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CREATING THE FUTURE: A GALLUP TEACHER ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ART CLASS. STORY PAGE 14

TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR? School board discusses what is appropriate for graduation. Story page 4

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019 Ramah High 6:00 PM

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NEWS Graduation dress code discussion WHAT TO DO ABOUT TRADITIONAL, RELIGIOUS, PERSONAL ITEMS

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he start of May sign a l s t he s t a r t of graduation season.

High school students across the country are about to be recognized for their achievements and cross the stage to accept their diplomas and complete a formative chapter of their lives.

While this occasion is a happy time for students and their families, attire rules and regulations can seem like an obstacle to self-expression to some students, as was discussed by the GallupMcK inley County Schools Board of Education during their April 29 meeting.

Di st . 1 member Kev i n Mitchell spoke about graduation attire to the rest of the board.

“Every year, graduation happens and at the end of it, we always end up with complaints from students and parents about students wearing their traditional clothing and jewelry, and are told they cannot show it,” he said.

Mitchell suggested that the district implement a policy wherein they discuss what can and cannot be worn by students during graduation in regards to any ethnic clothing or effects.

Dist. 3 member Priscilla Manuelito said she receives some of the same complaints given by Mitchell, and that students do want to wear things that are important to them.

“Each [piece] of their jewelry has significance, it’s who

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we are,” she said. “There’s so much story behind what we have.”

Manuelito said that one issue is the number of graduation leis that students wear prior to the ceremony, which distracts from the jewelry they may be wearing. She said if the dress code tells parents and students to wait until after the ceremony to put on leis, it could alleviate some of the issues.

“We would really like to see them not covered up with all the stuff like leis,” she said.

Instead of a district wide code, Board Vice President Chris Mortensen said that it would be better to let the individual school principals decide what can be worn at their ceremonies, because they can best feel the pulse of the students at their schools.

“They’re more than capable of deciding [what students can wear],” he said. “This is something I don’t feel right micromanaging.”

Mortensen drew a comparison to Manuelito’s comments about leis and how they are not appropriate, while other accessories are. He added that the subjective views on what is appropriate is why the local principals should be able to control graduation attire on their own.

“If a kid wants to dress one way or the other, whatever the principal says is fine with me,” he said.

Mitchell does not see the solution as micromanaging, however.

“All the young men and women dressed up, they are showing their gowns, because

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The Roosevelt Elementary World Ensemble Drummers, led by music teacher Randy Markham, far right, performed their routine during the April 29 Gallup McKinley County Schools Board of Education Meeting. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye they’re proud,” he said. “The students should be able to wear what they want to show, what they are proud of.”

He added that complaints from numerous schools about what other schools in the district allow their students to wear, is a frequent occurrence after graduation.

Ma nuel ito wa nted to empha size t hat t h is matter is mostly about allowing indigenous students to wear traditional garb, and showing how the community is multicultural.

“We’re a ll u nique, [our traditional attire] make[s] us unique,” she said.

She added that any limitations being placed on what the students can or can’t wear hurts them.

“They deser ve to [celebrate],” she said. “They have that one way to dress and show a bit of themselves.”

GMCS Superintendent Mike Hyatt gave a few comments on the matter, stating he understands both sides of the issue.

“I want to caution if the board is going to involve themselves, that they be ready to be extremely specific about what the policy states,” he said.

“The student can interpret what is appropriate for them.

Something a student decides

is religious to them could be inappropriate to [the board].”

One parent who came forward during the public comment session to speak on the matter was Andrea Thomas, of Tohatchi. She read a letter from her daughter to the board about how she feels about the limitations a nd dress code.

“Wearing what I want to wear and show who I am [is important on graduation],” Thomas read to the board.

“This will let the rural schools feel like we are all one.”

The item was for discussion, only. No formal action was taken.

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City Council hears updates on fiscal year budget PROJECTED AMOUNTS FOR REC CENTERS, FIRE, POLICE OPERATIONS

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he Gallup City Council recently held a special meeting to hear from numerous city departments about their proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

A chart included in the April 25 presentation showed the 2018 actual fund expenditures came to about $31 million, an increase over the 2017 expenditures of over $25 million. The projected budget for 2019 was listed at about $28 million.

T he present at ion a lso included highlights of the General Fund Expenditures, which include: • $183,000 for Red Rock Park Utilities • He a lt h i n s u r a nce co s t increase budgeted at 12 percent and dental insurance at 5 percent for FY2020 budget draft • $150,000 for council special project funds • Decreases to the fire and police operations from the

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Gallup Mayor Jackie McKinney General Fund, which are in turn funded by separate funds; the fire operation decrease was for $75,000, and the police operation decrease was for approximately $587,000 City Manager Mar yann Ustick said the Fire Protection Fund will be able to fund the overall operation, but not salaries. “[The fund] is not a blank check. There are certain things we can’t fund,” she said.

Ustick suggested a number of new fire trucks be considered for Fire Protection Fund expenditures, because some trucks need to be replaced.

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Gallup City Manager Maryann Ustick fund expenditures is slated for vehicles and equipment along with capital projects. General services, IT, police department, planning, and public works are set to receive a total of $432,000 for either new vehicles or computer equipment.

Capital projects include $75,000 for reflooring the main library along with the new region library building; $380,000 for Indian Hills Park, which includes lighting replacement and picnic shelters reconstruction; $350,000 for the whole block sidewalk reconstruction program; about $200,000 for the various recreation centers; and about $100,000 for Red Rock Park replacements and repairs.

Changes to the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center include a walk-in fee of $2 for adults and $0.50 for youth.

Paying guests will be able to use the center’s features like the basketball court and weight room.

There will also be a free after-school program for children, adult programs in the evenings for $10 a month, and numerous youth camps during the summer.

The Gallup Aquatic Center’s projects include a pool rehabilitation and the addition of ADA pool lifts. The center will also aim to hire 13 seasonal employees for the summer.

Mayor Jackie McKinney

praised the efforts of the aquatic center staff since its opening. “[The center] is immaculate, the staff does a great job in keeping it going,” he said.

T he presentation then covered the special activities funding for the new fiscal

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School board to vote on renaming school district PUBLIC CAN VOTE ONLINE

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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a llup McK in ley Cou nt y Schools could have a new name down the road, depending on the outcome of the discussion to be held by the Board of Education at an upcoming meeting.

No information about the meeting is available at this time, including the projected cost, except that it will occur later in May. The discussion was supposed to be held during the April 29 meeting, but it was tabled after a motion by Board Secretary Michael Schaaf, stating more time was needed to gather feedback from the public.

T he deci sion to t able was not without opposition, however.

“We’re capable of making the decision [on our own],” Dist.

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1 member Kevin Mitchell said during the April 29 meeting.

Dist. 3 member Priscilla Manuelito asked about the survey the district placed online about potential new names.

Those names include: • McKinley County School District • McKinley Unified School District • Gallup-McKinley County Schools • McK i n ley Con sol idat ed School District Board Vice President Chris Mortensen said that the board should ensure they select a name that makes a lasting impression.

“We can get some more input, and then make sure we’re sure [about the name],” he said.

To vote on the proposed new names for the district, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BB9ZGY3

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Committee These amounts will be covered by the general fund, according to the council. They added that there will be no cuts for these activities this year, but they will likely have to be considered for the next fiscal year.

According to the presentation, the City of Gallup is able to absorb the increases from the state phasing out hold harmless

OS LUNAS, N.M. – On Oct. 1, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was asked to assist the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office with a missing persons case.

On Sept. 23, the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office was called to a trailer house that had been burned belonging to Rita Jaramillo at 6 San Luis Rey Place in the El Cerro Mission District of Los Lunas. Deputies learned from family members that they haven’t heard from Rita Jaramillo since Sept. 20.

Valencia County detectives had reason to believe there was foul play involved so Jaramillo was listed as missing and the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was

Arthur James Lovato contacted to investigate the case.

On April 29, after an extensive months long investigation, New Mexico State Police Investigation Bureau agents have arrested and charged Arthur James Lovato, 59, of Albuquerque, with an open

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count of murder in the first degree and three counts of tamper ing with ev idence.

Lovato was served with the arrest warrant at the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility in Grants where he is currently incarcerated on an unrelated matter.

In order to protect information contained in the arrest warrant that could compromise the investigation, investigators have sealed the arrest warrant for Lovato, until the investigation is complete and has been provided to the district attorney for prosecution.

Once the seal has been lifted, more information about the details of the case that led to the arrest of Lovato will be released. Currently, there is no additional information available.

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subsidies of about $200,000 per year for 15 years for a total of $3.2 million.

The hold harmless ta x break was created during Bill Richardson’s term as governor.

