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Construction on new senior center scheduled to start next spring $12 MILLION IN GRANTS WILL COVER TWO PHASES OF THE PROJECT By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

new senior center has been on the Gallup City Council’s priority list for a while now, and now the project can finally get started thanks to some recent funding. During the Nov. 26 city council meeting, the city’s Planning and Development Manager C.B. Strain said that the city now has almost $13 million to help fund the project. In January, the council accepted two large amounts of funding from the State of New Mexico Aging and LongTerm Services Department for a total of over $12.7 million. Strain explained that the project would be completed in three phases. The first phase includes building the center’s dining area, offices, lobby, kitchens, storage areas, and restrooms. What Strain calls “Phase 2A” will see the completion of a group exercise area, a fitness room, more storage space, an arts and crafts room, a library, and a billiards room. A gymnasium with a basketball court will complete the project in Phase 3. REVISING COSTS In January, Strain estimated that the total cost of the project would be $20 million. When city staff put out a request for bids in July, Murphy Builders, Inc. put in the lowest amount for their request proposal. According to the proposal, Phase 1 of the project is going to cost $8.83 million. Strain said Phase 2A is going to cost over $212,000. With these price tags in mind, Strain said city staff

The City of Gallup dedicated the current senior center's dining hall in memory of Juan Delgagdo. They renamed the dining hall after him during a ceremony on Sept. 14, 2023. The new center's dining hall will also bear his name. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Gallup realized they had enough money to have the council approve both phases now. “We were originally approaching council with just Phase 1 in mind, but when we got our grant money and the proposals came in, we were quite pleased with the prices that we got,” Strain said. “It’s going to be real tight, but we do have enough to get it done.” Councilor Michael Schaaf, Dist. 2, noted that waiting

to do Phase 2A would actually cost the city more money. “Now if they waited on 2A, they’d have to tear down the stucco and then it would cost us more in the long run,” he said. Strain agreed that waiting would add to the construction costs.

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NCI director departs after 24 years By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

r. Kevin Foley, Executive Director of Na’Nizhoozhi Center, Inc., will step down after more than two decades of service, the organization announced on Nov. 15. Foley, who has accepted a new position in behavioral health with a coalition of tribes in Northern California, is leaving to be closer to

his family. His last day in Gallup will be on Jan. 15. Foley began his career with NCI in 2000 and became Executive Director in 2013. During his tenure, he led the nonprofit through significant challenges, including the withdrawal of Navajo Nation funding and the COVID-19 pandemic, while expanding its services and securing critical funding. Among his key accomplishments, Foley with the City of Gallup, secured a grant from U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., to expand substance abuse treatment services, and he navigated the organization

out of “high-risk” status by improving its financial oversight. He also facilitated the expansion of NCI’s services with an additional 25-bed facility and helped secure Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities certification for the organization. “I am proud of the work we’ve done at NCI, especially saving lives and helping hundreds recover from alcohol and drug abuse,” Foley said. “I couldn’t have done this without the dedication of our front-line staff, key community partners, and

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Voters approve amendment to increase salaries for county ofﬁcers By Ginny Gillikin Sun Correspondent

rather than members of the legislature. Each county in New Mexico is a functioning governmental unit, ballotpedia. org noted. The minutes for the Dec. 3 meeting of the McKinley County Board of Commissioners noted that “the salaries of the certain elected county officials for McKinley County are below the fair market value associated with the position, and not comparable to salaries of other county officers.” The new salary for McKinley County’s treasurer and clerk and the District 3 commissioner will be $68,707.20, effective Jan. 1. The previous approved salary for these positions was $30,196. “The actual payment of the increase [will be delayed] to the first pay period of July 2025 to properly account for

and budget the adopted changes,” according to the meeting minutes. The salary for District 1 and 2 commissioners will increase to $68,707.20 and the salary for probate judge will be $51,530.40, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Passage of Amendment 4 “provides more local control to boards of county commissioners,” according to nmlegis.gov. It also “could recruit more quality candidates for county officer positions, … check the power of county commissioners in setting salaries, [and] … give voters more say in how their counties are managed.” The amendment also “clarified that the fees collected by a county official must be deposited into the county treasury,” according to ballotpedia.org.

