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MAY CITY UPDATE CITY RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES REOPENING The City of Gallup has reopened four facilities to the public after long closures due to the pandemic. These facilities are Cecil Garcia Fitness Center, Gallup Aquatic Center, Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, and El Morro Theatre and Events Center. All City facilities are adhering to the guidelines outlined in the “All Together New Mexico COVID Safe Practices for Individuals and Employers” manual. Hours of operation for these facilities are subject to McKinley County’s designation within the Governor’s framework for reopening. Visit each facility’s page on www.gallupnm.gov for the most up-to-date information about hours and services. EL MORRO THEATRE AND EVENTS CENTER REOPENING The City of Gallup is excited to announce the El Morro Theatre has become a first-run film theater which means that all movies will be new to the public. The Theatre will be open Wednesday to Sunday of each week, with multiple showings on weekends. The facility will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for additional cleaning. Effective April 30, 2021, adult tickets are $9 and children under 12 are $5 for all movies. This exciting change will bring new films to one of the best screens in Gallup. Concession prices will remain the same and the theatre will continue to offer free refills on soda. Additionally, seating within the theatre will be assigned to comply with social distancing requirements. Tickets will be on sale at www.elmorrotheatre.com starting the last week of April. Rentals of the El Morro Events Center will resume June 1 with new COVID safe practice and social distancing provisions. All reservations will require payment in full at the time of booking and will be refundable up to 72 hours before the event. After June 1, please visit www.elmorrotheatre.com/ about under Event Rentals to fill out the Event Rental Request form. Rental availability and film showings are subject to change based on the Governor’s Public Health Order. TRAIL SPOTLIGHT: GALLUP SPORTS COMPLEX TRAILS The trails surrounding the Gallup Sports Complex look easy from the athletic fields. Once on the trails look out for the views from the 700 foot elevation gain as you hike. All trails are crushed rock and are great for hiking or biking. The main trail, located around the Sports Complex is three-quarters of a mile and includes outdoor fitness equipment alongside the trail. Additional trails weave through the hills behind the complex and connect through several points into the Cedar Hills neighborhood. This trail has gorgeous views and is worth the hike. COVID ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS There are currently two new programs available to assist with struggles associated with COVID-19. The State of New Mexico has $170 million of federal aid to assist with rent and/or utilities for households experiencing hardship due to COVID-19 through the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program. Visit www.renthelpnm.org to apply. Additionally, New Mexico Gas has a new program to assist both residential and business customers. Visit https://www.nmgco.com/ for details and to apply for the program. Mayor Louie Bonaguidi Councilor Linda Garcia Councilor Michael Schaaf Councilor Yogash Kumar Councilor Fran Palochak

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Thoughts From The West End Let’s face it, talking can be hard. If you are married, you know what I am talking about. Things can get touchy when deciding about how to raise your kids, in-laws, finances, or any number of things. These are intimate relationships, not much the other person doesn’t know about you. Just those things they wish they didn’t. Not married, ever try to talk to your employer about a raise? So, just imagine those conversations about important matters with people you are not close with, scary. This is the problem. We have lots of tough things to talk about and we aren’t finding solutions. Nowhere in the definition of communication does it talk about agreement. It instead defines communication as, “successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings”. I am fortunate enough to know some very interesting people with some very interesting ideas about our community. It is time that we figure out as a community how

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to communicate with each other. Those who are in positions that can make changes need to start a conversation with those that are expressing ideas or start listening. Gallup has so many attributes and is such a vibrant community that is so welcoming. The major industries of New Mexico are military, tourism, and the oil and gas industry. It is apparent that we don’t have a military or oil and gas economy here in Gallup. Our economy is built on the proximity to the Hopi, Zuni and Navajo Nations and the arts and cultures it produces. Without events like the Inter-Tribal Ceremonial and free Nightly Indian Dances happening this year we are not doing a good job of communicating with outsiders. Afterall, isn’t a city really like a business. The better product you produce the better your community performs. This is our city and our businesses, and it is time we start talking. Jpa

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Contents

42 Event Calendar 44 The Colonel is a Lady Ken Riege

10 Happiness in Marriage Pastor Jay McCollum

46 People Reading

16 Wedding Photos

48 Fitness Challenge

20 Walking in Beauty Daisy Arsenault

49 Fundraising Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America 202 Janice Bradley

22 A Wedding Homily for All of Us Kris Pikaart 26 West by Southwest Ernie Bulow 30 Gallup McKinley County Schools Recognize Education Game Changer Daniel Marzec

50 Aquafaba Katie Sharpton 52 Treasure 53 No More Can Fit Into The Evening Joanna Baker

32 Tradition and Love Michele Reeves

54 Memoirs That Made Me Who I Am Eugene Leone

40 UNM-Gallup Congratulates Mark Remillard on Receiving his Doctor of Education (ED.D.) Degree Lee Lamb

56 Small Business Development Center at UNM Cyndi Jarvison

Thanks to our Contributors this month: Pastor Jay McCollum Kris Pikaart Ernie Bulow Daniel Marzec Michele Reeves

Lee Lamb Ken Riege Janice Bradley Katie Sharpton Eugene Leone Cyndi Jarvison Orlinda Williams Joanna Baker

58 Summer Season Orlinda Williams

Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen Managing Editor: Aileen Steigerwald Staff: Christine Carter

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t is a journey that 2 million couples take each year in the United States. One that is filled with excitement and let us admit it, a little scary. We are making a commitment to another person to spend the rest of our life with. One that will be filled with sickness and health, for better or worse and till death do us part. The Gallup Journey is celebrating this sacred ceremony this month with pictures and helpful articles. Read through the following pages to help you plan that special day and how to approach marriage for a successful union. Once the honeymoon is over it will become the most rewarding partnership you have ever been part of.

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Happiness in Marriage W ell, we did it again! A layer of drywall dust has settled on most every piece of furniture in every room in the house. The carpet is ripped up and rolled up where the dining room table was, exposing a bare subfloor. Wires dangle where light fixtures once burned brightly, and the downstairs shower is out of commission and upstairs hot water is out, and will be until the tile work is finished. The doorbell is broke and strange people are in our house each day. You guessed it. We’re remodeling. Our house is getting an extensive face-lift. In fact, it’s more like radical surgery. There are four things nobody can deny who has endured remodeling. 1. It takes longer than you planned 2.

