Gallup Sun ● Jan. 24, 2025

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Best of the Best lives on NEW CONTRACT WORKED OUT BETWEEN WALT EDDY, CITY

By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

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fter an April Gallup City Council meeting last year, many people may have wondered about the future of the Best of the Best, one of the community’s beloved rodeos and city events.

The event’s organizer Walt Eddy did too. At the meeting he told the council that he wouldn’t put on the event if the funding issues weren’t resolved.

“I mean, it’s no big deal,” he told the councilors. “Say you guys don’t want to do it, you don’t want to promote Gallup….”

But this year the situation is much different.

During the Jan. 14 city council meeting, new city manager Frank Chiapetti Jr. apologized to Eddy for the previous confusion. At a previous meeting, the councilors asked multiple questions about the rodeo, and city staff didn’t have all the information for them. Chiapetti said he believed this did Eddy a disservice.

“I don’t think that put [Walt] in the best of light,” he said. “So I’d like to apologize to him and thank him for his time and effort.”

Chiapetti then proceeded to go over an information packet that answered the councilors’ previous questions.

PAYING OUT RIDERS AND WORKERS First, he answered a question about other events going on during the rodeo. He explained that jackpot roping was often held during the Best of the Best rodeo.

Contestants paid cash to enter the jackpot roping

events nightly. In the past, Eddy has tried to give the cash to the city, but since there were no receipts, the city never accepted the money in case of possible audits.

Chiapetti suggested creating receipts so that the city can accept the money from this event in the future.

When they enter the rodeo, participants pay $250 per event. Of the $250, 80% goes to the payouts of the winners.

The other $50 is used to cover the cost of livestock.

The livestock owners charge $25 per run, and there are two regular runs for each contestant and then a short run for the top 12 contestants.

With this method, the entry fee funds are consumed within the event.

STALLS AND CAMPING SPACE During the April city council meeting, councilors questioned how much the city would receive from the event. In the past, the rodeo was considered a city event, so they saw the revenue from it.

However, McKinley County took over the park management of Red Rock State Park from the City of Gallup in August 2022, and 2023’s Best of the Best rodeo was the first time the event was under the county’s control.

Leading up to the 2024 event, the city staff were left wondering if they’d see any revenue from the event.

Despite the 2023 change, the county and city worked out an agreement in which the city still received the revenue from the horse stalls and RVs rented by the people who competed in the rodeo.

During the April meeting councilors voiced concern about the fact that the county hadn’t paid the city

back yet. At the Jan. 14 meeting Chiapetti shared that the county had finally paid the city for the stall/camping rentals. The city received over $64,000.

THE COST OF EVERYTHING When it comes to the finances of the event, Eddy asked for over $194,000 from the city to fund the event’s 2024 advertising efforts. But he only used just over $176,000.

After taxes, he returned over $3,600 to the city.

In total, the city spent over $190,000 on the event and brought in almost $102,000. The city lost over $89,000 from last year’s event.

It all comes down to how many people attended and participated in the event. Chiapetti said almost 300 people participated in last year’s event.

As for attendance, Eddy said 9,200 people attended the event in 2024. That number was down by about 50% from previous years.

Another part of the problem comes from the fact that many of the contestants bring campers when they visit Gallup for the event. Thus, they are not using hotels and motels and not contributing to Gallup’s lodger’s tax.

The event didn’t even receive any lodger’s tax funding last year.

MAKING UP FOR LAST YEAR’S LOSS In an interview with the Sun, Eddy blamed the limited amount of advertising he had for last year’s low turnout.

The city didn’t accept his RFP until May, so he only

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Coming in swinging TRUMP SIGNS 26 EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON FIRST DAY BACK IN OFFICE Staff Reports

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resident Doonald Trump was sworn in for his second term Jan 20. He immediately began his second term by signing a multitude of executive orders.

There are two types of executive actions: executive orders, which are legally binding written orders to the federal government that do not require congressional approval.

Presidents also issue proclamations, which are generally not legally binding.

Executive orders outline the president’s agenda in running the federal government. These can include

President Donald Trump directives for federal agencies or requests for specific reports. Many orders can be unobjectionable, such as giving federal employees the day after Christmas off, and they can also establish major policies.

New presidents

often issue orders to cancel orders of their predecessors.

The executive orders can’t be directly overturned by lawmakers. However, Congress can prevent an order from being carried out by cutting funding or imposing other obstacles.

So what did Trump declare by signing those executive orders?

SECURING THE NATION’S BORDERS In his inaugural address, Trump promised that “all illegal entry will be halted” and that millions of “criminal aliens” will be deported.

As part of his decisions, Trump declared a national

emergency at the U.S.Mexico border, ordering the deployment of troops to enhance border security.

He resumed the construction of the border wall initiated during his first term in 2017 and reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” programme, which required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico during their U.S. immigration proceedings.

“All illegal entry will immediately be halted,” Trump said. “And we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they

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Chamber of Commerce CEO speaks about proposed bills

By Ginny Gillikin Sun Correspondent

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he 2025 New Mexico legislative session began Jan. 21. Over 60 days, lawmakers will focus on issues such as housing, public safety, the environment, health, and education.

The Sun spoke with Bill Lee, CEO of the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce.

His job requires him to attend the legislative session and advocate for or against certain bills.

PA ID FA MILY A N D MEDICAL L E AV E INSURANCE ACT One of the bills the Chamber of Commerce is advocating against this year is the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act, House Bill 11. The legislation was previously brought up during the

2024 legislative session, but it ultimately failed for the third year in a row. Last year, Lee said that chamber officials are not against paid medical or family leave. Rather, they’re against what he considered “a bad bill.” And this year is no different.

“It is really burdensome on not only employees but [also] employers,” Lee said. “In fact, it will be the largest tax increase on New Mexicans – both businesses and personal income tax – in the state’s history, so we’re really opposed to it.”

If the bill is passed, employees in all industries in New Mexico can request paid time off for up to nine weeks to care for loved ones with serious health issues and up to 12 weeks for parental leave.

Also, victims of sexual assault or domestic violence can request

up to nine weeks of paid time off to recover. Eligible employees will receive a percentage of their salary.

