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JULY CITY UPDATE HYDRANT MAINTENANCE The Gallup Fire Department will be conducting annual fire hydrant testing and maintenance throughout the month of July. This program is very important to allow the fire department to identify the amount of water available for firefighting purposes. Fire hydrant testing and maintenance includes capturing pressure readings, flowing water of the fire hydrant, cleaning and painting, and documenting any inefficiency found. The maintenance program is performed by the Gallup Fire Department. Customers who experience any discolored water problems, after the hydrants are tested, are encouraged to turn on a cold-water faucet outside of the house and let it run for 5 to 10 minutes. This will normally clear up the agitated water from the service line to the home. Sediment can accumulate in the lines which can cause discoloration. It is recommended to check that both the hot and cold laundry water is clear before washing. A slight decline in water quality is common immediately after fire hydrant testing has occurred. If water quality does not improve or further problems occur, contact the City of Gallup Water Department by calling the Utility Dispatcher at 505-863-1200. Testing continues Monday thru Sunday from 8:00am – 4:00pm and should be completed by July 31, 2018. For more information, please contact the Gallup Fire Department at 505-726-5448. COMMUNITY RECYCLING BINS The City of Gallup Solid Waste Department would like to remind the community of the availability of two recycling sites. Location #1 is at Ford Canyon in the lower level parking lot at 908 E Buena Vista, and location #2 is adjacent to the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center at 701 Montoya Boulevard. Items accepted include: aluminum cans, tin/steel cans, books, phone books, empty flattened cardboard boxes, magazines, shredded paper, office paper, plastics #1 & 2 and clean bottles. This is not a recycling area for plastic bags. There is a plastic bag recycling receptacle at the east entrance of Albertsons on Route 66. For any further information, please call the Solid Waste Department at 505-863-1212. KEEP GALLUP CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL The City of Gallup has partnered with the Keep America Beautiful program to form the Keep Gallup Clean and Beautiful Board. The City is very excited to proactively address our litter and overall community beautification efforts and programs. In addition to their mission, the board will be working closely with the City of Gallup to run a public campaign about City cleanliness and litter reduction throughout the year, as well as coordinating two community clean up events. If you are interested in more information on what Keep Gallup Clean and Beautiful is doing, or if you’d like to serve on a committee and become more involved, please reach out to Elizabeth Barriga, the City of Gallup Environmental Program Coordinator at 505-863-1393. 4TH OF JULY STARS AND STRIPES CELEBRATION The City of Gallup wishes everyone a festive and safe Independence Day! This year the City of Gallup is excited to honor our Veterans and Independence with the “4th of July Stars and Stripes Honor Gourd Dance” from 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm at the Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Gallup. The only event taking place at the Sports Complex will be the Fireworks Display around 9:30pm. The Honor Gourd Dance event is free and open to the public. Interested vendors must contact the Chamber of Commerce at 505-722-2228. Vendor spaces are first come first served by pre-registration, and vending will not be allowed at the Gallup Sports Complex. We encourage everyone to come out to the Courthouse Square for the 4th of July Celebration.

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Thoughts From The West End Whether religious or not, most of us are likely familiar with the word “sin”. I think the prevailing notion is that sin or sins are simply naughty or bad acts. We are deterred from many of these bad actions by human law, for example, stealing someone’s car will quickly get you into a metal cage. Driving drunk will get you to the same place (although in Gallup you may need to do so 5-6 times before finding this cage), yet ironically just being drunk in a bar or your own house is completely acceptable. Things start to get messy when you consider that you may be “sinning” by not actually doing something wrong, but by simply thinking of doing something bad. This is where deep undefinable sin can linger and flash in thoughts such as lust, jealousy, pride, and anger. Many times, these thoughts never lead to an actual equitable action. Many times, they do. Often times, the complexity of this can lead to two different, polar, neuroses where one person never thinks they have ever done anything bad, and another person may think everything they do is wrong. Both these extremes likely lead to imbalanced, pathological existences. I would like to propose that a solution to this dilemma is that we have an inaccurate definition of the word “sin” to begin with. I am suggesting to redefine “sin” as a personal or collective illusion or a misperception. Perhaps sin simply is our illusion that we are disconnected from the source of life? Perhaps it’s our personal, false narrative that we are not loved by anything or anyone bigger than our present physical reality? Perhaps sin is simply a vision problem of our distorted perception of our

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actual connectivity to a creator? Perhaps I’m full of crap? I admit…I could be. A Jewish teacher once told a story about a father and two sons. Both sons thought their father was a distant, workaholic, jerk. The older son just sucked it up and hung around in bitter obedience. The younger son said “screw it” and asked to be disowned and given his share of the family cash. Surprisingly the father gives the son his wishes and the cash (FYI: No way I’m ever giving my son $200,000 to go to Vegas after he tells me I’m a crusty old fart), whereupon he spends all the cash, is broke, hungry and tired. The younger son decided to go home, and perhaps just be a servant/slave for his Dad’s household. To his surprise he found his father running to greet him, reinstates him as a son, and throws a big party. At this point the younger son finally is able to see past the illusion, past the fantasy, that his father was a distant jerk. He was finally able to see the connection and love his father had always had for him. As for the elder, bitter, obedient son there is no such revelation. Despite the father pleading with him to see that everything he has is also his, there is no indication that the illusion has ended. Perhaps all the bad actions we like to call “sins” are really just the result of the real “sin”, that is our illusion of simply being unloved, unlovable, or abandoned. Ironically it seems that one often needs to get to the end of one’s rope, to the end of oneself, and perhaps even do some bad things before they can see accurately in this regard. Then again…perhaps not. The seemingly foolishness of it all! -CVD

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Contents 6 Thoughts From The West End 11 Community 12 Jack Fuhs Joanna Baker 16 Martha Zollinger Stephanie Munzinger 18 Fred Witterveen Joanna Baker 20 Questions for Sammy C-50 Years on the Radio 22 West by Southwest Ernie Bulow 25 In the Winter of 1989 Palacios 28 Best of the Best Winners 33 Walking in Beauty Brittani Boucher Thanks to our Contributors this month: Ernie Bulow Chuck Van Drunen David Conejo-Palacios Sandra McKinney Marilee Petranovich Michele Laughing-Reeves Joanna Baker

Stephanie Munzinger Scott Nydam Cosy Balok Brittani Boucher Anna Biava Linda Padilla Sammy C Larry Peterson Bill McCarthy

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Event Calendar Sacred Heart School “Leads the Way” with new STEM Program Anna Biava/Linda Padilla Chris Piano-His Game is Golf Sandra McKinney UNM-Gallup-Building Bridges to Student Success Lots of Mud A partnership to serve Homeless Veterans Bill McCarthy People Reading Gone West Michele Laughing-Reeves Wild Thing an Interview with Larry Peterson Protect your Pet this Summer! Cosy Balok Treasure Hunt Riding for Focus Scott Nydam Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen Managing Editor: Aileen Steigerwald Staff: Sandra McKinney Christine Carter

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C W O M M U N I T Y

e all have a story to tell. A story that has been shaped by the people in our lives, events, community, and time. Many of us often forget to stop and listen to those stories. When that storyteller is our child, our spouse, our parent, our friends, a stranger, or one of our precious elders, we need to listen. Every time we stop to listen, we will only enrich our own story and strengthen our community. Gallup is one of those unique places that attracts people from many different backgrounds. The early coal mines brought Europeans, railroads brought another set of people, schools and hospitals bring professionals from around the country, and of course we have the diverse surrounding Native American peoples. Eventually, we developed a mix of families who have been here for generations - now interacting with those who have just arrived. Hopefully, the

newcomers will stay and the kids from those generational families will help to make this community grow. This month we have put together a collection of people who have been in the community for decades. Some of them were new to Gallup and others come from families that have been here for a very long time. Of course, we didn’t get their full stories, but something that hopefully will interest you to learn more about them and your town. Most of us are willing to have a conversation at hello and always seem to be willing to share a little something about us. I imagine if you start to think about it, you have some very special people in your network of friends and family. Some of those might be very close, but do you really know their story? Take the time this summer to visit with these people, learn the stories, share yours, and build on our community.

