On Sept. 24, “Spotlight: A Public Discussion about Faith, Journalism and Protecting Children from Sex Abuse” will be held from 6:30 to 8 pm, at Gallup’s El Morro Theatre, 207 W. Coal Ave. The event is held in conjunction with two free screenings of Spotlight, the 2015 Academy Award-winner Best Picture of the Year.

The public is invited to attend the panel discussion and public Q&A. Panelists include Terry McKiernan, of Boston, the founder of BishopAccountability.com and a consultant to Spotlight; Phoenix attorney Robert E. Pastor, who represented 18 clergy sex-abuse claimants in the Diocese of Gallup’s bankruptcy case; Gallup attorney Billy Keeler, who has represented Navajo...

Council members need not physically attend meetings;

can call in

The Gallup City Council unanimously approved a communications measure Sept. 13 that allows council members to attended regular meetings via telephone or other communication equipment under circumstances that make it otherwise difficult for a member to physically attend a meeting.

The matter was introduced by City Attorney George Kozeliski, who said the ordinance goes into effect in about a month.

“It will be an ordinance in 30 days after it is posted by the city clerk,” he said. “I assume it will be in effect the second meeting in October.”

Kozeliski said as long as there is a quorum of three members of the...

Indian Capital comes together for remembrance, prayer

Several dozen area people gathered at the McKinley County Courthouse the morning of Sept. 11 to honor those who lost their lives 15 years ago during the terrorist events of Sept. 11, 2001. The free event was put on by the city of Gallup and attended by folks from around greater McKinley County.

Mayor Jackie McKinney delivered a short address and said police officers and first responders work daily under sometimes trying conditions to help ensure the safety of people under their watch. He said the sacrifices made by first responders that day in 2001 must never be forgotten.

“These are remarkable people,” McKinney said.

The...

*Released Sept. 12, 2016

Head Count

Fall 2014               2409

Fall 2015               2473

Fall 2016*            2504

Credit Hours

Fall 2014               23454

Fall 2015               24542

Fall 2016*            24344

*Final census numbers and reporting will be pending.

Final numbers for Spring semesters:

Head Count

Spring 2015         2276

Spring 2016         2312

Credit Hours

Spring 2015         22213

Spring 2016         22641