If enacted, the bill would require employers with five or more employees to contribute 0.4% into a fund managed by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. Employees would contribute 0.5% per paycheck into the same fund. It would also require a $35 million contribution from the state’s general fund to get started, mostly to pay for technology and to hire more full-time employees to process the claims.

HB 11 was sent to the House Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 21, according to nmlegis.gov.

THE REST OF THE BILLS Lee is following other legislation, as well.

“I’m going to certainly advocate for the Gallup industrial park [and] for roads and bridges within the county,” he said. “[We are] really supportive of the bill that will allow us to hopefully fund and reopen the law enforcement training academy at the University of New Mexico-Gallup. So, those are a few of the things that we’re following and certainly keeping our eye on.”

Rep. Patty Lundstrom is sponsoring the bill; it would reinstate the law enforcement academy, which was closed in 2001 due to a lack of funding.

Lee also spoke about goals for the Chamber of Commerce in 2025.

“We are going to advocate for things that are based on our principles of commerce, collaboration, and community,” he said. “We’re

City awarded $9.5 million grant for new water well

By Sunni Battin Sun Correspondent

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he City of Gallup is on its way to its goal of six wells.

On Dec. 16, the Gallup city council gave approval for the application of a WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficient Grant that if granted would go toward the construction of a new potable water well and amenities for the City of Gallup.

“This is due to a postponement of the NavajoGallup Water Project,” Jacqueline Leyba, the

The City of Gallup currently has 16 wells, but they still need more. The WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficient Grant will fund the city’s fourth well in their six-well project. File Photo c i t y ’s d e p u t y C F O, explained. “This grant is 100% reimbursable. It is a $9.5 million grant with a

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$500,000 match which we are matching with possible water trust board loan grant funds.”

The city was notified Jan. 6 that the grant was awarded. The deadline for fi nishing the NGWSP is December 2029. It was originally supposed to be fi nished in 2024, but the acquisition of the San Juan Generating Station and its incorporation into the NGWSP caused delays.

According to t he Bu reau of t he Reclamation’s website, once the project is completely finished it will serve as a dependable water source that will include the City of Gallup

Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce CEO Bill Lee going to look closely at [proposed] legislation, and we encourage the legislators to also do the same.”

Lee made a final request to lawmakers.

“We need to have money in the bank to account for a rainy day,” he said. “So, we’re asking for the legislature to please be fiscally responsible when considering non-reoccurring and reoccurring expenditures.”

The 2025 legislative session began on Jan. 21 and ends on March 22.

and have 300 miles of pipeline, two water treatment plants, and 19 pumping plants.

The city has 16 wells a nd intends to keep using wells “to supply the Gallup area” according to Jan Boone, acting water/ wastewater director.

At the Jan. 14 city council meeting, Mayor Louie Bonaguidi asked Boone how many new

wells the city currently needs. In the past few years, the city has been able to build three of the necessary six. Boone said the WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficient Grant would cover the cost of the fourth well.

T he c it y c ou nc i l approved the grant award and the adjustment of $9.5 million to the city’s budget during the recent meeting.

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Cannabis continues to fund park projects

By Sunni Battin Sun Correspondent

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he cit y cou nci l u na n imously approved cannabis funding at their Jan. 14 meeting for park enhancements and upgrades. The approval of the budget adjustment is in the amount of $230,000.

Gallup Parks Director Vincent Alonzo explained that the Parks Department is currently working on installing new synthetic turf and improvements including

BEST OF THE BEST | FROM COVER had three weeks to promote his June event. He said he really only had the event’s reputation to rely on and bring people to Gallup that year.

The councilors approved his RFP for this year at the Jan. 14 meeting, so now Eddy said he can

EXECUTIVE ORDERS | FROM COVER came.”

His administration also shut down an app used for immigration appointments and said existing appointments were cancelled.

He announced intentions to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants.

Birthright citizenship, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, is protected by the 14th Amendment and any attempt to revoke it will likely bring immediate legal challenges.

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infield drainage and retaining walls on infield three of the Gallup Sports Complex.

For the funding, there are three legislative appropriations with over $1.3 million. The complete cost of the project is almost $1.5 million, with a difference between the two amounts of just over $161,000. The difference will be covered by the cannabis fund.

In turn, this would leave almost $69,000 in the fund for anything unforeseen or unexpected that would come up fi nancially.

Seeking cla r if ication, Councilor Sarah Piano, Dist. 3, questioned the funding transfer.

“I thought we were transferring the cannabis funds into parks and rec anyway,” she said.

“It actually sits in the account in the fund itself, and we were only going to utilize it for capital projects,” Alonzo explained in response to Piano’s question. “So that is why we’re transferring this money right now.”

When the project is fi nished, it will be a multipurpose field that will accommodate youth soccer, adult softball and fast pitch, and high school slow and fast pitch, amongst other sports. Alonzo said the project is projected to be completed in early April.

In Loving Memory Thomas Lee, of Naschitti, N.M., died on Dec. 8. He was 45.

He was born into the Kiyanii born for Taabahii, Naalhanii/Taachinii. He was born in Gallup on Oct. 28, 1979.

Thomas was preceded in death by his mother Thelma Lou Tsosie; his father Jerry Lee Sr.; and his sister Velma Lee. He is survived by Jerry Lee Jr., Gerald Lee, Tanya Lee, Latanya S., Stephanie Tsosie,

Samuel Martinez, Rito Martinez, Jose Martinez, and Jualanita Martinez.

F u nera l ser v ices will be held Jan. 24 at Naschitti Community Cemetery at 10 am.

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start promoting the event in February.

He a l s o t h a n ke d Chiapetti for what he said during the Jan. 14 meeting.

“The new city manager did a very honest, thorough, and eloquent job of describing Best of the Best,” he said.

Chiapetti said that he believes too many people see the Best of the Best as “Walt’s event.”

“Unfortunately, I think the city has taken the stance that this is ‘a Walt show’ and not a Gallup event, that we are hiring him to manage [the event] with his expertise, and we’ve been kind of hands off,” Chiapetti said He said that bringing city staff in to write receipts during the jackpot roping events would help bring in revenue for the city. He

also suggested partnering with the Gallup Business Improvement District, Gallup Mainstreet, and the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce to help promote the event.

