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NEWS HÓZHÓ ACADEMY AND REHOBOTH COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR CHARTER STUDENTS
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n addition to a lack of transpor tation, Ga llup -McK i n ley County Schools Superintendent Mike Hyatt said the new Hózhó Academy charter school lacked an adequate number of teachers for the classrooms. Parents of Hózhó Academy students have also reported that adequate meals were not provided for their children. Hózhó founder and treasurer Patrick Mason said in a Sept. 27 written statement that student meals were not part of the lawsuit that Hózhó Academy filed against GMCS. Instead, he said, student meals were to be provided by private vendor SW Food Option, but the arrangements fell through. “We had a private vendor, but the business day before we were set to start, our food services vendor said they were not going to be able to serve us because of pressure they were receiving,” Mason said. Once their situation was made public, Mason said Rehoboth Christian School, which he described as a “great local school with a long history of high quality education,” agreed to contract with them to provide breakfast and lunch for the students. “We need to give a major shout out to Rehoboth, because it shows what great things we can all achieve when we work together to better our entire community,” Mason said. This idea of schools collaborating for the sake of the students was the academy’s reason for asking for transportation assistance from GMCS in the first place, according to a Sept. 25 statement from Mason.
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Charter school continues case for student transportation SCHOOL LACKS IMPORTANT AMENITIES; SEEKS TO APPEAL CASE By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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he new Hóz hó Aca demy Charter School moves into its second month of operation this school year, despite lacking adequate transportation for its students to and from the school. The academy reached out to GallupMcKinley County Schools for support on the matter, but their request was denied. The move set the stage for a lawsuit between the two entities. On Aug. 15, Hózhó Academy filed a complaint for Declarator y and Injunctive Relief, which was received by the Gallup-McKinley County School District on Aug. 17. Case hearings were scheduled for Aug. 17 and 24, and GMCS filed their motion to dismiss the case on Aug. 23. Judge Louis E. DePauli, Jr. ruled in favor of GMCS at a hearing held at the Gallup District Court on Aug. 24. Hózhó Academy failed to meet the requirements on injunction relief set by the state, and GMCS argued a preliminary injunction would disrupt the school’s status quo, another strike against the state legal standard, according to the defendant response by GMCS. Mike Hyatt, superintendent for the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, provided additional information in a Sept. 25 phone call. “[The] law does not support [or state] districts have to provide transportation to state charters,” he said. The written defendant response, available online for public viewing, said a preliminary injunction that does not have an effect on the status quo was “absolutely disingenuous and misleading.” The preliminary injunctions should
A security guard at Hózhó Academy greets a student at the morning school drop-off. The charter school lacks its own means of student transportation. Photo Credit: Courtesy preserve the status quo and not determine the case, it reads. “The School District has never provided transportation school bus services to Plaintiff and a preliminary injunction would grant Plaintiff all the relief sought at trial contrary to law,” their response continues. The document goes on to say students given transportation by the school district were given it because they are students of the district. Hózhó Academy does not fall into this category because they are a
stand-alone and separate public school system. As such, Hózhó is responsible for its own operations and student services in conjunction with the Public Education Commission pursuant to Section 22-8B-9(A) of the Charter School Act. Jeff Bond, transportation director for Gallup-McKinley County Schools, stated in a written affidavit on the case that the district has not serviced
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Council votes to oppose nuclear waste transport through Gallup By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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he Gallup City Cou ncil d iscussed Resolution No. R 2 01 8 - 2 7, w h i c h opposes the rail transportation of nuclear waste through Gallup, at its Sept. 25 regular meeting. City Attorney Curtis Hayes said energy industry supplier Holt ec I nt er n at ion a l h a s applied with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a license to store radioactive waste in a temporary underground storage facility in Lea County. This facility would hold waste for up to 40 years, and would do so until a permanent storage location is identified and built. Public hearings were held by the NRC on the matter, including one in Gallup on May 21. The public comment
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City Attorney Curtis Hayes period closed July 31. H a y e s s a i d f i v e Ne w Mexico cities and counties — Albuquerque, Jal, Lake Arthur, Las Cruces and Bernalillo Cou nt y — have voted to oppose the transportation of nuclear waste through their jurisdictions. “ T hey’re opposi ng t he transport because of safety [concerns] during transport,”
he said. H aye s s a id q u e s t io n s brought up in the resolution included where the waste was produced and whether it could be safely held until a permanent facility is built, perhaps decades in the future. Dist. 4 Councilor F ra n Palochak spoke about safety concerns for Gallup residents. “We can’t just think about this being something coming [through Gallup],” she sa id. “We have to look at possibilit y of dera ilment, contamination.” Palochak said this transport could affect future generations as well. “We have to make a stand for the people in this area. There will still be people here [in the future] and we have to stand against this,” she said. Dist. 2 Councilor Allan La ndavazo questioned whether the resolution would ca r r y a ny weig ht at t h i s
juncture. Hayes said since the officia l com ment per iod ha s closed, the resolution could be ignored by the federa l government. “Everything is within our power to do it,” Landavazo said about opposing the transportation anyway. The motion was approved with a 4-0-0 vote, and was met with applause from the room. A fter the agenda items were concluded, local activist Mervyn Tilden thanked the council for voting to oppose
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Council seeks public input on vendor permit ordinance MEETING DISCUSSES DETANGLING CONFUSING PROCESS Ceremonial was also brought up at the meeting, and Mayor Jackie McKinney suggested permit fees should be specific to the event.
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he Gallup City Council discussed the current vendor ordinance at its Sept. 25 regular meeting. The city sought feedback from the council and public on what amendments could be made to streamline the application process for vendors. City Attorney Curtis Hayes listed five vendor ordinance issues.
PERMIT FEES The first issue pertained to differing fees for various classifications of vendor permits. The current fee structure was described as confusing and inconsistent in the amounts charged for each permit.
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Currently, a vendor can apply for one of 10 permits and pay a fee ranging from $25 to $100; the time period for valid permits ranges from one day to a year. A revised fee would make permits consistent across the board. Dist. 2 Councilor Allan Landavazo said, in the past,
the feedback he received about the permits implied 90 days was too long for a permit, and 30 days was more appropriate. Others, he said, asked for clarification about whether the 90 days would be consecutive or broken up. The number of vendor pushcarts used during events like the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian
The issue of the authenticity of handcrafted items offered by vendors was also addressed. Discussion focused on whether an exemption should be applied for authentic handcrafted Native American arts and crafts, as well as agricultural produce grown by the vendor. Hayes brought up a vetting process used by the City of Santa Fe, where a vendor has to prove they are Native American and that they actually make the products they sell. Landavazo said confusion arises because of a broad
definition of ha ndcra fted Native American work. “This is a tough one because it doesn’t narrow down to one group,” he said. “[Different crafts can be] authentic to different groups.” Hayes said the exemption would apply to people who have actually made the products they’re selling. Mayor Jackie McKinney said the ordinance would have to be specific. “These vendors are taking business from local businesses,” he said. County Commissioner Bill Lee was also present to discuss the issue. He said he would bring up the matter at upcoming commissioner meetings to solicit feedback from the
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RMCHCS partners with GPD to prevent break-ins in Mossman area COMMUNITY WORKERS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE, EXPAND PLAN OF CLEARING OVERGROWN VEGETATION Staff Reports
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ehoboth McK inley C h r i s t i a n He a lt h Care Services’ community workers plan to complete their cleanup of the Mossman area hit by break-ins by the end of September, beating earlier estimates by several weeks while also expanding the scope of their mission to include cleaning a children’s park and resident common areas such as sidewalks. The hospita l ha s pa r tnered with the Gallup Police Department to help clear and remove vegetation which might have served as cover for intruders involved in residential robberies in the Mossman area of Gallup. The hospital’s Community Work Service Program member s bega n clea r i ng t he Mossman area Sept. 10 of overgrown greenery from an arroyo adjacent to the community and alleys behind homes in the half mile by quarter mile development situated in the mid-center of Gallup, east of downtown. The 10-member crew of graduates of the hospital’s Rehoboth McKinley Christian Substance Abuse Treatment Center removed trees, shrubs
and brush as they have done in other areas of Gallup, including schools, churches municipal buildings and pedestrian areas around the city’s Boys and Girls Club. «The City of Gallup looks forward to partnering with Rehoboth McKinley Health Care Services to create a more safe and vibrant community that residents can be proud of,» Mayor Jackie McKinney said. «RMCHCS provides a great service to the town through its Community Work Service Program which the City of Gallup supports with funding from the Behavioral Health Investment Zone Grant. This effort helps maintain schools and churches for residents and the many global tourists who visit and contribute to our economy while employing former addicts and enabling them to beat addiction and become contributing members of Gallup.»
