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2019 May #178

A LOOK THROUGH THE YEARS.

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FITNESS CENTER IMPROVEMENTS The Cecil Garcia Fitness Center will be performing some upgrades and improvements beginning on Monday, April 29, 2019. City Council approved $100,000 in funding from the Fitness Center Fund Balance on April 9th. The City has listened to the feedback from our patrons that the needs have outgrown the physical layout of the building and wished to act to improve the experience for members. The first project will be to protect the gym/basketball court with rubber flooring. This means the court will be closed and all gym related activities such as classes, basketball, volleyball, etc., will be merged with programs at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center and Harold Runnels. The existing weight room will then be relocated into the newly floored gym area. New mirrors will be installed and some new equipment will be purchased. This doubles the amount of usable space for weight lifting equipment and activities. All cardio equipment will then be relocated into the area that is currently used as the weights area. This move triples the amount of space available for cardio equipment. New cardio equipment will also be purchased. Additional improvements include electric upgrades to accommodate the equipment relocations, the installation of a juice bar and a resale merchandise area. The City wants to let all current members of the Cecil Garcia Fitness Center know that membership cards that are in good standing will be accepted for all Zumba and Aerobics classes at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center. The City Council and staff of the City Parks and Recreation Department are happy to continue to serve your health and wellness through this facility. We look forward to the improvements that are meeting the growing needs of current and future patrons. If you are interested in a membership at the Cecil Garcia Fitness Center, or to know more about the improvements and programs, please call 505-722-7271. EL MORRO THEATRE AND EVENTS CENTER IMPROVEMENTS The City of Gallup is proud to announce that the historic El Morro Theatre and Events Center is once again open for business and serving the community. It is your home for entertainment that brings family and friends together. The El Morro Theatre has served the community since August of 1928, and the City is honored that it can maintain a facility that has brought so many memories to families and guests for generations. In October of 2018, the City initially strove to replace a portion of the stage floor with funds remaining from the 2015 New Mexico Mainstreet LEDA Grant and Capital Improvement Project monies. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that damage from a fire in 1954, had never been repaired, and presented potential for compromising the stage. Engineers from Hewitt-Zoller worked alongside City employees to determine the necessary steps to remedy the structural issues as well as to make minor improvements for accessibility. Construction at the El Morro began in February of 2019 and the following improvements were completed in March: New ADA ramps leading from the theatre house to the stage floor; the entire stage floor and infrastructure were reconstructed; steel plating, beams, and concrete were used to reinforce the south wall of the theatre; and new electrical conduit was run through the entire stage. Also during this time period, the El Morro employees painted the Events Center, Theatre Lobby, Concessions Stand, and hallways leading into the theatre. The City of Gallup would like to recognize the following businesses and individuals for their contributions toward this project: Hewitt-Zoller, Grant Chambers from Sonic Equipment, Camco Controlled Air & Metal, Armored Electric, Murphy Builders Inc., Advanced Technical Services, Shania Long, and City Employees from the El Morro Theatre, Facilities, Solid Waste, Engineering, Construction, and Electrical Departments. For more information on programs at the historic El Morro Theatre and Events Center or to book either the historic theatre or events center facilities, contact the Theatre Manager, Everett Homer at ehomer@gallupnm.gov, 505-726-2600, and visit www.elmorrotheatre.com. We invite the Gallup community to continue to make family memories at the El Morro Theatre and Events Center. GALLUP SELECTS NEW POLICE CHIEF The City of Gallup has selected Franklin Boyd as its new Chief of Police. Chief Boyd will lead all Police Department operations as well as partnering with the community to facilitate community oriented policing. Chief Boyd replaces Police Chief Phillip Hart who resigned in October 2018. Over the past four months, the City conducted a nationwide search for a new Police Chief, which yielded 31 applicants from around the United States. Through a vetting process, Franklin Boyd emerged as the most qualified candidate. Prior to his selection as Chief, Deputy Chief Boyd served as the interim Police Chief. City Manager, Maryann Ustick stated, “I am delighted to have Franklin Boyd serve as our Chief of Police. He worked his way up the ranks in the Gallup Police Department, he has a distinguished record of dedicated service, integrity and leadership, and he knows our community and the people we serve.” “I am excited about the appointment of Franklin Boyd as our Police Chief,” stated Mayor McKinney. “I recognize continuity and consistency is vital in leadership for our police staff. I am confident Chief Boyd has the qualities needed to provide our officers and citizens the critical services for safety we expect in our community.” Chief Boyd started his new position as Police Chief on April 15th and was sworn in at the El Morro Theatre and Events Center on April 19, 2019. Mayor Jackie McKinney Councilor Linda Garcia Councilor Allan Landavazo Councilor Yogash Kumar Councilor Fran Palochak

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Thoughts From The West End History is a strange thing. Last month I took a visit to the Hopi village of Walpi where I was given a tour. There were lots of turkey feathers tied to willow branches all over the place. I inquired of their meaning and was told they were part of their religious tradition that prays for the whole world. “We believe that we are all in this world together, and so pray for all of humanity.” The words left my guide’s mouth and inside me there was a short reactive thought of “yeah right…but do you actually mean it?” As if he could read my mind, the guide continued, “As a Hopi we are taught not to discriminate.” He then pointed to a house nearby in the sacred portion of the village and said, “A black man lives there,” and then to another nearby house, “and a white lady lives there.” I stood there stunned a bit as I felt that without an actual exchange of words, he had just told me and my inner thoughts to “suck it!” And perhaps rightfully so. As we approached the epicenter of the village that contains the kiva areas as well as the sacred snake rock, I am invited to touch the rock. Being right handed, I touched the rock with my right hand, but was soon instructed to switch to my left. “Use your left hand; it is better because it is closer to your heart.” It was at this point that our guide told us that besides Teddy Roosevelt’s visit to this mesa in 1913, another guest in more recent years was the Dalai Lama. “The Dalai Lama often calls our elders and discusses things,” our guide told us. Again, my instinctual inner response was “not likely,” but a simple web search will show a plethora of connectivity and visits that exists between the Dalai Lama and the Hopi. My guide did confess that there was still a small seed of discrimination in that it was uncomfortable for him to bring Catholics to the Walpi village because “the Spanish Catholics in 1500 took our women and children to build their church when our men refused to do so; and so tried to destroy our way of life. In the Pueblo revolt of 1680, we killed them all, and they never were able to control us again.” Despite the harshness of his

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regurgitation of history, my guide was still welcoming, respectful, and warmhearted in a way that was most sincere. I thanked him and returned to Gallup. A week or so later, I got a text from a friend that tells me there is going to be a lecture about this thing called the “Doctrine of Discovery.” Included was a small blurb that said the Doctrine of Discovery was a document from Pope Nicholas V written in 1452 with the following excerpt “…invade, search out, capture, vanquish, and subdue all Saracens and pagans whatsoever, and other enemies of Christ wheresoever placed, and the kingdoms, dukedoms, principalities, dominions, possessions, and all movable and immovable goods whatsoever held and possessed by them and to reduce their persons to perpetual slavery, and to apply and appropriate to himself and his successors the kingdoms, dukedoms, counties, principalities, dominions, possessions, and goods, and to convert them to his and their use and profit.” Apparently, it was from this “Doctrine of Discovery” that America adopted its justification for the domination of Native lands across the country and here in the Southwest. I am deeply intrigued and think I will attend this lecture happening here in Gallup on May 18th. Call 505345-5657 to register or visit www. santafepresbytery.org. The next day, by serendipity, I decided to make a second attempt at reading a very difficult historical theological book by John Calvin (1536) who is a founder of my protestant tradition and I got no further than the prologue, where he writes to the King of France: “For I fear not to declare, that what I have here given may be regarded as a summary of the very doctrine which, they vociferate, ought to be punished with confiscation, exile, imprisonment, and flames, as well as exterminated by land and sea.” I stopped, took a deep breath, and while I can’t personally claim to have done much better had I lived 500 years ago, I am still mystified how Christianity somehow decided that murder, violence, and domination was the teaching of Christ? Because today in 2019, I know deeply that it isn’t…and never was. History is a strange thing. - cvd

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Contents

38 Sgt. Ignacio Alvarez Sandra McKinney

11 Ana Mataya Hudgeons

40 Life’s Most Important Mission: Motherhood Michele Reeves

14 Dr. Lawrence Andrade

42 Dwayne Benefield

18 Walking in Beauty

44 Col Edward Mandril Brigade Commander

22 Sacrifice Jay Mason

46 Treasure Hunt

26 People Reading

48 A Trip Down The Colorado River Martin Link

28 Birding In New Mexico Migration Gary Saint John

53 Pencil & Eraser Josh Duhe

30 How Financial Aid Can Help Make Your Dream a Reality Marilee Petranovich

55 Third Grade Class: Rehoboth Christian School

36 West by Southwest Ernie Bulow

Thanks to our Contributors this month: Ana Mataya Hudgeons Dr. Lawrence Andrade Jay Mason Gary Saint-John Marilee Petranovich

Ernie Bulow Sandra McKinney Charles Van Drunen Michele Reeves Dwayne Benefield Col Edward Mandril Brigade Commander Martin Link

56 Event Calendar

Josh Duhe David Conejo-Palacios Emily Hornback Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen

Managing Editor: Aileen Steigerwald Staff: Sandra McKinney Christine Carter

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Ana Mataya Hudgeons Class of 2006

