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FEBRUARY CITY UPDATE
Warm up this winter with these City of Gallup programs, classes, and events! Visit www.gallupnm.gov for more details. Mayor Jackie McKinney Councilor Linda Garcia Councilor Allan Landavazo Councilor Yogash Kumar Councilor Fran Palochak
OCTAVIA FELLIN LIBRARY SPECIAL PROGRAMS Blind Date with a Book
SPECIAL FILM EVENT
The City of Gallup with the Gallup Film Festival is honored to present Mud (hashtł’ishnii) a film by Shaandiin Tome at the El Morro Theatre and Events Center on February 9th, 2018. This film is an official selection of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Mud (Hashtl’ishnii) follows Ruby, a mother who lives in Window Rock, AZ with her son, Joseph. In order to keep her secret of alcoholism from her family, friends, and culture, Ruby chooses to suffer with her secret rather than seek help. On her last living day, her secret is at risk—avoiding speaking with her son about her problem, not admitting it has affected her well being, and living with jealousy. She feels stuck due to her addiction. This all culminates when she walks home in a drunken state, not realizing the relentless freezing temperatures. While the environment serves as a reality, her death is a transcendence where she no longer suffers. Visit www.mudfilm.com for the film trailer. This film features Navajo actors Trini King, Forrest Goodluck, and Ernest David Tsosie III. Doors open at 6pm with an event start-time of 7pm. This event is free and open to the public.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Library is playing matchmaker! You shouldn’t always judge a book by its cover. Put your trust in fate and choose a book without knowing the title. Maybe you will fall in love! Check out a book from our display starting February 1st and then rate it by filling out the “Rate the Date” card in each book. Return the card to the Library and be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Post a picture with your blind date on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages for a second entry into the drawing. For more information contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or email libsuper@gallupnm.gov.
Honoring African American History: African Instruments Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 pm, the Library will host Camilla Dodson and her African instruments. Camilla will share the stories and cultures of Africa through music and audience participation using a variety of drums and other instruments. Learn about these amazing instruments and try one for yourself. Camilla Dodson is the daughter of a Lesotho Chief and was one of five people invited to speak when Nelson Mandela returned to Cape Town after 27 years in prison. For more information please call the library at (505) 863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov
Honoring African American History: Film: I Am Not Your Negro On Saturday, February 10th at 3:00 pm, the Library will screen the film I Am Not Your Negro at the Main Library. This documentary is based on James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript telling the story of civil rights and the resulting assassinations of his close friends Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. The film is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and explores the history of racism in the United States through Baldwin’s reminiscences of the civil rights movement. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or email tmoe@gallupnm.gov.
Film: The Most Dangerous Man in America
LIGHT UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD The City of Gallup is responsible for maintaining the street lights throughout our community. We need your help to know if one of them is out so that it can be repaired or replaced to help keep our community safe. We are eager to replace bulbs that are out and replace broken fixtures with an LED upgrade. Please note the nearest street address or intersection and report it on the Gallup Connect App, at seeclickfix. com/gallup or call (505) 8631200.
On Thursday, February 15th at 5:30 pm, the Library will screen the film The Most Dangerous Man in America, a documentary about Daniel Ellsberg, a leading American military strategist who leaked the Pentagon Papers. The film looks at Ellsberg himself and at the repercussions of his surprising revelations, which led to a media circus and ultimately contributed to the end of both the Vietnam conflict and the presidency of Richard Nixon. For more information, contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or email tmoe@gallupnm.gov.
Learn to Knit! February 10th, 17th and 24th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, the Library will host Madrona for three knitting lessons running on consecutive Saturdays. Discover European style knitting to create a cozy scarf. Learn how to cast on and off as well as how to knit and purl. This program is free of charge and all supplies will be provided. If you like to knit, join the fun and inspire a beginner! To register contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or email libsuper@gallupnm.gov.
Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing Tuesday February 27th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, the Library will present an introduction to crafting a complete and competitive grant proposal. This class will help you understand grants from a funder’s perspective, cover the basic elements of a grant proposal, and help you with indentifying funding sources. For more information email tmoe@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291.
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Thoughts From The West End
This past fall our family spent three weeks in Japan. My wife grew up there until about the age of 10. If it were not for her fluent Japanese, I think traveling there would have been much more difficult. Japan is a very odd country. For one, you really can’t be a citizen of Japan unless you have Japanese blood, and because of that, it is blaringly homogenous and devoid of human diversity. It is also a very ancient culture, depending on who you believe; it appears there was good evidence of its distinct culture as far back as 500 B.C. Most of us are familiar with semiAmerican concepts of the Samurai which dates to about 1000 A.D., as vaguely referenced by popular movies such as the “Kill Bills”, or not so vaguely as in “The Last Samurai”. One of the common philosophical take-aways of the Samurai tradition is that there are a number of things that are worse than death. The unwritten Samurai code of conduct, known as Bushido, held that the true warrior must hold that loyalty, courage, veracity, compassion, and honor above all else…even death. In modern Japan, there seems to be some elements of that philosophy that have still lingered into the 21st century. For example, Japan has the special distinction of literally working itself to death. They call it “karoshi”, and it is the pathology of often young Japanese employees literally falling over dead at work from excessive stress and workloads. The BBC claims that “Nearly a quarter of Japanese companies have employees working more than 80 hours overtime a month, often unpaid. And 12% have employees breaking the 100 hours a month overtime mark.” The dishonor and disloyalty of letting your company down seems to drive these workers to push themselves beyond normal limits, as it appears they would rather die than not measure up to the collective standards. Of course this collective ego (as I like to call it) certainly comes with many great benefits. For example, crime in Japan is one of the lowest in the world. I could confidently leave my wallet, stacked with cash, on the dashboard of my unlocked car, because the likelihood of theft is nearly zero. I believe this is because as a culture they view themselves as a group; their primary identity isn’t their individual uniqueness, but rather their collective achievements and growth. Because of this it would make no sense to steal from your neighbor; besides dishonor, it is almost like stealing from yourself. Likewise in Tokyo, a city of 13 million people, you be hard pressed to find ANY trash on the streets. Everything is clean. Again, why would you throw trash around that someone else may have to pick up - that would hurt or slow the
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progress of the group. A teacher in the Japanese school system told me that when she asked Japanese elementary students what they want to be when they grow up, the students one by one all said the same “a normal company man.” When one of the students decided to break the mold and said “a professional baseball player”, that student was booed and jostled into submission by the others until he changed his mind to also aspire to be a “company man.” Again this isn’t all bad, because these children grow with an incredible capacity to work as a group. With these group skills, they are able to perfect an existing product in efficient intelligent ways. Yet Japan has rarely come up with any new innovations; not surprisingly almost all major inventions of the last century has emerged from right here, the U.S., our diverse, free-thinking, individualist, outof-the-box thinking is responsible for that. But if you want something built solidly, I’d buy it from Japan 9 times out of 10. Is there a point to this article? Not really. Other than the fact that I think we can learn from each other. As Americans we need to think collectively at times, making decisions that are best for society as a whole, rather that what simply services or promotes us personally or our smaller group. Perhaps the largest contrast of Japan to America is in their driving. Everyone follows the rules, even the unwritten ones, as they will take turns allowing cars to merge on a busy freeway with courtesy (it’s as if everyone was exiting the same crowded church parking lot after a service…that’s the level of polite driving). There is no road rage or horns honking, because someone else arriving at their destination is seen as equally important as yours. In Japan, it would be like cutting off your fellow parishioner at your church and giving her the bird! You’d be appalled at yourself. I suppose in some ways the Japanese ego is no different than your average self-interested American…it’s just that their “in” group is so much larger than ours. Their “in” group is the whole country, whilst ours may be just our political group, church affiliation, or specific cultural background. It’s too bad we both couldn’t expand our thinking to include the “whole world” as our “in” group. That would entail, perhaps, too great a death of our egos (collective or otherwise), which is why it is nearly impossible without supernatural assistance. Which is why “loving your neighbor” or “turning the other cheek” sounds rather simple, yet it isn’t at all, because it requires expansion of heart, rather than narrowing of mind. This is why these simple concepts are not often actualized by those who profess it so… including yours truly. -cvd
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Gallup’s Hidden Food Gems West End Donut & Deli - Chuck Van Drunen Sandra’s Place - Leslie Farrell Gallup’s Newest Food Truck - George It is Time to go Online - Jason Arsenault Questions for Ronna Menapace - Evolve Studios Jim Smith-Riding the Road of Patriotism Sandra McKinney West by Southwest - Ernie Bulow Treasure Hunt Endless Riders Motorcycle Club (MC)
Thanks to our Contributors this month: Ernie Bulow Chuck Van Drunen David Conejo-Palacios Sandra McKinney George Brittani Boucher
Eric Shaw Jay Mason Gail DeYoung Roland & Ruth Kamps Ron Polinder Ken Zylstra Kathy Bosscher Ina Burmeister
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Gallup Repertory Theater Gallup Sky, Gallup Earth - Eric Shaw The Big Sleep - Jay Mason People Reading Robert Belfon, DMD Event Calendar Gallup’s Favorite Places to Eat A Legacy to Emulate Gail DeYoung, Roland & Ruth Kamps, Ron Polinder, Ken Zylstra, Kathy Bosscher, Ina Burmeister Gallup - Jonathan Tanner
Jonathan Tanner Leslie Farrell
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Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen
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‚ GALLUP S HIDDEN FOOD GEMS This month the Gallup Journey has gone on a food adventure. Many of us have our favorite places to eat, the ones that we frequent regularly for great food. Gallupians know that the West End Deli and Plaza Café have been around for decades, but there are still a handful of you who
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haven’t tried these two great eateries. Also, the previous El Metate Tamale Factory owner, Cecilia Resendiz, has left the Chihuahuita neighborhood to try her luck with a food truck. Don’t worry; the food is as good as it has ever been. I can’t imagine going through life without having tried the legendary Plaza Café French toast or hearty FBI special with green chile. The West End Deli always satisfies my sandwich cravings with 10” salami and
provolone on white bread. If street tacos are your thing, the new Tacos de Guisos Muy Mexicanos food truck will deliver. Read the articles, but don’t do it on an empty stomach, then go out and try all three of these eateries. We welcome you to try these three food establishments and let us know what you think. Also, we realize that Gallup is full of restaurants, and maybe there is one we don’t know about. Drop us a note to tell us about your favorite place to eat.
