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NEWS It’s back and forth with Athens LLC CITY VOTES TO JOIN APPEAL OF DISTRICT COURT DECISION ON LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he Gallup City Cou ncil d iscussed whether to join the New Mexico Alcohol and Gaming Division in the appeal of a decision by the New Mexico District Court during their recent regular meeting.

Back in Febr uar y 2017, the Gallup City Council voted

u na n i mously to deny t he transfer of a liquor license belonging to Athens LLC to a location at the corner of Ninth and Maloney.

According to information attached to the agenda, many persons attended the public hearing to speak out against the transfer, citing problems with alcohol in Gallup.

Dist. 1 Councilor Linda Garcia said May 14 that the neighborhood meetings she

hosts at the senior center indicate many residents in Distr ict 1 a re against the transfer of the liquor license, citing many alcohol-related problems in the area, such as violence and physical danger.

“We are with the mayor on filing this appeal,” she said.

I n Ja nu a r y 2 018 , t h e Alcohol and Gaming Division director upheld the city’s decision and disapproved the transfer.

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NAVAJO CODE TALKER DIES Silver Congressional Medal of Honor recipient

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A t t he t i me, t he Cit y Council also said the transfer would be detrimental to the public health, safety, and morals of northside residents.

But i n Febr ua r y 2018, Athens LLC appealed the decision by Alcohol and Gaming to the District Court.

The District Court judge then reversed the decision of Alcohol and Gaming last April.

The City of Gallup in turn has 30 days to appeal the decision made by the district court to the New Mexico Court of Appeals. Counsel for the Alcohol and Gaming Division indicated they plan to appeal the District Court’s decision, which led to the potential action of joining the appeal being added to the May 14 meeting agenda.

Mayor Jackie McKinney said during the regular meeting that the board is in favor of joining the Alcohol and Gaming Division appeal, and that the District Court should listen to the opinions on the council’s original denial of the transfer. “[A lcohol a nd Ga m i ng Division] is willing to pursue an appeal, it’s proper we support them,” he said.

Dist. 2 Councilor Allan Landavazo asked how long it would take the Court of Appeals to make a decision.

City Attorney Curtis Hayes said there could be back-andforth filings on the case for up to six months, and then the court will have another six months to make a decision.

“It cou ld be a yea r or more before we’d have any

District 1 City Councilor Linda Garcia.

Photo Credit: City of Gallup decision,” Hayes said.

The item was approved with a 5-0-0 vote.

Other items discussed at the regular meeting: • T he c it y a ppr ove d t he B u s i ne s s I m pr ove me nt District to hire two seasonal part-time park laborer positions for a 12 -week period during the upcoming tourist season with a 5-0-0 vote. Positions will be advertised immediately, with hiring beginning once BID approves the funding.

• State grants for lighting of Indian Hills Park ($100,000), Playground of Dreams picnic shelter ($75,000), and pol ice veh icle procu re ment ($455,000), were all approved with a 5-0-0 vote.

• The new lease agreement for S out hwe s t I nd i a n Foundation and the Cultural Center was approved with a 5-0-0 vote. Several new provisions allow the city to terminate the lease with 24 months notice; requiring SWIF to keep the center open to the public a minimum of 50 hours a week; and remove the east parking lot from the lease area.

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Fleming Begaye Sr. dies at 97 ONE OF THE LAST REMAINING NAVAJO CODE TALKERS

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ne of three Navajo Code Talkers honored at the White House in 2017 for his service in World War II, Fleming Begaye Sr. has died.

Begaye was Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan) and born for Kinłichii’nii (Red House People Clan). He was born on Aug. 26, 1921 in the community of Red Valley, about a mile west of the New Mexico border.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said, “The Navajo Nation is saddened by the passing of another brave and selfless Diné warrior. The Nation is truly grateful for Code Talker Begaye’s sacrifices and those of his family, to defend the freedom and liberty of our country. May the Creator bless his family, friends, and community with strength and comfort.”

Begaye dropped out of high school to join the Marine Corps. He attended classes to develop the unbreakable code

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Fleming Begaye Sr. Photo Credit: OPVP that communicated about ships using the Navajo language between 1943 and 1945 in the Battle of Tarawa and the Battle of Tinian, for which he was awarded the Congressional

Silver Medal of Honor.

Upon his return, and after being wounded by a landmine, Begaye ma r r ied his highschool girlfriend, Helen, and became a father of three. He

lived with her until she died in 2008. Begaye suffered from PTSD. He performed a variety of odd jobs until he started a gas station in Chinle in 1960. It grew into a group of shops and businesses, known collectively as Begaye’s Corner, until it closed in 1988. After that, he focused on his farm, where he grew corn, squash and fruit trees and herded cows and sheep.

Begaye died on May 10, at the age of 97. He was one of more than 400 Navajo Code Talkers.

His funeral is scheduled for May 17, at Potter’s House Church in Chinle.

Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer said, “We ask all of our people throughout the Navajo Nation and beyond, to join us on May 17 in saying a prayer for our beloved Code Talker and to honor his life by lowering all flags across Navajo land.”

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Indigenous Peoples Commission talks about community healing TROUBLED OVER A LACK OF CONNECTION

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he Indigenous Peoples Commission spoke about t he March 27 community

healing forum planning meeting during their recent regular meeting.

One suggestion that was brought up severa l times dur ing the hea ling for um meeting was the establishment

of an Indian Center in Gallup.

The former Gallup Indian Center was where groups like Indians Against Exploitation became refined, and was also where job preparation skills could be taught, according

A car is turned on its side underneath the I-40 overpass on the west end of Gallup May 14. Two people were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Two more were transported to critical care at the hospital. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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allup police detectives are investigating a crash that killed two people and put two others in the hospital on the afternoon of May 14.

The four were traveling on the west side of Gallup just after 2 pm. Officers responded

to State Highway 118 (U.S. Highway 66) to discover that two passengers in the car had been ejected and were deceased.

The two other people in the car were taken to local hospitals and are listed in critical condition.

Detectives are attempting to confirm who was driving the

vehicle. They suspect alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash. Formal charges are expected.

At this time, three of the people in the car have been identified. Richard Lovato, 58 was pronounced dead at the scene. Michael Baca, 47, and Regina Johns, 48, are hospitalized. Both are from Gallup.

to one of the persons on the record, Marley Shebala.

Without the Indian Center, there is a feeling of disconnect in Gallup, she added.

At the May 13 meeting, the commissioners responded to comments made by members of the healing forum.

“The input sends your mind in so many different directions,” Emerson Toledo, commission chair, said. “It leaves me speechless, because there’s a lot to cover.”

Toledo said the input focused on the difficulties the community faces along with suggestions about where local resources should be allocated and what should be done with them.

Trish Arviso said during the healing forum that the abundance of pawn shops, liquor outlets, and bars in Gallup is what make it number 16 in the nation in crime and drug rates.

She added that the problems have only gotten worse without a place for people to go, like the Indian Center.

Virginia Ballenger, IPC commissioner, said if the city is going to establish a new Indian Center, it will have to target the next legislative session in Santa Fe to get funding for it.

“That is the only way the Indian Center can be built into the city,” she said. “People want to know how do we get it built and how much money do we need, and where the land is for it.”

Ballenger also discussed other topics that were brought up during the healing forum, na mely a lcoholism in the region.

Several people at the healing forum spoke about alcoholism affecting their families and how there is not enough being done to help people who turn to alcohol and drugs, especially veterans.

Ur su l a Ca su se, who attended the previous meeting, said the city and the Navajo Nation have to get involved to begin the physical and mental healing processes for the many people who need them.

Dominique Dosedo, secretary and treasurer, said it is important that the commission be here for the local Native youth and do what is necessary to stop the cycle of addiction.

“Remember t he yout h, because they’re watching us,” she said. “Will [living conditions] be the same when they get up here?”

An Indian Center would be a good start for people to get help, Toledo said.

“We have goals we can work on,” he said. “We can work on the practice of harmonizing, and doing something for people living in Gallup, and being in Gallup.”

T he d a t e of t he nex t Indigenous Peoples Commission work session is June 12 at 6 pm. No location has been announced.

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Memorial Day Grand Opening of Gallup State Veterans Cemetery STATE’S SECOND STATE VETERANS CEMETERY Staff Reports

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Visiting UNM-Gallup faculty member Andisheh Dadashi and students in the global and human security program. Left to right: Matthew Kaus, Astrid Gonzaga, Andisheh Dadashi, Bobbi Padilla and Dane Henry. Photo Credit: UNM-Gallup

UNM-Gallup students study global and human security Staff Reports

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our UNM-Gallup students are participating in a University of New Mexico grant-funded program to learn statistical languages and data analysis with an eye toward increasing global and human security.

