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GMCS Recognizes Heritage Language Program Instructors as "Teacher of the Year" On Tuesday, October 29th, the Gallup McKinley County School Board recognized two of our heritage language teachers.

Ethel Ellison and Catherine Begay, two heritage language teachers were awarded with top honors at the National Johnson O’Malley Conference earlier last month in Palm Springs, CA. Stagecoach Elementary school instructor Ethel Ellison was recognized as “Teacher of the Year” for the entire Southwestern region while Navajo Pine High School instructor, Catherine Begay was recognized as “Teacher of the Year” for region 2, which is the region for our district. Both instructors are part of the team that is developing the Navajo Language instruction for the district Catherine Begay addressed the board by first thanking Superintendent Mike Hyatt and school board members. She said “ I love teaching. I fight for the students, it’s my passion. Going to work every day and seeing the students faces light up is what I like the best.”

Ethel Ellison also spoke. She thanked the school board and Ms. Ophelia Sanchez, Director of Cultural Education for the opportunities presented to her.

She stated "When we started the Navajo Language program we had nothing and today we have a curriculum and we also have a three-week assessment which we are so proud of." She continued by saying, “the kids are beginning to learn their language and they’re speaking at home and they’re speaking at school.

Kevin Mitchell stated that both teachers were so well deserving of the honor they were presented with and remarked about their lengthy careers with the school district and how well deserving they are of this award. He further explained that it was their hard work that established the curriculum that is now the "Navajo Language" program at GMCS. Priscilla Benally said It’s a very precious language, and it helps (her) and the students to find their identity stating “That’s our Din4”. She concluded by thanking the teachers for essentially giving back the language to the children.

We are very proud these two instructors and we are grateful for the legacy they will leave to our Navajo students. Through thier instruction they have gifted them the ability to communicate in their native tongue and to preserve their culture for generations to come.

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A local mother brought her two children to watch her vote in the 12024 General Election at Rio West Mall on Nov. 5 Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

TRUMP WINS | SEE COVER Trump gave his acceptance speech at 2 am EST in West Palm Beach, Fla., after election results slowly trickled in during the early hours of Nov. 6.

After multiple delays caused by technical difficulties and some unfounded bomb threats across the nation, the Associated Press finally declared Trump the winner around 3:30 am. He becomes only the second President to serve a second non-consecutive term.

Grover Cleveland was the first; he was President from 1885 to 1889 and then again from 1893 to 1897.

HOW TRUMP WON To officially win the Presidential election a candidate has to receive at least 270 electoral votes.

When Southern states such as Tennessee and South Carolina have a long history of voting for Republica n ca ndidates a nd Ea st Coa st states such as New York and Rhode Island tend to lean toward Democrats, most Presidential races come

down to what are called “battleground” or “swing states.” These are states where the outcomes aren’t easy to predict, and the electoral votes could go either way.

This year, there were seven battleground states: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, A rizona, and Nevada.

Both Trump and his Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris met with constituents and held rallies in these swing states leading up to the

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Ultimately, it came down to who performed the best in those states.

Trump won all seven of t h e s w i n g s t a t e s , along with Alaska, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nor th Dakota, South Dakota, Wyom i ng, Nebra ska , Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisia na, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana.

Harris won New Mexico, Washington, Washington D.C., Oregon, California, C olor a do, M i n ne s o t a , Illinois, Virgin ia , New York, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

In total, Trump won 277 electoral votes and Harris won 213, leaving him the clear winner. When it came to the popular vote, Trump came out with over 72.5 million votes, or 50.9%. Harris had almost 68 million votes, which came out to 47.6%.

Ha r r is wa ited until the afternoon of Nov. 6 to concede.

She gave her concession speech at her alma mater Howard University.

“The outcome of this election is not what we w a nt e d , not wh a t we fought for, not what we voted for,” she said. “But hear me when I say … the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.”

She stressed the importance of accepting the election result, calling it “a fundamental principle of American democracy.”

In an interview with the Sun Jason Joe, who ran for the McKinley County Clerk position int the 2024 General Election as a Republican, explained why so many people showed up for Trump this time around.

“I think Trump won because we got tired of the policies from the Biden/ Harris presidency,” he said.

“The decisions that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made while they were in the presidency did not benefit America. It was felt all the way from the top down to where regular people were feeling the effects of these decisions that were being made.”

The Sun also sat down with our publisher Babette Herrmann, a former editor and reporter who has years of experience covering presidential elections. She explained what she believes went right for Trump and led to him securing the victory.

“I think that he was

smar t in how he campaigned,” she said. “He held a lot of rallies, he sent a more unifying message at his rallies [and] got people pumped up to vote.”

She also noted that Super Politica l Action Groups, such as Turning Point, were essential to the Trump victory. Turning Point visited college campuses and spoke to students about issues, such as the idea of buying a house in the future.

WHY HARRIS LOST Her r ma nn sa id that Harris’ late start played a part in her defeat.

Harris stepped up to the plate after the current U.S. President Joe Biden announced on July 21 that he would not be seeking reelection. Harris was officially declared the Democratic nominee on Aug. 5, after the Democratic Na t io n a l C o n v e n t io n ; about three months before Election Day. Herrmann said that people were uncertain about a presidential candidate that they didn’t technically vote for. She also worried that Harris didn’t have a strong enough plan, and that she was trying to stick to Biden’s plan too much.

“I think she should’ve stuck with her policies, but I know she needed to respect her boss Joe Biden,” Herrmann said.

“She needed to have her own policies.”

Herrmann also said that trying to fit into “the middle” of the political spectrum also probably did Harris in.