My story in Gallup ties into my family having deep roots here. My grandparents and great-grandparents all immigrated to the area to work in the coal mines. My greatgrandmother, on my dad’s side, even bootlegged in the area during the prohibition era, and if I remember the story right, even kicked a couple of people out of Gallup who were competing with her (my great-grandfather died in a mining accident and she had two young boys to support). My grandparents, on my mom’s side, owned a local bar and restaurant and, my grandfather only had an 8th grade education. So, what is the point of my story? My family’s push for education has led me to where I am today in my life. For those who don’t know me, let me introduce myself. I am Ana Mataya Hudgeons. I was born in Gallup, attended all GMCS schools, graduated from Gallup High in 2006, stayed here and attended UNM-Gallup, received my bachelor’s degree in secondary education with emphasis in History, and since 2013 have been a middle school New Mexico history teacher for GMCS. In 2015 my husband Ryan and I opened our photography business, RAH Photography. I am a mom to LilyJean and a dog-mom to Kava, Niko, Zora, and Oliver. I am the student council coordinator (let’s call it that) at Gallup Middle School, and most recently, I was elected to the Gallup Soccer League’s Board. Whew! I grew up in a family of teachers and active community members. I love this community and I find many ways to serve and give back to the area that has given so much to me. Some people might look down on Gallup, but it’s truly a little gem. I work at Gallup Mid School, and I tell my 7th graders that no matter which path you choose, be it college, military, or a career, you have to do something. I also try to emphasize that you should never give up. This is something that was always instilled in me. Being a teacher, who comes from a family of teachers, this is something that I try to remind my students to do. Photography was a dream, and with support, we were able to set it up. We want to thank all of you who support our business and keep us going. We love you all! To the next group about to embark into the “real” world: never give up, always try, take chances and above all, remember your roots and where you came from, your values, and the lessons you learned. The real world can be cruel, and it is often unfair, but when you work hard and realize the potential you have, great things happen. And in some small way, if you can, give back to the community that gives so much to you!

May 2019

A Word of Pain and Choice . . . Upon the curb of an empty street Did sit a man alone In rumpled coat, his spirit beat ‘Neath rain that drenched to bone

“Of friendship now I speak,” said I, “which first you must extract then forge by hammer and heat and shape with each contact

“It’s times like these,” spoke he In whispered breath, “which breed despair until one’s very fiber pleas to have the pain end there.”

Tempered friendships like tempered steel rank among the best and only those count you as real, which won’t crack under test

“Pardon friend,” said I, “but walking by tonight I heard a loney voice behind your words and wondered why you’ve abandoned choice?” “Man,” said he, “I know thee not but it’s me who’s been abandoned by life and choice, thus here I rot. I wish to be alone now grant it.” “May I share your lonely curb?” I asked. “Though just a passerby, I’d like to share a word of pain and choice...to live or die.” It wasn’t plain whether he cared when I took my place beside him in the gutter, for he looked ahead with an icy stare and neither word nor whine did utter. Now pain I’d seen and pain I’d felt but I’d never seen such sorrow. This story begged I tell lest he not see the morrow. “The ancient Earth,” said I, “embraced its ore.” Yes, cleaved the earth of its treasure not knowing of its store nor of its worth or measure. Held captive ‘neath the ground ore served not man or purpose. It gave not light nor sound Held thus, was less than worthless Until from earth ore extracted by white heat made to yield Poured, forged and form extracted and some made into steel. All ore was strengthened by hammer and fire to shape a pot or make a blade To serve man’s need, also desire, thus too, were his tools made. Precious gifts beyond our measure like earth, inside, man often keeps this untapped worth, like untapped treasure, is worthless when kept deep.

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Lift now your eyes to men of old who, undaunted, swords would seize then venture forth, brave and bold In times you call ‘The times like these’ Shake now the fear of darkest hour Fear not that fear you’ve snown Draw now from friends both strength and power to dare and stand alone Knowing that, like men gone by who trusted in the tempered blade, tempered friends stand by your side with friendship you once gave.” We embraced friendship that night Then traversed separate ways but on lonely nights’neath pale street lights he’s sometimes heard to say To the lonely men on lonley curbs wending toward despair with their angry, empty words and thoughts that no one cares “May I share your lonely curb?” Though just a passerby, I’d like to share a word of pain and choice...to live or die.”

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Dr. Lawrence Andrade Class of 1990

As we enter the month of May, I fondly remember how exciting May was: the beginning of summer, upcoming movie blockbusters, but most importantly the end of the school year, and for high school seniors the end of high school. I remember the excitement of finishing school and beginning life full of expectations, dreams, high hopes, along with some fear of the unknown and a feeling of being able to show the world nothing could stop me. It is imperative for you, the graduating class of 2019, to remember to always strive for the best, work hard to attain your dreams and goals in life, and to never give up. The world is full of new experiences and amazing opportunities, but it can also be a hard, cruel, unforgiving place. Contrary to popular opinion, nothing in the world is free, so it is important to work hard, never give up on your dreams and goals for life, and not to blame others for holding you back in achieving those dreams. Life may not be easy, but it can be highly rewarding and satisfying when you work hard. I remember thinking, during that time of my life, life would be easy, since I knew what direction I was going. Unfortunately, I could not make it into medical school on my first two attempts and had to work harder than I ever imagined just to get admitted. Now, 16 years later, after graduating from medical school and being in practice in my hometown, life is truly rewarding. I would not be where I am today if I had given up on my dreams; I never blamed others for any setbacks I had in life, but I had to work hard in order to achieve my dreams. It is my hope that all of the graduating seniors will continue to make good choices in life, persevere, always remember where you came from, and always strive to be an honest, hardworking person. Look back on your time in Gallup and the surrounding areas fondly and always find ways to give back to your community and continue to make all of us proud. You are the future of this community! Congratulations and please remember to celebrate responsibly!

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Check Out The New Bed And Breakfast Coming Soon! In this photo on the left, Kevin Begay, Amber Crotty, Dr. Ed Valda, Telletha Valenski, and Terence Suina gather inside a traditional Hogan near Sheep Springs, NM, that they are building to offer community workshops on things such as rug weaving, sandpainting, math training, and suicide prevention. Additionally, the Hogan will be available on AirBnB for guests to stay and get a traditional Navajo experience. They plan to construct a second Hogan, as well. Dr. Valda brought the project to life while doing dentistry in Sheep Springs and realizing both a need for community development as well as a place to teach and help others regenerate their spirits from outside the area.

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THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019 Ramah High 6:00 PM

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SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019 Thoreau High 4:00 PM

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 Miyamura High 6:00 PM

FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019 Crownpoint High Tohatchi High 6:00 PM (2)

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019 Tse Yi Gai High 10:00 AM

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019 Navajo Pine High 4:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2019 Gallup High 6:00 PM

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 All GMCS Elementary Schools have a program available. Contact the school and get your child on the list.  Lists are being developed in April, and parents will be contacted for screening.  Class Lists for the 2019-20 school year will be developed by the end of May so parents can plan early.

Program Requirements Title I - Preschool Programs All preschool age children residing in the attendance area of the school are eligible to participate in the Title I preschool program. However, if a school wide program cannot serve all preschool-age children residing in the school attendance area, it must establish and apply selection criteria to ensure that those children who are most at risk of failing to meet the State’s academic achievement standards are served.  All children age 3 or 4 who have a

NM PreK Programs  Children who turn 4 years old

before August 31st including students with current IEP.  ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) is used to prioritize need  Waiting lists will be established and children are accepted using the above criteria.

current IEP  Prioritize students who are 4 years of age  ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) is used to prioritize need  Waiting lists will be established and children are accepted using the above criteria

May 2019

Walking in Beauty

Mama Support for the Month of May May is the month of mothers, and what better way to celebrate than a brief discussion about how we can support ourselves in being healthier, happier women? (Men, you may learn something here!) Mothering, whether it be to a child (or other family members), or as general creativity, can be an all-consuming task. The “reproductive years” can be an extremely busy and stressful time, as we are often trying to “do it all.” We are often busy with education, building a career, relationships, having and raising kids, and running the household. How does one get a minute to oneself? The result of so much activity in this stage of life can be overwhelming and stressful, often impacting a woman’s hormonal, menstrual, and reproductive health. With respect to mothering in the biological sense, this is all-consuming. From difficulties with fertility to unexpected surprises, the burden (and joy) of growing and carrying a baby, to the uncertainty of due dates, and finally the postpartum period which no book, friendly advice, or medical provider can ever prepare one for...the work never ends! Then, when the reproductive years start to wane, and perimenopause, then later menopause sets in, it rarely comes without a mega rollercoaster of hormonal fluctuations. From a Chinese medicine perspective, this manifests as a type of Kidney Yin Deficiency with Deficiency Heat, whose symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia, restlessness, night sweats, and irritability. All these symptoms are natural, and are the body’s expression of going through a major womanly rite of passage. Unfortunately, for many women it feels the opposite of natural, and is merely an uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing burden. Almost every continent has plants and herbs that local people use, and have used for hundreds to thousands of years to support women’s health; in Thailand, an herb known as Pueraria Mirifica; in the South we hear of Maca root; black cohosh is popular here in the west; Chasteberry or Vitex grows abundantly in the Mediterranean; in China, Rehmannia root is often used as are many other native Chinese herbs. All these herbs (to name just a few) contain a relatively high number of phytoestrogens, or plant hormones. These chemicals can provide our body some extra pep, as the levels of estrogen and progesterone fluctuate throughout the female life cycle. Let’s briefly explore the difference between using a plant sterol (or phytoestrogen) to balance out hormonal issues, compared with the mammalian version of estrogens, as used in conventional hormone replacement therapy. With the use of mammalian hormones, which are much more potent than their plant counterparts, results are often dramatic, often too dramatic. Thus, getting the right dosage can be tricky, and may require more intense medical management. It is important to understand that the body has two different estrogen receptors: alpha and beta. The mammalian hormones in hormone replacement therapy bind to the alpha estrogen receptors, and thus need to be monitored closely since they may act also as a growth hormone. This poses the risk of causing unwanted tissue growth, including a higher risk for breast tumors. The wonderful thing about phyto plant hormones is that they bind to the beta estrogen receptors. This also elicits estrogenic effects, however, without acting as a growth hormone. Hence, less monitoring and testing is required to avoid unwanted tissue growth. These phytoestrogens also have adaptogenic properties, meaning they help your body adapt when the body needs to maintain balance. From a Chinese medicine perspective, they can simultaneously tonify conditions of deficiency, and mitigate conditions of excess. In other words, if you have too much estrogen relative to progesterone, the phytoestrogen will protect your tissue from overstimulation. If you don’t have enough estrogen relative to progesterone, it will make your tissue feel like there is enough. A word of caution: Before ordering any herbs off the internet, it is strongly recommended to work with a natural medicine practitioner, or someone who specializes in herbal medicine. Not all herbal supplements on the market are created equal; in fact, many of them do not contain the amounts or types of herbs claimed on the bottle. A qualified practitioner can recommend the best quality brands of herbs and supplements. Another resource is www.consumerlab.com, which is a third party company that tests supplements. If you are someone who takes a lot of supplements, do check out this website to make sure you are taking a quality brand. Happy Mother’s Day and Beyond! Emily Hornback is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine practicing in Gallup. Trained in Classical Chinese Medicine, she has made it her life’s work to help people find balance in their everyday life through the practical wisdom of Oriental Medicine. She incorporates not only acupuncture and herbal remedies, but also dietary and lifestyle advice. For more resources visit: www. forloveoflife.net. forLoveofLife Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