CASH AND JEWELRY EASY TARGETS The Mossman community is home to approximately 1,0001,500 residents residing in almost 2,000 homes. It was hit
RMCHCS Community Worker Service Program members, from left to right, rear: Jason King, Leander Bitsie, Loren Mescale, RMCHCS CEO David Conejo and crew manager Bill Camorata. Font: Nathan Begay and Francina Smith. Photo Credit: Courtesy with several home break-ins in the past few months involving entries through rear and side doors and windows. Police theorize burglars were robbing cash, jewelry and other easily disposable items to buy drugs. So far, police have made arrests within days of the robberies and noted those arrested have drug abuse histories. A six-foot fence was erected on top of an arroyo separating resident homes from a drug
detox facility during a rash of break-ins several years ago. “We take crime seriously and welcome the opportunity to partner with RMCHCS to help keep the area clean and remove potential landscape that could provide burglars with a visual safe haven,” GPD Deputy Chief Franklin Boyd said. “We advise residents to report any suspicious activity and work with local Neighborhood Watch members. Our detectives and sheriffs work closely with
these organizations.” Boyd requested residents remove all valuables for their cars. He noted it only takes a few seconds to get into a vehicle, even if locked, alarmed and parked directly outside of their homes. He encouraged the public to call crime stoppers at 1-877-722-6161 to report any crime tips anonymously. “RMCHCS welcomes
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CHARTER SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 4 any Hózhó Academy students because it is a new charter school. “GMCS ca nnot prov ide tra nspor tation for Hózhó Academy this school year, and I anticipate it will be unable to do so in the future,” Bond wrote. “We do not have the capacity in busses or bus drivers due to our drastic expansion of transportation routes to serve GMCS’s McKinley Academy.” Bond also stated the district has increased school autonomy with start and end times this school year, which makes it impossible to service any new schools. Despite the ruling, Patrick Mason, a founder of the Hózhó governing board and the academy’s attorney in the case, provided a Sept. 25 written response to the Sun stating the school intends to appeal the issue once the final order has been issued. “We feel that the law is clear as to the requirement for the school district to negotiate a transportation contract with charter schools,” Mason said.
“Our position is that all the schools in Gallup need to work together in order to improve the education options in our area, and we hope to have partnerships with all the schools in the area to work towards our common goal of higher quality education.” H y a t t , h ow e v e r, s a i d another strike against Hózhó Ac a d e my w a s M a s o n’s appointment as their attorney. In the written response, he said Hózhó Academy never made any record of retaining one of its own board members to be the school’s legal counsel. As such, Hyatt said it was a conflict of interest for Mason to make himself the attorney in the case without going through the proper procedure. Mason would not have been able to contract with the governing body under the New Mexico Governmental Conduct Act, Hyatt said. A section in the act prohibits a state entity, in this case Hózhó Academy, from contracting with a public officer or employee of the state unless the officer or employee has disclosed his substantial interest and unless the contract
The newly opened Hózhó Academy is a tuition free charter school located in Gallup along Boardman Drive. Photographed Sept. 27. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo is awarded pursuant to the Procurement Code. The New Mexico Governmental Conduct Act keeps a public officer from using the powers and resources of his or her position to obtain personal benefits or pursue private interests incompatible with public interest. When asked about this decision, Mason said Hózhó Academy followed internal policies and procedures as well as all applicable laws and rules in
selecting an attorney. “I resigned from the Hózhó Ac a demy Boa rd pr ior t o my selection and action on behalf of the Hózhó Academy board,” he said, adding that he is doing all his work for the school pro bono. “Everything was done in full compliance with the law and without any conflicts.” When asked about further actions against them, Hyatt said there are a number of charter schools that seem to
take resources from GMCS. He said Hózhó Academy started classes behind schedule and without sufficient resources for their students. Hyatt said this was unusual since charter schools receive about $5,000 more per student in state funding, and that this whole case feels to him like just a waste of taxpayer dollars. “It’s sad that state money is being used for charters that don’t have their act together,” he said.
Vegetation provided cover for Mossman break-ins before RMCHCS crew came on the scene to clean it up. Photo Credit: Courtesy
CLEARING | FROM PAGE 7 opportunities to partner with Gallup to help the town grow and prosper,” RMCHCS CEO David Conejo said. “Our Community
Work Service Program is a perfect example of the achievements we can accomplish working together with residents and community organizations such as the police department. We welcome inquiries from civic organizations looking to move Gallup forward.”
RESIDENTS GRATEFUL Several residents of the Mossma n a rea ex pressed their gratitude for the cleanup on Facebook, posting “likes” and comments on the website’s “Mossman Neighborhood Watch” page.
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Drunk school bus driver arrested Staff Reports
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arrested a community school bus driver Sept. 24 at 6:59 pm, near the Vanderwagen community. According to the arresting officer, information came from
a parent who was alerted by their child, a passenger on the bus. The child indicated the bus driver was driving dangerously on the road. The parent was able to
intercept the bus and remove the keys from the ignition while safely removing the remaining three children from the bus. The Window Rock District of the NPD responded and subsequently arrested the bus driver who was booked into the Window Rock Detention Center for DUI, endangering a child and reckless driving. The remaining children were removed safely with no
injuries reported and returned to their parents. The NPD said in a press release impaired driving is a serious threat to public safety, and they’ll continue to hold offenders accountable to the fullest extent of the law. “The fact that this incident involved a bus driver who is entrusted with the safety of our children makes this offense even more egregious,” the NPD stated in the release.
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Ameer Muhammad punished to the fullest extent provided by law.” In March, 2017, Muhammad at t acked Sieben nea r a n Albuquerque gas station, fatally stabbing him, before running away and hiding from police. On Sept . 25, Judge Jacqueline Flores sentenced A meer Muhammad to life imprisonment plus 6 months in the New Mexico Department of Corrections.
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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports
AXED 9/26, Gallup The MCSO is investigating a robbery that took place at about 7 pm Sept. 26 at the T&R Rope and Feed Center north of Gallup. A clerk at the store said two men in blue jeans and black hoodies entered the store. One ma n wore sun glasses and went to the back of the store while the other man approached the clerk at the cash register. The man who approached the clerk appeared to be intoxicated, the clerk said, and began to speak, but he was incomprehensible. The man who had gone to the back of the store started walking at a fast pace to the front door and appeared to have placed something inside his jacket. He was told to stop, said the clerk. The man in the jacket tried to run out the door but it would not open. The clerk said she could see the handles of four axes under his jacket. As she approached him, the other man tackled her to the ground, she said. The two then left the store and got into a Dodge Stratus. A female was driving the vehicle. They then left the area. For some reason, the vehicle drove to the back of the store where another store employee said two men got out of the car. Both appeared to be intoxicated and one asked
for someone who didn’t work there. They were told to leave, and they did. That employee said one of the men appeared to have a bulletproof vest under his jacket. The Sher iff ’s Off ice is asking that anyone who has information about the incident contact Merle Bates, the department’s lead investigator, at (505) 722-7205.
DOGS WILL BE DOGS 9/23, Gallup Dogs will be dogs and therein lies the problem a deputy for the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office discovered Sept. 23, when he went to investigate a report about dogs attacking a vehicle in the Prewitt area. The owner of the vehicle said he was driving by the house when at least five dogs ran after his vehicle and caused damage to his rear bumper. The deputy observed damage to the rear bumper and contacted the owner of the dogs who said she tries to keep them in the yard, but they find a way to dig under the fence. She was told she has to try harder. The deputy said while talking to the owner, he observed two dogs chasing a vehicle.
PUNCHED AND ROBBED 9/24, Gallup MCSO Deputy Cecil Sanders said he was dispatched to the
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1000 block of West Highway 66 about 8 pm Sept. 24 in reference to a stolen vehicle. There, he met a man who said he had gone to the Sports Page two nights earlier and had someone drive him home because he was too drunk to drive. Along the way home, he said he passed out and remembers being punched in the back of the head a couple of times. When he woke up, he was on the Rock Springs Road and his car was nowhere in sight. The man reportedly didn’t remember the name of the person who drove him home, but he said the man may have been the son of someone he knew. The Sheriff’s office is looking to see if that person had anything to do with the theft of the vehicle.
SCREWDRIVERED 9/22, Gallup The Ga llup Police Department is looking for the person who broke into a vehicle parked in the back of the Aztec Laundry West, 1001 W. Aztec Ave., about 11:30 am on Sept. 22. The owner of the vehicle said she had parked the vehicle there about an hour before, and when she returned, she discovered that the driver’s side window had been broken and the ignition switch had been damaged. Police discovered what appeared to be the tip of a screwdriver in the key slot. The woman said her purse, which contained personal documents, had been stolen. Police currently have no suspects.
WILD AND DISORDERLY 9/21 A St. M ich a el’s woman now faces multiple cou nt s after she allegedly assaulted a GPD officer several times as he was trying to get her into his police unit. Tamara Begay, 26, has been charged with battery on a police officer, disbarment of a peace officer and resisting arrest.
GPD Patrolman Julio Yazzie said he was helping a community service aide at about 10 pm on Sept. 21 to place Begay in his unit after she was found to be intoxicated near the Allsup’s on Arnold Street. As they were placing her in the CSA van, Yazzie said Begay spit in his face, so she was arrested and they attempted to get her into Yazzie’s unit. That proved to be difficult as she managed to kick Yazzie in the chest area as they were trying to put a spit mask on her. They were able to get her in the unit, but as she was transported, she made threats and managed to get her handcuffs from her back to the front. When Yazzie stopped, he and another officer reportedly tried to get the hand cuffs behind her and to place shackles on her legs. During that process, Yazzie said Begay managed to kick him in the groin area. As the officers tried to get Begay back in the unit, Yazzie said she managed to kick him in the face. Yazzie said Begay then tried to reach his taser and remove it. They finally got her back in the unit, but she continued to be disorderly as she was transported to the county jail. When he finally got her to the jail, Yazzie said she continued to be disorderly toward the jail staff.
