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Gallup Housing Authority ATTENTION

OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE: May 13, 2019 - Summer Office Hours for Gallup Housing will be as follows: MONDAY:

CLOSED in the Morning: OPEN in the Morning: CLOSED for LUNCH: OPEN in the Afternoon:

8 am to 10 am 10 am to 12 Noon 12 Noon to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm

TUESDAY:

OPEN in the Morning: CLOSED for LUNCH: OPEN in the Afternoon:

8 am to 12 Noon 12 Noon to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm

WEDNESDAY:

OPEN in the Morning: CLOSED for LUNCH: OPEN in the afternoon:

8 am to 12 Noon 12 Noon to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm

THURSDAY:

OPEN in the Morning: CLOSED for LUNCH: OPEN in the Afternoon:

8 am to 12 Noon 12 Noon to 1 pm 1 pm to 5 pm

FRIDAY:

OPEN in the Morning: 8 am to 12 Noon CLOSED in the Afternoon: 12 Noon to 5 pm

WEEKENDS:

CLOSED

Why: Due to limited staffing and increase administrative paperwork requirements.

Scheduled Tenant Appointments: Housing Management staff will still schedule Tenant appointments for “Interims, Annual Re-certifications or Final Certs” throughout the week even when doors are closed.

Walk-ins will not be accepted when offices are closed so PLEASE do not bang on the Door.

Work Order Requests: Tenants may still make Work Order requests by calling the number below or by calling the Maintenance Hot line: 722-5000 when offices are closed. For “after hours” or emergency work orders call the Maintenance Hot line.

Application Intake: Housing Management Staff will take new applications for housing only on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 am to 11:00 am. Applicants must bring all required documents.

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NEWS Person of the Month dedicated to community medicine RMCHCS CEO DAVID CONEJO ONCE WORKED FOR A DOLLAR A MONTH

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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ehoboth McK inley C h r i s t i a n He a lt h Care Services CEO Dav id Conejo was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a member of the group 60 Rural Hospital and Health Systems CEOs to Know in 2019.

Conejo spoke with the Sun May 8 about what the award means to him, as well as what it means for RMCHCS and the rest of Gallup.

The award is given to the most viable hospitals that are making advancements in areas such as mobile centers, and care for difficult conditions including stroke, diabetes, and trauma, Conejo said.

While the award was given to Conejo specifically, he said that he is just one of the people who make the progress that is recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review. He said that the work is also performed by the nurses, technicians, doctors, and other workers in the hospital. “ They recogn ize those CEOs for those accomplishments,” he said. “The recognition goes to one person, but it is a community accomplishment.”

BACKGROUND Conejo at tended the University of Minnesota from 1976 to 1980, completing two certificate programs in hospital trusteeship and health care administration. He completed a

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bachelor’s and then a master’s degree in hospital administration in 1984 at Columbia Pacific University in California.

T he f i r st per iod w it h RMCHCS ran from 1983 to 1994. Conejo spoke about his goal of setting up a hospital in a rural community, and how every place has its challenges.

Specifically, Conejo spoke about how in January 1989, 31 people died in Gallup from alcohol-related causes, or nearly one person every day.

This issue was brought up by then-mayor Edward Munoz, Conejo said. Since then, Conejo made it his goal to raise awareness and consciousness of the problems within the community.

“If [other cities] were losing one person a day, the whole state would be clamoring on what to do,” he said. “People have to be conscious of the problem and what we have to do about it, and get them to respond to the problem.”

Conejo said when he first came to Gallup, there were two hospitals, one of them being Rehoboth. The hospital chairman at the time had a vision for ways that the hospital could improve the lives of patients, and be reaching and encompassing, he said.

“At the end of the day, I want to say, ‘I make a difference [in community lives],’” Conejo said.

CALLED TO RETURN While Conejo did leave

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Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services CEO David Conejo explains his passion for community outreach through mobile healthcare during an interview May 8 at his office in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo Gallup for about two decades, he eventually decided to return after receiving phone calls from elected officials in 2014.

“They wanted me to come back because the hospital was in dire straits,” Conejo said. “[RMCHCS] was so much worse than before, with low morale, and an unresponsive administration, they said.”

Accord i ng to Conejo’s resume, RMCHCS lost more than $3.5 million in 2014. The hospital was about $16 million in debt and had about two days’ worth of cash reserves when he was contacted in September 2014.

Conejo said that he was not going to entrust the job of stabilizing RMCHCS to anyone else.

“I said if they immediately turn the hospital [over] to me for management, I would work

for a dollar a month for the first four months,” he said. “[I told them] by end of the year, I’ll have stopped all the bleeding.”

As a result of his efforts, RMCHCS has been profitable since 2015. The debt has decreased since then and the hospital, as of May 8, has about $9 million of cash reserves, according to Conejo.

