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Quality, market, knowledge, tools challenging Navajo sheep industry “It’s a hard deal, and I really hate it for our people because they’ve done this forever,” Byerley said. Another person who understands how difficult or the Diné, sheep are a part of their history. it is to sell wool that comes from the Southwest is The animals are in their creation myths, and Mike Corn, the owner of Roswell Wool. when the Spanish colonists first brought churro Corn grew up in the sheep industry. He’d always sheep, which are now called Navajo Churro sheep, to been around ranches, and when he turned 30, he the Southwest, the animals soon became a part of the decided to go into business with his two brothers, Diné economy and culture. two of his cousins, his uncle, and one of his uncle’s But the days of sheep camps and flocks roaming friends. the plains and valleys At the time, there were in the Nation are long two wool wa rehouses in gone. On two separate Roswell, New Mexico. The occasions the Navajo men decided to buy one of Churro sheep came the warehouses, then a couclose to full extincple years later they bought tion. Counting over - Mike Coin, Owner of Roswell Wool the other one too. Thus, one million head at Roswell Wool was born. one time, there were The men’s main goal was reportedly less than 500 left in the world by 1977. to market New Mexico wool to the rest of the A CHANGING INDUSTRY world. Now, over 30 years later, Corn is the sole As someone who works closely with ranchers owner of the business. And he’s definitely seen a who bring in their wool to sell, Dudley Byerley is decrease in business. concerned about the future of the Navajo Churro Less than 100,000 pounds of wool was produced sheep and the wool industry in general. in southeastern New Mexico this past year. That’s Byerley and his wife own Cowtown Feed & down from the 3.5 million pounds Roswell Wool Livestock. They’ve been buying wool from ranch- saw when they first started their company. Now, ers for 40 years, but now he’s seeing a change in Corn relies mostly on wool from California from the industry. He hasn’t bought wool from anybody his main warehouse in Bakersfield. The California this year, and that’s partly due to a loss of quality. side of the business produces about 2.5 million Wool clothing is often thought of as high quality. pounds of wool a year. Wool is durable and long-lasting, and makes up fine “Production here in southeastern New Mexico clothing such as suits, slacks, blouses, and socks. has gotten smaller and smaller,” Coin said. “Labor But when the raw product itself isn’t high quality, shortages and droughts have contributed to peomanufacturers aren’t interested in buying it. ple just getting out [of the sheep industry], and it’s “When you buy a wool shirt or make a wool mostly these family-operated ranches. It’s the dad shirt, it’s got to be the number one fine white wool,” who’s still at the ranch and then most of the kids Byerley said. “If you make it out of any of those have not come back to the ranch, they’ve taken jobs other wools it’s scratchy, it’s coarse, it’s itchy. We and are doing something else as a career. So, the used to be able to send those bad wools to Pakistan old man’s having to do a lot more of the work and or Indonesia and they’d make throw rugs out of it, it’s just difficult for him to find help.” but they won’t even take it anymore.” LACK OF PRECISION, KNOWLEDGE Nowadays, Byerley says people aren’t very interByerley said part of the problem comes from ested in wool that comes from a Navajo reserva- people of the younger generation not knowing how tion. When he tells people from other countries to shear wool properly. that the wool came from New Mexico, they say He remembered a recent encounter where an they don’t want it. older woman came into his store and told him that By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

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s long as there’s wool to be sold, I think I’ll stick around.”

her family had just sheared their sheep. He asked who sheared the animals, and she said her nephews did it. Byerley’s heart sank. He asked if anyone had been supervising when the young boys sheared the sheep, and the woman said no one else had been around. “Those kids don’t know, so they just mixed it all up,” Byerley said. “It just makes the wool useless.” Sheep shearing is something that requires methodical and precise work. Professional shearers use a wooden board so that they don’t get manure, hay, twine, dirt, or other unwanted

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Alcohol-fueled argument between roommates leads to death Staff Reports An argument between two roommates left one man dead. On June 14 around 3:45 pm, the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a man who had a head injury. When they arrived at the residence, deputies met a man outside the house. He led them inside the house to a bedroom, where they found the victim laying facedown. Acc or d i n g t o t he

police report, the victim had been shot in the head. It was described as if the victim’s head had split open. A r i f le wa s fou nd merely two feet away from the victim’s body. T he deputies conducted a safety sweep of the home, and that’s when they found a man named Henr y McCa r thy hiding in another bedroom. McCarthy, 36, was lying on a bed with a blanket covering him. According to the report, McCarthy

was under the influence of alcohol or narcotics when he met with the deputies. They placed him in handcuffs and led him out to a patrol car. The deputies soon learned that McCarthy and the victim were roommates. During the evening of June 13, the two men were drinking alcohol together when an argument broke out. McCarthy told the deputies that the victim had become upset, and started yelling at him, telling him

Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports Featured DWI Christopher Scholten June 16, 9:06 am Aggravated DWI 3rd McK i n l e y C o u n t y Sheriff’s deputies tracked down a Gamerco man, Christopher Scholten, 59, for his involvement in a domestic dispute and eventually arrested and charged him with his third DWI. Deputy Caleb Kleeberger was patrolling near U.S. Highway 491 and Juniper Ridge Road when he saw a vehicle matching the description from a call near Thunder Ridge Road. Kleeberger followed the vehicle, a black Ford F250

with New Mexico plates, and pulled it over. He met the driver, Scholten, while Deputy Jacob Valle met the calling party and confirmed his identity to Kleeberger. Scholten stated he was coming from his residence on Thunder Ridge Road. As he spoke, he reportedly showed signs of intoxication including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and smelling of alcohol. Kleeberger offered the

Standard Field Sobriety Tests to Scholten, but he declined to take them. Scholten also reportedly lost his balance and fell against his truck. Based on the investigation and his refusal, Kleeberger placed Scholten under arrest. Metro Dispatch advised Scholten had two prior DWI convictions. No breath samples were listed in the report. Scholten was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DW I (th ird) a nd two counts of battery against a household member. His pretrial hearing is set for July 9.

to shoot him. The victim allegedly threw two bullets at McCarthy, and once again told him to shoot him. McCarthy allegedly loaded a rifle and then held the weapon with his finger on the trigger. The victim allegedly lunged at him with a box of ammunition in his hand. McCarthy admitted to pulling the trigger. The bu llet repor tedly hit the victim in the face. McCarthy said the victim fell forward onto

S M O K I N G FENTANYL AT TACO BELL Gallup, June 5 Gallup Police Officer Kyle Delga i wa s dis patched to the Taco Bell North at 838 U.S. Hwy. 491 around 10 pm for a welfare check after a man who was eventually identified as Michael Gruber, appeared to be extremely intoxicated. Gruber, 35, was reportedly hitting himself in the head. The caller said Gruber had also taken an uknown

substance. When officers arr ived at the scene, public safety officers told them they’d found four fentanyl pills inside Gruber’s pants pocket and 10 pills inside his shirt pocket. T he publ ic s a fet y officers had handcuffed Gruber, and when Delgai

Henry McCarthy a dwelling or occupied building. McCarthy’s case was first seen at the municipal court but was transferred to district court on June 18. A detention hearing was scheduled for June 25. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 1.

Name: Nizhoni M. Joe Age: 28 Arrested: June 22 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Arraignment on July 16

Name: Olivia Long Age: 40 Arrested: June 19 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial hearing on July 9

Name: Howard Jim Age: 42 Arrested: June 21 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial hearing on July 18

Name: Leonard Armijo Age: 44 Arrested: June 18 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on July 18

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his stomach near the entrance of the bedroom. McCarthy then noticed an exit wound from the bullet on the back of the victim’s head. After he shot the victim McCarthy reportedly went to the bathroom and then returned to his bed, where he continued to drink Southern Comfort whiskey until he fell asleep. He didn’t call anyone to try and get help for the victim. He was charged with first degree murder and shooting at

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arrived at the scene he was slumped over in a chair. An officer had to help him stand up while he was being questioned. Gruber reportedly kept closing his eyes as if he was trying to sleep. During his time at Taco Bell Delgai found multiple lighters, pipes, burnt aluminum foil, a cell phone, and 14 fentanyl pills outside the business. Gruber was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 1.

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How do GMCS Graduates stay above the influence?

In the GMCS School District, three exceptional graduates stand out for their commitment to staying above the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Braden Balok

Braden Balok, a recent Gallup McKinley County Schools graduate, is a testament to dedication and perseverance. Having attended McKinley Academy, Braden distinguished himself academically and athletically, earning letters in basketball. His commitment to excellence is evident in his educational pursuits and active lifestyle. Braden is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting, fishing, snowboarding, and surfing, showcasing his love for adventure and the natural world In the fall, Braden will embark on a new chapter at Baylor University, supported by a full-ride Air Force ROTC scholarship. He plans to major in biochemistry with a minor in aerospace studies, demonstrating his ambition and desire to make a significant impact in his chosen fields. Braden's decision to join the ROTC program underscores his commitment to service and leadership, which will serve him well in future endeavors. Braden attributes his success to his decision to stay above the influence of drugs and alcohol. He firmly believes avoiding these substances has been crucial in achieving his goals. "I think that when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it encumbers you and makes it hard to reach your goals. I've seen firsthand how that can get you nowhere. Setting goals and staying responsible has helped me stay on the straight path!" His experiences and insights highlight the importance of making positive choices and staying focused, inspiring his peers and community.

