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Silver Screen Activist Native woman shares filmmaking journey By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

he path of a filmmaker is one many people dream of taking, but it is a steep climb, one that requires dedication and attention to detail. It is a challenge that Deidra Peaches was willing to tackle. Hailing from Flagstaff, Ariz., Peaches is Todích’íí’nii, or Bitter Water, and was born for Lók’aa’ dine’é, or Reed People. She is a self-taught, full-time filmmaker who has devoted her time and effort to documentary

filmmaking since 2011. On her website, Peaches states she has reclaimed her identity and cultural understanding through filmmaking. The amount of Native-produced media available today “has enabled Native filmmakers to be included in contemporary conversations where their voices are usually absent.” The Sun spoke with Peaches May 20 about her recent work covering the global pandemic, as well as the rest of her filmography. RISE OF THE VIRUS As the spread of COVID-19

hit the Navajo Nation and made many people stay home and infected others, Peaches said the only way to describe the pandemic was “otherworldly.” “There’s this national, global emergency that’s happening, and there’s not enough sources for especially people on Dinetah to get necessary supplies needed to sustain oneself,” she said. Peaches said there has to be more communication between people to coordinate delivery of supplies to vulnerable people, as well as to provide support for anyone who needs it. “It’s completely disheartening

to see how everyone is kind of barely just making it through in a sense,” she said. But while the effects of the pandemic may be upsetting for many people, Peaches also said the relief efforts that have come out of it are uplifting. “You look at the Mananalu water delivery that happened in Tuba City. It was very inspiring to be a part of it because I felt like there was a connection that was made with the Navajo Nation and Jason Mamoa and his organization,” she said. This was when actor Jason Mamoa’s water company sent

20,000 cans of Mananalu water to the Navajo Nation and collaborated with the Navajo and Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief campaign to distribute it to families who needed it. The sense of solidarity in this endeavor was encouraging to Peaches. “Seeing the community response and how the volunteers that were there assembling food boxes and putting the water inside them, they were completely thrilled to be a part

DEIDRA PEACHES | SEE PAGE 15

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Masks, gowns as a mission DINÉ SEWING GROUP FIGHTS COVID-19 WITH CREATIVITY By Beth Blakeman Associate Editor

she used to sew, weave and bead to earn money. But the sewing group grew. Quickly. her e s a H a t a t h l ie “In April, we had to sepDelmar is a COVIDa r a t e t he g roup bet ween 19 fashion innovator. western and eastern Navajo She and t he s e a m because there was a lot of stresses and tailors in her dema nd,” she sa id. “F rom group take a surprising list t hat poi nt goi ng for wa rd, of item s, i nclud i ng l i nge we continued to collaborate r ie ela stic a nd T y vek a nd with our group and the medE ve r bu i lt home w r a p t o ical community.” design and sew masks and They got their mask and gowns for the Navajo Nation ho s pit a l gow n pat t er n s and the Hopi people to help through an internet link from prot ec t t hem a ga i n st t he Tuba City Regional Health virus. Care Corporation at fashionW hen Hatathlie-Delmar girlsforhumanity.org. w a s de s i g n a t e d t o c o orBut once t hey h a d t he d i nate a sew i ng group on patterns, it was time to find Ma rch 23. It wa s on ly si x the materials. That’s where days after she heard about a Ramona Begay, Lead Seamstress of Eastern these needle workers drew COVID-19 case on the Navajo Navajo Seamsters United C19 Dooda. She on their ingenuity. Nation in Dennehotso, Ariz. coordinates the groups for N.M. and Colo. “I went to the shops in H a t a t h l ie - D e l m a r h a d She is the Eastern Representative for the Phoenix and I purchased in only a small personal stock- Navajo Nation Women’s Commission. bulk a nd wa s able to ship pile of fabric and thread that Photo Credit: Courtesy Begay family to my main sewing group,” Hatathlie-Delmar said. She explained that she also had help from severa l other people i n T uba Cit y, A r i z ., Bloom f ield, A r i z ., and White Rock, N.M., who shipped fabric by the yard. U lt i m a t ely however, even more mater i a l s we r e n e e d e d . The group tur ned to hardware stores, purch a si ng home w r a p for the tighter weave needed for ho s pit a l gowns for doctors to use in triage, or drivethru testing or direct patient care. W hen it c a me t o Pictures of ﬁnished masks, rectangular and cone for covering N95 masks for longer wear. The earliest f a c e s h i e l d s , t h e y made those, too - out mask was made when elastic became scarce and lingerie elastics were available for purchase. From of weather str ipping the beginning many seamsters had to use their own fabrics, notice the beautiful stock that many and laminate sheets. seamsters had. Photo Credit: thdelmar

