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Wrangling rattlesnakes

THE CLASS THAT TEACHES PROTECTION, AVERSION TRAINING - FOR DOGS

By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

ccording to Outside Magazine, rattlesnakes bite 150,000 pets each year in the U.S. Ten species of rattlesnakes call New Mexico h o m e : t h e We s t e r n Diamondback Ratlesnake, the Prairie Rattlesnake, the Eastern Black-Tailed R at t lesna ke, t he New Mexico Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake, the Northern Black-Tailed Rattlesnake, the Mojave Rattlesnake, the Rock Rattlesnake, the Tiger rattlesnake, the We s t er n M a s s a s a u ga , and the Arizona Black Rattlesnake. Rattlesnakes have a variety of habitats, includi ng g ra s sla nd s, scr ub brushes, swamps, forests, and deserts. They like to hide in shady places, such as under logs, rocks, in bushes, or even un-der the foundation of buildings. With all of New Mexico’s wide-open areas, walking trails, and warm weather, it’s a prime location for the cold-blooded creatures. It’s common for hikers to run into the animals when they’re out and about with their dogs, but what happens when a dog is bit by one?

In the meantime, she said it’s important to keep the dog calm. If the dog will allow it, owners should try cleaning the wound. This could help get some of the venom out and keep it from get-ting infected. But if it’s too painful and the dog won’t let you near the wound, let it be.

While on the way to the vet, owners should try to keep the affected area lower than the dog’s heart, that way the blood containing any venom won’t rush to the vital organ. Excessive move-ment will increase blood flow, causing the venom to circulate faster, so it’s best to just keep the dog as calm as possible. Swelling can occur, but Spulak said it’s only truly a problem if the bite occurred on the dog’s face. A swelled-up face can lead to breathing problems, which can increase the dog’s chance of dying from the injury.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake TAKING PET PRECAUTIONS If a rattlesnake bites a dog, severe localized swelling can occur at the site of the puncture wound, most commonly on a dog’s face or limbs. Twenty to 30% of all rattlesnake bites to pets are dry-bites, meaning that no venom is released, but that doesn’t mean the situation isn’t still serious. Dry-bites can still cause bleeding, limping, a change in breathing, or muscle tremors. Veter i na r ia n Em i ly Spulak, who works at the Cedar A nimal Medical Center in Gallup, said it’s very important that dog owners get their animals to a vet as soon as possible after they’ve been bitten by a rattlesnake. “Probably the most important thing is to try and get them to a vet as soon as possible,” she said. “It’s a little difficult if you’re out and about and you have a way to go to get to a vet, but the sooner you can get them to a vet the better.”

New Mexico Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake Spulak said a rattlesnake bite doesn’t mean instantaneous death for a dog, but the dog’s survival rate often depends on its size and how much venom got into its bloodstream. “If dogs get a pretty big dose of venom and it’s a smaller dog, those dogs could die pretty quick-ly, like within a few hours to 24 hours,” she said. “Some dogs, such as bigger dogs or dogs who didn’t get as much venom, maybe don’t die right away or don’t die at all. There are definitely dogs that don’t get treated and get bit by snakes and it’s painful and they feel like crap for a while and then they get better.” Spulak said the best

helpful,” she said. One of the closest rattlesnake aversion training classes is offered in Santa Fe. Sean McGann has been teaching people how to train their dogs to rec-

Arizona Black Rattlesnake thing owners can do to but it helps to lessen the prevent rattlesnake bites symptoms, and it makes it is just being aware of their less likely that they would surroundings when on a die,” she said. “I think it’s hike with their dog. Hikers helpful for dogs, especially shouldn’t tromp through dogs that are out and about bushes, as a rattle-snake and could come in contact may be hiding in there. w i t h a People should also keep their dogs on a leash to keep them from running off and potentially getting bit. If your dog does get bit, most veterinarians in the Southwest carry anti-venom. B u t w h a t ' s Gallup an Living Rentals owner to do if their dog is bitten at night? Indian Hills Area In rural areas, getting to an emergency vet's office 3 bed/2 bath could take hours. Babette Herrmann, treasurer for $1850 Four Corners Pet Alliance, Prairie Rattlesnake rec-ommends administerContact Berlinda (505) 488-2344 ing liquid Benadryl to help reduce inflammation and rattlesnake be-cause it berlinda@gallupliving.com avoid anaphylactic shock. gives owners more time to "I would rather be safe get them somewhere.” than sorry. I have 309 beenE. Nizhoni Blvd fostering for years, and The vaccine is initially NM 87301in two doses, Benydral has helped usGallup cur- administered tail possibly bad outcomes with the booster needed due to allergic reactions," about three weeks after Herrmann said. "No mat- the first dose. After that, ter what, get your dog to a dogs would need an annual vet right away. Rattlesnake booster every year, typically bites are serious and can in the spring at the beginbe fatal if not immediately ning of rattlesnake season. treated." RATTLESNAKE RATTLESNAKE ADVERSION VACCINE TRAINING Spulak recommends One way some people that any dog who is often keep their dogs safe from outside and has a chance rattlesnake bites is rattleof getting bit should take a snake aversion train-ing. rattlesnake vaccine. Dogs can be taught to recThe vaccine is spe- ognize a rattlesnake’s sound cifically designed to pro- and smell and learn to keep duce antibodies against a safe distance. the venom of a Western Spulak said she doesn’t Di-amondback, which is one think rattlesnake aversion of the most common snakes training is a fool-proof way found in New Mexico. Dogs to prevent rattle-snake that have taken the vaccine bites, but she doesn’t think will experience less pain people shouldn’t try it out if and swelling if they’re bit by they’re interested. a rattlesnake, and they may “I think sometimes [the require less anti-venom, training can fail] because which can be costly and [the dogs] jump in a bush produce side effects. and spook a snake or some“It doesn’t necessar- thing unexpected happens, ily stop them from having but I do think rattlesnake signs of a rattlesnake bite, aversion training is very

“New Mexico is one of the most dog-friendly states in the U.S., and there’s 10 types of rattle-snakes here,” he said. “They’re dangerous, and they’re not out looking for trouble with humans or dogs but hiking trails and recreational areas are just natural areas where the two come to-gether. I just think [the training] is a really good investment in your dog’s safety, especially considering how common rattlesnakes are around here.” The classes McGann teaches typically range from a group of about four to 10 dogs, and last about three-and-a-half hours. HOW THE TRAINING WORKS McGann starts the class with only the owners. After he collects the required waivers, he brings out the

Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake ognize the sound and smell of a rattlesnake for three years now. He runs his own company, Snake Dog, LLC. In an interview with the Sun, McGann explained why he thinks rattlesnake aversion training is something a dog owner should invest in.

snakes in glass jars and gives the people a chance to observe them and get comfortable. He spends about 20 minutes explaining the physiology of rattlesnakes and what their role in the New Mexico ecosystem is. He said he tries to show people that the snakes aren’t “scary” or “bad.” He also

