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NEWS GALLUP SUN SPOTLIGHT: PERSON OF THE MONTH
New ArtsCrawl coordinator aims to preserve, evolve the event By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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honda Qu i nta na , co-owner of Quintana’s Music a nd I nd ia n Jewelr y, has been named the Sun’s Person of the Month for January 2019. This is in part to her recently being selected as the new coordinator for the city’s monthly ArtsCrawl event, which draws in hundreds of visitors to downtown Gallup. “There has been a very big community response to [the future of] ArtsCrawl,” Quintana said in an interview Jan. 11, adding that locals were upset it could end. Quintana sees ArtsCrawl as an attempt to improve quality of life in Gallup, with live musical performances, opportunities for families and friends to get together, and a chance to give local artists a platform to share their creations.
HER BACKGROUND The decision to put her name in for coordinator is built on a history of entertainment and event planning. Quintana, a Gallup native, studied music at the Music Institute in Hollywood, Calif., and is a 2000 recipient of the Best Blues Production award from the New Mexico Music Association. She also was the CEO of an Arizona-based entertainment company that managed bands, promoted shows, conducted
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Rhonda Quintana poses for a portrait standing in the window of Quintana’s Music and Indian Jewelry with the buildings of Coal Street reflecting in the glass Jan. 11 in downtown Gallup. Quintana is the new director of ArtsCrawl and plans to improve and expand the monthly event. Photo credit: Cayla Nimmo production and live recordings, and worked with booking agencies, some of which performed at Gallup’s El Morro Theatre. In addition, she has produced radio commercials, interviewed a number of personalities in various industries, and has experience seeking out sponsorships. She has worked in these fields, along with her husband, Ryan Quintana. The two opened the original Quintana’s Music at 200 W. Coal Ave., which closed in 2010 but was relaunched at its current location 223 W. Coal Ave. in 2016. “The goal is to really bring more excitement for downtown,”
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Ryan said, when asked how he felt about the new challenge ahead of him and Rhonda.
TAKING CHARGE Quintana was approached by Francis Bee of Gallup B.I.D. in November. She met with the gallupARTS board about the position later that month. She was officially announced as the coordinator on Dec. 21. She said that she went ahead with her nomination feeling capable and passionate about ArtsCrawl. Once the events board reviewed her resume, the decision to elect her the
new coordinator was almost unanimous. “The main goal has always been supporting the community,” Quintana said. “What better way to do that than to support this event?”
THE COMMUNITY RESPONSE When asked how locals have responded to the news of her taking over as coordinator, Quintana said that the reception has been very warm, saying that the announcement post got over 600 likes on Facebook. While there is plenty of
support for the event, Quintana did say that there would always be naysayers to ArtsCrawl, specifically about how street regulations are not always enforced as well as they should be. Yet, she said that she thinks the board will be able to address their concerns because this is ultimately a community event. “A local person knows what ArtsCrawl means for the community,” Quintana said. “They have come up and congratulated me in some stores. It’s very humbling.” Ryan also called the community support fabulous, saying that people are aware of what they want to do for ArtsCrawl and that they are very positive. One person who is eager to see what Quintana will do is Rose Eason, of gallupARTS and the former coordinator for ArtsCrawl. “Rhonda has a lot of enthusiasm, passion and drive, which are the qualities the ArtsCrawl Coordinator needs to be successful,” Eason said in a written statement Jan. 16. “We’re all very excited to see where she takes the event this year!”
CHANGES TO ARTSCRAWL When asked about her vision for ArtsCrawl, Quintana said that the intent is to not make drastic changes, but to keep the current formula in place. The philosophy is that they are not going to fix
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State court supports call to reform New Mexico school system
RULING FOUND STATE IS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR SUFFICIENT EDUCATION By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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h e S t a t e o f Ne w Mexico expects an overhaul of the state’s public education system to bring it into compliance with the constitution and other state laws after the ruling in Yazzie/Martinez v. State of New Mexico that sa id t he st ate mu st t a ke steps by April 15 to ensure state schools have the proper resources to prepare students for college and careers. The announcement was made on a Jan. 10 teleconference call that included plaintiffs from the case, their respective counsel, and several superintendents from New Mexico schools. Gail Evans, lead counsel for the Yazzie plaintiffs for the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, said during
the call that the judge’s ruling couldn’t be any clearer and shows that New Mexico has failed its students. “ T he state ha s made choices year after year to continue to not provide programs and services and teachers to students who need them,” Evans said. She said that it is appalling that the state has knowingly made these decisions. Mike Hyatt, superintendent for Ga llup -McK i n ley Cou nt y Schools a nd ca se plaintiff, participated in the call to voice his response to the ruling. “I see more clearly the specific ways the state has underfunded education,” he said. “These students have been left behind for too long and it’s time to make changes.” Hyatt said that it is more startling how obvious it is now that the state’s current
formula did not recognize at-risk students, who are the most vulnerable to falling behind in school, even more so in McKinley County, one of the most impoverished counties in the country. “We need to hold legislators accountable to make sure students receive the support and services they need,” Hyatt said. “We will work with them to turn around our education system to meet the needs of students.” Evans asked the participants what ramifications these decisions have had on the state’s students. She answered that children in the state can’t read at their given grade level; they’re more likely to drop out and not graduate and not go to college. “ T he st ate k nows t h is but doesn’t provide the necessar y resources even for basic needs like textbooks
and transportation or hire enoug h t ea cher s,” E v a n s said, adding that surrounding states having higher teacher pay is an incentive for potential instructors to avoid New Mexico. Now the state is obligated to provide a satisfactory education to its students, figure out the costs, and then fund it, Evans said. The estimate given during the call was over $1 billion, which is simply to provide a basic education for the state’s children, she said.
