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Navajo Nation Council celebrates veterans, youth leaders, equestrian champions

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council recognized the contributions of Diné youth leaders, equestrian professionals, and veteran advocates who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their communities and culture Jan. 28.

Council Delegate Brenda Jesus (Oaksprings, St. Michaels) led a special recognition...

Plane, helicopter crash leaves over 60 dead

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WASHINGTON D.C. — The skies above Washington, D.C. were witness to a horrifying sight when American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed into an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport Jan. 29.

Reports state the crash happened aROUND 9 pm ET about three miles south of the White House and U.S. Capitol.

The two AIRcraftS plummeted into the Potomac River, resulting in the deaths of all 67 passengers aboard both vessels. Recovery efforts of the wreckage and the passengers was still underway as of Jan. 31.

TIMELINE OF THE INCIDENT

The American Airlines jet out of Wichita, Kansas with about 60 passengers and four crew was preparing to land. At the same time, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter...

Gov. announces 26 additional Rural Health Care Delivery Fund recipients

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced JAN. 28 that 26 additional rural health care providers will receive a combined $40.6 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, part of the $46 million allocated during the 2024 legislative session.

Last fall, $5.4 million was awarded to four rural health care organizations that demonstrated their ability to immediately implement services.

"Every New Mexican deserves access to quality health care close to home,” Lujan Grisham said. “My administration is committed to supporting and strengthening the health care provider network. By reducing financial barriers for rural providers, this fund will expand access to care and...

Scheduled water outage for Jan. 28

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The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Jan. 28, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected.

The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas:

  • 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue
  • 500 Block of Francis Street
  • 2300-2500 Fuhs Avenue
  • 513 and 600 Williams Street
The outage will take place from 9 am to 5 pm.

Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.

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

Discolored water alert

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The water production department will be starting up pumps at our Heaton Pump Station. The redirection of water flows will lead to some discoloration of water in the water main lines on the east side of Gallup Jan. 28 and 29.

Water customers may experience discoloration in their water system. At this point the City of Gallup Water Department will not be flushing any water lines. This may cause more discoloration to water systems or cause water breaks in the area.

There is no impact to public health. The yellowish tint is due to naturally occurring minerals getting stirred up in the iron pipe of the water main.

Customers may also “self-flush” the line by turning on cold water...

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