It costs more than you figured.

It is messier than you anticipated.

It requires greater determination than you expected.

make each day, snap, crackle, and, pop. Sure, keeping a house up is work. The newness takes away the hassle. As time passes, however, things change. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, the grit of responsibility mixed with the grind of routine starts to take its toll. Most of us have experienced it. Bills come due. Weeds sprout. Doors squeak and sag. Windows stick. Paint peels. Roofs leak. Faucets drip. Drains clog. Floors lose their luster. The “Fun” erodes into relentless, demanding, irritating tasks. Then, we watch the old movie “The Way We Were.” At this point many have entertained the thought of selling out. Laws in our country have made it easier to bail out than to work through our marriage. On top of all of that so many “authorities” say “it’s easier to start a new fire which is so much more exciting than stoking an old one.” No wonder young adults don’t get married.

Deep down inside you, there’s something tugging at you, urging you to stay at it, to pay the price, to stir up what’s there rather than kick aside the charred remains A marriage is a lot like our house. When we first moved in, of what was a glowing fire. Its time to get happy being it sparkles. Fresh smells, fun surprises and new discoveries married. Remember these words, I love you, …for better,

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…for worse, …till death do us part. I am NOT a marriage counselor; I am a Baptist Preacher. Remember this, Death is better than Divorce! Why, you say? Because you never can bring a closure to divorce. If you and I want happiness in marriage, we must do it God’s way. When we get married, like it, are not, we just started a home in God’s eyes. Proverbs 24:3-4 states “By wisdom a house built. And by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” These two verses don’t even mention people. A home is built by wisdom… its structure is established by understanding…its rooms are enriched by knowledge. When you read this passage the word “built” comes from the Hebrew term meaning “to restore”. It is the idea of rebuilding something so that it flourishes. The home is the “marriage” and any home can be restored, rebuilt. It is never too late. But it is not automatic. Wisdom is needed. Tangible “stuff” (possessions) will never bring happiness to a marriage. The things needed are positive attitudes, good relationships, pleasant memories, mutual respect, depth of character. There must be a starting place. My life long friend and I were “Best Man” in each other’s weddings and have been talking to him about this subject as I write this article. There must be unconditional love! Knowing each other and everything about each other, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and still choose to love each other. To have a happy marriage there must be a commitment

to two things; the person you marry and the institution of marriage. This will be a starting place to hold a marriage together. During the process of building a life together, two people, a husband and a wife, commit to each other in a bond to love, to honor, and to cherish each other till the end of life. When we become tried and weary of marriage, we must be committed to the person. When life happens and the person, we married just doesn’t seem to have that sparkle anymore. We must have a commitment to the institution of marriage. Remember marriage is God’s invention, He holds the patent. In a marriage relationship where there is happiness for a lifetime, we all must hold to these three key principles. First one is marriage is permanent. God’s design is for a lifetime. Next, marriage is chaste. We become a one-woman man and a one-man woman. Finally, marriage is exclusive. All rights and privileges are reserved for one particular person, a husband or a wife. As we all know any remodeling job at the end of it there must be the cleanup. The Biblical concept is forgiveness. We start forgiving each other and the person to change is you. Not your mate. Not your circumstance. With God’s wisdom, understanding and knowledge, you can experience a whole new frame of mind. You can actually be fulfilled in spite of less-than-ideal circumstances. To be “Happy in Marriage” the focus must be on what you must do! Jay McCollum, Pastor First Baptist Church Gallup, New Mexico

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s t h Lig a r e m Ca n! o i t c A Capturing those once in a life-time moments on your wedding day is a must. Make sure that those precious moments will never be forgotten. Making memories you will be able to share forever.

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Mark and I were married at an overlook at Canyon de Chelly National Monument in 1978. We were married for 36 very wonderful years. Married in 1973. Married 48 years.

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A Wedding Homily for All of Us

May 2021

By Kris Pikaart

Trust me, I know. Most people don’t really listen to the homily at their own wedding. They are too busy worrying about the dress, concentrating on not crying during the vows, or just too jittery to pay attention. So, I thought I’d let you listen in on someone else’s wedding homily. This was from the very most picturesque wedding I have officiated at. The groom was the head ranger at Grand Canyon, and the wedding was right at the edge on a beautiful overlook (although it was also the scariest--my back was to the canyon, about 4 feet from a massive precipice!) Actually, it’s pretty good advice for relationships in general-no matter if you are one week or 50 years into your partnership, so listen in! Friends: As well as doing some wandering around the literal wilderness, you’ve also done your time in the spiritual wilderness in the past years. You have both come out having been wounded and lost. Part of what is happening here, and what I know will continue, is that your spirits and bodies are being knit back together in healing because of your union. God may have made a way through the painful wilderness of aloneness, but you have also been brought into a new one. Marriage is a wilderness: beset with moments of almost heart stopping beauty and joy, fraught with fear and very real danger. A place that can give us the deepest healing, and the fullest hope. So, I thought I’d resurrect a few lessons for getting around in the wilderness of marriage, brought to us by park rangers all over the world: 1) If you get lost, sit down where you are and wait for help: As every boy and girl scout knows, when you feel lost, the last thing you want to do is move quickly and flap around. It is best to sit down and think and wait. The same goes for marriage. Rather than snap, walk out, leave, and panic when things get tough, this is the time to sit for a bit and wait for help. Ask for help--from your family, from your friends, from your church, or your community. Whatever you do, don’t go rogue. Whatever you are experiencing, there is certainly someone around you who has also been there and can help you find your way out. 2) Carry sustenance for the journey: Just as you would never go for a hike down the Grand Canyon without a lot of water, so too should you not enter a partnership without good sustenance. The prayers of your grandmother, your spiritual beliefs and practices, your own hard earned wisdom, the friendships you have created, your community of support. That goes with you into the marriage and enriches and strengthens it. 3) Wear the right clothing: In the wilderness we need to wear wool instead of cotton. In marriage we need to be careful of the “clothing” we put on as well. In the morning, when we are tired and grumpy and irritated, we might run our fingers over the clothing of resentment and jealousy, of envy or disappointment. But we do get to choose what we put on. When we day after day choose the clothing of kindness and generosity and the assumption of positive intent, we create safety and security for each other. 4) Look around and enjoy the view: Keep your hearts open. Enjoy the surprises. Do not get too busy or focused to enjoy each other every day. Give thanks. Over and over and over. Be in awe of the mind and spirit of your partner. Give way to wonder. 5) Hold hands: The old-fashioned buddy system has come to us not only from park rangers, but from kindergarten teachers everywhere. The world is just safer and kinder and less scary with a warm hand to hold. If you follow the ranger’s rules, then, maybe, you might attain a marriage like the patient I spoke with a while back. His wife had such bad alzheimer’s that she didn’t know him anymore—one night she kicked him out of the bed that they shared for 40 years. But despite this, his eyes would shine as he looked at her, even in the exhaustion of 24/7 caregiving. When I asked how he managed this, he just said, “I see no one but the beautiful, tall, cowgirl who was my bride. She is to me who she always has been”. Now that is a habit of love, a habit of kindness.

