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EDITOR’S PICKS – TOP 5 STORIES 2019 By Beth Blakeman Associate Editor
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find it hard to choose a top 5 out of the many stories that appeared in the pages of this year’s Gallup Sun. There are different reasons for each choice. My favorites always lean toward the animals,
and social justice. I thought these five deserve another look before we close out the year. Travelin’ Jack’s Story by Jill Lane Vol. 5, Issue 228; Aug. 16 So, kicking things off, this year I was introduced to Travelin’ Jack and his
human companion, Jill Lane. I was moved by Jill’s devotion to her canine companion and the work they did together to benefit others. I have no doubt that Travelin’ Jack is sorely missed and that somewhere he continues travelin’. Two vets, three sodas,
and a notebook - Beth Blakeman, Vol. 5, Issue 218; June 7: When I had the opportunity to meet the delightful founders of the Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch and find out all they do for fellow
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EDITOR’S PICKS | FROM PAGE 1 veterans, their families and animals who need to be rescued, I was impressed with their work
and how they weave together the different causes of helping veterans and their families to reconnect, giving hope to veterans and assisting them in getting on with their lives, rescuing
The ultimate cipher machine of World War II. On display at a Window Rock, Ariz. event in Aug. 2018. It was used by Navajo Code Talkers, working in shifts. It sent and received nearly a thousand coded messages without an error. File Photo
Firefly is a half Shetland, half miniature horse donated to the ranch by a boy who grew too big to ride her. Here she is all dressed up for Easter pictures at the community Easter egg hunt. Photo Credit: Jori Butler
Navy vet and Rockin J Reawakenings ranch co-founder Jess Butler riding Skye. Photo Credit: Jori Butler
The manual stresses that the Japanese were never able to decipher the code used by the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII, due in part to a combination of three different techniques of sending coded messages. Photo Credit: Gabriel Schut
horses and performing equine therapy; and rescuing dogs and training them to be companions for veterans. All of these things together weave a beautiful tapestry of healing. A Look inside a ‘Navajo Code Talker Manual’ by Cody Begaye Vol. 5, Issue
Sunset at Reawakenings with Mark Kasehagen and Robertson Yazzie (VA VSO- veterans’ affairs veterans service officer) with canine pal, Phoebe. Photo Credit: Jori Butler
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replicate what a Code Talker saw every day - a manual that guided the warriors in their mission to pass along information that ultimately saved the U. S. in World War II. And, this is one of my favorite stories, because Cody succeeded. I can see that book in my mind’s eye.
244; Dec. 6 Cody’s Begay’s presentation of ‘A Navajo Code Talker’s Manual’ was a tricky piece to write. One of the most difficult things about it is that the reader doesn’t have access to the book Cody is describing, and unlike a standard book review, the reviewer here is not talking about the content in the book. Cody had a much more diffi cult assignment, because, this book was not about the experiences of the Code Talkers. He was not re-telling a tale. This book was designed to communicate a small piece of the experience of being a Code Talker, by working to
Day in the life of a pizza lover by Dee Velasco Vol. 5, Issue 243; Nov. 29 I enjoyed t h i s s t or y because it made me laugh. Dee Velasco took me for a ride through a day I wouldn’t necessarily have experienced otherwise. It wasn’t simply a lot of people stuffing their faces with pizza. It was a trip through Dee’s mind on a day when he was doing something that made him happy. Rather like running a marathon, he was all prepared, with his water and his family cheering him on, trying to psych out the competition. He only fi nished 5 slices, not enough to win the
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LITTLE WOMEN The sixth film adaptation
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Cody’s top 5 story picks for 2019 By Cody Begaye – Correspondent/Editorial Assistant “Gallup Day of Giving draws hundreds” - Dee Velasco, Vol. 5, Issue 243; Nov. 29 : A charity event in Gallup drew sizable crowds, reminding us that there are many people out there who want to do a good deed for someone in need. Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Tiny Tots Pageant winner Maya Faith Morez laces a babydoll onto a traditional cradleboard for the talent portion of the pageant at El Morro Theatre August 5 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover
Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher/Editor Babette Herrmann Office Manager Raenona Harvey Accounts Representative Sherry Kauzlarich Associate Editor Beth Blakeman Photography Ana Hudgeons Ryan Hudgeons Cable Hoover Knifewing Segura Mike Esquibel Correspondent/Editorial Asst. Cody Begaye
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Gallup Police Det. Billy Padavich, in red jacket, investigates the scene of an Oct. 14 shooting at Gallup Skate Park, which left three brothers injured. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura
should, make one reconsider picking up a bottle if they have little ones that are depending on them at that moment. “Shots at the skate park” – Cody Begaye and Babette Herrmann, Vol 5, Issue 237; Oct. 18: One of the most alarming stories to come out of Gallup this year. This reminds us that gun violence can, unfortunately, take place at any time and anywhere.
