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AUGUST CITY UPDATE Coal Avenue Construction: What You Need to Know! Coal Avenue Commons Project
Construction for the Coal Avenue Commons Project kicked off during the week of July 13th. Years in the making, this project will transform Coal Avenue into a vibrant plaza street with improved infrastructure and design. This multi-phased project will continue into March of 2021. The City is collaborating with Murphy Builders and the Gallup Mainstreet Arts and Cultural District to minimize the impact on downtown businesses and to encourage residents and guests to the community to continue visiting the businesses in Gallup’s historic downtown. Coal Avenue will be closed from Second Street through the Third Street intersection into the middle of the block between Third and Fourth Streets. The walkway between Coal Avenue and Aztec Avenue will remain closed during the duration of the project to ensure pedestrian safety. In order to best serve the public, businesses will have pedestrian access to their store fronts in a special fenced-off walkway. The construction will take place in a series of four milestones: Milestone 1: (Estimated completion September 2020) The intersection at Third and Coal Avenue and part of the block on Coal west of the intersection: replacement of the storm sewer and repairing the street into the intersection. Milestone 2: This portion of the project takes place between Second and Third Street on Coal Avenue. It will also close the walkway. It includes the removal of the road surface, completion of the storm sewer replacement and installation of underground utilities. Milestone 3: Removal and replacement of the sidewalk in front of businesses between Second and Third on Coal Avenue. Milestone 4: Installation of trench drainage and finishing the road surface between Second and Third on Coal Avenue. While this project takes place, additional construction is occurring in the downtown alleys to improve utility infrastructure. The alley construction will move east, away from the businesses impacted by the Coal Avenue Commons construction. This project originated as a collaboration between local organizations, community members, and business owners. The City of Gallup is proud of the community wide efforts to improve our downtown district. Please remember that our downtown businesses are open to serve you during the construction process. Please contact Kara Smith at (505) 879-0366, director@gallupmainstreet.org, with questions about construction mitigation and business support. In addition, please visit the City of Gallup (@cityofgallup) and Gallup Mainstreet Arts and Cultural District (@gallupmainstreet) for regular project updates.
Phase 1 Construction Rendering of Improvements to Coal Avenue
Map of the Milestones for the Coal Avenue Commons Project Construction Mayor Louie Bonaguidi Councilor Linda Garcia Councilor Michael Schaaf Councilor Yogash Kumar Councilor Fran Palochak
TWO NEW LOAN PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 The Main Street Lending Program, which was funded by the CARES Act, became fully operational on Monday, July 6. It offers five-year loans of $250,000 or more to qualified businesses that were in sound financial condition prior to the pandemic but now need financing to maintain operations. Interest is set at LIBOR plus 3 percent, with interest payments deferred for one year and principal payments deferred for two years. Borrowers must apply through a participating lender. A link to participating lenders in New Mexico will be provided on the Finance New Mexico website as soon as the list is released. However, Albuquerque Business First has reported that Main Bank, First American Bank, Citizens Bank of Las Cruces, Valley Bank of Commerce, and Wells Fargo Bank are participating. The New Mexico Small Business Recovery Program, enacted by the New Mexico Legislature during the June, 2020 special session, was signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on July 7. New Mexico businesses and nonprofits that reported less than $5 million in gross revenue on their 2019 income tax return and experienced 30 percent or greater reduction in monthly gross revenue in April and May of 2020 (compared to the same period in 2019) can apply for a lowinterest, three-year loan of up to $75,000. Interest is deferred for the entire three-year term, after which principal and interest can be paid in full or converted into a new three-year term that requires monthly payments of principal and interest. The New Mexico Finance Authority will manage the program, and it expects to begin accepting applications on August 3. The NMFA FAQs page gives a list of documents applicants can begin preparing now. Other funding options previously reported by the Finance New Mexico project: • Dentists, healthcare businesses, pharmacies, caregivers and others in the healthcare field may qualify for the Essential Services Working Capital low-interest loan program offered through the New Mexico Finance Authority. Read the FAQs and complete the application. • Agriculture and qualified small businesses with 500 or fewer workers can still apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan. • The popular Payroll Protection Program, known as the PPP, has been reauthorized. The SBA will accept applications processed through a participating lender until August 8. DreamSpring and LiftFund are again accepting applications. More than capital. • Businesses seeking to shift their sales online can obtain training and assistance from WESST, a small-business resource center. • Business and entrepreneurs interested in starting a business can apply for capital that comes with business assistance from The Loan Fund, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution. • Entrepreneurs who are ready to connect with others can reach out to a local or regional organization listed on the New Mexico Municipal League’s GrowIt website. Click on your closest municipality and use the map zoom feature to increase or decrease the number and range of resources listed. More information is available online at - www.nmfa.net/faqs
Welcome back to school teachers and students! Don Diego’s wishes you the best! Stay safe! While we are disappointed there is no Ceremonial, we look forward to the year with you! Wishing Gallup health and happiness! We are here for you, and thank you for being here for us! Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Call in for to-go orders Serving your favorite cocktails, beer, and wine Specializing in Southwest, New Mexican, and American 801 West Historic Route 66 • Gallup, New Mexico • 505-722-5517 August 2020
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Thoughts From The West End I first want to apologize about another thought concerning COVID-19. However, I just can’t help it because it is everywhere. It is in the news, it dictates how I work, when I drive around town. I cannot help but take notice if it seems too busy to shop, are my kids going back to school and in what capacity, and it keeps me at home. Any ideas we had of having a family vacation have been squashed. Sadly, it occupies an enormous amount of my time.
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Some of us have read more books over the last six months then we did in the last ten years. Others have watched more Netflix then we thought humanly possible. All of us waiting for the magical vaccine to come to market. Hopefully, that will be sooner than later. All of this thinking and wondering about what employment looks like after the virus has us wondering if we should do something different, or are we going to be forced to do something different.
Our beautiful cabins, R.V. sites, and camping facilities are fully opened and offer a chance to get away to more seclusion in a remarkable landscape.
Kevin O’Leary who we all know as one of the cast members of Shark Tank believes that businesses should not get anymore bailout money. He believes that we will have new ways of conducting business and that the market will fix itself. The opposite thought is that the government needed to slowdown the virus and shutting down businesses was the correct course of action. Meaning after the delay and the government helping business survive during the pandemic that things will return to normal.
Near mile marker 46 on Hwy 53, one mile east of El Morro National Monument Entrance
Of course, I don’t know the answer, but I do believe that the virus presents Gallup with the opportunity to create new businesses. I do imagine that more Americans will stay here in the states for vacations, meaning we will probably have less foreign visitors. We have outdoor assets that haven’t even begun to be developed for adventure vacationers. Our community sits on the borders of the Zuni and Navajo Nations and we need to figure out how to share those cultures throughout the year. You can’t find better New Mexican food than right here. Yes, the virus is scary but as the new t-shirt implies, we will return Gallup Strong. -JA 6
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Our Sculpture Trail is highly appreciated for its art and its peace. Various galleries and shopping experiences are back now too. *We are all following Covid-19 New Mexico state standards for operation. **Social distancing and masks are required (until your food arrives, and then again when paying). Come spend some time at El Morro at this most beautiful time of year! El Morro RV Park, Cabins & Ancient Way Café elmorro-nm.com • elmorrorv@gmail.com • 505-783-4612
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32 What’s in the box? Betsy Windisch 35 Smokin’ Handlebar
11 Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce Bill Lee
37 Tomatoes Katie Sharpton
16 West by Southwest Ernie Bulow
38 Wash your hands Dr. Lawrence Andrade
21 8 Questions Fowler Roberts
40 The Dog Tag Kenneth Riege
23 SBDC Jennifer Lee
45 Premier Trading Jason Arsenault
24 Bi-County Fair
46 Why train your dog? Jenny Kline
26 Walking in Beauty Daisy Arsenault
48 A bright spot during Covid Sama Maadi
30 Imagining Ceremonial: A Very Short History of Posters Ernie Bulow
50 OFPL Managing Transitions Tammi Moe
Thanks to our Contributors this month: Bill Lee Ernie Bulow Fowler Roberts Jennifer Lee
Betsy Windisch Katie Sharpton Lawrence Andrade, MD Kenneth Riege Jenny Kline Sama Maadi Tammi Moe
56 You’re in business, now let’s grow it Jason Arsenault
Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen Managing Editor: Aileen Steigerwald
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Chamber Members and Business Community, From the beginning of these challenging times our team at the Chamber has been diligently working for the communities in McKinley County. It has been and, remains our goal to create, share, and provide you clear, concise, correct materials from reliable sources. We have placed our focus on commerce, collaboration and community through advocacy and action. The Chamber has been working through a robust virtual platform to participate in critical meetings and to provide information. Virtual programs for businesses to date: • Partnered with local banks and credit unions to bring you criticalinformation on the loans available for small businesses through the CARES ACT and the Small Business Administration(SBA). • Worked with a partner in accounting to review and share details, facts, and options on the State and Federal tax extensions that have been put inplace. • In collaboration with our local medical care professionals – Doctors from GIMC, RMCH, and from a local practice came together to give the local perspective of what they are seeing and to answer questions from our community. • A Business to Business (B2B) mixer for ChamberMembers Realizing the importance of getting our economy up and open, our motivation and concentration over the last 100 plus days, long before the Governor appointed her council on economic recovery, we had aligned our partnerships on the Federal, State, and Local fronts. • As an active member of the board of the New Mexico Chamber Executive Association (NMCEA) we have formed a coalition of over thirty (30) chambers across the state as well as the Association of Commerce and Industry (ACI). This group has already worked with the Governor’s office to correct the tax extension deadlines that would have been a burden on every business, weighed in and provided ideas on re-opening the economy. • We were active and advocated for the Small Business Recovery Act which allocated $400,000,00 from the state that provides low interest loans tosmall businesses in New Mexico. • On the Federal level your Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with hundreds of chambers and associations to create the Save Small Business Coalition, a powerful lobbying effort working with congress to act on the grants to small business and supporting legislation that limits liabilities businesses face due to the COVID19era. In addition to these efforts our local chamber task force of business leadership across many sectors of the community, as well as our Board of Directors, have been meeting weekly. This group of business owners contributes ideas each week as new information comes to light in this ever-changing landscape. These ideas are not only communicated to the larger coalition, but your chamber is working on them locally as well. We are currently providing low cost sanitizer and masks for our area businesses and residents. We are building a strong strategy designed to encourage everyone to “Buy Local”. Details on this free program for area businesses will be announced soon and will roll out when the full re-opening of businesses is allowed. Please remember there are many COVID19 resources for our business community available on the chamber website at http:// www.thegallupchamber.com/news/ We not only welcome, but encourage you to share any ideas you may have that would be of benefit as we all work to get our economy rolling through our many great small businesses. Please feel to contact us: BillLeebill@thegallupchamber.com cell phone (505)979-2012 Javier Sanchezjavier@thegallupchamber.com Cecilia Perez Cecilia@thegallupchamber.com Your support and investment in our chamber make these efforts possible. Thank you. Bill Lee – I.O.M. C.E.O. Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce August 2020
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THE ZUNI POTTERY GIRL SINGERS THE SPIRITUAL HEART OF CEREMONIAL
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here was one group not on the program for that first Ceremonial in 1922. Legend has it that Zuni performer Lonkeena took his wife and another woman to Gallup at the last moment. It took two days by wagon, with a layover around Cousins. The ladies were to march carrying large water jugs (ollas) on their heads, an activity seen all over the Pueblos from early times. They don’t actually have water in the jugs when they dance. Water carriers were possibly the most photographed subject in the Pueblos in the early days. Every tribe made pottery jars and everyone carried water from the spring, well, reservoir, pool or pond. Few homes had running water until well after MR. & MRS. LONKEENA WWII.