CHILD ABUSE 9/14 Ve r n e l l Ha r vey, 33, of For t Wingate was arrested on Sept. 14 and charged with abuse of a ch i ld (causing great bodily harm) after he struck his three-yearold daughter in the nose and caused it to bleed. Deputy Fra nk Villa Jr. said he was dispatched to the Harvey residence about 12:30 am, where he met with Harvey’s mother, who said when Harvey came home with his daughter, she was crying and her nose was bleeding. She said she asked her son what had happened, and he started yelling at her. She said she took the young girl to the
bathroom to get her cleaned up and asked her what happened and she said her dad had hit her. Villa said when he and another deputy went into Harvey’s bedroom, they found him asleep. They woke him up and when they told him he was being arrested, Villa said he attempted to tense up and resist the arrest. Two two deputies were reportedly able to place him in handcuffs and transport him to the county jail. Later, Villa said he had an opportunity to talk to Harvey and ask him what happened. He said he took his daughter to a friend’s house for a party. When asked about the bloody nose, he said she got it because she doesn’t drink enough water.
PLATELESS 9/13, Gallup Two area residents are facing drug charges after their vehicle was stopped when a McKinley C o u n t y Tandreka Anderson Sher i f f ’s Office deputy spotted them driving without a license plate on the back of the vehicle Sept. 13. Deputy Johnson Lee sa id when he stopped John Paradise Tandreka Anderson, 28, of Gamerco, and asked her about the missing license plate, she said she was on the way to get one since she’d just bought the vehicle. As he was checking her credentials, Lee reportedly discovered Anderson had an outstanding bench warrant and placed her under arrest. He then questioned her passenger, John Paradise, who was also found to have an outstanding warrant. When Paradise was searched at the county jail, officers found what appeared to be heroin residue on foil papers in his pocket. Deputies also searched Anderson’s purse and reportedly found a glass pipe with marijuana residue inside.
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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Sanfred Watchman Sept. 14, 3:11 am Aggravated DW I (Refusal) McKinley C o u n t y Sher i ff ’s O f f i c e Deputy Eric Jim said he was on regula r patrol when he was told to be on the lookout for a brown Chevy; the driver had been refused service at the Sagebrush Lounge because he was intoxicated. The driver was seen going east on State Highway 264, so Jim reportedly headed north on U.S. Highway 491 and soon saw the car heading south toward Gallup. He turned around and followed the car to the Safeway parking lot. According to the report, Jim approached the driver, who was identified as Sanfred Watchman, 46, of Mexican Springs. Watchman admitted he’d had a six pack of beer before setting out for Gallup and agreed to do a field sobriety test, which he failed. He refused to take a breath alcohol test and was arrested. Jim said he also found an open bottle of vodka in the vehicle, so Wathcman was also charged with possession of an open liquor container. Rick Ponchuella Sept. 11, 2:30 am Aggravated DWI MCSO Deputy Paul Davis Jr. said he was driving on South
S e c o n d Street when the vehicle in front of him stopped for a red light and then did not move when the light turned green. Davis said he got out of his unit to do a welfare check when he discovered the driver had fallen asleep behind the wheel. He reportedly woke the driver, and identified him as Rick Ponchuella, 32, of Gallup. Davis said he could smell the odor of intoxicating liquor coming from inside the vehicle. Ponchuella reportedly said he was in the process of getting a divorce and admitted he had been drinking. He agreed to take a field sobriety test and failed. He then agreed to take a breath tested and posted samples of .21 and .20. Ricky Ben Sept. 9, 1:11 am DWI M C S O D e p u t y Johnson Lee said he was told someone at A r rowhea d Tow i ng on Hassler Valley Road reported a fight in process, so he headed out in that direction. When he arrived at Hassler Valley Road, Lee was told one of the men involved in the fight had left and was headed toward town. Lee said he soon
saw the suspect vehicle and turned around to conduct a traffic stop. He met Ricky Ben, 24, of Blue Gap, Ariz., who said he was coming back from attending the Navajo Nation Fair and had dropped a friend off at his home. The friend had allegedly become angry and started yelling, so he left and was planning to go home. Lee said he noticed Ben showed signs of intoxication and asked him if he had been drinking. Ben admitted to having one shot, but Lee said he saw an open bottle of vodka on his car. At that point, Ben admitted that he had been at the Shalimar Inn and agreed to do a breath alcohol test, which he failed. He then agreed to do a breath alcohol test and posted two samples of .12. Colton Lee Sept. 6, 11 am Aggravated DWI According to a city police report, Colton Lee, a community service aide for the Gallup Police Department, backed h is personal vehicle into a fence on Piñon Lane. Patrolman Daniel Brown, who was the first at the scene, said Lee, 24, of Gallup was taken to a local hospital to check on his injuries. In the meantime, police checked his car and found four empty miniatures of 99 Watermelon and several
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counties during the month of October. NMSP sa id i n a press release they aim to bring awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. State police said
these checkpoints help 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,” NMSP stated in the press release.
unopened miniatures. When police went to the hospital to question Lee, he was reportedly uncooperative and refused to answer any questions. Because of his injuries, he was not required to do a field sobriety test but he was asked to repeat the alphabet backward and he said he could not do it. He did agree to do a breath alcohol test and posted samples of .22 and .23. LaVaughn Eriacho Sept. 6, 1:58 am Aggravated DWI The incident began when GPD Sg t. Ma rk Spencer stopped Eriacho, 27, of Zuni for d r iv i ng on the Twin Buttes Road with no headlights on and noticed an odor of intoxicating liquor coming from inside the car. At that point, Spencer turned over the case to a patrolman, Victor Madrid, who said he observed signs that Eriacho was intoxicated so he asked I’m if he was willing to take a field sobriety test. He agreed and failed the test, so he was arrested for DWI. He then agreed to take a breath alcohol test and posted
samples of .21 and .19. Emerson Largo, Jr. Sept. 5, 10:59 am Aggravated DWI McKinley C o u n t y S h e r i f f D e p u t y Pau l Dav is Jr. sa id he was dispatched to t he cou nt y water department building on First Avenue to check on a vehicle that was parked there because of reports that it had almost hit several other vehicles. As he arrived, he reportedly saw the car driving away and followed it. A short time later, Davis said he saw the vehicle go into the wrong lane and keep driving, so he conducted a traffic stop. When Davis spoke with Largo, 29, of Thoreau, he said Largo was disoriented. Davis said he noticed the odor of intoxicating liquor coming from Largo’s person, and he asked Largo if he was all right. Largo said he was. Largo agreed to take the field sobriety tests and he failed. He was then arrested. He later agreed to take a breath alcohol test during which he posted samples of .22 and .20.
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NMDOH announces plans to expand state drug and alcohol treatment resources Staff Reports
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ANTA FE – The New Mexico Depar tment of Health announced pla n s to relocate Turquoise Lodge Hospital in Bernalillo County to the former Gibson Medical Center at 5400 Gibson Blvd SE in Albuquerque to expand their services. The relocation, announced Sept. 24, will help align both state and county resources to better address the behavioral health and substance misuse treatment needs in New Mexico. The move will take place in December 2018. Moving TLH enables both government entities to expand their current substance misuse treatment services in New Mexico, resulting in increased resources to New Mexicans. Turquoise Lodge Hospital s er ve s a s t he hub for NMDOH’s drug and alcohol treatment ser v ices in the northern region of the state, along with the New Mexico R eh a bi l it a t ion Cent er i n Roswell, which serves southern New Mexico. N M RC a nd T u r q uoi s e L odge of fer i npat ient a nd out pat ient d r ug a nd
alcohol misuse services. TLH is expanding outpatient substance misuse treatment programming, so their customers can continue their path of recovery in their respective community after accessing inpatient services. NMDOH and Bernalillo County will continue their pa r t ner sh ip i n prov id i ng services to those in need of social detox services at the current Zuni location. “This move allows both the state and county to continue to collaborate in addressing current gaps in substance misuse treatment and care,” Shauna Hartley, Turquoise Lodge Hospital administrator, said. “It really enables us to improve the continuum of care for those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.” TLH celebrated its 66th anniversary of serving New Mexicans this month and has occupied its current space since 2007, ser vicing more than 1,300 patients annually in their various programs. Bernalillo County plans to utilize the additional space to expand services already offered on the MATS campus and incorporate additional Behavioral Health resources.
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RUST AND FIRE 9/12, Gallup The Gallup Fire Department responded to a fire at 36 Coronado Blvd. Sept. 12 about a residential fire. Fire officials reported the fire was contained in less than an hour and the residence received moderate damage to the attic area. There were no injuries. According to the Gallup Police Department, the homeowner was watching television about 12:20 pm, when he smelled smoke coming from the west side of the house. He told police he had forgotten he placed a can of rustoleum inside the ductwork by the swamp cooler. Fire officials later confirmed the origin of the fire was where the can was located.
CHASE AND JOINT 9/10, Gallup T h e McKinley C o u n t y Sher i ff ’s O f f i c e cha rged a Flagstaff ma n with aggravated fleeing Sept. 10. MCSO Deput y Ga r yl ie James said he was approaching the rock-climbing area near
DISCUSSES | FROM PAGE 6 business community to clarify the ordinance, a motion Mayor McKinney said they would collaborate on. “[It] needs to be simplified,” Lee said. “We all want to make better business in Gallup.” Sammy Chioda, owner of Sammy C’s and noted broadcaster, said while there may be spikes during certain times of the week and month, local businesses have to be open at all of their indicated times to meet the service demanded by patrons, and vendors could disrupt that service. “You have other vendors who come in, I think it affects downtown businesses overall,” he said. Rose Ea son, executive d i rector for ga l lupA RTS, also addressed the matter. She mentioned the revenue broug ht i n by A r t sCrawl
County Road 1 at about 10:30 pm, when he saw a car containing two men speed away. James went in pursuit of the vehicle, which was speeding to get away. The pursuit la sted for several minutes as the vehicle went onto State Highway 118 and then onto Day Street before it turned into a driveway on Saguaro Drive. At that point, it stopped and James said he had the driver, Brendan Fox, get down on the ground so he could be handcuffed. Fox did not appear to be intoxicated and when asked why he didn’t stop, he said he thought the officer could smell the marijuana in his vehicle. James said a search turned up a joint in the center console so he was charged with that as well.