that happens,” Strain said during a January meeting. The standing senior center is in Councilor Linda Garcia’s District 1. During the Nov. 26 meeting, she mentioned how she visited the center during a Thanksgiving meal and they had to put the overflow crowd in the center’s gym where the HVAC system wasn’t working properly, leaving the room cold. “The building’s so old, things are going out,” she said. “They’ll fix them, but when events are going on

there isn’t enough time.” Garcia said she and the community are very excited to celebrate the new center. “It’s a longtime coming,” she said. “Our seniors are anxious and excited about it, and I’m ecstatic about it.” L O O K I N G FORWARD TO PHASE 3 City staff didn’t ask for approval to award a contract for Phase 3 of the project yet. Strain said the city is planning to have a separate building for the gym, with a hallway connecting

picnic tables and handball courts in the area will have to be removed to make way for the new building. But only the picnic tables west of the emergency command center will be affected.

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constitutional amendment that mandates increased salaries for elected county officials was approved by voters during the Nov. 5 General Election. New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 4 is also known as the County Officer Salaries Amendment. The ballot measure was approved by approximately 70% of New Mexico voters, according to the Secretary of State’s website. The amendment edited Article 10, Section 1 of the New Mexico Constitution. It states that a county’s board of commissioners will now set county officers› salaries,

SENIOR CENTER | FROM COVER Huitt-Zollars, Inc. will provide support for the project through administrative services. They will also serve as the architects for the project. Strain said the city hopes to begin construction in the spring, with the project lasting a total of about a year and a half. “Our seniors desperately need and deserve a new senior center, and we owe it to them to do the best we can to make sure

DR. KEVIN FOLEY | FROM COVER support from local, state, and federal officials.” The NCI Board of Directors has begun the search for a new Executive Director and will work with Foley during the transition. “Dr. Foley’s leadership has had a profound impact on NCI, and we are grateful for his years of service,” Board President Dennis Lorenzo said. “We wish him the best as he begins

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it to the rest of the senior center. The new senior center will be located on the east side of the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center. Strain said some of the

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A 39-year-old Tohatchi man was found under the influence in a no-parking zone inside a running car without a valid license. Gallup Police Officer Ch r i stopher Dawes responded around 5:10 pm on Dec. 2 to reports of a man passed out in the driver seat of a blue Jeep Cherokee at the Maverick East gas station, located at 3540 E. Hwy. 66. Accor d i n g t o t he police repor t, Dawes walked over to the vehicle and saw a man in the driver’s seat with his head facing downward a nd his chin lea ning against his chest with the vehicle’s engine running. Dawes knocked on

the driver’s side window several times but there was no response. He took the keys out of the ignition and placed them on the roof of the vehicle. T h e o c c u p a n t of the vehicle, identified as Anthony Leland III, was asked if he knew where he was at and he answered “Yes” but then did not respond further. Leland, 39, told Dawes t h a t he d rove f rom Tohatchi in the condition he was in and did not respond when asked when his last drink was. According to Dawes’ report, he asked Leland to step out of the vehicle due to a strong smell of alcohol coming from the car. Gallup Police Officer Ryan Boucher, who was also at the scene, assisted Leland in removing his seatbelt as he stepped out of the vehicle, struggling to keep his balance. Leland was asked if he wanted to do a field sobr iet y test but he declined. He was then placed under arrest for allegedly driving while under the influence of liquor and driving without a license. He w a s t a ken t o Rehoboth Medica l Christian Hospital for blood work due to a fou r t h DW I of fe n s e then taken to McKinley County Jail. His first appearance hearing was set for Dec. 4.

Name: Michael Lee Young Age: 40 Arrested: Dec. 7 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Jan. 7

Name: Cheryl Marie Begay Age: 47 Arrested: Dec. 7 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Jan. 9