“It seemed like she didn’t have anything concrete, and she was kind of nervous about it and it showed,” she said.

WHAT’S NEXT In a statement published Nov. 6 Biden showed his unwavering support for Harris and commended her for her effort.

“She will continue the fight with purpose, determination, a nd joy,” he said. “She will continue to be a champion for all Americans. Above all, she will continue to be a leader our children will look up to for generations to come as she puts her stamp on America’s future.

The White House also released a statement saying that Biden spoke to Trump over the phone that day.

"President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together," the White House said.

Trump will be sworn in as President on Inauguration Day, which is always held on Jan. 20.

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Navajo Nation files lawsuit to extend voting hours in Apache County Staff Reports

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PACHE COUNTY, A r iz. — Multiple polling places on the Navajo Nation faced technical issues during the 2024 Election Day, specifically in the morning. These issues

caused long lines.

At 10 am, election officials in Apache County were working to fix problems they were having with their ballot on-demand printers. By 3 pm, most locations were up and running, but there were reportedly still some

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residual issues.

T he Nav a jo Nat ion Department of Justice office received reports that the problems were causing long lines, and that voters were leaving because they didn’t want to wait.

Spea ker Cr yst a ly ne Curley, who visited many polling locations within Apache County, said that she noticed voters becoming frustrated at the lack of provisional ballots.

“Constituents were telling me that polling locations didn’t have enough provisional ballots,” she said.

Curley a nd Cou ncil Delegate Carl R. Slater, who represents the met virtually

FONDOS DE EXTENSIÓN RURAL AHORA ESTÁN DISPONIBLES POR PARTE DE CENTURYLINK Los clientes rurales residenciales y de pequeños negocios de Nuevo México ubicados en desarrollos de menos de cuatro unidades ahora cuentan con fondos disponibles a través del Fondo de Extensión Rural (REF) para Extensiones de Línea Telefónica.

Una Extensión de Línea Telefónica es necesaria cuando CenturyLink (anteriormente Qwest) debe construir nuevo cable de distribución mayor de 1,000 pies con el fin de prestar el servicio de teléfono básico en una dirección donde el servicio no estaba disponible anteriormente, y que por lo general se le cobraría al cliente.

Al realizar una orden que incluye cargos de Extensión de Línea, los clientes elegibles pueden recibir un crédito para la construcción de una extensión de línea de hasta $25,000 por cada orden. Los cargos que excedan el crédito de $25,000 serán responsabilidad del cliente que realiza la orden.

Los requisitos de elegibilidad son los siguientes: • L os créditos del Fondo de Extensión Rural están disponibles para clientes nuevos y existentes que residen en desarrollos de menos de cuatro (4) unidades. (El desarrollador será responsable de las instalaciones en desarrollos de cuatro o más unidades.)

• Una extensión de línea es necesaria para proporcionar servicio telefónico básico en una dirección donde el servicio no estaba disponible anteriormente.

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with Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to address the Apache County polling issues. Secretary Fontes assured the leaders that his staff along with Apache County officials were working diligently to fix the situation.

“We let Secretary Fontes know about the issues we’re facing within Apache County,” Curley said. “This is not right. Everyone has the right to vote and should be afforded this right without any disruptions. The Navajo people have every right to go to a polling place and not be turned away.”

Around 6 pm, Navajo Nat ion P re sident Buu Nygren announced that the Navajo Nation had filed a complaint in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona against Apache County, seek i ng a n emergency extension of polling hours by two hours due to technical difficulties impacting voting on the Navajo Reservation.

“Navajo people represent a powerful voting base and we’ve demonstrated in the past that we can change the outcome of state and federal elections,” Nygren said.

“Today’s issues in Apache County are troubling, but our Navajo voters should not be discouraged. The leaders of Apache County have reached out to me and we are working to ensure that our Navajo voters are being accommodated due to the technical failures.”

The Nation’s lawsuit alleged that some voting locations were not open at 6 am, and other locations ran out of emergency ballots.

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Some Apache County voters waited in line for about three hours after polling locations had problems with ballot on-demand printers. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the 25th Navajo Nation Council The lawsuit also stated that some voting devices were not functioning at all.

At 7 pm, the Arizona Superior Court granted a temporary restraining order that allowed nine voting locations within Apache County to stay open until 9 pm. The polling locations were located in: • Chinle • Dennehotso • Wheatfields

• Fort Defiance • St. Michaels • Cottonwood • Rock Point • Lupton • Lukachukai The court ordered that these locations remain open for an additional two hours. Only voters who are registered within those precincts will be allowed to vote from 7 pm to 9 pm on Election Night.

How Apache County voted Staff Reports

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he county’s unofficial elections results were posted online at 5 pm on Nov. 6.

In total, 25,277 ballots were cast; 14,924 of those occurring on Election Day; 10,353 were cast before Nov. 5.

When it came to the Presidential Election, 14,470 Apache County residents voted for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz. That number represents 57.25% of the vote.

A smaller amount of constituents voted for now President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance — 39.67%, which comes out to 10,028 votes.

Two other parties were represented on the ballot besides Democrats and Republicans. Less than 1% of voters (0.57% to be exact) voted for Libertarians Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat, for a total of 143 votes. Green Party members Jill Stein and Rudolph Ware represented 0.45% of the vote, with 113 votes.

The rest of Arizona disagreed with Apache County, and the state ended up helping Trump win the election, with a total of over 1.3 million votes, which came out to 52.3%.

