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NEWS Dancing with pots on their heads ZUNI OLLA MAIDENS ARE ALL BLOOD RELATIONS

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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he Zuni Olla Maidens make the Su m mer Night Indian Dances in Gallup a sight to behold. The dances showcase different Native American tribes in traditional regalia, performing cultural dances and songs. In the case of The Zuni Olla Maidens, they are one of the few pottery dancing groups still active today.

From the Pueblo of Zuni come the Zuni Olla Maidens, an all-female group, who balance painted pottery jars on their heads as they perform dances to the beat of drums. The group sings songs of social dance and blessing, learned from the men of the pueblo, while balancing an “olla” on their heads.

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Just 33 miles south of Gallup, the Pueblo of Zuni is home to the maidens, who dance to pay homage to the ancestral women who carried water for daily sustenance from local wells and ponds around the community.

Co-leader of the group, Loretta Beyuka, says, “We dance the ‘pottery’ dance because that is what they used to carry the water in.”

The group consists of: co-leader Loretta Beyuka, co-leader Juanita Edaakie, Joy Edaakie, Breana Yamutewa, Kimberly Dewa, and Ashleigh Yamutewa.

Instruments used in the ceremony include flat drums and a notched wooden “frog box” or rasp. It creates a sound similar to a frog croaking.

DANCING | SEE PAGE 14

Zuni Olla Maidens, from left: Ashleigh Yamutewa, Kimberly Dewa, Juanita Edaakie, Loretta Beyuka, Breana Yamutewa, and Joy Edaakie.

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Breana Yamutewa dances the pottery dance in Gallup June 19. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

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FBI offers reward for Kaibeto road information in 2014 project to pave homicide on Navajo Nation over three miles Staff Reports

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he FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the 2014 death of Amy Lynn Hanson.

H a n s o n , w ho l i ve d i n Toh a t ch i, N.M ., wa s l a s t seen alive two days before her body wa s fou nd in a n a r royo at State Route 602 a n d B lu e Me d ic i n e We l l Road in Red Rock, N.M., on the Navajo Nation, on Nov. 30, 2014.

The cause of death was blunt force trauma.

Hanson was 25 years old at the time of her death.

T h e F B I a n d Na v a j o Nation Div ision of Public Safety have been investigating since Hanson’s body was discovered.

Anyone with information

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AMY LYNN HANSON Homicide Victim Red Rock, New Mexico November 28 to 30, 2014

Photograph taken in 2014

DESCRIPTION

Date(s) of Birth Used: March 12, 1989

Sex: Female

Race: Native American

REWARD

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the death of Amy Lynn Hanson.

Hanson lived in Tohatchi, New Mexico.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for the homicide of Amy Lynn Hanson.

Hanson was last seen alive two days before her body was found in an arroyo at State Route 602 and Blue Medicine Well Road in Red Rock, New Mexico, on November 30, 2014. The cause of death was blunt force trauma. Hanson was 25 years old at the time of her death.

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI's Albuquerque Field Office at (505) 889-1300.

You may also contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

Field Office: Albuquerque

Poster seeking information about death of Amy Lynn Hanson. Photo Credit: FBI about Han son’s d eath is asked to call the FBI

at (505) 889-1300, or go to tips.fbi.gov.

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AIBETO, ARIZ.- Three Kaibeto road projects are currently underway where the Navajo Division of Transportation will pave over three miles within the chapter.

Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority is the contractor for the $15.6 million-dollar project that will pave 3.52 miles of roadway and ease traffic at a critical intersection.

Construction crews have created a concrete roundabout and are preparing N21, N6331

KAIBETO | SEE PAGE 11

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Gallup Police Department warns about skimming Staff Reports

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he G a l lu p Pol ic e Depar tment has recently received a report of a possible debit card skimming incident at a local gas station.

Skimming is the process of illegally obtaining devit or credit card information when a card is being swiped with a covert card reader. It is generally not visible to the naked eye.

Skimmers can be placed

a lmost a ny where that one nor m a l ly u s e s pl a s t ic t o pay for items or ser v ices, i nclud i n g AT M s a nd f uel pumps.

If the credit card reader on your ATM or gas pump looks strange or you have suspicions about it, do not use it. Instead, report it to police dispatch at (505) 722-2002. Then, go inside to pay.

Paying inside, or withdrawing money from an inside ATM is considered the best way to avoid a skimmer.

Gallup Police Department investigate a dead body found at Red Bluff Trailer Park on Ryan Lane June 18. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

Woman found dead on Ryan Lane Staff Reports

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t about 3:15 pm on Ju n e 18 , G a l lu p Police officers were dispatched to conduct a welfare check on a woman who lived at the Red Bluff Trailer Park at 201 Ryan Ln. Capt. Erin Toadlena-Pablo told the Sun that police had been advised by the woman’s friends that they had not

heard from her and that she failed to show up for work.

Officers met with the people who called, then proceeded to do the welfare check.

When officers arrived at the address on Ryan Lane, t hey k nocked a nd c a l led out. But there wa s no response. They could see that someone was inside the residence. However, that person was not responding

to their verbal commands.

They entered the house and confirmed that the woman inside was deceased. There was no one else inside the residence The deceased woman has been identified as Kriselda Ma r t i nez , 4 8, of Ga l lup.

Findings of a toxicology report conducted by the OMI are not yet available. No foul play is suspected in the case.

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New Mexico to receive Brownfields Grant FUNDS TO HELP UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the New Mexico Environment Department and its coalition pa r t ner s, Nor t hwest New Mex ico C ou nc i l of Gover n ments, Ga llup, Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments, and the city of Silver City are among 149 recipients of 151 grant awards totaling more than $64.6 million in EPA Brownfields funding through the Multipurpose, Assessment, a nd Clea nup Grant Programs. The coalition will partner to administer a $500,000 assessment grant to address contaminated properties in New Mexico.

These funds will aid underserved and economically disadvantaged communities in opportunity zones and other parts of the country in assessing and cleaning up abandoned industrial and commercial properties. Forty percent of the communities selected for funding will receive assistance for the first time.

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler says, “We are targeting these funds to areas that need them the most. Approximately 40 percent of the selected recipients are receiving Brownfields grants for the first time, which means we are reaching areas that may previously [have] been neglected, and 108 of the selected communities have identified sites or targeted areas for redevelopment that fall within Opportunity Zones.”

“Brownfields funding from EPA can be vital for communities dealing with contaminated properties,” Acting Regional Administrator David Gray said.

“In New Mexico, several cities will benefit from this funding and the economic boost it can contribute to.”

The funding will be used to assess contamination from mining and other industrial activities in several communities. “Brownfields redevelopment projects have served as key components of economic growth for the cities, rural communities, and tribes of New Mexico,” according to New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James NEWS

Kenney. “We are grateful to our coalition partners for collaborating with us on this Brownfield Assessment Grant from the EPA, he added.

Grants awarded by EPA’s Brownfields Program provide communities across the country with an opportunity to transform contaminated sites into community assets that attract jobs and achieve broader economic development outcomes, while taking advantage of existing infrastructure.

For example, Brownfields grants have been shown to: ∙ increase local tax revenue: A study of 48 brownfields sites found that an estimated $29 million to $97 million in additional local tax revenue was generated in a single year after cleanup. This is 2 to 7 times more than the $12.4 million EPA contributed to the cleanup of these sites. ∙ increase residential property values: Another study found that property values of homes near revitalized brownfields sites increased between 5 and 15 per cent following cleanup.

One hundred and eight communities selected for grants this year have identified sites or targeted areas in census tracts designated as federal Opportunity Zones.

An Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community where new investment, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.