SHOT AND CLUBBED 9/8, Thoreau An Albuquerque man and a nother ma n from Thoreau were charged with aggravated battery i n con nection with Carnell Chavez an incident involving a B.B. gun that occurred in Thoreau on Sept. 8. MCSO Deput y Clay ton Etsitty said he was on routine events from March through August. The average person, Eason s a id, s pend s a rou nd $17 during ArtsCrawl, with about 1,200 people in attendance. She said local businesses perform 30-40-percent better than average on ArtsCrawl nights.
EVENT VENDORS Hayes also said as long as a vendor has a license, they can sell during city events. But during Ceremonial, this led to confusion. Event permits were issued with no authority, he said, and vendors were told they still had to obtain a city permit. Potential solutions included eliminating this provision, requiring a separate special events permit or allowing the event sponsor to regulate which vendors are allowed at their event.
patrol in Thoreau around midnight when he saw a veh icle go th roug h a stop sign Dion Emerson without stopping. He gave pursuit and eventually got it to stop. The dr iver wa s identified as Carnell Chavez, 23, of Albuquerque. A passenger in his vehicle — Dion Emerson Jr., 24, of Thoreau — was also detained. When asked why he didn’t stop immediately, Chavez said he was scared and suffered from anxiety. At that time, Etsitty said, another car arrived and he was approached by a woman who told him that she and her son were at the Thoreau Giant when they were approached by five people who were after her son. Chavez and Emerson were among the five and they reportedly shot at her son with a B.B. gun. T he wom a n s a id s he attempted to break it up and was hit over the head with the handle of a handgun while a woman hit her on the side of the face with a golf club. They then got into a vehicle and sped away from the scene. The two were treated by EMS personnel at the scene while Chavez and Emerson were transported to the county jail.
HOURS AND LOCATIONS A fourth issue involved hours of operation for vendors and whether they should be expanded. Ceremonial vendors were brought up again, since some vendors start as early as 6 am and do not close until after 10 pm. The final issue involved restricting areas for vending. Landavazo mentioned local restaurants want food vendors to park no closer than 500 feet from their businesses. The items brought up were meant to spark discussion, and no action was taken at the meeting. Mayor McKinney reiterated the city will collaborate with McKinley County to solicit feedback and make the best decision. “I hope we find a good medium that will benefit everyone,” he said. NEWS
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ditor, This is a belated r e p o r t a b ou t my favorite and beloved mater na l aunt, Josephine Maire Slinky, who celebrated her 101-year-old birthday party at St. Michaels Mission Hall in St. Michaels, Ariz., July 10 from 2-6 pm. By her Navajo clanship, she is Riverside and Water Streams Coming Together. Early in her life, she was uprooted from Chinle Valley
Community due to attending Albuquerque Indian School in A lbuquerque, N.M. and then moved to Morenci, Ariz., where her husband worked for Morenci Copper Mine until it closed down, and then her final move was to Ft. Defiance, Ariz., where she worked for the Ft. Defiance Indian Hospital until she retired. She says, “She is enjoying her retirement benefits.” Many hospital patients who got to know her well as a
nursing assistant came to celebrate her birthday and cheered her on for a longer longevity since she comes from a longevity family like her eldest sister who lived to be 107 years old. She claims that she is in good health according to her doctor, except for getting older day after day. She attributes her longevity life to being patient and not getting too anxious about life. She also gives a lot of credit to her eldest son,
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Albert, who resides with her and takes good care of her as a caretaker. Other siblings also come to visit her often and to take care of some of her needs. As a matter of fact, she wants to vote in November for the Navajo Nation and the National Election, but she is not saying whom she wants to vote for since it’s her big secret, perhaps Trump! In the photo, Josephine is surrounded by her adult children. Standing behind her are
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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF OCTOBER 1
On Oct. 2, there will be a Sun Square Moon. This Last Quarter Moon signifies the need for rest and contemplation. We are officially in the fall season. Madame G recommends you sit down and write out all the wonderful things you did during the spring and summer. Reevaluate your life. What do you want to change? What do you want to keep the same? Expand your mind.
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CANCER (June 21-July 22)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
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Sometimes, it’s tough to be the best. You may have high demands for yourself and your loved ones. But, it’s important to stop and reflect. What are you pushing for? What do you need to accomplish in your life? If you’re feeling unbalanced and out of focus, it’s time to sit down and think about what you need in this world. Enjoy yourself. It’s a new season with new possibilities.
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Be kind. Love yourself as much as you want to be loved. And remember, be gentle with your sweet self, you’re doing the best you can.
This is both a soft spot and a sore spot. You can keep lighting up the way if you keep an open mind. Stop badgering others. There is no need to drag anyone around through insanity. The key is to stop procrastinating. You know the deadlines. You know there is something to do. Push forward and help your fellow human beings. Ease up.
Life is not about not having problems. It’s about being able to stand up and face the problems with courage and understanding. Don’t give up. You can keep pushing forward, if you want to. Consider how far you’ve come. Consider what you love. What do you need in this world? You can do anything you put your mind to.
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Don’t give away your time for free. There is no right answer, but you’re aware that you must take care of yourself. Do this for yourself and your family. Don’t get caught up in the fear. In fact, back away from the fear and assess it for what it is: self-sabotage. You are capable of anything. You’re not perfect. But you are worthy of love and good things. Just do it!
Stop playing hot potato with your ideas. You can’t just focus on yourself and forget everything else. It seems like a fine plan, but it will get you into trouble. Use your best judgement and make the best decision you can. At some point, you’re not really thinking about the problem, you’re just delaying the inevitable—it’s called procrastinating. Stop it.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
You can’t run or hide from your problems. Shutting down isn’t much of an option either. Your family needs you. You may want to run for the hills, but life is so much more than no responsibility at all. In fact, no responsibility just means you are somebody else’s problem. Don’t be a problem! Be useful! Be meaningful! Good luck, you can do this.
So you’ve changed your mind again and again. Trouble is, you don’t really know what you want. That’s not always a bad thing. However, when you float through this world uncaring and unfeeling, you miss out on all the possibilities in this world. Keep thinking and ask yourself, “What can I do to help someone else?” Don’t be selfish.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) What would you accomplish, if you believed in your own abilities? It’s hard to see ourselves. We keep pushing for greatness and aspiring to be our most authentic selves. But there is often a cost to this feeling. It never ends. If you find you’re feeling depressed and that you’ve lost your mojo, take a moment to breathe and relax. Enjoy your life—it’s the only one you have.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) It’s never too late to begin again or try again. You want to ensure you’re trying for the right reasons. You don’t want to just keep pushing toward some unknown entity. Take a break and breathe through the misgivings of your mind. This world is open to possibilities if you keep trying to be your best self. You can accomplish anything. Good luck! OPINIONS
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) What will this season bring? It’s exciting to consider all the possibilities and push through boundaries. You can accomplish anything. Appreciate your body and your fighting spirit. Be kind to yourself. You will get everything done in the right time and in the right way. Push forward and shower those around you with love and appreciation. You can do it.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You do you! Don’t listen to the naysayers and those who want to bring you down. Enjoy your life for what it is. You don’t need to be perfect or change what you believe. Live your life as the most fulfilled person you can. Keep trying to understand those around you and keep striving toward your goals. You are loved. You are cherished. You are valuable. You can!
