ALBUQUERQUE — Federal prosecutors have filed six additional charges against Labar Tsethlikai, an enrolled member of Zuni Pueblo, for kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon. The additional charges are part of a larger series of violent crimes committed by Tsethlikai against Native American men across New Mexico...News
U.S Attorney, FBI announce additional charges for serial murderer, sexual abuser
ALBUQUERQUE — Federal prosecutors have filed six additional charges against Labar Tsethlikai, an enrolled member of Zuni Pueblo, for kidnapping and assault with a dangerous weapon. The additional charges are part of a larger series of violent crimes committed by Tsethlikai against Native American men across New Mexico...Navajo Nation Council passes emergency legislation to ensure continuity of chapter leadership
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During a special session held on Dec. 16, the 25th Navajo Nation Council approved emergency Legislation No. 0263-24 to address anticipated leadership vacancies in several chapters following the January inauguration. This measure temporarily suspends provisions of the Navajo Nation Code to allow the appointment of temporary chapter officials to ensure continuity in governance until special elections are held.The legislation was introduced in response to candidate disqualifications that stemmed from campaign expense reporting violations during the 2024 elections. These disqualifications created gaps in leadership for positions such as chapter presidents, vice...
Unscheduled water outage for Dec. 19
An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of Grandview Avenue and Wilson Avenue started at 1 pm on Dec. 19 and will last until 6 pm.
The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following areas:
- 600 block of North Grandview Avenue
- 300-303 Wilson Avenue
The city's Water Department will be fixing a water leak in the area. Water service will need to be turned off temporarily so they can do their work safely.
Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.
For any questions, call Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200 or after hours dispatch at 833-863-1212.
N.M. child tax credit refunded $132 million to 239,000 households
ALBUQUERQUE — The state of New Mexico returned $132 million to 239,000 households this year via the state’s new Child Tax Credit. The state CTC is the latest in a series of tax credits that New Mexico has enacted, increased or expanded to help New Mexicans who earn the lowest incomes. That’s one of the data points in a new report, “How Tax Credits Impact Child Poverty and Well-being,” which is the second in the “From Poverty to Prosperity” series.“We’ve long known that refundable tax credits are one of the most effective ways to fight poverty because they return money directly to families who know best how to address their family’s specific needs,” Gabrielle...
Navajo Nation Council approves legislation to prevent the reversion of ARPA funds
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council passed Legislation No. 0264-24, an emergency measure to ensure that Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Funds are fully obligated and expended before the U.S. Treasury’s deadlines of Dec. 31, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2026 on Dec. 16. Speaker Crystalyne Curley, who sponsored the legislation, and Chair Shaandiin Parrish, who co-sponsored, highlighted the Council’s commitment to expending ARPA funding, emphasizing that the 25th Navajo Nation Council worked diligently to address funding oversight.
“We gathered updated information, held work sessions, and reviewed ARPA reports during Naabik'íyáti’ Committee meetings,” Curley said...
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