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Drought in New Mexico: Here’s What You Need to Know There is a drought in effect for over 99 percent of New Mexico, and it has serious repercussions for our community and the surrounding area. At this time drought conditions are continuing to deteriorate, and as we move into the summer months, the City of Gallup would like its residents and guests to be prepared and conscious of the impact of water usage, fireworks, and more. McKinley County is currently rated in a D03, or Extreme Drought Condition. FIREWORKS PROCLAMATION On May 8th the City of Gallup held a hearing to determine if fireworks restrictions should be imposed within the incorporated portions of the City affected by the existing drought conditions. The information presented took into consideration drought status data from the National Weather Service and US Forest Service. This hearing imposed some usage and sale restrictions based on the drought conditions. On June 12th, the proclamation will be extended due to a lack of improvement in drought conditions. The objective of this proclamation is to drive actions toward protecting our residents and guests in the Gallup community from fire dangers. Visit www.gallupnm.gov for more information and to read the entire proclamation in the City Council Agendas section from May 8th.

REMINDERS FROM THE GALLUP FIRE DEPARTMENT The City of Gallup Fire Department urges the public to use extreme caution when discharging fireworks in the city. The Gallup Fire Department would like to remind all fireworks users that a “Discharge Permit” is required to light fireworks within city limits. Permits may be purchased for a fee of $15.00 dollars from the City Clerk’s Office located at 110 W. Aztec Ave. A citation of $250.00 may be imposed for person(s) caught discharging in the City without the required “Discharge Permit.” Permissible fireworks are those that have been approved and meet the requirements of the City’s Firework Ordinance with the additional considerations of the May 8th proclamation. For more info call the Gallup Fire Prevention Division at (505) 726-5448.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS •Clean your yard of any unnecessary weeds or plant growth. Green plants are less likely to burn. •Clean any accumulated combustible material and other dead growth, and dispose of it properly. •Keep a garden hose connected and ready to use in case a fire starts in your yard, even if you are not using fireworks. If you do not have a garden hose to use, a bucket of water on stand-by is a good back-up. •Keep pets inside in the evening, especially on the Fourth of July. •Keep vehicles that are parked at home locked up and all windows shut. Park in a garage or under a canopy, if available. •Check your property several times during the evening if fireworks are being used in your area. Many times a fire can be detected while it is small and prevented from getting larger.

BE PROACTIVE WITH YOUR WATER USAGE It’s a SMART IDEA…Consider signing up for (5) water and energy saving rebates for City of Gallup Utility customers: 1) $100 or $75 utility bill credit for replacing older than 1994, water guzzling Toilets or Shower-head Rebate - Commercial customers can get a $75 credit per toilet, while Residential customers can get a $100 utility bill credit for the first toilet, $75 for the second, and $50 for the third toilet; with new WaterSense certified toilets. Saving money on your utility bill, a family of four can re-pay a new toilet price in 2 to 3 years, while saving more in the future. 2) $100 utility bill credit for switching out old Clothes Washers; 3) $30 utility bill credit for replacing Refrigerators with new high efficiency models; 4) $30 utility bill credit for installing two water-saving Rain Barrels; 5) $25 utility bill credit per each 10 square feet converting high-water-using green grass to water thrifty Xeriscape landscapes. How do I qualify for Utility Bill Credits? Sign-up for the rebate program of your choice; visit www.gallupnm.gov, and type in the “Search Gallup” box: “Rebates” or call 863-1393 for more information.

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Thoughts From The West End I recently wrote a letter to a man who has been dead for nearly 500 years. I wrote to John Calvin a protestant reformer responsible for much of my religious/cultural heritage. My reasons for doing so are varied and complex and won’t fit in this small space. Needless to say, I wasn’t happy with him, and despite the rosy picture painted of him as a kid by my elders, he was in historical fact a murderer and torturer of many people…mostly to anyone who disagreed with him. This part of his history was conveniently never talked about in my community. Writing such a letter stirred emotion in me that wasn’t necessarily healthy. It unfortunately took me out of my present reality, and I began living in the past and ruminating on it all. It made me angry that the truth was hidden from me, that there was a lack of honesty in those I respected, apparently done to have the whole organization appear in a better light. It also made me sad to see what we will all do to make ourselves and the things we identify with as “Saints” and everyone else who differs “Sinners.” We all have letters we’d like to write to someone like this. Whether we express ourselves or not, in writing or otherwise, the most important thing is to eventually move on. I can’t let my life be sucked into the past as either a victim or a conqueror. Doing so will sacrifice the present moment. For it is only in this very present moment where we will make our choices that create both our past and our future. When we live in the past, we will simply repeat it and the hurts therein and miss the present opportunities to create something new. When we live in the future, we will never get there because we will miss the tasks of the present to create that future. Yeah, whatever! I know it sounds like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo. So, let me say this simply: Do you really have anything else other than this present moment? Can you really change anything in your life (past or present) except for what you choose to do in this very moment?

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If you answered “no,” then don’t waste your time writing letters to dead people. Don’t waste your time reliving past hurts. Don’t waste your time reliving your triumphs. Don’t waste the present moment by trying to escape it with alcohol/drugs/Netflix/Facebook or even the NBA Finals. (Scratch that last one; watching the NBA finals is definitely living in the moment for me.) Move on from the John Calvins, the Spanish Inquisitions, the Kit Carsons, the boarding schools, the jerk that just ran that stop sign, the friend that said something nasty about you, and the dude that stole your phone because you forgot to lock your car.

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Contents 9

Vote Best of the Best

31 High Desert Horizons Kate Poortenga 34 Event Calendar

10 Hometown Favorites

38 Tony Lopez - A man with an Entrepreneurial Spirit Sandra McKinney

14 66 Hour Digital Shootout

42 People Reading

16 It’s All In Who You Know Kathy Polich

48 Cheap Thrills - Climbing in Gallup AP Dirtbag

19 Lt. Col.Trinidad “Moses” Meza Soaring High: Red Tail WSO, Mentor Reaches 4,000 Flying Hours

50 UNM-Gallup Could a Community College be Good For You?

20 Kids Essays: Why I love Rodeo

52 West by Southwest Ernie Bulow

24 Treasure Hunt

Thanks to our Contributors this month: Ernie Bulow Chuck Van Drunen David Conejo-Palacios Sandra McKinney Susan Clarke

Marilee Petranovich AP Dirtbag Kathy Polich Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen

“Good Thinking” Palacios

Managing Editor: Aileen Steigerwald Staff: Sandra McKinney Christine Carter

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his is our town. The town we love. Every day we walk out our doors and interact with our hometown. We might be heading to breakfast with some friends or family. It could be that we are on our way to work to interact with customers and colleagues all day long. Or, maybe we need to get some chores done like grocery shopping, getting the vehicle repaired or need to get to the laundromat to get the clothes washed. If you are lucky enough, it is a day of recreation that could be spent on the High Desert Trail system or a quick hike up Pyramid Peak. Whatever the day brings there is always interaction with our city, and the opportunities to use those resources we favor.

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Gallup isn’t a metropolis by any means, but you could live your whole life here without wandering outside the city limits and have all your needs taken care of. In fact, I bet when you do go on extended stays away from home you really start to miss some things. When visiting one of those metropolises it doesn’t take long to yearn for our traffic, or after a week without chile your body really begins to have a need for red or green and of course nothing can replace the comfortableness of familiarity. This issue is all about letting everyone know what you love about your town. You will get the chance to vote for Gallup’s Best of the Best. The following pages visit a few of the voting categories with some of our local Gallupians sharing their favorites. Remember, this is your chance to give your favorites some welldeserved bragging rights. Fill out the voting form and get it back to us before the 15th of June. All the winners will be announced in our July issue.