“I am truly excited to join as EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announces over $64 million in Brownfield funding,” Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Scott Turner said. “The Brownfields grant program is a tremendous vehicle for bringing real revitalization and transformation to the distressed communities of America.”

“Of the 149 communities selected for these grants, 108 will benefit communities with Opportunity Zones. I look forward to seeing the impact that these grants will have on neighborhoods and citizens across the country,” he continued.

A brownfield is a property for which the expansion, redevelopment or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. There are estimated to be more than 450,000 brownfields in the U.S. As of May 2019, under the EPA Brownfields Program 30,153 properties have been assessed, and 86,131 acres of idle land have been made ready for productive use.

In add ition, com mu n ities have been able to use Brownfields grants to leverage 150,120 jobs and more than $28

billion of public and private funding.

In 2018 Congress reauthorized the statutory authority for the Brownfields Program.

The reauthorization includes changes to the program to expand the list of entities eligible for Brownfields grants, increase the limit of individual Brownfields cleanup grants to $500,000, and add grant authority for multipurpose grants.

These important changes will help communities address and clean up more complex brownfield sites.

T h e 2 019 Na t io n a l Brow n f ields Tra ining

Conference will be held on December 11-13 in Los Angeles, California. Offered every two years, this conference is the largest gathering of stakeholders focused on cleaning up and reusing formerly utilized commercial and industrial properties. EPA cosponsors this event with the International Cit y/Cou nt y Ma na gement Association.

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Coppermine man convicted of seven counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child Staff Reports

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HOENIX – Bo Lane, 36, of Coppermine, Ariz., was found guilty of seven counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child

by a federal jury in Flagstaff, Ariz. on June 14. The case was tried before Chief U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow. Lane will be sentenced on Sept. 3.

T he ev idence a t t r i a l showed that between 2013 and

2017, Lane sexually abused two minor victims. The abuse sta r ted when the v ictims were six years old and took

SEXUAL ABUSE | SEE PAGE 16

Swearing in new officers

Construction crews perform embankment work on N6330 in Kaibeto chapter. Photo Credit: Navajo D.O.T.

KAIBETO | FROM PAGE 5

Gallup’s newest police officers were sworn in June 11 by Chief Franklin Boyd. They are (from left to right) Jarad Albert, Elijah Bowman, and Warren Bowannie. Photo Credit: Gallup Police Department

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and N6330 to be paved.

“Crews are currently excavating and filling embankments on N6331 near the chapter house to prepare the road for paving,” said NDOT Executive Director Garret Silversmith.

“South of the Kaibeto gas station, a roundabout is being constructed to improve the flow of traffic in a busy area.”

Before paving the routes, NECA crews are addressing concrete box culvert installation, grade and drain.

Upon completing preparation, an aggregate base course will be placed on the routes before they are paved with hot asphaltic concrete pavement.

Fencing a nd cattle guard

placement are also included in the scope of work.

The project includes 98 construction work items in total with 12 items currently being worked on. Overall, the project is 13 percent complete.

“We’re currently working on permitting issues to address the placement of a borrow pit,” Silversmith said. “However, our progress in construction remains on track.”

The project star ted on March 25 and has an end date of April 11, 2020.

NDOT appreciates the continued support and involvement of the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President, the 24th Navajo Nat ion Cou nci l, K a ibet o Chapter, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and NECA.

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OPINIONS N.M. ranks last in child well-being STATE MAKES SOME IMPROVEMENTS IN CHILD POVERTY

By Sharon Kayne N.M. Voices for Children

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ew Mexico is ranked 50th out of t he 50 st ates for child well-being by the 2019 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released June 17 by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

This is the third time the state has ranked last in the nation. New Mexico fell to

the last spot in 2013, then again in 2018.

Louisia na ra nked 4 9 t h t h i s ye a r, bu mpi n g Mississippi up to 48th. New Hampshire ranked first.

“It’s d isappointing, but not ter r ibly su r pr isi ng to s e e New Me x ic o r a n ke d at the bottom again, given t he l a s t t en ye a r s,” New Mexico Voices for Children Executive Director Ja mes

Ji mene z s a id . Voice s for Ch i ld ren r u n s t he st ate’s K IDS COU NT prog ra m.

Further, Jimenez remarked, “It i s goi n g t o t a ke s u s tained investment to undo the damage from a decade of underfunding all of our child-serving programs and ser v ices like hea lth ca re, ch i ld c a re a nd K-12 education. We star ted making progress in 2019, but clearly

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mu c h mo r e ne e d s t o b e done.”

Usi ng t he mo st recent d a t a av a i l a ble, t he D a t a Book ra nk s t he 50 st ates on 16 i nd icator s of ch i ld wel l-bei ng t h at a re orga nized under four categories: economic well-being, education, health, and family and

CHILD | SEE PAGE 13

Sharon Kayne

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Madame recommends that you sit down and write out all the wonderful things you’d like to do this summer. Reevaluate your life. What do you want to change?

What do you want to keep? Expand your mind. Give in to your dreams and don’t censor yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Sometimes it’s tough to be the best. You may have high demands for yourself and your loved ones.

But, it’s important to stop and reflect. What are you pushing for?

What do you need to accomplish in your life? If you’re feeling unbalanced and out of focus, it’s time to sit down and think about what you need in this world. Enjoy yourself. It’s a new season with new possibilities.

Don’t be so hard on yourself. Be kind. Taking care of yourself shouldn’t be a goal that you’ll get around to “someday.” It’s the foundation of a happy and healthy life! You want to feel strong and limber and get your stress under control. If you’re having sleep or energy issues or your moods too frequently get the better of you, an underlying imbalance is the likely culprit. Over the next two weeks, get belated medical appointments on the books.

This is both a soft spot and a sore spot. You can keep lighting up the way, if you keep an open mind.

Stop badgering others. There is no need to drag anyone around through insanity. The key is to stop procrastinating. You know the deadlines. You know there is something to do. Push forward and help your fellow human beings. Ease up.

Life is not about not having problems. It’s about being able to stand up and face the problems with courage and understanding.

Don’t give up. You can keep pushing forward, if you want to.

Consider how far you’ve come.

Consider what you love. What do you need in this world? You can do anything you choose.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Don’t give away your time for free. There is no right answer, but you’re aware that you must take care of yourself. Do this for yourself and your family. Don’t get caught up in the fear. In fact, back away from the fear and assess it for what it is: self-sabotage. You are capable of anything. You’re not perfect. But, you are worthy of love and good things. Just do it!

Stop playing hot potato with your ideas. You can’t just focus on yourself and forget everything else. It seems like a fine plan, but it will get you into trouble. Use your best judgement and make the best decision you can. At some point, you’re not really thinking about the problem, you’re just delaying the inevitable. It’s called procrastinating. Stop it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You can’t run or hide from your problems. Shutting down isn’t much of an option either. Your family needs you. You may want to run for the hills, but life is so much more than no responsibility at all. In fact, no responsibility just means that you are somebody else’s problem.

Don’t be a problem! Be useful! Be meaningful! Good luck, you can do this.

So, you’ve changed your mind again and again. Trouble is you don’t really know what you want. That’s not always a bad thing. However, when you float through this world uncaring and unfeeling you miss out on all the possibilities in this world. Keep thinking and ask yourself, “What can I do to help someone else?”

Don’t be selfish.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) What would you accomplish, if you believed in your own abilities?

It’s hard to see ourselves. We keep pushing for greatness and aspiring to be our most authentic selves. But, there is often a cost to this. It never ends. If you find that you’re feeling depressed and that you’ve lost your mojo, take a moment to breathe and relax.