UNM-Gallup visiting faculty member Andisheh Dadashi initiated the program for her students through association with Dr. Frank Gilfeather, who is the principal investigator and consortium lead for the National Security Studies Program on the UNM main campus.

Professor Emeritus Gilfeather offered Dadashi the opportunity to supervise four of her Native American students in the program that includes a six-week summer project.

Dadashi, who teaches math and statistics at the UNMGallup campus, stated, “This project is involved with learning R statistical language, which is a popular statistical language for data analysis. The aim of this program is to train students to be data analysts, researchers and computer programmers.”

Dadashi recently accompanied her students to a symposium at the UNM main campus as part of the project. Guest speakers at the symposium NEWS

i ncluded repre sent at ive s from New York Magazine, CIA Associate Director Sean Roche, and internationally known journalists. Recruiters from agencies such as the CIA and DIA were also present to talk to the students about job opportunities within the global security industry.

The four UNM-Gallup students participating in the NSSP project are Bobbi Padilla, Matthew Kaus, Astrid Carmela Gonzaga and Dane Henry.

Dadashi notes of her students, “These students are all brilliant, intelligent, and outstanding. During the symposium, they made me proud with their presence and questions.”

Dean of Instruction Daniel Primozic is proud of Dadashi and the work of her students.

“As part of the f lagship University of New Mexico, it is always exciting when our students are able to take advantage of opportunities to grow and expand their knowledge across a wide range of disciplines,” he said. “Global and human security is a very exciting field and I’m glad these four outstanding students are able to participate in Dr. Gilfeather’s program and gain exposure to career opportunities within the industry.”

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eterans and their families and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Day formal grand opening of the Gallup State Veterans Cemetery at 1 pm, May 27 at 333 National Cemetery Drive, across the street from the McK inley County Juvenile Detention Center.

This will be the second state veterans cemetery developed by the Department of Veterans Services as part of an initiative to build veterans cemeteries in rural areas of New Mexico.

The first cemetery, the Fort Stanton State Veterans Cemetery, opened in Fall 2017.

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County waiting on drought conditions to determine fireworks ban

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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ason Carlisle, McK inley County Fire Chief, presented a n updated d rought map to the McKinley County Boa rd of Com m i s sioner s

during their recent regular meeting.

A s of May 7, McK i n ley County is experiencing moderate drought conditions, he said. The severe drought danger has decreased recently, and will not affect Gallup, he added.

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T he repor ts have been hea rd by t he Boa rd of Commissioners to determine if they will implement a ban on certain types of fireworks for sale ahead of the summer season.

Cou nt y At tor ney Doug Decker sa id the raw data ha s to show ma jor a rea s of McKinley County are in severe or worse drought conditions before they can prohibit the sale of certain types of fireworks.

“Vendors need to know about prohibitions, so they won’t order stock and have it on hand without selling it,” he said. “This would be a big economic burden on vendors.”

T he st at ute to prevent sa les of cer ta in f ireworks would last for 30 days, and it would have to be done as close to the Four th of July as possible, if they want to go a head with the ba n, he said.

Currently, the board plans to take action on the potential

ban at the June 4 regular meeting, but even that date could change based on what the drought map shows.

“If we are in such conditions where drought is getting worse, we may have to have

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another meeting to extend [the ban],” Decker said.

The county will have to take action 21 days before a holiday, and the sale period runs from June 20 to July 6, Decker added.

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ason R. Welch passed away on May 12, 2019 in Aztec, New Mexico.

He was 52. He was born on September 23, 1966 in Rehoboth, New Mexico.

Jason was a supervisor for the New Mexico Gas Company. He had served as a board member of the Southwest Federal Credit Un ion of New Mex ico.

He was active with the Farmington local emergency preparedness committee (LEPC). He was a fan of the Denver Broncos, the Boston Celtics, NASCAR, and the National Hot Rod Association. Jason enjoyed golfing, camping in his RV, He had an appreciation for music. But he will always be remembered for the time he spent with his loving family. He was loved and will be deeply missed.

Jason is survived by his parents; Ray and Mary Welch of Gallup, His fiancé Kelley Bates. His three sons; Benjamin Neil Welch, Angelo Vincent Welch, and Aaron Ray Welch. His grandchildren; Leo Welch, Mya Welch, and Kye Welch. His brother; Benjamin D. Welch and his wife Janice. Also surviving him are friends; Arthur and Brenda Blevins along with numerous other relatives and friends.

On Wednesday May 22, 2019 at 10:00 am, a Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Gallup, N. M. with Pastor Jay McCollum officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the First Baptist Church of Gallup.

Pallbearers include; Kelley Bates, Benjamin N. Welch, Angelo V. Welch, Aaron R. Welch, and Benjamin D. Welch.

Honorary Pallbearers include; Armando Espinosa, Robert Dimas, Lisa Gonzales-Ortiz, Rebecca Vincente, David Armijo, and Jimmy Woods.

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Governor Lujan Grisham to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates INCREASES TO HELP VULNERABLE NEW MEXICANS

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Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her plan May 15 to raise certain Medicaid provider rates by $60 million effective July 1.

These reimbursement rate increases will bolster those who deliver care and services to the most vulnerable New Mexicans and help rebuild and protect New Mexico’s health care delivery network, particularly in rural areas and for providers of behavioral health, primary care, dental services, specialty care and long-term services, and for independent community pharmacies.

“Raising our Medicaid payment rates strengthens our partnership with key health care providers,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I want to thank state legislators for their joining in our commitment to a thriving and revitalized health care system across the state. These efforts will help us recruit and retain essential medical professionals and signal our unwavering support for both providers and their patients.”

Medicaid rates to physicians and others were cut or

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not adjusted for inflation by the previous state administration, resulting in some rates falling to 70 percent of the Medicare fee schedule used to reimburse practitioners. As part of her commitment to recruit and retain more providers, Gov. Lujan Grisham has emphasized developing a reliable plan to increase rates based on national standards.

Under the governor’s plan, beginning July 1, the Medicaid rates for the most frequently billed services will increase from 70 percent to 90 percent of the Medicare fee schedule.

The proposed rate increase was endorsed by the New Mexico Legislature during the 2019 session. Through various revenue streams and an increase to the budget of the Human Services Department, New Mexico can leverage $13.1 million in state general funds and combine it with the state’s federal match of $46.9 million, investing a total of $60 million to increase the rates for healthcare providers in our state.

“New Mexico has the nation’s highest combined percentage of residents covered by Medicaid and Medicare,” HSD Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D. said. “These are

traditionally lower-paying programs. As we discussed during the legislative session, it is our hope that increasing Medicaid provider reimbursement rates will reduce the upward pressure on commercial insurance rates over the next several years.”

“Thanks to the governor’s leadership, along with the strong financial support of the New Mexico Legislature, we now have the opportunity to make significant increases in reimbursements to our areas of highest priority: behavioral health, primary care and rural providers,” HSD Medicaid Director Nicole Comeaux said.

In a document posted for public comment May 15, the Medicaid program outlines the following proposed changes: · $37.4 million increase in payments for evaluation and management codes, which cover the non-procedural services patients receive from their

provider in any face to face visit.

Medicaid payment rates will rise from approximately 70 percent to a minimum of 90 percent of the Medicare fee. · $4.6 million increase in payments for dental services. · $2.1 million increase in payments for community-based pharmacies. · $11.9 million increase in payments for long term services and support providers, who deliver personal care services for many of our state’s most vulnerable members, allowing them to stay in their homes, rather than being moved into a facility. · $650,000 increase for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). · $320,000 increase for assisted living facilities. · $800,000 for chronic and transitional care management services. Medicaid is adding payment for new codes that help support the costs of providers

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and their office staffs for services to patients recently discharged from the hospital, and those with multiple chronic medical conditions. These payments will compensate providers for the growing administrative costs of caring for complex patients. · $2 million for topical fluoride varnish services for children. · $230,000 for the addition of supportive housing services.

The dollar amounts above reflect state and federal funds combined.

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OPINIONS Grace Groups BIBLICAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

By Bill Emmerling Pastor, Gallup Christian Church

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nd you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mark 12:29-31 (ESV)

At multiple points throughout Scripture, such as the passage above, we are reminded that human beings are more than simply our physical bodies. We easily recognize that we have a ‘body,’ and each of us individually know from experience we have a ‘mind,’ (though we may at times question if others have one).

Scripture clearly indicates that we have a ‘spirit’ as well.

