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Sand painter recounts 50 years of experience

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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n his early days growing up in Wide Ruins, Ariz., Shawn Nelson learned how to focus on something he wanted to create, while sharing his perspectives and lessons learned through art.

These lessons were passed onto him through his grandparents, Albert and Gloria Nelson.

“They taught me how to respect the elders, respect people, introduce yourself,” Nelson said in an Aug. 28 interview. “[They taught me,] feel proud of who you are.”

Nelson was born in 1958 and lived in eastern Los Angeles, Calif., until 1963, when his family returned to New Mexico.

He currently lives near Rock Springs.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS The concept of identity and its preservation were first given

to Nelson after his first meeting with his grandfather, Joe Yellowhorse, when his family returned to the state.

“I wore a three-piece suit because that was the style in LA,” Nelson said. “He didn’t believe I was his grandson. I went and put on my old jeans and a T-shirt, and then he believed me.”

Nelson considers this to be the moment his grandfather started to show him who he really was. And Nelson’s journey of sharing his knowledge of Diné culture through his work has continued to this day.

At times, Nelson sa id, while living in Wide Ruins, he had just one candle or a fire to light the area where he worked. He began practicing what he wanted to create — sand paintings.

“I would take a metal iron, the kind used to iron clothes,” Nelson said. “I used my mom’s to make the desert where we lived.”

His parents poked fun at his

Diné artist Shawn Nelson adds white details to his sand painting during a live demonstration, sponsored by Octavia Fellin Public Library, in Gallup on Aug. 10. Usually, Nelson uses natural sand from rocks he collects in selected areas around the Navajo Nation, but for the ease of the demonstration, he used store-bought sand. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo desire to use such tools. “ T hey told me, ‘Si nce you like those stones so much, we’re going to call you

Turquoise Boy,’” Nelson said.

This nickname was first given to him in the ’60s, and it has stuck with him. Now, as an adult, he’s known as Turquoise Man. Nelson ventured into jewelry making for a short time, too, but the endeavor was dismissed when it became necessary for his grandparents to pawn his work.

“They threatened to change my name to ‘Boy Who Won’t Pawn,’” Nelson said.

Nelson considers this particular moment of special importance. It’s the kind of moment he aims to remember and share with the people around him through his work.

“I share that to this day,” he said. “[It tells people] who they are.”

SAND HEALS “Turquoise Man” Shawn Nelson adds accents to his sand painting during a live demonstration in Gallup on Aug. 10. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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After attending elementary school in Sanders, Ariz., Nelson’s family moved to

Phoenix, where he attended high school and eventually college. There, he learned more about running a business and establishing his concept as an artist.

“I got more involved with western medicine,” Nelson said. “Navajo sand painting con nect s to [t he] hea l i ng process.”

W hen a sked how sa nd paintings connect to healing, Nelson recounted how he felt sand once saved his life.

“I was ill at the time, my grandparents told me [I was] at the stage between life and death,” he said. “[I decided] I wou ld rather go a trad it iona l way. I u sed herba l medicine.”

Nelson feels bot h peo ple a nd t he env i ron ment can benefit from his sharing of the power of herbal medicines.

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LIFE’s ROOTS DETERMINE LIFE’s ROUTES

from Richard F. Kontz Executive Director of the Gallup Housing Authority

I recently read a book entitled: “The other Wes Moore – One name, Two fates” written by Wes Moore. I highly recommend you read this book. This is the story of two boys living in Baltimore who grew up in the same low income neighborhood within several blocks of one another, but without each other’s knowledge.

One Wes Moore has grown up to be very educated, very successful in life and has experienced seeing things he never ever dreamed of seeing as a child coming from a poor neighborhood. The other Wes Moore got involved in drugs and drug dealing at an early age and went to prison after getting involved with an armed robbery which resulted in the killing of an off-duty police officer. He died in prison.

They both had mothers who loved them and as single parents tried to raise their kids the right way. One mother an immigrant came to the United States when she was very young. She eventually married and both [her husband and herself] saw America as the land of opportunity, if one worked hard and applied themselves.

Unfortunately, this mother lost her husband one day when he died of a heart attack resulting in her becoming a single parent. When her son started to run with the wrong crowd she did everything she could to get him into military school. She felt he needed the discipline. She worked three jobs to help pay for his schooling and her son who at first resisted eventually accepted the disciplined approach of military prep school. He would go on to serve in the military and would eventually graduate from John Hopkins University and become a Rhodes Scholar.

The other mother got hooked on drugs and had men in and out of the household. While she tried to raise her son right she failed. Her son found he could make easy money running drugs for dealers and would eventually become a dealer. At one point he tried to get out knowing that most of his friends died young in this line of business. But, the lure of the fast life and money sucked him back in. He eventually attempted an armed robbery with some of his friends and shot an off-duty cop who attempted to stop them.

The police were relentless in pursuing the “cop killer”. As a result of the publicity on the killing of the police officer the “successful” Wes Moore received a call one day from his mother telling him about the Wes Moore who killed a police officer. He eventually made contact with the imprisoned Wes Moore and much of the book is about their life parallel life stories. How did one Wes come out okay and became a very successful person in life and the other Wes ended up in prison and eventually died there. WHAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE? Clearly the book shows the ticket out was EDUCATION and taking advantage of every opportunity that presents itself. Wes Moore also had to learn that life isn’t fair but to sit around and complain about it wasn’t going to change your circumstances. He also realized that while “racism” still exists and will probably always exist that shouldn’t become an excuse not to become successful in life. And, he had to learn proper behavior is part of being a productive and successful citizen no matter where you choose to live. He learned “Respect is earned not demanded”.

In closing, I see the same things locally amongst many low income families. This book has much to teach about how “Life’s roots determine Life’s routes”. Just because you are born in poverty doesn’t mean you have to live there for the rest of your life. Things can change and be different. The choice is yours.

There are numerous resources here in the Gallup area to help you with that. Take advantage of these resources this coming New Year.

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British man prances into Gallup on his dancing-trek across U.S.

DANCING FOR SLAVERY AWARENESS, ‘PLANET PRANCER’ CONCLUDES SECOND LEG OF HIS JOURNEY IN GALLUP

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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ravelers along Route 66 over the past several months may have witnessed an unusual

sight – a man in a neon tutu dancing along the road with a rolling buggy behind him.

That man is Ben Hammond, 40, a lecturer at the University Col lege L ondon I nstitute of Education in the United

Kingdom.

Hammond is known online as the Planet Prancer, calling himself the world’s only long-distance dancer with one goal – to dance every step around the world, starting with

the United States.

His trek across the U.S. began on March 28 at the Santa Monica Pier in California. The plan is to dance across the country, from Santa Monica to Chicago, and then work his way toward New York.

To date, Hammond has danced over 770 miles across two states.

“It ’s a fa mou s rout e,” Hammond said when asked about his Route 66 choice.

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IEDC designates Michael Sage Celebrating the as certified economic developer vibrant art of Navajo skirt-making Staff Reports

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n June, Michael Sage, deput y d i rector for Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation, based in Gallup, ea r ned the designation of certified economic developer, a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

T he CEcD exa m wa s administered by the I nter nat iona l Econom ic Development Cou nci l on Ju ne 23 -24 i n Bu f fa lo, N Y, a t B u f f a lo M a r r io t t HarborCenter. Sage was the on ly appl ica nt f rom New Mexico to pass the exam.

He joins GGEDC Executive Director Patty Lundstrom, who secured certification in 2016, as certified economic developers. GGEDC is the only economic development organization in New Mexico w it h 10 0 percent of pro fessional staff as Certified Economic Developers.

T he CEcD desig nat ion recog n i ze s qu a l i f ied a nd dedicated practitioners in the economic development field and sets the standard of excellence within the profes sion. Ca nd idates must pass a rigorous and comprehensive examination, which has three par ts and spans

Michael Sage two days. The exam tests a pract it ioner’s k nowledge, prof iciency a nd judgment in the following key areas of economic development: busi ness retention a nd expansion; finance & credit a n a ly s i s; m a rke t i n g a nd attraction; strategic pla nning; entrepreneurial & small business development ; managing economic development organizations; neighborhood development strategies; real estate development & reuse; t ech nolog y-led econom ic d e v e lo p m e n t ; wo rk fo r c e development strategies.

As highly competent economic development professionals, certified dconomic developers work with public officials, business leaders and community members to create leadership to build upon and maximize the economic development sector.

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d e v e l o p m e n t p r o fe s s i o n improves the wellbeing, quality of life and opportunities for individuals, businesses and communities. There are currently over 1,100 active CEcDs in the U.S. The International Econom ic Development Council is a nonprofit membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 5,000 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developer s promot e eco nomic well-being and quality of life for their communities, by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base.

From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members are engaged in the full range of economic development experience. Given the breadth of economic development work, members are employed in a wide variety of settings including local, state, provincial and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities and a va r iety of other institutions. IEDC’s members create high-quality jobs, develop v ibra nt com mu n it ies a nd improve the quality of life in their regions.

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Anne F. Tom, middle, measures a length of elastic around the waist of Amaya Baysinger to help her make her traditional Navajo skirt during the skirt-making workshop Aug. 25 in Gallup. Anne F. Tom and her daughter Goldie hosted this event to teach young girls how to make skirts on their own.