When it came time to vote for someone to represent Arizona in the Senate, Arizonians had the choice of three candidates: Democrat Reuben Gallego, Republican Kari Lake, or Green Party member Eduardo Quintana. The majority of Apache County voted for Gallego, with a total of 15,272 votes, which made up 60.42% of the vote. Lake received 35.25% of the vote, which equaled to 8,909 votes. Quintana earned 486 votes, which equals out to 1.92%. There was also 55 write-ins for the position.

The rest of Arizona agreed with Apache County when it came to the Senate race: Gallego won 50.1% of the vote.

Two people were on the ballot to represent District 2 of Arizona in the U.S. House of Represenatives.

Former Navajo President Jonathan Nez, who ran as a Democrat, won 16,793 votes, or 66.44% of the vote, while incumbent Rep. Eli Crain received only 7,821 votes, or 30.94%. There were 42 write ins, which made up 0.17% of the vote.

District 6 state Sen. Theresa Hatahlie, a Democrat, ran unopposed and won 17,287 votes. There was a small number of write in votes, which made up 2.99% of the vote.

Constituents had the chance to vote for two representatives from District 6 to go to Washington D.C. as members of the House of Representatives. Apache County voted for the two Democrats on the ticket: Myron Tsosie and Mae Peshlakai. Tsosie won 26.56% of the county’s votes, and Peshakai won 22.67%.

Two other races of interest are the County Attorney and the County School Superintendent.

Although those races appeared unopposed on the ballot, there is some major controversy with the candidates.

The incumbent County Attorney is Michael Whiting. His law license was recently suspended by the Arizona State Bar on Nov. 2 as he faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly misused public funds and threatened a political opponent.

Despite this, Michael’s name still appeared on the ballot come Nov. 5. In fact, he won 15,119 votes.

With no other confirmed candidate, there were 3,554 write-in votes, which only made up 14.1% of the vote.

Michael still won with 59.97% of the vote.

At press time, it was still unclear what would be done about this situation.

Michael’s wife, Joy Whiting, was the only name on the ballot for the Apache County School Superintendent. 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.

She still won 61.67% of the votes, with only 1,681 people writing in someone else’s name for the position. At press time, it was still unclear what would be done about this situation.

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McKinley County stays true to blue Staff Reports

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cKinley County elected a complete Democratic ticket in the 2024 General Election.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Vice President candidate won 61% of the vote, with 15,655 votes. Presidentelect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance won 36% of the vote, or 9,341 votes.

Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, who wasn’t on all of the ballots in the country, won 2% of the county’s votes, which came out to 499 votes.

A ll the other candidates on the ballot gained less than 1% of the McKinley County vote.

Green Party members Jill Stein and Rudolph Ware won 103 votes; the Party for Socialism and Libertarian candidates Claudia De la Cruz and Karina Garcia received 72

votes; Libertarians Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat won 69 votes; and Liberal Party members Laura Ebke and Trisha Butler earned 45 votes.

U.S. SENATOR Incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., won 68% of the vote, with a total of 17,005 votes. His Republica n opponent Nella Louise Domenici won 32% of the vote, with a total of 8,174 votes.

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R EP. DISTRICT 2 Democratic incumbent Gabriel Vasquez earned 77% of the vote, for a total of 1,870 votes, while his Republican opponent Yvette Herrell won 23% of the vote, with a total of 549 votes.

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R EP. DISTRICT 3 Democratic incumbent Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández earned 65% of the vote, for a total of 14,619 votes, while her Republica n opponent Sharon Clahchischilliage won 35% of the vote, with a total of 7,857 votes.

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STATE SENATE DISTRICT 3 Sen. Shannon Pinto ran unopposed for her second term as a New Mexico Senator — 7,758 people voted for her.

STATE SENATE DISTRICT 4 Sen. George Muñoz also ran unopposed — 7,758 people voted for him.

STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22 Sen. Benny Shendo Jr. was another unopposed candidate – he pulled in 3,068 votes.

STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30 Sen. Angel M. Charley ran unopposed as well – 1,432 people voted for her.

S T A T E REPRESENTATI V E DISTRICT 5 Rep. Doreen Wonda Johnson ran opposed for this seat – she earned 6,767 votes.

S T A T E REPRESENTATI V E DISTRICT 6 Democrat Eliseo L e e A lcon defe a t e d R e pu bl ic a n P a u l L .

Spencer. Alcon pulled in 4,041, or 67% of the votes while Spender managed 1,947, or 33% of the votes.

S T A T E REPRESENTATI V E DISTRICT 9 Back to unopposed races, Democrat Patty Lundstrom gained 6,991 votes.

S T A T E REPRESENTATI V E DISTRICT 69 Democrat Michelle P. Abeyta ran unopposed and pulled in 1,131 votes.

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Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein J U D I C I A L DISTRICTION: DIVISION 2 Another unopposed candidate for this race, Bernadine Martin pulled in 18,654 votes.

COUNTY CLERK In a regula r race, Democrat Jacqueline Katherine Sloan received 15,971, or 65% of the votes, to beat Republican Ja son Tom Joe, who pulled in 8,449, or 35% of the votes.

C O U N T Y TREASURER Democrat Ca rol Bowman-Muskett ga i ned 15,995 votes, or 67% of the total, to defeat Republican Mark Benedict Macik, who managed 7,973 votes, or 33% of the total.

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BY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT – MCKINLEY DISTRICT 3 Back to unopposed races, Robert B. Baca pulled in 5,917 votes.

J U D I C I A L RETENTION: BRIANA H ZAMORA With a resounding 15,586, or 72% of the votes, McKinley County voted to retain Zamora in this position.

J U D I C I A L R E T E N T I O N : JENNIFER L. ATTREP Attrep received 15,111, or 71% of the votes, to retain her seat as Judge of the Court of Appeals.