Theresa Hatathlie-Delmar is the Vice President of the Diné College Board of Regents and Lead seamstress of PPE (personal protective equipment) Distribution Coordinator Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief. Photo Credit: Ed McCombs “Someone donated a la m i nat i ng mach i ne,” she sa id. “W hen a sheet is fed through, they put a strip of weat her st r ippi ng on t he ends. You put [on] a seven to eight inch piece of elastic and staple both ends.” When the elastic ran out, they pulled it from lingerie, from the cor ners of f itted sheets, from strips off the bottoms of T-shirts. And for mask ties, such as those you see on the tops of doctors’ heads, they made their own bia s tape out of long shoe laces. T hey have sew n 27,773 masks thus far, with more than 124 people sewing, six

of them men. H a t a t h l ie -Del m a r s ay s her pa rents, who have pa ssed, have left her with Navajo teachings. “We shouldn’t have idle hands,” she said. “You invite poverty. You invite hunger. You i nv it e sick ne s s . You have to be doing something all the time.” She said even when she is watching TV, she is busy. “Right now we don’t have t i me to g r ieve,” she sa id. “We should assist and help empower others. … It’s not charity, it’s solidarity. If we prov ide t hese i nd iv idua ls with a mask, then they will protect themselves.”

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MASK MAKERS Sewing face coverings can be creative

COVID CHAUFFEUR Essential worker feels passengers’ pain

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COMMISSIONERS MEET Will McKinley County have fireworks this year?

CORONAVIRUS CONS How to avoid COVID-19 scams

DRIVE UP DIPLOMAS Grants High graduates get scrolls on wheels NEWS

PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR REOPENING Now is the time to prepare for your next chapter by developing a well thought out plan for when you can open again. This is an opportunity to solidify existing relationships and welcome new customers. EMPLOYEES Have a plan to welcome your team back. • Many businesses treat their employees like family. Thank them for hanging in there and acknowledge the financial and mental stress the pandemic has caused them. • Consider your reopening hours. Come up with a plan that is fluid, for what schedules might look like under several different operating models. • Continue to stay in close communication with your team and share your plan with them when ready. Sharing your reopening plan reminds your team that they are a key factor in the success of your business. CUSTOMERS How will you welcome your existing and new customers back? • It may take more than a “We Are Open” sign to get them back in the door. Customers may still be hesitant to be out in public. Start off with the basics, such as making sure your establishment is fresh, clean, and organized. • Depending on your type of business, make sure that inventory is stocked, menus are updated, and you and your employees are ready to provide outstanding service. • Show you appreciate your customers through “welcome back” promotions, offering new services, and always thank them for their business. VENDORS Communication is key • Communicate with your vendors early and often throughout all of this. Your vendors are an important part of the team. • Review your current inventory as compared to what you project your sales may be when you reopen (see cash flow). • Initially cash flow will be tight, so talk with vendors now about payment options. Many of your vendors may be willing to consider 30, 45, or even 60 day payment options on any new orders. They want you to succeed as well -- you are their customer. CASH FLOW Prepare a projected income statement. • This is a projection, but this exercise will help you be better prepared for fluctuations in cash flow. • Statements should be broken down by months and include projected sales and all expenses. • Develop several scenarios that reflect what it may look like when you are back in business. Businesses that are best prepared to reopen, with a well thought-out plan, will likely be the most successful. ONLINE Develop an online presence and online business plan that compliments your ongoing business plan. Since the emergence of the Covid-19 virus, a significant share of retail purchases has shifted online, which is expected to account for 25 percent of retail sales in the coming months - a decade of change concentrated into several months. New Mexico Small Business Development Center offers helpful webinars on these topics http://www.nmsbdc.org/workshop-and-events.aspx Reopen Without Rekindling Follow health protection guidelines for staff and customers.

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Gallup Sun • Friday May 22, 2020

A young man becomes an essential worker By Beth Blakeman Associate Editor

en Kruise is an essent ia l worker t he se days. The 22-year-old pilots a white Honda Civic, which has over 230k miles on it, many of those miles from trips transporting patients who tested positive for COVID-19 to area motels and alternative care facilities.

Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher/Editor Babette Herrmann Office Manager Raenona Harvey Accounts Representative Sherry Kauzlarich Associate Editor Beth Blakeman Photography Ana Hudgeons Ryan Hudgeons Cable Hoover Knifewing Segura Mike Esquibel Correspondent/Editorial Asst. Cody Begaye On the Cover Deidra Peaches, a fi lmmaker raised in Flagstaff, Ariz. whose fi lms focus on Indigenous people, the land and now, COVID-19. Photo: Courtesy The Gallup Sun, published Fridays, is not responsible or liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for availability of products advertised. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The Gallup Sun distributes newspapers in McKinley, Cibola and Apache counties. Office: 102 S. Second St., Gallup, NM 87301 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gallup Sun, PO Box 1212, Gallup, NM. Mailing Address: PO Box 1212 Gallup, NM 87305 www.gallupsun.com Phone: (505) 722-8994 Fax: (505) 212-0391 gallupsun@gmail.com Letter to the editor/guest column ACCEPTED BY EMAIL ONLY. State full name and city/town. No pen names. ID required. All submissions subjected to editor’s approval. Guest columnists, email Sun for submission requirements.

Kruise is originally from Ethiopia. He was adopted from an Ethiopian orphanage by a Gallup couple and has been living in Gallup for most of his life. When Dr. Jennie Wei of the Gallup Indian Medical Center saw a need for more vehicles to take people to motels and places such as the Miyamura High School field hospital, she asked one of her contacts if he had any suggestions. Rick Kruise, Ben’s uncle, who works in the medical field, said it was hard to respond to other emergencies and also get people to the area motels housing positive COVID-19 patients. So he asked Ben. Ben started the job on March 24. The younger Kruise said the first weeks on the job were very slow. “For a while, it was me doing it by myself. I was doing

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Ben Kruis approaches the new car given to him at a surprise ceremony at the Gallup Alternative Care Facility at Miyamura High School in Gallup May 15. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover it seven days a week, 24 hours every day,” he said. He was outfitted with personal protective equipment and taught how to clean his car after every transport. A n appreciat ive nu r se from the New Mexico Medical Reserve Corps thought it would

be a good idea to get a car for the new transport driver. Bernadette Walters, whose husband was in the car business, called around and surprised Kruise with a vehicle. It’s gotten plenty of use. When the number of positive COVID-19 cases rose in

Gallup, Kruise said he got hardly any sleep. He’d be lucky to get three hours a night. A second driver was hired, and then a third. “Now there’s three of us,”

TRANSPORT DRIVER | SEE PAGE 13

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Potential for ﬁ reworks ban increases due to drought

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

ven as people stay inside du r i ng the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the imminent summer season means people are going to want to buy fi reworks. But Gallup Deputy Fire Chief Richard Austin says the weather conditions around

McKinley County may put a damper on those plans. “Based on the most recent U.S. drought monitor data, approximately 80-90 percent of McKinley County is either under moderate drought conditions or severe drought conditions with approximately 30 percent of

FIREWORKS | SEE PAGE 13

City Council votes to move forward on Coal Avenue Commons DON’T LET THE PANDEMIC MAKE THE DECISIONS By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

he future of the Coal Avenue Commons Construction Project was the subject of a special meeting for the Gallup City Council May 18. The city reopened bids for the construction project award on May 12. The apparent low bid was just over $4,475,539, which includes the bid on a downtown walkway while a bid that does not include a downtown walkway was made for $3,393,618. The bidder in both cases was the Gallup-based firm Murphy Builders. The project covers the reconstruction of Coal Avenue through downtown Gallup from Fourth Street to Second Street. Public Works Director Stan Henderson presented three NEWS

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Dist. 4 City Councilor Fran Palochak decisions to the city council. The first decision was to delay the project due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The downside to this decision was any unobligated budget