LOOKING BACK Conejo said that there were two vital developments that occurred between his first time working at RMCHCS and his current tenure. “[The first time], there was no consciousness of the problems in Gallup,” he said. “We had trouble getting people to accept responsibility, it was a harder challenge getting people

to respond.”

But being able to move to and work in cities like Nashville and Lubbock, Texas meant that Conejo was able to pick up a variety of different skills that he could transfer back to Gallup.

And not only did Conejo change and grow, Gallup did as well, he said.

“The community became more aware of the problem, and gained more resources to help it,” he said. “When I came back they needed someone to organize [the recovery efforts].

Things came together faster the second time because they were aware of the problem. They saw the recovery, meaningful jobs, and were more inclined to want

MAY’S PERSON | SEE PAGE 8

WHAT’S INSIDE …

JOINT PLANNING AGREEMENT Gallup to have first say in trust land usage

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THREATS AGAINST LOCAL SCHOOLS Local police respond to shooting threat

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School district to remain ’Gallup McKinley County Schools’

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he Gallup McKinley County Schools Board of Education recently held a special meeting to discuss and take action on possibly rebranding the school district.

A number of community members and city officials were present at the May 7 special meeting to voice their thoughts on the matter.

Mayor Jackie McKinney was the first to speak, and said the city and the school district have to work together for the benefit of the students.

He and Dist. 4 Councilor Fran Palochak spoke in favor of keeping the name the way it is.

He added that it is already difficult to work with the state when New Mexico is at the bottom of national rankings in nearly every category in education.

“If we start dividing ourselves, it shows we’re not united on issues,” he said. “The new governor is committed to working with schools and

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Mayor Jackie McKinney

District 4 Councilor Fran Palochak

students. Let’s be who we are.”

The floor was opened to public comment, and several issues were brought up about the potential renaming of the district.

The school board was asked why they were seemingly rushing into a decision like renaming the school, and that they were not being fully considerate of schools, students, and families in rural communities.

Georg ia n na Desider io, vice-president of the Indian Education Committee, asked why the board felt a name

change was necessary, and whether it was for political or monetary reasons.

“The board is lacking in certain areas [of resource management], so a name change should not be at [the] top of their list,” she said. “If we’re here for our children, put [your] money where your mouth is.”

Other comments emphasized the use of funds on a name change and not on supplies and programs that would benefit the students.

One such comment was

made by Rebekah Nez, IEC treasurer. She said that a name change would not be worth the price, and that the real change has to be made to the staff’s behavior towards the students.

“Spend the money on our students,” she said. “They’re the reason why you’re up here.”

Dist. 1 member Kevin Mitchell said that the name change would be a part of the logo change, which was already approved at a previous board meeting. He added that the funding is already in place, and that it would not be a great additional cost.

Jvanna Hanks, assistant superintendent of business services, said the potential rebranding and redesign of district vehicles like school buses would be approximately $3,000.

The renaming portion of the logo design would come from operational funding, according to Hanks.

The district has an operational budget of about $120 million for next year, and the potential total for the whole renaming process is about $20,000, according to Hanks.

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City and county sign joint planning agreement for N.M. trust lands

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he City of Ga llup, McK i n ley Cou nt y, a nd the Greater G a l lu p E c o n o m ic Development Corporation held a signing ceremony May 6 for a joint planning agreement as a kick-off to the 2019 Economic Development Week.

Patricia Lundstrom, executive director of GGEDC, said the agreement is being signed as a step to foster a resilient homegrown economy.

“I can think of no better way to kick off this important week than to have the state land commissioner here,” she said, describing the commissioner

as one of the most dynamic, hard-working individuals she has ever met.

Stephanie Garcia Richard, state land commissioner for New Mexico, spoke about the importance of the stakeholders in the region, as well as the relationships between elected entities.

“What the state land office looks for is people who know what they want to do with the land,” she said to the room.

“They are people who are instrumental in what is made on state trust land in your community.”

The joint planning agreement will be an opportunity for Gallup to have the first say in what is done with the trust

lands, Richard said. She added that this would be the first agreement signed in 2019.

“We want to get you work,” she said.

Mayor Jackie McKinney was on hand for the signing, and spoke about how efforts with the previous land commissioner did not pan out. He said the city is hopeful about the future.

“There are great announcements in the future that will benefit [Gallup] and help benefit our community,” he said.

McKinley County Chamber of Commerce CEO Bill Lee was also present for the signing. He

TRUST LANDS | SEE PAGE 8

Plane crashes at Gallup Municipal Airport 12:20 pm, May 4 with front gear collapsed.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of GPD

Aircraft Crash

NO INJURIES REPORTED Staff Reports

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allup Police received an emergency call from metro dispatch about a plane that landed at Gallup airport.

The front gear collapsed on t he pla ne. No i nju r ies were repor ted to the d is p a t c h c e n t e r. T h e c a l l

came in at 12:20 pm May 4.