Enjoy your life. It’s the only one you have.

What will this season bring?

It’s exciting to consider all the possibilities and push through boundaries. You can accomplish anything. Appreciate your body and your fighting spirit. Be kind to yourself. You will get everything done in the right time and in the right way. Push forward and shower those around you with love and appreciation. You can do it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It’s never too late to begin again or try again. You want to ensure that you’re trying for the right reasons. You don’t want to just keep pushing towards some unknown future. Take a break and breathe through the misgivings of your mind. This world is open to possibilities, if you keep trying to be your best self. You can accomplish anything. Good luck!

You do you! Don’t listen to the naysayers and those that want to bring you down. Enjoy your life for what it is. You don’t need to be perfect or change what you believe. Live your life as the most fulfilled person you can. Keep trying to understand those around you and keep striving toward your goals. You are loved. You are cherished. You are valuable. You can!

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CHILD | FROM PAGE 12 community. The indicators i nclude e ver y t h i n g f r om the child pover ty rate and young children not attending preschool, to child and t een deat h r at e s a nd t he teen birth rate, among others. Most of the data in this yea r’s repor t comes f rom 2017, the most recent year available.

A s it did in 2018, New Mexico ranked last in the education domain, but this year the state fell to the bottom in the family and community domain, dropping one rank.

The state ranked the same this year as in 2018 in the other two domains, economic security (49) and health (48).

There were some bright spots in the data. The state’s child poverty rate dropped slightly from 30 percent in the 2018 Data Book to 27 percent in this year’s report.

That pulled our ranking in that measure up to 48 from 49. New Mexico’s teen birth rate continued to improve.

Our teen birth rate in the new Data Book is 28 births for every 1,000 females ages 15 t o 19 ( per 2 017 dat a).

That’s less than half what it w a s i n t he 2 012 D a t a Book (60 bir ths per 1,000 fema le teen s; 20 0 9 dat a).

And while the share of New Mexico children who lack hea lt h i n su r a nce d id not change from last year’s Data Book (5 percent; 2016 data), t h e nu m b e r o f c h i l d r e n without insurance dropped s l i g h t l y b a s e d o n 2 017 data , a nd the state’s ra nk improved to 27, up from 30.

Child advocates hope to see bigger improvements in the future. “ We m a d e s o m e r e a l str ides towa rd increa sing our investments in children during the 2019 legislative session,” N.M. Voices Deputy Director Amber Wallin said.

“However, it takes some time before improvements in public policy show up in measurable changes to child well-being.

Our ranking is also dependent upon how well other states are doing, and most states made the kinds of investments during the recession that led to quicker, more robust recoveries than New Mexico did,” she added.

One of the policies enacted this year that has historically improved child well-being, was an increase i n t h e s t a t e ’s Wo r k i n g Families Tax Credit, which benefits more than 200,000 children each year. In addit ion , a l a r ge i n f u sion of funding - about $450 million - wa s appropr iated to the state’s K-12 schools. While that’s a significant increase, it only brings the state back to the same funding level it had prior to the recession in 2008, on a per-student, inflation-adjusted basis.

The 2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book is available at www.aecf.org.

New Mexico Voices for Children is a nonpartisan , n onprof it organiza t i on a d vo c a t i n g fo r policies to improve the health and well-being of New Mexico’s children, families and communities. For more information , contact: Sharon

Letter to the Editor Editor, The Indigenous Peoples Commission, established on March 13, 2018 by the Gallup City Council under Ordinance # C2018-5, met for a work session on June 12, 2019 to approve Public Comments for the Healing Forum Report that was developed for the Gallup community, a “Community Per c e pt ion S u r vey ” a nd other items that impact the native population locally and regionally.

The City Ordinance reads: “The membership shall consist of not more than five voting members and one ex-officio, OPINIONS

non-voting member appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The ex-officio member shall be a city employee or official. Voting members shall be residents of New Mexico with three being residents of McKinley County, and two being residents of Gallup.”

One of the things that has been discussed in several meetings in the past is the noticeable absence of the Gallup Mayor Jackie McKinney and the four City Councilors (Linda Garcia (Distr ict 1); A lla n Landavazo (D2); Yogash Kumar (D3); and, Fran Palochak (D4).

New Mexico KIDS COUNT Profile National Rank (2019): 50th Domains

Indicators of child well-being Children living in poverty Children whose parents lack secure employment

27%

Economic Well-Being National Rank: 49th

131,000 children (2017)

Education National Rank: 50

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National Rank: 50

10%

12,000 teens (2017)

Improved since 2016 (32%)

Worsened since 2016 (9%)

Better than US average (31%)

Worse than US average (7%)

56%

Fourth graders not proficient in reading

29,000 children (2015-17)

75%

(2017)

Eighth graders not proficient in math

80%

(2017)

High school students not graduating on time

(2016-17)

29%

Improved since 2014-16 (57%)

Improved since 2015 (77%)

Worsened since 2015 (79%)

Unchanged since 2015-16 (29%)

Worse than US average (52%)

Worse than US average (65%)

Worse than US average (67%)

Worse than US average (15%)

2,250 babies (2017)

Children without health insurance

5%

26,000 children (2017)

Child and teen death rate per 100,000

32

165 deaths (2017)

Teens who abuse alcohol or drugs

6%

10,000 teens (2016-17)

Worsened since 2016 (9%)

Unchanged since 2016 (5%)

Improved since 2016 (33)

Improved since 2015-16 (7%)

Worse than US average (8.3%)

Same as US average (5%)

Worse than US average (26)

Worse than US average (4%)

45%

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136,000 children (2017)

Worse than US average (27%)

Children in singleparent families

Family and Community

28%

Unchanged since 2016 (36%)

9.5%

National Rank: 48th

174,000 children (2017)

Teens not in school and not working

Worse than US average (18%)

Low birth-weight babies

Health

36%

Children living in households with a high housing cost burden

Improved since 2016 (30%)

Young children not in school

A B C

Unchanged since 2018 (50th)

Children in families where household head lacks high school diploma

205,000 children (2017)

16%

77,000 children (2017)

Children living in highpoverty areas

24%

118,000 children (2013-17)

Teen birth rate per 1,000

28

1,896 births (2017)

Worsened since 2016 (42%)

Improved since 2016 (18%)

Worsened since 2012-16 (22%)

Improved since 2016 (30)

Worse than US average (34%)

Worse than US average (13%)

Worse than US average (12%)

Worse than US average (19)

Source: KIDS COUNT Data Book, Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2018 and 2019 NEW MEXICO VOICES FOR CHILDREN 5.15.2019

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AG Balderas urges Congress to take action to protect integrity of America’s elections

By New Mexico Office of the Attorney General

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n expressing his “significant concern regarding the persistent threats to our election systems,” At tor ney Genera l Hector Balderas joined a total 22 attorneys general from around the country June 18 to urge Congress to take action to protect the integrity of America’s

DANCING | FROM PAGE 4 Outfits worn by the group change based on the weather.

But Beyuka says most of the time they wear their traditional Zuni regalia. Their summer dress is called “miha.” Their winter attire is called “manta” and is a black sheath. An aunt creates the warm weather dresses for them. Their jewelry is also created by family members.

As for the pottery jars, the maidens began by buying ceramic jars in Gallup and painting them. Since that time, Breana Yamutewa has found someone in Zuni who uses natural clay and makes her pottery jars. The jars are concave in shape, which helps in the art of balancing them. She says, “People often ask if we have flat heads (laughing) which of course, we don’t.”

Breana Yamutewa started out by carrying the banner when she was seven years old

elections.

