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Sports Page shooting victim’s mother speaks out By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor
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ettie Cooley was jolted awake at 3 am on May 6, 2023 to a call from the mother of one of her sons’ friends. The woman on the other line had some terrible news: Nettie’s son Elon Cooley had been shot and killed outside of the Sports Page Lounge. The mother couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She’d just been at the bar with Elon and her other sons. The family had started the night off at Sammy C’s Rockin’ Sports Pub & Grille, but they eventually moved on to Sports Page Lounge, wh ich wa s for merly located at 1400 S. Second St. before it was shut down in late 2023. Nettie said they went over to Sports Page because her sons wanted to play pool. In an interview with the Sun, Nettie said that her son’s killer, Isaiah Palacios, was at both bars that night. She said that Palacios, who was 22 years old at the time of the shooting, saw her family and purposefully followed them to Sports Page. A BITTER HISTORY Nettie claims Elon and Palacios had never liked each other ever since high school. She said that Palacios kept trying to pick a fight with Elon at Sammy C’s, and that’s why they moved on to Sports Page. According to a police report, Metro Dispatch received a call around 1:45 am after shots were reportedly fired outside the local bar. When Gallup Police officers arrived at the scene, they found security guards performing CPR on Elon in the bar’s parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Elon had reportedly told the security guards that he had gotten into a fight with Palacios in the
bar. He asked the security guards to escort him to his car. Nettie said her other sons left Sports Page about 10 minutes before t he shoot i ng happened. A s t he s e c u r it y guards were escorting Elon to his car, Palacios ra n up to t hem a nd reportedly shot at Elon multiple times, with the security guards firing back at him. Elon was pronounced dead at the scene. After the altercation, Palacios was transported to an Albuquerque hospital. GPD obtained a warrant for his arrest, and when he was released from the hospital on May 16, 2023, University of New Mexico police officers arrested him. He was booked into the McKinley County Adult Detention Center that same day. DISSATISFIED WITH THE SYSTEM Palacios was origi n a l ly ch a r ged w it h first-degree murder, criminal damage to property (over $1,000), and aggravated assault with a deadly wea pon. But after he signed a plea dea l on Nov. 1, the criminal damage charge was d ropped a nd the first-degree cha rge wa s brought down to second-degree. As a part of the plea deal, t he cou r t i s recommending that Palacios undergo a 6 0 - d ay d i a gnostic eva lua t ion b efor e sentencing. Because he took the plea deal, Palacios will not face a jur y trial. Nettie has a problem with that, and with how the case was handled in general. “I think they should
have done a jury trial and tried to charge him with first degree murder because he did see me and my son and my other sons at Sammy C’s and that’s why we left,” Nettie said. Ne t t ie s a id s he believes the justice system failed her son. “I just wish the justice system was better with these laws because the max sentence for second-degree murder is only 20 years,” she said. “First degree would’ve been only 30 years. These kids that are shooting [people] are only in their 20s, they’re only going to be in their 50s when they get out; they’ll still have their whole life ahead of them.” Nettie filed a wrongful death petition with the Gallup District Court in January. She is suing both bars for overserving both Elon and Palacios, the security team who tried to help Elon that night, and Palacios. The case won’t go to court until sometime next year. In the meantime,
Isaiah Palacios Nettie said she hasn’t had time to properly grieve her son. “I think I haven’t really had time to properly grieve because I’m trying to get his killer put in jail,” she said.
Elon Cooley was shot and killed outside of the Sports Page Lounge during the early morning hours of May 6, 2023. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Nettie Cooley
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wo employees of Bulk Transfer were injured after a fuel tank exploded in downtown Gallup on Nov. 12. Around 10 am that day both Gallup Police and Gallup Fire responded to reports of a possible explosion and fire near Round House Lane, located between Highway 66 and Interstate 40 close to Downtown Gallup. People were asked to evacuate the area due to safety concerns, and multiple streets were closed
down for about an hour, including Highway 66 at the intersection of Second and Third Streets and Maloney Avenue. The fire was contained about an hour after the GFD responded to the scene, and the roads were reopened around 11 am. Two people were injured during the explosion, and they were both employees of Bulk Transfer. Gallup Fire Chief Jon Pairett said he was unaware of their status as of press time. The cause of the ex plosion is still under investigation.
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Congratulations to The 1AAA District Champions, The Thoreau Lady Hawks and the 1AAA Runner-up, The Tohatchi Lady Cougars and also to The 1AAAA District Champions, The Gallup Lady Bengals on your outstanding achievement! ………………… Congratulations to the Thoreau Hawks Football Team on moving forward in the State Playoffs! Watch them play the St. Michael's Horsemen this Saturday at 1pm in Santa Fe! ………………… Congratulations to our Cross Country teams and individual athletes The New Mexico High School Coaches Association has named our athletes among their TOP 50! Achievements include: All-Stars Boys Green Team Luke James Miyamura High School (All-Star) Girls Top 50 *10 Kylie Montano Miyamura High School (Top #27 Mykeia Vincent-Wolf Gallup High School (Top 50) #36 Catherine Denetelaw Tohatchi High School (Top 50) Boys Top 50 #24 Sage Livingston Gallup High School (Top 50) Watch our All Stars compete in the Green vs Red New Mexico State Championships at Nusenda Community Stadium: 1601 Arroyo Vista Blvd NW; Albuquerque November 16, 2024 Citizens Run 11:15 am Top 50 Fun Run: Girls @ 12:00 am Top 50 Fun Run: Boys @ 12:30 pm Girls Red vs. Green Race: 1:00 pm Boys Red vs. Green Race: 1:30 pm
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FBI warns of fabricated videos, statements following election
Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports
Featured DWI David Jim Nov. 10, 10:20 p.m. Aggravated DWI A 56 -year-old P i nehaven ma n wa s arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence while in possession of two firearms following a domestic dispute at his home. McK i n ley Cou nt y Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Marquez responded to reports of an intoxicated man involved in a disturbance who was traveling northbound on State Road 602 in a 2016 silver Dodge Dually. Marquez found the vehicle shortly afterward and conducted a traffic stop, where the suspect proceeded to drive away then came to a halt at SR-602, near the intersection of Park Avenue. The driver, who was identified as David Jim, reportedly exited the