The mystery that we often wrestle with is “how do these interact?” They are interconnected, yet separate. In many ways, each influencing the other. The condition of our bodies/brain affect the mind/emotions. The events of life often affect our minds though sickness, injury, as well our experiences which may or may not be physical. They range from depression to PTSD to bipolar to schizophrenia.

While we long for and often expect to be in control of our thoughts and actions, there a re circu msta nces which

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affect our ability to control them. Scripture addresses some instances of this such as Nebuchadnezzar being ‘transformed’ into behaving like a cow (Daniel 4). Several figures in the Bible experienced depression such as Moses (Numbers 11:15), Elijah (1 Kings 19:4) and Jonah (Jonah 4:8), asking God to kill them at their lowest points. Paul writes of despairing of even life (2 Corinthians 1:8). Even Jesus experienced depression as He asked His Father to remove

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Bill Emmerling, Pastor, Gallup Christian Church

GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF MAY 20

May 18 is the Full Flower Moon. This full moon celebrates Spring in all its glory. So, don’t stay inside hiding from the world. Get out there and enjoy the beauty of the season. Madame G recommends that you encourage family and friends to head outside and take a hike. It’s time to barbeque and drink some iced tea. It’s never too late to have a little fun. GO!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re intense, Aries, there is no doubt about that. You have incredible qualities, but sometimes that intensity can be overwhelming. Be you and dial it back just a little. To do this, consider going for a long run and doing all the healthy things that you sometimes ignore. Once you’ve burned through some energy go ahead and have a party!

We might just be able to keep up with you at this point.

Dear wild-card, I mean Cancer.

Your emotions vacillate wildly in many directions. Sometimes on purpose and often not. Don’t get trapped in the mystique of the “crazy” motif. This is not a good place to stay. You have more control than you’re letting on.

Keeping up the drama is harder than it looks. Let go and be yourself. It’s okay to have a bad day without it meaning anything at all.

Be the best version of yourself because you move beyond judgment. Remember that judgment is merely a subjective opinion and you’re not the authority on all things. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Do your best and be your best self. Live well.

And others around you will live the best possible lives they can, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Dear Capricorn, you may not want to hear why others have stopped calling. But, it’s time to take a good hard look at yourself in the mirror. It’s not that they don’t love you. It’s that your behavior is unacceptable. It might be time to seek help where you think you’re fine. It’s never too late to be who you’ve always wanted to be.

Asking for help is not weakness.

It’s a strength.

Live, laugh and love! You’re on the right track and have the right purpose. Be your best self and you’re there. During this threeweek transit, make it your mission to mingle with influencers in your field, and form a closer bond with casual friends who are up to big things. Don’t go in with an agenda, Leo. Just get to know them better.

If synergies exist, they’ll quickly become obvious. This Mars cycle brings a burst of energy to go fulltilt on your life.

Dear Scorpio, don’t drown in your observations. Though your eyes and senses are very keen and you spot your enemies, don’t make false ones. Observe without assuming poor intent. Instead adopt the posture that others have positive intent. Now, make moves toward your best life and learn from your mistakes. Choose to live well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Whenever you feel your inner energy whipping around like an internal hurricane, stop and spend two full minutes focusing on your breath: four counts to inhale, hold for four, then exhale for eight.

This will reset your autonomic nervous system and get you back to center. After that, you’ll be able to think strategically and make decisions based on logic (instead of fear or anxiety).

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If you’re not sure what would make you happy, take out your journal and free-write a couple pages on the subject. Your higher wisdom will speak loudly and clearly, but you need to screen out feedback from friends and family.

Your heart wants what it wants, and others’ opinions will only confuse matters.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You need not look outside for your other side, your immortal twin.

Your other half is within you and hidden down deep. The work of self-discovery will help you unlock all the very best parts of yourself. Do your best and learn to be a friend to yourself, and you’ll discover that you’ve been looking for you all along. Breathe deep and don’t judge yourself for making a misstep. You didn’t know.

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Dear lovely Virgo, you have all the right stuff. Your heart is strong of purpose and courageous. You are strong and pure. Don’t forget who you are and allow others to dictate who you become. Be your best self and live according to your own moral code. Do the best you can. Live as you’ve always imagined. You are loved and love well in return.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’ve been on a mission for the past six months, and this week might finally bring some welldeserved rewards. Circulate and market yourself. There are people out there who are looking for the very skills you have, so this could be the win-win everyone’s been waiting for.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Just as things are heating up close to home, don’t rule out a spontaneous getaway. On Saturday, the year’s only full moon in Scorpio, electrifies your ninth house of global adventures.

Work opportunities could emerge that come with the perk of some exhilarating travel.

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Class of Graduation Shout Outs!

Jacob Thomas Burke so proud of you! You did it can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Love you always Dad, Mom, Bothers, Grandpa, Grandma, Aunties, & Uncles

We are so very proud of you, Tylerann!

Love, Mom, Dad, Naomi, Garrett, Dominic, Janet & Kayci

Congratulations to my little brother Miles Craig from Nadine, Joshua, Khaleo, Deeante, Jaron, Devon, Khalea Peywa and Robert (father), and Gloria Spencer (Mother)

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Congratulations Sweetie! We are so proud of you! Wishing you all the best with the next chapter in your life!

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Congratulations Dante Cheama! From Zuni High School. From, Nikki, Deon, NaeNae, Uncle Gonzo, KK and DemBoyz

Congratulations Elijah! We are so very proud of you. Love Mom, Isaiah and Zachariah Martin

Congratulations Ashley! We love and are proud of you! Love, MeeMaw and Pops

Congratulations Shane Class of 2019

Congratulations! Nautisha Keeto! You did it ! We are very proud and love you very much baby girl!

Way to go Sweetheart! We are all very proud of you!

Congratulations Dale we are so proud of you Mom, Brad, Dom, Dianna, and Zoey

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Jayde Ruiz we are all so proud of you! “You are our sunshine” Love you, Mom, Jonet, Johnny and your entire family. #143

“Graduation isn’t the end of a tough journey. It is the beginning of a beautiful one.”

Congratulations! Brayan Lozano

Nyah: Be the change and live life! Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations Keirra. Love Grandma Long

Jade: Let new adventures begin! Love, Mom & Dad

Whereever you go, go with all your heart. Congratulations, we are so happy & very proud of you! Love today & always, your family

Congratulations Isaiah! We are so proud of you!

Koby Ryan Baca (Gallup High School) of Lenny & Mackenzie Baca of Gallup, NM.

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Congratulations Serena may you be blessed on your new journey we are s proud of you!

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Class of 2019!

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Congratulations son Kyle Bruce Antonio. God bless you, Love, your very proud mom, dad and family

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Congrats Mariah Saucedo, we love you and are so proud Love Mom and Dad

Traei, We’re very proud of you! We Love you so much Son. Congratulations!

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The best advice you we can give you is to believe in what you want and strive to be amazing at it! Love you always Mom, Dad and Bliss

HAPPY GRADUATION Alexis Raye Nechero! God Bless Your Next Adventure!

We Love You! Parents: Antoinette/ Michael Holland & Robby Nechero

Congratulations to Talben Jim. We love you! Wishing you the best life has to offer. WR Scouts 2019

Shantelle Monique Gallegos.

Congratulations Baby! Love, Mom Nay and Mama Low. Class of 2019 Miyamura High.

Congratulations Jocelyn, Gallup High & McKinley Academy Graduate we are so proud of you!”

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I would like to Congratulate my son Isaac Robeson, and Cristen Chavez, graduating class of 2019.

Congratulations Mattheya! We are so proud and we love you!

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Kyle Armijo – We are all so proud of you and your accomplishments! Love you, your Family!

Congratulations Keisha!You did it! From: Nizhoni & Family

Leslie DePauli we are so proud of you!

Congratulation! Reach for the stars.

Josiah Smith graduating from Miyamura High School. Proud parents Herman and Edda Smith

Tasneem Irving congratulations! We are proud of you. God bless you and keep you near as you continue to aim for the stars.

Love, Kris, Kel & The Family

Congratulations Anne! We’re proud of you! Keep going and don’t stop. Love -Matt and Family

We’re very proud of you Taylor! It’s been a long, hard road but you did it! Loving you always, Momma Dylan TJ Auntie Gina Grandma Casey Patrick and extended family

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You did it! Congratulations, Squirrelly Squirrel!

Congratulations to you Bryant Jerome Brown. Keep Striving for Success! Love, Mom & Dad (Judy & Roland)

Congratulations Skylar Mackenzie. We are proud of you. Love Mom, Grandma Shirley Tionne and Trevor

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COMMUNITY Artist of the month Tasha Nez on family influence the Sun were of her mother, father, and grandmother. Each piece also included random items she found that she could associate with the family member in the painting.