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A LIFETIME (55 YEARS ANYWAY) IN GALLUP

HOW I CAME HERE AND WHY I NEVER LEFT n March, Gallup Journey celebrated the two hundredth issue. I had missed two: When I had bypass surgery and when my house was robbed and torched.

From time to time someone will ask me where I come up with ideas month after month—I can only say I find life interesting and exciting—and I read a lot. This is my 200th issue.

THE MOST INCREDIBLE GROUP OF KIDS I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH

ERNIE AT 23

I can’t really blame anyone for what follows. In the summer of 1966, my wife Nannette and I came home from Mexico and a telegram was waiting. She had a job in Fort Wingate, New Mexico, if she showed up immediately. We were 23. A strange and wonderful thing happened: The first week we got here we heard of a snake dance at Hopi. It turned

out to be the last in that village. Then one of my new students invited me to an Enemy Way (Squaw Dance in the vernacular) It was out in the middle of nowhere. A couple of months later we saw our first Shalako. It was the perfect trifecta. [Too bad AIM came along and spoiled it all.] The only night I ever spent in jail was in Gallup NM, August of 1961. I called a friend of mine who had taught at University of New Mexico and I asked him what he knew about Gallup. There was a long pause and he finally said, “It’s a place you don’t want to be on Saturday night.” Good enough for me. I had used up my college deferments (remember Vietnam?) and this would be

an income and a place to live for Nannette while I was gone. When we got here it was crowding Labor Day and school had started. Sure enough, I got called up and they said I was drafted. In the meantime my wife told me the principal wanted to meet me. Apparently, she had been talking about me. I knew they were really short on teachers because a few showed up, took a look around and then got back in their cars and hightailed it. He wanted to know if I really had multiple hours in Journalism, Drama, English and a couple more. I did not have a single hour in Education. He wrote up a job

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We had little in common with the staff, so we got involved with the students. For the next four years I was totally immersed in Navajo culture. Back in the classroom I dealt with a couple of sophomore English classes. It was obvious that when I came on, the other teachers gave me all the troublemakers. So, I stood up and told them they had been especially selected for an advanced class. I convinced them they were high achievers. They certainly had the ability and I figured they had just been bored and acted out. The drama class presented a special problem. The previous teacher had the kids doing Pirandello (modernistic at the time) and then they laughed at the student gaffs, since they barely spoke English and certainly not that material. I adapted a couple of Mexican plays. By winter I had figured things out. I adapted about six Navajo Coyote stories. Over the next four years those plays got a lot of attention, including a letter from Robert Kennedy. With the help of my friend Ernest Franklin, we created a set that stacked like blocks, but broke down to fit in a pickup. We performed in Gallup, Chinle, Santa Fe, and so on. These young actors got to learn all the roles. I believe there were three different coyotes. Then, in places like Chinle, they could perform in English, Navajo, and a mixture. THIS PHOTO--TAKEN BY LEE MARMON FOR OUR 1980 CHRISTMAS CARD

description that only I was likely to qualify for, and then to be safe he advertised the job over Labor Day Weekend. I think the Army didn’t want me any more than I wanted them because I never heard from them again. Tuesday morning was a shock, even to me—5 classes of 45 students, and no books. I got Drama and the school newspaper, classes usually prized and reserved for the older staff. I soon found out the reason—in the four years I was at Wingate only two kids didn’t speak Navajo. Not that it mattered. Students caught speaking Navajo were punished. One of my favorite boys got caught and was forced to wash the dorm toilets with his own toothbrush.

Reality check: I annoyed the faculty and staff because I looked funny, wore cowboy boots, a handlebar mustache and longish hair. But I don’t believe they caught on to my best move. People could check out students if they had a parental slip. By the time I left Wingate I could check out 2 or 3 hundred students. I doubt many parents ever saw the forms. I had a federal driver’s license and the school had some big vans. I would check out whoever I wanted and then we stopped by the Chow Hall. Once they gave us a dozen boiled eggs. Usually bread, commodity cheese, and those ten-pound tins off label spam. I miss that stuff. We once went to the Grand Canyon. We didn’t have enough money for a room. At first, we didn’t notice Leroy was missing. About dark he showed up wrapped in an Indian design blanket.

He had gone through all the parking lots until he found a pickup that wasn’t locked, took the blanket and went over to the canyon edge. He was very handsome and he could cut a pose. He charged people a fee to photograph him. No dummy there. He collected quite a bit of cash Most of our trips were to interview old timers or go to a ceremony or just visit family outfits. Possibly the strangest one was when we went to Taos for the opening of R. C. Gorman’s gallery. He was famous for his orientation, but when one of my kids approached him speaking Navajo there was a major transformation. At the end I was allowed to teach some cultural courses, and my students were helping put together the Navajo Taboo ERNIE AT 50 book, originally published in pamphlet form by the Tribe. But when I was forbidden to hold rehearsals on my own time, I just gave it up. It seems like my life has been a series of doors. At that very moment I was asked to come to the University of Utah and work on my PhD. Because I was older and had teaching experience, I didn’t have to teach composition, but got some real courses. By the second year I had my own course called Native American Literature—it was a regular class. The fourth year I got a seven hundred level class in advanced Native American Oral Narrative. The awards and the papers I published were just frosting.