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From left: Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Tiny Tots Pageant contestants Kimora Liah Hannaweeke, Destany Jaklyn Lutsie, Shanoah Largo, Samiya Sage Curley and Maya Faith Morez line up on stage at El Morro Theatre Aug 5 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover
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Top 10 photos for 2019 By Beth Blakeman Associate Editor No. 1) Issue 229 Aug. 23: I selected Ramona Roach and her traditional shawl dance as my top pick of 2019 because out of 52 covers, this was the one that I kept looking back at and taking out to share with
friends. The color, the energy, the beauty is there again and again, every time I look back at it. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover No. 2) Issue 238 Oct. 25: I chose this photo and the effects superimposed upon it, because I was moved by U. S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan as he called for a moment of silence in honor of
Cong. Elijah Cummings, who had passed that week. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover No. 3) Issue 227 Aug. 9: I fi nd this image displayed Aug. 7 at Best in Show, dramatic and magnificent. “Healing Of The Night,” by Ramond M. Chee Sr. won Best In Category, Best In Class of Sculpture, 1st Place at
Red Rock Park Exhibit Hall. Photo Credit: Akilah Martinez No. 4) Issue 242 Nov. 22: I selected Naya Brown, who performed her solo Nov. 15 for the 8th Annual Turquoise Cup dance competition because her twirl which won her first place in her division, remains in my
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mind as the defi nition of “flawless” - something that lifts me up and carries me away. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography No. 5) Issue 228 Aug. 16: I picked this because the dancing and the color of the tribal regalia is breathtaking and unforgettable. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover No. 6) Issue 230 Aug. 30: I selected Cable’s photo of Rehoboth Lynx goal keeper Daya Choudrie (8) diving for the ball in a tie-breaker shootout with Miyamura during the Rehoboth Girls Soccer Tournament at Rehoboth High School, Aug. 31, because to me this is a picture of the unbounded exuberance of sport. Photo Credit: Cable
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OBITUARY S e n . L id io R a i n a ld i , D-Gallup, passed Dec. 23 at the age of 90. He represented the Fourth District of the New Mexico Senate from 2001 to 2008. Prior to becoming a senator, Rainaldi served as a Magistrate and Municipal Judge for 40 years. He most notably made headlines in
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8 feel the pain on the intake of breath as he travels toward the goal line. He is committed. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo No. 9) Issue 220 June 21: The Zuni Olla Maidens per for ming their potter y dance at the Summer Night Indian Dances is impressive. I selected this picture of the all-female group, not only for their serene beauty, but for their coordination as they hold focus on the beat of the drums, their original
Credit: Knifewing Segura No. 10) Issue 230; Aug. 30: This photo from inside the Navajo Arts and Crafts Enter pr ise store catches my eye for its vibrant colors and the unusual shapes of the items displayed. Photo Credit: Marna Craig
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COMMUNITY ‘Learn something’: Twin Buttes teacher hits the ground running every day MEET CAMILLE’S TEACHER OF THE MONTH: JOSHUA OTTO By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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ach month, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe recognizes one local teacher within the Gallup area for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Prospective teachers are nominated by students who feel they deserve to be recognized. Joshua Otto, of Twin Buttes Cyber Academy in Zuni, said he has always been interested in studying languages and reading, as well as creative writing. BACKGROUND
Joshua Otto, teacher at Twin Buttes Cyber Academy in Zuni has been nominated by his students to become Camille’s Teacher of the Month. Here he poses next to an anti-bullying sign in his classroom Dec. 20. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye
Born in Fort Collins, Colo. and raised in Kalispell, Mont., Otto attended a Master of Fine Arts Program at the University of Texas at El Paso, where he became a teaching assistant as part of his degree. “I enjoyed it and was good at [teaching] at the college level,” Otto said. After years of teaching college students in Oregon and Texas, Otto realized the high school level was where a lot of effective teaching was needed. “I always knew there was a lot of work to be done, with many students who are not able to write a sentence, or a paragraph properly,” Otto said.