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UNM-Gallup welcomes three new campus leaders Staff Reports

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h e Un i v e r s i t y o f New Mexico-Gallup recently welcomed three new ca mpus leaders as the result of successful searches throughout the spring and summer.

Dr. Daniel Primozic was named the dean of instruction; Robert Griego now serves as the director of business operations; and Mark Remillard joined the campus as chair of the department of business and applied technology, community education and workforce development.

Pr imozic bega n a s the dean of instruction on Aug. 27. He was most recently the director of curriculum and ethics for the FBI-Law Enforcement Development Association. He has also held administrative positions at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration and the Center for Law Enforcement Ethics at the Center for American and International Law. He served in several leadership roles at Santa Fe Community College, and received a Ph.D. in

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philosophy from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Southern Illinois University.

In his new role overseeing faculty and academic operations, Primozic is excited to join UNM-Gallup and said, “As a first generation college student, I had my start at a community college in Chicago which was a beginning I couldn’t have afforded anywhere else. Community colleges are my first love and I want to give back to a place where students can get a good start.”

Asked about his initial

plans as dean of instruction, Primozic stated he wants to take some time to get to know the area and the campus.

“Reading about a place is OK, but people are the institution,” he said. “I’ll be spending some time wandering around and getting to know people. I want them to know they can approach me. Getting to know the campus and the job will be very exciting for me.”

Robert Griego was selected as the director of business operations and began in the position in early May. He brings with him over 25 years of accounting experience and has a strong background in public

budgeting. Most recently, he was the deputy treasurer for McKinley County and prior to that was the finance director for Cibola County. Griego holds a Bachelor of Arts in accountancy from New Mexico State University.

Griego said he has several goals he would like to achieve for the campus.

“I wa nt to improve upon the effectiveness and ef f iciency of t he depa r tments I oversee,” he said.

“I would also like to work to maximize the financial resources available to achieve our primary goal of student success here at UNM-Gallup.”

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After transitioning into his new role throughout the summer, Griego reflected, “Things are going very well. I find UNMGallup to be a rewarding place to work and I am excited to be able to put to use my years of financial and management experience. I very much enjoy working with such highly qualified and motivated individuals.”

When asked about challenges of the position, Griego noted, “I have been extremely busy learning the intricacies of the financial management and reporting systems of both UNM and the New Mexico Higher Education Department.”

Remillard began his work as the chair of business and applied technology and community education and workforce development on Aug. 13.

Prior to that, he held a variety of administrative positions within the Gallup McKinley County School District and within the Las Vegas, Nevada school system.

Rem illa rd is cu r rently working on his dissertation

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Gallup Public Housing Authority receives $250,000 in grants HUD AWARDS $5 MILLION TO 22 PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES Staff Reports

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ASHINGTON, D.C. — In a n effor t to keep publ ic housing residents safe and secure, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding $5 million in grants to 22 public housing authorities.

Among these 22 authorities, the housing authority of the City of Gallup was awarded

GRANTS | SEE PAGE 19

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Kin looks good, but doesn’t make a whole lot of sense RATING: «« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 102 MINUTES

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ometimes, it truly is this simple... If you want to make a great movie, you’ve got to have an exceptional script.

The extremely talented cast of the new film Kin do everything they can to make the most of an intriguing idea. However, it becomes lost within what ultimately is a rambling, nonsensical script.

Unfortunately, the performers can only do so much before the plot holes and bizarre actions of the characters ultimately let viewers down.

Set in a dilapidated, rundown Detroit, the story follows Eli (Myles Truitt) the adopted son of Hal Solinski (Dennis Quaid). Times haven’t been good for the family, with Hal raising the boy alone as a gruff disciplinarian, chiding his son for collecting scrap metals from an abandoned building to try and sell (even if the intent is to help pay their way).

One day, the boy finds a strange, futuristic ray gun and dead soldiers in the building.

Things get even more complicated when step brother Jimmy (Jack Reynor) is released from prison, owing a $60,000 debt to local borderline-mullet-brandishing gang kingpin, Taylor Balik (James Franco). After a nasty fracas, Eli and Jimmy go on the run with not only thugs in pursuit, but also futuristic “cleaners” on motorcycles.

The movie has a mostly somber and serious tone.

Life is extremely harsh as Eli struggles to fit in both around the neighborhood and with his family. Hal awkwardly offers solace, suggesting he’s only hard on his son because life is hard, encouraging the kid to try and do the morally ethical thing.

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Myles Truitt stars as Eli, the adopted son of Hal (Dennis Quaid) in Kin. While technically proficient to watch, the film is dramatically clumsy in execution. Photo Credit: Summit Entertainment deliver them with some effectiveness. The kid is likable and his older sibling has more dramatic material to work with, struggling with his disapproving father and admitting to making questionable life decisions (which become even more bizarre as the story progresses). It’s just unfortunate that more isn’t done with this material.

Franco is extremely entertaining as the film’s distinctive villain. He and his crew are both threatening and sell some amusing lines as the determined revenge-seeker drives across country to catch his target. Sadly, the character disappears for large chunks of the film, denying viewers the opportunity to experience some much-needed conflict between the leads and central villain.

Instead, the movie winds its way to a strip club and introduces new crooks. It’s a long way into events when the powerful ray gun is first used. Over several sequences that don’t do much to suspend disbelief, the

leads befriend exotic dancer Milly (Zoe Kravitz) and plot to rob the strip club goons and make off with some cash.

The protagonists are lessthan-subtle with the weaponry.

This strange gun is massive, yet Eli successfully manages to play with and lug it around in close quarters without anyone noticing.

Again, there’s some interesting potential in dealing with the inherent threat of this deadly item, as well as the ramifications of shootings (as seen through the eyes of a preteen boy). However, the movie ultimately chooses to have its main character ignore much of the advice relayed by his father and simply vaporize his targets.

Alas, while technically proficient to watch, dramatically, it’s all clumsy in execution.

The last act involves the reappearance of the motorcycle “cleaners,” who are shown to possess powers that probably could have helped everyone a lot earlier in the film. They give some vague idea of who they are and their interest in Eli,

but it ultimately doesn’t make a whole lot of sense (besides setting up another movie).

In the end, the actors in Kin are good, but this reviewer found himself continually questioning the motivations and actions of the characters. If you can’t relate to or understand

the choices made by the people in a film, then something may have gotten confused or gone wrong somewhere along the way. Should there eventually be a follow-up, one hopes the makers take more care to solve these problems.

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Searching improves on a few computer-screen movie conventions RATING: «« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 102 MINUTES

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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espite the inherent pitfalls and warnings about spending too much time on computers, phones and laptops, it seems we just can’t get away from them, even when we go to the movies. The proliferation of cyber-thrillers appears to be gaining momentum, with the release of the sequel Unfriended: Dark Web last month and this week’s picture.

It certainly isn’t without its faults, but Searching does improve on the previously mentioned feature and manages to avoid a few of the pitfalls seen in other titles.

Telling its story using nothing but computers, phones, security cameras and television news broadcasts, the plot follows David Kim (John Cho). It begins as David, his wife Pamela (Sara Sohn) and daughter Margot (Michelle La) create their own profiles on a computer. Videos are shown of an idyllic life before tragedy strikes the family.

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The emotional drama, Searching, simulates our contemporary phone and computer-screen experience. The film stars John Cho as he searches for his missing daughter. Photo Credit: Sundance Institute the relationship between David and his daughter has become strained. When the teen suddenly disappears, the panicked father goes through her laptop and social networking sites to find her. He soon discovers surprising details about Margot’s life. When David contacts the authorities, Detective Vick (Debra Messing) takes over the investigation, but continues to coach him on how he can help

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find his daughter.

One of the big problems this reviewer has noted with this type of films in general is how to deal with a plot that begins and ends with a character sitting in front of a screen.

For a visual medium, it’s all very sedentary, not to mention difficult to develop roles when we rarely see more than a cursor move around a monitor and a few conversions via video

chat. This movie seems very aware of this problem and does its best to keep things moving.

It changes devices and formats frequently as David attempts to solve the mystery. This includes seeking out videos, moving to different locales and following leads while video chatting with Vick and setting up security cameras to watch others. One can even see the camera moving around the computer screen to create a sense of motion.

The techniques employed do help keep things more interesting than they would be otherwise.

Another big plus is star Cho, who does extremely well in conveying the gamut of emotions that include concern, frustration and panic — essentially, everything that a parent would feel under such circumstances.

His work also does a lot to draw viewers into the proceedings. In other features like this, we usually don’t get to see much more than a joking conversation followed by screams and murder.

Still, there are a few hurdles that the movie can’t quite get over.

During the early set-up introducing the family, and during happier times and the immediate tragedy that follows, the filmmakers introduce a big

score and montage to try and elicit an emotional response from viewers. It doesn’t quite work and feels almost like something you’d see in an advertisement. And considering so much of the movie attempts to show people simply using technology, the intrusion of a swelling composition into events in order to highlight the sadness seems phony and forced.

The climax itself is far too neat, tidy and conventional for its own good. It also employs the same use of music, which again feels inauthentic and clumsy. For a crime-thriller about the disappearance and potential death of a teen, the flick ends up feeling overly warm and fuzzy.

Regardless, it could have been a whole lot worse.

Searching doesn’t quite deliver suspense and chills with perfection, but it is a little more convincing than similar features, thanks to the lead performance and attempts to maintain a sense of motion and forward progress. I certainly can’t see it being a film that will date well, but it should provide reasonable entertainment for those who want their movies to emulate what they see on their own phones and computers right now.

