Many New Mexicans want to help during the COVID-19 pandemic by contributing to charities, but the FBI is warning that scammers also want to help – as in helping themselves to your money.

Nationwide, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have received reports of scammers soliciting donations for individuals, groups, and areas affected by COVID-19.

Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits.

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Gallup police discovered a dead body near the railroad tracks by Third Street early on Sept. 4.

The apparent cause of death was impact from a passing train. No other information about the victim has been released.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, Attorney General Doreen N. McPaul, and Navajo Nation EPA Executive Director Oliver B. Whaley met with Navajo farmers in and near Shiprock, N.M. on Sept. 3 to hear their concerns regarding the alleged illegal growth and production of hemp in numerous farm plots in the area.

On June 11, the Navajo Nation filed a lawsuit in the District Court of the Navajo Nation, Judicial District of Shiprock, New Mexico, against Dineh Benally, Native American Agriculture Company, and Navajo Gold Company. The Navajo Nation alleged that the defendants are illegally growing, producing, manufacturing, transporting, licensing, and selling industrial hemp within the...

Gallupian views on health order changes

Changes to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s most recent emergency public health order will loosen the reins on eateries and houses of worship.

Food and drink establishments will be allowed to provide indoor dining service at 25 percent of maximum occupancy in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices.

When Railway Café owner Katie Conn learned that inside dining would once again be permitted, she was excited. Until she found out eateries could only use 25 percent of maximum occupancy.

“Twenty-five percent — What’s the point? … At 50 percent we have nine tables, so hello,” she continued. “We were expecting 50 … Well, I...