CITY COUNCIL | SEE PAGE 21 Gallup Sun • Friday May 22, 2020

More staff for Rehoboth Christian Hospital Staff Reports

ehoboth Christian Hospit a l’s u rgent request for clinical staff has resulted in additional healthcare professiona ls br i ngi ng much needed relief to nurses and patient care technicians who are providing care for patients battling COVID-19. On May 11, four nurses and five medica l technicia ns from the N.M. Medical Reserve Corps bega n work i ng at RMCH. Another group of eight volunteer healthcare professionals arrived May 14 and began caring for patients one day later. T he volu nteer med ica l workers are from COVID Care Force, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization out of Olathe, Kans. Dr. Gary Morsch, an emergency medicine physician, saw the need for emergency medical workers within a few weeks of the World Health Organization’s declaration that COVID-19 was a worldwide pandemic. He partnered with Docs Who Care and Heart to Heart International,

organizations he helped start, to develop COVID Care Force. Its mission is to mobilize healthcare professionals to deploy to hotspots and areas of critical healthcare staffi ng shortages due to the COVID19 pandemic. They have sent volunteers to New York and other areas around the country. Their focus now is to provide help to the Navajo Nation and McKinley County. RMCH has also brought on a critical care physician, Dr. Brandon Murguia, who will arrive early next week. On May 12 The Governor Bill Richardson – Peterson Zah COVID-19 Navajo Families Relief Fund made a $10,000 don at ion to t he We st er n Health Foundation, to help expedite the hiring of Dr. Murguia. “Without an ICU specialist, many patients must be transferred to other facilities when they are in dangerously fragile conditions,” Richardson said in a press release. “We wanted to help the hospital avoid these transfers and the emotional toll they take on

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patients and families.” “Our focus ha s a lways been to provide the best care possible for our patients,” RMCH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Valory Wangler said. “The influx of additional healthcare professionals will allow us to care for more people close to home and to give patients the individualized care they need.” With additional staff on hand, RMCH will also be able to provide some relief to current staff members. Nurses and medical technicians have worked long hours, days at a time, without taking time off. The additional staffing comes at a crucial time as our region has yet to reach its peak. “I am grateful for the additiona l help. I a m also grateful and humbled by the commitment of our current staff, who have worked tirelessly to provide for our patients,” Wangler said. “We are committed to being here to care for our community and I appreciate the trust the community has placed in us for this care.”

Dr. Brandon Murguia, the new critical care physician scheduled to arrive at Rehoboth Christian McKinley Health Care Services next week. Photo Credit: RMCHCS

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n a Twitter chat May 15, the FBI focused attention on ways scammers operate in the era of COVID-19 and how members of the public can avoid being deceived. Here are some things to watch out for to keep from being victimized by fraud. - Ignore offers or advertisements for COVID-19 related vaccines, home test kits, protection, or treatments. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure, approved treatment, or vaccine for COVID-19. While medical professionals and scientists throughout the U.S. are working hard to change that, scammers are working hard to sell bogus products that claim to prevent, treat, cure, and diagnose the disease. Some are selling fake at-home test kits and are even going door-to-door and performing fake tests for money. - Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should rely on a physician or other trusted health care provider to assess your condition and approve requests for testing. When an approved treatment or cure becomes available, the first time you hear about it probably will not be through an email, telephone call, online advertisement, or unsolicited sales pitch from a stranger. Â - Be skeptical of ads offering certified personal protective equipment (PPE). The FBI urges everyone to be alert to counterfeit products like sanitizing products and personal protective equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, goggles, full-face shields, protective gowns, and gloves. PPE must be tested, vetted, and certified by the appropriate authorities. If anyone purports to have a significant supply of medical-grade PPE for sale on the internet, over the phone, or by mail, it could be a scam. - Be suspicious of any unsolicited offers requiring or requesting your medical insurance, personal, or financial information. Personal, financial, and PUBLIC SAFETY

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$2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act will provide even more opportunities for would-be criminals. Fraudsters around the world are already developing methods to steal the critical fi nancial support intended for communities, companies, and individuals. For example, fraudsters are offering unrealistic returns on investments in bogus businesses alleging to receive stimulus money. - Be careful online. Be wary before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits. - Watch out for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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to infect and lock devices until payment is received. - Look out for phishing emails asking you to verify your personal information in order to receive an economic stimulus check from the government. While talk of economic stimulus checks has been in the news cycle, government agencies are not sending unsolicited emails seeking your private