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WEST END DONUT & DELI By Chuck Van Drunen
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hen asked to review West End Donut & Deli subs, I must admit I was delighted and nostalgic. In the early 2000s, I worked in a west side Gallup warehouse helping make custom snowboards for the company CustomCraft (now called customcultsnowboards.com). We often worked deep into the night and invariably would need post-midnight nourishment. West End Donut & Deli was our solace where we often devoured copious amounts of the “buttermilk” donut loafs. On those late nights, our crew would often get into discussions with the lone employee…Zacka. These philosophical discussions were the reason the editor’s notes in the Gallup Journey are often called “Thoughts from the West End”. Yet while I ate many a donut in those years, I can nare say I sampled their other famed offering: the mighty sub sandwich. Being a bakery, West End, of course makes their own sub bread each day in white or wheat offerings and likewise available toasted or traditional style. Any of their 6” subs is enough to satisfy most reasonable appetites ($7-$9 with chips), and a standard 12” sub is mighty force to a burley brother or sister in caloric need ($10-$13 with chips).
If perhaps you play on the offensive line of an NFL team, or are known to make all-youcan-eat buffets quiver in fear, then I would suggest ordering the ridiculous triple meat/ triple cheese 12” sub. This monster of a sandwich will quiet the hungriest of Jacks, as it has enough caloric goodness to sustain a small village for a weekend. (See pic right).. I took a crew of Gallupians to sample sandwiches including a youngster to round out the tasters. A variety of sandwiches came quickly and the first thing the group observed was a noticeable heft to each one. You could feel it in your hand, compared to other subs consumed; whether it is less air, more ingredients, or a special gravitational force on the premises, I can’t really say. No matter, other nice touches include pepperoncini peppers strewn in your sandwich basket, flanked by an ironic, near weightless bag of complementary potato chips. Reviewers (pic left to right) had the following comments: Father Josh Mayer: “Best roast beef and provolone on wheat in Gallup!” Lance Tanner: “Worth every penny!” John Marie Mason: “Better than mommy makes.” Jeremy Boucher: “My mouf is fall ask mi liter” Pat Mason: “The spiciest ham around!” Lena: “It’s okay that you’re getting crumbs everywhere…” So if you’re looking for a hearty sub sandwich, and perhaps a donut chaser, a little hunting to the west end of town may be worth the exploration to West End Donut & Deli. You can venture day or night as it is still open 24 hours-a- day! West End Donut & Deli 3030 W Historic Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-3233
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SANDRA’S PLACE (Old Plaza Cafe) By Leslie Farrell
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he Plaza Cafe located at 1501 West Route 66 may have a new name, but it feels as if it has been a part of Gallup forever. Now called Sandra’s Place, the quaint cafe feels just like home. As soon as you enter, you are hit with how familiar the place feels, even if you have never been there! This is helped by the extremely friendly wait staff that greets you right away and are always willing to help, even if they are extremely busy. The place is small, and usually crowded, but it never seems overwhelming, just extremely cozy. This is helped by the fun signs and decorations on the walls. You will never get bored reading all of the clever sayings lining the wall, or, for that matter, the backs of the waiter’s shirts, which were asked about so much they had to put it on the backs of their table menus. It reads: Customer Rules 1. I am not your Wife, Mother or Maid... and who is Ma’am 2. Touching your server may result in injury! 3. Massages are not given (but good try)! 4. Tips and chocolates make us happy! 5. Feeding your server is allowed! 6. If your order is wrong, we can fix it! 7. Make friends with the other customers! 8. No camping allowed when it’s busy! 9. No pictures without permission! 10. Your server may be BOSSY (but she knows best) 11. You may be asked to pitch in. 12. Rules are subject to change at any time (and may be broken)! 13. P.S. There are No rules for the Server! These rules are a good example of how fun and laid back the atmosphere is. I was fortunate enough to get a seat with my
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mom and sister, and everyone was extremely helpful in accommodating us. The place was crowded with Gallup locals. We were able to see many familiar faces which made the whole experience fun and comfortable. We were all very excited to try their breakfast, and it did not disappoint! My mom had the sausage omelet which was loaded with delicious sausage and cheese. We were pleasantly surprised by how much meat came in the omelet, since normally you can expect a lot of egg and very little meat when ordering an omelet at a restaurant. I got the Katy’s Special which was hash browns smothered in gravy and topped with your choice of eggs. I had never before seen this unique dish. It all tasted great, and I tried it all (yes, I took SEVERAL bites off of my mom’s and sister’s plates; I just couldn’t help it!). Our favorite was what my sister ordered. My mom was born and raised in the Midwest and that is where I attended college. So the one dish we always look for is biscuits and gravy, which is not easy to find out here. Not only did they serve it, but it was one of the best renditions we have ever had! Biscuits were homemade and amazingly good, and the gravy was thick and not over seasoned (a fault I find when ordering biscuits and gravy from other places).
Even though the restaurant was full to the brim with customers, we never felt neglected. They took our order quickly and the food came out at a surprisingly fast rate. Sandra herself waited on us along with many others and all were fun, helpful and very accommodating. Second only to the atmosphere is the coffee. Many of their fun sayings and signs are about the importance of coffee and they certainly backed that up. Not only was the coffee good (strong but not too strong) it was piping hot every time they re-filled my cup, which was often. Our visit was one of the best food experiences I’ve had. Sandra’s Place is one of those Gallup treasures that is a staple in our community. They are open Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 1:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am to 1:00pm. I highly recommend visiting them if you have not done so already!
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Gallup’s Newest Food Truck By George
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allup has reinvented itself several times. In the early days, we were all about the coal that was found in the surrounding hills. Then we turned into a railroad town. Today we are a trading center for McKinley County and the surrounding Navajo Nation. So, it only makes sense that Cecilia Resendiz reinvented her business. Many of us knew her as the owner of El Metate Tamale Factory, located in the Chihuahuita neighborhood. This eatery had a loyal following and was a favorite stop for many visitors because of the great reviews online. It had a four-star rating on TripAdvisor that brought many hungry travelers to its door. Customers voiced their approval
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of the great tastes found here. However, this longtime favorite neighborhood restaurant closed and that led Cecilia on her new journey. Today, she sells the same great-tasting food from her food trailer. Maybe, this is the start of Gallup’s food truck revolution? Her new business is called Tacos de Guisos Muy Mexicanos, which I believe translates to something like “Tacos and Many Other Mexican Dishes”. Cecilia is all in and loves the new way of sharing her dishes with us locals and out of town visitors. Her green food trailer is not hard to miss. She can be found at 808 East Historic Highway 66. This is in the parking lot of the old Talk of the Town close to the east side Taco Bell. Her most popular plates are the tacos, of course, and the flavorful tortas. She uses many different flavors, so you will find something for every taste
desire. She is operating her business Monday thru Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Also, if you are looking for someone to cater an event you might be lucky enough to talk Cecilia into handling the chore. We all know how unique Gallup is, and the local Mexican food found here is the best in New Mexico. Many of us knew of the secret spot in the Chihuahuita neighborhood, but then, many of us didn’t. If you missed her at El Metate, you are going to be very pleased with her take on the street taco. A three-taco plate is bursting with flavor. Take the time to find her new mobile eatery and try one of her great dishes. Once you have had your first plate, I am certain this will become one of your favorite stops. After you have had a taste, make sure to give her a review online. It won’t be long before people will be finding her once
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It Is Time To Go Online By Jason Arsenault
My wife and kids love to listen to music in the car, but I prefer the news or talk radio. So, in my soccer-dad van the dial is usually tuned to 91.7. Gallup’s public radio station delivers the type of radio that I enjoy. Plus, on occasion, you will hear our Gallup Journey ad, and that makes it even better. We believe in Gallup, and we believe in shopping locally. That is why Christmas can be so difficult. Christmas is the time of year that we are supposed to be filled with joy and have a heart of giving. However, many of us forget what the Season is supposed to be about and instead turn our attention to gift buying. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving and ending on Christmas Eve, retail establishments enjoy the surge in money spent in their stores. This is often the best time of the year for many businesses. That is why shopping locally is so important. With the growth of the internet, traditional businesses find themselves at even more of a disadvantage if they don’t have an online presence. A holiday retail survey conducted by Deloitte, one of the largest Certified Public Accounting firms, revealed that over 51% of shoppers spent money online. Traditional brick and mortar businesses only grabbed 42% of holiday shoppers. It is also projected that the online shopping number is only 18
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going to grow. Right now, the internet is where you can grow your business and stop losing sales.
minor hurdles compared to the benefits that can be earned. Inventory can be easily tracked with inexpensive software, and most likely, you already have an inventory tool that you use which can be easily integrated with your website. Taxes are another area that receives lots of attention, but if you are selling out-of-state and your online sales are under $1 million dollars you don’t need to worry. Shipping can take a little time, but services like UPS and USPS will pick up your packages.