There’s also untapped potential when it comes to the secretary fee. Each contestant pays about $30 in secretary fees. The city technically lost out on $9,000 by not taking that

secretary fee last year.

Eddy is open to negotiating his contract with the city so they receive the secretary fee and to develop a process to provide receipts for the jackpot roping event.

Chiaptetti concluded his presentation on the Best of the Best event by telling the councilors not to give up on it.

“My recommendation

is to give us another year,” he said. “Let us see what we can do to get closer to a balanced event, but more importantly let us see what we can do to bring a higher value to the businesses and the people of Gallup with this event.”

Eddy said he’s excited for this year’s event.

“I’m looking forward to a lot of good and positive things this year,” he said.

Trump also issued a proclamation to pardon approximately 1,500 individuals convicted in relation to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, and ended federal cases against political opponents of the outgoing administration.

“This proclamation ends a grave national injustice that has been perpetrated upon the American people over the last four years and begins a process of national reconciliation,” Trump said in a statement published on the White House website.

“RESTORING BIOLOGICAL TRUTH” Another major decision was an order to the federal government to only

recognize two sexes: male and female.

“As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the U.S. government that there are only two genders, male and female,” Trump said during his inaugural address.

His executive order read: “Sex shall refer to an individual’s immutable biological classifications as either male or female. ‘Sex’ is not a synonym for and does not include the concept of ‘gender identity.’”

PAUSING THE TIK TOK BAN Trump also signed an executive order to suspend a law banning TikTok temporarily.

The order pauses the law for 75 days, allowing companies collaborating with TikTok to avoid legal consequences during this period.

The order stated that this pause aims to provide the administration with time to “pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving a platform used by 170 million Americans.”

He also said his administration will work on “a joint venture” between the U.S. and undisclosed other entities.

“I think you have a lot of people that would be interested in TikTok with the U.S. as a partner,” he said.

W I T H D R AW I N G

FROM THE WHO AND THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT According to the new executive order, Trump is pulling the U.S. out of the World Health Organization and the Paris Agreement.

“World Health ripped us off, everybody rips off the U.S.,” Trump said while signing the order. “It’s not going to happen anymore.”

The U.S. plans to withdraw within 12 months and cease all financial contributions to its operations.

As the largest financial supporter of the United Nations health agency, this decision marks a significant shift.

Trump also signed an order to quit the “unfair one-sided Paris climate accord rip-off.” It’s a major setback for the fight against climate change in the U.S., the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter.

At the Paris U.N. climate summit in 2016, countries pledged to cut fossil fuels as part of a global response to the threat of climate change.

Trump had pulled out of the landmark climate accord during his first term —a decision reversed by his predecessor Joe Biden, who had promised to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 under a $2 trillion plan to transform the economy.

Trump has declared an energy emergency as he promised to “drill, baby,

drill,” and said he would eliminate what he calls Biden’s electric vehicle mandate.

RENAMING THE GULF OF MEXICO AND DENALI Trump also ordered to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s mountain Denali.

“A short time from now, we are going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America,” he said shortly after he was sworn in.

He also issued an order to revert the name of the Denali, the highest mountain in North America, to Mount McKinley. In 2015 President Barack Obama changed the mountain’s name to Denali to reflect its native roots.

FEDERAL HIRING PROCESS Trump has also frozen federal government hiring, with expectations for the military and unspecified other sectors. He has also paused the introduction of new federal regulations as he works to establish his second administration.

The order seeks the “efficient use of existing personnel and funds to improve public services and the delivery of these services.”

He has also officially tasked the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, with streamlining government operations.

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SPORTS

Hometown rivals face off Miyamura Patriot Dwain Belone (11) tries to keep up with Gallup Bengal Crevin Watson (4) as he pushes toward the goal. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Sports Quiz

By Ryan A. Berenz

Miyamura Patriot Jordon Cadman (4) races toward the basket while Gallup Bengal Jayson Bruner (1) tries to block him during the Jan. 21 game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Sports schedule for week of Jan. 24 Boys Basketball 1/24 Crownpoint vs. Newcomb 7 pm Away 1/24 Gallup vs. Kirtland Central 7 pm Home 1/24 Miyamura vs. Aztec 7 pm Away 1/24 Thoreau vs. Zuni 7 pm Home 1/24 Tohatchi vs. Fort Wingate 7 pm Away 1/25 Rehoboth Christian vs. Bosque 12:30 pm Away 1/25 Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Pine Hill 2:30 pm Away 1/28 Gallup vs. Bloomfield 7 pm Away 1/28 Miyamura vs. Kirtland Central 7 pm Away 1/28 Navajo Pine @ Ramah 8 pm 1/28 Rehoboth Christian vs. Laguna Acoma 7:30 pm Home 1/29 Crownpoint vs. Navajo Prep 7 pm Away 1/29 Thoreau vs. Fort Wingate 7 pm Home 1/30 Navajo Pine vs. Laguna Acoma 7:30 pm Home 1/30 Ramah @ Hozho Academy 7 pm Girls Basketball 1/24 Tse’ Yi’ Gai @ Rehoboth Christian 5:30 pm

1/25 Crownpoint vs. Newcomb 12:30 pm Home 1/25 Gallup vs. Kirtland Central 4 pm Away 1/25 Miyamura vs. Aztec 4 pm Away 1/25 Thoreau vs. Zuni 1 pm Away 1/25 Tohatchi vs. Fort Wingate 2 pm Home 1/25 Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Pine Hill 1 pm Away 1/28 Crownpoint vs. Navajo Prep 7 pm Home 1/28 Navajo Pine @ Ramah 6:30 pm 1/28 Rehoboth Christian vs. Laguna Acoma 6 pm Home 1/28 Thoreau vs. Fort Wingate 7 pm Away 1/28 Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Tohajiilee 5 pm Home 1/29 Rehoboth Christian vs. St. Michael 6:30 pm Home 1/30 Crownpoint @ Thoreau 7 pm 1/30 Gallup vs. Bloomfield 7 pm Home 1/30 Miyamura vs. Kirtland Central 7 pm Away 1/30 Navajo Pine vs. Laguna Acoma 6 pm Home 1/30 Ramah @ Hozho Academy 5:30 pm 1/30 Tohatchi vs. Zuni 7 pm Home

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2. What team spoiled t he M ia m i Dolph i ns’ quest for a third-straight Super Bowl title in the 1974 AFC divisional playoff game remembered for its game-winning “Sea of Hands” touchdown pass?

