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NEWS Planning meeting presents three options for Coal Avenue Commons plan By Rick Abasta Sun Correspondent
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crowd of community leader s, busi ness owners and city residents gathered inside the Gallup Cultural Center Aug. 22 for the final community workshop for the Coal Avenue Commons project. The city of Gallup received a $150,000 Our Town grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, “matched by $150,000 in contributions from local government, institutions and organizations, to re-imagine two blocks of Coal Avenue in the heart of downtown Gallup as an ‘event street,’” according to coalavenuecommons.com. There were three design concepts to choose from for the project.
“This is our final community input meeting on the Coal Avenue Main Street project. We’re excited for the city of Gallup,” said Howard Kaplan, project manager of the consultant team from Wilson & Company. Kaplan introduced the key players on the project, including George Radnovich from Sites Southwest, the lead landscape planning firm. “ T he proces s a ct ua l ly started in May with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts,” Kaplan said. “There’s a lot of interest in this project and we hosted a series of focus groups.” Radnovich said the three design concepts were the product of meetings with the public, city officials and business owners over a three-month period. “It’s been a n excit i ng
George Radnovich, principal landscape architect from Sites Southwest, describes the different options for the proposed Coal Avenue Commons to revitalize downtown Gallup during a planning meeting in Gallup on Aug. 22. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo process so far,” he said. The three options consist
Howard Kaplan, project manager with Wilson & Company, introduces the plans for Coal Avenue Commons during an Aug. 22 planning meeting. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
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of: Main Street, Main Street w it h pa rk let s a nd Pla z a Street. Features ranged from pedestrian tables, pedestrian scrambles, lighting, parklets, bollards, gates, trees, pavement designs and more. People listened to the presentation and heard detailed descriptions of the amenities of
each design. At the conclusion, they voted for their choice of design using colored stickers. The group will rank the designs to select the concept by Sept. 3, before the final presentation to the City Council on Sept. 25. Information: coalavenuecommons.com
Wilson & Company and Sites Southwest present three options for the revitalizing of downtown Gallup during a Coal Avenue Commons planning meeting. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
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County commissioners discuss Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan PLAN SUPPORTS LOCAL CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE THAT BENEFITS COMMUNITY By Rick Abasta Sun Correspondent
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he McKinley County 2019-23 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Pl a n publ ic he a ring took a majority of the meeting time during the Aug. 21 McKinley County Board of Commissioners regular meeting. A ngel i na Gray, a ssociate planner with Northwest New Me x ic o C ou nc i l of Governments, reported to the commissioners that the ICIP established planning priorities for municipal capital projects. “This process also supports local entities to for the development of the capital infrastructure that sustains and benefits their community,” she said. The New Mexico Depa r t ment of F i na nce Administration encourages
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McKinley County Commissioner Bill Lee jurisdictions to participate in this annual process. Gray said senior-citizen facilities must also submit their ICIP for the gover ning body to assess the critical need of each facility. Each proposed project includes description, scope of work, priority ranking, proposed funding budget, project budget, phasing information,
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McKinley County Manager Anthony Dimas phasing budget, and operations and maintenance budget. “Each participating entity must update their project information in the state ICIP database and submit copies of the written approval of the ICIP by a governing body,” Gray said. “The final ICIP report is available on the DFA website.” Gray said the county should be aware of two upcoming
deadlines: Sept. 4 for municipalities and counties, and Sept. 17 for senior citizen facilities. The first and second ICIP meetings were held Aug. 7 and Aug. 21, respectively, but the McKinley County Board of Commissioners has fielded projects and ideas from community leaders and citizens throughout the year. “The final ICIP will be adopted and submitted on Sept. 4, per guidelines,” Gray said. According to McK inley County Ma nager A nthony
Dimas, there was still another day remaining on the public comment period for the ICIP.
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COUCHED 8/22, Vanderwagen McKinley C o u n t y Sher i f f ’s Office Deputy Johnson Lee said he and another deput y, F ra nk Villa, were dispatched to a residence on U.S. Highway 491 on Aug. 22 at about 2 am in connection with a domestic dispute. When the deputies arrived at the scene, they met a woman outside the building. She said she and Jonathan Dayton, 44, of Vanderwagen had been drinking and got into an argument, during which Dayton became very upset and began to yell at her and slam things. The woman said she went into her room and locked the door, according to the report. The woman told the police that Dayton then began tearing the molding off the door and eventually got into the room. She said she was not injured, but was afraid he was going to hit her. According to the report, the woman later said Dayton was sleeping on the couch at that time and she wanted him out of the house, so the deputies went in and woke him up. Dayton was asked what happened, and he said he didn’t know because he was sleeping. He was arrested and charged with
assault on a household member.
THREE TIMES A CHARGE 8/17, Gallup G P D O f f i c e r J e r e m y Shirley said he was dispatched to the Ga llup Federa l Building on Aug. 17 at about 10:30 am in connection with a domestic dispute. When he arrived at the scene, according to the report, he met the victim who said she got into an argument with Larrison Hunch, 43, of Rock Springs. During the argument, the victim said she was punched three times on the left side of her face. Shirley said in his report that he spoke to Hunch, who claimed nothing had happened and the victim had just tripped, injuring herself. Witnesses at the scene, however, said they saw Hunch hit the woman, then leave the area and come back a little later. Hunch was arrested for battery on a household member.
CAUGHT GREENHANDED 8/17, Gallup Casey A. Smith, 29, of Church Rock was arrested at about 2 am on Aug. 17 for possession of marijuana and having a warrant out for his arrest. GPD Officer John Gonzales
said he was patrolling on South Sixth Street, when he saw a man fall off a skateboard. Moments later, another man came running up and began yelling at the man with the skateboard. Gonzales got out of his unit and stopped the fight, according to the report. The man who was yelling said the other man, Casey Smith, had stolen his skateboard. Gonzales said the man appeared to be intoxicated. Smith then reportedly gave the skateboard to the man after denying that he had stolen it. Smith told the officer he and the other man were friends and had been skating in the downtown area. At that point, according to the report, Gonzales was informed that Smith had an outstanding bench warrant, so he arrested him for battery. Later, at the county jail, Smith was searched, and guards found seven small baggies of a green, leafy substance that later tested positive for marijuana.
SISTER SQUABBLE 8/16, Gallup A fight between two sisters at a Gallup trailer park led to the arrests of both, not because of the fight, but rather because they had outstanding bench warrants. Rol a nd a Pat , 40, a nd
Thomaciena B i l l y, 2 7, both of Gallup, were arrested. GPD offic e r s we r e Thomaciena Billy called to the Chaparral Trailer Park about 8 pm on Aug. 16 , w h e n a r e sident at the park called to say a woma n showed up at his trailer claiming she h a d b e e n Rolanda Pat beaten up. When police arrived, Billy told them her sister had punched her. She added that they’d had been drinking when they got into an argument and began fighting. Billy said the punch had come out of the blue. She then directed police to her sister’s trailer. When police arrived, they found Pat hiding out in her bathroom. Pat agreed that the two sisters fought, but said it was her sister who was the one who was doing the hitting. A witness told police both sisters were fighting. Since the two had conflicting stories, neither was arrested for the fight; they were taken in for their outstanding bench warrants.
LONG LIES 8/15, Gallup Tyson Long, 22, of Iyanbito was arrested on Aug. 15 for battery
on a household memb er, whe n Gallup police responded to a call at about 6 pm about a domestic disturbance at an address on Viro Circle. Long and a woman had, according to witnesses, gotten into a fight and began throwing potted plants and rocks at each other. At the time, Long told police his name was Marlin James. Long, a.k.a. James, said he met up with the woman, who hit him with a rock. The woman claimed Long pulled her hair. According to the report, when police arrived at the scene, neither one was fighting, but the woman showed signs of intoxication and Long had a cut above his left eye. After getting statements from witnesses, police concluded Long was the primary aggressor, and arrested him for battery on a household member and concealing his identity.
