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Picking from a long list of to-dos COUNCIL DISCUSSES TOP FIVE PRIORITIES FROM ICIP FOR STATE FUNDING places around the world, if we don’t contend with the wastewater there is potential to put some of the public at risk because of what they may come in contact with. So, we’ve got to be able to take that waste and transform it into a condition where it’s not harming the public or the environment.” One of the biggest problems with the wastewater treatment plant’s current situation is that a lot of the equipment is outdated – some of it was installed in 1972. City staff have been working with RBC Wealth

The water pipes at the intersection of Highway 491 and Lincoln Avenue were replaced in August. The city has had many scheduled and unscheduled water outages throughout the year due to the age of the pipes. File Photo By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

very year the state asks city municipalities to come up with a list of infrastructure projects that they need help funding. The list is called the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, and the Gallup City Council recently approved theirs for fiscal years 2026-2030. In total, the city listed over 70 projects, with a total cost of over $450 million. Some of that amount has been funded already, but not much. The city still needs to fi nd almost $440 million of that amount. During the July 9 city council meeting, the city’s Planning and Development Director C.B. Strain told the councilors that they needed to prioritize a top five from the items on the list so that it could be sent to the state. Once the state looks over the list, they will provide some funding for these projects, but it is a limited amount, and the city will have to decide what goes where. Last time, the state only provided almost $10.5 million for Gallup’s ICIP projects. After a lengthy discussion, the councilors decided on their top five priorities: replacing cast iron lines, wastewater treatment plant improvements, the city’s water wells, the new airport terminal, and providing mill and overlay services on city streets. In an interview with the Sun District 2 City Councilor Michael Schaaf explained how difficult it was to narrow down a top five list from the complete list. “All these are good projects, we need them, but the top five benefit all citizens because everyone uses those things,” he said. REPLACING CAST IRON LINES Replacing cast iron lines throughout the entire city is a huge project. Gallup’s Public Works Director Robert Hamblen told the council that replacing all the pipes would cost about $30.5 million. So far, the city only has $500,000 of that amount. Part of the reason new cast iron lines are on one of the foremost priorities is because the city needs them in order to transfer over to the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project when it’s ready in 2030. Mayor Louie Bonaguidi explained why it was so important by comparing Gallup to Flint, Michigan. In 2015, outstanding levels of lead were detected in drinking water in Flint. The cause of the lead leaching into the water was corrosion of the water distribution system’s service pipes and solder. In a water distribution system, corrosion of piper and solder causes the dissolution of these materials. The metals then leach into the water supply, which causes lead and copper concentration in the water to increase. To prevent Gallup from facing a similar fate, the

The sign outside the City of Gallup Wastewater Treatment Plant. File Photo cast iron pipes need to be replaced as soon as possible. There’s also a more immediate problem. The city’s water department puts out public safety announcements alerting citizens about scheduled and unscheduled water outages on an almost weekly basis. When a water line breaks, the department has to jump into action to make sure people aren’t without water for too long. Councilor Sarah Piano, District 3, said replacing the old water lines would solve this problem in a proactive way rather than a reactive one. “We want to fi x things so that they don’t keep breaking, because right now when we see pipes breaking, then obviously we have to fi x those right away because we can’t just have water pipes bursting in the city,” she said. “It’s better for us to be proactive rather than reactive to try and get these replaced prior to them breaking.” When he was elected to office in September, one of District 4 Councilor Ron Molina’s top concerns was the city’s infrastructure. He owns Ron Molina Gas Services, and part of his crews’ job is getting underneath the city’s roads and working around the sewer pipes. Even though those are not the water lines, Molina said that those lines would break from just the pressure of his crews’ backhoes. “That’s when I started realizing how old the infrastructure of the city was,” he said. Bonaguidi pointed out the fact that replacing the water would also include fi xing the streets up. “I hope we change as many waterlines as we can,” he said. “Of course, whenever you dig up a street if anything needs replaced you replace anything that’s bad or old. Sewer lines, water lines, or whatever, and of course the asphalt on top of that. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Along the same lines, the council is hoping to improve the wastewater treatment plant. In an interview with the Sun, the city’s Water and Sanitation Director Curtis Tallis explained the importance of the wastewater facility. “The waste that is produced by a residential home has the potential to be a health risk or danger to health,” he said. “If you look at history or even some

Management, a company that helps organizations manage their fi nancial goals, to determine how much money the city would need for the wastewater treatment plant’s repairs. Strain listed the needed amount for the wastewater facility repairs as $15 million in the ICIP summary document he gave to the council. However, Bonaguidi said the planned fi xes won’t solve the facility’s overarching problem.

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A lot of projects need to get completed at the Gallup Municipal Airport if the city wants to see it bring in more planes and help more people fly in and out of Gallup. Gallup’s Public Works Director Robert Hamblen said all of the projects that need to be completed at the airport to create a new terminal would cost about $25 million. File Photo

FIVE PRIORITIES | FROM COVER “Right now, everything we do is basically a Band-Aid … in a lot of ways the facility is obsolete,” he said. The councilors hope to eventually replace the entire facility with a brand new one. Of course, that takes money. Piano said the goal is still a ways away. “We need a new wastewater treatment plant, and that would solve a lot of our water issues,” she said. “However, getting a new wastewater treatment plant is quite expensive, so the hope is that each year we’re putting money aside to build this.” WATER WELLS Sticking with the water theme, the councilors listed the need for more water wells as a top priority as well. Wells serve as a “quick” solution to water problems while the city waits for the NGWSP. The city’s team of engineers has told the council that they will need six wells, with each well costing about $6 million. But the wells won’t only serve the city until the NGWSP is complete. Schaaf explained how the city will remain dependent on them. “We need these wells just to keep up until [we get the NGWSP],” he said. “And then even after that we’re still going to have to be using well water and the

New wells will be vital to Gallup’s infrastructure and are at the top of the city council’s list of capital improvement projects. File Photo water from the pipeline to meet the needs of Gallup citizens. Bonaguidi said the city currently has enough money for four wells, and a second well has been drilled. At the beginning of 2024 Bonaguidi predicted that by 2025 the city will have four or five wells. NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL Advanced Air flew its first flight out of the Gallup Municipal Airport in August 2022, but there’s still a long ways

to go to make the Gallup airport all that the councilors want it to be. One improvement the councilors want to see is including a Foreign Trade Zone at the airport. A Foreign Trade Zone is an area where companies can import and hold raw materials duty-free, and export fi nished products to other countries with reduced duties. That can reduce the time it takes local businesses to get imported supplies because they would

bypass Customs inspections at overloaded coastal ports by shifting inspections to the local zone This change requires a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent on site, which comes with a five-year commitment and $200,000-per-year price tag to pay for the agent in Gallup, since the nearest one now is in Albuquerque. That money would likely come either from businesses that take advantage of the FTZ or a New Mexico Department of Transportation grant. Adding a FTZ and a new terminal will open more opportunities for Gallup citizens, such as bigger airplanes and the possibility of different fl ight destinations. In a previous interview with the Sun, Interim City Manager J.M. DeYoung said Advanced Air is interested in being able to bring bigger planes to Gallup. Right now, the only one that works with the airport’s terminal seats eight people. Piano said that the fl ights to and from Gallup are almost constantly full due to the small number. Schaaf also mentioned that creating a new terminal would allow the city to bring in Transportation Security Administration agents. This would mean that travelers wouldn’t have to

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FIVE PRIORITIES | FROM A3 go through the TSA line in Phoenix or wherever their destination is. That way, they won’t risk missing their connecting fl ight. I n tot a l, a l l of t he projects that need to be completed at the airport to create a new terminal would cost about $25 million. MILL AND OVERLAY CITY STREETS T h e u n d e r b e l l y of streets isn’t the only thing that needs worked on. The councilors and mayor also hope to see improvements with the streets themselves. The mill and overlay process consists of removing and replacing the pavement and fixing potholes. Originally, overlaying streets was priority #15 on the ICIP list, but Piano argued for it to be higher on the list. “I think it’s good to show the people that we are trying to invest in mill and overlay to try and fi x our streets,” she said. During the July 9 meeting Hamblen told the council that the city has the money to fi x a majority of the streets, but now it’s all about time and man hours. He warned the council that his depar tment is extremely understaffed at the moment. “The street department is shorthanded,” he said.

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W The McKinley County Humane Society’s building is almost 40 years old, and the city is looking to replace it with a newer facilty, with more room for the animals in need. File Photo “So, we’re limited on what we can do per year. I don’t know if there’s a timeframe on spending this [ICIP] funding, but we don’t want to bite off more than we can chew.” Strain did not say if there was a timeframe of when the city would need to spend the state’s money by. According to the ICIP document, the city still needs $900,000 for the mill and overlay project. The project the councilors moved down the list so that they can move milling and overlay up was the reverse osmosis plant that would be a part of the wastewater treatment plant. Reverse osmosis is a water purification process that uses a semi-permeable membrane to separate

water molecules from other substances. THE ANIMAL SHELTER O ne it em t h a t d id not make the Top Five was the Gallup Humane Society. Piano and District 1 Councilor Linda Garcia argued for the project’s placement, but the aforementioned projects took priority in the mayor and other councilors’ minds. “I think the a nimal shelter has been put on the backburner for a long time,” Piano said. She believes that the shelter needs to be a regional shelter with the support of the county and the Navajo Nation as well as the City of Gallup. “The animal shelter is currently doing a lot with very little,” Piano said.

“The shelter needs to be a regional center. I envision a space where we partner with the county and potentially even the Navajo tribe because they are getting animals dropped off on a regular basis, and they’re cover ing a huge a rea , they’re not just covering Gallup.” She said she’s been doing her own research on what a regional animal shelter could look like and how it could benefit the area. For now, the city has to sit and wait to fi nd out how much money the state will actually give them for these projects. To view the entire ICIP list, visit gallupnm. gov and find it in the July 9 meeting agenda documents.

Milling and overlaying streets is quite a process that first requires the Street Department to use an excavator to rip up asphalt. File Photo

hile it’s not the millions of dollars the city is expecting from t he I n f r a s t r u c t u r e C a pit a l Improvement Plan funding, Gallup’s city councilors recently approved almost $1 million in capital appropriation grants for four infrastructure projects. All of these amounts are 100% reimbursable with no required matching funds, meaning the city will never have to pay the state back. • Mentmore Hiking Trail: Gallup’s Parks and Recreation Director Vince Alonzo told the council that New Mexico’s Department of Finance and Authority had approved $60,0000 for Mentmore hiking trail improvements. Alonzo explained that the city already has $150,000 for the project. These state funds would bring the total to $210,000. He said he hopes to see the walking trail portion of the project fi nished by the end of 2024. The council approved the funding. • Sports Complex: Another project under the Parks and Recreation Department’s umbrella is the creation of a baseball field at the Gallup Sports Complex, located at 925 Park Ave. The DFA allocated $300,000 to help the city plan, design, construct, improve, furnish and equip a baseball field. Alonzo explained that while these DFA funds won’t fund the entire project, they’re meant to cover a variety of the project’s components, possibly including the cost of artificial turf and drainage infrastructure for the field. The council accepted the funding. • Public Safety Building: Although the city’s new public safety building was recently completed, Gallup Police Chief Erin Toadlena-Pablo explained to the council that they still need to furnish a number of the building’s rooms, including conference rooms, training rooms, and a couple of offices. “As we were building the police department building, the price just kept going up, so there were things we had to sacrifice, and one of those things was furnishing the building completely,” Toadlena-Pablo said. The state is giving the city $400,000 for the project. The council approved the funding. • Regional Animal Shelter: The city’s Planning Manager Nikki Lee presented the fi nal project for this round of state funding. The state is giving Gallup $200,000 to plan, design, construct, furnish, and equip a regional animal shelter. Lee said the money would go toward the design phase of the project. District 3 Councilor Sarah Piano has been an avid supporter of a new animal shelter. She suggested that the city advocate for the shelter at the state level during the 2025 legislative session in January. However, Lee said the design phase of the project is expected to take about nine to 12 months, which means it won’t be ready in time for the legislative session. The council ultimately approved the $400,000.

