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VOL 5 | ISSUE 241 | NOVEMBER 15, 2019

HONOR. SERVICE. COMMUNITY. ‘IT’S TIME TO GET PATRIOTIC’

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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pledge allegiance to the flag…”

Those were the word s of Dav id Cuellar as he led the guests at Courthouse Square in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Nov. 11 at Gallup Courthouse Square.

T he Ga l lup McK i n ley Veterans Committee concluded a morning of remembrance of both past and present veterans with a ceremony at Courthouse Square.

C u e l l a r, fo u n d e r o f GMVC and Veterans Helping Veterans, voiced his appreciation for all the guests in attendance.

“It’s time to get patriotic,” Cuellar said in his introduction.

The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by the Rehoboth Christian School Choir singing the National Anthem.

Then, Cuellar introduced Mayor Jackie McKinney as grand marshal explaining that he was chosen because of his involvement with and support of veterans in Gallup.

He talked about McKinney’s background growing up in a military household, which gave him a strong sense of respect for troops and veterans. “[McKinney] has done more for us veterans and this town than a lot of people,” Cuellar said. “We are who we are with Veterans Helping Veterans because of his support and guidance.”

McKinney spoke about the personal significance of

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Chamber of Commerce discusses 2019 Summer Nightly Indian Dances CONTRACTS FOR 2020 SEASON UP IN THE AIR

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he Gallup City Council heard a presentation about the 2019 Summer Nightly Indian Dances and the plans going forward for the 2020 season at their Nov. 12 meeting.

Bill Lee, CEO of GallupMcKinley County Chamber of Commerce, gave the presentation on the 2019 season to the council.

According to the information he provided at the meeting, this year saw over 19,000 guests attend the dances during their 99-day span.

There was an average of 202 visitors a night to watch 13 different dance groups.

However, the total number of guests is a drop from 2018, which had over 24,000 guests, and that is a further drop from the highest attendance in the past decade in 2017, with over 25,000 guests.

Lee said there were a number of reasons for the decrease in attendance.

The earlier start to the academic year for local schools is one such factor, which makes it difficult to schedule dances with certain groups.

“Many of the dance groups are family-oriented and bring their children with them,” Lee said. “This makes it more difficult

to schedule dances with them.”

The other factor in the attendance decrease is the advent of the Native American Arts Market and the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial both becoming a larger part of the Gallup community, especially with the Ceremonial’s 100th year on the horizon, Lee added.

Lee said each of these events begin to collide and overlap with one another in the early part of August. To that end, he suggested shortening the Nightly Indian Dances season in 2020 to 75 days, with the end of the season coinciding with the start of the Ceremonial.

This decision was made as a way to trim costs and begin a shift in direction toward quality of dancers, rather than quantity of dancers, Lee said. The dances would still run seven days a week.

“We are anticipating higher costs for next year’s Nightly Indian Dances, primarily for security,” Lee said. “The state’s minimum wage is going up, which is going to affect all state businesses, including the city and county.”

When asked about other issues that came into play for the idea to shorten the season, Lee mentioned how each year they have had a number of vendors

Jennifer Lazarz, left, discusses the contracts for the 2020 Summer Nightly Indian Dances with the Gallup City Council during their Nov. 12 meeting. The revised contract would result in a shorter season that emphasizes quality of entertainment over quantity, according to Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce CEO Bill Lee. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye who signed up for a spot to set up at the dances, but then did not return on future dates.

“It’s better to focus on the dance and cultural aspect rather than the vending aspect,” Lee said.

The second item involving the Summer Nightly Indian Dances was the approval of contracts for the 2020 season. The contracts detailed how shortening the season by about a month would reduce the contract cost on the Lodgers Tax Committee from $65,000 to $55,000.

This includes the minimum wage increases Lee spoke about, as well as pursuing a quality-over-quantity angle, and also hiring a permanent professional emcee for the whole summer.

Jennifer Lazarz, tourism and marketing manager for the City of Gallup said that the city plans to make up for any lost revenue by shortening the

Summer Nightly Indian Dances season.

“We have been working on something with the international market, which is introducing them to our businesses and having more of an economic impact,” Lazarz said.

This project includes giving tours of local landmarks to international visitors after the summer ends, which could in turn give a boost to local businesses.

Despite a recommendation from the Lodgers Tax Committee to approve the services agreement, the council was hesitant to do so with the data on hand, or lack thereof.

Dist. 4 Councilor Fran Palochak said seeing the daily attendance numbers for August, the month that would be removed under the revised contract, would help the council to make an informed decision on whether or not to approve the contracts.

Then, Dist. 2 Councilor Allan Landavazo made the motion to table the contracts, saying the council should consider the information and potential impact they were given by Lee. “I don’t think it’s going to be the same [revenue] or an improvement,” Landavazo said.

“We aren’t necessarily catering to the world or enhancing tourism by doing [this].”

Mayor Jackie McKinney said while the proposed budget would be smaller, it would be irresponsible for the city to not use funds to enhance tourism for the city and help the city and local businesses reach their full economic potential.

“I don’t think saving a nickel is going to help as much as what we receive from people who come into town,” McKinney said.

The decision to table the item for a later date was approved with a 5-0 vote.

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MURDERED/MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN The first meeting of the new task force

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I-40 ROLLOVER Well-known Gallup locals involved in fatal crash

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SAVING WATER State senators and representatives’ move to protect Western water

MOVIE REVIEW Rev up your engine with “Ford v Ferrari”

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1 Annual Gallup Day of Giving Saturday, November 23, 2019, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Courthouse Square Organizations and individuals are encouraged to bring gently used winter apparel for men, women and children as well as your non-perishable items.

(Participants should bring their own tables and chairs).

Items will be given to those in need during and after this event.

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For more information, contact: Lisa Lovato @ 505-863-7110 Bill Camarota @ 505-726-6944 Juliana Dooley @ 505-726-6851

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Keeping up appearances CLEAN-UP BOARD SEEKS CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he efforts to clean up Gallup and keep it clean are year-round, with numerous community events organized to get residents involved.

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On the Cover LEFT: Gallup Mayor Jackie McKinney expresses gratitute during the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11. Photo by Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography RIGHT: This 2016 blighted alleyway is a picture of what the Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful board wants to do away with.

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The Keep Gallup Clean and Beautiful Board discussed a number of clean-up initiatives and collaborations during the Nov. 12 meeting at Octavia Fellin Public Library.

But the stand out item was the discussion about Gallup Walmart, and the company’s seeming absence from KGCB’s efforts to tidy up the town.

Board member Greg Kirk suggested the board approach the Gallup Walmart and ask for help cleaning up the amount of litter in town.

Kirk suggested starting a Walmart campaign where customers would be charged for single-use plastic bags, but this

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The Keep Gallup Clean and Beautiful Board met Nov. 12 at Octavia Fellin Library. From left: Greg Kirk, board member; Elizabeth Barriga, board chair; Adrian Marrufo, board member; and Kara Smith, board member. Topics included upcoming clean-up initiatives and how to get businesses like Walmart on board. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye concept was readily rejected

by Elizabeth Barriga, board chairman.

“We can ask them, but they’re corporate and going to do what they do everywhere else,” Barriga said. “They’re not going to reinvent their wheel.

We have tried so many different times on different things to work with them.”

Barriga added that Walmart is a large corporation, so a decision like this would have to come from their main office.

Kirk said he thinks the

board should be able to work directly with the local store to foster change.

“I think we should have the ability to say [to the local

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Missing/Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force holds ๏ฌ rst meeting NAVAJO, JICARILLA APACHE, MESCALERO APACHE TRIBES REPRESENTED

Navajo Nation First Lady Phefelia Nez speaks at New Mexicoโ s ๏ฌ rst Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force meeting Nov. 8, in Albuquerque, N.M. Photo Credit: Navajo Nation O๏ฌ ce of the President and Vice President Staff Reports

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LBUQUERQUE, N. M. โ New Mexico held its fi rst meeting of the task force to study the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women Nov. 8. The group will defi ne goals, develop a strategy to understand the extent of the problem in New Mexico and create a fi nal report that meets the requirements of State House Bill 278.

F i r st L a dy Phefel i a Nez spoke at the meeting. โ Throughout Indian Country, we hear far too many stories of families and victims who experience this traumatic epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. We need to put a stop to it, and it begins with identifying barriers, collecting and analyzing data, and uniting with each other to protect our sacred Indigenous women and children.โ The task force will also collaborate with tribal, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, victims, survivors, NEWS

gra ssroots orga nizations, hea lth ser v ices, womenโ s shelters, and many others to determine the scope of the problem, identify barriers to address the problem, and create partnerships to improve the reporting of and the investigation of missing and murdered Indigenous women. โ The issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and children has not only affected families, but it impacts communities. As leaders, we must continue to advocate for safety and justice for Native women. Most importantly, we need to address efforts to restore balance, love, and harmony within Native homes and communities,โ Nez said.

