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Hyatt at the helm of GMCS

Friday, 24 February 2017 04:15 By Bernie Dotson Sun Correspondent

New contract spans two years

The Gallup-McKinley County Board of Education unanimously approved a two-year contract Feb. 21 for new Superintendent Mike Hyatt. The act took place at the Board of Education’s regular meeting where outgoing board members were given plaques and recognitions and one incoming board member was...

Search for a killer: FBI, Navajo Nation asking for public's help in solving this case

Thursday, 23 February 2017 18:51 gallupsun

The FBI and Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety are investigating the death of a Native American man whose body was found in a road on Feb. 7.

The body of Alan Jim, 34, was found at about 4:53 am in the southbound lane of County Road 7900, approximately 6.3 miles south of Highway 550, in the Chaco Canyon area of New Mexico.

Preliminary autopsy results indicate Jim died of blunt force trauma to his head and upper body.

Authorities want to talk to anybody who recalls seeing Jim shortly before his body was found or who may have information regarding the cause of death.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI (24 hours) at (505) 889-1300.

Kentucky fugitives caught in Gallup; GPD converges on Super 8 hotel

Wednesday, 22 February 2017 22:27 gallupsun

By Bernie Dotson

Sun Correspondent

Two Kentucky fugitives with outstanding warrants remained jailed Feb. 22 at the McKinley County Adult Detention Center without bond, officials said.
Derrick Thomas, 23, of Mt. Sterling, Ky., and Elizabeth Neal, 22, of Owen, Ky., were taken into custody on first degree assault and Neal was jailed on a bond violation warrant, according to police documents.

Capt. Marinda Spencer, public information officer with the Gallup Police Department, said a “tip” was received at GPD from Kentucky authorities about Thomas and Neal possibly staying at the Super 8 hotel at 1715 W. Historic Highway 66 in Gallup.

Thomas allegedly shot two people on Feb. 17 in...

JUSTICE FOR MOMO

Friday, 17 February 2017 07:28 By Babette Herrmann Sun Editor

Beloved family pet slain; suspect wanted

A man is wanted for the alleged killing of a family pet whose loss has scorched the heart of a local woman.

Little Momo, a chihuahua and mini-pincher mix was the pride and joy of Michelle Begay. He was a living memory, a connection to her sister who died in an head on collision about four years earlier.

At the funeral service, Momo, barely a year then, jumped into her lap and the two instantly bonded.

Michelle said that she wasn’t ready for a pet, still grieving after recently losing her beloved German Shepard of 12 years. But she felt a connection – Momo selected her as her new mom, and in turn she wanted to give Momo the best life...

Gallup Council denies Maloney Avenue restaurant a liquor license

Friday, 17 February 2017 07:27 By Bernie Dotson Sun Correspondent

Kozeliski: State is final decision-maker

For several months, it’s been like a second job for Gallup City Councilor Linda Garcia and dozens of folks from the city’s north side.

A liquor license is requested for an establishment situated in Garcia’s District 1 – in the most recent north side case a proposed transfer of ownership of an existing license from Joe’s Grill & Pub at 200 W. Coal Ave. to Bodega Liquors at 820 W. Maloney Ave.

In taking a collective stand, residents from Gallup’s north side crowded City Hall to protest at public hearings. At the Feb. 14 city council meeting, those same north side residents uttered that they hope another downtown public hearing...