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25 -year-old man is being charged with mu rder a f ter he a l leged ly shot a nd killed his own father at Ortega’s Indian Jewelry Store in Continental Divide. On Dec. 3, around 3:45 pm, an employee of the jewelry store located at 19 State Hwy. 122 reported that gunshots went off in the Trenton Bailey store’s bathroom. They informed Metro Dispatch that a man, who was later identified as Trenton Bailey, was now standing outside the business. In an interview with the Sun, McKinley County Sheriff James Maiorano III said that Trenton and his father, Kenneth Bailey, had allegedly been traveling from Texas to Arizona when their car broke down near the Phillips 66 gas station by the jewelry store. They reportedly pushed the car to the jewelry store and then went inside to wait for a family member to come pick them up. Maiorano said his deputies believe the two men were traveling from one mental facility to another to get Trenton some treatment for a reported mental illness. While waiting for a family member to pick them up, the two men entered the jewelry store’s restroom. That’s where Trenton allegedly shot his father three times in the head with a handgun. When the two employees at the jewelry store heard the gunshots, one of them ran out of the building to the Phillips 66 gas station, where she called Metro Dispatch. The other employee hid in a secure location. After shooting his father, Trenton reportedly walked out of the restroom. According to the police report, he turned to the store’s employee and said, “Can you clean up that mess?” The employee responded by saying that they would, and then Trenton said, “Do you know what I mean?” McKinley County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Trenton outside of the jewelry store. When they entered the building, they found the bathroom door shut and a puddle of blood leaking out from underneath it. Kenneth was found inside the bathroom. He was declared deceased at the scene. A preliminary hearing for the case was held on Dec.10. Trenton signed an extradition waiver that same day.

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Roman Benally Dec. 9, 4:30 pm DWI Felony (Third) A 48-year-old Yah-tahey man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after allegedly passing out in his vehicle in a grocery store parking lot and swerving on a highway in Gallup. McK i n ley C ou nt y Sheriff’s Deputy Dominic Molina responded around 4:15 pm to reports of a possible drunk driver behind the wheel of a gray Mazda who allegedly pulled into a parking lot at T&R Market on U.S. Highway 491, according to the deputy’s report. Upon arrival, Molina approached the vehicle from the driver’s side and knocked on the window. After multiple attempts, the suspect unlocked the door and opened it. A strong odor of alcoholic beverages was reported coming from inside the

Name: Juliet Benally Age: 26 Arrested: Dec. 4 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Jan. 7

vehicle. The driver, identified as Roman Benally, said he was coming from Gallup and that he had two alcoholic drinks earlier that day. Benally told the deputy that he and a friend had the drinks in a mall parking lot and went to the market to buy bread. Molina reported that Benally was slurring his words and had bloodshot eyes. He was asked to submit to a field sobriety test and declined. Benally was then arrested due to his slurred speech and strong smell of alcohol. According to Molina’s report, during his arrest, Benally tried to pull away from him and walk away. He eventually cooperated and was handcuffed and placed in a patrol vehicle. He refused a breathalyzer test, and his car was towed shortly afterward at the scene. Benally reportedly has six prior arrests related to driving while u nder the i n f luence, with four of them being dismissed in court. He was convicted in 2002 and 2005 for DWI. This is his third DWI offense. Benally was also reportedly caught with a suspended license due to prior convictions. He was booked at the McKinley County Adult Detention Center without incident. His fi rst pretrial hearing is set for Jan. 9.

Name: Milroy Vandever Age: 52 Arrested: Dec. 3 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Arraignment on Dec. 23

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The Board of Commissioners and Management of the Gallup Housing Authority would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. If you are traveling please drive safely. Enjoy good fellowship with family and friends.

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled his country Dec. 9 after a 13-year-long civil war, leading to Israel starting a sweeping aerial campaign of the country, leveling military assets. Luigi Mangione was arrested on Dec. 9 after he allegedly shot and killed killed United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4. 1. Man who allegedly shot UnitedHealthCare CEO arrested A 26-year-old man who reportedly shot and killed United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 was arrested on Dec. 9. After a five-day manhunt led by the New York Police Department, the alleged suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, was picked up by police while eating at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. He was initially charged with a gun charge before he was extradited to New York. Mangione reportedly had a 3D printed gun and multiple fake IDs on him at the time of his arrest. The Ivy League graduate from Maryland has been charged with murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of second degree possession of a forged document, and one count of third-degree criminal possession of a firearm. Thompson was shot outside of an investors’ conference in Midtown Manhattan. Police reportedly found three bullets at the scene of the shooting. Each bullet reportedly had a word written on it — “delay,” “deny,” and “depose.” Law enforcement officials said they are looking into whether or not the words relate to a possible motive involving insurance companies and their responses to claims. 2. Biden gives farewell economic address President Joe Biden laid out a summary of his economic record in a public address Dec. 10. Biden traced the arc of his presidency from dealing with the effects of COVID19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine through the surge of inflation that followed both — while warning that a return to the “trickle down” politics of tax cuts and deregulation would undo much of the progress he believes his administration delivered. “I came to office with a different vision

President Joe Biden laid out a summary of his economic record in a public address Dec. 10. He compared his efforts with President-elect Donald Trump’s, who has pledged more tax cuts, higher tariffs on imported goods and named a list of Cabinet and other appointments stock full of billionaires. Biden finished his address by asking the American people one question. “Where will inflation be at the end of the next president’s term?” 3. Israel strikes, advances into Syrian territory Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled his country Dec. 9 after a 13-year-long civil war. The Assad family dynasty came to power in 1971. Assad clung to power through domestic oppression, torture and murder, eventually suppressing a 2011 uprising with a mix of chemical weapons and deadly backing from Russia and Iran.

