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DECEMBER CITY UPDATE The City of Gallup wishes everyone a safe, warm, happy, and festive holiday season.
GALLUP’S GOOD NEWS There is much to celebrate in regards to good news about Gallup this past month. Gallup Wins Silver Cumbre Award The Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Gallup, and the advertising firm Griffin & Associates of Albuquerque won at the Cumbre Awards of the New Mexico Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America on October 18, 2018. We were awarded a Silver Cumbre Award for the GallupRealTrue Facebook page and social media campaign. The annual awards show recognizes outstanding strategic public relations campaigns and tactics by New Mexico’s communications professionals and award winners are judged by public relations professionals from other markets within the United States.
New Mexico Hospitality Association Top HAT Award: Limited Service Hotel of the Year Award Winner Comfort Suites (General Manager Ken Riege, his wife Retha, and the Kumar family, owners of the property)
Comfort Suites Wins at New Mexico Top HAT Awards The City of Gallup is proud to announce that our community had five finalist nominations and one winner at the New Mexico Hospitality Association’s annual Top HAT Awards. The Top HAT Awards (Top Hospitality and Tourism Awards) celebrate those who have done exceptional work to elevate the travel, tourism, and lodging industry in New Mexico. The Gallup finalist nominees included: •Best New Event: Best in Show Night 2017 sponsored by Emerald Tanner in partnership with Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial and gallupARTS/ART123 Gallery. •Best Print Campaign: 2018 Gallup Visitors Guide by the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, the Gallup Journey, and the City of Gallup Tourism and Marketing Department. •Front-of-House Food & Beverage Employee of the Year: Gloria John, Breakfast Attendance at Quality Inn & Suites Gallup •Tourism Professional of the Year: Bill Lee, County Commissioner and Executive Director of Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce •Outstanding Attraction: Comfort Suites Gallup Military Museum The Comfort Suites Gallup won for Best Limited Service Hotel of the Year! The 2018 New Mexico Top HAT Awards Gala is an annual dinner and awards ceremony that celebrates the top hospitality and tourism individuals, businesses, and more. The event took place at the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel on November 8, 2018. City of Gallup Hosts Media Conference The City of Gallup hosted the Travel Media Showcase Family Travel Conference from November 15-17, 2018. This conference brought in over 45 travel writers, Digital Media Influencers, and bloggers into the Gallup area to learn about family statistics, career development strategies, and to cover the Gallup area. The conference was a tremendous success with over 10 million impressions on social media throughout the event (with an even bigger reach!). Video and written content will be produced and debuted throughout the next several months by the conference attendees. In addition, a film crew was on site at Red Rock Park sponsored by Go RVing to feature outdoor travel expert Misty Wells doing a segment on RV Travel down Route 66. This segment aired in more than 15 morning television markets across the United States on the morning of November 15th. Conference attendees experienced a balloon glow on the floor of the Red Rock Park arena, explored downtown Gallup, saw dancers from the Zuni Pueblo, took balloon rides, went shopping, and more. Special thanks to our partners: Jerry’s Cafe, Pee Wee’s, Anthony’s Taste of the Southwest, Camille’s Cafe, Gallup Coffee Company, the Red Rock Balloon Rally Association, Silver Dust Trading, Perry Null Trading, Tanner’s Indian Arts, the Gallup Native Arts Market Artists, City Electric Shoe Shop, the El Morro Theatre and Events Center, Sammy C’s Rockin’ Sports Pub & Grille, Pizza 9, Glenn’s Bakery, the Hilton Garden Inn, the El Rancho Hotel, Viva Vino New Mexico Wine, Santa Fe Spirits & Distillery, Burchie’s Gourmet Hot Dog Truck, Flavour Savour, Butler’s Office Supply, the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, The Nugget Gallery, Sportsworld, and the Gallup McKinley County School District. Special thanks to the City of Gallup staff from Red Rock Park, the Electric, Facilities, Parks, and IT Departments, and the employees from the El Morro Theatre & Events Center for your hard work to make all event sites ready for this unique conference. To see some of the content posted by the TMS Family Travel Conference attendees follow #tmsfamily #tmsgallup and #galluprealtrue on your favorite social media platforms.
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The Gallup Attendees at the New Mexico Hospitality Top HAT Awards in November. CITY OF GALLUP HOLIDAY EVENTS & MORE City of Gallup Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair The City of Gallup hosts its annual arts and crafts fair at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center on December 1st, from 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., and December 2nd, from 11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. This is a great opportunity to shop for some unique holiday gifts and more. Christmas and New Years Refuse Collection There will be no refuse collection services on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Tuesday through Thursday routes will be delayed by one day during these two weeks. Friday’s route will run as scheduled. RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS FOR ONE WEEK ONLY: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 through Monday, December 31, 2018, The Solid Waste Department will collect extra CHRISTMAS REFUSE ONLY free of charge. Please set items curbside away from your herbie on your scheduled pickup day. If you require further information, please call 863-1212. Downtown Christmas Parade Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the holidays in downtown Gallup on December 1st at 1:00p.m. along Aztec Avenue for the annual Downtown Christmas Parade. Full of unique floats and funloving balloon pilots, there’s something to see for the whole family. 4th Annual ArtsCrawl Holiday Art Show Saturday, December 8th, is a great time to take the family downtown and celebrate the holidays early. During the December ArtsCrawl “Let’s Have a Ball,” you can accomplish some holiday shopping (and maybe some gifts for you) at the 4th Annual ArtsCrawl Holiday Art Show. The show is taking place at 210 S Second Street inside the El Morro Events Center from 7:00p.m. -9:00p.m. Mayor Jackie McKinney Councilor Linda Garcia Councilor Allan Landavazo Councilor Yogash Kumar Councilor Fran Palochak
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Thoughts From The West End I think, if we are honest with ourselves, most of us would admit that there have been times when we were possessed by a less than desirable spirit. For myself, I seem to have a particular demon when trying to fix a particular mechanical problem. Like the time I tried to bleed the slave clutch in my pickup truck, and after the 17th unsuccessful attempt, I kicked my tool box and spewed wrenches across the sidewalk. A few hours later, I was mystified at what had come over me. Or the time my laptop computer decided to simply lock up and chose not to work as I approached a critical deadline, whereupon I stormed out the front door of the office and for no particular reason, turned around and kicked the wood paneled bottom of the screen door so hard that my foot got stuck on the other side and caused me to fall over. Or the time (a long time ago), when I owned a landline phone that for some reason would randomly disconnect me from whomever called whenever it seemed to feel like it. After a hard day of work and talking with my girlfriend on the phone, the line went dead once again. I immediately ripped the phone out of the wall, and then ripped the receiver from its attached cord. As if that wasn’t enough suffering for the naughty phone, I then tied the phone base and the receiver to my bathroom shower head and let it hang there like an ornament for nearly a year, so that it could personally be mocked by my naked body on a regular basis. Then there was the time…..well you get the point. While the Christian tradition has occasionally dealt with the concept of demon possession and the Catholic church even has trained individuals to deal specifically with exorcising some of the extraordinary cases, I think
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it is fair to say that most humans have moments when an emotional energy has temporarily taken us over and has caused us to do and say things that we would usually define as “not ourselves.” The best explanation for this phenomenon I have heard comes from author Eckhart Tolle; he says that humans carry with them an emotional entity that he calls the “pain-body.” He says this “painbody” is an accumulation of a painful life experience that was not fully faced and accepted in the moment it arose. It leaves behind an energy form of emotional pain, and after some years, you have a “pain-body,” an energy entity consisting of old emotion. This “pain-body” can often lie dormant until something triggers it, making it active, and taking over your rational thoughts. Then after it has had its meal of creating pain for someone or something else, it often recedes and goes dormant until it is triggered again. I know…sounds rather crazy! In the Hebrew scriptures, we have the story of the brothers Cain and Abel. For those unfamiliar with the story, Cain murders Abel out of jealousy. When God confronts Cain, He uses these interesting words:“Why is your face downcast?. . . sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” It almost sounds like these feelings of Cain’s are a separate being that wants to consume him. If you find these musings on the “pain-body” remotely valid, look for my book review of Eckhart Tolle’s book “New Heaven” in this issue (on page 10) that discusses the “pain-body” in a bit more detail. In the meantime, I’ll try not to inflict anymore pain on inanimate objects. -cvd
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Contents 10 Eckhart Tolle “New Heaven: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose” A Book Review Charles Van Drunen 12 Memories of a Gallup Family-Georgiana Monaco Kennedy Steve Kennedy 14 Seasonal Hygiene, an Ancient Chinese Perspective Emily Hornback 18 Santa Questions
28 West by Southwest Ernie Bulow 30 The Consignment Boutique Joanna Baker 34 Counting our Blessings Sandra McKinney 38 Event Calendar 40 The Christmas Wraith Palacios 48 Nuts & Bolts of Running your Small Business: Payroll Jason Arsenault
21 Walking in Beauty Gina Caviggia
50 My Time with Hiroshi Miyamura at the White House Kenneth Riege
22 The Mother of God Jay Mason
52 I’m a Firster! Marilee Petranovich
26 People Reading
54 Winter is Coming! Jenny Kline
Thanks to our Contributors this month: Charles Van Drunen Steve Kennedy Emily Hornback Gina Caviggia Jay Mason
Ernie Bulow Joanna Baker Sandra McKinney Marilee Petranovich David Conejo-Palacios Kenneth Riege Jenny Kline
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Staff: Sandra McKinney Christine Carter
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Eckhart Tolle “New Heaven: Awakening To Your Life’s Purpose” A Book Review
sold in North America, alone, and it has been translated into 33 languages. In 2005 Eckhart wrote “New Heaven” and Eckhart Tolle is a brilliant mind that was sold 5 million copies by 2009. Of course, it on his way to a doctorate at Cambridge. doesn’t really matter to me whether he sold He, unfortunately, was also a tortured soul 5 copies or 5 billion; what matters is if it is who suffered greatly with depression and actually worth reading? My answer to that is contemplated suicide. One night in 1977, at probably yes, depending on who you are. the age of 29, Tolle says he experienced an “New Heaven” covers a variety of topics, “inner transformation.” That night he awoke but there is a basic theme that carries from his sleep suffering from feelings of through, with Eckhart’s insistence, that the depression that were “almost unbearable,” human mind is usually preoccupied with but then experienced a life-changing either the past or the future, and therefore epiphany. is rarely actually attentive to the present Tolle awoke the next day with a new moment. heart and mind, and he went out for a walk Of particular interest to me were the in London and found that everything was chapters on what Eckhart calls the “painmiraculous - deeply peaceful. Even the body.” This is Eckhart’s term for what he traffic. The feeling continued, and he began describes as an accumulation of your life’s to feel a strong underlying sense of peace in emotional pain. He writes about it as if it every situation. He stopped studying for his doctorate, and for a period of about two years were a demon that sometimes possess its human host: after this, he spent much of his time sitting “in a state of deep bliss” on park benches in “The pain-body is a semi-autonomous Russell Square, Central London, “watching energy form that lives within the world go by.” most human beings, an entity made Tolle eventually moved to Vancouver, up of emotion. It has its own primitive British Columbia, where he began writing intelligence, not unlike a cunning his first book “The Power of Now” and animal, and its intelligence is directed worked as a counselor/spiritual teacher. The primarily at survival. Like all lifefirst printing was 3,000 copies, with Eckhart forms, it periodically needs to feed – to personally delivering many to bookstores… take in new energy - and the food it since then over 3 million copies have been By Charles Van Drunen
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requires to replenish itself consists of energy that is compatible with its own, which is to say, energy that vibrates at a similar frequency. Any emotionally, painful experience can be used as food by the pain-body. That’s why it thrives on negative thinking, as well as drama in relationships. The pain-body is an addiction to unhappiness. It may be shocking when you realize for the first time that there is something within you that periodically seeks emotional negativity, seeks unhappiness. You need even more awareness to see it in yourself than to recognize it in another person. Once the unhappiness has taken you over, not only do you not want an end to it, but you want to make others just as miserable as you are in order to feed on their negative emotional reactions.” At this point of reading, I am a bit torn as it sounds rather crazy, but on the other hand, I could look back in my life and think of times where this intuition was very correct. Many times (and I think in most people), there were moments when I was taken over by some emotional force and became possessed by anger or fear that simply “wasn’t me” (see my “Thoughts From The West End” on page 4). Often my wife would look sideways at me and wonder “who was that?”
