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NEWS Downtown Gallup plagued by potholes CANNOT PATCH WHEN WET; NEED MATERIALS AND STAFF

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rivers and pedestrians have likely taken note of the many potholes that dot Maloney Avenue, Second Street, Third Street, and other roads in and around Downtown Gallup.

W hile potholes ca n be avoided until they are filled, they can be especially problematic when it’s wet since it is difficult to gauge how deep a puddle is until a person or vehicle passes through it.

Moreover, city maintenance staff is unable to tend to these

potholes when it is wet outside, according to City Manager Maryann Ustick. And oftentimes when the city does patch the potholes using a cold mix asphalt, along comes a freezethaw and, combined with traffic activity, the patches pop out of the ground.

The city also cannot make repairs to Maloney Avenue and Second Street because they are state roads, Ustick said March 13. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is behind on tending to these t wo road s becau se t hei r

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Potholes fill with water, obscuring them from view and exacerbating the road damage on Maloney Avenue in Gallup March 13. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

City Council talks cleanup ‘WE LOVE GALLUP’ CAMPAIGN

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Gallup Tourism and Marketing Director Jennifer Lazarz addresses Gallup City Council.

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DWI SILHOUETTE CAMPAIGN Snaps SA raising awareness of cost of DWI

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wo cleanup events for the City of Gallup were topics of discussion at the March 12 Gallup City Council meeting. The two events will be identified as “We Love Gallup” as a designation of community pride.

Jennifer Lazarz, tourism and marketing manager for the city, updated the council on the Clean and Beautiful Grant and the Comcast Cares Community Clean Up Event taking place May 4.

The Clean and Beautiful Grant is a federally-sponsored grant by Keep America Beautiful. Figures provided by Lazarz for projects using the

grant came out to about $15,560, with $4,300 for litter reduction, $977 in recycling initiatives, $5,747 for enhancement efforts including the Coal Avenue LED lighting, and $4,535 for youth cleanup programs.

Lazarz said during the meeting that receiving the grant will allow the city to get local youth groups involved with cleanup efforts. “[We are] motivating our youth to do something good for our community,” she said.

The May 4 cleanup covers four focus areas, Lazarz said: 1. Northbound on Ninth Street from Maloney Avenue, and east of Sky City Park 2. The south side of Highway 66 near Church Rock Street and Hasler Valley Road

3. B o a r d m a n D r i v e t o State Road 564, towards Second Street and Nizhoni Boulevard 4. The stretch of Highway 66 from Virgie’s Restaurant and Lounge to Allison Road These areas were chosen because the city found them to be those most in need of beautification, Lazarz said.

In addition to the May 4 cleanup, Lazarz spoke about the 9th Annual Community Cleanup that runs from April 27 through Aug. 27. That’s when Gallup residents can place unwanted household items, debris, and trash on their curbside for pickup by

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MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE Suspects in robbery, assault cases

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DWI Silhouette Campaign Staff Reports

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naps SA is a silhouette campaign put on by McKinley County to raise awareness about the cost of DWI. The silhouettes feature clippings of DWI’s from

the ‘Gallup Sun.’ Then they are set up at various events around the county, where handouts are distributed. The handouts contain information about the financial costs associated with DWI convictions, in addition to the City of Gallup’s Social Host

Ordinance. The campaign also raised awareness about the prevalence of DWIs solely on state lands within McKinley County.

For more information, contact: www.co.mckinley. nm.us/363/SNAPS-SA

CITY COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 4 the Solid Waste Department.

Solid Waste will collect from different designated areas in Gallup biweekly.

Mayor Jackie McKinney said that the last major cleanup was held in 2012 with about 150 participants. He thinks this upcoming event could be a bigger draw.

“An event like this could make a major impact on the city, and allow for more regular cleanups,” he said.

Other items discussed at the regular meeting: • The project contract for storm drainage improvements on Ha sler Va lley Road was awarded to Gandy Dancer, of Albuquerque, for about $1,025,270 with a 4-0-0 vote. Public Works Director

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Stanley Henderson said the current time frame for the construction is about four months.

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Gallup Police make arrests in two stabbing cases

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allup police investigated two stabbings on March 1 that were connected to each

other.

Patrolman Jeremy Shirley said he was dispatched to Allsup’s on Arnold Street about 10 pm in connection with a reported stabbing.

When he got there, he found Zachery Lee bent over, holding his chest. He said he had been stabbed. Shirley said he saw a stab wound to Shirley’s right chest area as well as another on the side of his face.

L ee sa id he had been jumped by three men as he was walking to see his girlfriend.

He said they took his phone and were looking to take his money as well but he ran away.

He then gave Shirley a description of the three men.

Before he could begin a search, he learned that police were holding three men on Vito Circle in connection with another stabbing.

When he went there, he found police officers holding someone who matched the description of the person Lee said stabbed him. Jayce Moquino, 15, of Gallup, did have a knife and blood stains on his jacket.

Shirley said he called juvenile authorities and said he was charging Moquino with aggravated battery and needed to have someone transport him to the juvenile center

Gallup, March 11 The district courthouse was cleared for a couple of hours on March 11 after an employee received a bomb threat.

The employee said the person was going to blow everyone up and then hung up. Police secured the building and using canines searched the building, but found no bomb.

Deshawn Yazzie in Farmington. He was told no officers were available so Moquino was released to his parents.

In the other stabbi ng, Gallup police officer Terence Peyketewa said he was dispatched to Virgo Circle in connection with a stabbing.

When he got there, he found Ronald Parada, 16, laying on the sidewalk covered with blood. He had been stabbed in the ear and the stomach. A witness said he had been stabbed at the skatepark.

Witnesses said that a man by the name of Deshawn Yazzie, 18, of Gallup, had approached Parada and started yelling about selling coke. He began waving a knife around and reportedly stabbed Parada twice.

Police were given a description of Yazzie and he was found a long with Moquinio a nd another man a little later. He was placed under arrest for aggravated battery and tampering with evidence.

MORTUARY BREAK-IN Tse Bonito, March 11 McKinley County Sheriff deputies received a report on March 11 from Tse Bonito Mortuary that someone had been in the building over the weekend.

An official told deputies she looked at a surveillance tape and discovered that someone had entered the building just before it was closed up on March 8. That person hid behind a sofa and came out when everyone left.

The woman was seen taking water and a bottle of hand sanitizer from one of the desks.

She later returned the sanitizer and exited the building. No one recognized the woman.

ATTEMPTED ASSAULT Gallup, March 5

Gallup Patrolman Domenic Molina was d i s pa t ched about 10 am on March 5 to a business at 1630 W. Highway 66 because of a problem with a customer.

When he arrived at the store, he found EZ Garcia, 27, of Cuba, N.M., threatening an employee. He reportedly had a knife so Molina ordered him to get on the ground, which he did. Police found a knife in his pocket.

Employees at the store said Garcia had been in the store earlier and had ordered a part for his car. He came back a short time later and bypassed other customers to the front of the line and became upset at employes who were all helping other customers.

He then came back with his mother and when one of the female employees asked if she could help him, he reportedly said “wipe that smile off your face or I will remove it for you.”

He then reportedly pulled out a knife and charged her.

She ran away and a male employee confronted him, at which time he put the knife back in his pocket.

Police later talked to his mother, who said her son had been aggressive and violent for the past few days. He was charged with aggravated battery.

SHOPLIFTING ARREST

Gallup, March 2 A P i ñon woma n is facing shoplifting, battery and criminal d a m a ge t o property ch a rge s i n connection with an incident that occurred on March 2 at the Fashion Mart on U.S. Highway 491.

When police arrived on the scene, they found Carmelita Begay, 25, being detained by security guards from Heritage Plaza.

The owner of the business, Woo Kil, said Begay came into his store and took some clothing without paying for it.

He said he went outside and confronted her and recovered the clothing. He said he then took her back into his business where she threw items off his counter and destroyed his security gate.

He then told police the woma n beca me ver y comba t ive but for t u n a t ely, a secur ity gua rd showed up and placed her in handcuffs.

She still remained combative and began kicking him, he said.

The damage to the security gate was estimated at about $3,000.

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Lathanine Tsosie March 12, 11:23 am DWI McKinley C o u n t y D e p u t y Clay ton Etsitty said he was called upon to assist in a pursuit of a vehicle that failed to yield at a traffic stop.