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The best thing about a burger is you can get it served up in a variety of styles. In Gallup you will find the burger wrapped in fry bread, a tortilla, classic bun or open faced smothered in chile. Also, you can find a burger on the menu in just about every eatery you can think of. Some of us prefer a burger served up quickly through a driveup line, and others like to sit down and enjoy a slower cooking process. Most of us who enjoy the great taste of beef like to order it off the menu of several different restaurants to find the perfect one, and when we do we stay pretty loyal. This contest might inspire you to go out and try several different eateries, just to make sure you found the deserving winner.

TYRONE 505 BURGERS & WINGS There are lots of burger choices to make depending on my mood: beef, chicken, veggie, and chile - red or green. I like the variety. The wings are actually pretty good. My favorite is the Green Chile Burger with Swiss cheese. You can switch up the fries with gravy or fries with green chile and cheese. It is a nice friendly environment. The owner greets my wife and me by name, and the waitresses are attentive and friendly. I like all the New Mexico memorabilia decorating the restaurant.

TYRELL SANDRA’S PLACE The best for me is the LotaBurger Combo with Chile Cheese Fries. It has great taste. We ate there as a family and there were a lot of good times and there are a lot of good memories.

GRACE BLAKE’S LOTABURGER The Relleno Burger is the absolute best. It is full of green chile and juicy meat that has not been frozen and is cooked to order. I really love how juicy and full of chile the relleno burger is. Sandra’s Place is inexpensive, down-home with no processed food. The food is all fresh and cooked to order. There is a very friendly staff and it is a nice homey place to eat – try it!

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66 HOUR DIGITAL SHOOTOUT

allup Film Foundation’s second edition of “The 66 Hour Digital Shootout” (66HDS) happens June 8th through the 11th. Experienced with movie making or not, we hope that you’ll register yourself or a team. Filming locations may include downtown Gallup during the June 9th ArtsCrawl. For beginners, there’s a film workshop on June 2nd. Michael Nunez, the late owner of a silkscreen printing business near the American Bar in Downtown Gallup, started Gallup Film Foundation (GFF) with help

from Barry Klopfer and fellow founders Carrie House and Stephanie Petrella. Other members included Lester Kein, Matt Baker, Marcus Page, Roy Howard, and Tony Milford, Jr. By 2005, GFF had launched the “Gallup Intercultural Film Festival.” Martin Link, another member, recommended a local filming location north of Gallup for a climatic scene in a 1978 film. That rockframed road is now known as “Superman Canyon.” The late Margot Kidder was in that scene with the late Christopher Reeve. Before his death, Nunez, House, and others had hoped for a media production center. (Since then, there has been progress by schools and groups, but the dream of a Gallup area multi-media facility, open to all, continues.) GFF is immensely grateful to the New Mexico Film Foundation (NMFF) for being GFF’s Non-Profit fiscal sponsor, as well as event sponsors El Morro Theatre, gallupARTS, and The City of Gallup! 66HDS is our local take on festivals such as the 48 Hour Film Project, with 66HDS launching in 2014, and ending with Clinton Desiderio’s team, “Tomorrow’s Here Production,” winning first place. Here’s the skinny: 1) A film-making workshop will be offered at ART123 on June 2nd, from 12:00-3:00pm, with a $5 materials fee for each

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person taking part (unless you made a film screened during the 2014 edition of 66HDS - then come and share!) 2) A $25 registration fee (cash, check, or money order payable to GFF’s fiscal sponsor, the Non-Profit New Mexico Film Foundation) is due from each filmmaker/ team with Assignment Pickup at El Morro Events Center, 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, June 8th, with a Genre, Line of dialogue, and “Prop,” which must be included in the completed film. (You may pre-pay at any time prior to the June 8th Assignment Pickup, by following the “Donate” link at www.gallupfilm.org add a note designating the funds for GFF.) 3) You have 66 hours to make a movie. 4) All films are due from 11:00am until 1:00pm on Monday, June 11th, at El Morro Events Center - Media files ONLY! All submitted films are eligible for screening, though late entries, or entries longer than 10 minutes, may be cut or truncated and would not be eligible for prizes. 5) The screening of the “66 Hour Digital Shootout” films at El Morro Theatre happens on Sunday, June 17th, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, followed by an awards ceremony. The admission will be $5 for anyone except the registered film team members and judges. For more details, including full rules or questions, call 505-980-5437, or email GallupFilmFoundation@gmail.com.

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IT’S ALL IN WHO YOU KNOW! By Kathy Polich People ask why I moved back to Gallup. Routinely, it happens when some disgruntled home-towner or recent implant discovers I moved in 8th grade and came back on my own volition after college. I used to take offense and instantly became the Gallup spokesperson, giving them some history and examples of the beautiful landscapes. Next, I would follow up with a lesson on the rich cultures that live here. Twenty years ago, I returned and discovered that most people who put my hometown down would be negative wherever they resided. I’ll still converse on important highlights and give my opinions on solutions to issues we face, but I won’t try and change your mind if you dislike Gallup. Here’s the real question: Why did I return and why have I stayed? The short version is NEPOTISM. Now, don’t cringe. It isn’t necessarily a dirty word. In fact, it comes from the Latin word ‘nipote’ which means nephew. Okay, for argument’s sake, let’s ignore the way it was first used: Popes without sons could pass inheritance to their nephews. Oftentimes, it was shady, and the nephews got things they didn’t deserve. Here is my sunshine and rainbows view on positive nepotism in a small town. Consider another step. Contemplate the Six Degrees of Separation Theory. Tie these two together and you’ll start to understand why I wanted my kids to grow up here! If you’re unfamiliar with the Six Degrees of Separation Theory, here is a short synopsis. In 1929, Hungarian writer, Frigyes Karinthy penned a short story called “Chains.” He came up with a theory that all humans and things across the planet are related in six steps. The phenomenon, tested over the decades, has gained a place in pop culture with plays, movies, and books, based on the theory. The internet exploded in the late 90s with the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game. Modern technology has motivated researchers to prove with algorithms and scientific data that the theory holds. One problem, what does the new research say: Six Degrees of Separation is closer to four! Thank you, Facebook!

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NATIVE FILM SERIES 2018 6th Annual Native Film Series

If that holds true to the world, what can that mean for our little hometown? My family has been in the area for over 100 years. My people have ranched, farmed, mined, worked on the railroad, been accountants and teachers. So, it’s a pretty safe bet through all that, I have some solid connections to this place. In town, I don’t require six degrees to connect with someone I meet. Most of my outings end with an interaction. A quick trip to the grocery store or gas station involves a half wave, a salutation, or a long talk. I’ve been back two decades this month. During that time, I have taught countless kids, coached several sports, and volunteered with multiple youth organizations. I know some people, that know some people, that you know! If my neighbor, cousin, or friend-of-a-friend’s acquaintance is willing to give my teenage son a shot at his first real job, great! Get him in the door and let him shine! If my sister’s husband’s mother’s sister’s son’s wife sees that same kid in an unsafe situation at Ford Canyon and lets me know, thank you! When I trust a family member and know they are a great role model, why wouldn’t I want them to mentor my child? I challenge you to visit your favorite Gallup site. Soak in the nepotism and Six Degrees of Separation that make this place of 20,000 plus our small hometown! Six Degrees Gallup Style: See if you can connect with each of these people through six acquaintances. 1. PeeWee Ulibarri 2. Kevin Menapace 3. Kerry Fuhs 4. Dr. Jared Montano 5. Ramon Chavez 6. Brian Dominguez 7. Dominic Biava 8. Misty Fairchild-Tolson