J U D I C I A L R E T E N T I O N : SHAMMARA H HENDERSON Henderson retained her Judge of the Court of Appeals seat with 15,256, or 72% of the votes.

J U D I C I A L RETENTION: MEGAN P DUFFY A resounding 14,732 or 70% of the votes meant Duffy retained her Judge of the Court of Appeals seat.

J U D I C I A L RETENTION: SARAH V WEAVER Seventy-three percent, or 15,402 voters, voted to have Weaver retain her Judge of the 11th Judicial District, Division 3 seat.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1

The amendment to article 8, section 15 of the New Mexico Constitution wa s suppor t ed w it h 20,143, or 85% of the votes. This would extend a property tax deduction to partly disabled veterans.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 An increase to property tax exemptions for honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces was supported with 15,643, or 66% of the votes.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 3 The amendment to article 6, section 35 of the New Mexico Constitution to allow the Dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law to appoint a designee to the Judicial Nominating Commission wa s suppor t ed w it h 14,973 votes, or 65% of the total.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 4 There were 15,350 votes, of 70% of the total, cast in favor of amending Article 10, Section 1 of the New Mexico Constitution to provide that the salaries of county officers shall be established by the Boa rd of County Commissioners, remove references to the First Legislation Session, and clarify that any fees collected by county staff will be paid into the county treasury.

BOND QUESTION 1 T he 2 0 2 4 Ca pit a l Projects General Obl igat ion Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition bonds.

There were 17,292 votes, or 78% of the total, cast in favor of authorizing the state to issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $30,758,100 to make capital expenditures for certain senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition projects, and other provisions.

BOND QUESTION 2 T he 2 0 2 4 Ca pit a l Projects General Obl igat ion Bond Act aut hor i ze s t he i s suance and sale of library

acquisition bonds.

Seventy-five percent of the vote total, or 16,494, was cast to authorize the state to issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $19,305,000 to make capital expenditures for academic, public school, tribal and public library resource acquisitions and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payments to those acquisitions.

BOND QUESTION 3 T he 2 0 2 4 Ca pit a l Projects General Obl igat ion Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of higher education, special schools and tribal schools’ capital improvement and acquisition bonds. There were 17,195 votes, or 78% of the total, cast to authorize the state to issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $230,258,400 to make capital expenditures for certain higher education, special schools and tribal schools capital improvements and acquisitions.

BOND QUESTION 4 T he 2 0 2 4 Ca pit a l Projects General Obl igat ion Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of public safety radio communications systems improvement bonds. T he ba l lot s counted 15,623 votes, of 71% of the total, in favor of authorizing the state to issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $10,297,100 to make capital expenditures for public safety radio commu n ications systems stabilization and modernization and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy.

LIQUOR EXCISE TAX There were 17,910 votes, or 79% of the total, cast in favor of the county commissioners continuing the imposition on all the retailers of McKinley County at the maximum amount as allowed by the state law, 6%, a local liquor excise tax for the purpose of Funding education programs and the prevention and treatment, including social detoxification, of alcoholism and drug abuse within McKinley County.

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School: Ramah High Name: Cale Chimoni Sport: Cross Country Grade: Junior

School: Crownpoint High Name: Gweneth Joe Sport: Cross Country Grade: Sophomore Gweneth is a dedicated, committed runner.

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This year, Cale took on the role of team leader.

Healways has a positive attitude and sets a good example for his teammates.He has been working really hard this year, and it has been paying off. Almost every week, he has been improving his 5k time.Cale set his personal best time this year at the Albuquerque Extravaganza and hopes to return there next week to compete in the state meet.

School: Tse’ Yi’ Gai High Name: Taylor Etcitty Sport: Volleyball Grade: Senior Taylor Etcitty, plays hard and keeps TYG close in each set. She is all over the court, trying to keep the ball alive and help her teammates score points. As a senior, Taylor’s leadership has helped bring a positive attitude to the team and she has helped the younger players improve their skills.

Sports scores for Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Football 11/1 22-14 (Thoreau won) Crownpoint @ Thoreau Volleyball 10/30 3-1 (Rehoboth Christian won) Navajo Pine @ Rehoboth Christian 10/31 3-0 (W) Crownpoint v. Newcomb 10/31 3-0 (W) Gallup v. Bloomfield 10/31 3-1 (L) Miyamura v. Kirtland Central 10/31 3-0 (W) Thoreau v. Zuni 10/31 3-0 (W) Tohatchi v. Fort Wingate 11/2 3-1 (L) Ramah v. Dulce 11/2 3-0 (W) Tse’ Yi Gai v. Northwest 11/4 3-0 (L) Navajo Pine v. Dulce 11/5 3-1 (W) Crownpoint v. Navajo Prep 11/5 3-0 (W) Gallup v. Shiprock 11/5 3-1 (W) Miyamura v. Bloomfield 11/5 3-1 (L) Ramah v. Laguna Acoma 11/5 3-0 (W) Rehoboth Christian v.

Hozho Academy 11/5 3-0 (W) Thoreau v. Fort Wingate 6 pm Home Boys Soccer 11/2 5-1 (L) Rehoboth Christian v.

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Sports schedule for week of Nov. 8

Football 11/8 Miyamura v. Highland 7 pm Home (First Round of State) 11/8 Thoreau v. Hope Christian 7 pm Away (First Round of State) Cross Country 2024 State Cross Country Championships will take place on 11/9 in Albuquerque Volleyball 11/8 Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. Pine Hill 1 pm Home

School: Tohatchi High Name: Catherine Denetclaw Sport: Cross Country Grade: Sophomore Catherine comes to practice with a positive attitude, willing to work hard in the classroom and at practice. She is a very accountable student/ athlete, and she competes with passion.