The vehicle was finally stopped on the Old Zuni Road where Etsitty confronted the driver, who was standing near his vehicle trying to maintain his balance. Etsitty said Tsosie, 45, of Ganado, said he was headed home.

Because he was not able to maintain his balance, Etsitty used eye and verbal tests to determine his sobriety. But when he began, he said Tsosie began walking away, saying he wanted to go home.

Etsitty told him he was being detained and when he began giving the test, Tsosie got upset and told him to just take him away.

He was then arrested for DWI and transported to the sheriff’s office where he agreed to take a breath alcohol test during which he blew samples of .30 and .32. He was also charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest.

Délaine Deschiney March 7, 4:04 pm DWI. (Second offense) Gallup p a t r o l ma n Ma rk Spencer said he was working on the DWI Ta sk Force

and was driving west on U.S. Highway 66 when his radar aler ted him that someone was driving over the speed limit.

He clocked t he d r iver going 72 miles per hour in a 50 mile-per-hour zone and then locked the driver in at 69. He turned around and did a traffic stop.

While giving Deschiney, 38, of Gallup, a speeding ticket, he observed signs she was intoxicated and smelled the odor of intoxicating liquor. He asked if she had had anything to drink and she at first said no but later admitted she had had four drinks some 30 minutes before driving.

She agreed to do standard field sobriety tests but after having problems with the first tests, she refused to do any more and was arrested for DWI. She then agreed to do a breath alcohol test and blew samples of .15 and .14.

Cynthia Harper March 7, 5:51 pm Aggravated DWI Gallup patrolma n Julio Yazzie was working on the DWI Task Force when he was dispatched to Shop N’ Save to investigate a possible drunk driver who was seen speeding.

When he got there, he met Harper, 46, of Gallup, who showed signs of being intoxicated. She agreed to do the standard field sobriety tests and failed. She also failed to show proof of insurance and registration and was driving on a suspended license.

When asked if she would take a breath alcohol test, she

refused, said Yazzie.

Ramona Notah March 5, 4:19 pm DWI Gallup police officer Clarissa Morgan said she was dispatched to the A ztec Laundr y in connection with a domestic dispute.

W h i le t here, she wa s informed of a woman who had been kicked out of Goodfella’s and had left in her vehicle. She went looking for her and found her nearby. When she put on her siren, she noticed that the driver almost hit the car in front of her.

Notah, 55, of Gallup, told her she had been doing her laundry and had gone to Goodfella’s for a couple of beers while waiting for her laundry to get done. She showed signs of being intoxicated and agreed to do the standard field sobriety tests which she failed.

She was then charged with DWI and following too closely.

She agreed to do a breath alcohol test and blew samples of .19 and .20.

James Lange March 2, 12:30 am Aggravated DWI Gallup patrolma n Harland Soseeah was dispatched to a parking lot of Dani Drive in connection to a domestic dispute, but when he got there, the parties had left.

A witness at the scene, however, told him the car had just left and that it had a busted

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back window. He went after it and found it stopped a few blocks ahead. He conducted a traffic stop.

S o s e e a h s a id whe n he s t a r t ed t a l k i ng t o L a nge, 31, of Ga l lup, he not ice d he had bloodshot eyes a nd slu r red speech. He a lso noticed several empty miniatures of Yukon Jack in his

vehicle, Soseeah said he directed Lange to step out of his vehicle and when he did, he staggered. He was asked if he was willing to take a field sobriety test several times and each time responded by saying what is that going to prove. He also refused to take a breath alcohol test.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Conduct Public Scoping Meeting for United Nuclear Corporation’s (UNC’s) Proposed Excavation and Relocation of the Northeast Church Rock Mine Spoils to the UNC Mill Site Environmental Impact Statement The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct two public local scoping meetings and one open house for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for United Nuclear Corporation’s (UNC’s) proposed excavation and relocation of the Northeast Church Rock (NECR) mine waste to the UNC Mill Site in McKinley County, New Mexico. The EIS will evaluate potential environmental impacts of UNC’s requested action.

Two local scoping meetings will be held on March 19, and March 21, 2019 at the Gallup Community Service Center, 410 Bataan Veterans St., Gallup, NM 87301. For both meetings, the NRC staff will be available for informal discussions from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, prior to the formal meeting starting at 6:00 PM. The NRC invites members of the public to attend the scoping meetings and to present oral or written comments on the appropriate scope of issues to be considered in the EIS. Those wishing to present oral comments are asked to pre-register by March 14, 2019, by contacting Mrs. Antoinette Walker-Smith at 301-415-6957, or by e-mail to Antoinette.Walker-Smith@nrc.gov. The public may also submit written comments prior to or after the meeting.

A notice published in the Federal Register (FR) on February 8, 2019 (84 FR 2935; https://www.federalregister.gov/), announced NRC’s intent to prepare an EIS and provided instructions for submitting written comments.

The NRC public webpage for the UNC Church Rock license amendment application can be found at https://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/decommissioning/u ranium/united-nuclear-corporation-unc-.html.

If you do not have internet access, contact the NRC Public Document Room at 800-397-4209 for assistance.

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Look before you answer DEA WARNS OF INCREASE OF SCAM CALLS Staff Reports

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L PASO, TX - The Drug Enforcement Administration warns the public to be careful of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA agents or other law enforcement personnel threatening arrest and prosecution for supposed violations of federal drug laws or involvement in drug-trafficking activities.

The DEA says it continues to receive reports from the general public and practitioners indicating that they have received calls threatening legal action if an exorbitant fine is not paid immediately over the phone. The callers typically identify themselves as DEA personnel and instruct their victims to pay the “fine” via wire transfer to avoid arrest, prosecution and imprisonment.

The reported scam tactics are continually changing, but often share many of the following characteristics: • Callers use fake names

and badge numbers or, alternatively, names of well-known DEA senior officials.

• The tone of calls is urgent and aggressive. Callers refuse to speak or leave a message with anyone other than the person they are calling.

• Callers threaten arrest, prosecution and imprisonment, and in the case of medical practitioners, revocation of their DEA numbers.

• Callers demand thousands of dollars via wire transfer or, in some instances, in the form of untraceable gift cards taken over the phone.

• Callers falsify the number on caller ID to appear as a legitimate DEA phone number.

• Callers will often ask for personal information, such as Social Security number or date of birth.

• When calling a medical practitioner, callers often reference National Provider Identifier numbers and/or state license numbers. They might also claim that patients are making accusations against

the practitioner.

It’s important to underscore that DEA personnel will never contact practitioners or members of the public by telephone to demand money or any other form of payment. The DEA will not request any personal or sensitive information over the phone. Notification of a legitimate investigation or legal action is made via official letter or in person.

Impersonating a federal agent is a violation of federal law.

Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person claiming to be a DEA special agent or other law enforcement official seeking money, should refuse the demand and report the threat using the online form or by calling 877-792-2873. Reporting scam calls will greatly assist DEA in investigating and stopping this criminal activity. Any urgent concerns or questions, including inquiring about legitimate investigations, should be directed to the local DEA field

division.

To report scam activity online, visit https://apps. deadiversion.usdoj.gov/esor/ spring/main?execution=e1s1.

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Sheriff seeks local rape suspect with New Jersey ties he McKinley County Sher i f f ’s Of f ice is looking for a ma n who reportedly raped a 15-year-old girl here several months ago.

The girl reported the sexual assault last December, and she said it occurred either in the late summer or fall.

She said she was walking in downtown Gallup one night when she accepted a ride home from

a man in a black car. Instead of taking her home, he took her to a local motel and raped her.

She was unsure which motel it was and the date, so detectives could not ask for motel records.

The only description detectives have is that he is an African-American in his fifties.

He said his name was Mike and that he lived in Gallup, but originally was from New Jersey.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Merle Bates at the sheriff’s office (505) 722-7205.

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Gallup, March 1 A Gallup woman reported to police that she was scammed out of $4,000 by a man over the phone on March 1.

The man told her that his company. Microsoft, was going out of business and was returning $450 to its customers. He gave her instructions on how to get that money into her account.

When she did, he told her she added an extra zero and received #4,500 instead. He then convinced her to purchase eight Google Play cards and put $500 in each. When she did, he called back later and got the numbers.

She said she didn’t realize she had been scammed until four days later when she checked her bank account and

LATE-NIGHT BREAK-IN Gallup, March 1 Gallup police investigated a break-in on March 1 on Country Club Drive after the homeowner called in about 12:30 am asking for police assistance.