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LT. COL. TRINIDAD “MOSES” MEZA SOARING HIGH: RED TAIL WSO, MENTOR REACHES 4,000 FLYING HOURS High timer flyers may finish their careers between 1,500 or 3,000 total flying hours, Swanson said, adding, “4,000 is off the charts,” and to be able to achieve such a thing, “he’s had to work hard and be good at what he does.” Meza is currently on his ninth deployment, which he volunteered for. During this time, he has completed more than 50 sorties and about 270 combat hours. In his career total, he has completed more than 1,300 combat flying hours and about 1,920 sorties. His other deployments include Incirlik Air Base, Turkey; Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar; Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates; Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan; and Ethiopia. At all of these assignments, he supported the F-15E as the WSO, which is one of only two crewmembers the aircraft carries, the other being the pilot. During the air-tosurface weapon delivery, the pilot is capable of detecting, targeting, and engaging airto-air targets while the WSO designates the ground target. Meza, in the capacity of WSO, is able to display information from the radar, electronic warfare, or infrared sensors; monitor aircraft or weapons status and possible threats; select targets; and use an electronic “moving map” to navigate. “He SOUTHWEST ASIA — Members of is responsible for guiding in the bombs, for 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron talking with the joint teams on the ground, along with 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing leadership surprised a weapons system officer, and understanding the ground scheme or WSO, when he landed March 21, 2018, at maneuver - he’s busy,” Swanson said. Meza is also busy at his home station, Nellis an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Air Force Base, Nevada, as an operation test During the flight, Lt. Col. Trinidad “Moses” Meza, 336th EFS deputy operations WSO. “We are charged with testing all the new software for the F-15E, any new weapon group commander and WSO, and native of system, so that when they get released to the Gallup, New Mexico, reached 4,000 flying hours, all of which were accrued in the F-15E combat Air Forces they are ready to go,” he Strike Eagle. “It’s a pretty special feeling,” Meza said. “It’s an honor to be able to live out a childhood dream for 18 years.” “It is incredible,” added Lt. Col. Matthew Swanson, 336th EFS commander, “I don’t know anyone who has reached 4,000 hours personally. Things like this are not routine. Some of our aircrafts have just 8,000 hours on the air frame; some have 10,000…Most people will have around 300 to 400 combat hours. If you really get a lot, you might tip 800 or 1,000 which is pretty rare.”

explained. “It’s very rewarding and a lot of fun.” For example, he was part of the first aircrew that shot an operational AIM-9X off of an F-15E. He also flew in the first aircraft with the new radar that is currently being used. “That is really exciting, and because of that he knows how the jets are built, the software, and that sort of thing very well,” Swanson explained. “So, he has really been an asset when things aren’t working right; he knows how to best deploy the aircraft with the systems we have. He has been a real value to the team.” There is no doubt that Meza is passionate about his job, whether it is stateside or deployed. “Flying an airplane is something I wanted to do since I was six years old,” he said, adding that he was inspired by the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. “This is my childhood dream come true. I have been able to fly with some pretty amazing people, and flying is incredible. ” This passion he shares with others along with his accumulative knowledge as he makes a point to take time to mentor. “The reason I continue to do what I do is to … mentor (younger) aviators and provide advice based on past experiences,” said Meza. “One of the things I enjoy most is watching young kids show up with no experience and full of energy – but no idea what to do with that energy – and molding them into professionals, leaders, and well-seasoned, well-trained aviators.” Meza has seen lots of unusual circumstances and has a large amount of experience, which he uses to help newer aviators to adjust to this location’s more austere environment and adapt their expectations. His experience has also helped shape the way the unit conducts combat operations, Meza said. “He’s a tactical Yoda,” Swanson said. “He’s the guy you go to when you have questions.” “We are blessed to have him on our team,” Swanson added. “He’s not part of our unit; we are from Seymour Johnson AFB, (North Carolina), and he’s from Nellis AFB. We are really fortunate that he’s out here.” (Source: U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle factsheet.) June 2018

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To Whom It May Concer n: My name is Jayanna. I am 10 year s old. I go to school as a 4th grad er at Ganado Intermed iate School. I am from a lit tle community called Beshbetoh, which is ab out 30 miles West of Ga nado near the Hopi reservat ion line. I am writing in regards to the sponso rship you are willing to give to a few children. I wo uld gladly appreciate it if I would get the honor to represent your busine ss by your sponsorship. I rodeo and participat e in Barrel Racing, Pole Be nding, and this year Ro ping. My passion is Rodeo; I love looking forward to my weekends because I kn ow I have a rodeo to go to and get to travel. I ha ve two horses, and it does take a lot to rodeo and trav el. My mom is a single parent, due to the loss of my father in a motor vehi cle accident. This sponso rship will not only help me but allow me to keep on Ro deoing. Thank you for your tim e! Jayanna

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DARLA BLAKE’S LOTABURGER My favorite is the LotaBurger Breakfast Burrito #1: hash browns, eggs, bacon, and red sauce. I am used to eating this breakfast burrito when I want a hearty breakfast. It really fills me up and it has exquisite flavors. That burrito really gets me going! 22

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ANGELIA DON DIEGO’S RESTAURANT The ham, hash browns, eggs and green chile breakfast burrito is my favorite. It is great quality, tastes good, and fills me up. I look forward to going to Don Diego’s as we have a good time as a family there.

CLAYTON GRANDPA’S GRILL I like Grandpa’s Grill Breakfast Burrito because it is “good!”

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Now Enrolling for Rehoboth’s New Sixth Grade Place Based Education Program Sixth grade is a time of transition and change as students shift from elementary to middle school. At Rehoboth Christian School, we are offering a 6th grade program named High Desert Horizons where the classroom expands into the local community and surrounding area. Using the Place Based Education model, the students are immersed into local heritage and culture, landscapes and ecosystems, opportunities and experiences. Whether it be on a mesa in the high desert, at a national monument or park, or within the city of Gallup, students will connect their learning with their natural and social community. Each week, through spending time outdoors on field trips as their academics are linked to the world around them, our students will expand their horizons and get to know our Creator more deeply through being in His world and being a light to those around them (Matthew 5:14). “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” -Albert Einstein

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This brown liquid can start wars! People really have their favorites when it comes to coffee. Some people will only drink what they make themselves and others have their favorite place to buy their favorite rocket fuel. A great coffee shop with ambiance can be a wonderful gathering place for community members. Add wi-fi for business work and school work, and it becomes a mecca for coffee drinkers. Black, white, or sweet, coffee comes in so many styles and flavors now: hot, iced, Espresso, Latte, Mocha Latte, Cappuccino. What kind of coffee do you drink and how do you take it? Are you a one-cupa-day person, a treat-occasionally-person, or keep it coming all day long kinda gal or guy? Just don’t burn the coffee!

DELLA MCDONALDS McDonalds is my favorite. It is only $1.00. I like it black and strong enough to get me going. I don’t like weak coffee. The flavor is really good. Coffee lightens up my heart and my day so that I can get my clients going. I do like coffee from Camille’s also. Camille’s is also a good place to work on the Internet and to meet a friend to visit.

DARRELL BLUNT BROTHERS I like the Blunt Brothers even though it is expensive. (At this point his buddies yell out that Blunt Brothers is closed). Darrell says he hopes it is NOT closed as he likes the Southern Espresso. Darrell, “The Boss,” drinks coffee all day long, except when he gets an espresso “and that is good until 3:00pm.” Espresso is not for beginners; it is for good veteran coffee drinkers.

JIM THE COFFEE COMPANY I am picky about my coffee. I especially like Northern Espresso and Coffee Company’s is the best in town. They are recent owners, and they have done a nice job.You also get to dance there, and I like any place I can dance.

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ArtsCrawl: Out of Hand

Saturday, June 9th • 7 :00 - 9:00pm in downtown Gallup ArtsCrawl: Out of Hand on Saturday, June 9th is all about making and creating. FEATURING • Magician Chris Zaccara • Singer/songwriter Donnie Sands • Foundations of Freedom at 8:00pm ARTIST DEMOS • Jewelry-making by Kristin Wilson • Glassblowing by Phillip Olguin • Blacksmithing by John and Charles Bolton • Woodworking by Suzanne Hammons • Chinese Calligraphy by Hongying Zhang HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS • Indigo Dye Session at Weaving in Beauty – Bring a cotton T-Shirt or another small cotton item to dye! • We’re growing a tree by hand—join us! • Artist Trading Card Exchange – Bring your ATCs! • Coal Avenue Commons: Chalk the Walk – Draw what you want the future event street to include in sidewalk chalk! Plus show openings at opo, Free Spirit, ART123 and LOOM Indigenous galleries! Stay up-to-date with ArtsCrawl on Facebook @ ArtsCrawlGallup. ArtsCrawl is produced by gallupARTS and funded by the Gallup Business Improvement District.

