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NEWS MCSO warns of warrant-money scam MAN CLAIMS TO BE POLICE, DEMANDS MONEY

sou nd s of people t a l k i ng i n t he backg rou nd, a nd it s ou nde d a s i f t he c a l ler wa s ca lli ng from a police station.

Later, when he wondered i f he had been sca m med, the v ictim ca lled the second number back and got an automated a nswer ing system. The victim told police he was tired and worn out a nd not i n h is r ight m i nd at the time of the incident,

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he McKinley County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to area residents about a scam. The scam entailed an individual who said he was a police officer and demanded money to clear up outstanding warrants he claimed the victim had.

At lea st one per son i n the area fell for the scam, a nd loc a l l aw en force ment off icia ls a sk a nyone who receives such a phone ca l l to get i n touch w it h the Sher iff ’s Office or the Ga llup Police Depa r tment immediately.

MCSO first learned of the scam Nov. 17, when a man repor ted he had been the victim of one such incident.

The ma n, who wa s not identified, said it all began w it h a phone ca l l f rom a ma le who cla imed he wa s “Detective Williams with the Gallup Police.”

Williams reportedly told the victim he had two outsta nding wa r ra nts a nd he needed to clear this up or he faced arrest. The victim said the call “freaked” him out.

He said he talked to the man for an hour and 27 minutes, and at the end, he was given another number to call to make arrangements to pay to for the warrants.

Stock Photo The v ictim checked the caller’s number, and it was one of the numbers for the Sher iff ’s Off ice. However, there is an app that allows a caller to choose any number to display on the receiver’s phone.

T he v ic t i m fol lowed directions to go and obtain six prepaid cards, five for $500 each and one for $200.

He was then allegedly told to scratch off the back and give the man the number so he could verify he had gotten the card.

During the time he spoke to the caller, the victim said whenever he hesitated, he was asked if he was refusing to follow a direct order.

The victim said the man who called him sounded militaristic and told him what to do step by step.

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which contributed to his failure to realize it was a scam until later.

Pol ice aut hor it ies sa id law en forcement agencies and courts do not call people a nd a sk t hem t o pay off their warrants over the phone.

If you receive such a call, hang up and call MCSO at (505) 722-7205 or the Gallup Police Department at (505) 863-9365.

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President Begaye honors George H.W. Bush 41ST PRESIDENT WAS FIRST TO PROCLAIM NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH Staff Reports

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I N DOW ROCK , Ariz. — George Herber t Wa lker Bu sh, t he 41st President of the United States of America, passed away Nov. 30 at the age of 94.

“President George H.W. Bush demonstrated tremendous leadership in the highest office in the world,” Navajo Nation P resident Russel l Begaye said. “I offer my sincere respect and pay tribute to his legacy. May God bless him and his family at this time.”

In WWII, he served as a Navy pilot, flew 58 combat missions and survived being shot down after his plane took enemy fire over the Pacific.

He later graduated from Yale University, started a successful oil business in Texas, and ran for Congress where he served two terms for the House of Representatives.

A f t er wa rd , he s er ve d a s a mba ssador to the United Nations, chairman

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President George H.W. Bush of the Republican National Committee, chief of the United States Liason Office in China, director of Central Intelligence and Vice President before winning the presidential election in 1988.

On behalf of tribal nations, President Bush signed the Nat ive A mer ic a n Gr ave s Protection and Repatriation Act, the India n A r ts a nd Crafts Act, and the National

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Museum of the A mer ica n Indian Act, which established the Smithsonian Institute’s Nat iona l Mu seu m of t he American Indian.

He was also the first U.S. president to issue a proclamation establishing November as National American Indian Heritage Month.

President Bush signed an executive order cited as the Native American Languages

Act of 1990.

The executive order repudiated past policies designed to eradicate tribal languages.

It developed a clear, comprehensive and consistent federal policy that determined it the responsibility of the United States to work with Native Americans to ensure the survival of tribal culture and languages.

I n 1992, t he yea r of the Christopher Colu mbus Qu i ncentena r y (500th Anniversary), President Bush also issued a proclamation declaring 1992 as the “Year of the American Indian.”

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Navajo Police Department Lt. Martin Page of Crownpoint District speaks to the public during the Navajo Police Department listening session held in Churchrock Dec. 1. Photo Credit: Courtesy

NPD holds first community listening session

PUBLIC VOICES CONCERNS ABOUT LACK OF OFFICERS AND RESPONSE TIME Staff Reports

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I N DOW ROCK , Ariz. – The Navajo Police Department heard from the community Dec. 1, during the first of several listening sessions scheduled by the Office of Chief of Police.

The sessions were open to the public with the intent to provide the people an opportunity to ask questions and voice their concerns to their Navajo Police Department Chief of Police and the district command staff.

The purpose of the sessions, according to Chief of Police Phillip Francisco, is to provide a platform for the public to give their comments and to hear what NPD is doing to address their concerns.

The listening session is the first of its kind for the department and has been one of Francisco’s priorities.

A s pa r t of h i s ef for t s to improve Nava jo Police Department, Francisco said he would like the data collected to be used to improve t he f ut u re of t he Nava jo Police Depar tment a nd to become a department that is responsive, reliable and trustworthy.

“We are currently working on doing an overall assessment NEWS

of the department and a part of that evaluation comes from the people we serve,” Francisco said. “We need to hear from the public, the good and the bad in order to become a better department.”

Those in attendance had an opportunity to meet and speak directly to their district leadership and voice their concerns, which varied in

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Navajo Police recruits introduce themselves during the Navajo Police Department listening sessions in Chinle, Ariz. Dec. 1. Photo Credit: Courtesy Gallup Sun • Friday December 7, 2018

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NMPED releases official educator preparation scorecards SCORECARDS TO HELP ENSURE STATE EDUCATORS ARE ‘DAY ONE READY’ Staff Reports

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LBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico P ublic Education D e p a r t m e n t released the first-ever official Educator Preparation Program Scorecards Dec. 3.

Part of the State’s Plan u nder t he Ever y St udent Succeeds Act, the scorecards represent the culmination of years of stakeholder engagement, policy development, data collection and analysis.

NMPED has worked with teacher-leaders from across the state, leaders of the state’s educator preparation programs, and other state education agencies and expert organizations that have championed this work to-date.

The Scoreca rds ref lect the state’s educator preparation progra ms’ eff icacy in delivering improved outcomes across four domains: 1) track record in recruiting a diverse and academically prepared pool of candidates; 2) track record in developing candidates who demonstrate competence across a battery of a ssessments of k nowledge and skill; 3) the degree to which program graduates are able to secure jobs in

New Mexico, meet the state’s teacher workforce needs and persist in the profession; and 4) program graduates’ performance in the classroom.

Drawing upon best practices from other states, New Mexico’s EPP Scorecards are designed to be useful for prospective teaching candidates in selecting a program, school districts and charter schools in hiring talent and as a performance accountability and cont i nuou s i mprovement mechanism for EPPs. “ Te a c h i n g e xc e l l e n c e should be honed from the day an aspiring teacher steps into formal training, so that incoming teachers are ready to serve their students on Day One,” Secretary of Education Christopher Ruszkowski said.

“Just like we expect a medical professional or a pilot to have the best training because they hold lives in their hands, we expect the best training for our teachers because they hold the lives of our children in their hands.”

The call for changes to how teachers are prepared in New Mexico was heard consistently during the NM-Rising Together listening tour in 2016-17 — which resulted in the New Mexico’s top-rated,

N.M. Secretary of Education Christopher Ruszkowski and students of the Albuquerque School of Excellence. Photo Credit: Courtesy federally-approved State Plan under ESSA. The official scorecards conta in the most cu r rent data from EPPs performance, including data from the most recent school year.

E d u c a t o r pr e p a r a t io n program reform is a critical component of New Mexico’s

broader strategy to ensure that the state’s students have greater access to top-performing teachers and schools.

All EPPs earned either a ‘B’ or a ‘C’. The ‘B’ programs a re: Cent ra l New Mex ico Community College, Eastern New Mexico University, New Mex ico St at e Un iver sit y,

University of New Mexico a nd Wester n New Mexico University. Programs earning a ‘C’ are: Northern New Mexico College, Sa nta Fe Community College, Wayland Baptist University, University

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POLICE ACTIVITY REPORTS NMED issues Staff Reports

BONES 11/27, Gallup T he McK i n ley C ou nt y Sheriff’s Office reported the discovery of a large number of ancient bones on a property in the China Loop area Nov. 27.

Deputy Monty Yazzie said he met with the general manager of the company that owns the property, who reported he and another employee were checking on the proper ty when they found old pottery shards, which led to the discovery of the bones in three locations close to each other.

Yazzie said photos were taken of the bones and sent to the county medical examiner,

who repor tedly sa id they were ancient and to leave them where they were found.

He said he would contact the state archaeological office and inform them about the discovery.

WHERE’S THE LOVE? 11/22, Thoreau It was a case of “Where has the love gone?” that le d t o t he a r rest of a Thoreau man Nov. 22 for ba t t er y on a household member.

