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School could be moving By B Beth B Blakeman Associate Editor

t was Monday morning, Feb. 10, the start of a new week at the Sacred Heart Catholic School of Gallup. Teachers were gathering their supplies, preparing their lessons. Everything felt routine. That’s when Father Mitchell Brown and Father Matthew Keller entered and requested that the teachers and the principal meet in the library. The small assembly of about 12 people listened as Brown and Keller read a note about starting a parish school, which would move the school from 515 Park Ave. to the Sacred Heart Cathedral site at 555 S. Woodrow Dr. An artist’s rendering lays out ambitious plans of a new school at the site.

Hozho H h A Academy, d currently l located at 306 NM-564, essentially on Gallup’s south side, has its sights set on acquiring the Park Avenue site. But the purchase is anything but routine. It came as a surprise to the teachers, one of whom spoke under the condition of anonymity, said “this is a plan.” It’s not official. She added that she feels morale is pretty good around the school – that people are in a waiting period. While the current staff takes in the news, the Vatican is learning about it, too. The proposal was presented at the Vatican in Rome by Bishop James Wall. Suzanne Hammons, communications director of the Diocese of Gallup, says Wall is there for an “ad limina” gathering which takes place

approximately l every 8 years, and made the presentation concerning the building plan early this week to the Dicastery for Clergy congregation. Ha m mons ex pla i ned the “future pla n,” wh ich includes selling the current Sacred Heart School campus and buildings to Aequitas Education, a 501(c) 3, for a sum large enough to cover the entire cost of building a new school. She did not name the amount. She also said the school does not have the capital to continue the maintenance and necessary renovation of the existing buildings. Hammons sa id Aequ it a s Educat ion intends to remodel the existing school campus for the use

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Meet the Candidates ANSWERING BIG QUESTIONS AT POLITICO FORUM Story by Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent Photos by Cable Hoover

he Municipal Officer E le c t ion i s r i g ht around the corner, and Gallup residents will cast their vote to elect two City Councilors, the next Municipal Judge, and the next Mayor of Gallup. Residents got to meet those candidates at a forum held Feb. 12 at the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce at a meeting room that was filled to capacity. The event was sponsored by both the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and Gallup Sun. THE MUNICIPAL JUDGE CANDIDATES The three candidates for the position: Jackie McKinney Janell L. Griego Earl Andrew Yearley Each candidate was asked three questions by the moderator about how tough the judge will be on first-time DUI offenders, as

well as repeat offenders and vagrants. “I feel it’s very important to hold people accountable,” McKinney said. Jackie McKinney “I think the law is straightforward on the first offense with a penalty assessment and jail time.” Griego said her plan is to Janell Griego separate the sentencing from the finding of guilt, as well determining the culprit’s medical or personal needs. “We have Earl Andrew Yearly to treat them based on what their particular needs are,” she said. “We can’t just keep putting people in jail and expecting them to change.” Yearly echoed Griego’s

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sentiments. “These repeat offenders that come before my court, it seems like a lot of them are getting a slap on the hand,” Yearly said. “I will be strict, stern, but I will be fair with repeat offenders.” McKinney said the city has its hands tied when it comes to dealing with these issues because of state law. “We need to lobby our legislators and we need some laws changed if we need the quality of life in Gallup and other communities in the state to change,” he said. THE CITY COUNCILOR CANDIDATES The candidates for Dist. 4 councilor: Francisca “Fran” Palochak Levi F. Saucedo The candidates for Dist. 2 councilor: Roger Allan Landavazo Michael Schaaf Each candidate was given three questions to answer about the biggest challenges in the district, improving business develFran Palochak opment, and the Gross Receipts Tax rate. Schaaf first spoke to the east side challenge of road infrastructure, along with the num- Levi Saucedo ber of vagrants who trespass in the local neighborhoods. “Come up with a plan, find the funding for the infrastructure,” Schaaf said. “As for the vagrants, work with the police chief, get some more patrols in the area.” Saucedo highlighted the infrastructure of the west side, along with increasing public safety by hiring more and training more officers.

“I’d like to see a future council work on the entrances to Gallup, and make it look like a more inviting place,” Allan Landavazo Landavazo said, in regards to attracting developers. Pa lochak cited the number of speeding vehicles that are seen on the Michael Schaaf west side, which is why she thinks increasing the law enforcement presence would help make those areas more attractive to potential businesses. All four candidates are unanimously against raising the GRT rate. Each candidate also voiced making changes to the city’s infrastructure a priority. THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES Lastly, the five candidates for mayor took the stage. They are: Jayson M. Gomez Charles W. Van Drunen Yolanda E. Ahasteen-Azua Louis O. Bonaguidi Sammy Chioda Each mayoral candidate had four questions to answer, involving the GRT rate, quality of life, a number of regulations, Jayson Gomez and identifying one central problem for the city. Van Drunen said he would not be in favor of raising the tax because of Charles Van Drunen the loss of hold harmless, or funds compensated by the state for tax funds lost on food and prescriptions, but some changes need to occur. “We’re either going to have to get creative with the budget, get rid of some services, or raise

t a x e s ,” Va n Drunen said. “If we can get [tourists] to have a good experience in Gallup, we can increase Yolanda our tax base.” Chioda said Ahasteen-Azua Ga l lup a r e a residents need to shop local, instead of traveling to other cities like Albuquerque and Farmington. Chioda said Louis Bonaguidi he thinks quality of life and curb of appeal are things Ga l lup doe s well because they’re a resilient community that Sammy “C” Chioda hosts a number of intriguing events. “I think [it’s important] to nurture youth football, baseball programs,” he said. Enhancing business opportunities across Gallup was a common theme for many of the candidates when asked about planning and zoning regulations. “We need to help business owners to expand their property,” Ahasteen-Azua said. “It’s crucial to work on economic development as a whole.” This is also an avenue where several candidates pointed out the public has to comment. “We have to work [the issues] out, we have to get people involved,” Gomez said. “When we have the city council meetings each month, [the public] has to come and voice what they want to say.” Many candidates cited crime as their largest issue to face, with Chioda saying both Gallup residents and visitors all deserve to be protected. “Everybody needs to get on board. We have to change the culture of how we do things,” Chioda said. “We must reclaim Gallup.” The Municipal Officer Election is slated for March 3.

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Keep your heart, bank account safe AVOID ROMANCE SCAMS Staff Reports

alentine’s Day and other opportunities for romance can be exciting, but they can also lead to heartbreak, embarrassment, and fi nancial loss if you’re not careful. Criminals search dating sites, apps, chat rooms, and

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other social media networking sites attempting to build “relationships” for the sole purpose of getting your money or your personal information. Romance scams, also called confidence fraud, affected 114 victims in N.M. in 2019 resulting in a loss of more than $1.6 million, according to the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center. To avoid becoming a victim, the FBI Albuquerque Division recommends the following: • Only use reputable, nationally-recognized dating websites; however, be aware that scammers may be using them. too. • Research photos and profiles in other online search tools and ask questions. • Never provide your financial information, loan money, or

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The FBI and Internet Crime Complaint Center warn against romance scams. Graphic Credit: FBI allow your bank accounts to be used for transfers of funds. • Do not allow attempts to isolate you from family and friends. • Do not blindly believe the stories of severe life circumstances, tragedies, family deaths, injuries, or other hardships geared at keeping your interest and concern. • If you are planning to meet someone you have met online in person, meet in a public place

and let someone know where you will be and what time you should return home. • If you are traveling to a foreign country to meet someone, check the State Department’s Travel Advisories beforehand at travel.state.gov, provide your itinerary to family and friends, and do not travel alone, if possible. Victims may be hesitant to report being taken advantage of due to embarrassment, shame,

or humiliation. It’s important to remember, romance scams can happen to anyone, at any time. If you suspect your online relationship is a scam, cease all contact immediately. If you are a victim who has already sent money, immediately report the incident to your fi nancial institution, fi le a complaint with the Internet Cr imes Compla int Center at ic3.gov, and contact law enforcement.