Wilhelmina Ya zzie, the lead plaintiff in the case, said during the call that she wants
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Navajo Nation President, Vice President sworn in ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD WELCOMES NEZ-LIZER
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undreds of excited g uest s f i l led t he F ig hti ng Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance Jan. 15 to welcome in the newly minted Navajo Nation leadership. In return, they were treated to the musical stylings of the Navajo Nation Band, flutist Travis Terry, the Rehoboth Choir, along with special performers, Roxyanne Harvey, and Miss Western Navajo Raquel Whitehair. Of course, the bustling crowd was there to witness Jonathan Nez be sworn in as Navajo Nation President by
Let’s grasp the change and move forward together, all of us.” President Jonathan Nez
Chief Justice JoAnn Jayne, who also swore in Vice President Myron Lizer and the 24th Navajo Nation Council on Jan. 15. The event formally kicked of f w it h t he proce s sion led by Kayenta Township Com m i s sioner s, Nava jo Nation Board of Education, and Navajo Nation Board of Election Supervisors. Once the Posting of Colors, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, and special tribute for Navajo Veterans concluded, Amber Crotty of the Jonathan Nez, middle, holds hands with his oldest son and his wife, Phefelia Herbert-Nez, right, after taking the oath of office to become President of the Navajo Nation Jan. 15 in Fort Defiance. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
Jonathan Nez’s youngest son stands beneath the bible held by Nez’s wife as Phefelia Herbert-Nez as he is sworn into the office of President of the Navajo Nation Jan. 15 in Fort Defiance. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
24th Navajo Nation Council gave the invocation. “[We] work on behalf of our family and the people,” she said in her address, urging the audience to be receptive to others. “Be a part of the solution. Hear [the people’s] cries, and give knowledge and wisdom.” After she finished, Tom Chee of the 24th Navajo Nation Council gave the welcome address. Chee spoke about how culture has remained important for the Navajo people, especially through their language that was given to them by the
Holy Ones. “We are truly a blessed nation, to be able to maintain our culture,” he said. The elders transferred their knowledge and culture onto us, Chee said, and these are powerful tools that the Navajo people have as a nation. The lessons that were taught to him as a child are what can be used to raise the current generation of children and make them into good people, he added. He then spoke about how it is up to the newly elected leaders to serve their people well. “Being elected doesn’t mean
you’re a leader, it means you’re an elected official,” Chee said. “[You have to] become leaders.” Once Chee f inished his address, Nez officially took the Oath of Office. He was followed by Lizer, the Navajo Nation Council, and the Navajo Nation Board of Election Supervisors, Board of Education, and the Kayenta Township Commissioners. After taking the oath, Nez gave his inaugural address to the crowd, one that was filled
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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports
SEARCH FOR TWO ASSAILANTS Jan. 11, Gallup Gallup Police are looking for two men who reportedly attacked two Gallup teenage girls on Jan. 11. The two girls told police they were walking eastbound on Aztec Avenue about 2 pm. when they were approached by two men who began hitting them for no reason. One girl said she was punched several times in the face while the other said she was hit twice before the men got into their vehicle and drove away. Neither girl said they knew either their attackers. Police searched the area for the suspect vehicle but were unable to find any suspects matching the girls’ descriptions.
HOT CHECK PRESSURE Jan. 8, Gallup A Gallup man was arrested
for f raud after he tried to cash a check t h at was altered. Police were called to Duke City, 1512 East Hwy 66, about 4 pm on Jan. 8 because of a report of a man trying to cash a fraudulent check for $700. Paul Estrada Jr., 30, told Gallup Police that his someone else had pressured him into trying to cash the check. Estrada was still at the store when police arrived. He told police on his own that he knew the check was fraudulent and that he had gotten it from someone else. He said he did not know where that person got it. He added that that person pressured him into trying to cash it. Police later found out that the numbers on the check had been altered. Only Estrada was arrested and charged for the crime.