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Aug. 31, 2018

By Glenn Kay For the sun

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nce again, it’s time to take a look at all of the new releases coming to Blu-ray and DVD. This is an incredibly busy week with plenty of flicks both new and old. In fact, there should be something here for just about everyone. So if you can’t make it to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES! American Animal s Based on a real incident, this heist feature involves a g roup of unhappy Kentucky university students. Some are looking for creative inspiration, others excitement, while a few just want to rebel. They plot an elaborate heist to steal valuable books from a school library and sell them to a black-market dealer. Reviews were generally strong. There were a few who didn’t appreciate the characters or the scenario, but more found that there were enough character tweaks to the crime-movie formula to make it entertaining.

The cast includes Evan Peters, Ann Dowd, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner and Udo Kier.

Book Club - Four lifelong friends form a book club to discuss literature and chat about their lives. All are going through some sort of personal turmoil. One of the ladies is recently widowed, another is struggling with a messy divorce and other problems are addressed. After reading the novel Fifty Shades of Grey, each uses it as inspiration to deal with their issues.

This effort split the press. Half thought it was amusing and were happy to see a sex-comedy featuring women in their 60s; others suggested the great cast couldn’t elevate the familiar jokes and sentimentality.

It stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Andy Garcia, Cra ig T. Nelson a nd Don Johnson.

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trying to pick out a primary school for their 4-year-old boy, who seems more interested in princesses and fairies than sports and cars. The family must figure out how to address the many complications that arise from the situation in choosing (or guessing) what’s best for their child. Again, there was no definite consensus as this film earned both positive and negative response. Some criticized it for being too genial and not dealing with its subject directly. The rest appreciated what is was attempting to deal with, even if it didn’t quite hit every mark. The movie features Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer and Priyanka Chopra.

Mary Shelley - The famous author is the subject of this biopic. It details her early life, including her burgeoning, passionate relationship with poet Percy Shelley. Some time after they elope, the two arrive at friend Lord Byron’s guesthouse in Geneva. There, the host challenges his guests to write a horror story. Shelly invents Frankenstein, but faces difficulty due to prejudiced views of female authors. This feature also got mixed notices, with more negative reaction than positive. Some thought the lead was strong enough to hold viewer interest, but a few more complained events were presented in a slow-moving and tame fashion. Elle Fanning, Ma isie Willia ms, Dougla s Booth and Bel Powley headline the movie.

RBG – Eighty-fouryear-old U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the subject of this documentary. The picture attempts to reveals her life story and career rise in a field dominated by men, as well as her legal legacy. The movie also features interviews with many familiar faces in government and pop culture who have been in contact, worked with or have been inspired by her actions. Critics enjoyed the feature greatly. One or two thought the material was presented in a very formal and unexciting way, but almost all found the subject of the picture extremely likable and her

work remarkable, as well as inspirational.

Tag - The children’s schoolyard game gets an update in this comedy based on a true story. For one month every year, a group of adults continue a game of tag that they began decades earlier. When the most difficult-to-catch member of the group decides to get married, the others see it as a perfect opportunity to nab him. This flick got mixed notices, although overall there were a few more recommendations than critiques. The cast includes Jeremy Renner, Ed Helms, Hannibal Buress, Jake Johnson, Jon Hamm, Rashida Jones, Isla Fisher and Leslie Bibb.

Upgrade - After a man is paralyzed and his wife is killed by muggers, he’s offered the opportunity to walk again by having artificial intelligence implanted to his spine. The lead finds he can suddenly move around and sets out for revenge on those responsible for the tragedy. Unfortunately, an inquisitive police detective, the AI itself begins getting in his way. This low-budget action sci-fi effort earned a lot of praise during its run. A few thought the film was clichéd and too violent, but the vast majority commented that it was stylish, exciting and offered plenty of interesting twists.

Woman Walks Ahead - This period drama is set i n the 18 8 0 s a n d is based on true events.

It tells the story of a widowed artist who travels from New York to North Dakota in order to paint a portrait of Sitting Bull. Once there, she faces aggression from an U.S. officer battling with the subject of her painting. Reaction was split towards this drama. The movie stars Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes and Sam Rockwell.

BLASTS FROM THE PAST! You si mply wou ld not believe the number of older t it les bei ng upg ra ded to high definition this week. In fact, it might be a record, so let’s get right to it. The MVD Rewind Collection’s putting

out a Blu-ray of Bram Stoker’s Shadowbuilder (1998) aka Shadow Builder, a made-forvideo effort about a demonic force terrorizing a small town.

An angry, well-armed priest played by Michael Rooker arrives with the intention of stopping the threat. It’s a silly little B-movie, but it does feature a couple of fun, over-thetop moments that may be of interest to horror fans.

The d is tributor also has the a ct ion pictu re, B l a st (1997). This one is about terrorists taking over a swimming complex during the Olympic Games. A trapped janitor is forced into trying to save the visitors. They also have Crazy Six (1997), a gangster flick with Rob Lowe, Burt Reynolds, Ice-T and Mario Van Peebles.

Bound (1996) is a neonoir thriller and the first film from the Wachowskis (The Matrix series, Cloud Atlas).

The feature involves two women (Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon) who fall for each other and plot to steal money from a mobster (played

by Joe Pantoliano). This great little movie is being released on Blu-ray as part of the Olive Signature line.

Shout! Factor y has the goofy hor ror picture, Brainscan (1994). It’s about a teen who orders an interactive CD-Rom video game (which is already dating the movie). The monstrous Trickster from the game decides to make a mess of the kid’s life, climbing out of the computer and playing tricks with the kid’s mind. The Blu-ray comes loaded with a behind-the-scenes footage, featurettes on the production, a deleted scene and publicity materials.

And Lionsgate’s releasing a 30 th anniversary Blu-ray of Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988). If memor y serves, this effort from Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now among many others) is pretty strong, telling the story of the man who created the Tucker automobile and the attempts by the auto industry to shut him down. The film has been newly remastered,

features an introduction from the filmmaker and a deleted scene (with optional comments from Coppola), a making-of and a promo film from 1948 about the inventor and his vehicle.

Sounds like a disc worth catching up with.

Kino has several releases on Blu-ray as well. They include the Jessica La nge d ra ma Country (1984), which comes with a film historian commentary. The distributor also has a Blu-ray of the Spaghetti Western, A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die (1968), starring Alex Cord.

I’m most excited about revisiting Straight to Hell (1987) on Blu-ray. This very, very eccentric modern-day Western follows a group of bank robbers who find themselves in a ramshackle desert town filled with bizarre, thuggish, coffee-addicted desperados. This flick from Alex Cox (Repo Man, Sid & Nancy) has an incredible cast that includes Sy Richardson, Joe Strummer (of The Clash), Courtney Love, Dick Rude, The Pogues (playing the nasty group of town outlaws), Elvis Costello, Xander Berkeley, Dennis Hopper, Grace Jones and Jim Jarmusch.

It’s weird beyond words and probably only appeals to fans of the musicians featured, but they may get a laugh or two out of it. The opening sequence of the flick is pretty great and the soundtrack is excellent, too.

Universal has some horror flicks coming your way on Bluray. This includes the comedy Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951). However, their most impressive release is the box set Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30 Film Collection. It pretty much contains all of the famous monster movies created by the studio during the ’30s through the ’50s. It arrives with loads of bonuses and a 48-page book.

Vinegar Syndrome has some high definition oddities as well.

They include Blu-rays of the obscure horror film, Dear Dead Delilah (1972), which features a killer taking down visitors in an old mansion full of people looking for a lost fortune. On the action front, you can pick up Shot (1973) aka Death Shot, an independently produced, ultra-low budget film inspired

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OPINIONS Fighting the Current: Why New Mexicans Need a Higher Minimum Wage

By Sarah Hyde, Research and policy analyst NM Voices for Children

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ard-working families in our state are drowning. Families should never have to choose between buying healthy groceries and paying their utility bills, but they do. Kids should be focusing on their

work instead of their grumbling stomachs during school, but they cannot help it when their hard-working parents can only provide one meal a day. Workers should not have to take out payday loans for exorbitant fees to afford back-toschool supplies for their kids.

I’ve heard too many devastating stories about the challenges that New Mexico’s

minimum-wage workers face, and I believe that hard-working New Mexicans deserve better.

A minimum wage increase is long overdue – it hasn’t been raised in almost a decade. As prices increase, purchasing power erodes, and families find themselves sinking deeper into dire straits. Our $7.50 minimum wage is now worth just $6.30.

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Economic insecurity is pervasive in our state. In fact, 31 percent of workers who are paid an hourly wage in New Mexico earn low wages – or less than $12 an hour.

Nearly a quarter of a million low-wage workers are not only trying to stay afloat when it comes to paying basic living expenses, they are trying to stay afloat with the added

weight of other challenges that can accompany economic security, including lack of health care, toxic stress, unsafe neighborhoods, and food and job insecurity.

When workers and families suffer, local economies suffer.

In order for our state to be a

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3

Madame G suggests you pay attention to the upcoming Sun Square Moon on Sept. 2. This Last Quarter Moon occurs in Virgo. Virgos are intelligent and may be meticulous to a fault. For other signs, this is an opportune time to refine skills and firm up areas where you may be neglectful or even sloppy. Take pride in your appearance and yourself this week. Virgos, ease up!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

What do you do well? Everyone has something either big or small they do very well. But don’t compare this talent to anyone else. Therein lies defeat. Instead, consider how well you do this thing and how you continually improve. It’s not about doing better than anyone else—it’s about having confidence in your skills as a human being. Gain freedom by trusting yourself.