In terms of relationships and the pain-body, Eckhart says: “In intimate relationships, pain-bodies are often clever enough to lie low until you start living together and preferably have signed a contract committing yourself to be with this person for the rest of your life. You don’t just marry your wife or husband, you also marry her or his pain-body – and your spouse marries yours. It can be quite a shock when, perhaps not long after moving in together following the honeymoon, you find suddenly one day there is a complete personality change in your partner. Her voice becomes harsh or shrill as she accuses you, blames you, or shouts at you, most likely over a relatively trivial matter. Or she becomes totally withdrawn. “What’s wrong?” you ask. “Nothing is wrong,” she says. . . When she speaks to you, it is not your spouse or partner who is speaking but the painbody speaking through them. Whatever she is saying is the pain-body’s version of reality, a reality completely distorted by fear, hostility, anger, and a desire to inflict and receive more pain. At this point you may wonder whether this is your partner’s real face that you had never seen before and whether you made a dreadful mistake in choosing this person. It is, of course, not the real face, just the pain-body that temporarily has taken possession.”
pain-body. It is always the case that both victim and perpetrator suffer the consequences of any acts of violence, oppression, or brutality. For what you do to others, you do to yourself. This collective pain-body concept made me think of Gallup and our surrounding area that may be harboring a very large collective pain-body from all the hurts and pain that Native culture has suffered in the relatively recent past. Of course, the zillion dollar question for the pain-body is how to get rid of it, or at least minimize its possessing force in our lives? Eckhart answers this by simply stating that recognizing and realizing you have a pain-body is a powerful step in reducing it. Secondly, and ironically, he says that often we need to fully go into those emotions of the pain-body and surrender to them while not letting our minds identify with it and make up stories to support it. This watching and accepting he simply calls being “present,” and when you are present, Eckhart claims, then you are really forgiving
everything past or future that contained the energy of pain. This is of course a great simplification of his words, and you will have to read the book for yourself to really grasp it. In conclusion, I’ll say that even for me the book is a “bit out there,” but in its final conclusions, I didn’t find it contradictory, but rather complementary, to my traditional religious beliefs. I’ll end with a final Eckhart quote from the book: The extent of the ego’s inability to recognize itself and see what it is doing is staggering and unbelievable. It will do exactly what it condemns others for and not see it. When it is pointed out, it will use angry denial, clever arguments, and self-justifications to distort the facts. People do it, corporations do it, governments do it. When all else fails, the pain-body will resort to shouting or even to physical violence. Send in the marines. We can now understand the deep wisdom in Jesus’ words on the cross: “Forgive them for they know not what they do.”
Eckhart says that there is also a collective pain-body where individuals carry the hurts and sufferings of a particular culture:
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Memories of a Gallup Family Georgiana Monaco Kennedy
By Steve Kennedy
My mom, Georgiana Monaco Kennedy
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Georgiana Monaco Kennedy, a longtime resident of Gallup, passed away on October 14, 2018, in Albuquerque. She was born in Chicago to Dr. Donat F. Monaco, a first generation Italian-American, and Evelyn (Bowen) Monaco, descendant of a signor of the United States Constitution. Family meant everything to her. From her birth on July 27,1920, in Chicago, to her death, she was known for her beautiful smile, her love of music, her strong faith, and her kindness to others. Her father, a general surgeon, was exposed to mustard gas in World War I. Because of the resulting disability he suffered, she moved with her family to Santa Fe in 1933 and traded the streetcars of Chicago for a pony on a dirt road. The day after she graduated from Santa Fe High School, her family moved to Gallup, New Mexico. They eventually lived in a twostory house on Green Street, across from the Cathedral, which later became the Kennedy family home. Her father practiced medicine in a Downtown Gallup office above the J. C. Penney store on Coal Avenue and at St. Mary’s Hospital. She attended Colorado Women’s College for one year (1938). Her father needed an office worker for his medical practice, so she left college to work for him. In 1939, she met the love of her life while serving as Maid of Honor in her sister’s wedding. John W. Kennedy, the groom’s Best Man, caught her eye. Her beautiful smile and disposition caught his. Married in 1940, they were together almost 75 years before his death in 2014. They raised and educated eight children. She encouraged her children to spread their wings and develop their individual talents. From 1943 to 1947, Georgiana and John lived in Black Rock (Zuni) while John was a partner of
C. G. Wallace in an Indian trading business. They returned to Gallup, where John developed a grocery business. In the early 1950s, John and two Italian immigrant cousins pooled their respective grocery businesses to build California Supermarket. John handled the trades with Acoma, Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni craftsmen, who bought their groceries upstairs. His partners handled the grocery business upstairs. Within a few years, he took the Indian arts and crafts business and grew it into Gallup Indian Trading Company— the largest distributor of handmade Indian arts and crafts in America for years. Georgiana helped him grow that business over the years. Georgiana loved to bake. She was known for her Christmas cookies, her cookie tree and numerous pastries. She learned the art of cake decorating and made the wedding cake for one of her nieces. Cooking for her large family, she often purchased fivepound boxes of spaghetti. She was a skillful homemaker and learned how to make six gallons of milk stretch into twelve gallons for her growing family each week, long before 2% milk was popular in stores. Georgiana was supportive of John’s involvement as President of the Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial on four occasions, President of the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, longtime member of the Gallup Planning & Zoning Commission, President of the New Mexico Amigos, and more. While doing so and raising her family, she was one of the first students at the original UNM-Gallup in 1968 and studied numerous correspondence courses. In 1980, Georgiana and John moved to Albuquerque and started a new chapter in their lives. Kennedy Indian Arts became a well-known source of collectable pottery and other Native American arts and crafts. John dealt
Mom playing the piano in the main dining room on the Norwegian Epic during the 2015 cruise. We were walking nearby, and she said she wished there was a piano she could play. I stepped into the empty restaurant about midafternoon and mentioned her request. She played for about an hour. She was the oldest passenger on that cruise (95). Bria was the youngest (11 months).
with craftsmen, traders, and customers in Northern New Mexico and Northeast Arizona. Georgiana managed the office and shipping. They traveled together to various trade shows and remained active in the business until John turned 100. From the early days of taking a streetcar to downtown Chicago at age 6 to begin piano lessons, she eventually became an accomplished pianist and organist. She shared her love of music with everyone. She played classical music from sheet music and popular music by ear. Her deep passion for music remained a priority throughout her life. Over five decades, she served as the organist and pianist at the
Sacred Heart Cathedral and Church of the Holy Spirit (Episcopal) in Gallup, and St. Michael’s All Angels Episcopal Church in Albuquerque. In 1996, Georgiana realized that she was three semesters away from earning her college degree. John encouraged her to return to school at UNM, where she further studied music. She completed her college degree in Fine Arts at UNM in 1998 when she was 78 years old and taught piano to children and adults until her death. Georgiana created beautiful music and grew gorgeous flowers. Her lovely roses bloomed on over 300 bushes and enchanted everyone. She took pleasure in caring for them. Each year she planted hundreds of annuals and perennials, too. Each summer and fall, her fruit trees nourished her family and friends when she made dozens
Photo from Georgiana Monaco Kennedy’s kitchen window
My mom with my brother, George, and my daughter, Kendra Biava of pies, gallons of applesauce, and various jams and jellies. Her generous spirit touched young and old from all walks of life. Georgiana was preceded in death by her parents, her sister (Betty Ashton), her brothers (David Monaco and Michael Monaco), her husband (John W. Kennedy), and their youngest son (Robert Kennedy). She is survived
by her children: John D. Kennedy (Sheila), George E. Kennedy (Becky), Judith K. Lavender (Harold) of Albuquerque, Stephen W. Kennedy (Jovanna) of Gallup, Lynn Schmaltz (Paul) of Red Lodge, MT, Chris K. Bubany (George) of Tucson, AZ, and Georgiana Simpson (Steve) of Bluff, Utah, 19 grandchildren, and 30 greatgrandchildren.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season! Four generations: Hali Hobson (my niece), me, Jovanna, DJ Biava with Bria (DJ’s daughter), Kendra Biava (my daughter), George (my brother), Mom, Becky (George’s wife) — Venice, Italy – 2015 December 2018
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or over 2500 years, Oriental Medicine (OM) has utilized acupuncture and herbalism to stimulate and supplement the body’s innate pharmacopoeia in order to resolve internal imbalances in the body. OM is founded upon a deep study of life lived amongst the raw elements – earth, water, wind, fire – and how these forces influenced health or dis-ease in the population. Is the nature of the ailment hot or cold, damp or dry, excess or deficient? The person’s state of being is interwoven into their surroundings. By focusing on treating the person, rather than merely a disease, OM truly is holistic. Clearly, symptom relief is a crucial aim in this – and all – medicines. However, were we to neglect to address the underlying causes fueling an ailment, we would fail to prevent its return, as though we had topped the weed and left the roots to later grow (and likely with redoubled efforts!). We will then want to explore those areas in our lives, which are out of balance, in order to address wellness throughout the entirety of the person (this would be the “whole” of the “holistic” approach). A key principle of wellness in this elemental tradition is the practice of living harmoniously with nature. To live this is to keep dis-ease at bay. Should we stray too far, our body will receive signals that may serve to reorient us back into equilibrium. This innate wisdom, if necessary, will communicate to us via symptoms of disease, which may serve to act as a compass if we are attentive and are decisive in correcting our imbalances. In this way, dis-ease and wellness juxtapose as powerful teachers for us in life. Our bodies know how to heal. We have within us innate and powerful healing systems that just need the right stimulus at the right time to activate. OM thus serves as a compass bearing us towards harmony. How can we apply these principles to everyday life to achieve, or maintain, optimal health? According to OM, we must adjust our health hygiene to match seasonal rhythms. The resilient person instills changes in one’s lifestyle
in tandem with those of the seasons and/or surrounding environments. Let’s take a look, for example, at sleep. Living in harmony with nature would dictate that, in the darker months, we would want to go to bed ideally an hour earlier, though even half an hour earlier is still beneficial. If we pause and tune-in to our bodies, most of us will naturally feel moved to go to bed earlier in these times. By doing this, we invest in our wellness bank account, which later pays off with interest in the form of health, yielding a happier stateof-being as the holidays wax and then wane. So, let’s shoot for the proverbial 8 to 9 hours-a-day of sleep. Another example of adhering to natural rhythms is to modify what we eat as the seasons shift. With colder weather, we may wish to put a focus on eating warming foods, replacing that raw salad with a hot veggie stew, perhaps throwing in some warming herbs such as curry, fresh grated ginger, scallions, garlic, (some chile peppers if you dare), and some coconut milk. All of these foods are considered warming in OM. Ginger, being a wellknown anti-inflammatory in western herbology, also happens to support the lungs and stomach (in OM) during the cold months as everyone around us is getting sick. When we adapt our eating to the season’s colder shifts by incorporating warming foods, we are increasing our internal resilience, which means stronger immunity and increased stress-tolerance. Through a simple study of our surroundings and an attentiveness to our body, Oriental wisdom has much to teach us. Through helping us to adapt our daily routine, we take simple steps to approach a harmony with the changing of seasons - an important step in overall wellness. - forLoveofLife Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Emily Hornback, DOM and Matthew Hornback, DPT live and work in Gallup, NM. For more resources visit: www.forloveoflife.net
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“Hail (Mary) full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.” Luke 1:28 By Jay Mason
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hristmas is here again. As we prepare in Advent for the coming of Christ, I was reflecting on what it must have been like to be the Mother of God. Last fall, Kitty and I traced the footsteps of St. Paul in Greece and Turkey and then
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went back to the Holy Land. Along the way we learned some interesting facts about Mary. Mary was the daughter of Joachim and Anne. The parents are not mentioned in Scripture, but the Christian tradition indicates that Joachim and Anne were respected members of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. Today you can visit a church, St. Anne, just outside the Lion’s Gate of Jerusalem in a place called Bethsaida. It is the place with a well where Jesus performed a miracle. The church itself is built on the place where Mary was born. You can see the cave of her birth if you go into the crypt under the church. The most striking thing about the church for me was the statute of St. Anne and Mary. There are very few depictions of this most famous mother and daughter.
