On Sept. 7, Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department will hold a PullTogether event from 1 to 2 pm at Gallup High School's Kenneth Holloway Auditorium, located at 1055 Rico St.

CYFD aims to improve the quality of life for New Mexico children. The department provides prevention, intervention, rehabilitative, and after-care services to New Mexico children and their families.

The PullTogether event is geared to get New Mexicans involved in the well-being of its children. The event enlists New Mexicans — parents, families, teachers, young people, and community members — to help make sure children are safe, cared for, and ready to...

CIBOLA COUNTY – On Sept. 3 at 6:30 am, New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash involving an off-road vehicle.

According to a news release issued by NMSP Sgt. Elizabeth Armijo, the crash occurred near Bonita Canyon Road and NM State Road 53 mile marker 70, south of Grants.

 

 

FATHER, DAUGHTER SWEPT AWAY IN FLOOD WATERS

TOHATCHI – President Russell Begaye and Vice President Jonathan Nez were saddened to learn about a tragic accident that took place in Tohatchi Sept. 2, involving a father and daughter who were swept away in flash flood waters ultimately losing their lives. This accident has devastated the community.

It has been reported that Jay Levier entered floodwaters after his daughter Aschley fell in trying to save her dog.

“We need to constantly remind our Navajo people to stay away from floodwaters, flood zones and to be aware of the power of flood waters.  The bodies of Jay and his daughter Aschley were said have been washed five miles...

Staff Reports

SAN JUAN COUNTY – New Mexico State Police investigated a double motorcycle crash that resulted in the fatalities of both drivers Sept. 3. The crash occurred at around 4 pm at the intersection of Navajo Route 5 and NM State Road 371 (85 mile marker) in San Juan County.

According to a news release issued by NMSP Sgt. Elizabeth Armijo, the initial investigation indicated both motorcycles were riding in tandem on Navajo Route 5. Both failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of State Road 371 causing both to crash off the opposite side of the roadway.

Both drivers are believed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, Armijo...