According to Nez, her father is proficient in woodwork and helped her create the frames that hold each painting.

The portrait of her grandmother is Nez’s most popular piece, she said, and it was even awarded first place in the portrait category during the art exhibit at the Gallup InterTribal Indian Ceremonial in 2018.

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asha Nez, of Va nder wa gen, ha s been cra fting jewelr y and beadwork since she was a child, but just recently decided to transition to portraiture and showcase her work with other artists.

“I decided I like landscapes and abstract art,” she said, which led to her decision to begin painting.

STARTING OUT Nez, originally f r om A r i z o n a a nd f r om Vanderwagen as of 2011, said she became committed to her artwork in 2013. The first creations that she shared with others were handmade twoand-a-half by three-and-a-half inch trading cards that she traded through the mail.

While she has no formal art training, aside from a drawing course taken at UNMGallup, Nez said she learned about various forms of art by observing others and then asking them questions about their processes.

In particular, Nez spoke about the influence her parents, who have done beadwork and pottery since Nez was a child, have had on her path as an artist.

“Growing up, they encouraged [me to explore] all forms of art,” she said. “They let me explore things I wanted to do, which was helpful.”

Nez said a challenge that many artists face is having restrictions on what they can make, so the encouragement from her parents to experiment and find something she enjoyed was a source of inspiration for her.

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Tasha Nez talks about her growth as an artist during an interview in Gallup May 10. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo for Art123 and the monthly ArtsCrawl events.

“For an artist, the hardest thing [at first] is getting people to see your art, and letting them see your art,” Nez said.

“If you want to branch out and have people notice you and your work, it’s important they see it.”

The support of gallupARTS has allowed Nez to do that, she said. She added that events like ArtsCrawl are beneficial because you will meet artists who have not shown off their creations before.

“I am inspired by those people thinking you have the courage to share your work,” Nez said.

Nez said that each piece she makes is different, and that they reflect who she is as an artist. In particular, she shared a couple of paintings she made in 2017, but has held onto because they hold sentimental

value for her.

The paintings Nez showed

Nez said she has been able to meet a lot of artists since she began working with gallupARTS. She said her art has been featured all over the world in private collections through trading. She added that her stock of work tends to sell out pretty quickly.

W hen a ske d how she started trading her work, Nez said social media was a good foundation.

“I got to show my art around the world, and create a fanbase,” she said. “Social media is a place to document the things I’ve done.”

The path to get to where she is now has definitely been rewarding, Nez said.

“You incor porate what you learn into other things,” she said. “You learn to experiment and not be afraid of experimentation.”

“The most important thing is you have fun,” she added.

SHOW WHO YOU ARE Another important note for Nez is that each piece means something to her personally.

While she appreciates people who want to buy her work, selling is not her main goal.

“I don’t like to create something just to sell it,” she said.

“I want to show an integral part of where I am and where I come from.

Nez said that while a lot of things could be scary at first, it is important to take that first step, especially when it comes to sharing your creations.

“It is really important to experiment and find what you love to do,” she said. “It’ll be a reflection of you and your stories.”

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RMCHCS partners with National Sinus Institute to expand allergy services to McKinley County residents 2019 SEASON EXPECTED TO BE STRONG

By William Madaras For the Sun

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ehoboth McK inley C h r i s t i a n He a lt h Care Ser v ices has partnered with the National Sinus Institute to prov ide McK inley County residents with a new level of relief for those who suffer from allergies and nasal congestion. RMCHCS will make the services of NSI’s allergy exper ts available through its Gallup facilities, enabling rural residents to benefit from healthcare services locally and avoid having to travel to Albuquerque.

“Allergy season is yearround, “ David Conejo, CEO of RMCHCS, said. “Different people suffer at different times of the year depending of [on] their allergy. Being a resident of a rural area like Gallup does not mean you can’t receive urban style healthcare. We look forward to making NHI’s pros part

Stock image of a patient receiving medical examination for allergies. of our healthcare team and available to residents.”

The hospital’s outreach to allergy sufferers comes at a pivotal time, as the March-May blooming season of Mountain ceda r a nd a n a ssor tment of about 70 evergreen trees and shr ubs, ends. During this period the primary allergen impacting residents of McKinley County is juniper, which spreads from trees including Poplar Boxelder, Willow, Juniper and Oak, in the form of pollen. However, contributing factors can include air pollution and weather.

AREA PRECIPITATION BRINGS HIGH POLLEN COUNTS As spring allergy season comes to an end, the MayAugust grass season begins with Ragweed, Curly Blue Grass, Orchardgrass, Red Fescue and others. Strong grass growth is expected from an increased seed count fostered by high levels of precipitation. This has created more pollinating plants, which will also hold true for the AugustNovember Sagebrush season.

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The pollen count is expected to reach levels of 8.5 in Gallup from the areas’ abundance of precipitation.

T he i nt e n s it y i s l i ke Ragweed, one of the strongest allergens, and can spread for many miles depending on wind.

Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, sneezing, watery eyes, and runny nose and can trigger and aggravate asthma symptoms.

“With the wet winter and early spring, tree grasses and weeds will drive an increase in growth and pollination, so the allergy season will be quite symptomatic,” National Sinus Institute chief clinical officer Steve Harris said.

NSI operates 16 facilities across New Mexico and Texas.

COMMON MYTHS ABOUT ALLERGIES “Many people believe that allergies ca n’t be treated and you must suffer through them as a way of life. With a thoughtful approach to allergy treatment, patients can receive considerable relief,” Harris said. Harris is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.

Harris and RMCHCS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Valory Wangler agree that the best way to treat allergies is by avoiding contact with allergens.

“Avoidance is always a first step treatment. However, because airborne allergens are buoyant, they are very difficult to completely avoid,” Dr. Wangler said. “Minimizing outdoor exercise, or work in the yard when allergen counts are elevated is helpful.”

However, in addition to pollen, environmental allergies such as dust mites, mold and pet dander can lead to chronic

and recurrent inflammation of the sinuses called sinusitis.

Untreated or incomplete treatment of allergies can contribute to asthma flare ups and formation of sino­nasal polyps causing chronic sinus headaches and nasal congestion.

“Patients with chronic sinusitis score significantly lower on quality of life measures than even those with angina, back pain, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” Harris said.

POPULAR ALLERGY TREATMENTS In the meantime, Harris identified nasal saline spray and saline sinus rinses to help remove pollen debris from the nasal airway.

“Medical treatment typically begins with an oral antihistamine such as Allegra, Zyrtec, or Claritin. Nasal steroid sprays are also very effective, but must be used daily for several days before a full benefit is received. It is also best to begin nasal steroid sprays a few weeks before the anticipated allergy season begins, and then continue through the season,” Harris said.

Harris cites the beginning of grass season around midMay and recommends over-thecounter nasal steroid sprays such as Nasacort, Flonase, and Sensimist that could be started at the end of April. He notes that if these common solutions don’t provide relief, allergy testing would be advisable.

“For those requiring testing, you can now conveniently have blood or skin tests completed at RMCH by NSI specialists who provide both options.

Once a patient’s specific allergens are identified, then immunotherapy can be discussed,” Dr. Wangler said.

Immunotherapy enables patients to receive sma ll doses of their allergens over a period of time, which results in desensitization to them, so the immune system no longer responds inappropriately to allergens.

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Action scenes are the highlight of ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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014 offered a real surprise in the form of the exceptional action flick, John Wick. The hits kept coming in the 2017 sequel, which attempted to explore the inner workings of a criminal underworld and its various factions. The action continues in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, which pits the hero against, well, just about everybody. Viewers may suffer a bit from fatigue and this title’s inability to tie up loose ends, but the fight choreography on display is phenomenal and should please genre fans.

As the film begins, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) finds himself, not only being excommunicated from the official, umm, well, it’s kind of a union of professional assassins, but also having a $14 million dollar contract on his head. With every hitman gunning for him and friends like Continental hotel manager Winston (Ian McSh a ne) a nd concierge Cheron (Lance Reddick) unable to assist, Wick must escape

New York City. He decides to try to locate old acquaintance Sofia (Halle Berry) in the hopes she can direct him to the head of the organization, so that he can convince them to restore his status. Also mixed up in this business is an Adjudicator (Asia Kate Dillon), and a skilled k iller na med Zero (Ma rk Dacascos), who are determined to eliminate Wick.

The first act is so wild and stunt-filled that almost nothing else in the feature can top it.