MCSO Deput y Iva n Tsethlikai said he met with the complaining party at Zuni

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She said her common-law husband of more than 18 years, Leonard Ray Jr., 45, assaulted her in their home. She said she’d just retu r ned home with their children, when Ray pulled her into their bedroom and kicked her between her shoulder blades as she was kneeling down.

He then slapped her in the face twice, she said, adding that her children did not witness the assault.

Tsethlikai went to the residence and spoke with Ray, who admitted he slapped the victim and said he did it because he did not think she loved him anymore. At that

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notice of violation to U.S. Air Force CLAIMS CANNON AIR FORCE BASE FAILED TO PROPERLY ADDRESS GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION Staff Reports

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ANTA FE – The New Mexico Environment Department has determined that Cannon Air Force Base is operating in violation of the New Mexico Water Quality Act and its correlated Ground and Surface Water Protection Regulations.

NMED is requiring swift action from Cannon Air Force Base to comply with specific requirements of New Mexico law to protect human health and the environment.

For approximately 40 years, Cannon Air Force Base used PFAS, a suite of hundreds of compounds, that was contained in aqueous film-forming firefighting foam used in training and actual firefighting events at the base. Use of PFAS in AFFF at Cannon Air Force Base has now ceased.

However, PFAS remains at very high concentrations in groundwater both on and off the base.

In issuing the Notice of Violation, NMED is requiring the Air Force to initiate the following mitigating activities:

• Identification and timeline of options to be evaluated as potential short-term corrective measures for affected dairies, including water hauling and water treatment of contaminated well sources for both livestock and irrigation of crops.

• In conjunction with the findings of a technical working group, evaluation of the feasibility of installing one or more treatment systems on contaminated water supply wells.

This Notice of Violation is NMED’s final effort to obtain the Air Force’s voluntary compliance in these matters.

Failure to comply with the Notice of Violation may result in NMED’s issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order that can assess civil penalties for up to $15,000 per day for each violation.

Civil penalties may also be assessed for up to $10,000 per day for each violation of any other provision of the WQA,

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Harold Jim Dec. 4, 12:04 am Aggravated DWI McKinley C o u n t y Sher iff ’s Office Deputy Garyle James said he was d i s pa t che d to Castle Rock Road in connection to an accident.

When he arrived at the scene, he said he found Jim, 41, of Thoreau, who was being treated by medics.

James noticed the pickup Jim drove had a shattered front window because it had crashed into a sign.

He saw the medical crew take Jim from the driver’s side of the vehicle and walk him to the ambulance. The passenger was also taken to an ambulance.

Both were taken to the Gallup Indian Medical Center, where James said he asked Jim if he had been drinking.

Jim admitted he’d had seven or eight beers and said while he didn’t remember the accident, he knew he had not been driving.

Jim was asked to take a breath-alcohol test a nd refused. He was charged with aggravated DWI and the passenger was taken to the Gallup Detox Center.

Lawrence Tahy Nov. 24, 3:07 am DWI MCSO Deputy Johnson Lee said he was dispatched to the T&R Market north of Ga l lup on U.S. Highway 491 after a repor t of a two-vehicle accident.

When he arrived at the scene, Lee met a security guard who informed him all of the participants in the accident were still there.

The woman who was driving one of the vehicles said she was OK, but the man, Lawrence Tahy, who was driving the other vehicle, had a laceration on his head.

Lee reported that Tahy showed signs of intoxication — he swayed as Lee talked to him, so Lee advised him to lean against the car.

Tahy, 43, of Fort Defiance,

Ariz. said he was heading toward Window Rock when the accident occurred. He pointed toward Gallup and said he was headed in that direction when the car in front of him stopped suddenly and he ran into it.

Tahy said he’d consumed four or five cans of beer.

The female driver reportedly told Lee she was driving toward Gallup when she saw Tahy’s vehicle come across the median. She said she tried to avoid him; she thought Tahy purposely tried to hit her car.

Before Tahy was transpor t ed t o Ga l lup I nd ia n Medical Center, Lee informed him he was being charged with DWI. Tahy agreed to have blood d r aw n t o det er m i ne h i s blood-alcohol level, and once he was given medical clearance, he was transported to the county jail.

Donald Crain Nov. 23, 8:30 pm Aggravated DW I (3rd offense) MCSO Sg t. Ta m my Houghtaling said she was dispatched to the area of Navajo

T r a c t o r S a le s , ju s t north of Ga l lup on U.S. Highway 491, in connection with a report of a stolen vehicle.

Houghtaling spoke with the man who was seen driving the vehicle, Donald Crain, 23, who said he was living in Albuquerque but was driving from Mariano Lake.

Crain reportedly said he was on his way to see his girlfriend and had been walking for 10 hours.

Houghtaling reported that when she began to speak with Crain, he was belligerent and cussed at her. He reportedly denied he had been driving the vehicle, although there were witnesses who said they saw him driving.

Houghta ling found the owner of the pickup, who said Crain showed up at his house earlier in the evening looking for a man who had not lived there for several years. When he left, witnesses said Crain got into the pickup and, finding the keys in the ignition, drove off with it.

After reporting the pickup stolen, the family members of the owner allegedly began searching for it. They said they saw the pickup coming out of North China Loop near Gamerco and chased it in

another vehicle.

The truck finally stopped in front of Navajo Tractor when the driver struck a light pole.

The family detained Crain but reported he tried several times to get passing vehicles to stop and give him a lift.

Houghtaling reported she asked Crain to take field sobriety tests. He refused and was transported to the Sheriff’s Office, where he also refused to take a breath-alcohol test.

Crain told Houghtaling it did not make a difference since he had stage-two lung cancer and would be dead in six months.

Because of that statement, Houghtaling took Crain to Gallup Indian Medical Center, where personnel said they found no record of him being diagnosed with cancer.

Houghtaling then transported Crain to the county jail and reported that during the trip, Crain kept hitting his head on the top of the cruiser. When they arrived at the McKinley C ou nt y Adu lt D et e nt ion Center, Crain continued to be uncooperative.

After completing the booking process, officials at the detention center said Crain used a lighter he’d managed to hide from the guards to set his bed on fire.

Crain was charged with aggravated DWI (third offense), unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and attempting to flee from an accident.

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walked out without paying for them.

He said he confronted the suspect and she gave him her purse to show him she had not taken anything from the store.

W hen the employee dumped out the contents of the purse, he said he saw marijuana, a syringe and an Altoids container that contained two baggies filled with a white crystalline substance.

He also found the boots in her jacket. Muskett was given a no-trespass citation from the mall.

Martin said he examined the items taken from Muskett’s purse. Muskett said the marijuana was hers but claimed the other stuff, which turned out to be methamphetamine, belonged to a friend.

She wa s a r rested a nd charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and shoplifting.

point, Ray was arrested and transported to the county jail.

BOOKED FOR BOOTS 11/16, Gallup A shoplifting investigation led to the a r rest of a For t Defiance, Ariz. woman on va r iou s drug charges Nov. 16.

Gallup Police Department Officer Luke Ma r tin sa id he wa s dispatched to the Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave. in Gallup, at about 1:30 pm, where he met a mall employee who said he witnessed Alicia Muskett, 32, take a pair of boots from Bealls, and after hiding them under her jacket,

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Red Rock Balloon Rally’s ‘Candlestick Burn’ sheds warmth, light DESPITE WEATHER, BALLOONS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT. PHOTOS BY CAYLA NIMMO

Crowds gather at Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave., in Gallup Dec. 1 for Red Rock Balloon Rally’s annual glow. Due to inclement weather, most of the events were cancelled and the balloon glow became a “candlestick burn,” where pilots lit up their burners for the public.

NMPED | FROM PAGE 6 of the Southwest and San Juan College.

P repa rat ion P rog ra m Scoreca rds resulted from a comprehensive effor t to support our state’s teachers across the educator life cycle and as a result of recommendations from the Legislative Finance Committee in their 2012 report.

The LFC recommended higher standards for entry into preparation programs, increased oversight by the PED, heightened programmatic quality, and inclusion of the performance of program completers in PED’s reporting.

T he PED ha s satisf ied all of the LFC’s recommendations, and has made significant investments in the improvement in the performance of EPPs. Yesterday, deans, directors and faculty from EPPs across the state attended a first-ever “EPP Summit” in Albuquerque, featuring promising work happening in New Mexico and across the country to better prepare teachers.

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Additionally, three EPPs were selected in a competitive “Request for Application” designed to address a shared area in need of development among EPPs: recruitment and development of “high potential” candidates.

Nearly $450,000 in funds were awarded to launch new prog ra ms at New Mex ico State University, Eastern New Mexico University and San Juan College designed to: Attract, tra in a nd suppor t high potential Native American teachers Develop a new 5th year Master’s in education program targeting STEM majors Create a “co -teach i ng” model designed to deeply integrate incoming teachers in proven, strong practice The NMPED said in a Dec. 3 press release, “this unprecedented investment is ensuring that New Mexico’s students h ave t he h ig he st qu a l it y teachers possible for years to come.”