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New Mexico lacks opportunities for young adult parents and their kids REPORT SHOWS NEEDS AND BARRIERS FACING STATE’S YOUNG PARENTS By Sharon Kayne New Mexico Voices for Children
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LBUQUERQUE — With limited access to opportunities to advance their education and find family sustaining jobs, New Mexico’s 33,000 young adult parents face hurdles to support their children and fulfill their own potential, according to Opening Doors for Young Parents, the latest KIDS COUNT policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT grantee in New Mexico, New Mexico Voices for Children, joined the call for action so these young parents can contribute to the state’s communities and economy. The fifty-state report reveals that, at 16 percent, New Mexico is above the national average (10 percent) of youth ages 18 to 24 who are also parents. The report highlights the following statewide trends and areas of concern:
• 41,000 ch ild ren in New Mexico have young parents (ages 18 to 24). • 77 percent of children of young parents in New Mexico live in low-income families, one of the highest percentages in the country. • Only 9 percent of young parents (ages 18 to 24) have completed an associate’s degree or higher. • 79 percent of New Mexico’s young parents are people of color, facing challenges exacerbated by discrimination and systemic inequities, with their children standing to suffer the most. “One of the ways that we can greatly improve outcomes for families headed by young parents is to increase proven home visiting programs,” James Jimenez, executive director of NM Voices, said. “Studies show that these parent coaching programs improve educational outcomes for kids, reduce the incidence of child abuse, and improve health outcomes for the whole family, among the
many other benefits. Sadly, the state has not fully funded this program, so only a tiny fraction of New Mexico’s youngest children benefit.” The report spotlights a national population of more than 6 million, including 2.9 million young adult parents, ages 18 to 24, and 3.4 million children nationwide living with young parents. Opening Doors for Young Parents illuminates the most common obstacles young adult parents face, including incomplete education, lack of family-sustaining employment opportunities, lack of access to quality child care, inadequate and unstable housing, and financial insecurity. These barriers threaten not only these young adults, but also their young children, setting off a chain of diminished opportunities for two of our nation’s future generations. But the report includes recommendations for addressing the obstacles that young parents face, most of which can be
driven by policy solutions at the state level. The Ca sey Fou ndation stresses the importance of a two-generation approach to equip young parents for success. “If we don’t support young people when they become parents, we are cheating two generations out of having a positive future,” Casey Foundation President and CEO Patrick McCarthy said. “We can help young adult parents develop the skills they need to raise their children, contribute to their communities, and drive our national economy forward.” New Mexico Voices for Children further stresses the importance of helping the state’s you ng parents access educational and employment opportunities. In an increasingly competitive workforce la ndscape, education ca n make a significant difference in earning power for families. However, as the data demonstrate, young adult parents here in New Mexico, like young
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ditor, On Sept. 25, t he Ga l lup Cit y Cou ncil pa ssed a Resolution No. 2018-27 — “A RESOLUTION OPPOSING TRANSPORTATION OF HIGHLEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE VIA RAILWAY THROUGH THE CITY OF GALLUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEMPORARY CONSOLIDATED STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE IN
NEW MEXICO.” Five other cities in New Mexico (Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Las Cruces, Jal and Lake Arthur) have passed resolutions in opposition to this transportation on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and Interstate 40 which will pass through McKinley County and the City of Gallup. There are at least 14 Navajo communities along the proposed transport corridor and
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clanship relatives came from various parts of the reservation like Chinle, Rock Point, Cross Canyon and Ft. Defiance to celebrate her birthday and they had a lot of Native food to eat like frybread and mutton stew. She was absolutely happy and grateful that she had a wonderful and joyous 101 st birthday celebration. Irvin Jones, Gallup, New Mexico
her three sons who are: (Left to right) Alex, Fred and Albert and two of her daughters who are sitting with her are: (Left to right) Jeannie and Pearl Day. Grandma also has several grandchildren and great grandchildren who came to celebrate her birthday. Many of her blood and
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numerous Navajo homes as well from the Eastern edge of McKinley County to the New Mexico/Arizona State line. A c o m p a n y, H o l t e c International, has applied to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a license to store radioactive waste in a temporary (up to 40 years) underground storage facility in Lea County in Southern New Mexico until a permanent storage location can be identified and built. But I know this is slated to be a permanent site; the same thing happened in Nevada at Yucca Mountain at Skull Valley on the Western Shoshone reservation. The recent two train derailments in and near Gallup and the accidents on I-40 involving a semi (total loss) and a semi and Greyhound bus that took the lives of eight people speak to the dangers involved. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission held public scoping
meetings across New Mexico including one in Gallup on May 21. The public comment period closed on July 31, 2018. At the meeting there was no official representation from the City of Gallup, the McKinley County Commission, New Mexico State Representatives from Districts 5 or 9 and the Navajo Nation. At the NRC hosted meeting there was one hundred percent opposition; not one person spoke in favor of Holtec’s proposal. Unfortunately, the concerns of many Navajo residents who reside within the boundaries of McKinley County which includes the Navajo Nation and who are opposed to the reactivation of the Church Rock and Crownpoint uranium mines are left out of the loop when it comes to the United States government “Trust Responsibility.” At prior McKinley County Commission meetings, I have also submitted information regarding the proposed reactivation of said
parents nationwide, do not have the post-secondary education or specialized skills to obtain family-sustaining jobs. KIDS COUNT is a program of New Mexico Voices for Children and is made possible by grants from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. New Mexico Voices for Children is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization advocating for policies to improve the health and well-being of New Mexico’s children, families and communities. T he A n n ie E. Ca sey Foundation creates a brighter future for the nation’s children by developing solutions to strengthen families, build paths to economic opportunity and transform struggling communities into safer and healthier places to live, work and grow. KIDS COUNT is a registered trademark of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Opening Doors for Young Parents can be viewed at www. aecf.org/resources/openingdoors-for-young-parent s; www.nmvoices.org. mines and the proposed transportation of high-level radioactive waste by Holtec International through Gallup, McKinley County the State of New Mexico and the Southern border of the Navajo Nation. There are at least 14 Navajo communities along the proposed transport corridor and numerous Navajo homes as well from the Eastern edge of McKinley County to the New Mexico/ Arizona State line. A BIG “Thank you!” to Mayor Jackie McKinney and the Gallup City Council for this Resolution. With the public’s safety in mind, I remain hopeful that this “Good Neighbor” action will be followed by the Navajo Nation Council during the Fall Session for the sake of the Navajo people. The Resolution No. 2018-27 stands with other concerned citizens of New Mexico to keep our State from becoming the Land of Entrapment and remain “The Land of Enchantment.” Mervyn Tilden Gallup, New Mexico OPINIONS
COMMUNITY Gallup’s TA travel stop shows customers some love TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA HOLDS A FUN AND MUSIC-FILLED DAY FOR TRUCKERS AND CUSTOMERS By Dee Velasco For the Sun
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ike all of us who have traveled the highways and byways, pit stops are a much-welcomed relief, especially at places where the reception is warm. One pit stop that really shows its appreciation for its drivers and customers is TravelCenters of America at the west end of Gallup. Sept. 22 was the Drivers/ Customers Appreciation Day at the Gallup TA, located at 3404 West Highway 66 and Interstate 40. The event, held at the truck stop, was filled with fun and games, free fruit and
water, and a live country band playing for the crowd. Special food-menu items were served outside, including Nava jo tacos, a double patty Navajo burger and frybread. The annual appreciation day was welcomed with interest from locals and tourists alike as they particiapted in its various activities. Despite a rough start in the morning, the event went off without a hitch, TA General Manager Thomacita Nez said. Nez made sure everything ran smoothly, and prepared the goodies for the crowd. With the company for over 13 years, Nez said it makes her feel good to do this for the drivers and
Serving the goodies to the crowd were the TA crew: (Left to right) Vemm Laughing, Eugene Louis, Thomascito Nez, Tyson King, Tanya Yazzie, Cassie Spencer, Valerie Quintana and Brittany Hubbard. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco
Customer appreciation was a hit with the crowd as they enjoyed the country music provided by “Full Country” at the Sept. 22 TravelCenters of America appreciation day. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco
Truck-driving couple Keith and Theresa Yates along with their sidekick, Taz, at the Sept. 22 TA event. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco COMMUNITY
customers. “It’s something we do for the drivers and customers every year, where we appreciate them,” she said. “This has been going on for a quite a while ever since I can remember. It makes me feel good when you see customers and drivers come through and they’re happy at what we’re doing. We’ve had customers who have been coming in for the past five or 10 years where we know them by name.” Nez said just having the customers acknowledge what TA is doing makes it all worthwhile.
The travel center comprises a restaurant, truck stop, convenience store and hotel. All this may seem like a lot of work, but Nez said her workers and volunteers help make it possible. “It’s mainly for the drivers that keep our company running, so it’s appreciation for them and I couldn’t have done it without my volunteers for coming out and helping us,” Nez said. A mon g t ho s e helpi n g with the event was TA Acting G ener a l M a n a ger Ca s sie Spencer. Although, it may seem like
a lot of work, Spencer said, it’s a lot fun, especially when working with fellow co-workers. Customers have thought the workers were brothers and sisters because they work well together and are close to one another. All in all, the workers pulled out an awesome appreciation day, Spencer said. “I think it came out pretty good, we had quite bit of people out there having fun,” she said. “In fact they were dancing and
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Local radio personality up for prestigious award SAMMY ‘C’ A CANDIDATE FOR SPORTS HALL OF FAME
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ocal and much beloved rad io per sona l it y Sa mmy “C” Chioda has been nominated as a potential inductee into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame for his tireless coverage of local, high school sporting events during the course of his career. Chioda also heads the youth Tony Dorsett Football League, and has spent about 30 years broadcasting cross country track meets, which he feels persuaded the anonymous individual(s) to nominate him for the prestigious award. While the nomination is flattering, nominees require a vote of confidence from the public at large. The Hall of Fame allows each voter to vote one time for their favorite nominee on Facebook and on their website. “It’s an affirmation for all the work you do and the love you have for sports,” Chioda said. “TDFL and cross country was a big factor.” TDFL was launched by Chioda in 1996, and youth ages 6-13 commence competition at the end of August, and end the season at the close of October
with the Four Corners Youth Football Championship. “We had 18 teams from Albuquerque that played here last year,” he said. C h io d a s a id pr ior t o Millennium Media coverage of cross country, the sport didn’t garner much fanfare at all. “We took the lead and really elevated the sport,” he said. “When you do that stuff you become known to the families.” Decades later, the now 63-year-old Chioda has racked up countless hours on the airwaves, only breaking from his employer, Millennium Media, to attend college at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces to earn his business degree. He has picked up more than a handful of awards along his radio journey, which began in Gallup some 50 years ago at KYVA radio. While many teens ponder who they want to be when they grow up, this wasn’t the case with 14-year-old Sammy Chioda. He knew who he wanted to be, and that was a radio broadcaster. So, as a young man, he chased his dream, and some radio veterans from KYVA decided to give the young and
Sammy “C” Chioda adjusts his desk at his studio for KYVA in Gallup Sept. 26. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo enthusiastic man a shot at pursing his passion. And Chioda’s passion for the projects he takes on is illustrated by the multiple awards he has received during the course of his career, including induction into New Mexico Broadcaster Association Hall of Fame and the Navajo Nation Athletic Hall of Fame. He’s been the recipient of
The band Full Country consists of (left to right) Elaine Kinsel on bass, Daryl Kinsel on drums and vocals, Kornell Johns on lead guitar and Frank Kinsel on rhythm guitar. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco
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broadcasting awards, volunteer of the year, service awards and the support behind the Rotary Club scholarship banquet, which raises thousands of dollars each year to help deserving high school students with college funds. Meanwhile, the road to induction remains competitive, as only seven of the long list of nominees receive the honor of
inductee. Championship MMA fighter Holly Holm is one of many distinguished individuals rounding out the list. “I am very humbled because this is affirmation for the effort that you put forth,” Chioda said. To pla ce a vote for Sammy Chioda, visit the NM Sports Hall of Fame on Facebook, and on the web at: www.nmshof.com
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w ho’s pl aye d i n v a r iou s bands for over 50 years, and Kinsel said they followed in his footsteps and formed the band. “It’s been a good journey for the band and we love what we do and playing here today shows it,” he said. Professional truck drivers Keith and Theresa Yates of Granby, Miss., said they thoroughly enjoyed the band and the event. Both said this was the first TA center they’ve seen do this, and it made them feel welcomed. Having dropped off one their truck loads, the couple and their dog Taz made a pit stop and enjoyed the festivities. “It was good, and I enjoyed the music, and everyone was so friendly, it was really nice for the drivers to be appreciated at this store,” Keith Yates said. “This is the first one that has done it for the professional drivers; it makes me feel proud, put it that way, and I enjoyed it.”
