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Ceremonial season in Gallup PHOTOS BY KNIFEWING SEGURA AND RYAN HUDGEONS/RAH PHOTOGRAPHY

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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allup is about to be drenched in color and dance. It is almost time for the Gallup InterTribal Indian Ceremonial.

The event, which strives to be the oldest and most culturally aware and respected event in the United States according to their website, runs from Aug. 2 - 11.

Dudley Byerley, president of the Ceremonial Board, said the event continues to grow every year, and that remains the goal as new leadership steps in.

“We try to get everything we got money for,” Byerley said in a phone call July 30. “The Ceremonial makes money, but it costs it all to grow it.”

WHAT’S ON THE SLATE This year’s Ceremonial includes a Ceremonial Arts Exhibit, a juried art show where visitors will be able to view and purchase authentic Native American art including jewelry, rugs, and paintings. This exhibit will be held at Red Rock Park in both the courtyard and exhibition hall.

“We’re expecting a lot more art entries this year,” Byerley said. “We grew a third larger last year, and we are expecting it to be bigger this year.”

The 2019 Gallup Inter-Tribal Queen Pageant is described as a lifetime memory by the Ceremonial website, where young indigenous women compete for the prestigious title every year.

Participants compete in areas like public speaking, an essay

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competition, private interviews, traditional a nd cont empor a r y talent.

T h e n there is the T i ny-Tot

Pageant, where indigenous youth showcase their talents and abilities. The children must have a Certificate of Indian Blood along with their application to enter.

The rodeo has been part of the Ceremonial since its inception, and showcases the horsemanship skills many tribes are known for. The Ceremonial includes eight events including Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway, Saddle Bronc, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, and Bull Riding.

Some classic rodeo events have also been added to the roster, including the Wild Horse Race, Hide Race, Pony Express Race, Ladies Steer Riding, Wooly Riding, Frybread Pan Throwing, and Chuck Wagon Racing.

The schedule also features a gourd dance, the Ceremonial 5K Fun Run/Walk, the Song and Dance, and the Opening Night/

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decided they want to follow them.

“It wasn’t all bad, but it made us jump through lots of hoops,” Byerley said. “ I t ’s r e a l l y hectic.”

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Wine Tasting.

The parade comes at the conclusion of the festivities. The Ceremonial website calls it one of the reasons Gallup is called “The Indian Capital of the World.”

Byerley said there was some controversy over the direction the parade went in this year, with people saying a counterclockwise direction is not culturally correct.

But the current plan to go down Coal Avenue and then come back up on Aztec Avenue is a clockwise route, and thus culturally correct, Byerley added.

o l d legislation detailing steps that the Ceremonial has not followed in 15 years, and

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OVERCOMING CHALLENGES Byerley said a main hurdle the Ceremonial Board had to clear this year was the involvement of the New Mexico Secretary of Tourism. Byerley said they found

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Board of Commissioners hears presentation for uranium mining task force

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he McKinley County Board of Commissioners gave the floor to a community member for a presentation during the July 30 regular meeting.

Percy Anderson spoke to the

Board of Commissioners about establishing the McKinley County Blue Ribbon Uranium Task Force, which will gather data on the impacts of uranium mining in McKinley County communities through issues with health, groundwater, watersheds, and the impact on the local economy.

“The task force will conduct

public hearings where citizens of the community will have an opportunity to provide their personal stories,” Anderson said.

The stories of local citizens as well as the data gathered by the force will be used to create a report with policy recommendations for the Board of Commissioners as a form of

Percy Anderson, right, speaks to the McKinley County Board of Commissioners about establishing a task force to inform citizens about the effects of uranium mining and advise the board on the matter during their July 30 regular meeting. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye

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guidance from a grassroots level, Anderson continued.

Anderson and other people involved with the task force have been meeting with the Board of Commissioners since 2016 to discuss matters related to uranium mining.

The task force is viewed as a working group, where county residents work with task force allies, Anderson said. The group will include advisors, or members with experience in a certain field who can provide advice to task force members.

Janene Yazzie, community advocate, said uranium has been continually promoted as

an energy source, and the proper care should be taken when handling it or being in areas affected by it.

“We want to ensure [that the] same type of safety and approach

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RMCHCS wins grant focused on Native American patients MAJOR GRANT FOR RURAL RESIDENCY DEVELOPMENT

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ehoboth McK inley C h r i s t i a n He a l t h Care Ser vices has been selected by the Health Resources and Services Administration to receive a three-year, $750,000 grant to establish its Rural Residency Development Program.

The program will focus on providing the highest quality care for its rural community with a curricular focus on Native American patients and will be led

by RMCHCS’ Program Director For Family Medicine Residency and its Chief Medical Officer Valory Wangler, M. D. The new rural residency programs will also enable participants to achieve accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. RMCHCS wa s selected as one of only 27 medical facilities nationwide.

“Our Board of Trustees has encouraged us to develop a primary care physician pipeline for rural hospitals for some time now. We have been exploring various avenues to achieve such a pipeline for the past five years. This HRSA grant will make it possible for us to start a Family Medicine Residency program for medical students

from this region, thus addressing the chronic shortage of primary care physicians in rural areas,” David Conejo, CEO of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services said.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to embark on such a major initiative and appreciate the support of New Mexico’s Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), who worked with HRSA to enable our residency program to become a reality. This grant will greatly benefit the residents of Gallup and McKinley County,” Conejo added.

Approval from Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Earlier this year, RMCHCS received approval to build a family medicine residency program from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education that monitors for compliance and sets U.S. professional educational standards in preparing physicians to deliver medical care. The approval allows future doctors to receive their residency training in a real-world medical facility at RMCHCS’s College Clinic.

Physicians will be encouraged to open family practices in the Gallup area upon graduation in 2024.

The hospital will provide specialized training in rural and Native American healthcare to serve the Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Zuni and others. Resident physicians will learn about conditions that disproportionately affect Native Americans such as diabetes and asthma.

They will also learn skills such as how to treat patients who may not have access to household staples such as running water and refrigeration, which are often necessary for medical care. Rotations at Indian Health Service and other partner sites will provide further exposure to these types of skills and to Native American life, culture and the challenges those residents face in seeking care.

“Healthcare in rural areas like Gallup is important to the area’s development and growth.

Businesses, education facilities and consumer enterprises all rely on community development and one of the pillars of growth in good medical care,” RMCHCS’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Valory Wangler said.

Her goal has been to establish the accreditation since she joined the hospital in 2018. The hospital anticipates about four resident physicians per class and plans to expand its family care training to other types of medical specialization in the future.

Statewide Shortage New Mexico currently has a shortage of physicians in 32 of its 33 counties. RMCHCS will focus

on the Four Corners area of New Mexico.

“Healthcare is a vital need for all residents statewide,” Stephen Stoddard, CEO of the New Mexico Rural Hospital Network said. “The goal of New Mexico’s healthcare community is to bridge the gap in rural health and ensure adequate and appropriate care is available to all New Mexicans regardless of their address.”

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The new Board will include current members who are familiar with how the Ceremonial operates, which will help with the transition, Byerley pointed out.