The first portion that allowed for abatement of taxes on food was enacted in 2004 and the second, relating to health care expenses was enacted in 2007.

The Hold Harmless amount for FY2020 is currently $1 million.

W hen a sked about the increase of general fund expenditures from 2017 to 2018, Patty Holland, chief financial officer for the City of Gallup, had several explanations.

“Across the board, there are buildings and projects being put into place now,” she said. “There are also a lot more requirements from all state agencies, which is why the finance department expenditures are up.”

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he G a l lu p Pol ic e Department will participate in the Cinco de Mayo Super-blitz by conducting Buckle up and Click It or Ticket enforcement. The campaign will run from May 1-7

throughout the City of Gallup, at the same time as other DWI enforcement campaigns are being conducted. This effort is to increase safety for all who will be traveling New Mexico roads.

For more information, conta ct G a llup Poli ce Department (505) 863-9365.

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rudy Martinez, 28, of Twin Lakes on the Nav a jo Nat ion, i s wanted by the FBI on a federal criminal complaint charging her with murder.

Mar tinez is accused of fatally shooting another adult in Twin Lakes on April 26.

She fled the scene with her own children, 10-and-9-yearold girls and a 5-year-old boy.

Martinez is also charged with use of a firearm in a crime of violence, and crimes occurring in Indian County.

Martinez is 5’3” tall and weighs about 150 pounds.

She has brown eyes and black hair.

She should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on Martinez’s whereabouts is asked to call the FBI at (505) 889-1300.

Trudy Martinez The FBI and Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety are investigating.

Police arrest suspect in stolen vehicle crash ONE OFFICER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES

By Babette Herrmann & Staff

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allup Police Depa r tment ha s made an arrest in a veh icle cha se involving a stolen black Dodge Durango April 30.

The pursuit ended in a collision with law enforcement near Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant, 1301 W. Highway 66.

Tyson Long, 23, of F t.

Wingate, N.M. faces a slew of charges from crashing into two undercover narcotics agents’

vehicle, injuring one, including charges for fleeing the scene on foot.

The call came in shortly before 3 pm, and it took some time for Gallup Police officers to sort out the details and book the suspect into custody.

Officers searched the area,

including the Gardenia Inn, 1305 W. Highway 66, where they found Long hiding in one of the rooms.

Narcotics agent Neil Yazzie, who was driving the vehicle that Long hit, sustained minor injuries in the crash, and was treated and released from a local hospital. The passenger, narcotics agent Lionel Desidario, walked away from the scene without any injuries.

Long wa s booked into McK i n le y C o u n t y A d u l t Detention Center, charged with aggravated assault upon a peace officer; aggravated battery on a peace officer; resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer; criminal damage to property; and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.

As of May 2, Long is being held in custody on a $10,000 cash surety bond.

Gallup Police investigate the scene of a hit-and-run crash April 30, near Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant at 1301 W. Highway 66. Photo Credit: Courtesy

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Weekly Police Activity Reports

April 16, Gallup A 33-year-old Yah-Ta-Hay woman was transported to a local hospital for a mental evaluation after she threatened personnel at a Gallup radio station.

Employees said the woman walked into the iHeart Radio headquarters about noon on April 16 and started complaining that they were using her songs without her permission.

The manager of the station, MaryAnn Armijo, was called

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Gallup, April 22 Gallup police were dispatched about 11 am on April 22 to a house on Burke Drive where a woman wanted to report a burglary to her vehicle.

Shannon Begay told police that someone had entered her vehicle during the night and stolen her purse, which she had left in the car by mistake. There were no signs of a break-in, but Begay said the front passenger door had been left unlocked.

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Gallup, April 16 Gallup Patrolma n T h o m a s House said he was dispatched to the Allsup’s Convenience Store at 2701 East Aztec Ave. in connection with a man with a gun.

When he got there, he met three women who said they had arrived at the store and were still in the parking lot when a man approached them and pulled out a gun, pointing it at them. They said he was wearing a hoodie so they could not see his face.

All three said they were scared for their lives, according to the report. After pulling out the gun, the man reportedly

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Thoreau, April 27 T he McK i n ley Cou nt y Sheriff’s Office investigated a report on April 27 of a break-in at one of the buildings belonging to the St. Bonaventure Mission.

Mission officials weren’t su re when t he bu r g l a r y occurred, but earlier that day a custodian at the mission had gone to a house that was used to house visitors to get some cleaning supplies.

When she got there, she found the west side door open.

A check inside the building found that someone had stolen about $70 worth of cleaning supplies from the utility room.

There are no suspects.

Gallup, April 24 A Tohatchi woman reported t o t he McK i n ley Cou nt y Sheriff’s Office a hit and run on April 24.

Alyssa Tyler said she was driving north on U.S. Highway 491 about 8 pm when she decided to use the left lane because she could see no traffic behind her. When she veered over into the lane, she said a white truck appeared out from nowhere and hit her from the

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Deputies found damage to her rear panels. She complained of back pain and was transported to a local hospital.

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Gamerco, April 30 A Gamerco man was charged with abuse of a child a f ter a McKinley County deputy investigated a report of a battery on a household member at the Grand Canyon Trailer Park on April 30.

Deputy James Garylle said the complaint came from the girlfriend of Mitchell Colwell, 31. She said Colwell had been mean to her and their three children for the past several days.

She said earlier that day, Colwell told her to go outside with the children because he wanted to clean the house.

She did as he asked, but after a while, she said he came out and raised his fist as if to hit her and then went back inside.

She said after some time passed, she began to get cold and decided to go back inside and get some blankets for herself and her children. When she got to the door, she said Colwell threw her to the ground and held her down. He then got up and ran from the building.

Garylle said he also talked to a woman who had made the original call to police. She said Colwell had grabbed one of his children by the hair and threw him to the ground as well.

By now it was almost 1 pm, and Colwell was not around so Garylle left. He said he received a phone call about 6 pm telling him that Colwell had returned to his trailer. Deputies arrived a little later and found him asleep in the living room.

He wa s awakened a nd detained. Because his girlfriend refused to file battery charges against him, he was arrested only for abuse of a child.

She sa id her neig hbor reported hearing a dog barking about 4 am. Her neighbor also told her that he had a television in the back of his pickup that been laying down the previous evening, but he found it standing up in the morning.

Begay told police that the purse, which had the initials VS on the side, contained her wallet and it contained an assortment of documents and credit cards, which she had since canceled.

Police have no suspects.

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Deputy Paul Davis Jr. said in his report that he was dispatched at about 1 am April 27 to a site about 37 miles south of Gallup on State Highway 602 in connection with a report that a woman had been assaulted.

When he got to the spot, he found Fermina Lee. Her face was covered in blood. She said she had had been at the Sports Page in Gallup earlier with some friends who had agreed to take her home.

When they got to the 27-mile marker, she said that someone hit her on the head and it began bleeding. She said she was not sure who hit her. She said she lived only a few miles away, so Davis agreed to drive her home, but as they were driving there, she said her head began to hurt so he transported her to the Gallup Indian Medical Center, instead.

There is no indication of whether anyone was charged in the assault.

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then put it back in his waistband and walked away.

Using a description of what the man was wearing, police were able to locate him nearby.

He was identified as Jasper Platero, 25, of Canoncito, N.M. Police also found a BB gun in his waistband.

When asked what happened, Platero told, police he pulled out his gun because he thought the store was being robbed. At that point, Platero was charged with aggravated assault.

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FBI honors Mescalero Apache Police shooting involving Valencia Tribe program

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he A lbuquerque F BI D i v i s ion h a s presented the 2018 Director’s Community Leadership Awa rd to the Me sc a lero Apa che T r ibe Violence A ga i n st Women Awareness Program.

Started in 2015 as part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, the program provides services to victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes, as well as implementing educational programs about domestic violence and human trafficking.

Each of the FBI’s 56 field offices annually selects an individual or organization to receive the award, which recognizes efforts in combating crime, terrorism, drugs, and violence in America.

VAWA Director Lola Ahidley has been invited to a ceremony on May 3 in Washington, D.C., where FBI Director Christopher Wray will present

her and other recipients with crystal awards.

“The Mescalero Apache T r ibe Violence A ga i n st Women Awareness Program has greatly increased awareness of domestic violence and other crimes,” Albuquerque FBI Special Agent in Charge James Langenberg said. “The FBI is proud to recognize the hard work of those who are improving communication among victims, families, law enforcement, and the courts to help break the generational cycle of violence.”

Ahidley, who is a Mescalero Apache, works with two assistants to offer free counseling to domestic violence victims and conduct no-cost community prevention and education on bullying, elder fraud, sex trafficking, and domestic violence.