Many small business owners don’t believe that they can compete with giants like Amazon. What they don’t realize is Amazon is a market place made up of many small retailers. When you are shopping on Amazon, many of the items you are considering to purchase are being sold by a small retailer that is utilizing the huge online retailer to their advantage. Of course, Amazon owns many of the items offered for sale in their store, Gallup is a large retail center serving a huge but around half are being provided by third-party sellers. surrounding area population. The majority of us are The same holds true for other online marketplaces like using devices that allow us to search businesses online. eBay and Wal-Mart, yes you can sell there too. Many of us use this information for convenience, and if you are not putting your business presence out there, you You not only want to consider these large online are missing out on potential sales. marketplaces that draw millions of buyers each day, if you are a local business owner, you have a story to tell. It is simple; your business needs to be online. Whether That is why it is so important that you build your own you are a service business, a retail establishment, or a website. This is where you can have some one-on-one restaurant, it is time to go online. If you don’t know time with your existing and potential customers. On where to start and need a helping hand, contact us at your website, you can develop a story of what makes Gallup Journey. Like the KGLP ad says, we promote your business unique and why a person should be Gallup businesses, and we would love to help you build shopping with you. You can also communicate important your online store. information like your operating hours, sales, new inventory, and any other viable information. In the 21st Century, we have seen a dramatic change in how people shop. Retailers can no longer count on customers just showing up at their door. Shoppers have many buying opportunities from businesses around the world, and it is time that business owners make themselves available online. Don’t worry; it is not as difficult as you might think. If you are a business owner, you are already paying employees to wait on customers and using dollars to rent, own, or upkeep your establishment. Think of an online presence as another cost of running your business. An online store is just an extension of what you are already doing. Hiring a person to work your online store is just like adding another sales clerk. Today’s e-commerce software is easy to use, and you don’t have to hire someone with experience. You will just need someone with basic computer skills, and that is just about everyone these days. Some of you might think that having an online store is more trouble than it is worth. How will I keep track of my inventory, shipping, and taxes? All of these are
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JIM SMITH - RIDING THE ROAD OF PATRIOTISM
By Sandra McKinney
The cremains which were carried across the country by Patriot Guard Riders
The Littlest Patriot; Aaralyn Morrissette, daughter of Robert Morrissette and Monica Morrissette, helping dad with the flag line on Veterans Day
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Jim Smith. It may be a simple name, but he is by no means a simple man. Jim grew up right here in Gallup with two brothers and his parents Betty and Tim Smith. Jim’s father, Tim Smith, was one of the last remaining survivors in Gallup of the Battery D members of the Bataan Death March. Tim Smith’s brother George was also a Bataan survivor and his brother-inlaw (his sister’s husband) was a POW in WWII. Tim Smith did not talk much about WWII or the torturous Death March, but Jim was always well-aware of what his father had gone through, plus he was raised with patriotism and respect for America, the military and our flag. After completing his time in school, this patriotism spurred Jim to attempt to enlist in the Navy. Jim says, “It was my desire to work underwater demolition which was a precursor to the Navy Seals. I was truly disappointed when I was marked 4-F by the military and rejected for service due to respiratory issues.” Even though his parents raised him in an atmosphere of patriotism, Tim and Betty were relieved that their son was not able to join the U.S. Navy, as they did not want to see one of their sons suffer at the hands of an enemy such as Mr. Smith had. It was very apparent, though, that patriotism was running through Jim’s blood. At a young age, Jim found his love for motorcycles. “When I was about ten years old, my cousin won a five horse power motorbike that he gave to me. I rode the wheels off that little bike and developed a love for riding 2-wheels!” Jim said with a grin. “I then got into dirt bikes and started racing moto-cross. My parents were happy that I was on the dirt and not on the pavement,” Jim laughed. Jim went to work for United Nuclear Corporation and worked underground at the mines locally for a few years. This took him in a different direction, and he traveled all over the Southwest working at different mines, mostly underground, and eventually moved into surface mining. In between mining jobs, Jim was at his parents’ home and received a phone call from a family friend and in the conversation was asked if he would be interested in attending the
National River Academy to work on the Mississippi River on the tow boats. “That was certainly a lot different than the mining industry and I did get a taste of the water, though not with the Navy,” Jim says with a laugh. “I worked the inter-coastal waterway along the gulf coast.” Eventually, Jim returned to the world of mining and went to work for Phelps Dodge in Silver City, New Mexico. “Along the way, I attended the Arizona Automotive Institute in Phoenix and received a degree in automotive and diesel technology. This changed my work with the mining industry,” said Jim. “Instead of mining, I started working on the mining equipment and became a skilled mechanic.” Jim added to his life with a wife and two beautiful daughters, Tiffany and Nicole. But life evolves and Jim was later divorced. He maintains a wonderful relationship with his daughters and Nicole recently gave him the gift of a beautiful little granddaughter named Nixon. All the while, Jim kept cultivating his love of motorcycles. Through the years, he got his first “sort-of Harley”. “It was a basket case chopper that I bought for $500,” Jim says with a laugh. “I called it a sort-of Harley, because the Harley Sportster motor didn’t last long, so I put in a Kawasaki motor to keep it running. I later had a Honda CB650, and it was a daily-driver and drag-race bike. Yes, motorcycles got into my blood!” Jim laughs. “It was my main transportation to work and school, then to Beeline Dragway on weekends as often as possible.” “While I was in Silver City, I got a call from my parents that the Livingston family was interested in selling the Exxon Station and they thought I might like to return to Gallup and buy Doc’s Exxon Station and some storage units. That was my return to Gallup,” Jim states with a grin. “I tried the gas station business for a few years, along with auto repair, but it wasn’t my thing. The Storage business was taking off, so I closed the station and added a few more storage units,” Jim explains. Once the gas station was torn down and the new storage sheds built, he was
then hired by the Gallup Fire Department and also worked for Med-Star Ambulance as a part-time EMT, plus he donated his time with White Cliffs Volunteer Fire Department and McKinley County Search & Rescue through the New Mexico Dept. of Public Safety. He then developed an entrepreneurial idea and created Kokopelli Adventures. Jim explains, “I contracted with the Juvenile Probation and McKinley County Case Management and worked with kids; I love working with kids! We created a Personal Responsibility Program and did back-packing, hiking, and rock-wall climbing. We worked with Karl Lohmann in the YCC program doing community projects, including the Pyramid Peak Trail. It was a great experience to be helping these young kids get back on the right track!” Through his education as an EMT, Jim uses his certification as a CPR and first-aid instructor and teaches classes at UNM-Gallup and all around the community. Jim has been friends with Bill Lee since high school and that friendship got him involved with the Red Rock Balloon Rally. Jim also became involved with the New Mexico Motorcyclist Rights Organization which helps promote positive laws and safety for motorcycle riders. From there Jim’s patriotism got him involved with the annual Rt. 66 Freedom Ride. Through his friendship with Bill Lee and involvement with Red Rock Balloon Rally, the Gallup portion of the Rt. 66 Freedom Ride became the Rt. 66 Freedom Ride and Flight and eventually joined forces with the Gurley Motor Annual Car Show to create a full-day, big event for Gallup. The Wall of Fire created by the balloonist’s propane burners is a hi-light of the event. “Freedom Ride is comprised of Patriots who love to ride and support our Veterans, active-duty military, first responders and all who love the camaraderie of riding on two wheels and love the U.S.A. With this combination, the event became the Rt. 66 Freedom Ride, Flight and Cruise, with the Gurley car show added as a bonus.” You are probably seeing a flow of connections for Jim Smith. Through the Freedom Ride, Jim was introduced to the Patriot Guard Riders. The Patriot Guard originated in Kansas when a group of patriots became angered at the cretins of the Westboro Baptist “Church” who wanted to protest at the funerals of our fallen military. They called themselves a church, but these cretins wanted to disrupt the funerals, carry signs with horrible messages, dishonor the fallen heroes, and embarrass and harass their families. Patriot Guard was created when a group of U.S.-loving patriots started attending the funerals to guard the families with large flags to block the view of the protesting cretins. The Patriot Guard was made up primarily of motorcyclists and became the Patriot Guard Riders. They are generally not veterans, but United States Patriots who state to the military that “we have your 6”. This means that the Patriot Guard Riders are there to protect and support our veterans and to have their backs. Jim states, “It is known locally that The Patriot Guard is available to assist with Military Honors for funerals. The members of Veterans Helping Veterans will tell the family of the availability of the Patriot Guard Riders to
Patriot Guard Riders standing the flag line around the perimeter during the hoisting of the giant flag on Veterans Day
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Members of the WNMMRO during a motorcycle awareness ride