Life is not a mess; it’s messy.

There are many shades of gray including dusty brown and pink.

Examine a sunset. Do you notice how blue makes up that golden brown? Maybe you notice that a touch of smoke on a mountain creates a vibrant fuchsia. Don’t get so caught up in the details that you lose the beauty of the moment. But notice how things play together in harmony.

Don’t be an attention hog. If you find yourself overwhelmed, don’t rush into the room and destroy the emotional wellbeing of others.

Consider this, if you’re a manager or parent, don’t act like a seagull, flying into a room and crapping all over everything. Instead, focus on what you’re doing. Yes, you’re stressed, but your emotions as a leader affect others. Be careful.

Get some rest.

What can you do? Instead of focusing on all the wrong things that have nothing to do with you—focus on yourself. Take a long hard look in the mirror. Are you who you want to be? If not, why the hell not? You have this one life to give and receive from others. Take a deep breath and ask yourself what you’d like to see for yourself. You can do more than you think.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You can’t know everything. It may seem obvious, but some people spend their entire lives under the impression they can. Be a wise fool, if you must, and enjoy what you have by accepting who you are. This is a good thing. In the age of social media, it’s easy to get trapped in the “haves” and “have nots” but our time here is precious. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Your birthday month has passed, and you’re now in the time of Virgo. This Sun sign may annoy you at times. Your big, open and happy personality may feel starkly contrasted with the sharper more reserved Virgo. Don’t despair. We all have so much to learn from each other. Look deeply at this sign and study what it does well.

You may have something to learn from this quiet one.

You can’t stay where you are forever. Sometimes, you need to make a massive change to get the results you want. But as the steady and thoughtful creature you are, you’ve thought about every angle. You’ve planned out your next moves, and you’re ready for the next step. The only thing you need to solve is what you will do next. Will you wait or will you fly? Fly free Scorpio!

What’s in it for you? This is an important question to ask because no one will ask it for you. You must ask yourself if what you’re doing adds any value to your own life. If it doesn’t, you may need to stop and reevaluate. This is always difficult. You may piss a bunch of people off. But you must live with you and the end result.

You can do this. Good luck!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Stop overthinking! You can’t make a good decision based on a bad bet. But you do need to take action at some point, even if it’s just to walk away. Remember, the key to any negotiation in life, work, or play is the ability to walk away. You have a choice. If you don’t feel this is ethical, moral or good, don’t do it. But if you feel it’s good but scary, maybe look into it.

Have fun, too!

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your time has come again. You may feel the rush of energy as you notice things in more vivid detail.

But ease up a bit, dear Virgo. You have miles and miles to go before you sleep. Take a moment to relax and spend time with loved ones.

If you find yourself tensing up, reach for a cup of peppermint tea and breathe deeply. You time has come. Don’t rush it. Enjoy!

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Time waits for no man or woman.

So the next time you wake up, jump out of bed. Greet the sun with joy and peace. Do whatever you must that day with purpose and strength. You may not be the leader of the free world, but if just one person depends upon you— you’re a hero. Don’t minimize who you are because of the size of your paycheck or your lifestyle. Good luck!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) If you’ve pushed everyone away and find yourself alone—check the common factor—you. It’s a tough discussion, but it’s a valuable lesson. After a while, you may find that people are less and less inclined to allow you to keep bouncing back. That’s because they’ve reached their limit. You may need to allow even more time and remain steadier in their presence so that they can trust you again. Don’t force it.

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WAGE | FROM PAGE 12 nourishing and attractive environment where children and businesses can thrive, families need to be economically secure so they have the ability to invest in their futures.

My recent repor t, New Mexicans are Worth More: Raising the State’s Minimum Wage, highlights the impacts of incrementally increasing the state minimum wage to $12 by 2022, protecting workers by prohibiting training wages, and giving counties and cities the freedom to raise their minimum wages even higher.

If the Legislature enacted such a proposal, $204.8 million a year would be added to the paychecks of New Mexican workers. This achievable policy reform will lessen poverty across the state and offer – low wage workers – a few more dollars to support themselves and their families.

Most of the workers (65 percent) who would benefit are over the age of 25. About half of the low-wage workers in the state are Hispanic. Women disproportionately work in low-paying service occupations, and these women, who may work as caretakers or early childhood educators, will greatly benefit from a wage increase.

Local economies will reap the benefits, as well. Minimum wage increases help small businesses: multiple studies highlight that in both rural and urban communities, wage increases improve employment.

Research shows that when employees are paid higher wages, they are more productive. Minimum wage increases also correlate with heightened morale, decreased absenteeism, and fewer lost sales. And when families and individuals are earning more, they can spend more money at local businesses, leading to increased tax

revenue. Research shows that this impact is especially evident in rural economies, where consumer demand is often weaker.

New Mexico’s workers are resilient fighters. They have worked tirelessly to tread water for years, while watching countless nearby states increase their minimum wages to better protect workers and improve economies.

There is no better time for us to help our community members plant their feet on the ground so they can support the people and places that they care so deeply about. It’s time for the Legislature to fight for low-wage workers in the same way that these low-wage workers have been fighting to provide a bright future for their families.

Let’s show New Mexicans that they are worth more than $7.50 by increasing the state minimum wage to $12 by 2022, then continuing the fight until the minimum wage becomes a living wage.

Letter to the Editor

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ave stopped in Ga llup numerous times in past 15-plus years and always enjoyed many aspects of your town.

For first time, stayed at Microtel hotel and found this statue in foyer. Very much enjoyed the hotel, until noticed this “subliminal stereotype” in AM! If noted checking in, would have canceled! Offensive? Like having Abraham Lincoln’s selling alcohol?

Have registered complaint with Wyndham. Sent pic to Navajo Nation.

AND in GALLUP, depending on Native American tourism, what message does Chief send?

Respectfully, Wendell Childs Chillicothe, Illinois

Local citizen pens letter to U.S. Regulatory Commission PART 3 OF 3

the Dine’ Natural Resources Protection Act of 2005 was

By Mervyn Tilden passed for the protection of individuals who have been Continued from la st impacted and extends to all who week. want to hear about the problems The mining activity has and issues, conduct more basically depleted much of the research, gather additional underground water and caused information and continue their a significant increase in multiple advocacy in the future. chronic diseases in the impacted From the extraction of urapopulations. The studies nium to the Final Solution of indicated that the logical place storage, it must be noted that to start was in the health of the half-life of Uranium-238, children with uranium being the the most prevalent isotope primary contaminant of concern in uranium ore, has a halfalong with the exposure to other life of about 4.5 billion years. mixtures of metals which can In human terms, this is forcause birth defects and life-long ever. Therefore, along with othhealth issues. ers, I remain strongly opposed The exposures can be physi- to making New Mexico and cal, chemical, societal, medical Tribal Lands, a radioactive and psychosocial. Radiation waste land. Yucca Mountain scans in homes to the birth was also supposed to be “temrecords and reproductive out- porary” but is now a permanent comes were assessed and the radioactive nuclear storage results included the fact that site in spite of U.S. governsome sources of exposure ment “Trust Responsibility” to include inhalation, the land the Western Shoshone nation used, plants (root systems), on the Skull Valley Goshute livestock, free wind patterns reservation. and unregulated water sources.

The Waste Isolation Pilot The distribution of uranium par- Plant was also supposed to be ticles across all Navajo service “temporary” but is also a permaunits is equal for resuspension nent radioactive waste disposal and Aeolian transport. site; In February 2014, a 55-galT he possibi l it y of t he lon drum of radioactive waste re-activation of uranium mining burst open inside America’s on Navajo land is banned only nuclear dump, the Waste through a Nava jo Nation Isolation Pilot Plant in New Council resolution (CAP-18-05); Mexico. Investigators believe OPINIONS

the cause was the pet store purchase of kitty litter. Cat litter can soak up urine, but it’s just as good at absorbing radioactive material which is what was deemed “safe” and was allowed by the U.S. Department of Energy. Presently, there are more than 500 drums packed with the wrong litter located in Los Alamos and the Waste Control Specialists located in a 14,900-acre site in western Andrews County, Texas.

There ha s been no consultation with the Navajo Nation whatsoever. There ha s been no Health Risk Assessments or Environmental Impact Assessments regarding the unfortunate potential for any mishaps that will occur a long t he t ra nspor t at ion routes that will impact the nation or nearby communities.

Who will pay for the damages that will be inflicted to the people, animals or land? This is Env ironmenta l Racism at its worst and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Holtec, International have not addressed the disproportionate impacts that will occur when an “accident” takes place during transport.

This is totally unacceptable, especially when the NRC and Holtec Int’l. have not taken the due diligence to translate their deadly proposal into the

Navajo and Laguna-Acoma languages. This is not responsible toward adequate free and informed prior consent, especially when the U.S. Department of Transportation) is not a part of this process or discussion in the face of Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 2012 Edition for protecting people and the environment, No. SSR-6, Specific Safety Requirements, IAEA SAFETY STANDARDS AND RELATED PUBLICATIONS. The necessary resource areas are not included in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Holtec, Inter national proposal: Public and occupational health; socioeconomics; Environmental Justice; ecology impacts; the scenic and visual aspects; Noise pollution; Air Quality; Waste management; and Trust responsibility to all American Indian tribes.

