SANTA FE  — October is Community Health Workers Month and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a proclamation in recognition of their public service in the state.

“This month gives us the opportunity to thank community health workers for their vital contributions to healthcare across New Mexico,” Chief Medical Officer for the New Mexico Department of Health Dr. Miranda Durham said.

On Oct. 29 and 30, New Mexico’s Community Health Workers will come together for two days of learning, training and building a supportive CHW community at their third annual conference. The theme of this year’s conference is “CHW/Rs Changing the Landscape of New Mexico!” and it will take place...

The University of New Mexico-Gallup will receive $4 million for the phase 3 renovation of Gurley Hall if voters approve New Mexico’s General Obligation Bond 3 for higher education during the 2024 General Election.

This fall, GO Bond 3 will ask voters to authorize the state to issue more than $230 million in bonds to fund public higher education institutions, special public schools and tribal schools. Approval of the bond would not raise taxes.

“GO bonds are a valuable tool for supporting essential public infrastructure projects, including building renovations at UNM-G,” UNM-Gallup Chancellor Dr. Sabrina Ezzell said.

WHAT IS A GO BOND?

GO bonds are the primary source of capital...

The City of Gallup Water Department will need to shut down water service in the area near the intersection of Second Street and Green Avenue for a brief amount of time on Oct. 2. The water shutoff is scheduled to start at 5 pm.

An emergency water leak needs to be fixed near the intersection.

Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.

For any questions, call Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200 or the after-hours dispatch 833-863-1212.

The Gallup Water Department area will be repairing a meter leak in the area of U.S. Hwy 66, We Street, and Aztec Avenue on Oct. 2 and 3.

The outage will take place from 9 pm on Oct. 2 and last until 5 am Oct. 3.

The following areas will be affected:

• 1300-1500 block of East Highway 66
• 201-203 We St.
• 1412-1510 East Aztec Avenue