JACK FUHS The Fuhs family name is well known around Gallup, New Mexico. John M. “Jack” Fuhs, the patriarch of the family, was born in Chadron, Nebraska, “…on a cold winter’s night in 1924.” From Chadron, the family moved to Orchard, Nebraska, where Jack and his brother Allen spent their childhood. His parents moved the family to Gallup after Jack graduated from Orchard High School in 1941. His father was out of work for awhile after they arrived but eventually was hired on with the railroad as a switch engineer. Jack took over and ran L & L Shell service station across from the El Rancho Hotel in 1942. It was about that time that WWII broke out so his brother Allen and his mother Grace ran the station while he served three years in 12

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the Navy on two different aircraft carriers. Upon his return, he took over La Linda Texaco station and body shop on the West side of Gallup, eventually relocating that business to Gold Avenue. In 1947 he married Frances Polich. They remained married for 52 years and raised six children. Jack went into car sales, when he built a Studebaker dealership on Clark Street, which later became American Motors. Initially they sold International Harvester vehicles and went on to sell Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge. In the early 1980s, Jack got his construction license and Fuhs Construction was born. That, along with Fuhs Trucking and Fuhs Industrial Park on Boardman

Avenue, became his focus. Around 1985 he sold the dealership. He feels that the industrial park is his greatest business accomplishment, and it remains a family business to this day. In the late 90s, Frances fell ill. It was at that time Jack felt the need for a senior day care center in Gallup, so he created Frances Daycare, a non-profit center dedicated to helping the elderly and their families. Later on, he would also donate land to the City of Gallup for a bike park near Junker Bridge on Aztec Ave. Jack Fuhs has been a well known, loved, and respected man and businessman in Gallup for over 75 years. He currently resides at the Beehive Home surrounded by friends and family.

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MARTHA ZOLLINGER

I drove into the town looking forward to sharing the wonderful down-home feel of Gallup with a friend who has never been out here. I’m from California. I make it a point to come out one or two times a year for two reasons: shopping for amazing Navajo/ Zuni Jewelry at Perry Null’s and to see my wonderful friend Martha Zollinger! This trip, Jason A. asked me if I would be willing to talk about my friendship with Martha. How did we meet, etc.? Absolutely! I would be delighted to share a story or two about my energetic, very entertaining, friend! As I begin to write this,

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I must say that I am smiling. I met Martha about eight or nine years ago, while shopping at Perry Null’s Trading. I was at the counter looking at something, talking with one of the sales people. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed this woman standing in the store making a giant, 6-foot-tall, Eye of God yarn cross. It was an unusual sight. A few minutes later, this woman approached me at the counter. Out of the blue, she asked me if I would like to go to lunch? Being from California, where that just never happens, I was a bit cautious. Yet, I remember looking at her thinking she could be my grandmother! What harm could there be?! The person behind the counter gave me a slight nod to indicate it was okay. So, I replied that I would love to go to lunch. Martha said she would drive. Parked outside of Perry’s store was a bright red, fairly new, Ford Mustang! It was hers! Her license plate had a single letter Z on it! I’m thinking to myself, this is going to be interesting! Down Second Street we went. Unbeknownst to me, lunch would be slightly delayed as the tour of Gallup commenced! Martha pointed out various points of interest, including the college library that was named after her husband who had passed away recently and the hospital where she volunteered. We also stopped by her house so she could show me her art work. Then we were off to other parts of Gallup, including the laundromat where she delivered leftover, morning newspapers. That’s when I learned about her connection to the Gallup newspaper. A couple hours later, we made it to Camille’s restaurant for lunch! Once inside Martha greeted many people she knew, introducing me as her new friend from California! I quickly realized Martha was a very important part of the Gallup community. An unofficial city

ambassador. Everyone knew her. I was really touched. She had reached out to me, a complete stranger, and for a few hours, made me feel a welcome visitor of Gallup. Meeting Martha gave me greater reason to return to Gallup. Every trip after that first one (including Martha’s second new Ford Mustang), I would touch base with Martha, letting her know I was coming to town. Lunch on me. And, I was driving! (More stories to tell about that at a later time). When setting a lunch date, I had to make sure that Martha had finished her morning paper route. She wouldn’t go if she wasn’t done with her deliveries. I also had to make sure she was not getting together with her girlfriends to play mah-jongg! The thing I continue to love and respect about Martha is her zest for life. Two friends from California have accompanied me

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out to Gallup because they’ve heard my Martha “stories” and have wanted to meet her! Although she is now slowing down (don’t tell her that) Martha continues to be very independent, engaging to talk with, and boy, does she speak her mind! I always look forward to hearing about her latest shenanigans. By the way, I’ve been told by Martha, in the event of a speeding or parking ticket in Gallup, I am to say I am a friend of Martha Zollinger. Not so sure about that, but no worries since I drive the speed limit. In conclusion, I don’t think Gallup would have been the same experience for me, nor would I have met the many wonderful people of Gallup, had Martha not approached me and asked me to lunch. Stephanie Munzinger Elementary School Teacher/ Gallup fan/Navajo-Zuni jewelry connoisseur

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GMCS CALENDAR-SY 2018-2019 JULY

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Aug 3 New Teacher Orientation

Aug 6-7 Professional Development Day

Aug 8 1st Day of School

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Sept 17 Parent Teacher Conf

Oct 10 1st Reporting Date

Oct 11 End of 1st Quarter

Oct 12 & 15 Fall Break

Oct 16 Data Day no students

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Fred Witteveen has been living in the Gallup area for many years. He and his wife Harriet arrived in Gallup in 1982, after he retired from General Motors in Michigan. Fred was born and raised in Holland, Michigan, and moved to Grand Rapids

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around 1951 where he and Harriet raised their family. They moved to Gallup to work at Rehoboth Christian School. The school on the East end of Gallup was well known in their home town of Grand Rapids because of the missionary work their church had been involved in. It was the missionaries from Michigan that originally started Rehoboth Christian School, circa 1903. Harriet was hired by Rehoboth Christian School as a home economics teacher, where she taught for four years. Fred and Harriet fell in love with the Gallup area. They loved the dry air, the beautiful landscape, and the small community. The two of them lived on campus at Rehoboth, and after Harriet retired from teaching, they stayed on at the school as volunteers for thirtyfive years. They helped in the shop, ordering the supplies and in the office with bookkeeping. They created and participated in afternoon break-time at the school for the employees and teachers, which included coffee, tea, and baked goods. It was well received and continues to this day. Fred and Harriet had three children, two of whom remain in Michigan where they are raising their families. Harriet passed away in 2010 and Fred currently resides at the Beehive Home of Gallup, where he is surrounded by friends and his church family. He is an avid baseball fan; the Arizona Diamondbacks are his favorite team, and as he pointed out, are currently in first place in the National League West.

NATIVE FILM SERIES 2018 “Providing a stage for Native Filmmakers to share their stories”

6th Annual Native Film Series PREMIERES Chasing Coral

“The biggest story of our changing climate is hidden beneath the waves” Friday • Saturday • 6:00pm Q and A to follow

Defending the Fire

“There will always be Warriors” Friday • Saturday • 8:00pm Q and A to follow

MATINEES Skindigenous

“The series on the art of tattooing as practiced by indigenous people around the world” Friday • Saturday • 1:00pm

“Up Heartbreak Hill”

Looking at the next generations of Native Americans and their struggles to live in two worlds. Friday • Saturday • 1:30pm

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in the band ‘Nobody’s Children’ with my brother Dario, got me into radio. And, As I begin my 50th year, I reflect back on my first day with KYVA, and three special people who empowered me to start my journey in broadcasting, Bob and Donna Barnett,... and later in 1977, George Malti promoted me to Sales Manager, ultimately President. Johannah Malti continues to empower me to run her company and to these five influences in my life, I will always be grateful. They believed in me.

