Two Gallup residents who sought for years to receive unpaid wages owed by a local business owner finally received their paychecks during the week of April 8 under the terms of a settlement agreement facilitated by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and Somos Un Pueblo Unido, a non-profit organization that...News
Gallup couple finally recoups unpaid wages plus damages
Two Gallup residents who sought for years to receive unpaid wages owed by a local business owner finally received their paychecks during the week of April 8 under the terms of a settlement agreement facilitated by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and Somos Un Pueblo Unido, a non-profit organization that...State celebrates impact of older adult volunteers
SANTA FE — During the month of April, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department celebrates the contributions of senior volunteers across the state.Based on the national value of each volunteer hour in New Mexico, the financial impact of senior volunteers across the state is estimated at over $13 million. Over this last year, the almost 1,400 senior volunteers serving with initiatives that include Foster Grandparents, Senior Companion and the Retired Senior Volunteer Programs provided over 498,000 hours of service.
"We are tremendously grateful for all of the senior volunteers who serve across our state,” ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Jen Paul Schroer said. “Their...
Lujan Grisham announces special session starting July 18
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on April 17 she will call the New Mexico Legislature into a special session on July 18 to take up additional public safety protections that New Mexicans demand. The governor said she decided to convene a special session to allow lawmakers to finish what they started during the 30-day session. Based on discussions with legislative leadership, the governor anticipates that the special session will be completed within several days.
“While we made some progress toward a safer New Mexico during the 30-day day session, we agree that we must do more,” Lujan Grisham said. “The special session in July will enable us to deliver...
Part of Nizhoni Boulevard will be closed starting April 15
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)...
Navajo Nation Council to convene for 2024 spring council session
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council convened at the capital of the Navajo Nation for the opening day of the 2024 Spring Council Session on April 15. “On behalf of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, I am pleased to welcome everyone to the Navajo Nation and the 2024 Spring Session. During this session the Council will deliberate legislations that will impact infrastructure, chapter projects, committee policies, and department leadership,” 25th Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley said.
Leading to the opening ceremony, Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty led a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Walk from the Navajo Nation Museum parking lot to the Navajo...
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