The task force is responsible for submitting a report of its fi ndings and recommendations to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and presenting it to the appropriate interim legislative committee before Nov. 1, 2020.

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I-40 rollover kills passenger, injures driver WELL-KNOWN GALLUP LOCALS LEAVE COMMUNITY GRIEF-STRICKEN

By Beth Blakeman Associate Editor

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t was a single vehicle rollover in the early morning hours of Nov. 10 that took the life of Corey Ritchie Joe, who was two days away from celebrating his birthday.

The crash seriously injured the driver, 32-year-old Gallup Independent reporter Maggie Adams.

Adams was traveling westbound on Interstate 40 in her 2006 Mazda when the accident occurred near milepost 102, not far from Acoma Pueblo, at about 2:17 am.

Joe, 25, played Ben ny Bengal, the mascot for Gallup High for four years. He was a graduate of New Mexico State University, where he majored in social work. He also counseled

Corey Ritchie Joe, 25, was fatally injured during a Nov. 10 single vehicle rollover, two days before his birthday. Photo Credit: Courtesy at Linda Middle school, worked with homeless shelters, and liked to leave all he met, happier than he found them.

His mother, Victoria, and older brother, Ben, spoke of him as the epitome of a Mother Theresa quote: “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face;

kindness in your eyes; kindness in your smile.”

New Mexico State Police sa id Joe, of L a s Cr uces, passed away at the scene of the accident.

He le ave s beh i nd h i s beloved canine companion, Charlie.

The funeral service will be held at Gallup Methodist Church Nov. 16, starting at 10 am, with a reception to follow at Gallup Catholic Gymnasium.

He will be laid to rest at his family plot at Lone Pine Cemetery in Mexican Springs.

On Nov. 20, Pizza 9 is holding a fundraiser at its restaurant in Gallup to raise money for Joe’s funeral expenses.

Meanwhile, Adams, was taken to the University of New Mex ico Hospit a l i n Albuquerque, where she is

Maggie Adams, 32, reporter for the “Gallup Independent” newspaper was critically injured in a single vehicle rollover on I-40 Nov. 10. Photo Credit: Courtesy

currently scheduled for surgery Nov. 15.

She is conscious, but can only move her right arm and is listed in critical condition.

Adams, who has worked as a reporter for the Gallup Independent newspaper since 2018, is passionate about veterans’ issues and was looking forward to covering Veterans

Day festivities in Gallup Nov. 11.

She has, however, made her mark in her year-and-a-half at the paper, covering city government as her beat. She was missed at Gallup City Council this past week and members composed a letter to wish her well.

Adams has been known to describe herself as an introvert, but those who know her say she has an outgoing personality and everyone she comes in contact with regularly has been asking about her.

F r iend s have set up gofundme pages in both Maggie Adams and Corey Joe’s names to help with expenses for those wishing to make a donation.

The crash remains under investigation by New Mexico State Police.

Customer can’t pay, raises ruckus Staff Reports

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van Mike Largo was the customer from hell.

Employees at Fratelli’s Pizza nor th of Gallup learned this when he visited the restaurant about 7 pm on Oct. 17 and rang up a bill for $58.82 and then refused to pay for it, leading to a confrontation with the restaurant’s owner and police.

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restaurant’s ow ner, told police Largo presented a cred it ca rd to pay for the bill. The card was declined Ivan Mike Largo three times and instead of coming up with another way to pay, the customer became verbally abusive and called employees racist, saying they

would not treat him that way if he was white.

As one employee called police, other workers tried to get the man to go outside so their discussions would not affect other customers at the restaurant. That was when Largo pointed his fi nger at one of the employees and struck him in the face, as they reached the entrance to the restaurant.

Gallup patrolman Jerald Watchman was dispatched to

Fratelli’s after being told what had occurred.

When he arrived, he saw Largo, 29, of Pinedale, arguing with the restaurant’s owner and one of her employees. He immediately decided to take Largo to his unit to prevent any further confl ict, but Largo refused to cooperate.

He questioned Watchman’s decision to put him in his unit and refused to put his hands behind him so he could be

handcuffed. He pulled away, Watchman said, causing the two of them to run into the driver’s side of his unit.

Largo continued to resist as Watchman took him to the ground. At that point, another officer showed up and the two managed to get Largo into the back of the unit. But as he tried to close the door, Largo stuck

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports ABUSIVE PARTNER Prewitt, Nov. 7 McK i n ley C o u n t y Sheriff’s D e p u t y Terence Willie was dispatched to a residence on the 1600 block of Highway 122 in reference to a domestic disturbance.

Metro Dispatch informed Willie the two people fighting were Sharon Leyba and Austin Leyba, 43, of Prewitt.

Willie arrived at the residence with Deputy Johnson Lee and they found both people inside.

Witnesses reported that Austin had been chasing Sharon toward the Prewitt post office, so Willie detained him inside his unit.

Willie made contact with Sharon, who said Austin had

begun hitting her after she arrived home. Sharon was with her three-year-old niece when she got to the house, and she took her into the bedroom after Austin began to attack.

She said Austin tried to choke her and hold her down, but she was able to escape after hitting him with a nearby can.

She ran out of the house and Austin followed, and after he had tired from the pursuit, both of them went back inside the residence before Willie and Lee arrived. Willie noted Sharon had several scratches, but she refused medical treatment.

When Willie spoke with Austin, he said nothing happened. Austin was arrested for battery against a household member, false imprisonment, and abuse of a child.

SEARCH FOR VEHICLE THIEF Thoreau, Nov. 1 McKinley County Sheriff’s

Deputy Clayton Etsitty was dispatched to a gas station in Thoreau in reference to a stolen vehicle.

Etsitty made contact with Elsie Billie at the Speedway station in Thoreau, 92 Hwy. 371, who said her son had been involved in a fight earlier in the evening at that station and the vehicle, a gray GMC pickup truck, was taken.

Billie said her son was d ropped of f a t home i n Crownpoint, looking disheveled and missing several articles of clothing. He said he was beaten up outside the Speedway station and then the person who beat him stole the truck. When he arrived home, Billie said her son appeared intoxicated and acted in a disorderly manner.

The day after Etsitty met with Billie, the missing truck was located near 23 Rose St. in Thoreau by Deputy Terence Willie. The truck’s keys were on the driver’s seat and one of the front tires was fl at. After

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H O M E L E S S SHOPLIFTER Gallup, Oct. 17 A former resident of El Paso, Tex. says he is homeless was arrested for shoplifting and trespass Oct. 17.

Ga l lup Pat rol m a n Joe Roanhorse said he was on routine patrol when he was flagged down by security personnel at the Rio West Mall who had detained a man named Jerry Mathews, 33.

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Leland Begay Oct. 29, 11:33 pm Aggravated DWI McK i n ley C o u n t y Sheriff ’s Deputy Roane Alan was dispatched to attempt to locate a black Chevy Spark after Metro Dispatch informed h im the d r iver had been refused sales at the Sagebrush liquor store.

The vehicle was reportedly heading east on Highway 264. Alan was patrolling U.S. Highway 491 a nd headed north to locate the vehicle. He observed a car matching the description going south at the 4.5-mile marker.

Alan turned around and followed, noting the Spark could not maintain its lane as it traveled southbound. After turning on his emergency equipment,

the suspect vehicle stopped at the 2-mile marker.

Alan made contact with the driver, Leland Begay, 42, of Chinle, who smelled of alcohol. Alan also noted a bottle of liquor on the dashboard.

When asked if he had been drinking, Begay admitted to having one Coors Light about an hour prior to being pulled over. Begay agreed to the standard field sobriety test, but eventually stopped taking the test and refused to cooperate.

He also refused a breath test.

Begay was arrested and booked for driving under the influence and a suspended or revoked license. Two other occupants in the vehicle were transported to Detox.

Darnell Lynn Bennett Oct. 27, 5:05 pm Aggravated DW I (1st offense) McKinley County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling was serving as a field training officer with Deputy James Sanchez when they were dispatched to

Highway 602 to locate a silver Pontiac Grand Prix that was unable to maintain its lane and was spinning out in the roadway.

Houghtaling spotted the vehicle at the intersection of Hig hway 602 and Highway 564 going nor th onto Second S t r e e t .

Sa nchez bega n to follow the vehicle, which was stopping and going, until it came to a full stop at the intersection of Second Street and Nizhoni Boulevard.