He added while he may be stepping down from the role of president, he will continue to volunteer with the Ceremonial and help with the push for what he said will be a gigantic event for the Ceremonial’s 100th anniversary.

“The Ceremonial has been really good for our town,” Byerley

said. “I can’t say enough about local sponsors and businesses.”

Byerley said it is the efforts of Gallup, McKinley County, and local businesses that make the Ceremonial happen every year.

“It’s going to be good, and we want to keep going,” he said. “We want to keep growing.”

For more information on the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, including a full schedule of events, visit https://gallupceremonial.com/ home or call (505) 863-3896.

in people who have a say in the Ceremonial, along with the additional obstacles, is the reason Byerley has decided to step down as Board President after this year, he said.

“Bless the state for their help, but when you have a table that seats 15 people and you have 30 people giving you different hoops to jump through, that’s more than I want to take on,” Byerley said.

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The investigation found that Equifax’s failure to maintain a reasonable security system enabled hackers to penetrate its systems, exposing the data of more than half of all American adults - the largest-ever breach of consumer data. They secured a settlement with Equifax that includes up to $425 million in consumer restitution, a $175 million payment to the states, and an injunction requiring significant improvements to Equifax’s business and data security practices. This is the largest data breach enforcement action in U.S. history, bringing millions of dollars of restitution to New Mexican consumers and nearly $2.3 million to the State.

“My office will continue to hold powerful companies accountable and to safeguard the personal information of all New Mexican families,” Balderas said. “We must continue to be vigilant in protecting the privacy of all New Mexicans.”

N. M. Attorney General Hector Balderas On Sept. 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the largest consumer reporting agencies in the world, announced a data breach affecting more than 147 million consumers, more than 860,000 of whom live in New Mexico.

Breached information included social security numbers, names, dates of birth, addresses, credit card numbers, and in some cases, driver’s license numbers.

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Two former lawmakers happy about a 9th circuit ruling Staff Reports “The Navajo people were given a big victory today,” LoRenzo Bates said July 30. “I applaud this federal judge who affirms our sovereignty, recognizes our need to continue in our own governance, and our inherent right to be,” Bates said.

Bates is a former Navajo Nation lawmaker who rose to serve four terms as its presiding speaker of the 23rd Navajo Nation Council is from Upper Fruitland, and whose chapter is directly affected by the loss of jobs and revenues from energy. “ T he feder a l a ppe a l s court made the right decision today, [July 30] saying ‘no’ to environmental bullyism,” Sharon Clahchischilliage said.

Clahchischilliage left office in January as state representative for New Mexico House District 4. “They’re fighting the wrong fight when it comes [to] putting people out of work, reducing our livelihood, and taking millions of dollars from Navajo.”

Sharon Clahchischilliage said Judge Michelle Friedland’s

Judge Michelle Friedland ruling said the Navajo people can’t be sued. Clahchischilliage said, “That’s the basis of our sovereign immunity,” “We created our own energy company and bought out a coal company to save jobs and revenue for another 30 years,” Bates said.

“We invested our money in energy,” Bates said. “Our people have been in energy development since the early 1920s. We’re not stopping because foreign agitators camp out in our hogans and prey on our people imposing their judgment and misgivings,” he continued.

“Outside environmentalists come here to Navajo, indoctrinate our people to be followers

instead of leaders of sovereignty,” Clahchischilliage said. “New Mexico is taking a position against our sustainability, even some of our Navajo leaders are buying into the no energy-no future annihilation.”

While serving as District 4 st ate represent at ive, Clahchischilliage sought the support of President Donald Trump for coal base energy to save jobs in her district. The White House responded shortly after with an executive order compelling continued coal use for energy.

The Navajo Nation purchase of a coal mining plant and operation represented the single largest acquisition in energy in the United States.

Oil and gas development on the Navajo Nation began in 1922, and coal mining in 1961. The Navajo Nation is mineral and energy rich and contributes significantly to providing electricity in the southwest.

Both former lawmakers remain active in their communities, and support energy expansion through their staunch beliefs and drive to save jobs and revenues for the Navajo people.

GALLUP SENIOR CENTER – PUBLIC HEARING The City of Gallup Senior Center will host a public hearing on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Gallup Senior Center, 607 North Fourth Street. The public hearing will provide older persons (age 60+) and caregivers, an opportunity to participate in the planning of communitybased services and programs provided for their benefit.

Older persons and caregivers will have the opportunity to get information about current senior programs, and provide feedback on what community resources are needed.

Information: Kimberly Ross-Toledo, City of Gallup Senior Programs Manager, 722-4740.

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports

CIGARETTE ROBBERY July 31, Gallup Of f icer s from the Gallup Police Department were d is patched to Speedway Central, 1223 E. Hwy. 66, in reference to a robbery.

Officers made contact with the reporting employee, who informed officers that a male walked in to the business with a handgun and fired off one round, asking for cigarettes.

The employee behind the counter informed officers, the male pointed the gun at him and said, “Menthol cigarettes.”

The employee began to open the register and the male suspect fired off another round from the gun into the air, again asking for cigarettes. The employee gave the cigarettes to the male suspect. The male suspect then

placed $4 on the counter and walked out the door.

The cigarettes were valued at $8. The suspect, described as Hispanic looking, six-feet tall, heavy set, with light skin and possible facial hair, was wearing a white T-shirt, gray shorts, and a gray baseball cap.

Gallup Police detectives were called to the scene and began the investigation.

Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Fernando Segovia, 28 of Gallup after conducting interviews and gathering evidence. The warrant is for armed robbery, aggravated assault, two counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling or occupied building, and possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon.

Segovia was booked into the McKinley County Adult Detention Center.

DOG BITE Mentmore, July 28 At Rehoboth Christian Medical Hospital on July 29, Deputy III Paul Davis , Jr. (1647) met Donovan Lovato at about

6:26 pm. Davis was called to the medical center because Lovato said his five-year-old son was bitten by a small brown stray dog the day before, July 28, around 8:30 pm while playing in the yard.

Lovato said the dog came into the yard and took his son’s toy. When the boy tried to get it back from the dog, he got bitten.

Davis took a picture of the boy’s injury and contacted Animal Control.

MALL THIEF Gallup, July 23 Gallup Patrolma n Julio Yazzie was dispatched to the JCPenney at Rio West Mall in reference to a larceny.

Upon arriving, Yazzie met Marcus Ramon, of JCPenney’s Asset Protection Division, who stated a woman wearing all gray with a green and black backpack had taken about $220 worth of

clothes in sweatpants, shirts, and flannel.

As Yazzie spoke with Ramon, he spotted an individual walking across the parking lot matching the description of the thief.

Yazzie intercepted the suspect, identified as Camille Damon, 40, of Mexican Springs, and placed her in his unit after Ramon verified her identity.

The suspect faces a court date for one count of shoplifting.

SHOOTING AT FAMILY DOLLAR Thoreau, July 22 On his morning walk, Kevin Bennett spotted broken windows at the Thoreau Family Dollar store and contacted the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy James Garylle (2336) was dispatched at 7:12 am, where he met Lieutenant Rocky Klein, already on scene.

Garylle observed four large windows were broken, as well as one of the business’s front doors.