A VERY EARLY GROUP
Lonkeena (no other name) and Mrs. Lonkeena (her Zuni name was too difficult to pronounce) created the act based on an every day activity. Young girls learned to balance the heavy jugs on their heads, leaving hands free for climbing ladders. Just one of the many tasks to be mastered as a girl matured into womanhood in traditional Pueblo life. Lonkeena was aware of how popular this sight was to tourists who spent miles of film to record it. At the turn of the last century, Edward Curtis photographed in Zuni. He took several photos of the water carriers, several of which he turned into highly collectable post cards. It is not recorded if those first two ladies sang as they marched, but to make an eve-
LADIES GOING SOUTH ON THIRD STREET 1935
Ernie Bulow
West by Southwest
by Ernie Bulow
DAISY’S GROUP WITH FROG BOXES (L. TO R.) Daisy Hooee, Nora Leekity, Marie Qualo, Bessie Laconselo, Rose Gasper, Crystal Sheyka, and Irene Chavez.
CURTIS OLLA MAIDENS
ning presentation of the act they had to present a talent. They added singing to the balancing act and with the fabulous costumes had an instant hit. Besides Mrs. Lonkeena’s group, soon Della Appa also had a crew. Della was made famous as the first lady silversmith in Zuni. It is hard to sort out the exact chronology of the various ensembles. Another famous group was led by Thelma Sheche. They marched and sang until the Forties when Daisy Hooey (a Hopi/ Tewa married into Zuni) organized a group and added dancing to their routine. Somewhere about here,
DAISY HOOEE ON DRUM--ELEANOR AHYITE ON RIGHT
the name changed from Zuni Girl Singers to Olla Maidens. [Hereabouts the Ls are often pronounced.] A member of that group said that one number was called the fruit dance. Baskets of fruit were substituted for the wa-
MODERN OLLA MAIDENS, CORNELIA BOWANNIE R.
ously symbolic of the water sources. In the frog songs, they each had a small wooden box and a notched wooden rasp. The sound of the rasp scraping the edge of the box was very much like the loud croaking of a frog. The Hopis have a variety of rasp/sounding board configurations that take place during dances. I have seen the notched stick used with a large gourd as an amplifier. Frog boxes and their songs are popular today. The Olla Maidens didn’t just perform at Ceremonial. They traveled all over the country to dance and sing for appreciative audiences. There were many groups over the years, sometimes several competing choruses at the same time. A few of the performers were only active for a few years— Lola Hechiley, a poster girl for the group, told me she was only active one season. Yet the picture they took of her appeared in magazines and newspapers for years. The famous jeweler Eleanor Ahyite first danced with the Olla Maidens when she was fourteen years old. That would have been in 1930. She continued to dance well into an advanced age. Eleanor is in her nineties now and doesn’t perform any more, but she still makes her signature row bracelets. Thelma Sheche is another of the longtime group leaders. For a time the Zuni governors marched with the maidens and some, like Conrad Lesarlley, were often photographed. When Ceremonial founder Mike Kirk tried promoting a similar extravaganza in Albuquerque he started another “Olla Carrier” group from the Pueblo of Isleta, but apparently the act never caught on. The Zuni Pottery Girl Singers have never missed a Ceremonial.
THELMA SHECHE’S GROUP. (L. to R.) Anita Concho, Kletsu, Dora Weeka, Thelma, Sara Leekya, Nathan Lasiloo, and Margaret Lalio
ter jars and at the end of the number, the apples and oranges were passed out to the audience. Traditionally the ladies sometimes carried large serving bowls instead of the pots. A newspaper report said this was to invoke rain. Everything was to invoke rain. During major dance events in Zuni the ladies carry these bowls on their heads filled with all kinds of traditional foods for the dance participants. The Zuni women will queue up in long lines and walk to the kivas to make their offerings. This carries on the tradition since water doesn’t have to be carried from the spring these days. A nineteen-fifty-seven newspaper article noted: “Few spectators understood why the Zuni pottery maids carried shallow bowls on their heads in the parade Friday…” Adding, “This was done for the success of the Ceremonial— weather wise.” The water jugs were considered a prayer for rain. Daisy’s group sang songs about water animals, obvi-
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ROBERT BACA
Gallup County Commissioner Elect
By Fowler Roberts
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Robert, what got you interested in running for County Commissioner
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I’ve always thought that instead of complaining about something, sometimes you have to go out and try to fix it. I did the same thing as Magistrate Judge. I saw issues there and as an officer it’s like: instead of just complaining at it and being a Monday morning quarterback, sometimes you got to step into the role of the quarterback.
Q. You’ve been an elected official before as a
growing up and even being an officer in this area, I’ve seen what happens in other areas. I think we’re good here. We have a good mix of people.
Q. Yeah. What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
A. I do a lot of yard work. (Laughter) On top
of that, I also teach Driver’s Ed. So, I teach kids the fundamentals of driving so that they can get their licenses.
Q. What is your favorite book? A. It’s Harry Truman. In fact, I just finished
Q. What are you planning to do between now and
reading that book and to me, it was a really good book because it talked about all the presidents. It talked about our history. It talked about what the US was about. How it was made and the struggles that we went through. And it seems that we’re still fighting some of those struggles, but they’ve gotten so much better than what they were. So much better. And I think, it’s not a question of going out and, based on again what we’re doing now, destroying things. People get through it by making change and sometimes if you don’t, you don’t have to be violent. You just got to get out and talk and come to an agreement. Follow our Constitution. That’s what it was made for.
A. Going over and listening to what their talking
historic figure, who would it be and why?
Magistrate Judge. What do you enjoy most about public service?
A. Well, I’ve been appointed a few times before. I haven’t made it through the election process until now. I’ve been in public service probably for over 30 years, with the state. I just enjoy the challenges a lot of the time and knowing you can make a difference. Even it’s one person, it’s a difference. It’s got to start somewhere. January to get ready for the job?
about during County Commission meetings when I can get into them. Meeting with Bill Lee who is the present County Commissioner and also Anthony Dimas who is the County Manager. I want to find out what’s going on in the County. What are they working on? What do they seem to have as issues?
