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Pictured here from left to right: McKinley County Commissioner Dis. II Walt Eddy, GGEDC Board President Tommy Haws, Shawna Garnenez, McKinley County Manager, McKinley County Commissioner Dis. III and Board President Robert Baca, not pictured, GGEDC Executive Director Patty Lundstrom Courtesy Photo

Pictured here from left to right: McKinley County Commissioner Dis. II Walt Eddy, GGEDC Board President Tommy Haws, Shawna Garnenez, McKinley County Manager, McKinley County Commissioner Dis. III and Board President Robert Baca, not pictured, GGEDC Executive Director Patty Lundstrom Courtesy Photo

GGEDC Honors Business & Community Leaders at Annual BRE Luncheon in Observance of 2026 Economic Development Week

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GALLUP, N.M. — Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) recognized outstanding business and community leaders Wednesday during its Annual Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Luncheon held at the Sala of Rocket Café in observance of 2026 Economic Development Week activities.

Dog tests positive for rabies in Curry County

Robert Nott, Nmdoh
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. – A 10-month-old dog in Curry County tested positive for rabies – the second dog in the state to do so in the past ten months.The dog was euthanized after displaying aggressive behavior and neurologic signs. It had not been vaccinated against rabies.

Sexually transmitted infections decline

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. – Syphilis rates in New Mexico fell 18.6% and congenital syphilis rates dropped 32.4% from 2024 to 2025, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced this week as the state marks STI Awareness Week.

District Firewood Permits Sale Dates for Mt. Taylor Ranger Districts

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will be selling firewood permits in person only (no mail in) on the following ranger districts.Mt Taylor Ranger District Firewood Permit Sales:In Person Sales Only: Starting May 15 – Dec. 15, 2026 Sale Hours: Mon.Fri.