VAWA meets regularly with U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs victim services specialists to staff cases, and to provide for immediate needs not funded under BIA or FBI programs, such as

lodging, clothing, hygiene items, and cell phones for victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes.

VAWA attends a r ra ignments for domestic violence victims in Mescalero Apache tribal court, and successfully requested to have an ordinance passed by the tribal government, to allow advocates in court at the request of a victim.

The program recently sponsored a two-day women’s self-defense training seminar that was so popular that Ahidley has been asked to repeat it.

VAWA is conducting a program to raise awareness of human trafficking, especially around the tribe’s casinos and truck stops. They offer training for employees of those businesses, and have put messages on billboards throughout the reservation.

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OS LUNAS, N.M. – On May 1, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted to investigate a police shooting involving the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office.

State Police agents learned that on May 1, at about 12:07 am the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence in Los Lunas for a report of a stolen firearm. Deputies were told by the victim that the suspect, Isaac Pineda, 37, of Los Lunas, had stolen the victim’s firearm. The victim also said that the suspect threatened to harm the suspects own family with the firearm.

W hen deputies a r r ived at Pineda’s residence of 682 Meadowlake Road, Pineda announced to the deputies that he had a rifle pointed at them.

Deputies backed away from the residence. Pineda’s family was able to safely exit the residence. Pineda then came out of the residence and pointed his rifle at the deputies. Deputies

discharged their firearms and fatally struck Pineda, who was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator.

Pineda had an extensive a nd v iolent cr imina l history to include Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, Battery on a Household Member, Aggravated Battery Against a H o u s e h o l d M e m b e r, A g g ravated F leei ng of a Law Enforcement Officer, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, Shoplifting, a nd Cont r ibut i ng t o t he Delinquency of a Minor.

The investigation is still ver y preliminar y, and the identification of the deputies involved will not be released until all have been interviewed.

For information on the initial stolen firearm call or for the duty status of the deputies please refer those inquiries to the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office. No deputies or family members were injured in the incident. When more details are available State Police will send out additional information.

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Community Health Fair at Rio West Mall ‘DESTINATION HEALTH’

By Will Maderas For the Sun

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ehoboth McK inley Christian Hospital will hold The Community Health Fa ir, May 4 from 10 a m-2 pm at the Rio West Ma ll, 300 West Maloney Avenue i n Ga l lup, i n conju nction with the University of New Mex ic o - Ga l lu p, t he New Mexico Cancer Center and the Rio West Mall.

T h i s y e a r ’s t h e m e i s “De st i nat ion Hea lt h” a nd 2019 marks the fair’s thirt y-f i r st yea r. L a st yea r it attracted more than 500 visitors who visited the Rio West Mall to explore a variety of products ranging from traditional vitamins to herbal healthcare remedies offered by vendors.

“We believe that the best way to fight for better health is to be an advocate,” says David Conejo, CEO, RMCHCS. “Through our blood screening for ea rly detection of heart related disease such

David Conejo, CEO, RMCHCS a s diabetes, hy per tension and high triglycerides, and having the results available at the fair, we want to help residents of McKinley County take charge of their health.”

VARIETY OF VENDORS So far this year 62 vendors have signed up. Many vendors will be offering free product samples and other booth giveaways along with free services, such as blood

pressure testing. The vendors represent a broad variety of healthcare categories such as dental organizations, home healthcare businesses, medical supply services, insurance organizations and more.

Speci f ic orga n i zat ion s with booths include the New Mexico Health Department, whose members will answer questions about its WIC program, the New Mexico School for the Deaf, American Health Services, Northern Apache C o u n t y He a l t h D i s t r ic t , Alzheimer’s Association of New Mex ico, Ga l lup F i re Department, Boys and Girls Club of Gallup, and Gallup Big Brothers and Sisters.

NAVAJO ORGANIZATIONS Navajo Nation and other Native American organizations will address specific health concerns of constituents. A Native A mer ica n orga nization will conduct out rea ch on t ubercu losis and the Navajo Birth Cohort

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Study will be inter viewing candidates for their study on environmental uranium exposure in the Navajo Nation, the first prospective epidemiologic study of pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in a uranium-exposed population. The goal of the study is to better understand the relationship between uranium exposures and birth outcomes and early developmental delays on the Navajo Nation.

The John Hopkins Center of American Indian Health, Na t i ve A mer ic a n He a lt h S er v ice s a nd t he Ga l lup Navajo Nation Women and Children Program will also have representatives.

BOOTHS STILL AVAILABLE “We welcome new vendors and those who exhibited prev iously to sign-up for a booth. The Community Health Fair is an excellent oppor tu n it y for orga n izat io n s t o s howc a s e t he i r ser v ices a nd to ha nd out brochures and information t o fa m i l ie s f rom Ga l lup, McK inley County a nd beyond,” says Juliana Dooley, RMCH Beh av ior a l Hea lt h Collaborative Coordinator.

Dooley welcomes vendors to sign up for a booth before the fair opens, as space is l i m ited. She ca n be contacted at jdooley@rmchcs. com. Vendors are asked to offer products and services that are directly health-andwellness-related and offer booth activity or a hands-on display, but must be a notfor-profit organization. She notes that there will be no cost to booth vendors, but is asking them to supply their own tables and chairs.

Vendor boot h s w i l l be set up throughout the mall’s open areas, mixing with its 45 stores. “We welcome the vendor s a nd pa r t icipa nt s in this year’s annual event and are excited to help residents of Gallup and McKinley County improve their health,” says Anita Artalejo, general manager of the Rio West Mall.

“With the spring shopping season arriving in Gallup, we invite residents to check out our stores while they check out their health.”

CANCER SCREENS The New Mexico Cancer Center will have a booth at the fair where they will conduct cancer screen tests. “We have been a ff iliated w ith RMCHCS for a number of years for outpatient services such as diagnostics,” says Mike Tor res, New Mexico Cancer Center Operations M a n a ger, Ga l lu p C a nc er Center. “We strongly believe that in a rural state like New Mexico, it is impor tant to make every effort to bring care to patients living at significant distances from major centers.”

The New Mexico Cancer Center was opened several years after its Albuquerque facility. NMCC opened a second comprehensive cancer care facility in Gallup, for the first-time bringing cancer care to western New Mexico and the Navajo Nation, saving patients many hours of difficult and often prohibitively expensive travel, that in years past had resulted in many receiving incomplete and inadequate care and poor outcomes.

BLOOD SUGAR TESTS In add ition to the New Mexico Cancer Center, the University of New Mexico’s Ga llup bra nch will have a booth at the fair attended by approximately 20 student nurses, to check blood sugar level s, t o ident i f y hea lt h risks such as diabetes. We will be administering simple pinprick tests to obtain a d rop of blood for blood suga r levels testing,” sa id Rey Jonathan Lumibao MSN, RN, nursing faculty, UNMG. Last year, 130-140 blood tests were administered by UNM. The UNM-Gallup branch ha s a reciproca l relationship with RMCHCS, in which s t u d e n t nu r s e s p e r fo r m their nursing clinicals each semester, and often become employed at t he hospit a l a s f u l l- t i me nu r se s upon graduation.

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OPINIONS Former police officer sounds off on NRA, guns Letter to the Editor

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ell if you have read my past letters about the NRA this should be of some interest to you. Per my last letter I did not like Mr. Oliver North asking for 2 million dollars to fight the incoming politicians when he and Mr. Wayne La-Pierre are already millionaires. North said we has 6 million NRA member’s, then all we had to do was have everybody pitch in one dollar.

I was not happy. I have pitched more than my share and where was everybody else including North & La-Pierre?

Wel l t oday a ccord i ng t o Reuters news report North is stepping down from the NRA and La-Pierre is accusing North of trying to blackmail him.

The New York Times reported Saturday the New York AG Letita James opened an investigation into the groups tax-exempt status as well as wanting their financial records via subpoenas. When North was

appointed president of the NRA La-Pierre hailed North as “a legendary warrior for American freedom, a gifted communicator, and skilled leader.” Guess they don’t like each other any more. When it comes to lots of money, many people who think the NRA is out to help them protect their 2nd amendment rights might want to think twice.

Speaking of thinking I guess our new governor needs to do a little thinking about her new back ground check

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gun law. Why did she not exempt folks who have their concealed carry from this law, dose she not know they have had their background’s checked already? Why were military, and retired police not exempt as well as immediate family? What about the transfer of firearms for short periods of time to family members or for safe keeping? What about groups like the Boy Scouts, Junior ROTC, Future Farmers of America, are we supposed to do a background check on all

these kids every time we hand them a firearm to teach them gun safety?

