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NEWS Gallup pays tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER REMEMBERED FOR HIS STANCE ON UNITY
By Dee Velasco For the Sun “History is cluttered with the wreckage of nations and individuals that pursued this self-defeating path of hate. We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation. We must move past indecision to action.” “The Inner Truth” Riverside Church, NYC, April 4, 1967-Revere nd Martin Luther King Jr. he s e wor d s we r e once again spoken in remembrance of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday observance in Gallup Jan. 21. Despite the frigid, gusty winds, eager participants took part in the celebration of King’s legacy. This observance marks the 90 th birthday of Rev. Martin
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Luther King Jr., and the 33rd anniversary of the national holiday in King’s honor. The theme, “Community To ge t he r ne s s i n Un it y,” emphasized as well as acted on King’s teachings and principles of nonviolence, respect for human dignity, rights and racial equality. Gallup’s tribute to King’s legacy consisted of a prayer circle, which star ted at the Gallup Cultural Center, 201 E. Highway 66, in addition t o a m a rch of u n it y. T he pr o g r a m c o nt i nu e d w it h r ef r e s h me nt s a nd aw a r d presentations at La r r y Br ia n Mitchell Recreation Center. R o s e M a r ie Ce cch i n i, co-collaborator of the event, said the whole dream of King’s was for humans to coexist as a whole, multiracial vibrant
Mona Frazier left, and Betta Duncan hold their hands over their hearts as they listen to the National Anthem sung at the beginning of the Martin Luther King Jr. event held at Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center in Gallup Jan. 21. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
Participants in the annual Martin Luther King Day march brave strong winds as they cross Miyamura overpass heading to Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center in Gallup Jan. 21. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
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community. “To live it out in our own personal lives and in our relationships … (it) can survive in the community of Gallup,” Cecchini said. Assembling upstairs in the Cultural Center, an inter-faith prayer circle was led by representatives of various faith traditions of Gallup, offering a prayer for peace. Rev. Fredr ick Dav is of Gallup’s Saint Paul’s Mission B a pt i s t C hu r c h r e a d a n excerpt from King’s presentation, “The Inner Truth.” This was Davis’s second year attending the event, and as a black man in America, he came to express his views that people of color need to stand strong for the dream that King had in that everyone is created equal.
“... The more we can plight out the racism that is going on in the world today,” he said. “Especially with the president we have now, who spews racism and hate, as a means to separate, we have to speak louder against racism and hate. Meeting like this and having the opportunity to speak at it is always a pleasure.” Dav is was the key note speaker this year and was asked to read and say a prayer. “We can live to coexist together, we can live together in peace and harmony, but we all must come together to stand against hate and racial injustice,” he said. A s t he la st of pr ayer s
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City votes to dedicate baseball fields at Ford Canyon Park By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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he Gallup City Council discussed a proposal to dedicate two baseball fields at Ford Canyon Park, 908 Buena Vista Ave, at the Jan. 22 regular
meeting. Mayor Jackie McKinney spoke for the item, which was proposed to the council in the aftermath of the passing of David “Amos” Schmaltz, a local youth baseball coach who died in November. If passed, the Pee Wee
Reese and Mickey Mantle Ball Fields would be rebranded the Field of Dreams in memory of Schmaltz. In a memorandum to the council, McKinney spoke about how Schmaltz’s passion for baseball created an environment for teaching life skills to
local youth on and off the field. Schma ltz’s accomplishm e n t s a l s o i n c lu d e t wo consecutive state titles for the Virgie’s A’s in Pee Wee Reese Baseball and leading the Gallup Catholic Panthers to the Class A New Mexico High School Championship in 2010. Other members of the council said that the motion to dedicate the fields to Schmaltz was well-deserved given his impact on the community. McKinney took a moment to relay a story about Schmaltz to the room before action was taken, which reflected how he helped to shape the players through the game. “He said the boys on his team ‘became men today,’”
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McKinney said. Another story that was told was how Schmaltz got the nickname Amos.” “When he was playing baseball once and was batting, he heard them saying ‘swing and a miss’, but he thought they were saying ‘swing Amos,’” McKinney told the room.
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Commission discusses development, involuntary payments of county employees By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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he McKinley C ou nt y B o a r d of Commissioners held the second reading of the county’s Right to Work ordinance at the Jan. 22 regular meeting. It was previously discussed at the Jan. 3 special meeting. The ordinance relates to the promotion of economic development and commerce by regulation of certain involuntary payments required of McKinley County employees. Commissioner Bill Lee spoke for the item. The State of New Mexico has not decided on a type of bargaining chip that unions have during bargaining, Doug Decker said in a Jan. 24 phone call. In some areas, they have a closed shop or a mandatory dues deduction. “The ordinance says we’re not going to force anybody to have a payroll deduction unless they choose to have it,” Decker said, during the call. “This will allow them to choose whether they want to join the bargaining unit or not.” When a union organizes a collective bargaining unit, they have all the qualified employees from that unit be potential dues-paying members. Such as the Sheriff’s Deputy union, where all qualifying union
McKinley County Commissioners Billy Moore, far left, Bill Lee, center, and Tommy Nelson, right, hear a presentation from Gallup Land Partners about a proposed solar farm project Jan. 22. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye members are in the collective bargaining union. Employees have to make a choice to join the union and then pay their dues, usually through a payroll deduction. A closed shop or union shop means that once you’re in the bargaining union, the members of the collective bargaining unit are forced to pay a portion of the dues because they have that job. Passing the ordinance would allow the employees the right to be able to choose if they want to join the unions, Decker said. A similar ordinance was passed by Sandoval County in
2018. By adopting it, workers in Sandoval County are not required to pay union dues, but the union representatives can serve as negotiators between workers and their employers. In addition to the reading, there was a public hearing and opportunity to speak on the item from members of the audience. Several people stood up to voice their concerns about the ramifications of the ordinance, including the impact on local workers’ unions and job opportunities. Anthony Burrola was one of these people, discussing how it will affect local workers.
He said that every employee in the region desires fair pay, pensions, and a safe working environment. “[The workers] deserve it, so let’s not just settle for less,” Burrola said. Other speakers mentioned adopting the ordinance and proceeding with it would be good for the state and its workers. Some said it could lead to more opportunities for fair employment, and fewer chances to be underemployed. Several people also brought up the local unions and how they are not providing what they have promised to their
members, and how that could be influenced by choosing to adopt the ordinance. Sandoval County Commissioner Jay Block was present at the meeting to voice his input on the item, and he shared how New Mexico has routinely ended up near the bottom of national rankings of states with the lowest employment and wages. “[We are] tired of people suffering from low wages and underemployment,” he said during his window to speak to the commission. The argument was made by several speakers that denying the employee’s ability to join in the bargaining process would decrease their voice, and anything that will decrease the workers’ voice cannot be good for either the workers or the state. After the citizens finished speaking, Commissioner Bill Lee addressed the room. “To me, this all seems like a matter of having the right to choose [to join],” Lee said, specifically about the local unions. “If they are good, then you should be able to support them. If they are not, then you should be able to not support them.” Lee said that moving forward and finding new ways to address employment and wages in the state is good because “the status quo is not working.” The item was approved with a 2-1 vote.