As Sanchez and arriving Deputy Roane Alan made contact with the driver, Darnell Lynn Bennett, 54, of Gallup, Houghtaling checked the passenger side of the vehicle. She noted a strong smell of alcohol both in the vehicle and on Bennett.

S a nche z i n it i a t e d t he standard field sobriety test, which Bennett completed, but failed. Sanchez placed her under arrest for driving while intoxicated and read her the

New Mexico Implied Consent Advisory.

Bennett agreed to a breath test and was transported to the sheriff’s office, where she posted samples of .21 and .22.

After she was given medical clearance, she was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked.

Thomas George Oct. 25, 10:51 pm DWI (Ninth offense) Metro Dispatch issued an attempt-to-locate for a black Buick that was swerving in the lanes of U.S. Highway 491 going south from the Edward O. Plummer interchange.

McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Villa Jr. told Dispatch he would attempt to locate the vehicle near South Chino Loop and U.S. Highway 491.

Villa parked at the 3-mile marker and spotted two semitrucks and a black vehicle traveling southbound. One of the semis honked its horn and the driver pointed to the black Buick SUV in front of it. Villa turned around and began following the SUV.

A f ter t he semi slowed down and let Villa get behind the SU V, he followed the suspect vehicle onto South Ch i no L oop where it stopped on the shoulder. Villa made contact with the driver, Thomas George, 47, of White Rock, N.M. George would not answer any of Villa’s questions and he did not consent to the standard field sobriety test.

A fter Villa placed George u nder a r re s t for d r iv i n g while intoxicated, Dispatch infor med him George had two bench warrants out for his arrest along with eight prior DWI charges.

Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling arrived on scene to deal with a passenger inside George’s vehicle while George was transported to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services for a blood draw.

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Navajo Nation invests in nitrile glove factory AS MANY AS 350 NEW JOBS ON THE NAVAJO NATION Staff Reports

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HURCH ROCK, N.M. - Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were joined by Rhino Health, LLC, CEO Mark Lee while they signed into law Resolution CO-31-19, which appropriates approximately $19 million from the Síhasin Fund to the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development Project Development Department for the Church Rock Industrial Pa rk Project Pha se T wo, and adopts the Church Rock Industrial Park Project Fund Expenditure Plan.

D u r i n g t he 2 019 F a l l Council Session, Resolution CO-31-19 was approved by the 24th Navajo Nation Council with a vote of 19-0. Speaker Seth Damon sponsored the bill, and Council Delegates Jimmy Yellowhair and Rickie Nez co-sponsored.

The Church Rock Industrial

Park Project is located within the community of Church Rock, N.M, approximately five-miles east of Gallup Rhino Health, LLC, an international nitrile glove manufacturing company, is currently operating a phase one nitrile glove manufacturing plant to produce latex gloves. The phase one and two facilities will offer as many as 350 jobs new jobs on the Navajo Nation, and it will use 100 percent Navajo labor to construct the facility.

“This project is a great example of what partnerships can do to bring economic opportunities to the Navajo Nation. The manufacturing plant will help those individuals needing jobs to provide for their families. This would not have been possible without past leadership and the collaboration of all the three branches of the Navajo Government,” said Nez. The appropriation will fund phase two of the construction, including infrastructure, of

Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer, bottom row, second from left, and Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, bottom row, second from right, sit with numerous department directors, council delegates, and members of the Nez-Lizer administration during the Resolution CO-31-19 Signing Ceremony on Nov. 11 at Fire Rock Navajo Casino. Photo Credit: Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President a manufacturing and warehouse facility, approximately 124,000-square feet, in the Church Rock Industrial Park.

The manufacturing facility will become a supplier to

government agencies, medical facilities, and food and retail industries.

The Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development, including Industrial

Development Specia l ist Sharlene Begay-Platero, has been working with the Rhino

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Burnt Corn residents celebrate new multipurpose building for community members

By Rick Abasta For the Sun

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URNT CORN, Ariz. About 100 residents of Naadáá Díílid fi lled the new multipurpose building to officially take ownership of the new facility during the Nov. 7 building dedication.

They were joined by chapter officials, tribal leaders and surrounding community members.

A Pendleton blanket with the Great Seal of the Navajo Nation covered the doorway as Navajo prayers and chants fi lled the space within.

The celebration bega n with the posting of colors by Tachee-Blue Gap veterans Jackie Burbank and Eddie Yazzie. Shalaya Begay, Miss Cottonwood Junior Princess, pr ov id e d t he P le d ge of Allegiance and Bobby Tullie sang the Flag Song.

Mu r r ay Con st r uct ion Solutions, Inc. of Chinle, Ariz.

presented the certificate of ownership and occupancy before Navajo medicine man Rex Lee Jim began the traditional Navajo blessing.

Jim sat upon a sheep skin and prayed for the community members and for favorable use of the new building. Hot ashes coalesced upon a steel lid that served as the altar for the ceremony.

“Think of (this building) as a living entity,” he said. “Like the land, air, water and fire.

These songs and prayers are for people to connect with each other and for relationship building. It’s to bring the people together.”

Corn pollen was passed throughout the crowd four times during the ceremony, for residents to bless themselves and their families. The predominately Navajo elder audience visibly enjoyed this portion of the building dedication.

Clarene Hosteen served as the patient for the ceremony

Council Delegate Kee Allen Begay expresses his thanks for another infrastructure project for Burnt Corn Valley and Tachee-Blue Gap communities. He said the building will be used as a polling place and gathering spot for meetings and events. Photo Credit: Navajo Nation Council on behalf of the Burnt Corn community.

The 2,100 square feet new building is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant, featuring a ramp for wheelchairs, wide doors, ADA-compliant bathrooms with rails for men and women, an industrial kitchen, and a large meeting space.

Council Delegate Kee Allen Begay Jr. (Low Mountain, Many Farms, Nazlini, Tachee-Blue Gap, Tselani-Cottonwood) expressed appreciation to the members of the 24th Navajo Nation Council, Navajo Hopi Land Commission, and to

Speaker Damon for their support of the facility.

Speaking in Navajo, he said, “My relatives and family, it will be upon you again to take care of this building. Please take good care of it. We set up this building with electricity and running [water] for you. There were also prayers and blessings done for Burnt Corn to move forward.”

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New Mexico delegation works to save water for future generations PROTECTING WATER IN AN ERA OF CLIMATE CHANGE Staff Reports

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ASHINGTON, D. C. - U.S. Senators Tom Udall, D -N.M., a nd Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., were joined by U.S. Representatives Xochitl Torres Small, D-N.M., Deb Haaland, D-N.M., and Ben Ray LujĂĄn, D-N.M., on Oct. 28 as they introduced the Western Water Security Act of 2019: legislation to improve water management in the West through investments in water infrastructure, a focus on conservation, efficiency, and environmental restoration, and tailored funding for local communities. The forward-looking legislation will arm communities with the federal funding and research necessary to grapple with the potential of a long-term drying trend in the West and changes in water availability exacerbated by climate change. “Make no mistake about it: we are in the midst of a water crisis in the West. Communities in New Mexico and across the country depend on fragile water ecosystems that are struggling to adapt to the wild swings in weather caused by climate change,â€? Udall pointed out. “In New Mexico and in the West, we are trying to cash checks from an account that is overdrawn, by relying on diminishing snowpacks and

over-allocated surface water supplies and drawing on precious and dwindling groundwater resources. It is past time that Congress address this problem, which is hitting our most vulnerable communities the hardest, to ensure that future generations can sustain life in the American West. In New Mexico, we know how vital water is to preserving our economy, our environment, and our way of life. I will continue to fight for legislation like the Western Water Security Act to ensure we are making smart investments in water infrastructure and meeting the needs of our changing climate.� “In New Mexico, we know that water is life. Particularly in an era of prolonged droughts and climate disruption, we must use the best available science to protect and conserve our limited freshwater supplies. I’m proud to support this legislation to make smart investments in watershed restoration, scientific research, and infrastructure that will help our communities use water more efficiently,� Heinrich stated. “Water is life, and few places have felt the impact of its scarcity like New Mexico.

The future of our state and the rest of the West depends on communities and industries’ ability to adapt in the face of a dwindling water supply.

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By Mike Daly Guest Columnist

a fi rewall at their kitchen sinks to stop any contaminants that might get that far. The solution is a simple triple filter available from plumbers and hardware stores. This filter gets rid of 95% of everything in the water.

The first filter is a particle filter that removes any particles that are still in the water. The second fi lter is an activated carbon fi lter that removes items that can cause taste or odor

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issues and the third fi lter is a reverse osmosis unit that takes out virtually all the chemicals, including chlorine.