The scorecards can be found at: www.webnew. ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/ licensure/educatorpreparation-programscorecards.

Klarencita Tsosie smiles as she stands in a hot air balloon basket while pilot Dwayne Osborne lights up the burners during the balloon glow at Rio West Mall Dec. 1.

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Navajo Police Chief Phillip Francisco meets with citizens after the first listening session in Churchrock Dec. 1. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Navajo Police Department

PUBLIC VOICES | FROM PAGE 5 spectrum. Francisco and his command staff addressed the concerns during the second half of the public discussion.

One prevalent question wa s t he la ck of of f icer s and response time, which Francisco addressed by introducing the public to the current Navajo Police Academy recruits.

To address the shortage of patrol officers, Francisco and the police academy leadership prioritized the reestablishment of the Navajo Police Academy early this year, a major accomplishment since the closure of the Toyei Navajo Police Academy in 2013.

Because of the Nava jo police academy, NPD welcomed 12 new officers in June.

Today, there are 19 police recr uits who a re ha lfway

through their academy training in Chinle, Ariz.

“The Navajo police recruits were invited to participate in the session to hear from the people in their communities and to know what they expect from their NPD officers,” Francisco said.

The lack of officers is a contributing factor to the response time. NPD oversees seven police districts across the Navajo Nation, a land area

estimated at 27,000 square miles.

The community listening sessions were also an effort to address the lack of communication between the public and their law enforcement department.

To improve external communication, the department hired a public information officer to oversee commun it y relat ion ef for t s a nd

improve community outreach initiative.

NPD is also working to establish an online complaint and commendation form that can be accessible to the public.

Francisco said the department’s making progress and is looking toward the future.

“I want to thank my command leadership and all the support staff who work collectively to reach our department goals and vision,” Francisco said.

Nav a jo Pol ice D e p a r t m e n t c a n c e l le d a listening session in Indian Wel ls a nd Ca meron, A r iz.

Dec. 2 due to weather a nd roa d cond it ion s a nd w i l l reschedule a future visit.

This is the first series of listening sessions to be held on the Nava jo Nation a nd additional dates and locations will be scheduled early next year.

The next listening sessions are scheduled for Dec. 8 in Kayenta, Ariz. and Shiprock, N.M. The listening sessions will be live-streamed on the police department’s Facebook page for those unable to attend the sessions in person.

Woman sentenced for stealing from elderly STOLE THOUSANDS FROM DEMENTIA PATIENTS Staff Reports

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L BUQU E RQU E – At tor ney Genera l He c t o r B a l d e r a s a nnounced that Leanne Bennett was sentenced to one and a half years in the department of corrections Dec. 6 for stealing from elderly patients who suffered from dementia.

The Office of the Attorney General secured 11 felony convictions against Bennett for stealing more than $30,000 from elderly residents while working as an office manager at the Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque between 2012 and 2013.

Bennett was sentenced by Judge Charles Brown to one and a half years after the State argued for three years in the Department of Corrections.

“We have a responsibility

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to step in and protect vulnerable populations within New Mexico,” Balderas said. “This defendant took advantage of innocent New Mexicans battling dementia and a system we rely on to care for the elderly and disabled. I’m pleased that she will be held accountable for her crimes, and the people she exploited will receive restitution.”

Bennett gained access to residents’ checking accounts, ATM accounts and debit cards, and wrote checks to herself and made cash withdrawals from victims’ accounts from ATM’s across Albuquerque.

Bennett will serve a sentence of one and a half years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections, followed by five years of supervised probation, and will be required to pay more than $44,000 in restitution to the victims.

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OPINIONS Inaction could endanger state parks and monuments PRESERVATION MADE DIFFICULT BY LACK OF ACTION FROM CONGRESS

By Nathan Cote, Ed.D. Former State Representative

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ne of the best things about living in New Mexico is the abundance of great natural beauty and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Whether it’s the view from just about any rural highway or one of the many state and national parks and forests,

New Mexico boasts some of the most beautiful land in the nation. It is a heritage that all proud New Mexicans want to protect for future generations, a pride woven into our culture.

The preservation of our public lands is a sacred trust, but it’s being made more difficult by the inaction of Congress.

Much of New Mexico’s beautiful landscape has been protected and enhanced by one of the best federal programs

you’ve probably never heard of: t he L a nd a nd Wa t er Conservation Fund.

Created with bipartisan support more than 50 years ago, the LWCF has pumped millions of dollars into our state’s national parks and monuments, wildlife refuges, community parks, hiking trails, and even ball fields.

The LWCF has done more to protect precious landscapes, wildlife habitat, open space,

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and healthy waterways, and develop recreation opportunities than any federal program in American history.

Just a couple of years ago, the LWCF gave hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts another reason to visit our state by providing money for expanding public access into the rugged and stunning interior

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Nathan Cote, Ed.D.

GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF DECEMBER 10

Bring on the exciting new moon Dec. 7! Now is the time to take a moment not only to be grateful, but to appreciate all your hard work. You’ve worked hard all year long. You might need to work hard this upcoming year as well. But that doesn’t mean you should lose sight of the present. Madame G wishes you well this year, next year and for all your days.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Don’t freak yourself out — it is going to be OK. Take a deep breath and put your best foot forward. Here’s some wisdom from Deepak Chopra on the flipside of moving forward (that’s to say, letting go): “In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.”

Give yourself a break — you’ve done your best. Now is the time to rethink your strategy. Remember, the holidays are about family and fun not the Grinch who stole pizza. Think about it. You’re better than this. If there was a perfect Christmas, what would it look like? [Pause, and really think!]

Nice! Now, focus on the real stuff — it’s not about the stuff. You’ll get there.

Live your life! You can’t keep waiting for everything to align and be perfect. You’ve given everyone a chance to do better and be better. You can’t make a horse drink water if it doesn’t want to. People are similar. You can share your ideas, but if they don’t want anything to do with them — that’s fine. Consider reworking your strategy or communication.

Go forth and do good things,

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Now is the time to shine! Do your best and let your light shine free. Don’t make yourself less for anyone. You’re capable of so much more than you’d ever imagined.

You’re capable of so much more than you’re letting on. Life is more than we make of it. We give our lives meaning. Do your best and shine brightly now is the time to live your life. Good luck!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Dear Taurus, does your family life have you feeling down and out, running for the hills? Don’t worry, this happens to everyone. There’s always something in every family — it’s not just yours. Instead of judging your family for their shortcomings, maybe you should reevaluate yourself. When it comes right down to it, you might be a bigger part of the problem than you realize.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Don’t hold back! Whatever is holding you back and scaring the crap out of you, you’ll get through it. Your worst enemy is your fear of failure. Take a deep breath.

What’s the worst that could happen? No, really, think about it. Your fears are making this worse than they need to be. Take a moment to reevaluate and then keep pushing, you’re nearly there.

Good luck!

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Keep your head held high and do your best. People will reach out when they’re ready. Remember, it’s not about always succeeding, it’s not about having all the stuff, it’s giving all you’ve got and loving with all you’ve got, and then things, somehow, fall into place.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) If you were to think about your life, would you be happy? This is your life. Don’t let other people dictate your happiness to you. You know what will make you have a wonderful and fulfilling life — and what won’t. Don’t be afraid of the answer. There is a big, wide world out there with so much opportunity.

Capricorn! Enjoying selfless acts is your direction this week. Find someone you find deserving, and do them a favor. Or even better, consider doing someone who you deem totally undeserving a favor…You never know what doors a simple favor will open.

Keep laughing and live your dreams. Tell others about your recent endeavors and travels.

Stay loyal to the traits that make you unique. You have done well at keeping an open mind. Keep it up. Keep it open for others to walk through, and help them turn the

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

knobs of their own portals.

Think before you leap. Think very, very carefully. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy,” Martin Luther King Jr. once said. In order to meet this measure, to stand strong amidst discomfort, though, we really have to sit down and sort through the hard questions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Things may stabilize more than you thought, Pisces. Enjoy your immediate company and keep things small this holiday season.

Unwanted stress is never helpful for enjoying your holidays. Stay inside, stay warm and look out for those near you.

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Santa is big business — too big

By Melissa Martin Guest Columnist

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e fo r e t h e 18 4 0 s , Christmas was about the birth of Jesus, get-togethers with family and friends, and celebrating the holiday with favorite foods.

Accord i ng t o t he Pew Research Center, 33 percent of those who were surveyed dread the commercialism / materialism of the holiday a nd 73 percent of people agree that the true meaning of Christmas is being phased out in favor of new gadgets, new clothes, and new stuff. www. pewforum.org.

W hat happened? Do we blame commercialized Christmas on the “Coca-Cola” Santa Claus that styled and profiled in the Saturday Evening Post in 1920?

Dangling the carrot of instant gratification on television commercials, our children beg and plead for the latest, shiniest, and most expensive toys.

Many adults teach small children that a magical being in a red suit that lives at the

STATE PARKS | FROM PAGE 11 of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and in support of the recently designated Organ Mountains-Desert Peak National Monument.