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Little Miss Ceremonial takes on the Big Apple

By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

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ix-year-old Makayla Jones was crowned the 2024-2025 Little Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen on Aug. 9. In October she and her family got to take the crown to New York City as a part of the Third Annual National Indigenous Peoples of Americas Parade, which took place on Oct. 19.

Jones is Tó’áhani and born for Tsi’naajinii.

Her maternal grandfather is Tł’ááshchí’í and her paternal grandfather is Tódích’íi’nii.

HITTING THE ROAD In an interview with the Sun, Jones’ mother Marnelda Begay explained why she and Jones wanted to travel across the country to New York City.

“We wanted to take the crown somewhere it hasn’t been before,” Begay said. “We saw an opportunity and took the moment. We had a lot of support from the community of Gallup, which was great.”

The family loaded up their car and left the Gallup area on Oct. 16 and made it to the East Coast in time for the Oct. 19 parade. The trip wasn’t all business; they took time to visit the Statue of Liberty and even took a detour to Washington D.C., where they got to see the White House and the U.S. Capitol.

“My favorite part [of the trip] was going to the Statue of Liberty,” Jones said.

She made sure to grab some Statue of Liberty souvenirs for her friends and family.

As for the parade, it serves as a way for Native American tribes from all over the Americas to represent their cultures on a national stage. Jones and Begay met a lot of people from all over the country.

“They were amazed and proud of Makayla as well when she was able to speak her own language and introduce herself in her Native tongue at her young age as well,” Begay said.

Jones was able to see a small comfort from home when she noticed the Pueblo dancers who were a part of the parade. Some of the dancers were from Zuni, while others were from different parts of the country. Begay said Jones stayed close to the dancers before and after the parade.

During her trip to New York City to participiate in the Third Annual National Indigenous Peoples of Americas Parade, the Little Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Makayla Jones visited the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. Photo Credit: Marnelda Begay

From there, Jones competed in the Eastern Navajo Baby Princess competition in 2023. She won that title at the age of 5.

But then, when it came time to pass her title on to another little girl this year, Jones became upset, telling her mother that she “wasn’t a princess anymore.”

Not long after that, Begay entered Jones in the Little Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian

Little Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Makayla Jones poses with the NYPD during her trip to New York City. Photo Credit: Marnelda Begay BECOMING LITTLE MISS CEREMONIAL Begay said she wasn’t pla n n i ng on hav i ng her daughter compete in the Little Miss Gallup InterTribal Indian Ceremonial Queen competition until she turned 7, but Jones showed that she was ready early on.

W h i le her older si s ter was preparing for her school’s pagea nt , Jones was right there beside her, absorbing a ll the in formation her sister was preparing. Then one day she a pproa ched B egay a nd recited her clans. Begay said she was generally surprised to see her young daughter state her clans.

Little Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Makayla Jones and her family didn't fly to New York City for the Third Annual National Indigenous Peoples of Americas Parade, they drove all the way across the country, making many stops along the way. Photo Credit: Marnelda Begay

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Ceremonial Queen pageant. Begay said she’s had her entire family’s support, but one of her grandfathers is her biggest cheerleader.

“One of her grandpas really encouraged her to try,” Begay said. “He told her ‘Go ahead and try, it’s fine if you don’t get it, you can always try again, but at least you had that experience.’”

Begay said she could hardly believe it when they announced her daughter as the winner.

“I was overjoyed,” she said. “It was really something [where] you didn’t know who the winner was.

Sometimes you’re like ‘Oh, she’s going to get it.’

But this one it was still anybody’s competition when they were announcing the winner. I was just amazed by the accomplishment my little sixyear-old can do, and that it was something that she wanted to do.”

So far Jones’ reign has consisted of a lot of parades and community events, including recent Trunk or Treat events to celebrate Halloween.

Begay said they’re also hoping to get involved in Toys for Tots as the winter holidays approach.

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Using police training to investigate paranormal incidents FORMER NAVAJO RANGER DETAILS HIS CAREER IN NEW BOOK

By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

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s a Native American w ith pa rents of both Navajo and Cherokee descent, Stanley Milford Jr. grew up in a world where the supernatural was both expected and taboo, where shapesh i f ter s roa med, a nd witchcraft was meant to be feared.

When he joined the Navajo Rangers, a law e n fo r c e m e n t a g e n c y that protects the Navajo Nation’s natural resources, historical sites, and public works, he soon found himself investigating the paranormal encounters he’d been taught to avoid.

A f t er 2 3 yea r s a s a Ranger, Milford has released a book detailing some of the out-of-thisworld experiences that have stuck with him to this day. His book The Paranormal Ranger was released on Oct. 1, and he will be speaking about the book and his experiences at the Zollinger Library at the University of New Mexico-Gallup on Nov. 11.

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EXPERIENCES WITH THE PARANORMAL M i l ford g r a du at ed from the U.S. Indian Police Academy in Artesia, N.M. in 1997. After graduation he returned home to the Navajo Nation and joined the Rangers.

He worked under Chief Ranger Leonard Butler, and he said he’s the one who made some of the Rangers investigate paranormal encounters.

Milford and his partner Jonathan Dover worked many paranormal investigations together, but it all started when an elderly woman who lived in the Chuska Mountains called the Rangers to report that a Sasquatch had allegedly eaten one of her sheep.

Sheep have been an important part of Navajo culture ever since the Spanish colonists first brought churro sheep, which are now called Navajo Churro sheep, to the Southwest. Now, the Diné use the animals for sustenance and a means to make money. So, it’s no wonder this elderly woman was upset.