Off icers a r r ived on scene and secured the area. The Gallup Fire Department and MedSt a r a mbu la nce were requested to the scene to treat t he si ng le occupa nt who piloted the plane.

At this time the scene has been turned over to the New Mexico State Police.

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard shakes the hand of Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce CEO Bill Lee while Mayor Jackie McKinney signs the Joint Planning Agreement for New Mexico Trust Lands at a ceremony held May 6 at the McKinley County Courthouse in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Police investigating Staff Reports

ANONYMOUS ASSAULT McGaffey, May 4 T he McK i n ley Cou nt y Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attack on an Iyanbito man on May 4.

The man, Kyle Francisco, 25, told deputies that he had gone to McGaffey with friends earlier that day. He said during the trip, he was attacked by men he did not know. MedStar personnel said he had numerous scratches and bruises, as well as a possible broken nose.

According to the incident report, he refused to tell deputies who he was with. Later, his mother was interviewed and she confirmed that he had gone to McGaffey with friends, but said she did not know their names.

TRAILER PARK TROUBLE Gallup, May 3 About 9 pm on May 3, Gallup police responded to a

call from a man at a trailer park on west Highway 66 involving an assault.

The man told police he was in his trailer when he heard a woman scream for help. He went to his door and found the woman just outside. She asked for help.

At the same time, he saw a man on the ground. He was being beaten up by three other males. He said he went back inside and got his handgun and then went back out to tell the three men to stop.

The man said he did not know where the three other males fled to after they let the victim go.

DRUGS AND BURGLARY Gallup, May 3 A Gallup man and woman were charged with aggrav a t e d bu rgla r y a nd po s se s sion of drug para phe r n a l i a after police r e s p o n d e d Shawn Bryant

to a complaint from management at the Desert Skies Hotel about 9 pm on May 3.

W h e n G a l l u p P a t r o l m a n Tanisha Jones T h o m a s House got to the hotel, located at 1703 West Highway 66, he was waved down by employees of the hotel who told him him they were chasing a woman down. House said he detained the woman, who was identified as Tanisha Jones, 23.

At the same time, other officers had taken into custody Shawn Aaron Bryant, 25, who was seen running with Jones.

The manager of the hotel, Dinesh Platel, told House the couple was found in a room at the hotel that had not been rented. The maid said she also found the room to be dirty. The manager said he went to the room, confronted the man and woman only to be pushed back

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he McKinley County S he r i f f ’s O f f ic e i s i nve st igat i ng a shooting that sent a Gallup man to the hospital.

Deput y F ra nk Vi l la Jr. said he was dispatched about 12:30 pm on April 25 to the Golden Desert Motel, 1205 West Highway 66, to talk to a Gallup police officer about a shooting.

He was told that the victim, R. Robert Gorman, 38, of Gallup, had already been tra nspor ted to the Ga llup I nd ia n Med ica l Center. A nurse at the hospital later told Vi l la t hat t he wou nd appea red to come from birdshot, a type of shotgun shell.

No one has been arrested for the shooting, so not all details of the investigation have been made public as of May 9.

Villa said that the sheriff’s office was able to determine where t he shoot i ng t ook place so officers went there, but they found no one home.

They did come into contact with a pit bull owned by residents of the house.

When the pit bull attacked Villa, he was forced to get his gun out and fire a shot into the air to scare the dog.

F rom t here, t hey were able to track down the shotgun they think may have been used in the shooting.

At the time the report was made public, investigators were in the the process of going to the hospital to interview Gorman to hear his version of what happened.

Nurses at the hospital said that Gorman had a fractured wrist as a result of being shot with the birdshot. Doctors also had to remove 120 centimeters of his intestines that were injured.

Threats made against local schools Staff Reports

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he G a l lu p Pol ic e reported receiving an emergency call from metro dispatch about a person who wanted to report an online employee posting, that included a threat to shoot

up Gallup High School. The posting was on May 5. The call came in at 1:13 pm, May 6. The Gallup McKinley schools have been notified and safety precautions have been put in place. The FBI has also been notified. Police and detectives are actively investigating this incident.

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MAY’S PERSON | FROM PAGE 4 to help.”

Conejo said that dealing with these difficult circumstances as well as state regulations, and the frequent changes in hospital administration, have helped him to grow in the role.

He specified that his career has always been about new ow nerships, mergers a nd acquisitions, and how he and others have to adjust to them.

“Everything I’ve had to deal with has been a turnabout situation,” he said. “You develop patience with the process.”

From there, Conejo said that it is important to build trust with and gain the support of the local community, by listening to what they want and having their best interests at heart.

“That support is crucial because that determines if people will come to you for care,” he said.

MOVING FORWARD When asked where he hopes to take RMCHCS in the future, Conejo spoke about how large advances have been made in technology in the past decade.