Q. What do you enjoy most about living in Gallup?
A. I’ve lived here all my life so with our world
being in turmoil and many people saying there’s a lot of racism going on, I just find that living in Gallup we have so many different races here. And you know, I think we get along pretty good here. In all the years
Q: Right. If you could trade places with one A:
I’ve actually, never thought about it. I guess I’m going to say he’s not a historic figure. I’m just going to say he is a good mentor for me and actually it was two people. And it was Gilbert Rangel. He was the Spanish teacher at Gallup High and Angelo DiPaolo. I think they were both great people and they both taught me a lot. Even after I graduated from school and I was Magistrate Judge, I was still able to contact Mr. Rangel when I had problems with Hispanic people coming in that couldn’t speak. I could call and say, “Mr. Rangel, I got an individual and I really need your help as an interpreter.” And he would show up, you know. No matter what, he was there. And Mr. DiPaolo, same thing. August 2020
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UNM-Gallup’s UNM-Gallup’s Small Small Business Business Development Development Center Center Provides Provides Business Business Consulting Consulting Services Services for for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs and and Business Business Owners Owners in in Our Our Community Community 22 August 2020
By Jennifer Lee, Business Advisor at the SBDC at UNM-Gallup
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he New Mexico Small Business Development Center (NMSBDC) takes great pride in fulfilling its mission to develop skilled entrepreneurs and strong businesses throughout our state. The highly skilled NMSBDC staff is comprised of business professionals with years of combined small business management and ownership expertise. The pride and dedication of the consultants shines through with 500+ combined years of service with the NMSBDC Network. The NMSBDC was established in 1989 through a partnership with the US Small Business Administration, the State of New Mexico, the New Mexico Association of Community Colleges, and the New Mexico Association of Independent Community Colleges. Currently, there are nineteen NMSBDC centers strategically located throughout the state, including one in Gallup at 106 West Highway 66. The center in Gallup serves all of McKinley County and is hosted by the University of New Mexico-Gallup. The SBDC at UNM Gallup is a great resource for entrepreneurs wanting to start a business, as well as those already in business. Services provided by the center include confidential business consultations at no charge, along with workshops tailored to specific topics business owners and entrepreneurs are most needing at the time at little to no cost. Do you have a great idea for a new business? Are you an entrepreneur wondering where to begin? Have you dreamed of starting your own business, but don’t know where to start? The SBDC at UNM Gallup can help you navigate the steps to register your business, assess what legal structure is best for your business goals, apply for a Small Business Administration (SBA) business loan, and so much more. Are you currently in business? Are you looking to expand your business? Do you want to move your business online, but don’t know how to make the transition? The SBDC at UNM Gallup is ready to help existing business owners stay in business, grow their business, and pivot their business model during these difficult times. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many businesses have experienced unforeseen financial hardship. During this challenging time, the SBDC at UNM Gallup has kept itself apprised of the latest programs and funding options available to business owners. If you are interested in information about the SBA disaster loan process, the State of New Mexico finance
options, or other financing programs for businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic, contact the SBDC at UNM Gallup. Programs and processes change daily, make sure you have the most up to date information so you can make the best decision for your small business. We encourage you to apply for assistance sooner than later, our staff are standing by to assist you in the process. Recently, the NMSBDC designed and launched a series of free, live, interactive webinars. Some of the training topics include Economic Injury Disaster Loan Reopening Information, Marketing During COVID-19, Taking Your Business Online, Recovery Strategies for Tourism-Related Businesses, and more. Each webinar lasts about an hour, which includes time for the presenter(s) to answer detailed questions from the participants. For more information and to review the webinar topics and schedule, visit http://www.nmsbdc.org/workshop-and-events. aspx. For the latest information about programs and resources related to business survival during the COVID-19 crisis, visit the NMSBDC website at http://www.nmsbdc.org/Default.aspx. The website home page is updated frequently with the latest info and links to a wide variety of helpful resources. The SBDC at UNM Gallup is ready to assist you, no matter where you are in your business cycle. Let us help you start that new business you always dreamed of, take your existing business to new heights, or simply navigate through these uncertain times. We are all in this together. Contact our Center Director, Cyndi Jarvison at cjarvison@ unm.edu, or our Business Advisor, Jennifer Lee at jlee04@unm.edu, to schedule your free, confidential consultation. August 2020
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Bi-County Fair Update
Greetings Bi-County Fair Participants, Buyers, Sponsors, and Supporters, It is that annual time of year where many of you are eagerly anticipating and preparing for the 2020 BiCounty Fair. Unfortunately, during these unprecedented times and the happenings of the past several months, there are many traditions that we are still unsure of, and unprepared for. The Bi-County Fairboard still has hopes for hosting some altered version of our annual event during Labor Day Weekend of 2020. However, as of now, we do not know what type of precautions will be implemented by local, State and Federal agencies regarding COVID-19 safe practices. Rest assured that keeping our community safe, is our highest priority. We are examining alternative plans, which might include virtual participation, limited crowds and events, to name a few as options for proceeding. We know that our exhibitors and families are committed to fair projects in which they have committed a large amount of time, work and financial investments associated with 4-H and FFA projects. It’s our hope to support our exhibitor’s and families as best we
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can as they continue to proceed with their projects and animals in preparation for the show, and ultimately our Jr. Livestock Sale. We will keep you informed of how our fair will proceed this year and will work our hardest for our exhibitors and our community while abiding by Local, State, and Federals requirements. We will need the support of our loyal Buyers, Sponsors, and Contributors now more than ever to ensure the continued support of the dedication of the youth of our communities. Please stay in touch with us and as always feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions during these unprecedented times. Additionally, be on the lookout for information as it becomes available. Thank you again for your past and future support of the Bi-County Fair. Sincerely, Bi-County Fairboard
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Walking in Beauty Daily Recommendation* in Ounce-Equivalents (oz-equiv) MyPlate serving suggestions for Protein: Children
2-3 yrs 4-8 yrs
2 oz-equiv 4 0z-equiv
Girls
9-13 yrs 14-18 yrs
5 oz-equiv 5 oz-equiv
Boys
9-13 yrs 14-18 yrs
5 oz-equiv 6 1/2 oz-equiv
Women
19-20 yrs 31-30 yrs 51+ yrs
5 1/2 oz-equiv 5 oz-equiv 5 oz-equiv
Men
19-30 yrs 31-50 yrs 51+ yrs
6 1/2 oz-equiv 6 oz-equiv 5 1/2 oz-equiv Reference: ChooseMyPlate.gov
Protein: a nutrient found in food (as meat, milk, eggs, and beans) that is made up of many amino acids joined together, is a necessary part of the diet, and is essential for normal cell structure and function. protein. Merriam-Webster dictionary.com Protein is one of those nutrients that we hear a lot of hype about. How can I get enough protein to build more muscle mass? Do I need to eat high amounts of protein to reach my goal of a lean, defined physique? Protein is needed by all of us to promote an overall healthy diet. How much protein you need depends on several factors — including age, sex, health status and activity level. Protein aids in helping the body make and repair cells. Protein can aid in fighting infections, and also helps with building and maintaining muscle mass. The body needs a regular supply of protein to make and repair cells. Protein is found in both animal and plant sources. Sometimes protein choices can be high in saturated fat which can contribute to heart disease. It is a good idea to include leaner choices such as: chicken, turkey, low-fat or fatfree dairy products and including a variety of legume choices. Avoiding high-fat meats such as: chorizo, hot dogs, bacon, lunch meats or fried meats. Here are some healthy options for protein: Meat, Poultry and Eggs: chicken, turkey, lean beef cuts, pork Fish and Seafood: tuna, salmon, shrimp Nuts and Legumes: almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds Low-fat Dairy Products: yogurt, string cheese, low-fat cottage cheese An example of what 6 oz. of protein for the day may include: 2 scrambled eggs: 2 servings of protein Slice of whole-wheat toast with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter: 1 serving of protein 3 oz. serving of chicken breast with green beans: 3 oz of protein For more information: Contact Daisy Arsenault, Registered Dietitian
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Rachel Mike Rodriguez Hyatt, Superintendent mhyatt@gmcs.org Director, Principle Development rrodriguez@gmcs.k12.nm.us Assistant Superintendent Tim Rodriguez Bond Rachel Jvanna Hanks Rachel Rodriguez Gerald Horacek Rachel Rodriguez Pauletta White, Ed. D Rachel Rodriguez Rachel Rodriguez Rachel Rodriguez
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Dear GMCS Parents, We look forward for the opportunity to resume school this fall and hope that we are able to see as many of our students back in our school buildings as soon as possible. We know some people are hesitant about schools opening again, but I want you to know that we are taking significant steps to prepare and maintain a safe environment for students. Our schools will be more sanitary and safe from germs, bacteria and viruses than ever before with new technology, significantly increased cleaning of the buildings and busses, and the implementation of social distancing requirements that we are putting in place for everyone in our school buildings. As you may have heard, Governor Lujan-Grisham has recently given specific requirements for us to start school in the fall. We are utilizing these requirements to create guidance for our GMCS schools. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we waited for this State guidance and clarifications so that we can now prepare and release information about the coming school July 10, 2020 year. While some restrictions continue to evolve, we are committed to helping families and providing guidance as we all learn new social interaction practices. The Governors current requirements for reentry are outlined below.
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First and foremost, it is widely known that most students, and adults, need face-to-face instruction to get the most productive
Dear GMCS Parents, education. Online learning simply cannot provide the level of learning to most students that can be gained when students phys-
ically communicate and interact in a structured classroom environment. We hope you strongly consider allowing your students to participate in the face-to-face instruction time that will be allowed for a portion of each school week. The information below We look forward for the opportunity to resume school this fall and hope that we are able to see as and further information being sent to you next week will hopefully give you some reassurance that your child is safe at school. many of our students back in our school buildings as soon as possible. We know some people are After reviewing the information you will be receiving over the next week about school resuming in GMCS, if you still do not feel hesitant about schools opening again, but I want you to know that we are taking significant steps to comfortable with your student returning to school then we will provide a remote learning option for you.
prepare and maintain a safe environment for students. Our schools will be more sanitary and safe Please keep in mind for those considering keeping their students home fulltime that the commitment to maximizing learning from germs, bacteria and viruses than ever before with new technology, significantly increased solely at home will require an added level of supervision and commitment on the family’s parts to help their student keep up cleaning of the buildings and busses, and the implementaIon of social distancing requirements that with their assignments, focus for those school hours each day on their school work, and to work around the delays and inefficienwe are puKng in place for everyone in our school buildings. cies with technology in our communities. In addition, for some older and those younger aged students, it will of course require supervision of their students for the hours required to complete school. Further information will be given about your remote learning options in the near future.