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Police officer, citizen who helped save baby commended by city By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent
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fficer Douglas Hoffman and Gallup citizen Ca sey F ra nchot received a written commendation from the Gallup Police Department on Jan. 23 for their role in helping save the life of a baby who was shot. Hoffman’s commendation was described as “a long time coming” at the ceremony, by GPD acting Chief Franklin Boyd. Boyd announced at the ceremony that the child is currently on the road to recovery, thanks to the efforts of the people involved. Sgt. Erin Pablo read the cit ation about Hof f ma n’s efforts to the room. “Without hesitation, Officer Hoffman calmly and bravely placed his own life in jeopardy,” Pablo said, reciting the event. “His actions
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show great bravery, courage, a nd his personal commitment to this department and community.” The critically injured eightmonth-old baby was rescued Dec. 8 at the Zia Motel, 915 E. Hwy 66. The report from the parents was that their other three-year-old child had found a handgun and was tampering with it and it went off, shooting the baby. Officer Hoffman was the first to arrive at the scene after the incident was called in. There, he met Casey Franchot, 43, who told him they needed to get the child to the hospital immediately. Hoffman said that he was a small piece to this puzzle, and that the incident would not have turned out this way if not for Franchot. “We had somebody that heard ‘My baby’s been shot,’ and didn’t care about himself or anything else. He put himself
Officer Douglas Hoffman, left, and Casey Franchot, right, are greeted with handshakes and congratulations after both men receive commendations for their actions in saving a baby’s life on the night of Dec. 8. Gallup Police Department and the City of Gallup held a commendation ceremony recognizing both men Jan. 23 at the Gallup Police Station in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo into danger, still thought of a plan to save that baby’s life,”
Hoffman said. “That is above and beyond a police officer’s duty, let alone a citizen’s duty.” Mayor Jackie McKinney was present at the ceremony to commend the two men as well. “This is the first time in my eight years we witnessed something that was exceptional, above and beyond as a citizen,” he said. “What you do for law enforcement, the citizens of this community, is remarkable.” McKinney spoke about how the event blew up on social media, recounting how the
city officials were hounded for information, and said that they remain silent on an issue until they get the facts, which usually happen after an investigation wraps. “I feel that our staff, our council, has your backs,” he said to the room. Franchot was also recognized and given a commendation from the Gallup City Council by Mayor McKinney, who said that this was the first
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State police seizes nearly 1k pounds of pot, drug paraphernalia TWO MEN BUSTED AT GALLUP’S PORT OF ENTRY Staff Reports
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ew Mex ico St ate Police seized 391 pounds of marijuana out of a car hauler carrying two SUV’s at the Gallup port of entry Jan. 15. The very next day two men were arrested at the Gallup port of entry when State Police Officers found 381 pounds of marijuana and 183 pounds of
drug paraphernalia in a commercial motor vehicle. While officers conducted a safety inspection on the CMV, they observed fourteen large boxes and could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the trailer. State Police officers found 299 bags of marijuana, cannabis vape oil and loaded dispensers. The driver Eaid Gheith, 26, of Justice, Ill., and the
Sheriff’s office investigating stolen pawn items Staff Reports
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he McKinley County Sher i ff ’s Off ice is investigating a report of a stolen purse and the theft of pawn items. Annie Marie Joe, 61, came into the sheriff’s office on Jan. 15 and said that her purse had been stolen the previous August in Tempe, Ariz. Inside the purse were pawn tickets for some items she had pawned last year at Horizon Pawn, Shush Yaz Trading LLC, and Griswalds Inc. The items that had been
pawned included a necklace, concho belt, numerous bracelets, a rug, a number of baskets, and two flatbed trailers. No value for the items was listed on the report. When she went to Shush Yaz Trading LLC in December to pay the interest to keep them in pawn, she learned that the items had been picked up already in August. The sheriff’s office reported on Thursday that the matter was still under investigation. No further information was available because the sheriff detectives were all in court.
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NMSP laid out the pot seized over a two-day period at the Gallup point of entry Jan. 15-16. Photo Credit: NMSP co-driver Cemil Durgut, 30, of Bridgeview, Ill., were both arrested and booked into the Gallup-McKinley County Detention Center. Gheith and Durgut were both charged with following: Attempt to commit felony; distr ibution of ma r ijua na or synthetic cannabinoids (over 100 lbs.) 30-21-22 (A)(1) 3rd Degree Felony Conspiracy to commit distribution of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids (over 100 lbs.) 30-31-22 (A)(1) 4th Degree Felony Delivery or manufacture of drug paraphernalia 30-31-25.1 (B) Misdemeanor
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Navajo PD: ‘Russian roulette’ not a factor in Nazlini domestic call Staff Reports
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I N DOW ROCK , Ariz. – When the N a v a j o Po l i c e Department responded to a possible shots fired call in the Nazlini, Ariz. community Jan. 12, there was no indication that a game of Russian roulette was played at the time of the incident, NPD spokesperson Christina Tsosie said in a statement Jan. 18. Tsosie ex pla i ned t hat responding officers arrived on the scene and found a female victim at a neighbor’s home. The neighbor reported to the officer on scene that she had heard arguing next door and a short time later the victim came to her home seeking assistance. The female victim had blood coming from a laceration on her forehead which she indicated was caused by the suspect when he slammed her head against an object. The male suspect was a family member and that they had been drinking at their home. Officers made entry into the residence and found the suspect on the living room couch. He was arrested without incident. “The victim had a laceration on her head, however it was not a gunshot wound,” Tsosie said. “This case is currently being investigated by the Division of Public Safety Criminal Investigation department and no further details will be shared at this time.” The Navajo Times reported on Jan. 17 that a Navajo Nation
ranger had been shot while playing a game of Russian roulette with a former Navajo police officer. The story has since been removed from the paper’s website. In response to a stor y recently distributed by the media, the Office of the Chief of Police Phillip Francisco issued the following statement: “ T he Nav a jo Pol ice Department does not prematurely share information regarding cases that are considered open investigation without knowing the overall facts of a case. We refrain from releasing detailed information to protect the integrity of a case and to protect the victims involved in a crime. “Major crimes and other incident reports distributed to the media is authorized and officially released through the Navajo Police Department Office of Chief of Police. Next, the information is issued through a press release produced by the department public information officer and distributed with the approval of Navajo Police Chief Phillip Francisco or the Division of Public Safety Division Director. “ T he Nava jo Pol ice Department scrutinizes the issuance of names of victims, suspects or details of a case to allow for the investigation to complete and prosecutors can file official charges. “Any alternative source of information used is not the official statement of the Chief of Police.”
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Gallup Police Department Detective Billy Padavich, left, along with two police officers, stand near the body of Michael Chance, 47, who was found among some tall weeds by a passerby Jan. 18. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura
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he man discovered dead by a passerby Jan. 18, at mile marker 16 – the westbound Interstate 40 on-ramp – was identified by Gallup Police as
47-year-old Michael Chance of Sanders, Ariz. GPD Det. Billy Padavich released Chance’s name Jan. 22, and said his body was transported to the Albuquerque Off ice of the Med ica l Investigator for an autopsy.
“Detectives a r r ived on scene (Jan. 18), and processed the male individual and the scene and found no outward signs of foul play,” Padavich sa id. “ The results of the autopsy is unknown at this time.”