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he origin of the word “sacrifice” is very interesting. It comes from two Latin words – sacer (holy, sacred) and facio (to do, to make). Thus, from the beginning, a sacrifice was meant to do something that was holy or sacred. When you think about it, most people who sacrifice don’t always think of their situation as holy or sacred. The experience at first might seem unholy, and they are scared, not sacred.

the front of the plane. He invited the sergeant escort to the flight deck, and the entire crew thanked him for his service. “You have the hardest job in the military.” The sergeant then went to his seat.

Shortly into the flight, a flight attendant told the captain that the father, mother, wife, and young child of the soldier were also on board. The family was upset that they had not been able to watch the casket loaded onto the plane and was wondering if anything could be done at the next stop where they faced a four-hour layover The most obvious sacrifices around us before the last leg to Virginia. Captain are those made by the men and women Rodriguez was on it immediately. He called dispatch and told them of the who serve all of us in the military. It is a sacred duty to serve your country, and circumstances. Many of the employees in the airline industry are veterans, and in this crazy, modern world, it seems that most of our society recognizes that they told the Captain they would get back to him. Two hours into the flight, fact. It is a much better climate for our he called back, and they told him the returning veterans than it was after the arrangements were made. They told Vietnam War. the Captain to thank the family for I would guess that many of you have their service to our country. The family would be escorted to a private place to seen the letter from a pilot that has appeared on Facebook and the internet. watch the unloading of the casket, and it would be placed in their sight until it It is the true story of a pilot named was time to board the next flight. Richard Rodriguez who was informed when he came to work that day that he The Captain informed the attendants would be transporting a fallen soldier (who immediately began crying with home. He asked the gate agent if the tears of joy and sorrow). When they soldier had an escort, and she replied landed, Captain Rodriguez stopped the yes and that he was assigned a seat in

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plane just short of the gate and told everyone on board the story. He asked for a moment of silence for the soldier and requested that everyone remain seated until the family had disembarked the aircraft. Everyone on board did just that. Many people were crying; others thanked the family and offered prayers. The good captain never saw the family again. We cannot thank these veterans and their family enough. We can only offer small acts of gratitude for their sacrifice. One of the most inspiring stories of sacrifice is that of Maximillian Kolbe, a Polish priest who was murdered by the Nazis in World War II. Everyone should know that approximately 6 million Jews were murdered by the Nazis during the war, but everyone should also know that almost 6 million Christians and non-Jewish people were also slaughtered in the concentration camps because they were unacceptable to the regime or because they tried to prevent the extermination of the Jews. Father Kolbe probably fit both categories. He was arrested twice by the Nazis, and on the second arrest, sent to Auschwitz in 1941. Even there he kept the faith and ministered to his fellow prisoners. His ultimate act of sacrifice came after a prisoner escaped. The commandant normally selected 10 men at random to die in the starvation

bunker as a lesson to the other prisoners. A Jewish prisoner who was selected cried out, “My wife, my family!” Father Kolbe convinced the guards to take him instead. He led the prisoners in song as they died in the bunker. Father was the last to die; the guards injected him with carbolic acid to kill him. He was declared a saint in 1982. The most important group that makes incredible daily sacrifices are mothers. It is only appropriate that the month of May is dedicated to mothers and that we recall their unending sacrifices for their families. From conception a mother sacrifices for her child. Her body provides the nutrients for the child to grow, sometimes to her own detriment. Pregnancy is full of sacrifices. I have been on the receiving end of complaints on bad days when my wife was tired and throwing up. But most of the time, moms bear the suffering without complaint until birth. When I complain of pain in my life, Kitty’s favorite retort is that I have not experienced the pain of childbirth. No response comes from me on that one. After the child is born, the sacrifices continue. Some moms give up their career, or reduce their working career for the new career of motherhood. Most single moms continue to work just to feed their family. Dads provide invaluable comfort and assistance in raising children, but a child always lights up when his or her mother appears. It is even true with

grandmothers (I know because 12 out of 22 grandchildren are 6 or under, and I have seen this for myself). In recent years I have also seen grandmothers and aunts assume the role of raising grandchildren or great nieces and nephews. Several weeks ago, I had two final adoption hearings on the same day—a grandmother in one and an aunt in the other—adopted children to raise after they had raised their own children. We should thank God every day for these women. Our society would collapse without mothers’ continuous sacrifices for children. They make every day acts holy.

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Birding in New Mexico Article and Photos By Gary Saint-John

The Turkey Vulture arrives in Spring

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Another winter has come and gone in New Mexico, and the arrival of spring fills the air with the promise of migrating birds. The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology explains migration and a lot more on its All About Birds website (https://www.allaboutbirds.org/): “Birds migrate to move from areas of low or decreasing resources to areas of high or increasing resources. The two primary resources being sought are food and nesting locations.” Scientists around the world have studied—and continue to study—this migration marvel and can answer some—but not all—questions about this behavior (which is not limited to birds). As winter wanes and nature transitions from cold and snowy and windy (depending on where you live in New Mexico) to another cold and snowy and windy (depending on where you live in New Mexico) spring, birders anticipate the arrival of Turkey Vultures, swallows, warblers, sparrows, and hummingbirds, among others. An additional bonus with the advent of spring is that many species of these migrating birds have molted (or soon will molt, which means they replace their feathers) and assume more colorful plumage to help attract a mate in the annual let’sraise-some-youngsters frenzy. This enhanced color also can help birders identify the age of the bird, because it may take a couple of years or more for a bird to reach and maintain its adult plumage. These early migrants—and other birds that arrive later in April into May—herald the slow-but-sure shift of nature that involves increased daylight hours, warmer temperatures, nest building, egg laying, and the nurturing of young hatchlings. But not all migrating birds will remain in New Mexico. Some birds that winter in the state will head north in the spring, while other birds that winter in Mexico or Central America or South America will spend time in New Mexico then continue north and out of state to breed in far-flung destinations such as Alaska and Canada. Those migrants that remain in New Mexico will breed and raise their young in the state’s diverse habitats, including deserts, big cities, small towns, mountains, and plains. And keep in mind that not all birds migrate, generally because they are able to find suitable supplies of food all year round. Non-migrating birds in McKinley County include the Common Raven,

MIGRATION House Finch, and the Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay. Birds that migrate to and breed in McKinley County include Black-chinned Hummingbird, Cliff Swallow, Ash-throated Flycatcher, and Grace’s Warbler. Note that all these birds are avid insect eaters, although they may eat other food as well. And if the majority of their diet includes insects, you can understand why they migrate south during the colder, limited-insect months in northern climes. Although it’s timely to mention spring migration because it is happening in New Mexico right now, these summer breeders (and those birds that spend part of their migration in the state), will reverse course as autumn approaches, heading south for the winter. Many of those southbound migrants will settle in New Mexico—such as Whitecrowned Sparrows—while others will continue to warmer climates in Central or South America. It’s interesting to note that not all birds follow the same migration path. Some birds that pass through the state on their way north may not enter New Mexico as they travel to their winter territories, and vice versa. Migration—during both spring and autumn—is something birders embrace and enjoy because this magical phenomenon provides another glimpse into the fascinating world of birding.

