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HOUSE FULL OF DRUGS ONE ADDRESS, THREE ARRESTS

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gents and detectives of the Gallup Police Department executed mu lt iple searches that resulted in the arrest of three Gallup residents for drug-related

charges.

Just before midnight on Dec. 11, agents stopped a vehicle on Gallup’s north side after seeing that it did not display a license plate or temporary tag.

The vehicle was occupied by Sharon Diaz, 40, of

Gallup, and an adult male. A police K-9 was deployed, and detected the presence of narcotics. Agents obtained consent to search the vehicle and found a substance, presumed

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City Council discusses future of Business Improvement District ISSUES INCLUDE LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY, PROGRESS

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he fate of the Business Improvement District proved a hot topic during the Gallup City Council’s Dec. 10 meeting, if the packed room was any indicator.

As a result of receiving petitions from BID property owners to dissolve the BID and the annual report presented at the Nov. 12 meeting, the city council discussed a number of options for the future of the BID. WHAT TO DO WITH THE BID

The fi rst three options presented to the council included dissolving the BID; revoking the appointments of current BID members and transferring management of their

duties to the city; or amending the existing ordinance to mandate compliance with specific requirements in the New Mexico statute that enables the creation of BID districts.

As part of the third option, City Manager Maryann Ustick said the statute is concerned that whoever manages the BID is accountable to the city council for the use of funds.

Ustick added the BID is required by both the state statute and the BID ordinance to fulfi ll a number of tasks.

“We did research with this statute and found [the BID] was not in compliance with the state,” she said.

These tasks include producing a list of improvements the BID district will provide at the start of the year; presenting the estimated amount of benefit to be conferred on each tract or parcel of real property in the BID by the projects

The Gallup City Council heard nearly two hours of discussion from former and current members of the Business Improvement District Board during their Dec. 10 meeting. The council was deciding whether to dissolve the BID, change out the board, or amend a city ordinance to ensure the board is in compliance with state and city requirements. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye

implemented by the BID; and submitting a budget annually for review and approval by the city council.

Lastly, the BID must also give an annual report at the end of the year to the city council on the district’s activities for

the preceding fiscal year, which includes a complete fi nancial statement and the benefits of the district’s programs to the real property and business owners of the district.

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As part of its by-laws, the BID is required to have a meeting for all BID property owners once a year. But in the past five years, there has been only one such meeting.

The city council has asked the BID executive director to meet with property owners to hear their concerns and requests for the district, but not all of the property owners in the district have been contacted. There is currently no means of regular communication with property owners and local businesses.

CITY COUNCIL | SEE PAGE 18

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What’s next for the Coal Avenue Commons?

CITY COUNCIL TALKS FUNDING, CONSTRUCTION

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he Gallup City Council discussed two items related to the Coal Ave nue C om mon s

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The first was a resolution in support of funding for the Coal Avenue Commons project. The City of Gallup’s MainStreet program applied for a grant of $800,000 for construction funds for its downtown. Coal Avenue Commons project, which has been tentatively approved. The city will be the fiscal agent for the grant, and a grant agreement will be brought to the next meeting for approval.

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Kara Smith, executive director of Gallup Main Street Arts and Cultural District, addresses the Gallup City Council during the Dec. 10 meeting. Smith spoke in support of funding and construction of the Coal Avenue Commons project. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye

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City, county identify goals for upcoming legislative session

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he second session of the 54th New Mexico Legislature is right around the corner, and the City of Gallup and McKinley County are making sure they each have their legislative priorities identified and ready to go.

The Gallup City Council and McKinley County Board of Commissioners held a joint work session at the El Morro Events Center, 210 S. Second St., Dec. 6 to discuss the items of importance to them.

The City of Gallup identified two issues of importance for budget and funding issues, and 10 more for capital outlay projects.

The city wants to target issues with reductions to Hold Harmless, a legal agreement that states that one party will not hold another party liable for risk, whether it is to a person or property. The city has lost about $1.2 million in Hold Harmless funds in the past six years, and further reductions would result in having fewer employees and services, along with having to implement higher fees for those services.

The other issue is funding for the Behavioral Health Investment Zone, specifically the renewal of the BHIZ Grant Progra m, which prov ides

$500,000 annually.

“We have not brought it up in the last few years because we’ve been very fortunate to receive funding in the past [for BHIZ],” City Manager Maryann Ustick said.

As for capital outlay issues, the city is seeking funding for construction of multiple buildings, including a new public safety building for the police department and Municipal Court, along with a regional library, senior citizens center, and animal shelter.

Ustick added the new public safety building project is the city’s most important planned project. Designs are already underway and the project should be shovel-ready in the next several months.

The construction of a new animal shelter was also highlighted by Ustick. “[The current shelter] is overcrowded, and we turn away animals often. We just run out of space, and you know what happens to animals when we turn them away,” she said. “It’s a very important priority for us.”

Ustick said two potential sites for the new shelter have been identified: one in the place of the current shelter and one on Hassler Valley Road. Feasibility studies are still being done for both sites.

The city’s other priorities include the Coal Avenue Commons Construction Project;

The Gallup City Council and McKinley County Board of Commissioners met for a joint work session Dec. 6 to identify legislative priorities for the upcoming session of the New Mexico Legislature. From left: County Attorney Doug Decker; Commissioner Tommy Nelson; Rep. Wonda Johnson, D-Church Rock; Rep. Patricia Lundstrom, D-Gallup; Sen. George Munoz, D-Gallup; Mayor Jackie McKinney; Dist. 2 Councilor Allan Landavazo; Dist. 1 Councilor Linda Garcia; Dist. 3 Councilor Yogash Kumar; Dist. 4 Councilor Fran Palochak; City Manager Maryann Ustick; and City Attorney Curtis Hayes. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye the East Nizhoni Boulevard Reconstruction Project; and renovations and improvements to the Red Rock Park performers’ quarters, the storm drainage system on West Aztec Avenue, and the Washington Park football field track.

In all, the projected funding costs for the 10 capital outlay projects comes to about $21 million.

Next, McKinley County Manager Anthony Dimas Jr. identified the issues the county is focused on for the upcoming

session.

The highest budget priority for the county is funding for remodels for the McKinley County Adult Detention Center.

Warden Tony Boyd was present at the meeting and said the jail can currently only house a little over 220 inmates, instead of over 320, when all the facilities are available and usable.

“We’re in a position now that we have to do something for existing buildings that have a lot of structural problems, and to try, and to remodel existing

buildings,” Commissioner Billy Moore said.

O t her budget project s include funding for economic development, county bridges, public safety vehicles for the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office, and a planned events center.

As for significant capital outlay concerns, Dimas identified obtaining funding for security resources at Courthouse Square, prisoner transport vehicles, and remodels for the Thoreau fire department.

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Youth facing murder charges Staff Reports

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he McKinley County Sheriff’s Department issued an affidavit for the arrest of a Gallup minor charged with fi rst-degree murder.

At 11 pm on Nov. 29, McKinley County Investigator Frank Villa Jr. received a phone call from Deputy Clay ton Etsitty in reference to a stabbing that had occurred at an

apartment on the 500 block of Chino Loop in Gamerco.

Etsitty said he was dispatched to the apartment for a welfare check after a call to Metro Dispatch advised there had been a gunshot heard in the vicinity. When Etsitty arrived at the complex, he was waved down by subjects who directed him to a male in one of the bedrooms with a stab wound.

A s he w a it e d for a n

ambulance and additional officers to arrive, Etsitty made contact with two others at the scene, Shania Cooeyate and Johnny Lee, who identified the stab victim to Etsitty as Arvin Billy.

Billy was unable to speak with Etsitty. Though Billy was transported to Gallup Indian Medical Center, Etsitty was later informed by hospital staff that Billy had succumbed to the stab wound and died.

Etsitty spoke with one subject at the scene, identified only as Marie, who directed him to a knife in the kitchen she said was the weapon used to stab Billy. The perpetrator, Isaiah Cooeyate, was nowhere to be found the night of the incident.

Villa and McKinley County Chief Investigator Lt. Merle Bates went to GIMC to identify

MURDER | SEE PAGE 18

Isaiah Cooyeate Photo Credit: San Juan Juvenile Detention Center

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eput y Sava n na h Williams was dispatched to Rimrock Chainsaw at 1292 Hwy. 264 in reference to a larceny.

Ashiihashkii Clasuschee said a customer called him about a cut-off saw and he

told the caller he had the saw in stock. But when he tried to fi nd the saw, he couldn’t.

That’s when he decided to review his security video camera footage and discovered that around 11:30 am on Oct. 17, a man ran out of Rimrock Chainsaw with the cut-off saw he was looking for.