American peoples around the United States,” Otto said. “I was always struck by the imagery and stories behind the Zuni. Even though it was a limited amount of information, it never left me.” Otto said he wanted to learn how the imagery he saw in the pictures of Zuni culture came to be. He arrived in Zuni during the summer and said the transition has been smooth. “This school, the concept behind it, is a really good one. It’s been easy for me to be enthusiastic about it,” he said.
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“Teaching high school requires more attention to the emotional side of the students,” Otto said. “Before, I would just present the information to the
“When I was in school in social studies, we studied Native
students and leave. Now, I’m
Joshua Otto, right, was named the Camille’s Teacher of the Month. He stands with some of his students at Twin Buttes Cyber Academy in Zuni Dec. 20. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye basically part of their family.” Connecting with students
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‘Little Women’ puts a few new spins on a literary rating: 3 out of 4 By Glenn Kay For the Sun
RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 134 MINUTES I’ll be honest and admit that I’m likely not the target audience for Little Women. It was not part of my school curriculum and thus remains a relatively unfamiliar story to me, as well as one that doesn’t have the same kind of emotional resonance as it will to those who have grown up with it. Still, the new film adaptation is certainly well-acted and lavishly produced, with a cast and crew fully committed to delivering, and in some respects, updating the classic story for modern audiences. The story begins with Jo Marsh (Saoirse Ronan) an aspiring writer in New York, struggling to sell her work to a publisher. Meanwhile her
sisters Meg (Emma Watson), Amy (Florence Pugh) and Beth (Eliza Scanlen) are all dealing with their own issues. This adaptation does not follow a linear track, jumping back and forth in time between the characters as adults to their younger days spent together. These bits involve the girls playing and getting into scrapes, as well as interactions with their mother (Laura Dern), and a local suitor named Laurie (Timothee Chalamet). The young women experience happiness and heartbreak as they all yearn to fi nd their place in the world. Again, this review is coming from an odd perspective of someone not knowing the story. Timeline liberties are taken to spice things up, although early on they are a bit confusing to the uninitiated. There are scenes at the beginning involving acquaintances and characters; the fi lm assumes we’ll all know them and their relation to the plot at fi rst sight. Later flashbacks do reveal important
From left: Amy (Florence Pugh , Jo (Saoirse Ronan) and Meg (Emma Watson), three of the March sisters, Beth (Eliza Scanlen – not pictured here), looking a mixture of deďŹ ant and troubled, talking through some of the issues that crop up in their lives. Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group details about them, but it’s a bit jarring at the start. Those who haven’t read the work will feel like they’ve walked into the middle of a conversation between two strangers without any sense of history. And even from t h i s rev iewer ’s per s pec tive, one person’s fate seems