He also saw two bullet holes in the aluminum frame next to one of the windows that had been targeted. Manager Perfelia Gutierrez arrived and opened the doors to the business and Klein and Garylle cleared the business. Gutierrez and another store manager, Minerva Brooks, went to the managers’ office and viewed surveillance videos looking for suspects.

While the deputies took inventor y of the damage, Gutierrez and Brooks found some video of a shooting at 3:35 am on July 22, and another at 4:30 am the same day. The video showed a male subject inside

the business carrying a black duffel bag. He was dressed in black with a black pullover and a hoodie and a white bandana covering his nose and mouth. There was no video of him removing any items from the store.

No spent shell casings were found. Some evidence was collected, including five bullets from the window frames. They were entered into evidence.

DETOX FIGHT Gallup, July 17 Gallup Patrolma n J e r a l d Wa t c h m a n was dispatched to t he Ga l lup Detox Center, 2205 Boyd Ave., in reference to a fight in the back of a public service officer unit.

Public Ser v ice Off icer Bradford Douglas said a fight had started in the back of his unit, and he had pulled into the Gallup Detox Center where he was then assisted by Sgt. Nicola Martinez after Watchman arrived.

The older of the two suspects, Emory Smith, 48, of Thoreau, said he had just asked the other suspect, Kyle Manymules, 31, of Sanders, Ariz., a question when he started to hit him.

However, Manymules told Watchman that he had hit Smith to defend himself. Both men had numerous injuries, as well as bloodshot eyes and both smelled of alcohol.

Smith was examined by the medical staff while Manymules remained in detox custody.

Manymules is facing one charge of battery.

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URANIUM | FROM PAGE 4 [used with other dangerous materials] is taken to resuming uranium mining,” Yazzie said.

Yazzie spoke about the impact uranium mining has had on McKinley County communities, and how there has been a poor record of proper cleanup of radioactive and toxic contamination.

The task force will aim to find out the economic costs of natural resource and public health impacts from uranium mining; any costs and benefits from proposed uranium development; the proper infrastructure

for uranium development; how much of McKinley County water has been affected by uranium mining; and whether or not McKinley County is ready to respond to a major radioactive incident.

Information gathered by the task force will allow for the creation of policies that can best protect local resources and people, Yazzie said.

“A healthy workforce equals a healthy economy,” she added.

Despite what was said by Anderson and Yazzie, County Commissioner Billy Moore said he was confused about the purpose of the task force other than

WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Monroe McCray July 19, 11:14 am Aggravated DWI (first offense) Gallup Patrol ma n Julio Yazzie was dispatched to Love’s Truck Stop, 338 0 W. Hwy. 66, in reference to a reckless driver.

When Yazzie arrived, he was advised the vehicle in question, a white Jeep Cherokee with temporary license plates, was seen leaving the business heading east on Highway 66.

Yazzie eventually caught up with the vehicle east of Virgie’s Restaurant and pulled the vehicle over at Badlands Grill, 2201 W. Hwy. 66, where he conducted the traffic stop.

The rear passenger in the

vehicle said they were being transported to the hospital by the driver, Monroe McCray, 39, of Mentmore. Yazzie noted McCray had bloodshot watery eyes as he stepped out of the vehicle and then staggered as he walked.

Yazzie issued the standard field sobriety test, but McCray was not able to keep his head still while doing the test. McCray then was unable to follow the walk and turn portion of the test, saying his ACL was hurt and explained his staggering.

McCray then admitted he drank two beers about three hours prior to the stop, and told Yazzie to just take him in. McCray consented to the breath test and was taken to the New Mexico State Police building, where he posted samples of .29 and .27.

McCray was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center for booking.

activism.

“I think it needs to focus on education for people,” Moore said. “Uranium is a natural resource, and there are a lot of dangers. But there needs to be more education and research on both the pros and cons.”

Yazzie said she agreed the task force should have fair representation of opinions on the matter, but that there is a reason the group will be comprised of community members.

“We’re f rom i mpacted

communities,” she said. “We want to present this not as activists, but as concerned citizens.”

Anderson added the national government could implement policies in coming years that could influence the direction local communities take on the matter, which is why it is important that the task force shares the experiences of people who have been affected by uranium mining.

Moore responded by saying the task force could benefit

McKinley County in the long run, but that it’s important for it to present informed, unbiased viewpoints.

“We need to have information from both sides on the matter to make good decisions,” Moore said.

The item was just a presentation, so no action was taken by the Board of Commissioners.

McKinley County Chair Bill Lee said the matter of establishing a uranium task force will be revisited in about a month.

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Finally, Equifax will pay the state Attorneys General a total of $175 million, which includes nearly $2.3 million for New Mexico. These funds are separate and apart from the restitution fund, and will be used to bolster the Attorney Generals’ data security investigation and consumer protection efforts.

Consumers who believe they are eligible for restitution may submit claims online or by mail. Paper claims forms can be requested by phone. Consumers can obtain information about the settlement, check their eligibility to file a claim, and file a claim on

the Equifax Settlement Breach online registry, set to launch soon after this announcement.

To receive email updates regarding the launch of this online registry, consumers can sign up at www.ftc.gov/equifax-data-breach. Consumers can also call the settlement administrator at (833) 7592982 for more information. The program to pay restitution to consumers will be conducted in concert with settlements that have been reached in the multi-district class actions filed against Equifax, as well as settlements that were reached with the Federal Trade Commission a nd Con su mer F i na ncia l Protection Bureau.

million. The company must also offer affected consumers extended credit monitoring services for a total of 10 years, and must take steps to assist consumers who are either facing the threat of identity theft or who have already had their identities stolen.

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GMCS Superintendent talks goals for new school year MAIN FOCUS ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE, STAFF RETENTION, FUNDING

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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new school year is about to begin for Ga l lup -McK i n ley Cou nt y Schools.

Students report for the first day of class Aug. 5, and many teachers reported for orientation July 31.

The orientation was held at John F. Kennedy Middle School, where new teachers could meet and talk about the upcoming year and get information about the services and locations around Gallup that could help them transition into a year of teaching.

GMCS Superintendent Mike Hyatt spoke about the event July 31, as well as what the district hopes to achieve in the coming months.

STAFF GOALS “The teachers feel really good,” Hyatt said. “They feel valued, welcome. We are putting them in touch with other people in the community to help them become a part of it.”

Hyatt said one of the district’s BACK TO SCHOOL

goals is to do a better job of retaining staff and he thinks creating a professional, welcoming environment is a step toward achieving that goal.

He added GMCS has seen the largest gains in teacher and staff salaries in New Mexico in the past several years, as well as in benefits.

“A lot of the teachers who are taking the [open] jobs are returning,” Hyatt said. “They hear good things are happening here, so they’re coming back.”

The retention of staff also demonstrates the positive relationships the staff and teachers have with GMCS students, he added.

GOALS FOR EXCELLENCE Hyatt spoke about the goals the district has set as part of Elevate 2022. The strategic plan includes student and teacher success statistics the district aims to reach over the next four years.