Clasuschee said it was a blue

14” gas-powered Makita cut-off saw worth $980.

Clasuschee told Williams he had about five employees working that day and it was busy. He believed the saw disappeared when all the employees were in the back of the store.

The man in the video had short hair, was wearing a bright yellow construction-style shirt

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports HOUSE FIRE Thoreau, Dec. 7 The sheriff’s office is investigating an arson that took place in Thoreau on Dec. 7.

McKinley County Sheriff Deput y M ig uel Bit tony responded to the call of a possible arson at about 1 am at 7 Red Rock Drive. When he got there, he talked to fi re personnel who said the fi re started from the outside. He noticed a pile of tires and trash stacked up against a corner of the building.

Steven Becenti, the owner of the house, said he saw the tires lying fl at on the ground and not stacked. He said this appeared to be suspicious.

He said he was away when the fire started. No one was in the house when the fire started.

No injuries were reported. The police report did not say how bad the fire was or how much of the house was damaged.

GUN MISFIRE Vanderwagen, Dec. 4 T he McK i n ley Cou nt y Sheriff’s Office investigated an incident on Dec. 4 at 8:30 pm where a Vanderwagen man said he accidentally shot himself in the hand.

Wakinyan Waukazoo told officers that he was trying to unlock the cable that ran through the gun’s trigger guard when it went off. He said the gun was his and he purchased

it from a guy he knows.

McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Clayton Etsitty said he went to the car where the gun was located and tried to secure it, but the cable lock interfered.

Since he worried about the gun going off again, he informed his supervisors and they said to leave it alone and allow the dayside crew to handle the matter.

He said he spends all day panhandling and gives all the money to Norton who only uses it to buy liquor. He said he hit her only to to teach her a lesson

to respect him.

Hunch was transpor ted to McK inley County Adult Detention Center and booked.

DOMESTIC STRUGGLE WITH GUARDIAN ANGEL Gallup, Oct. 12 Gallup Police arrested a Mentmore man on Oct. 12 on charges of domestic violence.

Gallup Police Officer D a r i u s Johnson said he was dispatched to the Taco Bell on E. Hwy. 66 about 7 pm.

When he got there, he met Kerry Norton, who said she was punched by her boyfriend, Larrison Hunch, 44.

She said the two were drinking near the restaurant when some friends walked by and she waved at them. She said her boyfriend became jealous and angry. The next thing she knew he backhanded her with a closed fist.

Hunch was not there when police arrived but he was found a little later.

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police always take the side of the woman. He said she was always leaving him and he was only trying to protect her because he was her guardian angel.

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Frances Shorty Oct. 11, 6:09 pm Aggravated DWI (first offense) Gallup Pa t r ol m a n Julio Yazzie was on reg u la r patrol along Highway 66 when he saw a ca r speeding.

He started following the vehicle and as he was getting ready to make a traffic stop, he said he saw the vehicle strike a curb and almost hit a street lamp. When he stopped the vehicle and talked to the driver, Frances Shorty, 23, of Churchrock, she admitted she was intoxicated and had drank a can of beer.

She agreed to do the standard field sobriety tests and while she was doing them, she continually said she only had a few beers before driving. She failed the tests and was arrested for DWI.

Later, she agreed to do a breath alcohol test and posted samples of .25 and .26.

Wendy Talley Oct. 11, 8:48 pm Aggravated DWI Gallup P o l i c e Officer Justin Benally said he was dispatched to U.S. Highway 491 to assist another officer who was doing a report of a traffic accident. When he got there, he found Wendy Talley, 23, of Yah-Ta-Hey, inside the vehicle. There was no one else in the vehicle.

Talley told Benally she had rear-ended the vehicle in front of her because it stopped suddenly and she became distracted by her brother who was sitting in the passenger seat. She added that her brother had walked away after the accident.

She admitted she had a little to drink before the accident

but agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests. She failed the tests and was arrested for DWI. Benally said he checked her vehicle and found open cans of beer on the floorboard.

When she refused to take a breath alcohol test, she was transported to the county jail and booked.

Wade Armstrong Dec. 6, 3:00 pm DWI (Second offense) McKinley C o u n t y Sher i f f ’s D e p u t y Clay ton Etsitty said he was dispatched to an accident at the El Paso Circle in Gallup.

When he got there, he found Wade Armstrong, 28, of Churchrock, in the driver’s seat with all of the doors locked and the engine running. The car had crashed into a metal barrier.

Etsitty managed to get a rear window panel open and convinced Armstrong to open the door.

Etsitty said he noticed the smell of intoxicating liquor

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coming from Thank your customers & wish them a inside the car. Armstrong admitted to drinkwith a corner ad! ing four shots about four hours earlier. He refused to take the standard field sobriety tests and asked to be taken to Gallup Detox.

He was arrested at that time for DWI and he was twice asked if he was willing to take a breath encounalcohol test and twice refused. t e r i n g Etsitty said he then became p r o b l e m s uncooperative and had to be fas- with the first tened in with his seatbelt in the test, a second test +tax rear of the police unit as he was was done and he per transported to the county jail. posted samples of .23, ad .27 and .28.

Jason Beerchman Nov. 28, 11:39 am Aerik Sanderson Aggravated DWI (first Nov. 28, 5:57 pm offense) Aggravated DWI (first offense) McKinley County Sheriff Sgt. Anthony Morales was dispatched McKinley to the Family Dollar Store at Yah- C o u n t y Ta-Hey in connection to a report S h e r i f f ’ s that a fight was taking place. As Deputy James he was driving there, he was told Sanchez was one of the fighters had gotten d i s pat ched into a car and was driving south to an address on U.S. Highway 491. i n Ya h-Ta Morales was also told the car Hey where was seen swerving on the road. other officers He came upon it near the four had stopped a vehicle suspected mile marker and saw it cross of having a drunk driver. The the center line. He conducted a driver, Aerik Sanderson, 26, of traffic stop and went to talk to Vanderwagen, had already been the driver, Jason Beerchman, 37, charged with resisting arrest for of Window Rock. refusing at first to stop his vehicle.

Morales said he could direct Sanchez was directed to signs that Beerchman was do the field testing. He said he intoxicated so he asked if he noticed opened containers of had anything to drink that day. liquor in the vehicle. Sanderson Beerchman said twice he had agreed to take the standard field nothing to drink. sobriety tests, but he failed and He agreed to take the stan- was then charged with DWI. dard field sobriety tests and He agreed to take a breath failed. He then agreed to take alcohol test and posted two sama breath alcohol test and after ples of .17.

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ILKON, Ariz. - The Na v a j o D i v i s io n of P ublic Sa fet y, in par tnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigations, is investigating a possible homicide that occurred in Dilkon, Arizona.

On Dec. 2 at 2:09 am, Navajo Police Department in the Dilkon district responded to a call from a resident stating that a male individual came to their residence seeking assistance. According to the incident report, the man said he was assaulted. He was

transported to a medical facility in Winslow, Ariz.

NPD officers found the area the man identified as the location where the assault occurred and discovered a deceased female.

The identity of the woman will not be released at this time.

This case has been referred to the Navajo DPS-Department of Criminal Investigations and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Navajo Police Department- Dilkon District at 928-657-8075 or the FBI at 623-466-1999.

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Native Bees: Useful for Farmers, Gardeners

By Elaine Stachera Simon NMSU Grad. Student

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hances are good you know that bees are vital to food production. But did you know that approximately 20,000 bee species exist in the world, and 20,000 more species may not yet be discovered? About 4,000 bee species are found in North America (classified into six “families”), and New Mexico hosts five of those six families.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service reported that pollination by all bees contributed to more than $19 billion in U.S. crop production in 2010. In 2007, the Native Pollinators in Agriculture Project estimated that 15% of the combined value of fruit, nut, vegetable, and field crop production in the United States from 20012003 was thanks to pollination by native bees.

The most common bee used in U.S. agriculture is the non-native European honeybee (Apis mellifera). Because they are easy to transport in their massive

Stock photo colonies, they can be intensively managed. Although honeybee

colony collapse has received a lot of attention, honeybees are not in danger of extinction, and in some ways may be a threat to wild/native bees. Colony collapse does, however, make wild/ native bees even more important to farmers.

Research shows that on a bee-per-bee basis, wild bees contribute more than honeybees to robust agricultural pollination.

One reason may be that some wild bees pollinate more efficiently than honeybees, collecting and releasing pollen using

“buzz pollination,” meaning that they vibrate their bodies at a certain frequency. Honeybees don’t do that.