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Teddy Nez Feb. 23, 8:25 pm Aggravated DWI G a l lu p Pol ic e O f f ic e r Cla r is sa Morga n sa id she wa s t r avel i ng we stbou nd on Interstate 49 when she noticed a brown pickup in her lane driving in the middle of two lanes. T he veh icle t hen went back to the in ner la ne before drifting back, causing problems for ca rs tr ying to pass him. The truck then started to speed up and then go slow, repeating this sequence a couple of times. Morgan decided to do a tra ffic stop. She ta lked to Teddy Nez, 74, of Gallup, and found he was coming from Fire Rock Casino. He admitted he had a bit to drink at the casino. Morgan said she cou ld smel l a lcohol f rom inside the vehicle. Nez agreed to ta ke the standard field sobriety tests, but because of his age and the fact that he had to use a

cane, he was given the verbal tests. He had problems fol low i n g d i rec t ion s a nd failed the tests. He w a s c h a r ge d w i t h DW I. He ag reed to ta ke a breath alcohol test. When they arrived at the Gallup Police Depar tment, Nez would not exit the unit. He was cr ying and said he did not want to live anymore because no one cared about him. Morgan said she viewed this as a refusal to take the breath test. Morga n took Nez for a medical clearance at Gallup Indian Medical Center and then took him to McKinley Cou nt y Adu lt Detent ion Center where he was booked for aggravated DWI, having an open container in a vehicle, and driving on divided streets. Shani Francis Feb. 14, 2:45 am Aggravated DW I (Third) G a l lu p Pol ic e O f f ic e r Ad r ia n Q uet awk i sa id he

wa s d r ivi n g on t he Miya mura Overpass when he saw a ca r i n f ront of h i m a t t he intersection standing in the middle of the lanes making it impossible for other cars to drive around it. He watched a s t he ca r just stood there as the light turned green and then red. At that point, he got out of his unit, walked up to the driver’s window and talked t o S h a n i F r a nc i s , 2 9, of Manuelito. He sa id a s he ta lked to her, he could see signs of intoxication and could smell a lcohol. She admitted she had been d r ink ing ea rlier in the evening and later said she had a beer and a shot. She refused to take the sta nda rd f ield sobr iet y tests and was arrested for DWI. She at first agreed to take a breath alcohol test,

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but when it ca me ti me to t a ke it, she bega n yel l i ng and became argumentative, saying she did not want to take the test. Quet awk i t hen d i scovered that her driver’s license had been revoked because of two prior DWI convictions. Francis was later released on her own recognizance by a judge. Ryan McCray Feb. 8, 1:40 am Aggravated DWI G a l lu p Pol ic e O f f ic e r D om i n ic Mol i n a s a id he was traveling near 1400 S. S e cond S t . when he wa s f lagged down by a security guard who said there was a truck in the parking lot that was hitting other cars. As Molina drove into the parking lot, he saw the vehicle in question and noticed that its headlights were off. He watched a s it lef t t he parking lot to go nor th on Second Street. He followed and saw the driver stop and then rev up his engine before going forward again. Mol i na sa id he cont i nued to follow and heard the truck’s engine rev up again. He turned on his lights and siren a nd the d r iver went into a nea rby pa rk ing lot. He saw Rya n McCray, 31, of Gallup, tr y to get out of h is tr uck, but t he veh icle started rolling backwards. Molina said he backed up his unit to keep it from being hit. When the truck stopped, Molina said he went to the d r iver’s w i ndow a nd saw three open beer containers. He also smelled alcohol. McCray told him that he was coming from his mother’s house and had stopped off to have a couple of beers. He refused to take the standard field sobriety tests, but did agree to take a breath alcohol test, during which he posted sa mple s of .2 8 and .27. McCray was transported a nd b o oke d a t McK i n ley Cou nt y Adu lt Detent ion Center. Mariah Amber Yazzie Feb. 7, 4:41 am Aggravated DWI G a l lu p Pol ic e O f f ic e r Patrick Largo said he was in the parking lot of the Gallup Detox Center when he saw a c a r s p e e d i n g o n B oyd Avenue. It slowed down as

it entered Boardman Avenue and began heading south w it h L a rgo following. When he saw the car swerve, he conducted a traffic stop and began talking to Mariah Amber Yazzie, 25, of Thoreau. He said she showed signs of being intoxicated, but claimed she had nothing to drink that night. She ag reed to ta ke the standard field sobriety tests, but Largo said she had problems keepi ng her ba la nce from the start. A f ter the f irst test, he asked her again if she had had anything to drink and this time she admitted to having had a couple of beers, she continued to take the tests, but was still having problems so when it was over, Largo arrested her for DWI. She refused to take the breath alcohol test and the c h a r ge w a s u pg r a de d t o agg ravated DW I. She wa s tra nspor ted to the county jail and booked. Yazzie was later released on her own recognizance by a judge. Micha Leo Unger Feb. 5, 2:12 am Aggravated DWI Gallup Police Officer Jared Albert said he was dispatched to Nizhoni Boulevard because of a c o m pla i nt t hat a car was parked in the middle of the road. When he got t here, he saw that another offi cer was already there and Micha Leo Unger, 30, of Albuquerque, was standing by his car with the engine still running. Unger showed signs of intoxication and admitted he had had three tall cans of beer within the past two hours. He agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests and failed, after which he was arrested for DWI. He then agreed to take the breath alcohol tests and posted samples of .17 and .16. He was transported to the county jail and booked. Unger was later released on his own recognizance by a judge. PUBLIC SAFETY