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Jan. 7, Gallup Taylor Johnson, 28, of St. Michaels was arrested on Ja n . 7 for po s s e s sion of methampheta mine after he called Gallup pol ice a nd told them that someone was out to kill him. Gallup Patrolman Luke Martin said he was dispatched to a location on the 1200 block of East Highway 66 in connection with a man who said someone was trying to kill him. When he got to the site, he found Johnson, who appeared to be incoherent and who had to be asked questions several times before he answered them. He said he was running from some people. He denied that he had been taking drugs but said it was possible that someone had tried to stick him with a needle. He was taken to the Gallup Indian Medical Center for a medical evaluation. Martin said when he was searched for his own
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safety, police found him to be in possession of an unspecified amount of meth.
SHOTS FIRED Jan. 3, Gallup GPD Patrolman Adrian Quetawki said he was on patrol about 10 pm on Jan. 3 near Sixth Street when he was approached by a man who said he heard a loud bang. Quetawki said he searched the area and found a brass casing but no indication that any building in the area had been hit. The casing was placed into evidence. The following morning, another police officer was dispatched to a house on South Sixth Street where the homeowner reported hearing shots fired the night before. He reported hearing several shots at the scene. He added that it sounded to him like someone in a vehicle going south had fired some shots and about two minutes later, he heard shots fired from a vehicle that sounded as if it was going south. Police did find two casings on the sidewalk near his home. The matter is under investigation. In another case on Jan. 4, police responded to a call from a man, on the 200 block of West Lincoln Street, who also reported shots fired. The complainant said two men showed up to the window of his bedroom and knocked on the window. They left and a couple of minutes later, when
the man reported hearing eight shots. He described the two men as being short and wearing masks. He said he had no idea who they were or why they came to his house. Police said they found several holes on the north side of the building, some in the walls and some in the windows. They said they also found eight shell casings and a bullet.
ASSAULTER ARRESTED Dec. 31, Gallup A Gamerco man is facing a ssault and battery charges after repor tedly going into a Gallup business and attacking office personnel and patients. GPD Policeman Harland Soseeah said he was dispatched to the Eye Associates, 311 East Nizhoni Blvd, about 11:53 am Dec. 31. He said he first talked to a receptionist who said that a man, later identified as Damon Williams, 23, came into the business and sat down. The receptionist said when she asked if she could help, the man became upset and started yelling and cursing at her. She said he also punched her and started throwing things at her that he found on her desk. She said she retreated to another room as two other staff members showed up because of all of the noise. One of the staff members
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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Gregory Littleman Dec. 30, 12:50 am Aggravated DWI Gallup P o l i c e Patrolma n Daniel Brown was on regular patrol when he said he saw a vehicle on the I-40 ramp at the 20-mile marker sitting facing the wrong way. He said he went up to the vehicle and as he did, the driver attempted to reverse, so he yelled at him to stop and he did. Brown went up to the driver’s side and began talking to Littleman, 21, of Window Rock. Littleman was smiling and his head was bobbing back and forth and he showed signs of being intoxicated. Littleman was directed to exit the vehicle and said he couldn’t so he was asked again. When he did exit the vehicle, he almost fell down. He was asked if he had been drinking and he said he had three drinks two months ago. Brown said Littleman was incoherent as he spoke. He agreed to take a standard field sobriety test and failed, at which time he was arrested for DWI. He agreed to take a breath alcohol test and although several attempts were made, he continued to do only make small sips of breath so no reading was registered. Brown said he took this as a refusal. He was charged with aggravated DWI and driving on the wrong side of the road. Michael Leshawn Yazzie Dec. 29, 8:55 pm DUI (Navajo Nation charge) McKinley C o u n t y Sher iff ’s Office Deputy Elreno Henio, assigned to the DWI Task Force, was patrolling State Highway 602 when he saw a vehicle drive across the white edgeline. He started in pursuit and then saw the vehicle go across the center line into the other lane so he made a traffic stop. The vehicle turned into an access road and failed to stop. As Henio got closer to the vehicle, it spun out in the snow-packed road and stopped. The driver got NEWS
