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Trump signs executive order barring transgender people from military service

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President Donald Trump signed four executive orders pertaining to the military Jan. 27, including one barring transgender people from enlisting and serving openly and another cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the armed services.

The order pertaining to transgender military service, titled...

Gov. announces 26 additional Rural Health Care Delivery Fund recipients

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced JAN. 28 that 26 additional rural health care providers will receive a combined $40.6 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, part of the $46 million allocated during the 2024 legislative session.

Last fall, $5.4 million was awarded to four rural health care organizations that demonstrated their ability to immediately implement services.

"Every New Mexican deserves access to quality health care close to home,” Lujan Grisham said. “My administration is committed to supporting and strengthening the health care provider network. By reducing financial barriers for rural providers, this fund will expand access to care and...

Navajo Nation Speaker's written report delivered during the opening day of 2025 Winter Session

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During the opening day of the 2025 Winter Council Session Jan. 27, Speaker Crystalyne Curley delivered her written report to the 25th Navajo Nation Council, focusing on advocacy, progress, community engagement, and highlighting the achievements of the Office of the Speaker during the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025.

“As we reflect on our shared journey and the teachings of our elders, I am reminded that our strength lies in our unity and commitment to one another,” Curley said. “Together, we are creating a legacy of progress and resilience that will serve as a foundation for the next 100 years. This is a historic time for the Navajo Nation, and I am honored...

Scheduled water outage for Jan. 28

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The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Jan. 28, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected.

The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas:

  • 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue
  • 500 Block of Francis Street
  • 2300-2500 Fuhs Avenue
  • 513 and 600 Williams Street
The outage will take place from 9 am to 5 pm.

Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.

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

Discolored water alert

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The water production department will be starting up pumps at our Heaton Pump Station. The redirection of water flows will lead to some discoloration of water in the water main lines on the east side of Gallup Jan. 28 and 29.

Water customers may experience discoloration in their water system. At this point the City of Gallup Water Department will not be flushing any water lines. This may cause more discoloration to water systems or cause water breaks in the area.

There is no impact to public health. The yellowish tint is due to naturally occurring minerals getting stirred up in the iron pipe of the water main.

Customers may also “self-flush” the line by turning on cold water...

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