In a letter addressed to key U.S. Senators, Balderas and the other attorneys general ask Congress to provide additional election security grants to states and localities, support the establishment of cybersecurity and audit standards for election systems, and pass bipartisan election-security legislation.

“Make no mistake; our elections were attacked by and progressed to being one of the dancers. She says she was thrown into the group by her grandmother, in a manner of speaking. She says, “My grandmother didn’t give me a choice (laughing). She said I was going to carry the banner and when I hit twelve, she told me I was going to start dancing and get a pottery.”

As for Beyuka, she began dancing because of her mother’s influence. For the past 30 years that influence continues to keep her going as the reins were handed over to her with Juanita Edaakie. who has been performing for over 25 years.

Beyuka says, “I like performing in front of audiences, because it gives me a rush. I enjoy singing and dancing.”

She adds that what got her involved was an interest in educating people about the Zuni culture and women’s role in their society. She also enjoys being a part of the group and traveling with her family.

As the group performs,

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Russian operatives in 2016, and they will be attacked again,” Balderas said. “Congress has a responsibility to take substantive steps to protect the integrity of our elections. The fate of our democracy is at stake.”

The attorneys general note warnings that “our election systems have been a target for foreign adversaries and that those same adversaries are currently working to undermine the

upcoming elections.”

Their letter follows confirmed reports that Russia successfully breached election systems in Florida, installed malware on a voting-systems software company used by North Carolina, and targeted the election systems of all 50 states in 2016.

Joining Attorney General Balderas in the letter are the attor neys genera l of Ca l i for n i a , Color a do,

Con nect icut , Delawa re, Hawa i i, I l l i noi s, Iowa , Mar yland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Ve r m o n t , V i r g i n i a , a n d Washington. Today’s letter follows up on a similar letter that attorneys general from 21 states sent to Congress in July 2018.

Zuni Olla Maiden’s leaders Juanita Edaakie and Loretta Beyuka sing during the Summer Nightly Indian Dances in Gallup June 19. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura members take time out to tell the crowd about their regalia, traveling from above the top of their heads with the pottery jars, all the way down to their “pipe stove” shaped moccasins.

They also wait after each performance to pose for pictures and answer questions

from the crowd. Two they hear frequently are: “Is it hard to balance the pottery jar?” and “Have many been broken?”

Breana Yamutewa, says she remembers perfecting her art by balancing books on her head.

The Maidens inv ite

members of the audience to participate in one of their social dances to show that no matter what color, language, or ethnicity, we are alike.

You can experience the Zuni Olla Maidens performing throughout the summer at the McKinley County Court House.

LETTER TO EDITOR | FROM PAGE 13

The issues that surround the IPC are numerous and one of the discussions involves the possibility of the City supporting another “Indian Community Center”. In many other major cities (Albuquerque, Phoenix, Denver, San Francisco, etc.) there are Indian Centers that provide a connection to the Indigenous population for the purposes of maintaining contact with their families, job search, health concerns, showers, clean clothing and to just hang out with each other and fellowship. The former “Gallup Indian Community Center did all of the aforementioned. My first job as a teen was as a

“Peer Counselor” at the Center.

Five Navajo communities surround Gallup and active outreach by the IPC to the regional native population and governmental officials has not yet been coordinated, but everyone who is interested in attending is invited to attend. With that in mind, consider this your invitation to the next meeting. The Indigenous Peoples Commission meetings are held at least quarterly with the next meeting scheduled for June 27 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Gallup City Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend.

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draw in the issues of Native (“Indigenous”) Americans, since there are currently 573 federally recognized tribes in the United States of America.

The purpose of the IPC is also to “serve as an advisory board to the Gallup City Council concerning matters of cultural diversity, fairness, equal opportunity, and respect for indigenous peoples and cultures.”

Debra Martinez, City of Gallup Behavioral Health Program Manager, and Nicole Lujan, PARD Coordinator is also a City employee participant.

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COMMUNITY ‘Stay Focused’ UNM-Gallup Leadership Conference TRIO STUDENTS LEARN SKILLS FOR THEIR FUTURES

By Marilee Petranovich Students

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UNM-Gallup TRIO programs attended the Martin Luther King Jr. 2019 Youth Leadership

LEADERSHIP | SEE PAGE 17

Scholarship winner Isaiah Garcia demonstrates the rescue drage portion of the CPAT part of the SkillsUSA firefighting contest. Photo Credit: UNM-Gallup

UNM-Gallup SkillsUSA Student wins travel scholarship WILL ATTEND CONFERENCE IN LOUISVILLE, KY. Staff Reports

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saiah Garcia will attend the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky June 24-28 after winning the mikeroweWORKS Foundation travel scholarship.

Garcia, a recent graduate of Central High School was concurrently enrolled in the fire science program at UNMGallup’s Center for Career and Technical Education and was a gold medal winner at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference this spring.

T he m i ke r oweWOR K S Foundation par tners with SkillsUSA to offer $1,000 travel scholarships to competitors who received gold medals at their state competitions. Garcia, the only recipient of the scholarship in New Mexico, had to submit a written narrative describing why he should be considered for COMMUNITY

the award. Preference is given to students who are enrolled in program areas of industrial and manufacturing applications, of which firefighting is included.

A ppl ic a nt s mu s t a l s o qualify at their state’s 2019 state leadership conference, must never have attended the national competition before, and must be a SkillsUSA member in good standing.

CCTE Principal Ann Jarvis says, “Isaiah joined the UNMGallup SkillsUSA Chapter because of his competitive nature. If I had to describe Isaiah in one word, I would choose ‘determined,’ because he sees what he wants and sets a course of action to reach his intended goal.”

Garcia plans to pursue a career in fire and emergency services.

For more information, contact: mpetrano@unm.edu (505) 863-7770

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Manufacturing make-over reaps rewards for Albuquerque business

By Claudia Infante For N.M. Finance Report

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pecial Projects C o or d i n a t or, N. M. Ma nu fa ct u r i ng Extension Partnership C. Aaron Velasquez knew it was time to modernize the equipment and processes his family’s metal-plating business had used for four decades, but he wasn’t sure where to start.

An industry contact introduced him to New Mexico Ma nu factur ing Ex tension Pa r tnership, a nonprof it that trains manufacturers in lean principles, value-stream mapping and other methodologies that help businesses increase profitability and competitiveness.

Theta Plate, a second-generation, fa m i ly- ow ned Albuquerque-based business, specializes in electroplating of precious metals for industrial and commercial uses, such as

Claudia Infante. Photo Credit: N. M. MEP friction reduction and conductivity enhancement in electrical and computer components and applications that improve the radiance of costume jewelry.

Much of the equipment used at Theta Plate was as old as the company, and manufacturing processes were geared to that legacy machinery. Over the decades, environmental laws had changed, forcing the

company to spend precious financial resources meeting more stringent standards for wastewater discharge.

Last fall, MEP consultant Jeff Abrams visited Theta Plate to blueprint the manufacturing process and see where efficiencies could be introduced - a process called value stream mapping.

A br a m s recom mended replacing the large ta nks that supply water for rinsing and cleaning metals multiple times during production with smaller tanks. He also suggested reorganizing the shop floor to reduce the distance workers traveled during plating, to ensure that incompatible chemicals were stored at proper distances from one another, and to place receiving, inspection and shipping areas closer together.

To minimize the expenses involved in treating discharge water to city standards, the

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company researched the costs of reclamation equipment that would allow it to become a zero-discharge facility and reduce its water use and disposal costs. The ultimate goal was to reduce the company’s regulatory requirements and bring more predictability to its operations so it could compete for bigger business.