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Just think what it must have been like to raise the daughter who would carry the Son of God in her womb. Just a few miles from there outside of Jerusalem in the Judean hills is the house of Elizabeth. You remember from the Bible that Mary went to Elizabeth’s house to visit her during her pregnancy. By then Mary lived in Nazareth and was betrothed to Joseph. The angel Gabriel appeared to her and told her that Elizabeth would have a child even though she was older, and more importantly, Mary herself would also become pregnant. “Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Most High.” When Mary approached her cousin for a visit, Elizabeth’s child, John the Baptist, leapt in her womb. The amazing thing is these places where the Angel Gabriel appeared and where Mary visited Elizabeth still exist today. It is not a fairy tale; these places are real. You can go there and thank God for sending his Son to us two thousand years ago. Should you go to the Holy Land, you must visit Bethlehem. It is located in the West Bank and only a few miles from Jerusalem. The Church of the Nativity is built over the birthplace (cave) of Christ. The idea that Christ was born in a wooden stable comes from Hollywood not the Holy Land. Israel is the land of caves, and Bethlehem is no different. As a Christian child, you also learn that there was no room for Mary and Joseph at the inn. On this trip I learned that a Jewish innkeeper would have refused entrance to Mary and Joseph even if he had a room because Mary was nine months pregnant. If Mary gave birth to Jesus in his inn, the room would have to be purified for 30-45 days under Jewish law and could not be rented. Thus, that it is another reason that Christ was born in a cave. If you get the chance to visit Bethlehem, take it. I have only had to fight my way into church twice in my lifetime; once at the shrine of Padre Pio in Italy and last September in Bethlehem. Christians from all over the world at first patiently waited their turn to enter the crypt and place their hand on the place where Christ was born. But when eight lanes of people were reduced to two to enter the crypt, the pushing and shoving began. No one was hurt, but it was an adventure. The two most peaceful times in Mary’s life that we know about
were probably at the birth of Christ and later after the death of Christ. Just as you enter the crypt in Bethlehem, there is an icon of the Mother and Child with Mary smiling. This is very unusual for ancient icons, but it must have been a happy moment for the Mother of God. According to the Bible, Mary was entrusted to St. John after Jesus was crucified. In our time no one knew for sure just exactly where that was. Church historians knew that John was the last of the apostles to die and that he lived near Ephesus and Patmos. As we traced the footsteps of St. Paul, we visited Ephesus which is now in Turkey. It is the largest Christian archaeological site in the world. Just outside of Ephesus, where Paul preached, and John lived, there is a place now called Mary’s house. It is located in a forested area and is visited by Muslims and Christians on pilgrimage. Mary (Merriam) is recognized by Muslims as a holy person, and a chapter of the Koran is dedicated to her. It is interesting how this place was discovered. A devout nun in Germany began to have visions about Mary and St. John in the late 18th century. Her name was Sr. Catherine Emmerich. In her visions, which were later written down, she described the place where Mary and John lived. She had never been to Ephesus; she was bedridden most of her life. After her death two priests used her descriptions and travelled to Ephesus to look for the place. They found Mary’s house. It has now been declared a holy site. Several popes, including John Paul II, have visited the house. It is very quiet and peaceful there. Many local Christians and Muslims have considered this place a sacred site for over a thousand years. Christmas comes every year. It is a part of our culture. The modern world tries to transform it into a shopping spree. But Christians know what the holiday truly means and how important it is for families to celebrate their own traditions regarding the Christ Child and to remember Mary and the Holy Family from so long ago.
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Karen Zollinger enjoying our community’s free magazine all the way in the Sahara Desert in Morocco
President-elect Jonathan Nez and his wife, Phefelia Nez, during the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial parade this past August
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Miss Ramah Navajo Queen 2018-2019, Tiffina Maria, and Miss Ramah Navajo Princess 2018-2019, Geneva Nabours, reading the Gallup Journey before their presentation for Native American Observance Day at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Tx
Lori Rogers (GHS 1963), Evelyn Rogers Barre and Tim Barre (GHS 1966) with the Journey at the world’s largest, outdoor cocktail party football game between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs
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Meena Anandan reading the Gallup Journey at the Historic El Morro Theatre during ArtsCrawl
Richard M Begay, from Naschitti, NM, went on holiday to France, and he took along the Journey while visiting the French Alps near Chamonix, Vallee du Mont-Blanc.
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THE COWBOYS CALLED THEM RANGE MAGGOTS
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he Western Cowboy was invented after the Civil War. Southerners who had fought for the South made up the bulk of them, and they were all hardened fighters, handy with knife and gun. They were also very angry. First, they swarmed Texas, where many of them became wanted criminals, but the range herds being trailed north soon gave them new horizons thanks largely to the new railroads. NOTE: cowhands hated the term “cow punchers” because it referred to the drovers who had to get the beef onto railroad cars using poles to poke them along. As they found new pastures, the cattle companies tended to overrun small ranches occupied for a century or more. The Federal Government had assured these small ranchers they could keep the land they occupied, mostly grants from the Mexican and Spanish regimes. Power and greed steamrolled over them. It has always bothered me that most people in Gallup have never heard of one of the greatest range wars. Dozens of books have been written about this piece of western history. Many novels have used this cattle/ sheep war including Zane Grey, titled “To the Last Man.” Of all range wars in our history, it had the most fatalities. Where did the great animosity against sheep come from? That is not a difficult question. The cattlemen had claimed the public range first, and they believed they had “eminent domain.” The range belonged to them by use. Usually that right is only exercised by the government. As an excuse, the cattlemen claimed that the cattle cropped the grass, just bit it off, but sheep supposedly tore the grass out of the ground, ruining the grazing. In reality, the fight wasn’t sheep vs. cattle, but big over small, weak vs. powerful. One of the most famous range wars in the West happened south of Holbrook, Arizona. The Pleasant Valley War also involved grazing land below the Mogollon Rim. Just to keep it interesting, it is also called the Tonto Range War.
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THE HASHKNIFE WAS A TOOL FOUND IN EVERY CHUCK WAGON, RANCH HOUSE, AND CATTLE CAMP. The better-known Hash Knife War involved the same people, so the two fights were first cousins. Beginning in 1885 there were a lot of players in the game but the conflict is usually attributed to the Tewksburys and the Grahams. When the ten-year war was over, at least twentyfive men had been sent to the great pasture in the sky. The cattle-loving Grahams were known as the “Hashknife” outfit, and they used that for their brand. It seems impossible, but there is not a single example of that cooking tool for sale on eBay today. The hash knife resembles a leather-working tool.
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bought a million acres (usually valued at a buck per—they got it for fifty cents) in a ninety-mile strip across Arizona from the New Mexico line to Flagstaff. Separately they purchased even more land. While they technically only owned every other section [square mile], they could effectively isolate the ranches already there. There was a similar land grab on the New Mexico side by a company called the Cibola Land and Cattle Company, and they tried to claim land that had been used by the Zunis for hundreds of years, and similarly tried to take land from the Ramah Mormons. These new “ranches” were not owned and operated by a family, but rich stockholders in the East. The reason they used the hashknife to brand their cattle was because the Texas ranch that sold them 33 thousand head were already branded with that mark. Brands can be registered in any state. Sheep get branded too, with a tarry paint. I have a sheep iron around someplace. Sheep raising in the four corners area was much more personal. Navajos, Zunis, and Hopis counted on their animals for their very lives. For most, there were only two cash crops; wool in the spring, lambs in the fall. The Navajos also depended on them to create their blankets and rugs. The Aztec company was started in 1884, and incorporated in 1885. With a lavish brush,
this Texas cowboy was a hard-case. Blevins killed three Navajos and stole a herd of their horses. There were a lot of stories about the man, including that he had stolen twenty-five horses from the Mormons. Commodore Owens went to the Blevins
HASHKNIFE BRAND WAS BURNED ON THOUSANDS OF CATTLE, USED BY THE AZTEC LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY. shack where twelve people were holed up. There he shot several men, killing three and wounding others. That was the sort of thing that created legends. Burt Mossman was another sheriff of Apache County, one of the last outposts of the
Of all range wars in our history, Pleasant Valley had the most fatalities. Eventually, other ranches became involved, and it developed into an all-out war, but it was not the only one in Arizona. Only Texas had more armed conflicts between sheep men and cattle raisers. There were other “Hashknife” outfits, one near Watrous, New Mexico. It also functioned as a trading post and “fort.” To get the major railroad lines built, the Feds gave up to forty miles of land involving alternate sections (hence the Checkerboard areas around Gallup) which were given to the railroads. The range wars were explained as sheep versus cattle, which is a bit of a lie. In the case of the Hashknife fight, it was probably motivated by the trouble between two families. With the Rebels making up most of the hired gunfighters, race was also a factor. The first man killed was a Navajo. Mexicans were the sheepherders. There was also a religious motive. The St. Johns Mormons were constantly harassed. The Aztec Land and Cattle Company
wool merchant Edward Kinsley led the new company. A man whose fortune came from wool but hated sheep? Starving cows in Texas were really cheap and the trail drivers, too. Aztec kept importing both. Anyone who doubts the character of these buckaroos, look at Holbrook in 1886. That year, in a town of two hundred fifty citizens, they had twenty-six shooting deaths. Hopefully the bad hombres were shooting each other. Commodore Perry Owens (no he wasn’t a commodore; it was just his name) was a lawman and gunfighter who had ties to Gallup. He was very handsome and a womanizer, and he wore his red hair very long. He claimed a homestead on Navajo land and shot two of them when they tried to steal his horses. Later he killed another Navajo but was acquitted by an Apache County jury. In 1885 he was elected sheriff following the term of Lorenzo Hubbell, and he inherited warrants including one for Ike Clanton, famous for the O.K. Corral dustup. Lot Smith, noted Mormon gunman, was another. Andy Blevins is not well known, but
Wild West. He was originally a cowboy for the Hashknife. At the age of twenty, he became the manager and later was promoted to superintendent, though it is not clear what that was. He was clearly a man of intelligence and motivation. Even as he pursued cattle thieves, he had his own ranch and other businesses, including a stagecoach line. The year Owens was elected sheriff, he and three other men built a brick Opera House in Winslow. There is a belief that he rode with Teddy Roosevelt at San Juan Hill. It is a fact that most of the Rough Riders were recruited from the toughs in Arizona. He continued to live a spirited life and was a captain of the Arizona Rangers for two years. This is probably where he got the nickname “Cap.” It is not known how many men he killed in the line of duty, but amazingly, he mostly stayed on the right side of the law.