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2nd Annual Doin’ Dylan: Gallup’s Bob Dylan Tribute Concert Line-up Saturday, June 9th 6:30 – 9:00pm Gallup Downtown Conference Center

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6:30 – 7:15pm – McManus & Juda 7:15 – 8:00pm – Daniel Plays Dylan 8:00 – 9:00pm – Joe West & Friends

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ROCKY SAFEWAY I like to cook. The selection at Safeway is not too bad. The meat department is really good and the people are nice at Safeway and also, helpful. My wife and I traveled a lot for her job throughout the United States in an RV looking for a place to settle. She works in health care. We found many of the things we want in retirement and have decided to stay here in Gallup. Welcome Stewearts!

PERTRINA SAFEWAY Safeway is convenient; it is easy to find stuff. They have terrific sales. I can use my Smart Phone plus paper coupons to save money. The food is always fresh. There are sales on meat, and it is overall better than Wal-Mart. Safeway is much friendlier with great customer service.

ROSE T & R MARKET I like the ready-made spare ribs and the roasted chicken. T & R is close to the Reservation and is easy to get to; it is close to our house.You can get cakes with Native decorations on them, which I like. It also has things other stores in Gallup do not have that are useful on the Reservation, like canned meats and canned fruits to take to family members with no refrigeration. June 2018

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By Kate Poortenga

just spent a day in the woods with 34 eleven and twelveyear old youngsters. We had traveled miles from school to a remote area, based on a rather ambiguous plan, to learn a little about native fish species. There was no drinking fountain nearby for a cool refreshing drink, and the nearest toilets were miles away. We had to carry all our food and water on our backs and were constantly wading through water, while delicately cradling the fish that we helped fetch out of the stream. At the end of the day, we were wet, tired, and more than a little stinky. It was my favorite day of the school year. Every teacher lives in a bit of an alternate universe - at least in our heads. We see textbooks and desks and pencils and have dreams of eager, captivated, engaged students. We drool at the thought of all we’ll teach our students and the ways in which we’ll activate their imaginations and spark their enthusiasm for learning. I know, we’re a strange species. In the last few months, my dream has begun to expand. Now, it’s not just classroom supplies that can get me dreaming. It’s the great outdoors, the local entrepreneurs, our beautiful and wise elderly friends, our rich traditions and cultural heritage. Today our textbook was our Navajo Fish and Wildlife biologist, our desks the slick rocks, and our pencils the speckled dace we cradled. This is just one example of how I dream of changing learning. I see engagement looking more like kids with wet feet and slimy hands openly in awe and wonder of the amazing creation we’ve been tasked to care for. I see captivation watching students hearing about the past from those who’ve lived it. I

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see students listening and recording stories from their elders while also sharing their daily adventures, and maybe even realizing that despite age differences, we’re not all that dissimilar. I see an eagerness to learn, because we’re digging into topics that are local, relevant, and therefore meaningful in ways that a textbook can never be. And I see a lot of options for what this all looks like on a day-to-day basis because it’s not just about me and my plans anymore. It’s about what we’ll learn together - those 34 eleven and twelve-year olds and myself. It’s about the life we already share, and the ways in which we’ll walk through it together. If this gets you excited or curious, I’d love to hear from you! Beginning August 2018, Rehoboth Christian School is starting a new 6th grade program. High Desert Horizons will be all about learning through life as we tackle our learning goals in nontraditional ways. We’ll be getting kids outside of the classroom and learning from experts in locations that are meaningful. It’s got me excited anew after 15 years as a teacher, and it’s what makes me smile despite the smell of 68 wet socks crammed into one bus.

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McKinney-Vento @ GMCS…

What is the McKinney-Vento Act?

The McKinney-Youth Vento Homeless Assistance Act is the primary piece of federal legislation dealing with the education of children experiencing homelessness in U.S. public schools. It was reauthorized as Title IX, Part A, of the “Every Student Succeeds Act” in December of 2015 (ESSA). The McKinney Vento Act guarantees homeless children and youth an education equal to what they would receive if they were not homeless. It defines “homeless children and youth” as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

What are schools and/or the school district required to do for McKinney-Vento Eligible Children?

w Enroll students in school and allow them to attend classes immediately, no matter where they live or how long they have lived there. w Establish a reasonable amount of time to secure school records, immunizations and other necessary documentation, once the students have been enrolled. w Keep students in their school of origin (school that was attended before losing permanent housing within reason). w An unaccompanied youth cannot be denied enrolling in a school, regardless if they left their home voluntarily or were asked to leave. For More Information, Call Lisa @ 721-1024

Who is Homeless? According to the McKinney-Vento Act, homeless children and youth include individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. This includes the following situations: Sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing or economic hardship  Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds  Living in emergency or transitional shelters  Abandoned in hospitals  Living in a nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation  Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings  Inadequate Housing The McKinney-Vento Act also recognizes unaccompanied youth who are homeless. According to the act, an unaccompanied youth is a youth not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian. 

Our Partnership with the Food Pantry! Food For Kids (FFK) The FFK program helps reduce food insecurity for school children. We are currently serving 721 children, who might go hungry over the weekend, with nutritious food.

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Events Calendar JUNE 1 Pollentongue Poetry Night 6:00pm – 8:00pm at ART123 Gallery 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Bring a poem to workshop. 7:00pm – 8:00pm: Open mic www.galluparts.org/poetry JUNE 2 McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council Monthly Meeting Red Mesa Center - 2:00pm JUNE 2 Join us for National Trails Day McKinley County and NWCOG are planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the Zuni Mountain Trails Milk Ranch Trails System at the Milk Ranch Trailhead, McGaffey, NM at 11:00am. For more information contact Rhonda at (505) 722-4248 or email: rberg@co.mckinley.nm.us. JUNE 4 Hobby Lobby Grand Opening Rio West Mall JUNE 8 Artist Reception 6:00pm – 9:00pm, ART123 Gallery Artist Shannon Gurley O’Donnell opens “Little Treasures: A Collection of Small Paintings” at ART123

JUNE 9 ArtsCrawl: Out of Hand 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Downtown Gallup Artist demos, hands on workshops, live music. Facebook @ArtsCrawlGallup 2nd Annual Doin’ Dylan: Gallup’s Bob Dylan Tribute Concert 6:30pm – 9:00pm, Gallup Downtown Conference Center. McManus & Juda, Daniel Plays Dylan, and Joe West & Friends. www.galluparts.org/ doindylan JUNE 10 A Taizé contemplative candlelight service will take place at 4:00pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup, to provide an opportunity for spiritual refreshment through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture and readings of various faith traditions. Spend an hour in prayer for the healing of our broken world and planet. Please join us. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact: Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136 JUNE 12 FREEDOM from ANY ADDICTION 8 weeks only 8 biblical truths “Life’s Healing Choices” Spiritually Changed - Forever Free Starts Tuesday June 12th, 6:30pm, at Journey Church, Gallup JUNE 13-16 70th Gallup Lions Club Rodeo Red Rock Park, 7:00pm JUNE 14 Music by Donnie Sands Rio West Mall, 5:00pm-7:00pm Wine & Painting 6:00pm – 9:00pm, ART123 Gallery Register at www.galluparts.org/wine-and-painting JUNE 15 The 11th Judicial District Court Pro Bono Committee of McKinley County and the Volunteer Attorney Program are holding a FREE legal fair in Gallup on Friday, June 15th from 12:00 noon until 4:00pm at the Gallup District Court (207 W. Hill Ave., Gallup, NM 87301). Attorneys will provide free legal consultations in the following areas of law: divorce, bankruptcy, car/pay day