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When students consider expanding their life opportunities with a college education, one of the first things that may come to mind is how to finance this dream. Many potential students assume that going to college will be too expensive and delay pursuing a life-changing certificate or degree. This does not have to be the case, and in almost all instances, a college education can be financially within one’s reach. Here at UNM-Gallup, we have our students’ backs when it comes to exploring all options for financial assistance. Almost all UNM-Gallup students, in fact, receive some type of aid that helps pay for their education. Students have the ability to apply for grants, loans, and scholarships as well as work study employment positions that lessen or eliminate the financial burden of acquiring a college education. The very first step in determining eligibility for financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All current and prospective college students wishing to apply for student financial aid must complete the FAFSA each year. UNM-Gallup hosts several FAFSA workshops throughout each semester to help students and their families complete and submit the form. Once eligibility has been established, students can consider a variety of options and they are encouraged to work with trained financial aid advisors to put together a package of aid opportunities to make college affordable and attainable. One popular award is a grant. Grants are awarded based on need as determined by your FAFSA and do not need to be paid back. These include the Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, the State Student Incentive Grant, and the College Affordability Grant. Student loans are available to students or parents as borrowed funds to help fund educational expenses. The ability to apply for loans is based on FAFSA-determined need as well as specific student criteria. Generally speaking, financial aid experts advise students to borrow conservatively to avoid heavy loan debt as well as the potential for loan default. UNM-Gallup offers Federal Stafford Loans which are fixed-rate federal student loans for

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requirements for grade point averages as well as other specific application and maintenance criteria. If you are considering college, but are hesitant based on your ability to pay, make time right away to schedule an appointment with one of the UNM-Gallup experienced financial aid advisors. They can guide you in putting together a funding package that makes sense for your personal needs. UNM-Gallup does not believe anyone should be denied the chance to obtain a college education due to financial constraints.

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hese days there is a great deal of focus on the importance of healthy eating and exercise. This is also true at RMCHCS’ Behavioral Health Treatment Center. The Center provides programs and services for men and women suffering from alcohol and substance use disorders. In addition to individual and group therapy, case management services, life skills and education classes, physical exercise and healthy eating are incorporated into the program. An indoor gym area, outdoor activities and physical labor offer opportunities for exercise. Regular healthy meals—something many clients haven’t enjoyed for some time—help their bodies heal and grow strong. But providing the healthy foods isn’t the whole story. Clients are also given the opportunity to learn about growing their own foods—training and skills that can be used at any time. Last year a small garden was planted in the interior courtyard of the Center. The peppers, tomatoes and squash that grew were harvested and used for meals. This year a 60 by 60 ft garden will be added for corn, melons, various peppers, squash, etc. Already the soil is being prepared and a system for collecting rainwater will be put in place. Clients will plant, water, weed and care for the garden as well as harvest the produce, which will then be prepared by those who are learning cooking skills through the culinary arts program. As clients enjoy the fruits of their labor, they will also have the opportunity to connect this with their own recovery experience and learn better, healthier ways of living. The Western Health Foundation supports the work of RMCHCS’ Behavioral Health Treatment Center and is requesting donations for the items: garden tractor and cart, Rubber Maid wheel barrels, hoses and soaker hoses, hand adjustable spray handles, sprinklers, a tiller, pitch forks, shovels, ½ inch or ¾ inch poly irrigation pipes, solar water pump, treated lumber (2 in x12 in and 2 in x 6 in), potting soil and seed soil, mulch, clay pots and other hand tools. All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. For information on donating supplies, contact Bill Camarota at 505-726-6944.

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shoulder of the road, watching the cars go by. Traditionally, herders were family members but sometimes they hired an old man who got a dollar a day, board and room, and socks when the old ones wore out. “Bush Boys” are much less common than in the early days of boarding schools. A bush boy was a member of the family they kept home to herd the sheep; a lousy job but somebody had to do it. Often, they wouldn’t learn English or cultural niceties. The BIA had no way of knowing how many children were in a given family. Ever since Coronado vacationed in New SHEARING MACHINE PHOTOGRAPHED IN ZUNI. THE Mexico, sheep have been APPARATUS WORKS ON A HAND-POWERED TREADLE. an important part of the

economy. In late spring there is the wool to sell, in the late fall, the lambs. Some of the wool was woven, some of the lambs (ewes that have stopped lambing) eaten. A lot easier than deer hunting. The Navajos used to practice transhumance, moving stock from place to place with the seasons as they followed the grass and water. Zunis and Hopis have sheep camps, often miles from villages. I know people who still take their sheep up into the mountains in the summer. In most parts of the country, they graze livestock by how many can be supported on an acre of grass. In the Southwest it is acres per animal, not the other way around. Herding sheep is a day job in the Southwest. The sheep go out in the morning, come home toward late afternoon. I have known a small flock that herded themselves, coming and going without help. One thing certain to bring them home is the need for a cool sip of water. In many places it was hauled from windmill to the house in fifty-five-gallon drums. Zunis and Hopis located their sheep camps near springs, but these days one after another, the springs have gone dry.

round here, a hundred and fifty sheep are considered a big herd. Though herds are getting smaller, they are still a fairly common sight. Wave to a herder sitting in the meagre shade of a cedar tree while his scruffy mutts lie on the

SHEARING IN THE CORRAL Shearing is still a difficult, time-consuming, and boring job. One early observer described Natives using scissors, knives, and even tin can lids. I tried shearing one time and my hand pooped out pretty fast. It is hard work.

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Only someone taking part can appreciate the little things, like hundreds of ticks and other critters under the wool. There are rules for the shearer as well. A good cut is getting the whole fleece off in one piece, not pieces. Points added for getting all the wool, points subtracted for nicking the animal. For the most part, those big shears are still used, but I recently came across an early photo of a mechanically driven shearing machine at Zuni. The next job is “dipping” the sheep. Once the fleece is off and the bugs liberated, owners make the animals swim down a long trough to kill at least some of the insects. This was

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SHEEP DIPPING NEAR RAMAH once one of those community events that drew people together for a day or two. There is an old saying around here, “Use every part of the sheep but the bleat.” [also known as the baa]. One valuable item may be of surprise. Sheep poop. Once upon a time corrals were constructed by sinking cedar posts into the ground touching one another, usually in a circle. Before wire, limber poles

SGT. IGNACIO ALVAREZ Army Recruiter

By Sandra McKinney “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

Alvarez taking the oath of reenlistment in 2015

Alvarez looking very handsome in uniform as he graduated from basic training

orn and raised in Gamerco, New Mexico, Ignacio Alvarez knew from a very early age that he wanted to enter the military. “I remember playing with GI Joe dolls when I was just a little kid,” he smiles. “I knew that was the path I wanted to take in life.” Alvarez made sure to live a clean and respectful life. It was important to him that he always make his mother Rita proud of him. “I am part Navajo,” he proudly states, “and it was important to the family that I learned silversmithing and inlay work. I did that at a young age. It was fun to learn the art and to be creative.” As an older youth, he recognized the need for a steady after-school job and started out at McDonald’s. He also learned the skills needed to work landscaping jobs, enjoying the outdoors. Wanting more hours and a bigger paycheck, he then worked at Love’s Truck Stop as a cashier. This all happened up to his junior year at Gallup High School. “For my senior year, I quit work and applied myself more to my studies and started training in an exercise program to increase my physical skills, preparing for entry into the U.S. Army. I met with a recruiter

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and took the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test) and was sworn in to a delayed entry program in November of 2011.” The ASVAB is not just for entry into the military, some colleges also require that the test be taken. Graduation day arrived quickly in May 2012. Alvarez took a little time for himself after graduation and enjoyed time with his family. He then reported for Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, in July of 2012. This was the beginning of his career in the U.S. Army. Alvarez was assigned to Foxtrot Company 2/47 Infantry Regiment. In November 2012, Alvarez entered Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and then moved on to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, home of The United States Disciplinary Barracks Maximum Security Prison (USDB). He was assigned to the 291 Military Police Company. The USDB is the U.S. military’s only maximum-security facility that houses male service members convicted at court-martial for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Only enlisted prisoners with sentences over ten years, commissioned officers, and prisoners convicted of offenses related to national security are confined to the USDB. Corrections personnel at the facility are Army Corrections Specialists (MOS 31E) trained at the U.S. Army Military Police school located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as well as Marine and Air Force corrections personnel. “There were some

Alvarez-Military Police in Afghanistan really bad dudes there in the prison,” Alvarez frowns. “Watching over 400 inmates was a time when I learned to always be aware of my surroundings, to never take an action for granted, and to be on high-alert at all times.” “This training was a stepping-stone for deployment in October of 2013 to Bagram, Afghanistan, for Operation Detention,” Alvarez states. “This was where we trained the Afghani Police on how to run a detention facility. There were Taliban and Al Qaeda prisoners, plus Pakistanis in this controversial facility.” The first American Detention Center at Bagram Airbase was set up soon after U.S. troops arrived in the country in late 2001 to help topple the Taliban government. Within months it had earned a reputation as a brutal and dangerous place. With the greater presence of U.S. Military, the facility took on a more structured atmosphere. “Some of my other duties involved personal security detail to get the Afghani judges to court,” stated Sgt. Alvarez. “Though not in an area of fighting, this was still a time of high-alert.” Alvarez stayed in Bagram until July 2014. Not long after his departure the detention facility was closed. “At this point, I returned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, for another stint at

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Sgt. Ignacio Alvarez today at the Gallup Army Recruiting Office

many job choices in the Army; it is not just infantry,” Alvarez explains. In 2018, while stationed at the Gallup Recruiting Office, Alvarez reenlisted for another six years, taking another step forward in his military career. “I would like to encourage others to set their life’s plan, and the U.S. Army can help you do that,” Alvarez states. “I am taking advantage of my education opportunities and I am currently working on a Bachelor of Science

the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks. In November of 2014, I reenlisted for another three years and was sent to Joint Base LewisMcCord in Washington, just southwest of Tacoma,” Alvarez states proudly. “I really liked it there in Washington, except for the traffic,” he laughs. “At Joint Base Lewis-McCord, I worked as a Training NCO and did field training exercises, set up ranges for weapons qualifications, and worked on physical training skills, and even took on administrative work. I stayed in Washington from November of 2015 until October of 2017.” Alvarez was asked if he was interested in working as an Army Platoon Photo - 508th Military Police Battalion Recruiter and if he would like to return Headquarters - Joint Base Lewis-McCord, WA to Gallup to the recruiting office. “This seemed like a good opportunity to return home to family and to offer the benefits in Business Administration. When that is of Army life to those in Gallup and the completed, I will continue for my MBA. My surrounding area,” Sgt. Alvarez says proudly. studies are all on-line with the Grand Canyon He went to Recruiting School and returned to University. I am grateful to the U.S. Army for Gallup in November 2017. “We only put the this opportunity,” he states proudly. finest into the U.S. Army. It is an excellent While growing up and going to school in stepping-stone after high school to learn skills Gallup, he was given a nickname of “Nacho” and receive an advanced education. There are which is a play on his first name of Ignacio. Veterans and citizens of Gallup are looking forward to the Grand Opening and dedication ceremonies of the Gallup New Mexico State Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019. This Grand Opening will take place following Memorial Day ceremonies by Veterans Helping Veterans. 10:00am - Placement of Wreaths at the Gravesite of the Unknown at Hillcrest Cemetery 10:30am - Parade from Hillcrest Cemetery to Gallup Courthouse Square 11:00am - Presentation at the Courthouse 1:00pm - Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremonies at Gallup State Veterans Cemetery on Hasler Valley Road.