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be sheepish about asking more questions before making a major decision at your workplace. Meanwhile, you r p er s on a l r el a tionships continue to improve. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be rushed into renewing an old, cold relationship. But do you really want a reheated romance when there’s a chance to warm up with someone new? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Someone tells you something that could lead you to rethink your plans for the holidays. Get the full story before

you make a decision. CANCER: (June 21 to July 22) A financial matter that had you in a dither is fi nally being sorted out as more facts become available. A perplexing personal matter also clears up. L EO : (Ju ly 23 to August 22) You face a slew of new tasks at home and work. So, as much as you love being a social Lion, be careful not to overdo it at those pre holiday parties. V I R G O (A u g u s t 23 to September 22) Unexpected news could cause some minor adjustments in your holiday planning. Defer a decision

about a fi nancial matter until you have more facts. LIBRA: (September 23 to October 22) A project might not be bringing you the results you’d hoped it would by now. But stay with it — things will soon begin to turn around. SCORPIO: (October 23 to November 21) A budding personal relationship continues to develop. Things a lso improve in your career, although some problems still need close attention. SAGI T TA R I US: (November 22 to December 21) Mercury is fi nally stationing direct

Seeing an opportunity, Israel began a sweeping aerial campaign on its neighbor. By Dec. 10, at least 350 airstrikes had leveled military assets across Syria, taking out the Navy, fighter jets, drones, tanks, air-defense systems, weapons plants and a wide array of missiles and rockets, according to the Israeli military. Israeli officials said they were destroying weapons and military facilities to keep them out of the hands of Islamist extremists. The rebel group that led the toppling of Assad was formerly linked to Al Qaeda and is still designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. and the United Nations. But the intense air assault on Syria at such a fragile moment raised alarm among some in the international community. “This needs to stop,” the U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, told reporters in Geneva on Dec. 10. As Syrian factions attempt an orderly transition to a new government, it is “extremely important that we don’t see any action from any international actor that destroys the possibility for this transformation in Syria to

in your sign after a few weeks in retrograde. This will give you motivation to take care of any outstanding tasks before the holidays. CAPRICORN: (December 22 to January 19) Allowing a misunderstanding to go unchallenged could jeopardize the plans you’ve made for the upcoming holidays.

take place,” he added. 4. Southern California fire grows to over 3,000 acres in Malibu A brush fire that broke out the evening of Dec. 9 in Malibu Canyon has led to mandatory evacuation orders in parts of Southern California, authorities said. The Franklin Fire began approximately three miles north of the Pacific Coastal Highway in Malibu and has spread to over 3,000 acres with 0% containment as of Dec. 10. About 1,500 firefighters have been deployed to battle the blaze, facing difficult terrain and dangerous Santa Ana wind conditions in the area, which were expected to remain a threat through the morning of Dec. 11. During a Dec. 10 press conference, officials said seven structures were destroyed and eight others were damaged in the blaze. About 20,000 people were under evacuation orders and warnings. A large swath of the nearby area is without electricity, cell or internet service. 5. Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Dec. 10 to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of 2025 following an extensive public comment period. “The iconic monarch butterfly is cherished across North America, captivating children and adults throughout its fascinating life cycle,” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams said in a news release. “Despite its fragility, it is remarkably resilient, like many things in nature when we just give them a chance.”