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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Kenny Keyonnie Jan. 12, 2:58 am Aggravated DWI (first offense) McKinley C o u n t y S h e r i f f D e p u t y Frank Villa Jr. sa id he responded to a call from a secu r it y guard at the Travel Centers of America on West Highway 66 about a man passed out behind the steering wheel of his vehicle at one of the center’s pumps. Before he reached the site, he was told that that driver had woken up and was seen heading west on Highway 66. As he was headed in that direction, he noticed a vehicle parked in front of the McKinley West Fire Station with the driver’s side door open. This turned out to be the vehicle in question, and the
driver was still in the vehicle. Villa said he noticed that the driver, Keyonnie, 35, of Ganado, showed signs of being intoxicated. When he asked what was going on, Villa said the driver mumbled something. When asked if he had been drinking, the driver said yeah. When he was asked to step out of the vehicle, he appeared to stumble, Villa said. He was asked to take a field sobriety test and refused, at which time he was arrested and charged with DWI. He did agree to take breath alcohol test and blew samples of .21, .18 and .20. Dalton R. Smith Jan. 8, 1:04 pm Aggravated DWI Gallup Patrolma n Harland Soseeah said he was on reg u l a r patrol near S e c o n d Street when he noticed a vehicle passing
other cars by driving on the median. He turned around and observed the vehicle go into the parking lot of State Farm Insurance. As he walked up to the vehicle, he observed the driver jump into the back seat. When he got to the vehicle, he asked Smith, 32, of Prewitt why he jumped into the back seat but received no reply. He said he noticed that Smith showed signs of being intoxicated and asked how much he had to drink. Smith told him he had a few. He said he was willing to take the standard field sobriety test, but then refused to comply with instructions and was arrested for DWI. The same thing occurred when he agreed to take a breath alcohol test. When it was given, he was unable to blow in the machine. He was then charged with aggravated DWI, careless driving and driving on a divided street, along with citations for driving on a suspended license
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and lack of proper registration. Cameron Russell Jan. 11, 9:54 pm Aggravated DWI (first offense) Gallup Patrol ma n Christopher Dawes said he wa s on r ou t i ne patrol on U.S. Highway 66 when he noticed a car without its headlights on so he made a traffic stop. When he approached the car, he noticed that all of the windows were down and the car was filled with smoke. He also noticed that car had three other occupants besides the driver, who was identified as Cameron Wilson, 18, of Window Rock. She said the four had gone to a movie and admitted that they had been smoking marijuana. She agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests. She then failed the tests and was charged with DWI. Dawes inter v iewed the three other occupants in the vehicle, all who were juveniles. One of them had a bag with him and admitted that it contained marijuana. Because he was a juvenile, Dawes had him call his mother, who came and agreed to allow him to search the bag. The bag did contain marijuana and he was given a citation. As for Russell, she decided against the blood alcohol test and she was transported to the county jail on aggravated DWI charges. Ryan John Torrez Dec. 31, 8:54 pm Aggravated DWI (first offense) Gallup Police Officer Daniel Brown said he was dispatched to the Ranchito Motel, 1009 West Coal Street, where Torrez, 25, of Yah-Ta-Hay, had been stopped for having a suspended registration.
The other Officer told Brown that Torrez had been disorderly. He said he also found an open container of alcohol behind the driver’s seat. There was also another occupant in the vehicle who had an outstanding bench warrant. Torrez said he picked up the passenger at Allsup’s and was giving him a ride home. He also admitted to drinking a shot of alcohol that his passenger had given him, but Brown said he saw signs that Torrez was more intoxicated than that so he asked him to take the standard field sobriety tests, which he agreed to do and then failed. A fter he was arrested, Torrez began yelling out phone numbers and said he was having an anxiety attack, so Medstar was called. When they came, Torrez refused medical attention. He did agree to take a breath alcohol test and blew samples of .22 and .21 and was charged with aggravated DWI. Rose Zunie Dec. 31, 1:01 am DWI (first offense) Gallup Patrol ma n Julio Yazzie said he was d ispatched t o t he 2 5 mile marker on Interstate 40 where he found Rose Zunie, 22, of Houck, standing near her vehicle which appeared to have rolled over because of ice on the highway. She had no injuries but showed signs of being intoxicated. She agreed to take the standard field sobriety test and failed, so she was arrested for DWI. She told Yazzie that she only had one drink before driving, and agreed to take a breath alcohol test during which she blew a sample of .15.
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MLK | FROM PAGE 4 were said the march of unity began. Heading east along H istor ic H ig hway 66, t he group of participants carried banners and signs commemorating the holiday. T he m a r ch cont i nue d over t he M iya mu r a Pa s s along Maloney Avenue, ending at Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center. “Ou r v ibr a nt mu lt icu ltural, multiracial nation will be united in justice, peace, and reconciliation,” Cecchini sa id, “K ing’s life exa mple really challenges us today not on ly ju s t t o r emem ber but to celebrate and to live out the boundaries of equality.” Meanwhile, Davis, along with his family, said that if more people would stand in unity against oppression, the stronger we will become. “We have to come together and come together strong to fulfill King’s legacy,” he said, “It can be done, and together
BASEBALL FIELDS | FROM PAGE 5 The item was approved with a 5-0-0 vote. Other items discussed at the council meeting include: • The quarterly local Liquor Excise Tax Accountability Reports for Calendar Year 2018, which detail the number of referrals, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program members, people who had to be transported to treatment facilities, were approved with a 5-0-0 vote. • The Lodgers Ta x Gra nt Award of $25,000 was discussed for the following items: Race at the Rocks for $6,000; Red Rock Classic Team Roping for $8,500;
we can do it.” Luc y M a ck, of Ga l lup, who has been participating in the annual event for the pa st si x yea rs, says it’s a pleasure to be a part of it of again. “I came to hear the talk,” she said. Donations of nonperishable food items were also accepted t o r e ple n i s h t he Ga l lu p Community Pantry. Boy Scout Troop 347 of Gallup was also on hand to show their support. Rudy Thomas, of California, said it was blessed sight to see people of different walks of life come together for such an auspicious event. “I was simply amazed at the sight of different races and people of color that came together for this event,” he said. “Dr. King’s stand on racism back then is more relevant for today with all the nonsense going on, and it’s good to see this happen here. I just wish more people could get past the hate and open their hearts up to what Dr. King was truly saying.” Classic Invitational & Spit Fire Breakaway for $4,500; and Red Rock Trailer Roping for $6,000. The item was approved with a 4-0-1 vote. • A presentation was given about the City of Gallup Behavioral Health Programs by Debr a M a r t i nez , of t he B eh av ior a l He a lt h Investment Zone, and Sindy Sacoman, of SBS Consulting. They discussed program highlights that include 59 group counseling sessions with over 1,500 social detox clients; contracted acudetox services being successful with 20 clients per session; and hosting a Suicide Survival Day in association with Gallup Indian Medical Center.
OBITUARY Kenneth Becenti, 84, of Standing Rock, N.M. died January 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by Willie Becenti-Father, Nellie Becenti-Mother, Cecilia Becenti-Sister, Dan Becenti-Brother, Sam Becenti. He is survived by Vicky Becenti, Vonnie Luxon, Vangie Becenti. Brothers: Jay Becenti, Eugene Becenti, Bennie Becenti; and Sisters: Annie B. Alfred, Ada Yellowhair, Faye Becenti, Rose Becenti. The family will receive friends at Standing Rock Chapter. Funeral Services were held January 24, 2019 at 10 am. Internment at Gallup City Cemetery. NEWS
Gallup acting Police Chief Franklin Boyd presents Officer Douglas Hoffman with a lifesaving commendation during a Jan. 23 ceremony in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo
POLICE OFFICER | FROM PAGE 7 time he was able to commend a citizen of the community in this way. “Uncommon valor was at work that night, assessing the scene,” McKinney said. “These quick decisions, executed in an
extremely calm and brave manner, most likely saved the life of this baby girl.” When he got a chance to speak, Franchot said he is still at a loss for words of that night’s events. “I think Officer Hoffman understated his own role in this,” he said. “His calm
demeanor, professionalism, how he communicated on the radio, it just speaks volumes of the type of individuals out there that serve this community every day.” The child’s parents were arrested that night, and both are awaiting their respective arraignment hearings.
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OPINIONS Letter to the editor: ‘Mitigate by all means appropriate unintended pregnancy’
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he Most Rev. James Wall, Bishop of the Diocese of Ga llup w rot e a let t er t o oppose repealing New Mexico’s abortion law, which is at this time unenforceable because of the U. S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade. He states that abortion targets and victimizes a deeply vulnerable population – unborn
children and future generations. In support of his position he states that NM is low in educational attainment, economic opportunity, and childhood health and high in poverty. President Obama himself observed that children growing up without a father are more likely to live in poverty, more likely to drop out of school and more likely to wind up in
prison. A married couple with children earns, on average, an income that more than triples the income of a household headed by a single mom. That fact isn’t a license to stigmatize single moms, but it is a statistical truth. According to the U. S. Census Bureau, New Mexico ranks 48 th among states in the percentage of children
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who live in single-pa rent homes. That rate is 42 percent. Approximately 10% of New Mexico children have had a parent who has served time in jail or prison, placing our state at 47th out of 50. According to a 2017 report by Grandfamilies, an organization dedicated to grandparents who are primary caregivers for their grandchildren, six percent of New
Mexico children live without either biological parent, and 12.7 percent of children live in homes that are owned by grandparents or other relatives. New Mexico has been first or second in the nation for the past 15 years in alcohol-related cirrhotic death, and New
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This week, take the lumps with the blows. Keep yourself in check and don’t be rash. Remember, think strategically. You can make mistakes, but you must own them and accept them. Sometimes, the best thing to do is to do nothing. Don’t react. Madame G recommends you breathe deep and take care of you. Be you! Don’t hesitate. Don’t look back.