The LWCF has also suppor ted the Va lles de Oro National Wildlife Refuge in Albuquerque’s South Valley, which provides urban families and kids easy access to outdoor recreation. More recent initiatives such as the Rio Grande Trail, running from the southern Colorado border to the Mexican border will also benefit from continued funding.

Beyond enhancing access to and conservation of our national public lands, LWCF has also benefited state parks in New Mexico, including, Elephant Butte Lake, Mesilla Valley Bosque, Eagle Nest Lake, and City of Rocks.

L o c a l ly, ne a rly e ve r y municipality in our state has used the LWCF to create or improve city parks. It’s very likely the LWCF has benefitted the park where your family

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North Pole brings presents on Christmas Eve—lots of presents—too many presents.

Fostering greed and materialism in our youngest to our oldest citizens, the holiday is more about receiving than giving. Does happiness equal gifts? Ask an American teenager. Is Santa teaching our children to define contentment as possessions?

Do we blame major retailers for product propaganda?

Purchase our merchandise. Put money in our pockets! Make our holiday merrier than yours.

Christmas mania madness is about money—more money for retailers and manufacturers.

Spend. Spend. Spend.

Jewelry advertisements up the pressure for romancers to find the perfect gift. Love is connected to the diamond carat. Don’t sweat your debt.

Your sweetheart needs that ring bling.

Buy more lights, tinsel and wrapping paper. Acquire more decorations. Add to your collection of Santa figurines.

More. More. More.

And buy teeny tiny collectible toys as stocking stuffers.

Ma nufacturers know that

collectibles rake in the cash.

Buy shoddy objects that break and are thrown away before the New Year holiday.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday ever y year. Sales galore! Marketing mania reigns supreme. Deck the halls with your credit card’s high interest rate. Fa la la la la la la la. Line our pockets with your hard-earned cash. When you overspend and can’t pay your rent or utility bills, we don’t give a rat’s patootie. Glam and glitter draws you in so we can dig into your saving’s account.

It’s a ho-ho holiday hoax. And a debt disaster. Merry scary Christmas.

Profit is not a dirty word, but hoodwinking the public is dirty. And using Santa Claus as bait to catch more profit is dirty. What about the American economy? Doesn’t consumerism feed the need? Yes, but follow the money trail. Who gains and gets the most? When did “budget” become a dirty word?

Consumers, hop away from the holiday hype.

W hat about buy ing American-made? Instead of items from communist countries that violate human rights.

goes to picnic or your kids play on the swings or your dog stretches its legs.

One of the reasons this program has long had bipartisan support is that no taxpayer dollars are used for the LWCF so it does not add to our nation’s debt or burden our communities. The program receives its funding via royalties paid by oil and gas companies that are drilling offshore.

Sadly, Congress allowed the LWCF to expire at the end of September. Since then the LWCF has lost more than $150 million because the oil and gas royalties are no longer being deposited into the fund.

And, unless Congress acts in December before adjourning until 2019, the fund will likely continue to lose funds for months to come.

New Mexico is fortunate that many members of our congressional delegation understand the LWCF’s win-win benefits and have worked hard to protect the program.

Both Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have been leaders in the fight for the permanent reauthorization and

full funding of the LWCF to ensure that our outdoor heritage and public lands will be protected for future generations to enjoy.

Unfortunately, the Trump administration has shown no interest in continuing the LWCF’s legacy and, before the LWCF was allowed to expire, had proposed reducing its funding by more than 90 percent.

Still, Congress needs to revive the bipartisan spirit that has characterized the LWCF since its inception, and come together to reauthorize and fully fund this great provider of public lands access and enjoyment. And they must do so before they take their winter recess.

Nathan Cote served three terms in the New Mexico House of Representatives, beginning in 2006, representing District 53 in southern New Mexico. He is on the Board of Directors for New Mexico Voices for Children and on the transition team for Commissioner of Public L an d s - elect Stephanie Garcia Richard.

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Watch out for counterfeit and knockoff products. And step away from cheap plastic crap that litters our landfills. Buyers beware of totalitarian countries that poison products for profit.

Remember the epic Cabbage Patch Kids craze of 1983. The evening news showed customers surging into stores to grab the desired dolls and engaging in hitting, shoving, trampling.

The Cabbage Patch Kid, the iconic symbol of toy obsession, depicted supply and demand.

“My kid must have a doll! I’ll pay any amount.” God bless us two and not you.

Holiday stampedes for the flavor-of-the-year electronics became vogue. Camp-out in long lines; rush the entrance, dash for deals. Be the first to buy the hottest gadgets!

Competitive consumerism is rampant.

The top Christmas toys list is announced every year.

Promotional codes, coupons and sales suck buyers into the sea of competition for the popular toys. The stores shelves are emptied long before Christmas day. Major toy store owners smile all the way to the depository. Manufacturers laugh all the way to their stockpiles of gold coins.

Frenzied parents engage in bidding wars on eBay for prized products. “I am a failure if I can’t buy what my child wants!”

Consume. Consume.

Consume. Then discard items when they go out of style.

Drop off boxes of stuff to

Melissa Martin thrift stores so you can reduce the consumerism guilt which allows us to buy more stuff the following Christmas. Buy. Buy. Buy. I must have it. I cannot live without it. I cannot be the only one without it. Whatever your “it” is.

This is my Conspiracy Theory of the secret society of Santa retailers, merchants and manufacturers. Have you noticed how much earlier malls and stores decorate and promote sales? Play Christmas music? Bombard you with bargains?

Are you feeling green over spending too much green? Then halt impulse-buying. And cease rushing madly to the malls on Christmas Eve. Stop the reckless spending—lock up your wallet. Make moderation your mantra.

Put the Santa Claus spending craze back into the box.

Close the lid. Step away.

Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an author, columnist, educator and therapist. She lives in Ohio. Visit: www. melissamartinchildrensauthor.com.

Letter to the Editor EVERY DAY IS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY

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ditor, This coming Ja nua r y 2019, the New Mexico State Legislature has an opportunity to make history and vote on proposed legislation to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. State Representative Derrick Lente, a member of Sandia Pueblo tribe, stated it has cleared its first hurdle with an unopposed committee endorsement.

After the inauguration of Democratic Governor — elect

Michelle Lujan Grisham — the bill will be introduced, although it is not yet clear if she supports the proposal to rename the state holiday on the second Monday in October.

New Me x ic o r e m a i n s strongly attached to its colonial history, but less so to the sailor who was lost at sea and facing a mutiny; the sighting of land saved him from the plank.

The state’s history dates

LETTER TO EDITOR | SEE PAGE 13 OPINIONS

Delegation equals liberation for small business owners

By Sandy Nelson Finance New Mexico

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ooner or later, an entrepreneur has to know his limits and acknowledge that some tasks can and should be done by others to allow him to focus on the bigger picture. That requires delegation — trusting others, whether subordinates, partners or independent contractors, to complete an assignment as directed.

As obvious as that sounds, an entrepreneur can have a hard time trusting others with his “baby,” ultimately defeating many business objectives and stunting the company’s natural growth.

Many businesses in New Mexico start small, with the owner doing a ll the work that’s required to get off the ground.

Success only increases the workload, and the owner who doesn’t delegate eventually will find her attention pulled away from mission-critical decisions into fussing with dayto-day minutia — answering phones or emails from clients or vendors, filing, blogging — or running in place trying to accomplish tasks outside her expertise.

For example, keeping track of revenue and costs is essential to knowing how a business is doing, but the owner doesn’t need to do the bookkeeping and tax preparation.

LETTER TO EDITOR | FROM PAGE 12 back to the late 16th century when the Spanish explorers sought to colonize the land and killed an estimated 1,000 Acoma natives who were defending their winter food supplies. All men and women older than 12 were enslaved for 20 years and men older than 25 (24 individuals) had one foot amputated.

For the past 14 years in Gallup, I have been organizing this particular event here and I have joined other nations and organizations across America OPINIONS

For the business owner, delegation involves letting go of some aspects of her creation and trusting others to do the job competently. It’s not the same as “dumping” a project and forgetting about it.

Succe s s f u l delega t ion involves communicating expectations and monitoring results, intervening only when necessary for course correction.

WHAT TO DELEGATE Some jobs should be delegated, but others require direct involvement of the business owner.

To decide which duties are appropriate for delegation and which belong on his to-do list, the owner should identify every task that’s involved in operating the business, from sweeping floors to pursuing equity investors. His goal should be to reserve for himself the strategic activities that affect the company’s long-term direction and growth.

For ex a mple, ent er i ng contracts, acquir ing competitors and developing a new product are higher-level challenges that demand an owner’s attention, but restocking empty shelves is a routine task that any employee can do with proper training and direction.

Once he’s decided what’s appropriate to delegate, the

business owner should identify how each task should be done and communicate clear directions and expectations to those who will complete the task.

Some tasks — such as accounting or wiring a home for electr icit y — requ ire strict procedures for safety or legal reasons, but other tasks allow for creativity and can be accomplished just as effectively using a variety of

approaches.