Clear the air now. AQUARIUS: (January 20 to February 18) While you should be open to suggestions on how to plan for the holidays, you should also be firm in saying “no” to anything you disagree with. PISCES: (February 19 to March 20) Get out from under all those holiday preparations and

immerse yourself in a world of music. You’ll soon feel ref reshed, revived — maybe even reborn! BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in the truth and have little patience for those who try to hide it. You would make an excellent judge. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Getting festive Gallup celebrates balloon rally, Christmas parade

Balloons of all shapes and sizes take to the skies every December during the Red Rock Balloon Rally. This year's rally happened Dec. 6-8. Photo Credit: Jason Joe

The mass ascension of balloons is one of the highlights every year of the Red Rock Balloon Rally. Photo Credit: Jason Joe

Eastern Navajo Baby Princess Miss Hazell 2024/2025 waved and smiled to the crowd during the annual Christmas parade in Gallup on Dec. 7. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

The Sunday Christmas parade serves as a sort of bookend of the Balloon Rally weekend each December. A pilot who participated in the 43rd Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally built a basket-like float so he could participate in the Dec. 7 parade. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Some people may consider "The Nightmare Before Christmas” a Halloween movie, but when Jack Skellington discovers Christmastown, he becomes alive with the Christmas spirit. And he brought that spirit to Gallup during the Dec. 7 Christmas parade. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Holiday smiles and laughter were on full display at the annual Christmas parade Dec. 7. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

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Bengals best the Fighting Scouts

Window Rock Fighting Scout Jaylen Brown (4) moves to block Gallup Bengal Sage Livingston (11) as he dribbles down the court during the Dec. 10 game in Gallup. The Bengals defeated the Fighting Scouts 67-42.Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Bengal Jayson Bruner (1) goes for a layup as Fighting Scout Makye Gilbert (24) moves in for the block during the Dec. 10 game in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Fighting Scout Derek Martinez (1) attempts to block Gallup Bengal Sage Livingston (11) as he attempts to score during the Dec. 10 game in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Bengal Sage Livingston (11) races for a layup while Fighting Scouts Jaylen Brown (4) and Derek Martinez (1) attempt to block him. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Sports scores for Nov. 14 - Dec. 11 Football 11/16 55 - 0 (L) Thoreau vs. St. Michaels (Quarterfi nals of State) Volleyball 11/14 3-0 (L) Gallup vs. Portales (First Round of State) 11/14 3-0 (L) Tohatchi vs. Sandia Prep (First Round of State) 11/14 3-0 (L) Thoreau vs. Robertson (First Round of State) Boys Basketball 11/26 52-35 (L) Gallup vs. Valencia 11/26 63-54 (L) Miyamura vs. Navajo Prep 11/30 57-54 (W) Gallup vs. Deming 11/30 68-62 (W) Tohatchi vs. Chinle 12/3 69-40 (L) Crownpoint vs. Bloomfield 12/3 94-75 (L) Gallup vs. Pojoaque Valley 12/3 63-51 (L) Miyamura vs. Grants 12/3 79-33 (L) Ramah vs. Zuni 12/3 59-56 (Tohatchi won) Rehoboth Christian @ Tohatchi 12/3 46-43 (L) Thoreau vs. Kirtland Central 12/5 44-41 (W) Crownpoint vs. Cottonwood Classical Prep (Tournament) 12/5 82-8 (L) Nava jo Pine vs. Magdalena (Tournament) 12 /5 59 - 53 ( W ) T horeau v s. T ucu mca r i (Tournament) 12/5 68-27 (Tohatchi won) Tohatchi vs. Hozho Academy (Tournament) 12/5 92-16 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Ga i vs. Shiprock

(Tournament) 12/6 52-14 (L) Navajo Pine vs. Grady (Tournament) 12/6 65-55 (Hozho Academy won) Ramah vs. Hozho Academy (Tournament) 12/6 73-31 (W) Rehoboth Christian vs. NACAECA (Tournament) 12/6 65-33 (W) Rehoboth Christian vs. Zuni 12/6 75-57 (L) Thoreau vs. West Las Vegas (Tournament) 12/6 64-45 (W) Tohatchi vs. Ganado (Tournament) 12/6 65-14 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Whitehorse (Tournament) 12/7 40-24 (Thoreau won) Crownpoint vs. Thoreau (Tournament) 12/7 68-45 (W) Navajo Pine vs. Carrizozo (Tournament) 12/7 56-53 (Tohatchi won) Rehoboth vs. Tohatchi (Tournament) 12/10 67-42 (W) Gallup vs. Window Rock 12/10 66-49 (L) Miyamura vs. Bernalillo 12/10 57-51 (L) Navajo Pine vs. NACAECA 12/11 59-48 (L) Tohatchi vs. Bloomfield Girls Basketball 11/26 73-40 (W) Gallup vs. Valencia 11/26 37-27 (L) Tohatchi vs. Robertson 11/30 66-38 (W) Gallup vs. Deming 12/3 31-19 (L) Crownpoint vs. Bloomfield 12/3 46-34 (W) Ramah vs. Zuni 12/3 52-19 (L) Rehoboth Christian vs. Fort Wingate 12/3 45-33 (L) Thoreau vs. Robertson 12 /5 36 -26 ( W ) Crow npoi nt v s. ATATC (Tournament) 12/5 62-11 (W) Gallup vs. Tularosa (Tournament) 12/5 45-34 (L) Miyamura vs. Pojoaque Valley