3. Name the two players who made up the Houston Rockets’ “Twin Towers” from 1984-87.

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i n st ea d of a “r id i ng m e c h a n i c i a n” w h e n he won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911?

6. Kelsey Plum, who held the NCAA Division I women’s basketball all-time scoring record from 2017-24, played college basketball for what team?

7. What Hockey Hall of Famer became the first goaltender to regularly wear a mask in NHL games when he did so during the 1959-60

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2. The Oakland Raiders.

3. Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon.

4 . Wo l v e r h a m p t o n Wanderers F.C. 5. A rear-view mirror.

6. T he Wash i ng ton Huskies.

7. Jacques Plante.

Miyamura Patriot Brody Tah (25) tries to block Gallup Bengal Jayson Bruner (1) from scoring a basket. Photo Credit: Kim Heflenbein

Gallup Bengal Joshua Keeto (21) tries to steal the ball from Miyamura Patriot Jordon Cadman (4) as he races down the court during the Jan. 21 game. The Bengals defeated the Patriots 52-49. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Gallup honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

People from all around Gallup gathered for a Freedom March Jan. 20 that imitated Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous Aug. 28, 1963 march to Washington D.C. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Gallup

Keynote speaker Rev. Michael Sumbry, from Albuquerque, spoke at the MLK celebration held at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center Jan. 20.

Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Gallup's Jan. 20 Freedom March started at the Galanis Multi-Cultural Center and ended at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recretational Center. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Gallup

The Invocation Inter-Faith Prayer Circle started Gallup's MLK Day festivities Jan. 20. Pastor William Day, of St. Paul Missionary Church, and Councilor Linda Garcia, Dist. 1, joined forces for prayer.

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Walkers in the Freedom March showed their enthusiasm and respect for the legacy of Dr. King. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Gallup

A truck driven by a City of Gallup employee shares a message that includes some of the rights Dr. King was fighting for. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Gallup

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'Laws of Man' shows off the best of New Mexico

By Steven Hughes Sun Correspondent

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Ne o -We s t e r n film using New Mexico’s environment landed in theaters Jan. 10. The story is a Cold War drama that tells the story of a community solving twisting crimes in an Old West country town.

Laws of Man, which hit theaters Jan. 10, is set during the beginning of the Cold War and follows U.S. ma rsha ls Fra nk Fenton (Jacob Keohane) a nd Tom my Mor t on (Jackson Rathbone), who arrive in Nevada to deliver arrest warrants to two individuals. The second and most important is for dangerous local Benjamin Bonney (Dermot Mulroney), whom many, including town sheriff Kutch (Graham Greene), claim has been murdering locals. When the two men arrive at the potential murderer’s homestead, things don’t go as planned. The entire family opens fire and the pair discover an issue with

the request. Temporarily stuck at a nearby motel, the two very different men discuss what to do and deal with personal issues, also encountering a secretive Galen Armstrong (Keith Carradine) and oddball Reverend Cassidy W h it t a ker ( Ha r vey Keitel).

Phil Blattenberger, director and producer of Laws of Man, used traditional Western fi lm motifs, such as gunslinging cowboys, with a modern take. The movie features fast cars and “cranked-up v illains” expected for 21st-century movie audiences.

“This is New Mexico’s movie,” Blattenberger said in an interview with the Sun. “This is my crew’s movie. This film would not have happened without them.”

Blattenberger said he loved his team, who did their traditional film-making work, from repeating scenes for the best shot to maintaining equipment.

Additionally, New Mexico locals pitched in as well.

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connected Blattenberger with a driver when the crew needed to move around, and a community center owner connected Blattenberger with access to gas for the crew’s RVs. The New Mexico residents’ efforts contributed to Laws of Man staying budget friendly, as Blattenberger noted moving locations is a costly venture for independent films. The film had 12 locations, ranging as far as North Carolina and Colorado, and over eight locations were in New Mexico, such as at the Historic Mora Inn & RV Park in Cleveland, N.M., and the Tecolote Ranch in San Miguel County.

Laws of Man was Blattenberger’s first time using New Mexico for a film. He said that the state is perfect for Neo-West films.

Not only that, but this was the first time Keohane, who played “ D e pu t y To bi a s” i n Halloween Kills in 2021, was in New Mexico.

This wasn’t Keohane’s first time working with Blattenberger. He also starred in Blattenberger’s Point Man and Condor’s Nest.

Keohane said he loved filming in New Mexico as he loved the state’s history. He said playing a character like Frank Fenton was challenging, because he deals with boiling emotions from WW2 battle-related post-traumatic stress disorder. Keohane said he conversed with law enforcement and veterans to understand life with PTSD. He said he also loved being able to play a scene with Keitel, whom he had been watching since he was 13.

A f ter yea r s a nd months of w r iti ng, f ilming, a nd editing, Blattenberger’s tea m finally saw the world premiere of their story during the Santa Fe International Film Festival in October.

G et t i n g e ver yone behind Laws of Man to the festival wasn’t easy as they weren’t the only ones interested in watching the new film.

Blattenberger said the festival did two showings in response to the demand and they sold out.

Of course, flying people to the area was another task Blattenberger said he was glad to achieve.

"Laws of Man," which hit theaters Jan. 10, is set during the beginning of the Cold War and follows U.S. marshals Frank Fenton (Jacob Keohane) and Tommy Morton (Jackson Rathbone), who arrive in Nevada to deliver arrest warrants to two individuals. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Saban Films Keohane said he felt initially nervous to see the film in such a raw state, alongside audience members. Thankfully, he heard the reactions, a courteous chorus of giggles and gasps. He said he’s glad to have made a piece of art entertaining for viewers.

“The first initial reaction from the audience a few minutes into the film, just feels good,”

Keohane said. “You’re in the room together and get to enjoy watching a fi lm, as opposed to feeling separate from the group because you’ve been involved in the project. So, you just want that moment of singularity.”

Blattenberger said he wants to use more of New Mexico in future fi lms, and Keohane said he hopes to work with the director again.