The so called red flag law allowing someone to get a court order to take firearms away just because someone made an allegation you’re a risk? Talk about due process being thrown out the window and putting police officers at risk to collect firearms from angry people.

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF MAY 6

What’s up pussycat? Don’t let the world get you down. But, if you’re feeling blue, don’t feel pressured into wearing a fake smile. You’re as entitled to a bad day as anyone. However, if you’re moods remain consistently bad, don’t beat yourself up. You’re doing the best you can. Madame G recommends that you look after mental health, as well as physical. You’re loved!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Don’t worry be happy! It’s a great song, but it’s a little moralistic.

If you don’t feel happy you don’t need to fake it. You have every right to be sad, disappointed, or angry. If these feelings last too long, you’ll miss out on all of the beautiful things around you. So, give yourself a break and head outside. You’re capable of so much more than you think.

Dear Cancer, you’ve got a bright future. Don’t let a few mishaps bring you down. Now is the time to do the best you can with what you have. You’re more than capable of pursuing your dreams and reaching for the stars. You can catch the Milky Way, if you really, really want to. You just need to put the right action into play. You can do this.

Keep working toward your goals. Instead of enabling your inner circle to lean on you MORE, find constructive ways to empower them to act for themselves. Retrogrades can undo initiatives or change the rules of engagement, meaning this is NOT the best time to launch a huge renovation project or make a major move. Remember to share compassion with everyone around you. Good luck!

Dig deep into your soul. What would you like to accomplish?

What makes you happy? Mull over your intentions and make sure they’re taking you in the right direction. And don’t be too quick to wipe the slate clean. Surely there are aspects of Capricorn 1.0 that are worth reviving and integrating into your new plans.

This retrograde is a valuable time for researching, fortifying and doing the behind-the-scenes work to ensure that you have a strong structure in place that will support you This is the life you want and this is the life you should live.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Positive endeavors during this time include developing entrepreneurial projects behind the scenes or voyaging off for purposeful travel, such as for study, or to develop your spiritual gifts. When you’re ready to invite in the new, let yourself visualize more than you think is possible.

This lunar lift is all about aiming for the miraculous, not the mundane!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Life is full of surprises. Don’t look at yourself in judgment. An old income stream may reopensomething that helps you make money in your sleep. If you’re sharing finances with a business or romantic partner, make sure you’re on the same page.

You might need to make some adjustments.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You’re passionate and bright.

Don’t lose faith in yourself. You are more than capable of reaching for dreams bigger than you ever thought possible. Don’t get caught up in the details. Make a solid plan and go with it. You can make changes as you go along. Don’t give up hope. Believe in yourself.

You’ve got this covered.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Do the best you can with what you have. You’re more than capable.

If just as you’re about to leap, old fears arise and find you ticking off all the reasons you “can’t” swing out and take a risk, remember, it’s too late to fly under the radar or avoid the competition now. Step into that leadership role that’s calling your name.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Dear Scorpio, be good to yourself.

You’re more than capable of handling anything that life offers you. Stop judging yourself so harshly. You must learn to accept the things you can’t change and change the things that bother you.

Learn to be a friend to yourself.

Give yourself the credit you deserve. Take your licks and move on with your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Keep trying dear Sagittarius!

Saturday’s new moon in Taurus brings another motivating boost to take care of business. In the two weeks that follow, a job offer or new set of responsibilities could land in your lap. This will feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. Be patient with the process, as it could take up to six months to master the tasks and get everything solidly in place. Just keep trying and you’ll accomplish more than you ever imagined.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Trust yourself and believe in who you are. Are there some skeletons rattling in your closet?

Or have you buried some feelings so deeply, you don’t remember where they are? These “shadow” emotions are hard to get at on your own. But if you don’t deal with them, they will pursue you like hungry ghosts. You’re capable of so much more than you could ever imagine or dream possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Show compassion to yourself and those around you. You can accomplish any goal that you feel works for you. Keep a list of your best traits on hand and do everything that you can to improve your future. Good luck!

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Division of Economic Development hosts successful economic summit The Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development

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WIN ARROWS, Ariz.The four th a nnua l Navajo Nation Economic Summit concluded May 1 with more than 500 registered attendees and 48 businesses and organizations.

The Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development, in partnership with Raven Events, hosted the summit at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort from April 22-24.

Raven Events, an indigenous First Nations company from Canada, facilitated the Advanced Business Match event, successfully scheduling 527 meetings between 48 businesses, chapters, and entrepreneurs.

T he m a i n con fer ence included 20 breakout sessions across four main tracks: tourism, international, commercial development, and entrepreneurship.

Div i sion of Econom ic Development Director JT Willie expressed his appreciation, “The division is proud to have the support of Diné Development Corporation, an enterprise of the Navajo Nation, in organizing this summit and giving back to entrepreneurs and small businesses. “A special thank you to Small Business Development Department Manager Elaine Young and Jennifer Jones for leading and managing the summit planning,” director Willie stated.

This year, exhibition space at the summit reached maximum capacity at 35 exhibitor booths, including sponsors, government agencies, not-for-profit companies, Navajo artisans, and more. Dave W. “Famous Dave” Anderson, founder of Famous Dave’s of America,

NRA | FROM PAGE 12 I am thankful I am now retired and will never have to face that problem. Courts in New Mexico already had the right to take guns from people along with restraining orders in domestic violence cases. So I guess voting all the these Democrats in was not such a good idea after all.

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delivered the summit’s keynote address. Anderson is a member of the Ojibwa nation, and a former Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Dave W. “Famous Dave” Anderson (Ojibwa) of Famous Dave’s restaurants addressed the Navajo Nation Economic Summit audience April 30.

Winners of the Seventh Generation Business Plan Competition were announced April 29 after a full day of presentations and judging. The business plan competition was held in partnership with the Northern Arizona University Center for American Indian Economic Development. The business plan competition winners are Vernon Livingston of Navajo Technology Services, Marisa Mike of Marisa Mike Designs, Chad Etsitty of Etsitty Contracting, and Shirleen Jumbo-Rintila of SJR Equine Ranch in first, second, third, and fourth place, respectively.

Eight businesses of the year awards were presented during the awards reception on April 30. The awardees and categories are: Ayani Neez Incorporated, Distinguished Business of the Year; Teec Nos Pos Trading Post, Distinguished Business of the Year; Gilbert Sons Electric LLC, Small Business; Lowe’s Market, Commercial; Indigenous Design Studio & Architecture LLC, Professional Service; LAM Corporation LLC, Construction; Rock Gap Energy, Industrial; and Navajo Weavers Association of Crow npoi nt, Tou r ism.

The Division of Economic Development thanks these businesses for their continued support of the Navajo economy.

The Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development extends an appreciation to the partners and sponsors that contributed to the summit, per ca-pita, and New Mexico earned the most dangerous state according to the FBI’s 2017 UCR report which considered the number of police per ca-pita and crime. Maybe somebody might want to clue in our new governor, of course she gets state police protection around the clock.

Signed Mr. Harry L. Hall Retired Police Officer USAF Veteran Life Member NRA

Dave W. “Famous Dave” Anderson addresses attendees of the Navajo Nation Economic Summit on Tuesday. Photo Credit: The Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development including the Diné Development Corporation, the summit’s presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include: Tonaneesdizi Chapter Governance, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority, Lowe’s Shop n’ Save, Bashas’ Diné Market, SRP, PTAC, Advertising Ideas, Navajo Shopping Centers, McCabe CPA Group LLC, Junction Restaurant, Navajo YES, Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise, Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours.

The Division of Economic Development additiona lly thanks the panelists, speakers, and presenters for their contributions.

The Division of Economic Development is also hosting the Diné Entrepreneur Series to be held May 20-22 at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona.

Registration for the series is free and ongoing online at https://dineentrepreneurseries. eventbrite.com/. The three-day

series will feature workshops and sessions focused on helping Nava jo entrepreneurs est abl ish a nd g row t hei r businesses.

For information about the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development, visit www.NavajoBusiness.com.

You can also keep up with the latest news and information from the Navajo Nation DED on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NavajoEconomic­ Development.

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COMMUNITY Jefferson Elementary teacher weaves art into school studies MEET CAMILLE’S TEACHER OF THE MONTH: DANA BAER

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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ach month, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe recognizes one local teacher within the Gallup area for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Prospective teachers are nominated by students who feel they deserve to be recognized.

Dana Baer, of Jefferson Elementary School, has always been someone to emphasize the importance of the arts in a child’s growth and development.

She also believes that a creative outlet is a good balance to the

academic challenges students face through the year.

She said that she has been a classroom teacher for most of her career, and that she has always loved art and has looked for ways to integrate it into the general curriculum.