The homeowner said he had just come home and found the front door wide open and he wanted police to check the house before he went inside.

Police did and found no one inside.

The homeowner, however, said someone had been there because he found a couple of things out of place. Nothing was reported stolen, although there was money and two guns in plain sight.

The homeowner said he was going to spend the night at a relative’s home.

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Gallup man busted for allegedly stealing ‘Bobcat’ style loaders Staff Reports

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allup Police O f f ic er s lo c a t e d and recovered a s t ole n f l a t b e d trailer along with two stolen ‘Bobcat’ style loaders at a west side residence this past week.

The loaders, repor tedly stolen from the Albuquerque area, are valued at more than $60,000.

O n M a rch 11, of f icer s a r rested Ceci l Coch ra ne, 48, of Gallup. He is charged w ith possession of stolen property.

GPD Capt . Ma r i nda Spencer credits the department’s swift recovery to the owner of the equipment, for i n ser t i ng a GPS t r a ck i ng

Cecil Cochrane device on the trailer.

The equipment was returned to the owner.

Gallup Police Department investigators locate stolen heavy equipment from a Gallup residence March 11. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gallup Police Department

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CKINLEY COUNTY – Ne w M e x ic o State Police investigated a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on New Mexico State Road 118, near mile post 27 east of Gallup, early evening March 5.

The initial investigation indicated that a 2003 Dodge van driven by Frank Adrian Jiron, 39, of Albuquerque was traveling west on SR 118. For unknown reasons, Tommy Mariano, 85, of Crownpoint was walking in the roadway.

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The Dodge van struck Mariano, who sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

During the investigation, officers determined that Jiron exhibited signs of being under the influence of an “intoxicating substance,” according to a State Police news release.

He was subsequently arrested for DWI and booked into the McKinley County Detention Center.

This case is still under investigation, with no additional information currently available.

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McKinley County Democrats need officers OVER 150 POSITIONS OPEN

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he election of new officers for McKinley County Democrats is set to take place at the end of March.

The group’s supporters will elect the following: • Precinct Chairs for all 62 McKinley County Precincts • Wa rd Cha irs for a ll six McKinley County Wards/ School Districts • 86 add itiona l McK i n ley County Central Committee Members These newly elected officers will form the McKinley County Central Committee, who will in turn elect the following: • McKinley County Democratic Party Chair • McKinley County Democratic Party Vice Chair • 11 additional State Central Committee Members representing McKinley County Cas Hoefman, chair of McKinley County Democrats, spoke with the Sun about these

Cas Hoefman, McKinley County Democrats Chair elections and what has led to his current position.

“I was not into politics until a few years ago [when I moved to Gallup], when I saw the opportunity to make a change,” Hoefman said March 8.

“It is hard to get people involved in smaller, rural communities,” Hoefman added, saying it has been that challenge that spurred him to get people engaged and organized.

With more than 150 positions open, it’s an opportunity for people to get involved, according to Hoefman. He added that anyone who wants

to run for any of the open positions can announce their candidacy by March 30, when elections will take place at the Veterans Hall.

“It is important for people to know if they want their voices heard, to get involved,” Hoefman said.

These elections are held every two years. In order to run, a candidate must be a registered Democrat in McKinley County and in the precinct or ward where they are running, for at least 30 days.

Ca nd idates ca n nominate themselves or be nom i nated by someone else. They have to receive at least two votes, and one more than any other candidate to be elected, according to the McKinley County Democrats website.

Voters and candidates can verify what precinct or ward they live in at: www.voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/ WhereToVote.aspx.

The large number of openings offers candidates a chance

to express a diversity of ideas in McKinley County, Hoefman said. The elected officers will also have a powerful voice in bringing important issues concerning McKinley County to the rest of the state, as well as a greater ability to push for what they stand for, he added.

“We have an opportunity to showcase our county [to the rest of the state],” Hoefman said. “We can work toward things that are important to McKinley County.”

For more information, visit www.mckinleycountydemocrats.org/.

Arrest made in convenience store murder

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allup Police Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Nicholas A. Esquibel for the mu rder of Loga n Francisco March 7.

Esquibel, 20, was arrested at the Gallup Police Department after turning himself in. The murder occurred Jan. 9, at the Allsup’s convenience store located at 112 Arnold Street.

Esquibel was booked into the McKinley Adult Detention Center for murder, tampering

Nicholas Esquibel with evidence, negligent use of a deadly weapon, and shooting at/or from a motor vehicle.

OBITUARY Angela I. Newman (Anita Arviso), 75 of Churchrock, NM died March 5, 2019.

She was preceded by Frank Newman (husband), Colette D. Newman, Harriet J. Newman, Michael F. Newman, Turak J. Newman, Joseph J. Newman, Daniel P. Newman.

The family will receive friends at Sacred Heart Family Center at 11:30 am.

Funeral and Rosary Services will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 10 am.

Interment Rehoboth Christian Cemetery at 11:30 am.

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STEM Lego Event

Nathan Begay, 7, looks through the instructions to decide what to build using the STEM Legos provided by the Octavia Fellin Public Library Children’s Branch March 9 at Arts Crawl in Downtown Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Octavia Fellin Public Library children’s branch hosts a STEM Lego event at Arts Crawl in downtown Gallup March 9. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

POTHOLES | FROM PAGE 4 priority is Interstate 40, she added.

Ustick’s comment on certain streets was reinforced by Public Works Director Stanley Henderson.

“Highway 491, North Ninth St reet , M a loney Avenue, Highway 66, New Mex ico 602, Boardman Avenue, and South Second Street are all New Mexico State roadways and are maintained by the NMDOT,” Henderson said in a written statement March 14.

“However, I-40, as a Federal a r ter ia l, com ma nds thei r attention and resources more often than not.”

When asked about which st reet s a re pr ior it i zed, Henderson said that they are scheduled based on street classification and roadway condition.

Arterial roadways come before collector streets, which come before neighborhood through streets, and then residential non-through streets, according to Henderson.

When asked what other problems cause a delay in patching potholes, Ustick says it is not so much a matter of funding, as it is materials and the staff on hand.

“Roadway reconstruction and milling and overlaying are the best solutions,” Ustick said in a written statement. “We

have a plan and priorities, but this is where limited funding is a huge problem.”

Henderson said that until permanent repairs can be made to the roads with hot mix asphalt, the temporary fixes described by Ustick will

continue to occur.

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OPINIONS Remembering Bob Marley

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he footprints of Bob Marley appear on the sand in Jamaica and across the earth wherever freedom is held hostage.

Likened to Martin Luther King, Jr., Marley desired peace for his people. And for all humanity. Music was the vehicle for his message. His passionate personality was his vehicle for harmony in a chaotic world of violence.

I am remembering Bob Marley with my words in this

column. “Bob, you are missed.

But your legend of light shines on and on and on.”

Nesta Robert Marley was born in 1945. Being biracial, Marley was bullied as a child, but declared, “I’m not on the white man’s side, or the black man’s side. I’m on God’s side.”

Marley died of cancer in 1981 in Miami at the age of 36 years. He was laid to rest in Jamaica.

According to a 2014 article in the Jamaican Observer, “The

lives of many people all over the world have been profoundly influenced by Jamaicans such as Ms. Mary Seacole, Messrs.

Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, Claude McKay and Usain Bolt.

Some who were revolutionary political activists destined to change the world spent an important interval in Jamaica.

The most famous was the liberator of Latin America, Simon Bolivar, who penned the famous ‘Jamaica Letter’ from these environs.” www.

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jamaicaobserver.com/.

Marley received The United Nations Peace Medal of the Third World in 1978. On April 22, 1978, the One Love Peace Concert was held at Kingston’s National Stadium where Marley asked two opposing politicians to join hands. “You entertain people who are satisfied.

Hungry people can’t be entertained – or people who are Melissa Martin, Ph.D., author, columnist and educator. She lives in Ohio. Photo Credit: Melissa Martin

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF MARCH 18

Get ready Aries! On March 20, the Aries Supermoon emerges. Aries is the god of war and destruction Appreciate this powerful energy. This can be overwhelming and terrifying. Remember, fire is both destructive and creative, as it allows for new growth. Madame G recommends that you strengthen yourself by burning away the unnecessary bits. Forged in fire.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Dear Aries, your Sun sign enters the forefront, at the same time as a Supermoon. You may experience a surge of new emotions. Do not fear yourself. You’re stripping away at the non-essential, and that is necessary. You may find that you feel vulnerable.