having fun. It’s funny how a lot of people think we’re related, but we’re not [laughing], we’re just coworkers and it’s just a pretty good place to work.” The big draw to this year’s appreciation day was a live countr y ba nd play ing for the crowd. The band “Full Country” is from Tohatchi and this was their first time playing for an event of this caliber. Daryl Kinsel, lead vocals for the band, said it was fun to play and do their part for the event. The band consists entirely of family members who have been playing together for over 20 years. “We wanted to give back to the community and we love playing for everybody,” he said. “The kids, the adults and all of us just came out to just have a good time.” The band was formed in 1998 by the group’s father,
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Spotlight on Gallup Film Festival featured screenings By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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he sixth annual Gallup Film Festival, Sept. 13-15, featured a number of documentaries, as well as feature, student and short films made by local and international filmmakers. Three entries were selected as featured screenings and are detailed below:
DEFENDING THE FIRE T he feat u r e d do c umentary that kicked off the film fe st iva l on Sept. 13 was Defe n din g the Fire, w r i t t e n by Mau ra Dhu Stud i a nd directed by David Aubrey. It was produced by Silver Bullet Productions in Santa Fe and narrated by Wes Studi. “Native American Warriors have navigated a unique cult u ra l a nd spi r it ua l pat h,
relying on the tenets of the Warrior in ancient and modern warfare,” the company’s site states. The story of the warrior is presented in the documentary, highlighting the importance of cultures in modern quests, and the lessons of war through the lens of these cultures. With a cast of elders and historians from New Mexico tribes, and veterans of World Wa r I I a nd t he Kor e a n , Vietnam, A fghanistan and Iraq conflicts, the documentary shows the distinct motive, preparation, conflict and healing of tribal soldiers. After the film was screened at the El Morro Theatre on opening night, Silver Bullet writer/producer Lisa Lucas, feature writer Maura Dhu Studi and veteran actor and narrator Wes Studi answered questions from the audience. “[The film] is just as important as the reason you’re in the audience,” Wes Studi said when asked about the importance of the film to the crew. “People are interested in the topic.” Mau ra Dhu St ud i sa id
Native Americans have a natural instinct to protect and defend their home country. “[We want] to dispel the stereotype of the ‘savage warrior,’” she said. “We’ve lived up to the treaties we agreed to; we’ve allowed our young men to become warriors,” Wes said.
MANKILLER Mankiller screened Sept. 14 at the festival and was directed and produced by Valerie Red-Horse Mohl. According to the documentar y’s website, Wilma M a n k i l l e r, the protagonist, ought to be noted alongside R o b e r t K e n n e d y, H a r r i e t Tubman and Martin Luther King, Jr., as someone who defied incredible odds and obstacles to fight injustice and give a voice to those who did not have one. “This is the story of an A mer ic a n legend, Wi l m a
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Ma nk iller, who overca me rampant sexism and personal challenges to emerge as the Cherokee Nation’s first woman Principal Chief in 1985,” the site states. The documentary explores the histor y a nd legacy of Ma nkiller, a nd ma rks the third collaboration between Gale Anne Hurd, of Valhalla Entertainment, and Valerie Red-Horse Mohl. R ed - Hor s e Moh l i s of Cherokee ancestry and the owner/founder of Red-Horse Native Productions, Inc. Her company has become a frontrunner in collaborating with Native American tribes to ensure their stories are accurately and respectfully brought to the big screen. While Red-Horse Mohl did not attend the Gallup Film Festival, she provided a Sept. 25 written statement about the Gallup region and extended her thanks for the screening. “I purchased a lot of beautiful jewelry in town and loved the accommodations,” she wrote. “I have worked in and around the Navajo Nation a lot and really love the area.” Prior to Mankiller, RedHorse Mohl and her crew spent time in Gallup filming her PBS documentary True Whispers: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers.
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The festival’s closing fe a t u r e on Sept. 15 was My Am i s h Wo r l d, a narrative f ilm w r itten by Tony Fauscett and Sam Wickey, who is also the director. The f ilm, ba sed on tr ue event s, fol low s a n A m i sh family and explores themes of o p pr e s s io n a nd ho p e , the ex pression of love a nd t he f r e e dom t o le ave t he A mish. Since its debut in 2017, the film has received accolades from numerous organizations including the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, the Accolade Global Film Competition and the For t Lauderdale International Film Festival. W ic ke y, w h o d i d n o t attend this year’s film festival, responded to the Sun in a Sept. 25 statement. “At some of the festivals where we had a big audience of sometimes about 450 people, they always give a standing ovation,” he said. “People cry and the Q&A is endless. The feedback from people is totally awesome!”
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Fall Movie Preview By Glenn Kay For the Sun
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ith the close of the Toronto and Venice film festivals over the past couple of weeks, it appears the fall movie season has officially arrived. This week, I thought I’d provide a bit of a preview as to what would be hitting cinemas in the next couple months leading up to Thanksgiving. While there is plenty of commercial fare arriving, it’s also the time of year in which a few award season hopefuls begin to appear on the scene. T h e f i r s t we ek of October b e g i n s with A Star is Born. Believe it or not, the original film was made back in 1937 and remade in 1954 and 1978. This edition stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (who is also making his directorial debut). Cooper plays a musician who discovers a young singer and eventually falls for her. Also arriving is the western/dark comedy The Sisters Brothers, about two hit men hired to assassinate a chemist who is believed to have discovered a formula to find gold. It features John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix and Jake Gyllenhaal. Finally, comic book fans will see Tom Hardy in Venom, an
origin story for the Spider-man villain. B a d Times at the El Royale is a suspense picture about seven mysterious strangers who all intersect at a rundown motel. First Man has been getting a lot of press and awards hype. This take on Neil Armstrong’s journey to the moon casts Ryan Gosling as the astronaut on his incredible trip into space. Family movie fans can also check out the sequel, Goosebumps 2, although it features an entirely new cast and story (of course, the familiar R.L. Stine monsters will return). And Robert Redford appears in The Old Man & the Gun. The actor has claimed that this is his final role, taking on the part of real life figure Forest Tucker, a 70-year-old who escaped from San Quentin and successfully perpetrated a series of heists. Advance word has been strong for the feature. Beautiful Boy, ba sed on the bestselling memoirs of father and son D a v id a nd Nic Shef f, dea l s w it h a f a t h e r ’s attempts to help his son
recover from a methadone addiction. The cast includes Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet. As the big October holiday approaches, the day will coincide with the release of Halloween, a follow-up that features a confrontation between original star Jamie Lee Curtis and infamous killer Michael Meyers. The drama Serenity with Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway follows a fisherman with a dark past. The Happy Prince with Rupert Everett and Colin Firth is a biopic detailing the life of Oscar Wilde. This week also sees the release of The Hate U Give, a drama about a teenager dealing with the police shooting of one of her best friends. Mid90s is a coming-of-age tale written and directed by Jonah Hill. Finally, this month sees the release of a very silly Rowan Atkinson spy comedy, Johnny English Strikes Again. November gets off t o a bu s y s t a r t w it h Bohemian R h a p s o d y, t h e mu c h hyped biopic of Queen s i n g e r Freddie Mercury. The drama Boy Erased follows a preacher’s gay son who is put through a conversion program to change his orientation. The cast includes Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. Melissa McCarthy takes on a serious
part in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, a true-life story about a biographer in the ’70s and ’80s who began to fall out of favor with publishers, forcing her to take unscrupulous measures in her writing. This week also sees the release of the Tiffany Hadish comedy, Nobody’s Fool, and the Disney family fantasy adventure, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, starring Keira Knightley. The Front Runner has been getting a lot of buzz as well. It features Hugh Jackman as politician Ga r y Ha r t and his troubled 1988 run for president. The Grinch retells the famous short as a full-length animated feature. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has been given a sequel in the form of The Girl in the Spider’s Web, only this one features a new cast that puts Claire Foy in the title role. This month also sees the release of the war/ horror film Overlord, produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company. The crime/drama Widows features a team of ladies setting out to finish the dangerous work of their deceased husbands. Instant Family is a comedy with Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne about a couple forced to adjust to their new life after adopting three children. And A Private War is a biography of
celebrated war correspondent Marie Colvin, with Rosamund Pike playing the reporter. A s T ha nk sg iv i ng rol ls around, it brings the release of severa l high-prof i le f i l m s, including the Rocky spino f f /s e q u e l , Creed II. At Et e r nity’s Gate sees Willem Dafoe taking on the role of famous painter Vincent van Gogh. Viggo Mortensen and recent Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali co-star in Green Book, a 60s-set tale about an Italian American who becomes the driver for a concert pianist in the American South. The Favourite is an English period piece with Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone about Queen Anne and her relationship with influential confidante, as well as a servant who arrives and creates drama. This month also sees the release of the Disney animated sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and a new update of Robin Hood with Taron Egerton taking on the title role. Finally, Jennifer Lopez appears as a business executive reinventing her life in the comedy, Second Act. That’s a lot of films, with plenty more to come for the holiday season. Of course, I’ll keep you updated on the movies with my personal thoughts as they are released.