The issue of the United States government’s “Trust Responsibility” to all indigenous tribes in America has been all but abandoned by the Donald Trump White House administration so our right to the protection of our lives, land and resources are basically nonexistent at this crucial juncture.

Human Rights has not been a part of the discussion or the safety of our sacred land.

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“leadership” should not follow their example, especially when Trump has challenged tribal sovereignty by intending to make all Treaty provisions null and void under the lie that American tribes are not separate sovereign governments.

While the Navajo Nation’s “leadership” celebrated “Navajo Sovereignty Day” (on Tuesday, April 24, 2018) in Albuquerque (NM) over 150 miles away from our nation’s capital touting the 150 th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of 1868, I sincerely hope they do not follow a “locked and loaded” U.S. president who doesn’t read and cannot write correct English and sets his misspelled and misguided White House policy via Twitter “Tweets”.

The Nuclear Regulatory Com m i s sion a nd Holtec, International have not produced a back up plan for any related catastrophe that will happen along the transportation routes. Again, Uranium-238, the most prevalent isotope in uranium ore, has a half-life of about 4.5 billion years; in human terms, that is forever.

With the proposed reactivation of the Church Rock and Crownpoint (NM) former uranium mines, the solution is very simple: Keep uranium in the ground. NO mining, NO waste, NO transportation.

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NEWS Council approves grant usage, application for K-9 program

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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allup Police Depa r tment Deputy Chief Franklin Boyd was at the Gallup City Council regular meeting on Aug. 28 to speak for two items on the agenda pertaining to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.

Per the meeting agenda, the U.S. Department of Justice has grant funding available through the JAG program.

This program will aid the Gallup Police Department by assisting state, local and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence.

For 2017, the Department of Justice awarded a grant in the amount of $38,686 to the City of Gallup and McKinley County.

Boyd said this amount would be split

GPD K-9 Jayco. File Photo between the city and the county, with $24,000 for the city, and $14,686 for the county.

When asked why it took as long as it did for the grant to be awarded, Boyd said the grant was frozen for a year.

GPD Patrolman Terrance Peyketewa was present at the meeting to explain that the grant funds have been designated to the police department’s K-9 program.

With the four dogs on hand as K-9 officers, Peyketewa said the city can be covered 24 hours a day when no one is absent.

“We acquired [the dogs] through various vendors,” he said when asked by the council where the K-9 officers are obtained. “[People from] California, Indiana. [It] depends on the kind of dog they have.”

Peyketewa said most of the K-9s have an initial training span of five weeks with a handler, totaling 240 hours of training. On top of this, it takes about a week for a dog to adjust to its

handler and surroundings.

The second grant falls under the JAG program as well.

Boyd said the public and governing officials must be aware that the department is applying for the grant and be given an opportunity to comment.

If awarded, the grant would be in the amount of $35,513. Boyd said in this case, $20,513 would go to the city, and $15,000 to the county.

He added that these funds would also be utilized for the K-9 program.

Mayor Jackie McKinney said he appreciates the work the police department is putting in to seek out grants.

According to McKinney, as long as the department keeps doing so, the council will continue to support their endeavors.

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

GPD officer receives award for saving a life in the line of duty OFFICER PATRICK LARGO PULLS MAN FROM TRACKS IN THE NICK OF TIME

Mia Rose Poris Sun Assistant Editor

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allup Police Department Officer Patrick Largo received a Life Saver Award for his heroic actions in the line of duty, after saving a man from an oncoming train on Aug. 13. When he received the call, it was about a man walking in front of vehicles near Third Street and West Highway 66.

According to the incident report, on route to the scene, Largo spotted a white jeep heading east on Highway 66 and a man in a black shirt running away from the jeep. A man got out of the jeep and began to chase the man in black, shouting “Help me, he’s running toward the train tracks.”

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Largo noticed an eastbound train approaching, about 100 yards away. The man in black ran toward the train, and Largo pursued him.

“By the time I caught the male we were both still on the tracks in between 2nd Street and 3rd Street crossing,” Largo wrote in his report. “I noticed the male was crying and yelling, ‘Leave me alone, let me be.’

I told the male I was there to help and I tried to get him off the tracks.”

According to the report, the man managed to free himself from Largo, and got onto the tracks. Though the train approached quickly, Largo pulled him from its path.

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From left, Deputy Chief Franklin Boyd, Officer Patrick Largo and Sergeant Mark Spencer pose for a photo at the Gallup Police Department Aug. 28 after Officer Largo was presented with the Life Saver Award for his courageous act in the line of duty. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo NEWS

Navajo VP leads in primary Staff Reports

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avajo Vice-President Jonathan Nez, who came out on top of all the pre-election polls, had no problem coming in first in the Navajo Nation primary for tribal president Aug. 28.

He won more chapters than all of the other 17 candidates combined, getting 14,105 votes, according to the unofficial totals.

Coming in second was former Navajo Nation President

Joe Shirley Jr., who received 6,947 votes, but the story there was that throughout most of the night, he was fighting to keep that second place as Tom Chee, the tribal council delegate from Shiprock, who challenged him throughout night, at times came within 150 votes.

Chee came in third place with 6,411 votes.

The tribe’s current president, Russell Begaye, came in fifth with 3,833 votes.

A s fa r a s voter pa r ticipat ion went , t he Tsa i le /

W heat f ield s pol l ha d t he highest turnout with nearly 74 percent pa r t icipat ion.

Whippoorwill voters turned out least, with about 52 percent, or 307 ballots cast.

Ne z a nd S h i rley w i l l now face each other in the November general election.

This marks the fifth time Shirley has won for president, winning twice and losing twice.

Joe Shirley

Jonathan Nez

NN PRIMARY UNOFFICIAL VOTER TURNOUT Agency Summary

Ballots Cast

Registered Voters

Voter Participation

Chinle: 14 Poll(s) of 14 Have Reported

7,406

12,092

61.25%

Eastern: 31 Poll(s) of 31 Have Reported

11,074

21,267

52.07%

"Fort Defiance Agency: 27 Poll(s) of 27 Have Reported"

13,521

21,456

63.02%

"Northern Agency Summary 20 Poll(s) of 20 Have Reported"

9,861

17,351

56.83%

"Western Agency: 18 Poll(s) of 18 Have Reported"

8,750

15,841

55.24%

50,612

88,007

Thomas Heredia. Photo Courtesy of Faith Foster

Body of missing man found Staff Reports

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ust after 3 pm on Aug. 28, Met ro Di spatch received a report about a deceased person located north of the BNSF tracks, adjacent to Elizabeth Street and East Highway 66.

Gallup Police Department of f ic e r s a n d d e t e c t i v e s responded to the location and conducted an investigation to determine the cause of death.

Identification was difficult due to the state of the body, but positive identification was made Aug. 29, and the next of kin was notified.

The deceased was identified as Thomas Heredia, 34.

On Aug. 20, GPD Officer NEWS

Dougla s Hoffma n took a Missing Persons report on Heredia.

Hoffman attempted to, but did not, locate him, and entered Heredia as a Missing Persons into the National Crime Information Center in order to send the bulletin nationwide.

Detective K haera Chee was assigned the case and met with several friends and family in attempt to locate Heredia. Chee visited possible locations and was still investigating the case when the body was found.

The cause of death is pending the completion of the Office of the Medical Examiners report.

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of ABQ Man receives second Owner jewelry stores conviction for filming sentenced for fraud child pornography

STORE OWNER SOLD FILIPINOMADE JEWELRY CLAIMING IT WAS NATIVE-AMERICAN-MADE

Staff Reports

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LBUQUERQUE – Attorney General Hector Balderas secured a second felony conviction against Mark Webb, an Albuquerque man who secretly recorded graphic videos of an underage female in the bathroom Aug. 27.

Balderas previously convicted the same man of voyeurism at trial in 2016, yet the issue of whether Balderas could also go forward on additional charges of manufacturing child pornography in that case remained on appeal.

After the Court of Appeals agreed with Balderas’ position on appeal, Webb pleaded guilty to an additional count of second degree sexual exploitation of children by manufacture.

“This young survivor can now start to heal,” Balderas said. “The offender in this case was somebody that she trusted, and her strength and bravery has brought him to justice.”

In January and February of 2013, Webb secretly recorded an underage girl in the bathroom of an Albuquerque residence. After the

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Mark Webb hidden camera was discovered by the underage victim, an analysis of a computer the defendant used turned up additional videos that the defendant had copied.

As a result of this guilty plea, Webb will face up to six more years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections, and will be required to register as a sex offender for life. Sentencing is expected in the next 60-75 days.

The Community Pantry invites you to attend its 1st Annual Hope for the Holidays Winter Gala!

When: Nov. 17, 6:30 pm Where: Gallup Elks Lodge, 1112 Susan Ave., Gallup, NM Cost: 2 tickets for $50 or 1 ticket for $30 Join us for an evening filled with fun, food, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, dancing and more!

We're a non-profit oranganization that feeds hungry people in our community and we need your support to continue our mission!

Table Sales Available! $500 = Table for 8, Table Tent, & program mention $750 = Table for 8, Table Tent, program mention, 1 garden box, 1 bottle of wine, & meat box to donate to family of choice.