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Compassion is an important part of any relationship. Don’t take anyone for granted. Learn from your mistakes. Move onward. Don’t look back and waste your life among the ingrates and charlatans. Don’t lose yourself in the rat race only to forget who you are. Know thyself! Answer your heart and run forward with sweet determination. Determine your course forward and go!
Don’t joke with your own heart. Sometimes, it’s to ourselves we tell the most tall tales. Don’t fool yourself. Whatever you do, slow down, check. Make sure you aren’t shielding yourself from the truth. Live the life of your dreams.
Look into your heart and don’t push away from the feelings. We find myriad small impasses within ourselves from those places we didn’t just let be, whether from pain or embarrassment or because we thought we were too busy to face them. Find the time to acknowledge these places inside, and let them show their faces. Face them. Keep pushing forward.
Spring forward and do your best work moving forward. Now is the time to live and let live. Don’t get caught up in the moment or push yourself into the fire pit. Give yourself the most important gift of all. You can learn so much from every moment. Take a deep breath and don’t overreact. Don’t give yourself a moment’s hesitation. Don’t lead yourself beyond the dream.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Don’t lose your mind! You’re on the right path for a better life -- just keep pushing forward and don’t look back. Keep your heart open and your mind free. Look inward and know your mind is the forest among many forests. You can keep locking yourself into a corner and do what you can. Look at yourself and navigate what you can. Do your best.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) What can you do to change your heart? What can you do to live your own life? You’re an open book of companionship and degradation. But you don’t have to do any of that. Keep your mind open and your heart free. Live long and prosper!
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You can do anything -- if you put your mind to it. Life is much better when you listen to your heart. Put effort into any interaction you may have and do what you can. This is the purpose of life. Hesitate and you may miss the mark. Move up and away from where you are and where you will be. Nothing in this life is worth more than your life. Don’t hide from your love.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Don’t force yourself into a position you’re not ready for. Now is the time to push forward when you have nothing left to give. Break your heart among the stars and give yourself the love you were never given. You can be all that you want and have the life of your dreams by pushing forward at the right moments and in the right way.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Don’t give up. There is a silver lining somewhere among the clouds. You can do so much more than you ever imagined. Face your fears and don’t jeopardize yourself. Often times the best action is non-action. Don’t overreact. Don’t underreact. Put your best foot forward and don’t act out. Walk the path to the best of your ability. Forgive yourself and move forward.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Don’t fear who you are. Put your best foot forward and do your best. Now is the time to sing and dream. Now is the time for love. You can do your best and push yourself beyond what all is good and right. Do your best. Push forward and don’t forget who you are. You don’t deserve this much pain. You are a good person.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Dream your wayward dreams and do your best for yourself. Now is the time to live beyond the measure of your heart. Don’t look beyond yourself, just keep moving forward. Take a look into your heart and do your best work. Now is the moment of all dreams, and keep an open mind and an open heart. Don’t look down at yourself -- have faith in your life.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Be yourself and try to forgive others. Now is the time to be all you can be. But if you can’t let others be, you will never truly be either. Open wide the places in you in you that tighten in the face of irritation, anger, the unknown. Let it all pass through, pass by, pass away. OPINIONS
LETTER TO EDITOR | FROM PAGE 12 Mexico had the second-highest drug overdose morality rate in the United States in 2014. Therefore, whether secondary to parental substance abuse, incarceration or estrangement, many of New Mexico’s youth have lost their parents. New Mexico ranks 50th on property crime according to WalletHub. New Mexico’s Department of Children, Youth & Families Department, CYFD, has been overwhelmed with problem families. George David, former Director of Psychiatry for CYFD, himself a child and adolescent psychiatrist, states in a newspaper article “it was not uncommon for me to watch an abused child transition into state custody, only to soon graduate to the mental health system and then, eventually, when their behaviors became too extreme, to the delinquency system.” He goes on, “[c]ases such as these are known as ‘million dollar children’ for the almost limitless resources they consume. We attend to the childcare tragedies and dangers of delinquency once they occur, but for the life of us we do not know how to get in front of them.” Some of these children, grown up, are among those we see on the streets of Gallup, petty thieves, repeatedly convicted and released after minimal time served, alcoholics and drug addicts unable to beat their addictions. Deprived of an education or skills necessary to navigate a successful life, they are our poor discarded souls. The New Mexico State Legislature is at this moment debating how much more to fund early childhood education and childcare to supplement the existing system. There is no amount of money that can get ahead of this problem as long as we ignore the cause – unintended pregnancy and unstable homes. Raising a child, especially in the first early years is a full time job. Ask the mother of a twoyear-old how much “free time” she enjoys. When she has little or no education and no husband she is left with minimum pay jobs and a constant need for some childcare. The way to “get in front of them” is to mitigate by all means appropriate unintended pregnancy. What do we know about abortion and crime? We have an excellent example from the OPINIONS
above mentioned Roe v. Wade U. S. Supreme Court Decision which guaranteed a woman’s right to an abortion. Steven Levitt, an economist known for his work in the field of crime and currently a professor of Economics at the University of Chicago described the aftermath of the Roe v. Wade decision on crime in his 2005 book Freakonomics. Professor Levitt, a true scientist, stating that he was not endorsing abortion or opposing abortion, but was simply reporting. And report he did. The large drop in crime in the early 1990’s he attributed to Roe v. Wade. In about 30 pages he points to example after example around the world that demonstrate abortion is associated with a reduction [not an elimination] in crime. His final statement in the book is worth repeating here: “What the link between abortion and crime does say is this: when the government gives a woman the opportunity to make her own decision about abortion, she generally does a good job of figuring out if she is in a position to raise the baby well. If she decides she can’t, she often chooses the abortion.” The politica lly neutra l Brookings Institution in a study later repeated by the conservative American Enterprise Institute found that young people can virtually assure they will avoid poverty by following three simple rules: get a highschool education, work full time and wait until age 21 to get married and have children. Based on the analysis, young adults who followed all three rules had a 72% change of joining the middle class. Violate all three rules and their chances of being poor rose to 77%. Reducing unintended pregnancy is a one of the keys to a successful childhood transition to adulthood. “If we want to reduce poverty, one of the simplest, fastest and cheapest things we could do would be to make sure that as few people as possible become parents before they actually want to,” said Isabel Sawhill, an economist at the Brookings Institution. She argues in her 2014 book, “Generation Unbound: Drifting Into Sex a nd Pa renthood Without Marriage,” that single parenthood is a principal driver of inequality and long-acting birth control is a powerful tool to prevent it. In this light, we can get
Caucasians can learn from reading Black newspapers Staff Reports
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n the United States and other countries today, many cities publish newspapers in various languages for racial and ethnic groups. Reading news stories written by journalists, reporters, and columnists from your own background gives an opportunity to view events through your own cultural lens.
insight from the State of Color a do Depa r t ment of Health’s recent success in this area. Over a five-year period they reduced both abortion and unwanted pregnancy among teenagers an amazing 50% by providing cost-free reversible birth control to all. The funds for the project came from a grant from a private foundation. Colorado, with a population of 10 million, over the course of five years, greatly reduced unintended pregnancy and abortion. From the Colorado Department of Public Health’s report, page viii, In 2008, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment [CDPHE] secured funding from a private donor to launch the Colorado Family Planning Initiative [CFPI], an expansion of the Family Planning Program that would provide training, operational support and low- or no-cost long-acting reversible contraceptives [LARCs] to low-income women statewide. LARC methods are defined as intrauterine devices [IUDs] and implants. By the middle of 2015, the imitative provided LARCs to more than 36,000 women. Bet ween 2 0 0 9 a nd 2 014, birth and abortion rates both declined by nearly 50 percent among teens aged 15-19 and by 20 percent among women aged 20-24. Public assistance costs associated with births that were averted among women aged 15-24 totaled between $54.6 and $60.6 million for four entitlement programs. And from page ix, With cost and access no longer an issue, the number of L ARCs inser ted nearly quadrupled in the first six years, and the percentage of LARC users in Title X clinics increased from 6.4 percent to 30.5 percent.