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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Sept. 28, 2018 By Glenn Kay For the Sun
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t’s time for another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. There’s a great mix of releases that include big Hollywood flicks as well as independent fare. So if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to check out one of these titles!
BIG NEW RELEASES! Gotti This biopic ch ron icles the r ise of mobster Joh n Got t i to the top of the Gambino crime family. It reportedly condenses three decades of his rule, following Gotti as he enforces his rule while attempting to develop and keep bonds with his family members. Reviews for this drama were pretty darn terrible. Some felt it tried to cram too much into the running time, others felt it was miscast and had the screenplay corny, while a group also thought the onscreen posturing was overthe-top. The cast includes John Travolta, Spencer Rocco Lofranco, Kelly Preston, Leo Rossi and Stacy Keach. Hot Summer Nights - Set in the 1980s, this coming-of-age drama involves a teen in Cape Cod. He spends his summer evenings selling pot to local crime figures and partying. Over the course of events, he also falls for the girlfriend of his business partner. Before long, the youth realizes he’s in over-his-head and must find a way to escape various threats. Critics were mixed on the results, giving the feature a few more negative notices than positive ones. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Maika Monroe, Alex Roe, William Fichtner and Thomas Jane. Occupation - This Austra lia n sci-fi picture involves the survivors of an attack by threatening a l ien foe s. W hen their small town is taken by invaders, the group teams up COMMUNITY
and arms themselves in order to fight back. Battles ensue between the two forces with the fate of the world at stake. Reaction was all over the place for this independent feature. A percentage thought it was a fun B-movie that provided plenty of late-night thrills on a modest budget. Just as many complained about the movie, stating the characters weren’t developed enough for viewers to care about what happened to them. Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town - A broke, frustrated L A indie musicia n lea r ns her ex-boyfriend, whom she believes to be her soul-mate, has just gotten engaged to another woman. The determined and perhaps unhinged woman decides to get herself across town and break up the potential union at their engagement party. The press were split on the results. Half said after a promising opening, the movie lost its comic focus and spiraled downward with a lackluster finale. Others suggested the energy level on display was invigorating and it benefited from a strong lead performance. The movie features Mackenzie Davis, Carrie Coon, Haley Joel Osment and Annie Potts. Pin Cushion - A very close mother and daughter move to a new town for a fresh start and try to make friends. The daughter’s first social attempts result in her spending time with some of the local girls. Her mother feels left out and befriends a new neighbor. However, as their own relationship becomes strained, both begin to struggle with their new acquaintances. Critics gave this independent drama high marks. Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich - I never would have believed it, but there have been 12 movies in the Puppet Master series dating back to 1989. The latest chapter is actually a reboot of sorts and begins with the malevolent puppet creatures coming up for sale at a convention. Of course, these little monsters start killing attendees, leading to bloody chaos. Reviewers gave this chapter relatively decent marks. There were some who believed it simply presented more of the same schlock, but several more said it was an enjoyably crude and tasteless midnight movie.
The Row - A newcomer at a university is asked to join a s oror it y. When the student arrives to take her pledge, she starts to realize the group may have a very dark past. Even worse, someone at the event may have had something to do with a series of brutal killings on campus. Due to the relative quietness about the flick in the media, one probably shouldn’t expect it to be a classic. Solo: A Star Wars Story - This Star Wars prequel follows the adventures of a young Han Solo. It shows the character’s home planet and how he teamed with an underground criminal organization. Along the way, the character meets future co-pilot Chewbacca and is introduced to Lando Calrissian. This feature earned decent marks from the press, although not as high as other films in the series. Some didn’t find the character’s back-story necessary or interesting, but more thought it was a fun sci-fi picture with a strong lead performance and closer ties to the original series. It stars Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton and Paul Bettany. The Seagull - Family members decide to visit a Russian estate and bring friends along in this period drama. As the groups intermingle, several of the characters develop infatuations. Unfortunately, social class structure and other issues cause friction and threaten to tear new couples apart. This drama, based on an Anton Chekhov play, drew reasonable notices from reviewers. Several wrote that despite the great cast, this was a poor adaptation of the material. Those who complemented it said despite being uneven, it was a quickly-paced, interesting and at times very funny soap opera. Elizabeth Moss, Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening, Corey Stoll, Brian Dennehy and Mare Winningham headline the film. Uncle Drew - After investing all of his savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tour nament in Harlem, a player loses his entire squad to a nasty competitor.
The desperate hero de c ide s t o seek out Uncle Drew, a legendary athlete. The protagon i s t t he n attempts to round up the elderly player’s teammates to build a new team and win the tournament. Critics were generally positive about this comedy that features Kyrie Irving, Lil Rel Howery, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, Tiffany Haddish, Nick Kroll and Mike Epps.
BLASTS FROM THE PAST! There are plenty of curious older releases arriving this week. Arrow Video has the creepy horror picture, The Baby (1973), about a social worker who gets a shock when she attends to crazed family, raising a grown man as an infant and keeping him in a crib. They also have a “Special Edition” Blu-ray of Day of the Jackal (1973). M V D’s premiering another goofy little action in high definition. Angel Town (1990) stars Oliver Gr u ner a s a kickboxer who moves into a neighborhood run by a psychotic gang. He is forced to employ his physical skills and beat down the vicious bad guys. This “Special Edition” includes a director’s commentary from a previous and outof-print release, as well as new and archival interviews with the filmmaker, cinematographer and cast members, along with publicity materials. If Westerns are more to your liking, Quigley Down Under (1990) arrives on Blu-ray. This one feat u r e s Tom S el le ck a s an American sharpshooter who arrives in Australia to help kill off a pack of wild dogs. Naturally, he encounters bigger
villains he must also put a stop to. This edition includes new interviews with co-star Laura San Giacomo as well as a featurette on the weaponry featured, and publicity materials. Kino has the Sonny and Cher comedy, Good Times (1967) as well as the Lee Marvin and Oliver Reed western/comedy The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday (1976). Other titles include the rom-com T h e Farmer’s Daughter (1947) and the eccentric fantasy, The Legend of Hillbilly John (1972). Film Movement Classics has a Blu-ray of Scarlet Diva (2001), actress Asia Argento’s semi-autobiographical account of working in the movie industry. This film is notable for featuring a character based on Harvey Weinstein.
YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some titles that may appeal to kids... or adults who were children in the 70s. T he Depatie/Freleng Collection: Volume 2 (T he Blue Racer/Sheriff Hoot Kloot/ The Dogfather /Misterjaw/ Crazylegs Crane) Power Rangers: Choujin Sentai Jetman: The Complete Series Wiggles: Wiggly, Wiggly Christmas The ZhuZhus: Season 1
ON THE TUBE! And here are the week’s TV-themed releases. Ancient Aliens: Season 11, Volume 1 The Amazing Human Body (PBS) Billions: Season 3 C.B. Strike: The Series Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time (BBC) Dynasty (2018): Season 1 East/West 101: Series 3 Fraggle Rock: The Complete Animated Series Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series Je r s e y S h o r e F a mi l y Vacation: Season 1 Ken Bur ns: T he Mayo C lini c: Fait h Ho pe an d Science (PBS) Midsomer Muders: Series 20 MST3K: T h e Lost an d Found Collection Police Story: Season 3 P u m p k i n P i e Wa r s (Hallmark Channel TV-movie) Sando: Series 1
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SPORTS 360 The crowning of homecoming royalty DESPITE A 7-0 LOSS, A KING AND QUEEN GRACE GALLUP
PHOTOS BY RYAN HUDGEONS
On Sept. 21, Gallup High School played Los Alamos in a non-conference homecoming game.
Meet the 2018 GHS homecoming royalty: Queen Hanna Toledo and King Seth Manuelito.
Hanna Toledo is crowned homecoming queen on Sept. 21 at a Gallup-Los Alamos non-conference football game.
Gallup senior Joshua James, 15, tosses the ball during the Sept. 21 homecoming game against Los Alamos. The Bengals lost by a score of 7-0.
