‘Sun’ reflects on uranium effects


Uranium mining carries a heavy meaning on the Navajo Nation, perhaps more than any other part of the American Southwest. While the mines are mostly no longer in operation, they are still having an impact on many facets of life across the region.

Specifically, some of the mines scattered around the reservation are still contaminated with radioactive materials from their days in operation. The pollution seeps into local water and air supplies, rendering parts of the Navajo Nation uninhabitable and dangerous for people and wildlife.

In the decades since the mines opened and then closed in the middle of the 20th century, livestock have grazed on...

As part of Phase III of the East Nizhoni Boulevard Improvements project, Murphy Builders Inc. has closed the south part of Nizhoni Boulevard between South Second Street and College Drive.

The north half of the road that has been closed since May will now be open.

The Allsup's existing driveway on Nizhoni Boulevard will be closed temporarily (approximately four-six weeks) due to new waterline construction requiring all traffic to use the entrance on South Second Street.

The access to all other businesses will not be affected.

For questions or concerns, call DePauli Engineeting at (505) 863-5440 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm or Metro Dispatch at (505)...

The physical, emotional and financial implications of stress are universal, and the National Institutes of Health cites those as it observes April as National Stress Awareness Month.

The sources of stress are as diverse as the people who undergo it, but one group that experiences stress day after day, occasionally for as long as 20 years, are the caregivers for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

More than 11 million Americans (3.3% of the total population), including 67,000 New Mexicans, are currently serving as volunteer caregivers for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease. On average, they donate 31 hours per week to provide unpaid care.



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SANTA FE — New Mexico income tax returns for the 2023 tax year are due on April 15.

Taxpayers can check the status of their returns and refunds by creating an account on the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department's Taxpayer Access Point at tap.state.nm.us or by using the "Where's My Refund" tool (no account needed).

If a taxpayer's account notes that their return is pending, the Department has received the return and is processing it. Taxpayers should not submit another return. Doing so will delay the processing of the return and any refund that is due.

P:rocessing of refunds can take up to 12 weeks, though many may be received sooner. Paper returns filed by mail may take...