Black Americans, Black Canadians, Black British, AfroCa r ibbea n /A f r ica n, A f ro A rab, A fro-Iranians, A fro T u rks, A fro -Dutch, A fro Spaniards, Afro-Russian, AfroMexicans, Afro-Brazilians, African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem—not an exhaustive listing. In dominate Australia,
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Here is the link to the Color a do Depa r t ment of Health’s report: https://www.colorado.gov/ pacific/sites/default/files/PSD_ TitleX3_CFPI-Report.pdf Color a do’s ex per ience demonstrates that the $27 million invested reduced costs in four entitlement programs by more than twice that amount, showing that these measures saved twice their cost in just four government programs. How much will be saved in years to come with fewer children needing the services of CYFD and the sheriff? Combined with an emphasis on education in New Mexico we can look to a bright future. Singapore is the leading example of this. Five decades ago Singapore was so poor and hopeless that its per capita income was the same as Jamaica’s. Singapore now has the 9th largest per capita gross domestic product, right behind the United States which is 8th. It’s per capita income in 2017 was $90,570, fifty percent higher than US per capita
income at $60,200. What a change in 50 years! A nd this change is largely do to Singapore’s emphasis on education. Their 2-dollar bill has a picture of an instructor leading a class. Below this picture is the single word “EDUCATION”. An Albuquerque Journal article [9/10/2009] quotes the National Un iver s it y of S i n g a p or e President as saying “Singapore has no natural resources, so we can’t survive if we don’t focus on our people’s minds. New Mexico’s leading natural resources, oil & gas highly variable as income sources and coming under increasing pressure due the global warming. Time to invest in minds. Most Rev. James Wall, Bishop, for your faithful perhaps abortion is not an appropriate option. But for the rest of society it is a necessary, though not a happy option. But so is reversible birth control and a greater emphasis on educational attainment for all our citizens. Michael Daly, Gallup, NM
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COMMUNITY U.S. Marine Navajo Code Talker Alfred K. Newman laid to rest PRESIDENT, VP ATTEND THE CRYSTAL, N.M. SERVICE
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part of the dedicated U.S. Marine Navajo Code Talkers, whose language skills outwitted the Japanese during WWII, Alfred K. Newman was laid in Whiskey Creek, near Crystal, N.M., Jan. 19. He was born on July 21, 1924, at Rehoboth Hospital in Gallup, N.M. and resided in Kirtland, N.M. He passed away at Bloomfield Nursing Home in
honorably discharged on Dec. 30, 1945, with the rank of corporal. Using Diné bizaad, Newman fought with his fellow Marines in the Bougainville Campaign, the Battle of Guam and the Battle of Iwo Jima. After the war, Newman worked as an ammunition inspector at Fort Wingate. Then he moved to Kirtland and worked for a coal mining company until he retired after 25 years.
President of the Navajo Nation Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer prepare to present the family of the late Navajo Code Talker Alfred K. Newman with the Navajo Nation flag Jan. 19. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura
Marine Code Talker Alfred K. Newman passed away Jan. 13. He was 94. Flags were flown at half-staff on the day of his funeral services. Photo Credit: Courtesy of OPVP Bloomfield, N.M. Code Talker Newman was Naaneesht’ézhi Dine’é (Zuni Clan) and born for Tsi’naajínii (Black Streak Wood People Clan). Newman enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on March 26, 1943, at Fort Wingate and became part of the 1st Battalion, 21st Marine Regiment, 3rd Division. According a press release issued by the Office of the President and Vice President, Newman’s daughter, Cherylin New ma n, sa id he wa s
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President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer offered their condolences to his family, loved ones, comrades, and community members. “The Navajo Nation is saddened by the passing of a Diné warrior,” Nez said. “His service and dedication as a Navajo Code Talker will forever be remembered and cherished. The Nation is truly grateful for Code Talker Newman’s sacrifices and those of his family, to defend the freedom and liberty of our country.”
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Photos of the late Navajo Code Talker Alfred K. Newman displayed at his memorial service Jan. 19. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura Lizer said, “Newman paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the Navajo Nation and the United States. I could not imagine what his family went through during and after his
service. He was a man of faith and worked hard to provide for his family. We offer our prayers for strength and comfort.” He is survived by his wife B et s y E le a nor. Toget her
they were ma r r ied for 69 years and had five children: Alfred Jr., Marvin, Cherylin, D o n o v a n a n d K e v i n ; 13 g ra ndch i ld ren, a nd t h ree great-grandchildren. COMMUNITY
UNM-Gallup launches seminars for running, maintaining a business PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Laboratories. She leads the lab’s efforts in the Renewable Energy Program to assist Native American tribes with renewable energy development. As the site mentor for UNMG, Begay took the role partly because she considers Gallup
her hometown. She currently specializes in structural engineering, a path that she was influenced to take based on a tumultuous life event. She recalled being in the bay area during the 1989 San Francisco-Oakland earthquake,
which killed 67 people and caused about $5 billion damages. Her reaction to the event, and the other people around her, help to shape her views of learning and interacting with others. STC.UNM is a nonprofit corporation formed and owned entirely by the UNM Board of Regents. Their goal is to support New Mexico economic development and to be an innovator in worldwide technology commercialization. Begay asked participants if they wanted to start or grow a business. The New Mexico Rainforest University Center, a government‐funded program that provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance, is one of the groups that can help individuals or groups achieve that goal. The training platform for the program is e-commerce, which is designed to assist any business with its digital presence. Students at numerous UNM campuses will be able to take a course called “Create. Sell. Bank.” for credit while community members can take it to receive a certificate in entrepreneurial capabilities. Cara Michaliszyn, director of economic development
national antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race, color or creed, full human and legal rights. Hating no person, the Black Press strives to help every person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.” www.blackpressusa.com. “T h e R i c h m o n d F r e e Press focuses primarily on the city’s black community, which includes many people who are not covered—and sometimes seem unnoticed—by the daily newspaper. But our audience a lso looks to us for ou r perspectives on national and international events,” affirms Regina Boone in a 2017 article, “Why I’m Devoting a Year to Helping Black Newspapers Survive.” www.cjr.org/. I n he r 2 0 07
book, Freedom’s Jour nal: The First African-American Newspaper, Jacqueline Bacon provides an in-depth analysis. In 1827, Samuel Cornish and John Russwarm started the publication in New York. “To AfricanAmericans, oppressed, silenced, and long denied the opportunity to publish their views in most white newspapers, the appearance of Freedom’s Journal in 1827 must indeed have appeared like the outset of a storm,” declared Bacon. The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords (a film by Stanley Nelson) documents the history of many newspapers founded by and for African-Americans, beginning with Freedom’s Journal and proceeding through the contemporary era. www.pbs. org/. For a list of current Black