(Tournament) 12/5 53-23 (L) Navajo Pine vs. Legacy Academy (Tournament) 12/5 54 -21 (L) Thoreau vs. A lbuquerque (Tournament) 12/5 43-35 (W) Tohatchi vs. Piedra Valley (Tournament) 12/5 34 -31 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Cimarron (Tournament) 12/6 51-30 (L) Crownpoint vs. West Las Vegas (Tournament) 12/6 56-25 (Gallup won) Gallup vs. Tohatchi (Tournament) 12/6 47-32 (W) Miyamura vs. Los Alamos (Tournament) 12/6 58 -1 (W) Nava jo Pine vs. Carrizozo (Tournament) 12/6 32-26 (L) Ramah vs. Menaul (Tournament) 12/6 55-35 (L) Thoreau vs. Ganado (Tournament) 12/6 45-39 (W) Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Cottonwood Classical Prep (Tournament) 12/7 43-40 (W) Crownpoint vs. Taos 12 /7 56 - 40 (W ) Ga l lup vs. A lbuquerque (Tournament) 12/7 61-22 (L) Miyamura vs. Valencia (Tournament) 12/7 45-43 (L) Navajo Pine vs. Grady (Tournament) 12/7 59-19 (L) Ramah vs. Cibola (Tournament) 12/7 48-23 (W) Thoreau vs. Tularosa 12/7 45 -26 (L) Tohatchi vs. Rio Ra ncho (Tournament) 12/7 44-28 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Mora (Tournament) 12/10 41-36 (W) Crownpoint vs. Sandia Prep 12/10 83-23 (W) Gallup vs. Window Rock 12/10 44-39 (W) Navajo Pine vs. NACAECA 12/10 51-13 (W) Tohatchi vs. Bloomfield

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Finding handmade gifts for the holidays Navajo artisans showed off their craftmaship at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center on Dec. 8. Shoppers were able to browse tthe items and pick out gifts for loved ones. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

The Pet Shop had holiday art pieces on display at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center on Dec. 8. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

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The best gift you can give your pet By Sam Mazzota King Syndicate

EAR PAW ’ S CORNER: I read about a person who did not vaccinate their house cats, and after one of them got out, lost all of them to feline leukemia. I can relate to this person. I only have one cat, and I thought, for a while, that I could get away without vaccinating her. Fortunately, a friend convinced me otherwise. It turns out that it doesn’t take much to protect my baby when she depends on me to take care of her. I’ve never gone without just to pay for “Racquel’s” vaccinations, and in turn, she is a healthy cat who brings so much companionship to my life. Please tell

your readers not to skip this important annual appointment. — Donna in Sioux Falls, South Dakota DEAR DONNA: You told them, and I thank you. Vaccinating indoor pets can seem like a pricey extravagance, but it pales in comparison to the cost of treating the diseases that they can contract if they’re not vaccinated.

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The end of an era: DPNM bids a sad farewell to Steve Pearce By Daniel Garcia, Democratic Party of New Mexico

L BUQU ERQU E — St eve Pearce’s six-year tenure as Chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico unfortunately came to an end following officer elections at the New Mexico GOP’s State Central Committee meeting this past weekend. Democratic Party of New Mexico Spokesperson Daniel Garcia released the following statement: “The Democratic Party of New Mexico will fondly remember ‘Amarillo’ Steve Pearce’s failed tenure as Chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico for many years to come. We wish Steve

Pearce all the best and hope he remains actively involved in New Mexican campaign politics. ”History will remember Pearce’s time as Chair for his track record of consistent Democratic electoral victories, calls for his removal, persistent infighting, and his signature fake elector scheme, when his five chosen phony electors tried to give New Mexico’s electoral college votes to Donald Trump, even though the GOP candidate lost our state by almost 100,000 votes. Godspeed, Chairman. Thank you for the memories.” Pearce’s disconnect from New Mexico was ref lected in his decision to hold the NM GOP’s state

convention in A marillo, Texas in 2021, h is pa r t y’s r ig ht-w i ng a nd staunch anti-choice positions, and blind loyalty to Trump, even tweeting in 2021 that he will “be our President FOREVER” shortly after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. DPNM welcomes incoming N.M. GOP Chair Amy Barela and encourages her to follow in Pearce’s footsteps in campaign strategy and party building. Barela succeeded criminal insurrectionist Couy Griffin on the Otero County Commission after he was removed from office for his participation in Jan. 6. Barela previously served as Chair of the Republican Party of Otero County.