“I can’t believe that we developed such an elegant system,” Velasquez said once the company moved forward with the suggested changes.

Jes sica Vela squez, h is daughter-in-law who works at the company with her husband, praised NM MEP and the results of the MEP-Theta Plate collaboration, which allowed the company to streamline its processes and improve quality control.

“Without these programs, we would have been stuck doing the same old thing we’ve been doing for the past 30 years,” she said. “We have the opportunity now to partner with one of the largest international firms providing

elec t ropl at i ng chem i s t r y worldwide. We’re positioned to make that partnership happen because of the expertise we received.”

And that effort has translated into more jobs. “Since we started working with NM MEP, we’ve been able to add one fulltime position to our little shop, and one part-time position. We have been able to acquire half a dozen new clients outside New Mexico.”

The prospects keep getting brighter. The new partnership promises to add as many as 20 new jobs to the workforce, she said, “and that makes a real impact on people’s lives.”

For more information about New Mexico MEP, visit https://newmexicomep. org/. To learn more about Theta Plate, go to https:// www.thetaplate.com/.

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SEXUAL ABUSE | FROM PAGE 11

prison, and a $250,000 fine or both.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Navajo Nation Police Department. The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Christina J. Reid-Moore and Dimitra H. Sampson, District of Arizona, Phoenix.

place on the Navajo Indian Reservation. Both Lane and the victims are members of the Navajo Nation.

Each conviction for aggravated sexual abuse of a child carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 30 years in prison, a maximum penalty of life in

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President Nez, Vice President Lizer approve $2.5 million for Crownpoint youth center

lives and instill a greater sense of hope throughout the communities,” Nez said.

According to the Crownpoint Office of Diné Youth, the new 27,000 squarefoot youth complex will be constructed adjacent to the existing Office of Diné Youth facility. The new facility will include a gymnasium, locker/ shower facilities, full kitchen, weight room, teen center, art classroom, library, and offices.

Exterior amenities will include

a playground, amphitheater, gardening area, and a parking lot. Navajo Housing Authority has also awarded over $7 million for the project.

“This project has been years in the making and we’re very happy to see the joy on the faces of our people as we celebrate this great milestone,” Nez said.

Council Delegate Mark Freeland, who sponsored the legislation to provide the $2.5 million, was also in attendance

and offered his appreciation to the Office of Diné Youth and local chapter officials for their persistence and years of dedication to secure the funding.

As vice president of the Navajo Nation in his previous term in office, Nez assisted with identifying various funding sources that could be used to construct the youth center. He also worked together with Council Delegate Mark Freeland to advocate for funds from the state of New Mexico

to build a wellness center in Crownpoint, which is currently under construction.

Council Delegates Edmund Yazzie and Pernell Halona were also part of the signing ceremony and offered their support to the community and thanked Nez and Lizer for their support and advocacy.

Nez and Lizer thank New Mexico Indian Affairs Deputy Secretary Nadine Padilla, who represented the Office of the Governor at the signing ceremony, for supporting projects for many Navajo communities in the state.

“The Nez-Lizer Administration thanks Gov. M ichel le Lu ja n Gr isha m, Secretary Lynn Trujillo, and Deputy Secreta r y Nadine Padilla for their tremendous support for our communities,” Nez said. “The new youth center and wellness center will benefit the overall community development and economic development efforts for Crownpoint and other communities.”

The 24 t h Nava jo Nation Council approved the funding request by a vote of 20-0, during a special session held on May 23.

Bound were immersed in workshops and activities intended to prepare them to successfully navigate college.

TRIO programs fund initiatives at college campuses to promote postsecondary education and provide specialized services to assist qualifying students in achieving access and resources for college completion.

UNM-Gallup has both TRIO Upwa rd Bou nd progra ms and TRIO Student Support Services.

The Upward Bound initiative provides services to high school students to help them prepare for high school graduation and college entrance.

Programs are offered during the summer and throughout the school year to high school students to increase the rate at which students complete high school and enroll in post-secondary institutions.

T he Student Suppor t Services program works with

incoming and existing college students to increase opportunities for college completion. Students are provided

personalized advising, academic tutoring, and individualized counseling along a spectrum of services.

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ROW NPOINT, N.M. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President My r on L i z er joi ne d t he Crownpoint community on June 15 for the signing of Resolution CMY-18-19, which approves $2.5 million from the Navajo Nation’s Síhasin Fund to assist with the construction of a new youth center for the community of Crownpoint, N.M. The Office of the President and Vice President invited the Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council, 24 th Navajo Nation Council, New Mexico Deputy Secretary of Indian Affairs Nadine Padilla , Office of Diné Youth, Navajo Technical University, and local community members to join President Nez and Vice President Lizer as they continue their commitment to support Navajo youth with the signing of the bill during the symbolic signing ceremony.

“Today is a very special day for our youth in Crownpoint and surrounding communities as we celebrate the signing of this bill that will help many of our young people live positive

LEADERSHIP | FROM PAGE 15 Conference June 7 – June 9 in Albuquerque.

The Fifth Annual Youth Leadership Conference was sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission. The theme of the conference was Stay Focused and it provided students with opportunities to learn success strategies to use in educational advancement and in their personal lives.

TRIO Student Suppor t Services Director Kimimila Simms, who accompanied this year’s students, said, “The students learned about college prep, team building, positive policing and financial literacy.”

They also had the opportunity to meet two Lobo basketball players.

Students who a re pa rticipants in the TRIO Lobo Academy summer bridge program, TRIO Student Support Services, and TRIO Upward COMMUNITY

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer sign Resolution No. CMY-18-19 in Crownpoint, N.M. June 15. Photo Credit: OPVP

Students at UNM-Gallup from the summer bridge program, Lobo Academy Leadership Conference: (l to r) back row: Oren Jim, Ethan Leupp, Miguel Ramirez, Dante Roach, Bryson Tso; front row: Summer Chee, Shania Long, Nakeisha Begaye, Chanel Halona and Stephanie Peterson. Photo Credit: UNM-Gallup Gallup Sun • Friday June 21, 2019

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‘Toy Story 4’ benefits from new additions, but feels redundant, repetitive

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING: ««« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 100 MINUTES

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he Toy Story series marks a landmark of sorts, helping establish Pixar animation studios as a major production company and providing early exa mples of meticulously crafted stories with appeal for both children and adults.

The first three movies in the series were truly stellar accomplishments, providing loads of laughs and even eliciting a strong emotional response (with that third film in particular, really going in a dark direction). I’m going to get myself in a lot of trouble here by saying that Toy Story 4 is perfectly pleasant and, as expected, impeccably animated. It’s definitely a good film. Still, the movie also feels a little too familiar and the new plot doesn’t carry the same weight as previous installments.

As the film begins, Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of

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Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) and Forky (voiced by Tony Hale) in “Toy Story 4,” the fourth in the animated series. In this installment, Forky is introduced, and kidnaped. The team works together to free him from Gabby Gabby (voiced by Christine Hendricks – not pictured here). Photo Credit: Walt Disney Pictures the gang have moved on and are living with a new owner, a young girl named Bonnie ( M a delei ne McGr aw). O f course, there’s a different dynamic with this child, as well as issues affecting both her and the group. When a nervous Bonnie heads off to

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her first day at kindergarten, Woody decides to tag along and make sure she adjusts to the new chapter in her life. To deal with the stress, the child uses a plastic spork to create a new friend named Forky (Tony Hale), who becomes an instant favorite.

Woody takes it upon himself to try to teach the ropes to the cutler y-tur ned-toy.