Puppy’s anxiety is a real poo

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E A R PAW ’ S CORNER: I adopted a puppy

about two months ago.

“Spencer” seemed to housetra i n just f i ne, but for the last couple of weeks, he has been pooping on the bathroom rug. It’s not diarrhea, just regular healthy poos. He does it between walks — even though he poops as normal during walks! What is going on?

— John D. in Burlington, Vermont DEAR JOHN: Even though Spencer seems healthy, take him to the vet to rule out any underlying health issues. In the days prior to the vet appointment, get out a notepad and write down his behaviors, what time he poops each day, if he’s doing a lot of barking

— anything. Bring that to the appointment; it might give the vet additional insight.

Puppies go through ph a s e s du r i n g t hei r growth, and it’s not too unusua l to see some reg ression i n house training periodically. For example, when they’re teet h i ng, or a s t hey enter their “teen” phase at around 8 months or so, you may see a change in behavior patterns or “forgetting” commands you know they’ve learned.

If there is no health issue to worr y about, focus on training. Go b a ck t o b a s ic s a nd teach him how to alert you when he needs to go out side. Work on

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Obser ve h i m closely when you’re at home to see whether his behavior is changing.

You m ay ne ed t o adjust your schedule as well. If he’s an especially young puppy, his body is changing rapidly and he may need more potty breaks than the training guide says. Be prepared to make those adjustments as you patiently retrain him. And don’t wor r y, he w i l l f u l ly housetrain, as long as you remain diligent.

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The McK inley County Huma ne Society staff said she is very sweet and that she always greets people first before they reach her kennel. She will jump with excitement and loves human company and treats.

She whines and howls when very excited. She shows her belly for belly rubs She is very well mannered.

She is also a great momma. She loves to lounge with her babies and even allows them to chew on her tail and ears. She will be on the euthanasia list as soon as she’s done nursing, so her time is running out.

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Christopher Abbott stars as San Francisco-based dad Blake Lovell in this retelling of the classic werwolf story, “Wolf Man.” Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Wolf Man is a bit of a howler

By Glenn Kay For the Sun Rating:  out of  Running Time: 103 minutes This fi lm from Universal Picture is currently playing in theaters.

T he c l a s s ic Un i v e r s a l Monsters line has recently gotten a bit of a boost with the box office success of The Invisible Man remake in 2020. This reviewer thought that the picture had lapses in logic, but did incorporate interesting new elements, including taking on the narrative point-of-view of an individual being tormented by the maniac. The writer/director of that hit is also at the helm of Wolf Man, an update of another familiar figure.

The story follows stay-athome, San Francisco-based dad Blake Lovell (Christopher Abbott), who is husband to workaholic Charlotte (Julia Garner) and father to young Ginger (Matilda Firth). Through a flashback, we learn that the protagonist grew up in the wilds of Oregon with his pop, Grady (Sam Jaeger). Sadly, Grady was intense, frequently losing his cool with his boy (although the traumatic event that follows seems to prove the warnings right).

Thirty years later, Blake is fighting to control his own mood swings and is estranged from Ginger. One day, a letter arrives. It states that after disappearing in the forest eight years ago, Grady has now been officially declared dead. The lead decides that this is a great opportunity for everyone to vacation at his childhood home and rebuild family bonds. But on their way to the remote house in the woods, they are attacked by a beast, leaving Blake wounded.

This tale is told over a single night as the family try to board themselves in the house,

all while Blake is beginning to show signs of being infected and transforming into a similar monster.

The fi lm tries to keep things claustrophobic and menacing.

However, right from the get-go this viewer had a hard time relating to the characters or caring about their plight. While the fi rst act clearly establishes problems in the protagonist’s marriage, there is such a spacy disconnect between the two that it’s hard to believe the couple have spent at least a decade together. And as the attacks begin, Ginger even seems surprisingly indifferent to the physical and psychological peril that her father is in.

Truth be told, it isn’t clear if Blake has no memory of the strange and dangerous event from his childhood or why he would want to take his family to the rundown, potentially dangerous locale (besides briefly complimenting the remarkable scenery and admitting to missing his father now that he’s gone). And as the story progresses, there are even more odd choices and reactions that don’t seem plausible. The fi lm may be an attempt at a metaphor for a family member becoming gravely ill and how the others attempt to deal with their passing, but it doesn’t come off effectively.

The colors in the photography were muted and dull at the screening I attended, adding a heaviness to the proceedings.

And right from the antagonist’s arrival, it’s obvious what is going on and who the menace is. The reveal, accompanied by loud strings and a pained character emoting over the situation, doesn’t resonate and instead comes across as silly.

On a positive note, there are a few impressive camera angles.

One action scene involving the moving truck at the end of the fi rst act is striking. At one

point, the view tilts and moves through the trees to emphasize just how threatening that situation is. The pans, in which the environment changes to show what Blake is experiencing, are creative as well.

And there is one new, enjoyable wrinkle to the formula. For brief periods, the ailing husband begins to behave like an alpha wolf, standing up for his family against the threat. While this reviewer hoped it would send the story in a new direction, the idea isn’t fully developed.

Instead, the picture lumbers to a close in a rather flat

and lifeless manner. It’s hard to get involved in a story when the conduct of the protagonists is difficult to rationalize, and much of the story simply involves a series of attack scenes. There aren’t any major shocks or surprises, and so, instead of building intensity, it ends up feeling like a slog. “Wolf Man” ultimately feels unconnected to other recent reboots of Universal monsters, and in the end that may ultimately be a good thing. This one is a bit of a howler.

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Curried cottage pie with sweet potato mash: A zesty twist on comfort food

Shepherd’s pie is a beloved Br itish cla ssic — easy, thrifty and downright comforting.

Traditionally made with lamb, it’s technically known as cottage pie when prepared with beef, but no matter what you call it, it’s the ultimate midweek meal.

This version takes the humble classic to new heights with a fl avorful twist, blending warm Indian spices, creamy coconut milk and hearty vegetables. Topped with a luscious sweet potato ma sh a nd broiled to golden perfection, it’s a fresh, exciting spin on an old favorite.