provide an escort, post a flag line, or assist in any number of ways.” You have probably seen the Patriot Guard Riders at many events, but you may not have realized who they are. They will be present at Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, circling the perimeter of the event while each is holding an American Flag. It is truly a beautiful sight to behold! When the huge flag was raised on Veterans Day on the hill, the Patriot Guard Riders were there surrounding the perimeter of the huge flag pole. Each member held their own flag and supported the efforts of the veterans raising the giant flag. You will see the Patriot Guard Riders quietly surrounding a funeral-site or event, standing at attention with each proudly holding the colors of the United States of America. These men and women of the Patriot Guard Riders are more than just motorcycle enthusiasts; in fact, you don’t even have to have a motorcycle. They have an unwavering respect for those who risk their lives for America’s freedoms and the security of America, its roots, and the Constitution. They certainly share the common bond of the love of motorcycles, but also the love of America and the desire to be of patriotic help to others. There are chapters across the United States with approximately 330,000 members all with the same mission. Jim shared one story where Patriot Guard Riders from many states came together to handle the transport of cremains of a veteran. “This mission required a great amount of coordination from many chapters and many riders. The ashes were respectfully carried by different Patriot Guard members from different chapters across each state. At each state line, the dignified transfer was made to the new group, taking the ashes from California to Georgia.” The call for safe motorcycle riding and rights brought Jim to the Western New Mexico Motorcycle Rights Organization. This group was created to support the motorcycle community and the right to be on the road, too. Jim is very active with our legislators to protect the rights of motorcycle riders. The group participates in a “Rider Down Program”, where they will assist any rider who has had an accident or a
disabled motorcycle in their area. Jim has helped with many an injured rider during a hospital stay from an accident. Hospitals know to call WNMMRO for assistance with motorcycle accident victims. WNMMRO has an education program called MAPs (Motorcycle Awareness Program) coordinated by Charlene Sekiya. They attend schools and educate young people, especially those who are getting ready to drive, to be aware of the motorcycles on the road, too. “Remember the fun of the travel game Slug Bug?” Jim asks. “Instead of VW Bugs, we encourage the younger ones to play the slug game recognizing motorcycles instead. This helps to cultivate awareness of motorcycles at a young age.” They also show educational movies at schools or other events for young people. Jim went on his first-ever blind date several years back and it turned into a permanent relationship. Jim and his lady Barbara Esquibel now work most of these events together. Barbara even rides her own motorcycle; but Jim insisted that she go through a motorcycle rider’s course to learn to ride properly before she even made the purchase. Barbara also loves America and the world of motorcycles. Barbara is the McKinley County Coordinator of the Toys for Tots program which works in conjunction with The Marines Corps Reserve. Barbara proudly states, “My dad, Salvador Esquibel, is a veteran of the US Navy and he worked for Medal of Honor Recipient Hershey Miyamura for many years at the Exxon Bulk Plant. My dad joined the Patriot Guard Riders and assists by driving a support/chase vehicle for the events.” You can see that Barbara is very proud of her father’s involvement. Barbara gives a little giggle and tells a story that she was introduced to Mr. Miyamura at a Patriotic event. She says, “Hershey laughed and said, ‘I know Barbara; I changed her diapers as a baby when her dad worked with me many years ago.’” Jim and Barbara want to express their appreciation to the solid group of volunteers who make these many events and programs possible. Steeped in patriotism and a love for America and our veterans, a desire to help, and an extreme fondness for motorcycles, you will see Jim and Barbara in and around Gallup at any event which involve their passions. If you wish to reach out to Jim to offer your help, become involved, or to ask for his help, he can be reached at (505) 870-0727.
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JACKALOPES & SNAKE PITS
MARVELS & WONDERS ON ROUTE 66 small herd of llamas out back. Easily the most common critters on the road were the rattlesnakes. Between Albuquerque and Gallup there were close to a dozen “snake pits” and the owners would get down with the snakes and put on a little show. I can’t find even one alligator wrestler in the bunch. Some of the thrilling attractions were a little more suspicious. In the late sixties, there were two posts which sported a trail of billboards. Chief Yellowhorse out by the state line had signs that were meant to be funny. Continental Divide had advertising that was rather more “thrilling”. One billboard shouted “SEE LIVE SQUAW—WEAVING”, and several more promised “THE THING”. The ‘thing’ was the mummy of an Anasazi child—possibly a very small lady—pilfered from a local ruin. Personally, I didn’t buy the idea it was a space alien. Turns out, several posts had mummies, including the Mentmore store run by Mike Kirk. At least one writer suggested that all these animals, dead or alive, made the kids happy, and that pushed the happy parents to pull out cash. The only animal it seems with commercial value was the Jackalope. A small mount of this mythical creature could fit in the car and make it back to Illinois or somewhere as proof that the American West was, indeed, wild and wooly. And exotic. The Jackalope, as most everyone knows is a large jackrabbit with deer antlers on its head. I had a big one for many years, until the moths got it. It is hard to tell how the taxidermist stretched that bunny skin to such large proportions. Trade secret I suppose. They are still available. Some years ago, I came across a small article in the April 1949 issue of New Mexico Magazine by Amy Passmore Hurt. Even though it is a short piece, it has a lot of interesting information. Ms. Hurt tells the story of a Texas cowboy who moved to Albuquerque in 1941 and took up taxidermy. He came up with the idea of stuffing large animals associated with the cowboy west instead of big game for hunters. He would stuff anything, and his animals have been sent to every state and a few foreign countries. Large animal taxidermy requires special skill and he took advantage of another practice of the time. There were a bunch
GILBERT JONES ON THE BACK OF ONE OF HIS OWN CREATIONS. WHERE DOES THE SADDLE FIT ON A TWO THOUSAND POUND BUFFALO? When I came to Fort Wingate in 1966, there were still a number of old-time trading posts along Route 66. They weren’t really trading posts because there was little trading being done with Indians. They were tourist traps in every sense of the word. But they promised gawking tourists from every state in the Union “kicks”, and they did their best to deliver. Apparently, the city folk were thrilled by exotic animals, dead or alive. Every post sported mounted heads on the walls and every western animal imaginable plunked on cases and stands throughout the store. It probably was a thrill to come face-to-face with a big, snarling mountain lion. If the stuffed animals didn’t do it for you, the live ones were in cages outside: buffalo, livestock, bears [two were taught to drink pop from bottles purchased inside], bobcats, mountain lions, coyotes, you name it. One store had a
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of seasonal, itinerant photographers who would set up shop in parking lots during the busy time. They took pictures of the tourists with the backdrop of an outrageous trading post, wooden Indians, animals in pens and cages, wearing feather headdresses and other things. There was, for example, the donkey with a human head. It
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TOUGHEST BULL IN THE COUNTRY. THE GIRL IS ALL DRESSED UP IN A PROVIDED COSTUME. THE CHAPS ARE TOO LONG. was a big sheet of painted plywood in the form of a donkey, long ears and all, and there was an oval cutout the customer could stick his face through. These cutouts were popular at carnivals and beaches and featured things like muscle men and voluptuous women. Gilbert Jones stuffed bulls, longhorn steers, and various broncs in great poses, bucking and jumping. A person could sit astride the beasts and get in a pose that looked very real. What a thing to take home to the family. It was also popular at the time to have amateur photos printed on postcard stock. Every photo shop in the country produced these cards. Tom Mullarky printed hundreds of them. His predecessor, J. R. Willis, moved to Albuquerque and went into the postcard business seriously. A happy rider could have them printed up and mail them. He could get one copy, or a hundred. I have come across some of these Real Photo Postcards. Used ones. I have one of a girl on a snorting longhorn with one hand in the
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air. She wrote, “I am riding this bull in a rodeo, toughest bull in the country. Love Sharon.” She adds, “How are the chickens?” In 1946, it was mailed from Flagstaff to Jerome, Arizona. There have been hundreds of books about Route 66 but my favorite is Route 66-The Romance of the West by Thomas Repp. It has a good bit on the Gallup area, from Continental Divide to the Arizona line. Photos of two once-famous traders, Rex Bolin and Leroy Atkinson, representing two important trading families, show them riding Gilbert Jones’ creations. Rex Bolin is on a rearing bronco with his hat in the air. The photo, page 74, isn’t good enough to reprint. Bolin ran the Lookout Point Trading Post out by the state line. His post, and the cave behind it, was the location for the Kirk Douglas film Ace in the Hole, one of the Gallup movies I have written about. That is not the location of Chief Yellowhorse’s outfit at the state line—that’s another cave. Rex had been a photographer and he put tourists on either his horse or the steer, developed the pictures on the spot, and charged one dollar apiece. Leroy Atkinson, pictured here on a bucking horse with LEROY all four feet off the ground, ATKINSONS always posed with a cigar in his HORSE HAS mouth. He didn’t smoke them, ALL FOUR just chewed them up. He ran the FEET OFF THE Box Canyon Trading Post with GROUND. IT his wife Wilmerine, some kin to IS SUPPORTED Tobe Turpen, Sr. It was located BY THE FENCE eighteen miles west of Gallup. BESIDE IT. HIS Rex Bolin was Wilmerine’s brother. Two of Atkinson’s LEFT LEG IS brothers came west and built AWKWARDLY trading posts, one of them the OUT OF THE Cobra Garden. STIRRUP. The photo reproduced here shows a bit of advertisement on the bottom right corner. It was an ad to take advantage of the Ceremonial action and listed some of his other attractions, including an elk that would pester the tourists for handouts. There was also a miniature steer. Near the cave, he constructed two Neanderthals with movable arms. His place became so famous all the busses stopped there and local Navajos could ride the bus into Gallup. Gilbert Jones, the unsung hero of this story, THIS LITTLE PONY LOOKS created a small industry along Route 66. He is pictured ABSOLUTELY REAL. AND WHAT here riding a stuffed buffalo. Looks awfully real.