NAUGHTY NELSON 8/15, Gallup Alexander Nelson, 34, of Crownpoint, picked the wrong time to get into a fight. H e w a s bei n g escorted by sever a l GPD officers t o d i st r ict court, when he began to fight the
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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Darryl Boyd Aug. 18, 5:05 pm Aggravated DWI (refusal) Gallup Police Department O f f i c e r Daniel Brown was among several officers who took part in the arrest of Darryl Boyd, 34, of Yah-Ta-Hey, who was reported to Metro Dispatch as a possible drunk driver. Other officers had seen Boyd weaving on the road and conducted a traffic stop near Gallup Lumber & Supply Co. When Brown arrived at the site, Boyd had been placed in the backseat of a police unit, according to the police report. Brown asked Boyd how many drinks he had, and Boyd reportedly replied that he had three margaritas earlier in the day. Since Boyd was having difficulty balancing and showed other signs of intoxication, he
was asked if he was willing to take the standard field sobriety tests, to which he replied, “I’m good.” Boyd told Brown he wanted to talk to his girlfriend, and when asked again if he was willing to take the field sobriety tests, he said no. He also declined to take the breath alcohol test. Police found a miniature of Yukon Jack in Boyd’s pants, as well as an empty miniature in his vehicle. Boyd was also charged with possession of an open container in his car. He had been driving with a suspended driver’s license and without registration or insurance. Beau Lorenzo James Aug. 16, 7:37 pm Aggravated DWI McKinley C o u n t y Sher i f f ’s Office Deputy Johnson Lee was d ispatched to milemarker 9 on Interstate 40 in connection to a
one-vehicle rollover. Lee said, when he arrived at the scene, he found James, 31, of Kayenta, uninsured and upset at the damage to his car. Lee’s investigation revealed that James was trying to pass another car on the ramp when he lost control of his vehicle. Lee asked James where he was going and James said he had left Iyanbito to get food at Walmart. Lee asked whether James was heading to the Walmart in Grants and Kama, and James replied no, he was going to the one in Gallup. Lee told James he was going the wrong way. James reportedly appeared to be confused. Lee smelled the faint odor of liquor and asked James if he was willing to take a field sobriety test. According to the report, James agreed, but he wasn’t able to finish it. Lee then asked James to take a portable breath test, which he agreed to do. James posted a sample of .20 and was arrested. He was later transported to police headquarters and given another breath alcohol
test during which he posted two samples of .18. Tyrone Fischer Aug. 13, 3:21 am Aggravated DWI G P D O f f ic er Pat r ick La rgo wa s dispatched to the McDonald’s on U.S. Highway 491 after a clerk reported an intoxicated driver at the drive-thru. By the time Largo arrived, the driver had left, but another patrolman found the car nearby and conducted a traffic stop. Largo said he then made contact with Fischer, 33, of Gallup. Fischer told Largo he had not consumed any alcoholic beverages, but according to the report, Largo noticed signs that Fischer was intoxicated and asked Fischer to take a field sobriety test. Fischer said he may have a concussion from participating in a rodeo earlier in the day, but he agreed to give it a try. As he took the tests, Largo said Fischer swayed from side to side. Fischer failed the test and agreed to take a portable breath test during which he posted a sample of .169. According to Largo, Fischer then admitted to drinking beer earlier in the evening. He was later transported to police headquarters and given a breath alcohol test, posting samples of .16 and .15. Priscilla Wilson Aug. 7, 8:15 pm DWI MCSO Deputy Jasmine Jaramillo said she was in the parking lot of the Dead Horse Mustang
when she saw a vehicle race out of the lot, and not paying attention to pedestrians and traffic. Jaramillo conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle for careless driving and talked to Priscilla Wilson, 42, of Pinedale. When asked if she had been drinking, Wilson reportedly admitted to having a couple morning beers and a shot of Crown Royal. She agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests and failed. After that, according to the report, Wilson was transported to the sheriff’s office, where she agreed to take a breath alcohol test, posting two samples of .16. Cody Goldtooth Aug. 10, 1:59 am Aggravated DWI MC S O Deputy Cecil Sanders said he was on regular patrol, headi n g s ou t h on N.M. 602 behind a pickup truck with a horse trailer, when he noticed the trailer had no taillights and the driver was having a hard time staying in his lane. According to the report, Sanders conducted a traffic stop and spoke with Cody Goldtooth, 36, of Page, Ariz., who admitted to having a few beers while calf-roping in Crownpoint. Goldtooth agreed to take field sobriety tests, which he failed. He then agreed to take breath alcohol tests, blowing two samples of .22.
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Eighteen candidates run for Navajo Nation President By Rick Abasta Sun Correspondent
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SAILE, Ariz. — Since July, presidential candidate forums, moderated by various media groups, have been held across the Navajo Nation. The fifth and final forum was held on the main campus of Diné College on Aug. 20. The candidates, by order on the ballot are Benny Bahe, President Russell Begaye, Tom Chee, Vice President Jonathan Nez, Calvin Lee Jr., Joe Shirley Jr., Vincent H. Yazzie, Rex Lee Jim, Norman Patrick Brown, Trudie Jackson, Shawn Redd, Alton Joe Shepherd, Emily Ellison, Tom Tso, Kevin Cody, Hope MacDonald Lonetree, Nick X. Taylor, and Dineh Benally. All of the candidates running for president were in attendance for the final forum, with the exception of Redd. A moderator introduced Tristan Black, a junior at Diné College majoring in Diné Studies. “I’m really glad to go to school at Diné College,” Black said before delivering a prayer in Navajo for the benediction. D r. C h a r l e s “ M o n t y ” Roessel, Di né College President, provided the welcome address and a history of the institution, which is celebrating its 50th year. “On behalf of our Diné College Board of Regents, I welcome you to the first tribal NEWS
college in the country. In 1968, Chairman Raymond Nakai shared his bold and courageous dream of starting a college,” he said. Fifty years later, the candidate forum for the tribal presidency was assembled on the campus of a college that began as a matter of self-determination, and is today the premiere institution for Navajo knowledge. Candidates were asked four questions throughout the night by panelists, and they had two minutes to respond, with the final sequence providing one-minute responses for the lightening round. There was also an opportunity for closing remarks. Some of the more interesting questions and responses from the night included panelist Arlyssa Becenti’s question to Begaye about the $1.4 million spent to lease two jets. “Recently, I have read that the Navajo Nation is leasing two jets monthly for $1.4 million. Is this necessary and why?” Becenti asked. Begaye asked her to repeat the question twice, and the audience began to boo and murmur loudly with his hesitancy to respond. “Get to the point,” Begaye said. “The point is, why are you leasing two jets for $1.4 million a month?” Becenti asked again.
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LBUQUERQUE – On Aug. 22, Attorney General Hector Balderas announced he had indicted Edward Cebada, a convicted felon and registered sex offender on new charges of rape of a child. On Aug. 21, a grand jury charged Cebada with multiple counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Aggravated Battery. “As Attorney General, I’m disgusted and angered that a convicted sex offender is alleged to have harmed another child in our community,” Balderas said. “I will aggressively prosecute this case, and all dangerous child predators that sexually exploit children in New Mexico.” In July of 2013, Cebada was convicted of numerous felony counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor, Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor and one count of Child Solicitation by Electronic Communication Device involving separate cases from Bernalillo County and Sandoval County. Cebada is currently in custody and prosecutors from the Office of the Attorney General
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OPINIONS Local citizen pens letter to U.S. Regulatory Commission PART 2 OF 3 By Mervyn Tilden Continued from la st week. Holtec Int’l. proposes to transport high level radioactive waste on U.S. Interstates that contains the same longlived radioactivity released by the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic bombs on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945. T here is no dat a t hat addresses the temperatures
of up to 1,475 Fahrenheit and the number of days or weeks that the radioactive waste will be on American highways, the heat vaporization of the radioactive materials in the air, land or waterways. There is no data regarding the inhalation of radioactive particulates that cause cancer, liver and kidney disease, growth retardation, bi r t h defe c t s a nd ot her fatal diseases in human and animals. There is no data regarding the Notice of Violations or
escalated actions for Security Levels I, II or III; Inspection Findings and the determination of radioactive materials released during transport or as a result of an “accident” or derailment. There is no data regarding the enforcement policy regulating “Hot Particles” or the Standards for Radiography Equipment that is required in the transport of deadly radioactive materials. There is no data regarding the enforcement discretion involving natural
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events (Hurricanes, Floods, Tornadoes or Earthquakes); and there is no data concerning the medical enforcement policy that will require the immediate action by local and regional personnel and medical facilities on or near any cities or the Navajo Nation (Indian Health Service Units). There is no data concerning the deliberate misconduct of drivers on the Interstates (lack of sleep, speeding, dual drivers, medical conditions or carelessness). There is no
data regarding the release of information to the public if and when there is an accident or release of hot radioactive materials in or nearby communities that are in harm’s way along the proposed routes of transport. There is no data regarding the public’s requests for inspection of reports concerning the inter-governmental relations with the U.S. Nuclear
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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF AUGUST 27
Enjoy a Virgo Full Moon on Aug. 26. Everyone is a tad nitpicky. This has advantages. The Kaizen principle says that making incremental changes makes a great product, while preventing large failures. The dark side of paying attention to the details is that you may get lost in perfection. Madame G suggests you not let perfection get in the way of action. Seek balance.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
What’s on your mind? You’ve got a lot on your mind. In fact, you may notice that you’re a little on edge. Maybe you feel people are judging you or looking down on you. Before you react, take a moment to breathe. It may seem like the world is against you, but it’s not. You may be antagonizing people’s ire by looking angry. Take a moment to relax and breath. All will be well.