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A FALSE REPORT Gallup, July 18 A woma n f rom Church Rock is facing charges after she called the police to report a dangerous situation that ended up being false. Police also caught her with fentanyl. On July 18, around 1 am, a woman who was later identified as Rayemanda Tsosie called Metro Dispatch and said that about eight people were walking around downtown threatening people with a “nine millimeter and a AK47.” Multiple officers drove downtown, but they could not find anyone walking around with those guns. Gallup Police Officer Charlie Watkins called the number that had called Metro Dispatch and an employee of the Maverick North gas station located at 505 U.S. Hwy. 491 answered the phone. The employee said that the woman who had just used the phone, who was later identified as Tsosie, 25, was now in the bathroom. Off icer Gilber t Gonzales and Watkins drove to the gas station and met with Tsosie. They asked her why she made

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Nathaniel Yazzie July 12, 9:21 pm DWI (Second) McK i n ley C ou nt y Sher i f f ’s Office responded to a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 4 91 a n d e v e n t u a l l y a r rested one d r iver, Nathaniel Yazzie, 36, for his second DWI. Metro Dispatch advised police of a red Nissan Altima that was swer v i ng acros s t he road and nearly colliding with other vehicles. Deputy Dominic Molina responded to the call and traveled to the last reported scene, fi nding a two-vehicle crash involving the Nissan Altima near the intersection of

U.S. Highway 491 and Jefferson Avenue. Molina met the driver of the Altima, Yazzie, who repor t ed ly wa s unresponsive to questions and said to “just take him in.” He also reportedly showed signs of intoxication including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and smelling of alcohol. Yazzie refused to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests. A search of his vehicle showed an open bottle of Fireball Whiskey and seven empty bottles of Budweiser. T he d r iver of t he second vehicle, a black pickup truck, reported ly sa id he wa s parked at a red light at the intersection when Molina drove up and rear-ended him. No injuries were reported. Yazzie was taken to the sheriff’s office for the breath test, where he posted two samples of .14. Yazzie was then taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DW I (second), open container, and careless driving. His pretrial hearing is set for Aug. 8.

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Man reportedly hits child with bar Staff Reports the call and told Metro Dispatch that there were people walking around downtown with guns when she was across town at the gas station. Tsosie reportedly said that she’d seen the people carrying guns about two hours ago. She said she ran from downtown to the gas station once she saw the people. According to Watkins’ report, the officers asked Tsosie why she didn’t try to wave someone down, go to a business, or use her own phone to make the call earlier. The officers ultimately determined that Tsosie had a made a false report, which is considered a misdemeanor. As the officers went to arrest her, Gonzales asked Tsosie if she had any alcohol or drugs on her. Tsosie said she had been smoking “blues.” When she emptied her pockets., she gave the officers a baggie filled with a glass shardlike substance which they determined was methamphetamine. Along with the false report charge, Tsosie is also facing a possession of a controlled substance charge. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 7.

Ga merco m a n is facing child abuse cha rges after he reportedly struck a young boy who came into his yard to retrieve his ball. On July 18, around 7 pm, McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Valle was dispatched to a house on the 900 block of Cascade Street after Metro Dispatch received a call about a dispute. When Valle arrived at the scene, he met with a man named Jeffery Nelson. Nelson, 68, told Valle that some kids were jumping into his yard and people were throwing rocks at him. He also said an unidentified man punched him in the face. The incident all started when a kid jumped into Nelson’s yard to allegedly retrieve a ball. Witnesses claimed that Nelson hit the kid with a metal bar. Nelson said that his neighbors started throwing rocks at him allegedly because they believed he hit the child. Valle spoke to the child, who said he’d been playing soccer with his friends when he kicked the ball over Nelson’s fence. The victim said he went through Nelson’s

Jeffery Nelson front yard to jump the fence and get his ball back. That’s when Nelson reportedly came out of his house with his dog and brandished a metal bar. Nelson said he uses the metal bar to tie his dog up outside. The victim said Nelson told him he was going to let his dog bite him. The victim reportedly started walking away, but then Nelson hit his hand with the metal bar. According to Valle’s report, the victim did have a small cut on his left hand. Valle arrested Nelson for child abuse and an outstanding warrant. His preliminary hearing for the child abuse case is scheduled for Aug. 7 in Gallup Magistrate Court. The outstanding warrant was for speeding, no proof of insurance, and failure to register a vehicle. He was ordered to pay a fi ne of $225.

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New Mexico House lawmakers bypass most of governor’s crime agenda By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

nly one bill was passed during the 2024 special legislative session, and it had nothing to do with crime. House Bill 1 focused on funding for f lood and fire response funding, pilot projects, healthcare, and resources for the courts. The bill took over $200,000 from legislative cash balances for expenses from the session. One hundred million dollars from the general fund went toward several agencies for expenses related to wildfire relief. They also gave $3 million to the Administrative Office of the Courts for assisted outpatient treatment programs and competency diversion pilot programs. However, the Senate and House adjourned within six hours on July 18 without addressing a majority of the bills Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wanted to see pass into law.

On July 17, Lujan Grisham held a press conference in which she laid out her top concerns for the special session. The list of her concerns were: • Criminal Competency: Numerous criminal defendants are released without receiving essential mental health services due to outdated competency standards. • Mental Health T r e at m e nt S t a n d a r d s : 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. • Pedestrian Safety: New Mexico leads the nation in 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 and complexity of organized crime necessitates updates to the Racketeering Act, which 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 overdoses every year, many of which are the result of the widespread availability of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin. • Recent Fires: The South Fork and Salt fires have devastated communities, requiring state intervention and support. Communities affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fires continue to need assistance. This was the sixth time Lujan Grisham has called a

special session. In a press release published on July 18, she voiced her disappointment in how the session ended, calling it “one of the most disappointing days” of her career. “This legislature just demonstrated that it has no interest in making New Mexico safer,” she said. “Not one public safety measure was considered. Not one, despite the bills having the backing of police chiefs, public safety unions, mayors, prosecutors, businesses, tribal leaders, crime victims and others who have seen firsthand the erosion of public safety that has deeply damaged the quality of life in our state.” In her statement Lu jan Grisham said that Republicans would have supported the bills. “The legislature as a body walked away from their most important responsibility: keeping New Mexicans safe,” she said. “But it is noteworthy that a majority of Republicans would have passed many or all of these bills -- they were blocked.”

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham In an interview with the Sun, Rep. Patty Lundstrom, D-Gallup, also voiced her disappointment. “I agree with some of the issues she’s talking about,” Lundstrom said. “I think we should have sent her some bills to consider, and then let her veto them then. If we’re so far off, then she has the responsibility to veto them. But generally speaking, it’s a lot easier to veto a bill that’s already in place than it is to start from square one.” The issue of public safety in New Mexico isn’t over yet though. The governor could bring some or all of these bills up in another special session in October. Or she may choose to wait until the 60-day legislative session in January.

Joe Biden steps down as presidential candidate KAMALA HARRIS EARNS ALMOST 2,000 DELEGATES’ SUPPORT Staff Reports

he Democratic Party is switching things up after President Joe Biden announced on July 21 that he would be stepping down from his reelection campaign. Now, it’s looking like Vice President Kamala Harris will soon become the Democrats’ choice for their nominee against Republican Donald Trump. Almost 2,000 delegates have voiced their support for the vice president. Now, the only step is for her to officially be nominated at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. The DNC will be held Aug. 19-22. B I D E N ’ S

U.S. President Joe Biden STATEMENT Biden, 81, could not reverse growing sentiment within his party that he was too frail to serve and destined to lose to Donald Trump in November. In a public statement published on July 21, he thanked the American people for their support during his presidency and explained why he felt he

shouldn’t seek reelection. “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden said in a letter posted on X, formerly Twitter. Later on, he posted another letter in which he endorsed Harris, calling her “an extraordinary partner.” “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President,” Biden stated. “And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year.” NEW MEXICO SHOWS SUPPORT In a July 21 statement, New Mexico Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-Santa Fe, thanked Biden for his work as president. “New Mexico is energized and grateful to a patriotic President who

understood what our country needs right now,” she said. “President Biden is a transformational President whose legacy will benefit generations to come. He reinvigorated manufacturing in America, created 15.7 million jobs, and fought for reproductive rights. He was the first president ever to successfully negotiate with big pharma companies to lower prescription drug prices.” Leger Fernández also rallied around Harris. “The fight to uphold our democratic values is a relay, and Vice President Kamala Harris, with her strong record of leadership, will take the baton in stride and lead us to victory in November,” she said. “It’s

time now to unite to defend our country from the dangers of Donald Trump. Vice President Harris will bring renewed energy, unity, and vibrancy to this race. She will get the job done.” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham also thanked Biden, and applauded his decision to step down. “While President Biden is an indisputably great leader, his decision to withdraw from the presidential race at this fraught moment in U.S. history is in the best interest of the Democratic Party and the nation,” she said. “This decision will ensure President Biden’s

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Federal judge upholds seven-day waiting period for ﬁ rearm purchases Staff Reports

ANTA FE — U.S. District Judge James Browning came out on July 22 with a decision that preliminarily upheld the New Mexico’s Waiting Period Act. “ T he jud ge’s de c i sion confirms that New Mexico’s waiting period is likely constitutional and allows it to remain in effect,” Gov. Michelle Lujan

Grisham said. “This seven-day cooling-off period makes our community safer by providing a critical buffer against impulsive firearms purchases and ensuring comprehensive background checks are completed. This law is a commonsense measure designed to reduce impulsive gun violence and address a federal background check gap.” On March 4, the governor

signed into law House Bill 129, Firearm Sale Waiting Period Crimes, establishing a statewide seven-day waiting period for the purchase of fi rearms. Browning preliminarily upheld New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period, rejecting an attempt by the National Rifle Association to block enforcement of the law while the case is litigated. New Mex ico’s wa it i ng per iod helps ensu re that

fi rearms are not transferred to prohibited purchasers under the “Charleston loophole,” which allows gun purchases to move forward by default after three business days even if a federal background check has not been completed. The state law includes exemptions for concealed carry permit holders, federal firearms licensees, transactions between law enforcement officers and

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NMSP recover two stolen vehicles in Santa Fe Staff Reports

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BCBSNM awards grants to McKinley County nonproﬁts Staff Reports

LBUQUERQUE — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico has awarded more than $860,000 in grants through its Blue ImpactSM Grant program to 25 nonprofits — three with programs in McKinley County. These grants address social determinants of health that impact the well-being of the communities BCBSNM serves. “Socia l a nd eco nomic factors can have a profound impact on achieving and maintaining good health,” Janice Torrez, BCBSNM president, said. “Through our Blue Impact initiative, we’re working with organizations across the state to provide New Mexicans with greater access to

the essential resources and the support they need to live healthier lives.” The three McKinley County progra ms awarded funding were: • American Hear t Association was awarded $20,000 to provide culturally appropriate materials and medical devices to help reduce hypertension for community members in McKinley County. • The Community Pantry was awarded $20,000 to provide education to the Gallup community on growing, harvesting and producing food from the Community Pantry Hope Garden. •Zuni Yo u t h En r ich ment P roject was awarded $30,000 to provide Zuni youth with positive mentors, enriching programs and

nurturing spaces rooted in the strengths of Zuni’s cultural traditions. The Blue Impact Grant program focuses on the following areas of SDOH: •E c o n o m i c Opportunity and Stability • Nutrition • Neighborhood and Local Assets • Locally Defined Health Solutions • Optima l Hea lth Outcome Through a competitive grant application process, the Blue Impact Grant program evaluates applications from 501(c) (3) organizations based on impact, feasibility, capacity, collaboration and sustainability. The grants were awarded for programs taking place from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