$1,000 = Table for 8, Table Tent, program mention, 1 garden box, 2 bottles of wine, table gift, & ....meat box to donate to family of choice.

Tickets can be purchased at The Community Pantry, or by any Board Member.

1130 E. Hasler Valley Road, Gallup, N.M. (505) 736-8068 • www.thecommunitypantry.org

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L BUQU E RQU E – U.S. District Judge Judith C. Herrera of the District of New Mexico sentenced Nael Ali, 54, of Albuquerque, for violating the Indian Arts and Craft Act by fraudulently selling counterfeit Native American jewelry as Indian-Made Aug. 28.

Judge Herrera sentenced Ali, who previously pled guilty to two felony IACA charges, to six months of imprisonment followed by a year of supervised release. Ali was also ordered to pay $9,048.78 in restitution.

The IACA prohibits the offer or display for sale, or the sale of any good in a manner that falsely suggests that it is Nativeproduced, an Native American product, or the product of a particular Native American individual or tribe.

The law is designed to prevent products from being marketed as “Indian made,” when the products are not, in fact, made by Native Americans. It covers all Native or Native-style traditional and contemporary arts and crafts produced after 1935, and broadly applies to the marketing of arts and crafts by any person in the United States.

I ACA prov ides cr itical economic benefits for Native American cultural development by recognizing that forgery and fraudulent Indian arts and crafts diminish the livelihood of Native American artists and craftspeople by lowering both market prices and standards.

“The tremendous contributions made by Native Americans to the cultural and artistic heritage of our nation must be preserved and protected,” said New Mexico U.S. Attorney John C. Anderson. “This case and the continuing investigation demonstrates the Justice Department’s commitment to safeguard the rich culture and heritage of New Mexico’s Pueblos and Tribes while promoting confidence in New Mexico’s rich art market.”

Nael Ali Chairman, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, U.S. Department of the Interior Harvey Pratt said, “We applaud the outstanding work conducted by the Office of the U.S. Attorney in District of New Mexico, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Agents who conduct Act investigations on behalf of the Board, and all others who have assisted in this landmark case. Their commitment to combating the onslaught of counterfeit Indian art is to be highly commended. The Board firmly believes that robust Indian Arts and Crafts Act enforcement is imperative to protecting and strengthening Indian Country’s economies, artistic traditions, and cultural heritage for both current and future generations.”

Acting Assistant Director of the Office of Law Enforcement for the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Edward Grace said, “This landmark investigation has brought much needed attention to the rampant problem of counterfeit Native American jewelry and art in the marketplace. We hope today’s sentencings will deter others who would seek to defraud consumers and undermine Native American artists.”

The charges against Ali and co-defendant Mohammad Ma na sra , 58, a lso of Albuquerque, were the result of an ongoing federal investigation led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Corina Yazzie Aug. 20, 7:22 pm Aggravated DWI Gallup P o l i c e Department O f f i c e r A d r i a n Quetawki responded to a call at about 7:3 0 pm concerning a reckless vehicle on West U.S. Highway 66.

When he got to the site, according to the report, the car had been pulled over by another officer, and the driver was outside, swaying back and forth. The driver was identified as Corina Yazzie, 24, of Gallup.

Yazzie said she was coming back from the Shalimar and admitted she’d had two beers and two shots at the establishment before driving. She agreed to take the standardized field sobriety tests and when she failed them, she was arrested.

She posted samples of .25 and .24 during a breath alcohol test. This was the fourth time she had been charged with DWI. Yazzie later asked police to check on her 2-year-old daughter, who was found walking outside her home, crying. No one had been watching her.

Yazzie said she thought her sister was taking care of her daughter. She was also charged with abandonment of a child.

Samuel Littleman Aug. 20, 7 pm Aggravated DWI According to the police r e p o r t , McKinley C o u n t y Sher i f f ’s O f f i c e D e p u t y F r a n k V i l l a Jr. responded to a caller who’d seen a car swerving on U.S. Highway 491, north of Gallup.

Villa reportedly had trouble locating the vehicle until he was informed the car had

been seen going south on the highway near Gamerco. He found the vehicle, and noticed the driver almost hit the curb several times.

Villa said he turned on his lights, but the driver refused to stop until they came to the Rio West Mall, where the driver pulled in at 30 miles per hour, then stopped.

Villa said Samuel Littleman, 32, of Page, then got out of his car and approached him. Villa pulled out his taser and told Littleman to stop. Littleman stopped but refused to turn around or go to the ground so handcuffs could be placed on him.

At t hat poi nt , ba ck up arrived and managed to get Littleman to the ground and into handcuffs. Villa reportedly saw empty beer cans in the car.

Littleman agreed to take the field sobriety tests and had a hard time holding himself up. He was arrested, and later agreed to take a breath alcohol test, during which he blew two samples of .27.

Allen Manymules Aug. 18, 4:20 am

Aggravated DWI G P D O f f i c e r A n d r e w Thayer was d r iv i ng on Third Street when he noticed a car in front of him with an expired registration tag.

He conducted a traffic stop and spoke with Allen M a ny mu le s , 6 0, of For t Defiance, Ariz.

In his report, Thayer said that, as he was talking to Manymules, he noticed signs of intoxication.

M a ny mu le s a g r e e d t o take the field sobriety test but Thayer sa id he had a hard time following instructions and had to lean against the car to keep his balance.

Manymules failed the test and seemed to have a hard time understanding English, so a passenger in the car agreed to translate.

Manymules agreed to a portable breath test, and once at the police station, it was discovered that Manymules had a warrant out for failure to appear at a hearing on a previous DWI. Roynardo Yazzie

Aug. 4, 6:48 pm 2nd DWI, Aggravated McKinley C o u n t y S h e r i f f D e p u t y Clay ton Etsitty said he was out in search of a vehicle that was reported for speeding and passing cars on the shoulder.

He found the vehicle about three miles north of Gallup on U.S. 491, and noticed the car swerve and go off the shoulder.

When Etsitty conducted a traffic stop, Yazzie reportedly said he swerved because he was on his cell phone.

Etsitty said as he talked to Yazzie, he noticed he had trouble balancing. Yazzie agreed to take the field sobriety test and failed, which resulted in his arrest.

Etsitty reported that Yazzie became disorderly as officers tried to place him in the back of a police unit.

He r ef u s e d t o t a ke a breath alcohol test and began threatening Etsitty, saying he wanted to fight him. Yazzie finally agreed to take the test and posted samples of .18 and .16.

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CELL SLAMMED 8/27, Gallup McKinley C o u n t y Sher i f f ’s O f f i c e D e p u t y Anthony Morales said he was dispatched to the county jail at about 7 am Aug. 27 to take a report of an assault on an inmate by another inmate.

When he arrived, Morales met Valerie Lopez who said she was punched in the faced three times by another inmate. She said she did not swing back at the inmate.

According to the report, at that point, correctional guards arrived, and Lopez said one of them slammed her against the wall and placed her in handcuffs.

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Morales said he did not see any injuries on Lopez. He advised Lopez that he would be making a report, and it would be up to her to go to court and file charges against the other inmate, since it was a battery that Morales did not witness the event.

TUBE TAKEN 8/23, Gamerco MCSO deputies are investigating a report of a break-in at a residence on Drago Street in Gamerco.

The owner of the residence said that sometime on Aug. 23, someone broke into her house and stole a television from the living room. The owner said she thought a relative did it, because this same person had broken into her garage a few days before.

No arrests have been made,

and the matter is still under investigation.

RUNAWAYS 8/17, Gallup MCSO Deput y A nt hony Mor a le s s a id he wa s d i s patched to t he ea stbou nd la ne of I nter st ate 40 at a b out 9:3 0 a m on Au g.17 in reference to a repor t of a r u n aw ay ju ve n i le f r om Ohio.

He said he found the vehicle with Ohio plates traveling westbound near the 28-mile marker and conducted a traffic stop.

Morales reportedly found three juveniles in the vehicle, two 16-year-olds and one 15 -year-old. The juveniles were taken into custody, and police in Urbana, Ohio, were notified.

Police later learned that one of the juveniles had a bench wa r r a nt out f rom the sheriff’s office in Lyons County, NV, and the warrant was extraditable.

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Nelson creates a Yei design of his sand painting. The design represents communication with the spirit world. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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THE LIFE OF THE WORK After graduating with an associate’s degree as a medical assistant, Nelson was called to demonstrate sand paintings in Phoenix, where he was commissioned to make them for corporate entities.

“I just kept pushing myself,” he said. “I practiced every day; [I] went from water colors to oils to sand.”

This work ethic brought Nelson many opportunities.

He said he introduced the concept of a logo with an eagle to American aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, as well as a special painting for Super Bowl XXX in 1996.

He also had a part in the 1995 film The Prophecy and rode horseback in the 1998 Rose Bowl parade with friend and

fellow artist Robert “Tree” Cody.

Nelson’s work has been featured by organizations like the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, the University of New Mexico and the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Ariz. He was recognized at the New Mexico State Fair, as well as at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial.

Today, Nelson is a board member and Native American advisor with Clearinghouse CDFI in Lake Forest, Calif.

“CDFI really appreciates who I am as an individual, the positive part of me as an artist and a person,” Nelson said.

In addition to people such as Gallup-based Bill Donovan and Octav ia Fellin Public L ibr a r y Deput y Di rec t or Tammi Joe, Nelson said he owes a debt of gratitude to his late wife, Edith Nelson. Her father was a medicine man

who shared his knowledge of sand paintings and performed many blessings.

