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NEWS PART THREE: All the pretty horses — Where do they go?

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent Part 3 in a three-part series Despite the tribe’s intentions with the program, Sharron Berry, vice-president of Four Corners Pet Alliance, sees Navajo Nation horses as a valuable, untapped asset to the tribe.

“The horses are a resource that can be trained [and] utilized in tourism,” Berry said.

“People would pay a lot of

money for [a trained horse.]”

In contra st, u ntra i ned horses are less adoptable, and face a greater likelihood of being sent to auction and eventually shipped to Mexico for slaughter.

For instance, Berry said she spent four hours loading a fouryear-old horse that wasn’t halter broken onto a trailer. The horse was recently purchased near Burnham, N.M. Berry said the previous owner didn’t engage the horse in any formal

This is Luna, a horse rescued in McKinley County. Photo Credit: Sharron Berry

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training.

Formal training involves multiple steps, according to Berry. When a horse is born, the owner should “imprint” with them, which entails making early contact with the foal. This is followed by putting tools like a breakaway holster and a lead rope onto the horse while it’s young.

The horse has to know what the owner wants to do with it, establishing a sense of trust.

The Burnham horse had little interaction with humans and was likely never placed in a small, enclosed area – another key part of formal training. Berry said untrained horses like this one are considered to be of little value in the marketplace.

Meanwhile, she hopes the tribe will consider horses a valuable asset, worth fighting for.

“The Navajo Nation needs to keep these horses on the rez,” Berry said. “This is their future.”

When questioned about allegations of wild horses turned into the tribe are sold to kill buyers, who in turn ship them to Mexico for slaughter, the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture reaffirmed the tribe is in contact with BIA to check the background of potential buyers.

“If we were to know if someone was like that, we wouldn’t deal with them,” Navajo Nation Ranger Sgt. Randall Jim said during a Dec. 7 phone interview.

A Bowie Auction Horses Facebook post lists horses for sale, along with a slaughter ship date. Bowie is located in Bowie, TX, and declined to comment on the slaughters.

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Baby shot in motel room by 3-year-old MOTHER AND BOYFRIEND ARRESTED FOR CHILD ABUSE

By Mia Poris Sun Editor

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allup Police Depa r t ment of f icers responded to the shooting of an 8-month-old baby Dec. 8, which resulted in the arrest of the child’s mother and boyfriend for child abuse.

GPD Officer Darius Johnson was dispatched to Zia Motel, 915 E. Hwy 66, at about 6:35 pm Dec. 8 in reference to shots fired, according to a criminal complaint.

At the scene, Johnson met GPD Officer D. Hoffman, who arrived before him and had picked up an individual who was carrying an 8-month-old baby who had been shot in the face.

According to a Dec. 9 GPD press release, a person who had been nearby and heard the mother crying for help was rendering first aid when Hoffman arrived on scene.

Hoffman transported the child to Gallup Indian Medical Center and GPD officers spoke

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with Shayanne Nelson, 18, who reportedly said she was in the bathroom taking a shower with her boyfriend, Tyrell Bitsilly, 21, when she heard a gunshot go off and both she and Bitsilly ran out of the bathroom.

Nelson stated she saw her baby daughter lying in the middle of the bed bleeding from the face.

Nelson said her 3-year-old son must have found a handgun and played with it, according to the criminal complaint.

She reportedly said she did not know the gun was in the room, and that it must have been there prior to their check-in.

Nelson said while she took the shower, she left the baby on the bed and the 3-year-old in the same room, alone.

Bitsilly repor tedly told police they checked into the room and he was in the bathroom with Nelson, who was taking a shower, while the children were alone in the motel room. While in the bathroom,

he heard a “pop,” and both he and Nelson exited the bathroom.

Bitsilly said he grabbed the child who was bleeding from the face, according to the complaint.

A witness, the individual who was found carrying the bleeding baby, reportedly saw Bitsilly wiping the gun clean after the child was shot.

Bitsilly and Nelson were handcuffed, transported to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked — Bitsilly for abuse of a child resulting in bodily harm, abuse of a child placed in a dangerous situation and tampering with

evidence; Nelson for abuse of a child resulting in great bodily harm and abuse of a child placed in a dangerous situation.