C U R R I E D COTTAGE PIE Yields: 6 servings Total Time: 1 hour • 1 recipe ma shed sweet potatoes (recipe follows) • 1 ½ to 2 pounds

ground beef, 85/15% fat • 1 large onion, fi nely chopped • 2 l a rge c a r rot s, peeled and chopped • 3 ga rl ic clove s, minced, or more to taste • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger • Olive oil, as needed • 2 tablespoons curry powder • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 1 teaspoon brown sugar • 1 tablespoon flour • 1 (15-ounce) can full fat coconut milk, minus ¼ cup for potatoes • ¾ cup frozen peas • Handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional garnish)

SWEET POTATO MASH • 5-6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed • 1 tablespoon butter • ¼ cup coconut milk • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • ¼ teaspoon pepper St ep 1: Peel a nd dice your sweet potatoes, then place them in a large pot of water.

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes until they’re forktender. Drain the water, then return the sweet potatoes to the pot. While the potatoes are cooking, feel free to move on to preparing the fi lling (step 3).

Step 2: Make the sweet potato mash. Add butter to the cooked sweet potatoes, then grab your trusty potato masher and get to work.

Once they’re mashed, stir in 1/4 cup coconut milk, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth, then set aside. Preheat your oven broiler to its highest setting so it’s ready when you are.

Step 3: Brown the beef. In a 12-inch cast iron skillet or any ovensafe skillet, heat over

Curry and sweet potatoes bring an exciting twist to a classic. medium-high. Add the ground beef and break it into crumbles as it cooks, about 7 minutes.

Step 4: Cook the veggies. Add onion, carrots, garlic and ginger to the beef. If the skillet looks a little dry, drizzle in a bit of oil. Season the mix with curry powder, cumin, salt and black pepper. Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables start to soften and the whole thing smells amazing.

Step 5: Build the curry base. Stir in the tomato paste and flour, making sure both are fully incor porated.

Then pour in coconut milk (minus 1/4 cup for

sweet potatoes) and add the peas. Stir and bring everything to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer and let it bubble away for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat.

S t e p 6 : Add t he sweet potato topping.

Spoon the mashed sweet potatoes over the curry in the skillet, spreading it evenly. For a little flair, run a fork over the top to create ridges.

Step 7: Broil to perfection Slide the skillet under the broiler and let the top turn golden and lightly crisp, about 8 minutes.

Gar nish with a

sprinkling of fresh cilantro, serve it up and watch ever yone swoon over this delicious twist on comfort food! Enjoy!

L ife styl e e x p er t Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at Divas On A DimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime. com (c) 2025 King Features Synd., Inc

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2. If you have made improvements to real property during 2024 and the improvements cost more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), the improvements must be reported to the Assessor no later than the last day of February 2025. The information required and the form may be obtained from the Assessors office.

Section 7-38-8(C) NMSA 1978.

3. All real property owned by any nongovernmental entity and claimed to be exempt from property taxation under the provisions of Paragraph (1) of Subsection B of Section 7-36-7 NMSA 1978 shall be reported for valuation purposes to the appropriate valuation authority. If a change in eligibility status or ownership of the property has changed, the change shall be reported no later than the last day of February 2025. Section 7-38-8.1 NMSA 1978.

4. If you own property that has decreased in value during 2024, and that property is subject to valuation for property taxation purposes, you must report the decrease in value to the Assessor no later than the last day of February 2025. The report must contain the required information and must be on a form that is obtained from the Assessor’s office. Section 7-38-13 NMSA 1978.

5. If you believe that your real property is entitled to a head-of-family exemption or veteran exemption from property taxation, you must apply to the Assessor for exempt status no later than thirty (30) days after the mailing of the County Assessor’s notices of valuation in order to be entitled to the exemption from taxation in 2025. Exceptions: A disabled veteran or the disabled veteran’s surviving spouse may claim eligibility without being subject to the due date, provided that the exemption shall not be allowed for property tax due for previous tax years. If any exemption from taxation

was in effect for 2024 and the basis of the exempt status or use is unchanged from that year, application for exemption need not be made for 2025. If you have previously been granted an exemption and now have a change in ownership or status you must notify the Assessor of the change no later than the last day of February 2025 of the change. If required, application for exemption must contain the required information and must be on a form that is obtained from the Assessor’s office Section 7-38-17 NMSA 1978.

6. Property subject to valuation is presumed to be nonresidential and will be so recorded by the Assessor unless you declare the property to be residential no later than the last day of February 2025. If your property has changed in use from residential to nonresidential or from nonresidential to residential use you must declare this status to be Assessor no later than the last day of February 2025. The declaration must contain the required information and must be in a form that may be obtained from the Assessor’s office. Section 7-38-17.1 NMSA 1978.

7. If you are a person who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older or disabled, and whose ‘modified gross income” was not greater than $42,900 in 2024 and you own and occupy a single-family dwelling you may be eligible than $42,900 in 2024 and you own and occupy a single-family dwelling you may be eligible for a limitation on the taxable value of your residence.

The limitation of value specified in Substances A, B and C under Section 7-36-21.3 NMSA 1978 shall be applied in the tax year in which the owner claiming entitlement files with the county assessor an application for the limitation. The application must contain the required information and must be on a form that is obtained from the Assessor’s office. Section 7-36-21.3 NMSA 1978.

8. If your land was valued in 2024 in accordance with the special method of valuation for land used primarily for agricultural purposes, and the land is still used primarily for agricultural purposes, you need not reapply for that special method of valuation in 2025. If your land was valued in accordance with the special method of valuation in 2024, but it is no longer used primarily for agricultural purposes, you must report the change to the Assessor no later than the last day of February 2025. If your land was not valued in accordance with that method of valuation in 2024 and it is now used primarily for agricultural purposes, application must be made under oath, in a form and contain the information required by department rules and must be made no later than thirty (30) days after the mailing of the County Assessor’s notices of valuation in order to be entitled to the exemption from taxation in 2025. Section 7-36-20 NMSA 1978.

9. If you own “livestock” that is subject to valuation for property taxation purposes, you must report such livestock to the Assessor. All such livestock present in the county on January 1, 2025 must be reported to the Assessor no later than the last day of February 2025. If the livestock is transported into the county after January 1, 2025, it must be reported to the Assessor no later than the first day of the month following the first month in which the livestock has been present in the county for twenty (20) days. The report must contain the required information and must be on forms obtained from the Assessor’s office. Section 7-36-21 NMSA 1978.