vehicle and was handcuffed without incident a nd det a i ned i nside the deputy’s patrol car. According to his report, Marquez noticed a heavy odor of liquor coming off Jim when he arrested him. During a search of Jim’s vehicle, two open containers of beer along with two rif les without ammunition were a llegedly found. Jim stated he left his residence with the firearms because he was afraid for his safety. He also stated that there were no firearms i nvolved i n the d is turbance nor was he threatened with one or harmed. It was also confirmed by the sheriff’s office that Jim had a revoked license for a prior driving under the influence charge. M a r q ue z s a id he checked Jim and there were no signs of injuries, but during the check he said Jim had symptoms
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he FBI issued a statement regarding four additional instances of its name and insignia being misused to promote false narratives surrounding the 2024 election in a Nov. 6 press release. These are the latest in a series of fabricated videos and statements falsely attributed to the FBI designed to mislead the American public and undermine confidence in the election process and outcomes. T he f i r st v ideo reportedly uses the FBI seal and falsely states the FBI was aware that “at least 301 electors r e p or t e d a t t e m pt e d b r i b e r y a n d b l a c kmail” by a U.S. political party. This video is not authentic, is not from the FBI, and its contents are false. The second video uses the FBI seal and is a fabricated v ideo
cla iming the “FBI is investigating voter pressure at U.S. military ba ses over sea s” a nd goes on to make allegations of vote buying schemes using overseas military service members. This video is not authentic, is not from the FBI, and its contents are false. The third video uses the FBI seal and claims a U.S. social media company “has seen a rise in the number of separatists groups, with a total audience of more than 40 million people.” The fabricated v ideo falsely states that the FBI requires the “social network administration to respond promptly to requests to block such c o m mu n i t ie s .” T h i s video is also not authentic, is not from the FBI, a nd its contents a re false. The fourth video is a fabricated news clip falsely claiming that the FBI ha s ordered
media to “restrict dissemination of information about briber y of electors.” The content portrayed in the video is false and does not represent FBI's actions or position. Election integrity is among the bureau’s highest priorities. The FBI is working closely w ith state a nd loca l law enforcement partne r s t o r e s p o nd t o election t h reats a nd protect communities as Americans exercise their right to vote. The FBI encourages everyone to seek election and voting information from reliable sources, such as your local election office. A nd i f you s u s p e c t criminal activ ity, we ask that you report that information to state or local law enforcement or by contacting the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), or by submitting a tip online to tips.fbi.gov.
Man caught with fentanyl at local gas station Staff Reports
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Tohatchi man is facing charges of possession after he was caught with narcotics after he reportedly stole some items from a local gas station. On Nov. 7, around 7: 3 0 p m , G a l l u p Police Officers Kyler Bowekaty and Patrick Largo were dispatched to the Gas Up gas station located at 928 E. Hwy. 66. According to B owek a t y ’s repor t , o t he r of f ic e r s h a d been dispatched to the gas station earlier that day after a man who was later identified as Jonathan Natonabah stole some knives. During that investigation, Natonabah, 31, wa s repor t e d ly seen on the store’s surveillance camera using an unknown tool to unlock a glass display case holding several knives. He allegedly t o ok e i g ht k n i ve s , which were approximately wor th $150 $200 according to the gas station manager. About si x hou rs a f ter he’d a l leged ly s t ole n t h e k n i v e s , Natonabah had retur ned to the ga s station. When the officers arrived at the station Natonabah reportedly saw the patrol vehicle and star ted walking away, hea d i ng ea st o n A z t e c Av e n u e . Bowek a t y fol lowed him in his patrol vehicle and was eventua lly able to get out of the car and asked Natonabah to put his hands up. Bowekaty placed Natonaba h in ha ndc u f f s a nd put h i m the back of his patrol c a r. Bowek at y t old
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he Board of R e h o b o t h McKinley Christian Health Care Ser vices announced on Nov. 11 that Wayne H. Gillis has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. His first day as CEO will be on Nov. 18. Prior to this appointment, Gillis served as the Network CEO at Great Falls Healthcare in Great Falls, MT. He also served other hospitals in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Arizona. Gillis and his wife, Kathy, have two grown ch i ld ren a nd fou r grandchildren. He is a Registered Nurse, having earned an Associate’s Degree i n Nu r si ng. He a l so has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business Administration and is cer tified as a Black Belt in the Lean Si x Sig m a P rog r a m.
Gillis ended the nursing phase of his career as the System Associate Vice President of Clinical and Nursing Services at the Central Florida Alliance, Leesbu rg Regiona l Medical Center. Gi l l is ex pla i ned why he moved beyond nursing. “I was given opportunities to expand my abilities and my influence in
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With a strong commitment to healthcare improvement and a deep appreciation for community, I focus on making healthcare more efficient, compassionate, and teamcentered." New RMCHCS CEO Wayne H. Gillis the organization grew wider and wider; learning all aspects of hospital operations intrigued me and I felt it could help me
lead my clinical departments," he said. Gillis took a break from hospital leadership, serving as CEO of
the Executive Healthcare Operations Consultant Company. His consulting work grew out of a request from several vendors who asked him to help them with strategic planning, business proposals, and process improvement. He loved that work but it never evolved into something that would be permanent. He served as a consultant for 8 years before moving back into traditional hospital leadership at the Great Falls Health Network in Great Falls, MT. At the GFHN, Gillis served as the Network CEO. He had responsibly for a five-campus multi-specialty clinic with 80 employed providers and a 74-bed acute care hospital. During his time at GFHN, Gillis oversaw the construction project that added 46 additional beds, a 10-bed ICU, with two Cath labs, EP lab, support space
ex pa nsion a nd three new ORs. Also, the facility received a CMS 5 Star rating four consecutive years in a row. “I am honored to step into the role of President and CEO of Rehoboth McK i n le y C h r i s t i a n Health Care Services, Inc,” Gillis said. “With a strong commitment to healthcare improvement and a deep appreciation for community, I focus on making healthcare more efficient, compassionate, and team-centered. My guiding philosophy is built on the principles of servant leadership, valuing each team member, and striving for continuous improvement. I am passionate about ensuring every individual on our team feels empowered and valued. On a personal note, my wife and I share love for animals, and I find great joy in caring for our horses and dogs on our family farm.”