out of the vehicle as Henio walked toward him. Henio identified the driver as Michael Yazzie, 32, of Vanderwagen. He was asked to take the standard field sobriety tests, and refused, so he was told he was being placed under arrest. As he was being led to the police unit, he yelled “no” and pushed against Henio, trying to get away. According to the report, Henio said he grabbed him and ousted him away, causing him to fall into the snow. As Henio went up to him, he still tried to get away, so Henio said he held him on the ground until he stopped resisting. The officer then got him up and headed him toward his unit when he began yelling and putting his leg up as if he was going to kick him. Henio said he pulled out his taser and Yazzie calmed down. When he was placed in Henio’s unit, he kicked the door twice so Henio went up to him and told him to stop. He repeated to kick again and Henio said he tased him but it had no effect. He managed to get Yazzie calm again and put him in seatbelts only to have him start kicking the plexiglass on the cage. When he stopped, he was asked if he was willing to take a breath alcohol test and he said no, he was already drunk. Henio said when he checked Yazzie’s vehicle, he saw an open beer can as well as other liquor bottles. He was transported to Mariano Lake Junction where a tribal police officer picked him up and transported him to the Crownpoint jail. Ramsey Lee Dec. 29, 8:47 pm Aggravated DWI (second offense) M C S O Deputy Frank Villa Jr. said he was dispatched to the area of State Hwy 118 and Defiance Draw because of a report of an accident. When he got there he saw a car that appeared to have crashed on the side of the railroad tracks. He also saw a train coming so he went toward the train trying to slow it down. When the train slowed and passed the vehicle, Villa said he went over to the vehicle and found a female later identified as Tracy
Begaye bleeding from an injury to her head. She showed signs of being intoxicated and when asked if she was in the vehicle, she said no. She was place in Villa’s unit as he went up to the vehicle and talked to Ramsey Lee, 36, of Gallup. Lee also showed signs of being intoxicated and denied being the driver. He said the driver took off after the accident. There was another passenger in the vehicle who was sitting in the back seat and said Lee was the driver. That passenger was sober and he said the vehicle slid on ice as they were coming up to the railroad crossing. Lee refused to take the standard field sobriety test and was arrested for DWI. Villa said he also found open liquor bottles in the front of the car. Lee did agree to take a breath alcohol test and posted two samples of .22. Darryl Harlow Dec. 28, 9:14 pm DWI (fourth offense) GPD Officer Alana Bradley said she was dispatched to the 900 block of West Wilson Avenue
in connection with a report of a man down and out behind the wheel of a vehicle that was parked in the middle of a roadway. When Bradley got there, a nother officer had also responded, and she said she observed a crushed beer can on the floor of the vehicle. She said she talked to Harlow, 58, of Florence, Ariz. She noticed the smell of intoxicating liquor emitting from him. He agreed to take the standard field sobriety test and failed, at which time he was charged with DWI. He was asked if he was willing to take the breath alcohol test and did not reply so he was transported to the county jail. Thurman Trujillo Dec. 28, 11:17 pm Aggravated DWI (second offense) M C S O D e p u t y Johnson Lee was in YahTa-Hey when he received a report of a man leaving the Sagebrush Liquors on State
Highway 264 headed east in the westbound lane. He immediately got into the westbound lane and began slowing down traffic and within a couple of minutes saw the vehicle headed toward him driving in the westbound lane. He parked on the side of the road and observed the driver nearly run into a vehicle head on. When the driver passed him, he followed, turning on his sirens and lights to warn other drivers ahead of the situation. He got the driver to pull over on the shoulder and then went up to the driver and told him to turn off the engine and to step outside the vehicle. He identified the driver as Thurman Trujillo, 39, of Ruidoso. As Trujillo stepped out, Lee said he observed several open beer containers on the dash and in the center of the vehicle. He also observed that Trujillo displayed signs of being intoxicated and was having problems keeping his balance. He asked how much he had to drink and Trujillo said only one can of beer about 45 minutes before he started driving. Trujillo agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests and failed and was arrested for DWI. Later, he agreed to take a breath alcohol test and blew two samples of .17.
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OPINIONS Our Blessings in Christ By Bill Emmerling Pastor-Gallup Christian Church “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places …” Ephesians 1:3 (ESV) Paul begins with exuberant praise for the God who saved him from his sins, whom he serves. Reading through verses
3-14, it becomes clear this God of whom he speaks and glorifies is God the Father, God the Son (Jesus the Christ) and the Holy Spirit. He doesn’t attempt to explain the ‘Trinity’ as we have come to know it; Paul simply, extravagantly shares about the Father who initiated our salvation before creation, Jesus who executed the plan, and the Holy Spirit who continues the work of Jesus. In the verse above, Paul states that in Jesus, God the
Father has given us EVERY spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. This sounds wonderful, yet nebulous, cloudy and unclear. Reading through the rest of the passage reveals what these blessings are. Predestination (4-6): Paul begins by declaring that God in HIS sovereignty predestined and chose us to be HIS before the creation. This begs questions about God’s sovereignty and our ‘Free Will.’ I accept this tension as one of the mysteries
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of God’s ways and move on. What we need to humbly recognize is how much God loves us, and HE is the one who initiated our salvation, not us. Redempt ion (7- 8): Redemption relates to the infinite, eternal debt we owe for sinning, rebelling against our Creator. Our blessing of redemption comes through Jesus’ blood sacrifice on our behalf. Notice Jesus’ sacrifice is LAVISHED on us. God’s mercy and redemption far exceeds our trespass against God.