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ENDLESS RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB (MC)
Most people have a misunderstanding of motorcycle clubs. They are often mistaken for gangs or a menace to the community. In reality, motorcycle clubs are neither dangerous nor a menace. We do like to get together, and have fun, and enjoy a shared love of motorcycles and riding. The ENDLESS RIDERS Motorcycle Club (MC) came from very humble beginnings. In mid-2015, we started to build a chapter of a law enforcement club out of Albuquerque. When that fell through on Memorial Day 2015, we took a step back for a month or so, keeping in touch with each other. We had talked about forming our own club; so around Labor Day 2015, we formed the ENDLESS RIDERS MC. In the beginning, we would gather in motel meeting rooms, restaurants, and other public places, until finally ending up in a meeting room at the Manuelito Children’s Home. Endless Riders started with 10 original members and by December 2015 had a patched club just in time for the Toys 4 Tots Christmas parade. Since then Endless Riders has been involved with several community programs with Jim Smith and the NM Motorcycle Rights Organization (NMMRO), Toys 4 Tots, and Chris and Shelly West of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders (NHHR). The club helps to organize Toys 4 Tots motorcycle benefit runs and has done so for the past three years. This year’s run helped to serve over 1300 of our community’s children. The MC also participates in other community events such as the Veterans Helping Veterans, Welcome Home Veterans rides, Drunk Driving awareness rides, funeral escorts, flag lines, Patriot Guard services,
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and motorcycle awareness programs at the local high schools. The MC also serves the community by helping those in need by organizing poker runs to raise money, community outreach through Gallup Arts Crawl downtown, and through extending our service during hard times like the Lisa Romero Memorial, where we served hot cocoa and coffee to those in attendance. In the summer, you can always find the club down at Camille’s Cars and Coffee or going out for a ride on a warm sunny day. Our club currently consists of 14 members and continues to grow. Members consist of business owners, government workers, veterans, health care, and other professionals. One thing that Endless Riders would like to share with the community is Motorcycle Awareness. It is very important that drivers stay aware that motorcyclists share the same road. Over the years, we have had a few riders hit but thankfully survived collisions with vehicles. At the end of the day, it is our prayer that we all make it home to our loved ones. We are a family-oriented and community-based motorcycle club composed of hard-core riders. If you think you have what it takes, have an event you would like us to help with, or would like more information, please call our MC President, Hammer, at (505) 9064463 or the Vice President, Dragon, at (505) 870-2315.
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BABY STEPS By Brittani Boucher
Health and fitness are my passion. I totally geek out when it comes to the science behind our food and its effect on our bodies. My interest in nutrition began after the birth of our first child. I gained 60 pounds during that pregnancy, growing a 10-pound baby! He was healthy and I am grateful, but I never wanted to gain that weight again. It was not healthy weight. I read that too much sugar can cause weight gain and high birth weights, so I started paying attention to sugar consumption. It was by reading labels that I realized almost EVERYTHING processed and packaged has sugar in it. Slowly I learned more and more. We were buying less packaged foods and more fresh meat and fruit and vegetables. Our eighth baby turned one in December. This was, by far, my healthiest pregnancy EVER. Since moving to Gallup 10 years ago, I have struggled with pregnancy-induced high blood pressure. I did not have this problem with number eight. I bounced right back to pre-pregnancy size a few short months after her birth. I feel great! I am in the best shape of my life. I feel like I’m 25 even though I’m pushing 40. Great nutrition was the key. The human body is incredibly complex in how it uses vitamins, minerals, proteins, amino acids, etc. to grow, to cognate, and to thrive. At the same time, humans are relatively simple: eat food and you will not die. But what I have learned is that just simply ‘eating food’ is not enough. Sure, you will not die. But will you truly be living? Will you be able to get up early?
Get a workout in? Put in a full eight hours? Enjoy your kids at the end of the day? Spend quality time with your spouse? Will you be able to do all of these things with excitement and diligence on sugarfilled boxed foods and McDonalds? In recent years, science has taught us a lot about food, which foods are beneficial, and which ones to avoid. Yet we continue to choose ‘easy’ foods. We don’t want to spend the little extra money on fresh or frozen vegetables and instead buy sodiumladen vegetables in a can. With the demands of daily life, we don’t have time or energy to cook a healthy meal. So we get a quick boxed-meal or take out. We ignore the knowledge gained for convenience. Because of this, we feel exhausted, depleted and worn down. We gain weight. Often, if we start exercising and ‘eating right’ we can’t lose weight. The good news is, we can reverse the damage done. The best news is that it doesn’t require massive lifestyle changes over night! We typically don’t like too much change all at once. Healthy eating is a lifestyle, not a diet. No quick fixes. No magic potions. Making consistent decisions to eat healthy foods over time makes a habit. That’s what we’re after: good habits. My passion for nutrition and fitness has led me to become a coach and mentor in healthy living. My passion is to empower people to take control of their lives, starting with their health. I want a healthier Gallup. Baby steps. We can do this together! brittaniboucher@gmail.com Facebook /brittani.boucher
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GALLUP REPERTORY THEATER This month the Gallup Repertory Theater is officially announcing its placement in the Gallup arts scene. I was able to sit down with one of the founding members, Erik Pederson, to talk about upcoming projects and the future of theater in Gallup. 36
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What is the name of your new theater group?
So your company is looking to encompass all areas of theater?
We are The Gallup Repertory Theater. I am one of the four founding members; the others are Suzanne Hammons, Kelli Furney, and Leslie Farrell.
Yes, we are looking not just for actors and performers but people who are interested in set design, costume design, makeup, and the technical parts of theater such as sound and lighting.
How did you all meet? I’ve known Suzanne since high school; we attended Gallup High together, and when we moved back after college, we reconnected. Suzanne and Leslie grew up together here in Gallup, so when Leslie moved back after college I met her through Suzanne. The genesis of our partnership really happened when we all met Kelli last spring when Suzanne directed The Complete History of America (Abridged) and Kelli directed The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged). Kelli, Leslie, and I were the cast for The Complete History of America (Abridged) so we were all able to bond over our love of theater and our desire to bring theater to Gallup and the surrounding area. What made you all decided to start a theater company? We all have performative backgrounds in different ways and we all felt that Gallup was lacking a vibrant theater scene and that our area is underutilized and underserved from a performing arts standpoint, especially because there are so many talented people without an adequate outlet.
So you are looking for professionals? It is certainly not necessary to be a professional. Part of our mission is to find people who have that spark and that passion for theater and to help them grow their talent. What kind of works are you hoping to bring to the community? We would like to bring works that have a connection to our community. There are a lot of great Native American playwrights and plays and a lot of truly wonderful Chicano theater that I feel is not performed enough in our area.
to workshop their plays and then have them performed either through a staged reading or an actual production. We are also holding monologue and scene-study classes. During the first weekend in May we will be hosting a Performance Arts Festival at the Gallup Cultural Center. In the summer, we will hold a children’s camp at the end of which the kids will be performing A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Finally, we will close our season with Dr. Faustus in October. What do you hope to see in the future? Ideally, we would like to bring to Gallup and the surrounding area the type of theater you can find in Albuquerque, Phoenix, or Denver, with full productions of Broadway plays and musicals and Yes. The Frybread Queen is a play written hopefully we’ll have grown and cultivated by the Native American playwright Carolyn a gifted ensemble of local talent. We Dunn and is about four Native American would also love to bring theater to the women from three different generations community, either by touring or visiting who all come together for a funeral. This areas where it is harder to get access to performance will be its New Mexico theater. premiere. So is that why Gallup Repertory Theater has chosen to perform The Frybread Queen as its debut performance?
And I understand that you are bringing Carolyn Dunn out? Yes, she will be visiting and there will be a chance for audience members to meet her and ask her questions during the premiere. What else does Gallup Repertory Theater have slated for this year? This spring we are holding a contest for one-act plays. The winner will get
Where can people go to find out more about you? You can visit our website at galluprep. org, or look us up on Facebook. We are also holding a meet-and-greet trivia night at ART123 on February 9th from 7:00 to 9:00pm where you can meet the founders, get schedules for upcoming events, look at posters, sign up for classes, and in general get all your questions answered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible? o McKinley Academy will be open to High School students for the 2018-2019 school year.
What if my child does not attend GMCS, can they still apply? o Yes, all students are welcome to apply.
Do I have to apply to McKinley Academy? o
Is a college environment for me? o
Yes, all students will go through an application process and interview. All information regarding this process will be published on the GMCS website by January 2018.
That is a question each student and parent will need to ask themselves. McKinley Academy is academically challenging and will condense 6 years of school into 4 years.
Will parents be required to pay tuition? o
No, the payment for tuition, books and technology will be handled through Gallup-McKinley County Schools.