As of Dec. 12, police had no updates on the status of the child, who was being treated at the hospital. GPD detectives are investigating the incident.

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Body found near Walmart

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body was discovered Dec. 9 near the Walmar t Supercenter, 1650 M a loney Ave. i n Ga l lup, when an unknown individual

repor ted t he per son to Walmart security at about 9:47 am.

According to Gallup Police Department Captain Marinda Spencer, the security officer checked on the reported individual and discovered he was

not breathing.

The deceased has been identified as David Joe, 72, of Twin Lakes, N.M, Spencer said.

Joe’s next of kin have been notified, and foul play is not suspected.

PRETTY HORSES | FROM PAGE 3 But, the Land of Enchantment remains a hot spot for sending horses to their demise, along with many other states across the country. According to information available on the USDA Economics, Statistics and Market Information System’s website, more than 67,000 horses have been exported from the United States to Mexico in 2018, so far, strictly for the purpose of slaughter.

Of that number, more than 58,000 horses were sent to Mexico via Texas this year, while New Mexico sent about 9,000 south of the border. There were reportedly “0” horses exported for slaughter by Arizona during that time, and no published data was available for Utah or Colorado.

The Sun reached out to several alleged kill buyers and pens, with little to no response from these groups and individuals.

One alleged pen, Bowie Auction Horses in Bowie, TX, lists horses for sale on their Facebook page, with info including the color, sex and age of the horse, along with a slaughter ship date.

When the Sun contacted Bowie for more information about the ship date, a Bowie rep told the Sun not to call back or write about them.

Pictured: Jay Begaye at the Verde Valley Equine Fest in Cottonwood, Ariz. in 2014. Begaye is an award-winning songwriter, teacher and horse trainer. Photo Credit: Courtesy

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HORSE Jay Begaye, an award-winning songwriter, teacher and horse trainer, writes songs in Navajo and tends to his horses near Peoria, Ariz. Begaye has taught people, especially younger generations, about the significance of horses to the Navajo people at numerous educational and interactive horse clinics.

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forgotten their creation story.

“If you go back to the beginning of the world, the Sun God gave us horses for blessing, for our people,” he said. “All Native American tribes, the holy people gave us a message.”

Begaye said the message that horses are sacred to the Navajo people has been lost in modern times.

“Back in the old days, the Sun God told the Navajo people: ‘Use this horse for your medicine,’” he said. “‘Don’t ever treat them bad. These horses will bring you rain, thunder and your land.’”

Wild horses will keep coming, Begaye said as he recounted stories from the old days. He said they wander everywhere and eat the food from the earth because the world belongs to them.

“We walk on it, we work on it, we plant on it. But the horses have a right to roam this Mother Earth,” he said. “They are connected with it. They talk with it.”

Begaye said his own methods for training horses are inspired by the way Navajo scouts tamed wild horses in the old days, calming them through songs.

Begaye’s songs have won multiple awards, among them the well-known album Horses Are Our Journey. He said he feels he’s the only person in the world who trains his horses through singing, rather than with tools like ropes and whips.

“ Ho r s e s a r e l i ke babies. When the baby is crying, you sing to them and they will stop crying,” he said.

“It’s the same way to a horse; they’ll open their mind and feel love [when you sing to them].”

CARRYING THE MESSAGE Begaye sa id he is pla n ning a large event to be held next summer.

He’s inviting chiefs and elders from the Tsuut’ina Nation, from Alberta, Ca nada, a s well a s other Native American tribes, to take part and share their stories.

More precisely, the event is a Navajo and Tsuut’ina horsemanship workshop, with a horse-honoring contest powwow. Awards include horse tack prizes and cash, Begaye said.

The pow-wow will serve as an opportunity to remind and teach people about the old ways, and demonstrate how tribes once trained horses, he said.

“I don’t want to teach just my people, I want to send out this message around the world,” he said.

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports

BACKPACKING 12/10, Gallup A Vanderwagen man was arrested after he reportedly a ccost ed a ma n in the Dow ntow n Wa lk way and stole his backpack.

J e s s e Fred, 44, was charged with robbery Dec. 10.

Gallup Police Department Officer Cindy Romancito said she was dispatched to the walkway near 215 W. Coal Ave. at about 8 pm because of a report of a fight in progress.

There, she found a man with blood on his face.

