OFPL seeks funding for new position

Locals around Gallup who struggle with alcohol and substance abuse have a bevy of resources to aid them. However, there is another key issue that many people may be facing, but with fewer places to turn to: their mental wellbeing.

Octavia Fellin Public Library Director Tammi Moe agrees with the lack of mental health resources in Gallup. The library offers numerous services to the public as is, but she believes that they can add that crucial support to that list.

“Right now, you can’t just walk into the library and say ‘I need mental health support’ and ask one of the front clerks about that because they’re not knowledgeable,” Moe said...

Murphy Builders Inc., DePauli Engineering explain Nizhoni Boulevard project delays

Nizhoni Boulevard has been in some form of repair since March 2020, but Murphy Builders and DePauli Engineering have now wrapped up Phase 3 of the project.

Gallup’s Planning and Development Director C.B. Strain gave the two companies time during the Sept. 27 city council meeting to explain how Murphy Builders and DePauli Engineering completed this phase, as well as all the delays to the council and public.

“This is probably one of the most, if not the most, challenging project we’ve had to date,” Strain explained. “It went on, as everybody knows, a lot longer than expected.”

Phase 3...

The City of Gallup Water Department will need to shut down water service in the area near the intersection of Second Street and Green Avenue for a brief amount of time on Oct. 2. The water shutoff is scheduled to start at 5 pm.

An emergency water leak needs to be fixed near the intersection.

Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.

For any questions, call Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200 or the after-hours dispatch 833-863-1212.

The Gallup Water Department area will be repairing a meter leak in the area of U.S. Hwy 66, We Street, and Aztec Avenue on Oct. 2 and 3.

The outage will take place from 9 pm on Oct. 2 and last until 5 am Oct. 3.

The following areas will be affected:

• 1300-1500 block of East Highway 66
• 201-203 We St.
• 1412-1510 East Aztec Avenue