I was finishing the fourth year when Vietnam ended, and students dropped like flies. The job opportunities I had at the time meant leaving the West. Though I love the classroom, I just didn’t want to be an academic. To get back here we taught a couple of years at Window Rock, but the students weren’t the same. My next gig was making jewelry, and I sold hundreds of capped bear claws to the old Thunderbird Jewelry. Nannette was developing Multiple Sclerosis and had to quit teaching. At that point a bookstore seemed like a good idea. I don’t know why. If my four years at Wingate were the best of my life, the six years with the bookstore were the worst—primarily from being robbed blind. I hated every minute of it. Even grannies shoplifted. Then Nannette had to go into a care facility. She didn’t last long. An Ex of mine wrote a front-page article about me leaving town after 28 years. I bought a house in Tucson. My wife had passed, and I was looking for new territory. The house in Tucson lasted five years and I did visit it a few times. I just couldn’t leave. For the next twenty years I did pretty well selling books at shows, off line, and the like. I soon got together with Michelle Peina and we had a son, Erin, who is albino. The fairs took us from Carmel to Austin, Denver to Phoenix, and lots of places in between. At an early age, Erin was the hit of the shows. He learned that everybody wanted books signed. Erin turned standing in line into a cottage industry, sometimes having an armload—one guy in Vegas gave him a five-dollar tip. He is a firstclass artist and had a one-man-show at Crashing Thunder when he was still a kid. Michelle is a master jeweler, descended from the Dishta and Mahooty lines. I don’t know how many articles I have published but this is two hundred for the Journey. For years I wrote two a month for the Indian Trader, a regular column for the Independent, special pieces for Navajo Times, and so on. Mostly these articles paid poorly—but I certainly enjoyed writing them. Watch this place for future gems.

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Helping reverse decades of inequity, HB 6 uplifts NM’s tribal schools and struggling districts

In April, students and members of the Gallup McKinley Consolidated School Board met to recognize state leaders like Representative Patty Lundstrom (D-Gallup), for delivering potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in federal resources for Gallup-McKinley County-area schools. House Bill 6, will help correct decades of imbalance in the distribution of federal education funding called “Impact Aid” by sending the funds to historically underserved schools in the state, including those with largely Native American populations.   Sponsored by Rep. Patty Lundstrom (D-Gallup), Speaker of the House Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe), Rep. Harry Garcia (D-Grants), and Rep. D. Wonda Johnson (D-Church Rock), House Bill 6 levels the playing field by removing the 75% credit, as well as the local half-million-dollar property tax levy and federal forest reserve fund revenue, from the public education funding formula. Instead, an equivalent amount of funding will go to tribal and other historically underserved school districts in New Mexico which could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars over the next few years. “We have been waiting for this a long time,” said Charles Long, President of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education. “These resources are a game-changer for our students. Our children in the school district want to thank State Representative Lundstrom, Speaker Egolf, and all those who fought for years to ensure our students get access to the quality education and opportunities they deserve.” “It feels good to get something real accomplished for kids in our area,” said Chris Mortensen, Vice-President of the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education. “The passage of this bill into law means generational change for our students. We couldn’t be prouder of the work it took by so many to make the dream of fairness of our kids a reality.” “Our Gallup-McKinley County schools alone would have received $800 million in federal funding if Impact

Aid had gone to those it was intended for over the last five decades,” said Priscilla Manuelito, member of the Gallup McKinley County Schools Board of Education. “The years-long fight it took to reverse decades of misguided policy shows our children that sometimes you have to stand up and fight, even if you fight alone because you will realize you’re not alone. I want to thank Representative Lundstrom and Speaker Egolf for being our champions in Santa Fe to get this legislation passed and signed.” “Since the 1970s, New Mexico has been improperly directing funds intended for our Native students and underserved schools. The passage of HB 6 finally corrects this inequity after years of hard work,” said Rep. Lundstrom. “This legislation will change lives and is the result of a great collaboration amongst so many within the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district and throughout the state.”   “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have this kind of achievement which provides an equitable future for students in New Mexico,” said Speaker Egolf. “For nearly fifty years, antiquated policy has prevented school districts with predominantly Native American students from receiving the federal funding they deserve. With the new policy, tens of thousands of children in New Mexico will finally benefit from the worldclass education and have a real chance at the bright future they deserve. This effort has taken many years to achieve, and it was a true honor to have all those involved recognized today.” Currently, Impact Aid funds are not fully distributed to their intended destinations of schools primarily serving Native American and other historically marginalized students. Rather, 75% of this funding goes into the State Equalization Guarantee (SEG), which administers public education dollars to each school district across the state.   Having been signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, House Bill 6 takes effect July 1, 2021. Media Contact: Daniel Marzec

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arranged marriages. Just as Tevye tries to marry off his daughters to prospective husbands to ensure what’s best for them, a traditional Navajo wedding also had a similar intent. Arranged marriages were common back-in-the-day. My uncle Jerald had his marriage arranged through the word-of-mouth networking of the reservation’s

equivalent of matchmakers. No two weddings are alike, even for traditional Navajo weddings. But, the basics remain the same. As for my uncle, we were all surprised when he agreed to have his mother and aunt find him a bride. He was 22 years old, and Chinle, Arizona didn’t have a bopping dating scene. So, my

grandmothers first visited their cousin in Crystal, who then pointed out a respected elder on the opposite side of the Chuska Mountains. By the end of the day, they were sitting in a Hogan in Sheep Springs, NM asking to meet the young lady who was recommended by the elder. However, the 22-year-old wasn’t home, and her parents wanted her approval before they committed to the arrangement. A week later, my grandmothers returned to Sheep Springs, and this time they brought their daughter-in-law along to provide another perspective. Yes indeed! A match was made, and the wedding was set for early Summer.