Instead of reacting or looking for trouble when it’s not there, look in your heart. Most of the world is not against you—they’re just for themselves. Everyone has things they can be a little picky about. You might consider whether you’ve not gone a little too far. How many pet-peeves can one person have? Look around you, people are not that bad. The common factor is you.
Life is what you make of it. Stop trying to hide away from life’s darker truths. Sometimes, words hurt worse than anything. Sometimes, you have to hold yourself back from telling the truth. But it’s the greatest gift you can give someone. Give the people you love your undivided attention and love. Look within for the answers. You won’t find them anywhere else.
So you’ve got another 12 things on your mind. You can’t keep up with the racing thoughts and the dark days. You just keep on pushing and pushing and hoping that one day you’ll get there. One day, the noise will stop. That day won’t come. There is always work to do and things must happen, but only you can reach up and smile at the sun. It’s a good day.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Well, your birthday month has passed. But that doesn’t mean the party has to stop. What did you enjoy most? Was it the cake, the food or the family gathering around? Madame G recommends you reach out to your family and spread the love. There is nothing from stopping you enjoying the little things with the ones you love. Live, laugh and love!
Don’t give up on yourself. Look into your heart and speak freely. You don’t need to tell everyone what you believe, but you should tell them the truth. Give your joy to those around you and show up for yourself. You can’t make others see the way, but you can be a beacon of light for the world. Be open with those around you and sing praise for the day. Best of luck!
This is it. You’re almost at the finish line. You must ask yourself in this moment, will I be enough? That is the question. Once you reach a goal, another may appear. You may also change your mind about what’s important. Instead of getting trapped in the dark, look at your heart. What can you give and what isn’t worth it? You’ll know when you see it.
Conventional wisdom says to give 110 percent. But you can’t give that much of yourself to everything. Eventually, something must give. You can’t give your career, family, love life and fitness 1,000 percent—you’d keel over. Instead, give your family your time and focus. When at work, work. Don’t make love to your spouse while thinking about work or vice versa.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
The time is now, not tomorrow or next week—the time is NOW. You’re capable of doing so much more than you think. Don’t give up on yourself. Treat yourself like a coach would a trainee. Sometimes, you need a little kick in the ass motivation. At other times, you need someone to pick you up and dust you off. Be your own cheerleader, fangirl and coach! GO!
Dear Virgo, it’s your birthday month. Let’s celebrate! But first, let’s set some ground rules. You can’t make everything perfect. You have to accept a certain amount of imperfection in this world. You can keep making mountains out of mole hills and you’ll keep getting stuck in the mud. Instead, consider how to use your talents to make the best of everything. Good luck!
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You can’t give up. You have miles and miles to go before you can stop. Don’t look back or too far into the future. Look right in front of you. Put one foot in front of the other. Keep going and don’t give up. If you think you can—you can. If you think you can’t—you can’t. So be like the little red engine that could and keep on going on. Keep calm and carry on!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Love freely. Love wild. But most of all, love someone. You can’t remain in a vacuum hoping life will come for you. You must take a risk and leap. Don’t jump into the sun. But do consider the possibilities of a life greater than you could ever imagine. Take stock of your life. Look at yourself and dig deep. You’re capable, and you can love yourself. OPINIONS
Jesus on the Holy Spirit By Bill Emmerling Pastor-Gallup Christian Church “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth … He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.” John 16:13-14 (ESV) Before Jesus submitted himself to the cross, He spent the previous evening sharing privately with His disciples important lessons they would need in the coming hours, days and years. Among those teachings, Jesus shared some specific teachings about the Holy Spirit. Jesus used multiple terms to refer to the Holy Spirit, each descriptive of the Spirit’s role. “The Helper” or “Comforter” coming from the Greek word for ‘defender’ such as legal counsel or a battle buddy, to help in difficult situations. “The Spirit of Truth,” emphasizing the importance of the Spirit’s role in remembering the teachings of Jesus in times of need and conviction. We are also told the Spirit bears witness to the world, testimony of who Jesus is (the righteous Son of God), what Jesus has done
(sacrificed Himself to cover our sins with His righteous blood), and that He is coming again. Immediately before the verses above, Jesus also shared that “the Helper” would bring conviction to the world regarding sin, righteousness and judgment. In each of these, the world (meaning the people of the world), would be convicted of their own sinfulness, as “the Helper” dwells in Jesus’ disciples (then and now) and preforms the good works prepared by God for them to do, to demonstrate the Love of Jesus to the world. “The Helper” is also to convict the world with the righteousness of Jesus, again as “the Helper” lives and dwells in Jesus’ disciples. As our lives are transformed, the watching world will see the love of Jesus lived
out and they will become convicted that Jesus is the only one truly right with God the Father. As “the Helper” lives in Jesus’ disciples, the world will also become convicted that Satan has been defeated by Jesus. Jesus is who He claimed to be, the Son of God, and lives again, having died to sin and death forever, for us. We have the hope of eternal life because Jesus now lives forever. Truly the bottom line for the role of the “Helper,” the “Spirit of Truth,” is all about bringing glory to Jesus. Just as Jesus hears and obeys the Father, doing all that He is given, the Spirit likewise lives and moves to hear and obey Jesus, giving Jesus glory and honor. If something appears to be spiritual, yet does not glorify Jesus and the Father, it is not the Holy Spirit. The Spirit does not draw attention to Himself, but points to Jesus and what Jesus has done. In the same way, our lives, filled with the Spirit of Truth dwelling in us, are to give glory to Jesus and to God the Father. Let us allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in us, glorifying the Father and the Son of God, by loving one another.
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Community Environmental Health Program in partnership w it h t he Nav a jo Na t ion Depa r tment of Hea lth, Sout hwe st Re sea rch a nd Infor mation Center, UNM Center for Development and Disability and the University of California, San Francisco. Mothers who are already enrolled in the NBCS and are interested in continuing their participation are eligible along with new female participants who are between the ages of 14 and 45; have a confirmed pregnancy; have resided on the Navajo Nation for five years (at any time) and are willing to deliver their child(ren) at one of the participating Indian Health Service or Public Law—638 hospitals that serve the Navajo people. Included in the studies a re the Church Rock a nd Crownpoint (NM) chapters along with 20 other chapters on the reservation-wide. There are over 1,100 estimated exposure sites on the reservation that have been aba ndoned by the for mer operators of the mines. The Church Rock site is a 1983 U.S. Env ironmental Protection A genc y “ Super f u nd” sit e where a holding pond released over 93 million gallons of radioactive uranium tailings into the Rio Puerco River on July 16, 1979, the largest “spill” in United States history. The poisonous flow continued through Navajo communities in Arizona as well. There has been no clean up or remediation of the “Superfund” site at the Northeast Church Rock Mine. Continued next week.