news paper s i n t he USA , visit www.blacknews.com. For a list of International news sources around the world, visit www. nationsonline.org. T he f i r st Black Sout h A fr ica n newspaper, Imvo Zabantsundu (Opinion of the People), was published by Thanda Press in King William’s Town as an independent political newspaper for Black people. www.sahistory.org.za/. The Voice, founded in 1982, is the British national AfroCaribbean weekly newspaper oper a t i n g i n t he Un it ed Kingdom. www.voice-online. co.uk. Why do Caucasian children, adolescents, and adults need to be exposed to diverse newspapers? America and the world are full of people and we need
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h e Un i v e r s i t y o f New Mexico-Gallup has partnered with STC.UNM a nd t he Innovation Academy to provide an entrepreneurial seminar series for the spring 2019 semester. These seminars will provide training and technical assistance at numerous UNM campuses and sites. The seminars will be free to the UNM community and the public, both in-person and online. Participants are required to register for the series. The January seminar was held at UNM-G Jan. 18, and served as an introduction to the New Mexico Rainforest University Center Program and mentor, Gallup native Sandra Begay. “When you study certain subjects, the responsibility is grand. You have to be aware of that,” she said during the seminar. Begay is a former regent of UNM and a current principal member of the technical staff for Sandia National
CAUCASIANS | FROM PAGE 13 Bl a ck s a r e r e g a r de d a s Aboriginal. As Roberta Sykes, a prominent Black activist surmised, “‘Black’ is inclusive of all Black people.” Na t i o n a l Ne w s p a p e r s Publishers Association (NNPA) is a trade association of 200 regional and local African American-owned community newspapers in the United States. Founded 75 years ago, NNPA has promoted the voices of citizens in black communities. www.nnpa.org. BlackPressUSA.com is the public news website of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). “The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial and COMMUNITY
Sandra Begay, left, and Cara Michaliszyn, right, discussed the program for people wanting to start and maintain a business Jan. 18. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye
for STC.UNM, said that participants will have to attend between seven and 12 seminars to receive the certificate. “This is an evolving program, so we can see what the needs really are for ideas and entrepreneurs,” she said. Working with a community was stressed by Begay during the seminar, saying that the best way to generate ideas for businesses and planning is to talk to other people. Running a business is a collaborative effort, she said. “[You should] think a little bigger than where you are now,” Begay said. Begay spoke about how the participants’ Navajo ancestors were able to find the strength to survive at Bosque Redondo, and that we could be capable of finding similar strength and management skills to thrive in the present. “Have a vision, know what it means to do it, and think big,” she told the room. For more information, a calendar of events, and to register for upcoming seminars, visit: https: // www. e v e n tb r i t e . c o m /o / stcunm-2995876357 to learn about different races, nationalities, cultures, languages, customs, and beliefs. Exploring newspapers that explore, recognize, and celebrate human diversity and multiculturalism may teach us to embrace and embody fairness, equality, and justice for all as well as promote empathy for marginalized minorities. “Whatever white people do not know about Negroes reveals, precisely and inexorably, what they do not k now about t hemselves,” pen ned Ja mes Ba ldw i n (Letter from a Region in My Mind:Reflections, November 17, 1962 Issue). Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an author, columnist, educator, and therapist. She lives in the Ohio. www.melissamartinchildrensauthor.com.
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‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ delivers a bit of magic By Glenn Kay For the Sun
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anuary is often a month for misfit films that, for one reason or another, studios don’t have a lot of confidence in. However, there are always a few exceptions to the rule. This week sees the release of The Kid W ho Would Be King, a children’s film and loose, modern adaptation of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This unlikely a ma lga mation of Excalibur and Goosebumps ends up working much better than anticipated. In fact, it can be crowned an enjoyable and entertaining family film. An impressive animated intro gives a brief history of King Arthur and tells viewers that when civility and honor are replaced in the world by hatred and greed, the legend will return. Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) is a youngster who spends his days with best
“The Kid Who Would Be King,” a loose, modern adaptation of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis, is an enjoyable and entertaining family film that presents a unique and appealing twist on the Round Table formula. Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox fr iend Bedders (Dea n Chaumoo), doing their best at school to avoid the wrath of bullies Lance (Tom Taylor) and Kaye (Rhianna Doris). When he finds a sword embedded in concrete at a local construction site, Alex soon learns he may have discovered Excalibur. His worries are confirmed when a Young Merlin (Angus Imrie) arrives, who explains that not only is
the evil sorceress Morgana (Rebecca Ferguson) ready to take over the world, but that Alex is the only person who can stop her. Wr it er/ Di rec t or Joe Cornish (Attack the Block) knows his way around monsters and comedy and seems quite at ease in establishing the various elements. In fact, the first act is particularly effective. Both Alex
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and Bedders are extremely likable with good comic timing, often reacting in amusing ways to the oddities occurring around them. It’s quite funny to see the young lead try to stuff his magical sword in his backpack. There are also some good jokes involving modern and unexpected updated locations for elements of the original legend (like the Round Table itself). Young Merlin also provides a few laughs, delivering much of the film’s exposition with plenty of energy. A particularly good gag results when the wizard reveals that he needs several buggy and slimy ingredients for spells and to maintain his health, which end up being easily attainable at a local fast-food chain. And the older-looking version of the cha racter (Patr ick Stewart) shows up occasionally to deliver a comical line or two. T he screenplay a lso tries to insert some positive themes into the story, forcing young Alex not to fight, but rather persuade others to follow his lead (an especially difficult task for the put-upon youngster given that he is less-than-popular with
schoolmates). The special effects are also impressive for a small, U.K. production; the undead knights serving Morgana are striking as they ride around on horseback chasing the students. Admittedly, this film is longer than it needs to be. And although the sinister soldiers do look impressive, the action begins to feel a bit repetitive toward the end of the second act. Had the budget allowed it, the movie could have used some other supernatural entities entering the fray. However, things pick up once again during the clima x a s Morga na a nd her army attack the lead’s school, requiring all students to put aside their differences and take on an invading force. While King Arthur adaptations are a dime a dozen, this film presents a unique and appealing twist on the formula. It is fairly safe to say that The Kid Who Would Be King will thrill most children and likely provide an odd laugh or two for their parents. In the end, it appears that every now and again, January can deliver a little bit of movie magic. COMMUNITY
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Jan. 25, 2019 By Glenn Kay For the Sun
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t’s time for another look at new releases arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. There’s plenty of variety, from goofy comedies to awards contenders and even some foreign-language entries. So if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure and give one of these titles a try!