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Internet crime keeps increasing WATCH OUT FOR SMISHING, PHARMING, FRAUD WITH YOUR PAYCHECK Staff Reports

nternet-enabled crimes and scams show no signs of letting up, according to data released by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in its 2019 Internet Crime Report. The last calendar year saw both the highest number of complaints and the highest dollar losses reported since the center was established in May 2000. New Mexico had 2,037 victims and $17,983,833 in losses in 2019. In 2018, New Mexico had 2,127 victims for $8,617,772 in losses. IC3 received 467,361 complaints in 2019—an average of nearly 1,300 every day—and recorded more than $3.5 billion in losses to individual and business victims. The most frequently reported complaints were phishing and similar ploys, non-payment/non-delivery scams, and extortion. The most financially costly

Graphic of U. S. Internet crimes reported in 2019 by state. Graphic Credit: Internet Crime Report FBI complaints involved business email compromise, romance or confidence fraud, and spoofing, or mimicking the account of a person or vendor known to the victim to gather personal or fi nancial information. Donna Gregory, the chief of IC3, said that in 2019 the center didn’t see an uptick in new

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types of fraud but rather saw criminals deploying new tactics and techniques to carry out existing scams. “Criminals are getting so sophisticated,” Gregory said. “It is getting harder and harder for victims to spot the red flags and tell real from fake.” W h i le ema i l i s st i l l a

common entry point, frauds are also beginning on text messages—a crime called smishing— or even fake websites—a tactic called pharming. “You may get a text message that appears to be your bank asking you to verify information on your account,” said Gregory. “Or you may even search a service online and inadvertently end up on a fraudulent site that gathers your bank or credit card information.” Indiv iduals need to be extremely skeptical and double check everything, Gregory emphasized. “In the same way your bank and online accounts have started to require two-factor authentication - apply that to your life,” she said. “Verify requests in person or by phone, double check web and email addresses, and don’t follow the links provided in any messages.” Shifts in Business Email Compromise Business email compromise

(BEC), or email account compromise, has been a major concern for years. In 2019, IC3 recorded 23,775 complaints about BEC, which resulted in more than $1.7 billion in losses. These sca ms t y pica lly involve a criminal spoofi ng or mimicking a legitimate email address. For example, an individual will receive a message that appears to be from an executive within their company or a business with which an individual has a relationship. The email will request a payment, wire transfer, or gift card purchase that seems legitimate, but actually funnels money directly to a criminal. In the last year, IC3 reported seeing an increase in the number of BEC complaints related to the diversion of payroll funds. “In this type of scheme, a company’s human resources or payroll department receives an email appearing to be from an

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guards smelled smoke. When Danielle Kinsel, 34, of Gallup, was instructed to go back to her cell, she reportedly became upset, saying she had done nothing wrong. The report said she began cussing at officers and when they tried to escort her back to her cell, she struck one of the officers in the left eye. The officer was not injured seriously, but Davis said he decided to charge Kinsel with Battery on a Peace Officer. AN OFFER YOU CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T REFUSE Smith Lake, Jan. 30 A Sm it h Lake man was arrested after he reportedly threatened patrons of a diner with a k n i fe w h e n they refused to buy jewelry from him. Demetr io Begay ha s been charged with aggravated assault (use of a deadly weapon). McKinley County Sheriff Deputy Johnson Lee sa id he and another deputy were

taking him to the ground and, with the aid of another patron, holding him there until deputies arrived a short time later. THE PAST CAUSES A FIGHT IN THE PRESENT Ya-Ta-Hey, Jan. 26 At around 5:56 am McKinley C o u n t y Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D e p u t y Te r e n c e Wi l l ie wa s dispatched to Tse Bonito Car Wash to meet with Shannon Slinkey, who was released from Fort Defiance Hospital in Arizona.The hospital had ca lled Metro Dispatch to make a report for battery that occurred at 12 N. Ola Dr., Ya Ta Hey. When Willie arrived at 6:17 am, Slinkey told him that her boyfriend, Corey Begay, had attacked her. She said the two had been drinking and when she was getting ready for bed and laid down, Begay entered the room and began yelling. She told him to stop and go to bed. That made him angry. She said the argument concerned past relationships. Slinkey

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SOMEONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR Prewitt, Feb 3 McKinley County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputy Ryan Blackgoat was dispatched to a residence in Prewitt at 9:55 pm in regard to a report of a person with a shotgun inside a residence, possibly aiming at someone. He advised Metro Dispatch to have Navajo Nation Police respond since the home may have been on the Navajo Nation. Lieutenant M. Yazzie and Blackgoat arrived on the scene at about 10:22 pm and met with an officer from the NMSP. After Sergeant S. Bennett and the Navajo Nation Police arrived, all units approached the residence. Blackgoat saw two people outside standing by a pickup truck. When Blackgoat made contact, the two began calling out, â&#x20AC;&#x153;he ran up the hillsâ&#x20AC;? and pointing to the north. The two said they were not injured. They also said there was no actual fi rearm involved, but a metal pole that was being held as a weapon for protection. Christina Upshaw and Ryan Malone had been in the house when the subject reportedly was standing by the kitchen door and she was frightened enough to run out of the house. She said her nephew may have left the door unlocked earlier. Malone said he found the man inside the house on the toilet and demanded that he leave. There were no threats or assaults reported. The subject identified as Kevin C. Greear, who was located in the hill area northwest of the residence and detained by Navajo Nation Police Officer Kansas Antone, said he had been advised to go to this house after he got stranded in the Albuquerque area when his vehicle broke down. He said he had â&#x20AC;&#x153;no ideaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; where he was. When asked if he could stay at a shelter in

Gallup, he agreed. The subject was escorted down the hill and placed in Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unit. The woman who had been inside the house, said she did not wish to press charges. It tur ned out that the address at 36A Blackwater Rd. was on Tribal land, but Navajo Nation Police said it was private property and refused to take over the investigation. No arrest was made of Greear due to jurisdictional confl ict. Greeare was taken to the Gallup Detox Center for shelter. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF EGGS, UTENSILS Gamerco, Feb. 1 McKinley County Sheriff Sergeant Anthony Morales was dispatched to 508 Chino Loop Rameriz Apt. # A10 in reference to a female identified as Marissa Paiz, who wanted to report property damage to her vehicle. Paiz said someone had thrown eggs at her vehicle and slashed two of her tires. She said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who had done this. She told Morales that the last time she had seen her vehicle before anything happened to it was at 10:45 the previous night. Deputy James Sanchez took pictures. Morales provided Paiz with his card and the incident number, in case she wanted a copy of the report. HIT IN THE EYE Gallup, Jan. 31 At about 10 :3 0 pm , McKinley C o u n t y Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputy Paul Davis Jr. was dispatched to the county jail because of a report of a female inmate assaulting one of the female guards. When he got there, he was given an incident report of a situation that occurred earlier in the evening when jail authorities called for a lockdown of prisoners when one of the

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dispatched to Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner just off Highway 371 about noon on Jan. 30 because of reports of a fight at the business. When they got there, they found two men holding Begay on the ground. One of the men said Begay had a knife on him and when he was searched, a knife was found. Jarvis Russette told deputies Begay had come into the diner approaching customers asking them if they wanted to buy his jewelry. When no one did, he started yelling and cussing which led to the management telling him to leave. He then pulled out a knife and went outside. Russette said he became concerned that Begay would begin slashing tires, so he went outside to make sure nothing happened to his vehicle. W hen he got outside, he said, Begay asked him if he wanted to buy his jewelry. When he got a negative response, Begay reportedly got out his knife again, causing Russette to get in his truck and lock the doors. Ru s s et t e s a id a s he watched Begay go around his vehicle, he noticed he no longer had his knife out, so he exited his vehicle and charged him,

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allup Police Department has identified a man found deceased near the BNSF rail yard, under Munoz Overpass, Feb. 6. GPD Capt. Erin ToadlenaPablo said the call on the Native American man came in shortly after 9 am. Pictures of the man were shown around until he was recognized. Next of kin was notified. Gallup Police has given his identity as Anderson Albert, 42, of St. Michaels, Ariz. Toadlena-Pablo said there were no signs of foul play, and

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Body of a man found dead near the Munoz Overpass at the BNSF rail yard Feb. 6. He has been identiﬁed as Anderson Albert. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura at this stage, it’s not clear if the over night icy weather played a factor in the man’s death.

The Office of the Medical Investigator will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

ff icers of the Ga l lup Pol ice Department a nd McK inley Cou nt y DW I Ta sk Force w i l l cont i nue t o pa t rol within Gallup’s city limits throughout February with

the specific task of locating a nd stopping intox icated and impaired drivers. Funding prov ided by the New Mexico Depar tment of Transportation allows these officers to dedicate extra shifts to keeping our streets sa fe from d r u nk drivers.

Sheriff seeks witnesses’ help in fatal stabbing case Staff Reports

ne man is dead after an alleged parking lot fight at T&R Feed and Rope Center turned deadly Feb. 12. The suspect, now identified as Nelbert Billy, 20, of Manuelito, N.M., was initially

arrested on Navajo Nation land for an unrelated charge. He has since been arrested a nd cha rged in McK inley County with one open count of murder. McKinley County Sheriff’s office deputies responded to the “fight call” at 2:30 pm. Under sher i f f Ja mes

Maiorano said before deputies arrived on scene they were notified that Delbert Billy, 41, of Manuelito, N.M., was sitting in a grey pickup truck in the parking lot. When deputies arrived, me d ic a l p er s on nel wer e already tending to the victim. Witnesses to the fight saw

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SACRED HEART | FROM PAGE 1 of Hozho Academy. Anna Biava, the development director at Sacred Heart School, says the school has its own fi nancial operation, and although the Diocese owns the property on which the school is located, the diocese only pays for the property tax on the school. She says the school is fi nancially stable. “We have in place well developed shor t and long term plans for growth and sustainability which we have developed with a professional consultant,” Biava said. “We also have plans for capital improvement of the buildings, implementation school-wide athletics and our full fledged STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) programs next year. We have a well-developed business plan to generate significant revenue with our gymnasium.” However, Keller doesn’t share Biava’s view on the financial shape of the school based on the condition of the campus building. Keller says the Sacred Heart

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James Arthur Hathaway D r. Ja me s A r t hu r Hathaway, MD, 86 of Gallup, NM died on January 29, 2020. He w a s pr e ce de d i n death by Parents James K. Hathaway and Catherine Auxter Hathaway and Son, James C. Hathaway, DVM.