Knowing when the process is critical and when it isn’t separates managers from micromanagers when it comes to delegation.

Mistakes will be made and instructions will be misunderstood, but the business owner should see poor outcomes as an opportunity to improve his delegation skills — not as an excuse to fall back on controlling behaviors.

With time and practice, the business owner will become more comfortable with the art of delegation, and his team will respond positively and productively to the higher level of trust.

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during my travels since 1992, when Congress, by Public Law 102-188, designated it as the “Year of teh American Indian.” But to me, every day is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. “I nd igenou s People s Day” first began in July 1990, when representatives from 120 I nd ia n n at ion s f rom every part of the Americas met in Quito, Ecuador in the First Continental Conference (Encuentro) along with many human rights, peace, social justice and environmental organizations to recognize 500 Years of native Resistance aga i nst the conti nued

colonization of our original homelands.

It was also in preparation for the 500th anniversary of Native resistance to the European invasion of the Americas from 1492 to 1992.

The Encuentro saw itself as fulfilling a prophecy that the Native nations would rise again “when the eagle of the north joined with the condor of the south.”

Here in Gallup, it is very fitting that “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” be recognized even as much as the City touts itself as the “Indian Capital of the World.”

The many contributions that Navajo individuals made can be seen everywhere from the exquisite art work and murals to the land base that once was Navajo territory before the founding of the City as the Gateway to the “Wild West.”

Gallup also has a n I n d i g e n o u s Pe o p l e s’ Commission as an Advisory Board (City Ordinance #C20185); these and other initiatives on behalf of the native population in the city are well-deserving of official support.

The Navajo Nation must add its voice in support, not

only now, but after the January inaugurations.

With more that can be added, suffice it to mention that the City of Gallup has pa ssed a 2017 Resolution R 2 016 - 4 0, d e c l a r i n g t he Second Monday of October as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” into perpetuity; McKinley County also approved Resolution / Proclamation No. OCT-17085 Designating the Second Monday in October of each year as Indigenous Peoples Day. Mervyn Tilden Gallup, New Mexico

Preparation of products for shipment is a task business owners may want to delegate. Photo Credit: Wade Austin Ellis for Unsplash

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For the love of teaching MEET CAMILLE’S TEACHER OF THE MONTH RENEE AUTREY

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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n old saying goes, “L ove m a ke s t he world go rou nd.”

We l l , a c c o r d i n g to Renee Autrey, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe Teacher of the Month, the adage is true — love inspires her anew each day in her kindergarten class at Stagecoach Elementar y School.

Each mont h, Ca m i l le’s Sidewa l k Ca fe i n Ga l lup recognizes a local teacher a s Teacher of the Month.

Teachers are nominated by students and by those who feel they deserve recognition for their seemingly effortless work in the realm of

education.

Camille’s presents the winning teacher with an award for excellence in their field — and this month, Autrey received the honor.

Aut rey, who h a s l ived in the Ga llup a rea for 25 years, earned her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education at the University of New Mexico-Gallup.

Like many teachers chosen as Teacher of the Month in the past, Autrey said she was initially surprised by the honor, a nd t hen si mply cou ld n’t believe it.

But her shock eventually gave way to happiness. She said she never expected such an honor simply for being a teacher.

Renee Autrey, kindergarten teacher at Stagecoach Elementary School in Gallup, poses for a portrait in her classroom Dec. 5. Autrey is Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe Teacher of the Month. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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“I never asked for it, and to me, recognition was not being known,” Autrey said. “But I was so happy when I found out the news.”

A teacher for the past 16 yea rs, Autrey taught first graders for her first 10 years in the field, and kindergarten for the past six.

She said her uncle, himself a n educator for some 40 yea r s, i n spi red her to pursue teaching. When she was young, her uncle often told her about his students, she s a id, a nd t he de si re to become a teacher wa s planted in her heart.

“I just felt that was something I wanted to do,” Autrey said. “I didn’t know if it was going to work out for me, but I’ve always felt that I wanted to be a teacher, and I enjoy working with kids, and I love being around them.

[Laughing] It’s been the perfect fit for me.”

Autrey has an Associate’s Degree in human services, too, but her uncle inspired her to become a teacher instead.

Autrey, who initially taught first graders, said she’s happy to be in the kindergarten setting now.

“I would have said first grade a couple years ago, but I love what I do now,” she said.

“I love kindergarten. It was difficult; the transition was hard, because the kids are more mature in first grade.

They can do a lot more; I had to adjust a lot of things coming into kindergarten.”

When it comes to challenges, Autrey said many children enter her class unable to ex press themselves i n complete sentences. Th is challenge of language and expression can make Autrey’s task as a teacher difficult, she said. But despite any hills to climb, she loves what she does.

She adv ises those who wish to enter the field of education to put their hearts into it and stay determined.

“If your heart’s in it, it’s worth it,” Autrey said. “Just make learning fun for the kids and show them you care about them.”

If you’re interested in nominating your favorite teacher for Teacher of the Month, contact Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe at (505) 722-5017 or stop by 306 S. 2nd St. in Gallup.

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Gallup establishment named ‘Hotel of the Year’ COMFORT SUITES MAKES FINALIST IN TWO CATEGORIES; WINS TOP HAT AWARD Staff Reports

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he tur nout for the 2 018 New Mex ico Top Hospitality and To u r i s m Aw a r d s , held Nov. 8 at the Santa Ana Sta r Ca sino a nd Hotel i n Bernalillo, was “amazing” this year, Kenneth Riege, general manager of the Comfort Suites in Gallup, told the Sun Dec. 5.

The annual event is held in honor of the best in the state’s hospitality and tourism industry.

This year, Comfort Suites at 3940 E. Hwy 66 was a finalist in two categories — its lobby museum in the Best Attraction category, and the hotel itself in the Limited Ser v ice Hotel of the Yea r category.

The latter “category was split last year,” Reige said. “It used to just be ‘hotel of the

year,’ but it was decided that it should be split into two categories, Full Service and Limited Service.”

The 66-room hotel — or as Riege put it, “66 very spacious suites” — made it as a finalist in the Hotel of the Year category in the past, too, he said, so to win this year was extra special.

“A nd wh i le we d id not w in in the Best Attraction C a t e g o r y, t h a t w a s f i n e because with winning H o t e l o f t h e Ye a r, o u r a ma zi ng lobby mu seu m is i n c lu d e d i n t h i s aw a r d ,” Riege sa id.

Over the years, the Comfort Suites ha s received ma ny awards and accolades, from Choice Hotels International to Trip Advisor. But Riege said the New Mexico Hospitality and Tourism Limited Service Hotel of the Year award takes the cake when it comes to From left: Retha Duffy-Riege, Comfort Suites General Manager Ken Riege, Tristan Kumar, Pratrixia Kumar and Yogash Kumar, owners of the Comfort Suites. The 2018 Top HAT awards event was held at the Santa Ana Star Casino and Hotel in Bernalillo. Photo Credit: Courtesy recognitions.

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Students from Chief Manuelito Middle School wear moccasins and other traditional clothing while performing a basket dance at the annual Diné Winter Festival in Gallup Dec. 5. The festival is a celebration of Diné culture and language with students from schools in McKinley County participating.

Students from Kennedy Middle School perform a group song with the guidance of their teacher at the Diné Winter Festival in Gallup Dec. 5. The festival is both a competition and a celebration of Diné language and culture through songs, dances and public speaking in the Diné language.

Medals for all participants lay on a table to be awarded at the Diné Winter Festival Dec. 5. At the festival, McKinley County students performed song and dance and engaged in public speaking.

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By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING: ««« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 130 MINUTES

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t has been more than two decades since filmmaker Peter Farrelly co-wrote and co-directed the hits Dumb and Dumber and There’s Something About Mary. In the time since, the quality of work produced has been, well, not quite as stellar.

The past decade alone has seen spotty output from the filmmaker that includes titles like Hall Pass, The Three Stooges, Movie 43 (which I absolutely hated) and Dumb and Dumber To. So when it was announced that his latest feature was generating positive buzz, this reviewer couldn’t help but be suspicious.

Inspired by a true story, Green Book is an early ’60s set drama/comedy that follows Bronx bouncer Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen).

After his position at a local nightclub is put on temporary hold, the protagonist begins looking for other means of employment. An unusual offer comes in from celebrated black classical pianist Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali). Tony is hired

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Filmmaker Peter Farrelly’s “Green Book,” starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, works incredibly well and stands as one of the better films of the season. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures to drive and attend to the artist for a concert tour lasting eight weeks through the Deep South.

The two radically different personalities clash at first, but previous prejudices are challenged as the pair begins to spend more and more time together.

In many ways, the movie depends entirely on the interaction between the two leads.

Thankfully, the two stars are exceptional in their roles.

Early scenes gently play upon the contrasting personalities, with Lip’s rather direct, toughguy vernacular causing some

conflict with erudite pianist Shirley. As the leads butt heads, they also end up discussing broader concepts and ideas.

The movie allows the characters to grow and help each other in unexpected ways. Shirley finds himself partaking in a few of his driver’s unusual habits, while Lip is assisted by his employer in writing more verbose and romantic letters to his wife. Many of these low-key scenes are surprisingly funny and endearing.