Regulatory Commission, the local and regional governments, the impacted tribes u nder t he prot ec t ion of “Trust Responsibility” by the United States government and the treaties signed for that purpose. There is no data on shipping regulations and the fitness for duty of each transport vehicle or railcar, the completeness and accuracy of the information ascertained, the Civil penalties for actions against licensed operators or the NRC regulations of policy and practice for the public’s protection against the release of radioactive materials into the environment. Case in point: The Navajo Bir th Cohor t Study— Env ironmental Inf luences on Child Health Outcomes (a U.S. nation-wide study) recently broug ht over 30 pa r t icipa nt s t oget her on May 09, 2018, to share their experience, knowledge and progress on the studies at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services which was followed by a tour near the former United Nuclear Corporation and Kerr McGee mine sites and meeting of the Red Water Pond Road communit y where for mer uranium mines are expected to be reactivated in Church Rock and Crownpoint, New Mexico. The NBCS —ECHO studies are a Cooperative A g r e e me nt b e t we e n t he National Institutes of Health ( UG3 0DO2 3 3 4 4) a nd t he University of New Mexico
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COMMUNITY Serpent Trail Dancers keep Ohkay Owingeh traditions alive
YOUTH DANCERS GIVE SPECIAL MEANING TO ‘PLACE OF THE STRONG PEOPLE’ By Dee Velasco For the Sun
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he elderly of my tribe told me to no t w it h hold the knowledge of my past ancestors within, but to share that knowledge so that it will continue to live on forever,” 23-year-old A shk ia Tr u jillo of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo said. The words of the elders have inspired Trujillo to keep his tribe alive and pass along its traditions. Located 75 miles north of Albuquerque, Ohkay Owingeh, founded around 1200 A.D., i s one of t he 19 pueblos in New Mex ico. For merly known as San Juan Pueblo, Ohkay Ow i ngeh retu r ned to its pre-Spanish name in November 2005. The Tewa name means “place of the strong people.” One could say Tr u jillo embodies the meaning of his pueblo’s name.
FAMILY TIES At the age of two, Trujillo bega n to lea r n about h is
culture from his late father, Randy Tru jillo, who introduced his son to the pueblo k iva . A k iva is a squa re walled, underground room used by Puebloans for religious rituals and political meetings. Tru jillo’s father took him into the kiva to learn the sacred ways of his people. Inspired by his people’s songs and their meanings, Trujillo decided to share them with other youth in his pueblo. Back in January 2010, when Trujillo was 15 years old, he noticed that the kiva dance groups consisted entirely of older men, so Trujillo decided to form a group made up of young people. W hen T r u ji l lo’s g roup was founded, the four dancers were under the age of 18. Today, the roster consists of 25 dancers, ranging from ages 8 to 21 years old. “We wanted to differentiate and be our own group with different songs and regalia, which was not done in over 50 years,” Trujillo said. “My grandfather, Joseph V. Trujillo, was the last one to do it in the pueblo.” Trujillo’s group was named
Serpent Trail Dancers Marvin Povijua and Marissa Edmonds of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo perform the Buffalo Dance on Aug. 22. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura the Ser pent Trail Dancers after a story of how his pueblo
From the left: Marvin Povijua, Marissa Edmonds, Santigo Garcia and Ashkia Trujillo of the Serpent Trail Dancers, from Ohkay Owingeh, perform the Buffalo Dance on Aug. 22. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura COMMUNITY
came to be. “In our creation stories, the serpent helped us get to the top of the land,” Trujillo said. “We rode on his back and got to get where we live now. I thought a lot about it, and wanted to give remembrance, so I guess you can say the serpent helped my people, and if it wasn’t for the serpent, we wouldn’t be here.” The Serpent Trail Dancers have traveled throughout and beyond the state, performing at the Summer Nightly Indian Da nces, the Gather ing of Nations and the Gallup InterTribal Indian Ceremonial in 2013 and 2014. The group performs many dances that hold unique stories about their tribe, sush as the Deer Dance; Buffalo
dances with four different styles and consist of One-horn Buffalo, Group Buffalo, Winter Buffalo and Summer Buffalo; the Eagle Dance; the Butterfly Dance; Comanche Dance; and the Peace Pipe Dance. Trujillo says the Buffalo Dance is done by clans who give thanks to the buffalo, and is performed on June 23 and 24, the San Juan Feast Day, named after John the Baptist. “The Group Buffalo Dance is done by the whole community, which is done either on Mothers’ Day or Easter,” Trujillo said. “The One-horn Buffalo is a very old dance that not many of the members can do it; I was introduced to this
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POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 8 officers, who took him to the ground. Nelson managed to hit one of the officers with his right arm, striking him in the face and breaking his glasses. According to the report, Nelson was highly intoxicated. Once he was subdued, Nelson was taken back to county jail where he was charged with battery on a police officer and criminal damage to property.
KITCHEN SCRAMBLE 8/15, Gallup A Gallup woman was arrested for battery on a household member after she got into a fight over cooking. GPD officers were called to a residence on Second Street at about 5:30 pm on Aug. 15. Janet Dennison, 47, told police she was eating hamburgers and drinking beer with the victim when they began arguing. She said the man pushed her onto the floor. According to the
report, Dennison said her son stepped in and stopped the fight. The victim told police they were eating when Dennison began accusing him of cooking for someone else. He said he was just sitting there not doing anything when Dennison punched him in the face. Police said he did indeed have injuries on his lips. The son of Dennison and the victim told police he saw Dennison punch his father in the face. He said his father did not return any blows. He added that he was the one who pushed Dennison, which was how she got on the floor. Dennison was arrested and transported to the county jail.
A PUSH AND A PIPE 8/14, Gallup G P D Officer Iris Pinero was d ispatched to a house on Baca Avenue at about 8 pm on Aug. 14 regarding a report of possible child abuse. When she arrived at the residence, Pinero met the alleged victim, a 13-year-old boy who said his older brother, Richard Pete,
24, of Gallup, came up to him and wanted to fight. Witnesses at the scene said Pete sprayed water at his brother and then pushed him out of the front door, before pushing him to the ground and kicking him on the chest. According to the report, Pinero found Pete walking nearby. He had two rocks in his pocket. Pete told police he was out on a walk to sober up; he said nothing physical happened between him and his brother. Pete was charged with abuse of a child and possession of drug paraphernalia, as police found him in possession of a pipe when they searched him.
DRUNK AND DANGEROUS 8/11, Gallup A Vanderwagen man was charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer when he r e p or t e d ly threatened a community service aide with a knife. GPD Officer Andrew Thayer said he was dispatched at about 3 pm on Aug. 11 to a house on South Second Street because of a report
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of a man who attempted to use a knife. According to the report, because of the serious nature of the call, Thayer went to the scene with sirens and lights on. As he was driving there, he was told that CSA Officer Kari Smith had managed to get rid of the knife and place the suspect in her van. When he got to the scene, Thayer was told Smith had seen the man, later identified as Eugene Eddie, 38, sitting in the south side of Trade Mart Square. According to the report, as Smith approached him, Eddie put the beer down and attempted to walk away. Eddie showed signs of intoxication, so Smith grabbed him to put him in her van, when he started to fight back. According to the report, Smith had managed to put a handcuff on one wrist when Eddie pulled a knife out of his pocket and attempted to thumb down the blade. Smith grabbed the knife and the two began to fight over it, according to the report. Smith managed to get handcuffs on his other wrist and removed the knife from his hand. Thayer said he made several attempts to get Eddie to give him his name, but Eddie refused until they were almost at the county jail. He continued to argue that it wasn’t his fault because he was drunk. While at the hospital for medical clearance, Eddie attempted to throw himself out of a wheelchair several times, according to Thayer. Upon receiving medical clearance, Eddie was transported to the county jail and
charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer and concealing his identity.
MOTEL MOBILE ON THE MOVE 8/11, Gallup GPD Officer Jerald Watchman was dispatched to the Travel Center s of America motel at about 9:30 am on Aug. 11 in connection with a woman who reportedly stole a cell phone from a motel employee. As he was heading to the motel, Watchman saw a vehicle that matched the description of the suspect’s vehicle and he conducted a traffic stop. He came into contact with the driver, Joycelene Begay, 35, of Chinle, Ariz., and asked her if anyone had left a cell phone in her vehicle. According to the report, Watchman found a phone that did not belong to Begay in the back seat of the car, so he asked Begay to return to the motel and get the matter resolved. According to the report, when they got back to the motel, Watchman spoke with motel management, who said the phone was taken from a cart used by a woman who was cleaning the rooms. Watchman was shown a video in which Begay reached into the cart and took out the cell phone. Begay was taken to the county jail where she was charged with larceny.