Q&A Questions for Sammy C 50 Years on the Radio

Congratulations, 50 years on the radio is an amazing accomplishment. Not to give away your age, but how old were you when you started on the radio? And what was that first experience like? First of all, I ‘Thank God’ who allowed me to recognize the gifts he gave me in life at an early age. I started in radio in June of 1969 at the age of 14, the summer of going from my 9th grade to 10th grade. I had my own radio show throughout high school and worked my way to become President of Millennium Media, which is my position today. My dear friend, Ron Bosserman, who worked at KYVA and played

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Fifty years is a longtime. The world has changed so much and so fast with technology. What do you see as the biggest change in radio over your 50 years? Technology. I am honored to have been a part of the radio industry at the tail end of the pioneering of radio technology as it was. I then went through numerous generations of new technology. I am excited to see what it evolves to in the future. It has made our jobs easier and created efficiencies plus time for us to spend with other aspects of the business. The only downfall over the years has been to see radio as great as it was with local personalities go to more automation utilizing economies of scale which provided one staff member to cover multiple stations. This all began prior to the downsizing era which became a major part of life in the 90s and has worked its way into the 2000s. This not only occurred in Gallup, but, nationwide. Hopefully one day things will get back to what made radio great in the early days - its personalities. Radio today is awesome, and personalities will continue to grow in the business. Your voice is one-of-a-kind. Whether I hear it on the radio or out in the community, I immediately recognize it. Your voice was definitely made for radio. Is this something you nurtured in the beginning or your career? I never attended voice school. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Accounting from New Mexico State University. My research at an early age was to listen to multiple radio stations along the AM and FM bands. Listening to on-air personalities deliver with their styles, that is how I spent some of my idle time. From listening to a variety of announcers, I cultivated my own style and delivery. I also followed the same process with sports. My passion has been sports play-by-play. Through practice, the voice got better - and the style became polished. I know you are involved in all of Millennium Media’s programming, but I always think of you as a sports guy. You have a passion for broadcasting sporting events. What do you think has made you such a

sports fan? I loved sports since I was a kid. It was engaging to me. I enjoyed participating and playing a variety of sports. I studied each sport intimately and learned all I could, becoming a ‘student of the game.’ Then, I learned how to create a picture through the ‘theatre of the mind’ and realized the responsibility I had to paint a picture of what I was witnessing then conveying that in descriptive words to the audience. I would record myself to learn if what I was seeing was properly interpreted to convey to an audience. From being a student of sports delivery, I was able to cover all bases; from color to stats, to the emotion of the athlete, team and fans, to the audience listening at home or in their car. I have always had a terrific following because the audience grew accustomed to my style and they knew the thoroughness of what to expect and could always count on me by listening to my interpretation of the game with accuracy. The other day one of my fellow co-workers asked his buddy if he wanted to meet at Sammy’s to shoot pool. You have become more than radio and many know you for how involved in the community you are. What would you like to see Gallup accomplish over the next 50 years? We are Gallup. Through the process of life, everyone can become busy, competitive, envious, over-zealous, and the friendships along the way can become impeded. I see this a lot in my daily trek throughout our community and I often feel we do not do enough for each other. I believe we could promote each other, nurture relationships, care for one another, be there for each other, with no strings attached. Our community gets a bad rap all over the State. Who better than ourselves to be there for each other and for Gallup when no one else respects us as they should? For many of us, it is our home town. Let’s become our own caseworkers and make our home town better, doing for one another, ultimately, making it an even better community. We should respect each other’s skills and talents, recognize our own worth, improve on understanding our own shortcomings, and recognizing that everyone here has a role and plays a part in making Gallup what it is. There are a lot of moving parts to our community and everyone brings something to the table. Through our God-given talents, we do our part to make it better. No one has it made. Everyone has challenges, peaks and valleys. No one knows what the other person is going through in their lives. We should never assume anything, just appreciate each other. The community will become stronger.

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In the winter of 1989, Thirty-one people died from alcohol related fatalities. One dead person for each day in January that year. During this dark time, the department managers of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services (RMCHCS) gathered in the chapel of the former Rehoboth Christian Hospital. They discussed the number of people who passed out on the sidewalks and how many of them would simply freeze to death if something wasn’t done. Our management retreat leader, Jay Greenspan, relayed a story to us about Buckminster Fuller, the noted visionary and scientist who had once stopped to pick up and dispose of some litter. The person with him said, “Bucky, you don’t have to do that!” To which Buckminster Fuller replied, “ This

is my world. I can step around the trash and le ave the world a mess, or I can pick it up and make my world be t ter. ”

Those words resonated with the team and led to a partnership with Mayor Edward Munoz to create “The March to Santa Fe.” The march resulted in the development of the Detox Center, the closure of drive-up liquor sales windows, cleaning up our downtown, keeping sidewalks clear of intoxicated people, and removal of McKinley County from the list of

TOp 10 COMMuniTiES in alCOHOl RElaTED FaTaliTiES in THE u.S. Fast forward to 2018…. 30 years later, RMCHCS is continuing efforts to clean up Gallup. Through the use of a work force created by people who have completed treatment for alcohol or drug addiction called the

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http:// www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or, (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The above sites will be open for the Summer of 2018. Any site may be subject to closure if participation is low. In addition, if there is not summer school at a listed site this site may close if it is unlikely there will be participation or will close if there is low participation. You may call Gallup McKinley County Schools Student Nutrition Department at (505) 721-1124 or (505) 721-1125 if you have any questions or need clarification.

ArtsCrawl: Up in the Air

Saturday, July 14th • 7-9pm in downtown Gallup They’re back! The Odd Lab Fire Dancers, out of Las Cruces, make their triumphant return to ArtsCrawl on Saturday, July 14th. Catch their scorching hot, 25-minute show at 8pm at the intersection of Second St. & Coal Ave. And that’s just the beginning! ArtsCrawl: Out of Hand has much more to be fired up about! LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES

• Catch rock, country, rhythm and blues band Vintage Brew live at Quintana’s. • Foundations of Freedom performs at 7:45pm. • GHS Cheer graces ArtsCrawl with a high-flying tumbling routine at 7:30pm.

FUN & GAMES

• Check out two pop-up “Parklets,” created as part of the Coal Avenue Commons project. • Gallup’s resident balloon artist Hal Codon will be stationed at ART123 Gallery, ready to make you a sword, dog, or hat! • Play with GIANT bubbles outside Sammy C’s. • Start practicing! ArtsCrawl is hosting an all-night hula-hoop contest. Whoever hula-hoops the longest will be crowned the winner!

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Build a mini hot air balloon (that actually flies!) in the Events Center. Make a traditional Indian paper kite with artist Padma Komaravolu in the Events Center. Pick up a free bird feeder kit and/or create a recycled paper airplane with the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council. Check out the Airway Heritage Museum’s mini gift shop!

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ART123 Gallery presents “Challenge Gallup: A Native artist group show for social justice.” LOOM Indigenous Gallery presents Aaron Yazzie. opo Gallery presents Rossi Bright, Irving Bahe, Candace and Be – with live music on the porch! Free Spirit Gallery presents a memorial showing of Linda Bowlby’s art. Stay up-to-date with ArtsCrawl on Facebook @ArtsCrawlGallup. ArtsCrawl is produced by gallupARTS and funded by the Gallup Business Improvement District. July 2018

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Lauren loves her cat, Thomas, and is asking you to care for your pets. Make sure food, water, and shelter is provided, and show them LOVE.

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Lauren is the Catherine A. Miller school Princess. She recently collected pet food for the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society!

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Bootless Bootcamp is a mix of strength circuit training, cardio, endurance, functional and restorative movement. The great thing about bootcamp is no class is ever the same; our three personal trainers come up with their own workouts for every class and modify exercises for everyone’s level of fitness and safety. The most common statement we hear about bootcamp is “I’m afraid to go.” And after a participant tries their first workout they say, (honestly) “I wanted to die.” And about 10 minutes later, “I am glad I came, see ya tomorrow!” Your first Bootcamp class is FREE and only $5 per class. There are no membership fees, no hassle with punch cards, just a friendly and motivating environment. Monday-Friday: 5:30-6:30pm Saturday: 9:00-10:00am At TLC Tumbling In the Rio West Mall 505.870.4050

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Walking in Beauty

By Brittani Boucher Lately carbohydrates are getting a bad rap. These macronutrients are responsible for proper brain function, certain organ function, and muscle replenishing. Granted, some “bad carbs” should be avoided, but the elimination of all carbs may be harmful. A carbohydrate is a biomolecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually with a hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio of 2:1. Think “Energy.” These foods include sugars, starches, grains, fruits, and vegetables. Carbohydrates are further broken down into two categories: simple and complex. Simple carbs are easy to digest, contain little fiber, and cause a spike in the blood sugar. Complex carbs take longer to digest and contain fiber, leaving you feeling fuller longer. While you may be saying, “Well, if I’m going to eat carbs, I should only eat complex carbohydrates.” Complex carbs should make up the bulk of your carb consumption, but you also need a little simple carb every now and then.