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PACHE COUNTY — The Arizona St ate Ba r su s pended Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting’s license on Nov. 1 as he faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly misused public funds and threatened a political opponent. Despite a l l t h is, Apache County voters reelected him, with a total of 18,340 people voting for him, or 60.36%. Only 4,323 people used the write-in option, saying they wanted someone else to fill the position. The Apache County Board of Super visors actually removed Whiting from his position the week before the 2024 General Election when his law license was suspended on Nov. 1. But he was still allowed to run for reelection. According to the publication Arizona’s Family, the Board of Supervisors will likely appoint an interim County Attorney. T he S t a t e A t t or ney Genera l’s Off ice ha s already been supervising the office. Whiting faces a total of nine counts, including: • Harassment: According to court documents, between March 7 and March 22, Michael repeat ed ly h a r a s sed
Fernando Madrid, a political opponent. • Sending a threatening or anonymous letter: Whiting and his aid Daryl Greer allegedly sent an anonymous letter threatening lega l action against Madrid if he did not withdraw from the race for Apache County Superintendent of Schools. • Misuse of public monies: These charges involve alleged unauthorized use of county funds for personal purchases, including gym equipment and promotional items, as well as a 2023 Ford Expedition purchased for personal use. • T hef t : M ich a el is accused of unlawfully controlling funds from the National Bank of A r i zon a ACCEN T Pend i n g For feit u re account for personal use, 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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New Mexicans can take steps to prevent diabetes Staff Reports
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ANTA FE — The World He a lt h O r g a n i z a t ion and the Inter national Diabetes Foundation observed World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14. The day originated in 1991 to raise awareness about diabetes as a public health threat and draw attention to actions people can take to prevent and manage the condition. Some 12.5% of all New Mexicans were diagnosed with diabetes in 2023. Nearly a quarter of them are 65 years or older. The state’s Hispanic/ Latino population makes up nearly 15% of all cases. And 8.46% of all cases fall within the age range of 18 to 64. While the causes of diabetes can vary by type, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood, which can in turn lead
to serious health problems. The New Mexico D e p a r t me nt of He a lt h’s Diabetes P revent ion a nd Control Program is “working
to increase awareness of diabetes, pre-diabetes and the factors that put people at risk,” Lindsey Goodhue, director of the Diabetes and Heart Health
Section of the New Mexico Department of Health, said. “Individuals who have a family history of diabetes, who are overweight, physically active
less than three days a week, are 45 years of age and older, and have other chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, are at higher risk of developing diabetes. It is important for these individuals to work with their medical provider to get screened so they can delay, prevent or manage their diabetes.” There are some steps New Mexicans can take to reduce their chances of becoming diabetic. These include: • Reduce your total carb intake. • Exercise regularly. • Drink water as your primary beverage. • Quit smoking. • Try to lose excess weight. • Reduce portion sizes. Diabetes is not just a health problem i n New Mex ico. Nationwide, over 38 million people have been diagnosed with it.
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ANTA FE — Lung Ca ncer ha s long been a killer in New Mexico, the U.S. and worldwide. People often underestimate the toll it takes on human lives. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the impact of the disease – and the resources available to screen and treat it. T he New Mex ic o Department of Health’s Cancer Prevention and Cont rol Sect ion a nd Nicotine Use Prevention and Control program offer treatment advice and resources that help save lives.
“As someone who lost his father to lung cancer, I feel personally the need to encourage everyone to take the steps necessary to take care of their health,” NMDOH Secretary Patrick Allen said. “Not just for themselves, but for the people that matter to them as much as life itself.” Nicotine use – including smoking and vaping – is the leading risk factor for lung cancer and is responsible for 80% of lung cancer deaths. But 20% of people who have never used nicotine die of lung cancer too. Although New Mexico has one of the lowest incidence rates of lung
cancer in the U.S., lung c a ncer r em a i n s t he leading cause of cancer death in the state, with a mortality rate of 21.3 per 100,000 residents, based on data from 2018-2022. NMDOH recommends seeing a physician if you have any symptoms of lung cancer. These symptoms – as per the Lung Cancer Research Foundation – are all about how you BREATHE: • Blood when you cough or spit. • Recurring respiratory infections. • Enduring cough that is new or different. • Aches or pains in the shoulder, back or
NMDOH Secretary Patrick Allen chest. • Trouble breathing. • Ho a r s ene s s or wheezing. • Exhaustion, weakness or loss of appetite. Even with no symptoms, you should be screened if:
NMED Bureau Chief elected Vice President of ACWA Staff Reports
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A N TA F E — New Mexico Environment Depa r tment Sur face Water Quality Bureau Ch ief Shel ly L emon was recently elected Vice President of the Association of Clean Water Administrators for the 2024-2025 term. Lemon’s leadership role puts New Mexico at the forefront of surface water protection efforts throughout the nation. She has served on the Association’s Board of Directors since 2020, r e p r e s e n t i n g E PA Region 6 — encompassing New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana,
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t o t he Clea n Wat er Ac t S e c t ion 3 0 3 (d) P rog r a m, Nat ion a l Pol lut a nt Discha rge El i m i nat ion System Program, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, a nd water technica l advisor opportunities. Add it iona l pre s si ng topics included cybersecurity for water and wastewater systems, PFA S updat e s f rom EPA’s Office of Science & Technology, Tribal Reserved Rights Rule, and community engagement driving environmental justice. Lemon has worked for NMED’s Su r face Water Quality Bureau for two decades, servi n g m a ny d i f fe r e nt
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roles within the bureau to support its mission of preserving, protecting, and improving New Mexico’s surface water quality for present and future generations. A s Bu reau Ch ief, Lemon currently manages and oversees three technical teams that fulf ill New Mex ico’s responsibilities under the federal Clean Water Act and New Mexico Water Quality Act, such as developing and revising water quality standards, collecting water quality data, reducing water pollution, and protecting, restoring, and enhancing the state’s wetlands, streams, and stream habitats.