Two rangers went out

Stanley Milford was a Navajo Ranger for 23 years.

to check on the situation, but Milford said he doesn’t believe they handled it correctly. He worried that one During one investigation in Window Rock, Ariz., Stanley Milford and his fellow investigators witnessed coins fall out of the Rangers, who was of thin air. Photo Credit: Stanley Milford often perceived as more of a jokester, might have and Dover and put them upset the woman. in charge of the Rangers’ She eventually called paranormal investigations. the Rangers again, and Milford said he and Dover Milford believes she might were simply following have “chewed Butler out.” orders.

Butler called a meeting “It wasn’t like we were with all the Rangers and raising our hands and gave them what Milford wanting to be the Navajo calls a stern talking to.

X-Files or anything like “He said ‘You’ve chosen that, we just said ‘Yessir,’” a career in law enforce- Milford said. ment and in doing so, THE OFFICE you’re there for one of BUILDING HAUNTING two reasons, if not both: Milford a nd Dover that’s to either help peo- worked on many cases ple or protect people. If together over the years, you’re in law enforcement from hauntings to possifor any other reason, then ble witchcraft, and even you need to look at your Bigfoot and UFO cases. career and choose someAs Navajo Rangers, G U N S & A M M O L L C thing else. These people the two men took their who are experiencing police training and used it this, you may not under- during their paranormal stand this phenomenon investigations, 6 1 1 WEST COAL AVE that happens, you may not But one of the most Downtown Gallup New Mexico believe in these things, but memorable ones, which to these people it’s very he writes about in The (505) 488-2066 real,’” Milford said.

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Butler pointed at Milford Dover retired in 2009.

Milford and his team investigation. and Milford said the two of were called out to an The team used audio them saw 20 coins fall out office building in Window a nd v ideo recordings of thin air during the visit.

Rock, Ariz. after a woman during their investigation, Milford said he’s asked contacted the Rangers but one unique factor that Native medicine men and and said her employees came out of this investi- other shamans about the were experiencing odd gation is still something coin situation, and whether occurrences. They were Milford experiences today. or not it is something to be allegedly hearing voices Milford and his team feared, but they all told him it and noticing items mov- reportedly witnessed a was nothing to worry about. ing around the office when multitude of coins appearMILFORD’S LIFE no one had touched them. ing in thin air and then NOW The manager said all of falling to the floor during Milford’s career spans this was ultimately dis- this particular investiga- 30 years; 23 of those he turbing the workplace. tion. Milford said he him- spent with the Rangers, So, Milford and his self saw about 10 coins, the other seven he worked team set up shop on a and throughout the two- construction and security • weekend when no one day investigation his team for the Navajo Nation. He would be in the office. saw 66 coins materialize finally retired from his (Open until 11/22/2024) As the team leader and disappear at random. work with the Nation on Milford arrived early to set “To see this with your May 5, 2023. And he had a • Direct Support Professionals (Caregivers) up his equipment and get own eyes really challenges book deal by July 2023. a lay of the land. He was the way you see the world,” He said that the para▪ DSP’s starting pay at $14/HR after training completion setting up in a conference Milford said. “It makes you normal aspect of his job ▪ All DSP Positions are open until filled (OUF) room when he had his first realize our world and the was just that: a job. paranormal experience of universe is much greater “For me and John it the night. than what we could ever was never about the matCAREGIVER JOB LOCATIONS: He suddenly felt as begin to imagine. There's ter of believing,” he said.

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A Grey Wolf player tries to gain a first down while a Bear player tries to capture his flag during the 14th Annual Four Corners Youth Football Championship in Gallup during the weekend of Nov. 1. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

A Wowie’s Cowboys player races for a touchdown while a Pueblo Bombers player moves to intercept him during the 14th Annual Four Corners Youth Football Championship in Gallup during the weekend of Nov. 1. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

A Grey Wolf player tries to gain a first down while a Bear player tries to capture his flag during the 14th Annual Four Corners Youth Football Championship in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

The Grey Wolf quarterback passes to an open teammate during the game against the Bears at the 14th Annual Four Corners Youth Football Championship in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein New Mexico Lions (50) looks for an open teammate during the game against the Bull Dawgs at the 14th Annual Four Corners Youth Football Championship in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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You or your attorney are hereby directed to file a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint to Quiet Title on file herein on or before 20 days from the date of the last publication of the Notice in the Office

of the Clerk of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District of the State of New Mexico, sitting within and for the County of McKinley, that being in the Court in which said Complaint is filed, and to serve a copy of the same pleading or motion upon Plaintiffs or Plaintiffs’ attorneys, Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec, P.O. Box 1772, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, (505-722-4463). Unless a responsive pleading or motion is required against you by default.

The general object of said action is to quiet the title of the following-described property in McKinley County, New Mexico: Parcel Four (4) of the Survey Plat for Ellen Radosevich in the West Half of Section Thirty-Five (35), Township Thirteen North (T13N), Range Thirteen West (R13W), N.M.P.M.,as the same is shown and designated on the Survey Plat for Ellen Radosevich dated July 20, 2005 and recorded in the office of the County Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico on Book 25 Comp., page 2097 on July 29, 2005.

SUBJECT TO all legally existing easements, restrictions and reservations.

WITNESS the District Judge of the Eleventh District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of said Court this day___ of August, 2024.