Just remember that this is not weakness with the right people.

You have strength you’re not aware of: love. Share this gift.

Love yourself, Cancer. Don’t hide or shy away from the restless emotions. Reach out to lost friends and connect with yourself.

There is more to life than working and striving. Yes, you may have missed out on opportunities that you weren’t aware of. But, now you know where to go to find all of the answers. Look inside your heart and share love with yourself. You’re worth it.

Don’t lose hope dear Libra. Look into your heart and allow others to assist you on this journey.

You’re not an island and you do need those who will push you toward your goals. In this life, you’re capable of more than you think. So are those around you, and they will continue to surprise you (in a good way) if you let them. Good luck!

Dear Capricorn, push yourself to appreciate the beauty in life. You can’t keep holding onto grudges.

You’re more than you imagine.

You’re more than your addictions.

You’re more than your anger.

You’re more than your hate. Give up on those negative parts and allow the positive elements of life to come in. Welcome them. It’s never too late.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Dear Leo, don’t be so hard on everyone. They are not against you. They’re for themselves. Be proud of your accomplishments and all that you’ve done, but understand others are working towards their own goals as well.

Don’t worry about the rest. Focus on your own tasks and look inward. Enjoy your life and give love with no strings attached.

Dear Scorpio, you’re not a fire sign, but you may enjoy the benefits. Life is full of trials and you can’t expect to never get burned as you clean out the brush of undesirable behavior. Look upwards Scorpio, for you have a secret weapon, water (your sign) is one of the most healing elements on Earth. Allow the fire to burn and heal yourself.

Renewal is a wonderful thing.

Dear Aquarius, it’s going to be okay. Don’t give up on your dreams. Chase your dreams and take actionable steps to get there.

When you reach small goals, you can keep building on your skills to get where you want to be. This is the world of your dreams and you can accomplish anything you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The time is now, Pisces! You don’t have to live in the fear of your own shadow. Don’t be a false prophet going around shouting with no substance. Look deeply into yourself and ask what you’d like to accomplish. You’ll not appreciate waking up at middle age only to realize you never went after your dreams. Don’t lie to yourself. You’re not helpless.

You’re not a victim.

Don’t fear the reaper, dear Taurus.

This fear is only fear of yourself and your shadow side. Everyone has the capability to do great deeds either of good or evil. By locking away this part of yourself, you’re just lying to yourself.

Everyone else is aware of your strength. Don’t weaken yourself.

Recognize that knowing you’re capable of evil, and not acting on it is goodness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Look to the future Gemini, you’re holding back on yourself. You don’t need to wait to find the perfect moment or partner. You are enough. You may find bits of your soul among others, but the one you have been looking for is inside of you. That is the power of the twin—it’s you—it’s always been you. That’s who you’re looking for—it’s your other side.

It’s you.

Keep working towards your goals dear Virgo, and don’t give up. Life is about accepting what you cannot change. But, there is so much you can change and accomplish. It all starts within your own heart. The only thing that you can really change is yourself. You’re more than capable of reaching out, and being more than you imagine. Love yourself and share this with others.

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Push forward, Sagittarius, and rejoice in the benefits of a new cycle of renewal. The only thing that you can really change is yourself. This is the world of your dreams and you can accomplish anything you want. The only thing you can change is yourself. Focus on what you can change. Make your goals attainable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

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Letter to the Editor: Guns and the NRA

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ome time since last letter to the editor, so I thought I would throw in a few words about the left wing Democrats in Santa Fe, and some of their new laws. A lifetime member of the NRA and firm believer in the Second Amendment, however I have seen too many people that should not have guns that hide behind the NRA and the debate.

The NRA never asks the members if they would mind backg rou nd checks, they just fight every new law that comes out and keep asking me to donate almost every

day via phone calls, or advertisements in the mail. I have donated a few dollars here and there. According to Mr. Oliver North, the new NRA President, in a recent letter, we have six million members and they need to raise two million dollars to fight the gun grabbers.

I wrote North a letter telling him if we have that many members just one dollar from each one would be more than he was asking for. Never got an answer back, but I looked up North’s net worth, which is estimated at around $5 million, from a combination of his salary at Fox News, payments

for speeches, and royalties from his books, among other sources.

Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the NRA’s net worth is $10 million. This estimate is based on earnings from the NRA, which average $1 million per year and have gone as high as $5 million, as well as royalties from book sales and engagements as a paid speaker. So, maybe these gentlemen should chip in a little more to meet their goals instead of ripping off everybody that pays monthly dues for the magazine.

Guess maybe that’s where some of that nice money is

going along with others that work at the NRA headquarters.

As a retired cop I can’t tell you how many guns get stolen and are never found. I would not agree with immediate family for any background checks, but you can go online, to a flea market, or even a gun show and buy whatever you want if you have the cash, for no questions asked.

Any new law needs to have the gun checked to see if it’s stolen and I betcha some of those missing guns would start popping up and be returned to their rightful owners, and somebody m ig ht have to

pronouncements that are among the most authentic in modern music.”

So Much Things to Say, a book by Roger Steffens (Norton & Company, 2017) contains myriad interviews by those who knew Marley. His story begins when his white father abandoned his pregnant mother. From being raised in the slums to becoming a cultural icon, Marley remained true to his roots. He sang about the worst of humanity and the best of humanity.

Sinner, saint, or both. Marley was

explain where they got them from. I guess at the end of the day it’s like buying stuff on the street corner getting a great deal and the three monkeys, hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.

As I write this letter, just today I got a call from the NRA again asking for money on behalf of Oliver North President of the NRA. Hope she passed my message onto North, but I doubt it!

Signed; Mr. Harry L. Hall Retired Police Officer USAF Veteran Grants, New Mexico

quite a colorful character: fathering multiple children with multiple women and being an advocate for marijuana as a spiritual restorative herb. Humanity’s heroes are not without flaws and foibles.

“Who are you to judge the life I live?

I know I’m not perfect — and I don’t live to be — but before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean!” stated Marley.

The legacy of Bob Marley, the singer, the humanitarian, and the man, remains.

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BOB MARLEY | FROM PAGE 12 afraid. You can’t entertain a man who has no food,” is a quote by Marley.

The 74th birthday of Marley, the reggae legend, was celebrated at the Bob Marley Museum on Hope Road in Jamaica in February 2019, according to The Gleaner. www.jamaica-gleaner. com/ The Bob Marley Museum is situated on the site of the legendary musician’s home. “Bob’s home is filled with rich memories and treasured mementos, which seek to preserve the life and accomplishment of this great Jamaican and outstanding musician.” www.bobmarleymuseum.com.

The Bob Marley Foundation implements social intervention projects that aim to preserve the spiritual, cultural, OPINIONS

social and musical ideals that guided and inspired him. “Never expect God to do for you what you don’t do to others,” Marley avowed.

A March 10, 2005 article published in Rolling Stone offered a tribute to Marley. “But Marley’s early-to-mid1970s Island recordings were also something a good deal more than pioneering entertainment: They put forth an uncompromising vision of a society kept in hell and ready to storm its gates. Songs like “Burnin’ and Lootin’,” “Small Axe,” “Concrete Jungle,” “Revolution,” “Them Belly Full,” and “War” — especially “War,” with its proclamation of eternal worldwide conflict: “Until the philosophy which hold one race superior/And another inferior/Is finally and permanently discredited” — brandish unsettling images and incendiary

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COMMUNITY Art comes in all shapes, sizes, and ages YOUTH ART123 SHOWCASES YOUNG ARTISTS DOWNTOWN

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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tudents from Gallup and the surrounding area got the chance to display their unique forms of artwork at YouthART123 at the Artscrawl in Gallup March 9. The art show was held at Gallup ART123 to showcase schools such as Lincoln Elementary, Hozho Academy, and Mariano Lake Community School to name a few. Future artists consisted of children from kindergarten to high school with their own style of expression. Art teachers were on hand to talk about the forms of art their students were working on.

Psyche Reed, eighth grade teacher at Crownpoint Middle School, nor ma lly teaches welding, but decided to teach art this year. Reed was quite pleased with her students and the paintings they did for the event. Her students experimented with “Expressive Portraits” in which students start with a grid and then distort it, in turn giving the students’ pictures a distorted look.

Pictures were of faces done in crayon and pencil.