ANTA FE — On July 21, around 9 am, a New Mexico State Police officer encountered an unoccupied stolen vehicle on Hopewell Street in Santa Fe. While waiting for a tow truck to take possession of the stolen vehicle, he saw a blue SUV driving on Hopewell with a flat tire. Once the tow truck loaded up the vehicle, the officer drove down Hopewel l towa rds Espinacitas Street in search of the SUV. The officer found the SUV, which was driven by a male later identified as Geronimo Vigil, 37, of Santa Fe. Before the officer turned on his emergency equipment, Vigil fled from the officer recklessly, running stop signs at a high rate of speed. A check of the vehicle’s license plate through dispatch revealed it was also reported stolen. The officer initiated a pursuit and attempted to stop Vigil near Hopewell and Llano Street. Vigil continued on Llano Street towards Saint Michaels Drive. Eventually, the

NMSP found two stolen vehicles in Santa Fe on July 21. Photo Credit: Courtesy of NMSP officer was able to stop Vigil. Vigil got out of the vehicle and fled. After a brief foot pursuit, Vigil was taken into custody. Vigil, who had an active felony arrest warrant for Aggravated Fleeing from Law Enforcement had a pistol in his possession. He was also confirmed to be a convicted felon. Vig i l wa s booked into the Santa Fe Adult Detention Center and charged with: •R e c e i p t , Tra nspor tation, or Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device by a Felon •R e c e i v i n g / Transferring Stolen Motor

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NMSP arrest former lieutenant for timecard, overtime fraud Staff Reports

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ILVER CITY — The New Mexico State Police announced on July 23 that former Lt. David Neil’s arrest following a thorough investigation into allegations of timecard and overtime fraud. The arrest marks a significant step in the department’s commitment to ma inta ining transparency, integrity, and accountability within its ranks. T he i nve s t iga t ion began last year after internal audits revealed discrepancies in 55-yearold Neil’s timecard submissions and overtime claims. The discrepancies prompted NMSP to launch a comprehensive inquir y to deter mine the extent of the alleged fraud. Working closely with the Sixth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, i n v e s t i g a t o r s fou nd

Former NMSP Lt. David Neil substa ntia l ev idence indicating that Neil had falsified time records and claimed overtime for hours he did not work. “Today is a difficult day for the New Mexico State Police, but it also underscores our unwaver i n g de d ic a t ion t o transparency and ethical conduct,” Troy Weisler, Chief of the NMSP, said. “No one is above the law, and we will continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability. The actions of this individual

do not reflect the values and integrity of our officers who serve their communities with honor every day.” I m med iately upon learning of the severity of the allegations, Chief Weisler lau nched a n internal investigation and placed Neil on administrative leave on Dec. 7. Neil, who was eligible for retirement, submitted his paperwork and retired on Jan. 1. Neil turned himself in to NMSP agents on July 23, and was arrested without incident. He was booked into Grant County Detention Center on one count of fraud and 55 counts of paying or receiving public money for services not rendered and making or permitting false public voucher. Neil worked for NMSP for over 24 years. The NMSP is investigating this case.

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PED receives grant funds to provide free digital citizenship training for New Mexico residents Staff Reports

ANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department was recently awarded a $453,000 Google K ids Initiative grant as a result of a 2021 settlement agreement between the New Mexico Department of Justice and Google. The PED will be usi ng gra nt fu nds to prov ide digital citizenship training to New Mexico residents. Training sessions will provide instruction to educators, parents and community members on key topics such as screen time, social media, AI and Internet safety for children. The fi rst two training sessions are scheduled for July 29 and 30 in Santa Fe. A training session in Taos is scheduled for August 1. “In today’s digital age, it is imperative that we provide students and families with the tools to navigate the

online world safely,” Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero said. The Google Kids Initiative grant is intended to fund programs that focus on increasing access to technology among children in underserved areas and educating children on how to safely use that technology. The Google Kids Initiative grant is managed by New Mexico Community Trust. The Google New Mexico K ids Initiative was created as a result of legal action taken against Google over allegations Google violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and New Mexico state consumer protection laws. The New Mexico Department of Justice (formerly the Attorney General’s Office) reached a settlement agreement with Google in 2021, a condition of which was to create and fund the Google New Mexico Kids Initiative to promote education, privacy and safety for New Mexico children across the state.

New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero The New Mexico Legislature passed the Digital Equity for Education Act during the 2023 session, further establishing the state’s commitment to equal access to technology for all students. Funding from the Google Kids Initiative

grant will support outcomes that align with the state’s commitment to promote digital equity for students and foster digital citizenship practices to ensure the safe, ethical, responsible and informed use of technology. To support New Mexico’s commitment to digital equity, the PED, Digital Respons-Ability, Regional Education Centers and other partners will provide digital citizenship learning to New Mexico residents. Over the next two years educators can expect to see a plan for strategically supporting the implementation of professional development for educators statewide on essential skills and knowledge regarding data privacy, digital citizenship and creating students who are informed lifelong consumers of digital information For more information and to register, contact John.Chadwick@ped. nm.gov.

MFA announces ﬁ ndings from housing needs report, $84.6 million in funding, updated brand Staff Reports

LBUQUERQUE — At a news con ference July 24, New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority officials reported on the fi ndings of the state’s most recent housing needs assessment and outlined how $84.6 million in state funding will be allocated to address those needs. The nearly 50-year-old quasi-governmental entity also announced a new brand and officially unveiled a new logo. The New Mexico Housing Needs Assessment is a comprehensive annual report produced by New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority. It comprises an array of housing indicators describing affordable housing needs in the state. Key fi ndings from the 2024 report for New Mexico include: • Homeownership rate is 70.9% • Median household income is $58,722 • 43.2% of households earn less than $50,000 annually • F r om 2 018 t o 2 0 2 2 , the median home sale price increased 53% (from $200,000 to $306,000) • Currently, the median price of a home sold in New Mex ico is $353,000 (9.2% increase from 2023) • Median monthly gross rent in 2022 was $966, an increase of 7.7% from 2021 and an increase of 16.7% in 2018

• On Aug. 5, 1981, President Ronald Reagan b e g a n f i r i n g 11, 3 5 9 air-traffic controllers who’d gone on strike two days before, after negotiations with the federal government to raise their sa la r ies a nd shor ten their work week failed. His action, which many regarded as extreme, significantly slowed air travel for months. • On Aug. 6, 1930, New York Supreme Court Jud ge Jo s eph Force Crater vanished on the streets of Manhattan, setting off a massive investigation that captured the nation’s attention and earned him the notable title of “the missingest man in New York.” Crater was declared legally dead nine years later. But although evidence surfaced in 2005 that he may have been murdered, the case was never officially solved.

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority unveiled its new logo on July 24. Photo Credit: Courtesy of New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authory • Single-family detached homes comprise the majority of the housing stock (65.7%) • 43.9% of renters a nd 28.4% of homeowners are cost-burdened, meaning these households pay more than 30% of their income for housing costs, including insurance and utilities • 43.2% of houses were built prior to 1980 • Number of homeless individuals increased by 50% from 2022 to 2023 “The housing needs assessment fi ndings provide us with

• On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington created the “Badge for Military Merit,” today bet ter k now n a s the Purple Heart, a decoration consisting of a pu r ple, hea r t- shaped piece of silk edged with a narrow binding of silver and the word “Merit” stitched in silver across the face, designed to be presented to soldiers for “any singularly meritorious action.” • On Aug. 8, 1975, the term “global warming” appeared in print for

a reality of what the affordable housing necessities are in our state,” New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority E xe c u t i ve D i r e c t or /CE O Isidoro Hernandez said. “Along with our partners, we have assisted over 500,000 families across the housing spectrum for close to 50 years. By signing House Bill 2 earlier this year, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appropriated $50 million to support the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund. This funding allows us to continue our pursuit to do even more to help

the fi rst time in Wallace Smith Broecker’s paper “Climatic Change: Are We on the Brink of a Pronou nced Globa l Warming?” • On Aug. 9, 2010, Steven Slater, a JetBlue fl ight attendant, bade his job goodbye in astonishing style by sliding down his plane’s emergency escape chute while the aircraft was stopped near the terminal gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Slater claimed his exit was prompted by a rude passenger’s behavior, and became a media sensation. • On Aug. 10, 1957, Dr. W.E. Peterson was confident that the invention of “protective milk” cou ld cu re i l l nes ses including cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic

New Mexicans get into safe, affordable homes.” At its May and June meetings, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Board of Directors approved the $50 million allocation, along with the $34.6 million in state fiscal year 2025 severance tax bond funding as follows: • $20 million to build homeownership and wealth • $26.62 million to create more housing • $10 million to preserve existing affordable housing • $1 million to create stable housing environments • $27 million reserved for the above activities based on demand “Whether it’s building homeownership and wealth, creating more housing, preserving existing affordable housing or creating stable housing environments, our efforts and programs directly align with the key fi ndings in the housing needs assessment report,” Hernandez said. “I appreciate our board of directors, the governor and legislators for their support and funding for these much-needed programs in our state.” Du r i ng t he news conference, Her n a ndez a l so a n nou nc e d New Mex ico Mortgage Finance Authority has rebranded to Housing New Mexico, and a new logo was unveiled. "W hen New Mex ico

fever and even the common cold. Peterson had been ex per i ment i n g with injecting bacteria into cow’s udders to produce immunity in those who drank the milk, but it had not been tried out

on large groups of people. • On Aug. 11, 1984, South African runner Zola Budd collided with American favorite Mary Decker at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, causing Decker to fall and

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Mortgage Finance Authority was created by the state legislature in 1975, its focus was mortgage assistance for low-income households,” Hernandez said.. “We have grown into so much more, as far as the programs and services we provide, and ‘Housing New Mexico’ is more reflective of our diverse suite of services and makes a strong statement. The new logo should help New Mexicans understand our role in their community better, and we look forward to continued outreach and education about Housing New Mexico for years to come.” Officials also hope the rebrand will help prevent mistaking New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority with the New Mexico Finance Authority and vice-versa, which is often the case. Hernandez explained the entity is not officially or legally changing its name, but the idea is for it to be recognized as Housing New Mexico. “We are still New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority,” he said. “As the state’s housing authority, our vision is that all New Mexicans will have quality, affordable housing opportunities, and ‘Housing New Mexico’ truly encompasses what we work toward every day.” To learn about all of Housing New Mexico’s programs and funding opportunities, visit housingnm. org.

