Woman Arrested After Standoff at School Bus Headquarters
A Gallup woman, Barbara Nivison, was arrested at the Gallup-McKinley County School Bus Headquarters after barricading herself in a van and swinging a hatchet at police officers during a standoff.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, November 11, 2026 —
Gallup, NM – A standoff at the Gallup-McKinley County School Bus Headquarters concluded with the arrest of a local woman, identified as Barbara Nivison of Gallup.
The incident began when Nivison reportedly barricaded herself inside a van situated at the school bus facility. According to initial reports, police officers encountered Nivison after she refused to exit the vehicle. During the confrontation, she allegedly swung a hatchet at the officers present.
Details regarding the specific timeline of the standoff or the events leading up to Nivison’s presence at the headquarters were not immediately available. The Gallup-McKinley County School Bus Headquarters is a key operational site for transportation services within the district. The presence of a standoff involving a weapon at such a location raises questions about security protocols and the nature of the confrontation.
Law enforcement officials were able to resolve the situation, leading to Nivison’s arrest. The specific charges she faces were not detailed in the information provided. Authorities have not yet released further information concerning the motive behind her actions or the extent of any damage that may have occurred during the incident. This story is developing, and additional details are expected as the investigation proceeds.
The Gallup Police Department is expected to release more information as it becomes available. The name of the responding officers or any indication of injuries sustained during the incident were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Francina Walker on www.newsradiokkob.com, see more information here.
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