As you may have heard, Governor Lujan-Grisham has recently given specific requirements for us to start school in the fall. We are uIlizing these requirements to create guidance for our GMCS schools. The following information will outline what Governor Lujan-Grisham is currently requiring for schools to reopen and then you will find some of the details of what school will look like in the fall for our students who are physically attending school. Please be We appreciate your paIence and understanding as we waited for this State guidance and aware that in the near further guidance will be given to you about our schools reopening and that information and requirements clarificaIons so that we can now prepare and release informaIon about the coming school year. may change at the state level and this may result in GMCS needing to change its plan. While some restricIons conInue to evolve, we are commiQed to helping families and providing guidance as we all learn new social interacIon pracIces. The Governors current requirements for Thank you for your support of GMCS and we look forward to serving your students again this fall. reentry are outlined below. Respectfully,
First and foremost, it is widely known that most students, and adults, need face-to-face instrucIon to get the most producIve educaIon. Online learning simply cannot provide the level of learning to most students that can be gained when students physically communicate and interact in a structured Mike Hyatt classroom environment. We hope you strongly consider allowing your students to parIcipate in the 640 S. BOARDMAN, GALLUP, NM 87301 | 505-721-1000 | GMCS.ORG face-to-face instrucIon Ime that will be allowed for a porIon of each school week. The informaIon below and further informaIon being sent to you next week will hopefully give you some reassurance 28 August 2020 that your child is safe at school. AUer reviewing the informaIon you will be receiving over the next week about school resuming in GMCS, if you sIll do not feel comfortable with your student returning
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State Requirements for Reentry per Governor Lujan-Grisham:
Requirements for Reentry
COVID-19 Safe Operating Categories Each school district and charter school shall follow guidelines for reentry based on the public health conditions.
NMPED’s Reentry Guidance provides considerations, recommendations, and best practices to encourage a safe and successful school year. The following are important minimum requirements for all reentry.
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• Students engage in remote learning. • Limited small groups (special education, some K–3 students) eligible for in-person instruction if feasible.
• The number of students in the building at any time is capped by the number that can be accommodated while adhering to at least six feet of social distancing or 50% classroom capacity level. • Students not in the building engage in remote learning.
• All students eligible to return five days per week.
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To begin, all districts and schools across the state will be able to operate strictly according to hybrid guidelines. The Department of Health and Medical Advisory Team will regularly assess rates of the spread of COVID-19. Districts and schools will then follow the appropriate guidelines based on the designated safe reentry category.
2 Schools must participate in a surveillance and rapid response testing program for all staff.
REENTRY GUIDELINES
The eight minimum requirements for reentry are:
3 Schools must adhere to the social distancing requirements of their designated category. 4 Schools should avoid large group gatherings. 5 Face coverings are required for all students and staff except while eating, drinking and exercising, with limited exceptions for students or staff who have medical reasons for not being able to wear a mask or face shield.
7 For transportation, all staff and students must wear face shields or masks. In addition: a. A maximum of two students may sit together on a bus seat. b. Schools in the yellow category should take all reasonable steps to limit bus seats to one student to the best of their ability.
R E M OT E L E A R N I N G Districts and schools should use CARES Act money or other funds to ensure that each student has a digital device and support for connectivity in the home in order to be able to provide a robust online learning program in the event of a closure. See Supporting Teaching and Learning for more guidance .
INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL
6 All staff must be screened on a daily basis, including a temperature check and review of potential symptoms. All sites must work with state and local health officials to have a plan for contact tracing. While not required, this is also recommended for students.
HYBRID LEARNING Combination of some in-person days and some online days (see Supporting Teaching and Learning for examples). Traditional learning can occur if six foot social distancing is strictly adhered to.
T RA D I T I O N A L L E A R N I N G WITH ENHANCED P R E V E N TAT I V E M E AS U R E S All students are eligible to return to the building. Social distancing is practiced to the greatest extent possible. Preventative measures, including masks and temperature screenings, are recommended. Group activities are minimized.
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GMCS Initial Information for Reentry: • Students will physically go to school 2 days per week on either Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday. The days your student attend will be determined by the student’s last name. Some adjustments will be made for students with differing last names in the same home. We want to ensure that siblings attend on the same school days to help with family’s schedules. We will try to be as nimble as possible for when the Governor declares the schools in NM to change operating category to “Green” or “Red” outlined above. • Students and staff will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing per state requirements. School building traffic and classroom environments will also be set up to maximize social distancing. (For example, students will sit 6 feet a part in class, traffic in hallways and lunch lines will have 6 foot distance markings, etc.) • At school, temperature checks will be taken where possible each day for student and staff. We will also ask students to be checked by families for fever and other COVID-19 symptoms before coming to school. Please keep your student home if they exhibit currently recognized COVID-19 symptoms. According to the New Mexico Department of Health, Symptoms are similar to adult symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell). Children are also more likely to have abdominal symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea, and somewhat less likely to have cough and shortness of breath. • Cleaning of school building surfaces will be a larger focus with a more deep cleaning of the buildings will take place on Tuesday evenings and Fridays in-between each group of students 2 day attendance. • Hand sanitizer, soap and added supplies will be available throughout each building for personal hygiene needs. • Busses will be cleaned before and after each bus run and hand sanitizer will be available on each bus. Masks must also be worn on the bus. In order to maximize learning time, Wi-Fi access has been installed on busses district-wide. • Space and processes will be in designated in each school for persons exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 so that they can be isolated and then transported back to the home or hospital. • Athletics is under the direction of the NMAA. We continue to notify parents and athletes about changes. Currently, Soccer and Football are moved to the spring of 2021 and all other fall sports are under review for a start date in the fall. Cheer and Dance are currently sideline only. • School calendar and start date is currently being negotiated with the local union. The decision on a school calendar will be voted on soon by the Board of Education. • Meals will be provided for all students Monday through Friday whether they are physically at school or at home. Meal pick-up locations for students at home during school days will be determined and sent out to parents. Please understand that due to GMCS needing to transport students to and from school on Monday through Thursdays that remote distribution may not be as extensive as it was during recent months. • Internet access is limited in our communities and many companies are not able to provide reasonable service for our students. Please keep this in mind as you consider requesting an online/remote option. Please email further questions you are having to us at: Parent.reopening@gmcs.org We are utilizing these questions to create a GMCS webpage of “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)” so that parents can have quicker access to answers as we start school. August 2020
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IMAGINING CEREMONIAL IMAGINING CEREMONIAL A VERY SHORT HISTORY A VERYOFSHORT HISTORY POSTERS
OF POSTERS
Ernie Bulow
By Ernie Bulow
After half a century of investigation, I can’t find posters for the first decade of Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial. This makes any sort of history problematic. The first poster using a Native American artist was for the seventeenth, 1938. It was done by a teenaged Ha So De, Narciso Abeyta of Gallup. In 1932 there was an iconic poster attributed to Louie Ewing, Santa Fe artist. He certainly holds the record for posters by the same art-
ists, and by a wide margin. On some of his later posters there is an attribution to a Native artist—adapted by. Ewings posters were sometimes silkscreens, his favorite medium. Starting in the Nineties there was an effort to use Indian artwork, but many of those artists did not really reflect the nature of Gallup Ceremonial. There were winners, of course, like the 2004 poster by Irving Bahe. It definitely attracts attention. Good copies of Ceremonial posters, especially for the first half century, are quite pricey.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX? RECYCLE YOUR CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Corrugated cardboard boxes are the preferred material for shipping products of all sizes, shapes and weights. In the commercial world, most retail and wholesale items have some kind of cardboard packaging. Currently, it is estimated that over 80% of all food and other products sold in the United States are packaged in cardboard = 100 billion boxes in use per year! That’s a lot of boxes!
What is this material that is in such high demand?
The boxes are made of fiber board that is fluted and glued to one, or more than one liner. The flutes act like a cushion against vibration during movement. The combination of rigidity and cushioning, light weight, and ease of handling are qualities that make this material perfect for transporting goods.
How did this all get Started? - A Short History of Cardboard
• The earliest form of
cardboard can be traced back to 17th century China where thick paper was used as a packing material. • Cardboard came into Europe in the 19th century. • The first mention of the term “cardboard” was in the novel “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall”, written by Anne Bronte in 1848. • By the end of the 19th century, the popularity of cardboard had grown rapidly An important feature of corrugated boxes is they are 100% reusable and recyclable. Citizens of Gallup-McKinley County recycled 58.97 tons of corrugated cardboard from July 2019 to June 2020. That is an impressive amount; but friends, we can do better - we need to do better! On trash collection days around town it is sad to see the number of boxes in the herbies. We are throwing away our natural resources and 32
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money every time we toss a corrugated cardboard box.
Why is it important to Recycle our Corrugated Cardboard?