His fellow Gallup recruiters didn’t know about his nickname until one day some Gallup friends came into the recruiting office and called him by his childhood name. Now he is known as Nacho by all. Maybe we can give him an additional Army nickname and call him Sgt. Nacho. Alvarez is a very polite young man with a ready smile and a winning personality; not to mention that he looks very handsome in his uniform. He is married to his beautiful wife, Mariah (also from Gallup), and has two children; Angelo and Sophia. “Mariah is very committed to being an Army wife. I know that it is not easy, especially when I was deployed to a war zone, but she is my rock!” he states with a proud grin. “I have been able to travel to some exciting places like Spain, Romania, Ireland, Afghanistan, and many places within the United States. It was one of my desires in joining the Army to be able to travel,” he states. “I plan to stay in the U.S. Army until retirement, and we want to take advantage of traveling some more.” He wants to explore the world through travel. On his bucket list of places to go are South Korea and Germany. In May, Alvarez will leave for Advanced Leaders Course at Fort Leonard Wood for six weeks. Upon completion of that training, he will be promoted to the rank of Staff Sargent and plans to continue his advancement up the ranks. When his recruiting commitment is complete here in Gallup, he would like to return to Washington. There is an additional dream in the distant future. Ignacio and Mariah would like to return to Gallup after military retirement and open a quality restaurant. “Something like a Buffalo Wild Wings would be an awesome restaurant for Gallup. We all could enjoy watching sporting events and eating good food,” he says with a big grin. Sgt. Ignacio Alvarez is a very patriotic young man. His motto: God, Country, Family! Thank you, Sgt. Alvarez, for your service to the United States of America. We wish you safety and the very best in your future. Gallup has a lot to be proud of in this fine young man.

At approximately 3:00pm on Thursday, May 23, 2019, Run For The Wall veterans and supporters will depart from I-40 at Exit #16 and parade through downtown City of Gallup on Rt.66 heading to Red Rock Park with arrival at the Park approximately at 3:30pm. Ceremonies and Native Gourd Dances to honor the veterans will take place immediately after the arrival of the motorcyclists. A Native Gourd Dance will also be held at 12:00 noon prior to the arrival of Run For The Wall in honor of local veterans. Gallup Veterans Helping Veterans will be at Red Rock Park selling the coveted Run For The Wall T-shirts starting around noon. This is a very patriotic event and all citizens are encouraged to participate, waive your flag, and extend a big Gallup Welcome to the riders.

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Mothers are amazing creatures. They figure out how to nurture and raise a child without any training or education. A first-time mother brings home her infant child, and with a secret ingredient of intuition, grit, and strength, she raises a child to adulthood. Then, she continues caring for and loving her children, even after she has become a grandmother. It doesn’t matter how old her child is or how far away he is, every child will always be mother’s little baby. She spends more time thinking about you than about herself. Just like us, mothers come in all shapes and sizes—and personalities. We also say that we have the best mother ever, and that’s true because our mothers are just as unique to us as we are to them. So, my mother is the best mother ever, for me, and your mother is the best mother ever, for you. Mothers are the most loving, strong, beautiful, talented, protective, intelligent, resourceful, and omniscient humans. Her driving force is love. Everything she does for you, whether you agree or not, is done out of her love for you. Remember that time when you broke the window because you were playing baseball instead of doing your chores, she disciplined you. Only a loving person would use that as a teachable moment, making sure that you learn the value of responsibility, obedience, and having a heavy piggy bank. And the next

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It's about the DOGS! wakes up everyday and her first thought is her children. When we become adults, we tend to think that our mother’s job is done. We know from experience that isn’t true. We may grow older, but that doesn’t make us less of a son or a daughter. We still need to hear her on that weekly phone call on Sunday evening. We seek her advice, and we reassure her that we are

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I have now lived in Los Angeles for 21 years, eclipsing the first 18 spent growing up in Gallup, yet have only recently begun to understand what it meant when I was first told by a fellow Gallupian, “You can take the man out of Gallup, but you’ll never take Gallup out of the man.” While both Gallup and Los Angeles are often described as melting pots, the Gallup community has innately stronger, selfless, and more supportive bonds. Like many of you, I tried a wide variety of activities growing up in Gallup, from jumping fences to climbing the Red Rocks at midnight to flipping myself off a high bar at the local gymnasium. In every case, regardless of failure or success, the community built around me in Gallup was there to support and encourage me. When I was invited to write this article, I immediately recalled a memory from high school - dropping a game-tying pass for the Bengals varsity football team only to have Gallup Journey’s esteemed publisher, the star running back at the time, give me an uplifting pat on the back and words of encouragement as I walked back to the sideline. When I achieved what at the time seemed like big wins, like earning an Eagle Scout or taking 1st place in the State Gymnastics Championship, I was equally supported but more importantly, made aware that the accomplishments “could” be just the beginning. At the time, I already had dreams of exploring the world and making a large impact on society, so I really wanted to believe there were bigger things to come. When I went to college at NMSU, I found myself subconsciously seeking out a similar community of friends that were not only supportive, but had high expectations of me. I did well in school in Gallup and felt compelled to do the same at NMSU, ultimately graduating Summa Cum Laude with a coveted job at KPMG in Denver. Having built some confidence and somewhat naively ignoring the fact that Denver was a tad larger than Gallup or Las Cruces, I found myself asking for the biggest and most challenging assignments, including the IPO for Quest Communications, later becoming part of CenturyLink. That experience made me prime poaching material for The Walt Disney Company who lured me to Los Angeles for what I thought would be a twoyear move. Shortly after joining Disney, I moved into the upstart division, Walt Disney International, working for one of the brightest people I have ever met – an Olympian born overseas, having traveled the world and been part of the C-suite at multiple Fortune 500 companies. He not only took me under his wing and treated me like a son, but set expectations of me that I thought were impossible to meet. I gave him my best for the better part of a decade, often working 20 hours a day, but

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along the way traveling to over 50 countries, launching and buying businesses for Disney in markets like Russia and India and eventually becoming one of the youngest Vice Presidents at The Walt Disney Company. They also supported me going back to school to obtain my MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Armed with a more complete resume and education, I accepted a role at Google as the General Manager of Entertainment. Given the explosive growth at YouTube during this time, I found most of my job was managing a booming ad sales business. Within a year, my team was delivering 20-40% of YouTube’s North America revenue. Although successful from a business perspective, I was not able to foster that “community” I innately desired and, less than a year later, moved to Sony as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Business Development for the PlayStation division. I was fortunate to find another boss that made me feel at home – supported, encouraged, and with similar high expectations. It was here that I made my boldest move yet – attempting to reinvent the cable TV experience. I had accumulated 10 years of content experience at Disney, a year of ad sales at Google and was now in a Company that had sold hundreds of millions of devices capable of rendering video. Netflix was just taking off, so I figured why couldn’t live TV also be delivered as an app, breaking the connection to the home, to contracts, to dumb settop-boxes, in a way that surprised and delighted consumers. Five years later, I am now the General Manager of PlayStation Vue, the highest rated and most sophisticated television service in the United States. PlayStation Vue was the first of its kind, a multi-channel television service delivered over the internet. We have since been followed by the likes of Sling, DirecTV Now, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV, but remain well positioned to succeed given that we allow the most simultaneous streams, one of the largest assortments of broadcast, sports and news channels, and unique features like the ability to watch up to four live channels simultaneously. Yes, a shameless plug. Along the way, I also “met a girl,” now my wife and mother of our 5-year-old son. A story for another day but safe to say, they provide more love, support, and encouragement than I deserve, and I will spend the rest of my days becoming the man she believes I can be. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in life is that we often become a reflection of the expectations of those who surround us. In my case, it started with an incredible group of friends and family in Gallup that set the precedent for the types of people whom I have chosen to add to my community ever since.

