A New Mexico congressional candidate recently visited Gallup to speak to voters.

On July 15, Alexis Martinez Johnson, environmental engineer, wife, mother, and Republican nominee for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District hosted a “Gathering in Gallup Event.”

Martinez Johnson grew up in Roswell, N.M., and was raised by her grandparents. It was through their hard work and sacrifice that Martinez Johnson learned about New Mexican family values, which she has carried with her throughout her life.

Martinez Johnson’s career has been focused on ensuring high environmental standards in the Permian Basin while making sure energy was produced and jobs were kept so that New Mexico can...

Gallup Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle that was allegedly involved in a burglary.

The burglary happened at Catholic Charities on July 19. If you have any information, call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002. Reference Case # 22-28979.

A body was found near the Family Dollar store on the south side of Gallup.

On July 27, around 3:00 pm, Gallup Police found the body in a field near the store. No further information is available at this time. 

Shipping containers may help revitalize Alpine Lumber site

Can the former Alpine Lumber Co. site north of downtown be transformed into a retail and dining complex that would extend downtown activities and amenities to the other side of the tracks?

Not right away, and not without significant rehabilitation and investment. In addition to resolving environmental issues, recommendations include acquiring more adjacent land to make a bigger parcel that’s more attractive to investors.

The city bought the 3.28-acre property at 104 N. Second St. in 2015. The lot is adjacent to the Gallup Arts and Cultural District and just north of the Downtown Gallup Historic District. There’s a lot...