“It’s been interesting and a lot of fun for the students

and they really enjoyed it,” she adds. “They also did perspective drawings, which included different stages of the student’s pictures, overlapping, to understand techniques, and depths in their artwork.”

Kelly Sari, of Tohatchi High School, answered questions of interested onlookers about student paintings from the middle and high schools. She spoke of the middle school which has an art club being taught by Melissa Novak, who helps students wishing to go on to careers in art. Sari’s high school students work a lot in glazing, print-making, and starting a film in digital media paid for by the Carl Perkins Grant. Each student got the chance to use a camera. Sari says she was blown away by the talent of her students.

“I really can’t believe how talented these students are,” she said. “When looking at these pictures, I can’t believe they took these, how they can make beauty out of them.”

Jalal Quinn, who teaches kindergarten to fifth grade at Lincoln Elementary, spoke of how art can not only stimulate a child’s mind, but can also help in other areas of the child’s learning years. She says art makes the brain stronger

Regina Kee attends the annual student showcase at Art123 in downtown Gallup March 9. Her son Lashawn Kee participated in the show through Lincoln Elementary School. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo and the mind stronger. When children in elementary school have art or music, their testing scores generally increase by as much as ten percent. Art teaches them observation, it teaches analysis.

One child in her class was given an assignment to draw a horned toad. The student drew the toad and added a background to camouflage the

Amanda Gaines points at a work of art hanging in Art123 March 9 for the Annual Student Showcase. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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toad. According to Quinn, the student looked at the color of the horned toad and drew the background to conceal the toad. Quinn says the student paid attention to the colors and incorporated both, mixing a balance between them.

“The student entitled the painting “Camouflage.” With a painting such as this you have to pay attention to the balance of the brown, purple, and different colors. You’re getting a kind of balance and composition that can carry over to math, English composition,

and that requires a lot of thinking. When the kids are asked to draw a mountain, they have to decide if a mountain is tall and how tall will another mountain be, so there’s a lot of thinking in every single picture.”

Students at Lincoln attend art twice a week, one week, a nd t he fol low i n g we ek , three times a week. The students are given common core subjects and the basic standards of art. They do a lot

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A member of the public ruminates over two works of art from Gallup Middle School at the student showcase opening March 9 at Art123 in downtown Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo COMMUNITY

‘Wonder Park’ may amuse kids, but will leave adults rolling their eyes

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING: «« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 86 MINUTES

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s a n i mated f il ms go, there are some relea ses that a re made squarely for the youngest of viewers, a smaller number that cater exclusively to adults, and finally those that aspire to bridge the gap, entertaining young and old alike.

The latest feature to hit cinemas is Wonder Park, about a magical theme park called, oddly enough, Wonderland. For those curious, it most definitely fits into the first animated film delineation. It’s certainly polished looking enough to be appealing to young children, but many parents attending with them will be looking at their watches.

June (Brianna Denski) is an imaginative, thrill-seeking child who spends free time with her mom (Jennifer Garner) designing and creating an amusement park with exaggerated attractions and a crew of animal caretakers.

When her ill mother is forced to leave home for an extended hospital stay, an upset June removes her desig ns a nd takes on a somber and serious approach to life. When June’s dad (Matthew Broder ick) sends her to math camp, the girl escapes into the woods where she finds the ruins of Wonderland. She also meets her animal pals (voiced by Mila Kunis, John Oliver, Kenan Thompson, Ken Jeong, Ken Hudson Campbell and Norbert Leo Butz), who urge her to reunite them and revitalize the park before it is torn apart by rampaging stuffed animals called Chimpanzombies.

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some nicely animated bits involving the camera following the lead as she moves around and sits on a school bus. The park lends itself to some nice imager y, although for the majority of the running time the location is in shambles and overgrown with weeds.

The idea of stuffed animals turning bad and leadi ng a cha rge aga i nst t he park is amusing...at least in concept. Unfortunately, the Chimpanzombie antagonists don’t have any discernable personality. Of course, that may inform viewers as to why they have been given that moniker, but beyond the initial gag of cute little animals carrying weapons, these bad guys fail to make a lasting impression and there ultimately isn’t much of interest about them.

And the heroic animals are simply drawn, from a narcoleptic bear, to a monkey lacking creative inspiration, as well as a nervous porcupine with a crush on his wild boar co-worker. Much of the humor is broad and aimed specifically at children. As an adult, if you were hoping for some subtle or amusing comment on what part of the girl’s psyche each unusual character might represent, you won’t find any jokes of the sort in this production.

The talented voice cast do their best, but most of the time are forced into delivering a series of sweet but straight-forward and obvious gags.

Of course, the point of the movie is to inspire children to never give up on their dreams or stop using their imagination. Unfortunately, this theme is repeatedly stated, as character after character utters to Jane that, “You are the wonder in Wonderland.”

Once is quite enough for a comment like that, but here it’s hammered into viewers as often and about as bluntly as a sledgehammer over the head.

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for March 15, 2019

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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t’s time for another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This week sees a wide variety of blockbusters and independent features coming to store shelves, meaning that there’s plenty to choose from. So if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES! Beneath the Leaves - In this effor t, a mentally unhinged ma n decides to reunite orphaned children with their decea sed pa rent s, but is stopped while attempting a kidnapping. Decades later, the figure breaks out of captivity and decides to finish the original job. One of the victims, now a police officer, takes it upon herself to get involved and personally stop the pursuer. The consensus so far is that while the cast is good, they’re forced to go through the motions in a routine thriller. It stars Doug Jones, Mira Sorvino and Paul Sorvino.

Daught e r of Min e - A 10-year-old girl in Sardinia finds herself torn between two guardians fighting for her attention. The first is her adopted mother, who has loved and cared for her for years.

Second is her biological mom, an ex-party girl experiencing financial troubles, who wants to spend time with her child before she is forced to leave.

Complications and tension arise between the three parties. Critics liked this Italian foreign-language feature. The cast includes Valeria Golino, Alba Rohrwacher, Sara Casu and Udo Kier.

Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes - This documentary chronicles far right media mogul and Fox News founder Roger Ailes, displaying his authority over politics and the Republican Party. It shows his beginnings as a talk show producer, his rise to power and how he supported and coached the likes of Richard Nixon, the Tea Party, and Donald Trump.

Of course, this movie also

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goes into depth about his resignation after several sexual harassment allegations. Almost all critics thought the film effectively managed to keep its distance while displaying the frightening influence that the man’s media empire exerted.

Fanta stic Bea st s: T h e Crimes of Grindelwald - The second chapter of this Harry Potter spin-off follows creature expert/author Newt Scamander and his efforts to thwart the rise of a new and evil threat named Grindelwald. Of course, he and his friend’s efforts lead them into danger, as the nasty villain plots to build an army of pure-blood wizards who will take control of the world. This follow-up wasn’t nearly as well received as previous films in the series. The vast majority called the movie underwhelming and filled with exposition instead of thrills. It features Eddie Redmayne, Kathleen Waterston, Dan Fogler, Zoe Kravitz, Jude Law and Johnny Depp.

Green Book - Set in the early ‘60s, this drama tells the story of an Italian bouncer who finds himself out of work.

He takes a job as driver for African-American classical pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South. As they venture forth, the very different men are forced into dea ling with racism, a nd find themselves becoming friends in the process. The movie won the Best Picture Academy Award. It stars Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini and Don Stark.

Jane and Emma - This religious period drama features two characters from different places who slowly become deep personal friends. It follows Jane Manning, one of the first women of African-American descent to enter Utah, and her close relationship with Emma Smith, wife of the leader of the Church of Latter-day Saints.

Critics have commented that the performances are good and that it is a well-produced faith-based feature. The cast includes Danielle Deadwyler and Emily Goss.

The Last Man - Set in a dystopian future, this science-fiction effort follows an ex-soldier suffering from PTSD who meets a man he believes to be a messiah. He decides that a catastrophic storm is coming and begins building

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an underground shelter to prepare himself for the end of the world. Naturally, as his work increases, his grip on reality begins to slip. This independent effort hasn’t been seen by many and word is less-than-stellar.

Hayden Christensen, Harvey Keitel and Marco Leonardi headline the film.

L o n d o n F i e l d s - T h is flick is a thriller about a femme fatale with clairvoyant abilities who begins to see her impending demise. Hoping to turn the tables, she begins to investigate her lovers and identify which one of them wants to murder her. According to the press, it’s a disaster. It also earned a Razzie nomination. Amber Heard, Gemma Chan, Jason Isaacs, Theo James, Billy Bob Thornton and Jim Sturgess appear in the feature.