“I give her a lot of credit [for] who I am today,” Nelson said. “I was grateful for a lot of the blessings they did for me. She was kind of my backbone.”

Nelson has also worked w it h cl ient s i n Ba r s t ow, Calif., where his work hangs in Barstow Indian Health.

Accord i ng to Nelson, the pa i nt i n g s br i n g po s it ive energy to the patients.

Nelson believes focusing on a goal can lead to its fulfillment. He wants his work to reflect to its viewers what he’s learned throughout his life.

“I just feel real fortunate that it’s going to be part of who I am, part of my life,” he said.

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L BUQU ERQU E – Lance Wilson, 31, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation who resides in Shiprock, was sentenced Aug. 29 in federal court in Santa Fe to 60 months in prison for his conviction on an assault charge.

Wilson will be on supervised release for three years after completing his prison sentence.

Wilson was arrested in January 2017, on a criminal complaint charging him with assaulting a Navajo man by striking him in the head with a pair of wire cutters on the Navajo Indian Reservation in San Juan County.

He w a s s u b s e q u e n t l y indicted on Jan. 24, 2017. The two-count indictment charged Wilson w ith a ssault w ith intent to commit murder and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. The indictment alleged that Wilson committed the crimes on Dec. 24, 2016, on the Navajo Indian

Re ser vat ion i n Sa n Jua n County.

On Oct. 2, 2017, Wilson pled g u i lt y to Cou nt 2 of t he i nd ic t me nt c h a r g i n g him with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. In entering the guilty plea, he admitted that on Dec. 24, 2016, he str uck the v ictim t w ice i n t he hea d w it h a cable-cutting tool because he was angry with the victim. Wilson further admitted that as the result of the assault, the victim required multiple surger ies including one to place a plate in his skull. He acknowledged t hat , a s t he resu lt of t he assault, the victim suffered permanent injuries including memory loss and loss of speech, requires the use of a wheelchair, and resides in a health care facility.

This case was investigated by the Far mington office of the FBI and the Navajo Nation Div ision of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Murphy prosecuted the case.

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t ate Pol ice w i l l be conducti ng sobr iety check points, s a t u r a t ion p a t r ol s and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in a ll New Mex ico counties during the month of September.

“We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce

a lcohol related fat a l ities through continued media attention and intensive advertising,” an Aug. 27 New Mexico State Police press release reads. “These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drink and drive.”

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DANCING-TREK | FROM PAGE 6 Hammond’s undertaken the challenge in order to raise funds for Anti-Slavery International, a non-governmental organization, registered charity and a lobby group, based in the United Kingdom, which works to free people across the globe from all forms of slavery.

“I want to use my freedom to highlight the plight of 40 million people who don’t have the common freedoms,” Hammond said in an Aug. 24 interview.

“They’re trapped in forms of modern slavery.”

To that end, Hammond said he chose to get people’s attention and raise funds through dancing, which he sees as a great symbol of freedom.

“I am not a dancer at all,” he said. “The point is [to] celebrate freedom by other people having freedom.”

Though he claims not to be a dancer, Hammond has undertaken similar challenges in the past. In 2011, he danced the world’s longest dance, timewise, for over 135 hours; and in 2012, he danced the world’s longest dance by distance, going over 1,350 miles across Britain.

On this particular trial, Hammond recounted the challenges he faced dancing from Santa Monica to Ludlow, Calif., and then through the Mojave Desert to Flagstaff, Ariz. He said when he was in Bullhead City, Ariz., he started moving at 3 am and stopped at 10 am,

as the temperatures reached upward of 118 degrees.

“The biggest problem [I found] in Arizona: You can’t dance on the interstate,” he said, relaying what highway patrol said to him. “I had to take other [dodgy] roads.”

The roads he ended up taking were unfamiliar to him, and he was often on them in the middle of the night. This was in addition to having to climb to an elevation of 7,500 feet near Flagstaff, lugging the buggy he christened Barbara behind him.

“It’s d i f f icu lt k now i ng when something is a road,” Hammond said.

Once he was past Flagstaff, the challenges continued to mount. Hammond recounted an unpleasant bout with gastroenteritis — an intestinal infection that brings diarrhea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever — near Winslow, Ariz. Then, once he passed Holbrook, Ariz., and headed toward Sun Valley, the region’s sand dunes slowed his pace to around nine miles per day.

“Then there were the monsoons,” Hammond said. “[But] I got some help from park rangers near Petrified Forest.”

Hammond was referring to Fire Service Road 4, east of Holbrook. In a Facebook post, he recounted coming down with heat exhaustion, having issues with the buggy staying upright, and dealing with the intense elements of nature.

But through it all, Hammond remained focused on his goal

Ben Hammond demonstrates his dance moves in Gallup on Aug. 24. He’s on a mission to dance across the country in an effort to raise awareness about — and to end — modern-day slavery. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo and has done what he could to make the experience enjoyable.

Part of that included blaring dance music from his buggy’s speaker.

“I have [around] 1,600 songs on my playlist,” Hammond said.

“It’s on shuffle.”

The songs were selected by his friends and family, and include plenty of peculiar choices. Hammond chuckled as he recalled times when he was in areas that may not have been entirely safe, as Britney Spears music burst from behind him.

“But lots of people are supportive,” he said, referring to the people he’s met who cheered him on or donated to

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to complete requirements for an Ed.D. in educational leadership from New Mexico State University. He earned a Master of Arts in educational administration, and a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; a Master of Arts in theology from the The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.; and a Bachelor of Arts in humanities from St. Joseph’s College in Mountain View, Calif.

Remillard believes it to be the job of the chair to see the strong connection between the work of the division and successful student numbers.

“We have to decide which programs and career opportunities will allow graduates to get jobs and give back to the community and connect that to increased enrollments,” he said. “This job is a passion for me. I am excited to be part of UNM-Gallup and contribute in a positive way. I plan on learning from everyone — students, staff, faculty and administrators.”

$250,000.

“One of the ma jor problems we have in our six Public Housing Developments is the lack of secure perimeter fencing to keep our residents safe,” Gallup Housing Aut hor it y E xecut ive D i rec t or R ich a rd F. Kontz said in a press email. “We will be getting $250,000 fence our properties with gated entries and to provide security lighting through out our developments.”

HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, i nclu sive communities a nd qua lity affordable homes for all.

The Capita l F u nd Emergency Safety and

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Security Program suppor ts public housing authorities as they address the safety of public housing residents. The grants may be used to install, repair or replace capital needs items including security systems/surveillance cameras, fencing, lighting systems, emergency alarm systems, window bars, deadbolt locks and doors.

“The families we support who live in public housing deserve to feel safe in their homes,” HUD Secretary Ben Carson said.

“HUD wants to ensure the safety and security of public housing residents and these grants offer neighborhoods and communities the tools they need to help keep their residents safe.”

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the cause through his website.

On Aug. 22, Ha mmond entered New Mexico, and he reached Gallup on Aug. 23.

Hammond wrote on the website about how emotion nearly overcame him after finishing what he felt was the hardest leg of the journey to date.

“The view is beautiful,” he said when asked what was on his mind as he passed through Lupton, Ariz., and into Gallup.

Ga llup mea nt the conclusion of the second leg of Hammond’s journey, and he said he’s slated to return to Los Angeles, Calif., by train on Aug. 27, before f ly i ng

SAVING A LIFE | FROM PAGE 14 ambulance to arrive, a woman who claimed she was the man’s mother arrived. Soon after, the man who had earlier shouted for help returned, and said he was a friend of the man in the black shirt. He filled Largo in on the details of the events leading up to the train-track incident.

Apparently, the man who had shouted for help was the designated driver for the man in the black shirt and his girlfriend – they had both been drinking at a party in Gamerco, and were intoxicated. The two had reportedly gotten into an argument about a phone.

During the drive, the man in the black shirt and his girlfriend continued to argue, and both eventually exited the

back home. When his vacation comes around next year, Hammond plans to return to Gallup and start the next leg, which will take him across New Mexico.

In addition to da ncing across the country to raise awa reness a nd fu nds for Anti-Slavery International, Hammond said the journey is also personal. “[I] came to the U.S. when I was 8,” he said. “My family went to Chicago from L.A. on the train. In that way, I’m retracing my steps.”

To learn more about Ben Hammond’s cause, visit: www.planetprancer.com jeep. The driver said he was concerned about his friend, who was precariously walking in the road. This was the point at which Largo had arrived on scene.

When the man in the black shirt was searched, a pipe, a leafy green substance and a lighter were found in his pocket. He was transported to the hospital for evaluations. Largo was also checked for injuries on scene. He said he felt OK, but later felt pain in his knee, according to the report.

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SPORTS 360 Let the football season begin!

MIYAMURA LOSES TO AZTEC IN FIRST CONTEST

Miyamura High School played Aztec High School at home on Aug. 24, coming out with a 20-49 loss.

Jack Dowling of the Miyamura Patriots in an Aug. 24 game against the Aztec Tigers. The Tigers took the win with a 29-point lead.

Jordan Stewart of the Miyamura Patriots tosses the ball in an Aug. 24 game against Aztec at the Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium in Gallup.

Lance Evans of the Patriots on Aug. 24. This was the first contest for both Aztec and Miyamura teams.