Clerk of the District Court By__________________ Deputy Publish: Gallup Sun October 25, 2024 November 1, 2024 November 8, 2024 *** STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MCKINLEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILED 11th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT McKinley County 2/29/2024 9:12 AM JODIE SCHWEBEL CLERK OF THE COURT Valarie Baretinicich No. D-1113-PB-2023-00046 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DIANE MARIE SUTTON, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jane M. Guon has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within two (2) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Personal Representative at the address listed below, or filed with the McKinley County District Court, New Mexico, located at the following address: Eleventh Judicial District Court 207 W. Hill Ave, Ste. 200 Gallup, NM 87301 Dated: February 28, 2024 Attorney for Personal Representative: STEPHEN P. CURTIS ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C. BY: TORYA Stephen P. Curtis, Esq. 6747 Academy Road NE, Suite D. Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 884-9999 abqcurtis@gmail.com Jane M. Guon

c/o Stephen P. Curtis, Attorney at Law, P.C. Stephen P. Curtis, Esq. 6747 Academy Road NE, Suite D Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 884-9999 Published: Gallup Sun October 25, 2024 November 1, 2024 November 8, 2024 *** STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MCKINLEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT JAMES HERMAN, Plaintiff, Vs. NO. D-1113CV-2024-00569 ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT TO: “Unknown Claimants in Interest Adverse to Plaintiff.”

You or your attorney are hereby directed to file a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint to Quiet Title on file herein on or before 20 days from the date of the last publication of this Notice in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District of the State of New Mexico,Sitting within and for the County of McKinley, that being the Court in which said Complaint is filed, and to serve a copy of the same pleading or motion upon Plaintiffs or Plaintiffs’ attorneys, Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec, P.O. Box 1772, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, (505-722-4463). Unless a responsive pleading or motion is entered by you in this cause on or before the above date, judgment will be rendered against you by default.

The general object of said action is to quiet the title of the following described property in McKinley County, New Mexico: A Parcel of land within the North ½ of the South-west ¼ of Section 33, T14N, R13W, N.M.P.M., Thoreau McKinley County, New Mexico, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 33; THENCE, on a New Mexico West State Plane Grid bearing, N33*37’54”E,1880.22’ to a point on the North right-ofway line of I-40, NM Project No. I-040-I(7)51, said point being the Southwesterly corner of the Parcel and the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N9*39’51E, leaving said right-of-way, 208.60’ to a point; THENCE S75*41’47”E, 108.50’ to a point; THENCE S9*39’51”W,208.60 to a point, said point being on the North right-of-way line of I-40; THENCE N75*41’47”W, along said right-of-way 108.50’ to the Southwesterly corner of the parcel and the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 0.5179 acres, more or less.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOV. 8 - NOV. 14 FRIDAY, NOV. 8

MURDER IN THE STACKS

vid Bates, Stanley Milford Jr., Evelyn Begody, Sheila Loftgreen, and Daniel Vandever.

'HITCHCOK RADIO PLAY'

6:30 pm - 9 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). The Children and Youth’s Library will be the scene of a chilling crime.

Join a group of fellow detectives to solve the murder of Marian, the Librarian. Can you uncover the killer, their motive, and their weapon before time runs out? This event is perfect for teens ages 12-18, but all ages are welcome.

'HITCHCOK RADIO PLAY'

7 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.) Experience the suspense and thrills of Alfred Hitchcock like never before with a live performance that brings Hitchcock’s early films to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

VETERANS DINNER

6:30 pm @ the Gallup Elks Lodge (1112 Susan Ave.).

The Gallup community is welcome to gather for an evening of gratitude, delicious food, and heartfelt appreciation for those who have served. Attendees must register online. For more information, call (505)7229310 or email elkslodge@ bpoe1440.org.

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, NOV. 9

SHOW OPENING: “OLD SCHOOL AT ART123”

4 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Join gallupART for the opening of a group show of artists from the El Morro Area Art Council’s Old School Gallery -- and a cup of hot cocoa to boot! The show will be on display until Dec. 7.

SHOW OPENING: SHANDIIN DEGROAT

@ LOOM Gallery (209 W. Coal Ave.). New work by rising-star Diné artist Shandiin DeGroat will be on display at LOOM Gallery starting on Nov. 9 and ending on Dec. 31.

LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE

12 pm - 4 pm @ the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). Enjoy readings, engaging Q&A sessions, and book signings from featured local authors, including Da-

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Clerk of if the District Court By___________________ Deputy Gallup Sun Publishing Date: November 8, 2024 November 15, 2024 November 22, 2024 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority will conduct its monthly Board of Commissioners meeting on Friday November 15, 2024, at 9:00 am MST. Meeting will be conducted at the Gallup Housing Authority, 203 Debra Dr. Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

A copy of the agenda and/ or specific agenda items may be obtained at the Gallup Housing Authority office. This is a public meeting except for items to be considered in closed session.

Documents are available in various accessible formats and interested parties may also participate by phone. If you are an individual with a

7 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.) Experience the suspense and thrills of Alfred Hitchcock like never before with a live performance that brings Hitchcock’s early films to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

CELEBRATING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

8 am - 9 am @ Gallup Cultural Center (201 E. Hwy. 66). Join the Gallup Cultural Center each Saturday in November to celebrate Native American heritage month with Native American dance groups and traditional, fresh, hot oven bread.

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 Brother Bear (2003). 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, NOV. 10

'HITCHCOK RADIO PLAY'

2 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.) Experience the suspense and thrills of Alfred Hitchcock like never before with a live performance that brings Hitchcock’s early films to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

MONDAY, NOV. 11

VETERANS DAY

OFPL will be closed for Veterans Day.

NO SCHOOL FOR GMCS VETERANS DAY LUNCH

11am - 1 pm @ Gallup Cultural Center (201 E. Hwy. 66).

Celebrate Native American Veterans with a Veterans Day lunch at the Gallup Cultural Center.