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New Gallup-McKinley County Schools teachers reported for orientation at John F. Kennedy Middle School July 31. The event included information booths about local services and businesses to help teachers in the coming months, as well as details on district goals for the coming school year. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye Gallup Sun • Friday August 2, 2019

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SCHOOL YEAR | FROM PAGE 9 The first goal is to increase student success, which includes identifying and addressing key drivers and then investing in them, according to information provided by Hyatt.

“The district has had a lot of growth, academically, in math and reading over four years,” Hyatt said. “We want to keep increasing that growth rate.”

Hyatt referenced the data presented during the previous GMCS Board of Education regular meeting, which showed students at GMCS are quickly catching up to the rest of the state with their performance on state tests.

“The data proves what we’re doing is working for students across the county,” he added.

This goal also includes building positive relationships between the students and teachers, Hyatt said.

“We are implementing new things for a better learning environment,” he said. “We want to do a better job working with individual student needs.”

These efforts will also aim to make matters of discipline more effective and prevent serious issues with student behavior.

To that end, the district aims to incorporate mentoring programs in secondary schools, Hyatt continued.

“We want to make sure every student has at least one adult to turn to for help,” he said. “One of the most important factors is making sure they have positive relationships with the adults.”

Another goal Hyatt discussed was the implementation of career pathways, which is a system of career awareness and preparation for all GMCS students. They will have opportunities to learn

about careers, build workplace skills, and pursue a career pathway before they graduate. “[Career pathways] will tie what the students are learning in to what they want to do in life,” Hyatt said. “They will help students think of future work they want to do, how to be a good employee, and be a part of the workforce wherever they are.”

The pathways will help students be better prepared for work once they graduate, and the program will be offered for students in grades 6 through 12, according to Hyatt.

FIGHT FOR FUNDING Hyatt said another major goal for the district is to make sure students are treated equitably in comparison with the rest of the students across New Mexico, whether it is through federal impact aid or capital funds.

“We are tired of waiting for the state to create equity,” he said.

“We want to work to change policies and practices [with funding], so we can make sure GMCS gets the same facilities and services other schools get.”

To achieve this, Hyatt said GMCS will collaborate both with local legislators and other local school districts who are property poor.

Among other things, the funding will be used to provide school supplies, Hyatt added.

“Our responsibility is to make sure our students get the best education they can,” he said. “We are pumping millions into making sure we’re giving students everything they need. Whether it is learning materials, tools, or anything else, it should be our responsibility as an entity paying with taxpayer dollars to provide for students,” Hyatt said.

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Our Vision

STRATEGIC GOALS FOR EXCELLENCE Excellence in educating our students to become self-reliant, productive The Strategic Goals represent the four most critical priorities citizens in a multicultural society. for positive change and improvement in the District over the next 3 years. Each goal statement gives general direction and focus to our work.Our Mission

Preparing our students for success. We empower and develop our Goal #1: Increase Student Success students through improving academic knowledge, promoting essential Strengthen performance & student engagement. skills academic and positive character traits, providing safe and healthy learning By 2022, we will have identified and addressed the drivers environments, and creating strong partnershipskey among parents, to continued student success.

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ELEVATE 2022 STRATEGIC GOALS FOR EXCELLENCE The Strategic Goals represent the four most critical priorities for positive change and improvement in the District over the next 3 years. Each goal statement gives general direction and focus to our work.

Goal #1: Increase Student Success Strengthen academic performance & student engagement.

By 2022, we will have identified and addressed the key drivers to continued student success. We will have further focused our investments and efforts on the essential building blocks of student achievement.

Goal #3: Empower Our Team Cultural Diversity – We recognize that we serve and operate Develop & support employees to grow professionally within within a uniquely diverse community in which multiple cultures the District. co-exist. It is our obligation and desire to embrace and include By 2022, we will have a workforce in which individuals have in the curriculum the diverse cultures, histories and languages of strong our expertise within their chosen professions and have clear community. career development opportunities within the District. A shared responsibility and–devotion for our mission will resonate throughout Excellence We are committed to fostering a learning the District andcentered will reinforce passion for education. culture, on the our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the educational mission.

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Increase Partnerships with Community, Employers & Agencies Improve Parent/Family Engagement & Attendance Improve Utilization of Financial Resources

Improve Holistic Approach to Student Success

Improve & Align Curricular Framework & Instruction

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Goal #4: Strengthen Partnerships Expand community partnerships to 75% support & educate our students.

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BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PREPARATION 1. SHOPPING: Bring your children along for back-toschool shopping. Help them feel the excitement of a new school year.

2. HELLO. HOW DO YOU DO? Meet your child’s teacher on day one and start your relationship off on the right foot. Let the teacher know that you want to be involved in your child’s education.

3. AFTER SCHOOL: If you have a child care provider or special activities for after school hours, be sure everyone - the sitter, the driver who picks up your children, the bus driver, extra-curricular activities coaches and instructors – are all on the same page.

assignments, keep from falling behind by completing one piece of your project every few days.

PREVENTING BULLYING 1. BE A FRIEND: Be a friend to someone who is being bullied. Walk with the person, sit together at lunch,

for AFTER you finish your assignments.

2. ROUTINE: Time yourself getting up, getting dressed and ready for class, finding books and supplies - getting out the door and walking in and taking your seat. Then, establish a routine that will give you plenty of time (include unexpected things that might hold you up) and stand back and applaud as you get it all done without being late.

3. SET GOALS: Start your new year off with a bang.

W h at do you wa nt t o accomplish in 2019-2020?

Great grades? Awards?

Cheerleading? Becoming a soccer star? New friends?

Graduating Summa Cum Laude? Write them all down and keep checking back to watch your progress.

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invite them into your group of friends, and “friend” them on Facebook.

2. BE COURAGEOUS: Don’t be afraid to think independently. Take a risk, speak out, and stand up to injustice.

3. DON’T BULLY: Avoid gossip, rumors, online bullying, and laughing at mean remarks.

PARENTAL AND SELF-DISCIPLINE 1. GROUND RULES: Create ground rules. Figure out what distractions take you away from your school work and use them as rewards

the distance, sitting too close to a screen, recurring headaches when reading or using digital devices, losing their place while reading, slipping behind in reading, and poor concentration.

If your child already has glasses or contacts, there may be a need to update the prescription.

4. I’M FINE: Don’t accept

your child’s backpack fits well, with adjustable shoulder strap padding. Remind them to wear the backpack with both straps over both shoulders to balance the load. Some parents are changing to rolling backpacks. Before you invest, check with your child’s school to be certain they are permitted.

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING 1. SLEEP: Sleep is important for everyone. Pediatricians

STUDY TIPS 1. VARIETY: Sometimes variety is important in studying.

You can have more than one study space. A change of scenery from your quiet place at home to a nearby coffee shop, library, park or just moving around the house can be helpful in getting your brain to hold onto information.

2. PLANNING: Your school planner can be used for mor e t h a n homework assignments. Mark down extracurricular activities, work and social commitments. Don’t forget exams, ba nd practices, spor ts games, SAT dates and halfdays and holidays.

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e x a m i n a t io n t h a n a n annual wellness checkup.

It reviews heart and lung health, breathing or exertion issues and includes consideration of a child’s muscles and bones.

