
An unknown suspect remains on the lam in connection with a possible arson of the local property maintenance office of a Gallup state legislator.
Sen. George Muñoz, D-Gallup, said his office, Munoz Properties, at 2607 Chamisal Ave., was partially set ablaze Dec. 27. He said he has no idea why somebody would do such a thing.
“I don’t know why someone would do this,” Muñoz said. “The situation is under investigation.”
According to a fire report, the left side screen and window pane of the business was broken and burned. Smoke damage was noted in the report as having occurred inside the walls of the business. A mini set of blinds was pulled down from its hinges and was on the...