Prism Local News

Red Rock Park operations affect events, camping and horse facilities

Red Rock Park campground and equine notices affect bookings; residents should check county pages for reservations and he...

McKinley County publishes resources to boost transparency and access

McKinley County highlights key contacts, meeting records, alerts and services for residents. Clear access to agendas, sa...

Governor Bans Overnight CYFD Office Stays, Affecting Gallup and McKinley County Families

Gov. Michelle Luján Grisham bans overnight CYFD office stays, affecting Gallup and McKinley County families who rely on ...

Zuni Delapna:we program launches to revive language and culture

Zuni Youth Enrichment Project starts Delapna:we family night today to strengthen Zuni language use and cultural continui...

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Healthcare

Rep. Jenifer Jones Proposes Malpractice Reform to Stabilize McKinley County Health Care

Rep. Jenifer Jones filed a bill to reform New Mexico's Medical Malpractice Act to stabilize local health care. The chang...

Gallup officer and civilian stabbed at Big 5 on U.S. 491

A Gallup police officer and a civilian were stabbed during a response at Big 5 on U.S. Highway 491; both were taken to h...

Federal approval unlocks $382M broadband funds for McKinley County residents

The federal government approved New Mexico’s $382 million broadband plan to connect 42,500+ locations, promising expande...

Navajo Nation council member from McKinley County resigns, interim process begins

Steven R. Arviso has resigned from the Navajo Nation Council, creating a vacancy for six McKinley County chapters. The i...

Temporary hotel shelter in Gallup offers lifesaving refuge during freeze

A converted conference-room shelter at the Howard Johnson housed people during single-digit cold, offering a warm, safer...

Congresswoman backs minibus funding for Gallup police and water projects

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández voted for a federal spending minibus that brings funding for Gallup Police training, Navajo-...

FBI takes custody of man linked to Kayenta parade crash

A man was taken into federal custody in connection with a December Kayenta parade crash; the FBI is seeking photos and v...

Gallup library hosts workshop to preserve Navajo skirt traditions

Octavia Fellin Public Library ran a two-day workshop teaching traditional Navajo skirt sewing, giving residents hands-on...

Early-morning shooting injures man near 625 North 6th Street

A man was found with three gunshot wounds outside 625 North 6th St.; police detained an alleged suspect. The incident ra...

Education

Farmington stuns Gallup 53-50, extends Scorpions' win streak

Farmington edged Gallup 53-50 on the road, extending the Scorpions' winning streak to six. The result affects local stan...

Gallup Police Seek Help Finding Missing 40-Year-Old Terry McCray

Gallup police seek help locating 40-year-old Terry McCray, missing since Jan. 17. He was last seen leaving Fire Rock Cas...

Federal funding and cost cap aim to keep Gallup in water project

Sen. Martin Heinrich secured $55 million and pushed a $76 million cap to keep Gallup in the Navajo Gallup Water Supply P...

Gallup library workshop taught paper art techniques to local families

The Children and Youth Library held a paper art and mat cutting workshop on Jan. 10, offering free supplies and hands-on...

Sentencing set for defendant in fatal downtown Gallup shooting

A sentencing hearing was scheduled January 16 for Andrew Martinez in a downtown Gallup homicide; the outcome matters to ...

Semitrailer rollover closes eastbound I-40 near Gallup for hours

A semitrailer overturned on I-40 about 20 miles east of Gallup, closing eastbound lanes for hours. No injuries were repo...

Unscheduled Water Outage Disrupts 600-700 Blocks of West Green

An unscheduled water outage on Jan. 9 left City of Gallup customers in the 600–700 block of West Green Avenue without se...

Gallup SWAT arrests stabbing suspect on Scott Street

Gallup police and SWAT arrested a man after a Dec. 26 stabbing on Scott Street. The incident underscores neighborhood sa...

Healthcare

New breast surgeon brings cancer surgeries to Gallup

A new breast surgeon has joined the New Mexico Cancer Center, enabling local surgeries and reducing travel for McKinley ...

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Healthcare

New Mexico directs $20 million to expand rural primary care

State announced $20 million to expand rural primary care, which could help McKinley County clinics and improve access by...

Gallup honors Hozho Academy players after historic football season

The City of Gallup recognized five Hozho Academy players for all-state honors and a first-ever district title. The ackno...

Navajo Code Talker Museum Funding Faces Possible Reversion to State

Navajo Nation officials were warned that capital-outlay funds earmarked for a Navajo Code Talker Museum could revert to ...

Education

UNM-Gallup CCTE Links Students to McKinley County Careers Through Hands-On Training

UNM-Gallup CCTE expanded hands-on career training linking students to local employers, strengthening job pipelines and p...

Navajo Committees Move to Strengthen Enforcement of Grazing Permits

A joint meeting of the Navajo Nation Resources and Development Committee and Law and Order Committee on Jan. 6 addressed...

Gallup police seek help locating missing 18-year-old Alexis Roberts

Gallup police are asking for help locating Alexis Roberts, 18, reported missing Jan. 15. Residents are urged to check se...

Business

Gallup posts Business Improvement District agenda ahead of downtown decisions

The City posted a BID Board agenda on Jan. 12 for the Jan. 15 meeting; downtown merchants and residents should review po...