AUTHOR TALK

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for an Author Talk with Stanley Milton, who wrote the recently released The Paranormal Ranger.

TUESDAY, NOV. 12

WOMEN VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the Gallup Housing Authority at (505) 722-4388, at least (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Contact the Gallup Housing Authority if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board Published: Gallup Sun November 8, 2024 *** Invitation For Bid PAINT EXTERIOR WALLS – ROMERO SITE - 17 Residential Lease Buildings Bid # CFP17-02-2024 GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY The Gallup Housing Authority is requesting interested Licensed Contractors provide a Bid to Paint Exterior Walls (17 Residential Lease Buildings) as described in this Bid package.

You are invited to submit a

5:30 pm @ Veterans Helping Veterans (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.). This meeting is for Women Veterans, veteran wives and widows or any woman related to a veteran.

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.

AFTER SCHOOL ARTS: BEADING

4 pm - 7 pm @ Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center (400 Marguerite Franco Dr.).

NANOWRIMO GROUP MEETING

7 pm - 8 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.).

NaNoWriMo is an annual creative writing challenge where participants write a novel in 30 days. Join OFPL’s NaNoWriMo Writing Group, which will meet every Tuesday in Novemember from 7 pm to 8 pm. Meet other writers, get feedback from local educator Ky George, and share your progress.

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.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13

ROBOTICS WITH ¡EXPLORA!

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL and ¡Explora! for a hands-on exploration with Spheros— programmable robot balls that teach coding through fun and interactive play.

Designed for ages 6-11, but all are welcome!

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Throughout November, the storytimes explore some of Indigenous North Americans’ countless scientific discoveries and technological inventions. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Bid to be received by Mike Burnside, Project Coordinator, for the Gallup Housing Authority. The Housing Authority Main Office is located at 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, phone number (505) 722-4388. Contact Mike Burnside to receive a Bid Package and to make an appointment if you wish to see the housing units and site. Site review is required.

Your Proposed Bid must arrive no later than 2:00 PM, Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Gallup Housing Authority Main Office. Proposals may also be emailed to Mike Burnsides email address at: Mike.

Burnside@galluphousing. com. Proposals received after this date and time will not be accepted.

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM, in the GHA Conference Room.

The Gallup Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or any part thereof and to waive any informality in any proposal not deemed in the best interest of the Housing Authority.

Please refer any questions regarding this proposal in writing (via e-mail) to: Mike Burnside at Mike.Burnside@galluphousing.com.

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CALENDAR 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 Indian Horse.

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, NOV. 14

SCREENING OF 'GATHERING'

6 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). Following the screening, stay for a Q&A panel featuring Indigenous food growers from the area.

NOVEMBER FILMS: NATIVE AMERICAN FILMS

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is screening films in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This week’s film is Up Heartbreak Hill.

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.).

In honor of World Kindness Day, Nov. 13, one way to help teach kindness to children is by doing a fun, easy project to share with friends and family. For more information email: besitty@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, NOV. 15

*** Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that Gallup Business Improvement District, Inc., a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation, will conduct its regular monthly Board of Directors Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2024 at 3 PM at Rico Motors. The agenda and log-in information will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from fb.gallupbid@mailfence.com and on the City of Gallup website.

Published: Gallup Sun November 8, 2024

PICASSO BABIES

10 am - 11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This free program is designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

It is a beautiful opportunity to explore the world through art. Experienced early childhood intervention therapists from The Therapy Academy will guide you and your little one in creating beautiful and unique pieces together.

NAVAJO LANGUAGE POETRY WORKSHOP

6 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL and Lydia Fasthorse as she shares poems written in Navajo. Participants will have an opportunity to share their poetry alongside other performers.

SATURDAY, NOV. 16

TAPE CANVAS PAINTINGS AT RIO WEST MALL

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

Join OFPL to create unique artwork using tape and colorful paints. With this simple technique, you can design any pattern or color scheme imaginable. This hands-on workshop is open to all ages.

JAMES AND ERNIE COMEDY SHOW

6 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). Prepare for a night of non-stop laughter with Diné comedy legends James and Ernie!

TUESDAY, NOV. 19

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

UNDERSTANDING THE LAW

5 pm - 6:30 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Attorney David Eason will dive into the Amendments.

FRIDAY, NOV. 22

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.

ROBOTICS WITH ¡EXPLORA!

3 pm - 5 pm @ In partnership with ¡Explora!, this hands-on workshop lets you design and build your own video game controller using a fun computer input tool called a «Makey Makey.» Once you’ve built your controller, you can test it out by playing a game! Don’t

*** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will convene for the canvass of the 2024 General Elections. This meeting will start at 8:00 am November 12, 2024. This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. The

miss out on this interactive tech experience designed for kids ages 6-11, but all ages are welcome.

TAB MEETING

6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

OFPL is recruiting teens for its Teen Advisory Board.

TAB members will provide guidance and assistance for the library’s teen

ONGOING RECRUITING TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

OFPL is recruiting teens for its Teen Advisory Board.

TAB members will provide guidance and assistance for the library’s teen programming, space, and collections.

They will also be non-voting members of the Library Advisory Board. The TAB will meet on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 pm at the Children & Youth Library.

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH

Celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month by applying for a card, renewing your existing card, or replacing your library card, for free!

Stop by the library to sign up today. Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SMOKEY BEAR READING CHALLENGE

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by joining the national Smokey Bear Reading Challenge through Nov. 28. 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 handpicked 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.

agenda can be sent electronically upon request.

Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Shawna Garnenez at (505) 863-1400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary Arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Done this 6 th of November 2024 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Robert Baca, Chairperson Publication date: November 8, 2024

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