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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF JANUARY 21
While you enjoy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also take a moment to walk outside and experience the “Super Wolf Full Moon.” This full moon is special because it will appear larger than usual as it reaches its peak closest to Earth. When life gets you down, take in the benefits of nature and explore the world around you. Madame G recommends you take time to enjoy your life.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Sometimes, it feels as if life is pushing you forward and jerking you around like a washing machine. Easily, anyone can become overwhelmed and tired of this constant back-and-forth. You’re not the only one. Instead of forcing yourself away from a certain subject, take a moment to evaluate your thoughts. Care for your feelings, and then you can let them go. Peace.
You’re almost there. Don’t give up. But, once you’re done — you’re on to the next one just like in that Jay-Z song. That’s a great workout song, but it’s not the best way to live your life. You can do so much more than you’re giving yourself credit for. You don’t need to stop being you. You just need to live the life that is right for you. Don’t follow some else’s script.
Be happy in the here and now, this is all we have. You can do this. Don’t leave others behind. Here’s a little nugget for your consideration: We are all here on this sweet planet only briefly, and of all the billions of folks who have or will exist, only the ones here, too, with you are sharing this particular slice of time. Be grateful for even the annoying ones. We are all just trudging along as best as we can.
Perfectionism hurts many people and they might not even realize they’re a perfectionist. You might think sloppy people can’t be perfectionists, but this simply isn’t true. Sometimes, you can be so stifled by a sense of perfectionism that you don’t even try to make anything better because of a fear of failure. Is that you? Got perfectionism? Well, take a breath. You’re doing fine.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Don’t hurry toward your own death. Take a moment to enjoy all of life’s offerings, like joy! Death comes for us all, of course. It’s the one guarantee. The choice we each have, and that so many of us ignore, is to choose to truly live while we are still alive. Live your life, with death in mind, but also and especially with the gratitude of the gift of even the toughest of days and trials.
Take care of your mental health. This is not often discussed, at least not as much as much as our physical health is. But your mental health is just as important, if not more. You can’t change the world. You can only work on yourself. You can’t prevent bad things from happening, but you can understand yourself in relation to them. Keep an honest and open mind — do your best.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You can do this! You’re only moments away from the final selection. You may also want to force yourself to think everything through. There’s no need to face disappointment about what could or should have happened. In the end, you must live with your decisions. It’s not just about getting picked by someone for something. You also need to evaluate the situation—for you.
Life is not about forgetting or only doing what you’re good at. Sometimes, you need to get up and have a hard day, fight, or get punched in the metaphorical butt. These moments are tough and painful, but we are capable of more than we think. Don’t give up on yourself. Don’t give up on your loved ones. Make the most out of what you have here and now. Do your best.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Emotional agility is more than just a buzz word. It’s also a state of mind. You must be resilient and strong to survive and be happy. We all have choices to make and burdens to carry. Our way forward can lead to many great discoveries, but we must be willing and able to unfold them. Do your best today and keep moving forward, no matter how slowly and surely you go. Just go!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Don’t look back, that’s a pointless struggle. You are who you are. You may not be able to change everything, but that doesn’t mean you can’t live the best life possible. Keep moving forward. You’re doing the best you can and that’s good enough!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Don’t give up on your dreams. You can do this. Don’t give up hope. Focus on the parts that you can solve. Remember, life is fleeting, and we oughtn’t float through it without some thought and gratitude. Remembering that you have or have had high hopes and lofty dreams is a good way to take a step toward truly living.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) This is the time to be joyful, when you feel alone, neglected and worthless. Feel as bad as you like and celebrate that feeling. Nurture yourself. You don’t need to be afraid of the bad feelings, the mean feelings that strip you of courage and make you feel weak. Embrace those feelings. They are neither good nor bad. They are just like you — they are. OPINIONS
COMMUNITY Alzheimer’s Association to bring fundraising walk to Gallup PINNACLE BANK HOSTS MEETING TO DRAW LOCAL SUPPORT By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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t a committee meeting held at Pinnacle Bank Jan. 11, 107 E. A ztec Ave., members from the Alzheimer’s A s sociat ion New Mex ico Chapter announced their plans to bring a fundraising event to Gallup. The association has offices in five different locations cross New Mexico: Farmington, Roswell, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. They provide information to help people who have been affected in numerous ways by Alzheimer’s through support groups and classes, in addition to research towards eliminating the disease, along with reducing the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The goal of the meeting, according to information given, is to host an Alzheimer’s Walk within the Gallup community on or around Aug. 24, and to have a diverse representation of the community. The location given at the meeting to host the