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loans, child support, creditor/debtor issues, public benefits, kinship/guardianship, landlord/ tenant, name change, repossessions, tribal law, unemployment, wills/probate, and visitation. The event is first come, first served and interpreters and bilingual staff will be on site. Questions? Call (505) 863-6816. JUNE 15-16 Relay for Life For information contact Linda Shelton: (505) 7222175 or Joyce Graves: (505) 863-3075 “Christmas in June Wrapping Up a Cure” Begins Friday, June 15th Survivors registration – 6:00pm Opening Ceremonies – 7:00pm Ends Saturday morning, June 16th at 8:00am with Closing Ceremony JUNE 17 The Plateau Sciences Society will meet at 2:00pm at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Street in Gallup. Join us for stimulating conversation and discussion about shared concerns. PSS programs are varied and deal with the history, geology, geography, the diverse cultures of our region, and critical environmental concerns in our area. Join us for stimulating conversation and discussion about shared concerns. The community is most welcome. Come and meet your neighbors. Light refreshments served. For information about the topic of the next meeting and more, contact Martin Link (505) 863-6459 or Rachel Kaub (505) 980-5437 (cell/text). JUNE 19 The Gallup Interfaith Community will meet at 6:30pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Among other topics, the discussion will continue on our local response to the NM Poor People’s Campaign. This campaign is a coordinated call to action to unite citizens to challenge systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation, and the nation’s distorted morality. (www.poorpeoplescampaign.org) Bring food or drink for a shared meal in celebration of the Summer Solstice. All are welcome in friendship and community. The church is located at 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact for more information, Rev. Lorelei Kay (wpcgallup@gmail. com) or Steve Rogers (505-870-1942). Artist Talk: “Portrait of the Artist as a City Girl” 4:30pm, ART123 Gallery gallupARTS’ summer 2018 Native Artistin-Residence, Dine’ photographer Hannah Manuelito, discusses her “City Girl” photography series. www.galluparts.org/native-air

JUNE 21-24 Frazier Carnival, Rio West Mall JUNE 21 Veteran’s Job Fair 10:00am- 3:00pm, Rio West Mall June 28th - July 1st Frazier Carnival Rio West Mall

SAVE THE DATE JULY 28 The Adventure Mud Run at gallupOHV/MX Park. Are you Ready? Sign up yourself or with a team today! Gallupmudrun.com JULY 4 Native Warrior Challenge Navajo Nation Fair, Window Rock, AZ Contact: Abram Benally (505) 339-0721 calisthenicnavajo@gmail. com. See our FB page JULY 26-29 The 2018 Dine’ bi Eastern Fair & Rodeo, Crownpoint Fairground www.dbefair.org For information contact Roger Freeland, president, at (505) 612-8137. Theme: Honoring our Dine History, 150 years, Past, Present and Into Our Future

June Events at the Octavia Fellin Public Library

On-going Events

Summer Reading 2018 Libraries Rock! Be sure to sign up for the Octavia Fellin Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Read and attend library program for prizes and fun. For more information call (505) 726-6120.

Mondays Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center, 555 South Woodrow Dr., Gallup, NM. 12:00noon – 1:00pm

June 6 Curious Chris will visit the Children’s Library Branch, June 6th at 2:00pm Music and science come together in Curious Chris’s interactive performances. Sure to be fun for curious kids and grown-ups alike! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of musical fun.

Tuesdays Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics One Day At A Time Club, next to Catholic Church, Ft. Defiance, AZ. Meets 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

June 30 Rocky Mountain Puppets visit the Children’s Library Branch, June 30th at 2:00pm Rock n’ Read with the Rocky Mountain Puppets! A oneof-a-kind show to delight children big and small. Aidan wants to start a band, along the way he holds auditions and learns about the power of teamwork. June 9 Gallup’s Big Library Read Book Discussion at the Gallup Cultural Center, June 9th at 2:00pm The Library presents the second discussion of Cave of Bones: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel at the Gallup Cultural Center. A tour of the Cultural Center exhibits will take place before the book discussion on the second floor, Chapters 11-20 will be covered. There will be door prizes, and refreshments will be served. Gallup’s Cultural Center is located at 201 E. Highway 66. Contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or libsuper@gallupnm.us. June 30 Gallup’s Big Library Read Book Discussion at Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, June 30th at 2:00pm The Library presents the third discussion of Cave of Bones: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel at Camille’s Sidewalk Café, Chapters 21-Epilogue will be covered. There will be door prizes and refreshments will be served. Contact the library at (505) 863-1291 or libsuper@gallupnm.us.

Wednesdays Co-Dependents Anonymous First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr, Gallup, in the library 6:00pm - 7:00pm. All are welcome. Learn more at CoDA.org. Gallup Solar is hosting free classes about all things solar at 113 E. Logan, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Call (505) 728-9246 for info on topics and directions. Thursdays Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., Gallup, NM, 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Meeting takes place in the library. Saturdays Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, open to all. First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive, Gallup Meeting takes place in the library at 10:00am. Call Liz at (505) 721-9208 with any questions. First Monday of each month The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup and Keep Gallup Beautiful boards meet at 3:00pm and at 4:00pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental and beautification issues are welcome, call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 or Elizabeth Barriga at (505) 863-1393 for information. Second Wednesday of each month The McKinley County Health Alliance convenes from 11:00am - 1:00pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. All are welcome to attend to engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and environmental inequities to help facilitate change in those systems. For more information call (505) 870-9239. Habitat for Humanity work sessions are held each week. Volunteers who wish to serve on decision-making meetings or who wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects, call Bill Bright at 505-722-4226 for details. Second Monday of Each Month Gallup Autism Support Group Do you have a child on the Autism Spectrum? Join with other parents to find support. Children welcome at meetings. Also find our group on Facebook. Meets at City Center Coffee/ Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. For info call: (360) 912-1953 June 2018

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To knowingly (1) sell, serve or give alcoholic beverages to a minor or permit a minor to consume alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises; (2) buy alcoholic beverages for or procure the sale or service of alcoholic beverages to a minor; (3) deliver alcoholic beverages to a minor; or (4) aid or assist a minor to buy, procure or be served with alcoholic beverages is a

4th DEGREE FELONY in the state of NM and can result in:  Fines up to $5,000  18 months in prison

Did you know Gallup has a City Social Host Ordinance? BE AWARE: You could be charged for a misdemeanor for an underage party happening on your premise! The host shall not conduct, aid, allow, permit, or condone a loud or unruly gathering at a residence or other private property where alcoholic beverages are served to or consumed by underage people.

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TONY LOPEZ A Man with an Entrepreneurial Spirit By Sandra McKinney “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” ~ Pele

I Tony at the Metro PCS store ready to assist his customers.

