A pole was hit near Interstate 40's on ramp of exit 26, and in order to resolve the issue the City of Gallup's Electric Department has shut off power for the Indian Hills area.

The outage duration is unknown at this time.

Any question or concerns can be directed to Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200.

 

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Resources and Development Committee unanimously approved a legislation granting a Right of Way to the New Mexico Department of Transportation to address bridge and roadway improvement projects located on U.S. Route 64 between the Arizona state line and Shiprock Chapter on Sept. 19.

RDC member Council Delegate Otto Tso supported the intent of the legislation but questioned the waiving of ROW fees and the request of a perpetual lease.

“If we give the green light for perpetual, 50 years later our leaders will say 'Why did the 25th Navajo Nation Council agree to this?'” Tso said. “In this case, I see that it serves the general public pertaining to...

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.  — The Navajo Nation Office of the Prosecutor honored Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Task Force Chair Amber Kanazbah Crotty with the prestigious Vanguard of Justice Award on Sept. 17. The award recognizes her unwavering dedication to protecting Diné communities and advocating for justice.

Crotty expressed her gratitude and emphasized the importance of the collaborative efforts between the MMDR Task Force and the Office of the Prosecutor.

“The Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Task Force has forged a critical partnership with the Office of the Prosecutor and the Office of Victims of Crimes, which provide essential support, advocacy, and education to...

SANTA FE   — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced an Executive Order to expedite New Mexico’s transition to a clean energy economy and address the critical need for infrastructure development across the state on Sept. 23.

The Executive Order reflects pressing needs of New Mexico communities such as Ruidoso and the Mescalero Apache Nation, which suffered extensive fire and flooding damage which the governor discussed with residents during town halls during the week of Sept. 16.

Lujan Grisham’s Executive Order will enable the state to leverage billions of federal and state dollars to ensure that New Mexico’s workforce is prepared for the work of modernizing transportation...