walk was Rio West Mall. This event is a continuation of the numerous fundraising walks and educational conferences that the association hosted in 2018. Similar events recently included: • SW Regional Walk in Las Cruces on Sept. 15 • N W R e g io n a l Wa l k i n Farmington on Sept. 29 • SE Regional Walk in Roswell on Oct. 13 • Greater Albuquerque Walk on Oct. 20 • NE Regional Walk in Santa Fe on Oct. 20 • A lzheimer’s Boot Ca mp for Fa m i ly, F r iend s & Professionals in Las Cruces on Oct. 27 • A lzheimer’s A ssociation Caregivers Conference in Albuquerque on Nov. 3. This also includes community walks that were hosted in Ruidoso, Clayton, Truth or Consequences, and Hobbs in the fall. Waldon Lynch, one of the meeting chairs, shared statistics from the walk held last year in Farmington. Over $34,640 was raised for the association,
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The goal of the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” event is to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer patient care, support and research. Photo taken at last year’s walk in Farmington, N.M. Photo Credit: Bacon Design & Photography and the walk drew 259 different participants across 27 teams. As a result of this success, Tori Rohrer, from Pinnacle Bank, said that an idea was formed to have a walk like this in Gallup. To that end, the association is aiming to form at least 20 walk teams that hold at least 200 walkers. The monetary goal is $30,000, with $18,000 coming in donations a nd $12,000 in sponsorships. Nicolette Garcia, one of the meeting chairs, said that it is estimated that around 39,000 people had Alzheimer’s across the country in 2018, and that
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‘Glass’ has cracks, but contains an oddly intriguing brew By Glenn Kay For the Sun
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n recent yea rs, we’ve become accustomed to a deluge of superhero films from the likes of Marvel and DC. And as such, audiences have developed certain expectations of what they should be seeing in these types of projects. Glass, the latest film from director M. Night Shyamalan, does deal with comic book mythology and features three uniquely gifted and sometimes frightening characters from Unbreakable and Split coming together. Yet, what occurs is likely not what one would expect or imagine given the end of the previous title. In fact, it’s pretty safe to say
M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film, “Glass,” starring Samuel L. Jackson, certainly isn’t boring and doesn’t take the familiar superhero path, but it doesn’t soar to comic hero heights either. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures many anticipating big thrills and action set-pieces will dislike this feature. The tone is surprisingly downcast and story small and intimate. Frankly, there are a lot of characters at play and several elements don’t always work as well as they should. Yet, despite its flaws, this reviewer found Glass more unique and specific than many other films of its ilk. Thus, my
feeling toward it at the screening I attended wasn’t nearly as negative as many around me. Set in Philadelphia, the story finds the killer known as The Beast (James McAvoy) still loose and being hunted down by the older but no-less-unbreakable David Dunn (Bruce Willis). Also in the mix is Mr. Glass (Samuel L. Jackson), now in a constant catatonic state at a
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climax forces several leads to state some of the themes and intentions in too grandiose a manner. But in doing so, the movie does explicitly explain itself by the end. Expectations will ultimately determine what many will think of this resolution. While it’s understandable that the characters are flawed and the tone shouldn’t be light, there’s an overall glumness to the proceedings that may upset viewers, not to mention what occurs to the film’s antagonist. Strangely enough, the more eccentric elements that many will dislike are, in a way, what sets it apart from other comic book movies. The movie doesn’t quite match the heights one might have hoped for and doesn’t equal its predecessors, but it certainly isn’t boring and does not take the familiar superhero path (the story wraps itself up resolutely and there are no bonus scenes after the credits roll). As a result, this Glass may be a little cracked, but at least the brew within is oddly intriguing. Visit: www.CinemaStance. com
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Gallup player sophomore Kennedy Smiley (22) tosses the ball past Rio Rancho player Brianna Erickson (30) to a teammate during the Jan. 15 girls varsity game at Gallup High School in Gallup. Final score: Gallup won 69-49. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
Miyamura falls to Farmington in hometown showdown Miyamura senior player Darin Baca (24) makes a two-point shot in the first quarter of the boys varsity basketball game against Farmington Jan. 15 at Miyaumra High School in Gallup. Miyamura lost 72-45. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
Farmington player senior Jacob Gillen (31) blocks a shot by Miyamura player junior Jarron Cadman (15) during the first quarter of the varsity boys basketball game at Miyamura High School in Gallup Jan. 15. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
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Gallup player freshman Hailey Long (40) dribbles the ball down court between two Rams players Julia Chavez (11) and Michaela Meyer (10) in the third quarter of the girls varsity basketball game held at Gallup High School in Gallup Jan 15. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
Newcomb edges out Rehoboth in close game Rehoboth sophomores Casey Joe (40) and Jake Zylstra (34) struggle for possession of a rebound with Newcomb players junior Deontay Begay (15) and senior Tracey Bryant (40) during the varsity boys basketball game Jan. 15 at Rehoboth Christian School in Gallup. Final score Rehoboth lost 49-45. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