She said she called out to the man and he began to swear at her. She stopped to question him, and he told her he was smoking a cigar in the walkway when two men jumped him and stole his backpack. The two were not anywhere to be found

but police began a search and found a man near Glenn Pastry who matched the description given by the victim.

Fred had two backpacks on him. The victim identified him as one of his attackers.

R om a nc it o s a id F r e d became disorderly while he was detained in a police unit.

He was reportedly intoxicated.

VEHICLE VANDALISM 12/10, Gallup Gallup police are investigating a report of an automobile vandalism at the professional building at 1808 E. Aztec Ave. An employee at the scene said the vehicle had been hit with rocks over the weekend, and all of the windows were shattered. The same vehicle was also reported as vandalized a couple of weeks before.

Police currently have no suspects.

VAMPIRE IN VANDERWAGEN 12/9, Vanderwagen

A n Albuquerque man was arrested after he repor tedly bit a Gallup wom a n o n her neck and punched her.

Soliz, 44, was charged with battery on a household member.

McKinley County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on Cousins Road at about 11 pm. The homeowner said his daughter was assaulted by her boyfriend.

The daughter told deputies she was outside arguing with Soliz when he punched her on the side of the face. They allegedly returned inside and were lying down when he bit her on the neck, she said.

Deputies interviewed Soliz, but he refused to say anything.

ROLLOVER 12/8, Continental Divide A Casamero Lake woman

was injured when her vehicle rolled over Dec. 8 on Highway 122 near Continental Divide.

MCSO deputies were called to the scene of the accident at about 7:42 am.

The 20-year-old driver of the vehicle reportedly told police she had fallen asleep at the wheel and went off the roadway. She said she woke up and overcorrected, lost control of the vehicle, went off the road again and went through a fence, at which point the vehicle rolled over.

The vehicle received heavy damage and the driver sustained visible injuries, according to the police report. No citations were issued.

WEED AND WEE ONES 12/5, Gallup J u s t what are the responsibilities of a mother when she wa nts to party and has no one to babysit her kids?

A Grants woman discovered the answer when she was charged with three counts of child abuse after she allowed her children, ages 2 to 7 years old, to stay in a Gallup hotel room as she drank alcohol and smoked marijuana with friends.

Michelle Lee, 33, also had an outstanding bench warrant.

GPD Of f icer St even Peshlakai said he was dispatched to a Gallup motel at about 7:39 pm because of a report of an aggravated assault.

W hen he a r r ived, L ee was inside the room with her three children. Lee reportedly showed signs of intoxication and Peshlakai said he could smell marijuana in the room.

Lee admitted she had been drinking and smoking marijuana. She reportedly seemed to think it was all right to party as long as the children had shelter. Peshlakai said Lee laughed at the situation.

Lee was arrested. None of her relatives were willing to pick up the children, so they were taken into state custody.

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A California man found himself stranded in Gallup when his wife reportedly stole his vehicle.

A 68 -year-old man told Gallup police he and his wife stayed overnight Dec. 5 at a Gallup motel, and when he woke up, his wife and the vehicle were gone.

Police in Flagstaff, Ariz. stopped the vehicle, but let the woman go when the man at first refused to file charges. He told Gallup police he changed his mind when he learned there was nothing police could do unless charges were filed.

The husband told Gallup police he now wanted to file the vehicle as stolen; he thought his wife would return but she did not.

Metro Dispatch reached the wife on her cell phone and she reportedly said she didn’t care if she was arrested and she wasn’t turning back. She refused to answer her phone when a GPD officer tried to talk to her.

SLEEP AND STEAL 12/6, Gallup A Rock Point, Ariz. woman contacted the GPD Dec. 6 to report a stolen vehicle.

T he wom a n s a id s he thought her vehicle was in the possession of a Piñon man who was staying at a motel in Gallup.

Police spoke with the man who said the vehicle was taken by a woman who had stayed overnight with him in his motel room. He said when he woke up, the woman was gone, and so were the keys to the car.

He did not know where the woman was from and said she was a friend of his uncle.

Police listed the vehicle in the national registry of stolen vehicles.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES 12/5, Gallup Melvin Ja me s , 41, was arrested by the GPD u nder su s picious circumstances Dec. 5.

