WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Budget and Finance Committee convened Jan. 7 to receive updates on the Fiscal Year 2025 General Wage Adjustment funding and personnel payroll allocations.

During the session, the BFC welcomed its newest member, Council Delegate Cherilyn Yazzie, who was recently appointed to the committee and had previously served as the Vice Chair of the Law and Order Committee.

The committee voted four in favor and none opposed to approve an amended version of Legislation No. 0154-24, which delays sanctions for the Hard Rock Chapter until the completion of a third follow-up review by the Office of the Auditor General that is expected by February. As part of the corrective...

Gallup Police are asking for the public's help in finding Denise Bedoine.

Denise is 31 years old. She is five feet and two inches tall. and weighs about 160 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair.

She was reported missing by her mother. She was last seen at the McKinley County Adult Detention Center Jan. 5. She was wearing a light grey long sleeve shirt, black jeans, snow boots, and no jacket. She has a scar on her left hand. She is possibly heading to Kayenta, Ariz.

Anyone with information on Denise's whereabouts is asked to call Metro Dispatch (505) 722-2002 or Gallup Police Department at (505) 863-9365.

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously struck down abortion restrictions enacted by conservative cities and counties Jan 9:

"Today's unanimous Supreme Court decision affirms what we've known all along – healthcare decisions belong to New Mexican women and their doctors, not politicians," she said. "While some communities may disagree, our state constitution and laws are clear. No city or county can restrict the fundamental rights of New Mexicans or override state law."

She went on to state that she would continue to protect reproductive rights.

This ruling ensures that New Mexico will remain a safe...

The Gallup Water Department will be working on valve assessment in the west side of town Dec. 8 and will need to shut off the water in order to do their work safely.

City of Gallup water customers in the following areas will be affected:

• 3300-3600 W. Hwy. 66