T h e Mi s e d u c a t i o n of Cameron Post - When a teenage high school student is caught making out with one of her friends at school, her parents ship her out to a conversion therapy center to try to change her sexual orientation.

This drama/comedy presents the horrifying, bizarre and sometimes ridiculous methods used as treatment. However, as time passes, the institutionalized lead begins to form bonds with other gay students and find her place in the world.

Critics gave this effort high marks. It stars Chloe Grace Moretz, John Gallagher Jr., Sasha Lane and Jennifer Ehle.

Mortal Engines - Based on a series of YA novels with a screenplay co-written by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens (of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit fame), this dystopian science-fiction film is set in a land where cities move around on wheels and fight each other for the planet’s last elements. When one city threatens to wipe the other mobile homes out, a feral girl teams up with an outlaw and other eccentrics to stop the rampage. Reviewers wrote that the visuals looked phenomenal and about a quarter called it ambitious enough to recommend. However, the remainder said that the story and human characters left them cold. It features Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving and

Stephen Lang.

Piercing - A businessman leaves his family to go on what he claims is a “work-related” trip. However, it is soon revealed that he has disturbing impulses and the reason for his journey is to find a random person to murder. He soon gets more than he bargained for after hiring a sharp-witted prostitute ready to take him on. This horror/thriller received above average notices.

Most suggested that the plot was twisty, the performances unexpectedly involving and the cinematography striking.

The cast includes Christopher Abbott, Mia Wasikowska and Laia Costa.

Tyrel - In this independent comedy/drama, a man is invited up to the Catskills for a weekend birthday celebration filled with booze. After arriving, he realizes that he is the only black man present. While those around are initially friendly, he begins to feel uncomfortable as the partygoers become more and more inebriated, and their behavior becomes aggressive.

This feature earned a majority of recommendations. Most asserted that the movie was a subtle and effective satire, pointing out the ways in which racism is subtly present and prevalent everywhere. Jason Mitchell, Christopher Abbott, Michael Cera and Caleb Landry Jones headline the film.

BLASTS FROM THE PAST! This week, Arrow Video is releasing a Blu-ray of the indie horror film, Kolobos (1999). It has been reported that this title, about a group of friends coming under attack in a house, was ahead of its time and overlooked by audiences during its original release.

The distributor is attempting to rectify the problem, giving the movie a new 2K restoration from the original negative.

This release also comes with an audio commentary with co-writers and co-directors Daniel Liatowitsch and David Todd Ocvirk, a new featurette on the making of the movie, interviews with the composer and one of the cast members, a behind-the-scenes image gallery, a Super-8 short film by one of the filmmakers with commentary and the movie’s trailer.

VCI is delivering Beyond

Atlantis (1973) on Blu-ray.

This aquatic fantasy/sci-fi picture is about treasure hunters on a remote island who find a fortune and face off against the half-human, half-fish locals.

The release comes with numerous bonuses, including interviews with cast members like Sid Haig, a filmmaker commentary track by the filmmaker, along with a cinema historian, and the original 30 & 60 second TV spots, as well as the theatrical trailer.

It’s another busy week for Shout! Factory, which is releasing a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of the cult teenage horror flick, The Craft (1996). This tale of a new student at a school who falls in with a group of witches, features many familiar faces.

The release includes brand new interviews with co-writer/director, Andrew Fleming, producer Douglas Wick, co-writer Peter Filardi, and make-up effects supervisor Tony Gardner. It also includes a director audio commentary, a pair of vintage featurettes, deleted scenes with optional commentary and the movie’s trailer.

If horror pictures involving vicious animals are more to your liking, the distributor also has a Blu-ray of Man’s Best Friend (1993). It features a genetically enhanced guard dog who escapes from his lab.

Without his medication, the animal’s aggressive instincts take over, causing terror for those he encounters. The disc presents a 2K scan of the original film elements, comes with a commentary from writer/director John Lafia (Child’s Play 2), and includes publicity materials.

In the thriller vein, Shout! is releasing Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) on Blu-ray.

This effort from Ridley Scott (Alie n, Blade Runner) is about a romantic bond that forms between a detective and a murder witness whom he’s assigned to protect. This disc comes with an interview with the screenwriter and the cinematographer.

K ino is launching T h e Earthling (1980) on Blu-ray. It stars William Holden and Rick Schroder and involves an adult and child who find themselves lost in the Australian wilderness, fending for their lives.

The studio is presenting both

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SPORTS 360 Gallup Lady Bengals fall to Los Lunas in state semi-final FINAL SCORE 70-47. PHOTOS BY RAH PHOTOGRAPHY Lady Bengal Jordan Joe (34) attempts to catch the rebound against the Los Lunas Lady Tigers on March 14 at The Pit in Albuquerque.

The Lady Bengals fell short 70-47. Los Lunas advances.

Lady Bengal Cearra Williams (10) shoots the ball against the Los Lunas Lady Tigers semi-final state basketball game in Albuquerque at The Pit March 14.

Lady Bengal Kamryn Yazzie (20) sets up her shot against Los Lunas on March 14 at The Pit in Albuquerque. The final score was 70-47. Los Lunas advances to state finals.

Gallup beats Bernalillo 71-62 in first round state tourney Gallup junior Quincy Smith (20) catches the ball over Bernallio senior Reyes Herrera (3) March 9 at Gallup High School for the first round of state playoffs.

Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Bernallio junior Juwan Tenorio (13) blocks a shot by Gallup freshman Joaquin Ortega (30) in the first round of state playoffs March 9 at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo Gallup senior Seth Manuelito (5) dives for the ball before Bernallio freshman Tristen LudiHerrera (21) gets possession in the first round of the 4a state boys playoff games March 9 at Gallup High School. Gallup won 71-62 moving on to the next round of playoffs.Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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Del Norte Knights top Gallup Bengals 55 - 49 Gallup Bengal Brad Lynch (34) shoots to score against the Del Norte Knights at the state basketball quarter finals at The Pit in Albuquerque on March 13.

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Gallup Bengal Seth Manuelito (5) goes up for the basket as Del Norte Knight Matt Antonio (21) tries to block on March 13 at The Pit in Albuquerque.

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Robertson over Wingate by a narrow 48 - 45

Gallup Bengals Joaquin Ortega (30), Isaac Baustinza (12), and Quincy Smith (20) attempt to block Del Norte Player as he looks to pass the ball, on March 13 at The Pit in Albuquerque. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Wingate senior Trevor Morgan (12) tries to block a pass by Robertson senior Emiliano Berged (33) during the March 9 3a state playoff game in Wingate. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Wingate senior Trevor Morgan (12) and Robertson senior Emiliano Berged (33) and junior Julius Vaughn (32) all struggle for possession of the ball during the March 9 state playoff game in Wingate. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Wingate senior Parrish Miller (22) passes the ball to a teammate during the 3a state playoff game against Robertson March 9 at Wingate High School in Wingate. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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Gallup wins 72 – 60 over Goddard in quarterfinal Lady Bengal Hailey Long (40) goes in for a shot as the Goddard Lady Rockets defend the ball March 12 at The Pit during the State basketball Tournament. Photo Credit: RAH Photography.

Lady Bengal Hannah Toledo (13) goes to recover the ball against Goddard Lady Rockets Lacie Schooley (4) and Bailey Beene (24) on March 12 at The Pit during the state basketball tournament. The Gallup Lady Bengals defeated Goddard to advance to play Los Lunas on March 14. Photo Credit: RAH Photography.

Lady Bengal Cearra Williams (10) goes for a shot as Goddard Lady Rocket PJ Villareal (11) tries to guard on March 12 during the state basketball tournament at The Pit in Albuquerque. Photo Credit: RAH Photography.