Ja m e s was found by GPD officers on the 200 block of West Maloney

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Gino Morgan Dec. 2, 1:35 am Aggravated DWI (second offense) Gallup P o l i c e Department Patrolma n J o h n Gonzales said he was d i s pa t ched to the Sports Page Lounge, 1400 S. 2nd St., in connection with a reported fight. On his way, Gonzales was told one of the fighters had left the area in a white Dodge Avenger.

Gonza les sea rched for the car and found it as it was headed to Interstate-40. He reportedly followed it and pulled it over.

Gonzales said he parked in front of the vehicle because a nother ca r had stopped beh i nd it. A s he pa rked, Gonzales reported the driver of

POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 6 Avenue at about 11 am, walking with a knife in his hands.

Police units surrounded him and got him to drop the knife. James had dried blood and several knife cuts on his hand.

He refused to say anything to police about his injuries.

Police searched the area for more blood but didn’t find any.

James was arrested after police found he had an outstanding bench warrant from an Arizona court.

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the Dodge pulled around him and continued eastward on the shoulder of the highway.

He stopped the car again and went to talk to the driver, Morgan, 46, of Gallup. Morgan admitted he was at the Sports Page but denied he had been in a fight.

Gon za les sa id Morga n showed signs of intoxication, so he asked him if he would be willing to take field sobriety tests. He agreed but failed the tests and was arrested for DWI. He later agreed to take a breath-alcohol test and the first reading showed a .18, but was flawed, and two more read .19.

John Barraza Dec. 1, 10:00 pm Aggravated DWI (seventh offense) G P D O f f i c e r J e r a l d Wa t c h m a n said he was d i spatched to South 2nd Street, where 12/4, Gallup The GPD is looking for a Fort Defiance, Ariz. woman who may have been involved i n t h e t h e f t of a r e n t a l vehicle.

A Window Rock man told police he met a woman at the Sports Page Lounge, 1400 S. 2nd St., the night of Dec. 4. He said he did not get the woman’s name but thought she said she was from Fort Defiance.

He told police he took the woman for a ride in his rental vehicle and when they returned to the bar, she asked for the keys because she had left her purse in the car. She allegedly went out to get her purse and never returned to the bar.

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a vehicle collided into the wall of the Golden Nugget at 1302 S. 2nd St. When he arrived, Watchman reported he saw Barraza, 65, of Gallup trying to move over to the passenger side of the vehicle but his legs were still in front of the driver’s side.

Barraza claimed he was not driving the vehicle, but admitted he was in a lot of pain.

Watchman said he also noticed signs that Barraza was intoxicated, so he followed him to the Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital, where Barraza agreed to have blood drawn for a blood-alcohol test.

Watchman found out that Barraza had two broken bones as well as a dislocated shoulder. He was arrested for aggravated DWI, careless driving and possession of alcoholic beverages in his vehicle.

Gary Lee Nov. 30, 10:45 pm Aggravated DWI GPD Patrolman Brandon Salazar said he was patrolling

near 3rd St reet a nd Coal Avenue when he saw a vehicle with no head lights on.

When he stopped the car and spoke with the driver, Lee, 42, of Gallup, he reportedly observed signs of intoxication, so he asked Lee if he would take field sobriety tests and Lee agreed.

Lee failed the tests and was charged with DWI. He refused to take a breath-alcohol test.

Michael Yazzie Jr. Nov. 29, 8:31 pm Aggravated DWI (second offense) McKinley C o u n t y Sher iff ’s Of f ice Sg t .

T a m m y Houghtaling said she was d i s pa t c he d to the Crestv iew Road area, where a car was reported as stopped in the middle of the road with the driver “down and out.”

By the time Houghtaling

arrived, the vehicle was gone, but other deputies found and stopped it. Houghtaling met with MCSO Deputy Johnson Lee who said he had to assist Yazzie, 28, of Mentmore, out of his vehicle and he almost fell.

Houghtaling said she asked Yazzie his name, but he refused to tell her, saying he had given it to the other officer. Seeing signs of intoxication, she asked Yazzie if he had been drinking and he admitted he’d had a sixpack of beer.

Houghtaling said she asked Yazzie if he would perform field sobriety tests and he reportedly said, “Hi Mom.” When asked why he said that, he pointed to the camera on one of the police units.