I live outside of Gallup; will this program be available for me?
Will I graduate from “McKinley Academy”?
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Academic achievement will be the primary focus of McKinley Academy. However, you may still be able to participate in some of these activities at your enrolled High School.
What are the benefits of receiving an Associate’s Degree and my High School Diploma? o
The Associate’s Degree will be awarded by the University. Your High School Diploma will be awarded by the high school you are enrolled in (i.e., Crownpoint, Gallup, Gallup Central, Miyamura, Ramah, Navajo, Thoreau, Tohatchi, Tse Yi Gai).
Can I still participate in Afterschool Activities? o
Yes, transportation will be made available for all McKinley Academy students in county areas.
Students who are able to receive an Associate’s Degree reduce the financial costs of college, choose to enter the workforce with higher credentials or may even choose to enter the military with higher incentives and pay.
How can I get more information? o
We are very excited that you are interested in McKinley Academy. Please visit the GMCS Homepage and Facebook page for additional information by January 2018.
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GALLUP SKY, GALLUP EARTH Wind whispers breathing the fragrance of wild sage
By Eric Shaw
secrets memories where a Navajo once rode his white mule the church bells are silent but the wind whispers kissing the fragrance of pink shell cactus flowers blooming in the
I don’t live in Gallup anymore, but my time there echoes in memory. It’s everything about the place: the people, the buildings, and the rocky land. This poem, “Adobe Ruins,” captures that for me. Gallup echoes in my mind as a place of calming silence, desert winds, and pepperings of dust over everything beneath the sky. The dust just passes by. What the land of western New Mexico mainly offers is not the cloudiness of dust, but clarity. It is a searing, sun-stoked clarity that rests on a foundation of some of the emptiest air in the world. The clarity gets fortitude from a sky without pollen, or pollution, or much air at all. Gallup exists at 6500 feet. There are plants here, but they make as much resin as leaves, as much low scrub as flowers. Ma Nature pours very little pollen into the atmosphere near Gallup, leaving the vistas uncannily clear. At 6500 feet above sea level, the air is light, less clogged with
night moonbeams lay a gentle blessing on this ancient clay where nothing is left but the wind and the wild sage. — “Adobe Ruins”
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atoms. Hot desert air drives away the moisture, too. The atmosphere around Gallup is profoundly empty — and the lack of people and urban density leaves it uncluttered by sound as much as it is uncluttered by pollen, water or dust. The sun shines 279 days a year here. That’s three quarters of the time. There’s only 41 days with cloud cover and only 13 inches of rain. And the sky’s big. Not every place has that feeling: it is a combination of short ground-cover, atom-less skies and clouds that form far, far up — or far, far away. I always marveled at the big sky when I lived here. At the right time of year, you could see more than a single thunderstorm chugging along like trains in the distance, grey veils below them signifying rain, zagging lightning punching through the puffy cloud-masses to the ground. In the winter, the vast swings in temperature between day and night were a rush to feel. The winter sun blasted down unchecked. It blazed through your car windshield (if you didn’t have window-tinting!) It pulled the mid-day 50 degrees higher in temperature than the night-time. When the great artist Diego Rivera returned from his training in Picasso’s Paris to his home-country of Mexico in 1921, he quickly understood that he must unlearn many things about painting people, landscapes, and atmosphere. He had to learn to see the outdoors a different way. In Europe, there’s not Big Sky, but “Little Sky.” There’s vapor in the air which drains color from things in the distance. Europe sports light-colored faces against dark, green, tree-stocked landscapes. But in Mexico, Rivera found a land like Gallup’s. Both the Mexican and the New Mexican landscapes are made of hot reds, pinks, and warm beiges. The people bear dark-colored faces against bright, uncluttered landscapes. This palette is powerfully evoked by the words of art historian, Hamilton Esther Field, when he describes Mexico’s painting: “The blues and purples loom like the mountains that have inspired the native religion. The sudden, vivid, strident crimson, vermillion, and orange is pulsing and glowing in its unity. This is Mexico’s scene and Mexico’s spirit — paradoxical yet consistent: neuter body slashed with unbearable, elemental, mother-pure pigment.” There is loudness to this description, but my experience of this Western land and its weather is of quietude. The emptiness of the land and sky feels holy. “The state motto is true,” I always say to my friends when I recount Gallup stories. The land is enchanting. It will call you back to its cactus, its adobe desert, and its open skies.
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THE BIG SLEEP by Jay Mason
If people were meant to pop out of bed, we’d all sleep in toasters. Author unknown, but attributed to Jim Davis
There is a conspiracy afoot in the land. It is more pervasive than the Search for Big Foot and the government’s cover-up of UFOs. I am not sure how it began. It is led primarily by married women. It started slowly and over time built up to a deafening roar. In recent years, the conspiracy has spread throughout the country and probably the world, so that now every married man has had to face the “problem” in a serious way. I am sure you guessed by now that this pariah that must be eliminated at all cost is SNORING. When I was young, I never thought about it. My dad snored; my mom snored. As far as I knew, everyone snored. Moreover, I always wanted to die in my sleep rather than being kidnapped by terrorists and die in captivity. It turns out that it is not a good thing to fall asleep and not wake up. 42
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What happened to “If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take”? Today modern science is determined to solve all of our problems. An entire industry has arisen to combat the “epidemic.” Anthony Burgess, an English writer once said, “Laugh and the world laughs with you; snore and you sleep alone.” Snoring is a unique phenomenon. Have you noticed that you can’t hear yourself snoring unless it gets so loud that it wakes you up? What a gift! You can go to sleep and not even know that you are snoring. But NO, this is not a gift; this is a medical problem which must be cured. On television, on radio, on social media and everywhere else, cures for this problem are advertised. You have heard them: Theravent, ZQuiet, Sleep Pro, Snore Stop,
Snore Rx, Vital Sleep, Snore Meds, Zyppah, divorce, lose weight, and my favorite, Nozovent. This list just scratches the surface, as there are hundreds of products you can try. I tried the nose strips that were supposed to open your nasal passages. They didn’t work, and I had to use a blowtorch to get the strips off my nose. For those who like to spend money, there is always the sleep number bed where with the push of a button you can raise or lower your husband until the snoring goes away. Good luck with that one. My solution for snoring to-date has been a sound machine. There are many varieties available that produce every known soothing sound, including campfire, rainforest, bubbling brook, rain, ambience, peace, calm, meditate, ocean and many more. My favorite is White Noise. I take the machine everywhere. I have used it so long that now I can’t go to sleep without it – probably another problem that will need to be solved in the future. Occasionally I have been on business trips where I had to room with other men who also snored. I thought I was bad – I have roomed with some champion snorers...once. White Noise did not come close to drowning out the noise. I had to resort to Ocean Surf and time the crashing of the waves with the loudest part of the snoring cycle. But the key to success in this situation is to get to bed first, and then it becomes someone else’s problem – uncharitable, but effective. If the DIY solution is not successful, you must advance to the next level. First, a diagnosis by a medical professional must be obtained. If you are informed that you have sleep apnea, then you qualify for THE MASK. At my age, I have many friends at this level. Some friends are very happy and say they get the best sleep they have ever had. Others have become so frustrated that they have given up the mask. However, many wives around the country have celebrated when the mask is required. It is very difficult to snore if your mouth and nose are covered with a plastic mask pushing air through your nose. Wives of the world, unite. Victory is yours. Peace and quiet, at last! I know that sleep apnea is a serious problem. I know it is not healthy to quit breathing while you sleep. But surely, we can laugh on our way to our sleep study. Another sign of sleep apnea is falling asleep during waking hours. I thought I was copying Jack Reacher, the famous fictional character, who hitchhikes across the country dispensing justice when the law has been unsuccessful. Jack can fall asleep day or night. His explanation is that you get sleep when you can. I usually fell asleep when I was bored. Unfortunately, sometimes I was driving. I have now been informed that it is another sign of sleep apnea. I still get bored; I just don’t fall asleep. I have been scared awake. I will tell you the story about my first sleep study. I was handed a list of instructions. One of those instructions was “Stay up late the night before and come tired to the study.” I told them that I didn’t have to stay up late. I was tired from working all day. When it was bedtime, I got into my pajamas. Then the very nice nurse attached numerous electrodes all over my body. I felt like a robot. Now you want me to fall asleep? I tried to fall asleep but then I had to go to the bathroom which means that they had to disconnect me from the machine. I was a terrible sleep study patient. I think I slept twenty minutes that night. Later I said the study should have been conducted the next night. I failed the test. More importantly, She Who Must Be Obeyed decided I didn’t try hard enough. I see another sleep study in my future. Right now, I need a nap.
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Larry and Rowena in Pittsburgh at the Steelers and Patriots game with the Journey! Mallery Garner with her nephew Deric at Four Corners Monument with the Journey.