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Weekly Police Activity Staff Reports SMUGGLING METH INTO JAIL Gallup, July 24 On Ju ly 24, a rou nd 1:45 a m, Gallup Police Officer Gabrian Lee was dispatched to the McKinley County Adu lt Det ent ion Center after a man named Shaun Ben tried to sneak some fentanyl into the detention center. Lee had arrested Ben, 37, for a bench warrant on July 23. According to Lee’s report, while detention center staff were checking Ben in, they noticed him stuffing something into his shoe. When an officer took the item from Ben, he realized it was a folded piece of paper that contained a crystal=-like substance, which was eventually identified as meth. In total, Ben had 0.4 grams of the drug. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance. His preliminary hearing for the drug charge is scheduled for Aug. 7 at the Gallup Magistrate Court. STEALING A $15 ITEM Gallup, July 23 A Gallup man was caught steali ng a $15 item from a local hardware store. On July 23, Gallup Police Narcotics A gent s T i mot hy Hu g ht e, L ionel Desiderio, and Sgt. Matthew Graham were on duty when they noticed a man named Ashford Rodriguez run out of the Harbor Freight Tools hardware store located at 901 U.S. Hwy. 491 with something in his hands. Rodriguez, 33, reportedly ran toward the Wingstop located at 903 U.S. Hwy. 491 and threw what he’d been carrying under a car. He then turned and ran into the restaurant’s parking lot before reportedly fell down after tripping over his own shoes. The officers were then

able to arrest him. When Rodriguez had fallen down, multiple items reportedly fell out of his pockets, including candy and some aluminum foil. The foil had a fentanyl pill wrapped inside it. After they arrested Rodriguez the of f icer s went back to the hardware store. They t a lked to a n employee, who said Rodr iguez had been going up and down the store’s aisles, and the employees had a difficult time trying to keep track of what he was doing. Eventually, Rodriguez ran out of the store. He reportedly stole a Micro Torch, which cost about $15. Rodriguez was charged with possession of a controlled substance and larceny. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 7 in Gallup Magistrate Court. COCAINE AND FENTANYL Gallup, June 13 A man named Alex Forkner was arrested after Gallup Police found fentanyl and cocaine on him during a traffic stop. According to his report, Gallup Police Narcotics Agent Timothy Hughte was on duty on June 13 when he noticed a man he knew had a revoked license driving a gold Dodge Caliber. Hughte pulled the vehicle over, and approached the vehicle. He met three individuals who were sitting in the SUV. He told the men that the vehicle’s registration had expired, and the man who owned the vehicle said he was still trying to get it up to date but he was having trouble doing so because his license was expired. While he was talking to the owner of the vehicle, Hughte noticed a man who he identified as 40-year-old Forkner sitting in the left rear passenger seat. According to his report, Hughte knew Forkner had a warrant out for his arrest after he failed to register as a sex offender.

Gamerco man charged with aggravated stalking Staff Reports

Gamerco man is facing criminal charges after he reportedly stalked a woman and threatened to rape her daughter. On July 17, around 2:15 pm, Gallup Police Officer Daniel Brown was on duty near the Downtown Walkway at 209 W. Aztec Ave. when a woman waved him down. She said that around 11:30 am she received a call from an unknown number. The man on other line was Lionald Miller, whom she knew. Miller, 57, allegedly called the woman “all sorts of names” during the call. He also told her that her daughter “needs to watch it.” He threatened to rape and beat the young girl. He also said that a girl he knew would rape her as well. T he woma n sa id Miller also mentioned her son, who had been incarcerated before. The woman reportedly

Lionald Miller told M i l ler t hat he shouldn’t be talking about other people, and to go get a job. She said he needed to take care of his own kids instead of worrying about hers. M i l ler cont i nued to describe in explicit detail how he was going to rape the woman’s daughter. He told her that she should watch her car and her home. T he woma n sa id Miller often called and threatened her from different numbers. During this par ticular call, when she told him to stop calling, Lionel told her that her home security cameras wouldn’t save her. The victim allegedly hadn’t heard from Miller

Hughte asked Forkner to get out of the car and place him in handcuffs. Before Hughte conducted the pat search, Forkner admitted that he had a knife and a smoking pipe in his pants pocket. A small plastic bag was found in Forkner’s pocket, although he said he’d only just picked it up and didn’t know what was inside it. The substance was later identified as cocaine. Along with the cocaine, Forkner also had a blue fentanyl pill wrapped in some

for a couple of years, but during the pandemic she began receiving messages from unknown nu m b e r s i n w h ic h Miller would ask how she was doing. When she received these messages the victim simply blocked the numbers they were coming from. She said she recently changed her number and only gave it out to a select number of people, but Miller still managed to get her number somehow. Brown confirmed that the v ictim ha s an active restraining order against Miller. He asked her to call Metro Dispatch if she ever finds out where Miller is so that police can go and arrest him. A judge signed an a r r e s t w a r r a nt for Miller’s arrest on July 17, and he was served that warrant on July 26. He was charged with aggravated stalking. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 7 in Gallup Magistrate Court.

aluminum foil in his pocket. Hughte transported him to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where he was arrested for his warrant and two counts of drug possession. Forkner’s original preliminary hearing for the aforementioned charges was scheduled for July 10, but after he didn’t show up to that court date a new hearing was scheduled for Aug. 7 at the Gallup Magistrate Court.

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Staff Reports Featured DWI A t h e n a Lomaintewa July 23, 5:25 pm DWI (Second) McK i n ley County Sheriff ’s Officers stopped a vehicle going over 20 miles above the speed limit a nd arrested the driver, Athena Lomaintewa, 37, of Gallup, for her second DWI. Deputy Miguel Bittony pulled the vehicle over and conducted a traffic stop near mile marker 6 on U.S. Highway 491. The vehicle, a white GMC Acadia, was reportedly going over 75 mph in a 55 mph safety corridor. Bittony met the driver, Lomaintewa, who hesitated to provide her documentation but then admitted her license was revoked for a DWI last year. Lomaintewa reportedly showed signs

of intoxication including smelling of alcohol a nd blood shot eye s. She also admitted to consuming “two small shooters of 99” around 10 am after Sagebrush Liquors opened and was going over the speed limit to pick up her children from the aquatic center in Gallup. Lomaintewa agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests. However, she performed poorly on the tests and was placed under arrest. She agreed to give a breath sample and was transported to

Name: Bevis Tsadiasi Age: 59 Arrested: July 23 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Aug. 27

Name: Sheena Begay Age: 26 Arrested: July 18 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Aug. 20

Name: Kendall Nasafotie Age: 33 Arrested: July 22 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Aug. 20

Name: Katherine Jim Age: 63 Arrested: July 14 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Aggravated) Status: Pretrial hearing on Aug. 20

Name: Howard Kenny Age: 48 Arrested: July 18 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Aug. 8

the sheriff’s office for the test. She posted two samples of .09. She was then taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (second), driving with a suspended license, and speeding over 16-20. Her pretrial hearing is set for Aug. 22.

Man jumps off a moving semi-truck Staff Reports

man is currently in the hospital after jumping off a moving semi-truck. A r ou nd 4:3 0 p m on July 31, McKinley County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched t o t he a r e a of t he intersection between North Chino Loop and H ig hway 491. A f t er talking to witnesses, they learned that a man jumped from a semitr uck. Medica l sta ff determined that the man suffered a head injury from the incident. He was unconscious at the scene, and transported to a local hospital. I n a n i nter v iew with the Sun, McKinley County Sheriff James Maiorano III said the semi-truck driver did not know the man was on his truck. “We think the person was unlawfully or unknowingly stowed away on the semi and on their own accord jumped off the back, wh ich caused t he injury,” he said. While deputies were on the scene, they met w it h a woma n who claimed to know the victim. She said they’d been near the intersection of South Chino Loop, H i g h w a y 4 91 , a n d Carbon Coal Road when the man jumped onto a semi-tr uck that was stopped at the light. He reportedly jumped in between the truck’s cab and its trailer. Once the light turned green, the driver headed

north on Highway 491. Maiorano said the man’s ride on the semitruck lasted about a mile and a half before he jumped off. The man was taken to a local hospital after repor tedly suffer ing a head injury. He was u ncon sciou s at t he scene, so deputies were not able to obtain a statement from him.