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Colonel Edward Mandril, an Army Aviator, currently serving as the Army’s Medical Recruiting Brigade Commander at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He is a native of Gallup, New Mexico, who attended Cathedral Elementary and Middle School and graduated from Gallup High School in 1991. Mentors that had the largest impact on Ed’s life and upbringing in Gallup were Sister Mary Catherine (5th Grade Teacher), Marvin Gray (Wrestling Coach), and his parents - William and Margaret Mandril. While attending Gallup High, Ed was a member of the National Honor Society, Boys State, and was a varsity member of the wrestling and tennis teams. In 1995, Ed was commissioned as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the ROTC program at Providence College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He holds Masters Degrees in Business Administration, Health Services Management, and Strategic Studies. COL Mandril’s military education includes Senior Service College, Command and General Staff College, the Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, SERE-C School, and UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Qualification Training. As a Company Grade Officer, COL Mandril served as the Executive Officer for E Company, 232nd Medical Battalion at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from 1995-1997, where he trained all the Army’s combat medics. He also served as the battalion’s Maintenance Officer and Ambulance Platoon Leader from 1997-1998. Upon graduating flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama, in 1999, Ed served as the Flight Platoon Leader and Executive Officer for the 571st Air Ambulance Helicopter Company at Fort Carson, Colorado. After three years in Colorado, Ed was selected to command the U.S. Army Air Ambulance Company at Soto Cano Airbase in Honduras from 2002 to 2004, where he conducted medical evacuation, counter narcotics, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, joint combined exchange training, and nation building missions in Central America. Upon completion of command in Honduras, Ed was assigned as a Capability Developer for the Army Medical Department’s Capability Development and Integration Directorate (CDID) at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. While at CDID, Ed integrated the Air Ambulance Company into Aviation formations and help to modernize and modularize Army medical formations to plug and play them more readily in combat. As a Field Grade Officer, COL Mandril has served as the Chief of Plans for 4th Infantry Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade for Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-06 and as the Commander for C/2-4 General Support Aviation Battalion and Task Force Nightingale for Operation Iraqi Freedom 08-09. After two combat deployments to Iraq, Ed served as the Battalion Executive Officer for 3-4 Assault Helicopter Battalion at Fort Hood, Texas, and as the Brigade Executive Officer and Deputy Brigade Commander for 1st Aviation Brigade at Fort Rucker, Alabama, from 2010-2012. Ed was then selected to serve as the Battalion Commander for 1-228th Aviation Regiment in Soto Cano Airbase, Honduras, where he commanded all Army Aviation assets in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Upon completion of commander, Ed became the Deputy Director for MEDEVAC Proponency at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and the Chief of the Medical Integration & Operation Division of CDID from 2017-2018. Ed currently serves as the Brigade Commander for the Army’s Medical Recruiting Brigade at Fort Knox where he commands 88 medical recruiting stations and 6 Chaplain recruiting stations throughout the United States and provide administrative control of all Army Special Operations recruiting. COL Mandril has deployed to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Spring, to Egypt for Operation Bright Star, to Haiti for Operation Secure Tomorrow, to New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina, and twice to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-06 and 08-09. COL Mandril’s awards and achievements include: two Bronze Stars, nine Meritorious Service Medals, six Army Commendation Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, the Army Aviation Association Rescue of the Year Award, the American Legion Pilot Valor Award, the Dadaelians Exceptional Pilot Award, the Dustoff Hoist Rescue of the Year Award, the Sikorsky Rescue Award (2nd Award), the Order of Military Medical Merit Award, and the Order of St. Michael Award (Bronze). COL Mandril has earned the Army Master Aviator Badge, the Army Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Expert Field Medical Badge, and a 9A Army Medical Department Proficiency Designator Award. COL Mandril is married to Colonel Brooke Rinehart Mandril from San Diego, California, and has an 8-year-old daughter, Kenney Adelaide, and a son, Maverick Matthew, on the way. He is the second oldest of six brothers and is proud to call Gallup, New Mexico, his hometown!

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COL Mandril with the Army Surgeon General, LTG Naja West, and CSM Gragg recruiting at the Orthopedic Surgeon Annual Convention

Picture from my wedding reception in Winter Park, CO, with wife, Brooke, daughter, Kennedy, and brother, Bill.

Throw back photo of the Gallup Mandril Gang: Dad, Mom, and brothers (Bill, Me, Mike, John, Chris, and Pat)

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Congratulations to Alex Platero who found one of the Easter Treasure Hunt prizes at the Coffee Hut! She won a $100 gift card to Albertsons!

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Hidden treasures, valued at $100 and up, have been placed throughout our community! Upon discovery, you will find an envelope indicating the treasure you have found. As instructed, bring that envelope to Southwest Indian Foundation on 100 W Coal Ave, Gallup, NM, to receive your treasure and get your picture taken for the Journey! Good luck!

A hunt may satisfy on Easter Day Where Tykes may Sugar bite and Play Where 110 Yum Stuff preferred is Horizontal Central and on Display

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A TRIP DOWN THE COLORADO RIVER By Martin Link

As a result of our war with Mexico in 184648, we gained some big chunks of territories including what is now our states of Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and the southern portions of Colorado, Utah, and Nevada. Texas and California became states very quickly, but the vast, mostly unexplored country that lay in between took a while to become recognized. An effort to establish a cross-country route along the 35th meridian between Albuquerque, NM, and Los Angeles, CA, even brought out a group of surveyors mounted on camels, but not too much interest was shown in the landscapes to the north. In 1857-58, a military expedition following the course of the Colorado River north between California and the Territory of Arizona, and led by Lt. Joseph C. Ives, reached the area of the future town of Henderson, NV, and the site of Hoover Dam before turning east, and ultimately reaching Ft. Defiance. The trip was a struggle, and to quote Lt. Ives in his final report, “Ours has been the first, and will doubtless be the last, party of whites to visit this profitless locality. It seems intended by nature that the Colorado River, along the greater portion of its lonely and majestic way, shall be forever unvisited and undisturbed. The handful of Indians that inhabit the sequestered retreats where we discovered them have probably remained in the same condition, and in the same number, for centuries. The country could not support a large population, and by some provision of nature they have ceased to multiply. The deer, antelope, the birds, even the smaller reptiles, all of which frequent the adjacent territory, have deserted this uninhabitable district. Excepting when the melting snows send their annual torrents through the avenues to the Colorado, conveying with them sound and motion, these dismal abysses, and the arid table-lands that enclose them, are left, as they have been for ages, in unbroken solitude and silence.” However, following the Civil War, the son of Welsh/English missionary immigrants and a veteran of the Civil War, was determined to present a different side to Ives’ story. His name was John Wesley Powell, and he was born in New York state on March 24, 1834. He was the oldest of eight children, and because the parents were itinerant missionaries they moved around a lot—1830s in Ohio, 1840s in Wisconsin, 1850s in Illinois, then Iowa. At an early age, he developed a curious desire to learn why plants and animals changed over the millennia, and began to collect fossils. To further study geology and to collect fossils, in 1855 he walked across Wisconsin. In 1856 he rowed the entire length of the Mississippi River, and the following year, he rowed down May 2019

the Ohio River, all the way from Pittsburgh to St. Louis, again studying the geological record and collecting fossils. Although he acquired very little college learning in geology, environment, and natural evolution, he gained considerable knowledge in those fields through hands-on experiences. In 1859 he became Secretary of the Illinois Natural History Society. When the Civil War broke out in early 1861, John Wesley became a Sgt. in the 20th Illinois Infantry. He later became a 2nd Lt. in an Artillery Company from Missouri, and at the 1862 Battle of Shiloh, lost part of his right arm when his wrist was shattered by a bullet. After his convalescence, during which time his right forearm was amputated, he returned as a Major and served with distinction throughout the rest of the war. Following his discharge in 1865, he accepted the position of professor of Natural Sciences at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. The following year he became a lecturer at Illinois State University. In 1867 he was appointed the administrative head of the Illinois Natural History Museum. In that capacity, and with funds generated by museum activities, Powell made several trips out west, with students, to collect fossils and geological samples. In 1869, augmented by a $10,000 appropriation from Congress, Powell began to seriously plan an expedition down the Green River (in Wyoming) to the junction with the Grand River, at which point the combined flow became known as the Colorado River. He also planned to continue down the Colorado to the junction with the Little Colorado and then explore that segment of a complex series of tributaries and water systems never before successfully traversed by man. With his congressional grant, he ordered four specially fabricated boats from a naval yard in Chicago. Three of the boats were made from oak, 21’ long, 4’ wide ,and 2’ deep with three watertight compartments fore, aft, and center. The fourth boat was made from pine, 16’ long with three watertight compartments. It needed to be fast and maneuverable to serve as the pilot boat in areas of treacherous rapids. (A bit of collateral history—on May 10, 1869, the golden spike joined the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads at Promontory, Utah.) On May 11th, the first western-bound freight-train stopped at the bridge spanning the Green River in Wyoming and unloaded Powell’s boats. The crew named the pilot boat the “Emma Dean” after Powell’s wife. The three larger boats were named, “Kitty Clyde’s Sister,” “Maid of the Canyon,” and “No Name.” Enough provisions for ten men for ten months, blankets, extra clothing, medical supplies, ammunition, writing paper, and most important, scientific equipment (including compasses, sextants, chronometers, barometers, and thermometers) were loaded into the watertight compartments in the four boats, along with the crew’s personal items. The 9-man crew included