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I must’ve been like 5 or 6 years old at the time, so I don’t remember the wedding with any specific details, like what the bride wore. I do remember tagging along with my parents. In all, ten family members traveled over the mountain to marry off my uncle to a stranger. The bride’s family included a sister, her parents, and grandparents, so the wedding was a small affair. Our family sat on the north side while the bride’s family sat on the south side. The dowry of jewelry was given already, so the ceremony began right away. A typical dowry can be anything of worth, including horses or cattle. The bride’s grandmother carried in the water for the washing of hands, which is symbolic of cleansing or purification before the union. The bridegroom pours water over his bride’s hands to wash, and then she does the same for him.

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Then, a Navajo basket with corn mush is given to the bridegroom. He takes a scoop of mush with two fingers and feeds his bride, and then she takes a scoop to feed him. Uncle Jerald loves to eat, and my mother recalls thinking that the bride might feed him too little. Once the couple have had their share, the basket is passed to our family. A medicine man sings a blessing for the married couple as the corn mush is eaten up.

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That’s it, the ceremony is over, and Uncle Jerald is now an in-law in Sheep Springs. Unlike weddings of the Western culture, there are no vows or rings. Before the meal is served, the families pitched in whatever money, bills and coins, we had to give Jerald and Beth a head start with their new life together. Everyone chuckled as my uncle collected all the bills and handed them to his new wife, while he pocketed the coins. We ate together as a new family and left Sheep Springs that night without my uncle. They were happily married for more than 30 years before Beth’s untimely death. The matchmakers would agree with Tevye, they did what was best for their son. Today, Navajo weddings can be simple and intimate or as extravagant as J Lo’s—no, not really. The tradition of arranged marriages is nearly extinct in the Navajo Culture, much like Tevye’s experience with his daughters. Navajo wedding ceremonies now coincide with church wedding traditions, but the beauty and symbolism of the Navajo ceremony is still profoundly concise. Weddings truly do celebrate love, in all traditions.

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UNM-GALLUP CONGRATULATES MARK REMILLARD ON RECEIVING HIS DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (ED.D.) DEGREE By Lee Lamb Mark Remillard, lecturer in the UNMGallup Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Division, reflects on his journey to recently finishing his doctoral degree. What brought you to UNM-Gallup originally and what is your professional experience in education? I’ve been in education for 25 years, mostly at the secondary level. I began my career in the public school system

in Clark County, Nevada, teaching high school English and coaching competitive Speech and Debate in 1996. After 10 years in the classroom, I went into administration and spent seven years in secondary administration before retiring in 2012 to move to Gallup where my spouse had accepted a teaching position at UNMG. I came out of retirement to teach again for Gallup McKinley County Schools, and again went into administration at Gallup High before coming to UNMG in 2018. I’m enjoying my time and life in Gallup and the challenges of teaching English again. When did you being your doctoral degree, and can you tell us a little about your journey pursuing that advanced degree? I began working on my doctoral degree in Fall of 2015 through New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. I decided that given my administrative position and focus as a practitioner rather than researcher, the Ed.D. was the best choice for me for

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degree pathway. The academic classes were one full weekend, all day Saturday and Sunday, each month and two weekends a month in the summers for three and a half years. After finishing my academic classes, I took about a year off from writing my dissertation to focus on career and job changes (coming to and adjusting to college teaching, committee work, etc.) before settling back in for the final round of research and writing to finish my dissertation.

There’s obviously a tremendous feeling of pride and accomplishment in finishing something that has been such a major part of my life for six years. I’m very proud of the work I’ve accomplished, the connections I’ve made with colleagues, and the completion of such an important step in my personal and professional life.

It wasn’t always easy, but I’m so glad that I persevered, and I would encourage students to persevere and stick with their goals no The topic of my dissertation, factors affecting matter what. The feeling of satisfaction and first-generation Navajo college student success accomplishment is definitely worth whatever and retention at the community college level, came out of my observations that as a high school obstacles have to be overcome in the process. assistant-principal, I’d shake hands with many talented, motivated, and enthusiastic students who ABOUT UNM-GALLUP: Chartered as a community college more than were graduating and set to go off to college, and five decades ago, UNM-Gallup operates under yet, many would be back within a year claiming the aegis of the University of New Mexico as that college, “didn’t work out” or “wasn’t for Gallup’s branch campus. Although our priority them.” I began to ask myself why that was the has always been to serve the community as a case, and how the system was not supporting them. That began a two- year writing process for two-year college, our association with UNM has allowed us to be flexible and stretch as the need my dissertation. arrives. As the largest of the four UNM branch How does it feel now that you’ve accomplished campuses, we serve approximately 2,200 students. this journey, and do you have encouraging word for our students to reach high throughout their own educational journey?

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The Plateau Sciences Society will be conducting it's 18th Annual Native & Xeric Plant Sale 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The location is at Holiday Nursery, which is cohosting the event. A large selection of plants (perennials, shrubs, vines and small trees) which are native to this area, or can survive in a hot, dry or low-water environment, have been specifically ordered for this occasion. These plants will be concentrated in the area immediately adjacent to the front gate of the nursery and members of the Plateau Sciences Society will be available to assist the customer regarding the selection of plants. The Society will also be sponsoring a one-hour workshop on Xeriscaping, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Xeriscaping is a complicated sounding word for a very wise and simple concept. In a nutshell, xeriscaping is water-efficient landscaping that's appropriate to the natural environment. Here in northern New Mexico the goal of xeriscaping is to create a visually attractive landscape that uses plants selected for their

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BACKYARD COMPOST VIRTUAL TRAININGS The New Mexico Recycling Coalition is excited to host virtual Backyard Compost Trainings as part of a USDA Rural Utilities grant. This training will include a video demonstration and all of the information needed to start your own backyard compost system with food scraps and yard debris. Attendees will learn how to start their own backyard compost system, find resources to help teach others how to do the same and if they are a certified facility operator with the state of New Mexico, they can earn one continuing education unit towards their re-certification. Currently, the dates and times available are as follows: Monday, May 3rd from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Thursday, May 13th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 19th from 10:00 - 11:00 am Registration is required and numbers are limited! Register by going to https://www.recyclenewmexico.com/ backyard-compost-registration/ This training will be a live Zoom call. You will need a tablet, computer or laptop with a video and Internet connection. NMRC has a limited number of backyard starter kits available for training attendees from eligible communities as defined by the USDA. Eligible communities are towns or cities with populations less than 10,000, unincorporated areas of the county that are 20 miles or greater from a big city and all New Mexico tribes and pueblos. The starter kits include either a black plastic compost bin or 6 straw bales and red wriggler worms. Individuals must attend the virtual training and be from an eligible community to receive a starter kit and supplies are limited. Check https://www.recyclenewmexico.com/rural-wastereduction/ for more information and additional training dates this spring. Sarah Pierpont, Executive Director New Mexico Recycling Coalition 505-603-0558