10. If you own a manufactured home [that was not previously assessed] and it was present in the county on January 1, 2025, you must report it to the Assessor no later than the last day of February 2025. The report must contain certain required information and must be on a form obtained from the Assessor’s office. Section 7-36-26 NMSA 1978.

THIS NOTICE IS ONLY BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 7-38-8, 7-388.1, 7-38-13, 7-38-17, 7-3817.1, 7-36-7, 7-36-21.3, 7-36-20, 7-36-21, AND 7-36-26 NMSA 1978 and related Taxation & Revenue Department Regulation. It is not intended to reflect the full content of these provisions, which may be examined at the office of the County Assessor.

Done this 26th day of November 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Ira Pearson, Director Property Tax Division Published: Gallup Sun January 10, 2025 January 17, 2025 January 24, 2025 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Board of Commissioners of the Gallup Housing Authority will conduct a closed special session on Tuesday January 28, 2025, and on Wednesday January 29, 2025, if necessary, at 8:30 am to 12:00 pm MST. The purpose is to conduct board applicant interviews for one vacant position on the Board of Commissioners. This special session will be held at the Gallup Housing Authority board room, 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board Published: Gallup Sun January 24, 2025 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE B5 Mexico, desires to purchase the following: Concession Supplies Price Agreement Multi-Year No. ITB-2025-10HC As more particularly set out in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https:// gmcs.bonfirehub.com/ portal Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

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.

Dated the 24 th Day of January 2025 By: /S/Chris Mortensen, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: January 24, 2025 PUBLICATION DATES: January 24, 2025 (Gallup Sun) *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO GEORGE ANAST, Plaintiff, vs. No. D-1113CV-2024-00468 BETTY J. MCKINNEY, if living; If deceased, THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. MCKINNEY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BETTY J. MCKINNEY; LIONAL L. MCKINNEY, if living; If deceased, THE ESTATE OF LIONAL L. MCKINNEY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LIONAL L. MCKINNEY; ARTHELIA MCKINNEY, if living; If deceased, THE ESTATE OF ARTHELIA MCKINNEY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ARTHELIA MCKINNEY; SUNBURST HANDCRAFTS, INC.; TEME, INC.; NAVAJO ARTS & CRAFTS ENTERPRISES; and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, Defendants.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: BETTY J. MCKINNEY, if living; If deceased, THE ESTATE OF BETTY J. MCKINNEY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BETTY J. MCKINNEY; LIONAL L.

MCKINNEY, if living; If deceased, THE ESTATE OF LIONAL L. MCKINNEY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LIONAL L. MCKINNEY; ARTHELIA MCKINNEY, if living; If deceased, THE ESTATE OF ARTHELIA MCKINNEY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ARTHELIA MCKINNEY; SUNBURST HANDCRAFTS, INC.; TEME, INC.; NAVAJO ARTS & CRAFTS ENTERPRISES; and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff GEORGE ANAST has commenced an action to quiet title to the premises described below: Tract C of MENTMORE EAST SUBDIVISION UNIT FIVE (5), as the same is shown and designated on the Plat of said Subdivision, filed in the office of the County Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico on January 2, 1979.

The above-described property is located in Mentmore in McKinley County, New Mexico.

You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before February 24, 2025 with the above Court, the Judgment or other appropriate relief will be rendered against you by default.

You are further notified that the name of Plaintiff’s Attorney is McKade R. Loe, Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C., 101 West Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 722-9121. /s/ McKade R. Loe Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 Publish: Gallup Sun January 10, 2025 January 17, 2025 January 24, 2025 *** Pursuant of the New Mexico SelfStorage Lien Act, the following items will be sold or disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and/or related charges.

Property is located at: Sunrise II Self Storage 3000 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301.

Sale will take place TBD Please call 505-722-7989 for more information.

Last Known Address of Tenant: Christa Torres 401 Zane Dr. Gallup, NM 87301 Suitcases, tv stand, shelves, boxes & bags of misc. items Items may be viewed on the day of sale only.

CASH ONLY Please call office to verify Info. Sale May Be Canceled by Right of Lien Holder.

Published: Gallup Sun January 17, 2025 January 24, 2025 ***

CLASSIFIEDS IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, Vs. 0.82 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN MCKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR DEVISEES OF THOMAS M. FISHER, et al., Defendants.

Case No. 1:220CV-1147WJ-KK___ NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION FOR PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Heirs and/or Devisees of Thomas M. Fisher Unknown Heirs and/or Devisees of Donita R. Fisher Unknown Heirs and/or Devisees of William J. Fisher Unknown Heirs and/ or Devisees of Phillip R. Shirley Margaret J. Shirley David Fisher You are hereby notified that Plaintiff United States of America has filed a Complaint and a Declaration of Taking to condemn the property interests described below. The public uses for which said interests in land are taken are for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP), which is a major component of the Navajo Nation San Juan River Basin Water Rights Settlement in New Mexico. Once completed, the NGWSP will provide a reliable municipal, industrial, and domestic water supply from the San Juan River to the eastern section of the Navajo Nation, southwestern portion of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, and the City of Gallup, New Mexico, and for other such uses as may be authorized by Congress or Executive Order.

The authority for the taking of the interests in land herein described is under and in accordance with 40 U.S.C. §§ 3113 and 3114; 43 U.S.C. § 421, as supplemented in relevant part by Sec. 10602(c) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, Pub. L. 111-11, 123 Stat.

991, 1379-80 (2009). Funding for the taking was authorized and appropriated by sections 10501 (123 Stat. 991, 1375) and 10609 (123 Stat. 991, 1395) of Pub. L. No. 11111, and section 701 of the Claims Resolution Act of 2010, Pub. L. No. 111-291 (124 Stat. 3064, 3156).

If you have any objection or defense to the taking of your property in which you may have or claim some interest, you are

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required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, at the address designated below, within twenty-one (21) days after January 31, 2025, an Answer identifying the property in which you claim to have an interest, stating the nature and extent of the interest claimed and stating all your objections and defenses to the taking of the property.

A failure to serve an Answer shall constitute consent to the taking and to the authority of the court to proceed to hear the action and to fix the just compensation and shall constitute a waiver of all defenses and objections to the taking.