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by The French Connection.

The distributor’s also putting out Wonder Women (1973), about an investigating into the disappearance of athletes carried out by an all-lady army of kung-fu killers.

And there’s more! Severin has the creature feature The Horror of Party Beach (1964) coming your way on Blu-ray. It’s a goofy Connecticut-set horror/ musical that features nuclear waste, an amusing-looking rubber monster, and a band playing tunes on the beach between all the attacks.

Cr it er ion’s rele a s ing a Blu-ray of the Cuba n d r a m a , Me m o r i e s of Underdevelopment (1968). It’s told f rom t he

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point-of-v iew of a Havana local and set against the Bay of Pigs conf lict as the lead character tries to process what is occurring and sees family members flee the area.

The disc includes a feature length documentary on the film’s director and numerous other bonuses.

Classicflix’s putting out a Blu-ray of the romantic comedy, Merrily We Live (1938).

And on a completely different note, Tokyo Shock’s putting out Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989). The Zatoichi series involves a wandering, blind swordsman you don’t want to mess with.

Finally, Warner Archive’s releasing a Blu-ray of the WWII flick, The Naked and the Dead (1958), starring Aldo Ray and Cliff Robertson.

substantive violations of the Act. A superseding indictment was filed in March 2016, charging Service and FBI into an inter- Ali and Manasra with conspiracy national scheme to violate the and substantive violations of the IACA. IACA, mail fraud, and wire fraud.

“Native American art is more The superseding indictment than stunning jewelry. It also is a charged Ali, the owner of two critical source of income for the jewelry stores, Gallery 8 and many different tribes that cre- Galleria Azul, in Albuquerque’s ate it and share with the world Old Town specializing in Native their culture and history,” said American jewelry, and Manasra, Special Agent in Charge James a wholesaler of Native American C. Langenberg of the FBI’s jewelry, with violating IACA by Albuquerque Division. “The FBI conspiring to import and frauduworked closely with our part- lently sell Filipino-made jewelry ners on this case, which we hope as Native American-made. demonstrates our commitment Ali pled guilty on Oct. 18, to protecting one of our coun- 2017, to violating IACA by selltry’s most precious resources.” ing counterfeit Native AmericanDuring a law enforcement style jewelry out of two retail operation in October 2015, fed- jewelr y stores located in eral agents executed 15 search Albuquerque’s Old Town. warrants in New Mexico and In entering the guilty plea, one in California. Eight of the Ali admitted selling Native search warrants were executed American-style jewelry made by in Albuquerque including four laborers in the Philippines; mixat retail and wholesale jewelry ing Filipino-made jewelry with businesses. In addition, search Native American-made jewelry warrants were executed at three without labeling the Filipinojewelry stores in Gallup, three made jewelry with the country jewelry stores in Santa Fe, and a of origin; intentionally stocking jewelry production shop in Zuni. the Filipino-made jewelry in a Federal agents also executed manner that falsely suggested a search warrant at a jewelry that it was Native-American store in Calistoga, Calif. Three made; providing lists for the federal seizure warrants also employees to reference symbols were executed on bank accounts and initials to falsely suggest the in a Charlotte, N.C., bank and a jewelry was Native AmericanSan Francisco, Calif., bank. In made; and training employees to addition, the Philippines National tell customers the jewelry was Bureau of Investigations con- Native American-made. ducted a series of investigative Manasra pled guilty to a misinterviews at two factories in demeanor charge of violating Cebu City, Philippines.

IACA on Oct. 5, 2017, and admitted Ali and Manasra were charged fraudulently selling a Kokopelli in October 2015, in a four-count pendant and earing set, two rings, indictment with conspiracy a bracelet and an orange cluster to violate the IACA and three pendant to an undercover agent.

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Manasra was sentenced on May 10, 2018, to two days of imprisonment and a year of supervised release. Manasra also was ordered to forfeit 5,268 pieces of Native-American style jewelry and to pay a $500 money judgment.

“HSI will continue to work with our federal, tribal and local law enforcement partners to protect the intellectual property and cultural patrimony of Native Americans,” said HSI Special Agent in Charge Jack P. Staton. “We will be relentless and use our cross-border authority to make sure individuals, who want to profit from crimes such as these, are brought to justice.”

HSI is a critical investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security and is a vital U.S. asset in combating criminal organizations illegally exploiting America’s travel, trade, financial and immigration systems.

“It was an honor to assist with this unique and important case to help protect something truly exclusive to this region. It has been a recent trend that when our two agencies work together, great things happen,” said Captain Tim Cimbal, Northwest Area Field Operations, State of New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 2018 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Genevieve Jackson, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun August 31, 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

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,

CLASSIFIEDS 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 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.

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*** LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSAGE

BY TITLE AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. C2018-10 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the governing body of the City of Gallup, New Mexico, at its regular meeting of August 28, 2018 passed, adopted and approved the following entitled Ordinance: An ordinance concerning land use, zoning, subdivision and annexation for the city of gallup, new mexico; amending the municipal code of the city of gallup by repealing in its entirety title 10 land development standards of the municipal code of the city of gallup and adopting a new title 10 land development standards 2018 of the municipal code of the city of gallup The purpose and subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in the title. A complete copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.

CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk PUBLISH: Friday, August 31, 2018 *** LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSAGE

BY TITLE AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. C2018-11 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the governing body of the City of Gallup, New Mexico, at its regular meeting of August 28, 2018 passed, adopted and approved the following entitled Ordinance: An ordinance amending section 9-2-1(A) of the Gallup City Code to incorporate title 10, chapter 25, part 2 of the new mexico administrative code which authorizes cities to enforce the requirement that contractors that perform work on fire protection equipment or systems obtain a certificates of fitness and fixing a time when the same shall be-

come effective.

The purpose and subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in the title. A complete copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.

CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk PUBLISH: Friday, August 31, 2018 *** LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSAGE

BY TITLE AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. C2018-12 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the governing body of the City of Gallup, New Mexico, at its regular meeting of August 28, 2018 passed, adopted and approved the following entitled Ordinance: An ordinance amending title 1, chapter 8b, section 6 of the gallup city code to eliminate the requirement that the fire department inspect all buildings and premises monthly and providing for an effective date.

The purpose and subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in the title. A complete copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR AUG. 31 - SEPT. 6, 2018 FRIDAY, Aug. 31 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.

SATURDAY, Sept. 1 STORY TIME (AGES 2-4) 11 am @ Children’s Branch.

An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.

TECH TIME 3-5 pm @ Main Branch.

Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. No registration required. Come and learn. This week: Basic Tablet Skills Class MONDAY, Sept. 3 LABOR DAY! TUESDAY, Sept. 4 TECH TIME 3-5 pm @ Main Branch. Free Computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. No registration required. Come and learn.

This week: Introduction to Computer Skills Class.

MAKER ZONE 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch.

We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5

TECH TIME 10 am @ Gallup Senior Center. The Gallup Senior Citizen’s Center hosts computer classes presented by the library. These classes are specifically designed for anyone 55+ and will teach the basic skills needed to access a computer. There will be one-on-one help sessions. No registration needed. Please contact the Senior Citizen’s Center (505) 722-4740 for Senior Center questions. For specific class information call (505) 863-1291 or email libtraing@gallupnm.gov.

STORY TIME (AGES 2-4) 10:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, CALENDAR

featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS 5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch.

This week’s film: Life of the Party THURSDAY, Sept. 6 CRAFTY KIDS 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch.

Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Leaf Rubbing Collage TECH TIME 5 pm @ Main Branch. The Library provides job assistance workshops for those seeking employment. There will be resume assistance to help with creating and revising resumes, an interview workshop to help relieve the anxiety of job interviewing, and City of Gallup online application assistance. Workshops will run in one hour sessions.

Computers and technical assistance will be available for these sessions. Bring all work-related documents.

All sessions will be drop-in so come anytime during the hour and receive help.

Call (505)863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov.

This week: Job Assistance Workshops 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.org for 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. Starts Aug. 14, 6-8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 9790511.

CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD Meets on the first Monday from 3-4:30 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library.

When those Mondays are

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holidays, the meetings are on the following Monday.

Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at 722-0039 for information.

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) 488-2166. 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) 7289246 for info on topics and directions.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Habitat for Humanity yard sales are held every Saturday, 9 am-noon.

Volunteers are needed for construction. Call Bill

Bright at (505) 722-4226 for details and directions.

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) 3075999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.

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 info, please call (505) 722-5142 or visit recyclegallup.org.

RECYCLING DEPOT The Recycling Depot will now be open from noon-1:30pm 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.

– Sixth Sense; Nov. 10 – In Black & White; and Dec. 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.

FRIENDS OF HUBBELL AUCTION Sept. 8: Please do your best to attend and support funding the Native American student scholarships. Visit facebook.com/HubbellTradingPostNHS. THE GALLUP INTERFAITH COMMUNITY Meet 6:30 pm on Sept. 18 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Discuss 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.

RAINBOW CIRCLE MEETING On Sept. 30, the rescheduled Rainbow Circle meeting will take place at 5 pm.

Viro Circle Park, one block S. of Aztec and S. Clark.

In the event of inclement weather: Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill.

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 please email: GALLUPARTS - ARTSCRAWL LINEUP section, gallupsunevents@gmail.com or The entire 2018 lineup is fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: outlined below: Sept. 8 – Monday at 5 pm.

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