Tydon Tsosie

Tydon Tsosie, the 2023 Indian National Finals Steer Wrestling World Champion, is a young athlete who has risen to prominence through his exceptional skills and dedication to rodeo. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in the rodeo tradition, Tydon hit the rodeo trail at an early age. Moving up through the junior rodeo and high school ranks, he set his sights on the INFR and punched his ticket last December. The Crownpoint area, known for producing numerous steer For more information on our upcoming events please follow us on Facebook @Gallup-McKinley County Schools or Instagram @GMCSNews.

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wrestling champions, has again proven its legacy with Tydon's remarkable achievements. Adding to his impressive list of achievements, Tydon recently secured the New Mexico High School Rodeo Association Steer Wrestling State Champion title. This victory not only showcases his current form but also secures his spot at the National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Wyoming this July. The upcoming national competition will serve as a platform for Tydon to demonstrate his skills and compete against the best high school rodeo athletes in the country. His recent graduation from Crownpoint High School marks the beginning of a promising future in academics and rodeo. Looking ahead, Tydon will attend Eastern New Mexico University in August, where he has committed to joining the rodeo team. Balancing his academic pursuits with his rodeo career, Tydon is set to continue developing as a student and an athlete. In high school, he demonstrated his versatility by playing football and basketball. As Tydon embarks on this new chapter, his community and supporters will watch eagerly, eager to see him carry forward the proud tradition of steer wrestling champions from Crownpoint. Tydon stated, "If you work hard, set goals, and stay above the influence, you can make a difference in your life and dreams."

Kayluanah Bahe

Kayluanah Bahe has distinguished herself as an exceptional athlete and leader as the MVP and team captain of the Navajo Pine High School softball team. Her leadership on and off the field has been instrumental in guiding her team to numerous victories, and her skills have earned her the honor of being named an All-District player. Kayluanah's dedication to her sport and teammates is a testament to her strong work ethic and determination. These qualities have also contributed to her academic success, placing her in the top 10 of her graduating class.

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Beyond her athletic achievements, Kayluanah enjoys spending quality time with her friends and supporting her younger brothers, showcasing her nurturing and community-oriented nature. Her ability to balance her responsibilities as a student, athlete, and family member highlights her exceptional time management and prioritization skills. These traits will undoubtedly serve her well as she transitions to college life and takes on new challenges. In the upcoming fall, Kayluanah will commence her studies at UNM Gallup, pursuing a major in computer engineering. This field resonates with her aspirations to significantly impact her community. Her aim is to earn her degree and utilize her skills to serve the Navajo Nation, contributing to the progress and betterment of Navajo, NM. Kaylunah said, "Staying above the influence of drugs and alcohol has allowed me to graduate and be ready to start college. Staying clean will help me reach my goals of completing college and giving back to my community."

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Feral horse overgrazing highlighted in RDC report Staff Reports

I N DOW ROCK , Ariz. — The topic of fera l horses overg ra zi ng la nds that Navajo ranchers use to support their livestock was discussed during a recent report from the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture t o t he R e sou rce s a nd Development Committee. “The issue of fera l horses encroaching and overgrazing on Navajo pasture land has been a long-standing problem,” RDC Chair Brenda Jesus said. “Feral horses are impeding on the livelihood of our Navajo ranchers.” According to NNDOA Acting Depar tment Manager III Jesse Jim, in 2018, the feral horse

population on the Navajo Nation was approximately 38,000 with an 11% growth rate. In 2024, the NNDOA estimates there are approximately 100,000 feral horses on the Nation. NNDOA Horse Ma na gement P rog ra m Senior Extension Agent Olin Begay said the program employs two methods of capture: entrapment and traditional round up. Horses that are rounded up are then tagged. According to Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture Acting Department Manager III Jesse Jim, in 2018, the feral horse The Horse Management population on the Navajo Nation was approximately 38,000 with an 11% growth rate. In 2024, the NNDOA estimates P r o g r a m h o l d s n o n - there are approximately 100,000 feral horses on the Nation. File Photo branded livestock for five to 10 days and branded in capturing feral horses. Delegate Danny “They work 16 -hour livestock for 10 to 14 days. Red Mesa Chapter passed Simpson recently attended days in hot weather. It From 2019 to 2024, the a resolution opposing feral a roundup in Nageezi, New takes a lot of energy,” program rounded up over horse roundups. Mexico and provided food Simpson said. “It makes a 10,000 animals. “Because of their reso- for the workers. Simpson Not all chapters want lution, we can’t intervene,” said last year’s round up FERAL HORSES the program to intervene Jim said. captured 76 horses. | SEE PAGE A8

LOC receives Curley pushes for FY2025 inclusion in the budget update United Nations General Assembly Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK , Ariz. — The 25th Nav a jo Na t ion Council’s Law and Order Committee received a r epor t r ega r d i n g t he upcoming FY2025 budget from the Navajo Nation Office of Hearings and Appeals during their regular meeting at the Law & Order Committee Building Conference Room on June 17. OHA Director Richie Nez’s updates focused on previous conditions of appropriations and legislative concerns, as well as the office’s plan of operation, and policy and procedures. “Modernizing our procedures and ensuring comprehensive legislative records are vital for the efficiency and transparency of our legal system. This meeting will set the stage for significant improvements in how we handle our legislative history and employee vetting processes,” LOC Chair Eugenia Charles-Newton (Shiprock) said. Nez’s report also highlighted advancements in document scanning and storage technology, emphasizing the need for comprehensive legislative history and the classification of employees. The report also noted the implementation of Optical Character Recognition capabilities and potential partnerships with universities aimed at revolutionizing the management of legal documents, making them more accessible and organized. “Legislative history is nearly non-existent here, but it’s crucial for interpreting our laws accurately and ensuring our legal framework reflects our community’s needs,” Charles-Newton said. The committee also addressed budget considerations, including a potential

$9 million shortfall for the next fiscal year that is set to begin on Oct. 1. “We must begin scanning and storing materials to prevent future losses like the water damage incident that destroyed critical documents,” Nez said. “Partnering with universities for document storage is a strategic move, ensuring our legal documents are both preserved and accessible.” LOC Vice Chair, and Council Delegate Cherilyn Yazzie (Dilcon, Indian Wells, Teesto, Whitecone, Gre a s ewood S pr i n g s) said that updating Navajo Nation laws and procedures is essential for progress. “The discussions we had regarding legislative history and employee classifications are critical to ensuring that our governance reflects the needs and realities of our people,” she said. The LOC also reviewed action items including scheduling public hearings for all probationary judges and addressing the need for background investigations for tribal employees. The evaluation hearing for probationary Judge Letitia Stover was tabled for further discussion. The committee also v o t e d i n s u p p o r t of Legislation No. 0106-24, an action recognizing Navajo Nation Council Delegate membership on the TribalInterior Budget Council and establishing a process for selecting an alternate tribal representative. According to the legislation, sponsored by Cha rles -New ton, t he purpose is to streamline the representation process and ensure effective advocacy for the Navajo Nation at the federal level. The legislation now moves forward for further consideration by the Naabik’íyati Committee.

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EW YORK CITY — Navajo Nation Council Spea ker Cr y s t a ly ne Curley stood in unity with indigenous leaders and representatives from around the world at the United Nations on June 19 to advocate for the inclusion of indigenous peoples in the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous governing institutions’ pa r ticipation in global decision-making processes that impact Indigenous communities. This advocacy aligns with U.N. Resolution 78/189 adopted in 2023, wh ich u nder scores the necessity of recognizing and integrating Indigenous voices within the U.N. framework. In 2017, the Navajo Na t ion Cou nc i l’s Naabik’íyati’ Committee a dopt e d R e s olut ion NABIJA-03-17, authorizing the three Branch Chiefs of the Navajo Nation to support efforts for Indigenous representatives to participate in U.N. systems and requesting the U.N. to

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grant special recognition status to the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation’s resolution f u r ther states that the U.S. must incorporate the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into its domestic laws including but not limited to the Indigenous hu m a n r ig ht s s t a n dards of free, prior, and informed consent. “H istor ica l ly, t he Navajo Nation has contr ibuted to d ra f ti ng a nd presenting both U.N. a nd A mer ic a n declarations,” Curley said. “Indigenous governance varies widely, but we all deserve recognition by the U.N. systems. While Indigenous

repre sent at ive s c a n participate in some U.N. forums, other parts of the U.N. do not recognize Indigenous governments. Specific measures are needed to include Indigenous governments in these discussions.” Curley also acknowled ged a nd t h a n ked pa st Nav a jo Nat ion leaders and the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission for their longstanding involvement and advocacy at the U.N., on behalf of the Navajo people. Resolution 78/189, adopted by the General A s sembly, c a l l s for en ha nced effor ts to

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Residents return to Ruidoso area Twenty-nine people still missing Staff Reports

UIDOSO, New Mexico — The South Fork and Salt fires are still burning, but residents were allowed to return to their homes starting at 8 am on June 24, a week after the fires reportedly started. Two deaths have been reported, and over 23,00 structures have been affected. Over 8,000 people were displaced from their homes. In a weekly radio program that was broadcast on June 24, Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said that 29 people were still unaccounted for. Searchers were going into “exclusion zones,” areas where homes have burned and which have been badly damaged, and were “looking for individuals,” Crawford said. Search and rescue teams used dogs to go property to property looking for those who are still missing. A change in the weather has helped firefighters battle the flames, although precipitation did cause a flooding risk. The New Mexico Forestry Division said that the fire behavior “has reduced to smoldering and creeping in heavy duff and dead/down fuels” but warned it can increase in pockets with warmer weather. The cause of the fires is under investigation. The FBI has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the fires.