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Robert Belfon, DMD
TSE Bonito, NM Dental Clinic What a major transition to have been raised in The Bronx of New York and to now be working in the small community of Tse Bonito, New Mexico. Robert Belfon, DMD has opened the Tse Bonito Dental Cinic. Dr. Belfon said he always wanted to move out west and figured that New Mexico would have a great western atmosphere. Belfon also likes to fish, and he heard that you could do some good fishing in the Southwest. He began his medical career after earning a Certificate from the Lenox Hill Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy in New York City. He then spent two years as a Respiratory Therapy Technician with St. Elizabeth Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Belfon next enrolled in medical school at the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry, working towards his Doctor of
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Medical Dentistry. During his time at the College, Dr. Belfon functioned as a Surgical Assistant. He also spent summers with the Department of General Anesthesia at Martland Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York. After gaining his DMD, Dr. Robert Belfon continued his education at the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. He also studied at the New York University College of Dentistry’s Department of Children’s Dentistry, earning a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Afterward, Dr. Belfon offered his services as a Pediatric Dentist with many New York City-area institutions, including the Hamilton Dental Group, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health Center, and the Newark Preschool Head Start. In 1997, Dr. Robert
Belfon moved to New Mexico. He has been practicing out of the Southwest ever since, in both private practice and established clinics. Belfon’s cousin works as a general staff surgeon for the Indian Health Service. He shared that there is a big need for dentists in this area. Dr. Belfon shifted gears slightly when he opened the Tse Bonito Dental Clinic. He saw that there was not only a huge need for pediatric dentistry but for dental care for all ages. Of course, he still does pediatric dental care, but he will take care of the dental needs of the very young to the very old. Dr. Belfon does offer one very attractive specialty for this area; it is the policy of the clinic that any Navajo Code Talker will receive free dental care. Our Code Talkers are aging and may need a root canal,
dental bridges, or even dentures. Dr. Robert Belfon will take care of those needs free of charge! Dr. Teresa Belfon works with her husband, as she is a certified Dental Hygienist and also practices Oriental Medicine. Dr. Teresa is not in Tse Bonito quite as much as her husband, as they have a home in Tijeras, New Mexico, and she truly loves her home and that area. They make the trip from Tijeras to Tse Bonito every week so that they can enjoy both beautiful parts of New Mexico. If you are in need of dental care, you can find the Tse Bonito Dental Clinic at 1575B, Hwy 264 in Tse Bonito, New Mexico. You can call to make an appointment at (505) 371-5509.
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Events Calendar
February 2
Gallup Poetry Slam: An Ode to All We Love 6:30 - 8:30pm - ART123 Gallery Try your hand at a love poem (to whatever you love, be it a person or chocolate ice cream!) in a workshop with poet Masha Deykute from 6:30 - 7:00pm. Then share original or inspiring work in an Open Mic from 7:00 - 8:30pm.
FREE Artist Business Management Workshop 1:00 - 4:00pm ART123 Gallery: Get pointers on starting an art business and business basics from Teddy Draper, Jr. Register at www.galluparts.org/artistworkshops.
February 3 McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Monthly Meeting Regular meetings are held at 2:00pm on first Saturdays at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill – Gallup. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Miyamura High School Event sponsored by the Gallup Kiwanis Club and the Miyamura and Gallup High Schools’ Key Clubs. Funds to be used to support Kiwanis Youth Activities. $5.00 per-person for a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, beverage, bacon or sausage. Serving times from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Tickets may be purchased from Kiwanians, Key Club members, iHeartMedia, Big Brothers Big Sisters or at the door. For information contact: John Lewis Taylor 505-8633770.
February 10
Show Opening: David Montelongo: An Artistic Journey 6:00 - 8:00pm - ART123 Gallery See a lifetime’s worth of watercolors, ceramics and drawings and meet the artist.
February 11
A Taizé candlelight service 4:00pm - Westminster Presbyterian Church - Gallup to provide an opportunity for spiritual refreshment through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture and readings of various faith traditions. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact: Kathy Mezoff – 505-870-6136.
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The Gallup Interfaith Group 6:30pm - Westminster Presbyterian Church. Bring food or drink for a shared meal. All are welcome in friendship and community! The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive - near Orleans Manor Apartments). For more information contact Pastor Lorelei Kay (wpcgallup@gmail.com) or Steve Rogers (505) 870-1942.
February 22
Wine & Painting 6:00 - 9:00pm - ART123 Gallery. Register at www. galluparts.org/wine-and-painting. “Sound The Alarm” On February 5, 2018 (one day only) the City of Gallup Office of Emergency Management, Gallup Fire Department and the American Red Cross will be teaming up to ensure you and your family are safe in 2018. If you currently live in the city limits and don’t have a smoke detector or are not sure the one you have is working properly, please call the Gallup Fire Department at (505) 722‐4195 or stop by the fire station at 1800 South Second Street to sign up for an installation appointment to have a representative from these agencies come to your home to either check or install a detector. There is no charge for this service. Supplies are limited, so please give us a call before it’s too late.
On Going The McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday of each month from 11:00-1:00pm 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. Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Friday evenings - 7:30 - 8:30pm Closed group / Step Study Format Westminster Presbyterian Church, South on Boardman Avenue just past Orleans Manor Apartments on the left hand side of the road. (151 NM-564). Contact: (505) 409-3487 or (910) 619-9432 The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets on the first Monday of each month from 3:30 - 5:00pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information. Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week. Volunteers who wish to serve on decision-making meetings or who wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects, call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226 for details. NOTICE CHANGE TO MEETING DATE: Gallup Autism Support Group will now be meeting on the second Monday of each month. Do you have a child on the Autism Spectrum? Join with other parents to find support. Children welcome at meetings. Also find our group on Facebook. Meets at City Center Coffee/ Journey Church (501 S. Third St) from 6:00 - 7:30pm. For info call (360) 912-1953. MONDAYS Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center 555 South Woodrow Dr., Gallup, NM. 12:00 noon – 1:00pm TUESDAYS Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics One Day At A Time Club Next to Catholic Church, Ft. Defiance, Az. 6:00 – 7:00pm WEDNESDAYS Co-Dependents Anonymous First United Methodist Church 1800 Redrock Dr, Gallup, in the library. 6:00 - 7:00pm - All are welcome; learn more at CoDA.org
February 8 The Gallup Community Concert Association will present WindSync at the El Morro Theatre 7:00pm - For membership series subscription information, call Toni at (505) 862-3939 or send email inquiries to gallupcca@gmail.com. WindSync is a hot young ensemble quickly broadening the appeal of the woodwind quintet by mixing familiar classical music, some familiar lighter tunes and interesting stage presentations, highlighted by the fact that these five virtuoso performers PERFORM EXCLUSIVELY FROM MEMORY.
Gallup Solar is hosting free classes about all things solar Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00pm at 113 E. Logan. Call (505) 728-9246 for info on topics and directions. THURSDAYS Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., Gallup, NM 7:00 – 8:00pm SATURDAYS Overeaters Anonymous Meeting Open to all. Every Saturday at 10:00am First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive, Gallup Meeting takes place in the Library Feel free to call Liz at (505) 721-9208 with any questions. February 2018
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‚ Gallup s Favorite Places to Eat Questions: What is your favorite place to go eat out? What is your favorite dish served when you go there?
