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GALLUP MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO OFFER FLIGHTS TO LAS VEGAS SOON Staff Reports

dvanced Air introduced their services to the Gallup Municipal Airport in August 2022. Now, over two years later, as demand has continued to increase, they’re adding a few more flights to their roster. With the help of a grant from the New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division Rural Air Service Enhancement program, Advanced Air will now offer flights to Henderson, N.V. and even more flights to Phoenix. This new grant will run simultaneously alongside the existing airline service grant that was recently extended for years three and four. Both grants end on July 30, 2026. The new grant is for over $4.3 million. Each year almost $2.2 million will be provided with the State’s 90% match of almost $2 million and the city’s 10% match of just over $200,000. Matching funding will be provided by the city’s general fund. At the Oct. 8 city council meeting, Gallup’s Public Works Director Robert Hamblen explained why Gallup received the new grant. “From what I’m hearing Gallup is doing very well with our program, pretty much better than anybody else in the state at this point,” he said. Hamblen said people had been telling city and Advanced Airline staff that they would be interested in direct flights to Las Vegas. But the Gallup Municipal Airport can’t offer flights to Las Vegas until it can host Transportation Security Administration services. TSA agents check that no one is bringing illegal drugs onto an airplane, which is a requirement for all flights coming into Las Vegas.

Hamblen explained that the airport’s current terminal is too outdated for TSA services. It was built in the late ‘40s. It isn’t currently outfitted with TSA equipment. So instead of Las Vegas, passengers flying in from Gallup will fly into the Henderson Executive Airport. Henderson, N.V. is only a 15-minute drive from Las Vegas. Passengers will be able to fly to the new location starting Nov. 4.

rom what I'm hearing, Gallup is doing very well with our program, pretty much better than anybody else in the state at this point," Public Works Director Robert Hamblen UPGRADING THE TERMINAL The city is currently working on building a new modern terminal, which will support TSA agents. Hamblen said they are looking for funding so they can pay a company to complete the design element of the project. When the new terminal is finally complete, the airport will be able to support 20-passenger aircrafts instead of only nine. Besides the new location, Hamblen said the airport is also looking to offer a variety of new flight times. Councilor Sarah Piano, Dist. 3, expressed

Apache County attorney faces multiple charges Staff Reports

PACHE COUNTY, A riz. — The Arizona State Bar is suspending Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting's license as of Oct. 2 as he faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly misused public funds and threatened a political opponent. According to the publication Arizona’s Family, Michael’s license suspension goes into effect on Nov. 1.

But Michael isn’t the only one facing charges. His wife Joyclynn “Joy” W h iting, who ser ves as the Apache County School Superintendent, and his aide Daryl Greer have also been indicted. Michael faces a total of nine counts, including: • Harassment: According to court documents, between March 7 and March 22, Michael, alongside Greer, repeatedly harassed Fernando M a d r i d , a p o l i t ic a l opponent.

• Sending a threatening or anonymous let t er : W h it i ng a nd Greer a l leged ly sent a n a nony mous letter threatening legal action against Madrid if he did not withdraw from the race for Apache County Super intendent of Schools. • Misuse of public monies: These charges involve alleged unauthorized use of county funds for personal purchases, including gym equipment and promotional items,

Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting as well as a 2023 Ford Expedition purchased for personal use. • T hef t: M icha el is accused of unlawfully controlling funds from the National Bank of A r i zon a ACCEN T Pend i ng For feit u re account for personal use,

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dissatisfaction with the current flight times for flights to and from Phoenix. Those flights typically arrive and depart at noon. Piano said that for the average businessperson who may have to fly to Phoenix for work, the noon flight can mean they lose half the workday. Hamblen said the flight schedule will change. Starting on Nov. 4, the Gallup Municipal Airport will offer both morning and evening flights to and from Phoenix on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The Henderson flights will take off and come back to Gallup on Monday and Friday mornings and evenings. Hamblen said the flight schedule is flexible, and if the city sees more demand for Las Vegas flights than Phoenix flights, they could add more and get rid of some of the Phoenix flights, or vice versa. After every six months, flights will be re-evaluated and modified. A one-way ticket to Phoenix cost $85 plus tax and a one-way ticket to Henderson cost $125 plus tax. Hamblen mentioned that the city had considered a flight to Albuquerque, but ultimately decided that it wasn’t worth it. “It’s just not feasible, you can get there within an hour and a half driving,” Hamblen said.