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UNM-Gallup bids farewell to Lions Hall, but legacy lives on By Richard Reyes UNM-Gallup’s Senior Public Relations Specialist

he University of New Mex ico - Ga l lup completed the demolition of Lions Hall on July 9, but the legacy of the branch campus’ fi rst official building will live on. Lions Ha ll, which wa s donated to UNM-Gallup by the local Lions Club in 1969, was instrumental in establishing the current site of the branch campus. It was torn down because of contaminants that needed to be abated and, unfortunately, it was no longer feasible to renovate the building. “UNM-Gallup will be forever grateful to the Gallup L ion’s Club,” Ch a ncel lor

Sabrina Ezzell said. “The generous donation of their clubhouse back in 1969 led to UNM-Gallup becoming the successful community college that it is today.” The Gallup Lions Club donated their clubhouse and six acres of piñon-wooded hills to UNM-Gallup on Aug. 7, 1969, as part of a community service project. Lions Hall was the first official building of the branch campus at its current site. The land for the Lions Club site was donated by Bert Cresto. The construction of the building was the result of more than 250 Lions Club members who donated their time, talent and labor. Lions Dan Brentari, Henry Whipple, Art Garcia, J.A. “Red” Abeyta and Bill Lewis were

Workers for C&C Demolition Services use an excavator to tear down Lions Hall at the University of New Mexico-Gallup on June 14. File Photo instrumental in fulfi lling the Lions Club’s desire to return the building to the community since local citizens had funded and built the structure.

Na med Lions Ha ll, the building was remodeled to include administrative offices and classrooms. Later in 1969, Clair Gurley

donated an adjacent parcel of 70 acres to the college, which allowed the campus to grow and expand into what it has become today.

UNM Health Sciences researchers to test psychedelic drugs as treatments for depression, PTSD Staff Reports

sychedelic drugs – often associated with 1960s counterculture – are attracting newfound attention from physicians and neuroscientists who are studying their potential to help people suffering from an assortment of behavioral health problems. University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers are at the forefront of several new studies to evaluate the use of drugs like psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA to treat depression, opioid use disorder, methamphetamine addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder. T wo new psi locybin-related studies are getting underway, Larry Leeman, MD, MPH, a professor in the Departments of Family & Community Medicine in the UNM School of Medicine said. Leeman also serves as the medical director for UNM’s Milagro Program. THE FIRST STUDY RECONNECT is a Pha se 2 multi-center

study of RE104 – a novel compound that’s related to psilocybin – for postpartum depression, which affects about 13% of new mothers. “The exciting thing about this one is it has the potential to quickly r e ver s e p o s t p a r t u m depression,” Leeman said. Some participants in the double-blind placebo-controlled study will receive a one-time injection of the short-acting drug, whose psychedelic effects peak at about two and a half hours, he said. “I have an interest because it might be useful in cases where a shorter experience might be more useful,” Leeman said. While some people experiencing postpartum depression have a pre-existing mood disorder, many experience it only as an outcome of pregnancy, and might need just one treatment session to recover, Leeman said. Psilocybin has been shown to have an effect on ma jor depression within a few days, which may be particularly beneficial for mothers whose

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postpartum depression may be affecting maternal-infant bonding. It can only be used for people who are not breastfeeding, however. RE104 is also being explored for treating patients with life-threatening cancer diagnoses who are experiencing depression and anxiety, Leeman said. Leeman expects UNM will probably participate in that study, starting in 2025. THE SECOND STUDY The other new study, dubbed u Aspire, is a Phase 3 randomized, double-blind multicenter project assessing the potentia l benef its of psilocybin, the active ingredient in so-called “magic mushrooms,” for major depressive disorder. UNM’s portion of the study is planned for 15-20 par ticipants, Leeman sa id. Ea rlier stud ies have found that psilocybin trips coupled with therapy can help people rapidly reframe their traumatic memories and alleviate their distress. The study is designed so that everyone who enters it can eventually receive psilocybin, Leeman said. UA s pi r e w i l l fol low participants for 54 we ek s, r a ndom i z i n g some participants to 25 milligrams of psilocybin – a moderate-to-high dose – while others will receive a smaller five milligram dose or an inactive

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placebo. “In six weeks, you get re-scored for depression, and if you meet the criteria then, without anyone knowing what you got in the randomized portion, you become able to be redosed in the open label session for a total of four times in the next year,” Leeman explained. T he n ew s t u d ie s join Leeman’s existing research project to study whether therapy coupled with MDM A – better known as “Ecstasy” or “Molly” – can help postpartum mothers with opioid use disorder overcome their addictions. The hope is that MDMA sessions facilitated by trained therapists will alleviate the PTSD symptoms that often drive illicit drug use, Leeman said. BUILDING ON DECADES OF WORK The stud ies a re ca r r ied out at t he Interdisciplinary Substance Use and Brain Injury Center adjacent to the Pete & Nancy Domenici Hall on UNM’s North Campus, Leeman said. ISUBI can accommodate overnight stays for MDMA-assisted therapy and day-long stays for other psychedelic therapy studies, enabling studies requiring that patients be observed for a period following their treatment to be in a safe, supportive setting. UNM Health Sciences psychedelic resea rch dates back to the early 19 9 0 s, when R ick Strassman, MD, an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, studied psilocybin and DMT – the active ingredient in ayahuasca, Leeman said. More recently, UNM researchers, including Snehal Bhatt, MD, professor of Psychiatry and chief of the Division of Addictions Psychiatry, played a major role in a widely reported 2022 study repor ti ng that

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psilocybin-a ssisted therapy helped people overcome alcohol use disorder. Now, Bhatt is taking part in the Ketamine for Methamphetamine Dependence study, a multi-site evaluation of ketamine as a treatment for methamphetamine addiction. Ketamine is a n a nesthetic whose dissociative properties have sometimes led to its abuse as a recreational drug, but it has also been found to rapidly alleviate depression symptoms. The safety and efficacy study, run through the National Institute on Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network, involves four sites and seeks to enroll 30 participants at each location over two years, Bhatt said. “Methamphetamine, in particular, is posing a huge public health challenge,” he said. “Here in New Mexico and around the country the rates are just going up.” At the moment there are few effective treatments for methamphetamine addiction, Bhatt said, but there is hope that ketamine might be a game-changer. “Some artificial intelligence algorithms that N I DA u s ed a c t u a l ly showed that ketamine is one of the more promising treatment approaches,” he said. “One of the big priorities at NIDA is co-occurring depression, because you do see that a very high proportion of people using methamphetamine have depression.” Some participants will undergo two 40-minute infusions of ketamine per week for three weeks, then one per week in week 4 and week 6. The others will receive similar infusions of an active placebo called midazolam, a sedative and anesthetic. Participants will be followed for 12 weeks and submit urine samples to reveal whether they had used methamphetamine, Bhatt said.

“The primar y endp oi nt i s lo ok i n g a t reductions in methamphetamine use within weeks 5 and 6 – that maintenance infusion period at the end of the active treatment,” Bhatt said. “We’ll also be tracking meth use all the way up to week 12. That’s part of the secondary outcome, to see if the effects persist or if they wash away.” Study par ticipants will be recruited from both UNM and community treatment clinics. “We want to make it available to our patients,” Bhatt said. “It’s going to be one of those big, allhands-on-deck outreach efforts to make those connections, and if someone’s interested, really get them enrolled in a timely way.” People with postpartum depression interested in par ticipating in the Reconnect study may contact the study team by email: reconnect@ salud.unm.edu to learn more about the study and see if they are eligible. People with major depression interested in participating in the u Aspire psilocybin study may contact the study team by email: uaspire@salud.unm. edu to learn more about the study and see if they are eligible. Postpartum People with PTSD and Opioid Use Disorder interested in participating in the MAT-POD study (MDMA Assisted Therapy) may contact the study team by email: Matpod@salud. unm.edu to learn more about the study and see if they are eligible.

last week amounted to a litany of selfish grievances.” The Democratic Party of New Mexico released a statement on July 24 showing their support for Harris. All 45 delegates and three alternates have pledged to support the vice president. “ T h e e n t hu s i a s m behind Vice President

Kamala Harris’ campaign has been overwhelming,” the Party stated. “We are thrilled to bring this energy to our uniquely historic Convention in Chicago. New Mexico Democrats are united, energized, and galvanized in support of our Presidential candidate and shared Party values.”

Larry Leeman, MD, MPH, Professor in the Departments of Family & Community Medicine in the UNM School of Medicine

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Nygren testiﬁes before House Natural Resources Subcommittee TRIBAL LEADERS PASS $12 BILLION IN SETTLEMENT Staff Reports

A SH I NGT ON D.C. — Navajo N a t i o n President Buu Nygren testified before t he Hou se Nat u ra l Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries on four water rights bills on July 23. The bills will bring water to the Navajo Nation and other tribes.

“Roughly a third of Navajo households lack running water, including the home I grew up in,” the President told the subcommittee. “Thousands of our people continue to haul water over 30 miles roundtrip to meet daily water demands. Congress must act to end the water crisis on the Navajo Nation. This made the pandemic devastating to my people and

holds us back from that which other Americans take for granted.” President Nygren presented testimony on: • H.R. 8940 – Northeastern Arizona I nd ia n Water Rig ht s Settlement Act • H.R. 3977 ¬– NavajoGa llup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2023 • H.R. 8945 – Navajo Nation Rio Sa n José

Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 • H.R. 6599 – Technical Corrections to the Nor thwester n New Mex ico Ru ra l Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo India n Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act Other tr iba l leaders testifying on t he bi l l s du r i ng t he

Nygren, Blackwater-Nygren honor Miss Indian World with a contest pow-wow Staff Reports

HIPROCK, New Mexico — Inside the Shiprock Chieftain Pit, dancers of all ages danced across the basketball court to honor 20242025 Miss Indian World Kassie John. In total, 221 danced to the rhythm of the powwow drums on July 23. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, and Wanda Nelson, powwow coordinator brought a contest powwow to live to honor John. “To show our appreciation and our support, the First Lady wanted to hold an event for Miss Indian World, Kassie John," Nygren said. “It started as maybe a luncheon, but we thought why not honor who she is and that led us to working alongside her family.” Along with the Office of the First Lady, several executive branch agencies helped make the powwow a reality. The Navajo Nation Division of Social Services, Division of General Services, Office of Miss

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren testified before the House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries on four water rights bills on July 23. Photo Credit: Courtesy of OPVP three-and-a-half hour hea r i ng were Hopi Tribal Vice Chairman Craig Andrews, Yavapai-Apache Nation C h a i r wo m a n T a n y a Lewis, Taos Pueblo Gov. Fred Romero and Acoma P ueblo Gov. Ra nda ll

Vicente. The purpose of the hearing was to examine several proposed Indian water rights settlements in Arizona, New Mexico and Montana which collectively total more than $12 billion.

their appreciation and support for Miss Indian World alongside her family. John brought the Miss Indian World title back to the Navajo Nation after 10 years. From Chilchinbito, Arizona, John is To’ahani and born for Bitahnii. Her maternal grandfather is Ashii’hi and her paternal grandfather is Kinlichiinii. John wanted to honor a dance she was raised in, jingle dress, and held a specialty dance for all jingle dress dancers who showed up. “I’m proud of the collaborations that took place to get us to this point,” Nygren said. “This idea to honor Kassie grew and we were able to all come together to even help with making the pow-wow a competition. I wish each dancer the best and I wish Kassie a continued beautiful reign.”

2024-2025 Miss Indian World winner Kassie John stands with her parents. She is To’ahani and born for Bitahnii. Her maternal grandfather is Ashii’hi and her paternal grandfather is Kinlichiinii. Photo Credit: Courtesy of OPVP Navajo Nation, Navajo Petroleum, Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority, BITCOInsurance, and Office of the President and Vice President, showed

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Both Democrat, Republican legislators have failed us By Sarah Smith Coalition of Conservatives in Action

don’t usually agree with the governor. Over her tenure, I have objected to most of Gov. Michelle Lujan G r i s h a m ’s p o l i c i e s including her disastrous COVID lockdown and school closures (from which we’re still struggling to recover), her electric vehicle mandates (which will hit the poor the hardest), and her tyrannical use of emergency powers to disarm law-abiding citizens. B u t r i g h t now, I fi nd myself siding with her: Ou r state sena tor s a nd representatives have fa iled us. Both Democrats a nd Republicans refused to work together on crime legislation in the special

Sarah Smith s e s s ion . Ac r o s s t he state, repeat offenders are destroying our communities, but the legislators wouldn’t even try to address it. The Democrats refused to engage, saying that increased criminal penalties would be too harsh on the homeless and repeat offenders. The Republicans dragged their feet, saying the governor’s previous policies led to increased crime. They also complained that crime bills were largely disregarded in

previous legislative sessions. Some Republicans f i n a l ly got e n g a ge d just before the session started, but it was too little, too late. Regardless of their justif ications, the b ot t om l i ne i s t h a t bot h Democrat s a nd Republica ns had the chance to work toward improving New Mexico’s crime situation in the special session. They h a d s ever a l mont h s t o get en g a ge d a nd work toward solutions. Instead, they spent their efforts criticizing the governor and urging that the session be canceled. I don’t know what caused the governor to finally recognize that crime is out of control, but when she did an about-face and was ready to actually make some progress, the legislature should have jumped at the chance.

The lack of engagement by our senators and representatives makes me wonder: Do the legislators live in glass castles? How do they not realize the urgency of our situation? Why wouldn’t they come together to help us, regardless of what the governor has done previously? Are they more concerned with getting re-elected than actually serving the people of New Mexico? It seems like they have forgotten who they were elected to represent. Take Patricia Jimenez, for example. She is a petite Hispanic woman who has suffered tremendously while trying to operate her Little Shop on Main in downtown Las Cruces. She suffered over 60 incidents at her store, including vandalism, theft, and harassment. A repeat

offender (with over 20 arrests) stalked Patricia numerous times. Another repeat offender barricaded Patricia in her store for over two hours. Men on drugs behaved erratically in her store and left behind dangerous needles right outside. Patricia had to deter a man covered in blood and another man w it h a hatchet f rom entering her store. She had to clean up spit, vomit and urine outside her store. Finally, Patricia’s life was threatened, which forced her to relocate to another town in order to protect herself. Just recently, the felony and misdemeanor charges against Patricia’s stalker were d ropped, yet again, because he was deemed "incompetent" to stand trial. Until the New Mexico legislature

enacts laws to allow “incompetent” offenders to be directed into treatment, people like Patricia will continue to suffer. Yet, the Legislature refused to even consider the Governor’s proposal to direct criminals who were repeatedly found “incompetent” into cour t- ordered behavioral health treatment. It is not compassionate to allow these people to continue destroying their own lives with drugs. It is the duty of government to ensure that these people are not allowed to continue destroying our communities. But in an election year, that didn’t matter. Your Democrat and Republican state senators and representatives couldn’t be bothered to let go of the past and move us to a better future.

Building resilient New Mexico communities through outdoor recreation By James Glover Partner at Once a Day Marketing, LLC

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Legislators demand answers about safety, transparency surrounding OpenAI By Sen. Ben Ray Luján

ASHINGTON D.C. — Follow i ng repor ts made by employees on safety and security concerns, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., joined U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii), Peter Welch, D-Vt., Mark Warner, D-Va., and Angus King, I-Maine, in calling on OpenAI to honor its commitment to AI safety research and protect current and former employees who raise AI safety concerns. In their letter, the senators highlight recent repor ting that Open A I whistleblowers and former employees have sounded alarms about Open A I’s focus on ‘shiny products’ over safety and societal impacts, allowing AI systems to be deployed without adequate safety review, and insufficient cybersecurity. The company failed to honor its public commitment to allocate 20% of compute resources to AI safety, reassigned its long-term AI safety teammembers following staff resignations, and required departing employees to sign life-long non-disparagement agreements under threat of clawing back already earned compensation. OpenAI has bra nded itsel f a s a sa fe ty-conscious and responsible research organization, and the senators ask OpenAI to clarify whether its commitments on AI safety remain in effect and request that the company reform its non-disparagement

agreement practices that could disincentivize whistleblowers. The letter states: “Dear Mr. Altman, We write to you regarding recent reports about OpenAI’s safety and employment practices. OpenAI has announced a guiding commitment to the safe, secure, and responsible development of artificial intelligence in the public interest. These reports raise questions about how OpenAI is addressing emerging safety concerns. We seek additional information from OpenAI about the steps that the company is taking to meet its public commitments on safety, how the company is internally evaluating its progress on those commitments, and on the company’s identification and mitigation of cybersecurity threats. Safe and secure AI is widely viewed as vital to the nation’s economic competitiveness and geopolitical standing in the 21st century. Moreover, OpenAI is now partnering with the U.S. government and national security and defense agencies to develop cybersecurity tools to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure. National and economic security are among the most important responsibilities of the U.S. government, and unsecure or otherwise vulnerable AI systems are not acceptable. Given OpenAI’s position as a leading AI company, it is important that the public can trust in the safety and security of its systems. This includes

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M. the integrity of the company’s governance structure and safety testing, its employment practices, its fidelity to its public promises and mission, and its cybersecurity policies. The voluntary commitments that you and other leading AI companies made with the White House last year were an important step towards building this trust. We therefore request the following information by Aug. 13: 1. Does OpenAI plan to honor its previous public commitment to dedicate 20% of its computing resources to research on AI safety? a. If so, describe the steps that OpenAI has, is, or will take to dedicate 20% of its computing resources to research on AI safety. b. I f not , wh at i s t he percent age of comput i ng resources that OpenAI is dedicating to AI safety research? 2. Can you confirm that your company will not enforce permanent non-disparagement agreements for current and former employees? 3. Can you further commit

to removing any other provisions from employment agreements that could be used to penalize employees who publicly raise concerns about company practices, such as the ability to prevent employees from selling their equity in private “tender offer” events? a. If not, please explain why, and any internal protections in place to ensure that these provisions are not used to financially disincentivize whistleblowers. 4. Does OpenAI have procedures in place for employees to raise concerns about cybersecurity and safety? How are those concerns addressed once they are raised? a. Have OpenAI employees raised concerns about the company’s cybersecurity practices? 5. W hat secu r it y a nd cybersecurity protocols does OpenAI have in place, or plan to put in place, to prevent malicious actors or foreign adversaries from stealing an AI model, research, or intellectual property from OpenAI? 6. The OpenAI Supplier Code of Conduct requires your suppliers to implement strict non-retaliation policies and provide whistleblowers channels for reporting concerns without fear of reprisal. Does OpenAI itself follow these practices? a. If yes, describe OpenAI’s non-retaliation policies and whistleblower reporting channels, and to whom those channels report. 7. Does Open AI allow

independent experts to test and assess the safety and security of OpenAI’s systems pre-release? 8. Does the company currently plan to involve independent experts on safe and responsible AI development in its safety and security testing and evaluation processes, procedures, and techniques, and in its governance structure, such as in its safety and security committee? 9. Will OpenAI commit to making its next foundation model available to U.S. government agencies for pre-deployment testing, review, analysis, and assessment? 10. W hat a re Open A I’s post-release monitoring practices? What patterns of misuse and safety risks have your teams observed after the deployment of your most recently released large language models? What scale must such risks reach for your monitoring practices to be highly likely to catch them? Please share your learnings from post-deployment measurements and the steps taken to incorporate them into improving your policies, systems, and model updates. 11. Do you plan to make retrospective impact assessments of your already-deployed models available to the public? 12. Please provide documentation on how OpenAI plans to meet its voluntary safety and security commitments to the Biden-Harris administration.

Heinrich cosponsors legislation to ensure billionaires pay their fair share in taxes By Sen. Martin Heinrich

A SH I NGT ON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., cosponsored the Billionaires Income Tax Act, legislation to prevent the wealthiest Americans from escaping federal income taxes or paying lower tax rates than ordinary Americans. “Hardworking New Mexicans shouldn’t be paying more in taxes than billionaires,” Heinrich

Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. said. “The basic premise is this: If you can afford a yacht, then you can afford to pay taxes like the rest

of us. It’s past time the ultrawealthy start paying their fair share. This legislation will close key tax loopholes that’s exploited by billionaires and help build a stronger economy that puts working families first.” The Billiona i res Income Tax Act would, for the first time, end one of the most prominent, legal ways that billionaires avoid paying taxes, known as “buy, borrow, die.” Buy, borrow, die works as follows:

• Buy: A billionaire uses their wealth to buy assets that appreciate in value (real estate, stocks, artwork, collectibles). • Borrow: The indiv idua l t hen bor rows a ga i n s t t h a t a s s et ’s growing, untaxed value to fund their extravagant lifestyle, purchasing yachts, luxurious vacations, expensive art, and more. All the while, the assets continue to go up in value without paying a dime in tax. • D ie: W hen the

indiv idual dies, their assets are passed to their children or other beneficiaries, often entirely tax-free, and the cycle continues. The proposal would only apply to taxpayers with more than $1 billion in assets, or more than $100 million in income for three consecutive years. T he leg islat ion is led by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore. Alongside Hei n r ich, t he bi l l is cosponsored by U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow,

Legislators push for outreach to help DACA recipients apply for ACA coverage By Sen. Martin Heinrich

A SH I NGT ON D.C. — U. S . S en s . M a r t i n Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., a nd U. S . R e p s . Teresa Leger Fernández, D -N.M., a nd Mela n ie S t a n s b u r y, D - N . M . , joi ned 84 of their Congressiona l colleagues to urge the U.S. Department of Health a nd Hu ma n Ser v ices to expand investment in outreach and enrollment a ssista nce to D efer r e d Ac t ion for Ch ild hood A r r iva ls recipients ahead of the upcom i ng November open enrollment period for A f ford a ble Ca re Act health insurance. The letter to HHS is led by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas. “Starting on Nov. 1, 2024, DACA recipients will be able to enroll i n hea lt h covera ge t h roug h Hea lt hca re.

gov or their state-based marketplace. While this timeline aligns with the annual open enrollment period, DACA recipients will be simultaneously eligible for a specia l en rollment per iod, allowing them to start using health insurance benefits by Dec. 1, 2024 if enrolled by Nov. 15. Given this unique and time-sensitive opportunity, it is imperative that DACA recipients know of this opportunity, are informed about their eligibility, and are able to nav igate t he registration process so that they can take full advantage of their new access to medical care,”

the lawmakers wrote in a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “ To a ccompl i sh this goal, HHS should invest resources into paid media outreach, funding to community orga nizations to disseminate information, and HHS staff time into a targeted outreach program for newly eligible DACA recipients,” the lawmakers continued. “Given that most DACA recipients are under 30, and identified as a ‘hard to reach’ population, HHS must ensure information is not only available but actively and prominently disseminated. With a plurality of

DACA recipients preferring to get information about health coverage f r o m a go v e r n m e n t website, HHS needs to

ensure this information is not only available, but actively publicized and promoted to them.” In their letter, the

D-Mich., Bob Casey, D-Pa., Sheldon W hitehouse, D -R .I., El izabet h Warren, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Mazie Hirono, D -Hawa ii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Jeff Merkley, D - Ore., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Ed Markey, D-Mass., Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., Laphonza Butler, D -Calif., a nd Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill..

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Cheer camp offers kids a chance to learn new skills Miyamura Cheerleaders Kiddie Camp Preschool and Kindergarteners are all smiles during their final performance at the Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium on July 18. Courtesy Photo

Natalis Sanchez and Sumer Dearnley show off some of their cheers before the Varsity cheerleaders performed their sideline routine at the end of the Miyamura High School Cheer Kiddie Camp, on JUly 18. Courtesy Photo The first and second-grade cheer group show off their joy and excitement as they invigorate the crowd with their cheer at their final performance of the Miyamura High School Cheer Kiddie Camp. Courtesy Photo

Third and fourth-graders pumping up the crowd at their final performance at the Miyamura High School Cheer Kiddie Camp on July 18. This weeklong camp allowed young children in the area to learn cheer skills. Courtesy Photo

The older group of kids, fifth-eight graders, perform their chant at their final cheer camp performance on July 18. Courtesy Photo

Keeping a hobby alive CAR SHOW INTRODUCES CARS OF YESTERYEAR TO YOUNGER GENERATION said. “It doesn’t have to be in show condition, just enjoy your car and bring it down for people to see it.” The registration fee for the event is $30. All proceeds go to Veterans Helping Veterans. Gonzales said they usually raise about $1,800 - $2,000 for the organization every year. Seeing all the neat cars isn’t the only thing people will be able to do at the car show. There’s also a competition. Every year people get the chance to win a prize from a total of 12 categories: • Late trucks (these are trucks that were made more recently (1961-2023) • Early trucks (trucks built in 1900-1961) • Late cars (cars that were made in 1961-2023) 2024 marks the 12th anniversary of the Annual Route 66 Freedom Ride and Flight Cruise. File Photo By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

ed Gonzales grew up collecting model cars and seeing muscle cars and low riders around town also helped spark his interest in cars. Now, he’s trying to show the younger generations how much fun cars – both young and old- can be. This will be Gonzales’ fourth year hosting Gallup’s Annual Route 66 Freedom Ride and Flight Cruise. Steve Gurley of Gurley Motor Company ran the car show for eight years, but he transferred the emcee role to Gonzales a couple years ago. The Business Improvement District helps Gonzales put the event together. Gonzales said one of his favorite parts

about the show is getting the chance to show the younger generation how cool old cars can be. “Right now the teenagers don’t have the exposure to cars like we did when we were growing up,” he said. “We had the model cars and a lot of car culture going around in the area. They would have hobby shops where we could build model cars, and that would get us interested. Now, all that has gone away, so [teens are] depending on social media obviously, which is great, but this way they can see what’s going on with the cars in a hands-on way.” Gonzales said the show gives people an opportunity to show off their cars, no matter what they drive. “Whatever you drive, bring it,” he

• Early cars (cars built in 1900-1961) • Muscle cars that were built in 1964-2023 (1964 is when the muscle car was fi rst introduced) • Low-riders • Motorcycles • Long Distance (Whoever traveld the furthest to get to the car show wins this award) • Mayor’s pick • Police Chief’s pick • Firefighter’s pick • Best of Show The car show is on July 27, and will go on from 8 am to 12 pm, with the competition winners announced at the end. To learn more about the annual Route 66 Freedom Ride and Flight Cruise, visit the BID’s website at gogallup.com/events.

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is a superhero teamup that doesn’t disappoint By Glenn Kay For the Sun Rating:  out of  R u n n i n g T i m e: 12 7 minutes This feature from Walt Disney Studios and Marvel opens exclusively at theaters on Friday, July 26. Over the past few years, superhero features have really begun to feel exhausting. There have been a few good ones, but the primary goal of several appears to be setting up an overall story arc for the future rather than delivering thrills, excitement and laughs in the moment. Deadpool & Wolverine seems well aware of this problem and actually uses this issue to its advantage, poking fun at the studio as well as its recent foray in multiverse storylines. It is a decidedly R-rated effort, but the tone is irreverent and many of its riffs are enjoyable. Several years after the events of the previous film, Wade Wilson aka Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) has retired from action and works as a used car salesman. Unfortunately, his blunt manner with customers does him no favors at work. In fact, Wade primarily spends time lamenting a lack of purpose in his life, so much so that his significant other Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) has left him. One day, the lead is visited by the mysterious Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen), an agent and member of the Time Variance Authority. Wade is told that the death of James “Logan” Howlett (Hugh Jackman), known to the public as Wolverine, has caused an issue that will soon end his timeline and those within it. Desperate to save the few friends he still has left, Deadpool goes on

Deadpool and Wolverine have been enemies in the Marvel comics for decades, but in “Deadpool & Wolverine” Ryan Reyonds & Hugh Jackman must team up to save the world. Photo Credit: Walt Disney Studios and Marvel a wild adventure hoping to bring Wolverine back to life. The trip takes him to a grim alternate universe known as “The Void,” run by despot mutant Cassandra Nova (Emma Corin). Deadpool is a violent mercenary with regenerative healing abilities. And so, like the previous films in the series, everything in this superhero picture is pushed to the limit. The story is paced at breakneck speed as bodies are sliced, crunched and tossed aside, all while the character jests about his predicament. It all could very easily come across as callous. Yet so many comments from the motor-mouthed figure note that since the story takes place in a filmic world (there are numerous jabs at the Marvel and Disney corporations) with

alternate universes and multiple versions of the same character, these extreme events are more satirical than truly disturbing. The bickering between Deadpool and Wolverine (who are enemies in the comics and films) is amusing to watch, with Reynolds and Jackman both getting in biting digs at each other. Seeing two characters with nearly identical healing abilities fight for hours on end (all backed to upbeat pop music) also delivers. Additionally, there are remarkable surprise appearances in the picture. Anyone familiar with Marvel titles in the decade before Iron Man will be very happy by who they see. The thick accent of one surprise cast member also makes for a great

running joke. Truth be told, there are so many jobs and superhero references that it’s seemingly impossible to catch them all on the first viewing. Sure, it’s all hectic and not every crude comment hits the mark, but there are so many that it’s only a few lines before a cutting statement does draw a laugh. Perhaps the most surprising element is the fact that the story offers Reynolds and Jackman a few serious moments. Both suffer from trauma and the screenplay manages to allow each the opportunity to address these issues. Between the over-the-top violence and humor, Jackman (who is now playing the character for the tenth time on screen) has a memorably heartfelt scene. It shouldn’t work, but the performer

delivers it with aplomb and in the process gives the finale a sense of gravitas. Yes, a lot of humor is even further beyond the pale than in the previous sequel, but the charm and charisma of the cast, as well as the high stakes of the story, keep one engaged. The film moves at a brisk pace and ultimately delivers. In the end, Deadpool & Wolverine is a superhero team-up that doesn’t disappoint. Note: Viewers should also sit through the entire credits, which features both a touching tribute to Marvel movies of the past, as well as a hilarious callback featuring incredibly foul language from an unexpected source. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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By Dana Jackson Q: Is it true that M a ndy Pat i n k i n i s ret u r n i n g t o Criminal Minds? Wasn’t he on the first season, then got replaced? — K.K. A: Mandy Patinkin lasted two full seasons on the hit crime drama Cr iminal Minds before choosing to depart early on in season three. He had an issue with the moral content of the show, saying that he never thought they were going to conduct such violent acts against women “every n ig ht , ever y day, week after week, year after year.” He told New York Magazine, “It was very destructive to my soul and my personality.” He wa s wor r ied that he wouldn’t be hireable again, but he was soon cast on the Showtime drama Homeland, where he was nominated for an Emmy on four separate occasions. Jo e M a n t e g n a

filled the void left by Patinkin when he joined Criminal Min d s i n sea son t h r e e. T he show ended on CBS in 2020 after 15 seasons, and a spin-off, Cr imin a l Min d s: Evolution, emerged on Paramount+, with Mantegna and several other cast members of the OG series. As for Patinkin, you might be confused by the news that he’s guest-starring on a couple of episodes of an upcoming new series called Brilliant Min d s. Zachar y Q u i n t o (H e r o e s) stars as a neurologist named Dr. Oliver Wolf, who is based on the famed physician and author Dr. Oliver Sacks. In Brilliant Minds, Quinto’s Dr. Wolf leads a team of interns at a fictional Bronx hospital “as they explore the last great frontier — the human mind — while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.” It will air on NBC beginning Sept. 23, at 10 pm ET. *** Q : I s Ju s t i n Hartley’s new show coming back with

Mandy Patinkin in “Criminal Minds” new episodes this fall? I still miss This Is Us, but I’m happy if he’s on my T.V. regardless. — D.A. A: Yes, there will be a sophomore season of Tracker on the CBS fall schedule, but not until Oct. 27. Justin Hartley returns as an “experienced survivalist” who travels the country using his skills to help solve crimes, including missing persons cases. Jen s en Ack le s (Supernatural) will be returning for a few episodes. He was introduced later in the first season as Hartley’s brother. Melissa Roxburgh (Manifest) is also expected to return as another sibling. So, in a way, you’re getting to see Hartley in

another family drama. It might not be the same as This Is Us, but perhaps it’ll do. *** Q: Is Severance ever returning to Apple TV+? I know it wa s del aye d, but I thought they st a r t e d f i l m i n g again. — D.J. A: Yes, the second season of Severance w i l l prem iere on Apple TV+ on Jan. 17, 2025. It’s still a long way off, but it’ll give you plenty of time to rewatch the complex but gripping first season, in case you’ve forgotten all of the intricate details. Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cher r y a nd Joh n Turturro will all be back as the severed workers, along with some new faces like Bob Balaban (T he Chair), Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), and Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development). Se n d m e your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@ gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virgini a D r ive , Orlando, FL 32803. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Traveling with a pet: Car edition By Sam Mazzota King Syndicate

EAR PAW ’ S CORNER: We’re taking a road trip across the country and bringing our dog “Frankie” with us. He’s about 6 years old and well trained, but has never been beyond the front yard. How can we keep

him comfortable on our journey? — Linda P. in Trenton, New Jersey DEAR LINDA: A road trip sounds like fun! And the key to your dog having a great time is to plan, plan, plan. First, make sure that Frankie’s vaccinations are up to date and that his license tag and identifying information are

securely attached to his collar. It’s not a bad idea to microchip your dog, too — in case he runs off and his collar gets detached. Carry a copy of his vet records with you, too. Nex t , s t a r t pl a n ning the road trip with Frankie in mind. — Plan rest breaks and build them into your

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4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for July 26, 2024 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

elcome to another look at highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Bluray and DVD. This edition sees the arrival of a couple of studio titles, as well as plenty of interesting independent fare. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

B I G N E W RELEASES! ALL YOUR FACES: Set in France, this drama exa mines a progra m involving restorative justice. A group of victims of various crimes are brought to a prison to meet with the perpetrators. Supervised by professionals, they start a series of discussions about what occurred in the hopes of finding closure and healing. The talks take surprising turns along the way. This foreign-language feature received unanimous praise from the press. While most admitted that it was a talky picture and that they knew where the story would ultimately lead, all were impressed by the writing and performances. They called the end result authentic, powerful and surprisingly hopeful. For the time being, this is a DVD-only release. The cast includes Briane Ba, Leila Bekhti, Anne Benoit, Dali Benssalah, Elodie Bouchez and Suliane Brahim.

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foreign-language drama by Wim Wenders (who also directed and ). This edition sees the latest documentary by the filmmaker arriving on disc. It tells the life story of Anselm Kiefer, considered one of the most important painters and sculptors in recent years. Viewers learn about his beginnings in Germany and his work created in his current residence in France. The picture was shot in 6K and this release contains a regular Bluray edition and a 3D Bluray (the fi lm was shot in this format). Response toward the picture was excellent. One reviewer thought the fi lm was dull. Everyone else described the movie as an immersive visual wonder that used 3D expertly and presented viewers with a beautiful homage to an incredible artist.

ARCADIAN: After an apocalyptic event wipes out most of the human population, a survivor escapes with his two sons. They take refuge in an isolated farmhouse and hide from whatever is left of the world. As the boys become teenagers, their dad tries to teach them how to stay safe from potential threats. But when one of the youths meets and befriends a young woman, everyone’s safety is compromised. This multinational independent horror fi lm earned upbeat notices from critics. A small number didn’t think that the screenplay made the most of its setup and that it failed to deliver thrills or any memorable commentary. Still, the vast majority complimented the work of the cast and lead performer. They also called the fi lm tense and stated that it delivered plenty of chilling moments. It sta rs Nicola s Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie Soverall and Samantha Coughlan.

consensus was that the picture was very well acted and that the relationship between father and son was sweet. They also suggested that the movie did present a more detailed portrait of an autistic character. It feat u res Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Vera Farmiga, Whoopi Goldberg, Rainn Wilson and Robert De Niro. BACK TO BLACK: Famous London-based singer Amy Winehouse is the subject of this biopic. The story follows this naturally talented musician, who grows up in a family that values singing and performing. She is discovered by a record label a nd her mu sic i m med iately ga r ner s attention. Unfortunately, problems develop after she falls for a local with a serious drug problem. The two spiral downwards as their substance abuse escalates. Write-ups were weak for this drama. About one -third ca lled it a moving portrait with an excellent lead performance that highlighted how Winehouse was left alone to deal with addiction. Regardless, most thought that the screenplay was surface-level and didn’t do enough to detail the toxic relationships in Winehouse’s life or her own personal issues. They claimed that it failed to deliver any new insight on this tragic figure. Marisa Abela, Eddie Marsan, Jack O’Connell a nd L e sley Ma nv i l le headline the picture. EZRA: A stand-up comic struggling to make his mark deals with several personal issues in this drama. He is separated from his wife and co-parenting an autistic son while living with his father. When he and his ex are asked to make big decisions about their child and his next steps, the protagonist takes the boy away with him on a road trip. The experience ends up bringing them closer and helping them fi nd a path for the future. Reaction was more upbeat than negative for th is i ndependent drama. About one-third of write-ups took issue with the writing, stating that they couldn’t believe some of the actions that the father character took and also called the climax cliched and overly sentimenta l. But the

THE FA LL GU Y: Loosely ba sed on a n ‘ 8 0 s T.V. show, t h i s action/comedy involves a talented Hollywood stuntman who suffers a debilitating injury on a film set. He breaks contact with his girlfriend and, after a rough period of self-imposed exile, is coaxed back by an old friend who needs his help on a production in Australia. The lead learns that the director is his ex-girlfriend and that the star of the picture has vanished. He tries to solve the disappearance and uncovers a conspiracy in the process. Critics liked this picture a great deal. A small number didn’t care for the characters, called the stor y predictable and didn’t fi nd the events funny. Still, the majority suggested the leads were char ming, the action scenes incredible and that there were plenty of laughs and movie references to enjoy. They called it perfect popcorn-munching summer entertainment. This picture is being released on disc in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo, Walmart exclusive Steelbook combo and regular Blu-ray. It contains the theatrical version and an extended cut with an extra 20 m i nut e s of fo ot a ge. The cast includes Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Stephanie Hsu, Winston Duke a nd Ha n na h Waddingham.

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of films featuring DC superheroes. Picking up where the previous entry left off, a villain who is attempting to eliminate various alternate universes and the characters within them decides to finish the job with an unrelenting attack on all remaini n g E a r t h s . Va r iou s sur viving versions of Super ma n, Supergirl, Batman, Batgirl, Martian M a n hu n t e r, Wo n d e r Woman, Green Lantern, Hawkman from alternate worlds make a fi nal stand against the bad guy. There haven’t been a lot of reviews posted yet, and online reaction so far has been positive but not exemplary. Some have called it a fitting close to the series that ends on a strong note, yet just as many found it so overloaded with characters and action that they tired of it. The movie can be picked up as either a 4K Ultra HD Steelbook release or on Blu-ray. Jensen Ackles, Gideon Ad lon, Ike Amadi, Kevin Conroy, Alexandra Daddario and John DiMaggio provide some of the voice talent. NOT A NOTHER CHURCH MOVIE: In this spoof, a talk show host manages to forge a direct connection to God. She fi rst asks the deity to help improve her flailing ratings, then threatens to deal the figure bad press. Panicked, God decides to visit popular fi lmmaker Taylor Pherry and convince him to create a hit movie based on his own relatives that will earn him more followers. When the Devil appears to take part in the shoot, he sees it as an opportunity to do his own bidding. This picture received disastrous notices from the press. One or two thought that the comedy did a solid job of poking fun at Tyler Perry fi lms a nd del iver e d s ome laughs. Unfortunately, all others described this picture as clumsily made and painfully unfunny. A few who don’t even care for Perry’s work thought that his features were great in comparison to this project. For the time being, t h i s i s a DV D - o n l y release. It stars Jamie Foxx, Kev in Daniels, Viv ica A. Fox, Tisha Campbell, Jasmine Guy and Mickey Rourke. THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1: For those already confused, this is a remake of the popular 2008 chiller which follows a couple being tormented by masked home invaders. This new redo is the fi rst in a trilogy of fi lms that have already been shot and will be released later this year and possibly into next year. This time out, a couple celebrating their

anniversary break down on the road and rent an Airbnb. They come under attack by masked figures.

The press gave this update mostly negative notices. About one-fi fth of them did think that the mov ie was effectively shot and managed to pull out a few unexpected tricks. All others described it as brutal, nihilistic and unpleasant in the extreme. And a few stated that this version was just too similar to the original. T he f i l m is bei ng made available as a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo, a Blu-ray and DVD pack, or a 4K Ultra HD only Walmart exclusive St eelbook . T he cast includes Madelaine Pet sch, Rya n Bow n, Matus La jcak, Oliv ia Kreutzova and Letizia Fabbri. BL A STS FROM THE PAST! If none of those pictures strike your fancy, t her e a r e plent y of older options available. Eureka Entertainment is releasing the Hong Kong product ion T (1976) on Blu-ray. It’s a revenge thriller involving martial arts about a man whose father is murdered by a criminal underworld fi gure. The lead plots an elaborate revenge scheme a nd teams with his dad’s old business partner to pull it all off. They visit various countries and are put into grave danger in the process. This release contains the Hong Kong cut and the English language export version (with a different ending), both with a 2K picture restoration. The disc comes with two fi lm historian commentary tracks and a trailer. You’ll also get a reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork and a collector’s booklet with writing on the fi lm. Sounds like fun.

Criterion is making the Osca r-nominated Hong Kong/China production (1993) available in a 4K Ultra HD and Bluray pack or as a standalone Blu-ray only. This fi lm tells the tale of two Beijing Opera performers who fall for the same woman. It also attempts to insert much of the political history of China into its storyline. Extras include an archival making-of, a 1993 interview featuring the director with Charlie Rose, a new analysis of the fi lm with

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Southern comfort: Shrimp & grits for a special occasion brunch

ooking for a fun br u nch or d i nner idea that will impress your guests? Look no further than Shrimp and Grits — a beloved classic that epitomizes Southern hospitality. Imagine plump, juicy shrimp swimming in a rich, velvety sauce, nestled atop a bed of creamy, buttery grits. This iconic dish is not just a meal, it’s a slice of Southern charm served with a generous side of hospitality. Now, let’s be real: While this dish is heavenly, it’s also a special occasion treat due to its high fat and calorie content. In the South, shrimp aren’t just an ingredient, they’re a way of life. Treat them with the utmost care — overcooked shrimp are a cardinal sin! So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply want to elevate your dining experience, shrimp and grits are sure to steal the show.

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T he da rk comedy (1983) was a huge hit back in the day that made a real star of Tom Cruise. He plays a Chicago teenager from a wealthy family who is left alone in his parent’s home while they go on vacation. The lead ponders his future, gets involved with a prostitute and tries to help her escape from her violent pimp. It also stars Rebecca De Mor nay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot and Curtis Armstrong. Criterion is presenting the fi lm on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray or simply on Blu-ray with what has been described as a stunning new picture restoration of the director’s cut and theatrical version from the original camera negative. It comes

Southern-style Creamy Shrimp and Grits Yield: 4 generou s servings Total Time: 35 minutes • 1 cup heavy cream • 2 cups water • 1 a nd ½ cups shrimp stock or chicken stock • ¼ cup butter • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 1 cup stone-ground grits • ¼ cup Pa r mesa n cheese, grated • 1 pound raw sh r i mp, la rge (21 /3 0 per pound), peeled and deveined • 3 tablespoons lemons juice • 3 thick bacon slices • 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped • 1 clove ga rlic, minced • 2 tablespoons green or red bell pepper, finely chopped In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine cream, water and hot stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Add butter, salt and pepper to the boiling mixture.

with an archival commentary with the filmmaker, Tom Cruise and the producer, an archival documentary on the movie featuring most of the cast and crew, a new discussion with the producer, as well as recently recorded interviews with the editor and the casting director. There are also screen tests for the cast, a trailer and a new essay on the feature. If you’re looking for kung-fu, you can pick up a Blu-ray of (1979) from Film Masters. It’s about two physically disabled fi ghters who learn martial arts and use their skills to get revenge. The movie has been given a 2K restoration from a rare 35mm print of the movie. Bonuses include a documentary on the film, a movie historian commentary and a newly recut trailer.

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Creamy grits topprf with shrimp in a velvety sauce. Perfect for a special brunch or dinner. Slowly pour in the gr its while whisking constantly to prevent them from settling at the bottom and scorching. Continue stirring until all the grits are added, then reduce the heat to low. Cook the grits for 20 m i nutes, st i r r i ng occasionally to prevent scorching. You’re going to want a lid on this saucepan. You see, grits bubble and splash while they cook. I’ve noticed none of the old recipes I researched said anything about this. I think it’s a

little joke Southerners like to play on the rest of us. Anyhoo, they will become tender and have an irresistible creamy, dreamy consistency. Add the Parmesan and give them a stir to finish them off. If the grits become too thick, you can add warm stock or water to thin them. Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat. Meanwhile, sprinkle the shrimp with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, toss to coat and

Entertainment is delivering a double-feature Bluray containing (1959) and (1958). Both features were produced by the legendary Roger Corman.

MVD Visual is delivering (1991) on Bluray. David Bowie and Rosanna Arquette play cash-strapped individuals in New York City who decide to try and rob a popular restaurant. Their attempt doesn’t go as planned, but they do fall in love in the process. You’ll get a new 4K transfer of the director’s cut of the fi lm (from an inter positive) and an introduction from the director. There is also a fi lmmaker commentary, a second featuring the moviemaker with co-star Arquette, a co-producer a nd the co -w r iter. A 105-minute making-of documentary is included, a photo gallery, the original theatrical version and trailers.

Pa ra mount is presenting Blu-rays of some catalog titles, including the World War II drama, (2008), the “unrated version” of the horror fi lm (2008) and the Jackie C h a n /Je n n i fe r L o v e Hewitt action picture, (2002).

Sony is putting out a 4K Ultra HD exclusive version of the fi lmnoi r cl a s s ic , (19 47 ) from Orson Welles (, l, ). It’s a visually striking thriller in which the co-writer and director is an unemployed man who rescues a wealthy femme fatale (played

set them aside. In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until it’s browned but not quite crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and rest it on a plate lined with paper towels. Let it cool, then coarsely chop it. R e s e r v e 4 t a bl e spoons of the bacon grease from the frying pan and discard the rest. Add the onion, garlic and green or red bell pepper to the pan, and saute them for about 10 minutes or until the onion becomes transparent.

by Rita Hayworth). She hires him on her yacht and then tries to manipulate him into a murder plot. Among the other strong elements, there i s a ha l l of m i r ror s sequence during the climax that is memorably shot and edited. The movie has been restored from the original camera negative and comes with an archived Peter Bogdanovich commentary and conversation on the movie. A trailer is also featured.

Universal is releasing the containing upgraded 4K Ultra HD disc and Blu-rays of the sequels (1978), (1983) aka and (1987). The first sequel to the 1975 classic is a lot of fun, but the next two fi lms are only entertaining if you appreciate camp and so-bad-it’samusing cinema. contains all of the same extras as the previous Blu-ray, as do the other follow-ups. The alternate ending to the final sequel is also included as a bonus on that release. For those who don’t know, a character in that fi lm is killed during the

Reduce the temperature to low. Add the shrimp and lemon mixture and return the chopped bacon to the pa n. Saute t hem for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp just turn pink and are opaque in the center. You can cut one shrimp to test for doneness. Once cooked, im med iately remove the pan from the heat. To serve, spoon hot gr its onto indiv idual serving plates and top with shrimp mixture. Add one fi nal squeeze of lemon and bask in the glory of your culinary masterpiece. 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 © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

climax. However, since he was one of the most likable individuals in the picture, prints were swapped out and his fate (along with that of the shark) was altered a week or so after the movie’s debut without much fanfare. I was in the theater on opening day and was surprised to see the changes when it later played on cable. If you aren’t interested in owning all three titles, the last two sequels can be found separately as 4K Ultra HD only titles or 4K Ultra HD and Bluray Steelbooks. Finally, the Spanishlanguage Mexican drama (1952) aka is arriving on Blu-ray from VCI Entertainment. YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Listed below is the latest kid-friendly entertainment arr iv ing on disc. (Viz Media/Warner Bros.) DVD Season 2 (NCircle) DVD (NCircle) DVD ON THE TUBE! All of the TV-related titles appearing on disc can be found below. (PBS) DVD Season 2 (Paramount) 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray or Blu-ray only The Complete Series (Imprint) DVD (Hallmark Mahogany) DVD Season 2 (NCircle) DVD (NCircle) DVD V I S I T: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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Affordable rooms for rent in Gallup, west side. Quiet area close to fast food and convenience stores. Lots of parking. Low weekly and monthly rent. Call (505) 862-9876. LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES Pursuant of the New Mexico Self Storage Lien Act, the following Items will be sold or disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and/or related charges. Property is located at: Sunrise Self Storage 2610 E. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301. Sale will take place TBD Please call 505-863-5419 for more information. Last Known Address of Tenant: George Arthur 2418 E. Hwy 66 Gallup NM 87301 Totes, Boxes & Bags of Misc. items. Items may be viewed on the day of sale only. CASH ONLY Please call the office to verify Info. Sale May Be Canceled By Right of Lien Holder. Published: Gallup Sun Publishing July 26, 2024 August 2, 2024 *** PUBLIC NOTICE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday July 30, 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

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OF NO MORE THAN SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($700,000), TOGETHER WITH INTEREST, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF IMPROVING THE SYSTEM BY CONDUCTING A LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO PLANNING, DESIGNING AND REPLACING OF LEAD SERVICE LINES, INCLUDING AN INVENTORY/SURVEY TO DETERMINE IF LEAD EXISTS IN THE GOVERNMENTAL UNIT’S WATER UTILITY SYSTEM LINES AND SHALL INCLUDE DRINKING WATER FACILITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT (“PROJECT”), AND SOLELY IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE PLEDGE AND PAYMENT OF THE LOAN SOLELY FROM THE NET REVENUES OF THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE GOVERNMENTAL UNIT; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE LOAN AGREEMENT; RATIFYING ACTIONS HERETOFORE TAKEN; REPEALING ALL ACTION INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT. A general summary of the subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in its title. Publication of this notice constitutes compliance with NMSA 1978, § 3-17-3. Published: Gallup Sun Publishing July 26, 2024 ***

ICO Invitation to Bid No. 2025-RFP-002 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for City of Gallup Regional Senior Center Building Construction until the hour of 2:00 pm, local time, on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the office of the Procurement 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. A new Regional Senior Center building. Phase one square footage is approximately 14,350 sq ft. phase two square footage is approximately 10,350 sq ft. total square footage for both phases is 26,156 sq ft. the new senior center includes a gymnasium, dining space and kitchen, activities spaces, administration office and support spaces. The senior center will share the site with the planned regional recreation center as well as the existing Harold Runnels Athletic Complex. Outdoor gathering areas, such as covered shelters, plaza area for outdoor activities and a garden/ patio, are planned for the seniors. All spaces will be universally designed for accessibility. These spaces will be shared with the rec center. The playing fields and site amenities planned for the rec center are also available for the seniors to use. The new site layout parking totals one-hundred forty (140) which will be shared with the planned regional recreation center. A separate controlled and enclosed parking area for senior center fleet vehicles is planned on the east side the building. Deliveries will be off of Wilson Ave. On the north side of the building.

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YARD SALE August 2nd Time: 8:00am-5:00pm

BUBANY LUMBER SUPPLY 111 North Third Street — Gallup, NM 87301 Phone: 505-863-4448

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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

CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE C6 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/105153. Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from Huitt Zollars, 6501 Americas Parkway NE, Suite 830, Albuquerque NM 87110, upon deposit of $600.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within ten (10) days after bid opening. Dated: 23rd of July, 2024 By: /S/ By: Louis Bonaguidi, Mayor Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-July 26, 2024 *** CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO Weed Management and Vector Control Services Invitation to Bid No. 2025-ITB-004 Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for Weed Management and Vector Control Services until the hour of 2:00 pm., local time, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the office of the Procurement 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

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.

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 27

ROUTE 66 GALLUP FREEDOM RIDE FLIGHT & CRUISE

8 am - 12 pm @ Aztec Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Street. 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, the time stated above. 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/106623. Dated: 23rd of July, 2024 By: /S/ Louis Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-July 26, 2024 *** CITY OF GALLUP Gallup Municipal Airport - Runway 6/24 (Crack Seal and Seal Coat) AIP No. 3-35-0019-0312024, NMDOT No. GUP24-02, ACI No. 247024 CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO Invitation to Bid No. 2025-ITB-002 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for Gallup Municipal Airport - Runway 6/24 (Crack Seal and Seal Coat) AIP No. 3-350019-031-2024, NMDOT No. GUP-24-02, ACI No. 247024 until the hour of 2:00 pm, local time, on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the office of the Procurement 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.

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live bands, food trucks and more!

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END OF SUMMER READING ADVENTURE PARTY

MONDAY, JULY 29

10 am - 2 pm @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.). Celebrate the end of summer with fun and prizes!

OFPL WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE END OF SUMMER READING ADVENTURE PARTY 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 This project is located in Gallup, New Mexico at the Gallup Municipal Airport, 2111 West Historic Highway 66. Work will include rehabilitation of the pavement on Runway 6/24 (Crack Seal and Seal Coat) Plans, Specifications, and Bidding Documents may be examined and downloaded 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/104383. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid made payable to City of Gallup, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. The City of Gallup reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all portions of, the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of one-hundred twenty (120) days from the opening thereof. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Gallup Municipal Airport on Tuesday July 18, 2024 at 11a.m. (local time). All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions.

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.) Build your own simple circuit and use it to test which common household materials conduct electricity. Email pneilson@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, JULY 30

SUMMER STEAM WITH ¡EXPLORA!

Join OFPL and Explora for some interactive exhibits and activities in

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science, technology, engineering, math, art and fun for the whole family! Call (505) 863-1291 for more information. 1 pm - 3 pm @ @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

FREE NARCAN TRAINING

12 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). A paramedic and a case manager from the First Responders Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act will present available resources and Narcan training. Each individual will get a box of Narcan. A Q&A to follow. 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

The proposed contract is subject to: Buy American Preference (Title 49 USC § 50101, Executive Order 14005, Pub. L. No. 117-58, and BABA), Civil Rights Title VI Assurance (49 USC § 47123 and FAA Order 1400-11), the Davis Bacon Act (40 USC §§ 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147), as amended; Debarment and Suspension restrictions (2 CFR Part 180), the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation), Lobby Federal Employee restrictions (21 USC § 1352), and Procurement of Recovered Materials requirements (Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the regulatory provisions of 40 CFR Part 247););. Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor and State of New Mexico are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project.

OF ACTION

The proposed contract is under and subject to the following federal provision(s): Affirmative Action Requirement Buy American Preference Civil Rights – Title VI Assurance Debarment and Suspension Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (Federal Minimum Wage) Trade Restriction Certification Procurement of Recovered Materials

Petitioners’ attorney: Verenice Peregrino Pompa Pegasus Legal Services for Children 505 Marquette Ave NW Suite 1350 Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-244-1101

Dated: 16th of July, 2024 By: /S/ By: Louis Bonaguidi, Mayor Gallup Sun Publishing Date: July 19, 2024 July 26, 2024 ***

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF TORRANCE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT NO. D-722DM-2024-00027 IN THE MATTER OF THE KINSHIP GUARDIANSHIP OF M.D.M., M.R.M., minor children. AND CONCERNING Marisa and Jonathan Mercer, Petitioners, and Danielle Mercer and Keanu Mitchell, Respondents. NOTICE OF PENDENCY

STATE OF NEW MEXICO to the above-named Respondents Danielle Mercer and Keanu Mitchell, GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioners have filed a Petition for Kinship Guardianship of Mikkel Daniel Mitchell born April 2014, in McKinley County, New Mexico and Maverick Richard Mitchell, born April 2017, in McKinley County, New Mexico, to Danielle Mercer and Keanu Mitchell. You are further notified that unless you file a written response to the Petition by no later than thirty days from this publication with the Court Clerk, Seventh Judicial District Court, Torrance County, New Mexico, with a copy to the Petitioners’ attorney, or appear at the hearing on September 5, 2024, the Court may enter a default judgment in your absence.

Published: Gallup Sup Publishing July 19, 2024 July 26, 2024 August 2, 2024 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MCKINLEY No. D-1113PB-2024-00023 In the Matter of the Estate of CHRISTINE A. HANLEY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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,

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. 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.

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 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY No. D-1113-PB-2024-20 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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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT NTU YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP Crownpoint, NM — Navajo Technical University concluded its second and ﬁnal youth basketball camp on July 15-16, 2024. Held at the wellness center on NTU's main campus, the two-day event attracted over 40 local youngsters. NTU's athletic director, George LaFrance, led the camp, which focused on fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, defense, and shooting.

• Baseball & Softball Camp: July 29th & 30th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am, Wellness Center, Crownpoint, NM For more information, please contact: George LaFrance at glafrance@navajotech.edu or call 505.387.7477

Participants engaged in interactive sessions on the ﬁrst day, applying their new skills in quick pickup games. On the second day, they reviewed and reinforced these skills in preparation for the day's activities. After the camp, George LaFrance emphasized the importance of continued practice at home, primarily focusing on form shooting and consistency in all basketball techniques. NTU has two more sports camps scheduled this month: a football camp next Monday and Tuesday and a softball camp the following week. All camps are free to attend, and registration starts at 9 a.m. on the ﬁrst day of each camp.

Youth Basketball Camp held during July 15-16, 2024 at the Navajo Technical University Wellness Center.

Please contact Dale Morgan, Communication Specialist, at dmorgan@navajotech.edu for more news.

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