ALBUQUERQUE — The FBI is investigating allegations of child sexual abuse involving a minor against a man in Vanderwagen.

Nolin Leupp, 26, appeared before a federal judge Dec. 31 and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not been scheduled, on charges of receiving child sexual abuse material.

According to court documents, on Dec. 8, a witness reported a suspected sexual assault involving Leupp and a minor victim. The witness further disclosed concerning communications between Leupp and the victim, including Snapchat messages of a sexual nature and plans to meet late at night.

During a subsequent interview on Dec. 19, Leupp admitted to a romantic relationship...

The Second Annual People’s State of the Navajo Nation will take place Jan. 14 at Greyhills Academy High School in Tuba City, Ariz.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, 20 Executive Branch division directors and staff will present the Nygren Administration’s many 2024 accomplishments and announce its goals for 2025.

“This Jan. 14th is about being proud to be Navajo and to show what we’ve done when we think for the future,” Nygren said in a Dec. 31 press release. "“For the second time, we will showcase to the world that the Navajo Nation is continuing to move forward. This is the time and place that gives our people pride.”

Doors to the day-long event will open at 8 am and...

SANTA FE — New Mexico is seeing a rise in norovirus cases, and it is also happening nationwide. Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November to April.

Norovirus is a common, highly contagious virus commonly referred to as a “stomach bug” or even “stomach flu.”

Norovirus should not be confused with the flu. The flu is caused by the influenza virus and causes respiratory illness. Norovirus causes gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach or intestines that causes nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea.

"The most important thing you can do to prevent spreading norovirus is to wash your hands — especially before you...

An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of Park Avenue started at 7 am Jan. 5 and will last until 5 pm.

The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following areas:

• 300-500 block of Park Avenue
• 923-925 Park Avenue