Extensions available to taxpayers affected by fires Staff Reports

A N T A F E — The Ta xation and Revenue Depar tment is allowing extensions for taxpayers affected by the South Fork and Salt fires disaster. Extensions are currently available for one month. For exa mple, someone with an estimated personal income tax or corporate income tax payment normally due on June 17 can have an extended due date of July 17. Si m i la rly, va r iou s business tax returns that were normally due on June 25 will now be due on July 25 for qualifying taxpayers. Affected taxpayers taking advantage of the state extension should send a letter notifying the Taxation and Revenue Department that they qualify for the extension and provide support that they are an affected

taxpayer. Infor mation about who qualifies and other details is available in Tax Bulletin 100.43 available in the publications folder on the Forms & Publications page of tax. newmexico.gov. Taxpayers can also complete For m RPD 410 9 6, Ex t en sion of Time to File. A link to that form and other general information about tax extensions is available on the “Request an extension to file” page of the website. Taxpayers may notify the Department before they file or after they receive a notice with late payment penalty and interest for returns that are covered by the extension. The extension will resu lt i n no pena lt y being imposed for a late filed return or for a late payment. State law does not allow the Department to waive interest on late payments, however.

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New Mexico unveils ambitious workforce development strategy Staff Reports

LBUQUERQUE — The New M e x i c o Department of Work force Solutions released its 2024-2027 combined state plan on June 26, marking a year of collaboration and development with statewide stakeholders. The 2024-2027 New M e x i c o Wo r k f o r c e Innovation and Opportunity Act combined state plan outlines the department’s vision, goals, and strategies emphasizing the immediate needs of New Mexico communities while aligning with the state’s forward-looking economic development plans. “We heard the voices a nd busi nes ses a nd com mu n ities across the state and worked to balance the state’s

forward-looking econom ic development goals with the pressing needs of New Mexicans to take care of each other and the state we love,” NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair said. “We also saw the need to recognize the rapidly changing nature of work – both with advancements in technology and emerging new industries. We’re New Mexico Department of preparing our workforce Workforce Solutions Cabinet for a future we cannot Secretary Sarita Nair fully envision yet.” The WIOA 2024-2027 P a r t n e r s : N M DW S , Combined State Plan and Northern Area Local Executive Summary are Workforce Development available on the NMDWS Board, Southwestern website at https://www. A r e a W o r k f o r c e dws.state.nm.us/WIOA/ Development Boa rd, W I O A - P l a n s - a n d - Workforce Connection Reports. of Central New Mexico, T h e c o m p r e h e n - Eastern Area Workforce sive planning process Development Boa rd, e n g a g e d s t a t e w i d e Adult Education Division stakeholders includ- of t he New Mex ico ing the following WIOA H i g h e r E d u c a t i o n Core a nd Combined D e p a r t m e n t , T h e

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Public Education Depa r tment, New Mex ico Ag i ng a nd L ong-Ter m Ser v ices Depa r tment, Income Suppor t Div ision of the New Mexico Heath Ca re Author it y, a nd Com m ission for the Blind. “Much time and effort went i nto resea rchi ng a nd developi ng t h i s comprehen sive plan,” NMDVR Director Casey Stone-Romero said. “This collaboration between so many agencies—all with a goal of employing New Mexicans—is the guiding document for the next three years, both in preparing our state’s workforce for meaningful employment and assisting employers in recruiting workers who have the skills they need.”

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materials into the wool. In an interview with the Sun, the American Sheep Association’s Executive Director Peter Orwick said that there are sheep shearing courses across the U.S. These classes are often put together by a u n iver sit y’s Ex tension a nd Outreach progra m. The Association doesn’t sponsor the classes, but they will provide educational materials when a program reaches out. “[Shearing is] very physical, you have to be in shape to do it,” Orwick explained. “You have to do a lot of sheep in a day, and there’s definitely a technique to it. Every stroke that [shearers] make on a sheep is a pattern they do over and over again, day in and day out because it works. If you can take that wool off in one clip versus two or three, your wool is going to be much more uniform in length, and in the textile mills where the clothing is made, that’s important.” After the strenuous work of shearing, shearers then must sort out the wool into different bags in a process which is called tagging the wool. The wool from a sheep’s head, neck, belly, legs, and back end is often coarse and rather hairy instead of the softer wool that’s used to make clothing, and thus unusable. NEW TOOLS & MARKET But things are changing. Now, instead of shearing by hand, many ranchers are turning to machines. The machines don’t necessarily catch the coarse hair, and can lead to a lower quality product. But it’s still faster than doing it by hand. Cor n sa id the change is affecting farmers in a major way, and even running some people who aren’t using machines out of business. “In the past people who had sheep had clippers and they sheared their own sheep and it was hand clipping, which is more difficult tha n mecha nica l,” he explained. “But as time’s gone on there’s fewer and fewer people using the hand clippers and [they instead] rely on guys with electrical. It seems like every year we lose another person who was trying to make a good living shearing sheep for people.” Corn said the shearing problem is nothing new, he estimated it’s probably been going on for the past 10 to 15 years. But a more recent factor that hit the wool industry

CURLEY | FROM PAGE A6 ensure Indigenous p e ople s h ave d i r e c t representation in the G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y. It a ck nowled ge s t he unique perspectives and vital contributions of Indigenous communities in addressing global challenges, including climate change, sustainable

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Father and son duo Mike and Branson Corn are both in the sheep industry. MIke was the Vice President of the American Wool Industry Association from 2013 to 2019, and Branson is a regional director for the organization. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Mike Coin hard was, of course, COVID. Many textile mills in China that use wool from the U.S. shut their doors almost right away in 2020, resulting in a loss of profit. Cor n sa id cha nges in consumers’ behavior has also played a role. Economic changes and hardships have made people more conscientious about what they’re buying and spending money on.

Mike Coin poses with his son Bronson and grandson Garrett. MIke has been in the sheep industry for over 30 years. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Mike Coin

Professional sheep shearer Kevin Hickman uses clippers to shear a sheep. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Mike Coin

development, and human rights. The June 19 meeting was organized in preparation for the upcoming consultation initiated by the President of the 78th session of the General Assembly, H.E. Dennis F ra ncis. F ra ncis ha s appointed co-facilitators and advisers to conduct consultations on potential measures to

enhance the participation of Indigenous peoples’ representatives and institutions in relevant U.N. meetings. “Indigenous peoples have been stewards of Mother Earth since time immemorial, possessing invaluable knowledge that is crucial for addressing today’s global issues. Our inclusion in the United Nations

Both Jim and Begay said they would look into the chapter equipment issue. RDC Vice Chair Casey Allen Johnson said fence reconstruction is needed to secu re bou nda r ies from outsiders who abandon their livestock on the Nation. “In Grey Mountain, there are people who bring their horses out and release them onto the Nava jo Nation,” Johnson said. “They need to be arrested for trespassing. We need

increased enforcement.” Simpson and Johnson called for increased support for staffing and proper equipment for the Horse Ma nagement Program. Simpson also asked if Agriculture Infrastructure Funds could be used to support the program. “I know you need more crew, equ ipment , a nd resources,” Johnson said. “Thank you for your work. It goes a long way.” The RDC voted five in favor and zero opposed to accept the report.

big difference in managing the rangeland. In many places the horses have destroyed the land.” Council Delegate Shawna Ann Claw had questions about chapter officials using chapter equipment for the roundups and if usage fees paid to officials were deposited back into chapter accounts. Claw also asked about reimbursements made to livestock owners from We have the best Burgers & Wings in Gallup! sales of seized livestock. “As we all know, to have livestock you need a grazing permit,” Jim said. “If you don’t have a permit for grazing, the livestock will be sold. If you can prove Offering DINE-IN & TAKE-OUT! ownership, you will get the Give Us A Call! money. If not, the money (505) 722-9311 Hours: goes to probate. Until ownTuesday- Friday 11 am to 7 pm 1981 NM-602, Gallup, ership is provided, they Saturday 11 am to 5 pm NM 87301 cannot be paid.”

