‘The Mayors of Shiprock’ shot on Navajo Nation
Ramona Emerson of Tohatchi is the latest recipient of a grant from the New Mexico Film Foundation, officials announced this week.
The Navajo-born Emerson, who owns film production company Reel Indian Pictures, was awarded $3,600 from the NMFF toward the making of a new...
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Gallup hires new wastewater plant director
Can new hire keep the plant’s foul smell under wraps?
After a months-long national search, the city of Gallup has hired a new wastewater and solid waste director. City Manager Maryann Ustick made the announcement at the end of the July 12 city council meeting.
Dennis Romero is the new guy in what may be the most thankless job at the city. The plant has been the target of numerous citizen complaints over the years for the foul odors that have made some hotel, motel, and restaurant owners on Gallup’s west side unhappy. But lately, the smell isn’t so apparent.
“I haven’t received a negative complaint in a long time,” Councilwoman Fran Palochak said. Polachak’s District 4...
After a months-long national search, the city of Gallup has hired a new wastewater and solid waste director. City Manager Maryann Ustick made the announcement at the end of the July 12 city council meeting.
Dennis Romero is the new guy in what may be the most thankless job at the city. The plant has been the target of numerous citizen complaints over the years for the foul odors that have made some hotel, motel, and restaurant owners on Gallup’s west side unhappy. But lately, the smell isn’t so apparent.
“I haven’t received a negative complaint in a long time,” Councilwoman Fran Palochak said. Polachak’s District 4...
Officials ID body found near recreational area
Investigation continuing, official says
The body of a man found dead north of Hassler Valley Road and not far from ATV Motorcross road has been identified as Sergio Perez-Prieto, 41.
“We have an ID on the body,” Anthony Ashley, an investigator with the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office, said. “The investigation is still open.”
The death was ruled a homicide.
Ashley said Perez-Prieto was reported missing by family members on July 4, when he left a barbecue in the Red Hills area to take a friend home. The friend was dropped off on East Hill Avenue at around 8 pm, and that’s the last Perez-Prieto was seen.
Perez-Prieto’s car was discovered July 5 in the parking lot of the...
The body of a man found dead north of Hassler Valley Road and not far from ATV Motorcross road has been identified as Sergio Perez-Prieto, 41.
“We have an ID on the body,” Anthony Ashley, an investigator with the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office, said. “The investigation is still open.”
The death was ruled a homicide.
Ashley said Perez-Prieto was reported missing by family members on July 4, when he left a barbecue in the Red Hills area to take a friend home. The friend was dropped off on East Hill Avenue at around 8 pm, and that’s the last Perez-Prieto was seen.
Perez-Prieto’s car was discovered July 5 in the parking lot of the...
Weekly Crime Blotter
PIES AND PUNCHES
7/11, GALLUP
GPD Officer Anthony Seciwa responded to the American Heritage Plaza in reference to a drunk man yelling obscenities at customers. The man was reported to be in the area of Safeway at 980 U.S. 491.
Seciwa found Wilbert Hardy, 56, in front of Wise Pies Pizza at 820 U.S. 491.
“I didn’t do s--t!” Hardy said, and yelled other obscenities at Seciwa, but “was otherwise compliant,” according to the report. However, when Seciwa opened the door of his vehicle, Hardy attempted to punch the officer’s face. Seciwa pinned Hardy against his unit, but was struck, several times in the head. Hardy also grabbed Seciwa’s throat and...
7/11, GALLUP
GPD Officer Anthony Seciwa responded to the American Heritage Plaza in reference to a drunk man yelling obscenities at customers. The man was reported to be in the area of Safeway at 980 U.S. 491.
Seciwa found Wilbert Hardy, 56, in front of Wise Pies Pizza at 820 U.S. 491.
“I didn’t do s--t!” Hardy said, and yelled other obscenities at Seciwa, but “was otherwise compliant,” according to the report. However, when Seciwa opened the door of his vehicle, Hardy attempted to punch the officer’s face. Seciwa pinned Hardy against his unit, but was struck, several times in the head. Hardy also grabbed Seciwa’s throat and...
WEEKLY DWI REPORT
The legal limit is .08.
Herman Jim
June 30, 1:24 am
5th DWI, felony
McKinley County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force Supervisor Tammy Houghtaling arrived at the five-mile marker on Hwy 265 in Blackhat in response to a request for backup by Deputy Josie Bowman. Bowman had arrived on scene to find a red Chevy Silverado in the ditch with its lights on and still in drive.
Jim, 42, was asleep in the driver’s seat. Houghtaling woke him and could smell alcohol on his breath. Jim’s eyes were bloodshot and watery. When he exited the truck he was unsteady, and he refused field sobriety tests. Jim blew .24 and .25 during breath testing.
Enrique Gonzales
June 28, 7:11...
Herman Jim
June 30, 1:24 am
5th DWI, felony
McKinley County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force Supervisor Tammy Houghtaling arrived at the five-mile marker on Hwy 265 in Blackhat in response to a request for backup by Deputy Josie Bowman. Bowman had arrived on scene to find a red Chevy Silverado in the ditch with its lights on and still in drive.
Jim, 42, was asleep in the driver’s seat. Houghtaling woke him and could smell alcohol on his breath. Jim’s eyes were bloodshot and watery. When he exited the truck he was unsteady, and he refused field sobriety tests. Jim blew .24 and .25 during breath testing.
Enrique Gonzales
June 28, 7:11...
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