“I always did art in the classroom, I think it’s good at integrating across disciplines,” Baer said. “I think it develops brains and then other [aspects] of students.”

Baer added that this development is why art is important for students.

“I look to do techniques [like weaving] during testing, because it’s relaxing,” she said. “I try to

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Tisha Boyd, general manager for Camille’s Sidewalk Café, hands art teacher Dana Baer a basket of goodies at Jefferson Elementary School in Gallup April 26. Baer was named teacher of the month for May by the restaurant. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo make every project that way.”

Baer spoke with the Sun on April 26 about what she does to influence her students. She came to Gallup from northern

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Illinois in 1990, due in part to ties she had to the area since the ‘80s.

A lesson that Baer wants to demonstrate through her teaching is what she calls expectation versus expectancy, or what someone else wants versus what the student ends up making.

“The students ask, ‘I wonder what would happen if ...,’” she said. “It shows creative thinking and gives them space to experiment with doing something.”

Baer said that while she does give the same instructions to her students, she’s always impressed and amazed at the diversity in what they create. from the medium to the subject being presented. She added that if she told them to make something specific, they would not have been able to find the creative answer she thinks they could all produce.

“The students make [personal] connections and learn to think outside the box,” she said. “Everyone is creative and curious.”

W hen a sked what she teaches her students throughout the year, Baer said she teaches basic principles of art along with how it’s integrated across cultures and fields. She feels this knowledge could get lost in the shuffle by students, as they are told to focus on test scores, which she links to students becoming less creative as

they get older.

Baer also wanted to note that it is not just her efforts, but the collaboration of the entire art community in Gallup and Jefferson Elementary School that helps with developing and showcasing the creativity and talent of art students.

In addition to posting their creations in the hallways of Jefferson Elementary, the art students’ work is on display at Art123 on Coal Avenue. The students partake in numerous festivals across town throughout the year and learn about different mediums of art, Baer said.

“The kids get visual arts, they get to experience music. It would be nice to have multiple mediums for them to learn,” she said.

Baer said this support and back-and-forth effort among members of the local art community has been a great boon for helping her students discover how creative they can be.

“Within Jefferson community, we all work together to make life the best we can for the students, as far as learning and enjoying learning,” she said.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics KICKING OFF THE NEXT 50 YEARS

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he Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is set for M a y 13 a n d w i l l include walkers, runners, and bikers.

The walk will start at 7:30 am at the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office on Nizhoni Boulevard to Second Street and continues to Highway 66.

When the walk concludes, the run begins. Anyone who wants to run can meet at the corner of Second Street and Highway 66. The run concludes at the New Mexico State Police office.

That’s where the bike portion begins. Bikers will travel from the police office to Grants.

There are several resting spots along the way.

In order to take part in this

Participants gather for a group shot during a past Law Enforcement Torch Run in Gallup. File Photo year’s event, participation forms must be completed and turned in to regional coordinator Judith Goins at the McKinley

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County Sheriff’s Office before May 13. There is no charge to participate in the event. Funds are raised through merchandise sales for the event.

“The more participants we have to get the torch to Grants, the better,” Goins said.

Those interested in purch a s i n g merch a nd i s e t o

support the event, will have a choice of T-shirts, Torch Run K9 plushy, pins, challenge coins, Torch Run decals, and license plates.

All orders must be prepaid, and placed with Judith Goins.

T h i s ye a r ’s S p e c i a l Olympics takes place May 4 at the Angelo DiPaolo Stadium

in Gallup. Goins said the bulk of funds raised from the Torch Run event go to fund the Gallup Special Olympics.

For more information about the Law Enforcement Torch Run, contact, jugoins@co.mckinley.nm.us or mbates@co.mckinley.nm.us or call (505) 722-8514.

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r. Shirley Heying, assistant professor within the Division of Arts and Sciences at UNMGallup, will be honored May 3 as the Online Teacher of the Year by the University of New Mexico Center for Teaching Excellence.

The ceremony will take place on the UNM main campus.

In the award letter sent to Heying, Aeron Haynie, Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence noted, “Students and colleagues provided strong evidence that you have made a significant positive impact on student learning. Your commitment to the enhancement of teaching and learning has led to direct student benefit.

The pool of applicants was very strong this year. You were clearly an outstanding applicant within that pool.”

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‘Long Shot’ defies the odds; ends on top

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ruthfully, romantic comedies are often about as predictable as it gets. Countless versions feature a down-onher-luck woman making a change in her life, becoming more assertive, and in the process finding the charming man of her dreams. Long Shot is the latest genre effort to arrive on cinema screens, and thankfully, it offers a couple of enjoyable variations on the tropes frequently seen in these types of features. The result is a likable and entertaining flick bolstered by its charismatic lead performances.

F ier y jou r n a l i s t F r e d Flarsky (Seth Rogen) finds himself in a difficult situation after the publication he works for is bought outright by a wealthy

Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) and Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) share a laugh in “Long Shot.” Photo Credit: Lionsgate media magnate. Angry, he quits the newspaper and sets out to confront the right-wing businessman at a public event, but unexpectedly finds himself in the company of Secretary of State Charlotte Field (Charlize

Theron). The popular public figure has been informed that she will be endorsed by current president (Bob Odenkirk), if she chooses to run in the next election. Against the wishes of her advisor Maggie (June Diane

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Raphael), Field decides to hire Flarsky as her speechwriter.

While on the road, a relationship between the two begins to develop, causing complications when it is noted that the shabby Flarsky hardly looks like a proper compatriot to the Secretary of State.

A s r e a der s m ay h ave guessed by now, this is actually a rom-com with the gender roles reversed. Field is the sharp, assured and powerful figure at the top of her game, while Flarsky is the bright, but unkempt and more awkward character who can’t believe his luck when the woman of his dreams begins to show an interest in him. It’s an amusing variation on the formula, particularly when the insecure lead’s looks and manners are compared unfavorably by Field’s team to other potential romantic suitors like Canadian Prime Minister James Steward (Alexander Skarsgård).

Of course, a movie like this is only as good as the onscreen chemistry between its main ch a r a ct er s. Su r pr i si ng ly, Theron and Rogen are an excellent if unexpected pairing, trading casual conversations and personal in-jokes a lon g w it h more he a t ed exchanges on political policies and beliefs. There’s a lot of amusing back and forth between the pair, resulting in some great bickering and numerous laughs. The screenplay also does a solid job of

rationalizing their affection for each other; it is revealed early on that the two seemingly very different characters share many of the same points of reference, because they grew up in the same neighborhood, and Field was Flarsky’s babysitter.

The movie mostly charms over the duration of its running time as all of the characters open up about the difficulties they face in their lives as public figures. Naturally, the movie isn’t all perfect. It runs over two hours and as such there are a few slow spots, in addition to a well-intentioned, but forced plea for Democrats and Republicans to just get along and come to accept each other’s differences. And while funny, a big gross-out joke that is introduced late in the film and becomes a running gag, does feel out of step tonally with the earlier material.

Still, these are all very minor issues.

Honestly, one wouldn’t have thought that a romantic comedy starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron could have worked this well. The movie is sharply written and over the course of the story, the performances between the central cast members ultimately get viewers to believe in the potential for a relationship between these different characters. In the end, Long Shot defies the odds and comes out on top.

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for May 3, 2019

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ello and welcome back to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. There’s a lot of great stuff to pick both new and old this time out. 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! Arctic - In this sur v iva l adventu re, a pla ne cra sh leaves a lone ma n stra nded in the A rctic.

He must decide whether to stay at the site and hope a rescue team finds him, or venture out into the cold wilderness in order to find a way out. The press generally rated this feature as excellent.

Almost everyone commented that the movie was extraordinarily tense and thought that the lead performance was superb (an especially impressive feat considering there is next to no dialogue in the movie). They also said that it perfectly captured the harshness of being stranded and alone. It stars Mads Mikkelsen.

Dragged Across Concrete - The latest from writer/director S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk, Brawl in Cell Block 99) follows two overzealous policemen who are suspended after video surfaces of them aggressively handling a suspect. Out of work and out of cash, the pair decides to enter the criminal underworld in order to keep going. Of course, these leads soon run across many old enemies. Reaction wasn’t quite as strong for this effort as for the filmmaker’s other works, but the overall consensus was good. The cast includes Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, Tory Kittles, Michael Jai White, Jennifer Carpenter, Laurie Holden, Udo Kier and Don Johnson.

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more compl icated after re - encou nt ering the student whose actions caused her to be held at the institute. The two form a temporary bond to try to escape to freedom. Reviews were generally positive for this independent production. While a smaller group suggested that it didn’t meet its full potential and that its climax ultimately disappointed, more complimented the end results as being creepy and said the two leads worked well off each other. It features Katie Douglas, Celina Martin and Sara Canning.