BIG NEW RELEASES! American Renegades - A group of Navy Seals serving in a warring d istr ict of Bo sn i a d i s cover gold wor t h hu n dreds of millions of dollars at the bottom of a local lake. They decide to go rogue and return the goods to the locals by staging a heist. Of course, in the process they become targets of an invading enemy force. This action picture got panned by critics. One or two called it a breezy and fun action flick, but everyone else commented that the pacing was poor, the acting stiff and the end result unexciting. It features J.K. Simmons, Sullivan Stapleton, Charlie Bewley and Sylvia Hoeks. El Angel aka The Angel This foreign-language film from Argentina is set in 1971 and follows a poor 17-year-old with a knack for stealing things. After arriving at a new school, he befriends another student and decides to take his skills as a thief to the next level. This title earned decent notices. There were write-ups that critiqued the film for not having likable leads as well as for its story, which some found run-of-themill. However, the majority thought the movie did a great job of establishing mood and described it as colorful and interestingly dark. The cast includes Lorenzo Ferro, Chino Darin and Daniel Fanego. T h e Apparition A jour na list is called upon by the Vatican to help them investigate a rema rkable claim made in a small French village. Some COMMUNITY
of the residents, including a young girl, believe the Virgin Mary is appearing before them. As the protagonist tries to get to the bottom of things, he and those around begin to reevaluate their own belief systems. Reaction was good, but not fantastic for this foreign-language drama. A contingent found the movie overlong and thought it ran out of steam toward the close. Still, the overall consensus was that this was a wellacted and interesting picture that raised many thought-provoking questions. Vincent Lindon and Galatéa Bellugi headline the feature. Araby - This Brazilian feature tells the story of a young boy who discovers the old journal of an injured worker at a nearby aluminum factory. As he reads the various entries, viewers witness 10 years of hardship in the life of the employee. The teenager’s perspective on the country and world is radically changed as he examines the numerous entries. This film received excellent write-ups. Only a few thought that it was too gloomy for its own good. Almost all others thought it was artfully made, relatable and offered great insight into the plight of the working class. Murilo Caliari and Aristides de Sousa are featured. Best F(r) iends: Vol. 1 & 2 - One of t he bi g ge s t cult films of a l l t i me i s t he 20 0 3 independent drama, The Room. Fans of the creator behind that production, actor/writer/director/producer Tommy Wiseau, will likely be curious about this release. It includes two recent full-length feature films that reunite Wiseau with Greg Sestero, who played the lead in the previously mentioned opus. The new efforts are written by Sestero and involve a pair of strangers who meet on the road and become friends, but whose relationship is tested by a series of bizarre occurrences. There haven’t been any press reviews for either film, but fans will likely be excited about the collaboration. First Man - Neil Armstrong and the first manned NASA trip to the moon are chronicled in this biopic from director Damien
Chazelle (La L a L a n d ). Told most ly from the point of view of the astronaut, the f i l m det a i l s the tragedies and difficulties endured by Armstrong in the years leading up to the mission, as well as the landing itself. The drama did earn plenty of praise. There were criticisms directed at the pacing and statements that the movie didn’t do much to give us a deeper understanding of Armstrong. However, more were so taken with the spaceflight and trip to the moon that they could overlook the film’s character issues. It stars Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clark, Kyle Chandler and Corey Stoll. The Hate U Give - Based on the New York Times Bestseller, this drama involves a teen trapped between the innercity neighborhood she grew up in and the upper-class, mostly white prep school she attends. After witnessing a childhood friend get pulled over for no reason and fatally shot by a pair of police officers, the youth must figure out what to do next and faces pressure from all sides. Critics praised the movie. Only a tiny handful had issues, suggesting that it had difficulty juggling too many elements. Almost all other reviews stated that it was a powerful, emotional and well-performed feature with plenty on its mind. The cast includes Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Anthony Mackie, Issa Rae and Common. He re and Now - A singer/ songwriter enjoy i ng a f lour ishing career goes to the doctor and gets a horrifying diagnosis. With a huge performance the following night, the woman is forced to make big decisions regarding her life and career as she wanders the streets of New York, dealing with family, friends and industry types. Sadly, this drama got just as bad a report as the lead character. A few wrote it was sweet and enjoyed the lead performance. Still, the overwhelming majority remarked that it was a
slow and dull effort that never takes off. It stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Renée Zellweger, Simon Baker and Common. I Am Not a Witch - This UK/ France/Germany/Zambia production involves a young girl in a small African village. After someone in the community suggests the child is a witch, the girl is uprooted from her home and taken to a camp. Now being trained in witchcraft, the lead must deal with all sorts of unusual tasks and the ideas of those around her. This art house title earned raves from the press. One or two found it too episodic, but the consensus of everyone else was that it was unique, darkly funny and provided memorable moments that wouldn’t be forgotten. The cast includes Maggie Mulubwa and Henry Phiri. Johnny English Strikes Again - The third chapter in this James Bond parody series sees its title character retired and teaching. When a technological threat exposes all of the UK’s secret agents, the old-fashioned hero must return to the fold and save the world. Of course, he won’t do it without unintentionally causing chaos along the way. The movie didn’t generate a lot of favor with critics. About one-third thought it had enough little chuckles to earn it a pass. The rest said that bits and pieces were amusing, but that there wasn’t enough in the script to make it a worthwhile addition to the series. It features Rowan Atkinson, Olga Kurylenko, Ben Miller, Jake Lacy and Emma Thompson.
BLASTS FROM THE PAST! W o w , some pret t y rema rkable stuff is arriving on Blu-ray th is week. Wa t e r w o r l d (1995) was the most ex pensive film ever made at the time of its release and Arrow Video is putting out an extras-filled, two-disc “Limited Edition” Bluray. It contains not only the 135 minute theatrical cut, the 176 minute TV version and a third edition that combines elements into a sort of super-version (or as close to it as one can get) of the movie. There’s also a
feature-length documentary about the film, chronicling every step from the creation of the script, to the interest generated to the numerous problems encountered by the production. The MVD Rewind Collection is releasing the notorious video game adaptation of Double Dragon (1994) as a “Collector’s Edition” Blu-ray/DVD set. This is not one of the more impressive arcade-game to movie translations. It flopped during its original release, but has developed something of a following among “bad movie” fans and those who enjoy flicks based on video and arcade games. The release includes a new full-length making-of documentary, a new featurette on producer Don Murphy, all sorts of archival clips from the original release, an episode of the 1993 animated series based on the game, storyboards and tons of promotional materials. The MVD Marquee Collection is also delivering a Blu-ray of the Macaulay Kulkin/ Ted Danson comedy, Getting Even With Dad (1994). This release comes with a making-of featurette and multiple t r a i le r s fo r the mov ie. Additionally, the distributor has the sequel, Roadhouse 2 (2 0 0 6) i n high definition. This sequel came 17 years after the original and doesn’t feature Patrick Swayze, but at least one can now pick it up and own the entire series. Shout! Factory has some interesting selections as well. They include a “Collector’s Edition” Blu-ray of the Charles Bronson action/thriller, 10 to Midnight (1983). It features the hero hunting down a psychopathic young man attacking women. The movie comes from a 4K scan of the original camera negative, several new interviews with the cast and crew, a new film historian commentary track and a previously released commentary with the film’s producer and casting director. Additionally, it includes trailers and radio spots. They also have a “Collector’s Edition” Blu-ray of Cobra (1986). This action flick with
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SPORTS 360 Gallup Lady Bengals fall to Kirtland Lady Broncos PHOTOS BY KNIFEWING SEGURA
Gallup Bengal Ashley Antone (1) breaks through the Kirtland Broncos to score during a conference game at Gallup High Jan. 22. Lady Broncos won 62-53.
Kirtland Broncos Monique Shim (10) scores against Gallup Bengals Jan. 22.
Kirtland Broncos Siigrid Lii’bilnaghahi (20) scores Jan. 22.
Gallup Bengal Ashley Antone (1) is up and scores Jan. 22. Lady Broncos won 62-53.
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Gallup Bengal Jordan Hanley (5) puts pressure along the side of Kirtland Broncos Avery Begay (23) during a conference game at Gallup High Jan. 22. Lady Broncos won 62-53. SPORTS
Navajo Prep takes the win against Wingate Lady Grizzlies PHOTOS BY CAYLA NIMMO
Wingate C-team player Tehara Morgan (10) makes a two-point shot against Navajo Prep in Farmington Jan. 22. Navajo Prep won 29-61.
Wingate C-team player Genesis Tom (22) passes the ball to a teammate during the game against Navajo Prep in Farmington Jan. 22. Navajo Prep won 29-61.
Wingate C-team player Rachel Kidane (42) dribbles past a Navajo Prep player to advance the early lead by Wingate in the C-team game held in Farmington Jan. 22.
Wingate C-team player Genesis Tom (22) dribbles the ball through two Navajo Prep players during the game against Navajo Prep in Farmington Jan. 22. SPORTS
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Rehoboth Lynx boys, girls topple Navajo Pine PHOTOS BY CAYLA NIMMO
A Rehoboth player attempts to catch a rebound by Navajo Pine during the boys varsity conference game in Navajo Jan. 22.
Rehoboth senior Rachael Martin (42) passes the ball to a teammate over the head of a Navajo Pine player during the girls varsity basketball conference game in Navajo Jan. 22.
Two Rehoboth players struggle with a Navajo Pine player for possession of the ball Jan. 22 in the varsity boys conference game held in Navajo.
A Rehoboth player attempts a twopoint shot against Navajo Pine at the conference game held in Navajo Jan. 22. Final score Rehoboth won 52-47.
Rehoboth Kendace Gilmore (12) gains possession of the ball from a Navajo Pine player who fell during the varsity girls basketball conference game Jan. 22 in Navajo.