mostly seasoned hunters and trappers: John Sumner, William Dunn, and George Bradley; also, Powell’s younger brother, Walter Powell, a newspaper editor, Oramel Howland and his brother, Seneca, an adventurous Englishman, Frank Goodman, a former military cook, Will Hawkins, and an 18-year-old Scottish immigrant who was looking for adventure, Andy Hall. About noon on May 24th, the expedition pushed off from the beach at Green River City, and the trip was underway. Their first major accident occurred on June 9th as they negotiated the rapids at the mouth of the Canyon of Lodore. The “No Name” was wrecked; the men were not hurt, but the supply of food provisions was lost. On July 1st, they camped at the mouth of the Uinta Canyon which had just recently been set aside as a reservation for the small band of Uinta (Paiute) Indians. Powell, Hawkins, and Goodman hiked up to the Indian Agency to see if they could re-supply some of the food they had lost. They were able to acquire some provisions, but Goodman used the opportunity to resign from the expedition and left for Salt Lake City. On July 17th, they arrived at the junction of the Green with the Grand River. Powell made it official, from that point on, the river was to be known as the Colorado. Almost a month later, on August 10th, they arrived at the mouth of the Little Colorado and spent two days repairing the boats and drying the meager food rations. On August 13th, the expedition entered the “Great Unknown,” the Grand Canyon, and Powell wrote in his daily log, “We are now ready to start our way down the Great Unknown. Our boats, tied to a common stake, chafe each other as they are tossed by the fretful river. They ride high and buoyant, for their loads are lighter than we could desire. We are three quarters of a mile in the depths of the earth, and the great river shrinks into insignificance as it dashes its angry waves against the walls and cliffs that rise to the world above. We have an unknown distance yet to run, an unknown river to explore. What falls there are, we know not; what rocks beset the channel, we know not; what walls rise over the river, we know not. Ah, well! We may conjecture many things. The men talk as cheerfully as ever; jests are bandied about freely this morning; but to me the cheer is somber and the jests are ghastly.” For the next two weeks, despite the August heat, the men portaged the three boats and dwindling supplies around almost a hundred rapids. There seemed to be no end of the rapids and rough waters, but there was an end to the food and to the men’s determination. On the evening of August 27th, they made camp at the mouth of a canyon on the north side of the river that appeared to be accessible. The next day three men, William Dunn, Oramel Howland, and Seneca Howland, decided to quit the expedition and take the chance to climb out of this canyon and work their way to the Mormon settlement of St. George (now known as Separation Canyon). The five remaining men, under Powell’s insistence, voted to continue down the course of the Colorado River. Abandoning the

“Emma Dean” the six men and two boats returned to the river and in less than two days reached the mouth of the Rio Virgen (Virgin River). On the bank, fishing, were three white men and an Indian who immediately recognized them as being part of the expedition that the general news had been assuming had all drowned or the ships wrecked. The Mormons treated them with ready hospitality that Powell would remember for years to come. It was September 1st, and an expedition that had taken 99 days to travel 900 miles on the Green and Colorado Rivers had now come to an end. John Wesley Powell and his brother accepted an offer from the Mormons for a wagon ride to St. Thomas. The other four men continued down the river to Ft. Mojave. Several months later, it was learned that Dunn and the Howlands had been accosted and murdered by a band of Shivwits Indians. Undaunted, Powell let his feelings be known to the general public—the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River can be navigated, and it is an open book on the geological natural history of the Southwest. In 1871 he made a return trip, this time taking along a couple of photographers. He also fine-tuned some earlier geological compilations, for instance the elevation at the juncture of the Little Colorado is 2,715 feet above sea level, while 217 miles downstream at the end of the Grand Canyon, Grand Wash, the elevation

NATIVE FILM SERIES

Thank you… Change is inevitable. The unnoticed passing of time can stop you in your tracks. It has been 6 years since our First Annual Native Film Series at the Historic El Morro Theatre. Throughout all this time, Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial has allowed us to be a part of it. I am grateful for its support of Native Film Series and can only hope that us being a part of it has brought a few more folks to town. It’s time for Native Film Series to take a pause and move forward with all its effort to help Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial usher in their 100th year anniversary with a bigger and better Native Film Series in 2021. With that said, I would like to thank all of our audiences throughout the past six years that have waited with anticipation the storytelling of great Native American films. Thank you for your patronage, each of you. Thank you to our City of Gallup with their years of Lodgers’ Tax support to see these stories get to our Gallup audiences. Native Film Series will be working quietly and effortlessly to join in the interest of the 100th anniversary of Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial by giving of its time to bring a wonderful lineup of films to compliment this historical time and recognize this one-of-a-kind event in our State. Before you know it, the centennial will be on our doorsteps. Native Film Series hopes to join in on this great celebration. So as for now, wait and see what is inevitable. Sincere gratitude,

“Providing a Stage for Native Filmmakers to Share their Stories”

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is 865 feet above sea level. This averages a drop of 8 feet per mile of the river channel (in contrast to the Mississippi river which drops one foot every 29 miles in its course from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico). In 1875 Powell set out on his third and final trip through the Grand Canyon, and by then had brought its stark and awesome beauty to the attention of the entire nation, destroying forever Lt. Ives conclusion that “these dismal abysses and the arid table-lands that enclose them, are left, as they have been for ages, in unbroken solitude and silence.” In the 1880s, Powell changed his focus to the study and understanding of Native American languages and cultures, especially those of the Southwest. In 1881 he conceived and organized the Bureau of American Ethnology, and became its administrative director, as an affiliated agency of the Smithsonian Institute. A couple of years later, he repeated his efforts in creating the U.S. Geological Survey, also affiliated with the Smithsonian. Due to failing health, John Wesley Powell retired from both positions in 1896. He died at his home in Haven, Maine, on September 23, 1902, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The second major dam built on the Colorado

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River was in Glen Canyon and completed in 1963. The 583-foot-high arch now backs up the second largest man-made lake in North America; a lake named to honor John Wesley Powell. In 1968, as the centennial of Powell’s first trip down the river loomed on the horizon, the community of Page, Arizona, the Arizona Academy of Science, and the Navajo Tribal Museum bonded together to jointly sponsor several activities to celebrate Powell’s feat. The event that was of main concern of the Navajo Tribal Museum was coordinating and conducting the official boat trip through Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon, tracing the 1869 passage of Powell and his 9-member expedition. Since I was the director of the museum at the time, I inherited the awesome task of putting all the pieces together. The two-dozen people who had signed up for the Centennial River trip all met at a hotel in Page, on Friday, June 6, 1969 and went through orientation that evening. Early the next morning, we loaded our gear on charter buses and headed down to Lee’s Ferry where our two pontoon boats furnished by Sanderson Bros. River Expeditions were waiting. By noon, we were on one of the most unforgettable experiences any of us could fathom. With such a wide variety of scientists aboard, we designated a specific topic for each evening’s camp-fire presentation. Our first night’s camp was near Stanton’s Cave, so the topic naturally was the archaeology of the canyon. Subsequent campsites heard discussions of history, physical geology, Pleistocene ecology, flora and fauna, hydrology, and volcanology. On our eight day, Saturday, June 14th, we had completed our 225-mile excursion and arrived at Diamond Creek where vehicles managed to get down to the river’s edge and load the boats, our gear and us and transport us up to the highway and eventually Flagstaff, where we spent the night. The next day we went back to Page to retrieve our vehicles. For the next two weeks, I was busy helping Ken Hughes, who accompanied the group as our official photographer, develop the nearly 4000 feet of 16mm color film that he had exposed, and edit it down to a 45-minute documentary. We made the first showing of the film on August 1st at the museum in Page as part of the festivities commemorating the Post Office’s First Day of Issue of the Powell memorial stamp. Those who participated in that Powell Centennial River trip included Roger Tsosie and Huskie John Boyd, Navajo Tribal Rangers; Howard and Marcelette Dana, Perry Hurlbut and Ken Hughes all of Gallup; Carl Cords, Marion Perce and George Perce, Ft. Defiance; Paul Martin, Marian Martin, Garrett Soulen, Jim Mead, Robert Dennis, Robert Dennis, Jr., and Russell Dennis all of Tucson, AZ.; John Cunningham, Charles Chapin, George Evans, Charles and Phyllis Nuckols, Howard Mullins, Elias Moe, and James Mosimann from a number of locales. And yes, me, Martin Link, who organized the whole thing 50 years ago.

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By Eddie Huizinga Everyone should stop littering. It hurts animals in the world. My friend saw a cop littering! Cops should do the opposite. When my family goes to Walmart, we see a lot of trash. We need to pick up that trash. Everyone should stop littering. We need to stop littering. If you litter your kid may not see a butterfly. You may say, “A butterfly will be here when I have a kid.” They will not be here if you litter. Animals die each day. We are giving worms all the work! Worms work all day. We need to give them a break. Worms eat a lot of trash a day. Trash may have a lot of chemicals in the trash and they may die. Do you want to kill worms? I do not. Do you know how much trash is dumped into the sea? A lot. A lot of sea animals get killed each day. When I was in 2nd grade, we watched a video about trash. Go outside and pick up trash. The world is not a trash can! I am in a group called Cadets. We do a thing called a trash-athon. We go outside and pick up trash. We need to stop littering!