Carole: Earl’s Family Restaurant Ruben Sandwich on Saturdays
Clifton: Earl’s Family Restaurant Chicken Fried Steak
Doris: Jerry’s Café Tamale and Enchiladas with Red Chile
Karen: King Dragon Sushi
George: Don Diego’s Restaurant Chicken Fajitas
Gloria: Don Diego’s Sheepherder Green Chile
Harold: Fratelli’s Bistro Anything Italian
Ray: Genaro’s Cafe Combination Red Chile
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Jennifer: King Dragon Shrimp
Tony: Grandpa’s Grill Papa Burger with Fries
Tyrell: Genaro’s Cafe Stuffed Sopapilla with Green Chile
Layla: Jerry’s Café Green Chile Cheese Fries
Michelle: Virgie’s Restaurant #7 Half and Half
Sara: Angela’s Café Veggie Sandwich with Poblano Soup
Ruben: Earl’s Family Restaurant Six Gun Special
Angel: Gordo’s Cafe Open Face Burger Green Chile with Red Chile Cheese Fries
Ara: Fratelli’s Bistro Chicken Sandwich without bread, Grilled Squash on the side
Calvin: El Sombrero Sombrero Special
Herman: Jerry’s Café Stuffed Sopapilla Green
Jay: Rocket Café Lasagna
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A Legacy to Emulate By Gail DeYoung Roland and Ruth Kamps, Ron Polinder, Ken Zylstra, Kathy Bosscher, Ina Burmeister
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e live in a part of the country where money is simply hard to come by. One of the sad results of this lack of money is that both abject poverty and negative statistics seem to abound. New Mexico ranks 3rd in the nation with regard to the poverty rate. Recent statistics, according to a local newspaper, rank Gallup as Number 1 in the nation in alcohol related deaths. The public school system’s most current report card in New Mexico was given a D and ranked 49th in the nation. And yet, in the midst of hopelessness, many have given to make a difference. For generations, people of faith and purpose have answered the call to make a difference. A remarkable woman, Helen DeVos, was one of those people. She was deeply endowed with both money and a desire to give generously to help improve life and education for all people in our area. Her motivation was rooted in a deep faith in the Lord and the causes that moved her heart were primarily missions, education, and a profound passion to support the arts. But why would a woman representing a family of wealth some 1600 miles away from Gallup, NM
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choose to give to a mission named Rehoboth? The many tangents that answer that question are tied together by one profound revelation: Look at what God has done! The Life of Helen De Vos Helen Van Wesep DeVos was born Feb. 24, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the only child of George and Wilma Burggraaff Van Wesep. She was raised by God-fearing parents who gave her a solid foundation in the Christian Reformed Church. From a young age, she learned that our money and resources are not ours but are really the Lord’s; she also learned of a mission effort called Rehoboth. Helen graduated from Frankfort, Michigan High School,
in 1943. From there, she attended Calvin College, earned an education degree and trained to become an elementary teacher. One day, after graduation, she and a friend were offered a ride home by a man and his friend. Little did Helen realize that the ride home would lead to a plane ride, then a boat ride and finally a marriage proposal on her 25th birthday from a man who would become one of the wealthiest individuals in America: Rich De Vos. Rich DeVos was a legendary salesman who set up shop, after his marriage to Helen, in his basement initially to sell cleaning products. He has been described as the consummate salesman who could sell an ice box to an Eskimo. The DeVos’ next door neighbors, Jay and
Betty Van Andel, became partners in a direct sales business venture that grew rapidly through integrity and an incredible work ethic. Helen quit teaching to work in the basement business. She and Betty became the silent partners in a business empire that now is a world-wide enterprise. That business is known as Amway. Throughout their years of marriage, Helen and Rich DeVos raised a family of four children who continue to carry on the Amway business and the philanthropic efforts of their parents. Their children: Dick, who is married to U.S. Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos; daughter Cheri, son Dan (wife Pamella) and son Doug (wife Maria). In addition, sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren are the progeny of this remarkable family. Helen passed away on October 23, 2017, following a stroke and brief hospitalization. She was 90 years old. A Friendship that Continues to Bless Many It was at Calvin College that the seeds of giving to missions, specifically Rehoboth, were planted. Helen became friends with a young man from Gallup, New Mexico, named Roland Kamps. Roland was the son of missionaries Jacob and Isabella Kamps, who served the Christian Reformed Church in Gallup and Tohatchi. Roland could not enter the military due to his “young” age and instead entered Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan with very few other males. It was 1944 and America was at war. Roland at 90 years old still provides the details of his college relationship with Helen. When his keen memory does lapse, his wife, Ruth, fills in the details. “I was assigned to the kitchen/dining room in the Calvin College cafeteria where I entertained the girls by
goofing around and messing people up. Helen was one of those girls. Through the years, Roland lost contact with Helen until the early 1990s. With the encouragement of mutual friends, Roland sent an e-mail to Helen asking for help with funding Rehoboth School. The e-mail was the first of many that would go back and forth between the college friends. The response of Mrs. DeVos began a pattern of giving that brought Rehoboth’s crumbling century-old structures into modern state-of-the-art buildings and provided substantial money for other causes. The Influence of the DeVos Legacy at Rehoboth School and Beyond Though physical structures stand as a testimony to the giving of the DeVos family and others, there is so much more to the support of this remarkable family. The physical presence of Mr. and Mrs. DeVos, the willingness of Rich to serve as graduation speaker, and their vision for creating the very best leaves lasting memories. Rehoboth Christian School Financial Assistance to help families afford a Christian Education in our community. Capital project in the late 90s for the elementary school. A million dollar commitment to a new middle school in 2002. Lead donors in the building of the Sports and Fitness Center giving 9.5 million dollars Lead donors in the campaign for the new High School (now under construction) with a commitment of 8 million dollars. Numerous other causes: a piano keyboard lab, funding school buses, choir and art prize tour support, grants during leadership transition, and a writing project focused on multigenerational family stories impacted by the Rehoboth mission.
Zuni Christian School Here are the various causes that the DeVoses have given to at ZCMS across the years. Annual operational fund for Zuni Christian School Endowment fund — When the DeVoses bought the land from the Red Mesa Foundation, the Foundation was dissolved and the resources distributed to Rehoboth Christian School, Zuni Christian Mission School, and Classis Red Mesa. Zuni School put the money into the endowment fund. A five-year grant was awarded for a Development Officer position for Zuni Christian School. Later, a sixth year was added. A capital campaign allowed the Zuni Mission to build a new campus. Phase I involved a new school and playground. The gym/ ministry center and housing were part of the second phase. Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital and Beyond The DeVos family donated a portable ultra-sound machine for prenatal care to RMCHCS. Funds given toward the reopening of the residential alcohol and substance abuse treatment center located at the RMCHCS east campus and most recently, the RMCHCS Wellness Center. The DeVos Foundation was instrumental in a donation of professional quality exercise equipment from MVP Sports Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan to be used both at the residential treatment program and the Wellness Center. A generous donation to Bethany Christian Reformed Church’s building renovation and expansion campaign was also granted by the DeVos family. USA News.com Education Week’s Quality Counts, SanteFeNewMexican.com 1 2
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“The Speed of Darkness” If light stopped, you would see darkness spread across the hills, the valleys, the water, the homes, the cottages, the cities. The change that it would bring would be felt to the marrow. What was warm would become cold and damp. What was growing would stop. What we could see would now be dark to us. So too, is it with disease or anger. Darkness comes from a black place called nowhere. A fit of temper hurls a hurtful word, which cuts its victim. A drug—which if swallowed—can destroy a life. The good characters of good people get destroyed just so someone else can get ahead. And still the gossip and lies spread at the speed of darkness just as cancer attacks the body and spreads. And finally, the darkness brings death. The darkness spreads through the body, until at last, the light is blocked from the eyes and the flow of b lood stopped from the heart. Thus, did it occur to Bernhard Schulze. It is sad that his behavior kept him living on the streets until death and darkness consumed him from exposure in the cold. However, faster than the darkness is the speed of light. It envelops and warms the body and the spirit. For many years of his life, Bernhard was our light, our warmth, our joy, our laughter and our spirit. He dressed like a leprechaun! His eyes danced. He appreciated people. And he brought us into his world as a king might invite one into his castle. Everything was his, and he shared it with you. Today, I looked to the east in the early hours. As the sun rose, I could see Bernhard dancing on the purple and red rays from heaven… just like the Fiddler on the Roof. With an echoing laugh he cast his final words to our ears:
This I see before my eyes The light of Christ before me lies I see my friends behind with tears While I walk on without such fear “STAY!” say I to DEATH While Jesus walks with me abreast Savor your time but not in fear That end of time on earth is near. For in the end you’ll feel His peace And struggle or pain of earth shall cease. That’s Gallup!
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D E E P LY R O OT E D I N O U R C U LT U R E A N D O U R L A N D S , W E AC H I E V E G R E AT E R . A L L O F U S , LO B O S , M OV I N G TO G E T H E R TOWA R D S A N AW E - I N S P I R I N G F U T U R E CO LO R E D BY E V E RY H U E F R O M R E D R O C K TO B LU E S KY. U N LO C K I N G U N C H A R T E D A N D U N TA M E D O P P O R T U N I T I E S . E N A B L I N G B R I G H T E R H O R I ZO N S B R I M M I N G W I T H P R O M I S E A N D P O S S I B I L I T Y . AT U N M G A L LU P, W E L E A R N A N D S H A R E A N D B U I L D W I T H O U R H E A R TS A N D O U R H A N D S A N D O U R M I N D S . A N D F R O M T H E M E SA TO T H E WO R L D, W E ’ R E P R E PA R E D —A N D P R O U D LY R E CO G N I Z E D BY O U R FA M I LY, O U R CO M M U N I T Y.
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Gallup Gallup, New Mexico. The city that’s my home The town that I grew up in, the place I call my own I love this little village, memories I recall Rich in history and stories, I remember them all The train thundering through town, loud horns trumpet Funny how now, I cannot sleep with out it Stories from my Tata Pete, of coalmines of yesteryear Hard work and honest pay, Lessons I hold dear Chile Red or Green? Christmas is how I take it Rellenos, Tamales, burritos, My Mita used to make it The smell of adobe and cedar, Lumber on the rise Watching my parents’ home be built, right before my eyes Catching fly balls at the park, during Grandpa’s softball games Aroma of fry bread in the air, while strolling the Flea Market lanes I fell in love with food here, watching family cook and bake Sunday drives to McGaffey, eating picnics by the lake Cruising down route 66, the fluorescent lights reflecting on the car Sounds of nightly Indian dances, drumming from afar The Rehoboth Choir concert, at the gorgeous Cathedral near Christmas Carols and hymns, a blessing just to hear Sharing a bar stool with my cousin, while my Nanny tended bar Eating maraschino cherries, I think she gave us the whole jar Christmas tree hunting with my dad, scouting the perfect spot Searching all day in the snow, only to end up at Holiday Nursery lot The Tanners rooted here, five generations, with new ones in store Galleries and dealings, trading posts and more Those cold, brisk December mornings, gazing to sunrise Colorful balloons, sprinkled over red rocks as they mesmerize Rodeos at Wild Thing, barrel racing, Bronco busting and bull riding, too Waiting downtown for the night parade, getting that perfect view The sounds and smells of summer, the Gallup Inter Tribal Ceremonial starts Native foods and beautiful culture, expressed through dance and art My mom walking me to City Electric, to get my boots and shoes, Visiting the World famous El Rancho, Where my parents said, “I do” Gem of the Southwest . Indian Capital. Most Patriotic. Bengal Pride. The culture and the people are what make this place, which I choose to reside I love it here, the town I’m from, and I sure would never change Her Because especially, here in Gallup, We’ve never met a stranger -Jonathan Tanner 2018February 2018
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