At t h is ti me, t he man’s identity is not being released to the public. At press time M a ior a no s a id t h i s wasn’t being treated as a criminal case since the man jumped on and off the truck voluntarily and the driver did not know he was there. More infor mation will be published as it becomes available.

Name: Faron Lorenzo Yazzie Age: 50 Arrested: July 14 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Aug. 6

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INDIAN COUNTRY Nygren attends revival to sign legislation to help churches, missions operate legally, thrive on Navajo Nation

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O R T W I N G AT E — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren attended a tent revival service on July 26 to sign legislation to help churches and missions operate legally on the Nation Nation in order to thrive and grow. “A s s ome o ne w ho grew up in the church, I

understand deeply the significance of the legislation we are enacting today,” he said. “It’s a crucial step to ensure that all places of worship, including permanent churches and tents like this one, receive the official clearance and legal recognition they need to operate.” The legislation, which is sponsored by Navajo Nation Council Delegate Casey Johnson and was passed

by the council 16-0, amends the Navajo Nation Code for a mission site permit. Previously, the Navajo General Land Development Department required an application, a chapter resolution, proof of a church’s incorporation, all land clearance documents, and a council delegate’s endorsement. Now, that endorsement is not needed as long as there is community

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is blessed during his visit to the church in Fort Wingate. Photo Credit: OPVP support. The law change will ensure churches are suppor ted a nd reg u lated

properly, Nygren said, because it streamlines the lease process required. “This will help many

Nygren, Curley condemn unauthorized transport of uranium ore through Navajo Nation Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Nava jo Nation President Buu Nygren deployed the Navajo Police Department in an attempt to halt the illegal transportation of uranium ore from the Pinyon Plain Mine to the White Mesa Mill in southeastern Utah on July 30. By the end of the day, he received a report that two trucks carrying the uranium ore had reached Utah. “What was very disappointing today is that we were under the assumption that we would get 10 days or two weeks heads up if this was going to happen,” he said. “Then, at the same time, we were made aware that transportation was not going to happen until October or November.” The President said he learned at 11:30 am on July 30 that the trucks were en route without notification from Energy Fuels, the owner of the Pinyon Plain Mine, that the transportation of ore was to happen. “They snuck through the Navajo Nation and they made it onto the Utah side, outside of the reservation,” Nygren said. “To me, they operated covertly to travel the Navajo Nation illegally. It’s very disappointing that they did that, that they smuggled uranium across our Nation which is very inappropriate.” Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley expressed the concern of the Council upon hearing the news. “The Navajo Na(on Council strongly condemn today’s action by Energy Fuels Resources,” Curley said. “Our Navajo people have suffered for many years, and many lost their lives due to uranium mining on our homelands. The Navajo Na(on will continue to oppose and fight against the transportation of uranium ore through our lands

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Trucks carrying uranium ore were spotted transporting their unauthorized hauls through Navajo Nation land on July 30. File Photo Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley

for the health and safety of our people.” She said the Council will continue to strongly urge state and federal leaders to stand with the Navajo Nation and other tribes to stop thetransportation of uranium ore. Two trucks reportedly traveled from the mine south of Gra nd Ca nyon sout h through Tusayan, Arizona to Williams,Arizona, where they continued on Interstate 40 West to Flagstaff. From there they traveled north on U.S. Highway 89 and entered the Navajo Nation at Grey Mountain. They traveled through Cameron, Tuba City, Kayenta to Mexican Hat, Utah, and on to the While Mesa Mill at Blanding, Utah. Navajo Nation Council Delegate Casey Allen Johnson represents the Ca meron Chapter. “The Navajo Nation has sacrificed so much for this country through the mining and processing of uranium ore extracted from our lands,” he said. “Energy Fuels Resources is threatening the lives and health of our people by transporting uranium across our land. We need President Biden, Governor Hobbs and our congressional delegation to stand up for the Navajo people and other tribes who are impacted.” When Nygren heard the news of the trucks transporting ore in violation of Navajo law, he wrote on his Facebook page to express his disappointment. “The lack of notification to

the Navajo Nation is a blatant disregard for our tribal sovereignty and exposes our Diné people to toxic uranium, a substance that has devastated our community for decades,” he stated. “As president, I do not approve of this transport and will continue to fight to ensure our people are protected from the actions of Energy Fuels.” In March, Nygren and Curley wrote to U.S. President Joe Biden to ask for his assistance to halt the transportation of uranium ore through the Navajo Nation. “Mr. President, we urgently request the support of the White House to address this critical issue,” they wrote. “We ask you to explore all executive authorities at your disposal to halt the transportation of uranium through our lands. Furthermore, we implore you to publicly support a legislative solution that would reinforce the sovereignty of tribal nations, enabling us to enforce our laws and protect our people.” Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch said the Nation is in the process of developing regulations that would allow the safe transport of uranium across the Navajo Nation. “Even though there is a state right of way for some of the path that the trucks will be taking across the Nation, that doesn’t mean that we don’t have any right to regulate that territory,” she said. “It’s still Navajo trust land. It’s still Navajo sovereign territory.”

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churches and missions that have been operating without proper recognition for years to become legal and thrive,” he said. He told the 50 worshippers in Fort Wingate that he directed Navajo divisions and departments to work with all faiths, whether they’re NAC, traditional or Christian communities. “We recog n i ze t he diversity of our people and the need for spiritual healing to guide us in serving our Nation,” he said. “Today, we take a significant step toward recognizing and supporting the spiritual work done by these churches and mission sites.” Branch said the Navajo Nation government and the Navajo President have the right and authority to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Navajo people. “When it comes to uranium, that is something that we absolutely want to protect against in terms of additional radiation exposure for our community, and additional disproportionate burden of the legacy of uranium on Navajo Nation,” she said.

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Gov. signs House Bill 1 Staff Reports SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 1 on July 30. The bill appropriates $100 million to support recovery efforts following the South Fork and Salt fires, as well as ongoing flooding. “The legislature’s failure to prioritize public safety for New Mexicans during the special session is deeply disappointing," the governor said. “However, I am relieved that we managed to secure aid for critical recovery efforts in communities damaged by fire and flooding.” • The $100 million in funding will be allocated as follows: • $10 million for the Mescalero Apache Tribal government to utilize for damages or losses. • $10 m i l l ion for the Energy, Minerals,

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Natural Resources Department to utilize for damages from fires, flooding and debris flow, and for mitigation efforts in the impacted areas. • $10 million for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to assist residents as they apply for assistance from the Federa l Emergency Management Agency and submit insurance claims. • $70 m i l l ion for zero-interest reimbursable loans to local governments to kick-start funding for public infrastructure projects that have been

approved for federal public assistance. LINE ITEM VETOS In signing HB 1, the governor exercised her line-item veto authority to remove certain provisions: On page 4, line 1, from the second instance of the word “the” through the end of the line, and on line 2, the words “division of.” On page 4, line 9, the words “div ision sha ll require a,” and on page 4, line 11, the first instance of the word “that.” These vetoes eliminate the role of the state Board of Finance in administering the $70 million loan program and assigns this responsibility to the Local Government Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. The Local Government Division has successfully managed similar loan programs and is better positioned to expeditiously administer such a large loan program.