Using this tap for drinki n g a n d c o ok i n g w a t e r assures that whatever happened upstream is stopped in its tracks at the fi lter. The cost is usually about $400.00 installed. The fi lters need to be changed regularly, typically twice a year. Those sold

at local home supply stores reportedly have problems. Buy yours from a trusted source.

If you don’t like the taste of your water, or are worried about water safety, or if your water has “issues,” put one of these units in to cure the problem. These triple fi lters are pretty much a magic bullet for cleaning up water for less money and effort than spent on bottled water.

GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18

Look toward the stars and revel in the splendor of the season. You don’t need fancy things to have a good and happy life. This week, the Last Quarter Moon occurs on Tuesday. Reevaluate your priorities and prepare for another shift. You can spring and bounce towards greater things, if you put your mind to the task. Madame G reminds you to be grateful. You are capable!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

In every season of life, do what you can to move forward. Put your feet in the direction you’d like to head in and start walking.

If you’re looking for work, remember, you need something that is more than profitable, it makes you want to wake up and go to work. You might just fi nd it within the next two weeks. Or better yet, create it!

You’ve taken responsibility to a whole new level. Let go of the idea of perfection. Embrace your future and live the life you’ve always wanted. This may or may not strike you as a profound thought. But, if you take a moment to think about it - you’re halfway there. Good luck!

Don’t be afraid of a little rivalry. You may learn the most about yourself by watching yourself in opposition.

There are many lessons to be learned. Don’t give up just because you learn something that you don’t like. Ask yourself the tough questions. Are you able to work with someone you disagree with? It’s something to consider. Be brave.

Don’t waste time trying to “fi x” others and make them “better.”

All you really do is make them angry. If you want to reach people, really reach people, you must take yourself less seriously.

You can’t make others conform to your dreamed up reality. It might be a nice place to live, but your loved ones have their own idea of heaven. Learn to live and let live.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Believe in yourself, you’re a shooting star. You’re capable of more than you think. Just use a soft-sell approach. A casual mention of this something exciting you’re engaged in, might be just enough to get people curious, and they’ll be fi nding ways to hitch their wagon to your star.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) It’s easy to get bummed out, but you will get through this. You, too, can fight through the bog of unrequited dreams to live the life that’s even better than you ever thought possible. Don’t give up on yourself. Keep pushing toward your best future. Be all that you can be!

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Do your best to stay out of controversial conversations and pay attention to your health. If the source of stress is coming from someone close by, pay attention to your need for space. Don’t let worries over how long it will take to fi nish a project keep you from taking the fi rst step.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Don’t give up on yourself. Keep pushing forward and share your love with others. You don’t have to be a pushover, but remember compassion isn’t weakness. Your greatest strength is in showing others how to live fully and with conviction without hurting anyone. You’re a guest performer in others’ lives - let them save themselves. Do your own thing save yourself.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You’re more capable than you think! You’ve got this. If you’re afraid, remember it takes courage to get though life. If you’re inspired to dive into a project, take some time for testing and sampling first.

And keep the budget reasonable.

You could change your mind a few times before you settle on a plan of action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Whoa! You should step back and take a breath. This is the kind of thing that breaks your heart physically and mentally. Don’t get so lost in the details that you lose sight of your life, family, and goals. You’re better than this.

Take a moment to give yourself some much needed self-care. This means more than spa treatments and cucumber water. Focus on your mental health.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Free yourself from the tyranny of your own mind. You are capable of more than you’ll ever know.

Take the plunge to be the best version of yourself. Don’t rely on gut checks and guesswork.

Instead, map out a project plan and a realistic budget. You know you can figure anything out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Be true to yourself, without hurting others. Often you may hear people exclaim: “It’s the truth.” Well, the truth doesn’t mean you get to throw out all the rules. You may gently inform people of your opinion. Everyone’s entitled to an opinion, you know.

There is a time and place for standing your ground and a time and place for letting go.

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CLEAN-UP BOARD | FROM PAGE 6 Walmart] we want change, and want their help educating the public,â&#x20AC;? Kirk said.

One of the challenges in getting the local Walmart to cooperate on an effort like this is getting the manager on board, Barriga said.

But even though the board has made efforts to reach out

MISSING/MURDERED | FROM PAGE 7 New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Secretary Lynn Trujillo will chair the task force along with New Mexico Department of Public Safety Secretary Mark Shea, and

NAVAJO NATION | FROM PAGE 11 Health, LLC to develop the Church Rock Manufacturing facility to begin production.

Nava jo Nation Div ision of Economic Development Executive Director J. T. Willie stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Historically, industrial development had been misunderstood and was not a priority for the Navajo Nation.

Now, under the support of the Nez-Lizer Administration and 24th Navajo Nation Council, industr ia l development is one avenue to employ our Navajo people and diversify the Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy.â&#x20AC;?

The multi-phase project includes an investment of more than $49 million from Rhino, LLC. It is also partially funded through the New Mexico Economic Development Department, which contributed $3.5 million through the Local Economic Development Act funds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Administration also extends their appreciation to Rhino CEO Mark Lee for working closely with the Nation.

The great a nd successful partnership will bring muchneeded jobs and revenue for our Nation for many years to come,â&#x20AC;? said Lizer.

Once completed, the phase two facility would be owned by the Navajo Nation and will receive a tribal building number. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Division of Economic Development has been working on this initiative for years, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting to see the project moving forward. The project is already putting our Navajo people to work in OPINIONS

to the store, Barriga says one of the issues is that the managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position at the Gallup Walmart seems to be continually in flux.

She says the photo of the manager posted inside the store has changed about three times in the past six months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cannot even keep a manager there longer than a year,â&#x20AC;? Barriga said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are the challenges Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in the past five years.â&#x20AC;?

If a local manager cannot be identified because of the difficulties in retaining one, Kirk suggested they aim for the regional Walmart office with their campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to come up with a cohesive plan to say what we want to do with the local Walmart,â&#x20AC;? Kirk said.

Meanwhile, Barriga said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue her efforts to set up a meeting with the local

Walmart manager in an attempt to form a partnership on the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clean-up initiative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up on the idea [of the clean-up initiative],â&#x20AC;? Barriga said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never give up on the idea.â&#x20AC;?

Kathy Howkumi of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services.

The other members appointed by Lujan Grisham include: â&#x20AC;˘ Beata Tsosie, Pueblo representative; â&#x20AC;˘ Sharnen Velarde, Jicarilla

Apache Nation representative; â&#x20AC;˘ Bernalyn Via, Mescalero Apache Tribe representative; â&#x20AC;˘ First Lady Phefelia Nez, Navajo Nation representative; â&#x20AC;˘ Mathew Strand, representative of a statewide or local non-governmental organization that provides legal services to

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preparation for the production of nitrile gloves. This project will bring many jobs home and instill hope and growth for the Navajo Nation,â&#x20AC;? Nez added.

A lso, at the event was

Cou nci l Delegate Wi l son Stewart, Council Delegate Otto Tso, Navajo Nation Division of General Services Lomardo Aseret, Navajo Nation Division of Transpor tation Garrett

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It may not be the best fi lm of the year, but all parties involved are devoted to telling the tale with as much authenticity as possible, making it an intriguing and interesting biopic.

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team leads to even more confl ict, the company heads hire manufacturer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) to take over the project. He has his own bone to pick with his competitor after being turned down for a position by Ferrari earlier in his life. Shelby enlists the help of Ken Miles (Christian Bale), a talented, but temperamental driver, with plenty of ideas of his own on what features the ultimate car should have.

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and edited. Viewers get a real sense of the speed and the danger involved when these vehicles are hurtling down the track, narrowly avoiding crashing into each other. On a technical level, when the cars are being pushed to their limits by the drivers, the movie really jolts to life.

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for November 15, 2019

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e l c o m e t o ye t another look at highlights coming your way on Blu-ray and DVD. It’s another busy edition with plenty of big box office hits in many different genres, as well as critical favorites. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

Big New Releases!

47 Meters Down: Uncaged - This sequel t o t h e 2 017 horror picture follows a different group of young women who decide to go diving and end up in big trouble. While searching the underwater ruins of a Mayan city, four teenagers come upon a group of hungry Great White Sharks. They attempt to avoid being eaten and try to find a way to the surface before their oxygen supply runs out.

The picture garnered mixed reviews, with more negative write-ups than positive.

Those who enjoyed the movie thought it was silly fun and called it a definite improvement over its predecessor.

However, most complained that the underwater events were difficult to see and found the scenes repetitive and ineffective. Sophie Nélisse, Corinne Foxx, Brianne Tju and Sistine Rose Stallone headline the feature.