Gallup beats Grants 70 – 28 in first round state playoffs

Lady Bengal Jordan Hanley (4) looks for an opening to pass as Grants Lady Pirate Mariah Diaz (4) defends on March 8 at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Lady Bengal Kamryn Mitchell (22) breaks away from the Grants Lady Pirates March 8 at Gallup High School during the first round of state basketball playoffs at the Gallup High School gym. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Lady Bengal Laila Etsitty (25) looking to her teammates as Grants Lady Pirate A. Garcia (22) tries to get the ball on March 8 at Gallup High School during the first round of state basketball playoffs. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Coach Todd McBroom goes over a play with his Lady Bengal Basketball players during a timeout against the Grants Pirates on March 8 at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

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LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS STUDENT and TEACHER Price Agreement No. RFP-361-19MA Commodity Code(s): 62020, 62060, 62080, 62090, 78502, 78530, 87532, 78573, and 78576 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Procurement Office, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 or may be downloaded from the GMCS Procurement Webpage https://www.gmcs.k12.nm.us/ apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=1189320&type=d&pREC_ ID=1432746 Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on March 28, 2019. When they will be opened and those firms submitting a proposal’s name will be read aloud. Envelopes and/or Packages are to be sealed and plainly Marked RFP Number RFP-361-19MA. NO FAXED PROPOSALS or proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned unopened.

The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

Dated the 4th Day of March 2019 By: /S/ Charles Long, Presi-

CLASSIFIEDS dent Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: March 4, 2019 PUBLICATION DATES: March 8 & 15, 2019 (Gallup Sun) *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: FLEET REPAIRS & SERVICE RFP-362-19MA Commodity Code(s): 928 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Procurement Office, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 or may be downloaded from the GMCS Procurement Webpage https://www.gmcs.k12.nm.us/ apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=1189320&type=d&pREC_ ID=1432746 Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on April 3, 2019. When they will be opened and those firms submitting a proposal’s name will be read aloud. Envelopes and/or Packages are to be sealed and plainly Marked RFP Number RFP-362-19MA. NO FAXED PROPOSALS or proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned unopened.

The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

Dated the 1st Day of March 2019 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: March 1, 2019

PUBLICATION DATES: March 8 & 15, 2019 (Gallup Sun) *** Public Notice Notice is hereby given: That the Democratic Party of McKinley County will hold its Ward and Precinct, County Central Committee, County Chair and Vice Chair and State Central Committee Member elections, to hear from candidates and for such other business as may come before it on the 30th day of March, 2019 at 11.00am at Veterans Hall, 908 E Buena Vista Ave, Gallup, NM 87301. Registration will commence at 9.00am and close promptly at 10.00am.

McKinley County democrats will elect Precinct Chairs for all 62 McKinley County Precincts, Ward Chairs for all 6 McKinley County Wards, 86 Additional McKinley County Central Committee Members, a McKinley County Democratic Party Chair, a McKinley County Democratic Party Vice Chair and 11 additional State Central Committee Members representing McKinley County.

The newly elected State Central Committee members will attend the New Mexico State Central Committee Meeting on the 28th day of April 28th, 2019 at Cleveland High School, Rio Rancho, NM. This is an opportunity for Democrats in McKinley County to make their voices heard in the McKinley County and the New Mexico Democratic Party, join us as a candidate and/or to vote on March 30th!

For more information see: https://mckinleycountydemocrats.org or e-mail info@ mckinleycountydemocrats.org PUBLICATION DATES: March 8, 15, & 22, 2019 *** Pursuant of the New Mexico Self Storage Lien Act, the following Items will be sold or disposed

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Sale May Be Cancelled By Right of Lien Holder Published: March 8 & 15, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB 2019-01, Track Type Tractor (Dozer), until Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., Local Time, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the County Commission Chambers, and as more particularly set out in the specifications, copies for such may be obtained from the Purchasing Department, 207 West Hill Street, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, or McKinley County website: www.co.mckinley. nm.us . McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities.

For more information please contact Hugo G. Cano at (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1076. The Procurement Code, Sections 131-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations.

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DATED this 9th day of March, 2019 BY:/s/ Bill Lee Chairperson, Board of Commissioners *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB #2019-03, End Dump Trailer, until Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:00 P.M., Local Time, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the County Commission Chambers, and as more particularly set out in the specifications, copies for such may be obtained from the Purchasing Department, 207 West Hill Street, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, or McKinley County website: www.co.mckinley.nm.us .

McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities. For more information please contact Hugo G. Cano at (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1076. The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 131-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations. In addition the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities and kickbacks.

DATED this 9th day of March, 2019 BY:/s/ Bill Lee Chairperson, Board of Commissioners *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commission-

ers will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Among other things the Board of County Commissioners will consider: An ordinance approving a local economic development project for Personal Property Tax Abatement Incentives propose

by Arroyo Solar LLC, and Arroyo Energy Storage LLC. 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.

Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Shawna Garnenez at (505) 722-3868 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Done this 11th day of March, 2019 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Bill Lee, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun March 15, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO RFP NO. 2018/2019/04/P Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, will receive sealed proposals for the following: PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION SERVICES FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN MUNICIPAL COURT

Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on April 11, 2019 when proposals will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked with the RFP Number.

NO FAXED OR ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED PROPOSALS will be accepted, and proposals submitted after the specified date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Dated this 13th day of March 2019 By: /S/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, March 15, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO RFP NO. 2018/2019/05/P Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, will receive sealed proposals for the following: ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at (505) 863-1334. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: www.gallupnm. gov/bids.

As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at (505) 863-1334. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: www.gallupnm. gov/bids.

Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on April 16, 2019 when proposals will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked with the RFP Number.

NO FAXED OR ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED PROPOSALS will be accepted, and proposals submitted after the specified date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Office of the

Dated this 13th day of March 2019

By: /S/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, March 15, 2019 *** NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Qualifications-based competitive sealed proposals for RFP 2019-05 SECURITY SERVICES will be received by McKinley County, 207 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 until Thursday, April 18, 2019 2:00 p.m. local time. Proposals will be received in the County Commission Chambers. Copies of the Request for Proposals can be obtained in person at the Office of the Manager at 207 West Hill Ave., Third Floor, Gallup, NM 87301, be mailed upon written request to Hugo G. Cano, Procurement Manager (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1010, or may be obtained from McKinley County Website: www.co.mckinley.nm.us.

McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive all formalities.

The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations. In addition the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities and kickbacks.

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CALENDAR FRIDAY, March 15 GET UP AND GAME 12 pm - 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.

EXPLORA! 2 pm – 3 pm @ Children’s Branch Explora comes to the Children’s Branch. Join educators from Explora for hands-on fun during Gallup-McKinley County Schools Spring Break! For more information call 505726-6120 or email childlib@ gallupnm.gov.

DVD REVIEW | FROM PAGE 16 the 97 minute U. S. version and the 99 minute international cut of the feature in 2K, along with deleted scenes and a trailer.

Mill Creek is always a good bet for those looking for cost-effective entertainment options.

This week, they are putting out a Blu-ray double feature of two westerns, Fort Yuma Gold (1966) and Damned Hot Day of Fire (1968). They’re also putting out more Blu-ray titles with Retro VHS cover art. This week, the titles featured are the cult John Belushi/Dan Aykroyd comedy, Neighbors (1981), the uber-cheesy, Razzie-nominated adventure flick, Sheena (1984) and the Kris Kristofferson/ Willie Nelson musical drama, Songwriter (1984).

Criterion is releasing a Bluray of the Harold Lloyd western/ comedy, The Kid Brother (1927).

This slapstick classic has been given a new 4K restoration and comes with two different scores, a conversation with Lloyd’s granddaughter, a video essay on the film, a behind-the-scenes

COMMUNITY CALENDAR MARCH 15 - 21, 2019

SPRING BREAK UNM-GALLUP Through March 17. Campus is open.

ESL CLASSES 2 pm – 3 pm @ Main Branch.

Learn English from a trained English teacher. Register at the library. Participants should attend all sessions.

For information email libtrain@gallupnm.gov.

SPRING BREAK Gallup McKinley County Schools Spring Break ends today.

SATURDAY, March 16 STORY TIME 11 am - 11:30 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at still gallery, a video essay on the shooting locations, an archived interview with Lloyd from 1962, a featurette about the star’s home, two restored early Lloyd shorts and more.

Finally, Criterion is also putting out a Blu-ray of Ingmar Bergman’s The Magic Flute (1975). Contents include a new 2K digital restoration, an interview with director Ingmar Bergman recorded in 1974 for Swedish television, a new discussion with film scholar Peter Cowie, and a feature-length documentary produced for Swedish television about the making of the film.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some titles geared towards youngsters.

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends: The Complete Series Caillou: Caillou Visits the Doctor (PBS Kids) Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nickelodeon) Sonic Boom: Here Comes the Boom!

10:30 am and Saturday at 11 am. This program is intended for children ages two to four.