GPD report to Rio West Mall after shooting Staff Reports

allup Police responded to the R io We s t M a l l around 6 pm on July 26 after multiple shots were reportedly fired. According to a Gallup Pol ice Depa r t ment Facebook post, one person was shot during the incident and taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting allegedly occurred near

the mall’s Wells Fargo ATM and concluded in the Hobby Lobby parking lot area. Initial reports suggested that the shooter entered the mall through the north entrance. As a precautionary measure, a lockdown was promptly initiated while law enforcement and the mall’s armed security conducted a thorough safety sweep. The mall remained closed for the rest of the evening.

According to a Rio West Mall Facebook post, it was later confirmed that the shooting did not extend to inside the mall and that the individuals may have known each other. Witnesses described a white car with tinted windows leaving the scene. This incident is still u nder investigation. More information will be published as it becomes available.

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ASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Reps. Te r e s a L e ge r Fernández, N.M., Dist. 3, Chris Pappas, N.H., Dist. 1, and Chris Pappas, N.H., Dist. 1, , and Lucy McBath, GA, Dist. 7, introduced the Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act on Juy 30. The Act’s goal is to help higher education institutions implement programs to prevent alcohol and substance misuse on campus and support those with substance use disorders. If passed, the bill would fund college prevention and recovery services at $75 million over five years. The bill is pa r t of the Roadmap to College Student Success, House Democrats’ campaign to reform America’s higher education system for students and families “Addiction is painful for everyone involved,” Leger Fernández said. “Families suffer when we lose loved ones to overdose. College students too often find themselves isolated and without the support network to help when

addiction and alcoholism creep in. I never want to see another headline of a promising young person lost to overdose.” She continued by stating how the bill will help college campuses. “My bill will fund prevention and recovery services on college campuses across the U.S. that are based on science and managed with love,” she said. “This is a critical step to support young Americans – ensuring a healthy and safe campus environment.” The Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act: • Promotes ev idence-based prevention and intervention strategies on college campuses. • Encourages integration and collaboration in campus-based health

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services to address substance use and mental health. • Requires the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services to identify and promote successful programs. • Revitalizes a grant program to help institutions implement programs. “Through both education and critically needed support for our students in higher education, the Campus Prevention and Recover y Ser vices for Students Act will enhance c ol l a b or a t io n a mo n g departments of health and our higher education institutions in combating alcohol and substance misuse,” Whitney Holland, President of the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico, said. “Equipping our students with knowledge to make informed decisions respects them as young adults while working to provide them the tools to make healthy choices. We thank Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez for being a strong champion for the health and wellbeing of our campus communities.”

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SNAKES | from cover gives people tips on how to minimize their chances of either them or their dog getting bit by a snake. One of those tips is possibly changing up your walking schedule. “If you’re worried about your dog, maximize your chances of not coming in contact with a rat-tlesnake by going outside when it’s either really cold or really hot,” McGann said. “Nobody wants to take their dogs out in the heat of the day, but that’s when rattlesnakes are tucked away trying to get out of the sun.” McGann lets people ask as many questions as they want about the snake, then he goes over how the class will work before the owners go get their dogs. Once t he ow ner s have retrieved their dogs, McGann lets them decide which owner and dog pairing will go first. After the pecking order is decided, McGann hides the two rattlesnakes he al-ways brings with him for the training sessions, a Prairie Rattlesnake and a Western Diamond-back. Then, the owners and their dogs take turns completing the training. An owner and their dog will start by walking into the training area. They do not know exactly where the snake is at this point, but McGann does. He walks ahead of them and directs them to circle a particular bush in a certain direction. The dog can’t see the snake, or the glass jar that it’s in. But they can hear it, and they can smell it. During the training session, McGann requires that all the dogs wear e-collars, which he pro-vides. Once they’ve caught the rattlesnake’s scent, he will instruct the owner to shock the dog. The goal here is to create a strong association

with pain in the presence of rattlesnakes. On his website, McGann addresses any concerns people may have about using e-collars during the training. “We understand that this may sound horrible to some pet owners, and we can sympathize,” the website states. “However, our job is to do our best to prevent your pet from developing any in-terest in rattlesnakes. We believe this is the best way to do so.” After the dog encounters the first snake, it is allowed to approach the second snake, and the pro-cess is repeated. McGann said most dogs begin to understand what’s going on after they’re shocked a second time, but that he’s willing to do the exercise as many times as needed so that the dog can truly understand the concept. Part of the training is getting people to recognize their dogs’ cues for fear and/or nervousness. McGann said he wants people to notice when their dogs are afraid because that’s them saying something is wrong. “I truly do find that teaching a human to trust a dog is the hardest part of the whole class,” McGann said. “But once they get it it’s amazing to see someone go ‘Oh my god, my dog just told me it’s afraid of something over there. …” After all the dogs and owners have gone through

Rock Rattlesnake the training, McGann will put them through a test. He takes one of the rattlesnakes away and puts the other one in a new area that

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Mojave Rattlesnake they haven’t used for the training portion of the class. One of the key factors for the training is the wind. A dog picks up a rattlesnake’s scent on the wind. Part of the test is having the owners consider the direction in which the wind is blowing. McGann helps them out by using visual tools, such as marking tape. The goal is for the owner to pick up on the dog’s behavior and move them out of the scent zone and thus away from the rattlesnake.

Tiger Rattlesnake McGann said it’s easy to tell when a dog has passed the test, but harder to note if an owner has picked up what their dog is trying to tell them. “A dog ca n k now there’s danger nearby, but if it’s on a leash it can only move so far,” McGann said. “So, without the human help, the dog - or the human - might get too close to the rattle-snake.” HOW HE GOT INVOLVED WITH RATTLESNAKES Growing up, McGann didn’t plan on becoming a dog trainer or a snake wrangler. He grew up in rural New Hampshire and

spent most of his childhood running around the local woods with friends. But his jour ney with dog training and rattlesnakes didn’t start until about 10 years ago, when he adopted a dog that he described as one who “desperately needed a job.” He said the dog was extremely friendly, but she had way too much energy. A friend of his recommended he join a search and rescue team with his dog. He helped out a federal team for six years before his life changed again. He met a fellow dog trainer, and they became fast friends. They trained a lot of dogs together, and eventually, the man gave McGann another dog. This dog was trained in rattlesnake detec-tion. Once he received this dog, McGann knew he had to do something with it. So, he called up the New Mexico Film Office and offered up his services. Mov ie sets i n New Mexico are required to have a snake wrangler on set when they’re shooting outside. And McGann thought: Why couldn’t his dog help out? “I offered them something they’d never seen or heard of: a dog who is trained to find rattle-snakes,” McGann said. “And if you think about it, the odds of a human

Western Massasauga Rattlesnake finding a rattlesnake versus a dog, of course you would choose a dog. A dog can smell it from a mile away; a hu-man’s not going to see it until it’s too late.” He presented his services to multiple location managers, but only one said yes. However, that “yes” didn’t mean his path was clear. When they heard what he was doing, McGann r e c e i ve d s ome pu s h back from the Humane Socie-ty of the U.S. They were worried that making a dog search for snakes was harmful and possibly inhumane. At the time, dogs were not allowed on a movie set unless they were talent. “I had a lot of horn-locking conversations with the American Humane Society telling them ‘This dog is not being inhumanely treated. You have to understand, you could put 10 rattlesnake wranglers out in a field looking for a rattlesnake, and the chances of one of them getting bit is much higher than if this dog goes out there and finds it because she’s basically

trained to locate it within 10 feet.’ She’s trained to know where it is but not to get too close,” McGann explained. INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLASS That experience with his first rattlesnake-detecting dog led McGann to an idea: what if he taught other people and their dogs how to recognize the smell and sounds of a rattlesnake? He had that thought three years ago, and now he offers his services to other dog owners in New Mexico. He offers his classes in Santa Fe on Sundays only, because he does have a full-time job working for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Dog owners can sign up for a class by emailing info@snakedog.co. McGann will come to the owners’ homes or to a predetermined open location, such as a field. His ideal group size is four to six dogs, so he recommends that people invite their friends to join. But he is willing to work one-onone with a dog for an extra fee. The normal class fee is $150. He is open to traveling outside of Santa Fe if people are interested in doing a class somewhere else in New Mexico, but it will cost extra: he charges 64 cents per every mile for any round trip he would take. For more information about McGann’s rattlesnake aversion training, visit his website at snakedog.co.

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Celebrating excellence REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOLS WINS NMAA DIRECTOR’S CUP AWARD By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

t the beginning of every school year, the New Mexico Activities Association holds an award ceremony honoring New Mexico high school students and their achievements of the previous year. This year, during the July 25 award ceremony, Rehoboth Christian High School was awarded the Class 2A Director’s Cup. The Director’s Cup is awarded to those schools who showed excellence in not only sports, but activities as well. The NM A A consider s a school’s performance in choir, band, student council, and esports, along with the traditional sports. Sportsmanship a nd whet her or not

anyone was ejected out of a game or activity is also considered. The schools were given points toward the Director’s Cup award based on how sports teams’ records, how the choirs and bands did in their competitions. Ken Zylstra led the baseball team to the 2024 Nusenda Credit Union State Championship this year. The team made it to the semifinals before losing to the Eunice Cardinals on May 17. In an interview with the Sun, he spoke about what he believes helps the school as a whole succeed. “We offer a whole variety of different programs, from the activity side to the athletics we try to do as much as we can for a small school,”

Zylstra said. “And we’ve got a lot of awesome teachers who step into

those roles. If you don’t have the adult leaders, you really can’t do a lot,

Rehoboth Christian’s Athletic Director Adrian Pete and the school’s Executive Director Dan Meester pose for a photo with the New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Sally Marquez and a representative from Nusenda Credit Union as they accept the 2A Director’s Cup on July 25. Photo Credit: Courtesy of NMAA leadership roles, whether it be drama or music or sports; we have a lot of great people who are willing to step up into

so it’s awesome to see how many of our teachers are willing to do that and pour a lot of their time and energy into it as well.” NOT JUST NUMBERS The high school had no ejections last year and multiple teams and groups competed in their individual state championships. Both the boys’ and girls’ cross-country

teams competed in state this year, the boys soccer team made it to the semi-finals, the boys basketball team went on to quarter finals, the baseball team competed in semifinals, the softball team made it quarterfinals, and the girls track team placed third in the state championship. But t he nu m b er s aren’t the only factor measured for consideration of the Director’s Cup. The school’s Athletic Director Adrian Pete ex pla i ned t hat t he Director’s Cup isn’t simply about winning state championships. Instead, each individual success earns the school a point toward the award. “Those successes add up in each sport,” Pete said. “We may not necessarily win a state championship in each sport, but because of how far we got into the season, those points add up.” Another factor that comes into play for the Director’s Cup is whether or not a school has students who participate

in multiple activities or sports. Rehoboth Christian is a smaller school, and Pete said that works in their advantage. He estimated that about half of the student population participates in sports, and of that amount about 75% do at least two sports within a school year. Forty percent do three sports, and some even do four. Pete praised the high school students who participate in the activities and the adults who guide them. “We’re blessed with athletes who compete with the ta lents that they have,” Pete said. “If we didn’t have that we wouldn’t get this award. It’s based on their successes a nd how well they do in the spor ts that they love participating in. We’re also blessed to have great coaches who believe in building cultures of team and unity and bringing the faith aspect in and challenging them spiritually. That’s our main focus here as a school, to challenge them spiritually.”

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n a world where food waste is a growing concern, finding creative ways to use leftovers can be both economical and exciting. Imagine transforming yesterday’s dinner into a delightful new dish with a flaky, buttery crust that elevates even the simplest ingredients. Welcome to the magic of the galette — a French culinary gem that will make your leftovers the star of a new meal. In French, “galette” is a term used to describe various freeform pies made with only a bottom crust. Traditionally, these can be sweet or savory, often filled with eggs, vegetables or fruit. A galette is a perfect way to creatively use up leftovers, like all the little bits and pieces in the fridge. Not only does this technique help reduce food waste, but it also brings a touch of elegance to your table. And let’s face it, everything tastes better with a flaky, buttery crust. A standard (9-inch) pie crust holds about three cups of filling, using whatever you have in the fridge. For example, you could use two cups cooked chicken and one cup mushrooms; or one cup hamburger, one cup beans and one cup corn; or two cups mixed vegetables and one cup diced ham. You get the idea. You can make your own pie pastry, but purchasing ready-made pie crusts is perfectly fine. Here’s how you can effortlessly transform your leftovers into a mouthwatering galette: Leftover Galette Yield: 4 servings Total Time: 35 minutes 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups cooked leftover meat and vegetables 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth or milk 1 tablespoon parsley or Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup shredded cheese, optional One (9-inch) pie crust, purchased or homemade Heat the butter in a large skillet and saute the onion until

translucent. Add the garlic and up to 3 cups of mixed leftovers to the skillet to warm. Sprinkle the warmed filling with flour, stirring to evenly distribute. Let this cook for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup liquid (milk, half and half, cream or broth), the parsley or Italian seasoning, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix well. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and set aside. The filling will thicken as it cools. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 F. On a floured parchment sheet, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet. Place the cooled filling in the center, leaving about a 2-inch border on the sides. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Pull the sides of the pastry up over the filling, pinching at intervals to secure the pastry, leaving the center open. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden. In the photo, I used shredded chicken breast, purple onion, sliced mushrooms, canned artichoke hearts and a big handful of chopped

fresh spinach. Then I added a little cream and Parmesan cheese along with chicken broth to make a creamy sauce. The beauty of this recipe is its versatility — you can use whatever leftovers you have on hand. Each galette will be a unique culinary adventure. Transforming leftovers into a galette not only helps you save money but also reduces food waste and adds a gourmet twist to your meal planning. So next time you open your fridge to a collection of mismatched leftovers, remember this simple yet sophisticated technique. Your taste buds — and your wallet — will thank you. Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www. divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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t’s almost the end of the summer, which mea ns that mov ie studios are gearing up for the fall season. As such, the next couple of weeks feature titles that aren’t quite being screened early enough for this reviewer to cover (this doesn’t necessarily mean that the pictures t hem selves a re ba d, but some aren’t getting quite as big of a marketing push as efforts from June or July). So, it seems like a good time to have a look at what is coming soon to theaters. As always, please remember that releases can change rather suddenly, so one or two may bounce to another date.

Aug. 2 sees the arrival of a live-action adaptation of a beloved children’s classic. Harold and the Purple Crayon f r om S ony P ic t u r e s stars Zachary Levi as a grown-up Harold who decides to leave the pages of his book for the real New York City. It eventually turns out that sinister forces want to take the magical plum crayon for themselves. Sony Pictures Classic is putting out Kneecap in limited release. It’s a dark comedy loosely based on the story of a real band from Northern Ireland who attempt to make a name for themselves rapping in traditional Irish Gaelic. The film has generated a great deal of buzz in indie film circles.

A nd T rap from Warner Bros. is the latest thriller from M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, The Visit, Split, Knock at the Cabin). Josh Hartnett plays a dad who tries to impress his daughter by taking her to see her favorite pop singer in concert, only to learn that police have surrounded the building and are searching the arena for a serial killer.

On Aug. 9, Lionsgate is releasing Borderlands, a video-game adaptation about an outlaw who teams with mercenaries and oddballs to locate her daughter. It seems that she holds the secret to a source of power that could save the universe from an alien attack. The cast includes Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Bobby Lee, Jack Black, Gina Gershon, Jamie Lee Curtis and many more. The same weekend, Neon is presenting the chiller Cuckoo, which i nvolves a teen who moves to the German Alps with her father, only to experience disturbing phenomena. And if you’re looking for a small, coming-of-age festival hit, you can try to find Didi from Focus Features. It tells the story of a 13-year-old Taiwanese-American boy trying to find his way in the world.

Saving Bikini B ot t o m: T h e S a n dy C h e e k s Mo v i e is a n a nimated spin- off of SpongeBob SquarePants that provides a deeper backstory for the Sandy Cheekscharacter. This

The Instigators is a comedy with Matt Damon and Casey Affleck as a pair of thieves whose latest heist goes wrong. They take their therapist along with them while on the lam, hoping to work through their personal problems in the process. Apple Studios produced the film and are giving it a one-week run at theaters before it debuts everywhere Aug. 9 on the AppleTV+ streaming platform.

then inserted X-rated sex scenes into the picture. After 45 years and the discovery of 100 hours of lost footage, Vidal’s original version has been completely reassembled and is premiering at cinemas. It will be on digital platforms and on disc in the coming months. If you’re looking for some family entertainment, you can seek out My Penguin Friend from Roadside Attractions. Jean Reno plays a loner fisherman who discovers an oil-covered penguin and tries to help the animal. In the process, the two become inseparable friends.

It Ends with Us is a Colleen Hoover romance novel that topped bestseller lists in 2016. Sony will be releasing the film adaptation with Blake Lively as a florist in an abusive relationship.

T h e Uni o n i s a n action/comedy set for a streaming release on Netf lix the same day. Mark Wahlberg plays a construction worker who is recruited by his high school sweetheart turned secret agent to help her on a mission. Halle Berry plays the ex. The Brandon Lee cult film The Crow has been remade and it’s appearing in theaters on Aug. 23. Bill Skarsgard takes on the role of a man who returns from the dead to take revenge on the individuals who killed both him and the woman he loved. Lionsgate is releasing this redo. This day also sees the Sony Pictures Classics comedy Betwee n th e Temples arrive in limited release. It involves a Jewish cantor going through a crisis of faith. The man gets a surprise when his grade school music teacher attends his class hoping he’ll help with her Bat Mitzvah.

20th Century Studios is opening a sequel in one of their most famous franchises on Aug. 16. Alien: Romulus follows a group of space colonists who encounter the dead ly, acid-blooded monsters. The timeline for this story is somewhere between the original Alien and Aliens, but recent rumors suggest there are connections to Prometheus and Alien: Covenant. If you follow independent cinema and don’t mind driving great distances, you may be able to find a screening of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut from Drafthouse Films. The original Caligula was a notorious 1979 epic about the corrupt Roman emperor. Directed by famed writer Gore Vidal, it fea t u re s M a lcol m McDowell, John Gielgud, Peter O’Toole and Helen M i r r e n . S ho ck i n g ly, financier Bob Guccione (publisher of Penthouse) notoriously took control of the film away from Vida l, re - ed ited a nd reshot elements, a nd

The thriller Blink Twice follows a tech billionaire who invites a waitress to a dream vacation gathering with him and his friends. Things

quickly take a sinister turn and she begins to fear for her life. Channing Tatum plays the billionaire and it’s arriving in cinemas on Aug. 23 from Amazon MGM Studios. Sony is releasing the faith-based drama The Forge which follows a teen trying to choose a path in life. The kids in the comedy Incoming are interested in far raunchier activities as they try to figure out how to be cool while attending their first high-school house party. This title will be available to stream on Netflix. Independent distributor A24 is also putting out t he d ra ma Sin g Sing starring Colman Domingo. He plays a man wrongly accused of a crime he didn’t commit. He finds some happiness in prison after joining a theater group with other inmates.

The month ends with Sony debuting the thriller Afraid on Aug. 30 from indie horror company Blumhouse Productions. It’s about a family who are selected to live in a new home with A.I. They agree, only to be tormented by the artificial lifeform after it takes control of their abode. Jon Cho plays the patriarch of the new residents. You can also stream The Deliverance on Netf li x the sa me weekend. It’s an exorcist-themed chiller about a mother under great duress when her children become possessed by demonic forces. The ca st i ncludes A nd ra Day, Glenn Close and Mo’Nique.

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Sept. 6 from Warner Bros. Winona Ryder returns as a middle-aged Lydia Deetz, who is shocked to learn that her teenage daughter has opened up a portal to the afterlife and released Beetlejuice. Jenna Ortega plays the newest member of the family and Micheal Keaton retur ns as the supernatural bio-exorcist. The same day, A24 will premiere the R-rated hor-

ror film The Front Room, about a struggling pregnant woman who have to spend time with her terrifying mother-in-law who believes she has paranormal powers. Rebel Ridge is a thriller from Netflix involving a standoff between an ex-marine trying to post bail for his cousin and a possibly corrupt police chief. The cast includes Aaron Pierre and Don Johnson.

On Sept. 13, Lionsgate is set to debut The Killer’s Game, an action/comedy with Dave Bautista. He plays an assassin diagnosed with a terminal illness. The protagonist puts out a contract on himself and must then square off against old colleagues.

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions are releasing Speak No Evil the same weekend. This is a remake of a well-regarded Dutch psychological horror film about a family who are invited by loose acquaintances to their isolated country home. Things get very awkward and even dangerous when the leads find the owners probing them with disturbing questions. James McAvoy takes the lead in the new edition. The science-fiction film The Uglies is arriving on Netflix the same week. It’s based on a 2005 young adult novel set in a world where teens must undergo mandatory plastic surgery on their 16th birthday to be pretty. A young girl rebels against the procedure as the big day nears. His T hree Daughters is also set to stream on Netflix on Sept. 20. This drama stars Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne and Elizabeth Olsen as siblings who return home to care for their elderly father. Transformers One is an animated action film based on the popular Hasbro toy line. It’s an origin story about the robots that ultimately shows the rise of the

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W heroic Optimus Prime and sinister Megatron. Pa ra mou nt P ictu res is releasing the movie September 20th. and Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Ke eg a n - M ic h a el Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm provide the voices. A “fixer” is an individual who cleans up crimes and makes large problems disappear. In the action/ comedy Wolfs, two cantankerous experts are called in to handle the disposal of the same body and are forced to partner with each other when major issues arise. Sony and Apple Studios teamed up for this big release that teams George Clooney and Brad Pitt together onscreen for the first time since 2008 (in the film Burn After Reading). The end of the month ends with even more major titles. On Sept. 27, the dramatic biopic Lee will arrive from Roadside Attractions. The mov ie stars Kate Winslett as noted World War II photographer Lee Miller.

Legendary 85-year-old filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather series, Apocalypse Now, T he Out sider s, Br a m Stoker’s Dracula) recently completed his self-financed epic Megalopolis starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Natha lie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza and many other familiar faces. Lionsgate has picked up the North American distribution rights and it will open at cinemas on this day. The story is about a time-manipulating architect trying to rebuild a decaying city into a modern utopia. As counterprogramming, the same studio is releasing the survival-horror picture Never Let Go the same weekend.

A nd Universa l Pictures is putting out the animated science-fiction feature The Wild Robot, which is based on a popular children’s book series. The plot involves a robot that finds itself alone on an uninhabited island. It becomes a friend and protector to the animal life there. There’s plenty of interesting material arriving over the next couple of months, so let’s hope much of it ends up being as good as it sounds! V I S I T : W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

elcome to a not her look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This edition includes many quirky independents as well as a release or two from bigger distributors. There is plenty to choose from, 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 check out one of these titles! BIG NEW RELEASES!

BOTTOM FEEDERS: A 20-year-old from rural Pennsylvania struggles to see a positive outlook for his life, especially living with his infantile father. He gets a brief break from this toxic relationship and financial woe when a childhood f r iend ret u r n s home for the holidays with his wealthy girlfriend. The lead sees it as an opportunity and involves himself in their relationship, hoping it will help him escape his troubles. This is an independent feature that was released on the internet and recently got picked up for distribution on disc. No reviewers have officially reviewed the title yet, so there isn’t any word on its quality. But those who support indie movie making may want to give it a shot. The cast includes Will Ehren, Jenny Zwigard, Gr a h a m Poore, a nd Jonny Nichols.

THE FIRST OMEN: Most horror fans are familiar with the 1976 cla s sic T he Omen, wh ich is about a n A m e r ic a n d i plo m a t who, after his wife has a stillborn baby, is helped by the hospital chaplain to adopt a baby. Alas, this youngster tur ns

out to be the Antichrist. This is a prequel to the original film. The story involves a woman who travels to Italy to join a convent. While there, she uncovers a conspiracy to bring about the birth of an evil incarnate. One can already guess how that will play out. Despite the ta le’s finale being pretty obvious, critics didn’t mind this chiller. A sma ll number descr ibed it a s a cl iched hor ror picture playing on nostalgia and doing little to match the original. But the majority called the picture well-acted, atmospheric and scary, also making some fine points critiquing organized religion (although one could argue that the original was subtly doing this as well). Ne l l T i ge r F r e e , Ra lph Ineson, Sonia Braga, Tawfeek Barhorn, Charles Dance and Bill Nighy headline the film.

I S AW T H E T V GLOW: A teenager living in the suburbs feels dissatisfied and unhappy with his existence. A friend introduces him t o a l a t e - n i g ht T.V. show about supernatural phenomena beneath his city. He becomes obsessed w ith the show, only to learn that it has suddenly been canceled. The pair go on a trek to find out what happened a nd, as he delves fur ther, it begins to seem as though the lead may be losing his mind. The press gave this independent creeper h i g h m a rk s . A b o u t one-fifth did complain that it kept them at a distance and came across as ponderous and pretentious. Still, most stated that the film was moody, stylish and moving, effect ively del iver i ng on its themes of gender identity. For the time being, this Blu-ray will only be available for purchase on distributor A24’s website. The cast includes Justice Smith, Br igette LundyPaine, Ian Foreman, Helena Howa rd, L i ndsey Jorda n, Danielle Deadwyler and Fred Durst.

STING: Have a deepseated fear of spiders? Then this Australian film may send shivers up your spine. The plot is actually set in a New York apartment building and features a blended family struggling to get along. When their 12-year-old girl finds a strange spider (of possibly extra-terrestrial origin), she decides to secretly raise it in her room. The creature soon grows to an enormous size and begins devouring tenants. Overall response to this independent feature was upbeat. There was a group of critics who complained that the movie wasn’t funny, sc a r y or d i s t u rbi ng enough for their tastes. However, the consensus was that this was a fun and entertaining little B-movie that pays homage to 50s creature fe a t u r e s , del iver i n g chuckles and chills in equal measure. R y a n Cor r, A lyl a Brow ne, Jer ma i ne Fowler a nd Non i Hazlehurst.

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is examined in this documentary. From his early life in Montreal, Canada, through his roles on The Twilight Zone and the Star Trek series and films, to his curious singing career and work as a science-fiction author, the actor talks about his experiences and reveals details about his remarkable life. Most write-ups for the picture had nice things to say about it. There were a few who compla i ned that the performer rambled and wasn’t really giving us deep insight into his life. Regardless, the majority were impressed by the subject, along with his frank thoughts on his work and career. They noted just how charismatic he is and thought that any fan of Shatner would enjoy the film.

WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN: This su r rea l i ndependent drama is set in a world where human hear ts a re made of va r ious object s. Appa rently, it’s a universe where t he o n ly c ou r s e of action is to keep feelings suppressed. One day, a lonely woma n quietly in love decides to r ip her hea r t out for the object of her desire. When he runs away with the organ, s h e mu s t f i n d h i m quickly and get it back. T h is i ndependent film from Canada was well-received by the press. A sma ll nu mber of write-ups found the world presented to them ha rd to buy into and lost interest

i n t he pl ig ht of t he lead. However, most descr ibed the mov ie as very sweet and completely original. They thought the cast were excellent and that the me s sa ge about love and compassion was most welcome. It featu res A n na Maguire, Hamza H a q , Ve e n a S o o d , Donna Benedicto and Arghavan Jenati. YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Below is a list of some kid-fr iendly releases coming your way. Mobile Cop Jiba n The Complete Series (1989-1990) (Discotek Media) Blu-ray Ultra ma n Ta iga Series and Movie (Mill Creek) Blu-ray ON THE TUBE! A nd a ll of the we ek ’s T V- r e l a t e d effor ts can be found here. The Arrested D e v e l o p m e n t Documentary Project (ETR Media) Blu-ray D.I. Ray Sea son 2 (PBS) DVD G r e a t Per for m a nce s: Now Hea r T h i s Sea son 5 (PBS) DVD Mobile Cop Jiba n The Complete Series (1989-1990) (Discotek Media) Blu-ray Nature: Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons (PBS) DVD S herlo ck Hol me s (surviving episodes of the 1968 BBC ser ies w ith Peter Cushing) (Severin Films) Blu-ray So Help Me Todd The F ina l Sea son (CBS) DVD Super natu ra l T he Complete Series (Warner Bros.) Blu-ray Te d L a s s o: T he R ich mond Way T he Complete Series (Warner Bros.) Blu-ray Ultra ma n Ta iga Series and Movie (Mill Creek) Blu-ray V I S I T : W W W. C I N E M A STA N C E . COM

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hey didn’t soulfully consider President Joe Biden’s marked decline and decide, for the good of him, his party and the country, that he had to step down. They lied, and they got caught. The Democratic Party line on Biden was that he had turned in an exceptionally effective State of the Union address. He might mess up a name here or there, but he had gotten better with age. He should be judged on his achievements, which rivaled those of LBJ. Anything suggesting he was in decline was a paranoid lie, or — in a truly ridiculous neologism — “a cheap fake.” Everything we saw with our own eyes was misleading. No, he hadn’t wandered off at the G-7 summit. No, he hadn’t frozen up at his Hollywood fundraiser. No, he wasn’t having trouble walking and getting up the stairs of Air Force One. No, everything was fine. No one formally enforced this party line, but everyone knew to follow it — Democratic leaders, journalists and donors. The whispered conversations stayed whispered. Then, the debate happened, and the party line was

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR AUG. 2 - AUG. 8 FRIDAY, AUG. 2 SUNDAY, AUG. 11

102ND GALLUP INTERTRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL

@ Red Rock Park Convention Center (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Founded in 1922 and considered a New Mexico destination experience, the Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial is one of the oldest continuous recognition of Native American culture and heritage and known for attracting an international audience.

FRIDAY, AUG. 2

FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES

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

CHESS CLUB

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

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, AUG. 3

“THE VINYL FRONTIER” COLLECTIBLES SHOW

11 am - 8 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Get ready for a fantastic event where you can find all sorts of cool stuff. Vendors will be selling everything from classic toys and trading cards to Hot Wheels cars and Funko Pops.

“SANTA ON VACATION” FESTIVAL OF TREES KICKOFF EVENT

11 am - 3 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join Rio West Mall for a whimsical kickoff to the holiday season at our «Santa on Vacation» Festival of Trees Kickoff

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event! Kids can enjoy free activities and get their faces painted, while families can capture unforgettable moments with Santa during his vacation.

STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC

1 pm - 3 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Beginning Aug. 1, OFPL will host Acudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday and Saturday. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) Design and build rockets from two-liter plastic soda bottles that travel as far and straight as possible or stay aloft as long as possible! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, AUG. 6

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR GMCS

7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. KIDZ CINEMA 2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is Rumble (2021). Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET

9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States. SUNDAY, AUG. 4 MONDAY, AUG. 5

FREE HAIRCUTS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

10 am - 5 pm @ Dynasty Barbershop (807 U.S. Hwy. 491). Free haircuts for students in grades K-12th.

WATER PLANNING OPEN HOUSE

3 pm - 7 pm @ Veterans Helping Veterans (908 E. Buena Vista Dr.). This open house is part of a statewide series that will help establish a roadmap for the future of water planning in New Mexico.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout August our storytimes will celebrate all things transportation-related. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

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CALENDAR GOOGLE CAREER ACADEMY MEMBER NIGHT

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

SUMMER INDIAN DANCES

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

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THURSDAY, AUG. 8

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

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.

CHESS CLUB

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

SUMMER INDIAN DANCES

6 pm - 8 pm @ Courthouse Square (215 W. Aztec Ave.). WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout August the storytimes will celebrate all things transportation-related. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME

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

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Sisters. Pompa Pegasus Legal Services for Children 505 Marquette Ave NW Suite 1350 Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-244-1101 Published: Gallup Sup Publishing July 19, 2024 July 26, 2024 August 2, 2024 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MCKIN-

STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Beginning Aug. 1, OFPL will host Acudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday and Saturday. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Weave mini rugs or bracelets in honor of Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. For more information email: besitty@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

SUMMER INDIAN DANCES

6 pm - 8 pm @ Courthouse Square (215 W. Aztec Ave.). SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, AUG. 9

NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR

4 pm - 5 pm @ the District Attorney’s Office (southside of the McKinley County Courthouse). Explore Native and Hispano art of the New Deal era.

7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). This show features paintings, photographs, quilt squares, sculpture, and prints about the land, working the land, being grounded, holding your ground, and breaking new ground. It will be on display until Sept. 7.

MAKERSPACE 2 ARTSCRAWL

7 pm - 9 pm @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). Celebrate Gallup’s Inter-Tribal Ceremonial by using the heat press, Cricut cutters, and button makers to create objects inspired by Indigenous Designs!

PLAYSPACE @ ARTSCRAWL

7 pm - 9 pm @ outside of the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). OFPL’s PlaySpace is coming to ArtsCrawl! MONDAY, AUG. 12

GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.

LEATHER WORKSHOP: WALLETS

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Create a mini leather card holder. Customize your wallet by adding initials to the cover using the library’s Cricut machines and heat press. This workshop is open to all ages. TUESDAY, AUG. 13

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

6 pm in-person at OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for August is Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

SPECIAL HOURS AT OFPL

On the Fridays before ArtsCrawl OFPL will be open from 12 pm to 5 pm. The special hours help with the staffing needs of ArtsCrawl activities. SATURDAY, AUG. 10

ARTSCRAWL

7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

ONGOING SMOKEY BEAR READING CHALLENGE

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the national Smokey Bear Reading Challenge! Read three books and earn four badges to complete the challenge and earn a prize. This challenge is geared towards children ages 4-10, but all ages are welcome to participate. You may pick up and return reading challenge cards at either the OFPL’s Children & Youth Library or Main Library.

FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE

@ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Browse hundreds of already-enjoyed books that have been hand-picked by the library’s staff. Friends of OFPL will have an ongoing book sale at the main library with new materials added daily! Fill up a bag with books for $5 or buy one for $1. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

FREE HIV, SYPHILIS, AND HEPATITIS C TESTING

@ First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup (1630 S. Second St.). First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup offers Free Rapid HIV, Syphilis and Hep C Testing, Monday – Friday from 1 pm to 6:30 pm by appointment. Get your results within minutes. To schedule an appointment call (505) 863-8827.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUNDLE

OFPL staff who will create a bundle of material specially for you! Let them know what type of materials and genres you are interested in, and they’ll browse for you and create a custom bundle of material for you to pick-up curbside. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP

Gallup Career Academy is an OFPL MakerSpace and Grow with Google partnership. Designed to help employees get the skills they need to grow in their careers. Average starting salaries of $63,600 per year. Visit ofpl.online. Enroll and start on your career path today!

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail. com or fax: (505) 2120391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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Highlights included performances by the 'Little Wranglers,' Snowflake Blackwell, Little Miss Ceremonial 23-24, Danielle Dawes, Miss Eastern Navajo, and Samatha Antone, Miss NTU, adding to the excitement of the fair season.

George LaFrance, Director of the Wellness Center, and Leonard Lee, Head Cross-Country Coach, kicked off the day with an energizing group run around campus. Starting at 9 a.m. in front of the wellness center, participants enjoyed walking, running, and lively conversations. LaFrance thanked Brenda Yazzie and the NTU staff for providing refreshments. Inside the Wellness Center, program booths offered exciting opportunities for prospective students, including giveaways, prizes, and raffles. KTNN broadcasted "Drums of Summer" live, featuring the Gourd Dance, with radio host Dan Arnold. Wilbur Tso, serving as MC, discussed NTU programs and the entertainment lineup. The NTU community enjoyed performances by groups like Atsa Butte Singers, Southern Drum Smoke Stack, Tim Murphy, and The Outlaws.

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