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By Joanna Baker On the corner of First Street and Coal Avenue in downtown Gallup is a shop straight out of a different era. One where the past meets present day and the future holds no limits. It is aweinspiring in its unique design and will propel you back in time with its vintage items, music from a decade past, warm sweaters and coats and a pair of boots for the upcoming winter months, beautiful jewelry, purses and handbags, wall art, silk and real plants, furniture…no matter what your heart desires, chances are The Consignment Boutique has what you are looking for. This is a shop that one can spend hours browsing through and find something different every time you walk in, literally. A thrift shop it is not, but prices on most items are negotiable because of the unique way consignment is set up with the shop owner, Lori Diaz. Lori is a lifelong resident of Gallup, and her story is an intriguing one. Lori and her husband, Tommy, have overcome a lot in their lifetimes in a way that is truly inspiring to say the least. The Consignment Boutique is the culmination of years of hard work and a tireless dream that Lori has had for many years. She started her consignment business by renting a booth in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For five years, while continuing to work her full-time job in Gallup, she would travel to Albuquerque almost every weekend, where she filled her rented booth with the many items she had collected over the years. She consigned her inventory to the booth owners, and in turn, the booth owners would sell her things during the week. One day in early 2017, she spotted a “For Rent” sign on a storefront in downtown Gallup, and her traveling days were over. As with all new ventures, getting started took some time; so Lori continued to work full-time while running her shop for the first few weeks, but she eventually quit her job and began living out her dream working full-time in the store. Consignment is a different way to buy
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and sell. Different from a thrift shop, in that people who have nicer things can bring them into the store, talk to Lori, and if their items are clean and in good condition, a consignment agreement is drawn up between the seller and the shop owner. A one-time only fee of $10.00 is assessed at the time of the agreement to cover administrative costs. When the item is sold, The Consignment Boutique receives a percentage of the sale while the profit goes back to the seller. Items are generally kept for sale in the shop for 90 days, and currently Lori has 98 consignors selling items in her store. This little shop at 200 West Coal Avenue will capture your attention from the minute you walk in the door. People love this store and it’s not hard to see why. From the fabulous showcases and the delightful window display to the antique furniture and beautiful jewelry and everything in between, there is something for everyone. Open Monday through Friday from 10:30am to 5:30pm and on Saturdays from 1:00pm to 5:30pm. If you are looking for that unique Christmas gift this year, or just that one-of-a-kind piece for your home or office, don’t pass up the opportunity to find it and enjoy a wonderful shopping experience at The Consignment Boutique in downtown Gallup.
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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea One in two sexually active persons will contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) by age 25.1 Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are extremely common STIs and are easily curable. However, untreated Chlamydia and Gonorrhea can cause serious complications for both men and women. 2
LEFT UNTREATED, STDS CAN CAUSE: INCREASED RISK OF GIVING OR GETTING HIV
LONG-TERM PELVIC/ABDOMINAL PAIN
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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are transmitted during unprotected sex (vaginal, anal, and oral) with someone who has the infection. In most cases, men and women do not see any signs or symptoms in the beginning. When symptoms do occur, women may experience abnormal vaginal discharge, discoloration of discharge, burning sensation when urinating, foul odor, and vaginal bleeding between periods. Men may experience abnormal discharge, discoloration of discharge, burning sensation when urinating, foul odor, and pain or swelling in one or both testicles. Women and men can also get infected in the rectum causing discharge, anal itching, rectal pain, and bleeding. Syphilis According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, “Since January 2015, the monthly average of syphilis cases in women has increased 253%.”3 Syphilis is curable, but when left untreated, it can cause serious complications. It is spread through direct contact with a syphilis sore during unprotected sex. Syphilis is divided into stages with different signs or symptoms. 4 During pregnancy, a mother can pass syphilis to her baby, this is called congenital syphilis (CS). CS can greatly affect the baby causing miscarriages, stillbirth, prematurity, low birth weight, or death shortly after birth. Deformed bones, severe anemia, brain and nerve problems, meningitis, and skin rashes can occur in babies born with CS.4
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that weakens your immune system by destroying important cells in your body meant to fight off infection. You may hear some people use HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) interchangeably, but AIDS refers to the later-stage of HIV. HIV can be spread when certain bodily fluids from a HIV infected person comes in contact with mucus membranes, damaged tissues, or is injected directly into the bloodstream of a person.5 Most commonly, HIV is spread through unprotected sexual contact and sharing needles or syringes. Less common mode of transmission includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and occupational exposure. Rarely, transmission occurs through blood transfusion/organ transplants. The body’s natural response to HIV is called acute retroviral syndrome. Symptoms include fever (this is the most common symptom), swollen glands, sore throat, fatigue, muscle and joint aches and pains, and headaches. These symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. However, you should not assume you have HIV if you have any of these symptoms. HIV is not yet curable, but it is treatable.
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A person is infected with syphilis but CANNOT pass the disease to others.
A painless sore appears, and the person CAN spread the disease.
Symptoms have disappeared. CANNOT pass the disease to others (unless pregnant).
Symptoms: White sore, patches in mouth/genitals, rash on hands/ feet. CAN spread the disease
Symptoms have disappeared. CANNOT pass the disease to others (unless pregnant).
The person was infected over a year ago, CANNOT pass the disease to others (unless pregnant).
Prevention
The Good News! STIs and HIV are preventable! These are some steps to take to keep yourself and your partner(s) healthy. • Practice abstinence-not having unprotected sex. It is the surest way. • Using condoms (male and female condoms, and dental dams) correctly and consistently every time you have sex will lessen your risk. Certain STIs like herpes or HPV can be spread through contact with your partner’s skin. Remember to store condoms in a cool, dry place to avoid puncture or damage. Read the package and check the expiration date. Use water-based or silicone-based lubricants. Do not use oilbased lubricants like baby oil or lotion. Never reuse condoms or use more than one at a time.
• Remember, using recreational drugs and drinking alcohol excessively can lower your inhibitions and skew your judgment, making you more willing to participate in risky behaviors like not using a condom. • If you have more than one partner, think about having fewer partners. Reducing the number of people you are having sex with or agreeing to only have sex with one person who agrees to only have sex with you can greatly decrease your risk of getting an infection. • Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and HIV and staying safe. Make sure you both get tested to know for sure that neither of you have an STI. • Get tested! You cannot rely on symptoms or your partner(s) to know whether you have an infection. The only way to know for sure if you are infected with a STI or HIV is to get tested. If you think you have recently been exposed — if you had oral, vaginal, or anal sex without a condom — get tested. Protecting your health is your responsibility.
Free Condoms, Free Dental Dams, Free HIV Screening
and more information are available at NN Health Education Program/Division of Public Health Gallup Service Area 516 E. Nizhoni Blvd., Gallup, NM 87301 Phone: 505-722-1741 • Fax: 505-722-1189 Like Us on Facebook Visit https://gettested.cdc.gov/search_results to find other testing locations in your area. Citations
1. American Sexual Health Association. (2018). Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.ashasexualhealth. org/stdsstis/statistics/. 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2018, August 23). The State of STDs-Infographic. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats17/infographic.htm. 3. Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS). (2018, September 20). Arizona Syphilis Outbreak: Women and Babies. Retrieved from https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/ disease-integration-services/std-control/congenital-syphilis/index.php. 4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2017, June 13). Syphilis-CDC Fact Sheet. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm. 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2018, October 31). HIV Transmission. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/transmission.html.
Adopt a Grandparent for Christmas Program It’s that wonderful time of year when we all have a chance to make the holidays special for someone else. Here’s an opportunity to bring JOY to our local Elders by providing them with what could be the only gift they receive this year. Health Education Program and Behavioral & Mental Health Services will be hosting the Adopt a Grandparent for Christmas Program. We are looking for volunteers to adopt a grandparent from Pinedale Senior Center. If you would like to adopt a grandparent this holiday season, please come to HEP office and choose a card. The card will indicate the name of a grandparent and their wish list. Wrapped gifts should be dropped off at HEP office by December 11, 2018.
For More Information Contact: Kelly Bitsilly, HEP at 505.726.8544 or kelly.bitsilly@ihs.gov 516 E. Nizhoni Blvd., Gallup, NM 87301 GIMC Campus, Building F, Room 10
Veterans Corner
Counting Our Blessings By Sandra McKinney
Those of us who have not served will never fully understand the sacrifices you’ve made both in times of peace and of war. We will never fully understand what you were required to do or how you were able to do it. We will never fully understand the depth of your scars. But what we can offer you is this: We see you! We recognize your humanity. And we send you Love that is gentle, patient and healing. With Blessings and Gratitude, we ask that you remember you are loved. ~Unknown
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hristmas is a time when we especially recognize our many blessings. This time of the year is when we truly open our hearts more and pay higher attention to those who do great things for others. We must certainly count the blessings that our military provide us in times of war and in times of peace. When a man or woman is willing to lay down their life for their country and fellow man, we must extend our eternal gratitude, as there is no greater sacrifice. The City of Gallup is a community that recognizes our military and their sacrifices. Gallup has a long history of military service from our citizens; from World War II era, the members of the Bataan Death March, The Navajo Code Talkers of our area, the many young men who left their families to fight the war in the European and Pacific theatres, and the many who did not make it back home. Do you know that during WWII, there were three small streets in Gallup given the names of We, Will, and Win? We will win! Two of those streets still exist today - We and Will – however, Win Street disappeared some time ago. In many ways, Gallup has recognized our hometown hero Hiroshi (Hershey) Miyamura from the era of the Korean War. It is a rare honor for a military person to receive the Medal of Honor, but our hero, Hershey Miyamura was such a recipient in recognition of his heroic efforts in battle. Gallup has named a freeway overpass, a small park, and a High School after Mr. Miyamura. He has received National recognition through various documentaries and books. Gallup, New Mexico, is well known because of Mr. Hiroshi Miyamura, a great and humble man. Gallup provided many soldiers to the Vietnam War, and our city suffered the loss of several to this difficult conflict. We are still losing veterans from the ravages of Agent Orange which was used in the jungles of Vietnam. The negative treatment our Vietnam Veterans received, upon returning home from war, brought about the term Welcome Home, since they did not receive their own welcome home greetings. You will now hear this greeting from many of our locals when seeing another Vietnam Vet or other veterans from any era. We have learned from our past transgressions and now recognize our returning veterans with the respect and honor they deserve.
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veteran. Since the Court House Square and the Veterans Memorial were created, there have been many patriotic ceremonies that have taken place for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Independence Day, and other special events.