Recycling is driven by the market value of the various commodities that can be recycled. Corrugated Cardboard prices are relatively high right now. Market values fluctuate with the demand. In January 2019 OCC (Old Corrugated Cardboard) was getting $70 per ton. Then the market went as low as $25 per ton in November 2019. Market prices hit an all time high of $107 per ton in May 2020, but have since dropped back to an average of about $53 per ton. Starting in February, when the coronavirus pandemic began significantly impacting North American industry, the OCC price began rising due to an increase in consumer buying (in-store and on- line) and retailers needing to re-stock. The impact of store closures, educational institutions doing learning online, business operations taking place from home, and other factors have now hit, and the higher market for OCC has leveled out. Despite the roller-coaster market prices of OCC, it is important to RECYCLE every piece of CLEAN corrugated cardboard. NONE should be entering our landfill. Contamination is a major concern – one item with food residue or grease can contaminate an entire load of recycled materials making it monetarily worthless! The City of Gallup has made it easy for the populace to recycle this item. The two City recycling sites are located at Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center and at Ford Canyon. The City has also provided over 40 commercial sites with yellow-lid bins that are exclusively for Corrugated Cardboard (see list below). Residents are encouraged to use these to deposit clean OCC in their part of town. In addition, the NWNM Regional Solid Waste
Authority accepts corrugated cardboard at the Gallup Transfer Station. (Locations and times of operation for these sites are listed below.)
Reasons to Recycle ALL CLEAN Corrugated Cardboard in Gallup- McKinley County
*100% Recyclable *Recycling corrugated cardboard provides jobs in our community and at McKinley Paper, a cardboard manufacturing plant in Prewitt *Diversion of OCC from the solid waste stream keeps this valuable commodity from going into a hole in the ground at our regional Red Rocks Landfill in Thoreau and saves City tipping fees. $ saved for other Solid Waste programs. *Recycling OCC only takes 75% of the
SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT COMMERCIAL CARDBOARD ROUTE NORTH DISTRICT CITY VENDING SPRINGHILL SUITES HERITAGE PLAZA BUDDYS HOME FURN HUMANE SOCIETY TASTE of SOUTHWEST OREILLYS FRATELLIS SONIC APPLEBEES RIO WEST MALL SMOKIES FURNITURE PLAZA HARBOR FREIGHT WEST DISTRICT VIRGIES LOVES TRUCKSTOPS TRUCK STOPS OF AMERICA COCA COLA FAMILY DOLLAR GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL UNITED RENTALS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GIMC ADMIN BLDG - W. Aztec VILLANUEVA DISTRIBUTING GURLEY MOTOR BODY SOUTH DISTRICT EL RANCHO FURNITURE WAREHOUSE ROAD 66 FURNITURE HORIZON PLUMBING ROCKET CAFE FAMILY DOLLAR UNM BRANCH--Const. Tech RMCH RMCH--DIALYSIS ELKS LODGE EAST DISTRICT AJ PRODUCE ZECCA PLAZA (2) JEFFERSON SCHOOL MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOL BLUE BUILDING #3-Holsum BLUE BUILDING #10 RED ROCK 6 THEATRES REHOBOTH SCHOOL CAFE FIRE ROCK CASINO (2)
energy needed to make new cardboard. *Recycled OCC produces 50% less sulphur dioxide than making new cardboard from raw materials. *Corrugated cardboard boxes are made from 75% recycled material and can be transformed from recycled material to finished product in as little as 14 days. *Recycling a ton of OCC saves 46 gallons of oil, 4000kW of electricity, 6.6 million BTU’s of energy, 9 cubic yards of landfill space, 17 trees, 7000 gallons of water. As a community we can make a difference – the fewer trees we cut down, the easier we can breathe. It is important that recycling becomes a habit. Think before you toss! We can protect our natural resources and help to sustain Mother Earth if every citizen does their part – Recycle It!
Community Recycling Bins Monday - Saturday 9am 1pm / 2-6 pm 863-1212 Ford Canyon Park, 908 East Buena Vista Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center
References: Alpack, Ltd. Web site lists additional benefits of using cardboard. www.alpack.ie EZOP Useful commentary and special thank you for permission to use the Recurring Life Cycle of a Recycled Cardboard Box graphic. www.ezop.com Resource Recycling Market updates for OCC.www. resource-recycling.com Betsy Windisch, Chair McKinley Citizens' Recycling Council betsywindisch@yahoo.com facebook.com/recyclegallup
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Can you find this month’s
Gallup Journey
TREASURE? No treasure found for 2 months Now the goods have piled Take a moment and think This months’ can be found Six Flags has never been so much fun!
Little Sisters of the Poor Now hiring: Human Resources Manager
The Human Resources Manager coordinates the implementation of the personnel program in such a manner that the mission of hospitality of the Little Sisters of the Poor towards the elderly with limited resources is integrated into all aspects of employee performance. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all aspects of employee relations including: payroll processing, wage and benefit plan administration, hiring process, staffing schedules, policy administration and development, performance and appraisal management, staff development and recognition, worker’s compensation and postemployment status. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of progressive leadership in Human Resources management, payroll experience, or the professional equivalent in a related field. • Prior work experience in a not-for profit and a health care related employment preferred. • Broad knowledge of employment law and practices. • Possess moral integrity, honesty, and ethical standards of behavior. Embrace the mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor to promote its vision and family spirit.
Please submit resumes by August 31, 2020 to: hrgallup@littlesistersofthepoor.org
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It's about the DOGS! LDK is praying for everyone’s health & safety! Yes, we are open for Boarding & Grooming! By Katie Sharpton hat comes to mind when you think of ‘tomatoes’? I asked my coworker this and she had a pile of memories to share of growing up and enjoying the juicy fruit, straight from the vine. I, too, have memories of picking the tomatoes and canning them right away with family friends. You know it is summer when the tomatoes are ready to be picked. If you started a garden this summer, whether it is a bountiful backyard or just containers, I am sure you are wondering what to do with all the tomatoes. Tomatoes are the most popular crop planted in New Mexico home gardens. It depends on the type of plant, but they are fairly easy to grow. A tomato with a determinate growth habit stops growing at a certain height because the main stem develops a flower bud and fruit at the top. This type is best left without a stake. Indeterminate tomatoes grow and produce continuously throughout the growing season. To ensure a good fruit set, many gardeners shake plants at midday when temperatures are warm to settle pollen for good pollination. This type of fruit is considered TCS (time/temperature control for safety), according to ServSafe. You should not leave any cut TCS foods out for more than four hours at room temperature. Store freshly cut tomatoes in an airtight plastic container or zipbag in the refrigerator. To extend the freshness, it is recommended you wait to wash and clean Here’s a quick and easy recipe: the tomatoes until you are ready to eat. Extra moisture will increase production of mold. Tomato Quinoa Salad Whether you have Sungold, Roma, Better • ½ cup cooked quinoa Boy, or Cherry tomatoes, they can be used in a • Can of drained chickpeas variety of ways. • 2 cups of chopped tomato • FRIED GREEN TOMATOES • Herbs and seasonings of your choice • PARMESAN TOMATO ZUCCHINI BAKE (parsley, green onion, lime juice, salt, • ITALIAN TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD pepper, garlic, splash of olive oil) • CHERRY TOMATO PASTA Combine all ingredients and enjoy! For • HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE more information regarding tomatoes • SALSA and/or gardening, check out aces.nmsu. • SLICED WITH SALT AND PEPPER edu for publications and research. • COWBOY CAVIAR • SLICED ON SALADS AND SANDWICHES
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In normal times as the calendar turns to August, the excitement of beginning a new school year is highly anticipated. Both teachers and students anxiously wait for the beginning of the school year: the excitement of beginning new adventures, the anticipation of what the school year will bring, the thrill of the upcoming fall sports seasons, and the excitement of seeing friends and colleagues once again. This August is unlike any we have seen in our lifetime and is marked by a heightened anxiety and dread of what this year will bring in this time of COVID19 (novel coronavirus). The excitement of beginning school is now replaced with many questions and worry about the future. The age of COVID is a time of uncertainty, but taking simple steps will help to overcome this virus and can help us all feel safer, and begin a “new normal” in our lives. It is imperative, at this time to follow basic hygiene in order to 38 August 2020
protect not only ourselves but our loved ones. The simple act of washing ones’ hands is crucial to minimize the spread of COVID19. I recommend carrying a bottle of hand sanitizer at all times and remember to use this whenever you touch any surfaces or objects. It is also imperative to avoid touching your eyes, mouth, or nose after coming in contact with any surface that may be contaminated. It is important to wipe down surfaces, such as light switches, door handles, remote controls, cell phones that were touched by someone else, car door handles, gas pumps, ATM machines, and counter tops to name a few with Clorox wipes before touching these items/surfaces. If you cannot find Clorox wipes, use a solution of 4 teaspoons of bleach mixed in a quart of water, which will be effective in preventing COVID19, per CDC
guidelines. If in doubt, just wipe it down and use hand sanitizer, or if possible, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. When washing your hands, recite the alphabet from A to Z which takes an average of 20 seconds to say. Many of us at this time are tired of the social isolation that has been brought about by COVID19. Trying to avoid friends and family members is very difficult at this time and is emotionally draining and can have psychological impacts on all of us. It is important to remember to still try to avoid large gatherings and to continue to practice social distancing as much as possible. Social distancing is more important and mandatory if you have any symptoms of COVID19. If you have a fever (temp over 99.0), feel feverish, have body aches, a sore throat, feel short of breath, just do not feel well, or have a new cough, it is IMPERATIVE you stay home and avoid family members for a minimum of 14 days. If you are in doubt, please remain on the side of caution and isolate yourself and avoid the possibility of spreading COVID19 to loved ones who may be more at risk for becoming sick. Also, if you have been tested for COVID19, stay home until your results are returned; being tested does not give you a free pass to go to the store and hang out with friends and family! Finally, the most important way of helping to avoid COVID19 transmission and decrease the spread of this virus has become the most controversial and politicized subject. To wear a mask or not to wear a mask. As a medical doctor who has done my research, wearing a mask is the easiest and most effective way of fighting COVID19. Medical studies have proven that wearing a mask will decrease the transmission by up to 95% when worn consistently. I believe in mask wearing and am proud of the city of Gallup where almost everyone you see in public is wearing
a mask. You do not have to wear a N-95 respirator mask; a simple face mask (fabric or surgical mask) helps to prevent COVID19 transmission. The many designs of masks and the fashion choices available have even made mask-wearing a fashion statement. I implore you to wear a mask to protect not only yourself but others as well. This is not a political issue but a simple act to allow us to return to a new normal sooner rather than later. In closing, washing your hands, wiping down surfaces, staying home if you feel ill, staying home after being tested for COVID19, avoiding large group gatherings, and wearing a mask will allow us to defeat COVID19. It is natural to be afraid at this time, but together we can defeat COVID19. If you are in doubt about where to find further information on the rapidly changing protocols for COVID19, do not turn to social media for advice or follow rumors, but ask your medical provider and, as I do, follow the latest CDC guidelines on www.cdc.gov. I pray you all stay safe, remain strong, and continue to remain vigilant. Together we will defeat COVID19! Lawrence Andrade, MD Diplomat American Board of Family and Community Medicine Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine Owner, Family Medicine Associates
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The Dog Tag By KennethRiege USAFVeteran: 1985 –1993 As I was thinking of a story to write for this month’s Journey, I happened to look upon the display I have in my office which honors my grandfather. I noticed the replica WWI dog tags that I had made and thought, “Hey, that might be an interesting story.”