He spoke about how hospital staff is now able to quickly pull up infor mation w ith devices that are readily available, allowing them to communicate instantaneously, instead of waiting to hear back from other people.

“Rural hospitals have to take a lead in the development of telemedicine,” he said.

Conejo recalled a time when he needed a prescription refilled and how he was able to go to a Safeway in Whitefish, Mont. and get his refill there, becau se t he store cou ld quickly communicate with the Safeway in Gallup and verify

TRUST LANDS | FROM PAGE 6 said that decisions made under the agreement take a lot of time and effort, but will yield unique opportunities for the city and the county.

“Sometimes we are just waiting for [the] next domino to push us over the edge into new things like Gallup Land Partners,” Lee said. “We have an incredible workforce that’s ready to go.”

Richa rd ca lled the

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his information.

Finding avenues such as this to get people services and medication they need in a quick and convenient manner, while ensuring accuracy and clear communication, is a key step that hospitals like RMCHCS have to take to remain successful, Conejo said.

“All kinds of technology similar to this gets us into the mainstream of healthcare services,” he said. “Within the next 10 years, we need to be going out into that telemedicine.”

ONE LAST NOTE The Sun asked Conejo if he wanted to share something that most people may not know about him. He recalled an encounter he had with a particular employee back in 1976 when he was the CEO at St. Ann’s Hospital in Waterdown, S.D. A young man, who was borderline menta lly cha llenged, came to the hospital and wanted work, according to Conejo. Not wanting to turn him away, the hospital created a role for him,where he could ferry materials between offices and staff.

A few weeks later, the young man was paid for his efforts. He then came to Conejo to speak with him about his payment.

Conejo initially thought the hospital had made an error on his check, but it turned out to be something far more powerful to him. “[The man] said, ‘Do you know this is the first check I’ve ever received in my life?

I wanted to thank you for it,’” Conejo said.

This incident made Conejo ref lect on how many people may never talk about the opportunities they are given.

“That single event showed me what could happen if people are given a chance,” he said. collaboration of the city, county, and GGEDC a “winwin-win” because each party will benefit, so long as they all work together and use their resources wisely.

“The agreement is a testament to the rest of the state coming proactively together,” she said. “I see our challenges as a state, so I appreciate people putting their best foot forward.”

The agreement wa s signed by McKinney, Lee, and Richard.

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(505) 567-8561 <reservationfire@yahoo.com> N E W M E X I C O DE PA R T M E N T OF TRANSPORTATION May 8, 2019 D e a r G over nor L u j a n Grisham, I am writing to you as a last

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the northern terminus is at the end of state maintenance by Church Rock Mine.

O n Mond ay, A pr i l 2 9, 2019, I observed a dog that was killed in the middle of the bridge and reported it to the City of Gallup, McKinley County Roads Management Department, the Navajo Nation Department of Transportation

(Line “Out of Service”) and the N.M. DOT; today, May 8.

The dog is still there. I have notified these governmental entities to no avail as they have stated that the State of New Mexico has jurisdiction in regards to the bridge.

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF MAY 13

Enjoy a First Quarter Moon on May 11. Don’t fret the small stuff. Keep in mind that there is ebb and flow to life. At times, you’ll feel as if you’re on top of the world. At other times, you may feel as if the weight is crushing you. Madame G wishes you well and encourages you to look deep within your heart for the answers. You are enough. You are everything you need.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Dear Aries, patience is key. Don’t keep looking for answers outside of yourself. Everything you need is within you. Keep an open heart and mind and you’ll find that life gets easier. Nothing has to change for everything to get better. You’re capable of living a good life. You have a good life. You are alive.

You have a shot to do what you’ve always wanted to do. Good luck!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) As a Taurus, you like to think things through before you blurt them out, but at least you’ll be saying what you really feel instead of playing nice and being careful not to step on toes. While there will be plenty of fun and literal games, it’s also a time to drill down on a project that needs premium fuel. Carve out the necessary time to finish those parts that have been waiting for your undivided attention.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Anything that isn’t supporting your life is detracting from it, but toxic people have a funny way of sticking around until you show them the exit. With your ruler in this deeply emotional zone, you’ll be more in touch with your feelings than usual, which can be disorienting for your cerebral sign. But those authentic urges are your best GPS! Follow your heart and be kind to yourself.

OPINIONS

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Start the journey by putting one foot in front of the other. This is a time to let your hair down, color outside the lines and allow yourself to expand and explore in areas where you feel stuck.

The direct pathway to change is blasting through your comfort zone and trusting that you’re in a safe and loving universe with people who’ve got your back.

Liberate yourself, dear Libra.

Don’t give up on your dreams. The element of mystery will work in your favor during this clandestine time. It’s fine to be a sympathetic ear or sounding board for friends and colleagues, but don’t feel the need to respond in kind. Your ability to keep things on the down low makes you a good ally-and can prove to someone that you really can be discreet.