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I N D O W ROCK, A r iz. — Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council joined Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren on Nov. 6 at the Leupp Chapter House as he signed resolution CO - 4 3 -24, approv i ng $450,000 to renovate the Crownpoint Senior Center and over $148 million to the Division of Aging and Long-Term Care Support to improve 85 senior centers across the Navajo Nation. Resources a nd Development Committee Vice Chair Casey Allen Johnson, who represents Leupp Chapter, thanked Nygren for signing the resolution without implementing any line-item vetoes. Johnson said the condition of the current Leupp Senior Center greatly needs repair. “We finally got it done,” Johnson said. “
as a temporary Program Supervisor II, providing oversight for all Western Navajo Agency senior centers. Begay thanked all the senior center staff in attendance who continue to work tirelessly ser v i ng t he Nat ion’s elders. “I ’m g r a t ef u l t o receive funding for four new sen ior centers,” Begay said. “Kaibeto w ill receive a bra nd new senior center. The cu r rent fa ci l it y c a n only accommodate 30 seniors. Tonalea will receive a new senior center. For the longest time, both Bodaway Gap and Coppermine Chapters were satellite centers. Both will receive new centers that will serve a significant number of elders who will benefit from these services.” L aw a n d O r d e r Committee Vice Chair Cherilyn Yazzie said the signing of the legislation was based on the love
“I've made it a mission to see that the Leupp Chapter, the first Navajo chapter to be established, receives a new senior center. I want to thank President Nygren, his staff, the chapter officials, and all the elders in the community. This is for you. We’re going to continue to take care of every one of you, and make sure your needs are met.” A lthoug h Nygren signed the legislation without any line-item vetoes, i n h is let ter accompanying the signed resolution, he indicated the need for a thorough assessment of all senior centers to be undertaken by the Nava jo Department of Health to assure that the needs of all senior centers are met. Council Delegate Helena Nez Begay had previously worked as a Senior Center Supervisor in Kaibeto for over 22 years. She also served
Council Delegate Casey Allen Johnson thanked everyone involved for supporting and approving the resolution that benefits elders across the Navajo Nation. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the 25th Navajo Nation Council that the Nation holds for its elders. She thanked the gathered elders for their continued guidance and wisdom. “For me, this legislation is about making sure that our elders get the services that they need so they can continue to be healthy,” Yazzie said. “Elder nutrition is very important. For my area, two of my senior centers will receive funding for renovations. I’m ver y proud of this.” Council Delegate
Shawna Ann Claw said that many elders have come full circle from being working professionals to dedicating their lives in raising their families. “I want to thank our elders for all their work in raising the leaders of the next generation. They are integral parts of our com mu n it ie s ,” Cl aw said. “This legislation is well-deserved in providing our elders a place to come together and enjoy each other.”
Ny g r e n t h a n ke d Delegate Danny Simpson for sponsoring the legislation and Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty for her efforts in amending the original project scopes to include a comprehensive breakdown of anticipated costs for each senior center. “Thank you elders for your guidance,” Nygren said. “We’ll continue to use the teachings that our grandparents have instilled in us."
Navajo Nation Environmental Remediation Fund ensures the protection, longevity of Navajo lands Staff Reports
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INDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Council D e l e g a t e D r. Andy Nez joined Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren at Red Lake Chapter on Nov. 7 as he signed Legislation 014 9 - 2 4 , e s t a b l i s h ing the Navajo Nation Remediation Fund to ensure funding for the cleanup of contaminated sites across the Navajo Nation. Legislation 0149-24, sponsored by Nez and approved during the 2024 Fall Council Session, establishes the Navajo Nation Environmental Remediation Fund that is set up from an automatic 2% set aside from the General Fund. The fund supports the Navajo Environmental Protection Agency and its contractors in assessing, cleaning up, and remediating former business and industrial sites on the Navajo Nation that are contaminated with harmful chemicals, threatening human health, public welfare, livestock, crops,
i n it ia l leg i slat ion to address the NFPI was discussed on Nov. 30, 2023. “At that time, I mentioned that these efforts and this legislation are for our future generations,” he said. “We want them to grow up in space and land that is not only beautified but has potential for different opportunities. The establishment of the Nava jo Nation Remediation Fund is part of a greater economic plan that will benefit communities impacted by commercial and industrial contamination.” N EPA E xe c ut ive Director Stephen Etsitty commended the chapters involved for working together to address a great need by ensuring funding that will be shared among multiple communities. “An exciting thing for me is to get the cleanup goi ng,” Et sit t y s a id. “Section by section, we can get the land in shape for reuse. Who knows what the children of the future will be able to use this land for once it’s cleaned up.”
groundwater, and the environment. Ne z s p oke w it h President Nygren ahead of the signing to explain the signif ica nce that t he le g i s l a t io n w i l l have on Sawmill, Red Lake and other Navajo communities. “One of the main things about this legislation is that it ensures the protection, longevity, and importance of our land,” Nez said. “Over time, there have been a lot of d i fferent busi nesses, whet her com merci a l or industrial, that have disrupted our land. The intent of this legislation is to address these issues. When we talk about business sites, it’s the contamination efforts that we’re helping clean up through remediation efforts.” The signing at Red Lake Chapter is important because it is next to the former Navajo Forest Products Industry site, which has been closed for over 25 years but still suffers from severe contamination from past operations. Nez noted that an
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I N D OW R O C K , A r i z . — Budget a nd F i na nce Committee Vice Chair Carl R. Slater joined Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren on Nov. 8 as he signed Legislation 0145-24 into law, amending the Tobacco Products Tax to include electronic smoking devices and nicotine products. The legislation seeks to address tobacco and nicotine addiction by increasing the existing Tobacco Products Tax and extending it to cover nicotine and electronic vaping devices. Slater, who sponsored the legislation, thanked Nygren for signing the bill, emphasizing its potential to reduce tobacco and nicotine use among Navajo youth. “We’ve seen the tobacco and nicotine industries evolve to target our young people in new ways, making them lifelong users dependent on these harmful substances,” Slater said. “Our traditional and sacred tobacco serves a much different purpose. It’s not about quick gratification, but about purifying our minds so our thoughts are strong, clear, and aligned with our teachings.” According to the 2017 Navajo Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 41% of high school students reported having smoked cigarettes, and 40% had used vaping products. The survey also found that 11% of Navajo high school students reported using smokeless tobacco products. The newly implemented Nicotine Products and Electronic Smoking Products Tax applies a 22% tax rate to nicotine and electronic smoking devices. It also increases taxes on tobacco products, including an additional 12.5 cents per cigarette, $3.85 per ounce of smoking tobacco, snuff, and chewing tobacco, $1.25 per ounce
of plug or twist tobacco, $2.50 per package of small cigars, and $3.62 per larger, single cigar. Slater highlighted how the Fund Management Plan for the new tax will support the Office of Traditional Culture and Spiritual Healing, which has not been funded since its creation. Additionally, the new tax revenue will support the Department of Health’s projects in partnership with traditional Navajo healer non-profit organizations. “This has never been done before, and we want to ensure that the funding serves its intended purposes,” Slater said. “We’re all eager to see how it will be implemented. This is an opportunity to learn, improve, and ultimately do better for our people.” Nygren reinforced the sacred role of tobacco in Navajo culture, emphasizing that its use should be rooted in ceremony and respect. “When it comes to tobacco, or anytime we think about using smoke, we should do it to bless ourselves and connect with who we are as Indigenous people,” he said. Nygren also thanked Slater and all those who supported the passage of the legislation, which passed unanimously during the 2024 Fall Council Session. “I commend all of you for your efforts,” Nygren said. “This is instrumental legislation, and it’s exciting to see how these taxes will grow. From here, we’ll work to ensure that these funds are used to support our traditional healers.” Slater concluded by thanking the attendees for their support, including members of the Air is Life Coalition, Executive Director of the Navajo Tax Commission Effie Edsitty, Forest Lake Chapter President Mae Gilene Begay, and 24th Navajo Nation Council Delegate Thomas Walker, Jr.