Of course, as they head deeper into the tour, the pair become victims to horrific treatment and even dangerous threats.

These moments lead to deeper conversations about racism as the two are forced to deal with these attitudes first hand, making

Lip reassess his own beliefs.

Since the characters are well established by this point, the discussions and arguments about handling the various situations encountered become far more resonant. Without the right touch, this all could have come across in a heavy-handed fashion, but the tone and developing respect and affection between the characters is perfectly performed.

The movie also looks quite pretty, displaying plenty of period flavor and neon lights during the city scenes, beautiful country on the roads and some nicely lit snowbound sequences.

It all aids in creating an authentic mood and ambiance as Shirley and Lip move from location to location.

Overall, the technical specs are just as striking as the performances.

In the end, the movie works incredibly well and stands as one of the better films of the season. As such, the man who made Movie 43 may soon find himself nominated for an Oscar in the coming months, and he absolutely deserves it.

Green Book couldn’t be any more effectively made. It is sweet without being overly sentimental, somehow managing to find the right tone. And the movie’s two excellent central performances simply keep hitting the right notes, resulting in an engaging and very satisfying tale.

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Dec. 7, 2018

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ow, it’s time for a massive edition of highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. Just about every genre is represented, with major studio hits and smaller independent features from around the world. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES! A Bag of Marbles This France/ Canada/Czech Republic foreign-language production follows a pair of Jewish brothers at the outset of World War II. As Nazi forces invade their town, the boys go on the run to avoid capture and persecution. Reviews for the movie were generally good.

Some didn’t find it as thrilling or have the impact of titles with a similar story to tell. However, the majority were quite taken with what they saw. They complimented the movie’s focus on how these events impacted youngsters and thought it was well made.

Beautifully Broken - Three separate narratives are intertwined in this faith-based film is set around the Rwandan genocide. The lives of local families in the African nation are displayed and contrasted with another clan in the US who decide to get involved in a refugee program. Notices for this picture were reasonable overall. Several complained it lacked subtlety in its approach and the America-set story wasn’t nearly as effective as the other two. Still, slightly more called it a better-than-average religious picture that handled the Rwandan segments effectively.

Change in the Air - A woman arrives in a small town and witnesses an elderly man walk directly into traffic. She immediately rushes to the scene and helps save his life.

The woman then disappears before authorities and those around are able to give thanks.

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Those in the community come together to try and learn more about the area’s new arrival.

Critics did not enjoy this faithbased feature. Almost all of them said while the movie attempted to create a sweet and charming tone, it failed to do so, only coming across as cloying and failing to develop its characters.

Elizabeth Harvest - In this thriller, a newly wed i s t a ken to the lav ish estate of her hu s b a nd , a brilliant scientist. She is waited on by staff members and permitted to do whatever she wants... except go into a locked room.

Of course, the lead can’t help but be curious as to what is really going on behind that door. This effort split the press, receiving slightly more negative write-ups than positive ones. Those who liked it said it didn’t always make sense, but worked as a twisted fairy tale. The rest called the film convoluted and unfocused. It stars Abby Lee, Ciaran Hinds, Carla Gugino, Dylan Baker and Matthew Beard.

God Bl ess th e Broke n Road - Here’s yet another faithbased drama making its debut on disc. The story involves the wife of a soldier killed in Afghanistan. After being given notice of his passing, she struggles with raising their daughter in his absence. Unfortunately, the press were not taken with this feature. A couple of reviews found it earnest and well-intentioned enough to earn it a pass, but the vast majority complained it was slow-moving and awkwardly crafted, eventually resorting to sermonizing in order to make its points.

The Happytime Murders Jim Henson’s Muppet creations get a hard R-rated makeover in this dark comedy. It’s set in a world where puppets and humans interact, and follows a disgraced felt cop investigating the slayings of various performers from a TV series. He teams with a gruff human partner to solve the case. Reaction towards the comedy was very poor. Those who appreciated it suggested that its raunchiness impressed them. However, far

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more commented that it simply wasn’t funny and the story was a slog to sit through. Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Joel McHale and Elizabeth Banks headline the film.

Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Ma dn e ss - This madefor-video f a m i ly a n i mated feature is the third in a series whose a lead character is inspired by writer H. P. Lovecraft and creatures inspired by the author’s writings. This time around, the pint-sized hero must embark on a trek to Antarctic. Once there, he must prevent the monster Cthulhu from rising and bringing the world to ruin. There are no reviews currently available.

One assumes that if the previous entries worked for you, this might as well.

In Har m’s Way - A lso known as Feng Huo Fang Fei in its homeland, this Englishlanguage production from China is war picture involving US bomber pilots who took part in the Doolittle raids on Japan. After completing their mission, several realize that they are out of fuel... and one lands in occupied China. A village widow attempts to hide him from enemy forces until he can attempt a daring escape. Reaction hasn’t been all that phenomenal toward this effort. Most have called it well-meaning feature that simply misses the mark and feels too melodramatic.

Martyr - In this drama, a group of friends from an impoverished neighborhood in Beirut are shocked to discover one of their own has tragically died. They all struggle to deal with the loss and what it means to them. Eventually, the group gathers at the funeral to pay tribute to their pal in an unconventional way. There aren’t a great deal of notices available for this foreign-language effort from Lebanon, but the ones that have appeared have been positive. They have described the film as an interesting treatment of themes like grief and loss.

Mc Q u e e n - A lex a nder McQueen was a hugely influential British fashion designer who founded his own label and

amassed a great many followers. This documentary details his life, his rise to the top and eventual fade out from the fashion world. It does so using exclusive interviews with close friends and associates as well as revealing footage presenting the artist as something of a tortured soul. Reaction to the film was exceptional. Almost all reviews said it did an excellent job of both displaying the man’s talent and getting behind the curtain to show his life in remarkable detail.

Mi s s i o n : Impossibl e - Fa l l o ut The latest chapter in the Mission: Impossibl e saga picks up where the previous film left off. After an assignment goes wrong and a dangerous weapon is lost, Ethan Hunt must go undercover to infiltrate the organization responsible. He finds himself facing off against a familiar foe as he attempts to stop a devastating attack. Critics enjoyed this action picture and gave it very high marks. A small percentage found it too long for its own good, but almost everyone admitted the action and stunts were spectacular and the end result entertaining. It stars Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson.

The Nun - This spin-off of The Conjuring takes one of the eerie figures featured and tells its origin story. The plot involves a series of strange events occurring at an isolated abbey in Romania. When a priest and a novitiate arrive on the property, they immediately experience supernatural phenomenon and find their lives at risk. The press generally didn’t care for this horror picture. There were a few who thought the jump scares worked, but the consensus was that this was the worst picture in the franchise. Most didn’t think that the movie’s bland story generated much suspense. The cast includes Taissa Farmiga, Demian Bichir and Jonas Bloquet.

Operation Finale - Set more than a decade after the end of WWII, this drama tells the story of a team of Israeli intelligence agents who learn

a high-ranking Nazi official is alive and well in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The group plots to capture the war criminal and sneak him out of the country for trial. Response towards this film was decidedly mixed, although slightly more positive than negative. Those who panned it stated that the movie never really developed into much more than a basic potboiler and ultimately lacked tension. Slightly more said it finished strong and featured good performances. It features Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Melanie Laurent, Lior Raz and Nick Kroll.

Pick of the Litter - Guide dogs are the subject of this documentary.

It fol lows a group of puppies over two full years as they grow and enter the training process to see which ones can handle the task of serving the blind. As time passes, audiences find out who will make the cut and take on these important positions. Critics adored this little flick and as of right now, it has yet to have received a bad word. According to all, the dogs are utterly adorable and the film has a sweet and genial tone. They also suggested viewers will more than likely shed a tear as the closing credits roll.

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word - Director Wim Wenders (The American Friend, Wings of Desire, Buena Vista Social Club, Pina) returns to the documentary world, taking on the current Pope as his subject.

The film is described as an untraditional biography of the man that attempts to take us on a personal journey into the figure’s thoughts and ideas. The movie has received mostly positive write-ups. There were a small number who didn’t care for the film and suggested it doesn’t really reveal a whole lot about the Pope. However, others thought it was enlightening enough to earn it a pass.

Ride - This independent thriller involves a Lyft driver who experiences a very strange and disturbing night out on the job. He picks up a female

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DVD REVIEW | FROM PAGE 18 passenger and then a second, charismatic male client. As the characters talk and reveal more about themselves, tension arises and lives are put at risk.

The reaction of the press was muted. A few appreciated the work of the cast and said it was a well-written and decent little indie picture. Unfortunately, others wrote it struggles to build momentum and ultimately doesn’t deliver much in the way of excitement. Bella Thorne, Jessie T. Usher and Will Brill play the leads.

Song of Back and Neck - Here’s another intriguing independent effort. The story follows a paralegal suffering from extreme back pain that causes him to periodically fall to the ground in agony.