Good arguments exist that honeybees do not belong outside of intensive agricultural systems. For example, they have become invasive outside of their own native (Old World) habitat, they are prone to diseases that can spread, and they may help non-native plants outcompete

NATIVE BEES | SEE PAGE 24

Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World

By Steve Newman

Week ending Friday, December 6, 2019 Greenland Melt T he rate at wh ich Greenland is losing its ice cap is now seven times greater tha n it was during the 1990s, and accelerating faster than most models predicted. Writing in the journal Nature, results from 26 separate survey s pa i nt t he mo s t complet e pic t u r e of Greenland’s melt, which now threatens to lift sea levels by another 2.75 inches just by itself. The massive ice sheet that covers the world’s largest island is still over a mile thick at the center and has the potential to cause a far greater rise in sea level should it melt much further due to global warming.

Earthquakes People rushed from buildings across Tuscany after a magnitude 4.8 quake awakened residents before dawn in the Italian region. Items were knocked to the floor, but no major damage was reported.

• Earth movements were also felt in weste r n T u r k e y, C r e t e , China’s Sichuan provi nce, New Z e a l a nd’s North Island and northeastern Ohio.

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Cooling Protocol A 19 87 ba n on ozone-destroying chemicals has slowed global warming by eliminating the chlorofluorocarbon emissions that influence the greenhouse effect much more than carbon dioxide, a new study reveals.

Writing in the journa l Env ironmenta l Research Letters, scientists say that by the middle of this century, the planet will be at least 1 degree Celsius cooler than it would have been without the landmark Mont rea l P rotocol, which has resulted in the gradual closing of t he ozone hole over Antarctica.

“By mass, CFCs are thousands of times more potent a greenhouse gas compared to CO2, so the Montreal Protocol not only saved the ozone layer, but it also mitigated a substantial fraction of global warming,” said lead study author Rishav Goyal.

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Tropical Cyclones Ni ne people were killed and three others left missing after power f u l Cyclone Bel na roa red a shore a long Madagascar’s northwestern coast. The region’s first named storm to make landfall this season also wrecked hundreds of homes.

• Heavy rain, floods a nd high winds from Tropical Storm Pawan killed severa l people i n S om a l i a a nd t he brea kaway reg ion of Somaliland. The storm a l so w recked homes and caused the loss of livestock. Some of the r eg ion’s m a i n r o a d s were wa shed out a s well.

Smoke from weeks of uncontrolled wildfi res in southeastern Australia has brought Sydney and nearby communities the most toxic air quality in the world. The smoke was so thick that it set off smoke alarms and sent residents to clinics with respiratory ailments. More than 720 homes have been lost to the flames. Ash and charred leaves fell onto homes and gardens more than 60 miles from the bushfires. The recent

blazes have also killed mtore than 2,000 iconic koalas, around 25% of the population in the region.

Bushfires are common during the heat of late spring and summer in Australia. But this season of fi re and heat is unprecedented and early.

Oxygen Leak The world’s oceans have on average lost 2% of t hei r oxygen content over a ha l f- centu r y due to

The White Island volcano remained restive for days after the deadly steam-generated blast. Photo: Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

a combination of climate change and nutrient runoff from farms and industr y, according to a report by the I nt er n a t ion a l Un ion for the Conservation of Nature. While the global average loss may seem small, there are some places in the tropics with losses of up to 40%.

The trend threatens such species as tuna, marlin and sharks, which are sensitive to decreasing levels of the life-giving ga s because of their size and energy needs.

Oceans are predicted to lose between 3% and 4% of their oxygen by 2100 without measures to control global warming and pollution.

Deadly Eruption Sixteen visitors perished and 20 more were left severely burned after a volcano on New Zealand’s remote and uninhabited White Island erupted without warning during their tour. Some of the recovered bodies were so badly burned that it was impossible to identify the victims.

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A N TA F E , N . M . T he New Mex ico Env ironmenta l Law Center bestowed its

annual Toxic Turkey Award t o L o s A l a mo s Na t ion a l Laborator y for nearly six decades of polluting the human and natural environment and continuous violations of basic

From left: Kathy Sanchez, Jon Block and Corrine Sanchez pose together Dec 8 at the N.M. Environmental Law Center annual member appreciation party at Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen in Santa Fe. Sanchez is the founder and current Environmental Health and Justice Program Manager of Tewa Women United, which just won the Jeanne Gauna Community Environmental Advocacy Award for New Mexicans. Photo Credit: Seth RoďŹ&#x20AC;man

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The Law Center awards the Toxic Turkey Award to a person or group that has shown extraordinary disregard for New Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment and the communities that live in it. The Law Center presented the award at its annual Member Appreciation Party in Santa Fe Dec. 8.

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CITY COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 4 BID cha i r ma n L ou ie Bonaguidi spoke about the petitions and the options for the BID. The fi rst question he addressed was from Dist. 2 Councilor Allan Landavazo, who asked why the BID had not fulfi lled the tasks outlined in the ordinance in previous years.

“We have been a relaxed organization. This is a small town, and we take things for granted in the sense that formalities are not complied with,” Bonaguidi said. “We endeavor[ed] to do what we thought was best for downtown Gallup.

We concentrated on that more than anything else. There were formalities we sidestepped, but we would follow those rules in the future.”

The actions, or lack thereof, by the BID, ultimately led to the discussion the city council had in the last two meetings. The most glaring issue to Landavazo was the lack of tangible results seen in numerous downtown projects.

“It’s kind of alarming to know how the money’s been spent with the BID,” Landavazo said. “It’s probably one of the major reasons people signed a petition and asked the council to consider the future of the BID.” Bonaguidi said he would accept responsibility for the shor tcom ings of the BID because he believes it is a great organization that drives development in Gallup.

“To see [the BID] abolished would be a great disservice to the community,” he said.

Dist. 4 Councilor Fran Palochak said the number of petitions the council has received asking either to dissolve the BID or keep it have created a difficult situation.

COAL AVENUE | FROM PAGE 6 director of the Gallup Main Street A r ts a nd Cultura l District, advocated for the item.

“We’re honored to be one of the key stakeholders and contributors to this important revitalization project for downtown Gallup,” Smith said.

T he second it em wa s approving a proposal for the construction management with Wilson and Company for $347,218, which includes the current New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax rate of about 8.31 percent. The funds will be taken

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“I don’t know what compromise can be reached,” she said.

“Would a new board, dissolving the old board and bring[ing] new blood on, be something those petitioning against the BID are willing to see?”

Not being able to see how the BID funds have been spent over the past several years was also a concern for Palochak, who recalled her experiences as a penny-pincher for the court.

“We cannot operate with other people’s money like it’s not a big deal. We have to be fiscally responsible when we’re dealing with other people’s money,” Palochak said.

“It’s distressing to me to hear we’re a small town and we don’t act like it’s a big deal. But it’s a big deal for me. That, in itself, concerns me as a citizen and a councilor,” she added.

Business Improvement District Board Member Archie Baca Jr. voiced his opinion on the BID’s future at the Gallup City Council’s Dec. 10 meeting. Multiple board members voiced their support for either dissolving the BID or making changes to improve communication and accountability from the board. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye

Previously at the Nov. 12 meeting, Bob Rosebrough, property owner in the BID, expressed his issues with the BID and how his opinion changed over the past several years when he realized it was not in compliance with city and state laws, and had not accomplished many of the improvements to the district that property and businesses owners were hoping for or expecting.

Rosebrough spoke at the Dec. 10 meeting saying only four revitalization projects have been completed in the past four years, with two of those involving the BID. That was four out of 26 planned projects, he added.

“The BID and the mandatory fees to property owners, on top of the taxes they pay, are

intended by the letter and spirit of the law to go into physical improvements [to downtown Gallup],” Rosebrough said.

Despite his misgiv ings about the BID, Rosebrough said the awareness of the need to comply with state statute and the city ordinance was encouraging.

Other com ments ca me from both current and former BID board members. Each of them voiced their opinion on whether they support continuing or dissolving the BID. “I serve the property owners in here, and the business owners.

That’s all I do,” Board Member Archie Baca Jr. said. “I think we work well together. I think this is a community that has organizations that should be working together. They may need to be disciplined, but they shouldn’t do away with [the BID].”

“The benefits of the BID do not exceed the cost of the BID to the property owners and the City of Gallup,” former BID board member Brett Newberry said. “I’ve been very concerned

from the state capital outlay.

The construction plans for the Coal Avenue Commons extend from Second Street to Fourth Street, which is why city staff needs construction management and full-time inspection presence that will meet requirements of the New Mexico Department of Transportation.

“It’s a very hefty amount of money, but we think it’s very important we’re in compliance with all the state’s requirements,” City Manager Maryann Ustick said. “This is a critical project that’s going to have a major impact on

downtown in terms of business continuation.”

Mayor Jackie McKinney said he would have been hesitant to accept the contract with Wilson and Company if they were involved with design of the commons, in part due to their past work on the Fox Run Golf Course.