FBI warns of child sexual abuse material being displayed during zoom meetings Staff Reports

he COVID-19 crisis has caused many organizations and schools to conduct virtual meetings/events, some of which are open to the public. Additionally, links to many virtual events are being shared online, resulting in a lack of vetting of approved participants. During the last few months, the FBI has received more than 195 reports of incidents throughout the United States a nd in other countr ies in which a Zoom par ticipant was able to broadcast a video

depicting child sexual abuse material. The FBI considers this activity to be a violent crime, as every time child sexual abuse material is viewed, the depicted child is re-victimized. Furthermore, anyone who inadvertently sees child sexual abuse material depicted during a virtual event is potentially a victim as well. The FBI is committed to apprehending any individual who produces or distributes child sexual abuse material and is seeking the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance to identify the person or persons responsible for

these crimes. If you are the administrator or host of a Zoom meeting in which CSAM was broadcast, please contact the FBI; do not delete or destroy any of your computer logs without further direction. If you recorded a Zoom meeting in which child sexual abuse material was broadcast, please contact the FBI for assistance in removing the CSAM from your device. If you believe you are a victim of child sexual abuse material broadcast during a Zoom event, please contact the FBI to learn about your victim rights

and possible victim assistance. If you know who is committing these crimes, please contact the FBI. The following steps may mitigate future child sexual abuse material issues during Zoom events: Do not make meetings or classrooms public. In Zoom, there are two options to make a meeting private: Require a meeting password. Use the waiting room feature and control the admittance of guests. Do not share a link to a teleconference or classroom on an

FBI releases second reward poster in Navajo language Staff Reports

he FBI has released a poster in the Navajo la ng u a ge of fer i ng a rewa rd of up to $5,000 for information leadi ng t o t he ident i f ic at ion, a r re st , a nd conv ict ion of the indiv idual(s) responsible for the death of James Naswood. The poster is the second

the FBI has issued in Navajo. In March, the FBI released a poster in Navajo advertising a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible individual(s) in the 2014 homicide of Wilson Chiquito, of Counselor, New Mexico. O n N o v. 8 , 2 01 9 , a t approx i mately 3:30 pm Na swood wa s found

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Hitting the peak THE NAVAJO NATION FACES THE PREDICTED PEAK OF COVID-19 By Dominic Aragon Sun Correspondent

ocial distancing measures are working on the Navajo Nation, Dr. Loretta Christensen, the chief medical officer for the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, believes. In a conference call with reporters that included Rear Adm. Michael Toedt, M.D.; the chief medical officer with IHS, Christensen praised Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez on the efforts to curb COVID19 cases from climbing on the reservation. “I do believe [safety measures] are working. I think we would have had a lot more volume, and positive patients if we hadn’t done the social distancing,” Christensen said.

“I think the continued message is to still stay home, not go shopping in groups, not gather. Don’t go back to what was being done before,” she said. What people do now, the benefits or effects will be seen in one to two weeks, Christensen added. Christensen said the ascent of the curve appears to be flattening across the Navajo Nation. “I want to clarify that when I said we were going to hit our peak around May 10, that I was referring to our capacity to take care of patients, and that pretty much did happen. We filled up our three largest hospitals,” she said. “The actual peak for this entire area was predicted to be in the last two weeks of May, so that still remains to be seen,” Christensen said The Navajo Nation sits at over 4K COVID-19 cases as of May 18.

Photo of Monument Valley as seen on the website for the Navajo Area Indian Health Services website at IHS.gov.. Photo Credit: Indian Health Service Within the entire Indian Health Services, over 62K people have been tested with nearly 6K testing positive for COVID-19 as of May 12. “As we continue to work together across Indian Country during this unprecedented time, I remain encouraged by the

dedication and partnerships we have with our tribal and Indian communities. We know these are challenging times for everyone, but we are all in this together,” Toedt said. In town, the Gallup Indian Medical Center continues to treat people with COVID-19.