May Events at the Octavia Fellin Public Library Virtual Authors Festival 2021 Theme: Visual Storytelling May 2021 Virtual Authors Festival: Visual Storytelling OFPL will launch its first Virtual Authors Festival this month! Artists, filmmakers, poets, and authors get your summer rolling with storytelling and creativity during the entire month of May. Win prizes May 1st with a photo scavenger hunt using the GooseChase app! Download the app and use game code 8ZMXP7. Connect with us on FaceBook, @galluplibrary and YouTube to join the activities. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. Workshop: Crocka Dog Draw Along Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary and YouTube on Wednesday, May 4th at 1:00 p.m. for a drawing lesson with author and illustrator Ross Van Dusen. Join us for a reading of Van Dusen’s award-winning children’s book How the Crocka Dog Came to Be and learn to draw your own Crocka Dog. Have your pencils and paper ready! Email aprice@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. Storytelling and the Art of Jewelry Making Join us on Facebook, @galluplibrary and YouTube on Wednesday, May 5th at 1:00 p.m. for a storytelling presentation featuring Kristi Rae Wilson who received her MFA in Jewelry/Metals from the University of Illinois. Her work has been included in international and national publications and exhibited throughout the United States. Wilson has taught fine art courses and served as an advisor for the Art Student Collective at the University of New Mexico for 8 years. Currently she teaches Jewelry and Small Metals Construction, Drawing and Introduction to Art History as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Email aprice@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

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May 2021

The Colonel is a Lady The story of Lt. Colonel Evangeline P. “Jamie” Jamison By Ken Riege USAF Veteran

The story of Evangeline Jamison and her service to our country brings to life the detail of individual bravery and sacrifices of our Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airman in war, and the human compassion and caring for the troops that she and the other nurses provided. She was a heroine and heroic real life action figure Army nurse in the Army Nurses Corps. She served her country in three wars spanning the “Greatest Generation” to the Vietnam War. She was also the driving force behind the concept and creation of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington D.C.

Evangeline Jamison was inducted into the Army on 3 Feb 1943 as a Reserve Nurse in the Army Nurses Corps with the rank of 2nd. Lieutenant and she did not enter into her Oath of Office lightly. Her life’s work would attest to that. She had a firm resolve to do her very best and one of the greatest things about Jamie (as she preferred to be called) is that she would never let someone down if they needed help. There are few people in the world who are genuinely concerned about others; Jamie was one of the few. Now I want to back this story up a bit to when the first time I had heard of Lt. Colonel Jamison. We have many military veterans who stay at the Comfort Suites and on one particular day I was asked about one of the displays at the hotel. *See picture below.

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I have had this poster on display at the Comfort Suites in Gallup for almost 10 years now and I would say for the first 5 years it was up, I had never noticed the name on the dog tags. That was until I was asked if I had ever looked up the name of Evangeline Jamison and was told about a book called, “The Colonel is a Lady” by Beverly

Thompson. I was amazed with the story that I was told by my guest who had served under Lt. Colonel Jamison in Vietnam as a nurse. As we looked at the poster, near the bottom is a statue of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial which Lt. Colonel Jamison played a big part in the design and as she would put it, was her greatest accomplishment. I would beg to differ as I am sure there are thousands of American Service Members with whom their lives she touched and would have “Jamie” to thank for surviving. Writing this story got me to thinking about a dear friend of mine who has kept in constant contact with his Army Nurse who helped save his life (on more than one occasion). I am talking about MOH Recipient (US Army,

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As with every story I like to end with a quote from one of our nations greatest heroes. I am not sure if I have used my friend John Baca’s quote before, but felt it was so very fitting for this story. It is as follows:

Vietnam) Mr. John Baca and his favorite nurse, “Nurse Angie.” As John puts it, “she has always been there for me and now it’s my turn to be there for her. They have been best of friends for over 50 years and I love to hear John’s stories about his dear friend and savior. Nurses have played such a powerful role in all of history and never more of an important role than in combat. They have been there right in the thick of it. I wanted to honor the 8 amazing heroes of the Vietnam War who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. These are the “Women of the Wall.”

THE EIGHT WOMEN ON THE WALL: NURSES WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE The names of eight women, all nurses (seven from the Army and one from the Air Force), are inscribed next to their fallen brothers on The Wall in Washington, D.C.

(L to R: 1st. Lt. Hedwig Orlowski, 2nd Lt. Carol Drazba, 1st. Lt.Sharon Lane, Capt. Mary Klinker, Capt. Eleanor Alexander, 2nd Lt. Elizabeth Jones, 2nd Lt. Pamela Donovan, LTC Annie Graham)

“Don’t swim through life; just float. Peace will never come on the battlefield; it comes from within. Allow gentleness and compassion to follow” John’s and all the other amazing MOH Recipients Quotes can be found in the book: Medal of Honor “Quotes” Inspiration from America’s Military Heroes. This book can be purchased from the Center For American Values in Pueblo, CO or on their website at: www.americanvaluescenter. org *While I wasn’t aware of this fact when I first started this story, National Nurses Week is May 6th to the 12th so what better story to do for May. We owe so much to these amazing heroes of our community, so make sure you “Thank a Nurse” each and every time you come across these “Angels of Mercy.”

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May Journey Fitness Challenge It’s time to be challenged. This month’s fitness challenge is a 10K on an up and down course. The UNM-Gallup Course has a 1-mile loop. Your challenge this month is 6 laps, either run or walk. Use the outside loop. Turn in your pictures or Strava info by May 20th to the gallupjourney.com to receive your Free Gallup Journey Water Bottle.