Miss Bala - A make-up artist living in Los Angeles travels across the border to help a friend compete in a Tijuana beauty pageant. Unfortunately, they come under gunfire and the lead’s friend is kidnapped.

The protagonist finds herself in the middle of shady dealings between drug cartels, corrupt cops and shady government agents. In the process, she decides to take control and rescue her friend herself. The critics’ consensus was that despite a solid lead, the story and themes had been mishandled and softened into a very routine thriller. It stars Gina Rodriguez, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Anthony Mackie, Thomas Dekker and Aislinn Derbez.

Mission of Ho n o r - Th is mov ie deta ils the actions of Hu r r ic a ne Squadron 303, a band of Royal Air Force pilots during WWII. Made up of Polish fighters who had barely escaped with their own lives after the Nazis invaded and took control of their country, the group defended England in the air, in the hope of eventually saving their nation.

Reviewers were quite positive about this UK/Poland co-production. A few did critique the movie for biting off more than it could chew dramatically, and not employing the best CGI technology in attempts to depict air battles. However, most agreed that this was an important tale and that the cast helped it over the rough spots.

Iwan Rheon, Milo Gibson,

Stefanie Martini and Marcin Dorocinski headline the film.

Serenity - A fishing boat captain gets the surprise of his life when his ex-wife shows up with their child, claiming that her new husband is violent and beats them. She begs him to take the man out on a expedition with his first mate, where the problem can be... removed (and easily discarded in sharkfilled waters). But is she telling the truth, or are her motivations darker and more sinister? Reviews for this thriller were quite poor. Still, the most common comments were that the movie was beyond silly and that the talented cast was saddled with absurd dialogue. It features Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jason Clarke, Diane Lane and Djimon Hounsou.

BLASTS FROM THE PAST! Lots of great older titles are appea r i ng on Blu-ray th is week, and the f i r s t i s f r om A r row Video.

Khrustalyov, My Car! (1998) is a very well-regarded Russian film about a Jewish surgeon who is wrongly accused of planning to kill the Soviet elite, and must escape and survive in the harsh, Stalinist regime.

The Blu-ray includes a new 2K transfer, new English subtitles, a producer audio commentary,

a video essay on the film, a short detailing the real life anti-Semitic campaign that the story’s events are based on, as well as interviews with the director and producer, and publicity materials.

Shout! Factor y has the goofy horror B-movie, The Brain (1988). This made-inCanada flick is about a TV show that becomes a big hit, but soon is linked to a series of violent episodes among the public.

The leads try to uncover the mystery and find that a giant creature may be the problem, controlling the minds of its viewers. This Blu-ray presents a 4K transfer of the film from the original camera negative, three audio commentaries (one with the director, another with the film’s composer, and a third featuring the star), interviews with other cast members, an appreciation of the film, and still galleries.

They are also debuting Kuffs (1992) in high definition. This quirky action/comedy stars Christian Slater as the title character, a layabout who loses his girlfriend and then learns that his brother has been murdered by criminals. The hero takes it upon himself to solve the crime and stop the guilty party. This movie definitely has its fans and the release comes with plenty of bonuses, including a new audio commentary featuring the co-writer/director and co-writer/producer. An interview with the pair is also

included, as is a talk with the movie’s score composer, Harold Faltermeyer (Beverly Hills Cop).

And Shout! also has a Bluray of the classic giant monster movie, Tarantula (1955).

It’s about, you guessed it, an enormous tarantula roaming and eating its way across the Southwest. The release comes with a new 2K scan of the movie from the original film elements, a film historian commentary and publicity materials.

As usual, Criterion is distributing remarkable and noteworthy Blu-rays. My Brilliant Career (1979) is a well-reviewed, coming-of-age period tale set against the beautiful Australian backcountry. Judy Davis and Sam Neill star. The release includes a director-approved 2K digital restoration of the film, a filmmaker audio commentary, a new interview with the director, a 1980 talk with Davis, a new discussion with the art director and a trailer.

The distributor also has a Blu-ray double bill of two of the best action films of the last 40 years. Jackie Chan’s Police Story (1985) and Police Story 2 (1988) are landmark features delivering jaw-dropping thrills and action. They’re personal favorites of many fans of the actor, and yet have been outof-print and hard to come by in

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POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 9 and the woman told her the same thing. Armijo told the woman that she needed to get an attorney and once she did, the station’s attorney and her attorney would work things out.

Police then detained the woman as she walked outside, and she was taken to a local hospital for psychiatric evaluation.

ANKLE-MONITOR ABSCONDER Prewitt, April 15 On Apr il 15, McK inley County officials reported an ankle bracelet missing.

The bracelet had been placed on Alvin Delgarito, 23, of Prewitt, N.M. by the courts

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Police Story introduces viewers to the noble and honest policeman hero, who is framed for murder and must stop a cr iminal orga nization by using every available resource at his disposal. The opening chase down a mountainside and through a village, as well as the shopping mall fight climax, are legendary.

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so he could be tracked.

He was ordered t o stay within his property and not leave.

However, officials monitoring the bracelet said it was last pinged in April 11 in Grants and that Delgarito missed two appointments with county probation. They listed the ankle bracelet as being stolen, it’s value was placed at about $1,500.

As of press time, police were attempting to locate Delgarito.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE Smith Lake, April 14 A Smith Lake man is facing nu merous cha rges in absolutely blown away by them.

Thankfully, both titles been given a wonderful high definition upgrade. Besides both films having been given new 4K restorations, the set includes the longer Hong Kong-release version of Police Story 2, new programs on Chan, his screen persona and action-filmmaking techniques, interviews with the star and stuntmen on the feature, a short from 1964 on Chan’s training at the Pekingopera, a Chan stunt reel, trailers and more.

And for those curious, while

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con nection with a domestic dispute that occurred on April 14 at the residence of his girlfriend.

Elliot George, 23, has been cha rged w it h ag g ravated assault on a household member, aggravated robbery, robbery, battery of a household member and evading arrest.

It began when Gallup Police were called to a home on Hill Street in connection with a domestic dispute. The girlfriend said George had locked himself in the bathroom and wouldn’t come out.

When police entered the bathroom, no one was inside, but the window was open and the screen was lying on the

ground outside.

The girlfriend told police that she and George had gotten into an argument in the bedroom and he allegedly dem a nded t h at she g ive him her cell phone. She said she refused because he had destroyed her cell phone in previous arguments.

On this occasion, she said, George pulled out a knife and threatened her, so she gave him her cell phone. She said he then punched her and pushed her onto the bed.

Her son managed to call police and once they realized he had fled, they started a pursuit and soon apprehended him.

the originals didn’t receive a big theatrical release in the US back in the day, Police Story 3 (1992) was put out in North America as Supercop, and Police Story 4 (1996) was released as First Strike. The first two movies, however, may be the best of the bunch. If you like action flicks, this set is a must own.

Vinegar Syndrome has an assortment of B-movie Blurays coming your way. They include Spanish horror/mystery The Corruption of Chris Miller (1973) and the American sl a sher f l ick , D a r k r o o m (1989). Additionally, they have Grandmother’s House (1989) aka Grandma’s House, a terror flick about some kids who suspect elders in their family of being psychotic killers.

Finally, the distributor has a Blu-ray of the erotic feature, Skin-Flicks (1978). The first three include new 4K restorations from the original camera negative, while the last title includes a 2K transfer from the negative. All of the releases include interviews and other extras.

And there’s more. Ammo Content is releasing a Blu-ray of the David Mamet drama, The Spanish Prisoner (1997), which stars Steve Martin, Felicity Huffman and Campbell Scott.

Kino is putti ng out the Fantomas Three Film Collection box set. The titles featured include:

Fantomas (1964), Fantomas U n l e a s h e d (1 9 6 5 ) a n d Fantomas vs. Scotland Yard (1967). These are all French/ Italian ‘60s crime/comedy/ adventure films inspired to some degree by spy movies of the era. However, Fantomas himself is actually the sinister force, and a master of disguise.

The original film includes a film historian audio commentary and there are also a few other featurettes and bonuses included.

The same company also has a Special Edition Bluray of Hannibal (2001). This sequel to The Silence of the Lambs (1991) once again stars Anthony Hopkins as the title character, and the plot involves the attempts of numerous figures (some just as sinister as the lead himself) to locate and stop his activities.

The disc includes all of the extras released on the previous dvd, including a director commentary, a 75 minute making-of, a breakdown of the fish market action scenes, featurettes on the storyboards and opening titles, over 35 minutes of deleted and alternate scenes, an alternate ending and publicity materials.