However, he added the project is too far along to not accept the agreement. As such, he asked the council take measures to ensure the quality of their work.

“I’m asking that we watch them with a microscope,” McKinney said.

Both items were approved with a 5-0-0 vote.

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for a number of years because it occurred {to me that] there was not proper oversight in regard to the BID.” The comments from the council regarding oversight were encouraging to Newberry, he said. He added if the council votes to continue the BID they should keep and improve the rules to oversight to make sure they practice accountability.

“In my opinion, the BID has not been accountable to the city or to the property owners,” he added.

FUTURE STEPS Despite a bevy of comments from current and past board members at the meeting and the number of petitions the council has received, Landavazo asked the council if members were clear about what property and business owners actually wanted, whether they wanted the BID dissolved or to have a new board put into place.

Palochak said she shared his concerns, especially since

MURDER | FROM PAGE 10 the stab victim before heading to the Gamerco residence to speak with the rest of the occupants. Each of them were then transported to McKinley County Sheriff’s Office for questioning.

T he occupa nt s, Avey Cooeyate, Bailey House, and Genice Tsosie, each told Bates that Isaiah Cooeyate and Billy had gotten into an argument in one of the bedrooms. After an initial fist fight, Isaiah Cooeyate went to the kitchen, retrieved a knife,

the cou ncil had received updated information regarding those petitions at the start of the meeting and thus had no time to review them.

“I can say I’m not clear on it. It’s difficult to know in detail [without reviewing the new info],” she said.

Dist. 3 Councilor Yogash Kumar said he likes the concept of the BID and thinks they should have one more opportunity to make those physical improvements to the district.

“It’s difficult to get an organization [like the BID] together,” he said. “We already have it, and we’ve already invested in it for a long time.”

Kumar added if the BID board is actually willing to make the changes and improvements they need to, he would support it.

While a motion was made to keep the BID board in place but amend the ordinance, Mayor Jackie McKinney was hesitant with his vote, taking a moment to voice his frustrations with BID Board Director Francis Bee, namely about his lack of accountability with BID projects, as well as Bee’s apparent comments about the city council outside of meetings.

McKinney added he will take issue when comments about the city council’s work are made behind his back, and will damage the trust the council has towards the board.

“If you want to say something, come and talk to this council,” McKinney said. “If you’re out there badmouthing this council, I think the board should hold their staff accountable.”

Despite the mayor’s initial hesitation to vote, the action to keep the current board and amend the BID ordinance was approved with a 5-0-0 vote.

and then stabbed Billy before fleeing from the residence.

Sha nia Cooeyate told Bates she had tried to stop Isaiah and Billy from fighting, and that she tried to help tend to Billy’s wounds after Isaiah had fled.

A nother occupant, Johnny Lee, said Billy was drunk and argued with him first. A fter Lee left Billy i n t he bed room , I s a i a h Cooeyate entered the residence in an angry state and began fighting with Billy.

MURDER | SEE PAGE 20 NEWS

OPINIONS Letter to the Editor WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR FOREST ROADS? Dear Editor: Forest Road 480 in the Zuni Mountains was closed in 2018 from a wash out, the USFS posted a notice on their web site. I happen[ed] to come across by accident while looking for some new road, and off road vehicle maps. The notice advised the road would be closed until further notice. I contacted Alvin Whitehair, Mount Taylor Forest Supervisor to ask if the road would be open in time for hunting season. I was told it would be a long term closure until the road was repaired per the recommendations of USFS employee or engineer. I asked where the washout was and [was] told it was just below

the Ojo Redondo campground.

I then asked why the entire road needed to be closed and off limits, when it could be open[ed] up to Forest Road 425, which would allow some hunting access to the area for the upcoming hunting seasons.

A short time later the road was open again.

Fast forward October 22, 2019 I got lucky enough to draw out for deer in the Zuni’s after several years of no draws from good old New Mexico Game & Fish. [We] all know that’s another story in itself.

Near Forest Road 480 & 425 I saw fresh road construction which turned out to be a private contractor putting in new culverts on 480 as it went up

the hill to the camp ground.

Great. I thought maybe it would not get washed out again and I was looking for a second hunt in December in the same area. I then started to take notice of several older culverts along side other roads which appeared to be clogged with tree limbs, pine needles, brush and other sorts of debris which would lead to more wash outs.

It then dawned on me if these culverts were left clogged with debris, the problem of roads being washed out would happen again.I took a picture of one culvert facing up that would pool water until it ran

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Zuni Mountains U.S.S. Road 180, October 2019.

Lots of tax payer’s money is spent on these types of culverts to prevent roads from getting damaged and pooling water for animals, which is a good practice, but then the forest service fails to keep them free from tree limbs and other assorted trash washed down from hill sides, rendering them useless. This is why many roads on forest lands wash out and end up getting closed. Photo Credit: Harry L. Hall

GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF DECEMBER 9

Paraskevidekatriaphobia! Say that three times fast… It’s fear of the number 13. Did you know scientists believe fear actually creates self-fulfilling prophecies and accidents? Madame G recommends taking fate into your own hands create your own luck. Happy Friday 13th!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re soaring to new heights and accomplishing more than expected. The restless fi re of the Aries soul only cools to simmer.

Consider focusing your drive in a positive direction. Make your passions work for you (not against you). You’re not afraid of a little thing like superstition. Get out there and make it happen.

Sit down and have a cup of chamomile tea today. It’s a good idea to relax. This too shall pass. You’ve got support from the universe to walk away from draining job responsibilities, a toxic friendship or self-limiting beliefs. Or if you’re not ready to bail, at least speak up and put an end to a difficult dynamic. Sadly, being nice doesn’t work with everyone, so you’ll need to put your foot down.

Although you may wish to avoid making very important decisions such as changing jobs or buying a car this week, that doesn’t mean you can’t buy a new bag or wallet. Am I right? Live it up! Life is too short not to enjoy spending your hard-earned money.

It’s fun to consider new ideas.

But, you hesitate to act. You hoard ideas and own them before you act. Often by the time you do it’s very old news. If you have a favorite phrase it might sound like: “no one ever helped me.” But, no one ever will. You must help yourself by taking what you learn and taking action. Sometimes it’s better to act than do nothing at all. Fortune favors the bold!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You dance to the beat of your own drum. It may surprise you to learn that this may upset some people, including family. Compromise is not an evil word. It’s merely the acknowledgement that other people have feelings. Madame G suggests taking time to read quietly in the sun and smile.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) This is a fun day for you. Madame G suggests treating Friday the 13th like any other day. You’ve nothing to fear, but fear itself.

As a person of good sense and sound judgment, you make your own luck and won’t fall victim to superstition. But, you won’t test your luck either: no flying or stepping on cracks today. Have fun on Freaky Friday.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You’ve got some excellent projects in the works. Life is good, enjoy it! When it comes to your future, you need to put yourself fi rst. This doesn’t mean doing everything all alone. Under the influence of this community-spirited full moon, you can pool your resources with some aligned souls.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’re too pragmatic to be superstitious, but you might just be so pragmatic that you don’t discount anything. So go ahead and buy that crystal necklace and burn some smudge sticks.

It’s okay to be cautious just stay within budget. Show up smiling at those holiday parties and let them bring good things to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Though your emotions never quite reach the surface, the ripples above water show the trouble stewing below. Is it a crocodile or gas? Oh dear! It’s a Scorpio. Some people will never know, and they’ll be glad for it. Most wouldn’t want to find out. You create your own luck. Live on!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You may have resentment toward a friend. Their life appears perfect on the outside. This angers your independent spirit that hates resentment or anything resembling conformity. Everyone has moments of self-doubt. It’s just a bad mood. Remember that when looking at someone’s life from the outside, you usually just see the surface. You rarely see the real struggles from within.

Your life may resemble a telenovela right now. If it’s not one family member it’s another. If you don’t have an evil twin coming out of hiding or your former fiancé coming out of a coma to meet your husband of 20 years and 10 children, then it’s something else.

Consider that you may start as much drama as you sense around you. Look for the common factor.

If it’s you, then do your best to recreate the story or enjoy the telenovela. They’re hilarious.

Life is often full of surprises. Do yourself a favor and live a little.

It’s up to you to enjoy your life and have fun. Take a job in a new city, start a business, or take a drive. If you don’t live now, then you never will. It’s not enough to say, “I’ll do it tomorrow” or next week or next year. The time is now.

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TEWA WOMEN | FROM PAGE 15 and trenches within the labâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boundary, all of which will eventually contaminate the drinking water aquifer and the Rio Grande.