Catholic School was state-ofthe-art when it was built in the 1950s, but it has three buildings, on the property and two of them are vacant. The gymnasium needs roofing and repairs. Enrollment has fallen and that makes it a struggle to maintain and renovate the school as it stands. He also emphasized, what is under discussion now is a plan to reconnect the school with the cathedral, but nothing has been agreed upon yet. He, and Fr. Isaac Ogba, both said that the decision is up to the bishop. Patrick Mason, the founder of Hozho Charter School, and whose fi rm is the legal counsel for the diocese, is the founding board member of Aequitas Education. He said during a phone interview that the Diocese of Gallup approached the organization about buying the property. “In my role as president of Aequitas, we did our due diligence and we said that this is a good deal for us and that we would be willing to negotiate with the Diocese in the purchase of this property,” he said. Mason also explained that he has no financial interest in this

He is survived by Wife Marilyn Thomas Hathaway, Daughter Michele Tuton, Albuquerque, NM; Son Dr. Peter B. Hathaway, MD, Salt Lake City, UT; Brother Bruce C. Hathaway, Richmond, Ver mont; Sister A nne Y. Hathaway, Hilliard, Ohio and 8 Grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Reception following the Memorial Services, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Grace Bible Church at 11 AM. Interment was a private bur ia l held at Rehoboth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or RMCHCS Auxiliary Memorial Fund.

project. He says the numbers are currently up to three times the appraised property value. He did not give a number, but said, “We want to reach a fair market value for the property.” The value of the property or the ballpark sale price hasn’t been revealed to the public. According to the Catholic Mutual Group policy that runs from July 7, 2019 - July 7, 2020, the campus is insured for over $9.9 million. This includes over $5.6 million for the school, nearly $2.9 million for espelage center/gym, and over $1.4

million for the classrooms. The policy also features an additional $5 million in “combined additional protection,” and coverage for each priest on religious on assignment for the Diocese, along with some personal liability coverage. Meanwhile, Keller said a new campus would feature a classical Catholic education mode. It will also feature a chapel, cafeteria, library, and family center. But what does a classical Catholic education consist of? Ma son says cla s sica l

education means an education that includes math, reading, science, art, music, literature, history, phonics, and more. The teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School who was reluctant to give her name, and who instructs students from pre -k inderga r ten th rough eighth grade, says she doesn’t really know what a classical education is, but that she has been advised that it means education for the whole child — mind, body, and soul. She is now busy researching the concept.

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POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 9 said her boyfriend closed and locked the door with both of them in the bedroom. She said she laid down and he got on top of her and began to choke her. She said she blacked out and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember being punched, but had swelling on her face. She said she could not defend herself. She explained she escaped thanks to the help of Begayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mot her, Rena Begay a nd his uncle, Fred Begay who forced the door open. They found her unconscious on the floor. Slinkey said her brother Brandon dragged her out of the bedroom, put her in a van and took her to Ft. Defiance Hospital. She said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember this a s it happened. She was in and out of consciousness. Slinkey was treated for a broken nose and received stitches to her upper lip. She had bruising on her face, swelling on both cheeks and red marks on her neck. Willie gave Slinkey a domestic violence packet and suggested she stay with family members.

Then he went back to the address to contact Begay, who was passed out sleeping in a vehicle outside. Willie said Begay had dried blood on his face. He smelled of alcohol, and when asked what had happened, he said, just a disagreement. He said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything to Slinkey. Begay had injuries to his face and his upper lip had dried blood on it. He had a laceration there. Willie asked Rena Begay, the mother, who is the homeowner, if he could enter the bedroom. She allowed him. He saw blood stains on the carpet and splatter on the bedroom wall. The bed was disturbed and clothing was on the floor. When he went further into the house, he found children inside and various items scattered around the living room where the 4-year-old, 3-year- old and ten-month-old were sleeping. Statewide Central Intake for New Mexico was contacted. Corey Begay was arrested at 7:28 am and transported to Gallup Indian Medical Center for his injuries and then booked at the McKinley County Adult Detention Center. OUT OF GAS/CHILDREN COLD

McKinley County, Jan. 26 T w o women, one of whom was from Tohatchi, were arrested on January 26 and charged with abuse of Cassie Pat a child after their car ran out of gas and they showed signs of being intoxicated. McKinley Tysha Bitsilly County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Deputy Ryan Blackgoat said he was on routine patrol around 8 pm when he discovered a car parked on the shoulder of the road near the three mike marker on U.S. Highway 491. The car contained two women and two small children. The driver, Cassie Pat, 31, of Albuquerque, said they had run out of gas. She said she called family members in the area to come and assist them. The female passenger in the vehicle, identified as Tysha Bitsilly, 35, said each of them had a child in the vehicle. Blackgoat said he could smell alcohol coming from Pat. He said he also saw a bottle of

liquor she was trying to hide between her legs. As for Bitsilly, she told Blackgoat she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drink, but when she exited the vehicle, she nearly fell to the ground. Blackgoat said he placed the children in his unit, because they were cold, and arrested the two women for abuse of a child (placed in a dangerous situation). Since he had not seen either woman driving, no DWI charges were filed. The children were placed with the CYFD. A BUS E O F C H I L D / PEACE OFFICER Tohatchi, Jan. 17 A Tohatchi woman was placed under arrest on Jan.17 when her five-year-old daughter walked into the Tohlakai Speedway about 7:39 pm and told clerks there that her mot her wa s outside asleep in her vehicle. The clerks ca lled the McKinley County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of f ice a nd Deput y Ceci l Sanders was dispatched to the scene about 12 miles north of Gallup.

When she arrived, Sanders sa id she saw K a s sa nd r a Johnson, 29, asleep inside her vehicle. Sanders said she had to wake her and when Johnson awoke, she slurred her words. She was asked if anyone else was in the car and she said no. She was then asked where her daughter was and she said she did not know. When told her daughter was inside the convenience store at the gas station, Johnson said she had called her mother earlier to pick her up. Sanders said she called Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, who said her daughter had called her earlier and she was on the way to pick the five-year-old up. When Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother arrived, her granddaughter was turned over to her and Johnson was transported to the county jail and charged with abuse of a child. A charge of battery of a police officer was also filed against Johnson when she reportedly began yelling at guards as she was changing into inmate clothing and kicked one of the corrections officers in the face. The officer suffered no visible injury. Battery upon a Peace Officer was added to the charges against Johnson.

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Will legalization of marijuana save the U.S. economy? By Melissa Martin Guest Columnist

he bandwagon is overloaded with politicians and people that actually believe legalizing recreational marijuana is the answer to poverty, the golden ticket to funding education, and the Holy Grail of government woes. How about growing and selling pot to bankroll Social Security, social programs, and healthcare? We can pay off our zillion dollar national deficit with sales from the wacky weed. Shazam! Pot parades for saving the planet. Instead of politicians promising “A Chicken in Every Pot,” there will be “Cannabis in Every Airtight Container,” or “Pot in Every Pot.”

“The legalization of cannabis has significant implications for state economies, as well as the national economy. The industry totaled more than $8 billion in sales in 2017, with sales estimated to reach $11 billion this year and $23 billion by 2022. There were more than 9,000 active licenses for cannabis businesses in the U.S. in 2017, with the industry employing more than 120,000 people.” Visit jec.senate.gov. Instead of holiday fruitcake, the stores will sell merry marijuana brownies, pumpkin pot pie, and cannabis flavored eggnog. Hide the cannabis candy canes and stoner snacks from the kids. And no cannabis-infused cookies for grandma. But try the new reefer recipes for Christmas dinner. What are the signs of the

Melissa Martin negative effects of marijuana edibles? Psychotic episodes, hallucinations, paranoia, panic attacks, and impaired motor ability. Visit justthinktwice.gov. Will parents use grocery money to buy weed instead of

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food? What will consumers give up to consume weed? Will teens have easier access? Spend your cash on a cannabis stash - it’s the American way. But please make a bud budget. And don’t forget to store some cannabis in your tornado shelter, but check the heat and humidity to protect the precious pot from mold and mildew. “What about the costs, and is there anything that we can learn from other states that have legalized marijuana? Lessons learned in Colorado and other states that have adopted this policy suggest there will also be both economic and social costs. The common lessons learned include an increase in the heavy use of marijuana and dependence, decline in academic outcomes for college students, and the increase in cannabis-related

driving accidents.” Read more at news.camden.rutgers.edu. Instead of Mothers Against Drunk Drinking (MADD), we’ll have Mothers Against High Driving. Parents do not want their kids to be members of the School Stoners’ Club or the Lack of Motivation League. “My kid dropped out of college to smoke weed all day. I’m so proud.” Will magical marijuana save humanity from physical pain? Well, not save, but temporarily dull it? Will the supply and demand of medical marijuana make mega millionaires? It’s good to make a profit from people’s pain. Right? Tobacco cigarettes and marijuana - humans continue to

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10

Happy Valentines Day! To the happy lovers out there, may you have many blessed returns. Enjoy each other and remember that forgiveness and kindness will never be overrated. To those who are not in a romantic relationship, congratulations. Focus on yourself and spread a little warmth and kindness to those around you. Embody compassion and love and be kind to yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Good luck Aries! You have a penchant for drama and you’re often driven to what is novel and fun. However, in the pursuit of those entertainments you may have left behind something of real value. Don’t lose a fortune for a pebble or you may experience the greatest pain of all, regret.

Got love on the brain? Maybe it’s a love for children, the world or the expansive Universe. Whatever the case, do what you can and share with others. You have a gift that cannot be ignored. Love others as yourself and experience growth. Also, when you’re advocating for yourself, be sure to emphasize the benefits to the other party.

Beauty is all around you and you should enjoy it. You don’t have to buy the most expensive gift to let someone know you love them. Sometimes listening to someone you care about without judgment is all that’s important. Do you best and love yourself. The pathway to the shift you desire is through the heart, not the head.

Your demands are not being taken seriously and there’s a good reason for that. Unless you’re a general or royalty, demands won’t get you very far especially with family. They love you. Let go of your animosity and breathe in the fresh air. Over these next six weeks, put yourself fi rst and focus on self-development.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Love your friends and take care of yourself. If you break down, the entire unit falls apart. If you haven’t taken a proper vacation in a while, get one on the books! If you can’t get away now, take a virtual trip. Be well!

It’s good to love your hobbies. It’s even better to share them with a friend. Yes, the furry friends count as well. Don’t worry, we won’t tell everyone how much you spoil them. It’s our little secret… Your generosity is one of your most wonderful qualities, Leo, but give with a full heart.

Romantic love is not always the answer. It’s a beautiful idea, but fairytales don’t finish the sentence. It’s the end…of the story, not the end of life. You may find love with a pet, a friend, or an idea. Learn to balance the needs of the body, heart, soul, and mind and you’ll experience peace.

Your love of learning new things is legendary. Sometimes you’re just like a bloodhound on the scent of a new adventure. You’re also relentless. You may face opposition and challenges and Madame G salutes your fortitude. Remember the long game and don’t get caught up in any petty squabbles.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You got this! Whatever is holding you back says more about them than about you. You can do whatever your heart desires. You’re more than your circumstances. You’re more than your worries. These next six weeks are go time! Whatever your obvious next step is, take it! Your efforts will be rewarded.

Your heaven is an ice-cold beer with your favorite game on, or a show. For you, life is like a dream. Sometimes you must wake up and it’s a nightmare. Get up and move around. Sitting on the couch all day is NOT healthy. If you’re bored, then fi nd something new to do because only the boring are bored. Live it up!

You’re searching deep within yourself for the meaning of life and you’re coming up short. It’s important to nurture your spiritual development. You can’t always go outside yourself for help. Lean on a friend, church, or spiritual practice to get you through and use the momentum to push yourself forward.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Communication may feel disrupted right around Feb. 15. Don’t panic, this is just part of the game. In order to push your projects forward, it’s a good idea to whip out the baked goods. Bribe your team with goodies and push the confl ict toward the back. They’ll soon make up over sugar and butter. Do whatever works. OPINIONS

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INTERNET | FROM PAGE 8 employee requesting to update their direct deposit information for the current pay period,â&#x20AC;? the report said. The change instead routes an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paycheck to a criminal. T h e Impor tance of Reporting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Information reported to the IC3 plays a vital role in the FBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to understand our cyber adversaries and their motives, which, in turn, helps us to impose risks and

consequences on those who break our laws and threaten our national security,â&#x20AC;? Matt Gorham said. Gorham is the assistant director of the FBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cyber Division. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is through these efforts we hope to build a safer and more secure cyber landscape.â&#x20AC;? Gorham encourages everyone to use IC3 and reach out to their local field office to report malicious activity.Â Rapid reporting can help law enforcement stop fraudulent transactions before a victim loses the money for good.

LEGALIZATION | FROM PAGE 13 seek mood-altering chemicals to soothe the brain and escape reality. Humans chase the buzz - whatever their buzz of choice may be. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get high, spaced out, goofy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instant gratification. And addiction requires money and time. Look into the future and what will you see? Lung cancer - death by weed addiction. Think twice before smoking your vice. The crystal ball predicts a long list of stoners waiting for lung transplants. The push for cannabis legalization has been coined â&#x20AC;&#x153;big tobacco 2.0â&#x20AC;? which makes sense for people using common sense.Â The American Psychiatric Association position statement on marijuana as medicine states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no current scientific evidence that marijuana is in any way beneficial for the treatment of any psychiatric disorder. In contrast, current evidence supports, at minimum, a strong association of cannabis use with the onset of psychiatric disorders. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to harm, given the effects of cannabis on neurological development.â&#x20AC;? So, will legalization of marijuana increase healthcare costs?Â Why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t humans tolerate mood changes and a range of feelings? Happy is a feeling not a state of being. Chasing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;happy trainâ&#x20AC;? is futile. You will never catch it. Fueling your purpose with passion is the spice of life - not marijuana.Â Many states are chasing a pot pipe dream. Will legalization of marijuana save the U.S. economy? Of course not. The bigger the boost - the bigger the boom from the fallout.Â Oh, did you hear? Willie Nelson gave up smoking weed due to health concerns.Â

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have - any email addresses, account information they were given, phone numbers scammers called from, and other details. The more information IC3 can gather, the more it helps combat the criminals. I n 2019, t he Recover y A s s et Te a m w a s pa i r e d with theÂ Money MuleÂ Team under the IC3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recovery and Investigative Development Tea m. Th is effor t br i ngs together law enforcement and financial institutions to use the data provided in IC3 complaints to gain a better view of

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Community challenge to deliver 65 pints of blood BIKERS, FIRE DEPARTMENT HELP OUT By William Madaras For the Sun

ehoboth McKinley Ch r i s t i a n He a lt h Ca re S er v ice s i s holding its Auxiliary Blood Drive on Feb. 14 from 8 am-1 pm at the RMCH Third Floor Solarium at 1901 Red Rock Drive, Gallup. The drive began on Feb. 13. The hospital is requesting type O and Rh Negative types A- and B- which are currently in shorter supply. The drive is also looking for donations of double red cells which carry oxygen to organs and tissue. When they donate double red cells, volunteers can safely donate enough for two red cell transfusions. This type of blood is needed by patients having surgery, organ transplants or cancer treatment. People with life-threatening conditions often need many transfusions. “We urgently need volunteers to give blood and challenge you to donate. One pint can save three lives,” RMCHCS CEO David Conejo points out. “All it takes is one catastrophe - a plane crash, an earthquake or mass shooting and hospitals can run out of blood and people die. The lives you might be saving could be your own or loved ones.” The blood drive began in 1943 and is one of the oldest in Gallup. During the Oct. 2019 drive, the auxiliary raised 63 pints, 3 pints beyond their 60 pint goal. This year the hospital’s goal is to raise more than 65 pints of blood and will require donations from 115 volunteers or more. The challenge is being sponsored by the RMCHCS Auxilians and Vitalant, a nonprofit organization that collects blood from volunteer donors and provides blood, blood products and services across the U. S. Gallup Blood “Challenge” Competition For the fi rst time RMCHCS is inviting Gallup’s civic and business organizations such as teachers, police officers, fire fighters, members of the Chamber of Commerce, COMMUNITY

retail organizations, union members and other groups to challenge their employees to a blood donating competition. A prize will be awarded to t he w i n n i ng tea m. So far, the McKinley Cou nt y Motorcycle Community and Gallup Fire Department have accepted the challenge. “This challenge will help separate the city’s wimps from winners,” Eileen D’Orazio said. D’Orazio chairs the blood drive. “We are throwing down the gauntlet to Gallup’s employee orga nizations, large and small, and challenging them to a ‘blood-letting.’ Bring us your best vampires and fang bangers to help deliver every drop McKinley County Fire Department, including Fire Chief of their blood to our Jesus “Chuy” Morales, has accepted the challenge to drive. Big prizes await.” compete to raise blood donations to 65 pints. Photo RMCHCS is also Credit: RMCHCS allowing employees to donate blood during work hours teacher donors to bring stuthat correspond with blood dent drawings of people giving drive hours. “Our employees blood to show its importance. will lead by example. We want “We want children to learn the to give our community the gift importance of giving blood of life,” D’Orazio adds. and encourage their particiJesus “Chuy” Mora les, pation when they reach age 16 Deputy Fire Chief, Gallup Fire and weigh 110 pounds. This is Department said, “We accept the RMCHCS Blood Drive Challenge. We look forward to some competitive blood giving. We are tough fi refighters. Not only do we save people from fi res, but we now say we save people by donating blood.” A member of the McKinley County motorcycle community, Jim Christian said, “Bikers are often portrayed as outlaw tough guys. With due respect to Marlon Brando, the original wild one, bikers are also givers. Most of us are involved in charitable events and the RMCHCS blood drive should be one of them. I urge fellow bikers to come out and meet the RMCHS Challenge. You never know when a fellow biker may need blood.” Children’s Art Requested In addition to the drive, D’Orazio is calling for donors’ children and schools with

Route 66 Gallup Bikers will be competing in the Auxiliary Blood Drive challenge for prizes at RMCHCS. Photo Credit: RMCHCS

Boys and Girls Club Drawings for Blood Drive. Photo Credit: RMCHCS a practice they can get used to while learning the value of volunteering.” Donors are urged to drink plenty of water and eat a full meal. They must be 16 years of age, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and free from colds.

D’Orazio is asking for children’s artwork contributions to be dropped off at the hospital’s information desk in the lobby where they will be picked up by members of the auxiliary. Posters should be sized 8-1/2 x 11 or 8-1/2 by 14 and can be created with any coloring instrument. The best drawings will be displayed in the solarium where the drive will be held and awarded fi rst, second, and third place. For appointments: sign up online at bloodhero. com, enter the sponsor code: Gallup; Mary Ann (505) 863 - 3098; Eileen (505) 879-5576. Walk-ins are welcome.

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ won’t make a lasting impression By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 99 MINUTES Movies based around video games are a risky proposition. When Pokemon: Detective Pikachu serves as the most critic-friendly highlight in adaptations over the past few years, it means that enthusiasts have had to endure some less-than-stellar material. Recent examples include misfires like Assassin’s Creed, Hitman: Agent 47 and Need for Speed. Sonic the Hedgehog does its best to break the trend and make its mark with both audiences and reviewers, but this particular feature will only impress the youngest of viewers. Sonic the Hedgehog (voiced by Ben Schwartz) is a bluetinged, talking mammal from another world who possesses amazing powers of speed. Knowing that others will want him for study and experimentation, the hedgehog is advised to stay hidden and given magical rings that allow him to transport to other worlds. After settling in a small Montana community, the lonely protagonist fi nds life, well, a bit dull. It gets considerably more exciting when he accidentally draws the attention of sinister government agent Dr. Ivan Robotnik (Jim Carrey), who sets out to capture the creature. After losing his special

rings, Sonic enlists the assistance of local sheriff Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) to help him retrieve them. Dur ing the production phase, there was much public criticism about the look of Sonic, who many felt possessed too many strange anthropomorphic traits. The four-month release delay that was needed to create a new appearance for the lead character was no doubt an improvement and certainly looks less jarring, although cartoonish. However, one wishes that an extra few months had also been spent on the script. Almost all of the gags are aimed squarely at kids. Some of the adult characters featured even behave like children (in particular, a deputy). There is some amusing interplay which has partly been improvised between Robotnik and Tom. Certainly, Carrey is going wild in every scene in which he appears. While it isn’t hilarious, he manages to eke a few laughs out of the slim material. Especially at the beginning of the film, when the villain boasts about his intelligence and Tom fires a few verbal jabs in return. In fact, these scenes make one wish that the human antagonist and male lead had more time onscreen together, as their material ends up being the funniest. However, from this point forward it’s a road movie as Tom and Sonic attempt to avoid Robotnik and his drones by driving cross country to San Francisco. Many of you may be asking why Sonic doesn’t

Alone in a car with new ally Tom Wachowski (James Marsden), Sonic has to watch his step to avoid being captured and studied for his amazing powers of speed in “Sonic the Hedgehog.” Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures race out there himself - it is explained that he doesn’t know where to fi nd the city (which doesn’t really make sense and is only an excuse to further the plot). Anyway, after a conversation comes up regarding bucket lists, the hedgehog realizes that he has little time left on the planet to enjoy certain experiences. This complicates matters and gets the two characters into further trouble along the way. It a ll comes across a s forced, and the gags involving Sonic being amazed by the world around him are routine. The movie features three

major action scenes involving a barfi ght, a car chase and a climactic showdown. These bits offer the potential for some great visuals, especially with Sonic rushing around at incredible speed. It accomplishes this at times, when the camera follows the hero as he casually strolls around human beings who are practically frozen in time. They’re amusing bits, although they lack the grand panache displayed in other movies…the recent X-Men fl icks featuring the zippy Quicksilver character get to show off his skills in far

more impressive ways. And that sums up the movie in general. It’s sweet, moves at a quick clip, has a couple of chuckles and one or two effects sequences that work reasonably well. Still, there’s hardly anything in it that will be remembered after the credits roll. In the end, Sonic the Hedgehog is a perfectly serviceable kid’s f lick, but one that won’t make a lasting impression on anyone over the very youthful demographic that has been specifically targeted. V i s i t : w w w . CinemaStance.com

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for February 14, 2020 By Glenn Kay For the Sun Hel lo a nd welcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. Like the previous week, there are a lot of new fl icks arriving on store shelves in a variety of genres. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try! Big New Releases! Afte r Sh e Wak e s - Th is psychological horror film involves a narcoleptic mother who ha s lost her infant in a tragic accident. Following the death, she attempts to deal with her grief. However, she starts having strange visions of someone watching her in the night and begins suffering from sleep paralysis. The condition has adverse effects on the woman and her family and they try to find out if the strange figure watching her might be real. This independent title hasn’t played at fi lm festivals

and appears to be debuting on disc, so there aren’t any reviews available. Those curious to find out what is going on will have to take a chance on the picture. Nicola Lambo, Conrad Goode, and Micah Joe Parker headline the flick. First Love - The early part of this week’s edition is chock-full of smaller titles. This low-budget drama involves a famous actress who suffers a nervous breakdown and goes into hiding at a Venice Beach property. Her estranged twin brother works as a writer and is suddenly forced into making a big decision. He can either sell a tellall book about his sister’s life or turn down the cash and focus on trying to help with her rehabilitation. There haven’t been too many notices yet, and the most notable response is a middling one. It states that the film is nice, but that the dialogue and screenplay feel like a first draft in need of some fine tuning. Annie Heise, Aaron Costa Ganis and Arye Gross take on the lead roles.

The Great War - The fi nal days of WWI are the backdrop for this ta le, which follows a regiment of AfricanA mer ica n “ B u f f a l o Sold iers” trapped behind enemy l i ne s. One of t hem manages to break free and is teamed with a group of white soldiers to locate and rescue his troops. Critics didn’t have many positive comments about this action drama. One or two thought that while some of the elements were anachronistic, the movie made the most of its small budget. Unfortunately, the consensus was that the limited resources, historical inaccuracies and inability to stage the action effectively hurt the film and made it feel clichéd. The cast includes Hiram A. Murray, Aaron Courteau, Bates Wilder, Billy Zane and Ron Perlman. Roma - If you don’t happen to have Netfl ix and have been looking to catch up with some of their big award winners, a deal has been reached between the

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streaming service and Criterion for the release of several titles on d isc. T h is week, t hey’re putting out Roma, the winner of last year’s Oscars for Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Foreign-language Film. Set in Mexico City during the early 1970s, it follows the life struggles of a domestic worker and the family who employs her. As you might have already guessed, the film earned nothing but raves. A few did critique its use of long takes and its slow pace, but literally everyone called it a gorgeously shot and compelling display of the era. It stars Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira. Suburban Birds - After a fracture in a suburban community opens up from the ground and the neighborhood is cleared out, a team of engineers is sent in to investigate. After wandering into an abandoned primary school, one of the crew fi nds the diary of a student and reads the sad child’s written account of a splintering within his social group. The lead begins to find connections between his experiences and that of the youngsters in the text. This foreign-language co-production between China and Taiwan earned a positive response from critics. A few thought it was too leisurely in its storytelling and could have been 30 minutes shorter. However, most complimented the fi lm for creating a quiet, low-key and curious mystery that fascinates throughout. It features Huang Lu, Mason Lee and Gong Zihan. Blasts from the Past! On the Blu-ray front, you can now pick up the Ivan Reitman comedy, Legal Eagles (1986). This was the fi lmmaker’s follow-up to Ghostbusters and starred Robert Redford as a district attorney who gets involved with a defense attorney (Debra Winger) and her client (Daryl Hannah), who is on trial for murder. The movie was a modest success, but the production was said to be difficult and apparently there were reshoots featuring several different

endings. Alas, that missing footage has not been found and included in this edition, but the disc does come with a trailer and making-of featurette. They also have a sequel in The Sting II (1983). This follow-up to the 1973 classic fe a t u r e d nei ther of the original stars, but t el l s a not her boxing-themed con job. Jackie Glea son, Mac Davis, Teri Garr and Oliver Reed appear. The Blu-ray comes with a new director commentary and a trailer. Some independent horror-themed releases are also arriving on Blu-ray. Massacre Video has the Hong Kong horror picture, The Devil (1981) which features a hideously ugly witch tormenting victims using her magical powers. It is arriving uncut with a 4K restoration and includes a video version of the film and a collection of stills as bonuses. Troma fans can pick up a 20th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray of Ter ror Fir mer (1999). It is a 2-disc set with an updated picture that comes loaded with extras, so fans should be pleased with the release. Luck be a lady! Warner Archive is finally offering up a few of its catalog titles as madeto-order Blu-rays. They include the famous musical, Guys and Dolls (1955), as well as A Little Romance (1979) and the period music-drama, Sparkle (1976). You Know, For Kids! Here are a few new titles that may appeal to young children. Let’s Go Luna! Friendship Around the World (PBS) PBS Kids: 15 Frozen Tales (PBS) On the Tube! And these are the week’s TV-related releases. Amer ican Exper ience: McCarthy (PBS) Game of Thrones: Season 8 (New Box Art) Gunsmoke: Season 18 Gunsmoke: Season 19 Let’s Go Luna! Friendship Around the World (PBS) Love Unleashed (Hallmark TV-movie) N OVA : T h e Vi o l e n c e Paradox (PBS) Preacher: The Final Season Swamp T hin g: The Complete Series COMMUNITY

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Kirtland Central Lady Broncos give Gallup a Wake-up Call BRONCOS WIN IT 51-37

Lady Bengal, Cheyenne John (13) and Kirkland Central’s Monique Shim (10) go for the rebound Feb. 8 at Gallup High School. The Gallup Lady Bengals lost to the Kirkland Central Lady Broncos 51-37. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Kirkland Central’s Candace Patterson (34) goes up for the rebound against the Gallup Lady Bengals Feb. 8 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Gallup Lady Bengal Justine Tso (12) races towards the basket, getting past Kirkland Centrals Melanie Yazzie (11) at the Gallup High School Gym Feb. 8. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOREBOARD

Feb. 14 - Feb. 20, 2020

GALLUP BENGALS Basketball Feb. 14: Bloomfield @ Gallup 4 pm Feb. 18: Gallup @ Shiprock 7 pm Girls Basketball Feb. 15: Bloomfield @ Gallup 7 pm Feb. 20: Shiprock @ Gallup 7 pm Wrestling Feb. 15: District 1-4A Individual Tournament

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS Basketball Feb. 14: Kirtland Central @ Miyamura 7 pm Feb. 18: Miyamura @ Bloomfield 4 pm Girls Basketball Feb. 15: Miyamura @ Kirtland Central 4 pm Feb. 20: Bloomfield @ Miyamura 4 pm Wrestling Feb. 15: District 1-4A Individual Tournament

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX Basketball Feb. 13: Rehoboth Christian @ SPORTS

Ramah 7 pm Feb. 15: Northwest @ Rehoboth Christian 5:30 pm Feb. 18: Tohatchi @ Rehoboth Christian 6:30 pm Girls Basketball Feb. 15: Northwest @ Rehoboth Christian 4 pm

TOHATCHI COUGARS Basketball Feb. 14: Tohatchi @ Wingate 4 pm Feb. 18: Tohatchi @ Rehoboth Christian 6:30 pm Feb. 19: Tohatchi @ Crownpoint 4 pm Feb. 20: Tohatchi @ Navajo Prep 4 pm Girls Basketball Feb. 17: Crownpoint @ Tohatchi 4 pm

WINGATE Basketball Feb. 19: Wingate @ Thoreau 4 pm Girls Basketball Feb. 18: Thoreau @ Wingate 4 pm Feb. 20: Crownpoint @ Wingate 7 pm Wrestling: Feb. 15: District 1-4A Individual Tournament *Local varsity games listed. Compiled from MaxPreps.com. Info: gallupsunreporters@gmail.com

Feb. 5 - Feb. 12, 2020

GALLUP BENGALS Basketball Feb. 12: Miyamura @ Gallup 51-56 Feb. 7: Gallup @ Kirtland Central 64-54 Girls Basketball Feb. 8: Kirtland Central @ Gallup 51-37 Feb. 6: Aztec @ Gallup 33-71 Wrestling

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS Basketball Feb. 7: Aztec @ Miyamura 55-62 Girls Basketball Feb. 8: Miyamura @ Aztec 36-32 Feb. 6: Shiprock vs Miyamura 49-36 Wrestling Feb. 10: M iya mu ra va r sit y placed 5th of 6 at District 1-AAAAA Tournament conference meet

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX Basketball Feb. 12: Rehoboth Christian @ Navajo Pine 78-74 Feb. 6: Newcomb @ Rehoboth Christian 54-52

Girls Basketball Feb. 11: Rehoboth Christian @ Navajo Pine 39-34 Feb. 8: Rehoboth Christian @ Pecos 33-59 Feb. 6: Newcomb @ Rehoboth Christian 65-40

TOHATCHI COUGARS Basketball Feb. 12: Navajo Prep @ Tohatchi 4 pm Feb. 7: Zuni @ Tohatchi 45-73 Feb. 5: Tohatchi @ Thoreau 42-49 Girls Basketball Feb. 6: Tohatchi @ Zuni 58-30

WINGATE Basketball Feb. 12: Wingate @ Crownpoint 39-44 Feb. 7: Wingate @ Navajo Prep 32-56 Feb. 5: Zuni @ Wingate 30-61 Girls Basketball Feb. 6: Navajo Prep @ Wingate 83-45 *Varsity teams only. Compiled from MaxPreps.com. Contact: gallupsunreporters @gmail.com

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Gallup-born soccer player to play professional indoor soccer TAÑA CHAVEZ JOINS THE LIGHTNING Staff Reports

L BUQU ERQU E – Taña Chavez, born and raised in Gallup, w i l l b e pl a y i n g

professional indoor soccer with the newly formed New Mexico Lightning. Taña Chavez has played soccer most of her life. She grew up in Gallup having played soccer in the youth city

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The N.M. Lightning women’s semi-pro arena soccer team for the 2020 Premier Arena Soccer League season features Taña Chavez with her teammates and coaches. Back from left, Coach Victoria Bonilla (in black), Goal Keeper - Sadie Mele (in black), Brenda Saucedo, Kyla Paterson, Kiva Grisham, Jocelyn Jones, Taña Chavez, Darcy Odom, Kacie Coﬀer, Indiana Madrid, and Coach Philippe Mballa Zambo (in blue). Front from left, Bianca Baca, Chenoa Roland, Sarah Moulton, Jera Frackleton, and Goal Keeper Nikki Miller (in black) at Albuquerque Indoor Soccer Nov. 11. Photo Credit: Albuquerque Indoor Soccer. league and as a varsity player on the Gallup High School Girls Soccer team. Also, while in high school, Chavez played in the Albuquerque Classic team FC Monarchs and for AUFC, both highly competitive Albuquerque teams. After graduation from high school in 2000, Chavez played college soccer for Neosho College in Kansas. When she retu r ned to New Mex ico, she settled in Albuquerque a nd played soccer in the Albuquerque Soccer Women’s league in the Premier Division, the top level of soccer in the Albuquerque Soccer League. In 2007 and 2008, Chavez played for the Albuquerque Lady Asylum semi-pro soccer

team, which played in the Women’s Professional Premier Soccer League (WPSL). She was also a part of two professional league tryouts in 2009 and 2013 for the Women’s Professional Soccer League ( W P S) a nd t he Na t ion a l Wome n’s S o cc e r L e a g ue (NWSL). In 2010, Chavez traveled to France to try out for professional French team ASJ Soyaux, and made the team. T he coa ch of t h i s t ea m, Corinne Diacre is now the F rench women’s nat iona l team coach. In 2019, the fi rst ever women’s a rena pro fessional team in N.M. was for med, t he New Mex ico Lightning. Chavez made the

team and will be playing professionally in the Premier Arena Soccer League (PASL) in the 2020 season. The Lightning is made of players from all over N.M., including Gallup, Belen, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, and Albuquerque. Chavez will be playing the midfield and defense positions. The N.M. Lightning will play on Feb. 16 at 3:30 pm vs Elite FC Soccer Club, as part of a double-header with the N.M. Runners, a pro-arena soccer league based in Rio Rancho. The games will be played at the Expo New Mexico horse arena at 300 San Pedro N.E. in Albuquerque. Entry is $10. Parking is $5.

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BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 01-17-20-B

If your willing to help build relationships with valued local businesses and have sales/customer service experience, email your cover letter and resume to gallupsun@gmail.com or stop in at 102 South Second and fill out an application. 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 PETS 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 NOTICES NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Qualifications-based competitive sealed proposals for RFP No. 2020-01 FINANCIAL AUDIT VICES

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will be received by McKinley County, 207 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 until Thursday, March 26, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. local time. Proposals will be received in the County Manager’s Office. Copies of the Request for Proposals can be obtained in person at the Office of the Procurement Manager at 207 West Hill Ave., Third Floor, Gallup, NM 87301, be mailed upon written request to Hugo G. Cano, Procurement Manager (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1076, or may be obtained from McKinley County Website: www.co.mckinley. nm.us/212/Bids-RFPs-Solicitations. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive all formalities. The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations. In addition the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities and kickbacks. DATED this 14th day of February, 2020 BY: /s/ Billy Moore Chairman, Board of Commissioners *** CLASSIFIEDS

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO Annual Determination of Notice under the open Meetings Act WHEREAS The Gallup Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met in a regular session at the Gallup Housing Authority conference room located at 203 Debra Drive, Gallup New Mexico on January 17, 2020 at 9:00 am after notice as required by law; and WHEREAS section 10-15-1 (B) of the Open meetings Act (NMSA 1978, Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4) states that, except as may be otherwise provided in the constitution of the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, all meetings of a quorum of members of any board, council, commission, administrative and judicatory body or other policy making body or and state or local public business for the purpose of taking any action within the authority of or the delegated authority of such body, are declared to be public meetings open to the public at all times; and WHEREAS any meetings subject to the Open Meetings Act at which the discussion or addition of any proposed resolution, rule, regulation, or formal action occurs shall be held only after reasonable notice to the public; and WHEREAS section 10-15-1 (D) of the Open Meetings Act requires the Gallup Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to determine annually what constitutes reasonable notice of its public meeting. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Gallup Housing Authority Board of Commissioners of the City of Gallup that: 1. All meetings shall be held in the conference room of the Gallup Housing Authority, located at 203 Debra Drive Gallup, NM 87301 at 9:00am, or as indicated in the meeting notice. 2. Unless otherwise specified, regular meetings shall be held on the third (3rd) Friday of each month. The agenda will be available at the Gallup Housing Authority, located at 203 Debra Drive Gallup NM, 87301, at least seventy- two (72) hours prior to the meeting. The agenda will also be posted on the public body’s web site, if one is maintained, or on the website of the City of Gallup at https://www.

3. Reasonable notice of regular meetings, will be given seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting date. The notice shall include information on how a copy of the agenda may be obtained. If not included in the notice, the agenda shall be available to the public at seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting and posted on the public body’s web site, if one is maintained, or on the website of the City of Gallup at https://www.gallupnm. gov/AgendaCenter. 4. Special meetings may be called by the Board Chair or a majority of the members upon a three (3) day notice. The notice for a special meeting shall include information on how a copy of the agenda may be obtained and will be posted on the public body’s web site, if one is maintained, or on the website of the City of Gallup at https:// www.gallupnm.gov/AgendaCenter. 5. Emergency meetings will be called only under unforeseen circumstances, which demand immediate action to protect the health, safety, and property of citizens or to protect the public body from substantial financial loss. The Gallup Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will avoid emergency meeting whenever possible. Emergency meetings may be called by the chairman or a majority of the members with 24 hours prior notice, unless threat of personal injury or property damage requires less notice. The notice for all emergency meetings shall include information on how a copy of the agenda may be obtained. Within 10 days of taking action on an emergency matter The Gallup Housing Authority will notify the Attorney General’s office. 6. For the purpose of regular meetings as described in paragraph three (3) of this resolution, notice requirements shall be met if notice of the date, time, place and agenda is placed in newspapers of general circulation in the City of Gallup and posted in the office of the Gallup Housing Authority. Copies of the written notice shall also be mailed to those broadcast stations licensed by the FCC and newspapers of the general circulation, which have made an annual written request for notice of public meetings. 7. For the purposes of special meetings and emergency meetings as described in paragraphs four (4) and five (5) of this resolution, notice requirements shall be met if notice of the date, time, place and agenda is provided

by telephone to newspapers of general circulation in the City and posted in the office of the Gallup Housing Authority. The Gallup Housing Authority shall also provide telephone notice to those broadcast stations licensed by the FCC and newspapers of the general circulation in the city, which have made an annual written request for notice of public meetings.

8. In addition to the information specified above, all notices shall include the following language: If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any oth-

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 er form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Gallup Housing Authority at (505) 722-4388, at least (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Gallup Housing Authority, if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed. 9. The Gallup Housing Authority Board of Commissioners may close a meeting to the public only if the subject matter of discussion or action is exempted from the Open Meetings requirement under section 10-15-1(H) of the Open Meetings Act. A. If any meeting is closed during an open meeting, such closure shall be approved by a majority vote of a quorum of The Gallup Housing Authority Board of Commissioners taken during the open meeting. The authority for the closure and the subjects to be discussed shall be stated with reasonable specificity in the motion for closure and the vote on closure of each individual member shall be recorded in the minutes. Only those subjects specified in the motion may be discussed in a closed meeting B. If the decision to hold a closed meeting is made when the Gallup Housing Authority is not in an open meeting, the closed meeting shall not be held until public notice, appropriate under the circumstances, stating the specific provision of the law authorizing the closed meeting and the subjects to be discussed with reasonable specificity is given to the members and gen-

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C. Following completion of any closed meeting, the minutes of the open meeting that was closed, or the minutes of the next open meeting if the closed meeting was separately scheduled, shall state whether the matter discussed in the closed meeting were limited only to those specified in the motion or notice for closure. D. Except as provided in section 10-15-1 (H) of the open Meeting Act, any action taken as a result of discussion in a closed meeting shall be made by vote of The Gallup Housing Authority Board of Commissioners in an open public meeting. 10. Nothing in this resolution shall alter any legal requirement for greater or different notice of any specific public hearing. CERTIFICATE I, Alfred Abeita, Board Chairman of the Housing Authority of the City of Gallup, New Mexico certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the Resolution 01-17-20-B passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Gallup Housing Authority on January 17, 2020. ______________________ Alfred Abeita, Board Chairman Or James Roger Morris, Board Vice-Chair

Effective Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., Applications will be accepted for the Public Housing for 1& 2-bedroom sizes at the address given below Gallup Housing Authority 203 Debra Drive Gallup, NM 87301 Phone: (505) 722-4388 Fax: (505) 863-3386 PUBLISHED: Gallup Sun February 14, 2020 ***

*** PUBLIC NOTICE GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY IS GIVING NOTICE WE ARE RE-OPENING THE PUBLIC HOUSING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the inspection and certification of the voting machines to be used on Election Day for the March 3, 2020 Municipal Officer Election will be conducted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the McKinley County Bureau of Elections Warehouse located at 1980 Warehouse Lane. The public is invited to attend. CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk PUBLISH: Friday, February 14, 2020

NOTICE OF NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE, DESIGNATION OF POLLING PLACES AND NOTICE OF ELECTION TRAINING FOR ELECTION BOARDS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO In connection with the Municipal Officer Election to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 and pursuant to §1-11-1 through §1-11-3 NMSA 1978 and §1-2-17 NMSA 1978:

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1. For the office of Mayor for a four year term: Jayson M. Gomez Charles W. Van Drunen Yolanda E. Ahasteen-Azua Louis O. Bonaguidi Sammy Chioda 2. For the office of District #2 Councilor for a four year term: Roger Allan Landavazo Michael W. Schaaf

voting will take place at Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue during regular business hours, beginning Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Absentee voting and early voting continues until Friday, February 28, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Early voting will also be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. D. Notice is hereby given that the School of Instruction for Election Board Members will be held on the 20th day of February, 2020 in the City Council Chambers at Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue. The training will begin at 6:30 p.m. The training is open to the public.

LEGAL NOTICE

*** PUBLISHED: Gallup Sun February 14, 2020

The candidates’ names are listed in the order that they will appear on the ballot:

A. Notice is hereby given that the following qualified electors are candidates for public office of the City of Gallup.

3. For the office of District #4 Councilor for a four year term:

Dated this 12th day of February, 2020.