General Assembly is not just a matter of representation, but a fundamental step towards achieving true global equity and justice,” Curley stated following the session. Curley highlighted the importance of implement i ng Resolut ion 78 /18 9 t h r ou g h con crete mea sures, such a s c r e a t i n g s p e c i f ic seat s for I nd igenou s

“When people are conservative, they just go buy a cheap polyester or cotton shirt and don’t purchase wool,” Corn said. “Wool is known as something that is durable and will last a long time, which is something that usually demands a higher price.” Despite all the challenges, Corn said he has no plans of hanging up his hat yet. “It’s in my blood,” he said. “As long as there’s wool to be sold, I think I’ll stick around.”

represent atives a nd establishing a permanent for um for Indigenous issues within the U.N. structure. This initiative aims to ensure that Indigenous voices are not only heard, but also have a tangible impact on international policies and initiatives that ultimately impact local Indigenous communities. During the June 19

session, Curley’s advocacy effor ts received widespread support from Indigenous leaders and member states. As the discussions progress, the 25th Navajo Nation Council and the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission Office will continue to coordinate a nd a dvoc at e a longside other Indigenous representatives.

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‘The Bikeriders’ stands among other great biker movies of the past By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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h i s f i l m f r om Focus Features is currently playing at cinemas. When I think about biker movies, the first ones that come to mind are 50s films like The Wild One and 1969’s Easy Rider, along with a number of exploitation and B-pictures that followed in the early ‘70s capitalizing on the latter’s success. It has seemingly been a long while since anyone has tackled the subject . Ba sed on a book of photographs and essays written by Danny Lyon about real motorcyclists of the ‘60s and ‘70s, The Bikeriders attempts to transport viewers back to this golden age. After some time away from the Chicago-based outlaw gang The Vandals, photographer/interviewer Danny Lyon (Mike Faist) tries to catch up with them and learn about where they are now. His primary source is Kathy (Jodie Comer), a woman who tells him how she ended up in the company of bikers after falling for member Benny (Austin Butler). She tells him all about the group, their

social circle and discusses how close Benny was to founder/leader, Johnny (Tom Hardy). In fact, they were so friendly that Kathy always felt like she was competing with Johnny for her partner’s attention. Over the course of nearly a decade this social group grows into a larger outfit and gets into all kinds of trouble with the law and other bikers. At the beginning, the set-up featuring Kathy and quick glimpses of various members takes some getting used to. The film also has an unexpected sense of humor, with some of their illegal activities and behaviors initially being played for laughs. While a bit jarring at first, more and more lines do end up hitting the mark as the tone is firmly established. Kathy also tells her stories in an amusing way, making entertainingly blunt comments about some of the events that occur. Additionally, there are so many faces in the cast that it does take a bit of time for the movie to find its footing. However, once the backstories are established and the narrative focuses on the rough but quirky members and their personal interactions, the movie instantly becomes engaging. Despite the number of bikers, the fantastic cast (which also includes

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Jodie Comer and Austin Butler star in “The Bikeriders,” a movie about a Chicago-based outlaw gang The Vandals. The two compete for the attention of the gang’s leader Johnny, played by Tom Hardy. Photo Credit: Focus Features Michael Sha nnon, Damon Harriman, Boyd Holbrook and Norman Reedus) ma kes each individual distinctive and well-rounded. They all get their moments to shine and make the most of their parts. There is a clear hierarchy established that is also fascinating to witness. We see how the group transforms over nearly a decade, including Johnny’s transformation from family man and truck driver into leader of a large biker gang with numerous chapters outside the city. Viewers also see his control begin to waver as the weight of responsibility starts taking a toll.

The loyal Benny is more detached and is prone to fight, sometimes without even being asked. Of course, this personality trait and his closeness to Johnny become a source of conflict between himself and Kathy. A ll the per sona l drama comes to a head as the years pass and times change. The leads want to be free and many of their misdemeanors are, in part, more of a protest to their lives and the social order, but when a younger crowd infiltrates the group and focuses on criminal elements, it becomes obvious that something must give. It isn’t flashy and doesn’t

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involve large scale confrontations, and as a result these elements feel grounded and believably delivered. It’s all ver y effective, although there are a couple of caveats that keep the film achieving greatness. One of the unfortunate aspects of having so many interesting characters is that many fall by the wayside and disappear as the picture focuses on the three ma in cha racters. We do get a little roundup at the end, but it feels rushed. And while the movie tries to show a little more of the inner life of Benny at the close, we don’t get to understand

his motivations quite as clearly as hoped for. There are a few issues and the movie doesn’t have the scope of a Martin Scorsese production, but this feature cleverly focuses on a unique kind of gang and does an excellent job of putting viewers into their world. And the movie is filled with memorable characters who are fascinating to watch. The Bikeriders presents a fascinating tour of the lives of outlaws from a long-gone era and can stand tall alongside other the famous titles of its genre. VISIT: WWW. CINEMASTANCE. COM

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4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for June 28, 2024 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

elcome to another look at some of t he h ig h l ig ht s arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray a nd DVD. It’s another busy edition with some big titles and just as many interesting independents. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a while, be sure to give one of these titles a try!:

B I G N E W RELEASES! THE BOYS IN THE BOAT: Set in the early 1930s, this biopic tells the story of a University of Washington rowing team. These students didn’t have a lot of money, but decided to compete against the wellfunded Berkeley and other teams in order to qualify for the 1936 Summer Olympics. After beating the odds, they are sent to compete in Berlin and face the German national team. C r it ic a l r e c e pt io n toward this sports drama was split. Almost half thought the characters lacked distinction and found the feature predictable and emotionally

uninvolving. Slightly more appreciated the old-fashioned approach to the material and called the movie a beautifully shot and exciting underdog tale. It stars Joel Edgerton, Ca llu m T u r ner, Peter Guinness, Sam Strike and Thomas Elms. BROOKLYN 45: This independent horror picture takes place just after the end of World War II. Five military veterans and friends from childhood decide to accept an invitation to a friend’s home. Not long after arriving, they discover that they are being asked to take part in a séance. Elements of their troubled experiences in battle start rising to the surface and causing conflict between them. The press was generally upbeat about this picture. A handful found the storytelling repetitive and were not gripped by the various traumas of the lead characters. But the majority were captivated and thought the film delivered plenty of jolts and scares, while effectively dealing with important issues like PTSD, paranoia and the lasting effects of war. The cast includes Anne Ramsay, Ron E. Rains, Jeremy Holm and Larry Fessenden.

COPA 71: The 1971 Women’s World Cup was an international tournament held in Mexico featur ing tea ms from nations like Denmark, Italy and Argentina. It was hugely popular, with the final game drawing more than 110,000 spectators. Unfortunately, the main world football association known as FIFA did not approve of or endorse women’s soccer and tried to bury it from the public (a Women’s World Cup tournament was finally launched by FIFA in 1991). This documentary tells the story of the landmark 1971 event and features interviews with players, as well as modern athletes who have been inspired by the players. Almost all notices for this feature were positive. One or two complained that the storytelling was a little bland and that the movie lacked a sense of urgency. All others wrote that the film was a wonderful tribute to trailblazers that shed light on an incredible, relatively unknown event. For the time being, this is a DVDonly release. CRYPTIDS: A radio show host who focuses on cryptozoology decides to allow callers to tell stories of their encounters with strange beings. He hears five increasingly disturbing tales and, as the evening progresses, begins to wonder if his life might be in danger from a fantastic creature lurking outside his station. This independent anthology horror film played in theaters some

time ago and has been available on streaming sites for more than a year, but is only now debuting on disc. Reaction from genre critics was generally positive. Some stated that the picture was too long and suffered from pacing issues due to lengthy exposition scenes. Still, most enjoyed the combination of horror and dark comedy and wrote that it would appeal to those who enjoy B-movie terror. It features John Bloom aka Joe Bob Briggs, Bianca Allaine and Jordan Beltz.

ENNIO: Late Italian movie score composer Ennio Morricone was one of the greatest in the business, writing the music for classics like The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in the West, The Untouchables, The Mission, The Hateful Eight and many more). This documentary tells his life story and features interviews with filmmakers who have worked with him (like Clint Eastwood, Dario Argento, Brian De Palma, Quentin Tarantino) in addition to fans like Br uce Spr ingsteen, John Williams and Hans Zimmer. Critical reception to

the film was excellent. One or two voices were not converted by this documentary and thought it fawned over its subject. Everyone else found the presentation enlightening and fascinating, noting that viewers could simply listen to the feature and be overwhelmed by the musicianship. Oddly enough, this is arriving on DVD now, but will make its Blu-ray debut in another

month. ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE: Speaking of documentaries focusing on the world of filmmaking, this non-fiction feature details the popularity of Bruce Lee in the 1970s and takes a close look at all of the copycat films that were made during this era into the 1980s. Now known as the “Brucesploitation” movement, viewers see clips from movies and talk to individuals involved in the productions, getting more insight into all of the wild knock-offs that were made to cash in on this craze. Every critic who saw the picture enjoyed it. They all commented that

the movie was zippy and well-edited, revealing a huge number of obscure and notable titles and showing how all these pictures (many of which were made in Hong Kong) managed to create an industry and even cement Lee’s legend as an iconic martial arts legend.

FACELESS AFTER DARK: A young actress stars in a horror picture that involves her being terrorized by a clown. When the movie becomes a success, the performer struggles to find a way to capitalize on the attention. Suddenly, a deranged fan appears and kidnaps the performer, hoping to recreate what occurred in the story, but with a new and grimmer ending. The lead must escape his clutches and perhaps even use this horrible occurrence to draw some attention to herself. R e a c t io n t ow a r d s this independent thriller was generally positive. A small number didn’t think that the characters were very well written or that

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BLU-RAY | FROM PAGE B3 the point of the film was clear. Still, the majority suggested that the ambitious production was well acted, wild and unpredictable, ultimately going in an unexpected direction and accomplishing its goals in the process. Je n n a K a nel l a nd Danny Kang headline the feature. THE FIRST SLAM DUNK: This PG-13 animated effort from Japan is set on a basketball court. A young player feels like he is living in the shadow of his talented older brother (who suffered a tragedy before making it to the big leagues). The kid becomes obsessed with being the best player he can be and joins his local high school team to make his mark. They end up doing well and challenging for a national title, forcing him to deal with tough competitors and psychological issues. This picture was a massive hit in its homeland and became the fifth-highest grossing animated feature of all time in Japan. The press in North America also spoke highly of the movie. All were positive, calling it one of the best basketball movies ever made. They suggested the characters are rich, the story dynamic and the animation extremely impressive. The disc includes the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and an English-dubbed version.

GHO ST BUST ER S: FROZEN EMPIRE: This follow-up to the 2021 film Ghostbusters: Afterlife finds the Spengler family moving to New York City and taking over the Ghostbusters business. They soon discover that the banks used to store spirits are bursting at the seams. When a sinister force decides to manipulate one of the family members to free the ghosts and create another ice age, the leads and previous members reassemble to stop the threat. Reaction to this picture wasn’t strong and it received slightly more negative write-ups than positive ones. Those who enjoyed it said the film was fast-paced, had great visual efforts and also thought it was wonderful to see the old stars return and help revive the franchise. Un for tu nately, more thought that the end results were disappointing. They stated that the plot wa s a n unfocused mess, jumbling too many characters and subplots and leaving them more tired than thrilled. Multiple versions of the film will be released, including a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo, regular Blu-ray, steelbook and more. It stars Paul Rudd, Ca r r ie Coon, F in n Wo l f h a r d , M c k e n n a Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, P a t t o n O s w a lt , B i l l Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Er nie Hudson, A nnie Pot t s a nd Wi l l ia m Atherton. IN RESTLESS DREAMS: THE MUSIC O F PA U L S I M O N :

Musicia n Paul Simon, whose career has spanned six decades, is the subject of this documentary. Viewers get a history of the life and the various projects as the artist commences recording his most recent album. The movie includes accounts of the making of several “Simon and Garfunkel” albums, the solo effort “Graceland”, and other classics. Notices for the picture have generally been good. All seem to note that the movie requires a commitment on the part of the viewer (the running time is 3 ½ hours) and that it is extremely detailed in going over many aspects of the man’s lengthy career. Still, they say that the unique behind-the-scenes footage focusing on the artist’s songwriting process and work in the recording studio is amazing to watch and makes the extended length worth enduring. THE MATTACHINE FAMILY: A gay couple raises a foster child for a year, only to lose custody and have the boy returned to his mother. The two consider other ways to start a family, but find themselves disagreeing over their next steps. As they try to sort things out, they seek advice from friends who are also dealing with parenthood issues. Overall, critics were upbeat about this drama. A small number didn’t like the frequent use of narration and took some issue with the writing of the characters. However, everyone else called the movie authentic, sweet and believable in how it dealt with its themes of trying to build a family in a non-traditional manner. It feat u re s Nico Tortorella, Juan Pablo Di Pace, Emily Hampshire,

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MONK EY M A N: Ha numa n is a Hindu God of wisdom, strength and courage. It is also the inspiration for this action picture that stars and is directed, co-written and co-produced by Dev Patel. The story follows a young boy whose family is slaughtered and his home burnt to the ground, leaving him permanently scarred. As an adult, he becomes a fighter with one goal… to find and take vengeance on those responsible for this atrocity. The press was very taken by the picture. A ver y small number found the revenge story too simple to justify its nearly two-hour r unning time. But the consensus was that the film is stylish and expertly edited with incredible action scenes. Some also believe that it is certain to become a cult picture. It’s being released in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray

set as well as a Blu-ray only edition. Besides Patel, it features Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sikander Kher and Sobhita Dhulipala. ORLA NDO, M Y POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY: This F rench documentary is a retelling of the classic Virginia Woolf novel Orlando: A Biography, but cast with nonbinary and trans people. The filmmaker uses 26 individuals to perform updated scenes of the book (which involves the main character changing genders), trying to present the material in a modern and truthful way. According to the press synopsis, the intent is to show how challenging and potentially dangerous life can be for those undergoing this process. Most reviewers liked the picture. A small number thought the presentation of the material was pompous and over-thetop. However, everyone else commented that the experiment worked and that the final results were engrossing, moving and would help many understand the struggles these individuals go through. RIDDLE OF FIRE: Three kids living in a small Wyoming town decide that they must find ingredients for and bake a magical blueberry pie in order to help one of their mothers recover from an illness. Their unusual journey takes them on a wild odyssey in which they encounter individuals whom they believe to be a witch, a huntsman and a fairy. This unique picture won plenty of awards at film festivals around the world and was generally appreciated by the press. About one-fifth suggested that the movie

is exceedingly cute and eccentric and didn’t care for some of the performances. Still, most found the end result unusual and fascinating, stating that it harkened back to a different era but still felt inventive and exciting throughout. They also called this a potential cult film classic. Lio Tipton, Chales H a l ford a nd w r it er/ director Weston Razooli are credited in the cast listing, SPIDER BABY: Also known as Spider Baby, or The Maddest Story Ever Told, this independent horror picture is a remake of the 1967 cult classic. The plot follows a pair of greedy relatives who arrive at a family estate and try to repossess the property. Little do they know that their i nbred relat ion s a re skilled in very unusual ways and will protect their land at any cost. The original was a trippy and bizarre but memorable ef for t . It barely got a release in the ‘60s before building a following at midnight screenings and on video. Cu r iou sly, t h i s redo hasn’t been shown yet and appears to be debuting on disc and streaming sites. No one knows what to expect, but unlike the original film, it might be wise to wait until someone out there sees it and can report on its quality. It features Beverly Washburn, Ron Chaney, Robert Mukes and Brinke Stevens. YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Listed below are some kid-friendly releases. Dexter’s Laboratory The Complete Series (Warner Bros.) DVD The New Adventures of Batman The Complete

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Kaitlin Olson as Dee, Gle n n Howe r t o n a s Dennis, and Charlie Day as Charlie. O l s o n a n d McElhenney fell in love Now that “NCIS: Hawai‘i” on the set of It’s Always Q: has been canceled, are there going to be any other “NCIS” shows in the works?Q: — K.S.I just started Sunny, but initially kept Yes! “NCIS” has been a very suctheir romance a secret A: cessful watching franchise for CBS everthe comedy since it premiered on the network back s er ieHarmon, s It’s Always from their co-stars. They in 2003. Starring Mark the series has spawned four spin-offs (“Los Sunny in Philadelphia. wed two years later and Angeles,” “New Orleans,” “Hawai‘i” and “Sydney”) with two more planned. I know two peo- now have two sons. “NCIS: Origins” will focus onthat Harmon’s character at the beginning of his plewithon The str ikes in career in the 1990s, Austinthe Stow- series are ell (“Three Women”) stepping into his married real life. Hollywood pushed back shoes. The series will air on CBS in on Monday nights beginning this fall, and Did they meet on the production, but there Harmon is listed as the narrator. The other new spin-off, “NCIS: Tony Gail Schulman & Amanda Beanebe a 17th season — & Ziva,” will air on the streamer show? — ParG.W.Michael Weatherly will and Cote de amount+ and will star fan-favorites Pablo to star in “Tony & Ziva” Michael Weatherly and de Pablo, A:CoteDebuting in 2005 just don’t expect it until who reprise their “NCIS” roles. You ABC has denied it. may rememberand that de Pablo’s Ziva was still going strong, According to TVLine, theylate eventual-2024 or early 2025. presumed dead when the actress left ly found their “The Golden Bachelor“NCIS,” but later, it was learned she (and this hit thatFX *** ette” star inFXX) 61-year-old Joan Vassos, a was alive and went on to live happily school administrator who had to leave ever after withn Tony and their baby in s the e t w o r k i t c o m i s “Golden Bachelor” season earlyQ: to W hatever hapFrance. The new series picks up with the be by her daughter’s side for a medical family on the run in Europe. t he longe stcrisis. -r uShe’ll n n make i ng, pthis en to actress her debut falle d “I expect intrigue, romance, the back- when “The Golden Bachelorette” preground of Europe, impossible situations mieres, non-animated comedy Jennifer Love Hewitt? with episodes being expanded to that will make our life complicated, 90 minutes long. but somehow ser a little ies somethingever, about su r pa ss I loved her show Ghost *** love,” explained de Pablo on a recent Is record the PBS series “Antiques announcement ing via Zoom. Paramount+ the previous Whisperer and would has ordered 10 episodes, with shooting Q:Roadshow” still making new episodes? I see reruns all the to see her do a to begin shortlyholder in Budapest. The Adventures love time where they give updates on *** what an item would be appraised ofthatOzzie Harriet. supernatural theme Is it true Susan Lucciand is at in 2024, but they’re still reruns. Q: going to be the “Golden Bach- — V.O. Itthewas by Rob again. — W.J. elorette”? Will show aircreated soon? Yes, “Antiques Roadshow” is — J.K. A: currently filming its upcoming McElhenney, who plays A : Jen n i fer L ove ABC decided to give audiences 29th season with a five-city tour. The A: what they’ve been requesting new season will premiere sometime in on the 2025, show, and Hewitt first gained fame for decades —Mac a “Bachelor” for Boomwith episodes filmed from their ers. Gerry Turner, a 72-year-old retired stops this summer in Las Vegas; Baltihis “The offscreen wife as Sarah in the 1990s restaurateur andstars widower, became more; Bentonville, Arkansas; UrbanGolden Bachelor,” marrying, and alas divorcing, Theresa Nist, a financial securities specialist from Manhattan. Despite the disappointing conclusion to that romance, the season itself was a hit with many questioning who would be the first Golden Bachelorette. There was a recent report that “All My Children” star Susan Lucci was asked to be the chooser, but a spokesperson from

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EAR PAW ’ S CORNER: While checking my little Terrier, “Fritz,” after a walk, I found one small tick just hanging on his fur. I don’t know what I would have done if it had attached itself to his skin. What’s the procedure? Should I rush him to the vet if a tick attaches itself? — Carla in Albany, New York DEAR CARL A: Excellent work in checking Fritz’s coat right

away after your walk! Ticks are so common now that it’s important to check after every outdoor foray, even if your dog never leaves the sidewalk. A tick check is a fast way to make sure — just by running your hand along your pet’s coat, down and then up. You do not need to rush your dog to the vet for an embedded tick. You can remove it yourself. Here’s how: — Grab a pair of tweezers and a magnifying glass. If you have surgical gloves and a

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The U.S. is engaged in a provocative occupation of Taiwan By Mike Daly Guest Columnist

he situation in the Taiwan Straits has become more and more tense since the Trump administration with the potential for military conflict increasing in parallel. The American policy of ambiguity as to its relations with and com m it ment s to t he regime in Taipei has contributed to that tension. The U.S., in a series of joint statements with the People’s Republic of China in 1972, 1978 and 1982, reaffirmed the American commitment to a China policy in which Taiwan is an inherent part of the Chinese state. In seating the People’s Republic of China in the Security Council, the United Nation General Assembly expelled “the representatives of Chiang Kai-shek from the place which they unlawfully occupied in the United Nations structure”. In the initial 1972 Shanghai Declaration, in the presence of the President of the U.S., the U.S. acknowledged, “that all Chinese on either

side of the Taiwan Strait maintain there is but one China and that Taiwan is part of China. The United States Gover n ment does not challenge that position.” I n t he 1978 joi nt communiqué, the A mer ica ns a ssu red that, “The Government of the United States of America acknowledges the Chinese position that there is but one China and Taiwan is part of China. The U.S. has justified its behavior on the 1982 joint declaration that the U.S. “will continue cultural, commercial and other unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan” and further assured that: T he Un it ed St a t e Government states that it does not seek to carry out a long-term policy up arms sales to Taiwan, that it’s our sales to Taiwan will not exceed, either in qualitative or quantitative terms, the level of those supplied in recent years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China, and that it intends

gradually to reduce its sale of arms to Taiwan, leading, over a period of time, to a final resolution. In so stating, the United States ack nowledges China’s consistent position regarding the thorough settlement of this issue”. Given explicit American recognition that Taiwan is an inherent part of the Chinese state, international law is unambiguous in stating that one nation interfering in the internal affairs of another nation is illegal (UN Charter, Art. 2, #4 & 7). Moreover, use of militar y force against another state is illegal without the concurrence of the Security Council, including its five veto-holding permanent members. Further, the American government made explicit commitments on the limits of armaments sales to the island territory that are now being ignored in very extensive ways. It is clear that the U.S. is vastly overreaching the commitments it has made concerning Taiwan. The alleged ambiguity is but a weak and transparent

fig leaf. S i nce t he T r u mp administration, American behavior (as well as Chinese) has contributed to the dangerous decline in the relationship between two global powers. The u n necessa r ily public acrimony based on policy positions disingenuously interpreted for political consumption on the part of this country is provocative and only worsens the environment in which the issue of Taiwan/OneChina will be played out. Provocative manifestations for personal gratification or political expediency has generated no less provocative Chinese military activity around Taiwan. This has resulted in a cycle of tit-for-tat. Reason dictates that the U.S. government, both executive and legislative, takes specific actions to reverse the needless descent in the US-Chinese relationship: ·While there are serious issues with Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea and specific Chinese human rights practices as well as Taiwan, the USG

must draw distinctions between these issues and base policies appropriate to each. One size does not fit all. The U.S. government return to the letter and spirit of the one China policy as expressed in the official communications on which that doctrine was based. ·T he U.S. gover nment return to quiet and non-provocative dialogue with Chinese counterparts, with sensible and sensitive commentary through the national U.S. media ·The U.S. government review its provocative military actions including electronic surveillance flights in the vicinity of the Chinese coast. The Democratic and Republican Party leaders of both houses of the U.S. Congress impose discipline on the travels of members and official delegations to Taiwan and meetings in the U.S. with political and military leaders from Taipei. If the U.S. does illegally violate international law by militarily engaging in the internal affairs of the Chinese state, a

Mike Daly Center of Strategic and International Studies war game simulation showed that in the event of war, it was indeterminate which side would “win,” but most likely is the destruction of Taiwan itself. Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia, laid out a path to peace in his book, The Avoidable War, and more recently French President Emmanuel Macron called for Europe to develop a stance independent of the U.S in navigating tensions between Beijing and Taiwan. When our friends speak out, it’s time to reconsider policy. We s h o u l d a l s o remember that in the past when the U.S. has ignored international law and norms, such as in Vietnam, Bill Clinton’s illegal bombing of Serbia and George W. Bush’s illegal invasion of Iraq, things didn’t go well, resulting in many lost lives and treasure for no good end and American credibility and integrity tarnished around the world.

Letter to the Editor Diné people need to show up for Navajo nominees in the upcoming election Dear Editor, I wa s absolut ely thrilled and happy to read about t he former Nav a jo Nat ion President, Jonathan Nez, who is running against the incumbent, Eli Crane in Arizona’s Second Congressional District according to

Navajo Times editor, Bodera Joe on June 13. I was curious to see what happened to him since we did not hear about him a fter the June 4 primary election in New Mexico. It is definitely great news that the primary election in Arizona is

not until July 30 with general election scheduled for Nov. 5. I do not think Mr. Nez will mind being addressed as the Arizona Second Congressional District r e pr e s e nt a t i ve. No doubt, he will get used to it. Nez h a s a l re a dy

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contacted the 22 I nd i a n t r i b e s w ho reside i n A r izona b u t 14 o f t h e 2 2 Indian tribes reside i n D i s t r ic t 2 , t h a t i ncludes: Apache; Na v a j o; C o c o n i no; Gi l a ; a nd Yav a pa i . The tr ibal members are beginning to register their members for primary and general election since Mr. Nez is a Nava jo member running for Arizona’s Second Congressional District. He is advocat i ng for t hei r com mu n it y need s a s fol low s: roa d & bridges improvement; homes construction; ground water supply; and electricity. They a re excit ed to register their members since one of their own Native kind members is running against Eli Crane. Nez is also advoc at i ng for n at ion a l needs and problems s uch a s i m m i g r a tion reform, lowering costs, protecting A r izona water, climate cha nges a nd reproductive rights. Nez really does have

a good cha nce of winning the Arizona Second Congressional Distr ict aga inst the incumbent Cra ne du r i ng t he gener a l election on Nov. 5. One problem that h a s not been mentioned is the campaign donation. According to Arizona Ballotpia on June 18, Eli has a huge financial advantage in Congressional campaign money. I wou ld u rge a l l Nava jo voter s i n Apache a nd Nava jo cou nt ie s t o don at e t o Ne z’s c a mpa i g n funds. I also urge all Nava jo t r iba l lea d ership to encourage Navajo voters across t he Nava jo la nd to vote for Navajo candidates who are running for different districts in New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and Colorado. This voting business ha s become cu ltu rally appropriate where Blacks vote for black candidates, etc. I have been receivi n g t o o m a ny l e t t er s f rom bot h t he Elephant and Donkey Parties for donation

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just because I made a few selected donations. I’d like to ask Nez how to contact his campaign manager for his ca mpa ign donation. I am registered a s a rea l conser vative Republican and I have always voted for republican candidates. Here i s a l i st of Navajo candidates in New Mexico and their contact information: F ra n Jones (565) 863-8806 Charles Long, Cou nt y Trea su rer (505) 458-1051 T H E ISSU E OF PROPERTY TAX My w i fe a nd I bought our home in Gallup in December 1983, which is over 40 years ago to date. We have been paying our property taxes every year on time. For t he p a s t 10 years, from Nov. 16, 2016 to Ju ne 4, we have paid a total of $21,270.07 or a yearly payment of $2,127.60 for ou r home prop erty taxes that keeps increasing every year. We a r e a n eld e r l y couple with limited resources of retire ment benefits. Shou ld McK i n ley County consider putting a cap on property t a xe s for s e n ior s? How will this affect McK i n ley Cou nt y resources like funding school districts’ needs? I do not know how many seniors may benefit from capping their property taxes and how it will hurt the funding of local school districts. Some New Mexico cou nt y d ist r ict s do c a p t hei r proper t y taxes for their seniors, like Bernalillo County. Sincerely, Irvin Jones

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‘Reproduction rights are on the ballot this November’ STANSBURY, LEGER FERNÁNDEZ, VASQUEZ STEP UP FOR WOMENS’ RIGHTS By U.S. Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernández, and Gabe Vasquez

n the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision to over tu r n Roe v. Wade, U.S. Reps. from New Mexico Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernández, and Gabe Vasquez held a joint press conference on June 24 to discuss the critical importance of reproductive rights in the upcoming November elections. The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health O r g a n i z a t io n d e c i s io n , which effectively eliminated federal protections for abortion, has had far-reaching impacts across the U.S., leading to stringent abortion bans in several states. This anniversary serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle for reproductive freedom and the urgent need for legislative action. “Today reminds us of the severe repercussions that come with stripping

Melanie Stansbury

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away fundamental rights,” St a n sbu r y sa id. “A s we approach the November elections, it’s crucial to recognize that reproductive rights are on the ballot. “We must elect leaders who will protect and expand access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare.» Vasquez said that everyone should be able to make a

decision based on their own beliefs. “Today marks two years si nce the M AGA-packed S u pr e m e C o u r t s t r u c k down Roe v. Wade, brutally stripping away the rights of women to make their own reproductive hea lthca re decisions,” he said. “As a first-generation MexicanAmerican, who was raised in

a family of faith, I know we can each hold our own moral beliefs and trust that our family members, our neighbors - anyone - to make their own personal decisions. We can all agree that this is not a place for government interference. These are personal decisions between patients seeking reproductive health care, their doctors, their

faith and their families.” Leger Fer ná ndez a lso agreed that abortion should be a personal decision for women. “I n New Mex ico, we believe that personal decis io n s a b ou t pr e g n a nc y belong between a woman, her faith, her familia, and her doctor,” she said. “This election is about access to hea lth ca re for women about safety, about dignity, about love a nd respect . Wherever she lives, we need healthcare, not handcuffs. Women will remember in November - and the men who love us will remember too.” T he R e pr e s e nt a t i ve s emphasized their support for legislation that would safeguard reproductive rights and ensure that personal hea lth decisions rema in between patients and their healthcare providers. They called on voters to recognize the gravity of the upcoming elections and to vote for candidates who will uphold democratic values and protect personal freedoms.

Is it OK to rescue hostages?

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The deaths of the moral confusion, enmity If Israel can’t even bring work is asbeing fulfilling as employment. tages were held in two civilians in the Nuseirat ref- toward Israel, self-loathing home its own, the world is T. 257 Depending year and the are sur-tragic, but so of the West, or all of the truly upside down, just the civilian homes.on Thethe element ugee camp of surprise was essential, were the estimated 50,000 above, many people since way Hamas wants it. vey you prefer to cite, between 53% since the hostages likelyhadFrench civilians killed by Oct. 7 have confused victim Rich Lowry is editor of and 79% of mothers this view.” would have been killed with Allied bombing in World with victimizer, hostage-resthe National Review. Yes, some mothers find employment any warning. War II. Confronting evil cuers with hostage-takers, © 2024 by King Features outside the home more fulfilling, but The forces smoothly sometimes comes with ter- and the forces of civili- Synd., Inc. many stay-at-home mothers “see extracted one hostage — rible downsides. zation with the forces of they the areyoung doing as valuable, srael pulled off a hostage One side wants to free the Noawork Argamani, and satisfying.” is right rescueHarrison that deserves toButker non-combatants from their important woman infamously kidIt should be OK forofsomeone to occago down in the annals nightmarish imprisonment napped on the back a about men and women to their perspecof extraordinarily daring, to live again at home with sionally motorbikegive fromvoice the Israel highly successful military families as they please. tive. music festival on Oct. 7 out — when Butker No one walked To judge by thetheir internet reaction, Cruz H. Medina, 88, a resident operations, yet itCity is being The other side grabbed from one building. teamin fact, he got these The lines; Kansas Chiefs place-kicker Har- delivered of T. or C., died at home on condemned it. innocentofpeople in a blood- applause. that rescuedAnd threehe male hos- being callous wasn’t risonfor Butker is guilty a dreaded The secretary-general thirsty pogrom, hideously — tages from the other buildhe broke down when talking about Saturday, June 15, 2024 double-doink — a missed field-goal of the Gulf Cooperation abused them and refused ing came under heavy fire. his own wife embracing “her vocation attempt that embarrassingly hits both surrounded by his family Council denounced the to release them. O nce I sr a el force s a wife andmilitary as a mother.” —crime with hisThe commencement “heinousuprights and terrorist sensible and very asencountered resisHe had for the men in his address the other day. that targeted defenseless easy way to avoid exposing tance in direadvice circumstances, audience, too, telling The NFL has distanced itself from innocents with brutality,” your civilian population what were they supposed to them to be He was born on April 9, 1936 in Hatch, NM to Cruz and Flora in back? your masculinity,” while Egypt, Jordan and to potential during “unapologetic do? Give the hostages Butker’s unadorned sociallyharm conser(Holguin) Leba non havespeech decr ied hostage rescues is not to and Surrender? Apologize to “never settle and for what is easy.”Medina. Cruz was a land surveyor engineer by trade, a job vative at Benedictine College, that he cherished, so much so that never retired. He walked 150,000 Israel’s alleged criminalschool tac- take first What’s ask to come back at some the counter to Butker’s advice? a Catholic inhostages Kansas.in the He’s tics. United Nation special place, and, failing that, not other time? The Israeli milmiles during his lifetime as a land surveyor, taking in all the scenery accused, meanwhile, of potentially That men should be defensive about rapporteurs have weighed to secrete hostages among their itary masculinity used the force necesand making and always take the friends with every step. He started his own business, driving women away from the NFL in with typically fulsome civilians. The final fail-safe sary to get their operators CSS spend & Associates, and did all the surveying for the relocation of the easy way out? That they should and, even worse, isperhaps offending denunciations of the Jewish not to violently resist and the hostages out alive, Navajo Reservation. He truly loved his work and was able to go many smoking pot and playing of her lyr- a more state. Taylor Swift by quoting hostageone rescues, creating as anytime other country would places, spending many years in Flagstaff, AZ, before making his way games? Theics. media coverage massive battle in a heavily video have done (one commando back home “Askilled men,” heraid). continued, “we set the to New Mexico. Cruz made friends everywhere he went, Thehas firsttaken thingato populated say aboutarea. thisNeedless is that to was in the U.S. in the and that left aislasting memory with each of them. the culture, and when skeptical or negative tone, say, Hamas hasn’t honored in its right Butker is a traditionalist Catholic who toneInofa society Cruz also had a deep love for the mountains and Mexican food! He emphasizing civilian these rules or any other absent, mind, this contemporary disorder, dysfunction and chagave athe speech to traditionalist Catholic wasn’t all casualties. 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As a conservative by the research, going daylight, to endorse abortion son, then,He that wasn’t it was almost special forces ported off a near-miracle, getting as fatherlessRepublican, ness is associated with child poverty Cruz enjoyed talking politics and loved Donald Trump. or fewer pridethan month certainly that.or transgenderism. And Survivors if you’re a Catholic (I’m not), his and reduced educational attainment,include his children – Bertha Medina, Esperanza Ramirez, The Israel Defensenot Forces increased idleness and moreLorenzo jail timeMedina (Marcia), and Sylvia Medina (Bruce Miller); says theviews toll was than and the power of the onless priests grandchildren – Christina Solares, Joseph Cruz Medina, Tiago Miller, 100. While everyone Latin Masswould are going to leave you cold, among young men. 5RXWĠ 'LQHU Miller, and Victor Miller; and brother – Refugio Medina. He prefer that military An offended columnist at Takara The Kanfor aevery simple reason — they aren’t for us. was preceded in death by his parents, Cruz and Flora Medina; wife, operationComplaining were completely about the intensely sasPatio City Star hammered Butker, sayDine-In and Sitting Flora Medina; son, Ezekiel Medina; and brothers and sisters. He will antiseptic, that’s not how ing the kicker insisted on “belittling Catholic subject matter of his address is the world works. be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. is now open! listening to the keynote at a the human value of others.” But the T hea little I s r a ellike i for ces Services will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Our Lady of Or Call for Pick-up Delivery! kicker or spoke of the importance of convention and being shocked weren’tphilately in the Nuseirat refPerpetual Help Catholic Church with the Prayer Vigil to be recited at speaking and acting “in charity,” and that it’s all about ugee camp because they stamp collecting. 2502 E Hist. Hwy 66, Gallup NM the columnist admitted that10:00 whenA.M. he followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. Mon Sat 7 am 7 pm Of course, the substance of Butker’s wanted to conquer it or celebrated - Closed has discussed these matters with But- by Rev. Michael Williams. Rite of Committal will follow at despoiltalk it. They on a moreSunday wascame much serious, and he (505) 726-2800 џ (505) 297-8936 Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery. Serving as Casket Bearers will be missionhad so basic to human indisputably correct ker in the past, “he’s been remarkably important, Lorenzo Medina, Joseph Medina, Jaime Gutierrez, Tiago Miller, Pedro nature that it’s been a part respectful when I’ve expressed a conthings to say about men and women. Bustillos and Cesar Rios. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Bruce of conf licts since time trasting view.” His line that has drawn the most fire Miller, Victor Miller, and Jeff Roberts. memorial, and until now has That sounds like someone who isn’t was directed at the graduating womIn Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Cruz’s name been universally regarded a hater, but who has deeply grounded en: “Some of you may go on to lead as a righteous one — recovto Saint Michael’s Mission at 24 Mission Rd., St. Michaels, successful careers in the world, but I views and who believes — for good ering one’s own from captivAZ 86511 (928) 871-4171 reason — that if he doesn’t speak the would ity by the enemy.venture to guess that the majorArrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, ity of you are most excited about your truth, few others in his position will. Decent societies aren’t Inc., 303 N. 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AVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF. You or your attorney are hereby directed to file a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint to Quiet Title on file herein on or before 30 days from the date of the last Publication of this Notice in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court, eleventh Judicial District of the State of New Mexico, sitting within and for the County of McKinley, that being the Court in which said Complaint is filed, and to serve a copy off the dame pleading or motion upon Plaintiffs or Plaintiff’s attorneys, Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec, P.O. Box 1772, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, (505-7224463). Unless a responsive pleading or motion is entered by you in this cause on or before the above date, judgment will be rendered against you by default. The general objector this said action is to quote the title of the following-described property in McKinley County, New Mexico. Lot Five (5) in Block Twenty-One (21) of GAMERCO TOWNSITE Unit No. One (1) a Subdivision in McKinley County, New Mexico, as the same air shown and designated on the plat thereof filed in the office of the County Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico, April 15, 1981. WITNESS the District Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of said Court this ___ day of June, 2024