3. EYE EXAM: Even if no compla ints a re voiced, watch for these signs that your child’s eyes need attention: squinting into

“fine” as an answer. If you suspect depression, anxiety and stress, your child may not be telling you what’s going on in school. Talk about it.

5. BACK PACK BA SIC S: Wearing your books on your back can be harder for youngsters in upper grades.

A load of books for several courses and a laptop can mean carrying as much as 30 pounds on your back.

Avoid shoulder, neck and back strain by making sure

recommend that children ages 6-12 get 9 to 12 hours of sleep each night, and teens get 8 to 10 hours. How do you do it? Turn off devices and allow some old-school book-reading and magazine browsing before bed.

Consider darkening shades when daylight savings time keeps the bedroom too bright. After noon, start to ease off caffeine, sports drinks, energy drinks, anything that keeps you up at night.

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ditor, L e a a nd E d d y Counties in southeast New Mexico are over 450 miles from McKinley County, but in this digital age news travels in the blink of an eye. As I have learned with all things nuclear in New Mexico, there is always a lot of fear and misinformation, so I’m not surprised by Mr. [Mervyn] Tilden’s comments regarding the proposed Holtec’s HI- STORE Consolidated Interim Storage

Facility (CISF), but some of his facts surrounding the project need clarification.

First, I would point out that the project is strongly supported with resolutions from Eddy and Lea County Commissioners, as well as the elected Councilors and Commissioners in Carlsbad and Hobbs. This region of the state has a high nuclear IQ thanks to the robust scientific workforce at the WIPP facility near Carlsbad and URENCO

plant in Eunice. We would not approve of any project that would harm our regional economy or environment, either here or the entire state.

T he E ddy- L e a E ner g y Alliance (ELEA) which consists of Carlsbad, Hobbs, Eddy and Lea Counties was formed for joint economic development efforts. We chose this project because of President Obama’s Blue-Ribbon Commission on A merica’s Nuclear Future strongly recommended

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Consolidated Interim Storage to temporarily handle our country’s nuclear waste issue.

ELEA issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) and Holtec International was the outright winner. Holtec has the safest, most robust system, their transport cask is the heaviest and most robust, their company leadership is very strong. They are highly research oriented and they have experience with storing 60% of spent nuclear fuel in the United States.

We also do not yet know what the transportation routes the fuel will take to reach the proposed facility will

be. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation and Federal Rail Administration will make the route determinations and will choose the best rail and safest routes to the destination.

Those routes will be carefully inspected to meet standards and improvements will be made if necessary.

There have been over 1,300 used fuel transports by utilities in the country without any incident. The U.S. Navy transports nuclear fuel across the

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF AUGUST 5

Madame G wishes you well. If you have plans to live your best life, the time is now. The Sun is in Leo and the mighty lion is not afraid to roar. Learn your lessons well and be bold. Take action now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

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What goes up must come down.

You can’t avoid this. Our emotions even drive us toward these extremes. They’re not unique to you. However, if you find yourself too far down for too long, you don’t need to suffer. It takes courage to seek and ask for help.

Everyone has their challenges and this may be one of yours.

Whatever the case, you’re worth helping. You’re not alone.

You haven’t hit the end yet. You haven’t even begun to get there.

You’re barely starting out. That’s terribly exciting. You have no idea what new adventure awaits just around the corner. You can do anything you put your mind to and you’re capable of so much more than you’ll ever imagine. Keep up the good work and the rewards will follow. Godspeed!

One closed avenue simply leads toward another path. Stop looking outside yourself and start looking inward. You can do anything that you set your mind to. If you put a little effort into trying and learning, you can reach more people than you ever dreamed.

Stop hiding behind perfection and live!

You have lots to do and so much on your mind. You may think that the answer is always definite, but it’s usually not. Fear is the greatest crutch against doing what’s right. You may think you’re “too” something, but even you know that’s not right. You’re never too old, too young, too smart, too dumb, or too whatever to live as you’ve always wanted. Do it now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) One failure does not in turn make you a failure. You can do this. GO! Now that Mercury’s moving ahead again, you can start building or reinforcing some alliances, putting a professional message out on the wire, or just hitting the summer soiree circuit with your squad. Mercury will speed through Cancer until August 11, giving all your communiques a little extra panache and punch.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) If you’ve let one good opportunity after another go by, don’t focus on what didn’t happen. Set an intention to do something this week, and quite possibly today.

Are you living a life worth living?

If all else fails, hit the gym or take a power-yoga class and work it out with a good sweat.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Hump day features the year’s only Leo new moon, which is kind of like your own personal New Year.

New moons are a time for fresh starts, but before you officially open a new door, pause for a minute to reflect on all your coups and achievements of the last six months. Setting up an attitude of gratitude puts you in a mindset to receive even more!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You can’t run at full power forever. There must be a break of some kind. You can take precious moments to reflect and appreciate. You may also take time to study, learn, and discover. All of this is part of the journey that makes living such a rewarding experience. Keep trying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Don’t get stuck! If you want something, start going toward it.

You don’t have to stop until the fat lady sings! Now is the time for reflection and contemplation.

You can’t keep going through the motions. You must take swift and careful action, but think before you act.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) It’s hard to narrow your focus when you’re enjoying the view through that super-wide-angle lens! But this doesn’t HAVE to be an all-or-nothing proposition, Archer. There are ways to toggle back and forth so that you can tap into the big-picture vision and not worry how “doable” it is and then later, when you’re back in the editing room, run things through the reality filter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Health and self-care may not even have crossed your mind for the past couple weeks. But now that the cerebral planet is back in working order, you could get blasted by a new wave of motivation to bump body, mind and soul care to the top of the list.

Set a few realistic goals and take some concrete steps that can yield results.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) An edgy square between volatile Uranus in your communications center and the self-directed Sun in your sixth house of organization and hard work might overload your internal operating system.

Take this as a warning sign to slow down and stop trying to multitask and put out fires that don’t affect you.

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COMMUNITY Vroom! Scenes from Gurley Car, Truck, and Street Rod Show Cars line up for the 13th Annual Car, Truck & Street Rod Show, July 27 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

1970 Red Oldsmobile 442 showing off what’s under the hood at the 13th Annual Gurley Motor Company Car, Truck and Street Rod Show, July 27 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura.

Automobiles like the 1969 Black Oldsmobile 442 line the lot July 27 at the Gurley Motors 13th Annual Car, Truck and Street Rod Show.

Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura 1969 Black Oldsmobile 442 July 27 at the Gurley Motors 13th Annual Car, Truck and Street Rod Show. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

Chuck Ryder of Las Cruces standing by his 1929 Black Ford Model A. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura Sue is the owner of the 1969 and 1970 Oldsmobile. Sue is a car enthusiast who attended the Car Truck and Street Rod Show on July 27 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

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1929 Black Ford Model A on display at the Gurley Motors 13th Annual Car, Truck and Street Rod Show July 27 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

Jake Padilla of Farmington poses by his 1928 Ford Model A Roadster at the 13th Annual Gurley Motor Company Car, Truck and Street Rod Show, July 27 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

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President Nez welcomes Navajo Area IHS director ROSELYN TSO, NAVAJO NATION MEMBER

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ear Adm. Michael D. Weahkee, IHS principal deputy director, made the announcement on July 29, during the IHS Direct Ser vice Tribes Advisory Committee 4th quarterly meeting in Albuquerque, where President Nez a nd Navajo Department of Health Executive Director Dr. Jill Jim are meeting with other tribes and IHS officials.