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Glycogen is the storage form of glucose (sugar). We need glycogen for energy - especially athletes. Eighty percent of glycogen is stored in muscles! Our bodies cannot make glycogen on its own; it needs food. It needs carbohydrates. Without carbohydrates, our muscle will suffer. In effect, muscles use their own protein to make up for the glycogen depletion, which causes two things: muscle break-down and decreased performance. Increased lean muscle increases your metabolism. Decreased muscle mass means slower metabolism. Amazingly our brains need carbs! Glycogen is responsible for our mood: depletion equals bad mood; proper levels equals good mood. Anxiety, depression, anger, problems with memory, cognitive skills and special memory are just a few more of the negative effects of glycogen depletion. Our digestive system needs carbs. Fiber helps keep us regular. Sufficient fiber is also linked to lower cholesterol. The only natural place to get your fiber is carbohydrates. Our liver and kidneys also need carbs to function optimally. Glycogen depletion causes kidney stress, which could cause kidney stones. When eating a low-carb diet, your body’s ability to process carbs is impaired.

As I mentioned earlier, there are good carbs and bad carbs. Bad carbs are refined, enriched, and overly processed. If it’s refined, enriched, or overly processed, don’t eat it (check the labels). Period. Surprisingly, many foods fall into the “good carb” category: potatoes, grains, vegetables, some breads and pastas, fruits. The pros recommend that carbohydrates make up 45%-65% of the average person’s diet. The key to balance is to eat the ones containing lots of fiber. But…you need some of the simple carbs, too. A few of them. Especially if you are an athlete. In short, eat your carbs!!! There are only three macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrate. They all play vital roles in keeping our bodies (and minds) healthy. If you eliminate carbs, you’ll be glycogen deficient and short on fiber, which, in turn, impairs the body. If you’re losing weight on your low-carb, high-fat diet, it’s probably because you started to eat less refined/processed foods and more whole foods. You probably started paying closer attention to what you were eating. Well, let’s pay even closer attention and realize that our bodies need carbohydrates. We need balance. Balance is eating all three of the macronutrients, which makes us happy because we feel good, energized, and ready to conquer the world! Google it. Or, contact me and we can Google it together. I love talking about this stuff! Facebook or email brittaniboucher@gmail.com.

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Events Calendar JULY 4 Zumba for Kids at Harold Runnels Athletic Complex 11:00am – 12:00pm 505-722-7107

JULY 5-6 Youth Volleyball Camp Harold Runnels Athletic Complex 1:00pm – 4:00pm 505-722-7107

JULY 6 Pollentongue Poetry Night 6:00pm – 8:00pm ART123 Gallery Featuring Laura Tohe. Workshop from 6:00pm – 7:00 pm. Reading from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. GLP Composite MS & HS NICA Mountain Bike Team Parent-Coach-Rider-Supporter BBQ & Info Meeting 6:00pm Silver Stallion Bicycle & Coffee Works @ 213-B West Coal Ave. RSVP: by calling or texting 505-728-2337

JULY 7 McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Monthly Meeting at Red Mesa Center 2:00pm

JULY 8 A Taizé contemplative candlelight service will take place at 4:00pm on Sunday, July 8th at Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup to provide an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. The theme “Be Still and Know” – will be explored through 34

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music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture, and readings of various faith traditions. Spend an hour in prayer for the healing of our broken world and planet. Please join us. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact: Kathy Mezoff – 505-870-6136

JULY 9-12 Youth Racquetball Camp Cecil Garcia Fitness Center 1:00pm – 2:30pm 505-722-7271

JULY 11 Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group 6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. There will be no group meeting in August. For information, Robert 505-615-8053

JULY 13 4th Annual Mad Skills Talent Show 5:00pm – 8:00pm Center Court Rio West Mall Call 505-722-7281 to register.

JULY 14 Show Opening: Challenge Gallup - A Native artist group show for social justice 7:00pm – 9:00pm ART123 Gallery ArtsCrawl: Out of Hand 7:00pm – 9:00pm Downtown Gallup Details on Facebook @ ArtsCrawlGallup.

JULY 15 The Plateau Sciences Society will meet at 2:00pm at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Avenue, in Gallup, for a presentation on an aspect of Gallup history during World War I. The presentation will be followed by a business meeting. You may bring refreshments or snacks to share. For more information, you may call Martin Link at 505-863-6459.

JULY 17 Artist Talk: Residency Reflections 4:30pm ART123 Gallery gallupARTS’ Summer 2018 Native Artist-in-Residence Hannah Manuelito reflects on her residency and shares her inprogress photography project. The Gallup Interfaith Community 6:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Among other topics, the discussion will continue on our local response to the NM Poor People’s Campaign. This campaign is a coordinated call to action to unite citizens to challenge systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation, and the nation’s distorted morality. (https:// poorpeoplescampaign.org) Bring food or drink for a shared meal. All are welcome in friendship and community. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact for more information: Rev. Lorelei Kay (wpcgallup@gmail.com), Steve Rogers 505-870-1942, or

Anna Rondon 505-879-3666.

JULY 18 Grief/Bereavement Support Group 6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. There will be no group meeting in August. For information, Robert 505-615-8053

JULY 19 Just Move It Finale 5K-Fun-Walk-Run Registration begins at 4:00pm Warm Up Begins at 6:00pm “Hamburger Hill” Tohatchi, NM

JULY 24 Eric Brace & Thom Jutz in concert 7:00pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive) - Gallup. Together Eric and Thom weave stories, songs, harmonies, and guitar playing into something very special.

JULY 28 Operation Veterans Wellness 2018 Benefits, Job and Health Fair 10:00am – 12:00pm Rio West Mall

On-going Events: July Events at the Octavia Fellin Public Library

JULY 7 The Children’s Branch at 2:00pm welcomes award winning author Ross Van Dusen as part of Gallup’s Big Read celebration. Join Ross on a coloring adventure and experience story making with a master. Voted one of New Mexico’s “Top Ten” favorite New Mexico books of 2017 by the Albuquerque Journal, What Makes Lightning?, awaits your creative exploration.

Summer Reading 2018 - Libraries Rock! Be sure to sign up for the Octavia Fellin Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Read and attend library program for prizes and fun. Game boards must be turned in by July 27th to reserve a spot at El Morro Theatre’s free movie on July 29th. For more information call 505-726-6120. July 13 Science of Sound at the Children’s Library Branch at 2:00pm. Mike Dixon takes kids through the science and history of sound from the Victrola to the cassette tape. Hands on activities and the chance to make your own recordings. Let’s make some noise! July 21 Irish Step Dance at the Children’s Library Branch at 2:00pm. Irish Step Dance Instructor Leslie Farrell will be at the Children’s Branch showing off her moves and teaching the kids some of their own. Bring the whole family to dance a jig! July 28 End-of-Summer Carnival, 1:00pm -5:00pm Celebrate in style at the End-of-Summer Carnival put on by the Octavia Fellin Public Library and the City of Gallup Parks and Recreation Department. Food, games and fun for everyone! Proudly sponsored by the Plateau Sciences Society.