Severin Films is putting out a couple of genre titles in high definition. They include the New Zealand/Australia co-production of Death Warmed Up (1984) aka Death Warmed and the appropriately titled Italian, low-budget, women-in-prison flick, Escape from Women’s Prison (1978).

Finally, Warner Archive

STRANGE BREAKIN Gallup, April 14

On April 14, Gallup Police responded to a ca ll of a break-in at the D&A Body Shop on Clark Street.

When police arrived, they were told by management that someone had broken off a padlock. However, nothing was reported stolen.

A little later that day, another report was turned in from Dennis Fuhs, whose business is located directly east of the body shop. Fuhs reported a vehicle being stolen from his lot.

He said he looked at surveillance video and saw the suspects removing things from the body shop and placing them in the stolen vehicle. But officials at the body shop continued to say they could not find any items missing from their shop.

Police said they have no suspects at this time. is releasing a Blu-ray of the Gene Kel ly/Judy Ga rla nd musical Summer Stock (1950).

The film has been given a br a nd new rem a st er a nd arrives with a making-of featurette, a trailer, as well as a vintage specialty short and a Tex Avery cartoon that would have played in cinemas along with the movie.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some titles that may appeal to children.

Ad v e n t ur e T im e : T he Complete Series (Car toon Network) The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection (1976 - 1978)

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

Ad v e n t ur e T im e : T he Complete Series (Car toon Network) American Masters: Charlie Pride (PBS) Finding Joy: Series 1 Frontline: Right to Fail (PBS) Homo Spatius (PBS) Nature: Living Volcanoes (PBS) Nova: Decodin g th e Pyramids (PBS) Reconstruction: Am e r i c a Af t e r t h e Civ i l War (PBS) Wedding March 3: Here Comes the Bride (Hallmark TV-movie) Wire in the Blood: The Complete Collection COMMUNITY

SPORTS 360 Youngsters mount sheep in the Gallup Lions Club Wooley Riding Event Eli Yazzie holds on for a qualifying unofficial 60-point ride at the Gallup Lions Club Wooley Riding Event April 27 at T&R in Gallup. Wooley riders must be younger than 6 and physically able to ride a sheep to be able to participate in the amateur rodeo event.

Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Sheep are corralled into small bucking chutes for the Lions Club Wooley Riding Event held at T&R in Gallup April 27. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Aldriana Reid, 5, has her loose boots tied on to her feet by her mother to help keep them secure while she participates in the Lions Club Wooley Riding Event April 27 at T&R in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Wooley riders line up in the rodeo arena for the presentation of flags and national anthem kicking off the event at T&R in Gallup April 27. All wooley rider participants must be under 6 years of age and physically able to ride a sheep. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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early 40 players from across three states gathered at the Garcia Recreation Center in Gallup April 25-28 for the Gallup Competitive Racquetball Kachina Invitational, now in year 39.

Men and women competed for titles in eleven divisions.

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der the direction of the Supervisor to assist with the burials of deceased military veterans. All positions require working outdoors, with ground tools, state vehicles, and other cemetery equipment. Both require a valid New Mexico driver’s license, and a State Defensive Driving Certification/License. To apply for both positions: www. spo.state.nm.us. NO PHONE CALLS. Applications must be done online.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jail Authority Board has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, May 07, 2019 at 08:00 am.

This meeting will be held in the Commissioner 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 Elvera Grey at (505) 726-8962 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Done this 30th day of April, 2019 JAIL AUTHORITY BOARD /S/ Commissioner Billy Moore, Chairperson Publication date: May 03, 2019 *** PUBLIC NOTICE

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday May 7th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. to conduct a public hearing to receive a report and take public comment on the current Drought Status for McKinley County for possible future action banning certain types of fireworks.

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 30th day of April, 2019 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Bill Lee, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun May 3, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: Automotive Glass No. ITB-365-19BP Price Agreement Commodity Code(s): 06057, 44063 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site).

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on May 21, 2019. Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services CLASSIFIEDS

Conference Room 123. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-365-19BP. No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions nor bids submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities on minor Inconsistencies.

ident Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: May 1, 2019 PUBLICATION DATE: May 3, 2019 (Gallup Sun) May 5, 2019 (Albuquerque Journal)

Dated the 1st Day of May, 2019

Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following:

By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: May 1, 2019 PUBLICATION DATE: May 3, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: ITB-366-19BP BULK FUEL Price Agreement Commodity Code(s): 40515 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site).

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on May 30, 2019. Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-366-19BP. No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions nor bids submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities on minor Inconsistencies.

*** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS

ITB-369-19BP GAS, OIL, & ELECTRIC CONTROLS Price Agreement Commodity Code(s): 03125, 28030, 74059, and 82040 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site).

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on May 29, 2019. Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123.

Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-36919BP. No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions nor bids submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities on minor inconsistencies.

CLASSIFIEDS ident Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: May 1, 2019 PUBLICATION DATE: May 3, 2019 (Gallup Sun) May 5, 2019 (Albuquerque Journal) *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: ITB-370-19BP LIBRARY SUPPLIES, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT Price Agreement Commodity Code(s): 525 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site).

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on May 23, 2019. Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123.

Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-37019BP.

Dated the 1st Day of May 2019

No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions nor bids submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities on minor Inconsistencies.

By: /S/Charles Long, Pres-

Dated the 1st Day of May,

2019 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: May 1, 2019 PUBLICATION DATE: May 3, 2019 (Gallup Sun) May 5, 2019 (Albuquerque Journal) *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: LUBRICANTS Price Agreement, MultiYear No. ITB-371-19BP Commodity Code(s): 06003, 40524, 40536, 40538, 40539, 40549, 40551, & 40590 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site).

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on May 29, 2019. Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123.

Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-37119BP. No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions

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ELECTRONIC proposal submissions nor proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned.

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WHOLE BLOCK RECONSTRUCTION CITY OF GALLUP

Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: School Pictures/Portraits Multi-Year Agreement RFP-372-19BP Commodity Code(s): 08010, 91565, 91572 Details and specifications are set forth in the solicitation documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (proposal receiving site).

Formal Bid No. 1908 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for construction of CITY OF GALLUP WHOLE BLOCK RECONSTRUCTION until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, May 21, 2019 at the office of the Procurement Manager at City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico. Bids will be opened, read and tabulated at that time. No bids will

Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on June 4, 2019. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked RFP-372-19BP. No FAXED PROPOSALS or

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CLASSIFIEDS be received or considered if received after the time stated above.

Lot 1: Marguerite-Franco Street and Wilson Avenue Improvements The first project location is Marguerite-Franco Street and Wilson Avenue between Montoya Boulevard and McKinley Avenue. It consists of the removal of existing curb and gutter, soil and sidewalk and replace with improved curb and gutter and ADA compliant sidewalk.

Work shall also include new drivepads, double C inlets, storm drain manholes with covers, base course and asphalt patching.

Lot 2: Churchrock Street The location is Churchrock Street between Toltec Avenue and Tocito Trail. Work shall consist of the removal of existing curb and gutter, soil and sidewalk and replace with improved curb and gutter and ADA compliant sidewalk. Work shall also include new drivepads, base course, and asphalt patching.

Lot 3: Linda Drive and Nizhoni Boulevard Improvements The location is Linda Drive and Nizhoni Boulevard between Sophie Avenue and Redrock Drive. Work shall consist of soil, concrete, and landscape removal for the installation of new curb and gutter, and ADA compliant sidewalk. Work shall also include new drivepads, base course, asphalt patching and drainage crossings.

Lot 4: Viro Circle The location is Viro Circle between Aztec Avenue and Copper Avenue. Work shall consist of the removal of existing curb and gutter, soil and sidewalk and replace with improved curb and gutter and ADA compliant sidewalk. Work shall also include new drivepads, base course, and asphalt patching.

Additive Alternative: Cliff Drive and Mesa Avenue Improvements

This project location is Cliff Drive and Mesa Avenue between Aztec Avenue and Grandview Drive. The project consists of the removal of existing curb and gutter, soil and sidewalk and replace with improved curb and gutter and ADA compliant sidewalk. Work shall also include new drivepads, retaining walls, double C drop inlets, base course, asphalt patching, and guardrails.

Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Purchasing Director 110 West Aztec, Gallup, NM 87301, (505) 863-1334. Additional information regarding this bid may also be viewed at www.

GallupNM.gov/bids.

Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 307 S. 4th Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 863-5440, upon deposit of $250.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within ten (10) days after bid opening.

Dated this day 30th of April 2019 /s/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor Publication Date: Gallup Sun-Friday May 3, 2019 *** PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB #2019-08 Overhead Door Repair Service until Thursday, May 16, 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 Procurement 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 informalities. For more information please contact Hugo G. Cano at (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1010.