Francisca “Fran” P. Palochak Levi F. Saucedo (Declared WriteIn Candidate)

CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk

4. For the office of Municipal Judge for a four year term:

PUBLISH: Friday, February 14, 2020

Janell L. Griego Jackie D. McKinney Earl Andrew Yearley B. Notice is hereby given that the following Voting Convenience Centers shall be used for the conduct of the Municipal Officer Election to be held on March 3, 2020: 1. Southside Fire Station #1, 1800 South Second Street. 2. Northside Fire Station #2, 911 West Lincoln Avenue. 3. Eastside Fire Station #3, 3700 Church Rock Street. 4. Westside Fire Station #4, 707 Rico Street. 3. Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, 700 Joseph M. Montoya Blvd. 4. McKinley County Courthouse Rotunda, 207 West Hill Avenue. Polls on Election Day will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registered voters within the municipal boundary shall be allowed to vote at one of the six designated Voting Convenience Centers on Election Day. Voters will not be assigned to a specific polling place on Election Day. C. Absentee voting and early

*** AVISO DE NOMBRES DE CANDIDATOS PARA CARGOS PÚBLICOS, DESIGNACIÓN DE LOCALES PARA VOTAR, Y AVISO DE LA ESCUELA DE INSTRUCCIÓN PARA JUNTAS ELECTORALES CIUDAD DE GALLUP, NUEVO MÉXICO En conección con la Elección de Funcionarios Municipales que tendrá lugar el Martes, 3 de Marzo de 2020 y en conformidad con §1-11-1 a §111-3 NMSA 1978 y §1-2-17 NMSA 1978: A. Por medio de la presente se da noticia que los siguientes electores calificados son candidatos para puestos públicos de la Ciudad de Gallup. Los nombres de los candidatos aparecen en la orden que figuraran en la balota: 1. Para el puesto de Alcalde por un término de cuatro años: Jayson M. Gomez Charles W. Van Drunen Yolanda E. Ahasteen-Azua Louis O. Bonaguidi Sammy Chioda 2. Para el puesto de Distrito #2 Consejero por un término de cuatro años: Roger Allan Landavazo Michael W. Schaaf

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CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 20, 2020 FRIDAY, February 14

VALENTINE’S COMRADERY GET TOGETHER

6:30 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt). Join us for pizza and cookies.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AND DANCE FUNDRAISER FOR ST. TERESA SCHOOL

7 pm-11 pm Knights of Columbus Hall (1601 Roosevelt Ave., Grants). Taco Bar and music by DJ All Out. Games and Prizes along with a photo booth. $25 per couple,$15 single, $10 ages 1318, $5 ages 5-12, Free for 4 years old and under. Tickets available at St. Teresa School or ag the door. For more information: (505) 287-2261.

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.

GALLUP COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE 8 am-1 pm @ Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services Third Floor Solarium at 1901 Red Rock Drive, Gallup.

RMCHCS VALENTINE’S DINNER FUNDRAISER FOR GALLUP BATTERED FAMILY SERVICES 6:30 pm-9 pm Feb. 14 @ Knights of Columbus Hall (200 Apache Circle, Gallup). $65

CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 22 3. Para el puesto de Distrito #4 Consejero por un término de cuatro años: Francisca “Fran” P. Palochak Levi F. Saucedo (Candidato Declarado Por Inscripción) 4. Para el puesto de Juez Municipal por un término de cuatro años: Janell L. Griego Jackie D. McKinney Earl Andrew Yearley B. Por medio de la presente se da noticia que los siguientes Centros de Votación se usarán para la Elección de Funcionarios Municipales que se llevara a cabo el 3 de Marzo de 2020: 1. Estación de Bomberos Sur #1, 1800 Calle Segunda al Sur. 2. Estación de Bomberos Noreste #2, 911 Oeste Avenida Lincoln. 3. Estación de Bomberos Este CALENDAR

per couple, $40 for singles. For more information: William Camorata, bcamarota@ rmchcs.org; (505) 726-6944 or Casandra Lopez, clopez@ rmchcs.org; (505) 726-6846. SATURDAY, February 15

CANINE COMPADRES CLASS

2 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. Please make sure your dogs are contained on a leash.

STORY TIME SATURDAYS

11 am-12 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Celebrate Black History Month with stories by Black authors.

SEW WHAT? EMBROIDERY AND CROSS STITCH

3 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Make your own embroidery and cross stitch patterns. All supplies provided. All skill levels welcome. For more information: childlib@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120. SUNDAY, February 16

CLIMATE CRISIS – WHAT CAN I DO?

3 pm-5pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church, Gallup (151 State Hwy. 564). Two chances for the public to come together to talk about the Climate Crisis – a critical issue at the intersection of faith and politics. For more information: betsywindisch@yahoo.com; (505) 905-3247. #3, 3700 Calle Church Rock. 4. Estación de Bomberos Oeste #4, 707 Calle Rico. 5. Centro de Recreación Larry Brian Mitchell, 700 Bulevar Joseph M. Montoya. 6. Casa de Corte en el Condado de McKinley, 207 Oeste Avenida Hill. Las urnas el día de las elecciones estarán abiertas de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. Los votantes inscritos dentro de los límites municipales podrán votar en uno de los seis Centros de Votación designados en la jornada electoral. Los votantes no se asignarán a un sitio de votación específico en la jornada electoral. Votar en ausencia y votar temprano se llevara a cabo en el Ayuntamiento de Gallup, 110 Oeste Avenida Aztec durante el horario comercial habitual, a partir del Martes 4 de Febrero de 2020. Votar en ausencia y votar temprano continuarán hasta el Viernes 28 de Febrero de 2020 a las 5:00 p.m. Votar temprano también se llevará a cabo el Sábado 29 de Febrero de 2020 de 10:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.

U. S. PRESIDENTS IN BLACK HISTORY

2 pm @ Red Mesa Center (105 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Plateau Sciences Society will host a film and discussion about the role of selected U. S. presidents and how they impacted Black History. There will be a brief intermission, followed by a business meeting. For more information: Martin Link link87301@yahoo.com; (505) 863-6459, (505) 980-5437. MONDAY, February 17

ESCALANTE POWER STATION TRANSITION HIRING FAIR

4 pm-9 pm @ NMSU-Grants (1500 N. Third St.) Join Secy. Bill McCamley in conjunction with Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small and the N. M. Dept. Of Workforce Solutions to connect job seekers. Please RSVP to Waldy Salazar (Waldy. Salazar@state.nm.us).

PRESIDENT’S DAY/NO SCHOOL

All GMCS will be closed for President’s Day TUESDAY, February 18

CANINE COMPADRES CLASS

4 pm Join our trainers at.the Milan Rec Center (2000 Cibola Loop, Milan). We cover basic obedience, service dog training and support. Everyone is welcome. Please make sure your dogs are contained on a leash and in control.

PEOPLE OF FAITH AND CLIMATE CHANGE

6:30 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church,Gallup (151 State

Se da aviso de que la escuela de instrucción para los miembros de la junta electoral se llevará a cabo el 20 de Febrero de 2020 en las cámaras del consejo municipal en el Ayuntamiento de Gallup, 110 Oeste Avenida Aztec. La capacitación empezará a las 6:30 p.m. La capacitación está abierta al público. Fechado este 12 de Febrero del 2020. CIUDAD DE GALLUP, NUEVO MÉXICO Por: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, Escribano Municipal PUBLISH: Friday, February 14, 2020

Hwy. 564). Join speakers Pat Sheely and Rose Marie Cecchini, MM for a potluck before their presentation. For more information: betsywindisch@yahoo.com; (505) 722-9257.

SELL ONLINE

4 pm-5:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to sell items online. For more information: : libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

GMCS BOARD MEETING

6 pm-7 pm @ David Skeet Elemntary (1902 NM-602, Vanderwagen). WEDNESDAY, February 19

BOOK TRAILER VIDEOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

All day @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Workshops in scripting, videography, editing. Learn to operate a video recorder. Must attend one workshop to be eligible for prize in the Young Adult Book Trailer Competition. Join us at the Main Library every Wed. This month at 5 pm. For more information: jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

STORYTIME WEDNESDAYS

10:30 am – 11:30 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Celebrate Black History Month with stories by Black authors.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY

5:30 pm-7:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). This week’s ﬁlm: Harriet 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, February 27, 2020 at the office of the Procurement Director at City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico. Bids will be opened, read and tabulated at that time. No bids will be received or considered if received after the time stated above. Project includes demolition of existing sports light fixtures, cable and conduit, and associated transformers. Also included in this project:

*** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS INDIAN HILLS PARK ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF GALLUP Formal Bid No. 2006

1. Mobilization/Demobilization/Project Administration 2. Provide New 50 kVA Transformer 3. Provide New lighting electrical panel 4. Provide New lighting contactor 5. Provide New cable and conduit for sports and park-

THURSDAY, February 20

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Conga Drums – Make your own drum inspired by the African and Cuban Conga Drums and Dances.

BOOK TRAILER SCRIPTING WORKSHOP

5 pm-6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Workshops in scripting, videography, editing. Explore and learn script writing.. Must attend one workshop to be eligible for prize in the Young Adult Book Trailer Competition. Join us at the Main Library every Thurs. this month at 5 pm. For more information: jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291. ONGOING

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK Check out a book from our display through the month and rate it by filling out the “Rate the Date” card with each book. Return the card to the library by March 15 and be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Post a picture with your blind date on our facebook or Instagram pages for a second entry into the drawing. For more information: bmartin@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291. 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.

ing area lighting 6. Provide New sports and parking area light fixtures Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Purchasing Director 110 West Aztec, Gallup, NM 87301, (505) 863-1334 or may be viewed and/or downloaded at www.gallupnm.gov/ bids at no charge. Hard copy plans, specifications and bidding documents may also be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Director. upon deposit of $50.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within ten (10) days after bid opening. If shipping is required, shipping charges will also be applied. Additional information regarding this bid may also be viewed at www.GallupNM.gov/bids. Dated this 12th February 2020 /s/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor Publication Sun-Friday, 2020

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