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t is the time of the year when young people are graduating from high school and looking for the next step in their adult world. Some absolutely know what they want to do in life and are headed to college with a goal in mind. Many others are in a quandary as to what they want to study and what is their ultimate goal but are headed to college with an open mind. Then there are those who are just thankful to be done with high school and are ready to strike out on their own and find a job. In 1989, as a graduate of Gallup High School, Tony Lopez was one of the young people who had no desire to go on to college. Tony grew up in Gallup in a tough neighborhood on the north side, the oldest of four siblings. He was raised by his mother Julia Montoya in a single-parent household. Tony shows pride when he says, “I grew up fast, particularly at the age of 16. I was working at Long John Silvers and I got my first car. I thought I was a big-shot and was out driving and participating in underage drinking. It was a short time of rebellion because when my mother found out what I was doing, she set me straight!” Tony laughs when he says, “I am not going into details, but after that incident, I think I grew up to be a responsible son.” “I was teased a lot in High School. I was very tall and skinny and looking back, probably suffered some bullying, though I didn’t know to call it that back then. I truly disliked school and was not applying myself and not making good grades,” Tony says with a scowl. “But, after my mom set me straight, I realized that as the oldest, I had a responsibility to her, myself, and to my younger siblings.” “I started studying my senior year in high school, made good grades, and graduated,” Tony says proudly. “I guess that was a turning-point in my life!” After work at Long John Silvers, Tony stayed for a while in the fast-food world, working

simultaneously at Subway and Domino’s Pizza. He then worked at both Wendy’s and Subway. “I always respected upper management and realized that I could move up in the business world through hard work and dedication,” Tony states. “I think this was the dawning of my Entrepreneurial Spirit.” Tony married young and started having children. He recognized that to support his family, he needed to step up his game. “I always enjoyed tinkering with electronics, so I applied at Radio Shack in 1991 because I thought that would be interesting and more fulfilling than fast food,” Tony laughs. “I was really excited when I got that job. I put my heart and soul into learning all about the products and excelled in customer service – maybe from all that fast-food work! David Compos was my mentor at the store and helped me hone my skills as a salesman. My drive and determination were apparently evident to the upper management as after only nine months of working there I was promoted to manager of the new Zecca Plaza Radio Shack at the age of 20!” Tony worked for three years at Zecca Plaza and was then transferred back to Rio West Mall as manager, working for Radio Shack for a total of 15 years. This time period was during the birth of cell phones and Tony fully immersed himself into the technology and learned all he could about the blossoming world of cell phones. Radio Shack brought in a franchise of Verizon and Tony was now responsible for not only Radio Shack electronic products, but also for selling cell phones, plus educating his customers about the new technology. It was no small task to bring all of us up-to-speed on this amazing new technology! Tony could see the great future of cell phones, so he and his wife decided to bring in an independent Verizon store. Unfortunately, Radio Shack did not like the idea of their employee’s efforts to create competition against them, and Tony was dismissed from his job with Radio Shack. The situation did not deter Tony in the least. With his entrepreneurial spirit, they built Southwest Mobile into the premier Verizon Mobile store for Gallup. I personally bought my first mobile phone from Tony and I still have the same phone number that he assigned me in 1992. It is a big responsibility to own your own business. Tony said he had an accountant doing his books and that accountant was supposed to be taking care of the taxes and reporting. Unfortunately, he started getting notices from the IRS of errors. “Tony says of the situation, “I just decided that if I was going to own my own business, I was going to handle everything about my business! I purchased and learned the QuickBooks program and how to handle all my own reporting and tax payments, and I never had another negative IRS notice.” Taking a break from the cell phone business, Tony went in a very different direction and opened an Allstate Insurance office for three years. “I worked hard at the new job and did well, Tony says, “but I quickly realized that a desk job was not for me!” Tony has an addiction to staying fit, with healthy eating, working out and building muscles. With his personal desires in mind, he opened up The Colosseum in the Downtown Plaza. He developed a great clientele with many athletes working out on the equipment every day. A lot of pounds were shed at the Colosseum! Tony had a thriving business and a great following for five years. He was devastated when he was caught up in the forced shut-down of his fitness business along with Lowe’s Market and others at the Downtown Plaza due to structural issues with the building. He now has a small fitness center that is mostly for his personal use and that of a light following. However, there are thoughts on the horizon for opening another Colosseum on a grand scale

because Tony says, “I need to turn fitness into a revenue driver again!” There he is…always thinking of ways to succeed and increase his revenue. Tony offers fitness classes Monday – Friday at 5:00 to 6:00pm at the Colosseum at 2006 E. Hwy 66 (behind Dairy Queen east). Having started with cell phones at the dawning of the industry, and knowing the explosion was going to continue, Tony went back to that world in 2015, opening Metro PCS (Personal Communication System). He manages two stores and has personable and knowledgeable staff to help you with your cell phone choices. One store is located at Pinon Plaza at Boardman and Hwy 66 and the other can be found at 1020 W. Maloney Ave. They have an excellent choice of mobile phones and can convert your current carrier to Metro PCS. The pricing is awesome, too! Tony is a dedicated father to his three children; two daughters (27 and 14), and his son (23). His oldest daughter has also blessed Tony with a granddaughter (3), with whom Tony is totally smitten. Apparently, Tony passed on the passion for cell phones, as his son works in the business for AT&T. There is also a strong bond that Tony shares with his mother; spending a lot of time with her and including her in all the family events. Tony has great respect for his mom, and for how she raised him and helped him to succeed. There is certainly a moral to this story. College is an amazing step to further your education and to develop your future career path, but one does not have to go to college to become successful. One does have to work hard, take responsibility, learn as much as possible about your work environment, get up, show up and move up! Search out Tony Lopez and he can tell you how he became a very successful Gallup businessman.

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JOEL ANGELA’S CAFÉ AT THE TRAIN STATION My favorite is the MSB – Pastrami, Roasted Turkey, Roast Beef, Provolone Cheese and Dijon Mustard. The food is super fresh - not pre-packaged or frozen, and it is made to order. The salads are great too. It is a small cafe environment, low key, chill with Wi-Fi, TV and games.

ADAM WEST END DELI The Tuna Sandwich is the best. The West End Deli makes their own size sandwich. It is the only place I eat tuna in Gallup. It is delicious with the cheese toasted into the bread and tuna. The staff is very friendly and the food is done well.

FRANNIE SUBWAY I like Subway because you can make the sandwich your way. I like to get the 6” tuna on wheat bread with lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers and American cheese.

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Corteney Torrez and Dominic Davis reading the Journey at the University Of Wyoming. Corteney just received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing! Way to go Corteney! USMC Veteran Dustin Schnatz (far left), along with USMC Veteran Will Owens, enjoy looking at the Gallup Journey with USAF Veteran and Comfort Suites Manager Ken Riege. Dustin and Will are two dedicated Marines who are still serving our great country by traveling cross country to help raise awareness of PTSD and to let those who suffer know that there is help out there. Ken Riege got the extreme honor of having the two Marines stay at the Comfort Suites and to visit and share stories with them. He presented them with this Gallup Journey and they will be sending pictures of themselves with the Journey along the way to their final stop of Virginia Beach, VA. Here is their website where anyone can go and track their progress or to donate to their cause: run2x2vets.com.

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PRISCILLA HIKING + My favorite outdoor activity is hiking. I like the local trails: Gamerco Trail, UNM Trail, and Pyramid Rock Trail. I like to mix it up too, so I can’t leave out walking at the Gallup Flea Market and outdoor barbeque.

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TORI SOFTBALL I love softball. I have been playing for one year now on the New Titians Northern New Mexico all year-round softball team. I am on a 10-youth team, but sometimes, if we win, we get to play against a 12-youth team. We go to Albuquerque, Farmington, and Phoenix, usually, but sometimes, if we win and have money, we get to go to California and Houston. Our uniforms are blue, grey, dark blue and black. Nothing is better than being outdoors and playing softball.

JOE HIKING & RUNNING FOR FITNESS I like to hike and run for fitness. My favorite is the Pyramid Trail for a good run to clear my head and note the beautiful scenery. Running and hiking gives you the ability to be in nature and absorb the landscape.

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We’re all susceptible to it, but there are some simple things we can do to be free of it. I am talking about boredom, and I believe that if you are lucky enough to be reading this magazine, you are in a better place than many bored people wallowing away in boring places. Yes, you are in Gallup, the adventure capital of New Mexico, and you no longer have any need to be bored. There is not enough space in a year’s worth of these magazines to lay out all the possible adventures there are to be had in the Gallup area, so I want to give you something bite-sized. “Without Adventure, civilization is in full decay.” ~ Alfred North Whitehead

Climbing in Gallup By AP Dirtbag

ne of the things you may see on the Gallup billboard on your way into town is rock climbing. It does not take a detective’s skill to determine that New Mexico is covered with wild rockbands and cliffs, but if you are a novice trying to begin this adventure, you may feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. Some of the New Mexico rock is perfectly suited for rock climbing and some is a crumbly and decaying mess. May I suggest that you begin your learning curve at the Mentmore climbing area on the west end of Gallup. There are many world class climbing areas within a few hours’ drive of Gallup, but a bit of practice on the home crag goes a long way toward improving your chances of impressing (or not embarrassing yourself as much in front of) climbers in some of these more big-name spots. A few questions to get you going:

Is rock climbing safe?

