RCS graduates 97

Don Tamminga warned graduates of the trappings of politics and selfishness. Principal Chris Van Slooten wished graduates well no matter their endeavors. And the Class of 2017 valedictorian Lance McMullin and salutatorian James Patten spoke of life-long friendships and bonds forged while at Rehoboth Christian School.

 

Those were just a few sentiments from the handful of speakers who took the stage May 26 at the Rehoboth Christian School graduation held in the Sports and Fitness Center on-campus.

“This is a beginning and something we will cherish forever,” Patten said afterward. “It’s a special day for all of us.”

Some 97 students received diplomas...

THOREAU – A couple was jailed May 28 as the result of a domestic disturbance at the Saint Bonaventure Mobile Home Park in Thoreau.

Maria Martinez, 23, and Sharale Singer, 26, both bonded out of the McKinley County Adult Detention Center May 30 on separate charges, records show. Martinez was released from jail on her own recognizance.

According to an incident report by Deputy Merlin Benally of the McKinley County Sheriff’s office, at about 7:44 pm he arrived at the trailer park in Thoreau, and encountered Dorothy Martinez, 54, Maria’s mother who looked shock and scared.

“They’re in there. They’re still fighting,’” Martinez uttered to Benally upon arrival.

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Two would-be female con artists remained incarcerated June 1 at the McKinley County Adult Detention Center on related fraud and concealing identity charges, according to jail records.

Deputy Josie Bowman of the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office recorded in an incident report that Bridget Ramirez and Savannah Sprunk went into the Fire Rock Navajo Casino on May 27 at about 7:17 pm and tried to cash a third party check. When they got to the casino’s cash counter, it was observed that the check ‘s routing number didn’t match the actual check. That fact alerted security officials.

The check was subsequently declined and authorities were notified of what turned into a “Thelma and...

On May 26, the Gallup Police Department honored their fallen officers at the El Morro Theatre. The plaques honor officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice, giving their life in the line of duty. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura