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Governor pushes for special legislative session PUBLIC SAFETY, COMPETENCY BILL A PRIMARY FOCUS By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

ov. Michelle Lujan Grisham stuck to an assertion she made April 17 — to call for a special legislative session to mull over public safety shortcomings and possibly pass bills that cover a range of issues from the competency of courtroom defendants to updates to the Racketeering act. The special session kicked off July 18, with no clear ending in sight as of press time. A sticking point for Lujan Grisham was the failure of Senate Bill 16 to make it to her desk during the 2024 regular session. SB 16 went to the Senate Committees Committee, where they made some revisions. It was then sent to the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee. That committee marked the bill as “Do Not Pass,” and it died that day.

session is how the state defi nes competency. This is where the term “competency” can take on broad interpretations, such as correlating it directly with mental health issues . And New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender Social Worker Unit Director K.C. Quirk wants the public to know how complex the issue of a defendant’s competency can be in the courtroom setting.

McKinley County Sheriff James Maiorano III leading to repeat offenses for these individuals.” Maiorano said he sees the possible changes as something that could relieve law enforcement when it comes to those repeat offenders. A LANGUAGE BARRIER Another problem that can affect a person’s ability to understand court proceedings comes into play Rep. Patty Lundstrom, D-Gallup

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham The bill stated that when a defendant, aka the person who is charged with a crime, has their competency questioned by a judge, a competency test must be ordered. Or, if both parties agree, the defendant can be ordered to a treatment program. SB 16 also stated that competency restoration programs would require the state to pay for mental health examinations of defendants. Lujan Grisham posted a statement on her website about the bill, explaining why she finds it appropriate. “Under current laws, individuals found not competent largely have charges against them dismissed and are simply given information about services,” she stated. “This approach is not effective, especially for those in crisis who need additional assistance in accepting treatment.” THE ISSUES WITH ‘COMPETENCY’ In a legal setting, competency is defi ned as a person’s ability to understand the nature of the charges and proceedings brought against them when they are charged/arrested for a crime. One of the main talking points slated for the

“The general public doesn’t spend their lives in mental health work. They hear the term competence, and they think mental health, when really the distinction for us is that competence is really about your ability to participate in court,” Quirk said. “Whether or not you can do that is not so much a matter of mental health as it is capacity, and your ability to function may or may not have anything to do with a mental health issue.” Meanwhile, in Rep. Patty Lundstrom eyes, the wheels of justice move fast and don’t allow for a defendant’s competency to be measured. She worries about the funding and whether Gallup can support such a measure. “There are defi nitions in state law now that dictate competency, and apparently what has happened is that if a judge decides that a person is not able to stand trial due to incompetence, they just go ahead and push the case out and it’s done,” Lundstrom said. “The problem with that of course is that there’s a big revolving door then with the same person coming through the system, and each time they come in front of a judge they’re deemed incompetent.” McKinley County Sheriff James Maiorano III shared how a judge labeling a defendant incompetent can affect his line of work. “Right now, Gallup Police Department has a few more cases than I do, but we’re both dealing with individuals who have 15 or 20 pending cases or cases where they’ve been declared incompetent to stand trial,” Maiorano said. “Then we can’t get restitution for victims, we can’t get prosecution, and the person’s not spending any time in jail. Therefore, that’s

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Man leaves 2-year-old out in the summer heat Staff Reports

man from Cibecue, Arizona, has been charged with child abuse after he drove an almost 2-year-old child to Gallup and locked him out of a house. On July 8, around 6 pm, Gallup Police Officer Francis Collins was dispatched to the 3000 block of Remington Lane after a witness called Metro Dispatch and said a young child was wandering around the streets. When Collins arrived in the area he began searching for the adult who was supposed to be looking after the almost 2-year-old child. The man was later identified as Jarvis Largo. According to Collins’ report, the child was hot and his face was covered with boogers and mucus. He was also crying very loudly. Officers began searching up and down the nearby streets, trying to find the adult who was supposed to be watching the child. Collins fi nally knocked on a window of one residence and noticed a man, 32-yearold Largo, passed out on a bed inside. Collins knocked on the window until Largo woke up, and when he did Collins

reportedly noticed that he was intoxicated. Collins asked Largo to open the door, and he proceeded to fall asleep. While Collins was trying to wake up Largo, the child was transported to Gallup Indian Medical Center for further treatment. Eventually, Largo came out of the residence with his hands up. When Collins explained why he was there, Largo said he didn’t have any children under his care at the moment. Collins reportedly found an open container of Mike’s Harder Lemonade and some marijuana inside the home. When he confronted him about the alcoholic beverage and marijuana, Largo finally told Collins the truth: he was supposed to be watching the two-year-old. Largo had driven from Cibecue to Gallup for a oneday trip, and he was supposed to be back with the child the same day, according to the child’s mother. She called Largo around 2 pm to get an update on their location, but she allegedly could tell something wasn’t right based on the tone of his voice. She reportedly asked Largo if he’d been drinking,

Gallup man allegedly locks woman in his house Staff Reports

Jarvis Largo and he became upset and told her he was going to spend the night in Gallup. After hearing that the mother left Cibecue to head to Gallup. Collins was able to speak to the witness who found the child on the side of the road. He said he found the child on the side of the road crying and holding a pair of pliers. The witness said he tried to fi nd an adult who was in charge of the child, but he couldn’t find anyone. Another witness tried to cool the child off by wiping his face with a washcloth. She also gave him cold milk and a popsicle. W hen the ca ll ca me into Metro Dispatch, it was reportedly about 90 degrees outside. Collins reportedly found that the trailer’s doors were locked, so the child had no way of getting inside with Largo. Largo was charged with child abuse. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 24 McKinley County Magistrate Court.

Gallup man is facing charges of aggravated batter y a nd false imprisonment after he allegedly locked a woman in his house and wouldn’t let her leave. On May 13, around 10:30 pm, Gallup Police Officer Elijah Bowman was dispatched to the Diamond Canyon Drive Trailer Park to meet with a man who said another man, who was identified as 30-yearold Jason Kezele, had trapped a woman inside his home. The man explained that he’d dropped the woman off at Kezel’s house so that she could take a shower around 5 pm. He told the victim he’d back in about an hour to pick her up. But when he came back Kezele stepped out of the trailer and told him the woman was inside sleeping. According to the report, Kezele told the man to wait and then became hostile toward him. The man told Kezele he was going to

Jason Kezele call the police. Kezle reportedly went back into the trailer and told the woman that the man was outside. The man reportedly asked if he could check on his friend but Kezle would not let him into the trailer, and told him to come back later. The man reportedly returned an hour later to give the woman her phone, which she reportedly left in his car. But when he returned Kezele said the woman wasn’t there. The man ultimately drove to the woman’s boyfriend’s house and left the phone with him. Bow ma n wa s able to meet with the female victim in the back room of the

trailer. According to his report the victim had a swollen cheek. The woman said she’d come to Kezele’s house to take shower. As she was getting u nd ressed Kezele reportedly came back inside the house and ended up trapping her inside a room. He allegedly wouldn’t let her leave the room, blocking the door with his body for about two hours. When the woman tried to leave the room, Kezele allegedly punched her in the face and knocked her unconscious. After the incident Kezele reportedly left the scene on his bike. Bowman filed a warrant for Kezele’s arrest after listening to the woman explain what happened. The warrant was served to Kezele on July 9. He is facing charges of false imprisonment and aggravated battery against a household member. His preliminary examination is scheduled for July 24 at the Gallup Magistrate Court.

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he FBI is still investigating the shooting incident at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pen n sylva n ia , a s a n assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and as potential domestic terrorism. They identified the s ho o t e r a s T ho m a s Matthew Cooks, 20. He was shot and killed by Secret Service officers during the incident. The investigation is still in the early stages, and the FBI is providing the following updates: • FBI technical specia l i st s succes sf u l ly gained access to Crooks’ phone, and they continue to analyze his electronic devices. • The search of the subject’s residence and vehicle are complete. • The FBI has conducted nearly 100 interviews of law enforcement personnel, event attendees, and other witnesses. That work continues. • The FBI has received hundreds of digital media tips which include photos and videos taken at the scene, and they continue to review incoming tips. They encourage anyone with information that

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Featured DWI Cherolynn James July 3, 4:02 pm A g g ravated DW I (Second) McK i n ley C ou nt y Deputies arrested a reckless driver, Cherolynn James, 40, of Gallup, and charged them with their second DWI, and then charged them again with aggravated assault just a week later. Deputy Aaron Marquez responded to the call near Fire Rock Casino at 249 E. Hwy. 66. The calling party advised Marquez of a green Jeep Wrangler that possibly had an intoxicated driver. While Marquez was en route, Deputy Terence Willie advised him that he had located a vehicle matching the description and was falling it westbound on Highway 118. The vehicle did not pull over even after Willie reportedly activated his unit’s emergency lights.

Weekly Police Activity Staff Reports HIDING UNDER HIS JACKET Gallup, July 11 A man from Lu k a chu a i, A r i zon a , was arrested for possession of a narcotic drug a f t er he wa s c aug ht smoking fentanyl near a children’s dentistry.

The vehicle finally stopped near 304 Canyon De Chelly Dr. Marquez arrived and met Willie, who had been talking to the driver, James. Marquez spoke to her next, and she became repor tedly disorderly and refused to answer his questions. Marquez also obser ved Ja mes show signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes, smelling of alcohol, and slurred speech. Ja me s ref u sed t o take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, and her continued shouting was taken as a refusal for further tests. She was placed under arrest by MCSO deputies. A search of the vehicle revealed open containers of 99 Pineapple and 99 Grapes along with multiple conta iners of Impor ters Vodka. Marquez transported Ja m e s t o McK i n le y County Detention Center, where she was booked for aggravated DWI (second), resisting arrest, open cont a i ner, a nd careless driving. Her pretrial hearing was set for Aug. 1. However, according to court records, a new arrest warrant was issued for Ja mes for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on July 12. Due to the new felony charges, a bench warrant was issued on July 17.

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Nygren gives summer State of Navajo Nation address COUNCIL CLAIMS PRESIDENT WAS TARDY Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren chose to present his State of the Navajo Nation address on Facebook Live on July 15 after the Navajo Nation Council spent 45 minutes debating his being 46 seconds late and then moved on to the Navajo Nation Chief Justice’s report. “You need to be here, President. Don’t laugh at us about it,” Council Delegate Vince James, a frequent critic of the President’s, told him. “Be here on time. So now we are all over the place.” Nygren’s speech focused on unity, harmony and working together. He cited the successes the executive and legislative branches recently achieved through cooperation. “Ladies and gentlemen of the Council, when we work in unity and put our differences aside, we achieve historic things,” Nygren said. “We have been able to accomplish two historic water rights settlements and save ARPA only 18 months into our terms.” Navajo Nation Council Speaker

Crystalyne Curley was willing Jayne’s quarterly report. to have the President present Unlike his previous his report before delegates reports to the council that asked that the council rules cited Executive Branch be adhered to first before a a ccompl i sh ment s a nd point of order was called. achievements, Nygren spent Nygren was in his office the first half of his address across the street when the citing the unprecedented first call to come to the counbenefits of the Northeastern cil chamber was made by the Arizona Indian Water Rights Speaker. Two minutes and 44 Navajo Nation President Buu Settlement Agreement. Nygren seconds passed before she The $5 billion settlement moved on to the next agenda item when agreement was introduced as legislathe President arrived in the chamber. tion before the U.S. Senate and House of Delegate Nathan Notah asked to Representatives on July 8. allow the President to speak, seconded by The second half of his address sought Delegate Brenda Jesus. greater harmony with the council and When a point of order was called, asked that a minority of delegates replace Navajo Nation Council legislative counsel useless criticism with a sense of teamwork Mariana Kahn said there was no past prec- to continue the momentum of recent big edent on how to proceed. successes. “The report was not removed from the “As naat’aaniis, we owe each other a agenda,” she said. “It is still there. For pur- high degree of respect and ke'," Nygren said. poses of this particular item, the motion can “When I invite you to my office for discusbe made to go back and listen to the report sions, I treat you with respect and dignity. without amending the agenda.” To the majority of you who treat me with After 45 minutes of discussion, it was an equal measure of respect when I come determined to move to Chief Justice JoAnn to these chambers – the people’s house

– thank you.” The President said he came into office with high expectations of himself and extends that to everyone who works in his office and the Executive Branch. “Let’s use the momentum of unity of our water rights negotiations as a framework to govern for the needs of our people,” he said. “Teamwork will help us achieve my ambitious plans to build 1,000 homes, fill countless potholes, build bathrooms, reopen senior centers. This has helped us create the Revenue Replacement Reserve. Now let’s work together to develop a plan.” He said that each of the 24 delegates can help their constituents by ensuring there’s legislation to address needs for him to sign. “Council members, harmony is the greatest teaching and greatest value of the Navajo people. I commit myself to that end,” he said. “Our role as naa’taanis is not to undermine other elected leaders through personal or political attacks, negative framing, derogatory remarks, insults or questioning of competence in the media. That fails to move our government forward. Nothing is gained and it’s not why we’re here.”

Council delegates, advocates raise awareness about drunk driving on ﬁ rst day of summer session Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Leading to the sta r t of t he 2024 Su m mer Session, 25th Nava jo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty led an anti-drunk driving advocacy walk with parents Darlene and Dave Peshlakai who lost their two daughters in a tragic drunk driving accident. The Peshlakais annua l ly host t he A ngels vs. Drunk Driv ing Awa rene s s Wa l k, a n event ded icated to

ra ising awa reness about the da ngers of d r u nk d r iv i ng. T he Peshlakais’ daughters, Deshauna and Del Lynn, were killed in a fatal drunk-driving accident in March 2010, as they were retur ning home from a basketball game in Santa Fe. “ Tha nk you to a ll the families who participated, this was an awareness walk for to stop drinking and driving," Speaker Crystalyne Cu rley sa id a s she greeted attendees and participants of the 2024

commitment to enhancing safety across the Navajo Nation. D u r i n g t he wa l k , Delegate Crotty delivered a hear tfelt message to attendees and trail riders, emphasizing the need for increased policing and support for affected families. “ We h e l p e d t h e Peshlakai family cope with the loss of their girls who were murdered du r i ng t he Sa nt a Fe New Mexico Basketball Championship," Crotty said. "We want to ensure

Darlene and Dave Peshlakai annually host the Angels vs. Drunk Driving Awareness Walk, an event dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. The Peshlakais’ daughters, Deshauna and Del Lynn, were killed in a fatal drunk-driving accident in March 2010, as they were returning home from a basketball game in Santa Fe. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the 25th Navajo Nation Council Angels vs Drunk Driving Awa reness Wa lk a nd 2024 Summer Session Trail Ride. "Thank you to everyone who walked t h i s m o r n i n g . Ne x t welcome to our 2024 Summer Session Trail Riders!” Crot t y, who cha irs the Missing a nd Mu r d e r e d D i né Relatives Task Force, a lo n g w i t h C o u n c i l Delegate and Law and Order Cha ir Eugenia Charles-Newton, walked in support of the 25th Navajo Nation Council’s

An anti-drunk driving advocacy walk began at the Navajo Nation fairgrounds and concluded at the Council Chamber on July 15 ahead of the start of the 25th Navajo Nation Council’s Summer Session. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the 25th Navajo Nation Council we provide love, support, and healing to Darlene and Dave."

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concluded at the Council Cha mber, where delegates and the public greeted the participants. Darlene expressed a mix of sorrow and hope, saying, “Today is a beautiful day. This year there are more people than expected, which is great because we can reach more people. I want to tell my Council, there needs to be more sobriety checkpoints on the Navajo Nation."

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SPECIAL SESSION | FROM COVER when there’s a language barrier. Lu ndstrom sa id the language in courts can be challenging to understand at times, even for a native English speaker, let alone someone who doe sn’t speak the language. “From my point of view, I don’t want to see people classified as incompetent when in fact they’re really not,” Lundstrom said. “It could be something as simple as a language issue. There’s a lot of time I sit in on hearings when these attorneys are going back and forth and I’m like ‘I don’t understa nd what you’re talking about.’ And I clearly don’t consider myself to be incompetent.” In all, Lundstrom said competency should be more about whether someone knows the difference between right and wrong. “Your John Q. Public Citizen knows the difference between right and wrong, but at what point do they get to stand up in front of a judge and

Gallup Sun • Friday, July 19, 2024 say, ‘You k now, I just don’t understand this?’” Lundstrom said. N E C E S S A R Y SUPPORT SYSTEMS W hen prov iding the proper care after someone is found incompetent, Lundstrom also worries that the small community of Gallup won’t be able to fulfi ll those needs. “I rea lly do believe that in Gallup we don’t have enough of what I call behav ioral health support,” she said. Lundstrom reflected on another time when incompetency was discussed at the state level, and the idea of putting the responsibility of labeling someone as incompetent or competent on local law enforcement was addressed. “One time they said it’s going to be up to the police officers to determine if someone’s incompetent or not, and I was just swallowing hard thinking ‘Are you kidding me?’ What police officer is going to say ‘OK, this guy is obviously a schizophrenic, I’m going to take him here and let him be triaged?” Lundstrom said. “That’s

POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE A5 burned. Romancito arrested Luengas for the charge a nd tra nspor ted h i m to t he Ga l lup Pol ice Depa r tment in her patrol car. As she was doing that, he reported ly bega n shout i ng racial slurs at her and k ick i ng one of t he patrol car doors. When he was placed in a holding cell Luengas told officers that he “was going to take a crap” in the cell. Officer Daniel Brown e scor t ed h i m t o t he restroom. Luengas’ preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 31. NOT SHOWING UP IN COURT Gallup, July 28 A woma n from Bloomfield, New Mexico who was caught with fentanyl at a Gallup gas station and didn’t show up to her original court date. On July 28, Gallup Police Officer Timothy

Hughte was dispatched to the Speedway North at 701 U.S. Hw y. 491 a f ter employees of the gas station called Met r o D i s pa t ch a nd s a id a wom a n , who was later identified as Rachel Haud ley, wa s trespassing. Ac c o r d i n g t o h i s report, Hughte noticed a woman who matched t he 3 3 -ye a r- old’s description, but he had the gas station manager come outside to confirm it. Haudley was trying to cross U.S. Highway 4 91 . W h e n o f f i c e r s f i n a l ly met up w it h her, t hey fou nd t wo v a p e p e n s a n d t wo metal straws inside her

not what they’re going to do, they’re going to take him to jail because that’s what they know, and they don’t have any other place to take them. And in a place like Gallup, where would we take them?” Lundstrom sa id she hopes that if the bill surrounding competency is approved during the session, some time will be taken before it’s passed into law. “I hope that these bills don’t go into effect immediately so that they can be looked at again in a 60-day session,” she said. “My fear is that the governor wants them approved now, and then she’ll sign them now, and then they’ll go into effect now, and is our system ready to start implementing them immediately?” L u nd s t r om do e s n’ t think the Gallup area is ready for those changes. “If we’re going to pass these kinds of laws, we need to make sure we have the support systems locally, and that’s going to mean there needs to be more money put into these support systems,” she said.

back pack. Some a luminum foil was also in her back pack. T here was one small blue pill which Hughte identified as fentanyl inside the aluminum foil. She wa s a r re s t ed for possession of a controlled substance. Her case was bonded over to district court on April 17. An arraignment hearing was scheduled for May 6, but Haudley didn’t show up. A judge wrote up a warrant for her to appear in court, and she was served that warrant on July 9. Her next arraignment hearing is scheduled for July 22. H I DI NG DRUG S UNDER BABY CLOTHES G allup, O ct. 8 , 2021 A Gallup man who was found with methamphetamine and fent a nyl i s now f i n a l ly facing a jur y a fter almost three years. On Oct. 8, 2021 at around 11 am, Gallup Police officers, detectives, and agents conducted a search warrant sat a home in the 400

Special Legislative Session: Public safety issues By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

ompetency isn’t the only thing lawmakers will be discussing. Lujan Grisham released a statement on July 17 outlining several pressing issues necessitating legislative intervention besides criminal competency: Mental Health Treatment Standards: Current definitions of “danger to self” and “danger to others” are inadequate, preventing individuals with severe mental illness from receiving necessary care. Crime Reporting: Inconsistent crime and ballistic reporting by local law enforcement agencies hampers effective criminal investigations. Pe de st r i a n S a fet y : New Mex ico le a d s t he n a t ion i n pedestrian fatalities, with many accidents involving individuals on medians. Gun Violence: The state faces high rates of gun violence, often perpetrated by convicted felons. Organized Crime: The rise a nd complex it y of orga n ized

block of McKee Drive. They knocked on the door, and when no one answered after 20 seconds, they repor tedly opened the door. They found an older woman who wa s a l leged ly

crime necessitates updates to t he R a cketeer i ng Act , wh ich states that it is unlawful for a person to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity in order to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, an interest in or control of an enterprise. Racketeering is defined as dishonest and fraudulent business dealings. Drug Overdoses: Hundreds of New Mexicans die from drug overdo s e s ever y yea r, m a ny of which are the result of the w idesprea d ava i labi l it y of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin. R ecent F i re s: T he S out h Fork a nd Sa lt f i res have deva stated communities, requiring state intervention and support. Communities affected b y t h e H e r m i t ’s P e a k / C a l f Canyon fires continue to need assistance. At press time, the special session had only just begun. It’s unclear how long the session will last, but the Sun will provide an update in next week’s paper.

speaking Arabic sitting at a kitchen table. None of the off icers spoke Arabic, so they weren’t able to communicate w ith the woma n, but just then the suspect, Moha m med Uweis, walked into the kitchen. Officer Lionel Desiderio handcuffed Uwe i s , w ho w a s 5 3 years old at the time, and asked him if they could search the residence, which he agreed to. Ac c or d i n g t o t he police report, officers found a glass-like substa nce inside a pla s tic baggie hidden in a

w icker ba sket u nder some baby shirts. They also found some digital sca les a nd two gla ss pipes that had a black residue i n side t hem, along with some fentanyl pills. In total Uweis had 3 .7 g r a m s o f m e t h a mphet a m i ne i n h i s possession. He wa s cha rged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance. His case was bonded over to district court on March 9, 2022. After multiple canceled trials, his jury trial is scheduled for July 23.

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As the only girl who participated in the Miyamura youth football camp that took place from July 8-11, Jordan Gregg, 6, runs the ball as the high school defensive line helps to block other campers so she can break away to score. Courtesy Photo

Patriot Camper Anthony Sanchez, 12, punts a football toward the end zone, Assistant Coach Tony Morales and other campers look on. Sanchez had a number of field goals make it through the end zone during this practice session on July 10 during the Miyamura Youth Football Camp. Courtesy Photo

Miyamura gives back with football camp By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

Junior Benjamin Vidales leads his team of campers with a burst of Patriot Pump Up after winning their scrimmage game during the Miyamura Youth Football camp on July 10 at Miyamura High School. Courtesy Photo

nstead of seeing the summer as a break, the Miyamura football team uses their free time to give back to the community by hosting a youth football camp. The camp allows kids from first to eighth grade the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football from the older teens. In an interview with the Sun Miyamura’s assistant football coach Jobe Ramirez talked about how the camp can really help

Miyamura Patriot seniors and Head Coach David Foley pose for a quick picture. The seniors pictured were some of the players leading the camp. This year the Patriot roster will boast 23 seniors. From left, Head Coach David Foley, Javier Flores (2), Jarome Zapeda (59), Aidan Macias (10), Matthew Kruger (56), Dante Guerrero (44) and Owen Willeto (15). Courtesy Photo

kids by not only teaching them about football, but also giving them social skills as well. “It’s just important for these kids to learn fundamentals and to be in a group setting and learning how to play with other kids and meet other kids who like the same thing,” Ramirez said. “I just think it’s a great thing for the community.” During the four-day camp, which took place from July 8-11 this year, the high school team teaches the younger kids drills and the basic fundamentals of the sport. They try to make it fun by also doing competitions, seeing who can kick the furthest and who can pass the fastest. At the end of each day three campers won their own goodie bags in honor of their hard work. Some of the seniors have been leading this camp for four years now. Senior Owen Willeto said he really enjoys the work he does with the kids. “My favorite part about the camp is interacting with the kids and teaching them about football,” Willeto said. A lot of the other seniors agreed with Willeto, saying it’s always fun to teach the kids the fundamentals. But Willeto admitted there can be challenges when it comes to working with youngsters. “The hardest part is getting them to pay attention and listen sometimes,” he said. “It doesn’t happen all the time though.”

At the end of the fourday camp the team and kids celebrate all that they learned by letting out any excess energy and cooling down with a Slip-and-Slide. The water provides a nice cool down during the hot summer days. Ramirez said battling the July heat when they’re running football drills can definitely be a challenge. “The heat is the hardest part,” he said. “It’s a bit of a challenge because we have to keep the kids hydrated, so we have scheduled breaks between everything we do, but we also don’t shy away from taking extra breaks because the most important thing is keeping the kids safe and hydrated.” RAISING MONEY The camp serves as a fundraiser for the football team. Team mom Elgia Begay said they raised $3,000 this year. The money goes toward the team’s bus fees, new jerseys, and better equipment. The team moms will also sell T-shirts during the fall season to support the team. Begay said that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district made some budget changes this year, and asked the sports teams to pay their own bus fees this year. She also mentioned that one of the fundraising goals is helping the team see other parts of New Mexico besides the local area of McKinley County. She said they hope to play a game in Roswell next year.

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Local kids bust a move at Hozho Academy Dance Kiddie Camp

The Hozho Academy High School Dance Team were all smiles after an electrifying performance at the end of their Kiddie Camp July 12. Courtesy Photo

Dottie Green hits her dance moves during her group performance. Courtesy Photo

Ellie Fowles pumps up the crowd and her group during their final performance at the Hozho Academy Dance Kiddie Camp at Hozho Academy on July 12. Courtesy Photo

Braylee Sanchez and Chevelle Rael perform during the Hozho Academy Dance Team’s Kiddie Camp. The cousins were two of the 110 campers who attended. Courtesy Photo

‘Twisters’ has some great special effects, but that’s about it By Glenn Kay For the Sun Rating:  out of  Running Time: 122 minutes This feature film from Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. opens exclusively at theaters on July 19. It can sometimes take a while for a hit movie to

result in a sequel, but few would have expected the 28-year span between the original summer blockbuster Twister and its unanticipated follow-up. Truth be told, Twisters isn’t really a true continuation of the story. Yes, there are “storm chasers” in it, various tornados causing massive destruction, as well as a few subtle references to the original film. However, that’s about

where the similarities end. The story introduces K a t e Ca r t er ( D a i s y Edgar-Jones), a college student who has the gift of being able to predict the path of tornadoes. Kate also believes she may be close to discovering a way to stop twisters from ravaging her home state of Oklahoma. But after a horrific tragedy, the traumatized lead relocates to New York

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air, as well as driving a truck through an entire multi-story house that falls in front of them). The arrogant but ultimately well-intentioned Tyler character is amusing to watch, and there a re a few seemingly off-handed comments between him and Kate that do land when they are getting to know each other. But while some onscreen chemistry is present, as written, there are several issues with the protagonist. Kate should clearly be suffering from trauma and terror from past events, but it only surfaces briefly in a couple of short instances. In fact, the movie suggests that all she really needs is a good talking to from family and friends about facing her fears before the problem is evidently solved. As for the supporting characters, they fare even worse. Yes, there are some amusing observations as the two teams hurtle and race toward storms in their vehicles, but the majority of humor falls flat. The competition doesn’t even make much sense as they appear to have different motivations and purposes behind their work. And when they’re interacting in person,

they come across as onenote and, at times, even preposterous. This especially hurts t he pict u re when it attempts to inject intrigue into events. It’s delivered in such an obvious manner, every viewer will know the true motives of the characters long before they should. And the finale is especially silly as it introduces a relatively simple answer to solving a major meteorological issue. Perhaps if the characters were all a little more well-drawn and believable it might have worked, but here it’s all a bit much and comes across as campy. Admittedly, the original 1996 feature was no classic, but it did feature a few special moment s. T here a re some good visual effects in Twisters, but the scenarios presented aren’t as noteworthy, the character interactions are only occasionally engaging, and one never feels like they are truly caught in the middle of a terrifying tornado. After nearly three decades, it might have been wise for the studio to wait even longer before bringing this follow-up to cinemas. VISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for July 19, 2024 By Glenn Kay For the Sun elcome to a look at the latest highlights coming your way on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This is a very slim edition, but there are a couple of independent gems that appear to be worth checking out. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a bit, be sure to give one of these fi lms a try. B I G N E W RELEASES!

reviews than negative ones. A few claimed that the picture was well-intent ioned but d id n’t effectively answer the questions raised or make a lasting impression. Still, the majority called the movie a sweet and original take on middle-age that has strong performances and dealt effectively with the theme of fi nding new inspiration. This is currently a DV D - on ly relea se. It stars Constance Wu, Kavi Ramachandran Ladnier, Daniel Yoon and Edmund Sim.

EA ST B AY: T h i s independent comedy/ drama follows an unmarried middle-aged man in San Francisco who is disappointed in his life and career. And it isn’t just him, the lead’s professional friends feel they have fa iled a nd have not measured up in the eyes of their parents and friends. The man and his pals attempt various pursuits from hobbies to spirituality in order to f ind mea ning a nd purpose. The picture has played at fi lm festivals over the past couple of years and earned more positive

G I D D Y STR ATOSPH ER ES: Released on streaming platfor ms dur ing the COVID-19 pandemic but only now arriving on disc, this independent fi lm from the U.K. is set in London in the year 2007. The story involves a young woman and her best friend enjoying the indie-rock scene night after night and partying in various venues. Eventually, their pleasure-seeking lifestyles begin to catch up with them. A fter one wild evening, the lead has a breakdown and her pal becomes insistent that

she remember something about what she did the night before. As mentioned, this is a very low-budget drama, but one that features a killer soundtrack with tons of music from notable indie bands of the era. Critics in North America who saw the film were iffy about it. One enjoyed watching the relationship between the leads and liked the backdrop. Others felt that, at 67 minutes, it needed more character development and felt slight. T he f i l m feat u res Ja m a l F r a n k l i n a nd Laura Jean Marsh.

THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY: A traveling salesman stops at a remote diner/ gas station for food and gasl, only to learn the fuel pumps are empty and the refill tanker hasn’t yet arrived. Locals and others soon appear and end up waiting there too. A news broadcast reports that a bank robbery has occurred nearby and it soon becomes clear that the criminals are present. Soon, everyone is fighting for their lives and trying to get their hands on the stolen loot.

Members of the press greatly enjoyed this independent crime/thriller. One or two suggested that the plot was thin a nd t hese rev iewer s didn’t appreciate the movie’s throwback vibe. Ever yone else stated that the film managed to overcome its limited budget with its fast pace, clever plot twists, fantastic characters and wonderful performances, as well as a darkly humorou s a nd memor a ble climax. Jim Cummings, Fa izon Love, Jocelin Dona hue, Michael Abbott Jr., Robert Broski, Nicholas Logan, Richard Brake, Barbara Crampton and Gene Jones headline the picture.

PERFECT DAYS: Set in Tokyo, this drama involves a quiet, unassuming, single 60-something toilet cleaner who follows his daily routine to the letter. After work, he returns home and engages in his hobbies, which include photography and listening to old cassettes. As the story progresses, people like his niece appear unexpectedly and viewers learn more details about

the protagonist and his past. This foreign-language feature from renowned director Wim Wenders (Wings of Desire, Until the End of the World, B u e n a Vi st a S oc i a l Club) earned almost all raves from reviewers and was nominated for Best International Film at the Academy Awards. One or two had difficulty getting onto the film’s wavelength and found the featu re dull a nd unmoving. Everyone else stated that the fi lm was brilliant, calling the lead performance phenomenal. They also noted that the movie’s quiet observations about fi nding peace of mind and serenity in a small corner of the city were moving. The movie stars Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto and Arisa Nakano.

WATER HORSE: A paranormal investigator looks into a series of strange events. As she gets more and more involved in the case, she is shocked to discover that the biza r re happenings may be related to the disappearance of her mother many years earlier. This Australian indie horror/thriller has

not been seen by any critics in this part of the world and it is difficult to find any more details on it anywhere. Even t he Screen Austra l ia website doesn’t offer much i n t he way of insight on this production, other than it may have been completed a few years ago before recently finding a North American distributor. If you’re curious about genre films from this part of the world, give it a shot, although you’ll have to go in without any knowledge of what you’re in for. T he ca st i ncludes Lauren Grimson, Dean Kyr wood and Jessica Towey. YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Listed below is the be st fa m i ly- or iented release this week. The SpongeBob S q u a r e P a n t s Mo v i e (2004) (Paramount) 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Steelbook ON THE TUBE! And all of the week’s TV-related titles can be found below. Blue Lights Year 1 (BBC) DVD A Brief History of the Future (PBS) DVD Columbo: The Return Season 1 (1989 series) (Kino) Blu-ray Grantchester Season 9 (Masterpiece Mystery!) (PBS) DVD Hallmark 2-Movie Col l e cti o n: Pe r fe ct Har m o ny, Mi d-L ove Crisis (Hallmark) DVD Monk Season 8 (Kino) Blu-ray V I S I T: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bit of Arian contrariness could be keeping you from getting all of the facts. Turn it off and tune in to what you need to hear. It could make all the difference this week. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting an answer to a vital question involving fi nancial matters might take longer tha n you’d expected. A new factor might have to be dealt with before anything can move forward. Be patient. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Use your good sense to see what really might be driving a colleague’s workplace agenda. What you learn could lead to a new way of handling some old problems. CANCER: (June 21 to July 22) A change of mind might once again turn out to be a good thing. True, most of your coworkers might not like the delay, but as before, they might appreciate what follows from it. LEO: (July 23 to August 22) You revel in golden opportunities this week. O ne c a ut ion a r y not e , though: Be careful to separate the gold from the glitter before you make a choice. Someone you trust can help. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Marriage is important this week, as are other partnerships. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by sentiment. Instead, try to steer a path between emotion and common sense. LI BR A : (September 23 to October 22) Dealing with someone who has let you down is never easy. But the sooner you’re able to clear up this problem, the sooner other problems can

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be successfully handled. SCORPIO: (October 23 to November 21) A “friend” who is willing to bend the rules to gain an advantage for both of you is no friend. Reject the offer, and stay on your usual straight and narrow path. SAGITTA RIUS: (November 22 to December 21) A fter all the effor t you’ve been putting in on the job and for friends and family, it’s a good time to indulge your own needs. Meanwhile, the weekend could br ing a plea sa nt surprise. C A P R I C O R N : (December 22 to January 19) You might want to do something new this weekend. Close your eyes and imagine what it could be, then do it! Or come up with the closest practical alternative. AQUARIUS: (January 20 to February 18) Your good deeds bring you the appreciation you so well deserve. But once again, be careful of those who might want to exploit your generous nature for their own purposes. PISCES: (February 19 to March 20) Trolling for compliments isn’t necessary. You earned them, and you’ll get them. This week, concentrate on mov ing ahead into the next phase of your program. BORN THIS WEEK: Meeting new people usually means you’re making new friends. People want to be reflected in your shining light. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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E A R PAW ’ S COR N ER: My dog “Shakes” is a “bolter” — he will bolt out the door and straight into the street if I’m not careful. I worry constantly about him getting lost in the woods nearby. If that happens, what should I do? I feel that lost pets don’t get found very often. — Jamie B. in Egypt, Maine DEAR JAIME: Most dogs who get lost are found and returned to their owners at fairly high rates — between 81% and 97%, according to a 2012 report. That

doesn’t make it any less stressful to their owners, who must scour the neighborhood and put up signs to find their dogs. The statistics for cats are much worse, with only 45% to 72% being returned to their owners. A bunch of things make it harder to find a lost cat: no ID tag, if the cat’s collar breaks away on an obstacle or no microchip. Cat owners wait much longer than dog owners to report their cat missing — probably because they feel most cats will come home on their own. Those stats aside,

Shakes would benefit greatly from being trained not to react when the front door opens. Each day, do about 15 minutes of training with him: — Put Shakes on a leash and lead him toward the front door. Command “sit.” — Reach out for the front doorknob. If Shakes starts forward, bring your hand back to your side and command “sit” again. — Repeat the doorknob reach until he no longer reacts but remains sitting. When he does this, give him a tiny treat. — Progress to

turning the knob, opening the door and leaving the door open. Shakes should remain sitting for each level to be successful. Keep the training fun, and be consistent. It’ll help Shakes stay safe inside and improve your peace of mind. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Moments in Time • On Ju ly 29, 1958, in response to t he S ov iet Un ion’s launch of its first satellite, Sputnik I, the U.S. Congress passed legislation establishing NASA, the civilian agency responsible for coordinating America’s activities in space. • On July 30, 1966, a t h ree - chord t u ne penned by Chip Taylor (a ka Ja mes Voig ht , brother of actor Jon Voight) called “Wild Thing” became a No. 1 hit for The Troggs. Interestingly, royalties earned from the song neither its writer or singer took seriously enabled said lead

singer to research and become an expert on the phenomenon of crop circles. • On July 31, 1999, Linda Tripp, the only person involved in the impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton to face criminal charges, was i nd icted for i l lega l phone tapping after a 13-month investigation. • On Aug. 1, 1929, inventor Thomas Edison held a competition in New Jersey to select his next 49 proteges. Among the challenging and extensive questions posed to hopeful contestants on the subjects of science, geography,

history, chemistry and personal ethics was the especially pertinent “What new discovery or invention do you believe would be the greatest benefit to mankind?” • On Aug. 2, 2007, Fisher-Price recalled more than 1.5 million Chinese manufactured toys due to concern that the paint used on them could pose a health risk to young children if ingested. The affected toys included Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo, which were targeted at k ids more likely to put the figures in their mouths. • On Aug. 3, 1916, Sir Roger David

Casement, an Irish-born diplomat who in 1911 was knighted by King George V, was hanged for his role in Ireland’s Easter Rising. • On Aug. 4, 1753, George Wa sh i ng ton beca me a Ma ster Mason, the highest basic rank in the secret fraternity of Freemasonry, in a ceremony held at Ma son ic Lodge No. 4 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was 21 years old and would soon command his fi rst military operation as a major in the Virginia Colonial Militia. • © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Senators introduce bill to combat A.I. deepfakes LEGISLATION WOULD PUT JOURNALISTS, ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS MORE IN CONTROL OF THEIR CREATIVE CONTENT By Sen. Martin Heinrich

A SH I NGT ON D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Hei n r ich, D -N.M ., co-founder and co-chair of the Senate AI Caucus and a member of the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group, Ma r ia Ca ntwell, D -Wa sh., Chair of the Senate Commerce Com m it t e e, a nd M a r sh a Blackburn, R-Tenn., member of the Commerce Committee, introduced the Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act to combat the rise of harmful deepfakes on July 12. T he leg i slat ion wou ld set new federal transparency guidelines for marking, authenticating and detecting AI-generated content, protect journalists, actors, and artists against AI-driven theft, and hold violators accountable for abuses. Cantwell wrote the Act, and provided a little more detail about it.

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.

Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M.

“The bipartisan COPIED Act I introduced with Senator B l a c k bu r n a n d S e n a t o r Heinrich will provide muchneeded transparency around AI-generated content,” Cantwell said. “The COPIED Act will also put creators, including local journalists, artists and musicians, back in control of their content with a provenance and watermark process that I think is very much needed.” Heinrich showed his support for the bill. “Deepfakes are a real threat to our democracy and to

Americans’ safety and well-being,” Heinrich said. “I’m proud to support Senator Cantwell’s COPIED Act that will provide the technical tools needed to help crack down on harmful and deceptive AI-generated content and better protect professional journalists and artists from having their content used by AI systems without their consent. Congress needs to step up and pass this legislation to protect the American people.” S p e c i f ic a l ly, the Transparency and Deepfakes

Act: Creates Transparency Sta nda rds: Requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop guidelines and standards for content provenance information, watermarking and synthetic content detection. These standards will promote transparency to identify if content has been generated or manipulated by AI, as well as where AI content originated. The bill also directs NIST to develop cybersecurity measures to prevent tampering with provenance and watermarking on AI content. Puts Journalists, Artists and Musicians More in Control of Their Content: Requires providers of AI tools used to generate creative or journalistic content to allow owners of that content to attach provenance information to it and prohibits its removal. The bill prohibits the unauthorized use of content with provenance information to train AI models or generate AI content.

The coup against Joe Biden The Democratic Party is divided. On the one side is the faction that wants to dump the presidential candidate chosen by more than 14 million Democr at ic pr i m a r y voters. On the other side is the faction that wants to keep the presidential candidate who almost certainly will not serve out his four-year term, leading to the ascension of an unelected president and unelected vice president. What the entire party agrees on is that, either way, it is supposedly defending democracy. There’s no doubt that Joe Biden is the democratically selected presidential nominee of the Democratic Party, but also little doubt that his condition was hidden from the public and that, if he had to run in a free and fair nomination contest today, he would lose handily. An increasingly feeble President Biden was a crisis waiting to happen, and now that the crisis is upon us, there’s no easy way out. A pejorative, but accurate, description of the campaign to get Biden to quit the race is that it is an attempted intra-party coup. The voters chose Biden knowing he was 81 years old, although

t he pa r t y appa r at u s did everything possible to deny them a choice between the incumbent and a plausible alternative, and everything possible to shut down the little-known member of the House who mounted a sacrificial challenge. (If there had been a primetime pr ima r y debate between Biden and Rep. Dean Phillips, Democrats might not have been so shocked at Biden’s poor per for ma nce aga i nst Donald Trump.) S t i l l , for donor s , pu nd it s a nd elec t ed Democrats to attempt to undo this choice is frankly undemocratic. It looks even less democratic when it is factored in that a small handful of people — Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, James Clyburn and a couple of others — are the ones who have the true power perhaps to force Biden from the race. Leaving Biden in place isn’t any better. If he’s this fragile and addled in July 2024, there’s no way he’s going to serve in the most demanding job on the planet until January 2029. This means the electorate will be, in effect, voting in November to make Kamala Harris president of the United States sometime in the next term, without her being at the top of the ticket and withstanding all the

scrutiny and bearing all the responsibility that comes with that. Her accession will be constitutionally legitimate, since this is how the system works. But it will be doing Harris and the country no favors to have her take the presidency without winning the office directly herself. All this was avoidable if Joe and Jill Biden had had the foresight and public-spiritedness to decide last year that he wasn’t up for another presidential campaign and another term in office. That way,

there could have been a fully open primary contest with a large, robust field. The winner would have had the legitimacy of having won the most votes in the primary and presumably have raised no ser iou s que s t ion whether — absent some terrible unforeseeable

These measures give content owners—journalists, newspapers, artists, songwriters, and others—the ability to protect their work and set the terms of use for their content, including compensation. Gives Individuals a Right to Sue Violators: Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission and state attorney generals to enforce the bill’s requirements. It also gives newspapers, broadcasters, artists, and other content owners the right to bring suit in court against platforms or others who use their content without permission. Prohibits Tampering with or Disabling AI Provenance Information: Currently, there is no law that prohibits removing, disabling, or tampering w it h content provena nce information. The bill prohibits anyone, including internet platforms, search engines and social media companies, from interfering with content provenance information in these ways.

event — he or she could serve out a full term. The Bidens made that impossible and also created a situation where we don’t know whether the sitting president is fully in charge and whether he has a serious medical condition, diagnosed or undiagnosed. Certainly, the White House has been doing everything possible to keep people from knowing about Joe Biden’s reduced state, and until his catastrophic debate per for ma nce, almost all the insiders who had seen or heard about his alarming condition were happy to keep it to themselves.

“Democracy d ies i n d a rk ne s s” i s t he Trump-era motto of The Washington Post. Well, the inner sanctum of the Democratic Party tried to keep the public in the dark about Joe Biden, and now either wants to dump him against the expressed will of its voters, or effectively run Kamala Harris for president without admitting to voters that that is what it’s doing. Defending democracy is hard work. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. © 2024 by K i ng Features Synd., Inc.

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Philly Cheesesteak: A quick, delicious summer dinner

hen t he su mmer heat ha s you avoid i n g t he oven, t he Ph i l ly Cheesesteak steps up as the perfect quick dinner solution. This iconic sandwich cooks up fast in a skillet, keeping your kitchen cool while delivering a hot, satisfying meal. Now, let’s dive into the delicious world of the Philly Cheesesteak. Picture this: thinly sliced rib-eye steak cooked to perfection on a hot griddle, paired with caramelized peppers a nd onions, and smothered in your gooey melted cheese of choice, all happily nestled within a soft, pillowy roll. It’s a sandwich so beloved,

it’s practically synonymous with the city of Philadelphia itself — it’s the Philly Cheesesteak. Let’s go back in time to the origins of this iconic sandwich. The Philly Cheesesteak made its debut in the early 20th century, courtesy of a visionary duo: Pat Olivieri and his brother Harry. As the story goes, Pat, a hot dog vendor, decided to grill some beef one day and slap it on a roll. Little did he know he was about t o s pa rk a cu l i n a r y revolution. The sandwich gained popularity among taxi drivers and soon became a staple of Philadelphia street-food culture. Ah, but here’s where things get interesting — the age-old debate over wh a t m a ke s a Philly Cheesesteak truly authentic. Is it all about t he t y pe of chee se? Should the onions be

Mouthwatering Philly Cheesesteak — a quick and delicious skillet dinner! c h o p p e d o r s l i c e d? Sauteed peppers? Yes, or no? And what about the roll —should it be soft and fluffy or crusty and chewy? These questions have sparked fierce debates among cheesesteak afi cionados for decades, with no clear consensus in sight. One thing’s for sure: Everyone has their own take on the perfect Philly Cheesesteak, and defending your favorite variation is practically a sport in Philadelphia.

So, whether you’re a purist who swears by the classic combination of rib-eye and Cheez Whiz, or a maverick who likes to mix things up with peppers and mushrooms, one thing’s for certain: The Philly Cheesesteak is a culinary delight. Here are some tips to make this delicious meal even faster. Check for pre-sliced, thinly shaved beef steak in the butcher case of your favorite grocery store. You can also use frozen sliced bell

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peppers to the pan, on top of the steak, and top with cheese slices. Cook until the cheese melts. Divide the steak, veggie and cheese mixture between each of four rolls and serve. As you enjoy your Ph i l ly Che e s e s t e a k , remember its rich history and the passionate debates it inspires. It’s more than just a sandwich; it’s a piece of our culinary heritage. And in the spirit of brotherly love, let’s celebrate our own delicious variations of this classic, while keeping our kitchens cool and our taste buds happy. Lifestyle exper t Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime. com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime. com (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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pepper and onion blend in place of the fresh onion and pepper in this recipe. Philly Cheesesteak Yield: 4 servings Tot a l T i me: 3 0 minutes 3 onions, very thinly sliced 2 bell peppers, any color, very thinly sliced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 8 slices cheese, mozza rella, provolone or Cheez Whiz 4 Italian style bread rolls, split lengthwise 1 and ½ pounds beef rib-eye or tenderloin, very thinly sliced Slice the onions and peppers. Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers, season with garlic salt and black pepper. Saute until soft and set aside. Add remaining oil to the skillet and quickly fry the steak until it’s just beginning to brown. Do not overcook this. Return the onions and

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 19 - JULY 25 FRIDAY, JULY 19

GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

9 am @ 203 Debra Dr

CULTURE SHOCK CAR SHOW

3 pm - 6 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library’s parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). Do you have a unique vehicle? Do you have a vehicle that shows your culture? If so, Zollinger Library wants you to be a part of this great cultural experience.

2024 OPERATION VETERAN WELLNESS

10 am - 5 pm @ Gallup Sports Complex (925 Park Ave.).

visit https://ziarides.com/ event/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/. SATURDAY, JULY 20

KIWANIS GOLF TOURNAMENT

9 am @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.). Registration will start at 8 am and tee-off will be at 9 am. The $75 per player fee includes greens and cart fees and a goody bag. The event is limited to 72 golfers. Proceeds will be used to support Kiwanis projects designed to support the children of Gallup and McKinley County. For information contact John Taylor at 1-505-458-3634 or email: jltaylor87301@ gmail.com

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.) Learn how to make your own milk plastic (usually called casein plastic) and use it to make beads, ornaments, or other items. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, JULY 23

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

FAMILY CONCERT

BOOK COVER BINGO

5 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). It’s just like the classic game you know and love but with book covers! Email pneilson@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 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, JULY 20 - SUNDAY, JULY 21

24 HOURS IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST

This is a 12 and 24 hour endurance mountain biking competition held in the Zuni Mountains. For more information,

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2 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and musician Mike Schneider for a family-friendly concert.

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.

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, JULY 21 MONDAY, JULY 22

GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.

FAMILY CONCERT

2 pm @ the OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and musician Dan Crow for a family-friendly concert.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL ment Manager at City Hall, via the City’s eProcurement Portal. Bids will be opened, read and tabulated at that time. No bids will be received or considered if received after the time stated above. This project is located 9.2 miles north of Gallup in the Yah-ta-Hey well field, adjacent to the existing Junker I Well. This project is for the installation of a new well house adjacent to an existing well. Work for this project includes earthwork, well building, yard piping, station piping, drainage, head wall, and other water appliances. It also contains primary and secondary electrical with a SCADA system. Other miscellaneous work includes gravel surfacing, fencing and erosion control.

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

IRS COMMUNITY VISITS

@ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Taxpayers will have the opportunity to resolve their tax concerns and receive the information needed to meet their tax obligations. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov, or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

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 Plans, Specifications, and Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Purchasing Director located at 110 West Aztec, Gallup, NM 87301, phone number (505) 863-1334. Additional information regarding this bid may also be viewed at https://procurement. opengov.com/portal/gallupnm/projects/105749. Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engineering & Surveying307 S. 4th Street Gallup, NM 87301, 505863-5440, upon deposit of $250.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within ten (10) days after bid opening. Dated: 17th of July, 2024 By: /S/ By: Louis Bonaguidi, Mayor

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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 24

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.

SUMMER NIGHTS: MOVIE NIGHTS

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library will be streaming 13 Going on 30.

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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.

OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s MakerSpace is a collabGallup Sun Publishing Date: June 19, 2024

orative 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 Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning.

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 25

WONDERS ON WHEELS MUSEUM

@ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) parking lot. The Wonders on Wheels mobile museum travels all over the state bringing museum exhibits to the people of New Mexico, and now it’s in Gallup! This year, it is featuring exhibits from the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, with hands-on activities exploring the state’s agricultural past and present.

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CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Use a loom Estate of CHRISTINE A. HANLEY, Deceased.

*** NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday July 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. The agenda can be sent electronically upon request. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Shawna Garnenez at (505) 863-1400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend. Done this 16th of June 2024 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Robert Baca, Chairperson Publication date: July 19, 2024 (Gallup Sun) *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MCKINLEY

MICHELE CHAISSON has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of CHRISTINE A. HANLEY, 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 Representative at the office of McKade R. Loe, 101 West Aztec, Suite A, P. O. Box 1027, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, attorney for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico. Dated: July 15, 2024. /s/ Michele Chaisson Personal Representative /s/ McKade R. Loe Rosebrough, Fowles, & Foutz, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup Sun July 19, 2024 July 26, 2024 August 2, 2024 ***

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to create a beautiful craft! 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 26 - SUNDAY, JULY 28

ROUTE 66 GALLUP FREEDOM RIDE FLIGHT & CRUISE

You’re invited to downtown Gallup to enjoy Route 66 with the whole family. This event features car shows & cruises, hot air balloon mass ascensions, circus performers, live bands, food trucks and more! FRIDAY, JULY 26

MAKING PASTA FOR TEENS

2 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch’s MakerSpace (200 W. Aztec Ave.) Join OFPL and Chef Walter Cloud of the NTU Culinary Department to make your own pasta. Supplies will be provided. Class is limited to 20 participants.

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.

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) 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.

In the Matter of the Estate of DAKOTA JAMES FORD, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Paul Ford and Vickie Ford have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of DAKOTA JAMES FORD, 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 Representative at the office of Arianne E. DePauli, 101 West Aztec, Suite A, P. O. Box 1027, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, attorney for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico. Dated: June 26, 2024. /s/ Paul Ford Co-Personal Representative /s/ Vickie Ford Co-Personal Representative /s/ Arianne E. DePauli Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C. Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup Sun July 12, 2024 July 19, 2024 July 26, 2024

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