When the family takes an RV and heads out on a vacation to the Grand Basin, Forky is lost, and the gang teams up to locate him. Along the way, they encounter old friend Bo Peep (Annie Potts) and antique shop doll, Gabby Gabby (Christina Hend r ick s).Ga bby Ga bby serves as the foil in this story, a lonely doll with a broken voice module.

She takes Forky hostage to convince Woody to give up his own voice box, so that she can finally be discovered and adopted by a child. While this is supposed to be a great threat, the characters speak freely to one another with or without the apparatus. As such, the stakes don’t feel very high this time by comparison.

It certainly doesn’t match the themes of mortality and near incineration dealt with in the previous chapter.

Some of the gags between the toys work, but half of them feel recycled and overly familiar. Once again, the humans seem oblivious to their plastic companions, even when the toys are moving all around them. At least there are a couple of new elements introduced that do work well.

Crafted from garbage at school, Forky is an entertaining addition to the cast and his deep obsession with trash certainly raises a smile. The movie also earns some laughs as Woody is forced to use refuse-related metaphors to deliver concepts to Forky about his place in the world.

Another plus is the late appearance of Duke Kaboom (Keanu Reeves), a Canadian Evel Knievel-esque stunt biker whose help is required to make a grand leap and help rescue Forky from Gabby Gabby and his captors. He’s a very entertaining character, but his introduction to the film comes late and as a result, Duke seems underutilized. The film and action sequences would have benefited greatly from more of the cyclist and his psychosis involving a loss of confidence.

The movie also tries to deal with issues raised to Woody by Bo Peep, who has

ventu red out on her ow n without a child. She believes that Bonnie and the cowboy aren’t a good fit, and encourages him to leave the family behind for a life free from ownership. On the one hand, it’s an interesting idea that could have offered a few different directions for the toys.

Unfortunately, the story handles everything so gently and without serious conflict, that it’s a wasted opportunity.

A Toy Story film about an abusive owner whom the characters must revolt against, resulting in an exaggerated revolution over the rights of plastic figures could have added more humor and zip than what was ultimately delivered. Instead, this sequel appears to go through the motions, delivering the expected jokes and sentimentality against an impressively animated backdrop.

The movie is agreeable and I admittedly liked it, but also assert that it offers little that is original or fresh. Toy Story 4 looks good and is solid family entertainment, but feels inessential when compared to its predecessors, reworking and repeating elements from previous features to mixed results.

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for June 21, 2019

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ello once again, and welcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. It’s another busy week with some big movies and interesting independent fare to check 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! T he Beach Bum - This stoner comedy follows a strange man living a nomadic and hedonistic lifestyle in the Florida Keys. After a car accident leaves him a widower, the family estate falls into the hands of his estranged daughter, who forces her dad to try and complete his novel, before allowing the funds to be released back to him. This project split critics. More than half commented that while they didn’t necessarily want to follow in the character’s footsteps, they found the film funny and thought it did a good job of taking aim at the American way of life. It stars Matthew McConaughey, Snoop Dogg, Isla Fisher, Martin Lawrence, Zac Efron and Jonah Hill.

The Crest - Two cousins decide to head to their ancestral home in this documentary, only to discover that the past holds surprising ties to their current lives. The two men share a love of surfing and sea, and when they arrive at an island off the west coast of Ireland, they learn more about their family history. Most notably, the subjects discover that they are direct descendants of an Irish king known for surfing the waves around his Irish home. The information both surprises and forms a connection between their lives and those of their ancestors. This feature has played at film festivals to decent response, but seems to be making its debut on disc, so there aren’t any detailed reviews available for it yet.

Crypto - An ex-Wall Street banker moves back to his COMMUNITY

hometown, takes a job in law enforcement, and is recruited to help investigate a cryptocurrency ring. Unfortunately, the case ends up causing both professional and very personal complications as drama unfolds in his household and acquaintances become suspects. Alas, very few members of the press liked what they saw. One well-known critic remarked that he enjoyed it because of its enormous and baffling plot holes. The movie features Luke Hemsworth, Beau Knapp, Alexis Bledel, Vincent Kartheiser and Kurt Russell.

Disappearance - A writer looking for a new concept for a thriller sails with his wife on their yacht and agrees when his spouse suggests that they allow an attractive young waitress to stay with them. He begins flirting with the guest and the wife becomes frustrated.

When the author disappears, a police investigator arrives to interview the two women and the crew, in the hopes of discovering exactly what happened. This picture is debuting on disc and through streaming platforms and has not been shown to anyone yet. The cast includes Brian Thompson, Reggie Lee, Cortney Palm, Matthew Marsden and Jemma Dallender.

Hale County This Morning, T his Eve ning - This docum e n t a r y fo l lows the lives of t wo you ng African-American men in rural Alabama over the course of five years. Over this period of time, viewers see the two different paths these men take. One heads off to college in hopes of starting a career, while the other becomes a father and attempts to raise his boy in a supportive and encouraging environment. Viewers see the many highs and lows experienced by both figures. Reviews for the film were excellent.

Many critics called it moving and lyrical, showing a great deal of beauty in the normally mundane facets of life.

Hotel Mumbai - In 2008, a group of heavily-armed terrorists descended on the famous Taj Hotel in Mumbai, India.

This drama recreates the harrowing event. The story follows

specific members of the staff who decide to stay during the ordeal and protect their guests and those who have taken refuge at the location, all at the risk of losing their own lives. Write-ups for this film were generally strong. A small group found the events depicted too disturbing and a few even described the feature as exploitative.

However, the majority suggested that the movie expertly created a palpable sense of unease and tension that was equal parts distressing and hea r tbreak ing. They a lso wrote that the feature was difficult to forget. It features Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi, Jason Isaacs and Angus McLaren.

The Nightmare Gallery An anthropology professor is shocked to discover that her best student has disappeared as this horror flick opens. Some three years later and with the mystery still unsolved, a package from the vanished person arrives in the mail. The lead finds paranormal artifacts within the parcel, which lead her to try to learn what happened. Apparently, her journey takes her through dimensional portals to a strange and nightmar ish new env ironment.

There are no reviews yet for this title. Amber Benson, Kevin Chamberlin, and Mat Devine headline the film.

Public Figure - This little documentary takes a close look at social media and the

influence (both good and bad) that the technology may be having on our daily lives. Not only does it follow cases of persons who are addicted to various programs and platforms, but also speaks with social media influencers and details their impact on various social causes currently in the spotlight. The film also claims to explore the ways in which those in the public eye deal with their fame and various attacks from those who dislike their postings. Once again, this picture is making its premiere on disc, so those curious will just have to take a chance on it without knowing any specifics.

Run the Race - Two athletic brothers in high school have to deal with a series of unfortunate events over the course of their school year. First, their mother passes away and then their father abandons them.

They both focus on sports in hopes of finding success.

When one of them suffers a devastating injury, the other sibling tries to succeed in order to earn them both a better future. This faith-based film got a mixed reception from the press. The cast includes Mykelti Williamson, Frances Fisher, Kristoffer Polaha, Tanner Stine and Mario Van Peebles.

Swing Kids - Set in the early 1950s against the backdrop of the Korean War, this foreig n-la ng uage mu sica l drama is a biopic that follows a North Korean soldier and professional tap dancer

held captive in a prison camp.

To survive the ordeal, the captive decides to joi n a d a nc e group and try to bridge the conflicts between various countries. Critics appear to like what they saw overall. While a percentage did complain that the tonal shifts between dance numbers and horrors of war didn’t gel, more complimented the attempts to merge anachronistic elements as appropriate given the subject matter, and thought that viewers were effectively pulled between happiness and tears as the film progressed. Kyung-soo Do, Park Hye-su and Jared Grimes take on the lead roles.