Internal LANL documents show that at least as early as 1949, Lab scientists wrote to management regarding their concerns that the labâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wa ste - du mpi ng pra ct ices would contaminate groundwater and the Rio Grande.

LANL did not curtail those activities until passage of the federal Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in the early 1970s, and is still operating its Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility, a major source of pollution, without a Hazardous Waste Permit.

In addition to the Toxic Turkey award, the Law Center also gave several awards to organizations or individuals who have been champions for water protection, environmental protection, and community advocacy.

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- Jon i A rend s, longt i me E xecut ive Di rec t or of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety, received the Griff Salisbury Environmental Protection Award as an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the protection of New Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environment. For nearly four decades, Arends ha s been a leading voice against the nuclear weapons

community-based plans that would preserve the Gila. Gaume has also helped the law centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work with its clients opposed to the proposed Santolina mega-development on the West Mesa of A lbuquerque, a nd recently wrote extensive comments against using produced water outside the oil and gas industry.

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In the criminal complaint, it is stated Isaiah Cooeyate faces a charge for fi rst degree murder. Bates said the District Attorney is either going to cha rge h i m or have h i m charged him as an adult.

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COMMUNITY Trees bearing fruit 2019 FESTIVAL OF TREES BENEFITS COMMUNITY PANTRY

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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he 2019 Festival of Trees held by the Rio West Mall. The Dec. 7 event attracted a crowd of approximately 100 people eager to v iew a nd w i n decorated Ch r ist ma s trees, wreaths and displays.

Each was donated for a raffle to benefit the Community Pantry.

According to Executive Director Alice Perez, when you donate and /or sponsor a decorated tree, wreath or gift, you help raise money and awareness about the fact that 1 in 4 children in New Mexico are hungry. Tickets for the event were sold for $3 apiece or 4 for $10.

A l l pr o c e e d s we nt t o t h e C o m m u n i t y P a n t r y, whose motto is “Because no Mother’s Child should go hungry,” helps community members, children, veterans, the elderly, and families in need.

The Community Pantry is still finalizing the numbers, but Perez said a rough estimate of the proceeds shows a profit of about $4,000, which will go back to the community in the form of food.

Perez says this was the Com mu n it y Pa ntr y’s f i r st t u r n a s recipient s of t he Rio West Mall event and it was put together in under a month. She is already planning for the 2020 festiva l with hopes of more participation. In fact, she says the Community Pantry is already taking registrations for next year. “We just hope the mall has a much bigger place to hold next year’s event,” she said with a laugh.

“Getting to work with the community and having the community join in on our effor ts is what made it so much fun. Because not only was it fun for us, it was fun for them.” Perez said.

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Joan Hughes won a Christmas wreath at the Festival of Trees at the Rio West Mall Dec. 7. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco 7 wreaths were given out, along with gift certificates.

In addition the ma ll gave away a grand prize of three Christmas stockings filled with goodies totaling $1,564 for Dad, Mom, and Child.

Since winners had to be present at the event, ticket-holders were on hand to listen for their numbers.

One of those was Dorothy Ca sia s, of Ga l lup, who won a tree decorated with American flags, donated by McK i n ley Cou nt y Vetera n Services. “We try to attend this function yearly. It’s just something we enjoy doing and giving back to the community,” Casias said. “It’s a very beautiful tree and we’re happy.”

Melissa Turner, of Gallup, bought 4 tickets and won a t r e e de cor a t e d w it h r e d ch ile pepper s a nd 12 gi f t certificates. “I heard them call out my number and I felt

Dorothy Casias along with her son, D’Andre, next to the tree they won at the Festival of Trees Dec. 7 in Gallup.

Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

very excited. Winning this is going to make for a very nice Christmas for my family,” she said.

Joa n Hughes is a regular at the Festival of Trees.

This year she won a wreath.

“There were so many people here and it’s great,” Hughes said. “Each year I just fall more in love with this event.

I n t he pa st I have won 3 trees. Now I can get rid of the ugly wreath at home,” she laughed.

Perez expressed her sincere thank you to all sponsors for your help in raising funds for The Community Pantry; Washington Federal B a n k , McK i n l e y C o u n t y Ve t e r a n s C o l l a b o r a t i o n , Rainaldi Dental, Clay Fultz Insu ra nce, Bomb Diggit y, Chee Montano - State Farm Insu ra nce Agent, Soa r ing Eagle Home Care, Kiwanis Club of Gallup, iHeart Media, Ch r i st ia n Verdugo -Bla ck,

Festival of Trees participants eagerly waiting to find out if they won a tree, or any of the other prizes being offered at the event Dec. 7. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

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Thunderbird Supply Company calendar adds its fi rst male model MODELS FROM THAILAND TO THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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nown for its beautiful Native American jewelry, Thunderbird Supply Company is also known for the models who represent them on the pages of their unique calendar. Models chosen to represent Thunderbird Supply Company also make appearances at the Gathering of Nations powwow and the WildThing Championship Bullriding.

With the arrival of the new year, the calendar will showcase seven models. Past calendars had six.

Fans had the opportunity to meet and greet the 2020 models at the company’s store in Gallup Dec. 7. Autographed posters of the new calendar signed by the models were handed out.

Thunderbird CEO Danny Thomason said the promotion has only been in existence for

2020 Thunderbird Model, Gabriela P., signs 2020 calendars given out at Thunderbird Supply Company Gallup location Dec. 7. Photo Credit: Rona Yazzie a few years, but it’s a major undertaking. “ We d o n’ t h a v e a n y restrictions on what certain nationality you can be: Hopi, Mexican-American, Anglo. Each year is always different and always a challenge. We had over

2020 Thunderbird Model, Isabella B., signs local customers’ calendars in Gallup Dec. 7.

Photo Credit: Rona Yazzie

200 audition and have 8 people that make the selection. And it’s a hard decision to make,” he said.

Thomason says the deciding factor is not based on appearance alone. There is a process that models go through and personality is an important part of

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2020 Thunderbird Models at 2020 calendar event in Gallup Dec. 7 From left: Isabella B. (Los Lunas, NM), Lizeth M. (Santa Fe, NM), Stephanie J. (Continental Divide, NM), Jason S. (Gallup, NM), Sarah D. (Albuquerque, NM), Manthana Y. (Albuquerque, NM) and Gabriela P. (Santa Fe, NM). Photo Credit: Rona Yazzie the choice. “ T hey ’re repre s ent i ng Thunderbird Supply. So we want individuals ready to meet and greet and represent us. That’s

one of things we look for,” he said.

THUNDERBIRD | SEE PAGE 24 COMMUNITY

‘Richard Jewell’ – a good movie with distinct flaws DOES EASTWOOD DISLIKE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS?

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 129 MINUTES Director Clint Eastwood’s output has been a little spotty lately, with recent efforts like The Mule making an unremarkable impression on this reviewer and The 15:17 to Paris ranking as one the weakest fi lms in his entire catalog.

The good news is that his latest, Richard Jewell, is a definite improvement over those two pictures, including some excellent performances from the cast. So, it’s unfortunate that with all the good on display here, there are some issues still present, with one aspect of the feature coming across as particularly misguided and malicious.

Set primarily during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, the feature depicts the life of Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser), a security guard yearning to be a cop. While working at a concert venue in Centennial Park, the figure sees a bag and alerts his disbelieving co-workers. Those familiar with the story will know that the bomb goes off and tragedy strikes, but not before Jewell is able to clear a significant portion of the area.

Initially hailed as a hero, the oddball suddenly finds himself under suspicion from FBI agent Tom Shaw (Jon Hamm), who believes he fits the profi le of a bomber. Reporter Kathy Scruggs (Olivia Wilde) begins writing accusatory pieces as well. As the national media hones in on Jewell and his mother Barbara (Kathy Bates), an old acquaintance and lawyer Watson Bryant (Sam Rockwell) steps in to defend him.

Hauser, Bates and Rockwell are excellent here as the friendly lead and his mother, completely unprepared to be put under the spotlight. As the tide turns and negative attention comes their way, Jewell attempts to put on a friendly and accommodating face with authorities, that one can see slowly eroding as things get worse and worse. Rockwell COMMUNITY

Watson Bryant (Sam Rockwell) looks on as Barbara Jewell (Kathy Bates) cries in the arms of her son, Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) who is suspected of being a terrorist when he reports the existence of a bomb during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta in Clint Eastwood’s latest film, “Richard Jewell.” Photo Credit: Warner Brothers is entertaining as the protagonist’s lawyer, always frustrated by his client’s naïve reaction to the vultures circling around him.

These are all well-crafted characters that help give audiences a sense of what it is like to be surrounded and watched by authorities and the media.

And admittedly, beyond fi nally expressing his anger at being targeted, the character doesn’t change or come to any major revelations. Of course, this is a real story and there isn’t much the fi lmmakers can do about it. At least these talented performers make watching them interesting.