Tso has recently served a s d i r e c t or for t he I H S Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes, where she directed a national program and was responsible for a wide range of agency functions that are critical to the working partnership between the IHS and federally recognized tribes. As Navajo Area director, she will be responsible for providing leadership in the administration of a comprehensive federal, tribal, and urban Indian health care system.

Roselyn Tso, a member of the Navajo Nation, who was appointed to serve as the Director of the Navajo Area of the Indian Health Service. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura “We congratulate Roselyn Tso on her appointment and we look for ward to working with her to address the health needs of the Navajo people. We are very proud to have [one] of our own serve in this position. On behalf of the

Navajo Nation, we also thank Capt. Brian Johnson for serving as the acting director for the Navajo Area IHS for the past three years,” said Nez. With more than 35 years of ser v ice to IHS, Tso brings exper tise in policy

development and technical assistance concerning Title I Indian Self-Determination contracting.

“I’m proud to lead the IHS Navajo Area and I’m excited about t he oppor tu n it y to continue working with our health care partners to provide quality, comprehensive health care for the patients we serve.” Tso said.

Vice President Myron Lizer also stated that he looks forward to building a positive working relationship with Tso and her office to advance the healthcare initiatives to help Navajo communities.

“We have ma ny hea lt h

needs on the Navajo Nation and we are confident that with the appointment of Roselyn Tso, we can create solutions and partnerships that will benefit the Navajo people for many years,” said Lizer.

Tso holds a Bachelor of A r t s i n i nt erd i scipl i n a r y s t ud ie s f rom M a r yl hu r s t University in Portland, Ore., and a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix, Portland, Ore.

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not intend to add to that legacy and will make every effort to consult with the Navajo leadership and local governments as we continue our outreach program throughout New Mexico.

The proposed project is a solution to the many years of neglect of our nation’s nuclear waste issue. But it is not the final solution. ELEA agrees that the nation needs a permanent repository for spent nuclear fuel from the many existing power plants and soon to be decommissioned facilities. Until that time, the proposed project will be a benefit to the nation and to New Mexico.

John Heaton Carlsbad, N. M. Chairman Eddy Lea Energy Alliance

country to Idaho without incident. Thousands of warheads have been shipped between Albuquerque and Pantex without incident and clearly, one must realize nuclear materials have been transported in and out of Los Alamos for decades.

As for WIPP, there have been over 12,000 shipments traveling over 15 million loaded miles (moon and back 28 times) without a release. This is a very safe and closely monitored process using a transport cask that is virtually indestructible.

We understand the concerns of McKinley County’s Native American communities regarding the uranium mining legacy. It is justified and should be addressed. We do

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‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’ is an interim fix for Fast & Furious superfans

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING: «« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 136 MINUTES

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n 2017, Universal released the eighth title in its Fast & F ur iou s fra nchise.

Naturally, it was a massive success like all the others in the series. While there is a follow-up in the works, studio heads have decided that another year is too long for audiences to wait to get another fix. As such, they’ve created the spin-off, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.

It’s an overlong and very silly action picture that almost revels in its plot’s slapdash absurdities. This movie certainly isn’t an action classic, but at least the bickering leads don’t appear to be taking things too seriously and have a few fun moments together.

This spin-off centers around Federal Agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and his nemesis Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), an ex-British Special Forces serviceman-turnedill-tempered-mercenary.

The story begins when a sinister team led by Brixton Lore (Idris Elba) tries to steal a programmable super-virus for a mysterious employer.

When MI6 agent Hattie Shaw

Federal Agent Luke Johnson (Dwayne Johnson) and ex-British Special Forces serviceman-turned-mercenary Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) point fingers and insult each other as they work together on a mission in “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.” Photo Credit: Universal (Vanessa Kirby), the sister of Deckard, attempts to thwart the theft, she ends up injecting the virus capsules into her own system and escaping the crime scene. It is soon revealed that the pills will dissolve within a few days, releasing an airborne strain of the disease that will decimate the world. Despite their mutual hatred for one another, Hobbs and Shaw must team up to try and find Hattie, retrieve the pills from inside her body, stop the outbreak, and deal with their own family issues.

If this already sounds like a stretch, it gets even more ridiculous as it progresses.

Everything about it is absurd and none of it holds up to much scrutiny. Thankfully, the cast does make up for some of the

story’s deficiencies. Johnson and Statham are quite entertaining together, even if most of their interactions are a series of insults. This is particularly true early on when they’re posturing and expounding on the ways in which they despise each other, using some amusingly graphic descriptions to make their points. They appear to be having fun and it makes one wish that there weren’t more verbal strikes taken between the two characters.

The film also benefits from a pair of very entertaining and unexpected cameos that earn some laughs.

Elba is always solid and tries to lend some weight to a

completely preposterous role as an associate whom Shaw shot in the head many years ago. Apparently, the villain survived the blow to the brainpan and thanks to his benefactor, has been transformed into a part-cyborg killer. Not only is his body upgraded, but his team’s equipment is as well; the character races around on a motorcycle that has the ability to change its form. Want an explanation as to how these advanced medical and technological advances all came to pass? You won’t get more than a very general answer in this flick (in fact, you’re not supposed to think about it at all).

The action itself is equally

exaggerated. It is a barrage of explosions and gunfire, often through busy city streets that are clearly not well-patrolled by authorities. Some of the bits, including the climactic fistfight, are well staged and put together.

However, the characters do so many superhuman things (like grasping a tow-truck chain and using it to pull a helicopter closer) that there isn’t a lot of tension or real danger to any of the scenarios presented. And the movie is quite long, meaning that the barrage of non-stop fights does become tiring.

Truthfully, I’m a huge fan of this franchise and this particular spin-off didn’t alter my overall feelings toward the films. Still, I will acknowledge that Fast & Furious Presents: Ho b b s & S h a w at lea st attempts to offer a variation or two on the formula and has a few moments of amusingly dopey banter between its two leads. It’s serviceable popcorn fodder that’ll entertain fans.

However, the movie would have been a rip-roaring blast had the script emphasized its characters and provided them with sharper material.

NOTE: Enthusiasts will likely want to sit through the entire picture, as there are three bonus scenes at various points over the lengthy credit roll, including one at the very end.