Under the Silver Lake - A Los Angeles man obsessed w ith conspiracy theor ies encounters a young woman swimming in the pool of his apartment complex. When she vanishes and news reports suggest that a killer is on the loose, the lead takes it upon himself to try to save her. He soon begins to suspect that he may be uncovering a grand conspiracy that will shock the world. Reaction towards this indie neo-noir feature was all over the place. It stars Andrew Garfield, Riley Keough, Topher Grace and Patrick Fischler.

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well as publicity materials.

They also have the box set Universal Horror Collection: director Jordan Peele (Get It’s a very, very busy week Volume 1 - T he Black Cat Out) tells the story of a fam- for classic titles getting Blu-ray (1934), The Raven (1935), The ily who heads out to their upgrades. The first Blu-ray of Invisible Ray (1936) and Black vacation home in Santa Cruz. note is from Arrow Academy, Friday (1940). As you might They endure a series of terri- and it’s for the Carol Reed have imagined, the release confying events after psychotic (The Third Man) thriller, The tains four classic flicks from dopplegangers appear and Running Man (1963). Not to Universal’s horror vaults starattempt to take their places. be confused with the Arnold ring the likes of Boris Karloff While the clan fights them Schwarzenegger flick of the and Bela Lugosi. The bonuses off and protects themselves, same name, this effort is about on the set are too lengthy to the mother recalls events in a wife who helps her husband divulge here, but most of the her past that may have some fake his own death to collect titles have been given new 2K connection to the attacks. The insurance money. But when scans, all of the films come press was very positive about they vacation to Spain, the with at least one audio comthis horror picture. A small leads encounter the very insur- mentary, documentaries on the number of reviews suggested ance agent that they duped. productions, audio interviews, that while chilling, not all of It’s an interesting little flick, still galleries and trailers. the story made sense, and sug- and the Blu-ray arrives with a Kino has a giant selecgested that it wasn’t quite as 2K restoration of the picture tion of titles hitting Blu-ray effective as the filmmaker’s and several bonuses, including as well. They include the previous work. a film historian commentary, a Jack Nicholson drama, The However, most called it series of interviews with crew Border (1982), which includes unsettling and thought that members about the production, a film critic commentary and there were plenty of jolts and a 45-minute audio interview trailer. You can also pick up much allegorical meaning to with co-star Lee Remick about the William Friedkin heist process. The movie feature her career, an image gallery caper, The Brink’s Job (1978).

Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, and plenty of written material This well regarded effort stars Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker, detailing various aspects of the Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Paul Shahadi Wright Joseph and feature.

Sorvino and Gena Rowlands Evan Alax.

Shout! Factory has some and includes the very same Wonder Park - This ani- equally intriguing Blu-rays. extras as described in the premated family film follows a They include the fun sci-fi vious title. young girl who loves amuse- horror picture, The Monolith The same company is also ment parks. When she’s forced Monsters (1957). This one releasing the highbrow artto deal with her mother’s sud- boasts an unusually memora- house effort, Détective (1985) den illness, the child runs away ble concept of a rock-like sub- from f ilmmaker Jea n-Luc into the forest and discovers stance that falls from space. Godard. It has been described her imaginary world of rides When water hits it, it grows tall as a deconstruction of film noir and attractions. Unfortunately, spires and falls over, spreading and arrives with a selected it has fallen into disrepair, so across the landscape. scene commentary from a the protagonist decides to The townspeople are then programmer for the Toronto help the many mascots restore forced to deal with this mys- International Film Festival. the theme park to its former terious threat. It’s a good and Also from the director is First glory. Reviewers didn’t take unique movie, and besides the Name: Carmen (1983), a reinwell to this effort. The voice- cleaned up picture, the Blu-ray vention of the famous opera. cast includes Jennifer Garner, also includes several extras. This release includes another Matthew Broder ick, John There’s a new film historian short film from Godard called Oliver, Mila Kunis, Kenan audio commentary, a second Changer d’image (1982), as Thompson, Ken Jeong and track with Professor of Film well as movie historian comBrianna Denski.

Studies Mark Jancovich, as mentaries for both programs, trailers and a booklet essay on the production. And there’s another French film, Hélas pour moi (1993) aka Oh, Woe Is Me, which star Gerard Depardieu and includes similar We are additional features.

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t o you r l i k i ng, t hen you may enjoy t he Blu-ray of Agatha Christie’s Ordeal by Innocence (1984). It follows a man who sets out to visit his friend in England and return a notebook left behind. When he discovers that his pal has been framed for murder and killed, he sets out to uncover the tr uth. It stars Donald S u t he r l a nd , C h r i s t o phe r Plummer, Ian McShane and Faye Dunaway.

The next Blu-ray may be my most anticipated release of the week. The Canadian thriller The Silent Partner (1978) stars Christopher Plummer as a psychotic criminal who attempts to rob a bank in downtown Toronto over the Christmas holidays. Elliott Gould plays a teller who impulsively takes advantage of the hold-up situation, switching the bags and taking the money for himself.

It all results in a battle of wits between the two men. The movie was written by Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential) and cleverly delves into how, under the right circumstances, anyone has the capacity to be a criminal. For its Blu-ray debut, this release contains an interview with co-star Elliott Gould (who is a big fan of the movie), a film historian audio commentary, and a radio spot.

Can’t wait to pick it up!

And Kino is also releasing a Blu-ray of the crime/thriller, Slayground (1983). This disc comes with an interview with star Peter Coyote and a trailer.

But that’s not all. Also coming your way is a Blu-ray from the Warner Archive collection.

This one is for the coming-ofage drama, Corvette Summer (1978), which has developed something of a cult following over the years. It stars Mark Hamill (fresh off of his stint in the original Star Wars) as a high school student whose car is stolen. He hitches a ride and teams up with a prostitute, played by Annie Potts; together, they head for Las Vegas and try to recover the stolen goods.

On a slightly classier note, Criterion has a pair of French films hitting Blu-ray. The first is La vie de Jesus (1997), a look at an aimless young man with epilepsy trying to make ends meet. This film has been given a 4K digital restoration approved by director Bruno Dumont, which includes an interview with the filmmaker, a conversion with him about the movie recorded in 2014

and excepts from two 1997 episodes of a French TV-program dealing with the movie. They’re also putting out a Blu-ray of L’Humanité (1999), another feature from Dumont. This movie has also been given a 4K digital remaster and comes with a new director interview, a conversation between the figure and a film critic, a segment about the movie from a 2000 French program, a news interview dating back to 1999 and a trailer.

Cohen Media has picked up the rights to the Boston news paper d r a ma , Between the Lines (1977) and is releasing it on Blu-ray. This one stars John Heard, Lindsay Crouse and Jeff Goldblum, and the disc itself includes a new interview with director Joan Micklin Silver (Hester Street, Crossing Delancey), the original trailer and a 2018 re-release trailer.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! He r e a r e s ome t it le s that may appeal to younger audiences.

Father’s Day (Direct-todisc animated film) Popeye the Sailor: The 1940s, Volume 2 (War ner Archive)

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

Eat, Pray, Love (Hallmark TV-movie) Killing Eve: Season 2 Last of the Summer Wine: Vintage 2010 Legendary Catch (National Geographic) Loud Krazy Love (TV-documentary about band KoRn) Mystery Science Theater 3 0 0 0 : Vol . X I (R i n g of Terror, Indestructible Man, Tormented, Horrors of Spider Island) NATURE: The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention (PBS) Ozone Hole: How We Saved the Planet (PBS) Patrick Melrose (Showtime Mini-series) Suits: Season 8 Swingtown: Season 1 Will & Grace - The Revival: Season 2 L’ h u m a n i t e , W a r n e r Archive, Corvette Summer, Cohen Media, Between the Lines, COMMUNITY

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FRIDAY, June 21

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.