Rehoboth senior Allen West (12) attempts a two-point shot agsint Newcomb Jan. 15 at Rehoboth Christian School in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
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ARTSCRAWL | FROM PAGE 3 something that is not broken. Another goal is to increase the opportunities for performance arts, especially for kids, Quintana said. This includes dance teams, theatre performances, and crafting. “The artists know we’re here for them,” Quintana said. “And it’s also good for Gallup because the money made [during ArtsCrawl] stays in the community.” She added that around 1,100 people attend ArtsCrawl on average each month, and another goal will be to increase that number. She aims to get other locals and tourists to join
POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 6 said a patient who had come for services went up to the man and tried to calm him down only to have the man attack him before he left the business. That patient was later treated for a possible broken nose and had a minor seizure at the hospital. When police arrived, they could not find the suspect anywhere in the area; however,
in the festivities and get the event to grow up towards the area near the McKinley County Courthouse. U l t i m a t e l y, Q u i n t a n a believes that ArtsCrawl will bring both local store owners and city leaders together. A positive community event like ArtsCrawl has the potential to remove the negative stigmas around Gallup, she added. Most notably, the moniker of “drunktown” could be dispelled when visitors to Gallup see the number of people enjoying themselves downtown during ArtsCrawl, Quintana suggested. “I believe if everybody can be flexible, and that they make their voices heard, the problems will be solved,” she said. later, staff at the Gallup Indian Medical Center reported an intoxicated patient who was behaving combatively. That man was Williams, and when police took a picture of him, he was identified by people at Eye Associates as the man who caused the problems there. Williams was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, assault on health personnel, damage to private property and trespass.
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“But the cha nge we’re talking about, is let’s not be fearful,” he said. “Let’s grasp the change and move forward together, all of us.” Nez said that three words defined every step of his and Lizer’s campaign from the start: unity, hope, and resilience. “From day one, it was about the Navajo people,” Nez said. “Not any one segment or particular group of people, but all our Navajo people united.” Segregating people into various groups has been what led to trouble for the tribe, which led to the campaign’s goal to keep everyone together, he added. “If we’re together, we can accomplish a lot,” he said. Change is an opportunity to work together, a chance to improve and empower ourselves as individuals and communities, Nez said. “I saw hope in many of your eyes,” he said. “Despite the many challenges we face, our people still have hope. They hope for a better tomorrow for all of us as Diné people.” Lizer also stressed the importance of unity as a people
in his inaugural address. “We look to unite the wisdom and new ideas that will help us to resolve old problems,” Lizer said. “The need to push the envelope and take advantage of the latest technology has never been greater.” As a business owner himself, Lizer said that he wants to help other Diné business owners and entrepreneurs with economic development opportunities, which includes urging the Navajo people to buy local. “The Navajo people are an economic giant,” he said. “We are an economic force when you look at the dollars we pour into border towns outside our nation.” The crowd cheered and clapped as the newly elected leaders shared their goals, a sentiment that was shared by the other members of the platform. “I believe that president, now I can say ‘president,’ not ‘elect’, and vice president are capable of delivering that purpose,” Second Lady Dottie Lizer said in her address. The opening day of the 2019 Winter Council Session is set for Monday, Jan. 28.
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the same thing for her children that any parent would want: for them to succeed and pursue their dreams. “The Diné view children as sacred,” she said. “They are the future of the state and nation.” She added that standing up for something you believe in isn’t easy, especially for a minority, but she is doing this for her children and the students in New Mexico who are
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Gallup Sun Publishing date: Friday-January 4, 2019 Friday-January 11, 2019 Friday-January 18, 2019 Email Legal and Public notices to: gallupsunlegals@gmail.com *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Among other things the Board of County Commissioners will consider for adoption and have the 2nd reading (including a public hearing) of the proposed Ordinance JAN-19-002 Relating to the Promotion of Economic Development and Commerce by Regulation of Certain Involuntary Payments Required of Employees in McKinley County; and, consider for adoption Resolution JAN-19-006, A Planning Grant Agreement of $50,000 with the New Mexico Finance Authority and a Certificate of the Grantee addressing Economic Development and Employment in the Energy Sector. Notice is also given that at this meeting the County Commission will hear comment and consider the adoption process for whether or not McKinley County should adopt an ordinance giving an Income tax rebate available under NMSA 1978 section 7-2-14.3. This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR JAN. 18 – 24, 2019 FRIDAY, Jan. 18 GPD SUPERBLITZ Gallup Police Department is conducting area DWI Checkpoint and Saturation patrol within the City limits of Gallup, partaking in the Superblitz campaign in partnership with Safer NM on DWI prevention for the Month of January 2019. GET UP AND GAME Noon-4 pm @ Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Drop in anytime! Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family. THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MARCH A rally gathering at the Gallup Cultural Center, 201 E. Highway 66 beginning at noon until all speakers have their say. From there, the March will proceed to the McKinley County Courthouse Square. This joins the Indigenous Peoples March in Washington, D.C. on the same day. Please wear comfortable and warm clothing. Rain, snow or shine there will be no cancellation. How to help and INFO: (505) 567-8561. NM RAINFOREST UNIVERSITY CENTER SPRING SEMINAR SERIES 4-5 pm. January topic: Introduction to the New Mexico Rainforest University Center Program and Meet the Mentor, Sandra Begay. UNM-Gallup, Dean’s Conference Room Calivin Hall Room 119. Visit: www.meetthementorunmg. eventbrite.com. SATURDAY, Jan. 19 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 am. This program is intended for children ages 2 – 4 years old. WINTER WARRIOR CHALLENGE Jan. 19, 11 am: A one-day event to test muscular strength and endurance. The event includes three lifts:
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squat, deadlift, bench for repetitions per percentage of bodyweight (50%, 65%, 85%). Open to Fort Defiance Service Unit Area adults that are 18 years old and older. Registration closed Dec. 31. Fort Defiance, Ariz. Call (928) 729-8156. TUESDAY Jan. 22 MAKER ZONE 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. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23 STORY TIME 10:30-11 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 am. This program is intended for children ages 2 – 4 years old. SENSORY STORYTIME 4-4:30 pm @ Children’s Branch. Children with sensory processing disorders and their caregivers are welcome to joins us for a Sensory Story times today and Saturday Jan. 26. Sessions will be limited to 8 children and their caregivers. WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. Films play every Wednesday at 5:30 pm in the Main Branch Library. This week’s film: TBA THURSDAY, Jan. 24 CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES) 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Window Rock AA Group of the GREAT I AM, we have become privy to the Father’s intentions, through His word. Inheritance (11-12): We receive this blessing of inheritance because God wanted us to receive it, not because we earned or deserved it. Our receipt of this blessing, or
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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. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information. 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. 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. Loany blessing, is not solely for our benefit, but ultimately for God’s glory. God receives glory because we are recipients of His mercy and grace and are lavished on by his blessing of eternal inheritance, which is the privilege of being forever in his presence.
cation: 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 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 Guara ntee (13 -14): The Holy Spirit living in us is the seal, promise and guarantee of things to come. The presence of the Holy Spirit is that of God Himself to help and guide us, as a person not some force to be manipulated. The Spirit’s presence makes it possible for
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 WINE & PAINTING: WINTER SCENE Jan. 24, 6-9 pm @ ART123 Gallery, Have a creative night out! Register at www.galluparts.org/wine-and-painting. 2ND LOOK ON 2ND STREET 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. “15 IN 30” SHOW OPENING Feb. 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm @ ART123 Gallery, 123 W Coal Ave. Twenty-eight artists challenged themselves to make 15 paintings in 30 days! Over 400 artworks! For more information, visit @ART123Gallery on Facebook. 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.
us to be holy and blameless. He is the deposit, the foretaste, of the eternal, spiritual inheritance we are to experience when Jesus returns. Paul’s point is this: It is God who has done all this for us, it is God who is to receive all glory and praise.
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BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY Richard F. Kontz
Executive Director, Gallup Housing Authority WHY DO POOR PEOPLE STAY POOR? Thomas Corley spent 5 years studying poor people vs. rich people’s thinking patterns coming up with some interesting findings. Consider the following: Poor people tend to believe they are victims of circumstances. Because of this life just happens to them – the classic victim mentality. On the other hand, Rich people tend to believe they are creators of, or can control their circumstances. Because of this they seek and take advantage of opportunities to create the life they want – a classic can-do mentality. Poor people manage limited resources poorly. Rich people manage limited resources well which results in rising economic income and wealth.
READING BY THE END OF 3RD GRADE IS CRUCIAL In July 2016 a study of families in Public Housing showed that the key to “breaking the cycle of poverty” and eventually moving out of public housing was obtaining the ability to read by the end of 3rd grade. This study showed that if a child does not read after leaving 3rd grade they tend not to do well in further schooling and many do not graduate from High School or go on to college. 3rd Grade is where the transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” occurs. If a person can read and comprehend they can learn anything.
STAY IN SCHOOL – GO TO SCHOOL Every girl or boy should have the right to a quality education to increase chances and opportunities in life. Education is key to reducing poverty, boosts economic growth and increases income and personal wealth. NCES reports obtaining a Bachelor’s degree allows 62% more income generation than a high school diploma. A Master’s degree allows 23% more than a Bachelor’s degree. The Point is: Stewardship of limited resources combined with increasing education, hard work and initiative will result in more wealth and income over time.
COMMENTS ARE WELCOMED! Located at 203 Debra Drive in Gallup, NM – (505)722-4388 Housing Applications may be requested by email: GHA.Main@galluphousing.com 16
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