Anger is a weakness that you can live without. Don’t drown in your uglier feelings. Learn to acknowledge them and let them go. Sometimes, anger is justified. You may be angry. But, you can’t punch someone in the face. Don’t blame others for your poor choices, not even yourself.

Forgive. Forgive. Forgive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Love yourself, Scorpio. This is often the hardest thing to do, as you are so high strung. That tough outer shell keeps you safe, but it also prevents others from recognizing that they’ve hurt you. It’s not weak to show vulnerability. You’re capable.

There is nothing you need to hide from. You’re a lovable person.

Love yourself first and others will follow. Others will surprise you.

Look deep into the heart of your struggles and give them a name.

There is a reason the pain feels deep and unnerving. Don’t shy away from it. When you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you’ll know who you are.

Keep trying, dear Aquarius. Keep trying and you’ll get there. To know yourself is the greatest gift you can give the world.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The great lion is in need of a little support this day. Don’t give up on yourself. Keep a clear focus on your goals and do what you can for those around you. Be a supportive ear and lend a helping hand when you can. This is how the world works. Give and you shall receive. Be generous with your time and spirit. Rewards will be yours and you’ll appreciate them so much more.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Look into your heart and smile.

You’re a lovely soul that only requires a little order and trust.

Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable.

This is not weakness. Your so-called weakness is also a strength. When you’re vulnerable, you show the world the source of your strength. You don’t need a tough shell if you’re really tough.

You’re loved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Spread the love, Sagittarius!

You’re the only one who can.

You’re a big-picture thinker, Archer, but for the next two weeks, the devil will be in the details. As analytical Mercury glides into pragmatic Taurus, you’ll need to review anything (and everything) that you’ve been glossing over. Drill down and focus on the trifles that usually feel like a waste of time. In the process, you might just discover a game-changing flourish that takes your plan from good to great.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Don’t judge yourself or others.

This will only result in heartache.

We all make poor decisions. We are all unlovable at times. Do your best to live the best life possible.

With the thoughtful planet in physical Taurus, you might want to reduce your carbon footprint while getting more exercise in.

Walking more, or getting serious about cycling, could be a gamechanger for you and the planet!

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COMMUNITY ‘Destination Health’ REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL SPONSORS HEALTH FAIR AT RIO WEST MALL

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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t was a healthy day May 4 at the Rio West Mall as Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services sponsored the 2019 Community Health Fair.

The event was free and open to everyone with numerous activities such as live

entertainment and door prizes, with all of them promoting health and wellness.

Over 75 health- related agencies were set up along the food court, as well as the middle area of the mall. Each vendor brought samples of their agency’s offerings.

According to David Conejo, CEO of RMCHCS, the fair proved to be a huge success. He was

particularly pleased about having all the agencies at a single location, making it easy to get a variety of health questions answered in one place.

“What is so exciting about this event and we do it annually, is there are so many agencies in town that are working continually year-round to get their information out,” he said. “Like the Alzheimer’s disease, the Boys

Shayce Kenneth, CCMA with Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital College Clinic, takes blood pressure readings of people attending the community health fair at Rio West Mall in Gallup May 4. Kenneth gave free blood pressure screenings to attendees and explained their results to them. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo and Girls Club, and other organizations. This health fair gives us possibly the greatest opportunities to give out our information where people can just come by and get a blood test, get counseling on patient care, and it’s all really exciting.”

Conejo spoke briefly on the impact of the Boys and Girls Club on how it helps keep the youth out of trouble by having activities for them.

“The sponsors that work with the kids, bring ideas that help lead to a healthier life,”

Conejo said. “They help in getting the youth on a healthy path, as well as mentally fit path.

“Sometimes you may have a youth that has emotional problems, mental problems, and could be hanging out with the wrong crowd that could lead to alcohol and drugs. It’s one way of keeping them off the streets and out of trouble,” Conejo said.

Conejo hoped that the biggest thing that participants would

HEALTH | SEE PAGE 12

Cynthia Benally, pediatrics MA with RMCH, follows Zoey Kilgore in the BollyX dance workout held at the community health fair in Rio West Mall May 4 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ is salvaged by a great voice performance

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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nfortunately, movie adaptations of video games tend to have pretty poor reputations. In the past, we’ve been dealt the less-than-stellar Super Mario Brothers, Wing Commander, House of the Dead, Hitman, and Need for Speed. When Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Prince of Persia represent the genre heights, that is not a good sign. The bad news about Pokémon Detective Pikachu is that it is far from a masterpiece that solves all of the issues other films of its ilk possess. However, the good news is that it’s better than the previous titles mentioned, and is amusing enough in spots to earn a modest recommendation.