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Man arrested after stabbing at Cliffside Apartments Staff Reports

Gallup man is facing charges of aggravated battery and tampering with evidence after he allegedly stabbed another man. On Oct. 9 around 3 pm, Gallup Police Officer Elijah Bowman was dispatched to the Cliffside Apartments at 601 Dani Dr. after someone called Metro Dispatch to report a stabbing. When he arrived at the scene he met with the victim. According to Bowman’s report, the man had been stabbed in the chest. The man said he’d come to the apartments to

visit his wife and children. He said the man who stabbed him was named Theodore Johnson Jr. Medical personnel soon arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital. While the victim was being transported to the hospital, Bowman spoke to a witness, who explained that she and the victim had been in her apartment when Johnson, 37, barged in the room and “started talking s***” to the victim. The woman said this often happened, so she tried to separate the two men. But they allegedly got into a fist fight. She was eventually able to separate the two men by pushing Johnson into the apartment’s living room.

But then Johnson allegedly grabbed two knives and then stabbed the victim. Gallup Police officers detained Johnson at the scene based on the witness account. Bowman spoke to the victim at the hospital, and he said Johnson approached him with the knives. He said he told Johnson to leave and that he didn’t want to get into a physical fight with him and that the alleged assault happened afterwards. Johnson was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for the aforementioned charges. His preliminary examination is scheduled for Oct. 23.

U.S. soldier sentenced to 14 years in prision for attempting to assist ISIS Staff Reports

ole Bridges, also k now n a s Cole Gonzales, 24, of Stow, Ohio, was sentenced to 168 months

in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for attempting t o prov ide m a t er i a l support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and attempting

Weekly DWI Report

A g g r av a t e d DW I , speeding The McKinley County DWI Task Force stopped a Fort Defiance woman for speeding and eventually arrested her for DWI. New Mexico State Police Officer Christian Roman was on a task force patrol on U.S. Highway 491 near mile marker 4 when he saw a black passenger car driving north at a high speed. His unit’s radar clocked the vehicle going nearly 70 mph in a 55 -mph safety corridor. Roman turned to follow the vehicle north, after which the vehicle pulled off at the Gas Max station at 516 U.S. Hwy. 491. Roma n met the

driver, Long, 51, who said she was driving back home but did not specify from where. She repor ted ly a d m it ted drinking two bottles of beer prior to driving. She also showed signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and carrying a strong smell of alcohol. Long agreed to take t he S t a nd a r d F ield Sobriety Tests but soon took the alternative tests after stating her knee was hurting. However, she performed poorly on all the tests and was placed under arrest. She also refused the breath tests numerous times. She was then transpor t ed t o McK i n ley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DW I a nd speeding 11-15 mph over limit. Her pretrial hearing is set for Oct. 22.

Name: Kyle Smith Age: 26 Arrested: Sept. 26 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Oct. 24

John Age: 38 Arrested: Sept. 22 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Oct. 29

Name: William C Arviso Age: 44 Arrested: Sept. 25 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Oct. 15

Name: Franklin Luke Begay Age: 55 Arrested: Sept. 21 Charge: DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Oct. 10

Staff Reports Featured DWI Stephanie Long September 27, 11:15 pm

Name: Nathan Wilson Age: 24 Arrested: Sept. 23 Charge: DWI Status: Motion hearing on Dec. 17 Name: Adrian Roland

Name: Jacob S Hosteen Age: 21 Arrested: Sept. 21 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Oct. 15

to murder U.S. military service members, based on his efforts to assist the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham to attack and kill U.S. soldiers in the Middle East. Br idges pleaded g u i lt y t o t e r r or i s m cha rges on Ju ne 14, 2023. According to court do c u ment s , Br id ge s joined the U.S. Army in approx imately September 2019 a nd was assigned as a cavalry scout in the Third Infantry Division based in Fort Stewart, Georgia. Before he joined the A r my, b eg i n n i n g i n at least 2019, Bridges began researching and

consuming online propaganda promoting jihadists and their violent ideology, and began to express his support for ISIS and jihad on social media. In or about October 2020, approx i m at ely one year after joining the Army, Bridges began com mu n icati ng w it h an FBI online cover t employee, who was posing as an ISIS supporter in contact w ith ISIS fighters in the Middle East. During these communications, Bridges expressed his frustration with the U.S. military and his desire to aid ISIS. Bridges then

provided training and guidance to purported ISIS fighters who were pla nning attacks, including advice about potential targets in New York City. Bridges also provided the OCE with portions of a U.S. Army tra ining ma nua l a nd guidance about military combat tactics, with the understanding that the materials would be used by ISIS in future attack planning. In or about December 2020, Bridges began to supply the OCE with instructions for the purported ISIS fighters on how to attack U.S. forces i n t he M idd le E a st . A mong other things,