Simple and direct (you can literally walk into this film without seeing the second feature and be caught up on the plot in about two lines of dialogue). It simply announces that Wick has less than an hour before he is kicked out of his guild and the contract on him goes live. The concerned protagonist races around New York City attempting to plan his next move while being monitored by killers all around him, some of whom are considering jumping the starting line to collect the reward.

Three outrageous, fastpaced and wince-inducing action scenes follow, with Wick employing everything from books on library shelves, a (conveniently placed) series of weapons in display cases, to a stable full of horses, in order to defend himself. These opening 30 or 40 minutes

John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is the target of killers, all looking to collect on a $14 million dollar contract in “John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum.” Photo Credit: Lionsgate are totally outrageous and endlessly entertaining, with Reeves expertly throwing himself around rooms and fighting it out with bad guys in lengthy, extended takes. The footage is reminiscent of the stellar action from a Hong Kong production, standing above most Hollywood genre fare.

Alas, the middle of the movie slows down somewhat as more characters are introduced, awkward discussions take place and plot points are divulged. These scenes aren’t as strong, but at least the new cast members are amusing, including the smug and officious Ad judicator and the skilled assassin, Zero. The

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Actor Dacascos makes the most of what could have been a bland part, earning plenty of laughs as he behaves like a fan during his conversations with Wick. The pair’s final battle also matches the high energy level witnessed during the film’s opening.

Besides a few repetitive patches, this film does have another element of minor a n noya nce. It u lt i mat ely doesn’t resolve much of the conflict it introduces, and ends up simply setting the stage for yet another sequel. After witnessing nearly 360 minutes of onscreen carnage, the thought of endur ing a nother twoplus hours to complete the

seemingly simple story of a hitman’s revenge, seems a bit of an overextension, and one that may leave some starting to feel exhausted. Additionally, it’s hard to think that the twists, turns and shifting allegiances will hold up to much scrutiny upon further examination.

Still, should Reeves return to the fray and deliver action like the moments featured here, this reviewer would take one more trip into this kinetic world ( just make sure you wrap it all up next time, okay?).

In the end John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum isn’t going to win any awards for nuanced storytelling or subtlety, but there’s no topping its fantastic, pulse-pounding action.

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for May 17, 2019

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ow, it’s another busy edition of new release highlights on Blu-ray and DVD. In fact, there’s something interesting from just about every genre imaginable 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! Ame r ican Ex it - Ba sed loo s ely on a true-story, this film involves a cash-strapped father who decides to steal a million-dollar painting from an art dealer who has ties to criminal organizations. The lead heads out to the desert with his rebellious teenage son in order to avoid detection and try to repair their relationship.

However, the pair soon find themselves in the middle of nowhere, and being hunted by the dealer’s henchmen. There are no reviews for the feature.

Dane Cook, Levi Miller, Udo Kier and Claire van der Boom headline the film.

Apollo 11 The Apollo 11 mission to the moon is t he focu s of t h is docu ment a r y.

Filmmakers reportedly spent great effort in cleaning up archival and never-before-seen footage from the mission, hoping to present the events that unfolded 50 years ago in a new light, and display the heroism of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and

Michael Collins in their trip to the moon. The overwhelming majority of critics wrote that the movie was an incredible tribute and stated that the footage was incredible and truly captured what it must have felt like to have been present with the NASA team and astronauts.

Ashes in the Snow - Set during WWII, this feature follows a 16 yearold artist living in Russia with her family. The clan is deported to Siberia as Stalin begins to dismantle the region and is forced into surviving a series of gulags.

The youngster attempts to use her art as a means to depict the horrors inflicted upon her family. Critics were mixed about the final results.

A group found it genuine in its intentions and appreciated the cinematography and technical skills on display. Slightly more complained that the story’s attempts to juggle genocide with a girl’s attempts to create art didn’t mix well on the big screen. It stars Bel Powley, Martin Wallström, Lisa Loven Kongsli and Sophie Cookson.

Backdraft 2 - Anyone out there feel like the original 1991 firefighter drama Backdraft left too many unanswered plot threads and questions? I’m pretty sure no one believed that to be the case, but you’re getting a direct-to-disc sequel anyway. This follow-up in title only tells the story of a Chicago F.D. investigator hunting down an arms dealer who sets fires to distract authorities from his nefarious activities. This title has not yet been seen or reviewed by anyone. The cast includes Donald Sutherland, William Baldwin, Joe Anderson and Alastair Mackenzie.

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multinational, multi-language drama is set in the ‘60s and ‘70s and chronicles the early days of the drug trade i n Colombi a .

Specifically, it follows the Wayuu indigenous peoples and one man’s attempts to make a better life for himself and members of his family by joining an organization (against the wishes of others within the group). Danger escalates for all as he strays deeper into the violent industry. Reaction towards the film was incredibly strong. It features José Acosta, Carmiña Martínez and Natalia Reyes.

Cold Pursuit - A snowplow driver is dismayed when he and his wife discover that their son has died from a forced heroin overdose. After his spouse has a breakdown and leaves him, the furious lead lashes out, using roguish tactics to start a gang war between crime factions to get his revenge.

No doubt some heavies find themselves veering too close to his snowplow. At the end of the day, this remake of a 2014 Norwegian thriller called In Order of Disappearance impressed reviewers. It stars Liam Neeson, Emmy Rossum, Laura Dern and Tom Bateman.

Fighting with My Family Loosely based on the life story of WWE star Paige, this comedy follows a young woman and her brother as they audition to become professional wrestlers. When she’s chosen over her sibling, the new recruit must not only make the transition into a strange new world, but also deal with the concerns of other family members. Response towards this feature was positive; the general consensus was that the movie was heartwarming

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and funny. Critics also noted that you didn’t have to be a wrestling fan to enjoy it. The movie features Florence Pugh, Nick Frost, Lena Headey, Jack Lowden and Dwayne Johnson.

Happy Death Day 2U - This sequel to the 2017 horror film continues the story of its protagonist, who has now moved on from the events of the first movie. When the protagonist’s new roommate suddenly tells her that he is experiencing exactly what she did in the previous flick (repeating the same day over and over and being murdered by a masked killer), she decides to help him and stop the madman. The follow-up received reasonable notices. Most complimented it as being a decent genre flick that tries to add a few elements to the recipe. The cast includes Jessica Rothe, Ruby Modine and Israel Broussard.

T h e Jurassic Dead - This low-budget B -mov ie involves a cra zed scientist who, after prophesying that the end of the world is near, decides to hurry the process along himself by creating a serum and bringing a monstrous creation called a Z-Rex to life (a zombie T-Rex that also turns victims into the undead). As the oversized creature goes on the rampage, a group of soldiers and college kids team up to stop the threat to humanity. There aren’t a lot of reviews out there for this independent effort and the ones that have appeared online aren’t the most complimentary.

It features Matt Block, Cooper Elliott and Ben Johnson.

Never Grow Old - An undertaker suddenly begins to make a great living when violent crooks arrive in his home town and begin gunning down their various enemies. While his business initially improves, the lead begins to become concerned for his family and other associates, when the killers start turning their attention toward his close relations. This independent western earned excellent notices. A tiny contingent didn’t care for the violent and mean characters. However, almost all others thought this dark and revisionist take on the outlaw flick was extremely well-acted, had some interesting insight, and delivered the

gun-slinging goods. It stars John Cusack, Emile Hirsch and Antonia Campbell-Hughes.

Never Look Aw a y - Ver y loosely inspired by a true story, this foreign-la nguage drama involves a you ng ma n who e s c a p e s East Germany and finds a new home in West Germany. While his life improves, he still suffers distress from his time under Nazi forces. The hero decides to deal with his issues by creating incredible works of art that end up representing the traumas of his generation. The movie was nominated for two Oscars at the Academy Awards, including Best Foreign-Language film and Best Cinematography. Critics were generally impressed by the feature. A group did criticize it for being slow and overlong, but most found it unique, fascinating and difficult to forget. The cast includes Tom Schilling, Sebastian Koch and Paula Beer.

Triple Threat - When a billionaire’s daughter threatens to take down a big crime syndicate, the bad guys decide to take out a contract on her. A group of down-and-out mercenaries tries to protect her, leading to several confrontations that feature martial arts mayhem. Notices were good, but not exceptional for this kung-fu take on The Expendables.

Those who gave it a pass stated that all of the performers were exceptional fighters and, even if it wasn’t as grand as intended, it still delivered some solid fight sequences. It stars Tony Jaa, Tiger Hu Chen, Iko Uwais, Scott Adkins, Celina Jade, Michael Jai White and JeeJa Yanin.