Christensen said the hospital is seeing a large number of patients at the 99-bed hospital, and that screening, testing, and hospitalization have been a challenge during the pandemic. “We continue to support them through all those needs,” she said.

Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act approved May 15 $600 MILLION TO BENEFIT THE NAVAJO PEOPLE Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The 24th Nava jo Nation Cou nci l vot ed to approve the Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act on May 15 by a vote of 19 in favor, 4 opposed with the council speaker not

voting. The Act is a monumental shift in the Navajo Nation’s budgeting and procurement policies that lay the groundwork for allocating the more than $600 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus Act funding received by the Nation the week of May 4.

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T he resolut ion of t he Council will now be presented to the Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez for his signature to make the Act law. “The action taken by the Navajo Nation Council to pass the Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act will save countless lives,” 24th Navajo Nation Council Speaker Seth Damon said. “In only one week, the Council has approved an entirely streamlined system for spending more than $600 million for the benefit of the Navajo People. “I can say with total confidence that this is the progress the Navajo People have been seeking,” Damon said. The existing Navajo Nation procurement process has been identified as the main bottleneck in spending the entire $600 million. The Navajo Nation CARES Fund Act replaces the current Navajo Nation process with a set of procedures that expedites payments from Navajo Nation accounts. Notably, it allows both Navajo Nation and non-Navajo Nation government entities to

be involved in the allocation of novel coronavirus relief f u nd i ng for t he immediate and longterm needs of the Navajo People. “This first step addresses the many concerns presented by the Navajo public when it comes to the ‘red-tape’ that Navajo people presented to the Council through the public commenting period,” Damon said. “As we know, hundred[s] of Navajo citizens and Navajo Nation Council Speaker Seth Damon, who did not organizations have vote on the CARES Fund Act, but is urging Nation President s u bm it t e d c om Jonathan Nez to sign it into law. Damon says the act is about ments to the Navajo the Diné people. Photo Credit: Navajo Nation Council Nat ion Cou nci l through the official commenting process, and not and Vice President has ten one spoke against the passage days to act on the Navajo of the Navajo Nation CARES Nation CARES Fund Act resFund Act. olution. In accordance with “We call on President Nez Title 2 of the Navajo Nation to immediately sign the Navajo Code, the President of the Nation CARES Fund Act into Navajo Nation may choose to law,” he added. enact the law or issue a veto The Office of the President on the resolution. INDIAN COUNTRY

RMCHCS granted $390k to create psychiatric program for Native Americans By William Madaras For the Sun

ALLUP - Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services has received a $390,165.00 grant for a threeyear initiative to develop a Psychiatric Care Program to serve Native Americans. The funding is par t of a million dollar grant provided by the New Mexico Human Services Department to develop its first Graduate Medical Education Program. The funds will enable the hospital to add three physicians yearly to fi ll the GME’s 12 new residency positions in New Mexico that will focus on addressing the region’s Native American behavioral health needs. The program will require two years of psychiatric training in a major metropolitan area with inpatient psychiatric,

TRANSPORT DRIVER | FROM PAGE 6 he said. “So we break up the week. I work Monday 7 am and end on Wednesday at 3 pm.” That’s 24 hours a day on call starting Monday at 7 am. Then he starts his second job, cleaning out bays and the pit at a car wash four days a week. K r u i s e, who h a s a l so studied at UNM-Gallup to be an Emergency Medical Technician, says he experiences a lot of emotions being

FIREWORKS | FROM PAGE 7 McKinley County currently in severe drought conditions,” he said. As in past years, the ban would not completely outlaw sales of fireworks, however. “It does not ban all fireworks, only those kinds the state lets us ban when we find the county is in severe drought,” County Attorney Doug Decker said. Decker also said this type of ban is only good for 30 days, which would cover the typical Independence Day buying INDIAN COUNTRY

neurology, geriatric psychiatry, and extended adolescent opportunities. The final two years would take place at RMCH, with a focus on Native American mental health, substance abuse treatment, and the potential for research related to Native American behavioral health. Its focus will be on recruiting medical students interested in practicing psychiatry in rural areas and with a predominantly Native American population. The curriculum will address regional issues such as social determinants of mental health, trauma informed care, as well as some of the specific behavioral and mental health needs of the population, including responding to psychiatric disorders, depression, alcohol and substance use disorders, and trauma related to violence and sexual assault. “W hen a pandemic h it s l i ke C OV I D -19, t he