Veterans Helping Veterans sign on building at Ford Canyon
For many years, the area veterans did not have a permanent home. The City of Gallup provided a building as Logo for the New a permanent home for Mexico Department of all our veterans. Along with a meeting place Veterans Services for the veterans, there Office located in the VHV Post was an agreement put in place that the building would also provide space for a New Mexico State Veterans Service Officer. The veterans and the VSO work together to assist other veterans in need. Our veterans also open this building for other service organizations to hold meetings and events. This group of veterans established a name of Brothers in Arms – Veterans Helping Veterans. They meet every other Friday at Don Diego’s Restaurant. The Baca family has been very gracious for many years to provide this breakfast meeting space. And in the last year, there has also been established a Women Veterans and Family Support Group which meets once a month on the second Wednesday at the VHV Post. Their new home in Ford Canyon provides a place for camaraderie and fellowship year around. It was a central issue for our City to provide a Veterans Memorial. When the Court House Square was established, there were many local veterans and patriots who served on a committee to create the design for our Veterans Memorial. My father’s name and my father-in-law’s name are both on the WWII pillar. It is emotional for me to walk the path of the pillars, and I never fail to reach up and touch my father’s name. I have witnessed others do the same for their beloved
Gallup State Veterans Cemetery sign at entrance to project site It was a goal of Governor Susana Martinez to garner four new State Veterans Cemeteries for New Mexico. Through outstanding diligence from our City leaders, Gallup was chosen as one of the cities to receive a Federally-funded State Veterans Cemetery. Ground was broken in November of 2017, and construction of Phase I has been underway since. The Administration Building, Committal Shelter, 400 niches for Columbariums, and the placement in-ground of 480 crypts are almost complete. Projected opening day for the cemetery is Memorial Day 2019. The New Mexico State Veterans Department will cover all expenses for the operation and maintenance of this burial site by providing four full-time employees. This hallowed ground will provide the eternal resting place for our veterans to be interred locally, close to family and loved-ones. There will be the opportunity for deceased family member veterans to be moved from other resting places and be reinterred at this new Gallup State Veterans Cemetery. White Sands Construction, who was the contractor for the first State Veterans Cemetery in Ft. Stanton, is also the contractor for Gallup, and will next begin on the cemeteries for Angel Fire and Carlsbad. Considerable work has also been done on the existing Veterans Cemetery plot at Hillcrest. New retaining bricks, fencing, and much cleaning has
Administrative Building at the new State Veterans Cemetery been done to show due respect for our fallen veterans. It was an impressive sight to see when Veterans Day services were held there last month. It is even more impressive to see all the flags flying, and it is our veterans themselves, who place a flag at the headstone of each fallen military member.
Run for the Wall riders soaking in the local culture at Red Rock Park Gallup is a host city for Run For The Wall (veterans and supporters who travel on their mission each year from California to the Vietnam Memorial Wall where they join 500,000 motorcyclists who converge in our Nation’s Capital, joining Rolling Thunder to bring recognition to the sacrifices of the U.S. POWs, MIAs and KIAs.) Gallup is a favorite stop on the 10-day journey from LA to DC. When the motorcyclists travel through town on Route 66, they are always greeted with an overwhelming number of spectators waving their American Flags. And the recognition ceremonies and gourd dances which are held at Red Rock Park are like no other event they encounter across the country. Our Gallup Lions Club line the road to Red Rock Park with American Flags, and the Gallup Fire Department hoists the American Flag and the POW/MIA Flag on the ladder truck high above the gorgeous red rocks. It is quite common to see tears in the eyes of these big, strong veteran/motorcyclists as they see the ceremonies presented in Gallup, New Mexico.
First raising of the “Peoples Flag”
In March of 2017, there was a dream to place a very large American Flag high above the City of Gallup. The thought was that it would take possibly three years to collect the $45,000 cost for the purchase and placement of the flag. The patriotic citizens of Gallup rallied and made this flag happen in a matter of months, and the flag was dedicated on Veterans Day of 2017. Many patriotic and generous citizens of Gallup made monetary and in-kind donations to get that flag up and flying! That was teamwork from a grateful and patriotic community. That flag now flies every day and greets all travelers along I-40 and many vantage points around Gallup, showing our true spirit and respect for our nation.
Dr. Wayne Goforth speaking at the First Veterans Recognition Ball Just last month, a group of patriotic citizens took it upon themselves to hold the First Veterans Recognition Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn. It was such a great success, they are already planning for the second such event in 2019, utilizing a larger venue with an opportunity to host many more veterans. It is this spirit of patriotism that we see continue to swell in our community. Through a Rand-McNally campaign, Gallup was named the Most Patriotic Small Town in America in 2015. We now hold that recognition for perpetuity. It is very fitting for our community of patriots! The season of giving is upon us, and our community stands tall by remembering those who provide us the peace to count our blessings.
Merry Christmas!
Sign at entrance to Gallup welcoming travelers to Most Patriotic Small Town in America
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Arts Edition PHOTOS 1. Please submit your photos via email (gallupjourney@gmail.com), or bring a disc to the Gallup Journey office (100 E Aztec Ave.). 2. FIVE photos per entry. Please include your name and mailing address.
SHORT STORY 1. Each story must be no more than 750 words. 2. Each story must be typed and emailed to gallupjourney@gmail.com with your name and mailing address. 3. ONE entry per person.
Call to artists, writers, poets, photo nuts, and anyone we forgot.
POETRY 1. Each poem must be typed and emailed to gallupjourney@gmail. com with your name and mailing address. 2. ONE entry per person.
submissions due by Friday, december 7, 2018. send short stories, poems, and digital photos to us at gallupjourney@gmail.com or drop a disc oFF at our oFFice (100 e azetc ave.).
December 2018
Events November 30 December 1 and 2
38th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally See schedule on page 56 December 1 2018 Christmas Parade 1:00pm, Downtown Gallup Balloominaria 6:30pm, Rio West Mall December 6 Wine & Painting: Hot Air Balloon ART123 Gallery 6:00pm – 9:00pm Have a creative night out! Register at www.galluparts.org/ wine-and-painting 6th Annual Holiday in NM UNM Gallup Gurley Hall Commons 5:00pm - 8:00pm December 8 ArtsCrawl: Let’s Have a Ball Downtown Gallup 7:00pm – 9:00pm Holiday Art Market, Dance party. Dance performances. Live music. Get all the details on Facebook @ArtsCrawlGallup. Member Artist Group Show Opening ART123 Gallery 7:00pm – 9:00pm See new work by ART123 member artists! More info on Facebook @ART123Gallery. McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council meeting will be held at 2:00pm. A change from the regular first Saturday meetings. The Council meets at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill, Gallup. The public is encouraged to attend to learn about recycling 38
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opportunities in our region, updates on Gallup residential curbside recycling, plans for recycling outreach, and more. For more information about recycling in Gallup-McKinley County, call Gerald or Millie at (505) 7225142, or e-mail betsywindisch@ yahoo.com. December 9
A Taizé Advent candlelight service will take place at 4:00pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup to provide an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. The theme of “Joyous Expectation” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture, and readings. Please join us. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact Kathy Mezoff at (505) 870-6136. December 12 The Gallup Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet at 6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. For information, contact Robert at (505) 615-8053. December 13 gallupARTS’ Member Appreciation Night Be the first to see Gallup Repertory Theater’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. More info at www. galluparts.org/member-night Christmas Workshop 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Rio West Mall Gingerbread Houses due by 5:00pm, Rio West Mall
December 15 Festival of Trees (winners announced), Rio West Mall December 19 The Gallup Grief/Bereavement Support Group will meet at
6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. For information, contact Robert at (505) 615-8053. December 23 Ugly Sweater Contest 6:00pm, Rio West Mall
El Morro Area Arts Council Community Events
At The Old School Gallery, Route 53, one mile east of El Morro National Monument. For more information call (505) 369-4046 or visit www.oldschoolgallery.com. December 1 Holiday Craft Show 10:00am – 2:00pm A great place to get gifts and stocking stuffers!
Winter Memories Concert $7.00 donation - 6:30pm. Enjoy local musicians as they join together to perform a variety of vocal and instrumental pieces. December 8 Star Party with Navajo Story Teller - Stories of Winter
Constellations. Sponsored by El Morro National Monument. December 15 Karaoke. 6:30pm, $5.00 donation. Come be a star! December 22 Winter Solstice Celebration 6:30pm, $5.00 donation. Music, winter stories, and other surprises, plus healthy and delicious food available from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
Ongoing WEEKLY Habitat for Humanity work sessions are held each week. Volunteers who wish to serve on decision-making meetings, or who wish to volunteer for or help fund construction projects, may call Bill Bright at (505) 7224226 for details. FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets the first Monday of each month from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information.
SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Crownpoint Rug Auction: The Auction is scheduled every second Friday of each month. December 14, 2018, the auction takes place at Crownpoint Elementary School. The doors open at 4:00pm for weavers and arts and crafts vendors to set up. Crownpoint Elementary have their monthly Navajo Taco Sale at 4:30pm. The buyers review the rugs from 4:30pm until 6:30pm. The Actual Rug Auction begins at 7:00pm. SECOND WEDNESDAYS The McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday from 11:00am -1:00pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center, across from UNM-Gallup. All are welcome to attend to engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and
environmental inequities, to help facilitate change in those systems. For more information call (505) 870-9239. THIRD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH The Plateau Sciences Society regularly meets on the third Sunday of the month at 2:00pm. PSS programs are varied and deal with the history, geology, geography, the diverse cultures of our region, and environmental concerns in our area. Join us for stimulating conversation, and discussions about shared concerns. The community is always welcome. Light refreshments are always served. For information about upcoming speakers and field trips contact Rachel Kaub, President: (505) 980-5437 cell / text or Martin Link: (505) 863-6459. MONDAYS Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center 555 South Woodrow Dr., Gallup, NM. 12:00noon – 1:00pm TUESDAYS Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics One Day At A Time Club Next to Catholic Church, Ft. Defiance, Az. 6:00pm – 7:00pm WEDNESDAYS Gallup Solar is hosting free community classes and presentations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at 113 E. Logan. Call (505) 728-9246 for info. THURSDAYS Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics Methodist Church 1800 Red Rock Dr., Gallup, NM 7:00pm – 8:00pm
SHARE NM Resource Directory Workshop for all behavioral health providers will be held Thursday, December 13, 2018, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, at the El Morro Events Center, 210 South 2nd Street. Learn how to enter or update your services on the SHARE NM website. Bring your laptop. Sponsored by the City of Gallup and the Behavioral Health Collaborative. For more information, call 505-726-6851. December 2018
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The Christmas Wraith Dustin exited from the rear door of the trading company. Yet another holiday season event, which usually meant eggnog and whiskey. While he was never one to drink too much, he enjoyed the mellow feeling of a hot toddy and the warmth of good company. Parking had been heavy for the party, so he had to park two blocks away. It was a chilly, windy night with light snow blowing through the empty streets. As he walked in his designer leathers, he thought about how lucky he was to own his own business and be so wealthy. He owned a Porsche, two Harleys, a mansion, and a business. He was also considering opening a new outlet in Scottsdale, Arizona. As he walked down the street, he saw a man sitting on the sidewalk wearing military fatigues, missing one arm, and holding a sign “Please help! Veteran…will wurk!” Before Dustin knew it, he found himself raising his voice, “What kind of work will you do? You can’t even spell the word work.” He tossed a penny in the man’s cup and walked on. “Beggars,” he thought, “they could at least sell pencils.” He continued on, ignoring the Christmas decorations in the store windows. The sound of church bells in the distance fell on deaf ears. Now he could see his car just across the street. As soon as the signal light would change to green, he could leave the garish scene of public beggars. He looked to the right. Then, as he looked to the left, he saw a pale, thin, man with dark eyes that seemed to burn as they glared into a place at the back of Dustin’s soul … a place he had forgotten was there. The man had sinewy flesh, knarled, boney hands and was dressed all in black. A shiver ran down Dustin’s spine. His knees weakened such that he could barely stand. “Why doesn’t this signal change?” he thought impatiently. In a hoary voice, the stranger asked, “What shall you do with your last hour?” Frozen in disbelief, Dustin just stared. “It shall not do you well to remain silent,” said the stranger. “Within the hour you shall belong to my realm.” “Who are you?” Dustin finally managed to whisper. “I am Wraith, the angel of darkness,” replied the stranger. “I am present when those whose souls are void of kindness pass from this world. I see that your soul had but a glimmer of caring, and you just passed it by.”