Steve Pearce was not reelected as the Chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico during the officer elections held during the weekend of Dec. 6.

Heinrich, Luján secure the conﬁ rmation of Sarah Davenport for U.S. District Court By Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján

ASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., secured the confirmation of Sarah Davenport for U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico on Dec. 5. “Sarah Davenport has built an impressive legal career as a federal prosecutor in New Mexico and has strong roots in her home community of Las Cruces,” Heinrich and Luján said. “We are proud to have secured Ms. Davenport’s confi rmation and look forward to her serving the District of New Mexico, delivering justice, and upholding the rule of law.” Davenport has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces, N.M. since 2009. In that capacity, her practice focused on prosecuting complex, multi-defendant criminal cases. From 2008 to 2009, Davenport served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Office

for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces. And from 2006 to 2008, she served as an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Law Clerk with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She received her J.D. from the University of Judge Sarah Davenport New Mexico in 2006 and her B.M. from the University of New Mexico in 1998. In September, before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Heinrich and Luján introduced Davenport for consideration to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. The senators strongly recommended Davenport to the Biden Administration and welcomed the announcement of her nomination in August.

In June, Heinrich and Luján commended the Honorable William Paul Johnson, who announced his intention to retire from regular active service as a U.S. District Court Judge effective in January 2025, after 23 years of distinguished service on the federal bench. The seat on the District Court for the District of New Mexico, which Davenport has been confirmed to fill, will be based in Las Cruces. During the Biden Administration, Heinrich and Luján have worked together to confirm three of the currently sitting federal judges: District Judges Margaret Strickland, David Herrera Urias, and Matthew Garcia. In August, the senators also successfully secured the confirmation of David O. Barnett, Jr. for U.S. Marshal for the District of New Mexico. During the Trump Administration, Heinrich joined with then-Senator Tom Udall to confirm one additional currently sitting federal judge: District Judge Kea Riggs.

Legislators call on Biden to protect immigrant families ahead of the incoming administration By Sen. Ben Ray Luján

ASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., joined U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin, D-IL, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-NV, Tammy Duckworth,D-IL, Mazie Hirono, D-HI, and Alex Padilla, D-CA, in a letter calling on President Joe Biden to protect immigrant families before the end of his presidency. “As Senators who represent diverse states across our nation and who collectively represent millions of immigrant

families, we write to the U.S. economy. While express our deep conwe support common-sense cern about the threat the steps to better secure our incoming administration borders and improve border poses to immigrants in processing, we will continue our communities,” the to oppose any policies that Senators wrote in a letcontradict our nation’s core ter to President Biden. values.” “Mass deportations would The senators urged Biden jeopardize the safety and to act swiftly. security of millions of “We write now because Sen. Ben Ray Luján mixed-status families, the window to secure and sow deep distrust and fear in the com- fi nalize your administration’s policies munities we represent, and destabilize is closing rapidly,” the letter stated. “We

urge you to act decisively between now and the inauguration of the Presidentelect to complete the important work of the past four years and protect immigrant families.” The Senators went on to request that the Biden Administration prioritize the following actions: Designate and extend Temporary Protected Status for all eligible countries and consider providing Deferred Enforced Departure as appropriate. Expedite the processing of benefit requests for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients. Protect the ability for DACA holders and others to travel on advance parole. Prioritize adjudication of pending asylum claims. Finalize the rule providing automatic extensions for those with work permits and prioritize work permit processing. The Senators concluded their letter, “We stand ready to support you in these efforts and are committed to working together to ensure that these priorities are realized. Thank you for your continued leadership and dedication to the betterment of our nation.”