SUMMER NIGHTLY INDIAN DANCES

7 pm-8 pm nightly through September 2 @ The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third Streets. .Admission is free.

For more information call (505) 722-2228.

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF GALLUP

5 pm-8 am @ Downtown Courthouse Square Relay will be held tonight through June 22. The Relay celebrates raising money for cancer research, and assistance for those who have been victimized by cancer.

Meet Navajo Nation Inaugural Poet Laureate Luci Tapahonso

7 pm @ the newly-created outdoor performance space on Ninth Street, just north of the Gallup Flea Market.

Twelfth Night will be performed tonight and June 22.

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

GRANTS ROCKIN’ SUMMER CONCERT

7 pm @ Grants Riverwalk Amphitheater. Hear Mariachi Los Amigos and Antonio Reyna. This event is free.

SATURDAY, June 22 Story Time 11:00 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.

FAMILY STARGAZING WITH TAAS

7 pm-11 pm @Red Rock Park. The Albuquerque Astronomical Society will visit Gallup with their portable planetarium and telescopes.

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

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE CLOSING CEREMONY

GALLUP REPERTORY THEATER SUMMER CHILDREN’S THEATER CAMP

Performances will be held at the Shakespeare in the Park Festival. For more information go to galluprep. org of call Suzanne at (505) 879-9835.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE

5 pm – 8 am @ downtown Courthouse Square. For more information call Joyce Graves (505) 862-1457 or Linda Shelton (505) 722-2175.

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

8 am @ downtown Courthouse Square. The Relay celebrates raising money for cancer research, and assistance for those who have been victimized by cancer.

For more information call Joyce Graves (505) 862-1457 or Linda Shelton (505) 7222175.

24TH ANNUAL CROWNPOINT JUST MOVE IT FAMILY FUN RUN & WALK

7 am Registration time 8 am Start time. 8 am; @ Future Foundations Family Center, City of Grants Recreation Department. For more information call (505) 786-6321 or (505) 786-6240.

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PUBLISH: Friday, June 14 & 21, 2019 *** P.T.D. ORDER NO. 19-07 June 3, 2019 ORDER EXTENDING CERTAIN DEADLINES PROPERTY TAX DIVISIONS STATE ASSESSED PROPERTIES BUREAU STATE OF NEW MEXICO 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 old: 1) The deadline to allocate and certify valuations to county assessors is extended from June 3, 2019 to June 14, 2019 2) Therefore, County Assessor’s deadline to allocate and certify valuations to the Property Tax Division is extended from June 15, 2019 to June 28, 2019.

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Donna Maestas, Director Property Tax Division Published: June 14, 2019 June 21, 2019 June 28, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE TO OFFERORS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: ANCILLARY SERVICES Multi-Year Agreement No. RFP-378-19MA Commodity Code(s): 94815, 94876, 94886, 94887, 96167 & 96258 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Procurement

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Dated the 13th Day of June 2019 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: June 13, 2019 P U B L I C A T I O N DATES: June 14 & 21, 2019 (Gallup Sun) *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the governing body of the City of Gallup, New Mexico will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Second Street and Aztec Avenue; Gallup, New Mexico, to consider final approval of the following entitled Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LODGERS TAX ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE THE EXCLUSION

FOR PREMISES HAVING LESS THAN THREE ROOMS OR THREE OTHER UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Clerk

The purpose and subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in the title and provides an amendment to the City’s Lodgers Tax Ordinance by removing the lodgers tax exemption to premises having less than three rooms or three other units of accommodations for lodging. If the Ordinance is passed, it will become effective January 1, 2020. A draft copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.

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Performances will be held at the Shakespeare in the Park Festival. For more information go to galluprep.org of call Suzanne at (505) 879-9835.

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

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 tonight. Performances are free.

For more information call (505) 879-9835.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

9 am-1 pm @ First Presbyterian Church, Nimitz St., Grants.

Proceeds to help the church and local families. For more information call Luciana Caporaletti (928) 727-7456.

SUNDAY, June 23

PRIDE MONTH

10:30 am @ Westminster Presbyterian Church-Gallup.

All are invited to celebrate transgender people and hear a story of transition, integrity and faithfulness.

MONDAY, June 24

LEARN ABOUT PREDATORY LENDING

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

On conclusion, members will be able to make strategic decisions about their financial futures. For information email bmartin@gallupnm.gov of call (505) 863-1291.

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WONDER ON WHEELS

10 am-11 am @Children’s Branch..Mobile mini-museum about space history makes a visit. For information call (505) 726-6120.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 pm @ City Hall.

24TH ANNUAL CROWNPOINT JUST MOVE IT FAMILY FUN RUN & WALK

5:30 pm, Registration; 6:30 pm Start time @ Smith Lake Chapter. Includes a Community Health Fair. For more information call (505) 7866321 or (505) 786-6240.

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MCKINLEY COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES COLLABORATIVE PLANNED OUTREACH

9 am- 2 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

2ND LOOK ON 2ND STREET

6 pm-8 pm,. 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

SBDC WORKSHOP

9 am-2 pm@ Gallup Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room.

NM Workers’ Compensation, NM CRS Tax and Navajo Nation Tax Workshop. Registration at www.nmsbdc.org/ gallup or (505) 722-2220.

WEDNESDAY, June 26

SEVENTH ANNUAL KIDS COUNT CONFERENCE

7:30 am-3:30 pm @ Embassy Suites Sandia Ballroom in Albuquerque. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will give the keynote address and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller will give opening remarks.

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: Isn’t It Romantic.

THURSDAY, June 27

CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES)

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

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR FRAN PALOCHAK, DIST. 4

6 pm-8 pm @ Turpen Elementary School.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1

6:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Northside Senior Center

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COMMISSION MEETING

6 pm @ Gallup City Council Chambers.

GRACE GROUPS

6 pm-8 pm @ Gallup Christian Church, 501 S. Cliff Dr.: 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.

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24TH ANNUAL CROWNPOINT JUST MOVE IT FAMILY FUN RUN & WALK

5:30 pm, Registration; 6:30 pm Start time @ Mariano Lake Chapter. Includes a Community Health Fair. For more information call (505) 7866321 or (505) 786-6240.

TECH TIME: FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

4 pm-6 pm @ Main Library.

Word Processing for Beginners (Word and Writer) Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is optional but not required.

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.

SUMMER NIGHTLY INDIAN DANCES

7 pm-8 pm nightly through September 2 @ The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third Streets. .Admission is free.

For more information call (505) 722-2228.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS DOG TRAINING

2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance. The center’s professional trainer helper will be out June 15th and 16th at 9:30 am both days.

Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS HORSE DEMO

11 am every Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS BASIC SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

1pm free for anyone. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS WELCOME CENTER

10 am-2 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.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.

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 @ 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

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

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

(505) 307-5999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.

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

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

NO HOST BOOK CLUB

6:30 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church. Read the monthly themed books, then join others for a lively discussion on the last Friday of the month. For more information contact Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136. The book for June is Educated by Tara Westover.

Discussion June 28.

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.

WINE & PAINTING

6 pm-9 pm @ ART123 Gallery.

Have a creative night out!

July 25 with Dana Aldis. Paint a masterpiece step-by-step while enjoying two complimentary glasses of wine.

Register at www. galluparts. org/wine-and-painting. $35 per person

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 To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar for Vernon Garcia.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNY

7 pm-9 pm Friday @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St. Gallup’s longest-running

section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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