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR JUNE 28 - JULY 4 FRIDAY, JUNE 28

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/ or projects. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

SUMMER CHESS JAM

12 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This summer, Zollinger Library will be hosting a weekly Chess Jam every Friday. All players are welcome. Even if you are just chess curious or wanting to learn how to play, come by and join the fun.

GET UP AND GAME

3 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every Friday, come to the children’s library to unwind from a busy week! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, JUNE 29

STORYTELLING WITH DOGS

2 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Denise Gard and her famous dogs, Joey and Kira will put on an action-packed performance, titled “An Egyptian Curse.” It will be full of stories and dog tricks for children, tweens/teens, and even senior citizens. For more information, call (505) 863-1291.

LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES

7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup.

KIDZ CINEMA

2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023). Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA

MARKET

9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States. SUNDAY, JUNE 30 MONDAY, JULY 1

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for Storytime activities, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and read-aloud stories! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

EUREKA!

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) Explore the physics of fun through roller coasters! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, JULY 2

KIDS FEST

12 pm - 2 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Kids Fest is designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years old. Each week, children will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of free activities hosted by different youth organizations. From arts and crafts to projects and games, there’s something for every child to enjoy and explore.

HACK CLUB

4 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Hack Club is a nonprofit organization that provides community and support to teen coding groups across the country. Participants learn how to use code to create real-world projects. This summer, the OFPL Hack Club will be learning to design simple video games with Javascript; participants who complete their own games will receive their own free “Sprig,” a handheld gaming console.

CHESS CLUB

4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SUMMER INDIAN DANCES

6 pm - 8 pm @ Courthouse Square (215 W. Aztec Ave.).

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

FAMILY STORYTIME

OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s MakerSpace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, and exploring. Participants ages 5 and up can come in to create their own design for the 3D printers or explore the many engineering activities and equipment!

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is The Goonies.

GOOGLE CAREER ACADEMY MEMBER NIGHT

6 pm - 8 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Gallup Career Academy invites members of the Spring 2024 Cohort to OFPL’s Makerspace This is your time to create and collaborate! Get help with your Google coursework, or use the MakerSpace equipment. The MakerSpace will be closed to the general public at this time.

SUMMER INDIAN DANCES

6 pm - 8 pm @ Courthouse Square (215 W. Aztec Ave.). THURSDAY, JULY 4

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CALENDAR Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup.

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm, virtually. Create picture frames to keep your summer adventure picture! For more information email: besitty@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

SUMMER INDIAN DANCES

6 pm - 8 pm @ Courthouse Square (215 W. Aztec Ave.). SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, JULY 5

FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES

12 pm - 8 pm. @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event). SATURDAY, JULY 6

FAMILY CONCERT

2 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Will Parker, a children’s songwriter and teaching artist who writes and performs music for «kids ages 1-100” will be performing.

POETRY AND RAP WORKSHOP

4 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). In this workshop, rapper Myles will work with teens to help them find their voices and express themselves creatively with words, whether those take the form of poems, songs, raps, or stories—real or imagined.

CRAIG MORGAN ROCKIN’ THE RED ROCKS

12 pm - 10:15 pm @ Gallup Sports Complex. Come out for food, a gourd dance, and for the first time ever, a drone show.

6 pm - 11 pm @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd). A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, T.V. personality, author, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music’s best-loved artists, Morgan has amassed nearly 2.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard.

LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES

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7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

SUMMER NIGHTS: POKÉMON GO NIGHT

5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Enjoy the company of fellow Pokémon trainers, share ideas, trade, battle, and more. Snacks will be provided. THURSDAY, JULY 11

HELLOTECH- HELP WITH YOUR TECHNOLOGY

11 am - 1 pm @ the Northside Senior Center (607 N. Fourth St.). OFPL staff will be available to provide individual technology assistance. They can help you learn about your electronic devices so that you feel more confident using them! FRIDAY, JULY 12 AND SATURDAY, JULY 13

WILDTHING CHAMPIONSHIP BULL RIDING

All day July 12 and July 13 @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). #1 open Bullriding in the Southwest! Held at Red Rock Park every July, with some of the best bucking bulls in the business, huge fireworks, and over a $26,000 payout each year. The Parking and Concession proceeds go to the Manuelito Children’s Home making it the largest Fundraiser of the year for them. FRIDAY, JULY 12

ADVENTURES IN INDIGENOUS CUSINE

2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL and Chef Lorencita Billiman of the NTU Culinary Department and adventure into Indigenous recipes. Discover how to decolonize your cooking using a Three Sisters garden and making some Navajo Tea with mint! The class is open to everyone 19 years old and up, but the class size is limited to 20 people. Advance registration at ofpl.online is required.

Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

NEW MEXICO GAME & FISH WITH STORM USREY

4 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Come learn about some of the wildlife species that can be found in New Mexico by looking at some scientific specimens of antlers, horns, skulls, pelts, and pictures. Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR

4 pm @ County Courthouse steps. The New Deal Public Art Tours aim to show the cool art around town. For more information go to galluparts.org/newdeal.

ONGOING WE READ WE TALK BOOK CLUB

OFPL’s book club book for August is Sister’s of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina. Discussions will be on June 18 and 22 via Zoom or in-person at the Main Library. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

KIDS SUMMER ART CLASSES

@ Studio123 at ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Classes are Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm every day. Space is limited, and registration is required.

FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE

@ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Browse hundreds of already-enjoyed books that have been hand-picked by the library’s staff. Friends of OFPL will have an ongoing book sale at the main library with new materials added daily! Fill up a bag with books for $5 or buy one for $1. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail. com or fax: (505) 2120391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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