BLASTS FROM THE PAST! It’s an incredibly busy week for great older releases as well.

Arrow Academy is putting out a Blu-ray of the excellent thriller, The Big Clock (1948). It’s about a magazine empire tycoon who murders someone at the office and tries to pin it on a lowly office worker (played by Ray Milland), who must then

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DVD REVIEW | FROM PAGE 18 prove his innocence and evade capture in the building. This release includes a high definition transfer from the original film elements, a film scholar commentary, a newly created analysis of the movie, a piece on co-star Charles Laughton, a radio dramatization of the movie, and publicity materials.

A r row Video a lso ha s Yakuza Law (1969) on Blu-ray.

This title moves across three different periods in Japanese history and tells stories about t he va r ious met hod s t he Yakuza used to torture enemies. The release includes a film critic commentary, a vintage interview with the film’s director and an image gallery.

MVD Visual is putting out Blu-rays of the Mark Dacascos action-thriller, Boogie Boy (19 9 8). T h i s Special Edition arrives with a new, director-approved 4K transfer from the original camera negative, a 92-minute making-of documentary, photo gallery and trailer.

They’ve also got a Blu-ray of the dark comedy, The Big White (2005). This effort involves an Alaskan man who finds a dead body and tries to use it to claim his long-lost brother’s life insurance policy. The movie looks interesting and has an all-star cast including Robin Williams, Giovanni Ribisi, Holly Hunter, Woody Harrelson, Tim Blake Nelson and many others. The disc includes a variety of promotional materials.

T h e A m e r ic a n G e n r e Film Archive (AGFA) takes great pride in restoring and releasing out-of-print and hard-to-come-by little films.

This week, they’re putting out a Blu-ray double feature ca lled Wa k a liwood S upa Action Volume 1: Who Killed Captain Alex? (2010) & Bad Black (2016). It includes two outrageous and over-the-top Ugandan action films that are said to be incredibly entertaining. Special features include director commentaries, welcome videos for 14 countries, music videos, interviews and news clips, trailers and commercials, behind-the-scenes featurettes, fan videos and other bonuses. Looks like a great opportunity to check out some B-movies from another part of the world.

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On a completely different note, Criterion has some Blu-ray releases of its own.

You can now pick up the dark and disturbing home invasion flick Funny Games (1997), from director Michael Haneke (Amour, The White Ribber, Cache). It comes with new 2K digital restoration supervised

by Haneke, new English subtitles. You’ll also get new interviews with Haneke and actor Arno Frisch, as well as a talk with film historian Alexander Horwath on the picture. The Blu-ray also includes the a press conference from the 1997 Cannes Film Festival featuring Haneke and actors Susanne Lothar and Ulrich Mühe and the original trailer.

Criterion is also distributing House of Games (1987) on Bluray. This title is from Pulitzer P r i z e -w i n n e r Dav id Ma met (Oleanna, Heist, Spartan, Redbelt) and follows a therapist who gets into the world of con artists. The movie’s digital transfer has been supervised by the film’s cinematographer and the release comes with a 2007 commentary with Mamet and co-star Ricky Jay, interviews with actors Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna, a short documentary on the production and storyboard from a scene not used in the film.

A nd there’s more! The Cohen Film Collection is releasing Buster Keaton Collection Volume 1 - The General (1926) & Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928), a Blu-ray featuring two of the silent film star’s greatest comedies. It also comes with a couple of extras in the form of a piece on the legacy of Keaton, reflections on the films, and trailers.

Shout! Factory has plenty of good stuff as well. The first title is the The Chosen (1977) aka Holocaust 2000 starring Kirk Douglas. This UK/Italy co-production was a knock-off of sorts of The Omen, and features a dad who finds out that his son is the Antichrist and is going to cause the end of the world. There were actually two versions of the movie released with two different endings (depending on what part of the world you happened to live in), and this Blu-ray has both the US and international cuts.

Watch your heads, people!

They also have the Graham Greene novel adaptation, This

Miyamura High student and volleyball player Matejka Abeita signs on the dotted line to attend college at Lakeland University in Plymouth, Wis. May 14. Back row, from left: Coach Joshua Dupont, Coach Reyes Hernandez, and Coach Sarah Mortensen. Front row, from left: Cameron Abeita, Mariam Abeita, student Matejka Abeita, and Damian Abeita. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography Gun for Hire (1942). It’s a classic hard-boiled thriller starring Veronica Lake and Robert Preston. The Blu-ray for this movie comes with a 4K scan from the original film elements, a film historian commentary, and publicity materials.

K i no a l s o h a s a few titles of note. The Bedroom Window (1987) was a thriller inspired by Hitchcock that starred, oddly enough, Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy) as a man whose life becomes complicated after the woman he’s having an affair with witnesses a murder from his bedroom window. It also stars Isabelle Huppert and Elizabeth McGovern. The disc includes a film historian commentary and trailer.

Kino also has a Special Edition Blu-ray of the well-rega rded socia l satire, T h e Landlord (1970). This release has new interviews with star Beau Bridges, co-star Lee Grant, and producer Norman Jewison, and includes a trailer as well.

In the thriller/horror vein, Kino is also giving us a Special Edition of the killer ape movie, Link (1986). This one involves a grad student (Elisabeth Shue) who ends up on the estate of a zoology professor (Terence Stamp), along with some primates. One of them, an orangutan, begins to terrorize them.

The movie arrives on Blu-ray with a new 4K restoration, a film historian commentary, audio interview with director Richard Franklin (Road Games, Psycho II, Cloak & Dagger), deleted workprint scenes in SD, a Jerry Goldsmith demo of the Link theme, and multiple trailers.

Mill Creek is adding to its catalog of budget-friendly

Blu-ray releases. This week, it’s a re-release of the killer snake flick, Anaconda (1997).

More interestingly, it’s also putting out a Blu-ray of the Faye Dunaway/Tommy Lee Jones thriller, Eyes of Laura Mars (1978). The flick was actually written by horror maestro John Carpenter (Halloween).

Speaking of which, the distributor also has Ghosts of Mars (2001) in high definition, which was directed and co-written by Carpenter. It isn’t one of the filmmaker’s best, but it does provide some good moments as a Martian police unit battles it out with some enraged and possessed persons at a remote mining post.

No word on whether or not the amusing director commentary track from the DVD release is included.

Warner Archive also has a few notable Blu-rays coming your way. They include the Jack Lemmon comedy, The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1974). And with the recent hit remake garnering so much attention, the studio has also decided to put out the original A Star is Born (1954) along with the Barbra Streisand/Kris Kristofferson redo, A Star is Born (1976).

And it’s hard to believe, but the feel-good Kevin Costner baseball flick Field of Dreams (1989) has hit a milestone. To celebrate, Universal is making a 30th Anniversary Blu-ray available, and also putting out a new, cleaned up 4K version of the film. This classic is sure to make many a guy’s eyes water.

It comes with all of the previously released features and likely some other extras.

Finally, Scorpion is releasing a Blu-ray of the UK crime flick, Conduct Unbecoming (1975) and Mondo Macabro has

The Devil’s Nightmare (1971) in high definition. Both discs likely also come with a few bonuses.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some titles that may be of interest to children.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (PBS Kids) Mr. Peabody & Sherman: The Complete Collection

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

The Adventures of Robin Hood: The Complete Series Buried Secrets of the Bible with Albert Lin (National Geographic) Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (PBS Kids) Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence (Hallmark TV-movie) The Donna Reed Show: Seasons 1 - 5 F i n d i n g Yo u r R o ot s : Season 5 (PBS) T he Found Footage Festival: Volumes 7 & 8 Korea: The Never Ending War (PBS) The Lone Ranger: Seasons 1&2 Mr. Peabody & Sherman: The Complete Collection NOVA: The Next Pompeii (PBS) Patrick Melrose: Season 1 Power: Season 4 Power: Season 5 Secrets of the Dead: The Nero Files (PBS) The Shield: The Complete Series We d din g Ma r c h 4: Something Old, Something New (Hallmark TV-movie)

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SPORTS 360 Championship clash in Fort Wingate STUDENTS FACE OFF FOR TOP HONORS

Wingate junior Clarissa Sam throws the javelin in the District 1-AAA Championship Games held at Wingate High School in Fort Wingate, May 4. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Zuni Freshman Alexandria Bewanika embraces her teammate Shayla Boone at the finish line of the girls 1600 m race May 4 at the District 1-AAA Championship Games held at Wingate High School in Fort Wingate. Bewanika won first place in the race and held an arrowhead on a string in her mouth while she ran. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Thoreau freshman Brandon Bennett throws the shot put for a mark of 16’ 5” at the District 1-AAA Championship Games held at Wingate High School in Fort Wingate May 4. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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Crownpoint junior Cory Bell lands his third attempt at the triple jump with a mark of 33’ 9” at the May 4 District 1-AAA Championship Games held at Wingate High School in Fort Wingate. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo SPORTS

CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 17-MAY 23, 2019

FRIDAY, May 17 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.