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local monthly magazine, so we tell it like it is. The truth of it is, with a bit of instruction, rock climbing is as safe as a trip to the local library. It might even be safer, as it could reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and melancholy in the long run. By the way, I’m not trying to discourage you from going to the library.

Can I learn how to do it?

A few sessions with some local climbers, or some instruction at the climbing gym in Albuquerque and an investment in a rope, harness, climbing shoes, and a little equipment (okay, it will cost a little bit), and you will have enough knowhow to attempt some of the many cool climbing routes that have been established out at Mentmore. Learning to set a safe anchor at the top of these routes will give you a safe and controlled way to build your skills on some of these challenging climbs. Take this part seriously, and your chances of injury and death will be greatly reduced. As your skills and experience progress, you may start to add other techniques into your arsenal.

What is the point?

If you are asking this question, you should turn the page now. If you are ready for adventure, then you already left this magazine on your couch and you are planning your trip to the gym to start your instruction and price some climbing gear. See you out there.

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Could a Community College be Right for You?

hen considering the large number of choices available for higher education, the decision of where or how to attend college can seem overwhelming. In-state or out-of-state? On-line, face-to-face, or a combination of both? Public or private? 4-year or 2-year institution? While 4-year institutions make perfect sense for many students, the traditional schedule of moving directly from high school to a full-service university may not be the best decision for every student. According to the College Board, 4 of 10 graduating high school students are initially attending community colleges making them the fastest growing sector of postsecondary education. For many students a 2-year community college offers many advantages.

Lower Cost Tuition and fees at 2-year institutions are much lower than at larger universities. This savings can translate into lower debt, even if students only enroll for the first two years before transferring to a larger institution. The average in-state tuition rate for 4-year public colleges is $9,970 per year. This compares to most 2-year public community colleges where annual tuition for a fulltime student can be approximately $2,000. Tuition and fees at UNM-Gallup are $1,932 per year, for example. Higher education at an affordable price is a hallmark of community colleges. Closer to Home With easier geographic access to community colleges, students can live at home while attending classes. Not only does this save money on housing, but it can be

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-Gallup especially important for students who have families, jobs, and community responsibilities that make it hard to relocate. This also allows for more flexibility, especially for nontraditional students or for those who want to take a slower pace of a few classes at a time to allow for more work/school/life balance. According to US News and World Report (June 10, 2015), nearly 60% of community college students attend classes part time. Being able to effectively combine school and home-life makes schools that are closer to home attractive options for many. Complete Basics Most core classes at community colleges are easily transferable to other in-state public universities due to carefully designed articulation agreements. This allows students to complete their basic general education requirements at a lower tuition rate before transferring for a bachelor’s degree. At the less expensive tuition rates, students can also feel more comfortable in exploring academic and career options without feeling pressured to immediately declare a program of study. Focus on Teaching Community colleges have less of a research mission, so faculty can be more fully focused on teaching and providing personal attention to students. Additionally, many 2-year college professors are experts in their field which allows them to bring real-world experience to their curriculum. At UNM-Gallup, 30% of faculty have earned a PhD, 76% have earned a master’s or terminal degree and many work professionally in their teaching areas.

Small Class Sizes The average class size at UNM-Gallup is 25 students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18:1. This closely aligns with comparative figures of community colleges nationally. Many larger universities may have classes of 300-400 students, especially in courses that meet core requirements. Smaller class sizes offer more ways for students to relate to faculty as well as other students. Career and Professional Programs Many community colleges have a strong emphasis on career and technical education programs that allow students to exit the classroom and get into the workforce in a short time and on their own schedule. A wide variety of programs provide students many options for career training that is relevant and regionally marketable. Many professional certificate and associate degree programs at 2-year colleges can provide initial training needed for immediate employment or retraining for enhanced or re-entry employment. There are many considerations for students when considering their college options. Perhaps a 2-year institution makes sense as a place to start, continue, or complete your education. For questions about your choices or for specific program information, check with your high school counselor or a community college advisor to learn about the many ways you can make college an affordable, achievable, and life-changing choice for you.

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For more information: Marilee Petranovich mpetrano@unm.edu (505) 863-7770

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STAMPEDE STRINGS & BOLO TIES snugged up under the chin with the slider. It might not keep the hat on your head, but it did keep the darn thing on your person. A similar cord—gold— went around the brim of the hat of a cavalry officer. The next development was also part of the cowboy’s dress. The scarf—bandana, neckerchief and 17 others, some not fit to print—was a common item of dress. It was pulled up over the face when riding drag, eating the dust of the herd, or robbing a bank if that was your thing. The tie slide is faster to slip off. The Zuni version was pretty early. Sheep vertebrae have a hole the right size for the purpose. The earliest ones were painted, then came inlay, then beadwork. Mid-century, Conrad Lessarly was selling a lot of them to the Boy Scouts. Unfortunately they stimulated the Colorado Scouts to cobble up their own version of Zuni dances.

THESE TOM WEAHKEE TIPS ARE THE WORK OF A MASTER CRAFTSMAN.

he bolo tie has nothing to do with the Argentine throwing weapon that consists of three round stones tied together with leather thongs. With that thing around your neck, you were in trouble. It was also not invented by some fellow in Arizona with a good imagination in 1940 something. In fact, the bolo tie has been around in some form for many years. For white consumption the original form was known as a stampede string. In the 1850s inmates in Deer Lodge Prison were braiding them out of horsehair. It was time consuming, which was probably the idea. The cord went around the crown of the hat and through the hat with two small holes. The hanging cords were joined together with a slider, also made of hair. The tips were two large fluffy tufts of hair hanging from the cord ends. In a stampede or a tornado the cord was 52

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THIS JACK MAHKEE TIE HAS AN UNUSUAL CORD HE MADE HIMSELF.

THIS STEER HEAD BOLO HAS NO BEZEL; THE SHELL CARVING IS HELD BY TABS.

During the thirties and forties, C. G Wallace encouraged the ladies of Zuni to switch from pottery—hard to ship—to beadwork. He said once he took in as many as 500 a day. The 1940 census showed nearly 200 women

claiming the occupation—beadwork. Roger Tsabetsaye told me he took several hundred of the cow slides to the United Nations and sold out. It was natural to apply the sliding neckwear idea to jewelry. There are many forms of homemade backs to hold the cords in place. Some of the bolo backs are very original. Many people think the ties can be dated by the common Bennet closer, but it really only dates the Bennet. Knowing that Anglos like old, or the appearance of old, some makers today still use one of the old styles. It was also sometimes difficult to drop in to the jeweler’s supply store. Probably the most common back was the three rings - two up-top to separate the cords and a larger one below to clasp the cords. Another was the M shape. Cords went through the high spot at the sides; the middle of the M could be adjusted for tension. I have seen a dozen other configurations.

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by Ernie Bulow

THESE WERE MADE BY GOVERNOR LESSARLEY. THESE TIPS BY FRANK VACIT END IN BLOSSOMS WITH FLOWER STAMENS.

THIS STAMPEDE STRING IS A FAIRLY SPECIAL DESIGN.

THIS CARVED AND PAINTED COW HEAD HAD EARS.