One of the questions some may wonder is: Why are we issued two? This regulation came about on July 6, 1916 when the US Army changed the regulations. The reason for this was that in case of death, one of the dog tags would stay with the service member’s body, while the other would go to the person in charge of burial for record’s keeping. In 1918, when the US Army adopted the service number system, the name and service number were stamped on the tags. During WWII and up until the Vietnam War, the dog tags had a “notch” in them. I have heard different stories as to why this notch was there. My grandmother told me a story that my grandfather had told her. When they would come across an American who had been killed in action (KIA), they would take one of the tags to the commanding officer while placing the other tag between the teeth of fallen comrade for identification. However, the “notch” in these dog tags was because of the machine that was used to create these tags. It had a locator tab inside of it which prevented the tags from being printed upside down.
I believe everyone has heard of dog tags. Many of us who were issued them still have them or even still wear them (I am wearing my issued dog tags as I write this story). However, many may not know the history of the dog tag, so I did a little research and want to share some of thathistory. I know in modern times it’s common for a service member to wear one around his neck and another tied within his boot laces. One key piece of safety equipment that was implemented during the Vietnam War was an item called “The Silencer.” These were placed around the dog tags to “silence” the noise of the two metal dog tags clanking together as you walk. Other soldiers simply taped the two together.
Picture of a “notched” dog tag Now backing up a bit, we need to talk about the history of the dog tag and its firstuse. The earliest mention of an identification tag for soldiers comes from where the Spartans’ names were placed onsticks and tied to their left wrist. During the American Civil War it was common for most soldiers to pin paper notes with
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their names and home addresses to the backs of their coats to help in their identification if they were to fall in battle. It was also during this time, that manufacturers of identification badges realized there was a market for something a little more permanent and began to create pins engraved with the soldier’s name andunit. On today’s dog tags there is the service member’s name, blood type, and religious preference. My dog tag and any tags issued before December 2015 has social security numbers on them. That practice has been discontinued which is probably a goodthing. In today’s society the “Dog Tag” has become quite the fashion statement and can be made to include anything you wish to put on a piece of metal that measures 1.125” X 2”. The use of dog tag images is popular, but my favorite is from this poster which I have on display at the Comfort Suites
As with every display and exhibit at the Comfort Suites, they all have an amazing story to tell. Several years ago I was visiting with one of our guests. She asked me if I knew anything of the person’s name on the dog tags in this poster. I admitted that I did not. She then began to tell me the story of Lt. Colonel Evangeline Jamison. Lt. Colonel Jamison wasa veteran of WWII, Korea,andVietnam. My guest told me that Lt. Colonel Jamison was her boss in Vietnam and about an amazing book called, “The Colonel is a Lady”. It is definitely worth the read. Lt. Colonel Jamison also played a big part in the design of the Vietnam Woman’s Memorial in Washington D.C.
This month’s Medal of Honor quote comes from WWII MOH Recipient Mr. George T. Sakato. I felt it is so appropriate to use Mr. Sakato’s quote and to honor this man who was a member of the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team. His actions on the battlefield were truly amazing. However at first, he was denied receiving his Medal of Honor. That changed on June 21, 2000 with President Bill Clinton. I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Sakato, but I did travel with Hershey to Mr. Sakato’s funeral. Mr. Sakato’s daughter shared the story of when her father received a call from the White House regarding him being presented the Medal of Honor. Mr. Sakato’s asked how many people he could bring to the ceremony and he was told that he could bring five. Well, Mr. Sakato told them, “Hell only five, just mail me the damn thing!” and hung up on them. Of course he was called right back and was advised he could bring as many as he wanted to. His quote reads as follows:
“Respect the Red, White and Blue, for it’s the flag of our country for which we fought to defend from tyranny.” I can’t think of a better saying than that. Thank you Mr. Sakato for your service and dedication to our great country and for providing these amazing words for all to live by.
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Octavia Fellin Public Library- Special Events Curbside Checkout Services OFPL staff continues to provide essential services to our community by offering curbside checkout, virtual classes, workshops, and public education through our social media platforms. Visit ofpl.online for the Online Request Form. • DVD/CD check out limit is 10 • 30 library items total. All items will be due September 1st. OFPL Staff is onsite Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will assist with curbside checkout. Call 505-863-1291 for all inquiries including reference services. Stimulus Payment: Economic Impact Survey In March, the U.S. Congress passed, and the President signed, the CARES Act, legislation designed to provide economic help for Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the law, most households would receive an “Economic Impact Payment” (a “stimulus check”) of $1,200 per adult and $500 per child under 17 years old, or up to $3,400 for a family of four. It’s now August -- have you received your payment? Please take a moment to share your
experience with us so that we can better serve the needs of the community. Fill out the survey at ofpl.online/2020/07/09/ ofpl-economic-impact-survey/ Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. Adult & Teen Summer Reading Bingo Card Imagine Your Story this summer at OFPL! Adults and Teens can participate in Summer Reading by completing a Book Bingo card available on our website octaviafellin.libguides. com/srp2020. Win by completing a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line! Turn in your card and you’ll be entered into a weekly prize drawing - OR - complete all 25 squares (Blackout) for an even better prize! Drop off your card inside our OFPL Book Drop or post a photo of your completed card to one of the Library’s social media channels using the hashtag, #OFPLBookBingo2020, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter, @galluplibrary. Entries must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-8631291 for more information.
Yesterday (Saturday, July 18), gallupARTS gave away 116 Free Family Art Kits in 30 minutes and took "orders" for 103 more. This program is more popular than we anticipated, and we are thrilled that so many families are excited to make art together. In order to make the Free Family Art Kit program as inclusive and accessible as possible, gallupARTS is switching the distribution days from Saturdays to Fridays (12 - 4pm at ART123 Gallery) so that all McKinley County residents are able to participate in case the Navajo Nation weekend curfews continue through the fall.
Friday, August 7: Spin a Yarn Kit Create turtles, butterflies or animals of your own invention from colorful yarn and popsicle sticks. Friday, September 4: Harvest Time Kit Make jumbo paper flowers and rain-sticks from recycled materials, tissue paper, and beads. Friday, October 2: Happy Halloween Kit What creature can you turn a paper plate into with just scissors, markers and glue? A lion, an alien, a ladybug, a cow? Make your own mask and also sculpt and paint a silly or scary clay monster. Friday, November 6: Pipe Cleaner Magic Kit Discover the magic of pipe cleaners. Twist them into beautiful beaded ears of corn and flower rings. Friday, December 4: Winter Fun Kit In honor of Gallup’s Balloon Rally, learn origami and make a hot air balloon. Also create a oneof-a-kind collaged holiday card to send to a loved one. gallupARTS will be giving out 225 kits each month. More information on the Free Family Art Kit program is available at www.galluparts.org/ familyartkits
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Youth Summer Reading Logs Imagine Your Story this summer at OFPL! Read for four hours and you can select a personal pan pizza or free round of mini-golf from our Sponsor Pizza Nine. Participants can complete an online reading log available on our website, octaviafellin.libguides.com/srp2020, or call the Main Library at 505-863-1291 to request a paper version of the log through curbside pick up. Entries must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st, 2020. Email childlib@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. We READ, We TALK Book Club Register at ofpl.online for a copy of The Library Book by Susan Orlean now through August 7th. The story chronicles the Los Angeles Public Library fire and its aftermath. Get ready for some great conversations and tons of fun as we meet virtually for the first time ever! Zoom discussions will be held Thursday, August, 20th at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505863-1291 for more information. Big Library Read Borrow the featured title ‘The Darwin Affair’ by Tim Mason with no waitlists or holds from our digital collection August 3rd through 17th. The Big Library Read is the world’s largest digital book club and gives us an opportunity to read the same digital title simultaneously. Join millions of others around the globe in reading this historical fiction thriller ebook or audiobook. OFPL readers can solve the mystery of the Darwin Affair by visiting http://nm.lib.overdrive. com or downloading the Libby app. Readers can then discuss online at https://discuss. biglibraryread.com/. Email bmartin@gallupnm.
gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. *BONUS: Use #BigLibraryRead for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet from @ OverDriveLibs OFPL Bookmark Design Contest Calling all OFPL neighbors! Compete in OFPL’s bookmark design contest. Entry Forms available on our website, ofpl.online/ programs/#bookmarkcontest. Submit an original design to the Main Library or the Children’s Branch Bookdrops by Friday, August 31st at 5:00 p.m. Entries will be displayed in an online poll for community voting during the entire month of September. Winning entries will be printed and distributed at both libraries. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. Princess Storytime: The Little Mermaid Everyone’s favorite mermaid is swimming up for a special virtual storytime. Join us Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary Friday, August 14th at 4:00 p.m. for stories and fun. You can view the recording after the live event on Facebook or YouTube. Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. Self-Care Saturday Join OFPL Live on Facebook @galluplibrary on Saturday, August 15th and 29th at 12:00 p.m. to make your DIY cosmetics from items around your home. Each ingredient list will be available in advance on our website, ofpl.online/ programs/#makerspace under the MakerSpace Classes and Workshops section. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. • Saturday, August 15th - Honey-based lip scrub and sage with blackberry body scrub • Saturday, August 29th - Lavender bath bomb
and rosemary with peppermint foot scrub Magic for Muggles: Harry Potter Trivia OFPL invites you to the Leaky Cauldron for an enchanted afternoon of Harry Potter trivia! Join us Live on Facebook, @ galluplibrary Friday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. Test your knowledge, cast spells, and brew potions from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts universe. Sign up for trivia afternoon on our website, ofpl.online, or on Facebook, @galluplibrary, to secure your spot. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. Main Library Weekly Events Creative Corner Tech Time Education and Training Tech Time Online: Community Computer Training Classes FREE computer classes. Registration is not required but is available for anyone who wants to participate in the live stream course. Completion certificates available for live stream classes. Email libtrain@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. Classes will be available on OFPL social media channels @galluplibrary. Premier dates: (Live Class) Protect Yourself Online for Kids - This class is designed for children under 16 to learn how to stay safe while participating in online activities. Email libtrain@gallupnm. gov or call 505-863-1291 for details.
• Wednesday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. (Live Class) Protect Yourself Online for Adults - Learn to protect your identity and information while online. Email libtrain@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for details. • Wednesday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Online Meetings - Learn to use free meeting software such as Zoom, Google Meet, and others to host or attend online meetings and classes. • Wednesday, August 5th at 4:00 p.m. Libre Office Suite - Learn how to use this free software for all your digital office needs. Programs included are Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentations. • Wednesday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Twitter for Beginners - Learn the basics of using Twitter to communicate with others and stay up to date on current events and celebrity happenings. • Wednesday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. One-2-One Technology Help The Library offers one-2-one technology assistance. Please email libtrain@gallupnm. gov or call 505-863-1291 to schedule an appointment. Virtual Fun Fridays The Library will have weekly virtual fun with games, guests, and more! Join us Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary Friday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. to participate in Fun Friday interactive events and the opportunity to win some great prizes!
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Hello Fellow ArtsCrawl followers, as you know at this time, we are unable to have mass gatherings in New Mexico until further notice. I want you all to know just as soon as we are in the clear I will be planning a spectacular event for everyone to reunite. Currently, in the downtown area the Coal Commons construction project is underway. All downtown businesses are OPEN and ready to serve you. The project runs from July 2020 to March 2021. I have been working with the city of Gallup on a new location for ArtsCrawl, once we are able to all gather again. In the meantime here are some pictures from August 2019. Wishing all your families many blessings, Sincerely Rhonda Quintana
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Why Train Your Dog?
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hen we get a new, cute little puppy it's easy to forgive the nipping and chewing and potty accidents! But if we ignore those behaviors, they will become ingrained and much harder to change later. The earlier you start training, the better/faster your results will be! Puppies can easily be taught not only how to learn, but to WANT to learn! As dogs have been selectively bred dogs for about 200 years, they have become smarter and smarter. They help us every day in so many ways like drug detection, herding, police work, seizure and diabetic alerts, finding lost people, etc.--not to mention all the fun things like obedience, scent work, agility, trick training, barn hunt, lure coursing—and the list goes on. Most of these organized canine sports allow mixed breeds too! But what if you just want a good dog--one that comes when you call, sits, walks politely on a leash, doesn't jump on people or poop in the house? Those basic skills all start with training at a young age. Positive reinforcement is the very best way to train! This is where you reward behavior you want, using tiny tidbits of treats to tell Puppy—YES! Puppies catch on very quickly that they get “paid” for doing the right things. Using a particular word (“yes” or “good”, typically) marks the behavior you want verbally (you can also use a clicker), then immediately giving the treat is the reward. In just a few days you will have a puppy that is “offering” behaviors in order to get a treat. This is teaching the puppy to LEARN. Training rewards should be tiny and special (“high value”), like small tidbits of hot-dog or cheese, that can be delivered and swallowed quickly so you can keep working. Training sessions for young puppies should be no longer than 5 minutes. As they mature, the sessions can increase in length. Once you see your puppy actively engaged in learning, you will be inspired to keep training. Adopting an adult dog? Training is still possible and done the same way, it will just take a little longer depending on the dog's age and history. Any dog can learn, and most dogs inherently want to please us. So, make training FUN and know that your puppy can go as far as you want to take him into a great partnership with you!
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A Bright Spot During COVID Questions for Sama Maadi Creator of G4G: Groceries for Gallup Q: COVID-19 has really changed our lives, how has it affected you and your family?
COVID19 has affected my family financially, socially, and academically. When schools in Gallup closed, I was fortunate enough to be in a high school that went online. It took me some time to adjust to such an abrupt change in my classes. Many of my teachers held zoom conferences instead of classes. However, I had trouble efficiently learning online because it was something very new to me. I had to find other sources that could help me do my homework and make sure I continued to keep up with my grades. My dad’s jewelry store had to close and my family had to come together to figure out how to replace public school for my six-year-old sister so she wouldn’t miss out on her education.
Q: How did you come up with this idea of delivering groceries and prescriptions?
As things worsened, I knew it was important to help our small community, I just didn’t know how. The idea came about when helping my dad unload groceries from the car every week. While we were fortunate enough to be able to get groceries, I thought of the families that were more at-risk. Single parents who had to bring their children with them, the elderly, etc. Later that night, I sat at the kitchen table with my brother and bounced some ideas of how we can help our community. With much of the news being about how medically under-resourced our country is, I was frustrated that I didn’t have any skills to help there. But instead of thinking about what I could’t do, I started to think about what I could do and that’s when the thought of creating G4G, Groceries 4 Gallup came about. I may not be able to solve a ventilator problem, but I can help prevent transmission by delivering groceries and prescriptions to anyone in need, especially the elderly.
Q: I am understanding that this is a free service for at-risk members of the community? I am assuming that you are going to be really, really busy. Will you have help and who?
This service is for everyone, especially the at-risk members of the Gallup community. Aside from me, G4G is also taking volunteers to help deliver groceries and prescriptions. So far, we’ve received a few calls from people who are excited to help, which is great. Hopefully, we’ll be able to increase the volunteer base as the demand of people that will use G4G increases in the next few weeks.
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School. I plan on going to college after graduating, assuming applications go well! I’m not sure what I want to do at college yet, but I know it will be something that will help me become more of an impactful person. The world is filled with endless possibilities and though that can be scary, I am excited to see what the next step is. My brother once told me that just one step a day is enough to change the world. I want to change the world and my first step is here in our community.
Q: This is going to take a considerable amount of time. With school getting ready to start again, how do you plan on managing both? I plan on being able to deliver the most on weekends to not interfere with my classes on the weekdays, but since classes have moved to 100% online again in the fall, I will be able to deliver whenever I am free. I also plan on coordinating with the other volunteers to help make deliveries when school gets demanding.
Q: It takes a special type of person to sacrifice their time to give to others, volunteer. Have you done this before and where do you get this volunteering spirit from?
My first -time volunteering was as an English tutor at the Center for Academic Learning, at UNM-Gallup during my junior year of high school. I didn’t think I was qualified to help others with their papers since I was a student myself, but that’s when I learned that you don’t need credentials to have at least some positive impact on someone seeking help. I have to admit that having my older brother around during lockdown has had an impact on me. He challenges me to think differently and outside myself. Having a mentor like that has boosted my volunteering spirit and makes me eager to pay it forward to others one day.
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this will be done on an honor system. **Team with overall best time will choose the three trails for September’s challenge.