First Mondays The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup & Keep Gallup Beautiful Boards meet the first Monday of each month at 3:00pm and at 4:00pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental and beautification issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at 505-722-0039 or Elizabeth Barriga at 505-863-1393 for information. Second Wednesdays The McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday from 11:00am -1:00pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. All are welcome to attend to engage in discussions about health, education, economic and environmental inequities to help facilitate change in those systems. For more information call 505-8709239. Tuesdays and Thursdays Art123 Gallery Open Studio Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays (through July 26th) 12:00 Noon – 4:00pm Meet gallupARTS’ summer 2018 Native Artistin-Residence, Hannah Manuelito. Mondays Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics. Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center 555 South Woodrow Dr., Gallup, NM. 12:00 Noon – 1:00pm

Tuesdays Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics One Day At A Time Club Next to Catholic Church Ft. Defiance, Az. 6:00pm – 7:00pm Wednesdays Co-Dependents Anonymous First United Methodist Church 1800 Red Rock Dr, Gallup, in the Library. 6:00pm – 7:00pm All are welcome; learn more at CoDA.org Gallup Solar is hosting free classes about all things solar, Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, at 113 E. Logan. Call 505-728-9246 for info on topics and directions. Thursdays Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics Methodist Church 1800 Red Rock Dr., Gallup, NM 7:00pm – 8:00pm Saturdays Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, open to all Every Saturday at 10:00am First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive, Gallup Meeting takes place in the Library. Feel free to call Liz at 505-721-9208 with any questions. Weekly Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week. Volunteers who wish to serve on decision-making meetings or who wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects, call Bill Bright at 505-722-4226 for details. July 2018

Sacred Heart School “Leads the Way” with new STEM Program By Anna Biava with input from Linda Padilla New Mexico State University and Sacred Heart Catholic School are partnering to bring to Gallup a revolutionary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program. With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting more than 1.3 million open positions in technology and math related fields by 2022, it is critical that our children have access to highquality STEM programs from a very early age, to engage and empower the next generation of problem solvers, innovators, and creators. Together, NMSU and Sacred Heart Catholic School are opening the door of opportunity for Gallup’s students from Pre-K through Grade 8. With the implementation of Project Lead the Way, instructors at Sacred Heart will undergo weeks of extensive training at NMSU in order to effectively implement the program. Because of this unique teacher training opportunity and Sacred Heart’s already strong foundation in reading and writing, Sacred Heart School is primed to integrate this revolutionary new STEM program. At the Elementary School Level, Project Lead the Way taps into children’s exploratory nature, engages them in learning that feels like play, and encourages them to keep discovering – now and for years to come. It brings learning to life. The program empowers students to adopt a design-thinking mindset through compelling activities, projects, and problems that build upon each other and relate to the world around them. And as students engage in hands-on activities in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, they become creative, collaborative

problem-solvers, ready to take on any challenge. Middle school is a time of exploration, a time when students are figuring out what they’re passionate about today, and how that relates to who they’ll become tomorrow. During this transitional time, PLTW empowers students to lead their own discovery. The hands-on program boosts classroom engagement and excitement, drives collaboration, and inspires “aha! moments”, and deep comprehension. As students engage in PLTW’s activities in computer science, robotics, engineering, and biomedical science, they see a range of paths and possibilities they can look forward to in high school and beyond. In order to make this type of education possible for all families of Gallup, an education at Sacred Heart includes a dynamic after school program until 5:30pm, which is ideal for working parents. Operation: Green S.T.E.A.M. allows children to enjoy our premier Lego education, building simple machines and robots, conversational Spanish lessons, dance and creative movement classes, and music lessons each day. Think you can’t afford it? Think again. All of our students receive an automatic sponsorship which offsets the cost of their education. In addition, there are many scholarship opportunities to help make an education at Sacred Heart School affordable for anyone. Registration is now open for fall 2018 including the half- and full-day Pre-K programs. Space is limited, so don’t wait. Call today for more information: (505) 863-6652. Think Smart. Think Sacred Heart. www. SacredHeartSchoolGallup.com

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CHRIS PIANO His Game is Golf

By Sandra McKinney

It is always intriguing that a person can find a sport at a young age that they truly love and that they can later make

a career of. That is the case for Chris Piano. Though he had a few detours along the way, Chris is now in his element as the Golf Pro and Pro Shop manager at the Gallup Fox Run Golf Course. Born in Gallup in 1980, Chris is a hometown boy. Chris started playing golf at the very young age of five years old. Starting around

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“Inside each and every one of us is our one, true authentic swing. Something we was born with, something that can’t be learned…something that’s got to be remembered.” ~ From the movie, The Legend of Bagger Vance 4th or 5th grade, Chris went to play golf every Wednesday with his grandpa and many of his grandpa’s friends. This cemented his love for the game. Chris’ mother is originally from Chico, California where his parents met during college. “During summers, we would return to Chico and I would play golf there. I started out on the kid’s 9-hole, Par 3 course, but I wanted to play the ‘big course’ with my older brother, cousins and the grown-ups,” Chris states eagerly. “My dad’s cousin was the Golf Pro at Bidwell Park, which allowed me to play a lot of golf,” Chris states. It was common for Chris to be bugging his dad to take him to play golf. “When I was in 8th grade, I tried out for Varsity Golf at Gallup High School. I was really excited that I made the team and I was the youngest team-member playing with the juniors and seniors on the 20-man high school team,” Chris states proudly. He beams when he says, “From my sophomore to my senior year in high school, I was the Number One player. I just really loved the game of golf !” Chris decided it would be a good idea to continue playing golf in college and did receive an offer for a full-ride scholarship in Chico,

California. “It sounded like a great plan,” Chris says. “But I ended up opting for New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. I started out as an engineering major as I wanted to design golf courses. The bad part of that plan was that I was always indoors studying and not outside playing golf !” Chris switched his major to Pro Golf Management (PGM). “That was more exciting, and I was on the path I wanted,” states Chris. “I got to do an internship at Carson City, Nevada and also at Lajitas, Texas. Lajitas was an interesting project; Steve Smith bought the remote Big Bend town of Lajitas in 2000, dreaming of building a lush, five-star retreat that would attract the likes of Tiger Woods and Tom Cruise. Instead, he paid dearly to learn an age-old lesson: The desert always wins. ‘It was a long eight months there, as I had to drive about 120 miles to find civilization,” Chris shakes his head sadly. From there, Chris spent some time in Alabama working the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. This was an exceptional experience. Dr. David Bronner, CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama, took a page from the movie Field of Dreams: Bronner decided to “build it and they will come” — not to a baseball diamond in a cornfield, but to a dazzling collection of public golf courses in the state of Alabama. “It was supreme golfing in beautiful, lush, green country. The courses were surrounded by pine trees; but the down side of all that greenery was the humidity! I am a Gallup boy from the high desert and I could not handle the humidity,” Chris states. “One great thing about being in Lajitas, Texas was the opportunity to meet Gene Burdine, a golf course developer in many states. But, very sadly, the night I met Mr. Burdine, he suffered a heart attack and died,” Chris says. “I was to later interview with Gene Burdine’s daughter for a position in Ruidoso at the Kokopelli Golf Club. I truly

Chris Piano instructing a student at the Putting Green believe that when I mentioned I had met her father the day he died, it was the key to being hired. A blessing, but a sad note,” says Chris. It was a great seven years that Chris spent in the quaint village of Ruidoso in the Sierra Blanca Mountains of New Mexico. He learned more about golf and course management and had opportunities to fly in a private jet to the Florida Keys for PGA shows, and to meet many top-notch professional golfers. But Gallup beckoned Chris back home in 2009 to help with the family business. His return to Gallup also changed his life tremendously, as he met and married Miss Sarah Luginbuhl. The family business closed at the end of 2017, and that turn of events provided an opportunity for Chris to return to the business of golf. In early 2018, Chris was hired as the Pro Shop Manager and Golf Pro for the Fox Run Golf Course in Gallup. “I am really excited about the changes being made on the Gallup course. We are going to have a very playable course later this year,” Chris states. “I know there are a lot of people who are anxious and ready (champing at the bit!) for us to open the course right now and start play. But with the amount of money the City has put into this project, it is important that we get it right,” Chris states emphatically. “I want the seasoned players to have a great course and I want to grow interest in the game for new players – especially the youth,” he states. “I have started stocking

the Pro Shop with clothing and supplies. I am looking forward to teaching golf and watching the Gallup game grow,” Chris states excitedly. “I love the game of golf and remember how much fun I had learning and playing when I was a kid. I want to instill that love for the game in the youth of Gallup.” “They are not only improving the lay of the course, the conditions of the greens, but we will be adding new tee markers with great New Mexico flair of sandstone and wrought-iron,” Chris states. “We have a new POS system geared to the game of golf. You will be able to check in on-line, pay in advance, purchase gift certificates, along with other bells and whistles. It will all be safe and fast. We will be able to run specials, such as an e-mail blast to all members that, for example: we will have a reduced fee for a certain time-frame.” All interested players can sign up with their name, email, and birthdate. “We don’t have an exact date for opening as yet, but we are already planning an opening day with an 8:00am shotgun start, a free cookout, and a ‘play-while-touringthe-greens day. We can promise that day is coming soon,” Chris says with a smile. “The putting green is currently open and the driving range will be open the beginning of July,” Chris adds Chris is giving his commitment to: - Grow the game of golf for Gallup - Generate League play for men and women golfers

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Need a new club? The Pro Shop has you covered. - Provide lessons to teach anyone interested in learning the game - Share major rule changes coming in 2019 which will simplify the rules and that will affect our course - Solve problems and make the game fun - Make plans for future growth

of the course: Possible restaurant serving beer and wine - Make the Golf Course a destination in Gallup As a closing statement, Chris offers, “You should only go away from a game of golf mad because you played bad, not because of issues or treatment at the course!”