Br idges d iagra m med specific military maneuvers intended to help ISIS fighters maximize the lethality of future attacks on U.S. troops. Bridges also provided advice about the best way to fortify an ISIS encampment to ambush U.S. Specia l Forces, i nclud i ng by w i r i ng certain buildings with explosives to kill the U.S. troops. T hen, i n Ja nu a r y 2021, Bridges provided the OCE with a video of himself in his U.S. Army body armor standing in front of a flag often used by ISIS fighters and making a gesture symbolic of support for ISIS.

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GENERAL ELECTION

McKinley County Voters may vote in-person at any early voting location prior to Election Day The following locations are open to Vote in-Person:

EARLY VOTING

October 8, 2024 – November 2, 2024 McKinley County Clerk’s Ofﬁce – 207 West Hill Avenue Gallup, N.M. Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm And the last Saturday November 2, 2024, 10:00am – 6:00pm

EARLY VOTING AT ALTERNATE LOCATIONS: October 19, 2024 – November 2, 2024

THOREAU FIRE STATION 114 Hwy 371, Thoreau, NM 87328 Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

ZUNI TRIBAL BUILDING 1202 State Highway 53 Zuni, New Mexico 87327 Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

CROWNPOINT ELECTION OFFICE Navajo Election Ofﬁce at the Old Public Safety Building, Crownpoint NM Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

RIO WEST MALL 1300 West I-40 Frontage Road Gallup, New Mexico 87301 Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm

October 21, 2024 – November 1, 2024 TWIN LAKES CHAPTER HOUSE State Hwy 491, Mile Marker 13 Twin Lakes, New Mexico 87375 Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

MANUELITO CHAPTER HOUSE 26 Hunters Point Rd Manuelito, New Mexico Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

ABSENTEE VOTING

Absentee ballots will be available beginning Tuesday October 8, 2024. The last day to mail voters an absentee ballot is Tuesday October 22, 2024. For more information on absentee voting call the Bureau of Election’s Ofﬁce.

Phone: (505) 722-4469

Web: clerk@co.mckinley.nm.us

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Nygren terminates Montoya’s authority over projects Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren announced at an Oct. 15 press conference that he would terminate the authority over all projects and initiatives assigned to Navajo Nation Vice President Richelle Montoya. He also addressed threats made against him and his staff by the “Recall Nygren” group.

Speaking to reporters, Nygren detailed reasons for his decision to curtail the Vice President’s duties, and the reasons Debbie Nez-Manuel was fired as director of the Division of Human Resources. Once terminated, NezManuel launched the “Recall President Nygren” committee. “ O b v i o u s l y, I ’ m dem a nd i n g a ccou nt ability with everyone in this administration, and that includes the Vice

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President,” Nygren said. Nygren said he has asked the Vice President to submit her daily schedules and submit progress reports which she has refused to do. He cited assignments given to the Vice President that were not completed. “I reassigned those initiatives to others to ensure that these programs were not neglected,” Nygren said. “She has refused to provide a progress report since my memo

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to her on June 17. Today, I have informed the Vice President that I have reassigned all of her remaining projects and priorities to other staff members ... I cannot allow them to be neglected any further.” A deciding factor, he said, was Montoya’s decision to sign Nez-Manuel’s recall petition.

“That was her announcement to the Nava jo people of her formal break from this administration," Nygren said. "It is her way of saying she no longer supports this administration. I welcome her resignation to make room for someone who wants to be a part of this administration.”