However, the film’s real problems lie with their antagonists. The FBI agents investigating Jewell are rather one-note, doing nothing more than being consistently hostile to Jewell. The worst offender is Kathy Scruggs. As portrayed, this stand-in for all journalists following the case, simply comes across as an awful person. In fact, it’s rather shocking to portray a real person in this manner. Over the course of the fi lm, she trades sexual favors for story leads, prints malicious reports and behaves in a manner so horrendous that it’s rather shocking to witness.

Remarkably, this is a real person being depicted and one wonders why the writer would portray the reporter in this manner and not make them into a fictional character. It’s certainly an ill-advised and slanderous depiction and one that is said to be a complete fabrication by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Their claims are easy to believe - no

human being behaves in the manner this villain does in the fi lm.

In the end, there are plenty of commendable elements to Richard Jewell, including the three main leads and the relatable hardships one might endure over the course of a lengthy government inquiry.

Unfortunately, there’s also an exaggerated and ugly side to

this fi lm that seems to suggest all investigative reporters are horrible people who will literally do anything for a story, and that FBI agents will happily give away classified information at the drop of a hat. These preposterous elements ultimately weaken an otherwise impressive drama.

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DRUGS | FROM PAGE 1 to be heroin, inside the vehicle.

Diaz was arrested. It was discovered during the booking process that Diaz was concealing more presumed narcotics on her person, inside her bra.

She was charged with trafficking a controlled substance, a second degree felony, and

LETTER | FROM PAGE 19 over the top to drain out the other side [making it] almost completely clogged.

So, as a tax payer I guess

THUNDERBIRD | FROM PAGE 22 The sea rch for models takes place beginning in June and continues until December.

Each model has to appear to hand out promotional items at three big events: the company’s breakout of the new calendar, the Gathering of Nations powwow, and the Wild Thing Bullriding Championship.

“The models in the past love[d] it, and it’s fun for them.”

bringing contraband into a jail, a fourth degree felony.

Based on this information and further investigation, the agents and detectives served a search warrant this afternoon at Diaz’ residence at 107 Morgan Cir. in Gallup.

During the search attempt, agents and officers located Chantala Diaz, 27, of Gallup. It was discovered that Chantala

had multiple warrants for her arrest on charges of drug possession and child abandonment. She was arrested.

Agents later found a substance consistent with cocaine in her bedroom. Agents also located Janice Garcia, 46, of Gallup, inside the home. The agents discovered a substance consistent with heroin inside her bedroom. Agents also

searched Sharon Diaz’s room and discovered a substance consistent with methamphetamine on a dresser.

Chantala Diaz was booked on charges of possession of a controlled substance, a fourth degree felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and resisting an officer, a misdemeanor, along with her several warrants.

Garcia was booked on possession of a controlled substance.

The residence and those arrested are no strangers to the Gallup Police Department.

Narcotics agents previously served a search warrant at the same residence and arrested both Chantala and Sharon Diaz for drug-related charges on May 21.

my question is why the USFS fails to clear these culverts after going to all the trouble to spend public money to put new ones in. Is this some kind of job security for the USFS and private contractors, or is it just

typical government laziness?

I emailed Mr. Whitehair who has always been nice enough to email me back thanking me for letting him know and wanting to know where this picture was taken. Maybe he should drive

around himself or send some of his government employees out once in a while to see for themselves. It’s not like this happens in one day. Maybe that engineer type person could get out of the office again and check them. They sure

had time last year to get out and close Forest Road 480.

Signed; Mr. Harry L. Hall Retired Police Officer USAF Veteran Cibola County

Thomason said.

Thunderbird began the calendar in 2015 and Thomason believes it’s the best gig there is for any aspiring model.

“When they get picked, they get an appearance fee. If travel is needed, they get paid for that, and basically we spoil them,” he said. “We feed them.

When we do the photo shoot, we provide the clothing. We have someone who does their makeup, and it’s really a good gig to be honest with you, here

in the Southwest.”

New to this year’s calendar is the first male model, Jason S. He is a Utah resident who works as a lawyer for the Navajo Nation. He says being a model is a confidence booster for him.

“A few people commented that I should try out for it. It’s more of a a self-confidence thing and being happy how you look,” S. said.

Another first-time Thu nderbird model is

Manthana Y. Originally from T ha i la nd, now set tled i n Albuquerque, Y. saw an advertisement and thought she would try it out.

“They told me to try it and I was picked, and it has made me better in trying to mourn the passing away of my dad, who passed away a few months ago,” she said.

Stephanie J. of Continental Div ide who is no stranger to the modeling search, has been auditioning for the past

two years. Excited that she finally made it, she said she’s thrilled to be a part of this great event.

“This year I made it and it’s a new experience,” J. said. “It makes me happy, and it’s fun.”

At the request of Thunderbird Supply Company, models’ la st names are excluded from this story.

For more information: thunderbirdsupply.com

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SPORTS 360 45th Lomasney Invitational: Piedra Vista clashes with Gallup Gallup Bengal Trinity Juan (5) leaps away from Navajo Prep Eagle Amber Garcia (14) to receive a pass at Gallup High School Dec. 5 Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Justine Tso (12) rushes past Navajo Prep Eagle Hailey Martin (11) in the first round of the Lomasney Invitational girls basketball tournament at Gallup High School Dec. 5. The Bengals defeated the Eagles 67-57. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

45th Lomasney Invitational: Tohatchi defeats Silver City Tohatchi Cougar Cameron Tsosie (20) sprints past Silver City Colt Katelynn Limardo (25) in the first round of the Lomasney Invitational girls’ basketball tournament at Gallup High School Dec. 5. Tohatchi defeated Silver City 47-31 and went on to finish third in the tournament. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Tohatchi Cougar Montana Soto (50) grabs a rebound away from Silver City Colt Alissa Jameson (15) at Gallup High School Dec. 5. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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45th Lomasney Invitational Final Round: Miyamura, Shiprock face off

Gallup Bengal Kennedy Smiley (22) and Piedra Vista Panther Lanae Billy (32) dive after a loose ball at Gallup High School Dec. 7. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Hailey Long (40) rushes past Piedra Vista Panther Abrianna Cortez (13) at Gallup High School Dec. 7. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

45th Lomasney Invitational Final Round: Win for Miyamura

Miyamura Patriot Kahlia Zunie (40) collides with Shiprock Chieftain Ashley Turber (23) at Gallup High School Dec. 7. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Miyamura Patriot Noelle Charleston (20) rushes past Shiprock Chieftain Ashley Turber (23) at Gallup High School Dec. 7. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR Dec. 13: TBA Belen Tournament Dec. 14 TBA Belen Tournament Dec. 17 Tohatchi @ Miyamura 4 pm A/B/C Dec. 19 Capital @ Miyamura 5:30 pm Eddie Pena Classic

Dec. 13 - Dec. 19, 2019

GALLUP BENGALS Wrestling Dec. 13: “Battle for Honor Miyamura” 1 pm

Girls Basketball

Basketball Dec. 17: Gallup @ Piedra Vista 7 pm Dec. 19: Gallup @ Los Lunas 7 pm Girls Basketball Dec. 19: Grants @ Gallup 7 pm

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS Wrestling Dec. 13: “Battle for Honor Miyamura” 1 pm Basketball

Dec. 16: Miyamura @ Piedra Vista 7 pm

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX Basketball Dec. 13: Coronado @ Rehoboth Christian 5:30 pm Dec. 19 Zuni @ Rehoboth Christian 7:30 p, Girls Basketball Dec. 13: Rehoboth Christian @ Coronado 4 pm Dec. 19: Zuni @ Rehoboth Christian JV Girls 6 pm

WINGATE BEARS Wrestling Dec. 13: “Battle for Honor Miyamura” 1 pm Basketball Dec. 13: Foothill @ Wingate TBA Dec. 13: Holiday Classic TBA 7:30 pm Dec. 13: Holiday Classic TBA 7:30 pm Dec. 14: Foothill @ Wingate TBA

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOREBOARD

Girls Basketball Dec 19: Wingate @ Santa Fe Indian 6 pm

Dec. 4 – Dec. 10, 2019

*Local varsity games listed.

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Basketball Dec. 10: Belen @ Gallup 46-50 Dec. 7: Pojoaque Valley vs.

