The City of Gallup will begin repairs to the concrete pan located at 800 S. Third St. starting on Dec. 2 and finishhing up on Dec. 13.

The entrance off of Third Street will be closed from Dec. 2-13.  The city is asking resident to not park on the street. Vehicles left on the street will be towed at the owner’s expense. Expect delays and seek alternate routes if possible.

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New Mexico Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon, a Democrat from Milan, N.M., who was reelected to his seat during the 2024 General Election, announced his immediate retirement from the House of Representatives on Nov. 25, citing a need to focus on his health.

Alcon was originally elected to the N.M. House of Representatives in 2009. He advocated for New Mexico veterans, the economy, and the environment. He also served as chair of the Consumer and Public Affairs Committee and the Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.

Cibola and McKinley County Commissions will each nominate a replacement and the governor will appoint one to finish out Alcon’s term.

Myers, N.M. — An 18-year-old was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed another man at a house party.

On Nov. 16, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau Agents were called to 1096 County R.d. B27 in Myers, N.M. to investigate a homicide.

Agents learned that around 11 pm on Nov. 15 a call came into 911 advising of a male shot in the chest. Gabriel Rivera, 23, and Jeremiah Salazar, 18, were attending a party at the residence when they got into a verbal dispute which turned physical.

At some point, Salazar allegedly pulled out a handgun and shot Rivera. A bystander, who was not involved in the initial altercation, was also shot. After the...

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and other state and local leaders will all speak at a public safety town hall on Dec. 3 at the University of New Mexico-Gallup’s Calvin Hall.

The public will be able to engage directly with officials, ask questions, and offer suggestions on how Gallup and New Mexico as a whole can work together to create safer communities.

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