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School: Ramah High Name: Chloe Guardian Sport: Cross Country Grade: Sophomore
School: Miyamura High Name: Kylie Montano Sport: Cross Country Grade: Junior Kylie took fifth place at 4A NMAA State Cross Country and is on the All-State team.
School: Tohatchi High Name: Devyn Harvey Sport: Volleyball Grade: Senior Devyn has shown tremendous growth this season, especially in her blocking and hitting skills, which have significantly strengthened the team’s defense and offense. Her timing on blocks has been a gamechanger, disrupting key plays and forcing opponents to adjust their strategies. Offensively, Devyn’s hits are becoming more powerful and strategic, consistently scoring crucial points. Her dedication in practice and during games has not only improved her individual stats but has also elevated the overall performance of the team. Devyn’s presence on the court is a driving force, and her contributions have been invaluable to the team’s success.
This year was Chloe’s first year running cross country. She has been working extra hard this year on and off the course. Chloe is participating in dual sports and is also on the Ramah volleyball team. She gets her cross-country practice in everyday then immediately goes to volleyball practice after. Off the course, Chloe is one of Ramah’s Student Ambassadors and represented Ramah’s School of Business during the ConnectED ESV site visits.
School: Tse’ Yi’ Gai High Name: Tayler Begay Sport: Cross Country Grade: Freshman Tayler was the only XC runner to qualify to compete in the State Meet fro Tse’ Yi’ Gai. As a freshman, this is an amazing accomplishment! Tayler is a great student athlete who strives for excellence in everything she does.
Sports scores for Nov. 7 - Nov. 13 Football 11/8 20-12 (L) Miyamura v. Highland 7 pm Home (First Round of State) 11/8 20-22 (W) Thoreau v. Hope Christian 7 pm Away (First Round of State)
NFL schedule for Week 11 Nov. 14 Commanders @ Eagles Nov. 17 Jaguars @ Lions 11 am MST Packers @ Bears 11 am MST Raiders @ Dolphins 11 am MST Rams @ Patriots 11 am MST Browns @ Saints 11 am MST Ravens @ Steelers 11 am MST Vikings @ Titans 11 am MST Colts @ Jets 11 am MST Falcons @ Broncos 2:05 pm MST
Volleyball 11/8 3-1 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. Pine Hill
Sports schedule for week of Nov. 15 Football 11/16 Thoreau v. St. Michaels 1 pm Away (Quarterfinals of State)
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Gallup honors past, present service members Past veterans and City of Gallup officials stand and salute during the Veterans' Day ceremony at Courthouse Square on Nov. 11. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Gallup
Councilor Ron Molina, Dist. 4, and Tully Brown share a moment during the City of Gallup’s Veterans’ Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at Courthouse Square. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond
Friends and veterans came together to help celebrate Veterans’ Day at Courthouse Square on Nov. 11. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond
Councilor Linda Garcia, Dist. 1, thanked veterans’ for their service during the Nov. 11 Gallup’s Veterans’ Day ceremony. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond
Young riders toss candy to the crowd at the Veterans' Day parade, one of the events hosted by the City of Gallup on Nov. 11. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond
Veteran and Spiritual Warrior Emilio Barriga gave the benediction at the beginning of the City of Gallup’s Veterans’ Day ceremony. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond
Service members played songs on bagpipes such as the Star-Spangled Banner to commemorate veterans during the ceremony at Courthouse Square. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Gallup
A flag is unfurled during the Veterans' Day ceremony at Courthouse Square. The handlers take great care when hoisting and taking down the U.S. flag. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Gallup
Gallup locals and guests convene at Courthouse Square every year on Veterans' Day for the ceremony honoring past and present service members.Photo Credit: Jenny Pond
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ames Begay, of Gallup, NM died November 4, 2024. He was 66. James was born into Kinyaa’áanii, the Towering House Clan, born for Red Running Water Tachii’nii. He was born in Gallup, NM on May 9, 1958. James was preceded in death by his parents Irene Rose and Mark C. Begay. He is survived by his siblings Gloria Begay Lee, Evangeline Manuelito, Dorothy B. Murphy, Nelson Begay, Art Begay, and Kenneth Begay. Funeral Services will be held at Gallup City Cemetery on November 15, 2024 at 12 pm. Reception following at Sunset Apartment conference room. Flowers can be sent to: Cope Memorial in Gallup, NM.