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underdeveloped and predetermined from the beginning. While some of the theatrics involving the sisters do come across as a bit forced and posed, the cast is excellent and manages to sell the material with aplomb. One can certainly see the fiery temper of Jo, Meg’s stoicism and Amy’s vanity, jealousy and desire for the more material things in life. The movie also allows for a few updates as the leads fi nd themselves dealing with and complaining vocally about the societal norms and restrictions placed upon them. The movie also benefits from impressive production design, costuming and photography. It’s a very good-looking picture that captures both the homey, rustic qualities of the Marsh
home (with a consistently golden and appealing candlelit glow) alongside the grand and ornate (though colder-hued) homes of the upper class and high society. And of course, the autumn-colored natural backdrops are also pretty. And the rainy, train station finale exudes a sense of warmth. So, despite this reviewer having some trouble early on adjusting to the narrative jumps and not fi nding much in the way of surprises, this is a very sweet and likable adaption of the Little Women story. Those who are fans of the novel who don’t mind a little tinkering should enjoy refamiliarizing themselves with the trials and joys of these characters. V i s i t : w w w . CinemaStance.com
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TOP 5 | FROM PAGE 6 “Hard work pays off for Tiny Tots Pageant� - Dee Velasco, Vol. 5, Issue 227;
Aug. 9: The Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremony is one of the biggest events of the year, and this event drew plenty of talented kids to compete for
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TEACHER | FROM PAGE 9 helps motivate him because they can progress rapidly in writing and literacy with the proper attention and guidance, Otto said. This is also why he believes in being a mentor and role model for students. “It only takes one person to champion a student, to really tell them they can do it, for them to succeed for the rest of their life,� Otto said.
First-place winner Shane Wilson competes in the Pizza 9 pizza eating contest at the Rio West Mall in Gallup, Nov. 22. Wilson ate 11 slices in ten minutes to claim the $500 prize. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover
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Otto said his words and actions are being scrutinized by his students, which is why he makes sure the students see someone who is a good person and intellectually curious and enthusiastic about learning. “My dad told me one time, ‘If you’re ever in trouble, not
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feeling right about anything, learn something.’ Whenever I feel challenged by something, I pick up a book or step outside and learn something,� Otto said. Showing students that he supports and cares for them also comes into play when times get tough for them, Otto said. “I have to be ready to flex from day to day, from period to period, with the emotional landscape of a classroom,� he said.
think some of the students were blown away by the academic words he used,� Kiehne said. “I’ve seen a lot of growth in his classes in writing and speaking, and the whole attitude.� Otto wanted to thank Kiehne and his approach to education; his wife, for being his partner and teammate in life; his students for inspiring him; and the Twin Buttes staff for their enthusiastic and caring approach to working with their students. “The message I’ve heard here is, ‘This is about the kids. We love the kids.’� Otto said. “So I regularly tell my kids I love them, and I know that matters to them. They know it matters. It matters.� Interested in nominating your favorite teacher for Teacher of the Month? Conta ct Camill e’s Sidewalk Cafe at (505)7225017 or stop by 306 S. Second St. in Gallup.
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“I was surprised [I was selected] because I’ve only been here for a while,� Otto said. “And then I realized the award was something that was going to honor my whole school.� Twin Buttes Cyber Academy Principal Zeno Kiehne spoke about the award and how Otto has been an asset. “Mr. Otto came in with a background in colleges, but I
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SPORTS 360 Rehoboth Christian beats Zuni 62-51
Rehoboth Lynx Seth Lee (12) passes the ball behind his back to dodge the reach of Zuni Thunderbird Brandon Laate (11) Dec. 19 at Rehoboth High School in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover
Zuni Thunderbird Jacey Edaakie (5) pulls a rebound away from the Rehoboth Lynx at Rehoboth High School Dec. 19 in Gallup . Photo Credit: Cable Hoover
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Rehoboth Lynx Jake Zylstra (32) charges past Zuni Thunderbird Anthony Sice (43) at Rehoboth High School in Gallup, Dec. 19 . Photo Credit: Cable Hoover
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GALLUP BENGALS Basketball Jan. 2 Gallup Invite 2020 7 pm Girls Basketball Dec. 27: A l a mogordo Tournament TBA Dec. 2 8: A la mogordo Tournament TBA Jan. 2: Gallup @ Los Lunas 7 pm
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Basketball D e c . 2 7: C l o v i s @ Miyamura TBA Dec. 28: Clovis Tournament TBA Jan. 2:Spring Valley @ Miyamura TBA Girls Basketball D e c . 2 7: G o d d a r d Tournament TBA
TOHATCHI COUGARS Girls Basketball Ja n . 2 Bloom f ield @ Tohatchi 4 pm *Local varsity games l i st e d . C o m p i l e d f r o m MaxPreps.com. Info: gallupsunreporters@gmail.com
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOREBOARD Dec. 18 – Dec. 24, 2019
Dec. 21: Thoreau @ Rehoboth Christian 62-50 Dec. 19: Zuni @ Rehoboth Christian 72-35
GALLUP BENGALS Wrestling Dec. 19: Gallup placed 2 nd of 5 at “Four Corners” non-conference meet Basketball Dec. 20: Bernalillo @ Gallup 53-54 Dec. 19: Gallup @ Los Lunas 55-63
TOHATCHI COUGARS Basketball Dec. 21: Eunice vs Tohatchi 63-69 Dec. 20: Tohatchi vs Farwell 50-53 Dec. 19: Tohatchi vs Elida 76-56 Girls Basketball Dec. 21: Clayton vs Tohatchi 44-60 Dec. 20: Eunice vs Tohatchi 32-63 Dec. 19: Tohatchi vs Tularosa 59-62
Girls Basketball Dec. 19: Grants @ Gallup 37-69
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Dec. 21:Wingate @ Quenado 49-51 Dec. 20: Monument Valley @ Wingate 81-44
REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX Basketball Dec. 20: Navajo Prep @ Rehoboth Christian 55-59 Dec. 19: Zuni @ Rehoboth Christian 51-62
Girls Basketball Dec. 21: Wingate @ Quemado 46-40 Dec. 20: Monument Valley @ Wingate 35-48 Dec. 19: Wingate @ Santa Fe Indian 34-67 *Varsity teams only. Compiled from MaxPreps. com. Contact: gallupsunreporters @gmail.com
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GALLUP SUN ARCHIVES Need a past issue? $2.00 per copy. Note issue date and send check or M.O. to: Gallup Sun, PO Box 1212, Gallup, NM 87305. Subject to availability. HELP WANTED Job Opening Property Manager Part-time, Chuska Apartments in Gallup. Visit www.shcnm.org/ job-openings for more information or call 505.255.3643. 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. HOMES FOR SALE PLACE YOUR REAL ESTATE AD HERE! FIRST 25 WORDS FREE. LOGO and/or PHOTO $5 EACH. APPEARS ON GALLUPSUN.COM FOR FREE! EMAIL: gallupsunlegals@ gmail.com CALL: (505) 722-8994 SERVICES Phina’s Lock & Key 2424 E. Hwy 66 - Suite B Gallup, NM M-Fr: 11am-2pm Sat & Sun: 8am-1pm Visit Delphina to get your keys precisely cut. PETS
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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. Email: gallupsun@gmail.com LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gallup Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the following action at its regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 8th, 2020. Item Two will go before the City Council for final approval at its regular meeting to be held on January 28th, 2020. Both meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall located on the corner of South Second Street and West Aztec Avenue. ITEM ONE: CASE # 1900300002: Request by Joe DiGregorio, Six D., Inc, property owner, for Final Plat approval of a Minor Subdivision; Christine Subdivision Replat No. 1 of Block 4, Lebeck-Atkins Subdivision. Said property is generally located Northeast of Marguerite Street and Aztec Avenue (209 Marguerite Street, 1808 & 1820 W. Aztec Avenue); containing 3.8132 acres M/L. ITEM TWO: CASE # 2000900001: City initiated request to amend Title 10 “Land Development Standards” of the Municipal Code of the City of Gallup Section 10-2-B-a “Residential” and Section 10-2B-c “Non-Residential”; Tables 10-2-2, 10-2-4, 10-2-6, 10-2-8, 10-2-19 and 10-2-21. Add side street yard requirements for corner lots within the Rural Residential (RR), Single-Family Residential (SFR-A, B & C), Multi-Family Residential Low (MFRL), Multi-Family Residential Medium (MFRM), General Commercial (GC) and Heavy Commercial (HC) Zone Districts. Establish ten foot (10’) side street yard setbacks for SFR-A, B & C, MFRL, MFRM and GC and fifteen foot (15’) side street yard setbacks for RR and HC. ITEM THREE: CASE # 20-01100001: Annual Open Meetings Act, Resolution # RP2020-01. The Open Meetings Act requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission (at least) annually review what constitutes reasonable notice to the public of its meetings. Accordingly, the resolution is presented to the Board for consideration and approval. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request. Please contact C.B. Strain at (505) 863-1244, at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend. City of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By: /S/ Alfred Abeita, City Clerk PUBLISH: 2019
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 27, 2019 – JANUARY 2, 2020 FRIDAY, December 27
HOLIDAY ESCAPE ROOM
10 am-5 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Try your wits against our Excape Room. Can you get out before the holiday zombies get in? Register to save your spot. Spaces are limited. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.
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.
UNM-GALLUP - CLOSED
Dec.23-Jan.1. New student orientation Jan. 11.
GALLUP MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS – CLOSED
Dec. 23 – Jan. 3. Students return to school Jan. 6.
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.
is welcome. We encourage all participants to please bring a mouthpiece.
COMRADERY GET-TOGETHER
4:30 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt). Join us at our last get-together of 2019. Come out and enjoy some good company. MONDAY, December 30
GADGET GARAGE
3 pm- 6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Got a new device for the holidays and not sure what to do? Come in and learn. Bring your device and let us walk you through. Classes are available for learners at all levels. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
4 pm-6:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). The story continues. Get your dice ready for another heroic journey! Sharpen your battle axes, refill your quiver and recite your enchangments for another chapter in our fantasy role-playing board game. For more information: jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291. TUESDAY, December 31
CURSIVE & CALLIGRAPHY WRITING WORKSHOP
4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Learn how to write in cursive and about calligraphy techniques. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120.
MAKE BELIEVE MIDNIGHT
4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s
Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Ring in the New Year before bedtime. Bring the family for crafts, snacks and a balloon drop at 6 pm. For more information: childlib@gallupnm. gov; (505) 726-6120. THURSDAY, January 1
LIBRARY CLOSED
9 am-6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.).
LIBRARY CLOSED
9 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Gallup city offices Closed 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, call (505) 879-9460.
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) 7220039 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) 2853542.
NO HALF STEPPING
9 am-11am @ Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup). AA meeting Tuesdays. For more information: (505) 862-1911.
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
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) 879-0191.
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) 8632616, or email: gmchumanesociety@gmail.com. Location: 1315 Hamilton Road.
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
ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS DOG TRAINING
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.
ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS HORSE DEMO
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.
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).
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
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
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.
SATURDAY, December 28
HOLIDAY ESCAPE ROOM
10 am-5 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Try your wits against our Excape Room. Can you get out before the holiday zombies get in? Register to save your spot. Spaces are limited. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.
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11 am-12 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). An active, energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 4.
SELF-DEFENSE WITH MATT & DILLON.
10:30 am Join Matt and Dillon for their self defense class at the ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt). 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 CALENDAR
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