Gallup Police are looking for a man named Skyler Jonathan Gishie, who is believed to have been involved in a recent shooting that left one person dead. He has an active warrant out for his arrest.

On Nov. 16, around 2:15 am, Gallup Police Officer Elijah Bowman was dispatched to 233 W. Coal Ave., where he found a man who was shot in the head. The victim was eventually identified as Derrick Orosco, 33.

Officer Anthony Morales tried to save the victim’s life by starting chest compressions and calling for emergency medical personnel. Orosco was transported to a local hospital, where he eventually passed away due to his injuries.

Det. Tasheena Wilson took on the case to identify the...

Gallup Police announced on Nov. 27 that they have caught and arrested a man who is believed to have shot and killed another man on Nov. 16.

A judge signed a warrant for Skyler Jonathan Gishie, 23, on Nov. 21. Gishie is facing charges of first-degree murder, negligent use of a deadly weapon, unlawful carrying of a firearm in a licensed liquor establishment, tampering with evidence, and public affray after he allegedly shot and killed Derrick Orosco, 33.

In a Nov. 27 Facebook post the Gallup Police state that Gishie was taken into custody without any incident.

NOTE: For more information about the shooting, read the Nov. 29 edition of the Sun. The article states that Gishie has an...

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s is requesting $234.1 million for Fiscal Year 2026. The proposed budget allocates $16.6 million to enhance safety in New Mexico through increased staffing, advanced technology, and modernized emergency infrastructure.


“This budget ensures our officers and staff have the tools they need to safeguard communities and respond decisively to emergencies," Secretary Jason R. Bowie said.

Key funding priorities include:

Staffing, recruitment and salary alignment: $7.1 million for new positions for civilian pilots, legal professionals, inspectors to improve service delivery, and attract and retain talent.

 Fleet acquisition: $3 million to...

SANTA FE — During a recent government-to-government Violence Against Women consultation focused on public safety, systemic justice issues, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis, 25th Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty called for comprehensive justice reform.

“Every child growing today carries the prayers of their grandparents like kernels placed in the Earth, nurtured with love and hope,” Crotty said. “We are here to restore that legacy, despite the history of violence and trauma, with prayers and teachings that will bring strength to our people.”

Crotty emphasized the need to integrate Diné cultural traditions with modern justice systems...