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Trump shows demography isn’t destiny

t turns out that everyone underestimated how a proposal for mass deportations could bring Americans together. Donald Trump assembled the biggest, most diverse GOP coalition in decades while running further to the right on immigration, crime and culture than perhaps any major-party presidential candidate in U.S. history. Tr u mp i nveig hed against unchecked illegal immigration in harsh and lurid terms — and picked up Hispanic voters. Trump pledged to reverse “a brutal plague of bloodshed, crime, chaos, misery and death in our land” — and won more young voters. Tr ump fa mously dethroned the Republican establishment in 2016, and now has crushed its theory of how to forge a GOP future in an increasingly

diverse country. In the 198 0 s, A mer ica wa s roughly 80% white, and Hispanics and Asians were less than 7% and 2% of the population respectively. Now, Hispanics and Asians are 19.5% and 6.4%, while whites have declined to 75% of the population. We’ve long been told these cha nges a re a herald of doom for the Republican Party, and the GOP can only survive by softening its edges. This was the admonition of the famous “autopsy” commissioned by the Republ ica n Nat iona l Committee after Mitt Romney’s loss to Barack Obama in 2012. According to the report, the divisive policies and tone of Romney’s GOP — yes, the resolutely polite, earnest and scrupulous Mitt Romney — were sentencing the party to

demographic extinction. To win Hispanics, the autopsy insisted, Republ ica ns “must embrace and champion comprehensive immig rat ion refor m,” t he establishment’s favorite euphemism for a mass amnesty. “It does not matter,” it maintained, “what we say about education, jobs or the economy; if Hispanics think we do not want them here, they will close their ears to our policies.” And the party’s tone ha d to cha nge. T he autopsy intoned that “we must emphasize during ca nd idate t r a i n i ng s, retreats, etc., the importance of a welcoming, inclusive message.” The same applied to young voters: “The RNC must more effectively highlight our young leaders and fundamentally change the tone we use to

talk about issues and the way we are communicating with voters.” Given what we now know, the autopsy could have said, “To thrive in the future, the party needs to find a forceful, charismatic leader in his late 70s who often speaks in vivid, crude terms, and sounds a lot like Pat Buchanan on the issues.” According to the exit polls, Trump won Latino men and males ages 18-29, while also gaining among Asians and black men, and holding his big edge among whites without college degrees. Once Trump established working cla ss credibility on economics, the door was open to gains among Latino and African-American men who are patriotic, culturally conservative and uninterested in being considered members of a

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a fire at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., destroyed approximately two thirds of its 55,000 volumes, includi ng most of T homa s Jef fer son’s per son a l library. • On Dec. 25, 1962, the film adaptation of Har per Lee’s Pulitzer P r i ze -w i n n i n g novel To Kill a Mockingbird opened in Los Angeles. It was nominated for eight Oscars and won three, and the American Film Institute rated lead

character Atticus Finch as the greatest movie hero of the 20th century. • On Dec. 26, 1820, Moses Austin, a merchant turned mine owner, met with Spanish authorities in San Antonio to ask permission for 300 Anglo-American families to settle in Texas, in the hope of recovering from bankruptcy via the establishment of a new colony. His request was approved, but he died before he could carry it out, so the task was

completed by his son, with more than 20,000 arrivals eventually succeeding in making Texas an independent state. • On Dec. 27, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered his secretary of war to seize properties belonging to the Montgomery Ward company after it refused

/s/ McKade R. Loe Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup Sun December 13, 2024 December 20, 2024 December 27, 2024 *** Legal Notice Rent owed for unit #13 w/late fees is $390. By 12-18-24. Personal Household Property belonging to Larcene Yazzie. Merrill rentals, 11B Coal BAsin Rd., Gallup, NM. 505-7222270. Demand for payment made 12-3-24 to Larcene Yazzie.

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Moments in Time • On Dec. 23, 1982, Chaminade University of Honolulu, a school with only 900 students, beat t he t op -r a n ked University of Virginia by a mere five points in one of the most stunning upsets in American basketball history. As ESPN’s Chris Berman remarked, “We can’t tell you what happened, but the No. 1 team in college basketball has lost to — we don’t even know who they are.” • On Dec. 24, 1851,

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Italy, leveling the cities of Messina and Reggio di Calabria and ultimately causing the deaths of an estimated 100,000 people. • On Dec. 29, 1170, A r c h bi s hop T hom a s Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by four of King Henry II’s knights, apparently on h i s order s. Fou r years later, Henry was forced to do penance at Becket’s tomb, and his efforts to end the separation between church and state came to an end. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.