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Fundraising Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America 2021

ocal volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at Gallup Cemeteries are honored next December on National Wreaths Across America Day. Now through November 31, 2021 any (2) $15 wreaths sponsored through the sponsorship groups listed below will be matched with 1 wreath from Wreaths Across America. On Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 Gallup cemeteries joined with more than 2,550 participating Wreaths Across America locations across the country to simultaneously hold wreath directly, please visit www. laying ceremonies in support wreathsacrossamerica.org/ of the mission to Remember, NM0068 Honor, and Teach. In total To sponsor a $15 veteran’s 567 live, balsam fir veterans’ wreath for Hillcrest Cemetery wreaths were placed by 47 directly, please visit www. volunteers in Gallup cemeteries. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ The goal for next national NM0069 Wreaths Across America To sponsor a $15 veteran’s Day – Saturday Dec.18, 2021 wreath for Sunset Memorial – is to place a wreath at the Cemetery directly, please visit headstone of every one of the www.wreathsacrossamerica. over 1,300 veterans buried in org/NM0067 Gallup’s cemeteries and spread To sponsor a $15 patriotism and commemoration veteran’s wreath for Gallup for the ultimate sacrifices they State Veterans Cemetery made for our country. directly, please visit www. “Each wreath sponsorship is a wreathsacrossamerica.org/ meaningful gift of remembrance NM0066 from an appreciative American National Wreaths Across who knows what it means to serve and sacrifice for the freedoms we all enjoy,” said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America. “We Doug Mason are so grateful to the B.A. in Music community of Gallup, Education New Mexico for participating in our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.” To sponsor a $15 veteran’s wreath for Gallup City Cemetery (No Text)

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"Bean Liquid" or "Bean Water" During the legume cooking process, proteins, carbohydrates, and other water soluble plant solids migrate into the cooking water. It results in a thick, slightly gelatinous liquid that has properties similar to egg whites.

Egg Substitute

You can use the liquid from any legume, but Chick Peas are more commonly used because it looks very similar to egg whites and turn white when whipped. • 3 Tablespoons(T) of Aquafaba= 1 large egg • 2T Aquafaba=1 large egg white • Use Aquafaba in meringues, creams, icing, cookies, cakes, mayonnaise.

How to Whip Aquafaba Drain a can of Chick Peas into a mixing bowl. The liquid

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(aquafaba) will be about 1/2 cup. *See top right picture. I used an immersion blender with a whisk attachment to whip. It does take longer to whip, compared to egg whites. After a few minutes of whipping, it will start to foam and thicken. After about 7-10 minutes, it will continue to thicken and will reach the stiff peak stage. *See bottom right picture. I stored the whipped Aquafaba in mason jars.

Whipped Aquafaba can be used in place of whipped egg whites in your recipes.

Katie Sharpton, Family Consumer Science/4-H Agent McKinley County Cooperative

Aquafaba can be used as a substitute for egg whites in almost every recipe. The protein and starches in bean liquid--made mostly of water, salt and naturally produced carbohydrates--act similarly to the protein in egg whites. Leftover aquafaba, just as the liquid, can be refrigerated in an airtight container for a few days. Freeze excess liquid in ice cube trays for future use and for easy access. Other uses for whipped aquafaba include macaroons, whipped cream, "marshmallow" fluff, mousse, and latte foam. After whipping, it does smell and taste beany. Once sweetened and added to recipes, the smell and taste mellows and goes well with the other ingredients.

every step of the cooking process, including the salt content and can leave out preservatives. This will be a longer cooking process, just like other dried beans. There are so many ways to use this popular legume! Blend them into your favorite hummus recipe, make falafel, curry, on top of salads, or roast them. Roasted chick peas can be eaten as a snack, added to wraps, or eaten along with grains such as quinoa. Grind dried chick peas into flour. This can be added to baked goods such as bread or muffins, for an added boost of protein. A cup of chick peas provides almost 1/3 of an adult's protein needs. A cup of chick peas also provides 12.5g of fiber and 474mg of potassium. McKinley County Cooperative Extension Service Contact: Katie Sharpton, Family Consumer Science/4-H Agent, Tel: 505-863-3432, email: ksharp@nmsu.edu or visit: mckinleyextension.nmsu.edu Resources: eatright.org myplate.gov foodandnutrition.org

Chick Peas

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TREASURE? 6 laps here Gets you a 1/2 dozen miles Down in the valley Where it cools Be careful Treasure hides in the bush

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No More Can Fit Into the Evening A Book Review

By Joanna Baker There is a reason that “No More Can Fit into the Evening” says on the cover that it is an anthology of diverse voices. From the first author to the last you will find as diverse a collection of writings as you have ever seen. From responses to Shakespeare to the heating bills, bluebells in the field to coping with your child coming out as trans, from love and marriage and dying to the security of our great country and subjects you have probably never given thought to, this interestingly eclectic book will have your attention from the first poem. The authors each create an experience for the reader by bringing their own unique perspective to the page. There is an everyday sense of the simplest things and a spiritual sense that probes the deeper meaning of the world we live in, along with worlds we only dream about. Some prose will jump out clearly and some will leave you thinking for hours in what must be the dreamy underworld of the author’s mind. Some will even leave you questioning the pretense of the poem and what preceded the need to put it down on paper, and as you read deeper into the book, understand the thought process of the author. There is something for everyone in “No More Can Fit into the Evening”. It will transport you from the very basics of human life and loss to other worlds as each author pours their heart and mind out on the page. A definite must read for those who are into the eclctic, the spritual and into poetry overall.

