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Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores added to FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list

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The FBI is on the look out for a man who is believed to have sold fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and other deadly drugs to people across the U.S.

In a Feb. 4 video statement addressed to the public, FBI Acting Director Brian Driscoll announced that the FBI added Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores to its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives...

RDC calls for legislative action amid climate change report

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WINDW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation Resources and Development Committee approved a report from the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Climate Change Program Feb. 4, emphasizing the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration and legislative action to address critical environmental challenges.

RDC members raised concerns over the worsening water crisis and land degradation due to climate change, overgrazing, and illegal dumping. Delegate Brenda Jesus highlighted the urgency of the situation.

“We are facing severe drought conditions," she said. "Our water tables are depleting, and we didn’t get enough moisture this winter. Overgrazing by livestock, both permitted and illegally...

Housing New Mexico launches Zero Interest Homebuilder Program to help address affordable housing shortage in the state

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ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico launched a new program Jan. 29 to address the shortage of affordable entry-level housing available to low- and moderate-income homebuyers in the state. The Zero Interest Homebuilder Program is a loan product that offers interest-free construction financing through the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund.

These loans are available to nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, governmental housing agencies, regional housing authorities, governmental entities, governmental instrumentalities, tribal governments, tribal housing agencies, builders, single-family developers, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures...

LOC approves legislation confirming Attorney General appointment

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WINDW ROCK, Ariz. — The Law and Order Committee approved Legislation 0005-25, which confirms the appointment of Kris O. Beecher, Esq., as the Navajo Nation Attorney General, Feb. 3 in a special meeting.

During the special meeting, LOC Chair EugeniaCharles-Newton clarified that, as the LOC has oversight over the Department of Justice, the legislation bypasses other committees and proceeds directly to the Naabik'íyáti’ Committee. The final authority rests with the Navajo Nation Council.

The legislation, sponsored by Council Delegate Otto Tso, is in accordance with Title 2 of the Navajo Nation Code, Subsection (§) 1962, which outlines the process for appointing the attorney...

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 4

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Dallago Corporation has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new waterline along Rico Street from Highway 66 south toward the new fire station at the corner of Rico Street and Bengal Road.

The City of Gallup Water Department will need to shut down water service temporarily while the contractor installs a new 8-inch water valve. The affected area will be from the intersection of Highway 66 and Rico Street to the south ending at Bengal Road.

The water shut off will take place Feb. 4 from 8 am to 12 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.


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