The tips can be cheap ones from a supply house or elaborate creations in their own right. Tom Weahkee went all out on his. They are art in and of themselves. The function of the tips is to keep the cord from unraveling. They are called aglets—the same as shoelace tips. Jack Mahkee got an idea from the old string ties and braided his own heavier cord with unusual tips. He split a piece of leather into two lengths, and then braided them without cutting the strap. The smaller eagles below are a great touch. Frank Vacit was amazingly creative and crafted a pair with turquoise set into the silver—true inlay. The tips are crushed but there appears to be stamens in the blossoms. I have only seen this on one other, and it must have been very time consuming.

THE BACK ON THIS BOLO IS SOMEWHAT UNUSUAL AND THE OLD CORD HAS BEEN REPLACED.

THESE ARE TYPICAL OF THE MODERN TIE SLIDES. - ernie@buffalomedicine.com

June 2018

Zuni Summer Lunch Program Sites

Begins June11 through July 22, 2018 Closed for summer solstice and July 4, 2018

LUNCH SERVED Cottonwood Playground Cottonwood Circle Monday – Friday

11:30am-12:30pm

Shiwi Tsana Playground Monday – Friday 12:30pm-1:30pm

Lake Side Community Center 189 A Avenue Monday – Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday – Sunday 11:30am-12:00pm

Old Dowa Yalanne Elementary Salt Lake Road Monday – Friday 12:30pm-1:30pm

Old Subdivision T-Eddakie Street Monday – Friday

SUMMER SCHOOL SITES:

12:30pm-1:30pm

Blue Bird Basketball Courts T-Bird Drive Monday – Friday 12:30pm-1:30pm Saturday – Sunday 12:30pm-1:30pm New Fair Grounds Harker Circle Monday – Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm Saturday – Sunday 12:00pm-1:00pm WIC Healthy Lifestyle Office 301 North Monday – Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm Christian Mission Monday – Friday

12:00pm-1:00pm

June 4 - July 20, 2018 Breakfast Served 7:30am - 8:15am

Zuni High School Monday – Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Twin Buttes Academy Monday – Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Shiwi Tsana Elementary Monday – Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Christian School Monday – Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm St. Anthony School Monday – Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations and policies, this program is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program in formation, (e.g. braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language etc.) should contact the responsi ble State or Local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s Target Center at (2027202600) voice (8008778339). Additionally, program information is available in other languages.

Blake’s Lotaburger and the Boys & Girls Club of NM Launch “B-Something” Program to Help Kids “B-Awesome” Empowerment Program for Middle School Students Kicks Off on June 29th with Statewide “B-Awesome Day” at the Boys & Girls Clubs throughout New Mexico Albuquerque, NM, May 10th, 2018 – Blake’s Lotaburger and the Boys & Girls Clubs of New Mexico are helping kids to realize their full potential and recognize how awesome they really are. Blake’s, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of New Mexico, is launching a new program to give middle school children who are members of the Boys & Girls Clubs the tools, resources – and confidence – they need to enhance their self-esteem … and recognize all the ways in which they can “B-Awesome” every day. On Friday, June 29th, more than 800 middle schoolers at various Boys & Girls Clubs’ clubhouses throughout New Mexico will officially kick off the statewide “B-Something” program, as clubhouses celebrate the first-ever “B-Awesome Day.” The campaign, which was created by Blake’s Lotaburger in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of New Mexico and geared for students ages 11-14, will encourage kids to celebrate how awesome they are through special speakers, journaling activities

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and steps they can take to “B-Awesome” both now and in the future. In addition, the campaign will provide them with fun materials, including special “I Am AwesoME” t-shirts, diaries and posters that will hang in the Boys & Girls Clubs clubhouses, to remind kids how awesome they really are. “We created the B-Something program to empower students and provide them with tools to not only enhance self-esteem, but offer a fun way to help them recognize their true potential and celebrate how awesome they truly are,” says Brian Rule, president of Blake’s Lotaburger. “It’s great to have a corporate partner like Blake’s Lotaburger to help our middle schoolers stay engaged,” says Tim Sheahan, Executive Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico. The June 29th statewide “B-Awesome Day” will feature speakers, performances by local Boys & Girls Clubs members and the distribution of “B-Awesome” program materials and t-shirts. In addition, the day will feature a special journaling activity for Boys & Girls Clubs members to encourage them to write about their “awesomeness.” After handing in their journal entries, kids will receive a coupon for a free Itsa Burger meal. For more information about the “B-Something” program or to enroll your middle school child in the Boys & Girls Clubs of New Mexico, visit www.bgccnm.org.

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“Good Thinking” We hear the expression “Good Thinking” quite often. But we do not often reflect upon the true significance or profoundness of the thoughts we hear or read. The following are some thoughts from Dr. Chris Gonzaga’s brother. It is a quick read with a real depth of ideas. A beautiful read from Engr. Nori Silvestre. “Days slip into weeks. Weeks turn into months, and months transform into years. Calendars are changing and so am I. After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, and my friends, now I have started loving myself. I just realized that I am not ‘Atlas’ and the world does not rest on my shoulders. I no longer bargain with poor vegetable and fruit vendors. After all, a few pesos more is not going to burn a hole in my pocket, but it might help that poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees. I pay the taxi driver and walk away without waiting for the change. The extra money might bring a smile to his face. After all, he is toiling much harder for a living than me. I stopped telling the elderly that they have already narrated that story many times. After all, remembering makes them walk down memory lane and relive the past once again. I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. After all, the onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection. I give complements freely and generously. After all, it’s a mood-enhancer not only for the recipient but also for me. I have learned not to bother about a crease on my shirt or a tiny spot on my pants. After all, personality speaks louder than appearances. I walk away from people who don’t value me. After all, they might not know my worth, but I do. I remain cool when someone plays dirty politics to outrun me in the rat race. After all, I am not a rat and neither am I in any race. I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It is my emotions that make me human. I have learned that it is better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. After all, my ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone. I have learned to live each day as if it were the last. After all, it might be the last. Live life fully.”

Good Thinking

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U-15 CoEd team won their division at the Durango Shoot Out Mother’s Day weekend. They were coached by head coach Ralph Castaneda, and assistant coaches Harrison Largo, David Fernandez and Amber Fry.

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Walk-in Registration (through Thursday June 8): Gallup Chamber 103 W. Highway 66 (505) 722-2228 M-F 8:30-5:00pm

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FUN RUN & WALK REGISTRATION

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AT ALL SITES AT ALL SITES. (*ZUMBA ONLY) PINK DAY

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RUN

TEAL DAY

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS RUN

GREEN DAY

MISSING CHILDREN & HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS RUN

PURPLE DAY

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS RUN

WHITE DAY

ANTI-VIOLENCE AWARENESS RUN

YELLOW DAY

ANTI-SUICIDE AWARENESS RUN

PURPLE DAY

HYPERTENSION AWARENESS RUN

RED DAY

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS RUN

RED DAY

HEART HEALTH ZUMBA FITNESS

BLUE DAY

DEPRESSION AWARENESS RUN

DARK BLUE DAY

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS ZUMBA FITNESS

ORANGE DAY

INJURY PREVENTION RUN

LIGHT BLUE DAY

PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS RUN

RED DAY

DIABETES PREVENTION RUN

BLUE DAY

COLON CANCER AWARENESS RUN

RED/WHITE/BLUE DAY

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COAL AVENUE COMMONS :

Hands-on Community Workshop Friday, June 8 4 - 6pm

Downtown Gallup Conference Center

Project Partners:

Help re-imagine Coal Avenue in downtown as an event street and community commons.

Share ideas. Problem-solve. Have fun! This is a free, family-friendly, interactive workshop.

More info at:

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This project is supported in part by funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the McCune Charitable Foundation.

June 2018 Gallup Journey Magazine

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Kids Essays: Why I love Rodeo

Lt. Col. Trinidad “Moses” Meza Soaring High Red Tail WSO, Mentor Reaches 4,000 Flying Hours

66 Hour Digital Shootout

UNM-Gallup Could a Community College be Good For You?