He then refused to take a field sobriety test because it was too cold outside. On the way to the Sheriff’s Office, he told Houghtaling she was stupid and a pig, and began to make oinking sounds.

He also accused her of being a racist. Houghtaling said she let him talk and didn’t reply. When they got to the Sheriff’s Office, Yazzie reportedly refused to take a breath-alcohol test.

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COMMUNITY Bulldog Travelin’ Jack lends a paw in Gallup USMC CORPORAL JACK RAISES FUNDS FOR TOYS FOR TOTS

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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eet United States Marine Cor ps C o r p o r a l Ja ck , better known as Travelin’ Jack, the mascot of the Delta Company of the USMC Reserves in Albuquerque. He’s an 85-pound purebred Olde English Bulldogge, and the adorable face who helps Toys for Tots, a local charity program that collects and distributes new, unwrapped toys during the holidays to children throughout McKinley County.

Travelin’ Jack left his mark, so to speak, Dec. 8 at the Comfort Suites, 3940 E. Hwy 66 in Gallup, when he lent a paw to promote Toys for Tots.

This was Jack’s second year at the Gallup event, where he

helped raise funds by inspiring folks to donate unwrapped toys for local boys or girls this coming Christmas holiday.

Comfort Suites General Manager Ken Riege said the event has been a success over the past two years, and having Jack and his owner Jill Lane come out is a treat.

Riege, who has been with the Gallup Comfort Suites for the past 10 years, said the toys collected will stay in Gallup to benefit local children.

Riege has worked in the hospitality business for 14 years, but he’s also an Air Force veteran who served from 1985 to 1993.

He met Lane a few years ago and thought it would be great to have Cpl. Jack visit the hotel.

“We’re very pleased to have Corporal Jack and his handler

Corporal Jack, mascot of the Delta Company of the United States Marine Corps Reserves based in Albuquerque, poses for a photo during a Toys for Tots fundraiser at Comfort Suites in Gallup Dec. 8. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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Jill here with us,” he said.

“We’ve had guests and several businesses donate toys, which was great, and even some chapter houses as well. It’s been a huge success, and we’re glad to help out.”

As a veteran, Riege proudly displays many service-related items at the Comfort Suites — and Jack adds to the honors on display.

“People ask me why I have all these memorabilia here,”

Riege said. “I do it to honor veterans, and family of veterans, and Jack being here is another way to honor Marine veterans.”

Lane, who has owned the now 10-year-old Corporal Jack since he was 7 months old, referred to herself as “chauffeur, personal chef, agent/ scheduler, and [the person] who is at the end of [Jack’s] leash.”

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Complementary Corporal Jack calendars and information cards are handed out at a Toys for Tots event in Gallup Dec. 8 at Comfort Suites. Jack, mascot of the Delta Company of the United States Marine Corps Reserves based in Albuquerque, posed for photos and helped draw crowds and donations for the annual holiday toy drive. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo COMMUNITY

UNM-G glistens with holiday fun GALLUP CAMPUS HO-HO-HOSTS SANTA CLAUS, HOLIDAY JOY

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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he community turned out in full holly jolly holiday force Dec. 6 fo r t h e a n nu a l Holiday in New Mexico event at t he Un iver sit y of New Mexico-Gallup campus. It was a night of posole, bischochitos, activities, caroling, luminaries and of course, Santa Claus.

After various educational departments filled decorated bags with sand and lights, more than 200 luminarias glowed along the sidewalks of the UNM-G campus, 705 Gurley Ave. Huge Christmas wreaths hung at the entrance of Gurley Hall, and the smell of traditional posole filled the air.

reading, and UNM-G Library I n for m at ion Speci a l i st Yolanda Chavez and Public Services Librarian Jim Fisk helped kids create UNM book markers.

“We want to keep children encouraged by having them make their own bookmarkers and giving them a free book, so they can use [them] and have fun at reading,” Chavez said.

A r t students d isplayed their works at an arts and cr a f t s sa le, a nd fa m i l ie s f locked from one event to another, checking out the crafts, artwork and goodies.

A ca ndy ca ne reindeer project hosted by SkillsUSA Ad v i s or A n n Ja r v i s a nd UNM-G student Lillian Gaines was a hit with the kids.