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July 26, 2019 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION: Lieutenant DEPARTMENT: Adult Detention Center FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE: August 9, 2019 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site ww.co.mckinley.nm.us Dezirie Gomez CPO Human Resource Director July 31, 2019

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McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions:

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You provide the temporary home and love, and we provide the supplies and vet care. Must fill out detailed foster application. Serious inquiries only. 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

POSITION: Prevention Specialist

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO

DEPARTMENT: Community Services/DWI

No.: D-1113-PB-2019-00015

FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE: August 15, 2019

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY HAROLD BENNETT

Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site ww.co.mckinley.nm.us Dezirie Gomez CPO Human Resource Director *** Sales Representative Must have Valid Driver’s license, Sales Experience required, Flexible hours, Must work weekends No phone calls , Pick up application at Gurley Motor Company *** Shaffer Tire Inc. is hiring at the north side location near Navajo Feed. We are looking to fill multiple Tire Tech positions. Experience is preferred but not Required. Looking to fill these positions immediately. Inquire within. Ask for Scott or Randy. 610 W. Maloney Ave. *** Residential Support Staff/F-T & Relief–Battered Families Services- HS diploma/GED; respond/screen crisis CLASSIFIEDS

NOTICE TO KNOWN CREDITORS Marshalene Bennett Pablo has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of GARY HAROLD BENNETT, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representatives Attorney, Philip J. Dabney, Esq. at 3500 Trinity Drive, Suite B-4, Los Alamos, NM, 87544 or filed with the Eleventh Judicial District Court Clerk at 207 W. hill Ave. 2nd Floor, Room 200, Gallup, NM, 87301.

MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, Plaintiff, v.

MICHELLE M. MOORE AKA MICHELLE MARIE MOORE AND PATRICK W. MOORE AKA PATRICK WAYNE MOORE, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

left, having a radius of 50’ central angle of 2°48’07”, an arc distance of 2.44’ to the Southeast corner of Lot 21; THENCE N87°37’17”W along the South line of Lot 21 a distance 95.16’ to the Real Point of Beginning.

THENCE S84°49’10”E a distance of 95.68’ to a point on the Westerly right-ofway line Pecan Circle;

The address of the real property is 1504 Pecan Circle, Gallup, NM 87301. Plaintiff does not represent or warrant that the stated street address is the street address of the described property; if the street address does not match the legal description, then the property being sold herein is the property more particularly described above, not the property located at the street address; any prospective purchaser at the sale is given notice that it should verify the location and address of the property being sold. Said sale will be made pursuant to the judgment entered on June 19, 2019 in the above entitled and numbered cause, which was a suit to foreclose a mortgage held by the above Plaintiff and wherein Plaintiff was adjudged to have a lien against the above-described real estate in the sum of $121,169.41 plus interest from April 1, 2019 to the date of sale at the rate of 5.87500% per annum, the costs of sale, including the Special Master’s fee, publication costs, and Plaintiff’s costs expended for taxes, insurance, and keeping the property in good repair. Plaintiff has the right to bid at such sale and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The Plaintiff

THENCE Southerly along said right-ofway line, along the arc of a curve to the

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will on August 15, 2019 at 11:00 am, outside the front entrance of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 W. Hill, Gallup, NM, sell and convey to the highest bidder for cash all the right, title, and interest of the above-named defendants in and to the following described real estate located in said County and State: Lot Twenty-Two (22) and a portion of Lot Twenty-One (21), Block A of the replat of Tract A and a portion of Tract B, CEDAR HILLS SUBDIVISION, UNIT TWO (2), (Plat filed April 21, 1972, McKinley County, Gallup, New Mexico; That portion of said Lot Twenty-One (21) being described as follows; Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 21; said point being the Real Point of Beginning and run N0°24’W a distance of 7.13’ to a point;

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23rd Annual Charity Invitational Golf Tournament September 14, 2019 Fox Run Golf Course in Gallup, NM  Gala Masquerade Saturday, October 26, 2019 Howard Johnson in Gallup

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may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.

At the date and time stated above, the Special Master may postpone the sale to such later date and time as the Special Master may specify.

Published Gallup Sun: July 19, 2019 July 26, 2019 August 2, 2019 August 9, 2019

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this sale may be subject to a bankruptcy filing, a payoff, a reinstatement or any other condition that would cause the cancellation of this sale. Further, if any of these conditions exist, at the time of sale, this sale will be null and void, the successful bidder’s funds shall be returned, and the Special Master and the mortgagee giving this notice shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damages.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gallup Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the following action at its regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 14th, 2019. Item Two will go before the City Council for final approval at its regular meeting to be held on August 27th, 2019. Both meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on the corner of South Second Street and West Aztec Avenue.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the real property and improvements concerned with herein will be sold subject to any and all patent reservations, easements, all recorded and unrecorded liens not foreclosed herein, and all recorded and unrecorded special assessments and taxes that may be due.

Plaintiff and its attorneys disclaim all responsibility for, and the purchaser at the sale takes the property subject to, the valuation of the property by the County Assessor as real or personal property, affixture of any mobile or manufactured home to the land, deactivation of title to a mobile or manufactured home on the property, if any, environmental contamination on the property, if any, and zoning violations concerning the property, if any.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the purchaser at such sale shall take title to the above-described real property subject to rights of redemption.

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ITEM ONE: CASE # 1900700001: Request by Kerry A. Chicharello, property owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a short-term rental as an accessory use to the Mixed-Use Neighborhood Zone District (MXN). The property is located at 307 E. Hill Avenue; more particularly described as Lots 19, 20 & 21, Block 21, A & P Railway Co. Addition.

ITEM TWO: CASE # 1900100001: Request by Clinton & Mary Balok, property owners, for the Annexation of a Tract of Land lying within Section 8, T15N, R18W containing approximately 1.3093 acres with an initial zoning designation of Rural Residential Zone District (RR).

Said property is located at 19 Hamilton Road.

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Please contact C.B. Strain at (505) 863-1244, at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

City of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By: /S/ Alfred Abeita, City Clerk PUBLISH: 2 August 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: BAND INSTRUMENTS (RE-BID) ITB-383-20MA Commodity Code(s): 58010, & 58080

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Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the GMCS Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site) or download from the GMCS Website at www.gmcs.k12.nm.us Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on August 13, 2019. Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-383-20MA. 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 31st Day of July 2019 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: July 31, 2019 PUBLICATION DATES: Au-

*** 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-380-20BP GAS, OIL, & ELECTRIC CONTROLS (Re-Bid) Price Agreement Commodity Code(s): 03125, 28030, 74059, and 82040 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site).

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on August 14, 2019. Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB- 380-20BP. 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.

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Believing in you.

By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1

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BID ISSUE DATE: July 31, 2019 PUBLICATION DATE: August 2, 2019 (Gallup Sun) August 4, 2019 (Albuquerque Journal) ***

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO 1st and 2nd Street Alleyway Upgrades Formal Bid No. 1904 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed proposals for construction of 1st and 2nd Street Alleyway Upgrades until the hour of 2:00 P.M., August 20, 2019 at the office of the Procurement Manager at City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico. Bids will be opened, read and tabulated at that time. No bids will be received or considered if received after the time stated above.

The project consists of installing an underground 3-phase, 600-amp mainline system and a 1-phase, 200-amp system for local loads, and service work.

The 600-amp mainline system includes an underground and overhead portion. Also, converting existing overhead 3-phase services to underground 1-phase services.

This project is located in Gallup, New Mexico and is from east of 1st Street and the west of 2nd Street.

Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be examined at the City of Gallup Water, and Wastewater Administrative Office located at 230 S. Second Street Gallup, New Mexico. You can also find more information on the project at www.gallupnm. gov/bids. Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from project engineer, ESC Engineering’s designated website: ftp://ftp.thinkesc.com USERNAME: gallup PASSWORD: ftpgallup

Dated this 31st day of July 2019

/s/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday August 2, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR AUGUST 2-8, 2019 FRIDAY, August 2 TECH TIME: CREATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS CARDS 2 pm-3 pm @Octavia Fellin.

For more information: https:// octaviafellin.libguides.com/ classes 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.

MANDATORY RETURNING SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION 2 pm-4 pm @ Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce. For all returning substitutes for GMCS there will be a required ESS Orientation. You only need to attend one of these orientations, For more information: (505) 721-1065.

USED BOOK SALE/SPECIAL OLYMPICS GALLUP FUND RAISER 10 am-8 pm @ Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall). For more information: betsywindisch@yahoo. com; Beverly (505) 722-9230.

THE GREY AREA 12:30 pm @ SSTC 200 at UNM-Gallup. For more information: Jayme McMahon, jmcmahon@unm.edu or (505) 863-7508.

MANDATORY RETURNING SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION 2 pm-4 pm @Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce.

SATURDAY, August 3 ANCIENT WAY MUSIC FESTIVAL 4 pm – 8 pm @ the Old School Gallery outdoor stage. For more information contact: Old School Gallery: (505) 3694047; www.oldschoolgallery. org STORY TIME 11 am @ Children’s Branch.

All about the alphabet. Storytime will be exploring the alphabet, letters and sounds during August. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.

This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

USED BOOK SALE/SPECIAL OLYMPICS GALLUP FUND RAISER 8 am-4 pm @ Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall). For more information: betsywindisch@yahoo. com; Beverly (505) 722-9230.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 9:30 am @ SSTC 200 at CALENDAR

UNM-Gallup 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.

SUNDAY, August 4 POLYPHONY MARIMBA 4 pm-7 pm @ Church of the Holy Spirit in Gallup. A ninepiece acoustic ensemble will play ancient songs from Zimbabwe and original compositions with North American marimba players. Event is free. For more information, contact Tammy Iralu: (505) 728-8210.

MONDAY, August 5 TECH TIME: FREE COMPUTER CLASSES: CREATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS CARDS 4:30 pm-5:30 pm @ Main Library.

BATTLE OF THE BADGES GRANTS/ MILAN-BLOOD DRIVE 12 pm-6 pm @ Future Foundations. Donate blood and choose which badge to sponsor. Call Vitalant (877) 258-4825 for an appointment.

Sponsor code: NMBattle.

Donators will receive a battle T-shirt.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Gallup McKinley County Schools, August 5 CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD 3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library first Monday of the month. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

TUESDAY, August 6 CREATIVE CODING 4 pm @ Main Library. Learn to create code-based programs such as art, games, interactive environments. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or (505) 863-1291.

CHESS CLUB 4 pm @ Children’s Branch.

Refreshments provided. Club meets on first and fourth Tuesday of the month. For more information: jwhitman@ gallyupnm.gov or (505) 7266120.

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GALLUP SOLAR: SOLAR POWER FOR EVERYONE 6 pm @ Main Library. Gallup Solar will explain the benefits of solar power. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm. gov or (505) 863-1291.

THIRD ANNUAL BEST IN SHOW NIGHT 4:30 pm-9 pm @ ART123 Gallery. This year’s event will mark the first People’s Choice Award. For more information on Best in Show Night, visit www.galluparts.org/best-inshow-night/ GALLUP MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD MEETING 6 pm – 7 pm @ SSC Board Room.

WEDNESDAY, August 7 WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm @ Main Branch 115 W. Hill Ave. This week’s film: Spider-Man: Homecoming STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS 10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch. All about the alphabet. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

EMS INFORMATION SESSION 11:30 am-1 pm @Nursing Building Room 135 For more information: sdamon01@unm. edu or (505) 863-7624 THURSDAY, August 8 CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES) 4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch: Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Crafty Catapults.

ONGOING GALLUP STORYTELLERS TOASTMASTERS 6:30 pm @ Earl’s Restaurant, 1400 East Highway 66, Gallup.

Toastmasters meets every Thursday (except holidays).

Guests welcome. For more information: Fran Palochak (505)-879-6570 or Carl Ballenger (505) 879-0191.

CROWNPOINT NAVAJO RUG AUCTION 7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium. Second Friday of the month. For more information, call (505) 879-9460 MCKINLEY CITIZENS’ RECYCLING COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING 2 pm @ the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill. second Saturday of the month in August. 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 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. Lo-

cation: 1315 Hamilton Road.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS DOG TRAINING 2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance.

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 1 pm 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.

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING 9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource, 1630 S. Second St., 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.

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.

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.

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-1 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) 7224226 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 THE AUGUST SHOW AT ART123 GALLERY 7 pm-9 pm August 10 – September 10 Celebrate Gallup’s history, diversity and community with paintings, photography, ceramics and jewelry by over 20 local artists. For more information: executivedirector@galluparts.org; Rose Eason (505) 488-2136 TAIZÉ CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 4 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church. Sunday, August 11. For more information call Kathy Mezoff: (505) 870-6136.

FIRST ANNUAL SOCIAL POWWOW CELEBRATING MOTHERS AND BABIES 6 pm Grand Entry Aug 16; 12 pm and 6 pm Grand Entry Aug 17th @ Window Rock Sports Center in Window Rock, Arizona. For more information: nativekeebler@ hotmail.com or (928) 309-7558 or (928) 225-1612.

RELAY FOR LIFE TOUR OF GARDENS 8 am-1 pm @ a Tour of Gardens in Gallup. Fundraiser is sponsored by the American Cancer Society Relay For Life “Seeds of Hope” Team. Tickets are $10 each. They may be purchased at the Grace Bible Church parking lot - 222 Boulder Drive between 8 am – 10 am August 17. For more information contact Linda at garagesalequeen 303@gmail. com; (505) 879-5384 ARTIST TALK AND ART123 GALLERY 7:30 pm August 27 Part of 2nd Look on 2nd Street.

MADDYS MISSION 5K RUN/WALK 8 am @ Gallup Sports Complex. Saturday, Aug. 31. Register at Gallup Humane Society.

All proceeds benefit McKinley County Humane Society. Early registration $20; day of race $25. For more information: MaddysMission2017@gmail. com or Tiffany (505) 979-0664 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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GALLUP NATIVE ARTS MARKET

Courthouse Square, Gallup, New Mexico Free Admission Explore and shop for real, authentic, southwestern Native American art.

Next to the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Parade Route along Aztec Avenue.

Saturday August 10, 2019 8:00 am- 6:00 pm

1:00-5:00 pm Native American Model Workshop at the El Morro Events Center

Train with internationally acclaimed indigineous fashion designer JG Indie and the Squashblossom Duo. Limited to 40 models. $30 enrollment fee. Models will be provided with a digital headshot and walk in the Sunday Fashion Show. Enroll at the El Morro Theatre Concessions Stand or call 505-726-2600.

Sunday August 11, 2019 10:00 am-6:00 pm

11:00 & 3:00 Native American Dance Groups 1:30 pm Native American Designers Fashion Show (featuring the models from the Saturday workshop)

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