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The U.S. Department of Education administers a series of student assistance initiatives that all fall under the overarching title of “Federal TRIO programs.” Of the eight grant-funded programs available, UNM-Gallup operates two: Student Support Services (SSS) and Upward Bound (UB). All TRIO services are designed to provide educational support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Generally, they are available to students who are first in their families to attend college, those who qualify as low-income, or who have

documented disabilities. Participants fall along a pipeline that ranges from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. The TRIO competitive grants are predominantly awarded to institutions of higher education.

The goal of the SSS program is to assist college students with academic development and basic success strategies to encourage completion and graduation. This is done through a combination of personalized advising, academic tutoring, financial literacy training, career and transfer counseling, and exposure to cultural events. Kimmila Simms is the Student Program Specialist for the SSS program at UNM-Gallup. In that role, she also operates the very successful Lobo Academy, which is a summer bridge program available to newly-admitted freshmen and non-traditional returning students. Now in its 7th year, Lobo Academy is an intensive 6-week boot camp that works to ease the transition

into college. Participants receive instruction in English and math, as well as a University 101 course where the strongly-committed students are coached in college success strategies such as study skills, time management, and campus navigation techniques.

Students are pre- and post-tested to monitor gains, and most advance at least one grade level in one or both core subjects. All Lobo Academy graduates automatically transfer into the SSS program. According to Simms, “Lobo Academy provides summer support to incoming freshmen, then Student Support Services continues that assistance throughout their time at UNM-Gallup. We want to plant the seed and establish the goal of graduating, transferring, and continuing education. We believe continuing on for a bachelor’s degree is our biggest goal.” The intensive oversight provided by SSS does work. The UNM-Gallup program exceeded every federal objective as set

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A campus tour is part of the summer bridge programs at UNM-Gallup.

by the U.S. Department of Education in their most recent annual assessment. As documented by Simms, the federally approved goal for participants persisting from one academic year to the next year was set at 67%. The actual rate achieved for the 2016-2017 academic year was 80%. The approved rate for good academic standing was 75%, and the achieved rate was 91%. UNMGallup had a projected rate of 15% for participants to complete their associate’s degree within 4 years and achieved a rate of 23%. Simms attributes much of this success to the personalized services, as well as the preparation work of Lobo Academy. “Academy participants engage in workshops, panel discussions with TRIO alumni, campus and transfer trips, cultural enrichment, as well as introductions to procedures necessary to navigate postsecondary systems.” The second TRIO program at UNMGallup is the newly implemented Upward Bound. UB provides free college and career readiness instruction to 9th – 11th graders. The UB program is in its first year at UNM-Gallup and supports

participants as they prepare to enter college. The goal is to increase the rate at which students graduate from high school and matriculate to college, by providing supplemental instruction in core subjects. Brittany Tabor, UB Program Director, is currently coordinating the summer component of the program which is a 6-week crash course in English, math, and humanities. By working closely with her students’ home high school, Tabor tailors the program to meet the expectation of the next school year for all participants. Each week of the summer, UB program concentrates on a different academic area, and most of the sessions are highly interactive and try to touch on different learning styles. College campus visits, public speaking workshops, technology training, and a leadership conference will round out the summer portion of UB. Tabor spoke about a special science and math initiative that UB presented to students as part of the summer program. “We were able to partner with the Washington, D.C.-based LAB 29, which is a program aimed at providing STEM (science, technology, engineering,

and math) curriculum to areas with high Native American populations. This was a very exciting project that was aimed at generating interest and enthusiasm in the STEM fields, especially in areas of technology.” Once participants return to school in the fall, the UB program will stay with them to provide advisement, tutoring, and workshops for students and their parents. The UB grant is funded for five years and includes a strong data collection component to assess successful completion of Department of Education objectives. Tabor loves the work she is doing and how it is helping students become confident in their abilities. “My heart is really in the TRIO programs. We want students to know they have options and choices, so we expose them to different types of institutions and degree and certificate programs, while providing tools for success.” For more information contact: Marilee Petranovich mpetrano@unm.edu (505) 863-7770 July 2018

Adventure racing is coming to Gallup this summer! Get ready for Gallup’s biggest obstacle course race, with close to 30 obstacles…and lots of mud! Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services (RMCHCS) and the Western Health Foundation are proud to bring adventure racing to Gallup with the 3rd Annual Adventure Mud Run. The event will take place on Saturday, July 28th, at the Gallup OHV Moto-Cross Park, 139 Hasler Valley Road. Mud, dirt, water, crawling, climbing, swinging racers can sign up for either a 5k or 10k obstacle course. This year the Adventure Mud Run is adding an exciting new feature: teams! Racers are encouraged to sign up with friends, family, or co-workers as they take on the course. Matching outfits and costumes are not only welcome but encouraged! Young runners can also get in on the muddy action with a special kid’s race. Families and spectators are welcome to participate for free by cheering on the runners. There will be food vendors, kid’s activities, and awards for the top individual and team finishers. Early packet pickup and pre-race festivities take place on Friday, July 27th, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, at the Gallup OHV Moto-Cross Park. Packet pickup on Saturday, July 28th, begins at 7:00am. The 10K race starts at 8:30am, and the 5k race commences at 9:00am. The non-competitive Kid’s Fun Run will be at 11:00am. Participants can register online at www. eventbrite.com/e/gallup-adventure-mud-runtickets-44528659419 or in person at the RMCHCS Wellness Center, 1910 Redrock Dr., Gallup. For

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more information, check out the event website at www.gallupmudrun.com or www.facebook.com/ gallupmudrun. You can also call the RMCHCS Wellness Center at 505-863-7136 or contact Greg Kirk at gkirk@rmchcs.org. Proceeds from the Adventure Mud Run will benefit the Western Health Foundation’s annual Charity Invitational fundraising event. Every year, the Foundation hosts Charity Invitational, which consists of events such as the Adventure Mud Run on July 28th, the Charity Invitational Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 22nd, at the Fox Run Golf Course, and the Gala Event on Saturday, September 29th, at Red Rock Park Convention Center. Charity Invitational has supported numerous projects that help improve healthcare in our community. For the past two years, funds were raised for the RMCHCS Wellness Center, which is now complete and offering a wide array of rehabilitation services such as physical therapy, stroke rehabilitation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, wound care, an after-care program, employee health program, and a diabetes prevention program. This year’s project is the renovation of patient rooms and bathrooms in the hospital. This will include the purchase of new patient beds, inroom computers for physicians and nurses, paint, flooring, and other furnishings. This project is part of RMCHCS’ overall commitment to invest in improving and enhancing the care it provides for all who need its services. For more information on Charity Invitational 22 and how you can be involved, contact the Western Health Foundation at 505-863-7287 or by email iburmeister@rmchcs.org.