After receiving word that his estranged father has gone missing and is likely deceased, young and reserved insurance agent Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) travels to make final arrangements for his parent. He arrives in Ryme City, a unique metropolis in which humans a nd Pokémon cha racter s coexist. Once there, he comes into contact with his father’s Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds) and gets a big surprise when he

Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds) tackles his biggest case in “Pokémon Detective Pikachu.” Photo Credit: Warner Brothers Pictures realizes that they can communicate verbally with one another. With the Pikachu suffering from amnesia and Tim wanting to determine what exactly happened to his father, the pair team up and investigate, encountering all sorts of unusual beings along the way.

First off, this reviewer knows next to nothing about the gaming franchise or its characters. There are certainly attempts made to introduce this strange universe to viewers, but admittedly several elements and references clearly flew over my head. The creatures themselves are always interesting to look at, even if they don’t appear to do much besides chirp and fight. It’s unfortunate that these supporting monsters don’t offer much in the way of personality (although even some of the human supporting roles as written are clumsy and too exaggerated for their own good). It doesn’t end up making one all

that invested in the plight of the supporting characters.

Tha nkfully, a s readers might have already guessed, the movie’s winning element is the inclusion of Ryan Reynolds as the voice of the talking Pikachu. It’s a perfect match, with the cutely designed little character delivering plenty of sass and funny quips as the investigation progresses.

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When this character is placed center stage and is interacting and bickering with Tim, the movie works. In fact, it’s a pretty safe assumption to make, that without the charismatic voice delivery from

Reynolds, the movie would have likely been a mess.

And the visuals also make an impression. The neon-tinged Ryme City looks nifty and there’s one really striking action bit that stands out. It involves the protagonists searching for a lead in their case and finding a mountainous environment turning and twisting around them (not unlike something you might see in a kid-friendly take on Christopher Nolan’s Inception). Members of the group are forced into trying to avoid being crushed and falling to their demise down various chasms. It’s certainly the most interesting action sequence in the feature.

Of course, there isn’t much to the mystery itself, and the villain’s identity is unlikely to surprise viewers. Still, it’s hard not to enjoy watching the one or two impressive adventure scenes and the numerous interactions between Tim and the sharp-witted Pikachu. For this reason, just enough of Pokémon Detective Pikachu succeeds to recommend to kids and forgiving adults curious about this strange video game-inspired world.

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HEALTH | FROM PAGE 10 take home from the event is the resources that were handed out.

Lists of providers were handed out with their locations. Conejo added that with more agencies bringing in more resources, this means more jobs. Having these agencies close by means clients won’t have to travel far to see their providers.

Juliana Dooley, behavioral health collaborative coordinator, was quite pleased about the turnout. She said an increase from last year might have been due simply to word of mouth.

Preparations began in January.

That’s also when this year’s theme was decided.

LETTER TO EDITOR | FROM PAGE 9 This is appalling since all governmental entities use this bridge daily as well as thousands of citizens of the Navajo Nation (the Community of Church Rock), the City of Gallup, McKinley County and the State of New Mexico. An individual (“Amanda”) from the N.M. Dept. of Transportation stated that she would notify the proper department and

“We do all the marketing, organizing, a lot of work goes into it, I think it’s a great attraction,” she said. “ We have live entertainment and it’s all for the community. We hope they took home some good information, vital information, that is all related to health. Plus, having it here at the mall made it comfortable and more at ease for those dreading to visit health providers.”

A f irst-time agency to the event was UNM Health Sciences from Albuquerque, sharing information about Na t ive A mer ic a n He a lt h Services.

Erin Cooeyate, community liaison, spoke about the singularity of their agency.

“This is the only hospital that is geared to Native American patients,” she said. “The reason being is that the main campus UNM is built on Native American land. The Governors of the 19 Southern Pueblos all decided to give it to Bernalillo County in exchange to build a hospital for the uninsured, but mainly for Native Americans. It’s just like Indian Health Services. You don’t have to pay. If you are seen through UNM and you get a prescription through a UNM provider, you can actually get that filled free at any of our pharmacies.”

Cooeyat e a dded U N M Health Sciences does a lot of advocati ng for Native Americans.

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POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 7 by the woman.

Platel said he then walked back to his office and called police. The maid told him, he said, that the man and woman then locked themselves in the room and got out by by breaking one of the windows in the back.

When they were arrested, both were found in possession of drug paraphernalia.

INTOXICATED HUSBAND Thoreau, May 3 McKinley C o u n t y S h e r i f f D e p u t y Clayton Ersitty said he was dispatched to a residence in Thoreau about 7:30 pm on May 3 after a woman reported that her husband was intoxicated and disorderly.

When he got to the residence and went into the bedroom, he found Clint Ramone, 51, on his back in the bed with his wife, Leita Ramone, pinning him down so he couldn’t move. Clint Ramone was taken into custody and placed in handcuffs.

His wife said that when he came home earlier that evening he was intoxicated and disorderly. She said that he began threatening to stab her with a pair of scissors he had picked up, but her son intervened and kept him from injuring her.