“We like to pitch in with

Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for family photos at the community Christmas celebration held at the University of New Mexico Gallup campus Dec 6. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo activities and just have a lot of fun,” Jarvis said. “Our group helped out with the luminarias, and we filled out 125 bags for display.”

In a seperate room, cartoons were screened with free popcorn for families who needed a short breather from the activ ities a nd holiday excitement.

Pa rent Wilson Sa nchez said the yearly event is so well done, his family anticipates

it annually — his kids look forward to seeing Santa and engaging in the crafts.

“Each year, it just seems to get better, and even though it was chilly outside, it was well worth coming out for it,” Sanchez said. “I know my kids enjoy it and can’t wait to take a picture with Santa Claus.”

For more information about UNM-G events, visit: www.gallup.unm.edu or call (505) 863-7500

Crowds gather and Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for family photos at Gurley Hall on the UNM-Gallup campus for the annual Holiday in New Mexico celebration Dec. 6. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo Each yea r, the ca mpus adds more to its agenda for this free holiday event.

This year, UNM students entertained the crowd with Christmas carols, and lines of attendees formed inside Gurley Hall, where various activities took place. There were gingerbread- and bookmarker-making activities, and excited children waited in line to see Santa Claus, who was also full of holiday joy.

“This is such a great event, and it’s not only exciting for me, but you can see it on the boys’ and girls’ faces,” Santa said. “I even got to taste the posole and it was yummy.”

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‘Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse’ displays zip and humor

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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udiences have certainly gotten a lot of Spider-Man over the past 15 years, including a film franchise, a rebooted franchise and another reconfigured version as part of the Marvel Universe.

Now, Sony brings not one, but numerous incarnations of the superhero into an animated take on the character.

Surprisingly, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is better than anticipated, employing unique visuals and plenty of action, while poking fun at tropes associated with the role.

This version follows teenager Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), who lives in a world inhabited by a heroic SpiderMan (Chris Pine). When the lead is also bitten by a radioactive spider, he begins to develop the same incredible abilities. This comes in handy after the sinister Kingpin (Liev Schreiber) opens a dimensional portal and mortally wounds Spider-Man. As the time-space continuum begins to unravel and

The animated addition to the Spider-Man/Marvel universe, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” is better than anticipated, employing unique visuals, plenty of action and a sense of humor. Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group pose a threat to all existence, the young Morales finds it difficult to adapt to his new abilities and stop the threat.

However, he soon encounters other, very different versions of Spider-man who have arrived from parallel universes.

The group teams up with Morales in the hope of saving the universe and getting back to their alternate realities.

The film has a slightly darker tone than previous versions, likely serving tweens and teens more than younger children.

Its unusual central concept of presenting an alternate universe that gets rid of the more traditional incarnation of Spider-Man early on may come as an initial

shock, but it adds a little more variety and unexpectedness to the proceedings. The choice also allows the villain to pose a more significant and dangerous threat to the hero.

What serves the tale best are its various and very flawed Spider-Mans who arrive on the scene.

Morales finds himself being trained by a broken version of his hero; a shabbier, outof-shape Peter Parker (Jake Johnson) still pining from a break-up with his lady love in his home dimension. It’s actually quite amusing to see an older, depressed version of the

altruistic kid attempt to serve as a mentor to a young apprentice. There are a lot of fun interchanges between the pair.

And of course, the other Spider-Mans who unexpectedly arrive add even more laughs.

They include a Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) who has taken on the mutant abilities, a brooding neo-noir Spider-Man (Nicholas Cage), Japanese girl (Kimiko Glenn) and her SpiderMan robot, and most enjoyably, a smart-alecky, porcine version of the character known as Spider-Ham (John Mulaney).

This motley crew adds plenty of jokes and lightness

to the film.

While viewers have certainly become accustomed to the slick and polished computer generated visuals seen in Pixar films, this title wisely attempts a different look, combining technical flare to create a comic book appearance.

The style also provides plenty of kick during action scenes that feature Morales attempting to swing his way through the city streets.

There’s also an elaborate bit in which the protagonist must escape the clutches of a super-villain through the trees of a heavily wooded area surrounding a laboratory. These moments are impressive and, at times, even exciting.

Admittedly, it isn’t the best animated film of the year.