Desperate for some relief, he tries Chinese acupuncture and finds it more than helpful. In fact, his tense body parts begin to “sing” as pressure is released. This comedy received decent reviews.

About one quarter of notices said while funny, the dramatic elements simply didn’t work. The rest were amused by the unusual concept and central performance. It stars Paul Lieberstein, Rosemarie DeWitt, Clark Duke, Paul Feig and Robert Pine.

Support t h e G ir l s Set over the cou rse of a s i n g l e d a y, this comedy i s cent er e d a r ou nd t he m a n a ger of a “sports bar with curves”.

A kind-hearted person, she has built relationships with both servers and customers.

However, her patience and optimism are put to the test after being forced to deal with several difficulties at exactly the same time. Response was

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excellent towards this little comedy. There were a few who didn’t enjoy it as much as others, writing that it was a little underwritten. Still, the massive majority found it breezy, loved the characters and believed that the movie even managed to work in a statement or two amidst all the fun. The cast includes Regina Hall, Haley Lu Richardson, Dylan Geula and Zoe Graham.

Til Death Do Us Part - A wife struggles with an obsessive and controlling husband in this suspense picture. In order to escape his clutches, she fakes her own death and tries to start a new life without him.

Sadly, her ex isn’t willing to give up that easily and begins to not only hunt her down, but put her life in grave danger.

At present, there aren’t many reviews for this title and so there is no reviewer consensus.

As a result, anyone interested should probably lower their expectations and not expect a genre classic.

Tinker’ - This indep e n d e n t science -f ic tion thriller involves a reclusive fa r mer who shuts himself away from the world. One day, he discovers a notebook from his late father that details the work of Nicola Tesla along with a new experiment. The lead discovers that he can make plants grow at an increased rate and decides to use to the process to save his property.

However, he discovers there are complications to using the formula. As of right now, there are very few write-ups online.

Clyne Crawford headlines the feature.

Vikin g De stiny - A Sca ndinav ia n Pr incess is forced to f lee her kingdom after her father is brutally murdered. She moves through

the countryside avoiding capture, listening to the advice of Odin and slowly building an army of supporters. With a new crew of Viking warriors, she sets out to take back the throne. This UK production got panned by the press. The odd voice called it an entertaining action picture, but just about everyone else critiqued it for being poorly written, clumsily made and lacking much in the way of production value. It stars Anna Demetriou, Martyn Ford, Terence Stamp and Paul Freeman.

What Keeps You Alive - A married couple decides to celebrate their first anniversary by spending some time at a remote cabin in the woods that is owned by a family member.

As we all know, only good things can happen alone in the wilderness. Naturally, one of them begins behaving strangely and endangers the life of the other as they reveal their clan history. Reaction toward this thriller was positive. A few criticized it for attempting too many twists and ultimately found it difficult to buy into, but the majority called the film well-acted and admired its many attempts to keep things fresh. The cast includes Ha n na h Em ily A nderson, Brittany Allen and Martha MacIsaac.

Winter Brothers - Finally, this production from Iceland/ Denmark follows two brothers living through the cold winter in a harsh environment. One is employed a s a miner, the other distilld moonshine produced using chemica ls taken from his brother’s work. When another miner becomes ill, the alcohol merchant is blamed, leaving the two siblings at odds.

Critics were quite positive about this thriller. One or two didn’t think all the elements worked together well, but generally they believed that the film had an interesting,

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ESTABLISHMENT | FROM PAGE 15 hopefully, Riege said, it’s not the last. “ T h is is for the enti re state, and there are a lot of hotels in New Mexico,” he said. “And to be considered the best, well, we will take that badge of honor and wear if very proudly.”

According to Riege, to win Hotel of the Year is a true

s i n g u l a r v o ic e a n d w a s gripping. It features Elliott Crosset Hove, Simon Sears and Victoria Carmen Sonne.

BLASTS FROM THE PAST! Some interesting older titles are arriving in high definition as well. Arrow Academy are presenting a Special Edition Blu-ray of T h e Se r pe nt’s Egg (1977). This is the only Hollywood film from Swedish director Ingmar Bergman (The Seventh Seal) and stars as a circus performer who ends up experimenting in the fantastic.

The feature arrives with a commentary track from star David Carradine, a newly filmed appreciation of the film with a critic, archival featurettes, stills, a trailer and an archival interview with another movie expert.

K i no h a s several curiou s Blu-r ay titles as well.

They include the fascinati ng, da rk ly humorous documentary, The Atomic Cafe (1982).

It’s about nuclear testing in America and the way it was sold to the general public. The disc also includes a trailer and several propaganda films from the era. I’ll be looking forward to catching up with that one.

The studio are also releasing the Michael Caine thriller, The Black Windmill (1974). This Blu-ray includes a film historian commentary, an interview with the cinematographer and other bonuses.

They’ve a lso got a Special Edition of National Lampoon’s Class Reunion (1982) aka Class Reunion. The Blu-ray of this comedy about a killer wiping out attendees at a high school reunion includes extra features as well, including an interview with co-star testament to the hard work his tea m of 19 employees puts in, not to mention their dedication to the hotel and its guests. “ We h a v e b e e n v e r y blessed here at the Comfort Suites and are thankful to Pratrixia and Yogash Kumar and his family for all their support they have provided us over t he yea r s,” Riege said. “I would like to thank the entire team here at the

Gerrit Graham, trailers and an audio commentary with the director.

Additionally, the distributor’s presenting the sci-fi thriller The Puppet Masters (1994) in high definition. The movie is based on a story by Robert Heinlein and is similar in some respects to Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This one also involves a small town slowly overtaken by aliens forces who control their bodies. This release has a recently recorded director and editor commentary, new interviews with cast and crew members, theatrical trailer and a booklet essay on the feature.

Kino also has a Blu-ray of the Ken Wuhl adventure film, Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981) aka Treasure of the Yankee Zephyr. Finally, they’re also releasing the Italia n action/adventure flick, The Revolt of the Slaves (1960) aka La Rivolta degli Schiavi. It’s set during the Roman Empire and comes with a theatrical trailer.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some titles kids may enjoy.

A Frozen Christmas 3 Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness

ON THE TUBE! And here are the week’s TV-themed releases.

Castlevania: Season 1 Doctor Who: Peter Davison: Season 1 T he Handmaid’s Tale: Season 2 Royal Ne w Year’s Eve (Hallmark) Vera: Set 8 Westworld: Season 2 Yellowstone: Season 1 Comfort Suites in Gallup for all their hard work and dedication; to all our guest who have supported us throughout the yea rs; the City of Gallup for all their support; but most impor ta ntly, my family who have been there a l l a long helpi ng me a nd suppor t i ng me i n a l l my endeavors.”

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SPORTS 360 Miyamura takes the lead, 48-47 LADY PATRIOTS SQUEEZE PAST ESPAÑOLA VALLEY AT HOME PHOTOS BY CAYLA NIMMO

Miyamura player Malia Ukestine (30) dribbles down court past an Española Valley player Dec. 4. The Miyamura girls basketball team took a one-point lead at home.

Patriots player Odessa Begay (12) jumps to pass a ball over the head of an Española Valley High School player during a Dec. 4 home game. The Lady Patriots won 48-47.

MHS player Tatum Bennett (34) catches a rebound during a winning home game against Española Valley Dec. 4.

Miyamura varsity basketball player Autumn Enote (5) attempts to pass the ball as two Española Valley players guard her during a winning game at Miyamura High School in Gallup Dec. 4.

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 LEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO Pursuant to my authority under Section 7-38-85 NMSA 1978, I hereby extend the following deadline found in Section 7-38-27 of the Property Tax Code with respect to the 2018-tax year only: The second deadline for the McKinley County Assessor to resolve protests from November 30, 2018 to no later than January 29, 2019.

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PUBLISHED: Gallup Sun December 7, 2018 December 14, 2018 December 21, 2018 *** The County of McKinley NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The McKinley County Smart Growth Commission hereby announces it’s meeting for December 12, 2018; and that as part of that meeting a public hearing will be held to review a LEDA application for McKinley County to become the fiscal agent for the State funding to Rhinos Health LLC to expand the glove warehouse/ factory. This public hearing will begin at 3:00pm at the 3rd Floor commission Conference Room of the McKinley County Administration/Courthouse Building.

The application can be obtained by e-mailing Doug Decker at ddecker@co.mckinley.nm.us subject heading Rhinos Health LLC Application and the documents will be sent via e-mail free of charge.

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Michelle Esquibel Staff Assistant of Smart Growth Committee McKinley County 207 West Hill Gallup, NM 87301 Ph:(505)863-1400 ext. 1053 Fax:(505)863-6362 Email: mesquibel@ co.mckinley.nm.us *** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Gallup, New Mexico, wishes to inform all interested parties that a public hearing will be held: DATE

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 TIME 6:00 PM

LOCATION

City of Gallup Council Chambers

Applications are limited to a maximum of $500,000 without Certified Cost Estimates and $750,000 with Certified Cost Estimates, except for planning applications which have a limit of $50,000.