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Everyone Should Stop Littering By Elijah Moses

and animals. Everyone should stop littering because it hurts plants litter near an animal, litter next to plants, they will rot and break. If you you If . plants to n happe will what is this , litter do If you they will think it’s food and choke on it. s the second pollution. And it could get people and animals sick. That’ from air the in hing somet see might you , towns or In some cities it to be clean and smell good and reason why we should not litter. He doesn’t want it to be trashed and smelly. He wants it. of care take to us wants he and earth God’s is You all know this that’s why we should not litter!! below. If you agree that we should stop littering, please sign May 2019

On-Going Events: FIRST MONDAYS The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board meets the first Monday of each month at 3:30pm to 5:00pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at 505-722-0039 for information. SECOND WEDNESDAY The McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday from 11:00am to 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, and to help facilitate change in those systems. For more information call 505-870-9239. SECOND FRIDAYS Crownpoint Rug Auction: The Auction is scheduled every second Friday of each month at Crownpoint Elementary School. The doors open at 4:00pm for weavers and Arts & Craft vendors to set up. Crownpoint Elementary will have their monthly Navajo Taco Sale at 4:30pm. The buyers review the rugs from 4:30pm until 6:30pm. The Actual Rug Auction begins at 7:00pm. THIRD SUNDAYS The Plateau Sciences Society regularly meets on the third Sunday of the month at 2:00pm. PSS programs are varied and deal with the history, geology, geography, the diverse cultures of our region, and environmental concerns in our area. Join us for stimulating conversation and discussion about shared concerns. The community is always welcome. Light refreshments are always served. For information about upcoming speakers and field trips, contact Rachel Kaub, President, at 505-980-5437 (cell or text) or Martin Link at 505863-6459. MONDAYS Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics. Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center 555 S Woodrow Dr., Gallup, NM., 12:00 noon – 1:00pm TUESDAYS Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics. Day at a Time Group Next to Catholic Church, Ft. Defiance, AZ, 6:00pm – 7:00pm WEDNESDAYS Gallup Solar is hosting free community classes and presentations about all things solar. Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at 113 E. Logan For Information: 505-728-9246. THURSDAYS Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics. Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr. Gallup, NM, 7:00pm – 8:00pm SATURDAYS Habitat for Humanity fundraising Yard Sales are held every Saturday. 9:00am to noon on Warehouse Lane. Volunteers for various kinds of community services needed. For information: 505-722-4226. CALLING ALL VETERANS!! Come by any weekday (Monday - Friday) from 9:00am to 3:00pm for FREE COFFEE and CAMARADERIE. Veterans Helping Veterans Post - 908 Buena Vista in Ford Canyon. There is always someone at the post to share your time and your stories over a cuppa!

May 2019

Events May 3

Mountainfilm will visit Gallup at the El Morro Theatre, 7:30pm. Tickets will be available the day of the event at the El Morro Theatre or on-line using the link below. $8.00/adults, $5.00 / children 12 and under Check out the complete playlist and purchase tickets at https://www.mountainfilm.org/tour/ stops/mountainfilm-on-tour-gallupnm-2019. Or look for our event on FB: Mountainfilm on Tour-Gallup, NM May 4

Mother’s Day Craft-Tea ART123 Gallery, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Mothers, bring your daughters for an afternoon of tea, treats, and crafting. Register at www.galluparts. org/mothersday. The 2019 Community Health Fair will be at Rio West Mall from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Providers and businesses will provide information on health and wellness. Entertainment, family activities, and free glucose and blood pressure checks, and lots more! The Alzheimers Association will be having a fun walk at Rio West Mall. Registration will begin at 8:30am near the food court entrance. Come out before the Health Fair and support their efforts.The RMCHCS Wellness Center at 1910 Red Rock Drive will be the site for Free Diabetes Cooking Classes. May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 4:30pm the 7:00pm. Meal planning, hands on learning, free cookbooks, and support! Call 505-863-3432 to sign up and get more information at our website www.rmch.org. Friends of Hubbell Trading Post Native American Arts Auction Noon-5:00pm Preview 9:00am to 11:30am Gallup Community Service Center 410 Bataan Veterans St. 505-722-9230

McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Monthly Meeting Red Mesa Center - 2:00pm Contact: Betsy Windisch betsywindisch@yahoo.com 505-722-9257 Gerald O’Hara gohactivities@aol. com 505-722-5142 May 5 The 12th Annual Relay For Life Birdhouse Auction 6:00pm at Sammy C’s Pub & Grille in Downtown Gallup, 107 W. Coal Avenue. Noted regional and amateur artists have donated their time and talent to making bird houses, both decorative and functional, in support of cancer prevention and research. Come to bid or just to view the houses and join in the excitement of the auction. Join us for this American Cancer Society Gallup Relay For Life tradition sponsored by the Ups & Downs Team. Check out the 2019 birdhouses at gallupbirdhouses. com Bid in person and join in the fun. Bid via e-mail (no later than Saturday, May 4th) to Linda Shelton adnil.notlehs@gmail.com. For more information (505) 722-2175 or (505) 297-9515. Help Relay meet its goal this year of $70,000! A Cinco De Bunco Tournament Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall) 4:30pm -8:00p.m. The Center is located at 410 Bataan Veterans Street. This is a Relay For Life fundraiser for Team “Camino De Esperanza” members. This will be a Fiesta of Food, Fun and Prizes! Space is limited. Haven’t played Bunco before? Not a problem. Come and learn and raise funds for a good cause. Contact: Jeanette 505979-2375 or Wanda 505-488-8111 May 8 The Dementia/Alzhimers Caregivers Support Group will meet at 6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801

E. Historic 66 Avenue. There is no charge to attend. For information, call or text Robert at 505-615-8053. May 10 A Family Affair Relay Team will hold an Enchilada Sale Red Chile Cheese Enchiladas at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Pick up 11:00am to 2:00pm Deliveries available in Gallup $10 per dozen Lisa: 505-409-9026 Mona: 505-409-9851 Margaret: 505-409-5832 May 11 Show Opening: Art Odyssey by Nalmerthan Pablo ART123 Gallery, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Featuring charcoal drawings, watercolor paintings, acrylic and digital paintings, this show is a journey of artistic self-discovery. May 12 A Taize candlelight service of prayer, silence, and song will take place at 4:00pm. Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup to provide an opportunity for meditation and spiritual refreshment. The theme of “All Things New” will be explored through Scripture, readings of various faith traditions, and music. Spend an hour in prayer for the healing of our broken world and planet. Open to all. Please join us. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 Boardman Drive, near Orleans Manor Apartments. Kathy Mezoff: 505-870-6136 May 15 The Grief/Bereavement Support Group will meet at 6:30pm at the Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. There is no charge to attend. For information, call or text Robert at 505-615-8053. May 18 Continuing the Conversation on the Doctrine of Discovery Keynote Speaker, Mark Charles Westminster Presbyterian ChurchGallup will host a day devoted to learning more about the Doctrine of Discovery. Keynote Speaker, Mark Charles, will speak on this topic at 10:00am at the church, 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive). After lunch there are two

Field Trip Options for participants departing at 12:30pm: Visit Zuni Pueblo or the Church Rock site of the 1979 Uranium Spill. At 3:00pm there will be a time for discussion and closing worship at the church. Register online at https://www. santafepresbytery.org (DEADLINE: Friday, May 10th). May 19 Powell Sesquicentennial Memorial Plaque Dedication Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 1:00pm Grand Canyon National Park, AZ A commemorative event celebrating the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s famous 1869 expedition that marked the first significant geo-scientific survey of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. This event is free and open to the public. For information: https://www.nps.gov/grca/ getinvolved/2019-centennial-events. htm

El Morro Area Arts Council Presents May Festival: Saturday, May 4th. Noon to 5 pm. Come and enjoy these joyful events in a beautiful setting in the Zuni Mountains: music, great food, maypole, activities for kids, craft booths*, plant sale, Ramah Farmers Market Seed Exchange, and spinning demonstration. *(Vendors, please call the gallery to reserve a spot. Also provide your own shade structure and table.) For information: (505) 3694047 Movie Night: Saturday, May 11th. 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The film “Amongst the Clouds” is a documentary about contemporary hermits in a Mountainous region of China. Discussion follows. This event is free but a donation to the Arts Council is always appreciated. Bingo: Saturday, May 19th. 2:00pm. Refreshments available . We have daubers for sale and chips to use—but bring your own if you have them. $12 playing books are available for purchase at the front door and between each round. Check out website for ongoing groups: Poetry, Yoga T’ai Chi, Quigong, Spanish Classes, Martial Arts, Book Club and Science Group. At The Old School Gallery, Route 53, one mile east of El Morro National Monument. 505-369- 4047 | www. theoldschoolgallery.com

May 20 John W. Powell Evening Program, Michael Blake Monday, May 20, 2019 McKee Amphitheater | Grand Canyon, AZ. Two-Emmy winner and historian Michael F. Blake will take you on a ride to learn all about the John W. Powell and his adventure through Grand Canyon. This evening program is free and open to the public. (BTW, the Friday, May 10, 2019, Sesquicentennial Transcontinental Railroad commemoration is SOLD OUT) https://www.nps.gov/ gosp/planyourvisit/2019-150thanniversary-of-the-completion-ofthe-transcontinental-railroad.htm) May 23 Wine & Painting ART123 Gallery 6:00pm – 9:00pm Have a creative night out! Register at www.galluparts.org/wine-andpainting. May 28 2nd Look on 2nd Street 6:00pm – 8:00pm Check out art shows, artist talks, and artist demos at Free Spirit, opo, ART123 and LOOM Indigenous Art Galleries and Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe. More info: www.galluparts. org/2ndLook May 2019

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May 2019

Community Clean

May 4, 2019 #WeAreGallup

your part to keep Gallup cleanClean and beautif Community Up Where to meet: El Morro Events Center, May Street 4, 2019 210 S. Second When: 8:00am-Noon Do your part to keep Gallup clean and beautiful! Where to meet: El Morro Events Center, 210 S. Second Street Breakfast will be served When: 8:00am-Noon

T-shirts and clean-up tools handed out Breakfast will be served Clean-upsT-shirts are taking place in all 4 districts and clean-up tools handed out Clean-ups are taking place in all 4 districts!

Call 505-863-1393 for more info Call 505-863-1393 for more info

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Gallup Business Improvement District 230 S. Second St., P.O. Box 4019 Gallup, NM 87305

May 2019 Gallup Journey Magazine

Articles inside

Event Calendar

Third Grade Class: Rehoboth Christian School

Pencil & Eraser Josh Duhe

A Trip Down The Colorado River Martin Link

Sacrifice Jay Mason

Life’s Most Important Mission: Motherhood

Ana Mataya Hudgeons

Birding In New Mexico Migration Gary Saint John

Walking in Beauty

Sgt. Ignacio Alvarez Sandra McKinney

Dwayne Benefield

West by Southwest Ernie Bulow