Gallup 80-91 Dec. 6: Gallup vs. Espanola Valley 63-70 Dec. 5: Gallup vs. Silver 71-34

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Basketball Girls Basketball Dec. 7: Shiprock vs Miyamura 40-55 Dec. 6: Silver vs Miyamura 46-44 Dec. 5: Miyamura vs Piedra

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FOR RENT Black Diamond Canyon Mobile Home Park 1 Large Mobile Home - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $750 per month + $750 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 December 4, 2019 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION: Maintenance Worker DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE: December 19, 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 *** In House or Homework Silversmiths Needed Thunderbird Jewelry 1923 W. Hwy 66 Paying higher competitive labor Mon – Fri

Van Driver and Cook (20 hrs/wk) Part-time position at McKinley County Senior Program - Thoreau See website for job requirements. Eligible for benefits.

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PETS Volunteers Wanted Four Corners Pet Alliance is in desperate need of foster homes for dogs and cats. You provide the temporary home and love, and we provide the supplies and vet care. Must fill out detailed foster application. Serious inquiries only. For info., email: babsie220@gmail.com Did you lose a pet? Advertise your lost baby for FREE. Send pic and text. Deadline for submission Tuesday 5 pm.

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IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Gallup-McKinley County School District, as its duly-noticed and convened meeting of the 15th day of July, 2019 by a vote of 3 members in favor of the resolution, 0 members against the resolution, 0 members abstaining, as follows: 1. On October 22, 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed into law the Asbestos Hazard Response Act {AHERA) 2. Regulations applicable to all public school districts requiring compliance with AHERA have been adopted as 40 C.F.R. Part 763 {1987).

3. As part of the general responsibilities of local education agency (LEA) under the EHERA statutes and regulations, LEA’s must develop and update a management plan for addressing asbestos Hazards in all public schools in their respective districts. The local education authority is Superintendent Mike Hyatt, designated person is Jose P. Quiambao.

4. The administration of Gallup McKinley County School District has developed an appropriate management plan which has been adopted by the Board of Education on July 10, 1989.

Review and approval of the management plan by the appropriate agency designated by the Governor of New Mexico, in accordance with 40

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5. The administration is further directed to notify all school employees, parents, legal guardians and all interested parties of the availability of the management plan for review and inspection. The administration may charge a reasonable fee for making copies of the management plan.

6. The management plan shall be available for inspection during normal business hours at the administration office of each school. A copy of the management plan shall also be available for inspection at the Central Administration Office of the Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, 700 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico during regular business hours. Requests for inspection shall be honored within five working days of the receipt of the request.

7. The LEA’s responsibility pursuant to the AHERA regulations further require that all school employees, building occupants, their parents or their legal guardians and all interested parties be informed at least once each school year about inspections, response activities, post response action activities, including periodic re-inspection and surveillance activities that are planned or in progress. In order to satisfy this obligation, the administration shall prepare a written notice which shall be distributed to all employees and sent to parents or legal guardians of all students.

8. This resolution shall become part of the recorded minutes of the Board of Education meeting at which it was adopted, and shall be published in the Gallup Independent or a newspaper of general circulation in Gallup.

Published in the Gallup Sun: November 22, 2019 November 29, 2019 December 6, 2019 December 13, 2019 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of CARROLL ANN SISNEROS, Deceased No. D-1113-PB-2019-00040 NOTICE TO CREDITORS VIKKI MARTINEZ has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of CAROLL ANN 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 forever barred.

Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of 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 Dated: VIKKI MARTINEZ MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. JAMES J. MASON ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 104 EAST AZTEC AVENUE GALLUP, NEW MEXICO 87301 505-722-4463 Published: November 29, 2019

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 28 December 6, 2019 December 13, 2019 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of MARIKO N. MORRIS, Deceased No. D-1113-PB-2019-00041 NOTICE TO CREDITORS FRANKLIN J. MORRIS has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of MARIKO N. MORRIS, 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 of 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.

Dated: FRANKLIN J. MORRIS MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published: December 6, 2019 December 13, 2019 December 20, 2019 *** Notice of Public Meeting PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jail Authority Board has scheduled their meeting for Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 1:30 pm.

This meeting will be held at the McKinley County Adult Detention Center located at 255 Boardman Drive, Gallup NM 87301. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office.

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Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Elvera Grey at (505) 726-8962 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Done this 4th day of December, 2019 JAIL AUTHORITY BOARD /S/ Billy Moore, Chairperson Publication Date: December 13, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT PROPOSALS

Dated the 5th day of December 2019 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: December 5, 2019 Publication Date: December 13, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

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NOTICE TO OFFERORS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: RFP-395-20KC AVL/GPS SOLUTION, MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT Commodity Code(s): 20888, 72651 An optional Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10am MST, at the Student Support Center, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, NM. Details and specifications are set forth in the solicitation documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 or may be downloaded from the Procurement Webpage at www.gmcs.org.

Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on January 23, 2020.

Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked RFP-39520KC. No FAXED PROPOSALS or ELECTRONIC proposal submissions nor proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any formalities on minor inconsistencies.

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 Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’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.

Done this 9th day of December, 2019 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Bill Lee, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun December 13, 2019 *** OFFICE OF THE NEW MEXICO SECRETARY OF STATE PROCLAMATION I, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby issue the following proclamation: That a Municipal Officer Election is called to be held in applicable municipalities throughout the State of New Mexico and precincts thereof on March 3, 2020; and That a Municipal Officer Elec-

tion shall be a nonpartisan election, and the names of all candidates shall be listed on the ballot with no party or slate designation; and That all municipalities, where applicable, shall conduct the runoff election pursuant to Section 1-22-16 NMSA 1978; and That the City of Gallup shall conduct a top-two runoff election following the Municipal Officer Election, should one be necessary. If a top-two runoff election is necessary, it will be held on March 31, 2020; and That a Municipal Officer Election shall be held to elect municipal officers for the following offices: CITY OF GALLUP – ONE MAYOR, TWO COUNCILORS AND ONE MUNICIPAL JUDGE One Mayor FOUR-YEAR TERM District 2-One Councilor FOUR-YEAR TERM District 4-One Councilor FOUR-YEAR TERM One Municipal Judge FOUR-YEAR TERM Declarations of Candidacy for the Municipal Officer Election shall be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Declarations of Intent to be a Write-in Candidate for the Municipal Officers Election shall be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Last day to file a Statement of Withdrawal from the Municipal Officer Election shall be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

DONE AT THE OFFICE OF THE NEW MEXICO SECRETARY OF STATE THIS 4th DAY OF DECEMBER 2019 ATTEST:

MAGGIE TOULOUSE OLIVER SECRETARY OF STATE Publication Date: December 13, 2019 *** LA OFICINA DE LA SECRETARÍA DE ESTADO DE NUEVO MÉXICO PROCLAMACIÓN Yo, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, Secretaria del Estado, Estado de Nuevo México, en virtud de la autoridad otorgada por mí, por la presente emito la siguiente proclamación: Que se convoque la Elección de Funcionarios Municipales en los municipios correspondientes en todo el Estado de Nuevo México y sus recintos el 3 de marzo de 2020; y Que la Elección de Funcionarios Municipales será una elección no partidista, y los nombres de los candidatos serán listados en las boletas sin designación de partido; y Que todos los municipios, cuando corresponda, realizarán una elección de desempate según la Sección 1-2216 NMSA 1978; y Que la ciudad de Gallup llevará a cabo una elección de desempate después de la Elección de Funcionarios Municipales; si es necesario, se llevará a cabo el 31 de marzo del 2020; y Que la Elección de Funcionarios Municipales se llevará a cabo para elegir funcionarios municipales para los siguientes cargos: CIUDAD DE GALLUP – UN ALCALDE, DOS CONSEJEROS Y UN JUEZ MUNICIPAL Alcalde PERIODO AÑOS

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WITNESS MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF SHARON L. PINO

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La Declaración de Candidatura para la elección de funcionarios municipales se presentarán entre las 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. el martes, 7 de enero de 2020.

La Declaración de Candidatura para candidatos por escrito para la elección de funcionarios municipales se presentarán entre las 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. el martes 14 de enero de 2020.

El último día para presentar una declaración de retiro de la elección de funcionarios municipales se presentarán entre las 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. el martes 14 de enero de 2020.

EXPEDIDA EN LA OFICINA DEL EJECUTIVO ESTE DÍA 4 DE DICIEMBRE DEL 2020 DOY FE: EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL PONGO FIRMA SHARON L. PINO

EL GRAN SELLO DEL ESTADO DE NUEVO MÉXICO SUBSECRETARÍA DE ESTADO MAGGIE TOULOUSE OLIVER SECRETARIA DE ESTADO Publication Date: December 13, 2019

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.