The 5 th Dementia - The press release states that The 5th Dementia is a diverse band made up of former musicians with severe Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. This documentary shows how the group was formed, details the lives of the participants and how little social interaction they have as their health issues take their toll (in some cases, members have little notion of even where they are). However, we then witness the group as they sit down and play songs without so much as a sheet of written music, playing completely by instinct and memory. The fi lm was released very recently and is now making its debut on disc.

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available right now, but the picture may be of interest to music aficionados.

After the Wedding - A w o m a n who has devoted her life to running an orphanage in Kolkata, I n d i a , s t r u g g le s to keep the institute open. When she receives a sizable and mysterious donation offer, she heads to New York to meet with her potential benefactor, who turns out to be a multimillionaire heading a media company. Together, they get a sense of each other’s motivations and the orphanage manager attempts to process the meaning behind the gesture. Critics generally disliked this drama.

While about a third liked the cast and thought there was plenty of tension generated by the two leads meeting, most called it melodramatic twaddle with largely unsympathetic characters that unsuccessfully attempts to wring tears out of viewers. It stars Michelle Williams, Julianne Moore and Billy Crudup.

The Angry Birds Movie 2 - Based on the game, this follow-up to the 2016 Angry Birds movie finds the title cha racter s a nd their green piggy enemies still at odds.

However, the two groups a re forced to team up when a tyrannical eagle and his team of birds arrive and threaten all parties.

Together, the fl ightless birds and pigs work together to save both species and their island homes. The press actually preferred this feature to the original and gave it decent marks.

The consensus was that this sequel was better animated, moved at a much faster clip, and provided enough light entertainment to recommend it to families. The voice cast includes Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones, Bill Hader, Rachel Bloom, Awkwafina, Sterling K. Brown, Eugenio Derbez and many others.

Aquarela - Water is the subject of this documentary, which uses incredible and powerful photography shot at a very high f ra me rate t o c a pt u re the natural beauty and wo n d e r of the element.

This includes Russia’s Lake Baikal to fo ot a ge of Miami being hit by Hurricane Irma, as well as Venezuela’s remarkable Angel Falls. The press raved about this feature.

One or two wanted the movie to do more than simply present the visual awe of its subject.

However, just about everyone was blown away by the cinematography and found the footage hypnotizing and even frightening at times. They stated that this picture clearly displays incredible marvels that most will have never seen quite like this. Planet Earth fans will likely be impressed by what they see.

Bliss - This independently produced horror fl ick involves a young artist suffering from a lack of inspiration. To inspire some creativity, the protagonist indulges in drugs, alcohol and ventures out into the city at night.

After recover i ng, she finds herself able to paint aga in, but also feel a strange new desire for blood. As a person who frequently binges on illegal substances, this new desire becomes difficult to control.

Reaction was generally positive toward this effort. Most thought the chaos on display worked and eventually made the viewer feel as if they were spinning out of control. It features Dora Madison, Tru Collins, Rhys Wakefield and George Wendt.

Brian Banks - Based on a true story, this drama depicts an All-American high school football star who was wrongly convicted of a crime. After being sentenced to ten years of prison and probation, he fi nds some assistance from lawyers at the California Innocence Project, who investigate the case and attempt to get him released. Write-ups for this feature were mixed-positive.

A percentage did critique the presentation as being well-intentioned, but routine and thought a documentary might have served the story better. Slightly more complimented the work of the lead actor and thought the cast helped raise the material and turn it into an inspirational tale. It stars Aldis Hodge, Greg Kinnear and Sherri Shepherd.

Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles – Animated, but intended more for adults than children, this foreign-language co-production of Spain, the Netherlands and Germany details the life of artist Luis Buñuel - specifically, a period of great strife for the filmmaker after creating two surrealist masterpieces. Out of cash and envious of the success of his contemporaries, Buñuel wanders with his camera in search of inspiration that ultimately leads him into creating his next feature. The movie earned raves upon its release earlier this year. There were no negative pieces written about it, and all stated that the movie presents beautiful dreamlike imagery, and offers a bit of the motivation and rationale of the artist, while still leaving an element of mystery about him.

T he Farewell - When a Chinese family learns that their matriarch is terminally ill, they decide not to tell her about her deteriorating cond ition.

Instead, they follow an old tradition and set up a fake wedding celebration in order for them to all visit her one last time. One family member doesn’t like the idea of a phony event and considers telling her grandmother the truth, leading to friction between herself, her parents, a nd relations. The mov ie received raves upon its theatrical release earlier in the year.

One or two reviewers critiqued it for being too reserved and low-key in its approach.

Howe ve r, e ve r yo ne el s e described the movie as lovely, combining laughs and drama perfectly, and allowing each of the participants an opportunity to shine. The cast includes Awkwafi na, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Shouchang Xiaou, Hong Lu and Yongbo Jiang.

Good Boys - This wild comedy involves three friends on the verge of becoming teenagers. When one of them is invited to a kissing party, members of the group decide to do some research for the event.

A ser ies of mishaps follow, in which one of t he kids loses his father’s drone, sending them all out on a crazy quest to retrieve and/or replace it. Critics liked this comedy and most reviews were quite positive toward it.

There were some complaints that the script featured too many repetitive gross-out jokes and didn’t do enough with the characters. Still, more found themselves laughing consistently and appreciated that the fi lm dealt with the issue of how friendships can change as one grows up. It stars Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams, Brady Noon, Will Forte, Lil Rel Howery and Retta.

Love and Other Stunts Being a stunt man is often a dangerous and thankless profession, and this documentary (also known in some markets as Danger God) tells the story of Gary Kent, a man who spent the ‘60s and ‘70s crashing cars for the movies. According to sources, he is one of the inspirations for Brad Pitt’s character in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Viewers will witness interviews with the subject, and see some of his greatest onscreen stunts. You’ll also learn about what happened after he retired from the business.

This film is debuting on disc so there aren’t many reviews for it, but it should be of interest to any action movie fan out there. It features interviews with fi lmmakers like Richard Rush, John ‘Bud’ Cardos, as well as actors like Marc Singer.

Philophobia: or the Fear of Falling in Love - Here’s another independent come d y/d r a m a .

This one involves a podcaster whose latest relationship has hit a crossroads. His

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HONOR | FROM PAGE 1

declared missing in action and then killed in action in World War II. While McKinney was not able to enlist in the military due to health issues, he eventually returned to Gallup and graduated from Gallup High School and then Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. He has served as mayor of Gallup since March 2011.

“It is basic human instinct to give of ourselves, which in turn grants us peace and happiness,” McKinney said. “Our families’ futures are dependent

on honoring our past and never forgetting the many sacrifices of those whose appointed time came too early.”

It is because of the efforts and sacrifices of veterans that we are able to gather free and unafraid of evils in the world, McKinney continued. This is why we must continue to support veterans, he said.

McKinney talked about why it is important to come together, not in fear, but in remembrance.

“Our coming together today is tradition, keeping together is

progress for our nation, and working together is teaching our history to our children,” he said. “The values and Christian beliefs our forefathers inserted into our DNA will keep us humble, respecting our history, and always reminding us of our duty to remember the wars, tragedies, and injustices suffered by so many. We must never forget.”

The ceremony ended with a commemoration of the life of Joe F. Gonzales, a Korean War veteran who was killed in action Oct. 28, 1952.

Gonzales was a Private

F i r st Cla s s i n t he 224t h Infantry Regiment of the 40th Infantry Division in the U.S. Army. He was born in Gallup on May 15, 1930, graduated from Cathedral High School, and was drafted into the army in February 1951.

A fter Gonza les’ fa mily accepted a plaque in his honor, Veterans Helping Veterans provided a 21-gun-salute and played Taps for the fallen soldier. The Rehoboth Christian School Choir closed the ceremony with a rendition of Amazing Grace.

he also had his head out of the unit. He refused several commands to stop struggling. his foot outside the unit and Finally he demanded that the refused to place it back inside. officers call their supervisor.

An attempt was made to Sgt. Nicola Martinez-Collins pull him back inside from the was called. When she arrived, other door, but by that time she was able to calm Largo

down and he began cooperating, which allowed officers to get him all the way inside and close the door. He was then transported to the county jail.

O nce t her e, howe ver, he refused to get out until he had a chance to talk to

Martinez-Collins. So she was called again and convinced Largo to get out of the unit. But once inside the jail, he again refused to cooperate and a decision was made to take him to the Gallup Indian Medical Center for an evaluation.

Once a medical clearance was given, he was transported back to jail and booked on charges of battery, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and falsely obtaining services.

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He primarily spoke Navajo throughout the agenda and said the building would become a place of planning for residents.

“Those of you from Burnt Corn, whatever needs to be done in the community, whatever plans are needed, will now be done in this building,” he said. “We face many challenges such as the enforcement of grazing permits, to the

maintenance of roads that lead to homes. We set up this building for that purpose.”