The movie does feel a bit too lengthy for its own good and doesn’t have a stand-out climactic battle that will be remembered after the credits roll, but this is still an entertaining take on the hero. And it also effectively displays how an outcast (or group of outsiders) can succeed against all odds.

In the end, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse makes for a fine addition to the character’s cinematic cannon.

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SPORTS 360 Gallup High wins first-place trophy BENGALS ROCK THE JOHN LOMASNEY GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT PHOTOS BY RYAN HUDGEONS

Gallup High School Bengals player Hailey Long (40) hits a layup early in a Dec. 8 championship game, giving the Bengals a lead they did not lose. GHS played Piedra Vista High Dec. 8 during the 44th Annual John Lomasney Girls Basketball Tournament.

GHS player Kamryn Yazzie (20) stands solo for a layup.

The Bengals won their championship game against Piedra Vista High, 62-42.

Amanda Mitchel (3) takes a three-point shot near the end of a Dec. 8 championship game to help seal Gallup High’s 20-point lead in a John Lomasney Girls Basketball Tournament game at GHS.

Mckleigh Begaye (23) drives the ball to the basket for another two points in a winning John Lomasney Girls Basketball Tournament championship game against Piedra Vista Dec. 8 at GHS.

GHS Bengals pose with the first-place trophy after the Dec. 8 John Lomasney Girls Basketball Tournament championship game against Piedra Vista The 44th annual tournament took place Dec. 8-9 at Gallup High School.

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Tohatchi girls conquer RCS REHOBOTH LOSES BY 15 POINTS. PHOTOS BY CAYLA NIMMO

Rehoboth player Kennedi Chapman (41) fights with Tohatchi High School player Krystal Benally (3) for possession of a rebound during a varsity girls basketball game at Rehoboth Christian School in Gallup Dec. 11. Final score: Tohatchi 59 to Rehoboth 44.

Rehoboth Christian School player Wylencia Weaver (21) dribbles the ball down court as Tohatchi player Cameron Tsosie (20) sneaks behind her for a steal Dec. 11 at Rehoboth.

Rehoboth player Rachael Martin (42) takes a two-point shot against Tohatchi in the first half of the Dec. 11 varsity basketball game held at RCS in Gallup. Tohatchi won 59-44.

Rehoboth player Kennedi Chapman (41) passes the ball to her teammate over the heads of Tohatchi players during a Dec. 11 game at Rehoboth Christian School. Rehoboth lost by 15 points.

TRAVELIN’ JACK | FROM PAGE 8 In other words, she said, she handles all of Travelin’ Jack’s needs and affairs.

The beloved bulldog was at first a model, attending photo shoots for magazines and television segments, but when the opportunity arose for him to become the mascot for the Marines — the Marines’ mascot is, after all, a bulldog — he jumped (literally) at the opportunity.

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Lane said Jack loves to travel and visit businesses — he embodies the belief that no pet should be left behind while people go on vacation.

Lane likes to tell of places you can go with your pet and engage in fun activities. Jack, who was a shelter dog, brings awareness about adopting shelter pets and has helped raise more than $25,000 dollars for animal shelters all over the state.

When asked how his trip to Gallup had been, Jack said: Not so “ruff!”

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Corporal Jack rests on the floor of the Comfort Suites in Gallup Dec. 8 during a Toys for Tots fundraiser. Jack is the mascot of the Delta Company of the United States Marine Corps Reserves based in Albuquerque. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo SPORTS

Window Rock boys defeat Wingate FIGHTING SCOUTS COME OUT 66-48. PHOTOS BY CAYLA NIMMO Wingate High School boys basketball players Dana Dickerson (32) and Miles Whitehair (5) block a shot by a Window Rock High player during a varsity boys basketball game held in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Dec. 10.

Wingate lost 66-48.

Window Rock player Kendal Roanhorse (44) passes the ball to a teammate as he’s guarded by two Wingate players, Trevor Morgan (12) and Taylor Morgan (11) during a boys basketball game Dec. 10 in Fort Defiance. Window Rock won 66 – 48.

Wingate player Parrish Miller (20) lays up a two-point shot against Window Rock in a varsity basketball game held in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Dec. 10.

Wingate lost by 18 points.