OBITUARY Joel G. Peterson, Age 90 of Floresville, Texas, died Aug. 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Ada (Porter) Peterson, Brother, Joel Peterson, Sisters, Norma Neal, Mary King, Emma Felps & Selma Tate. He is survived by wife of 66 years, Louise (Milom) Peterson, Children, Larry Pet er son, Ter r i P i rk le (Kelley) & Greg Peterson (Lesa), Grandchildren, Halee and Shelby Peterson, Kody, Kolton and Kutter Pirkle, numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family. The family will receive friends Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 Noon to 1 pm at Stockdale Church of Christ, Stockdale, TX. Funeral Services will be held at Stockdale Church of Christ, Stockdale, TX at 1 pm. Memorials may be made to Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home, PO Box 58, Gallup, NM 87305. COMMUNITY
PRESIDENT | FROM PAGE 11 “ To do what?” Begaye asked. “To lease two jets,” Becenti replied. Begaye said he drives everywhere and does not fly. “There’s no jets, no planes. Our pilots all took off. There’s no beso [money] out there,” he said. Panelist Marcia Peshlakai asked Jim about his plans to help young people learn the Navajo language. “What would you do to get them involved and active in the learning process?” she asked. Responding in Navajo, Jim said the first thing is to turn Navajo Head Start into a fullyear program, with the development of a language program.
“Then have them placed next to senior centers where grandparents can come in and talk to them in Navajo,” he said. “[Step two] is to start a virtual university where we develop language programs where any Navajo anywhere around the world can access them.” Jim added that establishing a Navajo school of performing and fine arts, encompassing Navajo thinking, would be ideal. Nez was asked what he would do with the Permanent Trust Fund if he won the presidency. “That money belongs to you,” Nez said, referring to Navajo people. He said there’s more than $3 billion in the PTF, and that if voters wanted to utilize those funds to address
the tremendous needs of the Navajo Nation, that’s their prerogative. “It’s a very important election,” Nez said. “If you do not vote, I guarantee you that it’s going to be the same old way. We need to get good leaders into office, and if you vote me in, I will guarantee you that we will take care of the people’s money.” Chee expressed appreciation for all of the candidates running for office. “You’ve got to have courage, you’ve got to have stamina, you’ve got to have the willpower to go against something as enormous as the Navajo Nation’s fight with poverty, lack of standard of living that the federal government has put us in,” Chee said. The primary election for the tribal presidency is Aug. 28.
GALLUP SUN ARCHIVES On Aug. 16 and 17, the Gallup Skate Park was closed for concrete repairs; the new park is now open for skateboarding. Photo Credit: S. Rasheed
Company finishes contract items for skate park By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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he recently opened Gallup Skate Pa rk next to the Gallup Cultural Center was closed Aug. 16 and 17 for the completion of items in the original contract that were not finished before the park’s July 28 opening. Wr it ten statements by Mayor Jackie McKinney and Executive Director of Public Works Stanley Henderson confirm the reason for the closure. Inquiries about whether the repairs were the result of damage to the park were dismissed by both McKinney and Henderson. “This was an outstanding construction issue noted previously with the contractor,” Henderson wrote.
The contractor, A lbuquerque’s H.O. Construction Inc., was completing the punch list, “and part of that punch list was reworking concrete joints that we did not accept when the contractor’s work was inspected,” Henderson said. A punch list is a document naming work that does not conform to a contract’s specifications and which the contractor must complete before receiving the final payment. Because it was considered a punch-list item, the work done during Aug. 16 and 17 meant no additional cost to the city. According to McKinney, the initial cost of the Skate Pa rk wa s esti mated at $500,000, but various issues brought the tota l cost to nearly $800,000.
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The Happytime Murders is D.O.A RATING: « OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 91 MINUTES By Glenn Kay For the Sun
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he latest feature from the late, great Jim Henson’s production company tries to put a spin on Muppet-like characters, allowing its puppets to engage in adult activities and spout four-letter words. Truthfully, this isn’t the first time this approach has been taken with creations that are more closely associated with children’s entertainment. These include the off-Broadway musical Avenue Q, as well as the Peter Jackson cult flick, Meet the Feebles (1989). Sadly, the newest attempt is The Happytime Murders, a production that doesn’t reach the same demented heights as either of those previous efforts. I n t h i s f i l m ic wo r l d , huma ns co - ex ist w ith wa lking, ta lking puppets.
Unfor tunately for the felt lifeforms, they’re shunned by human society with a large portion of people decidedly prejud iced a ga i n st t hem. Gruff ex-cop turned private eye puppet Phil (Bill Barretta) has his world turned upside d ow n w h e n h i s T V- s t a r brother is viciously murdered. The troubled protagonist is re-teamed with his old police pa r t ner Con n ie Edwa rd s (Melissa McCarthy) to help her solve the case. However, she harbors a serious grudge against her old coworker. The pair soon discovers that Phil’s brother and the cast of an ’80s television program called The Happytime Gang have been targeted by a killer. On a certain level, it’s fun to see any kind of puppet characters moving around the streets of Los Angeles and interacting with the natural environment. The artistry on display at making these creations live and breathe is impressive. It is also completely understandable why so many talented cast members like McCarthy, Maya Rudolph,
Melissa McCarthy stars as Connie Edwards alongside Bill Barretta as puppet Phil in the adult muppet-film flop, “The Happytime Murders.” Photo Credit: STX Entertainment Elizabeth Ba nks a nd Joel McHale would join in. T he a ctor s do ea r n a
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chuckle here and there from what appears to be some ad-libs and improvised dialogue. And there are a couple of shock-value moments, including a trip to a pornographic store for puppets and an exaggerated sex scene between Phil and a nymphomaniac client named Sandra, that are surprisingly graphic. But beyond the initial shock value, there isn’t much here that’s funny. Besides being blue and made of felt, humanoid-looking puppet and lead Phil isn’t particularly charismatic. The run-down PI swears a lot and acts tough, but isn’t all that interesting, nor is he a great choice of a character to introduce viewers to this world. The movie could have done with a puppet who wasn’t afflicted by some addiction to help create a sense of contrast. In fact, almost all of the Happytime performers are down on their luck, succumbing to their vices and living on the fringes of society. There isn’t much variety to these bits and the humor drains from the scenario very quickly. In the process, the puppets themselves don’t end up standing out or making any real impression. The tone itself also seems very jumbled. There’s talk about
the troubles the puppets face from nasty humans who treat them poorly. Mere moments later, the movie tries to play the puppet violent demises into comic-set pieces, with their fluffy heads being blown to smithereens or their bodies torn apart by dogs. It leads to more confusion as to the exact pitch and message of the piece. The movie does earn a laugh out of human Connie’s own addiction to sugar (which she ends up snorting through a licorice stick), but after setting her addiction up, the affliction is completely forgotten. The end result is a mess. It almost feels like there may have been some re-cutting in the editing room to try to salvage something out of the proceedings. But ultimately, it doesn’t work. This reviewer may have smiled about five times over the course of 90 minutes, which is a terrible hit/miss ratio for a comedy. Rude and crass humor can be funny, but when the jokes don’t land, it can be difficult to endure. The Happytime Murders had potential, but resorts to a dull police procedural story that simply repeats the same blunt jokes until it all becomes tiresome. This movie is dead-on-arrival. Visit: CinemaStance.com COMMUNITY
Papillon retells a horrifying ordeal RATING: ««« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 133 MINUTES By Glenn Kay For the Sun
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he original 1973 feature Papil lon is a hard act to follow. The Steve McQueen/ Dustin Hoffman prison drama faithfully recreated the horrific conditions of prison in French Guiana during the ’30s and the tireless efforts of the title character to escape its confines. This was a dark and brutal movie that still managed to connect with audiences, becoming a sizable hit and earning an Oscar nomination for its score. Some 45 years after the original, a remake of Papillon has arrived. This effort fares better than many reinterpretations of classic films, although it still can’t quite match its predecessor. Henri ‘Papillon’ Charrière (Charlie Hunnam) is a safecracker who’s arrested for murder and sent to the French territory in South America. He and others are told in no uncertain terms that they’ve been exiled by their home country and will never return. They are forced to complete their lengthy sentence and then live out the remainder of their lives working as unpaid labor in the colony. While heading out, he encounters nebbish counterfeiter Louis
Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malex star in the remake of the 1973 Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman film “Papillon.” Photo Credit: Bleecker Street Dega (Rami Malek). Papillon makes a deal with Dega to protect the convict from other thugs, as long as he helps bankroll an escape plan with funds stashed away on his body. The pair face years of unbelievable hardships in a penitentiary designed and operated to break them, both physically and mentally. It’s a remarkable tale about perhaps the worst correctional facility to ever exist. Real records suggest that during its operation, the death rate of prisoners reached as high as 75 percent during several years due to extreme labor, lack of food, diseases and mistreatment. This adaptation follows the original fairly closely with a few minor additions and alterations (and as such, it is all the more difficult not to make comparisons).
