
The City of Gallup shut down the city dog park for utility maintenance Sept. 27. The shut down began at 9 am Sept. 27. The dog park will reopen at a later date, although that date is unknown at this time.
Six occupants were able to walk away uninjured from a three-vehicle collision.
In a Facebook post on Sept. 26, Gallup Fire Department stated that Crew A responded to a call of a reported vehicle collision in downtown Gallup near 300 W. Hwy. 66.
Fire crews arrived at the scene and located the three vehicles involved, one of which was parked on the side of the road. Two of the vehicles were red and gray trucks of unspecified make and model.
Six occupants were observed at the scene by fire crews but no injuries were reported. The crash investigation is ongoing with no further details available at press time.
The New Mexico Forestry Division sent out a press release Sept. 25 with updates about the Alien wildfire near Las Vegas, New Mexico.
The Alien Fire has burned 27 acres and is 75% contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
With no visible smoke or heat in the interior, some of the firefighters were released Sept. 24 and 25. Suppression repair continues on the dozer lines that were cut, and crews will continue to monitor the area.
The Alien Fire was discovered on Sept. 22 at 2:30 pm and is located on the Creston Ridge just west of Las Vegas.
This will be the final notification on this fire unless there are significant changes.
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