Wingate player Taylor Morgan (11) blocks a twopoint shot by a Window Rock player in the second half of ta Dec. 10 game in Fort Defiance, Ariz.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEC. 14 - 20, 2018 FRIDAY, Dec. 14 GET UP AND GAME Noon-4 pm @ Children’s Branch Library, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Drop in anytime. Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

TECH TALK: ELECTRONICS Q&A 3-4 pm @ Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. Looking for new technology, need to get the next big game system but don’t know the difference, or just need help? Bring your questions and we’ll find you the answers in this interactive holiday special Tech Talk.

Let us help you find the right technology for your needs.

For questions call (505) 863-1291 or email libtrain@ gallupnm.gov.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Dec.14 and 15 @ the Gallup Cultural Center, 201 E Highway 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.

SATURDAY, Dec. 15 STORY TIME 11-11:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM and Saturday at 11:00 AM. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 4.

DIY-CEMBER: KNITTING AND CROCHET FOR ALL AGES 2-3 pm @ Main Branch. Learn the fun of fiber art at our all ages knit and crochet workshop on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Children’s Branch. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own project with you for help and guidance. All ages and skill levels welcome!

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SUNDAY Dec. 16 CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT RCS 4 pm: Nigh School Choir Concert @ Sacred Heart Cathedral, 415 E. Green Ave. TUESDAY, DEC. 18 MAKER ZONE: FRANCE - EIFFEL TOWER 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch.

We’re going around the world in December with MakerZone! Join us every week for architecture and engineering projects based on famous landmarks from around the world and get stamps in your STEM Passport! Stop by the Children’s Branch for your passport today.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT RCS 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 WEDNESDAY, Dec. 19 DIY-CEMBER: DIY DECORATIONS 4-6 pm @ Children’s Branch.

We’re decking the halls! Stop by the Children’s Branch to make cards, ornaments, paper chains and a 3D printing demonstration.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS 5:30-7 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. This week’s film: Elf. THURSDAY, Dec. 20 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.

CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES) 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Construction Paper Stocking MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY: PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH 6 pm @ Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church. (505) 8634412, www.rcsnm.org

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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SAVE THE DATE LIBRARY CLOSED Dec. 21, 9 am – 6 pm: Both branches closed for Staff Development.

A CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT DRAMA Dec. 24, 6:30 pm: Come enjoy a narrated candlelight service depicting the Nativity account with candles representing various people associated with the nativity, intermingled with traditional Christmas carols and hymns, followed a Communion Service. Gallup Christian Church (505) 8635620, 505 S. Cliff Dr. THE RMCHCS AUXILIARY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are for the fall or spring semester to students pursuing an education in medical or health careers.

Applicants must be full time students, have completed 12 college credit hours, and have at least a 2.0 GPA. Application deadline for the spring 2019 semester is Jan. 4. Applications are available at the UNM-Gallup Financial Aid Office and at the RMCH information desk. For more information: (505) 863-7325.

WINE & PAINTING: WINTER SCENE Jan. 24, 6-9 pm@ ART123 Gallery, Have a creative night out! Register at www.galluparts.org/wine-and-painting

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Premiers Jan. 29, 6-8 pm, and monthly on fourth Tuesdays. Take a stroll on gallery row. Get up close and personal with local art and artists. Check out art shows, artist demonstrations and artist talks at opo Gallery, Free Spirit Gallery, ART123 Gallery, LOOM Gallery and Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe.

2nd Street from Hill to Coal in downtown Gallup. Visit: www.galluparts.org/2ndlook To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year from the Gallup Housing Authority

Alfred Abeita, Sr. Board Chairman Other Board Members: Joe Zecca, Vice-Chairman Jim Saucedo, Member Roger Morris, Member

Pictured above: Michael Burnside, Maintenance Director and Evangeline Benally, Maintenance Assistant

The Board of Commissioners and Management of the Gallup Housing Authority would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. If you are traveling please drive safely.

Enjoy good fellowship with family and friends.

Thoughts for the New Year: Life is but a vapor in a li le while it is gone – so make every day count. Treat people as you would want to be treated.

Maintain an a itude of gratitude every day.

We hope you have a prosperous fulfilling New Year.

Pictured above: Richard F. Kontz, Executive Director; Telisia Montano, Accountant and Selina Paradise, Housing Manager

Located at 203 Debra Drive in Gallup, NM – (505) 722-4388 Applications may be request by email: GHA.Main@galluphousing.com

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