GRADUATION FOR TOHATCHI HIGH AND CROWNPOINT HIGH 6 pm-7:30 pm. Check with schools for times and locations.

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE 1 pm-3 pm For more information call (505) 721-4100.

SATURDAY, May 18 STORY TIME 11 am-11:30 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.

GRADUATION FOR GALLUP CENTRAL HIGH, TSE YI GAI, NPHS, THOREAU HIGH Check with schools for times and locations.

CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION ON THE DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY 10 am @ Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup, hear Mark Charles speak on

LUJAN GRISHAM | FROM PAGE 9 intends these changes to be the first phase in a three-year plan designed to create fair, nationally benchmarked and annually adjusted provider rates, which

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.

SUNDAY, May 19 POWELL SESQUICENTENNIAL MEMORIAL PLAQUE DEDICATION 1 pm @ 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.

MARK CHARLES SPEAKS 10:30 am @ Westminster Presbyterian Church. Charles is a recognized writer and speaker and will discuss the complexities of American history regarding race, culture and faith, in order to help forge a path of healing and conciliation for the nation. The title of his talk is Called Back to Christ. For more information contact Rev. Lorelei Kay at wpcgallup@gmail.com or call (505) 905-3247.

MONDAY, May 20 PAY YOURSELF FIRST WITH FIRST

CALENDAR | SEE PAGE 23 can be easily adjusted each year depending on resources available within the state general fund.

In addition, legislators approved and the governor signed bills supporting a hospital rate increase and a nursing

GALLUP SUN ARCHIVES Need a past issue? $2.00 per copy. Note issue date and send check or M.O. to: Gallup Sun, PO Box 1212, Gallup, NM 87305. Subject to availability.

HELP WANTED May 9, 2019 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION Assistant Finance Director DEPARTMENT Manager’s Office FOR BEST ATION DATE May 27, 2019

CONSIDER-

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 *** REPOSSESSION LOCATOR Reservation Asset Recovery Full time - $700.00 - $1400.00 / week No experience necessary.

Training provided.

For interview: Please email RICARDO@RARSERVICES.NET Or call 505-675-1881 facility surcharge in the 2019 legislative session. A separate public notice for the hospital rate increase will be issued soon, and work is in progress to establish the more complex nursing facility surcharge program early next year.

CLASSIFIEDS *** PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER The Gallup Sun is looking for a regular professional freelance photographer and videographer to shoot local events.

Must know how to write captions for photos, or possess a willingness to learn. Flexible hours. Some weekends and evenings required. Come have fun with us! Email CV or resume: gallupsun@gmail.com *** REPORTER The Gallup Sun has an immediate opening for a reporter.

Email CV or resume w/five clips to: gallupsun@gmail.com Healing/Self-Help “REIKI Meet-Up & Coffee Hour for Newbies” Join us for our monthly Reiki Meet UP where we share knowledge, introduce topics on alternative healing techniques.

Where: Bright Life Healing Arts Studio 114 E. Coal Ave, Gallup, NM When: Sunday, May 5th 3pm to 4pm Suggested donation $5-$10 For More Info: Contact Michelle (505) 879-0697 HOMES FOR RENT Quiet Northside. New paint & floor coverings. $600 monthly + security deposit + water service deposit = $1350.00 move-in with applica-

tion approval.

Call Bill - 726-9288 *** Mobile Home Spaces for rent.

Call Bill Nations at Black Diamond Mobile Home Park (505)726-9288 HOMES FOR SALE PLACE YOUR REAL ESTATE AD HERE! FIRST 25 WORDS FREE. LOGO and/or PHOTO $5 EACH. APPEARS ON GALLUPSUN.COM FOR FREE! EMAIL: gallupsunlegals@ gmail.com CALL: (505) 722-8994 PETS Volunteers Wanted Four Corners Pet Alliance is in desperate need of foster homes for dogs and cats. You provide the temporary home and love, and we provide the supplies and vet care. For info., email: babsie220@gmail. com Did you lose a pet? Advertise your lost baby for FREE. Send pic and text. Deadline for submission Tuesday 5 pm.

Email: gallupsun@gmail.com LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE is hereby given that the following vehicles will be sold by the City of Gallup at online

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Job Vacancy Announcement

FAITH | FROM PAGE 10 “the cup” of wrath for our sins (Matthew 26:39). We are not alone in our experiences of issues with our emotions. It is also important that we love another when we experience such events. Therefore, Gallup Christian Church will be offering Grace Groups to the community of Gallup.

Grace Groups are Biblically based, peer-led support groups for those who are recovering from mental health issues. We have two groups meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month: CLASSIFIEDS

Living Grace Groups are intended for those struggling with mental illness.

Family Grace Groups are for those living with, and loving those diagnosed with a mental illness.

Gallup Christian Church is addressing this need because Pastor Bill has first-hand experience living with someone with mental illness. We understand that one in four Americans suffers from mental health challenges. We also recognize that stigma exists inside and outside the church at large. We hope to encourage and support those struggling against such stigmas, that they might live full

and productive lives.

Please understand, we are NOT offering mental health services. Instead, we are offering support for those who need encouragement and can benefit from the experiences of others.

If you are suffering from a mental illness, we invite you to join us: Grace Groups 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 6-8 pm Beginning 05/23/2019 Gallup Christian Church 501 S. Cliff Drive For more information: PastorBill@ GallupChristianChurch.com or call (505) 863-5620

Administrative Assistant Gallup Housing Authority General Job Description: The person will serve as the initial “point of contact” with the public, applicants, tenants, and vendors. Person will provide general administrative and clerical support to each of the following departments: Housing, Finance, Administration, and Maintenance as needed. Person will assist Executive Director and Agency staff in preparation for Board meetings; including agenda preparation, administering public notice of meetings, recording and filing of both meeting minute and approved resolutions.

The successful candidate must have excellent computer skills and experience with Word, Outlook, and Excel spreadsheets. Must be skilled in standard office procedures and operations. Must have ability to communicate effectively with applicants, tenants, other employees, and the general public, and must be fluent in the English language. Relevant college coursework is highly preferred. Applicant must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license. A criminal/credit background check may be required upon hire.

This is a non-exempt part-time position of 20 hours per week.

Applications and/or a copy of the job description may be obtained at 203 Debra Drive, Gallup NM 87301 or may be requested by email at: GHA.Main@galluphousing.com.

Applicants may apply in person or submit their applications to the email above.

Deadline: Open until Filled Gallup Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 public auction from June 3rd to June 17th, 2019 in satisfaction of landowners’ storage liens placed on the vehicles in accordance with the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Code.

2002 Chevrolet Impala, VIN#2G1WFS2E529104905.

Lien amount effective April 26, 2019 is $29.50.

2007 Toyota Camry, VIN#4T1BE46K474528763.

Lien amount effective April 26, 2019 is $29.50.

Both vehicles have interior 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.

Published: May 10, 2019 May 17, 2019 *** The McKinley County Office of Emergency Management along with Two Rivers Emergency Management is working to revise and update its hazard mitigation plan. The plan will assess natural hazards’ risk and vulnerabilities to each community in McKinley County and provide recommendations to increase their resiliency. In doing so, these actions aim to protect property and those who live, work, and conduct business in McKinley County and its communities.

2019 to May 10, 2019.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Monday May 20th, 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.

Published in the Gallup Sun: May 17, 2019 May 24, 2019 May 31, 2019 June 7, 2019

Last Known Address of Tenants:

Done this 13th day of May, 2019

John Holland 503 Rocco Cr. Gallup, NM 87301 Mattress, kitchen items, cooler Boxes & Bags of Misc. Items

Publication date: Gallup Sun May 17th, 2019 *** PTD Order No 19-05

Published: May 17, 2019

1) The deadline for the State Assessed Property Bureau to mail Notice of Value to their taxpayers pursuant to Section 7-38-20 NMAS 1978. The deadline is extended from May 1,

Pursuant to my authority under Section 7-38-85 NMSA 1978, I hereby extend the following deadline found in Section 7-38-20 of the Property Tax Code with respect to the 2019-tax year only:

Jennifer Terry PO Box 433 Chambers, AZ 86502 Mop, broom, bed, kitchen items Boxes & Bags of Misc. Items Items may be viewed on the day of sale only. CASH ONLY! Please call office to verify info.