Leita Ramone said she had been cut by the scissors during the altercation. Her son also reported being slightly injured

SCHOOL DISTRICT | FROM PAGE 5 The survey results, which, when tallied, came to about 2,045 votes, showed that the majority of the participants did not want the name changed.

However, the oppor tunity to move forward with those results was not without opposition.

Mitchell and Dist. 3 member Priscilla Manuelito felt that more time to reach out to rural communities would have provided the most representative results.

Howe ve r, B o a r d V ic e President Chris Mortensen said that the board had already

as well. Both declined being transported to the hospital.

Both also stated that this was not the first time that an altercation had occurred at the residence.

DOMESTIC TROUBLE Gallup, May 1 C r a i g Chavez, 34, of Ga l lu p, was charged by deputies for the McKinley C o u n t y Sher i f f ’s Office with aggravated battery on a household member after his wife called in a domestic violence complaint.

Deputy Paul Davis Jr said he was dispatched to the Whitecliff’s Mobile Home Park, located at #2 Bishop Drive, about 9:30 pm on May 1. He met Michelle Chavez, who told him that her husband had been drinking since 5 pm.

She said that as he got drunker, he began yelling at her and threatening her. She said he then pushed her on the bed and began hitting his head and body against the wall. He told her, she said, that he planned to tell police when they came, that she caused his injuries.

Davis said he then went to the bedroom and talked to her husband, who admitted he had been drinking, but said nothing had happened. Davis said he pointed to a bruise on his face and he said that was caused by their cat.

Believing his wife’s version, Craig Chavez was taken into custody. taken enough time and gotten more feedback than expected in making the decision to potentially rename the school.

Reaching out to rural areas like Crownpoint is important to establishing a feeling of community, Manuelito said. She spoke about talking with students from Crownpoint and finding that they were not fully aware they were technically part of GMCS. “Gallup is a crucial place for the community,” she said.

“I would never want to divide the community.”

Despite the objections, the decision to stay with the name “Ga llup McK inley County Schools” passed with a 3-2 vote.

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HELP WANTED April 22, 2019 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION Executive Assistant DEPARTMENT Manager’s Office FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE May 16, 2019 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www. co.mckinley.nm.us Dezirie Gomez CPO Human Resource Director *** The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) has three job openings for its new Gallup State Veterans Cemetery.

All are full-time, State of New Mexico jobs with full health benefits and pension enrollment: GALLUP INTERMENT SUPERVISOR: Two positions.

Directs all facility operations, including supervising of burial staff and working with the VA, DVS, families, and funeral homes to coordinate burials of deceased military veterans.

ASSISTANT INTERMENT SPECIALIST-1: Works under 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. *** REPOSSESSION LOCATOR Reservation Asset Recovery Full time - $700.00 - $1400.00 / week No experience necessary.

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Where: Bright Life Healing Arts Studio 114 E. Coal Ave, Gallup, NM When: Sunday, May 5th 3 pm to 4 pm Suggested donation $5-$10 For More Info: Contact Michelle (505) 879-0697 HOMES FOR RENT Quiet Northside Mobile Park Spaces available. $250 per month + $250 security deposit + $150 water service deposit.

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Lien amount effective April 26, 2019 is $29.50.

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fire damage. Successful bidder must make payment within 10 days of the conclusion of the auction. The auction may be found on the City of Gallup’s website at www.gallupnm.gov.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority will conduct its monthly Board of Commissioners meeting to be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM MST, at the Gallup Housing Authority board room, 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. The agenda will be available to the public at the Gallup Housing Authority office. All interested parties are invited to attend.

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CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk PUBLISH: Friday, May 10, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO RFP NO. 2018/2019/06/P Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, will receive sealed proposals for the following: EMPLOYEE GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at (505) 863-1334. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: www.gallupnm. gov/bids.

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

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

Dated this 9th day of May 2019 By: /S/ Jackie McKinney,

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CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO FORMAL BID NO. 1909 Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, will receive sealed bids for the following: LUBRICANTS (Multi-Term Contract) As more particularly set out in the Bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at (505) 863-1334. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: www.gallupnm. gov/bids.

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on May 24, 2019 when bids will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Formal Bid Number.

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

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Sealed bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on May 24, 2019 when bids will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Formal Bid Number.

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

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 10-MAY 16, 2019 FRIDAY, May 10

CROWNPOINT NAVAJO RUG AUCTION

7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium. For more information, call (505) 879-9460.

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.

SPRING 2019 COMMENCEMENT UNM-GALLUP

6 pm @Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium

CROWNPOINT JUST MOVE IT FAMILY FUN RUN & WALK

9 am Registration; 10 am Walk/Run. The Torreon Chapter suggests eating a healthy snack before the event, wear comfortable shoes and a hat and bring water. For more information, contact the Division of Public Health at (505) 786-6321 or (505) 786-6240.