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Patriots play aggressive, come up short MIYAMURA BOYS LOSE 3-0 AGAINST KIRTLAND CENTRAL By Boderra Joe Sun Correspondent
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it h i n t he f i r s t minute of a boys’ d i st r ict soccer game that pit Miyamura High School against Kirtland Central High School, K ir tla nd Broncos sophomore a nd capta i n Jaxon Manning put it in the goal with an assist by junior Colten Warner to put Kirtland on the board 1-0. The Broncos didn’t stop there. They continued to pressure and pass the ball to Manning, who once more found his way in the 18-yard box, firing a shot to put Kirtland up 2-0 with 19:30 remaining in the first half. The Miyamura Patriots’ defense attempted to put more pressure on Manning and on the ball to score before halftime, but Manning escaped the Patriots’ defense and scored his third goal at 5:30 on the clock.
SHOULDERS OUT Miyamura came out in the second half more aggressive
and quicker, and they met the ball first to send it down the field in an attempt to put one on the board. Patriots senior and team captain Jacob Mortensen took shots outside and inside the 18-yard box, seemingly hopeful to at least brush the back of the net, but Miyamura’s shots were either too high or too far from the goal post. A few attempts almost made it in from free and corner kicks by the Patriots, but the ball wasn’t having it for their offense. Still, neither team stopped chasing or meeting the ball. Their shoulders were fuller; their heads met the ball to assist with passes and scores; and their cleats were in the air or making contact with the ball. Despite the score, both teams battled each other, but Miyamura fell short, leaving the second half scoreless on both ends. The Patriots, (4-8) 0-1 in the district, played against the Bloomfield Bobcats Sept. 27 at Bloomfield High School. For more information, visit: www.maxpreps.com
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CLASSIFIEDS Publication Date(s): Gallup Sun-Friday, September 28, 2018 *** NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jail Authority Board has scheduled their meeting for Tuesday, October 02, 2018 at 1:30 pm. This meeting will be held in the Commissioner Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Elvera Grey at (505) 726-8962 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend. Done this 25th day of September, 2018 JAIL AUTHORITY BOARD /S/ Carol Bowman-Muskett, Chairperson Publication date: September 29, 2018 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gallup-McKinley County Animal Control Authority will consider the following action at its Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018. The Meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, located on the corner of South Second Street and West Aztec Avenue.
mal Control closing their Fort Defiance facility and the effect it will have on the Gallup Animal Control Shelter.
Burke Drive; more particularly described as Lots 10 thru 13, Block 27, Ford Highway 66 Addition.
ITEM FOUR: Present inspection findings of the Jordan World Circus event that took place on September 13, 2018 at Red Rock State Park.
ITEM TWO: CASE # 1801000001: Request by Mike Tiley, on behalf of D.E. & Doris Jenkins Revocable Trust and Haven Tiley, property owners, for the City of Gallup to vacate a portion of a twelve foot (12’) public utility easement (P.U.E.) south of the property in order to bring the existing structures into compliance. The property is located at 411 Bortot Drive; more particularly described as Lot 6, Block 4, Bortot Subdivision.
Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request. Please contact C.B. Strain at (505) 863-1244, at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend. City of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By: /S/ Alfred Abeita, City Clerk PUBLISH: 2018
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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gallup Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the following action at its regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018. Item Two and Three will go before the City Council for final approval at its regular meeting to be held on October 23rd, 2018. Both meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on the corner of South Second Street and West Aztec Avenue. ITEM ONE: CASE # 1801100001: Revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for Larry’s Automotive Repair Service due to violations with the conditions set forth in Resolution RP2012-02. The property is located at 203
ITEM THREE: Resolution RP2018-09; Amending the City of Gallup Official Zoning Map to correspond with the new City of Gallup Land Development Standards adopted by City Council on August 28, 2018. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request. Please contact C.B. Strain at (505) 863-1244, at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend. City of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By: /S/ Alfred Abeita, City Clerk PUBLISH: 2018
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ITEM ONE: Present the Quarterly Financial Report ITEM TWO: Discuss recommended revisions to the City of Gallup Animal Control Ordinance regarding the zoning districts where chickens are permitted. ITEM THREE: Information about the Navajo Nation Ani-
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPT. 28-OCT. 4, 2018 FRIDAY, Sept. 28
BANNED BOOKS WEEK CHALLENGE
10 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Test your Banned Book knowledge and win prizes.
TECH TIME
11 am-noon @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave. 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. Please bring all work-related documents. All sessions will be drop-in so come anytime during the hour and receive help. For more information please call (505) 863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov. This week: Job Assistance Workshops.
CREATION STATION 3D (AGES 9 AND UP)
2 pm @ Children’s Branch. This month, we’re making custom keychains using the free online modeling TinkerCAD and printing your creations on the Library’s 3D printer for you to keep. Call (505)726-6120. SATURDAY, Sept. 29
BANNED BOOKS WEEK CHALLENGE
10 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch. Visit the Children’s Branch to test your Banned Book knowledge and win prizes. SUNDAY, Sept. 30
RAINBOW CIRCLE MEETING
The rescheduled Rainbow Circle meeting will take place at 5 pm. Location: Viro Circle Park, one block S. of Aztec and S. Clark. In the event of inclement weather: Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill. TUESDAY, Oct. 2
TECH TIME
10 am @ Main Branch. Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. No registration is required. Come and learn. This week: Intro to Computer Skills.
MAKER ZONE
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas. CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 3
STORY TIME (AGES 2-4)
10:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS
5:30-7 pm @ Main Branch. This week’s film: Lowriders THURSDAY, Oct. 4
CRAFTY KIDS
4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkins.
TECH TIME
5 pm @ Main Branch. Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. No Registration required. Call (505) 863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm. gov. This week: Basic Tablet Skills. 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 un-managed hurts, habits and hang-ups. Starts Tuesday, Aug. 14, 6-8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.
CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD
Meets on the first Monday from 3-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings are on the following Monday. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for 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
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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) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.
COMMUNITY PROVIDERS
All meetings will be the last Thursday of every month. Speakers for the Community Providers Agenda Sept. 27 meeting are needed. Please contact Bill Camarota bcamorota@rmchcs.org or Ben Welch bwelch@gallupnm.gov. RMCHCS East Campus, noon in the Chapel.
FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNY
Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7-9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St.
GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society. For more information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: gmchumanesociety@gmail.com. Location: 1315 Hamilton Rd.
GALLUP SOLAR
Gallup Solar is hosting community conversations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call: (505) 728-9246 for info on topics and directions.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity yard sales are held every Saturday, 9 am-noon on Warehouse Lane, weather permitting. Volunteers wishing to serve on construction projects may sign up there or call (505) 722-4226.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WORK SESSIONS
Held each week. Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.
MCKINLEY COUNTY HEALTH ALLIANCE
McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am-1 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome to attend and engage in discussions about
health, education, economic, and environmental inequities and to help facilitate change in those systems. Call (505) 906-2671.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Overeaters Anonymous 12step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 7219208, 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 information, please call (505) 722-5142 or visit Recylegallup.org.
RECYCLING DEPOT
The Recycling Depot will now be open from 12-1:30pm 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. SAVE THE DATE
RELAY FOR LIFE SPA DAY FUND RAISER
On Oct. 8, a Spa Day will be held at the UNM-Gallup Cosmetology Department in the basement of Gurley Hall. Treat yourself and a friend to a relaxing, rejuvenating facial, manicure, or pedicure for only $5 each. To make an appointment atbetween11am-6pm, call (505) 863-7561. Walk-ins are welcome (before 4pm). The event fundraiser will benefit the American Cancer Society Ups & Downs Relay for Life Team. For more information about Spa Day, how to join a Relay team, and get involved to support cancer research. For more information call Joyce (505) 863-3075 or (505) 862-1457.
ANNUAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY
On Oct. 8, the 14th Annual Indigenous People’s Day will take place. Call (505) 5678561. 12-5pm at the Gallup Cultural Center, 201 E. HWY. 66.
SHOW OPENING: ART ALL AROUND US
On Oct. 13, there will be a show of local art by local artists. 7-9 pm, Art All Around Us at ART123 Gallery
MELODIC ELEMENTS
Oct. 13: 7:15 & 8:15 pm @ El
Morro Events Center. Free performances combining jazz trumpet improv and contemporary art! More info on Facebook @ArtsCrawlGallup
GALLUPARTS - ARTSCRAWL LINEUP
The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below: Oct. 13 – Sixth Sense; Nov. 10 – In Black & White; and Dec. 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.
KIWANIS HOLLYWOOD NIGHT
On Oct. 13, the seventh annual Hollywood Night gala hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Gallup. Entrainment includes: cocktails, a dinner-dance with music by a professional DJ, and door prizes. Don your best attire and join the Kiwanis for “Putting on the Ritz” at Hollywood. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit local children through Kiwanis youth-oriented programs, such as Teacher Education Grants, Dictionary Project Annual Fun Fun, and Key Club sponsorship. Event tickets are available from Kiwanians or at the door. 7pm, Gallup Elks Club, 1112 Susan Ave.
TAIZE SERVICE
On Oct. 14, a Taize contemplative candlelight service will take place at 4pm. This is an opportunity for silence and spiritual refreshment. This service’s theme is “community” and will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture and readings of various faith traditions. Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup, 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Call Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136.
WINE AND PAINTING
On Oct. 18, register for Wine and Painting at galluparts.org/ wine-and-painting. 6-9 pm, at ART123 Gallery.
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) 870-5957. There will be a silent auction held the night of the event. All proceeds will be donated to benefit local Veterans Helping Veterans organization. To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.
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