The movie takes great pains to show just how awful conditions were, recreating several events, but making them even more graphic. The years spent in the darkness and silence of solitary confinement are perhaps the most unsettling and effectively rendered. The relationship between Papillon and Dega is well formed and the cast members do well to believably build their relationship over the years. While initially suspicious of each other, the pair’s sense of honor and duty to help one another as they get older grows and develops into camaraderie. And the toll of the horrific ordeal is effectively rendered. Despite the helplessness and futility of his attempts at escape, Papillon still stands as an ideal of man who will fight
to the end and whose desire for freedom will not be broken. He and Dega’s later conversations on Devil’s Island are affecting on some level, adding some suspense to the finale. There are a few additions that aren’t quite as effective. This edition spends the first 10 or 15 minutes with the title character in France. The film really, really wants you to know that Papillon was innocent and was unquestionably framed for murder, whereas beyond a line or two, the previous version wisely omitted this material (after all, the prison conditions are so abysmal that it doesn’t take much to sympathize with the inmates). There’s also a coda here set
years later that features some unconvincing make-up. The bit isn’t needed and, as with the opening, suggests a strange determination (or fear) to spell things out slowly and clearly for audiences. Still, while it doesn’t all work, Papillon is a decent drama detailing an important and disturbing chapter in French history. While those familiar with the 1973 film may recognize that the newer edition doesn’t quite make the same impact as the original, those who are unfamiliar with the material will probably be impressed with the performances and production. Visit: CinemaStance.com
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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Aug. 24, 2018 By Glenn Kay For the Sun
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elcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. There’s some really interesting stuff arriving, including one summer blockbuster from just a few months back. 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! Action Point An independently ow ned a nd operated a mu sement park has to deal with r ides that aren’t safety tested (but are a lot of fun) as well as a new corporate theme park opening nearby. Based on an actual place, this wacky comedy did not receive many positive notices. A few found the movie crassly amusing, but the majority complained that the movie didn’t take advantage of its interesting and potentially outrageous set up and played it way too safe, coming across as a disappointingly by-the-numbers effort. It features Johnny Knoxville, Susan Yeagley and Brigette Lundy-Paine. Black Water - This directto-disc, low-budget action picture teams two stars of the ’80s on a submarine. When an operative’s assignment goes haywire, he’s taken to a black site sub and grilled by the CIA about what happened. Unhappy with his predicament, he teams with another prisoner as the two attempt to break free. Reaction wasn’t great for this effort either. In fact, all writeup stated the movie wasted its talent in a routine and very mediocre screenplay that don’t have much to offer besides a few minor shoot-outs. The cast includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren and Patrick Kilpatrick. Bleeding Steel - In this Hong Kong production, star Jackie Chan plays a cop assigned to protect a scientist who has invented an artificial heart that cannot only extend life, but essentially raise the dead.
A nefarious gang leader with his own tech nolog ical advancem e n t s attempts to steal the data, leading to plenty of action and martial arts. Sadly, this production was panned by reviewers. A few enjoyed the stunts enough to give it a pass, but most suggested the sci-fi elements and story were utter nonsense and the feature was a step backward for the performer after his work in The Foreigner. Show Luo and Nana Ou-Yang also appear. Deadpool 2 - The quick-witted, super anti-hero returns in this surprise hit to the 2016 original. This time out, the Marvel character is tasked with protecting a child with mutant abilities from a time-traveling assassin determined to eliminate the boy. Like the first film, this sequel managed to impress critics. A few were tired of the tone and crude humor. Still, the vast majority called the movie a fun and playful comic book parody with stronger relationships between the oddball characters. It stars Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz and T.J. Miller. First Reformed - A reverend at an Upstate New York church is about to celebrate the 250 th anniversary of the site and the part it played in the Underground Railroad. A pregnant parishioner asks the priest for marriage counseling with her extreme, environmentalist husband. The sessions cause old feelings to arise and end up leading the tormented protagonist down a dark path. This picture earned plenty of raves from critics during its limited run earlier this year. While one or two found it unrelentingly bleak, most called it a brilliantly acted, disturbing and compelling drama. It features Amanda Seyfried, Ethan Hawke, Cedric the Entertainer and Victoria Hill. G o d ’ s Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness - On the other end of the religious spectrum, this
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faith-based film is the third in a series about the members dealing with repercussions after a devastating fire destroys their church. Located on university property, school officials attempt to have the congregation moved off-campus, but the members fight back against the establishment. This movie was roundly panned by the press. While they admitted this effort wasn’t quite as annoyingly intolerant as previous installments, it still felt clumsy and ineffective at making its points. The cast includes David A.R. White, John Corbett, Ted McGinley and Tatum O’Neal. S h o w Dogs - This l i ve - a c t io n kid’s movie fol lows a tough police canine who must go u ndercover at a prestigious dog show/competition. Between being primped and forced to obey his partner, the pair must stop an animal-smuggling operation happening behind-the-scenes at the event. The press really hated this comedy. A scant few thought it would be acceptable for small children. Just about everyone else wrote that the talking dog jokes fell flat and other brief attempts at humor aimed more for adults completely failed. The movie stars Will Arnett, the voice of Ludacris, Natasha Lyonne and the vocal talents of Stanley Tucci, Jordin Sparks, Gabriel Iglesias and Shaquille O’Neal.
BLASTS FROM THE PAST! There are plenty of solid older titles arriving in high definition as well. Shout! Factory is releasing a Collector’s Edition of the fascinating and surreal David Lynch flick, Wild at Heart (1990). It stars Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern as lovers on the run from a wicked stepmother. The disc includes a new interview with the author of the novel the film’s based on. It also includes 76 minutes of deleted scenes, a making of, interviews with the cast and crew, clips with Lynch, publicity materials and other bonuses. Sounds like a great release for fans of the filmmaker. William Ca stle’s
Strait-Jacket (1964) with Joan Crawford was recently released from Mill Creek as part of a double feature disc. Shout! Factory’s putting out its own version of the title, but this one is full of extras that include a new author/film historian audio commentary, interviews with actress Ann Helm (whom the star reportedly had fired from the film) as well as Crawford’s publicist. It also comes with a making-of, a make-up tests featurette and other bonuses. The same distributor’s also making another memorable William Castle movie available in the form of The Tingler (1959). Vincent Price heads the cast as a scientist who discovers a spine-tingling monster that lives on fear! This edition includes another new author/ film historian audio commentary, recent interviews with a cast member and publicist, vintage featurettes, the original scream scene, audio that was made to be played in theater lobbies during the movie’s original run, as well as a trailer and still gallery. Fun stuff! T h e y also have Deep Rising (1998), which is a cult flick if ever there was one. It’s a throwback creature feat u re a bout a small team of robbers who arrive on a luxury cruise liner in the South Pacific, only to find it empty. They soon come face to face with an aquatic killer and must fight to survive. It’s a really fun, tongue-in-cheek effort that has been upgraded to celebrate its 20 th anniversary. The Blu-ray includes a director commentary with Stephen Sommers, who followed this effort up with the blockbuster The Mummy in 1999. It also includes interviews with some of the cast, visual effects crew, make-up artists and cinematographer as well as other extras. I’ll definitely be picking this one up. K i no a l s o h a s a cou ple other thrillers on Bluray. They include The Rich Man’s Wife (1996) with Halle Berry. The release includes a film historian commentary. Finally, you’ll also be able to pick up The Tie That Binds (1995). This disc includes a director commenta r y a nd
some featurettes about the movie and a b-roll of excised footage. Cr iter ion’s putting out Heaven Can Wait (1943) on Blu-ray with a 4K transfer. This classic comedy and Best Picture nominee involves a dead playboy (Don Ameche) who dies and heads to the Gates of Hell, where he must attempt to convince them he’s worthy of damnation. The disc comes with a critic discussion on the movie, an 1982 program that analyses the life of the film’s screenwriter, as well as audio from a 1977 seminar on the movie and recording with the director. Finally, Scorpion’s bringing the Leonor (1975) to high definition. This European arthouse horror film set in a bygone era involves a husband who brings his wife back from the dead and gets more than he bargained for. It is arriving with a brand new HD master of the US and International cut along with a film historian audio commentary.
YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! The only kid’s release arriving this week is the talking pooch movie, so you’re stuck with that one for the time being. Show Dogs
ON THE TUBE! And here are the week’s TV-themed titles, including a couple of big horror-themed series. Ash vs Evil Dead: Season 3 Blindspot: Season 3 Blue Bloods: Season 8 Columbo Mystery Movie Collection (1991-2003) The Coroner: Season 2 Gotham: Season 4 Hi l l a r y: E v e r e st a n d Beyond (PBS) Hostages: Season 2 Maigret: The Complete Series NCIS: Season 15 Outback (PBS) Site Unseen: An Emm a F i e l din g Myst e r y (Hallmark) Strike Back: Season 5 Summer Villa (Hallmark) The Terror: Season 1 The Walking Dead: Season 8 Wil d Russia (National Geographic) COMMUNITY
DANCERS | FROM PAGE 15 by Robert Aguino, who told me to think and pray as the songs will come to me.” Trujillo said the Butterfly Dance is done for veterans, ser vice members and warriors, and in it, a male and female dancer participate. According to Trujillo, the male represents a warrior heading off to war, while the female “represents a butterfly following the male, creating peace and positive creation. She gives good thoughts, good vibes on earth, so when the warrior comes back with a l l t hat negat iv it y i nside his mind, he can be healed. Because when they experience all the wrongs, they can be healed and live in peace.” T he Coma nche Da nce, Tru jillo said, represents a difficult time for the Pueblo,
COMMISSIONERS | FROM PAGE 6 He said the county’s set to begin work on the ICIP in earnest next week. “At the last meeting, we were asked what roads we had that have right of way and which of those roads were ours,” Dimas said. Forty projects are listed on the ICIP, ranging from county road improvements, bridge repairs, trail projects and road extensions. Dimas noted the information was cross-referenced for whether or not the county had right of way for road projects. Bigger projects, like the Gallup Indian Medical Center replacement, are multi-million-dollar efforts that will not be realized immediately. McKinley Commissioner B i l l L e e a s ke d w he t he r t he cou nt y h a s r i g ht of way rega rd i ng t he Sout h Bloomfield Road project.
when t hey went t h roug h the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. After the revolt, the Spanish returned to the Pueblo and i nt r o duce d S t . Joh n t he Baptist. According to Trujillo, the ancestors of that time did not want to accept this, since the Spanish requested a song in return. Trujillo said this knowledge was passed down to him. “Back then, my people said, ‘Why should we have to give them our most sacred dance after what they have done to us?’ In the dance, the song describes what happened in the Pueblo Revolt, like how we fought; we didn’t want to honor somebody’s god after what they did to us,” Tru jillo said. “We survived, and we are still here today.” The Serpent Trail Dancers perform to both educate their own people, along with those
that come to see them dance. According to Trujillo, if you die with all you have been taught, nobody will know about it if you don’t share the songs, prayers and dances. He said this philosophy correlates with strong family ties, which relations can call upon for help. “A lot of my inspiration and motivation comes from my father when I was 2 years old, when I was in the Turtle Dance,” Trujillo said. “It’s my life, and it’s who I am. Giving all credit to my father, I thank all my elders and especially my father, [without] whom none of this would have been possible. To keep up with my cultural, language and traditions.” For more information on the Serpent Trail Dancers, contact Serpent Trail Dance Group via: rz_carroll@yahoo.com
McKinley County Attorney Douglas Decker said there is indeed right of way; the road in question is a public road with rain, water and sanitation maintenance. “I think it’s critical at this juncture, with everything that we’ve been discussing, that we make sure that we are prioritizing these items for places that have right of way so we can get work done,” Lee said. Gray said she contacted the 12 water systems operating under the county regarding updates to their ICIP and only half responded. “ F i v e o f t h e m d i d n’ t respond at all,” she said. Commissioners will take action on the matter at the final county ICIP submission meeting on Sept. 4. Meanwhile, also during the Aug. 21 meeting, they unanimously approved Resolution No. AUG-18-051, which authorized the issuance and sale of industrial revenue bonds
by McKinley County. The IRB amount is not to exceed $30 million, and the inducement resolution is for a glove manufacturing operation. “This resolution authorizes the company to go forward and start buying equipment,” attorney Daniel Allsup said. Decker said the resolution was “the first official act of the project,” and that the IRB is only for equipment. “The real property is being worked on by the Nava jo Nation and the state of New Mexico,” he said. Sharlene Begay-Platero sa id she’s worked for the Navajo Nation for 28 years and has been on this particular project for the past two. “We appreciate your support on this endeavor,” BegayPlatero said. Lee expressed anticipation for new job openings. “I’m very excited about this project,” he said. “Sharlene, I appreciate your partnership.”
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*** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO FORMAL BID NO. 1820 Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, will receive sealed bids for the following: PLANT MIX BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (PMBP) (Multi-Term Contract) As more particularly set out in the Bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at (505) 863-1334. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: www.gallupnm. gov/bids. Sealed bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on September 6, 2018 when bids will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Formal Bid Number. NO FAXED OR
ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED BIDS will be accepted, and proposals submitted after the specified date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Dated this 24th day of August 2018 By: /S/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, August 24, 2018 *** NOTICE OF SALE State of New Mexico County of McKinley Eleventh Judicial District No. D-1113-CV-2017-00491 Quicken Loans Inc., Plaintiff, v. Matthew Herriman, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will on September 13, 2018 at 11:00 am, outside the front entrance of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 W. Hill, Gallup, NM, sell and convey to the highest bidder for cash all the right, title, and interest of the above-named defendants in and to the following described real estate located in said County and
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CLASSIFIEDS State: Lot Two-A (2-A) in Block Two (2) of Rocky View Subdivision Unit Two (2), as the same is shown and designated on the replat of the portion of Block Two (2) of said Subdivision filed in the office of the County Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico on June 17, 1993 The address of the real property is 2903 Marcella Cir, Gallup, NM 87301. Plaintiff does not represent or warrant that the stated street address is the street address of the described property; if the street address does not match the legal description, then the property being sold herein is the property more particularly described above, not the property located at the street address; any prospective purchaser at the sale is given notice that it should verify the location and address of the property being sold. Said sale will be made pursuant to the judgment entered on May 1, 2018 in the above entitled and numbered cause, which was a suit to foreclose a mortgage held by the above Plaintiff and wherein Plaintiff was adjudged to have a lien against the above-described real estate in the sum of $82,479.60 plus interest from April 1, 2018 to the date of sale at the rate of 3.875% per annum, the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fee, publication costs, and Plaintiff’s costs expended for taxes, insurance, and keeping the property in good repair. Plaintiff has the right to bid at such sale and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash. At the date and time stated above, the Special Master may postpone the sale to such later date and time as the Special Master may specify. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this sale may be subject to a bankruptcy filing, a pay off, a reinstatement or any other condition that would cause the cancellation of this sale. Further, if any of these conditions exist, at the time of sale, this sale will be null and void, the successful bidder’s funds shall be returned, and the Special Master and the mortgagee giving this notice shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damages. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN
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that the real property and improvements concerned with herein will be sold subject to any and all patent reservations, easements, all recorded and unrecorded liens not foreclosed herein, and all recorded and unrecorded special assessments and taxes that may be due. Plaintiff and its attorneys disclaim all responsibility for, and the purchaser at the sale takes the property subject to, the valuation of the property by the County Assessor as real or personal property, affixture of any mobile or manufactured home to the land, deactivation of title to a mobile or manufactured home on the property, if any, environmental contamination on the property, if any, and zoning violations concerning the property, if any. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the purchaser at such sale shall take title to the above-described real property subject to rights of redemption. Margaret Lake Special Master Pro Legal Services, LLC 201 Eubank Blvd. NE, Suite A1 Albuquerque, NM 87123 (505)715-3711 Published: Friday, August 17, 2018 Friday, August 24, 2018 Friday, August 31, 2018 Friday, September 7, 2018 *** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Self-Service Storage Lien Act of the State of New Mexico, Section 48-11-7, that the following personal property will be sold or disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and/ or other related charges. The personal property is located at Aztec Self Storage, 261 N. Hwy 491 Gallup, New Mexico 87301. Last Known Address of Tenant: Estar Denny P.O. Box 225 St. Michaels, AZ 86511 Livingroom/bedroom set, kitchen table & chairs, household items Carla Naktewa P.O. Box 398 Zuni, NM 87327 Table, chairs, weights, vacuum
P.O. Box 414 Thoreau, NM 87323 Household items Genevieve Halona P.O. Box 2557 Gallup, NM 87305 Bike, file cabinet, shovels, household items Lorena Mitchell P.O. Box 414 Thoreau, NM 87323 Clothes, shovels, rakes, post hole digger Mary Yazzie 5656 N 17th Ave Apt #F05 Phoenix, AZ 85015 TV, brooms, grill, ice chest, pots, pans, household items Jonavin Begay P.O. Box 1722 Tohatchi, NM 87325 Mattress, couch, dryer, household items Daniel Lincoln P.O. Box 3496 Window Rock, AZ 86515 Crib, baby stroller, mattress, TV, household items Jesse Taliman P.O. Box 1511 Pinon, AZ 86510 Mountain bikes, mop bucket, household items Leonard McCabe P.O. Box 874 Gallup, NM 87305 Couch, mattress, household items Lucille Nelson P.O. Box 3287 Gallup, NM 87305 Household items The sale or disposition of the above property will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. at 261 N. Hwy 491, Gallup, New Mexico. Items may be viewed on the day of sale only. The property is subject to the Occupant redeeming the lien prior to the sale. Published: Friday, August 17, 2018 Friday, August 24, 2018
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR AUG. 24-30, 2018 FRIDAY, Aug. 24 CREATION STATION 3D (AGES 9 AND UP) 2 pm @ Children’s Branch. If you’ve ever wanted to make YouTube videos, podcasts or short films, the Octavia Fellin Library’s “Media Lab” is the place to be. Call (505) 726-6120.