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Rehoboth senior Emerald Toddy (34) and junior Adrianna Pete (23) block a shot by Navajo Pine senior Krystal Martin (41) at the varsity girls conference game in Navajo Jan. 22. Final score Rehoboth won 44-31.
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Rehoboth senior Jayme Daniels (33) struggles with Navajo Pine senior Shilo Wheeler (10) for possession of the ball during the fourth quarter of the varsity girls conference game in Navajo Jan. 22.
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well-regarded Romanian abortion drama, 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days (2007) on Blu-ray. The movie has been given a 4K digital restoration, a new interview the director, a discussion with a film critic on the title and Romanian cinema, a short documentary about reaction to the picture during its original release in its home country, a press conference, deleted and alternate scenes and new English subtitles. Yo u c a n also pick up Mik e y an d Nicky (1976), a unique gangster film from Ela ine May (A New Leaf, The Heartbreak Kid) that focuses on two smalltime mobsters (Peter Falk and
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John Cassavetes) whose long relationship suddenly turns bad. Many consider it an unheralded masterpiece. Criterion are giving it a restored, 4K digital transfer and the disc comes with a new program on the making-of the film, along with critic interviews, a 1976 talk with Falk, as well as trailers and TV spots. Warner Archive has a new made-to-order Blu-ray worth consideration. It’s for the monster movie, The Giant Behemoth (1959), which features an enormous lizard tearing up the streets of London. Watch out! Finally, Twilight Time’s selling limited runs of Blu-ray for the features Beat the Devil (1953), The Return of Frank James (1940), Untamed (1955) and Yanks (1979). They may
already be sold out, but fans of the movie can always look them up and see if there are any copies still available.
YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are this week’s titles for young kids. Brainy Bubbly Bug Buddies 2
ON THE TUBE! A n d here are the TV-themed releases coming your way. Dick Cavett Show: Inside The Minds Of: Vol. 2 Fuller House: Season 3 Killjoys: Season 4
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UNM-Student Center/ Room 200—all interested students. For more information, call (505) 724-4200. CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES) 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD ONGOING 2ND LOOK ON 2ND STREET 6-8 pm 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. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Window Rock AA Group meets at Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264, Mondays at 5:45 pm. Closed Speaker Meeting, limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartphones. Visit aa-fc.org for more info. CELEBRATE RECOVERY A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your un-managed hurts, habits and hang-ups. Tuesday, 6-8 pm. Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511. CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD Meets on the first Monday from 3:30-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. 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
Clubs of Miyamura and Gallup information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: gmchuHigh Schools, the event will be manesociety@gmail.com. Loheld from 7:30 to 11 am Feb. cation: 1315 Hamilton Road. 2 at Miyamura High School cafeteria. Cost per-person is GALLUP SOLAR $5 for pancakes and all the Gallup Solar is hosting comfixins. Proceeds from the event munity classes and presenbenefit youth in Gallup and tations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm at surrounding communities. Tickets may be purchased from 113 E. Logan. Call (505) 728Kiwanians, Key Club members, 9246 for info. or at the door. For more inforHABITAT FOR mation, contact John Lewis HUMANITY - WORK Taylor (505) 863-3770 SESSIONS THE GREAT DIVORCE Habitat for A book study of the book by Humanity work C. S. Lewis. This group will sessions held meet on the four Sundays each week. in February from 4-5:30 pm Volunteers to serve on decision making at the home of the pastor. If meetings or wish to volunteer you aren’t familiar with the at or help fund construction book, don’t be fooled by the projects. Call Bill Bright at title. This entertaining para(505) 722-4226. ble explores issues of grace, MCKINLEY COUNTY HEALTH ALLIANCE judgment and religion, and is less than 150 pages. You can McKinley County Health buy the book used, new, or on Alliance convenes on the secKindle for around $10 - $13 on ond Wednesday of the month Amazon or Thriftbooks.com. from 11 am-1 pm at the New Contact Juliana if you plan to Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is attend or if you have questions welcome to attend and engage at (616) 502-9681 or Juliana. networking@gmail.com. in discussions about health, education, economic, and enSCHOOL VISITS vironmental inequities and to Learn all about McKinley help facilitate change in those Academy. Feb. 4: UNM-Student systems. Call (505) 906-2671. Center/ Room 200—all interested students. For more informaRECOVERING ADDICTS FOR JESUS New Life ministries holds tion, call (505) 724-4200. weekly meetings to anyone STAMPING DEMONSTRATION AND who is on the Recovering ARTIST LECTURE path from alcohol and drug Ingman Chapman Gallery abuse. Our approach intepresents Lyndon Tsosie grates the 12 AA steps with with Striving to Master the Biblical truths. Location: Craft 29 years and count309 Chino Loop, Gamerco. ing… Jan. 14-Feb. 21. Feb. Time: 6 pm, every Thursday. 6 @ UNM-Gallup in Gurley Phone: (505) 722-8973 Hall Commons Area, 9:30-11 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS am and noon-1:30 pm is the Overeaters Anonymous 12stamping demo, and the artist step meetings. Held every lecture takes place in Calvin Saturday at 10 am. The First Hall room 248 6:30-7:30 pm. Methodist Church, 1800 Red A reception follows in Gurley Rock Drive. Open to anybody Hall Gallery. Free Parking. who has a desire to stop com“15 IN 30” SHOW OPENING pulsive eating. Contact info. Feb. 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm @ (505) 307-5999, (505) 721ART123 Gallery, 123 W Coal Ave. 9208, or (505) 870-1483. Twenty-eight artists challenged RECYCLING COUNCIL themselves to make 15 paintings McKinley Citizens Recycling in 30 days! Over 400 artworks! Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling For more information, visit @ ART123Gallery on Facebook. through education, community outreach, and partnerTAIZÉ CANDLELIGHT SERVICE ship with local government 4 pm Feb. 10 @ Westminster agencies. MCRC meets the Presbyterian Church-Gallup first Saturday of the month to provide an opportunity for at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill silence and spiritual refreshStreet. For more information, ment. The theme of “Hope” will call (505) 722-5142 or visit be explored through music, www.recylegallup.org. chant, prayer, quiet time, Scripture and readings of various RECYCLING DEPOT faith traditions. Spend an hour The Recycling Depot will now in prayer for the healing of our be open from noon-1:30 pm broken world and planet. The on the first Saturdays of the church is located at 151 State month. Educators and artists Highway 564 (Boardman are encouraged to come by and Drive) near Orleans Manor see what’s available. Volunteers will accept some items, such as Apartments). Contact: Kathy paper towels and toilet paper Mezoff at (505) 870-6136. rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling To post a nonprofit or Council. Call (505) 722-5152. civic event in the calendar section, please email: SAVE THE DATE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Gallup and the Key
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GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY Practicing Values Management? Common Values bind people and organizations together. Many times these values are not necessarily wri en out or taught ina formal class. When asked to really think about it most people will say it was how they were raised by their parents or grandparents. Sometimes they were influenced by a favorite uncle or aunt, teacher or some other mentor who modeled these values.
Servant Leaders:
We seek board members who aren’t in it for money, fame or power but because they want to give back to the community and they believe in our cause. They view serving as a duty.
Commi ed Teamwork:
We recruit people who understand it is not all about “ME� but it is all about “WE� in order to accomplish anything of real value. Great teams are great because each team member plays their position well.
Honesty and Integrity:
“Liars, cheaters and stealers need not apply� was a sign posted in a small country store which drew a lot of laughs, but at least the owner was clear about who he wanting in his employees. People still want honesty and integrity in their employees, in the operation of their local programs and in their local government leaders.
Treat people right: Everyone has experienced bad customer service.
We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, honesty and fairness in our dealings with them.
Be productive and efficient in operations:
There is never enough money to meet all the needs of people in need of affordable quality housing. So, we do not waste money with inefficient operations and unproductive employees.
Maintain a Superior A itude:
Bad a itudes are like “Ro en apples� – one bad apple spoils the whole barrel. People with “superior� a itudes show up “ready to play� the game everyday.
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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