The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1199, 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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BY:/s/ Bill Lee- Chairperson, Board of Commissioners PUBLISHED: Friday, May 3rd, 2019-The Gallup Sun *** PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB #2019-09 Cinders For McKinley County Road Department until Thursday May 16, 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 Procurement 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 informalities. For more information please contact Hugo G. Cano at (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1010.

The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1199, 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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BY:/s/ Bill Lee- Chairperson, Board of Commissioners PUBLISHED: Friday, May 3, 2019-The Gallup Sun

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 3-MAY 9, 2019 FRIDAY, May 3 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.

THE GREY AREA: MANDATORY SEXUAL MISCONDUCT PREVENTION TRAINING 10:30 am @ SSTC 200@ UNM-Gallup ANNUAL RECOGNITION CEREMONY 9:15 am-11:15 am @ UNM-G physical education complex.

UNM-Gallup Center for Career and Technical Education will hold ceremony to celebrate a successful collaboration program between area high schools and UNM-Gallup that allows high school students to participate in college courses while still in high school.

EMS INFORMATION SESSION 4:30 pm-6:30 pm @ Room 109 HCC Building. Receive pre-hospital training and earn a certificate in First Responder, EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate or an Associate Degree in EMS. For more information, contact: Sonya Damon: SDAMON01@UNM.EDU or call (505) 863-7624 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SENIORS Gallup McKinley County Schools.

SATURDAY, May 4 2019 COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 10 am-2 pm @ Rio West Mall.

Health-related service providers, local and regional will be on hand. The fair is free and open to the public. Sponsored

by Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, Rio West Mall, UNM Gallup and the New Mexico Cancer Center. For more information call Cynthia Dyer at (505) 863-7282.

RECYCLING DEPOT 12 pm-1:30 pm first Saturday of the month. The Recycling Depot 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.

MCKINLEY CITIZENS’ RECYCLING COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING 2 pm May 4 @ the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill. The council meets the first Saturday of the month. The public is invited to learn about recycling opportunities, receive updates on Gallup residential curbside recycling, and to volunteer. For information ca;; Gerald of Millie at (505) 722-5142 or email betsywindCALENDAR

isch@yahoo.com COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR 10 am-2 pm, May 4 @ Rio West Mall. Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital with the UNM-Gallup and the New Mexico Cancer Center will hold the Community Health Fair with the theme of Destination Health.

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT-TEA 2 pm-4 pm May 4 @ Art123 Mother-daughter event of tea, treats and crafting. Sponsored by gallupARTS. Registration required. $15 per person. galluparts.org STORY TIME 9:30 am-10 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 11 am. This program is intended for children ages two to four.

SUNDAY, May 5 CINCO DE BUNCO TOURNAMENT 4:30 pm-8 pm, May 5, @Gallup Community Service Center.

This Relay For Life fundraiser is for Team Camino De Esperanza members. Cost is $15 per person or $144 for a group of 12.Contact: Jeanette (505) 979-2375 or Wanda (505) 488-8111.

LIVE BIRDHOUSE AUCTION BENEFIT Annual live birdhouse auction will take place May 5. Birdhouses to benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Gallup. For more information: gallupbirdhouses.com or call Linda Shelton at (505) 722-2175 or (505) 297-9515.

You can check out gallupbirdhouses.com to see some of the items available.

IDAHO BAND PLAYS IN NEW MEXICO 7 pm, May 5 @ Inscription Rock Trading Company, NM53, Ramah. Tylor & The Train Robbers celebrates the history of the infamous Black Jack Ketchum with their upcoming record, Best of the Worst Kind. No cover charge.

MONDAY, May 6 CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD 3:30 pm-5 pm first Monday @ the Octavia Fellin Library.

Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

WEDNESDAY, May 8 STORY TIME 10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for children

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ages two - four years old.

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. THURSDAY, May 9 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR FRAN PALOCHAK, DISTRICT 4 6 pm-8 pm @ Stagecoach Elementary. Please feel free to bring friends. Residents from outside District 4 are also welcome to attend.

CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES) 4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD. ONGOING CROWNPOINT NAVAJO RUG AUCTION 7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium. For more information, call (505) 879-9460.

Second Friday of the month.

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING 9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource, 1630 S. Second Street, Cedar Hills Plaza 262-#11. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (505) 863-8827.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 10 am every Saturday @ the First Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Drive. Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings.

Contact info. (505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 8701483.

LYNX FRIDAY - OPEN HOUSE 8:15 am or 1 pm every Friday through May 10. Rehoboth Christian School is inviting prospective families to visit its school and campus.

Email: admissions@rcsnm.org or call or (505) 726-9692.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 5:45 pm Mondays @ Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/ Wellness Center, Hwy 264.

Window Rock AA Group. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY 6 pm-8 pm Tuesdays @ 1375 Elva Dr. A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Joshua Generation for Jesus. For information, call (505) 870-2175.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS 6 pm - 7 pm Wednesdays, @ First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Dr. (in the library). All are welcome.

COMMUNITY PANTRY 10 am-4 pm, Tuesday through

Friday @ 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNY 7 pm-9 pm Friday @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St. Gallup’s longest-running live show!

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

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY YARD SALE 9 am-12 pm. on Warehouse Lane. Habitat for Humanity fundraising yard sales are held every Sat., Volunteers for various kinds of community services needed. For info call (505) 722-4226 RECOVERING ADDICTS FOR JESUS 6 pm Thursday @ 309 Chino Loop, Gamerco. New Life ministries holds weekly meetings for anyone who is on the recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Phone: (505) 722-8973.

SAVE THE DATE ART ODYSSEY SHOW BY NALMERTHAN PABLO 7 pm-9 pm May 11 @ Art123 Gallery NATIVE AND XERIC PLANT SALE 9 am-3 pm May 11, @ Holiday Nursery, 224 S. Valley View.

Plants and seeds to help in the plight of the Monarch butterfly will be included as well as an information talk

by Martin Link from 10 am-11 am. For more information, Contact Martin Link (505) 863-6459.

TAIZÉ CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 4 pm, May 12 @ Westminster Presbyterian Church. The theme of All Things New will be explored through Scripture. Spend an hour in prayer for the healing of our broken world and planet. Open to all. Contact Kathy Mezoff: (505)870-6136.

LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

7:30 am May 13 @ McKinley County Sheriff’s Office on Nizhoni Blvd. to Second St. to Hwy 66. Biking starts at the New Mexico State Police Office and continues to Grants. For more information contact McKinley County and Cibola County West Regional Coordinator Judith Goins at: jugoins@co.mckinley.nm.us or (505) 722-8514.

CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION ON THE DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY 10 am, May 18 @ Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup, hear Mark Charles speak on the topic followed by field trips to the Zuni Pueblo or the Church Rock site of the 1979 uranium spill, followed by closing worship at the church.

Register online at www.santafepresbytery.org (deadline to register is May 10.)

POWELL SESQUICENTENNIAL MEMORIAL PLAQUE DEDICATION 1 pm May 19 @ Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. A commemorative event celebrating the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition marking the first geo-significant survey of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. This event is free to the public.

JOHN W. POWELL EVENING PROGRAM WITH HISTORIAN MICHAEL BLAKE May 20 @ McKee Amphitheater in Grand Canyon, Ariz.

Michael Blake will take you on a ride to learn all about John W. Powell’s adventure through the Grand Canyon.

The program is free to the public.

WINE & PAINTING 6 pm-9 pm May 23 @ Art 123 Gallery. Register at www. galluparts.org/wine-and-painting REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CLASS OF 2019 7 pm, May 24; doors open at 5:30 pm @ Rehoboth Sports and Fitness Center; Speaker will be High School Principal Chris Van Slooten. The Class of 1985 will be honored at the ceremony.

2ND LOOK ON 2ND STREET 6 pm-8 pm, May 28. Check out art shows, artist talks and artist demos at Free Spirit, opo, Art123 and LOOM Indigenous Art Galleries and Camille’s Sidewalk Café. For more information, go to www. galluparts.org/2ndLook To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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THE 2019 COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR is coming to the Rio West Mall

Saturday, May 4th, from 10am to 2pm

Begin a New Journey or Continue Your Trip to Health and Wellness Free Glucose Testing and Blood Pressure Explore Fitness and Exercise Activities for the Whole Family Pick up your Blood Test Results Learn about Healthy Eating Enjoy Live Entertainment Register to Win Prizes!

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Plan Your Route to Destination Health

Join the Alzheimers Fun Walk at 8:30 am by the Food Court The Health Fair is sponsored for our community by

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