you’ve ever wanted to make YouTube videos, podcasts, or short films, the Octavia Fellin Library’s “Media Lab” is the place to be. Call (505)726-6120.
COMPUTER TRAINING 3-5 pm @ Main Branch. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration required. Contact (505) 863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov. This week: MS Word for Beginners.
TECH TALK 4 pm @ Main Branch. Tech Talk is a chance for the community to learn about technology related issues and opportunities. Join us each month for discussions on technology related topics that affect the community. Sessions are free and no registration is required. For more information please call (505) 863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov. This week: Scammer Alert. Wednesday Night Films 5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch. This week’s film: TBA.
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STORY TIME (AGES 2-4) 11am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.
CRAFTY KIDS 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Celebrate Senior Citizen, Create Eyeglass Chain/ Key Chain.
MONDAY, Aug. 27 ONE-2-ONE TECHNOLOGY HELP 4-5 pm @ Main Branch. Bring your personal technology devices or software questions to one of the scheduled sessions and our technology trainer will help guide you through the process. One-2-One Tech Help is on a first come first serve basis. For questions call (505) 863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov. TUESDAY, Aug. 28 FACEBOOK FOR BEGINNERS. 3-5 pm @ Main Branch. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required. You can register at the library Front Desk. Call (505) 8631291 email libtrain@gallupunm.gov. MAKER ZONE 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29 STORY TIME (AGES 2-4) 10:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. CREATION STATION (AGES 9 AND UP) 3 pm @ Children’s Branch. If CALENDAR
USING GOOGLE APPS 5-7 pm @ Main Branch. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is require. You can register at the library Front Desk call (505) 8631291 or email libtrain@ gallupnm.gov. ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Window Rock AA Group meets at Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/ Wellness Center, Hwy 264, Mondays at 5:45 PM. Closed Speaker Meeting, limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartphones. Visit aa-fc.orgfor more info. CELEBRATE RECOVERY A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Tuesday, 6-8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511. CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD Meets on the first Monday from 3-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the
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meetings are on the following Monday. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for info. CHURCHROCK CHAPTER Churchrock Chapter is now accepting toy donations for the Christmas toy drive until Wed. Dec. 20. The toys will be distributed at the annual community Christmas dinner on Thursday Dec. 21. Please drop off an unwrapped toy for distribution at Churchrock Chapter. Let’s spread the Christmas cheer by giving. Call (505) 4882166. Churchrock Chapter Administration. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Meets Wednesday, 6-7 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Dr. (in the library). All are welcome. COMMUNITY PANTRY The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale from 10 am-noon, Tue - Fri., 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 7268068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia. FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNY Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7-9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St. GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society. For more information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: gmchumanesociety@gmail. com. Location: 1315 Hamilton Rd. GALLUP SOLAR Gallup Solar is hosting community conversations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call: (505) 728-9246 for info on topics and directions. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Habitat for Humanity yard sales are held every Saturday, 9 am-noon on Warehouse Lane, weather permitting. Volun-
teers wishing to serve on construction projects may sign up there or call (505) 722-4226. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WORK SESSIONS Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week. Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226. MCKINLEY COUNTY HEALTH ALLIANCE McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am-1 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome to attend and engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and environmental inequities and to help facilitate change in those systems. Call (505) 906-2671. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Overeaters Anonymous 12step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 8701483. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is responding to the current pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in western New Mexico. As of May 15, there have been 122 cases of pertussis in New Mexico. Anyone concerned that they may have “whooping cough” may visit the clinic Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. No appointment necessary! Call (505) 863-1820. RECYCLING COUNCIL McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. MCRC meets the first Saturday of the month at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill St. For more information, please call (505) 722-5142 or visit Recylegallup.org. RECYCLING DEPOT The Recycling Depot will
now be open from noon-1:30 pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Educators and artists are encouraged to come by and see what’s available. Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152. SAVE THE DATE GALLUPARTS - ARTSCRAWL LINEUP The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below: Sept. 8 – On the Wild Side; Oct. 13 – Sixth Sense; Nov. 10 – In Black & White; and Dec. 8 – Let’s Have a Ball. THE GALLUP INTERFAITH COMMUNITY Meet at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Among other topics, the discussion will continue on our local response to the NM Poor People’s Campaign. This campaign is a coordinated call to action to unite citizens to challenge systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality. Bring food or drink for a shared meal. All are welcome in friendship and community. The church is located at 151 NM 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Contact for more information: Rev. Lorelei Kay: wpcgallup@gmail.com, or Steve Rogers: (505) 8701942. THE GALLUP VETERAN’S BENEFIT BALL 2018 On Nov. 2, an evening to honor and say thank you to our local Veterans! Event proceeds will be donated to the local Veterans Helping Veterans organization. Dinner/Dance (semi-formal dress) Hilton Garden Inn 6-11pm. Tickets can be picked up at Sundance Motors on 1121 N US 491; 10am-5pm. Call (505) 8705957. There will be a silent auction held the night of the event. All proceeds will be donated to benefit local Veterans Helping Veterans organization. To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.
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“Celebrating Zuni Pride”
August 30th – September 2nd, 2018
Welcome!! Keshi!!
The Pueblo and Zuni would like to WELCOM EVERYONE to come And CELEBRATE The 54th Annual Zuni Tribal Fair 47th Miss Zuni Pageant 20th JR. Miss Zuni Pageant Free Bar-B-Que C/W Live Music and Dance Fitness Events Food Vendors Super Duper Bingo
Zuni Prince/ Princess Pageant Pow Wow Contest Indian Dance Performance Arts & Crafts Carnival Parade & Much More
Location Zuni Fairgrounds 1228 NM STATE HWY 53
Events Kick-Off with the Annual Night Parade on Thursday, August 30, 2018 Vendor Permits will be available for issuance on August 1st at the Pueblo of Zuni Taxation and Revenue office. For information call 505-782-7111/7112
For All Other Info, please call the Zuni Tribal Offices @ 505-782-7001/7022 24
The Pueblo of Zuni and The Zuni Fair Committee will not be responsible for any accidents, thefts, damages, or loss of article during the 54th Annual Zuni Tribal Fair. This is a Drug and Alcohol Free Event!! Friday August 24, 2018 • Gallup Sun
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