Elmer Murray, president of Nava jo - ow ned Mu r ray Construction Solutions, commended the Tachee-Blue Gap Chapter and emphasized that they developed the project.

He noted space restrictions at Blue Gap Chapter prompted the effort to provide a new building

to residents of Burnt Corn.

“At one point, they were meeting in a nearby hogan in the community,” Murray said.

“They finally got the money together and put a building here for them.”

The total cost of the building was $323,974.20 which came from multiple funding sources, including $151,022.92 from Navajo Nation Capital

Improvement Project; $72,951.22 from the TacheeBlue Gap Chapter project funds; and $150,454.52 from the Navajo Hopi Land Commission.

“The building took about eight weeks of construction time. And as the building was being constructed, the site was being done as well. All together it took about 14-weeks to fi nish,” he said.

The Western Water Security Act is supported by a number of organizations including the Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy, Trout Un l i m it e d , t he Na t ion a l Wildlife Federation, the State of New Mexico, the Elephant But te Ir r igation Distr ict, and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District.

“Trout Unlimited supports Senator Udall’s legislation because it brings a portfolio approach to addressing water security in the West, and advances the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program as a leader in this effort,” Senior Counsel and Water Policy Advisor for Trout Unlimited Laura Ziemer explained. “ T h e We s t e r n Wa t e r Security Act helps address a number of major issues facing water users in the Southwest where the warming climate is predicted to have major impacts to an already water stressed region,” Chair of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Board of Directors Karen Dunning confirmed. “The Rio Grande

Valley is in the epicenter of water supply variability with vulnerable agricultural economies and ecosystems and this bill provides vital support to this region in a proactive approach. The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District supports the passage of this critical legislation.”

“The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission strongly support[s] the Western Water Security Act,” New Mexico State Engineer John D’Antonio said. “The bill will provide technical support and funding to many New Mexico communities to address current and future water security issues. In particular, the portions of the bill on rural water desalinization, technical support for water conservation, and projects to improve river conditions and habitat for endangered species are aligned with the Governor’s vision for New Mexico’s water future.” “ T h e We s t e r n Wa t e r Security Act of 2019 will help to plant the opportunity and

st i mu late i nvest ment s i n water infrastructure as well as advance the focus on conservation and the needs of environmental enhancement.

Long term solutions take time to develop and Sen. Udall has stepped up to initiate action now through tailored funds designed to improve groundwater a nd su r face water assessments during a time of needed response to an emerging long-lasting drought in the West. The Elephant Butte Irrigation is in full support of this bill and the overwhelming impact it will have up and down the river in the Rio Grande Basin of New Mexico,” Manager and Treasurer of the Elephant Butte Irrigation District Gary Esslinger affi rmed.

The Western Water Security Act of 2019 would: Expand and Enhance Water Infrastructure - Invest in WaterSMART This bill will give an additional $120 million to the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program, which helps water users throughout the West

tackle water security through common-sense solutions, such as investments in conservation and efficiency. The bill would also build on the success of this popular program and make eligible for grants non-governmental organizations - who have played an invaluable role throughout the West helping to promote water efficiency.

- The bill also expands the authority of States and Indian Tribes to declare a drought emergency and access vital drought emergency funds when confronted with any water crisis or conflict. This federal assistance could then go toward projects designed to secure reliable water supplies for vulnerable communities and restore the environment to benefit imperiled fish and wildlife.

G r o u n d w a t e r Management - Through the re-authorization and expansion of the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program, Arizona,

the holiday and its meaning for the City of Gallup. He began his speech by welcoming the veterans in the crowd back home.

“I stand humbled by our veterans and all of you today in honor of the men and women who’ve served our country,” McKinney said. “This passion is deeply rooted from my wife and I into this city council, and I’m sure it’s in every one of you, also.”

McKinney’s father was in the army, and his uncle was

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manager) for doing the legwork on the project and said the Navajo Hopi Land Commission was instrumental in getting the building funded.

Aaron Yazzie, Tachee-Blue Gap Chapter President, said other projects were on the horizon.

WATER | FROM PAGE 13 generations to come,” Torres Small added.

“In New Mexico, water is life.

This precious resource fuels our traditional way of life and economy. We know the climate crisis is threatening the West - perpetuating a drought that puts these vital resources at risk. I’m proud to work with my colleagues to put forward a bold solution to improve water management by ensuring investments in water infrastructure, a focus on conservation, and targeted funding for rural communities,” Luján said.

“Water is essential to life, but in the desert we’re constantly struggling to ensure we have the water resources to sustain our communities.

Our delegation is working to address the water shortages that result from a changing climate. Our bill will empower local communities including pueblos along the Rio Grande, conserve water resources, and prepare for a future of climate change,” Haaland declared.

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SPORTS 360 Miyamura takes district championship against Bloomfield TEAM ADVANCES TO STATE Ann Marie Peters (9) sets the ball as Darian Yazzie (11) & Mariah Livingston (14) prepare to help her out on Nov. 9 at Miyamura High School. Final score: Bloomfield 0-Miyamura 3. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

Madison Hyatt (1) spikes the ball over the net while Brooklyn King (8), Mariah Livingston (14) and Ann Marie Peters (9) prepare to defend at the district championship volleyball game against the Bloomfield Lady Bobcats at Miyamura High School. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

Kimberly Thompson (6) serves the ball during the district championship volleyball game at Miyamura High School Nov. 9. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

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The Miyamura Lady Patriots with their district plaques Nov. 9 at Miyamura High School. The Lady Patriots defeated the Bloomfield Lady Bobcats in 3 sets.

They will advance to state to play Santa Teresa Nov. 14 at 9:45 am at the Santa Ana Star Center. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

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High schools from A to Z compete for cross country titles ACADEMY TO ZUNI AT 2019 CHAMPIONSHIPS

By Dee Velasco For the Sun “The runners are on the mark; the gun is up, and the race is on.”

It was the call for runners of the 3A-Girls race at the Laguna Burger State Cross Country Championships.

District 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1st M. Rittmeyer 2nd V. Dominguez 3rd L. Rittmeyer 1st Jewels Leslie 2nd Sidney Chermiah 3rd Alexandria Bewanika 1st N.Valdez 2nd S. Chadwick 3rd K. Patton 1st L. Futey 2nd J. Morales 3rd E. Schoellkopf

Leah Futey of Cleveland took 1st place in the 5A Girls division of the Laguna Burger State Cross Country Championships in Rio Rancho Nov. 9, with a time of 18:26:45.

Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

Classification A/2A Girls 3A Girls 4A Girls 5A Girls A/2A Girls 3A Girls 4A Girls

5A Girls

Team Rehoboth ATC Capitan Zuni Santa Fe Indian School NMMI Shiprock Los Alamos Lovington Volcano Vista Eldorado Alamogordo ATC Pecos ATC Wingate Laguna Acoma Zuni Los Alamos Los Alamos Academy Cleveland Eldorado Albuquerque High

District 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1st Galvin Curley 2nd Michael Marshall 3rd M. Preslar 1st Deshawn Goodwin 2nd J. Howey 3rd C. Humetewa 1st J. Garcia 2nd J. Hickey 3rd R. Sanchez 1st J. Maldonado 2nd T. Charles 3rd C. Garcia

Classification A/2A 3A 4A 5A A/2A 3A 4A 5A

Team Navajo Pine Pecos Cloudcroft Zuni Santa Fe Indian School NMMI Shiprock Los Alamos Santa Teresa Cleveland Piedra Vista Onate Navajo Pine Navajo Pine Cloudcroft Zuni Cottonwood Santa Fe Indian School Academy Academy Los Alamos Clovis Piedra Vista Alamogordo

Rio Rancho High School played host to the Laguna Burger State Cross Country c h a m p i o n s h i p s N o v. 9 .

Sponsored by the New Mexico Activities Association, area New Mexico high schools came to compete for state titles.

Students from Zuni, Rehoboth, Sa nt a Fe I nd ia n School, Farmington, Shiprock, Volcano Vista , A lbuquerque High, Gallup, Ramah, Miyamura, Newcomb, to name a few.

Runners hit the 2.5-mile course which consisted of The A/2A Girls starts off as the girls make their way up the first of many hills to come at the start of the state cross country championships Nov. 9 in Rio Rancho. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco asphalt, cement, and dirt. The route took them along the

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Teammates #503 Julian Garcia and #504 Justin Hickey of Academy dominated the 4A Boys race with times of 16:04:75 and 16:09:05 Nov. 9 in Rio Rancho at the state cross country championships. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco patches. Coaches and spectators lined the course cheering them on, and camaraderie could be felt from the first runner to the last. Time clocks were set up at the 1-mile and 2-mile markers to show participants where they were on the course.