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Naabik’íyáti’ Committee discusses project updates for E911, Rural Addressing project Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, A riz. — The Na abik’íyáti’ Committee held a twoday work session on Oct. 8 and 9 to assess project updates, current challenges, and the expenditure status of projects funded by the Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund, American Rescue Plan Act. T he Na abik ’íyáti’ Committee assessed the progress of the Next

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Navajo Nation Council Delegate Eugenia CharlesNewton Generation E911 a nd Rural Addressing Project, a major initiative funded by $35 million in ARPA allocations, on Oct. 8. The project, aimed at modernizing emergency response services and developing a comprehensive rural addressing system, has encumbered almost $35 million of the allocated funds, with nine contracts completed to date. Controller Sea n McCabe confirmed that the numbers presented by the DPS do not align with those verified by the Office of the Controller, prompting calls for immediate action and transparency. Key project outcomes include the creation of 12,000 address points in the Upper Fruitland community as well as the procurement of over $441,000 of essential equipment. Outstanding purchases requisitions include over $218,000 for vehicles, almost $25,000 for high-capacity printers to support emergency dispatch operations and over $89,000 for administrative furniture. The project has faced scrutiny over a $7.4 million contract awarded to a third-party consultant for expertise on procurement, project management, and oversight and regulatory assistance for the Rural Addressing and E911 project, prompting calls for increased transparency and oversight on internal controls.

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including payments for vehicles. • Conflict of interest: Michael allegedly failed to disclose a substantial interest in contracts related to his wife’s role as Apache County School Superintendent. • Stealing, destroying, altering or secreting public records: Michael is charged with using a personal email a ccou nt for of f ici a l count y business a nd concealing or destroying public records.

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Joyclynn is charged with: • Misuse of public monies: She has been accused of authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Ford Expedition using school district funds, which was then reportedly assigned to the Apache County Attorney’s Office for her husband’s use. • Conf lict of interest: She allegedly failed to discuss her interest in the purchase of the Ford Expedition. Greer faces a total of four counts: • Harassment and Sending a threatening or anonymous letter: For his

involvement in the actions against Madrid. • Misuse of public monies: For authorizing purchases using county funds for personal use, including gym equipment and promotional items. A rizona Attor ney General Kris Mayes is investigating this case. Michael has been the county attorney for 16 years. Both he and Joyclynn are running for reelection. According to Arizona law, “no person shall be eligible for the county attorney unless he is an attorney at law, licensed and in good standing in this state.”

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Weather

The weekend will bring mild temperatures, with highs in the mid-to-lower 70s and lows in the lower 50s and high 40s before things take a dip on Wednesday, where it will only reach a high of 64 and a low of 41. There will be some slight cloud coverage during the weekend, with a 35% chance of rain coming in on Monday. Clouds wrap up the rest of the week.

• On Oct. 28, 1961, rocker Chuck Berry began his second court trial for allegedly transporting a minor, in this case Janice Escalante, across state lines for immoral purposes in violation of the Mann Act, after he took her on the road with his traveling show. He was convicted and served three years in prison, where he studied accounting and continued to write songs. • On Oct. 29, 1619, Sir Walter Raleigh, an English adventurer, writer and former favorite courtier of Queen Elizabeth I, was beheaded in London 15 years after a sentence of death was brought against him for conspiracy against King James I. • On Oct. 30, 1811, Jane Austen’s now classic novel “Sense and Sensibility” made its debut on the literary stage, albeit anonymously “by a Lady.” Only a small circle of people, including the Prince Regent, knew her true identity. It was a success upon publication and has been adapted many times for the stage, cinema and television. • On Oct. 31, 1997, 33-year-old Violet Palmer became the first woman to officiate an NBA game (the Dallas Mavericks vs. the Vancouver Grizzlies), calling it a “dream come true” after “a lot of hard work.” The announcement of her achievement, however, drew little reaction from the crowd. • On Nov. 1, 2023, the Collins Dictionary announced AI as the most notable word of that year because it “has accelerated at such a fast pace and become the dominant conversation of 2023.” • On Nov. 2, 2011, the Chinese spacecrafts Shenzhou 8 and Tiangong-1 space lab joined in orbit, marking a first for the country and an event critical to its plans for a future space station. • On Nov. 3, 1979, during a rally in Greensboro, N.C., by communists and industrial trade union members against the Ku Klux Klan known as the “Death to the Klan March,” in a predominantly black housing project called Morningside Heights, cars containing Klansmen and American Nazi Party members opened fire on rally members, killing five marchers and injuring others. Although 40 Klansmen and Nazis took part, only six went to trial, and all the defendants were acquitted by the white juries.

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conversation of 2023.” • On Nov. 2, 2011, t he C h i ne s e s p a c e crafts Shenzhou 8 and Tiangong-1 space lab joined in orbit, marking a first for the country and an event critical to its plans for a future space station. • O n N o v. 3 , 1979, during a rally in Greensboro, N.C., by communists and industrial trade union members against the Ku Klux Klan known as the “Death to the Klan March,” in a a predominantly black housing project called Mor ningside Heights, cars containing Klansmen and American Nazi Party members opened fire on rally members, killing five marchers and injuring others. A lthough 40 Klansmen and Nazis took part, only six went to trial, and all the defendants were acquitted by the white juries.

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Patriots beat the Bengals - twice

Patriot Darren Stevens-Adeky (7) dribbles the ball down the field during the Oct. 15 game against the Bengals. The Patriots defeated the Bengals 9-0 at home. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Bengal Samuel Heckler (4) and Patriot (12) battle for control of the ball during the Oct. 15 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Patriot Miguel Gardea (17) works the ball down the field during the Oct. 15 game against the Bengals. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Patriot Gabriela Sanchez (9) pursues the ball beside Lady Bengal Maya Hosteen (22) during the Oct. 16 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Bengal Sydney Spencer (9) readies for a shot during the Oct. 16 game. The Lady Patriots beat the Lady Bengals 6-0. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Bengal Aunjel Begay (5) intercepts the ball away from Lady Patriot Gabriela Sanchez (9). Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Sports scores for Oct. 10 - Oct. 12 10/10 3-1 (Ramah won) Navajo Pine @ Ramah 10/10 3-0 (W) Tohatchi v. Newcomb 10/11 3-1 (L) Rehoboth Christian v. Laguna Acoma 10/12 3-0 (W) Crownpoint v. Newcomb 10/12 3-0 (Ramah won) Hozho Academy @ Ramah 10/12 3-0 (L) Navajo Pine v. Laguna Acoma 10/12 3-2 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. Dulce

10/12 3-0 (W) Thoreau v. Zuni 10/12 3-0 (W) Tohatchi v. Fort Wingate Boys Soccer 10/10 7-1 (L) Gallup v. Kirtland Central 10/10 3-1 (W) Miyamura v. Aztec 10/12 3-0 (L) Miyamura v. Artesia Girls Soccer 10/10 6-0 (L) Gallup v. Kirtland Central

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Football 10/11 46-0 (W) Crownpoint v. Zuni 10/11 44-12 (W) Gallup v. Fort Wingate 10/11 56-24 (Navajo Pine won) Ramah @ Navajo Pine 10/11 37-0 (W) Thoreau v. Santa Fe Indian 10/11 48-6 (W) Tohatchi v. Shiprock Volleyball 10/10 3-0 (W) Crownpoint v. Zuni 10/10 3-1 (Gallup won) Miyamura @ Gallup

Sports schedule for week of Oct. 18 Football 10/18 Crownpoint v. Shiprock 7 pm Away 10/18 Miyamura v. Capital 7 pm Away 10/18 Navajo Pine v. Pine Hill 7 pm Home 10/18 Ramah v. Alamo Navajo 7 pm Away 10/18 Thoreau v. Zuni 7 pm Away 10/18 Thoreau v. Fort Wingate 7 pm Away Volleyball 10/19 Ramah v. Dulce 2 pm Home 10/19 Tohatchi v. Santa Fe Indian 5:30 pm Away 10/22 Crownpoint v. Fort Wingate 6 pm Home 10/22 Gallup v. Aztec 6 pm Home 10/22 Miyamura v. Shiprock 6 pm Home 10/22 Navajo Pine @ Hozho Academy 6 pm

Away 10/22 Ramah @ Rehoboth Christian 6 pm 10/22 Thoreau v. Newcomb 6 pm Away 10/22 Tohatchi v. Navajo Prep 6 pm Away 10/22 Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. Northwest Away 10/24 Rehoboth Christian v. Laguna Acoma 6 pm Away 10/24 Crownpoint @ Tohatchi 6 pm 10/24 Gallup v. Kirtland Central 6 pm Home 10/24 Miyamura v. Aztec 6 pm Away 10/24 Ramah v. Navajo Pine 6 pm 10/24 Thoreau v. Navajo Prep 6 pm Home Boys Soccer 10/17 Gallup v. Bloomfield 7 pm 10/18 Rehoboth Christian v. Bosque 4 pm Away

10/22 Rehoboth Christian v. East Mountain 5 pm Home 10/24 Gallup v. Aztec 5 pm Home 10/24 Rehoboth Christian v. Cottonwood Classical Prep 5 pm Home Girls Soccer 10/22 Gallup v. Shiprock 5 pm Away 10/22 Rehoboth Christian v. East Mountain 3 pm Home 10/24 Gallup v. Aztec 3 pm Home 10/24 Rehoboth Christian v. Cottonwood Classical Prep 3 pm Home

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Rehoboth Christian celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day Many people made frybread for Rehoboth Christian's Oct. 14 Indigenous Peoples' Day event. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Rehoboth Christian's Director of Community Life Verlena Livingston helped organize this year's Indigenous Peoples' Day event for Rehoboth Christian School. Students were given "passports" so they could mark the booklets as they explored different activities. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Carol Bennett brought frybread to Rehoboth Christian's Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration on Oct. 14. Frybread is a symbol of resilience and survial for many Indigenous people who were forced to relocate from their homelands in the 1800s. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Trail riders from across the country traveled to Rehoboth Christian School on Oct. 14 to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Pilots prepare, practice for the 43rd Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally

The Balloon Rally Association hosted a mass ascension on Oct. 14 to help pilots prepare for the upcoming Red Rock Balloon Rally. Photo Credit: Leander Yazzie

A pilot prepares for liftoff during the mass ascension on Oct. 14 near Red Rock Park. Photo Credit: Leander Yazzie

Hot-air balloons like this fill the skies over Red Rock Park in December. Pilots travel from across the country to partake in the event. Photo Credit: Leander Yazzie

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCT. 18 - OCT. 24 FRIDAY, OCT. 18

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PASTA-MAKING WORKSHOP

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.

2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Discover the joy of creating diverse pasta dishes with these fun and easy Italian recipes!The class is for people ages 19 and older. All supplies will be provided. Class is limited to 20 participants.

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 Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019). 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, OCT. 20 MONDAY, OCT. 21

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST

@ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Decorate or carve a real pumpkin and drop it off at the mall by 4 pm. MONDAY, OCT. 21

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout October the storytimes will explore the joys of the fall season. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

EUREKA!

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) Learn about atoms and molecules by building your own models out of candy. Email pneilson@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, OCT. 22

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

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.

MOVIE SCREENING

6 pm - 8:30 pm @ El Morro Theater (207 West Coal Avenue). BFS and OFPL

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HACK CLUB

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. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23

FAMILY STORYTIME

OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME

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

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

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

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. THURSDAY, OCT. 24

PET COSTUME CONTEST

4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). The entry fee is $15 for people who pre-register, $20 for anyone who registers the day of the event. 100% of the fees go to the Gallup Humane Society. There will be three categories: dog, cat, and other.

ANNUAL WALK/ CANDELIGHT VIGIL FOR

terest of the above-named Defendants, in and to the hereinafter described real estate to the highest bidder for cash. The property to be sold is located at 1100 Utah Circle, Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico, (if there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control) and is more particularly described as follows:

CALENDAR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

4 pm - 5 pm @ Battered Families Services Administrative Office. (207 S. Strong Dr.) The walk will go from the the BFS administrative office to Courthouse Square.

9 am - 2 pm @ The Elks Lodge (1112 Susan Ave.). Come visit, browse, and buy local crafters’ and artists’ hand-made crafts, art, and baked goods.

OCTOBER FILMS: HORROR FILMS

HALLOWEEN ESCAPE ROOM

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is screening films that will make you check under your bed and keep the lights on at night. This week’s film is Prom Night.

NAROTICS ANOYMOUS MEETING

7 pm - 8 pm @ DaySpring Baptist Church (41 First Ave., Thoreau). We Do Recover invites anyone struggling with addiction to come to their weekly meetings.

STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). OFPL hostsAcudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday. 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.). Get ready for Halloween by making your own custom treat bags for trick-or-treating! For more information email: besitty@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, OCT. 25

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SELF DEFENSE CLASS

6 pm - 7 pm @ Megaton Brazilian Jiujitsu (106 W. Coal Ave.) Every Friday in October, Megaton Brazilian Jiujitsu will offer self defense classes. Clas size is limited to 20 people per class. SATURDAY, OCT. 26

GALLUP FLY-IN 2024

9 am - 1 pm @ Gallup Muncipal Airport (2111 W. Hwy. 66). Meet and mingle with aviation pilots, car, truck, and

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action to judgment lien on the above described property. The Plaintiff’s judgment is Fifty-Eight Thousand One HUndred Seventy-Three and 99/100 ($58,173.99) Dollars,plus interest, commencing ON September 16, 2024, with the court reserving entry of final judgment against said Defendants, TED’S SCOOPMORE, for the amount due after foreclosure sale, for costs and attorney’s fees, plus interest as may be assessed by the Court. The Plaintiff has the right to bid at such sale all of its judgment amount and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash. The sale may be postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master.

including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes. Subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to a one (1) month redemption by the Defendants, the foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause, being an

The Courts’ decree, having duly approved by Fran Pawlowski, as its Special Master to advertise and immediately offer for sale the subject real estate and to apply the proceeds of sale, first to the costs of sale and to the Special Masters Fee, then to pay the all above-described judgment, interest, attorney’s fees, and costs of sale, and to pay unto the registry of the Court any balance remaining to sat-

Lot Nine (9) in Block D of BURKE HIGHWAY “66” ADDITION, to the City of Gallup, New Mexico,, as the same is shown and designated on the plat of said addition filled in the office of County Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico on August 26, 1953.

motorcycle owners, and balloonists.

FALL CRAFT FAIR

12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL at Rio West Mall for some spooky Halloween escape room fun! Escape room sessions will begin every half-hour, and space will be first come, first served.

LIT HAPPENS TEEN BOOK CLUB

4 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s new teen book club will discuss Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith in October. Call (505) 8631291 for more information. MONDAY, OCT. 28

HORROR MOVIE TRIVIA

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). You’ve seen every horror movie out there, but can you answer questions and win or will you fall victim to Horror Movie Trivia?

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

6 pm - 7 pm in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) OFPL’s book club book for October is Exposure by Ramona Emerson. The author will also be doing a Q&A. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

SCAVENGER HUNT OF DOOM

@ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Celebrate Halloween week at Zolllinger Library by attempting ascavenger hunt of doom. Beginning Oct. 28 and ending Nov. 1, follow the clues and find the path to the ultimate treasure in the library or make a mistake and meet your doom. TUESDAY, OCT. 29

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.

AUTHOR TALK

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for an Author Talk featuring local author Brian Guthrie. Guthrie will discuss how he got into writing and how he creates his stories.

HOWL-OWEEN AT THE LIBRARY

4 pm - 7 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).E njoy a Halloween-themed performance by storyteller Denise Gard and her two amazing dogs, Joey and Kira. Check out OFPL’s Open Makerspace time, where you can make some special Halloween-themed projects. Costumes are encouraged.

PAINT AND SIP

6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out! THURSDAY, OCT. 31

GALLUP ELKS LODGE HAUNTED HOUSE

6 pm - 9 pm @ the Gallup Elks Lodge (1112 Susan Ave.). Gallup Elks Lodge is hosting a family-friendly haunted house to raise drug awareness in our community. This event is open to all ages but designed especially for kids, with plenty of fun, candy, and spooky surprises! Come in costume, learn about making healthy choices, and enjoy a frightfully good time!

TRUNK OR TREAT

4 pm - 6 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.).

HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library will be showing Paranorman. SATURDAY, NOV. 2

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

2 pm - 4 pm in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for for October is Exposure by Ramona EmersonEmail bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30

isfy future adjudication of priority mortgage holders;

Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-5871

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that in the event that said property is not sooner redeemed, the undersigned will as set forth above, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, the lands and improvements described above for the purpose of satisfying, in the adjudged order of priorities, the judgment described herein and decree of foreclosure together with any additional costs and attorney’s fees, costs of advertisements and publication, a reasonable receiver and Special Master’s fee to be fixed by the Court. The total amount of judgment plus interest due is Fifty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Three and 99/100 ($58,173.99) Dollars, plus interest, attorneys fees and costs to and including date of sale. Sale is subject to the entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of this sale.

Published: Gallup Sun September 27, 2024 October 4, 2024 October 11, 2024 October 18, 2024 ***

Witness my hand this 23rd day of September, 2024. ___________________ Fran Pawlowski, Special Master

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Fire Excise Tax Board will hold an annual meeting on Monday October 21 st , 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the McKinley County Fire Administration Building, Training room, 413 Bataan Memorial Drive, Gallup, New Mexico. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Verlynne Herrera at (505) 863-3839 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend. Done this 16th Day of October 2024 McKINLEY COUNTY FIRE EXCISE TAX BOARD Published: Gallup Sun October 18, 2024

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