A FAMILY AFFAIR’S ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE ENCHILADA SALE

11 am-2 pm pickups; 12 pm deliveries begin @ St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.

A dozen red chile enchiladas cost $10. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society & Relay for Life-Gallup. To order call Lisa (505) 409-9026, Mona (505) 409-9851, or Margaret (505) 409-5832.

SATURDAY, May 11

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 ages two to four.

EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL NATIVE & XERIC PLANT SALE

9 am-3 pm @ The Plateau Sciences Society and Holiday Nursery at 1214 East Aztec Ave., including Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies and a 10 am walk by Martin Link on Xeriscaping. For information,

call Martin at (505) 863-6459 or Holiday Nursery at (505) 863-5791.

SUNDAY, May 12

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.

MONDAY, May 13

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COMMISSION

6 pm @ City Hall

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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

4 pm @City Hall

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 pm @ City Hall

WEDNESDAY, May 15

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 ages two - four years old.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS

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.

TUESDAY, May 14

CROWNPOINT JUST MOVE IT FAMILY FUN RUN & WALK

8:30 am Registration; 9 am Walk/Run. The Baca Chapter suggests eating a healthy snack before the event, wear comfortable shoes and a hat and bring water. For more information, contact the Division of Public Health at (505) 786-6321 or (505) 786-6240.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT REPORT WITH FIRST FINANCIAL

5:30 pm-6:30 pm @Main Branch. A free financial literacy workshop is offered by First Financial Credit Union.

Upon conclusion, members will be able to make informed and strategic decisions about their financial futures. For more information, email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

NEW MEXICO SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION

12:30 pm-1:30 pm @ UNM Student Services and Technol-

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: Welcome to Marwen.

EMS INFORMATION SESSION

2 pm-4 pm @ HCC Building, Room 117. Receive pre-hospital training and earn a certificate in First Responder, EMT Basic, or EMT Intermediate, or an Associate degree in EMS. For more information, contact:SDAMON01@unm. edu; (505) 863-7624.

OCTAVIA FELLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

4:15 pm-5:15 pm @Main Branch.

GMCS PARENT ACADEMY

5:30 pm-6:30 pm @ Educational Development Center.

THURSDAY, May 16

RAMAH HIGH GRADUATION

6 pm-7:30 pm @ the Ramah High School Gym.

CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES)

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD. ONGOING

RECYCLING COUNCIL

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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 call Gerald or Millie at (505) 722-5142 or email betsywindisch@yahoo.com.

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.

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

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.

LYNX FRIDAY - OPEN HOUSE

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.

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.

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.

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

RECOVERING ADDICTS FOR JESUS

SAVE THE DATE

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.)

6 pm-8 pm Tuesdays @ 1375 Elva Dr. A Christ-centered reWINE & PAINTING covery program that will help you heal from the pain of your 6 pm-9 pm May 23 @ Art 123 Gallery. Register at www. galunmanaged hurts, habits and luparts.org/wine-and-painting hang-ups. Joshua Generation for Jesus. For information, To post a nonprofit or 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.

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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Downtown Gallup Arts Crawl Festival May 11, 7PM Magical Garden at Silver Stallion Proceeds will benefit the Battered Families Shelter of Gallup

Walkway area: - Fairy Photo Booth Take a photo with the May flower fairy - Makeup demonstration with Goldie Tom - Chair massagers - Craft Vendors On 2nd Street, Coal to Event Center: - DJ Leo, from San Carlos, NM - Kids games - In Children’s Library – Make A Paper Rocket

Art Galleries: ART 123 Gallery: Art Odyssey by Nalmerthan Pablo – a journey of artistic self-discovery. Charcoal drawings, watercolor paintings, acrylic & digital paintings.

Loom Gallery: Jordan Ann Craig – Painter & printmaker of Northern Cheyenne Tribe. opo Gallery: Wild Flowers Group Show - local artists. Artists talks, 7pm

Sidewalk at Sammy C’s Sports Pub: Traditional Spanish Music by Corazon

Free Spirit Gallery Bringing healing art to the hearts & Minds of Gallup

Sidewalk at Quintana’s music: ARAVAIPA – from San Carlos AZ

Weaving In Beauty: Weaving Magic Carpets! A variety of weaving demonstrations

Food Trucks & Vendors: - Phat Grandmas - Sammy C’s hot dogs, burgers, Mother’s Day Specials - Smokin D’s BBQ - Gallup Coffee Company – new great flavor – Cherry Mocha - Rosco’s Food Truck - Badlands Grill El Morro Theater: Selection of exciting movie trailers during Arts Crawl!! $1.00 Hot Dogs

Gallup Coffee Company: Salon Show opening – all work by local artists.

Follow Gallup Arts Crawl Festival on Facebook @GallupArtsCrawl

Presented by Gallup Business Improvement District with support from City of Gallup

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