If you have no objection or defense to the taking, you may serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, a Notice of Appearance designating the property in which you claim to be interested and thereafter you shall receive notice of all proceedings affecting said property.

You are further notified that at the trial of the issue of just compensation, whether or not you have answered or served a Notice of Appearance, you may present evidence as to the amount of the compensation to be paid for the property in which you have any interest and, if appropriate, you may share in the distribution of the award of compensation.

You are further notified, however, that unless you file a Notice of Appearance, this proceeding may proceed to pretrial or trial without further notice to you.

You are further notified that all persons, firms and corporations named as defendants herein are joined as defendants generally to the end that all right, title, interest and estate of all said defendants in and to any and all of the land herein involved shall be divested out of them and vested in Plaintiff.

Real property described as follows: Project Parcel Identification Number NGP-26 (Perpetual Easement) A strip of land lying within the North half of Section 07, Township 16 North, Range 20 West, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico more particularly described as follows: A strip of land being 60 feet wide, lying 30 feet each side of the following described centerline: Point of Beginning being Reach 12.2 station 122117+67.01 and a point on the East boundary line of a private parcel as the same as designated on the Warranty Deed recorded in the office of the County Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico, Bk.18, Comp. Pg. 7055, on July 25, 2002, from which the West quarter corner of said Section 07, bears South 26°35’40” West a distance of 2960.54 feet; Thence from the Point of Beginning North 83°49’58” West a distance of 597.67 feet to station 122123+64.68 and the Point of Terminus, from which the North West Corner of said Section 07 bears North 74°53’05” West a distance of 620.89 feet.The sidelines of described strip shall be lengthened or shortened, as necessary, so as to intersect the East and West boundary line of Private Parcels.

Parcel No. NGP-26 contains .82 acres, more or less.

The legal estate taken is as follows: A perpetual easement for the United States, its representatives, agents, and contractors (collectively, the “United States”), to use the property for the construction, reconstruction, operation, maintenance and replacement of an underground main

water transmission pipeline and for access purposes, which may include construction, reconstruction, and operation and maintenance of roads; subject to existing easements for public roads and highways; and reserving to the owners of the parcels identified in Schedule D as Parcel A, Parcel B, and Parcel C reasonable access to and from New Mexico State Road No. 264; and reserving to BNSF Railway Company and the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company (together, “BNSF”) the right to explore, develop, remove and produce oil, gas, and other minerals by pooling or directional drilling at depths below 100 feet from the surface (“Mineral Rights”) of the property described in Schedule C (“Property”), provided that BNSF shall not enter or use the surface of the Property or the subsurface of the Property up to 100 feet from the surface to exercise the Mineral Rights, and provided that the exercise of its Mineral Rights shall not interfere with the United States’ construction, reconstruction, operation, maintenance and replacement of an underground main water transmission pipeline.

The United States may, in its sole discretion, erect, maintain, or use entrance points in all fences which now cross or later may cross any portion of the easement for the construction, reconstruction, operation, maintenance, and repair of an underground main water transmission pipeline.

The United States shall also be entitled to trim, cut, or clear away trees, brush, or other vegetation or flora over, on, or extending within the easement area as the United States determines in its sole discretion.

The following activities are prohibited within the perpetual easement area without the United States’ written consent: (i) erecting, constructing, or permitting to be constructed any permanent building, structure, or improvement of any kind, including, but not limited to, fences, hard surfaced areas, or other permanent or temporary obstructions or improvements within the boundaries of the easement area that might interfere with the United States’ ability to gain access to the easements for operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement purposes; (ii) planting any trees or shrubs on any portion of the easement; digging or drilling any holes or wells; increasing or decreasing the ground elevations existing at the time the property was taken, on all or any portion of the easement; or (iii) removing materials from the area.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CASSANDRA CASAUS CURRIE Assistant United States Attorney District of New Mexico 201 Third Street NW, Suite 900 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Tel: (505) 224-1530 E-mail: Cassandra.Currie@usdoj.gov SCOTT STEMETZKI ANNELISE PINTO Land Acquisition Section Environment and Natural Resources Division P.O. Box 7611 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20002 Tel: (202) 598-9735 Fax: (202) 514-8865 E-mail: Scott.Stemetzki@ usdoj.gov Annelise.Pinto@usdoj. gov Attorneys for Plaintiff United States of America Published: Gallup Sun January 24, 2025

January 31, 2025 February 7, 2025 *** STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT RIO GRANDE CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff Case No. D-202CV-2024-04646 V. Austin Damis Naswood, Defendant NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT TO Defendant, Austin Damis Naswood, You are hereby notified that the above-named Plaintiff has filed a civil action against you in the above-entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof being to recover a deficiency balance under the 1/15/22 contract.

That unless you respond to the Complaint within 30 days of completion of publication of this Notice, judgment by default will be entered against you.

Name, address, and phone number of Plaintiff’s attorney: Esquibel Law Firm, P.A., 1911 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-275-3200.

WITNESS the Honorable Daniel E. Ramczyk, District Judge of the Second Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico and the Seal of the District Court of Bernalillo County, on 10/16/24 Katina Watson, Second Judicial District Court Clerk of the Court, by /s/ Patricia Serna Deputy Clerk.

Published: Gallup Sun January 24, 2025 January 31, 2025 February 7, 2025 *** McKINLEY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS RFP No. 2025-04 FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES Request for Proposals will be received by McKinley County, 207 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 until Thursday, March 6, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. local time.

Proposals will be received in the County Manager’s Office. Copies of the Request for Proposals can be obtained in person at the Office of the Purchasing Department at 207 West Hill Ave., Third Floor, Gallup, NM 87301, be mailed upon written request to Michelle Esquibel, Procurement Buyer (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1010, or may be obtained from McKinley County Website: www.co.mckinley. nm.us/212/Bids-RFPs-Solicitations. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive all formalities. The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations. In addition, the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities, and kickbacks.

DATED this 24th day of January, 2025 BY: /s/ Robert Baca Chairman, Board of Commissioners PUBLISHED: Friday, January 24, 2025 The Gallup Sun Sunday, January 26, 2025 Albuquerque Journal