SUPERINTENDENT NOT SURPRISED BY DRUGS IN COMMUNITY

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared substance misuse a public health emergency in September. In response, the New Mexico Department of Health issued a public health order. As a part of that public health order, the NMDOH decided to do wastewater testing for drugs at public high schools, and the results are now available to the public.

The New Mexico Environment Department oversaw the testing. In an interview with the Sun, Jonas Armstrong, the director of NMED’s Office of Strategic Initiatives, said that testing at Gallup-McKinley County Schools high schools was completed on Dec. 12, 13, 14, and 19.

 

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Gallup electric utility customers are eligible for a rebate on certain energy efficient refrigerators through a  program offered by the City of Gallup.

Charles Nourse, Electric Department Director, and staff are asking the community to apply for the rebate to  further enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency. If approved for the rebate, customers will have a $100 credit  applied to their utility account.

“Fridges are one of the heaviest consumers of energy,” Nourse said. “In addition to the savings consumers can realize throughout the year, this rebate is another great incentive to make the switch to energy efficient fridges.”

According to the Energy Star federal program, an...

The City of Gallup is seeking proposals from area artists to help create an installation dedicated to honoring the legacy of Juan Delgado. Proposals are sought to have an artist create a painting, mural, or another art medium that can be mounted inside of a frame/shadow box. The piece should be approximately 4.5 feet wide and 2 feet tall and designed to be framed or mounted in a shadow box, which will then be mounted on the dining room wall of the planned Gallup Regional Senior Center.

Delgado was a longtime Senior Center director and volunteer who worked tirelessly to support senior citizens and enrich their lives. He enjoyed taking senior citizens on trips around the country on a...

SANTA FE — In response to THE Feb. 28 endorsement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendation, the New Mexico Department of Health is urging adults aged 65 and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose for enhanced protection against severe outcomes of the virus.

“Most COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations last year were among people 65 years and older,” Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for NMDOH, said. “An additional vaccine dose can provide added protection that may have decreased over time for those at highest risk."

Previous CDC recommendations ensured...