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Over the next 11 months we will be sharing the Memoirs That Made Me Who I Am. These are compiled stories written about the life of a former Gallup resident Eugene Leone. Before his passing, he wrote, “It is with great delight that I share these stories from my heart, which have been inside for many years. My desire is that the reader would be able to go back to a time that was very real and may have been lost through the years. 54 May 2021

Introduction

here are many special people I’ve gotten to know in my fifty years, but there is one man whom I hold a very special place in my heart. He was a neighbor, and I got to know him over the course of the past 12 years. I live in The

Silicon Valley, which is a fast-paced, often impersonal place to raise a family. People are busy, and it’s rare for many to really get to know those living right next door. There was something that drew me to spend time with this one neighbor-he loved to tell stories about his past, but he was also a good listener. I would sometimes spend a couple of hours of an afternoon talking with Eugene, and I felt inspired and happy after these visits. Eugene and his beloved wife, Clara, built a home in the foothills of an idyllic small town in the outskirts of San Jose, California. Unable to have children, they spent time ballroom dancing with friends, tending an expansive garden, sharing their yard and home with neighborhood animals, and leading a quiet life in Monte Sereno. Clara passed away thirteen years ago, and Eugene lost the “best thing that had ever happened to him”. So, when I first met Eugene and started finding myself visiting, I’d come away from fascinating conversations, enriched by the experience. Eugene had a wonderful way of telling stories about his life, growing up on Route 66, in Gallup, New Mexico during The Great Depression. He’d weave these poignant, humorous, thought-provoking stories into the conversation, and to me, it was transformative. We often don’t take the time to just listen. We often don’t spend the time getting to know our wise elders. I had the very meaningful and special privilege of calling Eugene a dear friend. I was touched and honored to become his Executor/Trustee, and it was in this capacity that I’ve been able to help execute one of his dying wishes-publishing a compilation of his memoirs. I would not have had the

energy to do so without the collaboration of an amazing person who stepped into Eugene’s life as he was slowing down. Natalie was an angel, working as a Social Worker for Vitas (Hospice), she learned of one of Eugene’s dying wishes-to publish his penned works. Natalie was determined to bring the wish to reality. Eugene had an overarching wish that I got to fulfill as his Executor. He wanted to give back to society he respected and who have been downtrodden in America. Eugene grew up living amongst the Southwest Indiansthe Navajos of Gallup, New Mexico. He described them as some of the most “…loyal individuals one could have the good fortune to know.” Eugene left his Estate (which was sold for $3.525 million) to the Southwest Indian Foundation in Gallup, to be spent on “food, clothing and shelter”. The Foundation will continue to build small homes for their community, and it is heart-warming to know he will continue to impact this community for years to come. We hope you enjoy Eugene’s stories-just a few of the many he shared through his 92 years. What a special treasure it has been to work with Natalie in bringing this book to the world. -Janet Reprinted with permission by the Southwest Indian Foundation May 2021

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT UNM By Cyndi Jarvison So you have a great business idea, and you’re excited to get it up and running. Before you invest into getting your small business idea off the ground, you need to set your prices. Pricing structure is one of the most important steps you will take when starting a business. It can also be one of the most challenging ones. Your prices influence every facet of your business, and ultimately, your own personal finances. Before you start pricing your goods or services, there are some things to consider in your strategy: Experience and Credibility If your business sells services or products, your experience and expertise should be factors when setting your prices. Someone with proven success in their industry can likely provide more value to a client than someone with no experience. It’s important to be realistic about what you bring to the table. Be confident in your value and consider it when you structure your pricing. Staying Afloat Create a comprehensive breakdown of all of your operating costs. Setting a clear picture of what it takes to keep afloat, deciding what amount of sales you want to generate with your pricing. More importantly, you need to know what it costs to produce what you are selling. Cost of Your Services How many hours goes into providing your work? What business expenses do you incur to achieve your services? These are just a few factors to figure into what you are charging your customers. While you might be able to get away with low prices

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as you are getting started, you should ensure your pricing structure covers what it takes to at the very least to breakeven. If your pricing doesn’t support that, you’ll need to evaluate why your pricing isn’t allowing you to cover your costs. Planning for the Future Keep your long-term plans and business goals in mind as you set your pricing strategy for the short-term. While you can always adjust your pricing in the future, your initial structure must be part of your overall business plan. Setting prices for your small business idea is an essential step in creating your path to success. Every business has a unique set of factors contributing to its productivity, from your experience and credibility to your service offerings and competitive landscape. As you set your prices, be sure to consider some of the points shared above to ensure what strategy works best for your business. Reach out to your local SBDC to schedule a one-on-one confidential consultation to discuss further or go to our website at www.nmsbdc.org. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides no-cost, confidential, virtual business consulting to help you navigate the federal COVID-19 programs, start a new business, or expand/improve your existing business. The SBDC will be here to help your business grow and adapt to the changes and find new opportunities in our new economic environment. For Assistance Contact: Cyndi Jarvison at cjarvison@unm.edu Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBDC programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

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Summer Season The Blue Twilight represents the summer Salt woman reins the southern horizon and anchors the sun Summer pilgrimage is made to the sacred salt lake in Zuni Summer is beautiful it brings the male rain and thunder In Ya’iish jaas chili (June) is a time to cultivate the cornfield Men plowed with horses as the children dash seeds into the ground The women are busy butchering and preparing meal Summer is beautiful it brings corn, squash, tobacco and beans In Ya’iish jaash tsoh (July) means the plants has sprout in the cornfield Summer is the season of the Enemy Way ceremony for warriors Men and women dressed in their traditional regalia dance in a circle Summer is beautiful as it brings healing and mud clowns In Bini anit aa tso si (August) the crops ripe and young animals are ready for market The animals cried for their little ones as they are hauled away When livestock are sold necessities, supplies are purchased and stored for winter Summer is beautiful as it draws people together at the trading post Enjoy the summer The hot beams of father sun The smell of summer rain Receive blessing from the mud clowns By Orlinda Williams

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 GRADUATES

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Articles inside

Small Business Development Center at UNM Cyndi Jarvison

Aquafaba Katie Sharpton

No More Can Fit Into The Evening Joanna Baker

Fundraising Effort Underway to Support Wreaths Across America 202 Janice Bradley

UNM-Gallup Congratulates Mark Remillard on Receiving his Doctor of Education (ED.D.) Degree Lee Lamb

Gallup McKinley County Schools Recognize Education Game Changer Daniel Marzec

The Colonel is a Lady Ken Riege

Fitness Challenge

Event Calendar

Happiness in Marriage Pastor Jay McCollum

Walking in Beauty Daisy Arsenault

A Wedding Homily for All of Us Kris Pikaart