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Dwayne Johnson stars as Santa’s head of security in “Red Ones,” while Chris Evans plays a hacker who once discovered Santa’s secret location and sold the details to the highest bidder. The two must team up to save Santa after a team of sinister hooodlums kidnap the beloved figure. Photo Credit: MGM Studios
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his feature from A mazon MGM St ud io s open s exclusively at theaters on Friday, Nov. 15. Back in the late ‘80s, the holiday-themed comedy Scrooged opened with a fake trailer for a film that involved psychos seizing Santa’s headquarters, and a heavily-armed Lee Majors stepping in to take care of the threat. It was a hilarious parody of the era’s action films and one that made a lasting impression. Decades later, it’s hard to not see that bit as being inspiration for Red One, the action-adventure/comedy opening this weekend. But what worked brilliantly in a two-minute sketch struggles to maintain excitement and laughs over a two-hour running time. The world has become
more and more jaded over the past few decades. Up in the North Pole, Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons) continues his work of bringing joy and happiness to families all over the world. But Commander Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), Santa’s head of security, has begun to lose hope in human kindness. After announcing his retirement, Drift is brought back into action when a team of sinister hoodlums locate and kidnap Santa Claus. Head of the Mythological Oversight and Restoration Aut hor it y force Z oe Harlow (Lucy Liu) sends the protagonist on a mission to find hacker Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans), who discovered Santa’s secret location and sold the details to the highest bidder. After Drift c o n f r o nt s O’ M a l ley, the unlikely pair team up and travel through Earthbound and fantastic worlds to rescue Santa. This is a lavish production and the world of the North Pole (which itself almost looks like a snow-globe) is admittedly
impressive to behold. When the supernatural villain is revealed, there are plenty of elaborate action scenes and elaborate digital effects featuring Drift and O’Malley f ig ht i ng of f v a r iou s threats. One bit, involving the pair taking on a trio of threatening icy snow-creatures, features some fun quips and creative action. The charismatic cast also offer a few amusing moments of bickering that do result in a chuckle or two. This includes an antagonistic conversation between a confused O’Malley, Harlow and Drift as they reveal their roles in the North Pole and state that plenty of seemingly fantastic beings from legend are quite real. There are a couple of funny interactions as O’Malley takes in some surreal sights, and when Drift attempts to pay his criminal partner a compliment for eventually doing something selfless. But while there are a few laughs, more of the gags miss the mark than hit it and the overall tone
isn’t quite right. With the exception of the beach battle, the exaggerated fights are played too seriously and rarely take advantage of the strangeness occurring. The movie’s heroic organization has a very militaristic feel, which feels off-putting in a family holiday feature. If the film had been pok i n g more f u n a t the MORA and Drift’s defense tactics, it may have played more effectively. In truth, the makers would have been better served to embra ce t he out ra geousness of the concept and/or go all the way over-the-top (perhaps even earning an R-rating), rather than play it in a more generic manner. There are some odd tangents as well, as the leads find themselves in the underworld dealing with holiday-monster K ra mpus (K r istofer Hivju) for an extended period of time. Another i nef fect ive t w ist occurs when O’Malley encounters his ow n son (Wesley Kimmel) in
danger. The pair reunite and share an overly sentimental exchange completely out-of-place with the rest of the movie. Add in some underutilized supporting characters like Mrs. Claus (Bonnie Hunt) and a CGI polar bear who works with Drift, and the movie ends up having a chaotic feel. There are elements of Red One that work reasonably well. It looks
impressive and one can see how the general concept on paper might have seemed like a winner. Sadly, the movie doesn’t balance action, humor a nd sentiment effectively. The film needed to be sillier and more tongue-in-cheek (like that Scrooged parody), a nd thus this festive package doesn’t go over as well as hoped for. V I S I T: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM
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4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for November 15, 2024 By Glenn Kay For the Sun
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elcome to a not her lo ok at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This edition is a bit slower than the previous one, but there is a notable independent and a few curious titles arriving for adventurous viewers. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try! B I G N E W RELEASES!
APEX PREDATORS 2: THE SPAWNING: If you’re familiar with W i ld E ye R ele a s i n g (the company behind the Ouija Shark series, C o c a in e S h a r k, t he Shark Exorcist series, S h a r k u l a , Ju r a s s i c Shark and, well, you get the idea), their latest direct-to-disc and streaming title is a sequel to a 2021 effort from the
studio. A volleyball tournament taking place in Long Beach, California takes a disturbing turn when players and visitors start appearing on the beach torn to pieces. As it turns out, flying sharks are the problem and it will take a legendary hunter to take down the man-eating predators and send them back to the ocean. This one hasn’t been screened for the press yet, so expect something similar to other titles from the studio (although one difference is that it does have a familiar name in the cast). The picture stars Vernon Wells, Christopher Showerman, Jennifer Na ngle and Traci Burr. BEATEN TO DEATH: This independent Australian horror picture has been available to stream for a year, but is now arriving on disc. The story involves a man and his wife who are desperate for cash. They decide to take part in a deal with a drug supplier. When things go south, the man is pursued and tortured to a near death state. Apparently, he survives and wanders off trying to find some kind of help. Reviews were all over the place for the title. More genre critics liked the movie than disliked it, but audiences have generally hated the picture. Over one-third of
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critics said that the film’s only goal was to shock by showing a character being brutally maimed for 90 minutes. They noted it was otherwise pointless. But more horror websites called it an effective, extreme horror movie that set out to turn their stomachs and succeeded. It fea t u re s Dav id Tracy, Thomas Roach and Benny Blake.
B ET W EEN T H E TEMPLES: A cantor (a man who sings songs of faith and leads prayer in a synagogue) has a crisis of faith in front of congregants. After getting into some trouble shortly thereafter in a bar, he encounters his grade school music teacher. They talk and go their separate ways, but soon reunite when she starts attending his Bat Mitzvah class. The two attempt to help each other go through major life changes. T h i s i ndep endent comedy wa s well-re ceived. A small number compla i ned t hat t he movie was put together haphazardly and that its quirkiness didn’t come off as amusing. However, the majority enjoyed the performances and were amused by the eccentric characters. They found the final product to be a funny story of friendship between two members of different generations. For t he t i me - b e i ng, t h i s i s a DV D on ly rele a s e. Ja s on Schwa r tzma n, Ca rol Kane, Dolly De Leon, Ca rol i ne A a ron a nd Robert Smigel headline the feature. THE CHRISTMAS LETTER: An average family man working as a copywriter becomes frustrated by a wealthy friend’s series of annual holiday letters that seemingly boast about the good times he and his
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relatives are having. After losing his job, the lead decides to splurge a nd take h i s f a m i ly on a globe-trotting vacation. Unfortunately, things don’t go as pl a n ned a s t hey m a ke t he i r w ay to va r ious travel destinations. This picture has not been screened for the press and appears to be debuting as a DV D - o n l y relea se (it may a lso be available to strea m i n the near future, but an official date isn’t available). The movie does feature famous na mes on the advertising, but otherwise little is known about it. It features Angus Benfield, Regina Schneider, with appearances from Chevy Cha se, Br ia n Doyle Murray, Randy Quaid and Brian Posehn.