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The purpose of this public meeting will be to report on past CDBG program activities and to receive public input on community development needs and suggestions for future CDBG projects.

Eligible activities and categories will be described. All interested parties are invited to attend, to submit project ideas, to provide supporting data and testimony, and other pertinent information.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program was established under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in order to assist communities in providing essential community facilities, providing decent housing for residents, promoting economic development and maintaining a suitable living environment. The State of New Mexico estimates the 2019 appropriation of $10,000,000 to be distributed statewide on a competitive basis.

With sufficient notice, a translator will be provided for non-English speaking residents.

1) A comunidades y a residentes de pocos o moderados recursos, 2) Ayudar a eliminar barrios bajos, sucios y manchados 3) Y tambien estos fondos se pueden usar en condiciónes de emergencia que pongan en peligro inmediato a la salud y bienestar de la gente.

El programa esta administrado por el estado de Nuevo Mexico, Department of Finance and Administration, Local Government Division. El público esta invitado a hacer presentaciónes, peticiónes y recomendaciónes al consejo acerca de los proyectors que se quieran aplicar para el proximo ciclo de CDBG fondos.

El maximo total por cada aplicación es $500,000 sin estimaciones de costos certificados o $750,000 con estimaciones de costos certificados, excepto aplicaciónes en la categoria de un plan de proyecto que tienen limite fijo de $50, 000.

ADDRESS 110 West Aztec Ave.

Gallup, NM 87301

State and national objectives of the CDBG Program require that assistance be made available for activities that address at least one of the following: 1) An activity identified as principally benefiting persons of low and moderate income; 2) Aid in the prevention and elimination of slums and blight; 3) Meet other community development needs of recent origin having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.

Those unable to attend the public hearing may send written comments to: CDBG Grant Program Requests: Grantee Representative: Stan Henderson, Executive Director, Public Works Dept.

Street Address: City of Gallup 110 West Aztec Avenue City/State/Zip: Gallup NM 87301 PUBLISHED GALLUP SUN: Dec. 7, 2018 *** NOTICIA AL PÚBLICO La Ciudad de Gallup, Nuevo Mexico, desea anunciar sobre las juntas publicas para informar a los interesados en le proceso de solicitud del program de CDBG del año 2010.

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DIRECCIÓN 110 West Aztec Ave. Gallup, NM 87301 Esta junta considerará propuestas de proyectos para aplicación de 2019 fondos del Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). El estado de Nuevo Mexico ha recibido fondos en la cantidad de $10,000,000 (compruebe con el encargado de proyecto para saber si hay la figura actualiza-

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Si usted o su organizacion tienen un proyecto que pueda ser elegible para consideración, usted esta invitado a hacer su presentación y petición en esta reunión publica.

Para los residentes que no hablan ingles, y requieren un interprete, contacten a la oficina de administración, una semana antes de la reunión.

Para la gente que no puede atender la reunion pública, sus comentarios se recibiran el la siguente dirección: CDBG Grant Program Requests Grantee Representative: Stan Henderson, Director Ejecutivo, Departamento de Obras Públicas Street Address: Ciudad de Gallup, 110 West Aztec Avenue City/State/Zip: Gallup, NM 87301 PUBLISHED GALLUP SUN: Dec. 7, 2018

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7 pm @ El Morro Events Center, 210 S. 2nd St. Put on

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Orson Welles adapted the beloved novella by Charles Dickens for radio, broadcasting it to American homes in the 1930s and ’40s. We’ve made his script into a Gallup tradition of our own, casting actors and live sound effects artists to convey the play to live audiences and on Gallup’s public radio station, KGLP. Free.

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TOYS FOR TOTS FUNDRAISER AND TOY DRIVE

4-6 pm. Come out to see Cpl. Travlin’ Jack to help support the second annual funfraiser and toy drive at the Comfort Suites in Gallup, 3940 E. Hwy 66.

ARTSCRAWL: LET’S HAVE A BALL

Downtown Gallup, 7-9 pm: Holiday Art Market, dance party. Dance performances.

Live music. Get all the details on Facebook @ArtsCrawlGallup.

MCKINLEY CITIZENS’ RECYCLING COUNCIL MEETING

2 pm: A change from the regular first Saturday meetings. The Council meets at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Ave. The public is encouraged to attend to learn about recycling opportunities in our region, updates on Gallup residential curbside recycling, plans for recycling outreach and more. For more information about recycling in Gallup-McKinley County call Gerald or Millie at (505) 722-5142 or e-mail betsywindisch@yahoo.com.

DIY-CEMBER: KNITTING AND CROCHET FOR ALL AGES

2-3 pm @ Main Branch library: Learn the fun of fiber art at our all ages knit and crochet workshop. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own project with you for help and guidance. All ages and skill levels welcome!

MEMBER ARTIST GROUP SHOW OPENING

At ART123 Gallery, 123 W. Coal Ave., 7-9 pm: See new work by ART123 member CALENDAR

artists! More info on Facebook @ART123Gallery lineup begins noon at corner of 6th Street and Aztec Avenue and heads eastbound to 1st Street.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A RADIO PLAY

Held during ArtsCrawl at 7 pm @ Nizhoni Musical Therapy, 124 W. Coal Ave. Put on

by Gallup Repertory Theater.

Free.

SUNDAY Dec. 9

TAIZE ADVENT CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

A Taize Advent candlelight service will take place at 4 pm. The theme of “Joyous Expectation” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scriptures and readings. Location: 151 St. Hwy 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments.) Call Kathy Mezoff at (505) 870-6136.

TUESDAY, DEC. 11

TECH TIME AT THE GALLUP SENIOR CENTER: AVOID HOLIDAY FRAUD

10:30 am - 12:30 pm @ Northside Senior Center: Computer classes presented by the library. These classes are specially designed for anyone 55+ and teach the basic skills needed to access a computer. There will also be one-on-one help sessions.

No registration needed.

Contact the Senior Citizen’s Center at (505) 722-4740 for Senior Center questions. For specific questions or more information on classes please call (505) 863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 12

STORY TIME (AGES 2-4)

10:30 – 11 am@ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers 2-4 years old, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS

5:30-7 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. This week’s film: Everest.

THURSDAY, Dec. 13

GALLUPARTS’ MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT

Dec. 13: Be the first to see Gallup Repertory Theater’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. More info at www.galluparts.org/ member-night.

CRAFTY KIDS

4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch.

Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Tis-

CALENDAR

sue Roll Christmas Trees.

DIY-CEMBER: HOLIDAY CARD MAKING WITH TECHNOLOGY

5-6 pm @ Main Branch library: Make personalized and homemade gift cards this holiday season. Join us for a computer workshop on Thursday, December 13th at 5 p.m. at the Main Library. Computers will be provided but you will need to bring a flash drive to save your work. All ages and skill levels welcome! For more information or questions email libtrain@gallupnm.gov.

ONGOING

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Window Rock AA Group meets at Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264, Mondays at 5:45 pm. Closed Speaker Meeting, limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartphones.

Visit aa-fc.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. Tuesday, 6-8 pm.

Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.

CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD

Meets on the first Monday from 3:30-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings are on the following Monday. Community members concerned about 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 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-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday, 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 Road.

GALLUP SOLAR

Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call (505) 7289246 for info.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FUNDRAISING YARD SALES

Sales are held every Saturday, noon-3 pm Volunteers are needed for home construction. Call Bill Bright (505) 7224226 for details & directions.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WORK SESSIONS

Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week.

Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.

MCKINLEY COUNTY HEALTH ALLIANCE

McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am-1 pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome to attend and engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and environmental inequities and to help facilitate change in those systems. Call (505) 906-2671.

RECOVERING ADDICTS FOR JESUS

New Life ministries holds weekly meetings to anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Our approach integrates the 12 AA steps with Biblical truths. Location: 309 Chino Loop, Gamerco.

Time: 6 pm, every Thursday.

Phone: (505) 722-8973

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 Street. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.Recylegallup.org.

RECYCLING DEPOT

The Recycling Depot will now be open from noon-1:30 pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Educators and artists are encouraged to come by and see what’s available.

Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council.

Call (505) 722-5152.

SAVE THE DATE.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT RCS

Rehoboth Christian School presents their annual Christmas concerts to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Dec. 13, 2:15 pm: All School Christmas Chapel @ New High School Life Center. Dec. 16, 4 pm: High School Choir Concert @ Sacred Heart Cathedral. Dec. 18, 7 pm: fourth and fifth grade Christmas program @ Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church. The annual Christmas Concert, themed Room: He Pitched His Tent Among Us, accepts free-will offerings to support the choir. (505) 863-4412, www.rcsnm.org

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Dec.14 and 15 @ the Gallup Cultural Center, 201 E Hwy 66 at 7:30 pm each night. $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 12 and under. Buy tickets online at facebook.com/galluprep or galluprep.org. Buy at the door before each night’s performance. Our adaptation takes the classic comedy by Oscar Wilde and updates the setting from Victorian-era England to the Roaring ‘20s in New York.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY: PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH

Dec. 20, 6 pm @ Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church.

(505) 863-4412, www.rcsnm. org

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