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Fear pierced Dustin, who was now but a frail spirit. “When,” he asked, “did I ever do that? I don’t remember being unkind.” “Did you not think but a moment ago… beggars…they could at least sell pencils, as you put a penny in that freezing, starving, lonely veteran’s cup? You are not just selfish but also mean-spirited and vain. You shall thrive in my world. But I must warn you," said Wraith, "my world is dark, lonely, mean and void of love or warmth. You shall never again know peace, kindness, light, or caring. Your soul will cry out constantly. It shall scream the pain of a thousand pains.” Suddenly the light turned green. Dustin looked around, and Wraith was gone. His car and the end of his life waited across the street. Tears flowed down his face, now knowing what he had become. Suddenly, a glimmer of light shimmered within his soul. He turned and hurried, nay, ran back to the veteran. The veteran was freezing to death, staring blankly into the endless sleep. He wouldn’t die that night. Dustin helped him to his feet. He took him to dinner and then to a hotel. Dustin’s next hour passed fitfully, worried that it would be his last. But it wasn’t. Dustin stayed awake that night praying, “Dear God, Holy Spirit, let me be peace. Let me be love. Let me be your servant.” The next day Dustin took the veteran shopping. Yes, the next day! And in the long years that followed, Dustin became a loving, caring servant, helping as many people as he could…however possible. But, he never forgot on cold, dark nights the premonition of “Wraith” from that Christmas long ago, And he never again let the light of kindness go dim or dark in his soul.
—Palacios
During this Christmas season,
Bealls JCPenney
TCC Verizon T&R Sky Hop
Rising Sun Teriyaki Chili Factory
Hot Topic Sports Nation
Foot Locker The Shoe Dept.
Urban Wear rue 21 Maurices GNC Finish Line
Journeys TMobile Claire’s Treasures Cell Needs
Hobby Lobby Uptown
we at the Western Health Foundation would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Gallup Community for supporting our efforts to help expand and enhance services at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services (RMCHCS).
Serenade Music Double U Grill
Dongramy and MORE!
(Must be family friend appropriate)
Dec 2nd Balloon Glow Dec 9th Santa Cares (private event) Dec 13th Christmas Workshop from 6pm-8pm (Ages 3 and over) Dec 13th Gingerbread Houses due by 5pm Dec 15th Festival of Trees (Winners Announced) Dec 23rd Ugly Sweater Contest @6pm
Westend Donut & Deli More than a Mouth Full!
• subs • donuts • breakfast burritos • coffee • cookies 3030 W Historic Hwy 66 505-722-3233
Open Daily Monday-Sunday, 24-Hours a Day Closed Most Holidays
The Western Health Foundation has been in existence since 1986, but not everyone knows what it is and does. The Foundation was formed as a 501 (c) 3 organization a few years after the 1983 merger of Rehoboth Christian Hospital and McKinley General Hospital. Its purpose was to support RMCHCS by raising funds for the improvement of RMCHCS’ facilities and services and to support its Behavioral Health Services located on VandenBosch Parkway in East Gallup. The Western Health Foundation is governed by its own Board of Directors, separate from RMCHCS’ Board of Trustees. In addition to fundraising, the Foundation supports RMCHCS through other activities as well. It provides free books for infants and children up to age five through the Reach Out and Read Program at College Clinic, helps secure grants for health-related projects, and participates in other community activities. In 1995 the Foundation launched an annual fundraising campaign, called Charity Invitational. Except for one year, there have been 22 annual Charity Invitationals, raising millions of dollars for new hospital equipment, new services, and renovation projects to help improve healthcare in the region. Recent projects include the reopening of the RMCHCS Substance Abuse Treatment Center, the renovation of a vacated dialysis building into the RMCHCS Wellness Center, and this year’s project, the purchase of new patient beds and the renovation of patient rooms at the hospital. So far over $625,000 has been raised toward this $900,000 project. The Western Health Foundation is part of the Gallup community and could not do its work without your help. The numerous financial and in-kind donations and gifts of time and talent have contributed to the many successes we have seen since the Foundation was started. Thank you, Gallup, for caring. Thank you for your partnership.
May you have a joyful and blessed Christmas season. Ina M. Burmeister, Executive Director; Board Members: Thomas Carmany, MD, John Dowling, Jay Mason, Beverly Haberly, Rex Lee Jim, Alice Perez, John Ratmeyer, MD, Sonya Shin, MD, Emerson Toledo
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CHEE DODGE- Jacob Stokes Born in Iowa, Jake has lived in Gallup since he was in 3rd grade. He earned his BA from UNM and MA in Political Science and School Administration at WNMU. Mr. Stokes is married, with two sons, ages two and eight. He desired to become a principal because he is very passionate about leading programs and guiding educators. Working with and developing teachers, while ensuring that our students have access to a great education, is what he likes most about being a principal.
CATHERINE A. MILLER- Joel Copley
Joel grew up in the Skagit Valley, in a town called Mount Vernon, north of Seattle, Washington. He was inspired to become an educator/principal as a student at Calvin College in Western Michigan. Joel resides in Gallup with his wife, Lora, and their four children, David, Kathlyn, Alisabeth, and John. Joel is inspired by passionate educators, wowed by student's learning, and strengthened by parent’s grit towards their children's success. It is his privilege to lead a learning community.
CROWNPOINT- Cindy Arsenault
Cindy holds a BA in Elementary Education, an MA in Educational Technology, and an MA in Educational Leadership. She began her career in Thoreau as a teacher for 10 years. She has worked in Canada and in South Korea and has co-authored 74 books on speaking, listening, preschool curriculum, and comprehension. Cindy became an administrator because she wanted to increase her ability to reach students-ensuring their success. Seeing students grow and develop is her favorite part of the job.
DAVID SKEETS- Laura Moore
Laura Moore is principal of David Skeet Elementary. Originally from Indiana, she earned both her BA in Classical Civilization/English and her MS in Education from Indiana University. In addition, she has a paralegal degree. Laura enjoys oil painting and creating other art. She became a principal because education is a life-long learning opportunity for a child, and the first step towards obtaining opportunities that will allow for a better life style.
DEL NORTE- Kristen Bischoff Kristen was born and raised in Gallup, and graduated from Gallup High. She received her BBA from Anderson School of Management at UNM, and her MA in Educational Leadership from WNMU. She chose to become a principal to make positive changes in schools. Kristen is thankful that she belongs to a school community that values learning and works hard to make the right decisions for kids every single day. The best part of her job is the opportunity to work with, and learn from, many quality educators.
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INDIAN HILLS- Randy Crisler Originally from Nevada, Randy earned his BA degree in Middle East Studies from the University of Arizona, his MA at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, and his Ed.S. from the University of Idaho. He became a principal because he wanted to have a positive influence on students. Randy likes being a school leader because he gets to be in every classroom, getting to know every student. He loves working with teachers to help them enrich their teaching, so that all students can have the best education possible.
JEFFERSON- Jessica Landavazo-Guillen Jessica is originally from Texas, and earned her BA in Education from ASU. She earned her MA in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University. Jessica and her husband Mike have five children: Josh, Matthew, Adam Guillen, and Dillon and Madison Landavazo. Jessica became a principal because she loves working with students and staff, and she makes it a priority to get to know her students individually and let them know that she truly cares about them and their education.
LINCOLN/ROOSEVELT- Edgardo Castro
Mr. Castro was born and raised in the Philippine Islands. He received a BS in Education degree at the Western Mindanao State University, Philippines, and his MS in Educational Leadership at Old Dominion University. He is also a National Board Certified English Language Development Specialist. He has a son, Xavier (9 years old). Edgardo believes that to make a difference in the lives of our teachers, students, and community members, you inspire them every day, every second, and with every child.
NAVAJO – Pandora Watchman Originally from Window Rock, AZ, Pandora has a BA in Elementary Education and MA in Educational Administration from Arizona State University, as well as MA in Counseling from Western New Mexico University. She has worked as a teacher, school counselor, instructional coach, and assistant principal. She is married with one daughter and one grandson, who continually teaches her about the development of the young child.
RAMAH- Oscar Ontiveros
Originally, from El Paso, TX, Oscar holds a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and a Master’s degree in PreK-12/Mid-Management Administration from Sul Ross State University. He has served as a teacher, principal, and administrator. He and his wife, Bernadette, have one son, Carlos. Oscar enjoys professional development opportunities, influencing school's goals and visions, collaboration with teachers to enhance their skills, and finding solutions to problems.
RED ROCK- Tara Udeh Tara earned her BA in Elementary Education from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After teaching at Ramah Elementary, she served as a teacher on the mission field in NigeriaWest Africa. She earned her MA in Educational Leadership and continued to serve in Nigeria until 2018. Tara is passionate about instilling within children a love for life-long learning and seeing them succeed! Her inspiration for becoming a principal grew out of a love for teaching and interacting with children and adults. December 2018
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ROCKY VIEW- Debbie Arthur Debbie Arthur calls Gallup home. After leaving Gallup High, Debbie earned her BA from the University of Central Florida. Returning to Gallup, she earned her MA in Educational Leadership from WNMU. Debbie believes that it only takes one person to make a difference in the life of a young student. She is strongly committed to students growing academically and helping them realize that they can be successful.
STAGECOACH- Jeff Hartog Born and raised in Gallup, this is Jeff’s second year as principal at Stagecoach. After graduating from Gallup High School, he earned his BA from UNM and his MA in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University. Jeff and his wife, Paula, have two children, Mia (13) and Hank (7). Mr. Hartog became a principal because it is his passion to do what is best for kids, and he tries his very best to make decisions on behalf of his students and their best interests.
THOREAU- Daryl Antone
Daryl was born and raised in the Gallup area and attended Gallup schools. Mr. Antone and his wife, Amelia, have three children: Ty, Kate, and Ashley. He earned his BA in Elementary Education/Special Education, and his MA in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. He enjoys working with children from our community and wants his students to see that there is a positive future outlined for them, and that they can be successful in life. He enjoys being a principal because it is challenging and every day is different.
TOBE TURPEN- Cynthia Mowrer Cynthia earned her a BA degree in Elementary Education from UNM, and a MA in Educational Leadership from WNMU. She taught first grade at Stagecoach Elementary for 20 years. Cynthia and her husband have four children and four grandchildren. “Having a family and being an educator have been the most meaningful parts of my life.” Her favorite aspect of education is teaching small people to read; whether they are her own small people, or her students, it is an amazing process.
TOHATCHI- Dan Fruchey Born and raised in Ohio, Dan earned a BS in Comprehensive Social Studies from Defiance College (Defiance, OH). Dan came to GMCS in 2002, and obtained a Masters in Education Leadership from WNMU. He has been at Tohatchi Elementary as principal since 2012. Dan and his wife are the parents of two children (a four-year-old daughter and a three-monthold son). Mr. Fruchey saw the greater positive impact he could have on large groups, and the ability to influence the lives of the students he serves by being a principal.