DA NCE FIRST: Irish novelist Samuel Beckett is the subject of this biopic drama. The film tells the story of his life and experiences as a Parisian bon vivant, a resistance fighter, and a Nobel Prize-winning playwright. It also examines his philandering ways and personal failures, as well as his later life as a recluse. This multinational production was shot in black and white and features familiar faces in the cast, but didn’t land with reviewers. Less than half called the picture a beautifully shot effort that showed intriguing aspects of the man’s l i fe a nd benef ited from some great performances. Alas, the majority stated that the movie handled the f igure’s complexities in an overly simple manner and called the feature uneven and drab. The f ilm sta rs Gabr iel Byr ne, Aiden Gillen, Fionn O’Shea and Sandrine Bonnaire. H O L I D A Y TWIST: This holiday picture is an independent production that received a limited release last year and then appeared on streaming services. It is now receiving a DVDonly release. It fol lows t he high-powered, overworked and not particularly friendly CEO of a delivery service. While dealing with a series of package thefts, she takes part in an embarrassing interview and
finds her life fa lling apart afterward. An angel appears unexpectedly to guide her back onto the right track. The feature wasn’t seen by many and the few who did review it were less-than-kind. They suggested that while its heart was in the right place, the movie was poorly written and failed to deliver any holiday magic. The ca st i ncludes Kel ly S t a ble s , Ne a l McDonough, Sean Astin, James Maslow and Emily Tosta. HOUNDS OF WAR: A mercenary and other soldiers are hired by an old associate to take down the most powerful warlord in Libya. They are told where to go, but im me diately find themselves in a trap. All are killed except for the central protagonist, who manages to escape. S e ek i n g revenge for the set-up, he comes up with a plan and takes action as his employers set out to finish him off. This is a DVD-only release and it has been panned by the few online critics who have seen it. They suggest that while there are some good performers in the movie, this is a perfunctory, directto-disc action film that doesn’t do anything original or interesting with its concept. They found it dull and predictable. It feat u re s F r a n k Grillo, Robert Patrick, Rhona Mitra, Leeshon Alexander, Urs Rechn and Matthew Marsh.
MERCHANT IVORY: THE DOCUMENTARY: Also known simply as Merchant Ivor y, this documentary follows the partnership of noted producers/filmmakers Ismail Mercha nt a nd Ja mes Ivory. The two met and initially formed a production company to make English-language films in India for the international market. After
achieving success, they began making movies in the UK and America, becoming famous in the process. They enjoyed great success with per iod dra ma s like A Room with a View, Howard’s End, Remains of the Day and many others. The doc tells their story, which is told from the pointof-v iew of Ivor y (Merchant passed away in 2005). C r i t ic s responded ver y favorably to what they saw. One or two called it a series of clips from their features and little more, but all others stated that it was a sweet and interesting look into their unique partnership and the life of Ivory (who finally won his first-ever Oscar at the age of 89 for writing the recent drama, Call Me by Your Name). SILENT BITE: This low-budget literal and figurative chiller from Canada follows a group of bank robbers who have just pulled a heist on Christmas Eve. With a snowstorm approaching, they search for a place to take shelter from the cold. The group book a room at a motel and try to lie low, only to discover that something much deadlier that they are is present at the location. Almost no one has seen this independent effor t. A f ter sea rching online, one review appeared suggesting that the movie is stylish and reasonably effective, with some great snow-covered locations and a few interesting plot twists. However, there are no other write-ups available yet, so one may want to wait for more notices to come before purchasing. Camille Blott, Dan Molson, Kelly Schwartz and Louisa Capulet headline the film. YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! All of this edition’s kid-friendly titles can be found below. T he Last Unicor n (1982) (Shout! Factory) “Limited Edition” 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Steelbook PBS KIDS: Barnyard Buddies DVD (PBS Kids) DVD The SpongeBob S q u a r e P a n t s Mo v i e ( 2 0 0 4) ( P a r a m o u n t Pictures) “Standard” 4K U lt r a H D a nd Blu-ray ON THE TUBE! And the week’s TV-themed titles are listed here. Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 17 (CBS) DVD T he King of Queens The Complete Series (Mill Creek Enter tainment) Blu-ray PB S K IDS: B a r n y a r d B u d d i e s DV D (PBS Kids) DVD S e a C h a n ge: T he Gulf of Maine – A NOVA Specia l Presentation (PBS) DVD Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 (Paramount) Blu-ray Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1 (Paramount) Blu-ray V I S I T: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM
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A: Ja mes Va n Der Beek, Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes a nd Michelle Williams became huge stars practically overnight when the teen drama series Dawson’s Creek began airing in 1998. All four have been acting steadily with varying degrees of fame and awards for their work. In recent years, Van Der Beek starred in the Ryan Murphy series Pose and the animated series Vampirina. Next up for him is the Tubi original film Sidelined: The QB and Me, which is based on the hugely popular young adult novel The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley. Van Der Beek, who is 47, recently shared that he’s been privately battling colorectal cancer but remains optimistic about his prognosis. In December, he’ll appear in the two-hour live special on Fox The Real Full Monty, with Taye Diggs, to help raise awareness of prostate, testicular and colorectal cancers.
