Gallup, NM – A Turquoise Alert has been issued in Gallup, New Mexico, as police search for 73-year-old Lynn Begay, who was last seen on January 28, 2026, at the Gallup Indian Medical Center, according to the Gallup Police Department.
Authorities say Begay’s current whereabouts are unknown, and her clothing description was not immediately available. She is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 174 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes.
The New Mexico State Police confirmed the activation of the Turquoise Alert, which is used to locate missing endangered adults. Police are asking residents across McKinley County and surrounding areas to stay alert and report any possible sightings.
Anyone with information about Begay’s location is urged to contact the Gallup Police Department at 505-722-2231, or dial 9-1-1 immediately.
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