Project includes demolition of existing sports light fixtures, cable and conduit, and associated transformers. Also included in this project:

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INDIAN HILLS PARK ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF GALLUP

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Mobilization/Demobilization/Project Administration 2. New 50 kVA Transfomer 3. New lighting electrical panel 4. New lighting contactor 5. New cable and conduit for sports and parking area lighting 6. New sports and parking area light fixtures

Formal Bid No. 1923 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for construction of CITY OF GALLUP INDIAN HILLS PARK ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, January 7, 2020 at the office of the Procurement Director at City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue,

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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 CDM Smith, 6001 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, phone (505) 353-3709 at no charge.

However, if shipping is required, the fee is $8.00. Checks payable to CDM Smith.

Dated this 9th December 2019 /s/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor

Three Convenient Delivery Options Snail Mail: __ 1 yr. $59.95 __ 6 mo. $29.95

*Home Delivery: __ 1 yr. $45 __ 6 mo. $25

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Name: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________________

Publication Date: Gallup Sun-Friday, December 13, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT BIDS

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CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO FORMAL BID NO. 1924

Phone: ____________ (for billing purposes only) Mail Check to: Gallup Sun, PO Box 1212, Gallup, NM 87305 • Fax: (505) 212-0391 • Email: gallupsun@gmail.com Credit Card #: _________________ Exp: ________ 3-4 digit code: ________ Billing zip: _________ Pay By Phone: (505) 722-8994 The Gallup Sun is distributed weekly, on Fridays. Forms received after Wednesday, the subscription will start the following Friday.

Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, will receive sealed bids for the following: REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC PEDESTALS City of Gallup-Red Rock

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As more particularly set out in the Bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at (505) 863-1334. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: www.gallupnm. gov/bids.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A WATER PROJECT FUND LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE NEW MEXICO FINANCE AUTHORITY (“FINANCE AUTHORITY”) AND THE CITY OF GALLUP ( THE “BORROWER/GRANTEE”), IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS ($2,868,106), EVIDENCING AN OBLIGATION OF THE BORROWER/GRANTEE TO UTILIZE THE LOAN/GRANT AMOUNT SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION OF REACH 27.10 TO CONNECT TO REACH 27.1, INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 1.8 MILES OF 16” WATERLINE, APPROXIMATELY 0.7 MILES OF 12” WATERLINE, A 3.0 MILLION GALLON WATER RESERVOIR AND A PUMP STATION, AND SOLELY IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE PLEDGE AND PAYMENT OF THE LOAN AMOUNT AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SOLELY FROM JOINT WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM OF THE BORROWER/GRANTEE; CERTIFYING THAT THE LOAN/GRANT AMOUNT, TOGETHER WITH OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE BORROWER/GRANTEE, IS SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT; RATIFYING ACTIONS HERETOFORE TAKEN; REPEALING ALL ACTION INCONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN/GRANT AGREEMENT.

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on January 7, 2020 when bids will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Formal Bid Number.

NO FAXED OR ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED BIDS will be accepted, and bids submitted after the specified date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Dated this 10th day of December 2019 By: /S/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, December 13, 2019 *** CITY OF GALLUP, MCKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given of the title and of a general summary of the subject matter contained in Ordinance No. S2019-6, duly adopted and approved by the City Council of City of Gallup on December 10, 2019. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for public inspection during normal and regular business hours in the office of the City Clerk, at 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

The title of the Ordinance is:

A general summary of the subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in its title. This notice constitutes compliance with NMSA 1978, § 6-14-6, as amended.

CITY OF GALLUP, MCKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICOORDINANCE NO.

Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, December 13, 2019

crop pests, and snags left along field edges provide a home for tunnel-nesting bees, as well as owls and raptors that provide rodent control.

Whether you are interested in a healthy garden or healthy crop yields, a healthy native bee population accomplishes both!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 13 – DECEMBER 19, 2019 FRIDAY, December 13

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, call (505) 8799460.

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.

MAGIC FOR MUGGLES: BINGO 4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). An afternoon testing your trivia knowledge with Harry Potter Bingo with themed Bingo cards.

Watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as the magical adventure continues. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

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.

CANINE COMPADRES CLASS 5 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt). We cover basic obedience, service dog training and support. Everyone is welcome to come join Erin and Manda! Please make sure your dogs are contained on a leash.

COMRADERY MEETING 5 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt).

After Canine Compadres, join the December Comradery meeting.

SATURDAY, December 14

POSOLE OLE FUN WALK 9 am registration @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave., Gallup) Saturday, Dec. 14. This is a McKinley County Sheriff’s Office fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics.

STORY TIME SATURDAYS 11 am-12 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., CALENDAR

Gallup) . The season is changing and we’re getting cozy with books about winter. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 4.

DIY CHUNKY KNIT BLANKET 2 pm-4pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Hands-on demonstration as wek make chunky knit blankets. Printable instructions available to pick up after the event.

Hot chocolate and supplies provided. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

FALL 2019 COMMENCEMENT 10 am @ Gallup High School Kenneth Holloway Auditorium (1055 Ricco St., West 66, Gallup).

SELF-DEFENSE WITH MATT & DILLON. 10:30 am Join Matt and Dillon for their self defense class at the ranch. Matt offers practical self-defense training based on basic kickboxing and development of individual attributes, focusing on personal awareness and ability to react to physical threat for all ages. Everyone is welcome. We encourage all participants to please bring a mouthpiece.

CANINE COMPADRES CLASS 1:30 pm @ Join our trainers at Mesa Blvd. Park in Grants. We cover basic obedience, service dog training and support. Everyone is welcome to come join Erin and Manda! Please make sure your dogs are contained on a leash.

SUNDAY, December 15

DISPEL THE DARKNESS OF THE NIGHT 4 pm @ Sacred Heart Cathedral (415 E. Green Ave., Gallup) A free will offering will be taken for the Syrian refugee Art project and the ministry of the Rehoboth Choir. For more information: (505) 863-4412/ MONDAY, December 16

HOW DO I? TECHNOLOGY Q & A 4 pm-6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Free computer classes for the community for learners at all levels. Classes limited to ten students. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

BOARD MEETING 6 pm-7 pm Gallup McKinley County Schools SSC Board Room (640 S. Boardman, Gallup).

CALENDAR

TUESDAY, December 17

CHESS CLUB 4 pm- 5 pm @. Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Refreshments provided. Club meets on first and fourth Tuesday of the month. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov or (505) 726-6120.

TILE ART 4 pm-5 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Make beautiful tile art that you can transform into coasters. Supplies provided. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

WEDNESDAY, December 18

STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS 10:30a.m-11:00 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). An active and energetic program for toddlers featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.

Intended for children ages 2-4. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov;(505) 726-6120

OPEN MAKERSPACE – LED CIRCUITS 4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). MakerSpace is lighting up the sky with LED circuits every Wednesday this month. Intended for ages 8 and above.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS 5:30 pm-7:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup).

This week’s film: The Angel Haw Fallen.

THURSDAY, December 19

CRAFTY KIDS 4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Tissue Roll Christmas Ornaments.

ONGOING

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. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

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) 285-3542.

NO HALF STEPPING 9 am-11am @ Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup).

AA meeting Tuesdays. For more information: (505) 862-1911.

GALLUP STORYTELLERS TOASTMASTERS 6:30 pm @ Earl’s Restaurant (1400 East Highway 66, Gallup). Toastmasters meets every Thursday (except holidays). Guests welcome.

For more information : Fran Palochak (505)-879-6570 or Carl Ballenger (505) 8790191.

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society (1315 Hamilton Rd., Gallup). For more information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: gmchumanesociety@gmail. com. Location: 1315 Hamilton Road.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS DOG TRAINING 2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS HORSE DEMO 11 am every Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail. com.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS WELCOME CENTER 10 am-2 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail. com

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING 9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource, (1630 S. Second St., Cedar

Hills Plaza 262-#11, Gallup).

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (505) 863-8827.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 10 am every Saturday @ the First Methodist Church, ( 1800 Redrock Drive, Gallup). Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 5:45 pm Mondays @ Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center (across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264). Window Rock AA Group. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY 6 pm-8 pm Tuesdays (1375 Elva Dr., Gallup) A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Joshua Generation for Jesus. For information, call (505) 870-2175.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS 6 pm - 7 pm Wednesdays, @ First United Methodist Church, (1800 Redrock Dr.,Gallup) (in the library). All are welcome.

COMMUNITY PANTRY 10 am-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday (1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd., Gallup).

The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale.

All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 7268068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNY 7 pm-9 pm Friday @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, (306 S. Second St., Gallup) Gallup’s longest-running live show!

GALLUP SOLAR 6 pm-8 pm Wednesdays (113 E. Logan, Gallup). Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar. Call (505) 728-9246 for info.

RECOVERING ADDICTS FOR JESUS 6 pm Thursday (309 Chino Loop, Gamerco). New Life ministries holds weekly meetings for anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Phone: (505) 7228973.

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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