TWIN LAKES- Ophelia Sanchez Ophelia is from Tohatchi, NM, and has been in education for 25 years. Mrs. Sanchez is a wife and mother of four. She earned a BA from UNM, and MA from WNMU. Her experience and education has kept her close to home to serve as a teacher, leader, and mentor. The relationships with her students, staff, and parents are the most rewarding part of her job. She whole-heartedly believes every child is a learner and that children need a champion in their educational lives to foster their future. 44
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are withheld for state income taxes, federal income taxes, Social Security and Medicare. You might also have a You had an idea for a business; you pushed forward, and now you’re retirement plan or employee benefits taken out of a paycheck. Deducting 100% committed. Running your these from the employee’s paycheck own business can be very different is your responsibility, the employer. than what you had imagined. It If you haven’t started keeping quickly turns into several different jobs. Once you own a business, you detailed records yet, now would be a great time to start. become responsible for everything. Hopefully, it becomes successful, First, you want to have your and you will to need to hire an employee to help you expand. When employee(s) fill out a Form W-4. Situations are always changing, and this happens, that means you are it is a good idea to have this formed going to have to figure out to how filled out each year. This form is a to do payroll. It isn’t as easy as just roadmap that will help you figure writing a check, because a lot is involved with payroll. These are the out the amounts that you will need to withhold from each paycheck. Form nuts and bolts of payroll. W-4 is involved and is going to All of us (except maybe a first-time finish with the amount needed to be worker) realize that we don’t get all withheld from every paycheck. It is very important to take the time to fill wages earned in our check. Monies By Jason Arsenault
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this out correctly. An incorrect Form W-4 could result in having a surprise tax burden at the end of the year, or that you were giving away too much money during the year that could have been used towards expenses or savings. Next, you will need to figure out how much New Mexico withholding will need to be taken out of each paycheck. You are going to use the number of allowances claimed on the Form W-4 and then use a table the State provides to figure out how much additional monies need to be withheld. You are going to need to decide how often your employee is going to receive a paycheck. Is this going to be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Also, are you paying your employee an hourly wage or salary. If you hired an employee expecting
them to work 40 hours a week, but they only worked 30 hours, the amounts are going to change. As an employer, you don’t want to be spending extra monies that could be used to grow your business because you don’t have a strong understanding of how your payroll works. Third, you are going to have FICA payroll taxes that need to be withheld from every paycheck. The amount for these taxes is an easy calculation: 15.3%. The employee is responsible for half of this amount and the employer the other half. However, it is the employer’s job to withhold the proper amount from the paycheck. FICA taxes are a combination of Social Security tax of 12.4% and Medicare tax of 2.9%. It depends on the size of your payroll on how often you make deposits for this withholding. The Gallup Journey magazine makes one deposit each month, but my employer makes a deposit each week. It is going to be a monthly deposit, a semi-weekly deposit, or done quarterly.
your payroll taxes is a situation no business wants to put themselves in. Good record keeping is going to help you become a profitable business. Payroll can be very overwhelming. When you started your business, you didn’t imagine the amount of time you would spend on the “other stuff.” You can find lots of payroll calculators to help you with the process if you want to become proficient at this. However, I imagine you think your time is more valuable growing relationships and your business than calculating withholding taxes and filing reports. Certified Public
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When you have figured out how much to withhold from your employee(s) paycheck, the fun part begins. It is your responsibility to report this information to the proper state and federal agencies. Most likely (depending on the size and timing of payroll) this is going to be done monthly. You will also need to do a quarterly return with the Internal Revenue Service. Not only are you reporting these amounts, but you are giving these agencies the monies that are to be withheld. Not staying current with December 2018
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My Time with Hiroshi Miyamura at the White House By Kenneth Riege
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I have had the extreme honor of getting to spend time with Gallup’s Favorite Son and one of our nation’s greatest heroes - Mr. Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura. Earlier this year Hershey invited me to go with him to the Medal of Honor Convention in Annapolis, MD. The dates of the convention were September 12th through the 16th. While visiting with Hershey, he asked me if I had ever been to the White House, which of course I replied, “No,” and he then asked if I had ever met a U.S. president, which again, I replied, “No.” Hershey stated, for the MOH Convention trip, we would leave on September 11th. Part of the trip involved each of the MOH recipients and one guest going to the White House to meet the president. Hershey has of course done this quite often, and I was honored to have this experience at least once. That’s just how Hershey is, always thinking and doing for others. We flew from Albuquerque to Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport and then changed planes to proceed to Baltimore. On that flight there were five Medal of Honor recipients. It was so cool to be surrounded by such greatness. The pilot came out to greet the MOH recipients and informed us that he was a fighter pilot with the U.S. Air Force, and he was so honored to be flying with five MOH recipients on 9/11. We arrived in Baltimore, and Hershey got to visit with his fellow MOH recipients as they shared stories of their lives and 50
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families. That was quite a “pinch yourself” moment to realize I was sitting with our nation’s finest. Wednesday came, and everyone was very excited to visit the White House. Many of the MOH recipients had already met President Trump. Hearing their stories and being at the White House was a tremendous honor. After clearing through security, we loaded onto several buses with a heavy police escort to the White House. I will admit I was a bit nervous. We arrived to a great fan fair of many different high-ranking military and civilian officials and proceeded to the East Wing. While waiting to meet with the president, we were greeted with music and White House
officials welcoming us. Again, another one of those “pinch me” moments when you realize you are standing in the White House with 34 of our nation’s Medal of Honor recipients waiting to meet the president of the United States. WOW! After about an hour, we were taken to a room to meet the president. There were Medal of Honor recipients from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan. Hershey and I were second in line behind WWII MOH Recipient Mr. Hershel “Woody” Williams. Woody’s grandson asked me if I had been there before. I told him I hadn’t, and he asked me if I was nervous, which strangely enough, I wasn’t at that moment. I had it in my mind to thank the president for an action he had done several months earlier.
It was back in June, when the president of France was visiting, and he and President Trump planted a tree from Belleau Wood. This means so much to me as my grandfather Pvt. Paul Emerson Riege fought at the Battle of Belleau Wood during WWI with the USMC. Our time came to meet the President, and I kept playing through my mind what I was going to say. That worked until I saw him, and the only thing that went through my mind at that time was, “Oh! That’s the president of the United States.” At that point the only thing I could say was, “It’s a great honor to meet you, sir,” and he said, “Oh no, the honor is all mine. Thank you for coming and welcome to the White
In the group picture, the only non-MOH recipient is in the third row, far right. His name is Mr. Robert J. Monahan, Jr. He is the main person who was in charge of putting on the MOH Convention at Annapolis. House.” We posed for our picture, and again he shook our hands and thanked us for coming. Hershey presented President Trump with one of his Challenge Coins, and I presented him with a Gallup Most Patriotic Small Town in America Coin, along with a Gallup Rotary Club Coin and invited him to come to Gallup anytime. He smiled and said, “I may take you up on that offer.” We then proceeded to the East Room where we waited until all the other MOH recipients had their pictures taken. Then the president joined us for a nice briefing and talk. It was so amazing that I was so close to the president of the United States. I sat there thinking how blessed I was to be able to attend this event and to be sitting with all these great military men and veterans. It made me so proud to receive the honor of wearing the uniform of our country. After the president finished and departed for another event, all the MOH recipients gathered for a photo, then, we all went into a different room where we experienced some
of the most amazing food and desserts. I caught myself again thinking how blessed I was as I peered up and looked at a beautiful painting of the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.
that day, as well as the photo of Hershey and I, the group photo, and two letters that I received from our president. I have these on display in my office and welcome anyone to come by to view them, as well as all our other amazing display items at the Gallup It is truly an honor to have the photos from Comfort Suites. December 2018
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I’M A FIRSTER! On November 8, 2018, institutions of higher education across the country were invited to honor and celebrate students who are the first in their families to attend college. These are students for whom neither parent nor guardian has completed a bachelor’s degree. While the transition to college can be difficult enough for those who have family members who are familiar with university navigation techniques, first generation students often have little support or knowledge about Complete with cake, buttons, and personal success stories, UNM-Gallup students, faculty, and staff celebrated First Generation Day on November 8, 2018. resources that can help them get started. a fellow classmate crushed his dreams of Arizona University and University of UNM-Gallup joined in activities on going to college. “One day, while I was in Arizona. Throughout her college experiences, November 8th by recognizing the experiences Dr. Matt found instances of identity clashes the band room, a fellow bandmate made a and presence of first-generation students, comment that changed my life. She looked at and confusion that ultimately resulted in faculty, and staff members. Being the first overall growth. “I learned that I was a me, smiled and said, ‘I don’t know why you in one’s family to attend college doesn’t are doing that. All you’re going to do is go ‘minority’ and that the successful students necessarily create barriers to success, but were often those who embraced or fit the up there, flunk out, and waste your parents’ having someone to “follow” can bridge some money.’” It wasn’t until many years later that Western standards. Many times, in my of the gaps many new college students face as they make decisions about whether college Dr. Gambill was able to believe that he could educational experience, I could feel the pull and tug as I embraced and rejected be successful in college. is the right choice for them and how they Many students lacking ideas, cultures, and politics…I just went should get started. support for higher with my mind wide open and embraced the Some first-generation students do not education find they have opportunities that came my way.” have the confidence to believe they can Expectations that do not include college are to believe in themselves be successful in college. Dr. Lewis despite external forces that often barriers that can make the possibility of Gambill, associate professor of early try to discourage them. First attending college difficult if not impossible. childhood and multicultural Following in one’s family footsteps is often generation student Michelle education, Montoya knows why she is seen as the only option. Many first-generation remembers in college, and she hopes to students consider a lack of family support as how be able to share that spark with the main reason they do not initially pursue a others who may have doubts. “As higher education option. Daniel Diaz, UNMI am the first, I hope not to be the Gallup student who realized his dream of last…I am going to college because going to college at age 55, found that family expectations did not include a college degree. I DECIDED I wasn’t going to allow myself to give up. My worst enemy is “Both of my parents were very hard working, and they were continuously. Family was very myself, and I will not let my other half win.” important. Continued dedication to family In diverse communities such as those was imperative to honor and self-esteem. served by UNM-Gallup, first generation However, this meant that securing a job students may find it difficult to combine and maintaining employment was really the educational goals and cultural ideologies. only way to do this. So, college was only a Dr. Aretha Matt is an assistant dream.” professor of English and Some students like Scott Gutierrez have graduate of Northern to depend more on internal encouragement 52
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when external expectations do not provide the necessary support needed to embark on a college degree. “I had a lot of self-motivation for having no parents and being a foster child since I was young. Since my real parents and grandparents had no high school diploma, my expectations with education for myself were higher than theirs.” Dr. Tracy Lassiter, associate professor of English at UNM-Gallup, knows all too well how hard it can be to balance school work, employment, and family obligations, especially when traditional support systems like family and friends do not fully understand the pressures and responsibilities. “It is hard to explain how difficult and time-consuming college, let alone grad school, can be to those who have never gone. Adding employment duties to your already-busy schedule makes it seem so daunting, maybe impossible.” Many, however, find that lack of knowledge regarding processes does not deter their families from being their biggest cheerleaders. Kelly Franklin notes, “What inspired me to come back to school was my late grandfather and my family.” Student Bobbi Jo Padilla was also very supported by her parents and credits them with pushing her to succeed. “Having worked so many jobs and trying to get higher paying jobs to support my brother and I, my parents wanted us to have a chance for a better life when we grew up, and they believed that the key to this was education.” Dr. Daniel Primozic, UNM-Gallup dean of instruction, also credits his family with inspiring his educational decisions. “Their examples of hard work, persistence, and a deep value for knowledge, education, citizenship, and service inspired me to walk the unfamiliar trails of college and to try to improve the lot of human beings in my own small way.” In his position as the chief academic officer, Dr. Primozic has the opportunity to encourage others who are following his path. “My advice to other ‘firsters’ is to work hard, learn much, persist, succeed, and see to it that you light the way for others on the oftentimes unfamiliar trail.” Despite daily 40-mile round trips, registration nightmares, financial barriers, and unfamiliarity with college culture, Cecilia Stafford, Zollinger Library director, persisted and completed undergraduate and graduate degrees by constantly challenging herself to keep chasing her dreams. She enjoys working with other first-generation students and congratulating them on taking that all-important first step. “Please know that all of the campus faculty and staff look forward to celebrating your accomplishments with you and your loved ones. You are brave and you are very special.” Dr. Carolyn Kuchera, assistant professor of English, faced her share of hardships on her path to achieving multiple degrees. While recognizing there are numerous paths to success, Dr. Kuchera has a special fondness and appreciation for her first-generation students. “First generation students have to work harder, often without the financial advantages or support systems of our peers. As a professor, I
know I’m not supposed to have favorites, but my heart is with you. I know your struggle. Never give up.” At UNM-Gallup we are glad all our students are here, and we can help everyone, including “firsters,” design a plan for academic, career, and life success. For information on how you can pursue your educational dreams, contact UNM-Gallup at (505) 863-7500 or visit our website at gallup.unm.edu. We believe in all of our students. Come see why. For more information contact: Marilee Petranovich mpetrano@unm.edu (505) 863-7770
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Winter is Coming… By Jenny Kline
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e get our homes and vehicles ready for winter and all that entails—snow, ice, and cold temperatures. But what about our canine family members? How can we keep them safe and warm and healthy when old man winter shows up? Our dogs are completely dependent on us to take care of all their needs. Feeding them species-appropriate food, taking care of their medical needs, exercising them, and making sure they are comfortable, warm, and dry are OUR responsibilities. Dog lovers agree: NO dog should be left outside in the winter! If it is too cold for you to be outside without a coat on, then it is too cold for your dog. Dogs can get frostbite and hypothermia just like us! Here are some important things
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to keep in mind to keep your dog healthy, warm, and safe in the cold months ahead. Leash walks are best when the sun is out, in the warmest part of the day. That’s easy to do here in New Mexico, since the sun is almost always shining! But if you must take a walk in the evening, try putting a sweater on your dog and keep your walk short. A dog’s extremities will get cold first, and they can get frostbite. Protective booties will help not only keep the paws warm, but also protect them from ice and snow build up in the paw pads. To help keep snow from accumulating in the pads, keep the hair around and in between the pads trimmed short. Sidewalk ice melting products will BURN your dog’s feet! If your dog steps in this, it will start to burn within a few minutes, and your dog will let you know something is wrong. I’ve seen this happen to one of my own dogs, and I knew right away what had happened. It really was an immediate reaction. Carefully wipe off any granules stuck to his feet and rinse off completely with warm water once you get home. Discourage licking, as it is also TOXIC! Long-haired breeds may look like they wont be cold, but their coat only works as insulation if it is free of mats and dead undercoat. That means if you have not had your long-haired dog thoroughly brushed out at
the groomers within the last month, chances are there will be dead undercoat packed in his fur. Even when properly brushed out, they cannot tolerate long exposure to the cold. Although our dogs share similarities with their wolf, coyote, and fox ancestors, they are now DOMESTICATED animals and have lost their survival skills. In other words, domestication has made dogs wimpy! Just like humans, the very young or elderly dogs are even less able to handle the cold. Conditions such as arthritis are exacerbated by the cold. Skinny, unhealthy, un-groomed (matted), or short-haired dogs are also more susceptible to frostbite or hypothermia. Wind, snow, or sleet further reduce their ability to withstand low temperatures. Windchill numbers don’t just apply to humans! Dogs can become dehydrated even in the winter, so make sure your dog has plenty of fresh clean water—not ice in his bowl! Snow accumulation in your yard can make it possible for your dog to climb over your fence and get out. It is also possible for small dogs to literally get stuck in drifts and be unable to climb out. If there is snow on your roof, it can slide off and injure your dog, so make sure your dog isn’t hanging out under the eaves! Around the holidays, don’t forget that Poinsettias are POISONOUS to dogs (and cats). Make sure to decorate with plants that are not toxic to your fur-kids! Anti-freeze is also deadly to dogs (and cats). Always make sure to clean up any spills or leaks. But don’t let all the warnings stop you from having fun with your dog outdoors this winter! Short hikes and romping in the snow are great for chasing away the winter blues and burning off some energy.
