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Gallup suspends meeting livestreams after threats to employees and officials

Streaming of every City of Gallup meeting is off until further notice. The city cites threats of arson, property destruction and threats to people named in online posts; the FBI and State Police are investigating. Meetings stay open to anyone who attends in person.

Gallup Today Staff

Newsroom · August 21, 2026 · 1 min read · Updated

City of Gallup news release announcing that streaming of all city meetings is suspended City of Gallup

The City of Gallup has suspended the online streaming of all its meetings until further notice, citing threats to city employees, elected officials and infrastructure.

The city said it is aware of recent threats of arson, of destruction of property, and against individuals named in online posts. City officials are working with local law enforcement, the New Mexico State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate.

The decision to stop streaming was made to protect the life and safety of city officials and community members, and to protect critical infrastructure, the city said.

All city meetings remain open to the public for in-person attendance under the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. Agendas are listed at GallupNM.gov, and meeting notices are also posted at City Hall.

The city did not say how long the suspension will last or what would have to change for streaming to resume.

Via City of Gallup

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