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB 2 pm - 3 pm @ Main Branch.

March book discussions of There There by Tommy Orange will take place in the Meeting Room. Good food and tons of fun! For more information please call 505863-1291 or email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov.

SPRING FLING 5K AND 1 MILE RUN/ WALK 9:30 am @ UNM-G Trail. $20 - 5K Run; Free - 1 Mile Fun Run for 13 years and under; Onsite registration only in front of Gym @ 8 am. Contact: Cynthia Chavez; salsa@ unm.edu.

50 YEAR CLASS REUNION ORGANIZATIONAL BREAKFAST

YOUTH ART123 | FROM PAGE 14 of fundamental shapes and relationships between those shapes.

Paintings from the students reflected this as surprised art goers commented on this such as T. Boney of Gallup. “It’s

MEETING 9 am @ Don Diego’s Restaurant meeting to prepare for Gallup High School Graduating Class of 1969 reunion.

For information, please contact (505) 409-0504.

School.

DATA DAY 6 pm – 7 pm. Gallup McKinley County Schools will hold Data Day. There is no school for students, except for McKinley Academy students.

SUNDAY, March 17

TUESDAY, March 19

MONDAY, March 18

TECH TIME AT THE SENIOR CENTER 10:30 am – 12:30 pm @ Northside Senior Center The Gallup Senior Citizen’s Center will host computer classes designed for anyone 55 and over. No registration needed. Please contact the Senior Citizen’s Center at 505-722-4740 for questions about the center and 505863-1291 for technology questions.

REGULAR COMMISSIONER MEETING 9 am – 11:30 am @ McKinley

TECH TIME: ONE-2-ONE TECHNOLOGY HELP 3 pm – 4 pm @ Main Branch.

Bring in your personal technology devices or software questions to the library anytime or choose one of the scheduled sessions and our technology trainer will help guide you. One-2-One help is on a first come first served basis. For more information, contact us at libtrain@ gallupnm.gov.

GALLUP MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD MEETING 6 pm – 8 pm@ Ramah High different and really cool, a lot of talented kids here in the area, usually it’s older people’s paintings you see here, so this is nice for a change.”

Severa l st udent s f rom Navajo Elementary displayed their artwork with 5x7 works of stitching, patterns that were sewn into fabric. The

CALENDAR | SEE PAGE 23 needlework consisted of rainbows, houses, and people.

Students had the chance to sell their artwork with prices ranging from $5 to $20.

For more information on the happenings going on at ART123 visit FB@art123Gallery or visit www.galluparts. org

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MARCH 15 - 21, 2019 CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 22 County Commission Chambers third floor of the new courthouse. Among other things the Board of County Commissioners will consider: Adopting an ordinance approving a local economic development project for Personal Property Tax Abatement Incentives propose

by Arroyo Solar LLC, and Arroyo Energy Storage LLC. GALLUP INTERFAITH COMMUNITY GATHERING 6:30 pm. Ken Collins, Executive Director of the Hozho Center for Personal Enhancement in Gallup will speak. 151 State Highway 564. Contact Reverend Lorelei Kay wpcgallup@gmail. com, Steve Rogers(505) 8701942, or Betsy Windisch at betsywindisch@yahoo.com.

TECH TIME AT THE SENIOR CENTER 10:30 am @ Gallup Senior Center will host computer classes presented by the library for anyone 55+. Learn basic skills. No registration required. For information about the center: (505) 7224740; about technology (505) 863-1291.

RURAL EFFICIENT BUSINESS PROGRAM WORKSHOP 10 am – 12 pm @ Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce. Workshop on how to decrease energy consumption and implement renewable energy sources, and tie-in energy savings to financial stability. Open to local businesses and agricultural producers. Workshops are free, but registration is required. For more information, contact Johanna_Nelson@state.nm.us or (505) 827-0264.

WEDNESDAY, March 20 GRIEF/BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 @ Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue. For more information, call or text Robert, (505) 615-8053.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. Films play every Wednesday at 5:30 pm in the Main Library. This week’s film: TBA. STORY TIME 10:30 am - 11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.

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for children ages two - four years old.

THURSDAY, March 21 CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES) 4 pm - 5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD. ONGOING OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Overeaters Anonymous 12step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Drive. Contact info.

(505) 307-5999, (505) 7219208, or (505) 870-1483.

LYNX FRIDAY - OPEN HOUSE Rehoboth Christian School is inviting prospective families to visit its school and campus. Lynx Fridays will be offered every Friday through May, 10. Choose between two different time slots - 8:15 am or 1 pm. Email: admissions@rcsnm.org or call or (505) 726-9692.

RECYCLING COUNCIL McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. MCRC meets the first Saturday of the month at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill Street. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recyclegallup.org.

RECYCLING DEPOT The Recycling Depot will now be open from 12 pm - 1:30 pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council.

Call (505) 722-5152.

2ND LOOK ON 2ND STREET 6 pm - 8 pm monthly on fourth Tuesdays. 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. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

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A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Tuesday, 6 pm - 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 pm - 5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 7220039 for information.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Meets Wednesday, 6 pm - 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, 12 pm in the Chapel.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNY Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7 pm - 9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St. GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society. For more information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: gmchumanesociety@gmail.com.

Location: 1315 Hamilton Road.

GALLUP SOLAR Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar. Wednesdays from 6 pm - 8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call (505) 728-9246 for info.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WORK SESSIONS Habitat for Humanity work sessions are held each week.

To serve at decision making meetings or volunteer at or help fund

construction projects, call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.

RECOVERING ADDICTS FOR JESUS New Life ministries holds weekly meetings for anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. 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 Redrock Drive. Contact info.

(505) 307-5999, (505) 7219208, or (505) 870-1483.

RECYCLING COUNCIL McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. MCRC meets the first Saturday of the month at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill Street. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recyclegallup.org.

RECYCLING DEPOT The Recycling Depot will now be open from 12 pm - 1:30 pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council.

Call (505) 722-5152.

SAVE THE DATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMOKIN’ GOOD TIME BANQUET March 22, 6 pm – 11:30 pm. @ Red Rock Park, Games, raffle drawings, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing.

Table of eight, $1,000. individual tickets $135. For more information contact www. thegallupchamber.com.

ESL CLASSES March 29, 2 pm – 3 pm @ Main Branch Learn English from a trained English teacher. Register at the library.

Participants should attend all sessions. For information, email libtrain@gallupnm.gov.

MCKINLEY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY ELECTIONS March 30, 9 am – 10 am registration; 11 am elections @ Veterans Hall, 908 E. Buena Vista Ave., Gallup. Offices include: ward and precinct, county central committee, county chair, vice chair, and state central committee members. More information at www.mckinleycountydem-

ocrats.org.

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB 2 pm – 3 pm @ Main Branch Saturday, March 30th at 2:00 p.m. March book discussions of There There by Tommy Orange will take place in the Meeting Room of the Main Branch. Get ready for some good food and tons of fun!

For more information please call 505-863-1291 or email bmartin@gallupnm.gov.

2ND LOOK ON 2ND STREET 6 pm – 8 pm Tuesday, March 26 @ ART123, Free Spirit, LOOM and opo Galleries + Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe.

Catch art shows, artist talks and artist demos while enjoying a complimentary beverage from Camille’s.

More info at www.gallupart. org/2ndLook.

AUTHOR MICHAEL MCGARRITY TO SPEAK 6 pm – 7:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library. Thursday March 28. Best selling author and Santa Fe resident Michael McGarrity will speak about his 25-year career in criminal justice, his career as an author and his most recent book, Residue. More info at mpetrano@unm.edu.

WINE & PAINTING: FLOWER 6 pm – 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery Thursday, March 28.

Have a creative night out at ART123! Register at www. galluparts.org/wine-andpainting.

THE APRIL SHOW - OPENING 7 pm – 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery. Saturday, April 13.

See inspirational and transformational work by local artists! Follow ART123 on Facebook @123Gallery.

2ND LOOK ON 2ND STREET 6 pm – 8 pm Tuesday, April 23 @ ART123, Free Spirit, LOOM and opo Galleries + Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe.

Catch art shows, artist talks and artist demos while enjoying a complimentary beverage from Camille’s.

More info at www.gallupart. org/2ndLook.

WINE & PAINTING 6 pm – 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery Thursday, April 25.

Have a creative night out at ART123! Register at www. galluparts.org/wine-andpainting.

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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