Gallup Sun Publishing

01/07/2026

Today:
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight:
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 2am, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

01/06/2026

New Mexico’s Health Care Affordability Fund will shield those enrolled in the BeWell health insurance marketplace from dramatic premium hikes following a failure by Congress to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that expired on Dec. 31.

https://gallupsunweekly.com/2026/01/06/new-mexico-fills-gap-after-congress-lets-aca-tax-credits-expire/

01/06/2026

Local and tribal governments across New Mexico now have a centralized platform to access technical assistance for infrastructure projects through the Technical Assistance Gateway, launched by the Department of Finance and Administration’s Infrastructure Planning and Development Division.

SANTA FE — Local and tribal governments across New Mexico now have a centralized platform to access technical assistance for infrastructure projects through the Technical Assistance Gateway, launch…

01/06/2026

Today:
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

01/05/2026

New Mexico Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley, R-Elephant Butte, has sent a formal letter to Attorney General Raúl Torrez requesting guidance on the enforcement of New Mexico’s seven-day firearm waiting period law following federal court action that has placed the statute on hold.

https://gallupsunweekly.com/2026/01/05/sen-brantley-seeks-ag-guidance-after-court-halts-gun-waiting-period/

01/05/2026

Housing New Mexico has opened the wait list for HOME Rehabilitation Program services in the eight counties it directly serves through its Home Improvement Program. The Home Improvement Program provides financial assistance to income‑eligible homeowners who need critical home rehabilitation.

ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico has opened the wait list for HOME Rehabilitation Program services in the eight counties it directly serves through its Home Improvement Program. The Home Improvemen…

01/05/2026

After many people voiced their displeasure with the school district's decision to name Deputy Superintendent Jvanna Hanks II as the next superintendent once current Superintendent Mike Hyatt retires, Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board President Kevin Mitchell penned a response talking about the change.

Gallup and McKinley County are defined by resilience, responsibility, and a strong sense of community. At Gallup-McKinley County Schools, those values guide everything we do. As President of the GM…

01/05/2026

The McKinley County Sheriff's Office shares a sneak peek of their new building.

01/05/2026

The McKinley County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a crash on Interstate 40 near the 44 mile marker in the westbound lanes, near the Continental Divide exit. The westbound lane will be closed for an uknown amount of time. Please seek an alternative route.

TRAFFIC ALERT!!

Both lanes open.

UDATE!! At 1035am MCSO was able to open one lane. Traffic is congested. Please use caution while traveling in the area.

McKinley county Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a crash about the 44mm WB I-40, near the continental divide exit. Westbound lane will be closed for an unknown amount of time. Please seek an alternate route.

01/05/2026

Today:
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

01/05/2026

H.O. Construction, LLC, as part of the Rico Street and N.M. Highway 118 Waterline Crossing Project 2025 will be closing Rico Street from the intersection of Highway 118 (Highway 66) to Rollie Street for construction starting Jan. 5.

01/03/2026

The City of Gallup, in partnership with Veterans Helping Veterans, periodically updates the pillars at the Veterans Park Memorial, located at the historic downtown Courthouse Square. If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, you may fill and return this application to the e-mail addresses listed below.