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Rep. Vasquez votes to pass bipartisan bill to strengthen social security By Rep. Gabe Vasquez
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A SH I NGT ON D.C. — U.S. Representative Gabe Va squez, N.M., voted in favor of H.R.82, t he S o c i a l S e c u r it y Fa i r nes s Act , wh ich streng thens Socia l Security benefits for public servants, on Nov. 12. Vasquez understands that those who have worked hard should not be penalized for providing for their families. That’s why he co-sponsored this bill in his first year in office
to address these issues. “For too long, hard working New Mexicans, including firefighters, t ea cher s a nd po st a l worker s, have faced unfair cuts to their benefits,” Vasquez said. “I am proud to vote to pass the bipar tisan Social Security Fairness Act that solves this problem. This bill finally ensures that public servants who have dedicated their lives to improving our com mu n ities receive t he r et i r ement t hey have earned. The Social Security Fairness Act is
a vital step towards fairness, dignity and honoring the contributions of those who’ve served our communities.” After working hard their whole lives, New Mexican seniors depend on their Social Security savings. However, not everyone receives the f u l l S oci a l S ecu r it y sav i ngs t hat t hey’ve earned. Under current federal laws, many public servants – including schoolteachers, postal workers, f iref ighters and police officers – can have their benefits cut in
half or even completely t a ken away i n some circumstances. Two separate federal laws enacted in the 1970s and 1980s prevent many public ser vants from receiving their full Social Security savings. T he S ocia l S ecu r it y Fairness Act addresses these two provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for people who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government. First, it eliminates the Government Pension Offset, which reduces
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ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT
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, (505-7224463). 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-of-way 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-ofway, 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-ofway 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. WITNESS the District Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of said Court this__day of November, 2024. Clerk of if the District Court By___________________ Deputy
you by default. The general object of said action is to quiet the title of the following-described property in McKinley County, New Mexico: Lot Two (2) in Block Fifteen (15) of GAMERCO TOWNSITE UNIT ONE (1) as the same is shown and designated on the Map of said subdivision filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McKinley County, on April 15, 1991. TOGETHER WITH MOBILE HOME: 2145MHZ Serial: 12536781AB Year: 2001 Make: REDMAN SIZE 32x36 Subd: GAMERCO TOWNSITE Unit: 1 WITNESS the District Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of said Court this__day of October 2024. Clerk of the District Court Gallup Sun Publishing Date: November 8, 2024 November 15, 2024 November 22, 2024 ***
Gallup Sun Publishing Date: November 8, 2024 November 15, 2024 November 22, 2024 *** STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MCKINLEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT JOSE A. RUIZ and DERWIN RUIZ, Plaintiffs, vs. No. D-1113CV-2024-00570 ESTATES OF RUDOLPH K. MADRID AND CARMEN MADRID, JOHNNY D. MADRID, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS and UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFFS, Defendants. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: ESTATES OF RUDOLPH K. MADRID AND CARMEN MADRID, JOHNNY D. MADRID, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, and UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFFS 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 30 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 entered by you in this cause on or before the above date, judgment will be rendered against
LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed bids for: Computers, Laptops, Peripherals, & Accessories Price Agreement ITB-2025-05BK Commodity Code(s): 204, 207 As more particularly set out in the ITB documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https:// gmcs.bonfirehub.com Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on December 3, 2024. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all
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bids, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 12th Day of November 2024 By: /S/ Chris Mortensen, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 ITB ISSUE DATE: November 15, 2024 PUBLICATION DATES: November 15, 2024 (Gallup Sun) *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday November 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. The agenda can be sent electronically upon request. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Shawna Garnenez at (505) 8631400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend. Done this 13 th of November 2024 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Robert Baca, Chairperson Publication date: November 15, 2024 *** Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that Gallup Business Improvement District, Inc., a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation, will conduct its Annual BID District Informational Meeting on December 4, 2024 at 10 AM. The meeting will take place at Gallup El Morro Event Center. Published: Gallup Sun November 15, 2024 November 22, 2024
Executive Director New Mexico Press Association New Mexico Press Service New Mexico Press Association Foundation Are you a dynamic leader with a pas- sion for driving revenue growth and a love for journalism? The New Mexico Press Association seeks a visionary to lead our organization and its member newspapers into the future. As our executive director, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of journalism in New Mexico. • Key responsibilities Revenue generation: Drive revenue growth through strategic print and digital advertising sales across our network of member publications. • Digital transformation: Lead the transition to a profitable digital future while preserving the value of traditional print operations. • Advocacy: Champion the impor- tance of open government and press freedom by lobbying legislators and government agencies. • Membership engagement: Foster strong relationships with member news papers and drive membership growth • Brand building: Elevate the New Mexico Press Association’s brand through effective marketing and public relations strategies. • Operational excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, financial man- agement and event planning.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOV. 15 - NOV. 21 FRIDAY, NOV. 15
GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
9 am @ 203 Debra Dr.
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.
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 nonstop laughter with Diné comedy legends James and Ernie!
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 Over the Hedge (2006). Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information
GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET
LADIES CRAFT NIGHT
6 pm @ Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center (400 Marguerite Franco Dr.). Unleash your creativity, enjoy crafting with friends, and take home a beautiful felt ornament.
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. 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
healthy competition. MONDAY, NOV. 18
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.
EUREKA!
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) Join Indigenous Educator Lyle Harvey for a fascinating exploration of this STEM-rich history of corn, followed by a hands-on demonstration where you’ll learn how to make your own traditional blue corn mush. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
TUESDAY, NOV. 19
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
1:30 pm @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
SUNDAY, NOV. 17
THE HOOP SHOOT
11:30 am - 2:30 pm @ St. Michaels Indian School (Lupton Rd., St. Michaels, AZ.). The Elks Lodge of Gallup hosts the Hoop Shoot event to support and engage the youth of the community. The Hoop Shoot is a free-throw basketball contest for kids ages 8 to 13, designed to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and
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. 20
POKESGIVING: POKÉMON GO NIGHT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Everyone is welcome to bring some food or snacks to share! It will be a night of enjoying Pokémon and friendship.
PAINT AND SIP
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
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.
CALENDAR
UNDERSTANDING THE LAW
5 pm - 6:30 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Attorney David Eason will dive into the Amendments.
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.
6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out!
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.
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 Sully.
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. 21
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 Te Ata.
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 Thanksgiving, make a yarn-wrapped turkey. For more information email: besitty@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, NOV. 22
CASE MANAGER/PEER SUPPORT WORKGROUP
10 am @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.).
ESTABLISHED GOOD WILL & -TRUST-
The City of Gallup Behavioral Health Department along with the Grow Our Own Program will be hosting a Case Manager/Peer Support Work Group. They will discuss resources, how to work together, and job opportunities.
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 @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). 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 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 teens. SATURDAY, NOV. 23
POP-UP HOLIDAY MARKET
1 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Shop for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts by local artists! The Popup Holiday Art Market runs through Dec. 21 and is open during ART123 Gallery’s business hours (Tuesday - Friday from 2 pm - 6 pm and Saturday from 12 pm - 6 pm).