Racing into the football stadium, runners could hear thunderous applause greeting them as they approached the fi nish line, and sped forward, hoping for a state title and record-breaking time.

The team and individual results of the 2019 state cross country district champions can be seen above.

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WATER | FROM PAGE 18 New Mexico, a nd Texa s, in partnership with water institutes throughout the West and the U.S. Geological Survey, can collaborate with Mexican water management officials to study this shared resource.

DVD/BLU-RAY | FROM PAGE 17 girlfriend tells him that her mother is visiting, and that if he doesn’t show up for a brunch date with them, she’ll know he isn’t serious and will end things. The confused man attempts to figure out how he truly feels about the woman and what to do next.

Most viewers will be introduced to this title on disc or through streaming platforms.

There aren’t a lot of write-ups for it, but the ones that have appeared have been upbeat.

They write that the movie is cute, well-written and has interesting characters. The lead roles are played by Aaron Burt, Emily Pearse and David Lengel.

Blasts from the Past!

It’s another busy week with numerous titles arriving from Arrow Video. The fi rst group includes some Blu-ray reissues of previous releases from the distributor that have gone out of print. They include Children of the Corn (1984), which has also been given a picture remaster, as well as the entertaining C.H.U.D. (1984), Creepshow 2 (1987),Dead-End Drive-In (1986), House (1985) , House II: The Second Story (1987), Slugs (1988) and the killer yogurt fl ick, The Stuff (1985).

Their big new title arriving from the distributor is a Special Edition Blu-ray of Flowers in the Attic (1987). Based on the bestselling novel by V.C. Andrews, it’s about a group of children whose father dies in an accident. Their mother decides to take them to live with their grandmother, who is as nasty as they come and may be trying to kill the children. This adaptation took a bit of heat when it was originally released due to the feelings that the brother and sister locked away in the estate appear to be stifling.

S t i l l , t he mov ie h a s retained a following and fans will be happy with this release. It includes a horror expert audio commentary, SPORTS

Water Conservation and Environmental Restoration - The legislation reauthorizes the Cooperative Wa t er s he d M a n a geme nt Program, an important program that brings together stakeholders from throughout the basin to find local solutions for their local water management needs. The bill

also creates a pilot water leasing program that provides the Bureau of Reclamation and local water districts with increased flexibility to move water where it can be of the most use, including for environmental purposes—a potential model for other water districts throughout the west.

new interviews with the cinematographer, production designer, composer and actor Jeb Stuart Addams.

VCI is delivering a pair of serials in high definition to enthusiasts. These were stories chopped up into little segments and placed before the main feature at theaters back in the day.

They’re putting out 2K Special Editions of The Mysterious Mr. M (1946) and The Phantom Creeps (1939). The latter title, about an evil scientist trying to take over the world. features one of the coolest-looking robot monsters of its era.

RLJ has a 30th Anniversary Edition Steelbook of a great cult fl ick. Heathers (1988). It is a darkly comic take about two high school students who decide to upend the social hierarchy at their high school and start murdering the school leaders. It stars Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. One hopes that this edition presents an updated transfer of the feature.

It arrives with a commentary featuring the director and writer, as well as interviews with the pair, some other members of the cast, and the film’s composer. Sounds like a definite buy for fans of ‘80s cinema.

Shout! Factory has a number of fascinating Blu-rays as well. They include the box set, The Nutty Professor Collection (1996 - 2000) which presents The Nutty Professor (1996) and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), both starring Eddie Murphy. The set includes a director’s cut and commentary on the second feature, as well as promo spots and featurettes on the fi lm, a deleted scene, an extended restaurant scene, outtakes, music videos trailers and other extras.

Kino has a variety of titles from the U.S. and around the world coming this week on Bluray. They include Buffet Froid aka Cold Cuts (1979) with Gerard Depardieu, the Walter Matthau crime flick, Charley Varrick (1973), as well as the

Joe Pesci/Danny Glover comedy, Gone Fishin’ (1997). You can also pick up Blu-rays of The Gun Runners (1958) and the French title, Les Liaisons Dangereuses (1959) and the cop thriller, Madigan (1968). Nick Nolte and Don Johnson star in Return to Macon County (1975), while Street People (1976) features Roger Moore and Stacy Keach in a film about a mob deal gone wrong.

If you’re in the mood for a great ‘70s thriller, you could do plenty worse than Winter Kills (1979) with Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins and an uncredited appearance

by Elizabeth Taylor. It’s about the brother of an assassinated U.S. president who uncovers a web of government conspiracy after investigating the crime. This Special Edition comes with a writer/director commentary, a documentary on the fi lm featuring the cast and crew, reunion between the fi lmmaker and star Bridges, and other extras.

You Know, For Kids!

Here are some kid-friendly releases coming your way.

The Angry Birds Movie 2 High light s: Mann e rs, Please!

Jurassic Genius: Great Big Sharks!

Steve n Unive rse: T he Movie (Cartoon Network) On the Tube!

And you’ll find plenty of TV-themed highlights below.

The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series The Big Bang Theory: Season 12 Doctor Who: The Macra Terror Doctor Who: Sil & the Devil Seeds of Arodor Line of Duty: Series 5 Pol d ar k: Complete Collection Seasons 1 - 5 Poldark: Season 5 A Snow White Christmas (Ion TV) Star Trek: Discover y: Season 2 Steve n Unive rse: T he Movie (Cartoon Network)

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOREBOARD Nov 6 – Nov. 12, 2019

GALLUP BENGALS Volleyball Nov. 7: Gallup @ Miyamura 0-3

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS Volleyball Nov. 9: Bloomfield @ Miyamura 0-3

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX Volleyball Nov. 7: Newcomb @ Rehoboth 3-2

WINGATE BEARS Volleyball Nov. 6: Wingate @ Crownpoint 3-0 *Varsity teams only. Compiled from MaxPreps.com. Contact: gallupsunreporters @gmail.com

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FOR RENT Black Diamond Canyon Mobile Home Park 1 Large Mobile Home - 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $675.00 per month + $675.00 security deposit Water Service Deposit $150.00 All: washer/dryer hook-up, stove, fridge. All newly renovated. NO PETS. Call Bill Nations -505-7269288 *** Black Diamond Canyon Mobile Home Park 1 Large Mobile Home - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $725 per month + $700 security deposit Water Service Deposit $150.00 All: washer/dryer hook-up, stove, fridge. All newly renovated. NO PETS. Call Bill Nations -505-726-9288

HELP WANTED November 6, 2019 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION: Misdemeanor Compliance Officer DEPARTMENT: Misdemeanor Compliance Office FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE: November 20, 2019 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez CPO Human Resource Director *** Rico Auto Complex is seeking highly motivated individu-

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Body Shop: Maintenance/ Janitor. Must have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Pick up applications at 220 S. 5th St. Serious inquiries only. *** DELIVERY DRIVER The Gallup Sun is hiring delivery driver(s) for Albuquerque pickup and Zuni/Vanderwagen/Ramah route. Please send resume or work history to: gallupsun@gmail.com.

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Email: gallupsun@gmail.com LEGAL NOTICES ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of GABRIEL REYES SISNEROS, Deceased.

No. D-1113-PB-2019-00037 NOTICE TO CREDITORS CRYSTAL CHAVEZ has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of GABRIEL REYES SISNEROS, deceased.

All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first

publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico.

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Dated: CRYSTAL CHAVEZ

Formal Bid No. JU1950

MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. JAMES J. MASON ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 104 EAST AZTEC AVENUE GALLUP, NM 87301 505-722-4463

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for construction of CITY OF GALLUP EMERGENCY WATERLINE REPLACEMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; COAL AVENUE AND 9TH STREET until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the office of the Procurement Manager at City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico. Bids will be opened, read and tabulated at that time. No bids will be received or considered if received after the time stated above.

Published: November 8, 2019 November 15, 2019 November 22, 2019 *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.: Among other things the Commission will have the first reading of the Ordinance 2019-NOV-003 continuing the Liquor Excise Tax; as well as, sit as The McKinley County Board of Finance to hear and approve the quarterly finance report(s) for the first quarter of FY 2020.

This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and the County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Janessa McMahon at (505) 722-3868 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

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This project will consist of removing 200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of an existing 6 inch waterline and installing a new 6 inch AWWA C-900 DR18 PVC waterline in the intersection of Coal Avenue and 9th Street in Gallup, New Mexico. Work shall include fittings, specials, trenching, backfilling, compaction, transfer of existing water services, and traffic control.

Sidewalk, curb and gutter, asphalt, and drivepad removal and replacement will be required.

Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Purchasing Director 110 West Aztec, Gallup, NM 87301, (505) 863-1334. Additional information regarding this bid may also be viewed at www.GallupNM.gov/bids.

Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 307 S. 4th Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 863-5440, upon deposit of $250.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within ten (10) days after bid opening. /s/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor Dated this 13th day of November, 2019 Publication date: Gallup Sun November 15, 2019

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Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . We’re celebrating Native American Heritage month with books by Native authors.

DANCING EAGLE CINEMA PRESENTS TOY STORY 4

2 pm-3 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). If you miss being a child, enjoy carefree innocence for a throwback afternoon with adult coloring.

For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

FRIDAY, November 15 11 am @ Gallup State Veterans Cemetery (333 National Cemetery Dr.). Rockin J Reawakenings invites those who wish to participate to join them in showing respects.

6 pm @ Dancing Eagle Casino (167 Casa Blanca Rd., Paraje, N.M.). When a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang, a roadtrip with old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.

Tickets are $1, available at the Dancing Eagle Players Club Box Office.

GET UP & GAME

12 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

MONEY CLUB

4 pm-6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). FAFSA Fridays. Join the Money Club for a demonstration of how to file your FAFSA. Bring your 2018 tax returns. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING CLASS

10 am-3 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) from 10 am- 3 pm. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome. For more information: bmartin@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

TIMMY TELESCOPE

3 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Look at the sun through a solar telescope and make light reactive bracelets. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120.

BUSINESS STARTUP BASICS

8 am-5 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave.) Student Services and Technology Center Room 200 $25 per person.

For more information: nmsbdc.org/gallup; (505) 722-2220.

SATURDAY, November 16

DANCING EAGLE CINEMA PRESENTS TOY STORY 4

5 pm @ Dancing Eagle Casino (167 Casa Blanca Rd., Paraje, N.M.). When a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang, a roadtrip with old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.

Tickets are $1, available at the Dancing Eagle Players Club Box Office.

STORY TIME SATURDAYS

11 am-12 pm @ Children’s CALENDAR

COLORING & MOCKTAILS

JERRY BROWN AND MB ARTIST DEMONSTRATION

3 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . Interactive artist demonstration with award-winning Diné artist Jerry Brown and his daughter MB. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120

THE TURKEY TROT 5K AND 1 MILE RUN

9:30 am in front of UNM-G Gym. On site registration only at 8 am. Entry fees: $20 5Krun; 1 Mile Fun Run (13 years and under) with a donation of 3 cans of food for the Manuelito Children’s Home. For more information: Cynthia@salsa@unm.edu

NEW MEXICO BULLSNAKES PRO BASKETBALL VS. HENDERSON HAWKS

6 pm @ The McDermott Athletic Center ( 801 Loma Colorado Dr., NE, Rio Rancho) Tickets $7 online; $10 at the door. Free for people 14 and under (must show school ID)

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS GALA

5:30 pm-12 am @ Elks Lodge (1112 Susan Ave.). Decorating will begin at 3 pm Nov 15.

This is a Community Pantry event.

T’S FOR TURKEYS!

11 am-2 pm @ both Gallup Lowe’s locations, the Community Pantry and iHeart Media for a food drive.

FREE FILM SCREENING: AMÁ (MOTHER)

6:30 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). Amá is a feature-length documentary which tells an important and untold story: the abuses committed against Native American women by the United States Government during the 1960s and ‘70s. Special guest Jean Whitehorse will be in attendance. For more information: bmartin@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

SUNDAY, November 17

CHARITABLE GIVING – WHY, WHAT & HOW WE GIVE

2 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church (151 State Highway 564 – Boardman Drive). Ruth Tribou will provide information on the

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biblical basis for giving, ways charitable giving can positively affect taxes, ways to give to maximize benefits. For more information: (505) 905-3247.

FUN WITH FLAGS

2 pm @ Red Mesa Center (105 W. Hill Ave.). Historian Martin Link discusses the evolution of the U. S. Stars and Stripes, and displays a variety of flags followed by a business meeting until 3:30 pm and then the Red Rock Strings concert at 4 pm at First United Methodist Church (7000, 1800 Redrock Dr. ) For more information: Martin Link link87301@yahoo.com; (505) 863-6459.

MONDAY, November 18

FIRST PEOPLES’ FILM FESTIVAL

5:30 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Native American Heritage month featuring films directed, produced, or written by Native Americans. Tonight: Native Americans and Religious Violence, The Great Native American Civilizations and Warriors of Joy.

MICROSOFT OFFICE ALTERNATIVES – LEARN TO USE THE ALTERNATIVES TO WORD AND EXCEL

4 pm-5pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Computer classes for the community for all levels. Classes limited to ten students. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

GMCS BOARD MEETING

6 pm-7 pm @ Gallup-McKinley Count Schools (640 S. Boardman), SC Board Room.

CURSIVE & CALLIGRAPHY WRITING INTENSIVE

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Young people with no knowledge of cursive writing can learn how to write in cursive. Calligraphy techniques will also be taught.

For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or (505) 726-6120.

UNM-G STAFF THANKSGIVING DINNER

11 am-2 pm Tickets are $5 per plate or free if you help serve dinner. For more information: Michaela Henry at mchenry25@unm.edu or extension 7589 TUESDAY, November 19

FIRST PEOPLES’ FILM FESTIVAL

5:30 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Native American Heritage month featuring films directed, produced, or written by Native Americans. Tonight: Language Healers and Native American Healing in the 21st Century.

GALLUP SOLAR

6 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Gallup So-

lar will discuss the benefits of solar power andexplain how to utilize solar power, even in remote areas. For more information: mdchavez@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

2ND LOOK ON 2ND STREET

Stroll “Gallery Row” in downtown Gallup Nov. 19 for art shows, artist talks and artist demos at opo, ART123, LOOM Galleries and Camille’s Sidewalk Café.

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

12 pm-1 pm @ Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room (106 W. Highway 66).

For more information: nmsbdc.org/gallup; (505) 722-2220.

GALLUP INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SHARED MEAL

6:30 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church (151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive). A festive meal to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of The Bab, a prophet and forerunner of the Baha’i revelation. The film, The Dawn of Light will be shown.For more information: betsywindisch@yahoo.com; (505) 722-9257; Steve (505) 870-1942; or leave a message at the church (505) 905-3247.

WEDNESDAY, November 20

FIRST PEOPLES’ FILM FESTIVAL/ WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS

5:30 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Native American Heritage month featuring films directed, produced, or written

by Native Americans. Tonight: Smoke Signals

STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS

10:30a.m-11:30 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). We’re celebrating Native American Heritage month with books by Native authors.

OPEN MAKERSPACE TECH TAKE APART

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Get technical this month where we will take apart computers, keyboards and other electronics. Intended for ages 8 and above.

PARENT ACADEMY

5:15 pm-6:15 pm @ GMCS (EDC 1000 East Aztec); “Conscious Discipline - An overview of the Conscious Discipline Philosophy; Topic: Behavior Supports Part II. For more information: (505) 721-1800 THURSDAY, November 21

FIRST PEOPLES’ FILM FESTIVAL

5:30 pm-8 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Native American Heritage

month featuring films directed, produced, or written by Native Americans. Tonight: Who Controls the Land and Hunting in Wartime.

CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES)

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Pinecone Turkeys

MAKE ANYTHING, PRINT ANYWHERE WITH CANVA - USE THE FREE ONLINE SITE TO MAKE ANYTHING

4 pm-5pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Computer classes for the community for all levels. Classes limited to ten students. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

TAXES AND BUSINESS STARTUPS

12 pm-1 pm @ Lobo Rainforest Building Seminar Room (101 Broadway Blvd., NE, Albuquerque). Register on Eventbrite TaxesAndBusinessStartups.eventbrite. com or to participate online via Zoom: zoom.us/ j/580911467Craig

WINE & PAINTING

6 pm-9 pm Nov. 21 @ ART 123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.).

ONGOING

CROWNPOINT NAVAJO RUG AUCTION

7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium (Main St. H-1, Crownpoint). Second Friday of the month. For more information: (505) 879-9460.

FUTURE FOUNDATIONS: BABY BOUNCE & BOOGIE

10 am-11 am @ Future Foundations Family Center (551 Washington Ave., Grants).

Baby Bounce and Boogie is designed for newborn to 3 years of age and their parents.

Offered free of charge, however donations are welcome!

Every other Wednesday. For more information: (505) 2853542.

NO HALF STEPPING

9 am-11am @ Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup). AA meeting Tuesdays. For more information: (505) 862-1911.

CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD

3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library Meeting Room (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) first Monday of the month. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome.

For more information: (505) 722-0039.

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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