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A Partnership To Serve Homeless Veterans Project Director, Jeremy Boucher, explains the house plans to President Russell Begaye

By Bill McCarthy

“It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.” ~ Abe Lincoln, Gettysburg 1863

his time of year, when summer is in full bloom, we celebrate Memorial Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July, and an important event in the life of our history, the Battle Anniversary of Gettysburg, July 1st through the 3rd. On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the greatest speeches in history when dedicating a final resting place for those fallen on that hallowed ground in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Although, as Lincoln correctly points out, we can’t possibly “in our poor power to add or detract” consecrate any further the struggles and sacrifices made by those

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not just at Gettysburg, but in a real sense, universally speaking for all persons of service, in all places and in all times. We still attempt, however, to express thanks and honor those who have sacrificed for our benefit. What better time of year than now to do so? Many subjects and issues can be complex and complicated with no easy resolution. On the other hand, certain things can also be supremely simple. One such item I think most good-willed persons would readily agree upon: we should honor and thank those who have defended our freedoms. No matter our class, backgrounds, upbringing, social or economic circumstances, we have an innate desire and longing to be free. For those who live in extremely poor conditions, such as the reservation communities of the desert Southwest, freedom from poverty is a constant struggle. It is a little-known fact that many Natives fought valiantly on both sides in the Civil War. It is also true that

the Native Tribes and communities have a long, esteemed, and stellar record of service to this country. For many generations, young Native men and women have made the ultimate commitment and braved the dangers and uncertainties of military life. Upon returning, they have a deep and abiding pride and dignity. I have seen it so many times. I have seen it in their eyes. I have seen it written on their faces. It is the mark of a job well done, and the steely but humble confidence that their service was worthwhile, their service was for something good. It is the mark of a Veteran. But for most of the Native Veterans returning, they return to living conditions well below poverty level standards. Huts with dirt floors, no running water, no electricity...you have heard it before. For some of our Veterans, they have no home at all. It is with great joy and gratitude that we at the Southwest Indian Foundation announce the establishment of a needed and exciting project. We have entered a partnership with the Navajo

With three Navajo Veterans representing, President of the Navajo Nation, Russell Begaye, and Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Indian Foundation, Bill McCarthy, sign the agreement.

Nation to build 10 homes for homeless Veterans, to be placed on the Navajo Reservation. The formal signing took place on Thursday, June 13th, with the President of the Navajo Nation. This housing project embodies an expression of gratitude to our Veteran community, and a recognition of their sacrifice and dedication, so we can live in a free society.

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World Changers 2018 Puerto Rico: First Baptist Church Youth Group taking a break to read the Journey!

Reading the Gallup Journey at Universal Studios in Singapore, May 2018, with Mark Tilden (uncle), SaraAnne Shirley (sister), Selena Shirley (sister), and Caleb Shirley (cousin to sisters).

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Emily Jeninga and Kellie Wright take a backpacking trip on their spring break up to Havasupai Falls. “We love the Journey, and it was quite the ‘journey’ to get there.” (Left to right: Emily Jeninga and Kellie Wright)

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GONE WEST By Michele Laughing-Reeves Nearly a half century years ago and before I was even born, Clifton Tuggle left Alabama and came west to the Navajo reservation; Many Farms, Arizona to be more exact. For the next six years he taught in the Bureau of Indian Affairs schools in Many Farms and Wingate. Then, on a fateful day in June he met his bride-to-be, Neta, and became a business partner with his soon-to-be in-laws. From teaching, Mr. Tuggle transitioned into the propane gas business and has been a Gallup businessman ever since. It also explains how a Crimson Tide fan ends up in Lobo country. The marriage and the business has been going strong for 42 years. The Tuggles have raised their children here in Gallup, and the propane business has expanded to include five locations and employs about 60 people. Mr. Tuggle has “unofficially” retired; however, he still travels to Cortez, CO., Farmington, and Edgewood, NM to help with the business in whatever way he can. In fact, both Clifton and Neta were just in Farmington last week, so he could help with the tank inventory and

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they could watch their 11-year-old grandson’s baseball game later that evening. Is that the secret recipe to a successful marriage and business? To find family time while on a business trip? Secret or not, it sure has worked for them. Forty-two years, that’s most of my lifetime. And it is plenty of time to make Gallup your home, as the Tuggles have. They met through a church pastor in June of 1976 and were married 6 months later at Neta’s parents’ house in Gallup that following December. It certainly makes sense that this is Mr. Tuggle’s favorite memory of Gallup; it was where he got married. I think that is the best reason to love a place and to make it your home. Of course, back then, going on a date meant attending church services together or going out to dinner at Earl’s Restaurant (when it was still across the street at its former, smaller location) or watching a John Wayne movie at the drive-in theater on the east side of town. Those were simpler times, when people communicated face-to-face, not through cyberspace.

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D L I W HING T Fans, riders, and the public get really excited about the Wild Thing. What is it you do that creates this energy? In my own nine years of traveling and riding bulls around the country, I have brought the most exciting pieces and parts to Wild Thing from all of that. And with my warped and off-the-hook imagination, I have come up with and tried to add nothing but gladiator-exciting parts to Wild Thing. There is something at the show for you no matter what age you are; you don’t even have to be a bullriding fan to enjoy the show. Also, it is exciting to find and work with some of the top people from the industry to help bring what I envision into that arena for the crowd.

The Wild Thing runs smoothly, the stands are packed, and everyone knows it is happening. How long before opening night do you have to start preparing? Also, how many people does it take to make the Wild Thing happen? It’s a real trick for a show of that nature to run smoothly. (How would you like to choreograph and put on a show when you are dealing with over fifty head of eighteen-hundred-pound bucking bulls, who don’t mind very well?) But with all the top people from the industry and great people helping me, that is what makes it all happen. The performance end has about 40 people who bring everything together, and with concession and parking help that the Manuelito Children’s Home handles, you end up with over

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An Interview with Larry Peterson

100 people. Some things will start the very week after Wild Thing ends in preparation for the next year, part-time for half a year, and full-time for half a year, and off-the-hook crazy for the last month leading up to the show.

bullrider actually does it. For our area here in the Southwest and the Navajo Nation, we have a lot of good bullriders. And I guess most people call that crazy, because if you don’t do it or can’t do it, I guess that would be the word you would use.

I don’t know if such a person exists, but if this is someone’s first time to the Wild Thing, what is the best way to get the full experience?

It is all about being entertained. Looking ahead, do you see this event changing, and what would that look like?

Bulls are scary, mean, and can cause some serious damage. Most of us think the guys who get on them are crazy. You have been around this stuff forever, what are some of the common characteristics these bull riders have?

You have had enormous success with the Wild Thing event, and it is such a good thing for our town. Do you have ideas or think about doing other events?

Show up early; get there before 7:00pm. We have lots of good music and pre-entertainment. Go to the t-shirt booth, meet the Wild Thing girls, and check out all the great merchandise. Be sure and visit the concession stand and get some food to help out the Manuelito Children’s Home, because taking care of our concession and parking is their biggest fundraiser of the year. (And duct tape your shorts on because it’s going to get wild and western!)

We (bullriders) are the ultimate adrenaline junkies. You sure have to be put together different to be a bullrider. It’s the most dangerous sport in the world and also one of the greatest adrenaline rushes in the world. You see your friends get crippled and sometimes even killed, so you have to have a different type of mentality. One out of every 500 that tries to become a real

That’s what I shoot for each year is maximum entertainment. Every year we make adjustments to make it even better than the last. The bullriding side of it stays the same; we bring in some of the best bucking bulls in the world, but we are always adjusting and making changes on the other entertainment portions of the show. That’s where my twisted imagination has come in through the years to keep adding and changing things in the show; just like years ago when we came up with the burning skull and the huge fireworks.

I have had ideas about other events, but I’m overloaded with putting Wild Thing on. It takes so much time and work, I personally wouldn’t be able to put on another event and give it the attention it would deserve. With all of the loyal Wild Thing fans and the awesome sponsors we have, it would be very hard to give time and attention to another event.