Sale may be cancelled by Right of Lien Holder.

Published: May 17, 2019 May 24, 2019

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EXTRAS – $5 PER WEEK, PER ITEM: TEXT BOX, HIGHLIGHT, ALL CAPS, BOLD, AND/OR PIC/LOGO EMAIL: GALLUPSUNLEGALS@GMAIL.COM DUE: TUESDAYS 5 PM

All interested parties are invited to attend.

McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Bill Lee, Chairperson

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Free classified: Limit one free ad per customer only. Second ad starts at $10, per 25 words.

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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.

Order Extending Certain Deadlines. Property Tax Division State Assessed Properties Bureau, State of New Mexico

PUBLIC NOTICE

Michael O’ Melia, Deputy Director Property Tax Division

Pursuant of the New Mexico Self Storage Lien Act, the following items will be sold or disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and/ or related charges. Property is located at Sunrise II Self Storage 3000 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301. Sale will take place TBD. Please call 505-722-7989 for more information.

All residents, businesses, community neighbors, and other interested parties are invited to attend the plan’s kick-off meeting on Wednesday, May 29th, at 1:00 PM MDT. The McKinley County Office of Emergency Management will be hosting the meeting on the 3rd Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse located at 207 West Hill Street in Gallup.

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Done this 26th day of April 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-374-19MA NEW, VEHICLES (2019 or 2020 Model Year) Commodity Code(s): 07180 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman Drive, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site) or downloaded from the GMCS Procurement Webpage http://www.gmcs.k12.nm.us/ groups/17048 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. En-

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority has rescheduled its monthly Board of Commissioners meeting which will now be held on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at 1:00 PM MST, at the Gallup Housing Authority board room, 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. Again, the meeting on Friday May 17th, 2019 has been rescheduled.

The agenda will be available to the public at the Gallup Housing Authority office. All interested parties are invited to attend.

Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board

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velopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-374-19MA. 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.

Dated the 16th Day of April 2019 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: May 16, 2019 PUBLICATION DATES: May 17 & 24, 2019 (Gallup Sun Publishing) *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in the Council Chambers of Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue; Gallup, New Mexico, the Governing Body of the City of Gallup will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Transfer of Ownership of Existing License #0906 from the Estate of Armand Ortega to K.A. Rose, LLC d/b/a Mesa Lights, 2915 West Highway 66; Gallup, New Mexico.

The Director of the Alcohol and Gaming Division has granted preliminary approval for this Application.

CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk

PUBLISH: Friday, May 17, 2019 Friday, June 21, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 17-MAY 23, 2019 CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 21 FINANCIAL 5:30 pm-6:30 pm @ Main Branch. Free financial literacy workshop to help identify the importance of savings and options available to help reach established goals. For more information email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

EMS INFORMATION SESSION 11 am @ 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 MCKINLEY COUNTY REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 9 am-11:30 am @ County Commission Chambers. To conduct 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.

BOARD MEETING 6 pm-8 pm @ SSC Boardroom, 640 Boardman Dr., Gallup JOHN W. POWELL EVENING PROGRAM WITH HISTORIAN MICHAEL BLAKE 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.

WEDNESDAY, May 22 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 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: Holmes and Watson.

CHESS CLUB 4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. Whether you’re an expert or new to the game, you are welcome to learn chess moves and strategies.

Refreshments provided. For more information email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 726-6120.

THURSDAY, May 23 CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES) 4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD. CAPITALIZING ON YOUR LIBRARY RESOURCES 3 pm-4 pm @Main Branch.

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Learn about the perks and services available at the public library. Discover the variety of online resources readily available to you. For more information email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov, or call (505) 863-1291.

WINE & PAINTING 6 pm-9 pm May 23 @ Art 123 Gallery. Register at www. galluparts.org/wine-and-painting GRACE GROUPS 6 pm-8 pm @ Gallup Christian Church, 501 S. Cliff Dr. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month; the Living Grace Group: For those struggling with mental illness.

The Family Grace Group: For those living with and loving someone diagnosed with a mental illness. For more information contact PastorBill@GallupChristianChurch. com or call (505) 863-5620.

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.

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

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.

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING 9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource,

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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 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 JUNE CAMP 8 am-2:30 pm Monday through Thursday June 3-20 Rehoboth Christian School will hold June Camp. This year’s theme is Outside Survival. Camp is $60 per child, per week. If interested, contact Deanna Benson at dbenson@rcsnm. org or call (505) 726-9603.

GALLUP REPERTORY THEATER SUMMER CHILDREN’S THEATER CAMP 12 pm-3 pm weekdays June 6-20. Campers will learn set building, costuming, character and script analysis and performance and movement.

Performances will be held June 21 and 22 at the Shakespeare in the Park Festival.

For more information go to galluprep.org or call Suzanne at (505) 879-9835.

HOME ON THE RANGE 7 pm-9 pm @ ART123 Gallery, 8. Shannon Gurley O’Donnell’s exhibition is a collection of paintings that embody the magnificent spirits of horses and bison – their inner power, wisdom, strength, and fortitude.

3RD ANNUAL DOIN’ DYLAN: GALLUP’S BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE CONCERT 6:30 pm- 9 pm, June 8 @ Gallup Downtown Conference Center. Concert is free and features New Mexico musicians and bands. The full line-up can be seen at www. galluparts.org/doindylan.

ANNUAL GALLUP SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK FESTIVAL 7 pm @ the newly-created outdoor performance space on Ninth Street, just north of the Gallup Flea Market. Twelfth Night will be performed on June 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22.

Performances are free. For more information call (505)

879-9835.

FREE LEGAL FAIR 12 pm-4 pm, June 14 @ Gallup District Court. Lawyers will provide free legal advice on issues including bankruptcy, custody, divorce, pay day loans, public benefits and more.For information call (505) 863-6816. Sign language interpreters are available on request at VAPinterpreter@ gmail.com.

GALLUP LIONS CLUB RODEO 1 pm. Annual parade. Entry forms available at the Chamber of Commerce at 106 W. Hwy 66 or at www.galluplions.com. All forms must be received by 10 am June 15.

For more information, contact Roxy at (505) 879-9670.

The parade will line up at Gurley Motor Body Shop and run east to First Street.

WINE & PAINTING 6 pm-9 pm @ ART123 Gallery.

Have a creative night out!

Paint a masterpiece step-bystep while enjoying two complimentary glasses of wine.

Register at www. galluparts. org/wine-and-painting ANNUAL GALLUP SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK FESTIVAL 5:30 pm @ the newly-created outdoor performance space on Ninth Street, just north of the Gallup Flea Market. The Taming of the Shrew will be performed on June 21 and 22.

Performances are free. For more information call (505) 879-9835.

2ND LOOK ON 2ND STREET 6 pm-8 pm. Free Spirit, opo, ART123 & LOOM Galleries + Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe Stroll downtown Gallup’s Gallery Row for art shows, artist talks and art demos! Get the schedule of events at www. galluparts.org/2ndLook NAVAJO NATION PRIDE June 28 and 29. Two day celebration includes a Diné LGBTQ+ Symposium, Welcome Reception with Queer Showcase, 5K Color Run, Pride Festival at the Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park and an After-Party in Gallup, New Mexico. Supporters interested in volunteering or learning more about Diné Pride can visit us: NavajoNationPride.com.

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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Thank You Gallup and McKinley County for allowing us to provide exceptional and caring healthcare to our community!

Two weeks of low-cost blood testing at RMCHCS in advance of the Health Fair Bringing 84 different services and healthcare providers together for the 31st Community Health Fair at Rio West Mall Providing consultations with professional providers on site to interpret your blood test results

“It reaches everyon e.

I had people from everywhere.

Overall, a great ev ent.”

Partnering with UNM-Gallup Nursing students to offer day of Fair Glucose testing to 124 people “Good turnout and it seems that many programs attended this year. Enjoyed the music and booths that included topics geared to all family members like youth, new moms, etc.”

“Liked the available spac e for booths, not jammed. Thin k it was well done. Thank you.” ever yone w o h d e “Lik her gets toget munity.” m o c e h t r fo

tation n e s e r p e r “Diverse are groups in hC of Healt ey County.

McKinl staff H C M R owd.

Great cr pportive and very su dating.” o accomm

“Liked the vendors, providers, community oriented, child centric, the venue the music.

Overall everything was good.

Thanks.”

It is our pleasure to be part of this community.

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