Teams/Categories Adult Males Rules – Adult Females Adult & Child (this could be Parent/ You must complete the challenge in three Child, Adult Friend/Child, Grandparent/ consecutive days. It must be completed with a teammate Grandchild) and both of you have to finish together. Youth Males (under 17) One teammate must use Strava to record Youth Female (under 17) Prizes will be given to the best time for the route and time. *Share your ride by sending it to jason@ each category. gallupjourney.com with your name and teammates name with the category you are Trail 1 competing in. Start at the Gamerco Trailhead ride out Trail routes must be completed in order, to the six flags and do the 2nd Mesa loop trail 1, trail 2, trail 3. counterclockwise and return to the six *Remember there will be no officials and flags. Once back at the six flags do the 1st
Mesa loop counterclockwise returning to the six flags once again. Ride back to the Gamerco Trailhead. Trail 2 Starting at the Hilso Trailhead you will ride up Quaking Aspen turning onto Smokin’ Handlebar over to Berma returning to the start at Hilso Trailhead. Trail 3 Starting at Hilso Trailhead you will ride up Stuck Truck turning left onto Smokin’ Handlebar turning down Quaking Aspen merge unto Brokennose then Turkey Nest returning to the start at Hilso Trailhead using Y2K. If you are not familiar with trails use trailforks.com searching Hilso Trailhead and High Desert Trails New Mexico to review.
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OFPL Managing Transitions in Gallup was driven entirely from community interest and community support; by the people, of the people, and for the people. Growing from a seed collection of 50 books donated by members of the P.E.O. Sorority in 1920, to a line item in arch 11th 2020 ushered in the SARSthe City Council budget in 1926. Three years later CoV-2 pandemic and marked the the Council appropriated $1,500.00 towards a beginning of drastic change for public library building and $1000 was donated by local libraries across the country. residents. The formal opening of the new building was held on April 27, 1927. On May 29, 1936, the Historically, libraries have symbolized the City Council voted to assume responsibility for the connection of knowledge with power. Libraries have library. also taken on different social structures that reflect community needs, and the space within the library The transformation and continual growth walls has transformed as formats for transmission spanning the last 100-Years of our library’s history, have changed. are grounded in the development of knowledge, interconnecting networks, and community needs. Colonial libraries first emerged on Turtle The Octavia Fellin Public Library (OFPL) team Island in 1731 when the Library Company of will maintain our commitment to these values as Philadelphia was founded by the entrepreneur we navigate this pandemic together. “No other Benjamin Franklin. The Library Company of institution, public or private, does a better job Philadelphia was the first model of a subscription of reaching people who have been left behind based, lending library, supported entirely by in today’s economy, have failed to reach their membership fees. The first public library funded potential in the city’s public school system or by a municipality was established in 1833 in New who simply need help navigating an increasingly Hampshire; a free library open to all community complex world.”1OFPL is fueled by a vision to members regardless of social status. The spread of foster the pursuit of knowledge for all ages and public libraries accompanied the philosophy of free cultures through innovative services, outstanding public education with waves of immigrants during collections, and strategic partnerships. westward expansion. Public libraries are the manifestation of Public libraries are the intersection of American democratic ideals. The pursuit of information and social structures and reflect life, liberty, happiness, the common good, the many faces and varied interests of their equality, diversity, and truth. Ideals that have the communities. The Octavia Fellin Public Library power to unite people. We have seen incredible is no different. The creation of a public library transformation of our culture and shifts in our
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social structures during the last Four months. Together we must re-imagine the library’s role in serving our community while maintaining these principles. This transformation of culture means re-working the library’s vision and mission and our policies and procedures. There are huge implications with regard to the social role of the library in our community. Heeding the challenge requires innovative thinking. The OFPL team has stepped up to the plate, immediately pivoting in a new direction to deliver our core services and public education in a different way. OFPL offers virtual classes, workshops, and public education through our social media platforms on Facebook and Youtube @galluplibrary. Dates and times for library events can be found on our Classes and Workshop Calendar accessible through our website ofpl.online. Curbside checkout is available. To search Collections and complete the Online Request Form visit our website. Alternatively you can place Holds directly through the catalog. All items will be due September 1st. The OFPL team is on- site Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and will assist with curbside checkout. Call 505-863-1291 for all inquiries including reference and research services. Beyond regular library services the OFPL team is supporting the community and we need your participation: The Octavia Fellin Public Library was the recipient of a 2020 Census grant to help New Mexico achieve a complete count. The current pandemic has eliminated our ability to travel to the sites where we planned to collect the data. Very important data that will be used to determine federal funding allocations here in McKinley County. Census results have an
impact on planning and funding for health clinics, highways, fire departments and disaster response, education programs such as Head Start, college tuition assistance, Title-1 lunch programs, and so much more. The census deadline was extended until August 31st and we are available by phone to help you respond. All you need is your 12 digit household ID # that was sent to you in the mail. If you do not have your ID # you can still participate. It’s now August -- have you received your payment? In March, the U.S. Congress passed, and the President signed, the CARES Act, legislation designed to provide economic help for Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the law, most households would receive an “Economic Impact Payment” (a “stimulus check”) of $1,200 per adult and $500 per child under 17 years old, or up to $3,400 for a family of four. Please take a moment to share your experience with us so that we can better serve the needs of the community. Fill out the survey at ofpl. online/2020/07/09/ofpl-economic-impact-survey/ *To check your eligibility text STIMULUS to 797979
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You had a dream of having your own business. The idea was to build it and then grow it into a profitable entity. For it to become this dream business, you didn’t realize the amount of attention you would have to place on your customers, improving processes and products, and how to be profitable. There is so much involved in getting your company to grow. Just
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like in your personal life, one area that you should focus on is a budget. Having an effective budget will help you build your dreambusiness. It is no secret that businesses fail. In my lifetime here in Gallup I can remember several businesses that have come and gone. Maybe the reason wasn’t due to be being profitable, but I would guess that was the reason for
most failures. As a business owner, we get so caught up in the moment that we forget to budget or to follow a budget. Monies out can lead us to our eventual downfall very fast. So, when starting your budget begin with the outflows of cash. It is imperative that you know where your money is being spent. Pay close attention to every expense
that your company is paying for. Many times, we are only thinking about those dollars coming into the business and forgetting about what we spent on marketing, payroll, building and the other million things our money goes to. Don’t be relaxed on this first step to creating a budget, dig deep into your records and see where all your money is getting spent. Creating this foundation will lead to developing that effective budget. Knowing where your hard-earned money is going allows for some serious reflection. This is when you can ask yourself if you are overpaying in certain areas. Finding less- expensive solutions leads you to being profitable. Areas that are often overlooked because they require some diligent planning is employee scheduling and inventory quantities. You should always be thinking as a surviving enterprise where you can cut costs. What this does is let you create a budget for that certain expense, be it weekly, monthly or seasonal. As business owners we have control over our expenses. The same is always true about our sales. Having the expense information is our first step. You might use accounting software like QuickBooks to set this up or use the help of an accountant. Your goal here is to make sure that what you are spending matches the amount that you have now put into your budget for expenses. Now, when you have an amount that doesn’t match the budgeted amount you can easily take action. One of the best reasons to bring a professional on board is the expertise they bring to your company. Building your budget is a very important first step, but an accountant can give you more indepth reporting. Beginning with the budget you can move to a profit and loss statement helping you have a better feel for your sales patterns. You will open yourself up to having access to lots of different reports, the ones that matter specifically to your business. This budget along
with reports leads to a betteridea of what your taxes are going to look like, making the end of the year a much simpler process. Now that you have this budget and reports, you are building a realistic picture of the health of your business. You are also going to be able to build an accurate cash flow projection for the next week or month, depending if you are using a weekly or monthly style budget. This will allow you to start making financial goals, allowing you to see where your company is heading. This is a timely process and doesn’t happen after a week of going over your expenses. It is an ongoing commitment that is going to lead to a profitable business. What will be next is creating a savings plan. Continuing to grow your business will most likely involve purchases such as a building, computers, website development or bringing on new employees. If you have control of your expenses and are able to develop this savings plan, you will avoid costly credit and loans to grow. Having debt on your books can be one of the costliest components of your business. It is very expensive to carry debt because the dollars you are making are being used to pay the interest of that debt instead of growing your business. Working with your accountant, you will develop a plan to pay down that debt faster. This plan will use your budget and cash flow planning to free up the monies to get out of debt. It will become apparent that once the effort is made to develop these plans, you will begin to see more profit from your business. That leads you to develop the last plan which will be a growth plan. This is the fun part of owning a business. You can start to dream again. What is the future goal you want to accomplish?
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ALL THE NAVAJO TRIBAL PARKS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Due to the Declaration of Emergency Resolution CEM-20-03-11 issued on March 11, 2020. Which states, “all Navajo Tribal Parks and Facilities shall be closed to all public access effective March 14, 2020 and continue until further notice. More Information: www.ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov/COVID-19
Four Corners Monument 928-206-2540 P.O. Box 861 Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514 Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park 435-727-5870 P.O. Box 360289 Monument Valley, UT 84536 Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park (Antelope Canyon) 928-645-0268 337 N. Navajo Drive Page, AZ 86040
Hózhó for Future Generations Canyon de Chelly Campground 928-674-2106 P.O. Box 2520 Window Rock, AZ 86515 Little Colorado River Tribal Park 928-679-2303 P.O. Box 459 Cameron, AZ 86020 Bowl Canyon Camp Assayi 928-871-6647 PO Box 2520 Window Rock , AZ 86515
Navajo Veterans Memorial Park Window Rock 928-871-6647 PO Box 2520 Window Rock, AZ 86515
Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Department Phone: (928) 871-6647 navajonationparks.org
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