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By Cosy Balok, Director of Animal Control Many news reports of dogs suffocating inside cars on warm days have been reported throughout the summer months. Here are some suggestions for you to help prevent a pet from dying from distress. It only takes minutes for a pet left in a vehicle on a warm day to succumb to heatstroke and suffocation. Most people don’t realize how hot it can get in a parked car on a hot day. However, on a 78° day, temperatures in a car parked in the shade can exceed 90° — and hit a scorching 160° if parked in the sun! Even when the outside air temperature is in the 60s, temperatures inside some vehicles can reach the danger zone on bright, sunny days. For this reason, many experts recommend you do not leave pets or children in parked cars even for short periods if the temperature is in the 60s or higher. Rolling down a window or parking in the shade does not guarantee protection, because temperatures can still climb into the danger zone. And if the window is rolled down sufficiently, the pet can jump out and escape. Plus, if a passer-

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by claims he or she was bitten through the car window, the pet owner will be liable. What about leaving the dog in the car with the air-conditioning running? Many people do this, but tragedy can strike—and it has. For example, in 2003, a police dog in Texas died after the air-conditioning in the patrol car shut down and began blowing hot air. The air system’s compressor kicked off because the engine got too hot. Many cars, including modern models with computerized functions, are prone to the same problem. Animals are not able to sweat like humans do. Dogs cool themselves by panting and by sweating through their paws. If they have only over-heated air to breathe, animals can collapse, suffer brain damage, and possibly die of heatstroke. Just 15 minutes

can be enough for an animal’s body temperature to climb from a normal 102.5° to deadly levels that will damage the nervous system and cardiovascular system, often leaving the animal comatose, dehydrated, and at risk of permanent impairment or death. Here are some tips to help guide you: • Leave your dog at home on warm days if at all possible. • On trips with your pet, bring plenty of water and a bowl. • Do not let dogs ride loose in truck beds. The hot metal can burn a dog’s paws. • The wind, sun, and flying debris can hurt the dog. • The dog can accidentally be thrown out to the truck if the brakes are suddenly applied. • The dog can jump out if scared or upon seeing something interesting to chase. • Instead, use a crate to create a safer space for the dog if you can’t fit the dog inside the truck cab. Take the dog into the shade, an air-conditioned area, or to the vet if you see signs of heat exhaustion: which include restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting, lethargy, dark tongue, rapid pulse, fever, vomiting, glazed eyes, dizziness, or lack of coordination. To lower body temperature gradually, give the animal water to drink, place a cold towel or ice pack on the head, neck and chest,

and/or immerse the dog in cool (not cold) water. Call your veterinarian. If you see a pet in a vehicle on a hot day, take immediate action. Note the car make, model, color, and tag number, then go to the nearest store/building and ask the managers to page the owner. Call the police, who can usually respond much faster than the animal control departments. The police have the capability to enter the vehicle and rescue the pet. It is against the law in most jurisdictions to leave a pet unattended in a standing or parked motor vehicle in a manner that endangers the health or safety of the animal. This summer make special plans for your animals, making sure to keep everyone safe and cool.

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Riding for Focus

In mid-March, Chris Huizinga, the High School Counselor at Rehoboth Christian School and coowner of the Water Store, filled-out the admin side of The Specialized Foundation’s Riding for Focus Grant application and passed it on to me. Somewhere amid spring break, while road-tripping with the kids with bikes on the car, I managed to fill out the remaining questions and sent it in. In early April, we were informed we made the first cut, we were then asked to whip-out a not-so-fancy three minute video highlighting the students, administration, teachers, and landscape surrounding Rehoboth. On May 15th, we were informed Rehoboth received the grant, making it the first RFF program to land in New Mexico. This summer we’ll be receiving 20+ bikes, a maintenance kit, and a turn-key school curriculum to provide 6th thru 9th grade students the opportunity to have cycling become an effective method to improve attention and focus, especially for those students who need it, and all the while instilling a lifelong passion for cycling. Here’s a little story about how this got started and how it hits home for me and countless others, including Founder and CEO of Specialized, Mike Sinyard.

By Scott Nydam My kids’ laughter and screaming echoed through the rooms. That’s when I saw Dr. Mason’s call coming in. Quickly I pulled out the iPad, sat the boys down, and threw it in their laps. “Hello, Dr. Mason,” I said. “Scott, is this a good time?” “As good as any!” I replied. After my short testimony, Dr. Mason began offering an understanding I’ll never forget, and and for which I will forever be grateful. “The executive function of the brain,” Dr. Mason went on to explain “is the just-do-it brain. It sees what’s important, what needs to be done, and just does it. That is, in the case for normal brains…for someone with ADD or ADHD, it’s different,” he continued. In my last semester of high school (I don’t recall whose idea it was), they pulled me in to the guidance counselor’s office for testing. I remember two things from the experience: one, they confirmed that 56

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I had ADD, and two, I performed extraordinarily well in one section of the test, reciting back to the test administrator a sequence of increasingly large numbers as she read them to me. Upon reaching my cap, somewhere over 20 numerals long, I remember opening my eyes, and for the first time, seeing a positive and surprised look on her face. “How’d you do that?” she asked. “Well, I would just picture an NFL player,” I said, “their jersey number, for each two numbers you would say.” I think I remember correctly her staring back at me aghast. I grew up collecting NFL football player cards, riding my BMX bike down to Bill’s Sport Collectibles on Broadway in Old South Denver any time I had the money. I loved it. I had shelves full of cards; 3-ring binders filled with pages of iconic figures. I would visit the cards daily like visiting a shrine, paying recognition. That’s the thing about ADD or ADHD, sometimes people with it have the ability to accomplish, and/or even overachieve. This sometimes confuses the diagnosis, for those outside the situation, and often for those experiencing it. My oldest brother was never the smartest or best student, but now he is one of the nations few transplant surgeons. He suffers from ADD worse than I do. “You see,” Dr. Mason continued, “for people with normal brains, the executive function is like a warm-blooded animal. It’s able to modulate and keep temperature and get things done. For people with ADD or ADHD, this just simply does not work the same. People with ADD or ADHD need to rely on a backup system to just-do-it, which is the emotional brain; that needs to get charged in order to just-do-it; it’s more like a cold-blooded animal that needs some time to sit on a rock in the sun to get to temperature before its ever able to just-do-it.” In the March edition of the Journey, to which I contributed (before talking with Dr. Mason), I wrote: “Coming from someone who ‘struggled’ in school, who squeaked by in college, and didn’t know what he was going to do with his life, gross muscular activity became the venue where I was able to validate and believe in myself.” What I was trying to say there, or to say more simply, when I was riding my bike or trekking through the mountains, that’s when I felt good. And you always hear people say that. They go exercise, and especially after exercising repetitively for a good while, they say they

feel good, just as they would sitting on a beach taking some vacation—as if exercise or bodily movement was some sort of unexpected pleasure in life that only a few should expect the chance to partake. As my life became more and more based around gross muscular activity, I began to add to and kind of contend with that notion. I would say, “It’s not that you feel good; it’s that it’s the way you’re supposed to feel.” It’s not like going to the ice cream store. You should be able to expect to feel this sort of good on a daily basis, even if it means simply going for a brisk walk with your coffee before sunrise. “It’s ‘default meditation,’” I would say. “You do it (meditate) no matter what.” “When you go out for a ride, you have about ten or twelve things you’re worried about. When you finish your ride, you know the four things you need to do.” All of these things now have great significance when re-acknowledging my ADD and discovering The Specialized Foundation. Mike Sinyard, Founder and CEO of Specialized, along with his son Anthony, have a shared experience of the effects that ADHD has on life. Mikes says, “[his] inability to stay focused and being easily-distracted were some things I had grown to just accept as ‘normal.’” After returning from rides over and over, and noticing that a lot of those symptoms seem to dissipate, and also seeing the same positive benefits that riding had for his son, Mike decided to create The Specialized Foundation and explore whether or not there was some science behind what he was experiencing. Soon a partnership with the Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR), Stanford University School of Medicine, and The Specialized Foundation was born. Specialized Bicycle Components clearly states that it is a company with products “made for riders by riders.” We are riders—that fact has guided our every decision since 1974. When quality tires weren’t around, we strove to make the best. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, we made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, we doubled-down on carbon and built our own wind tunnel. And when we saw kids struggling to focus in school, we started The Specialized Foundation to help them through cycling. The creation of The Specialized Foundation and the opportunity it provides schools and communities through the Riding for Focus Grant is quite simply, once again, Specialized - taking things to another level. For more information on the program, go to www.specializedfoundation.org/ridingforfocus/ If you’d like to check out Specialized bikes, go see Todd at Sports World here in Gallup at 1500 S. Second St. July 2018

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July 2018 Gallup Journey Magazine

Articles inside

Wild Thing an Interview with Larry Peterson

A partnership to serve Homeless Veterans

Riding for Focus Scott Nydam

Protect your Pet this Summer! Cosy Balok

Lots of Mud

Questions for Sammy C-50 Years on the Radio

UNM-Gallup-Building Bridges to Student Success

Sacred Heart School “Leads the Way” with new

Fred Witterveen Joanna Baker

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Chris Piano-His Game is Golf Sandra McKinney

Walking in Beauty Brittani Boucher