From gallupARTS: A BIG “THANK YOU” for 5 Years of ArtsCrawl!
Dear ArtsCrawlers,
ArtsCrawl: Let’s Have a Ball, on December 8th, will be gallupARTS’ final ArtsCrawl event. In July, gallupARTS announced its strategic decision to make the 2018 season its last producing ArtsCrawl. After five years with gallupARTS at the helm, ArtsCrawl is well-established and perfectly primed for a pass-off to a new entity to carry it forward. Since 2013, gallupARTS has nurtured ArtsCrawl from its infancy to the fully grown, exceptionally impactful event it is now. gallupARTS has enthusiastically dedicated significant time and resources to increasing the structure and organization of the event so that it can maximize its potential. As a result of gallupARTS’ efforts, ArtsCrawl has achieved several very important goals: making a major economic contribution, strengthening the region’s creative ecosystem, creating arts engagement opportunities for a diverse audience, and building community, and contributing to a higher quality of life for Gallupians. With an average attendance of 1,100 people per event, ArtsCrawl will generate an estimated $140,000 this year for the local economy. That’s $7,000 per hour of event-related spending, which translates into more than a customer per minute for some downtown businesses! Some downtown businesses have reported doing 30 - 40% better (in terms of sales) on ArtsCrawl Saturdays than nonArtsCrawl Saturdays, having record sales during ArtsCrawl events, and practically selling out of merchandise during ArtsCrawl. Moreover, gallupARTS leverages ArtsCrawl to deliver on its mission to foster Gallup’s creative economy. The event is one of the few paying gigs in town for artists, musicians, and performers— gallupARTS collaborates with an average of 37 creative partners per event. ArtsCrawl is also the area’s only free vending opportunity for artists and is the setting for monthly art gallery openings. At ArtsCrawl, everyone from kids to older adults can enjoy seeing, making, and hearing art. The event serves up an average of 15 different arts-based activities each month, including live music, dance and theater performances, artist demonstrations, artist meetand-greets, and art-making workshops. Above all, gallupARTS views ArtsCrawl’s highest purpose as helping downtown regain its rightful place as the heart of our community. Over 60% of event attendees report that attending ArtsCrawl has improved their image of downtown, noting that ArtsCrawl makes downtown feel more welcoming and vibrant. As one Crawler put it, “Before ArtsCrawl, my family didn’t venture downtown to look at the shops or check anything out because it didn’t seem family-friendly.” Another says, “Growing up around the Gallup area, I always thought only bad things about downtown. But seeing the ArtsCrawl—the families getting together, kids running around, and everyone coming together and just enjoying the entertainment—it is a different story.” The August issue of New Mexico Magazine, with subscribers nationwide, includes a rave review of ArtsCrawl in its article entitled Gallup Revival: “by the time [ArtsCrawl] kicks into gear, downtown Gallup has blossomed into a community party…Navajo, Zuni, Anglo, and Hispanic participants mix together…There are belly dancers, a girl rap group, and a pile of giant Jenga pieces for kids to practice their architectural skills….Smiling, applauding, and getting along with one another, they craft a community of love.” ArtsCrawl is truly a jewel in Gallup’s crown; it’s art in all of its definitions, and it’s the people that make it happen. So, gallupARTS would like to first and foremost thank YOU—the community—for making ArtsCrawl the incredible success that it is. gallupARTS would also like to share its deep appreciation to its partners, collaborators, and supporters for their contributions over the last five years. Thank you very much to: • The Gallup Business Improvement District for funding the event;
• The City of Gallup and its Public Works, Streets, Fire, Parks, and Police departments for the significant amount of technical and logistical support they lend to the event; • All of the previous ArtsCrawl Coordinators, including Amy Coats, Dee Santillanes, Nitasha Manning, and Aaron Mingus, who each brought vision and energy to the event, carrying it forward with few resources and big ideas; • Millennium Media, the Gallup Journey, KGLP, and Suzanne Hammons for their generous in-kind marketing donations; • Our regular creative collaborators—including BK Taiko, Foundations of Freedom, Gallup Repertory Theater, Kevin Schemp, Lynette Curley, Lynn Huenemann, the Octavia Fellin Public Library, Padma Komaravolu, and Steve Marti—to all of the amazing artists, musicians, performers, and bands that have contributed their talents to ArtsCrawl, and to all of the community organizations, schools, and teachers who have made ArtsCrawl extra special; • Our extremely dedicated and hard working current Ambassador corps—Alicia Palacios, Jimmy Thomas, Tera Selleck, and Tasha Nez—and to our former Ambassadors—Jonathan Yazzie, Maya Ross, and Nicole Pete; • Our terrific volunteers: Anne Price, April Forman, Evangielene Leslie, Shannon Gurley O’Donnell, Scarlett Selleck, the Miyamura High Key Club, and the Gallup High Cheer Squad; and • All of the downtown businesses who have gone above and beyond to enhance ArtsCrawl over the last five years: Bill Malone Trading, Camille’s Sidewalk Café, City Electric, Coal Street Pub, Crashing Thunder Gallery, Downtown Flea Mart, El Morro Theatre, Free Spirit Gallery, Gallup Downtown Conference Center, Gallup Service Mart, Jerry’s Café, La Montanita Co-op, LOOM Gallery, Nizhoni Music Therapy, One80 Productions, opo gallery, Quintana’s Music & Indian Jewelry, Sammy C’s Rockin’ Sports Pub & Grille, Silver Stallion, Southwest Indian Foundation, The Consignment Boutique, Weaving in Beauty, and Yazzie’s Indian Art.
gallupARTS’ commitment to ArtsCrawl has been unwavering. Our organization strongly believes Gallup deserves a regular event where people and families can come together, experience art, enjoy each other’s company, and take pride in their community. gallupARTS is looking forward to continuing its commitment to ArtsCrawl by taking on more fully its role as an art gallery and downtown business participant in the event and to celebrating ArtsCrawl’s continued achievements. gallupARTS’ dedication and contribution to downtown Gallup and the broader community will continue to grow through its ongoing myriad programs and projects and many new and exciting ones. This year, gallupARTS is on track to serving 26,000 McKinley County residents and 1,500 professional and student artists, through 13 different art-based community programs. gallupARTS received and executed eight grant awards totaling $207,400 in the last year, including three major federal grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. In the next year, gallupARTS will be applying for over $150K in state and national grants to bring unparalleled arts experiences and resources to the community. Thank you, Gallup and the surrounding area, once more for an incredible 5 years of ArtsCrawl! Help us celebrate at ArtsCrawl: Let’s Have a Ball on Saturday, December 8 from 7-9:00pm, with live music, a radio production of A Christmas Carol by Gallup Repertory Theater, ballet and belly dance performances by FOF, and a dance party! With sincere appreciation, Rose Eason Executive Director, gallupARTS
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A SK D R . B OB ABOUT HIS N O N EEDLE D ENTISTRY . Plan all your holiday parties here! 1648 S. Second St. • (505) 863-9640 Dr. Bob
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Wishing you Happy Holidays from our family to yours! Dr. Richard Baker • Dr. Bret BArlow • Dr. Erin Montaño • Dr. Jared Montaño • Dr. Randy SImonsen
214 W. Aztec • Gallup • (505) 863-4457
First Baptist Church Come celebrate with us for the Christmas Season Choir Performance December 16
8:30am Service 11:00am Service
www.dentalinnovationsgallup.com
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Living Nativity
December 18 and 19
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Christmas Eve Service December 24 6:00pm
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Attorneys at Law • 505 722 4463 • 104 E. Aztec www.milawfirm.net
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Shop Downtown Gallup “Gallup Business Improvement District”
Get more gifts for your money this year by shopping local and not going out of town! Shop Downtown Gallup * Visit with friends and family Enjoy a holiday dinner in a downtown restaurant Buy More • Save More • Buy Local For every $100 spent locally, $68 stays local. For every $100 spent at a national chain store, only $43 stays local. The bottom line...shopping Downtown Gallup will keep more of your money in your community to be re-spent. By Shopping Downtown Gallup you help build your local economy and improve your town’s quality of life! For Information: Gallup Business Improvement District (505) 722-4430 • francis@gallupbid.com
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505.722.4430 www. Gallup.com www.nmMainstreet.org Gallup Business Improvement District
