available to thousands of Navajo people for the first time.

“This legislation and the...

AUSTIN, Texas — Thousands of members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America and guests gathered in Austin, Texas, from June 30 to July 3 for the BPO Elks National Convention. During the convention, Jon Patrick Fouser, of Gallup, was installed as District Deputy for the BPO Elks for lodges in the Northwest District of the New Mexico Elks Association. He will serve a one-year term.

The BPO Elks is one of the premier patriotic and charitable organizations in the U.S. and is committed to making its communities better places to live. Last year, the Order donated more than $499 million in cash, goods, and services to the needy, students, people with...