immediate response is the physical well-being of the patient. However, the psychological toll a pandemic can take must also be treated,” RMCHCS CEO David Conejo said. “When you add the fact that Gallup and McKinley County have a high level of substance abuse cases, we believe a psychiatric care program is very much in need.” OTHER NEW MEXICO HO SPI TA LS S H A R E GRANT The Bur rell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces was also funded for the expansion of the Southern New Mexico Family Medicine program to add four residents per year for a total of 12 new residency positions. Memorial Medical Center of Las Cruces also received funds to create a new general psychiatry program that will add three residents per year for a total of 12

new residency positions. The legislation creating the program was sponsored by Doreen Gallegos, D - Las Cruces, and Nathan Small, D Las Cruces, to ensure funding was available to address local needs. “It’s gratifying that our work will now directly benefit medical students who will now work directly with residents of McKinley County,” Gallegos said. “There has never been a more important time to add family medicine and general psychiatry residents,” Small said. LOCA L , STATEWIDE SHORTAGE Northwest New Mexico has a marked shortage of psychiatric providers, currently with only one psychiatrist and limited telemedicine capacity serving the Gallup-McKinley County community. New Mexico’s

Native American populations suffer high rates of depression, suicide, substance abuse, and other mental health issues, owing, in part, to difficult social conditions and extensive intergenerational trauma. New Mexico currently has a shortage of physicians in 32 of its 33 counties. “Behavioral healthcare is a vital need for all residents statewide,” New Mexico Rural Hospital Network CEO Stephen Stoddard said. The goal of New Mexico’s healthcare community is to bridge the gap in rural health and ensure adequate and appropriate care is available to all New Mexicans regardless of their address.” Research shows 50-75 percent of medical residents stay within 100 miles of their residency program; and investments in primary care yield significant returns for physicians-in-training, local economies, and communities.

a transport driver. “Usually, I’m very excited. Usually I’m in a pretty good mood about doing it,” he said. “I talk to the patients. I hear their stories ... It makes me very sad to hear about people who are just lost in their journey of life.” He says he gets upset if he finds himself driving a patient who goes to a motel and then leaves to buy alcohol and then he winds up driving them again. He also expresses frustration with people who mess up the motel rooms

and destroy things, leaving extra work for health care professionals. Kruise says he’s thrilled about the job, that he never knows what he’s going to get. “I’ve transported some wild people … It gives me practice on how to communicate with patients,” he said. O ne pa t ient who h a s remained in his mind was a 50-year-old woman who said she could not breathe or move. He transported her twice. She had a history with alcoholism. W hen she went to the

hospital, she learned her kidneys were shutting down. “As soon as she saw me she was so happy,” he said. “I ended up just taking her on a longer route to get to her destination … After I took her to the motel, I never saw her after

that. I hope she’s okay.” Kruise said the thing he really likes about the job is the people he works with. “The nurses and doctors and security guards are always in a good mood.” He said it helps to cheer him up.

window of June 20 to July 6. He added the ban could be extended as needed depending on the recent weather reports. The board has to aim to make their move about 20 days before the holiday occurs, Decker continued. This will allow vendors time to prepare their inventory and ensure they do not buy a large amount of fireworks that end up being banned. Dist. 3 Commissioner Bill Lee said not only does the county have to look at the local drought conditions, but the orders of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on whether

non-essential businesses can operate. As of May 19, while parts of New Mexico have begun reopening, McKinley County is part of the northwestern region of the state that is not allowed to open due to the increase in and number of positive COVID19 cases. “This part of the [decision] is completely out of our hands,” Lee said. The board plans to take action on a potential ban at their June 2 meeting. They will be taking public comments during that meeting. Gallup Sun • Friday May 22, 2020

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A deﬁ nition in a law can result in dirty water Staff Reports

ANTA FE - Attorney General Hector Balderas joined a multistate coalition May 19 in f iling a motion for a prel i m i na r y i nju nct ion i n a lawsu it cha l leng i ng t he T r u m p A d m i n i s t r a t i o n’s f i n a l r u le re def i n i n g t he “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. T he coa l it ion a rg ues t hat the rule should be enjoined pending the court’s decision on the coalition’s lawsuit in order to prevent widespread harm to national water quality and to avoid disruption to state and local water pollution control programs. “ New Me x ic o’s h e r i tage, economy, a nd fa mily sa fet y relies on access to clea n water in ou r State,”

Red River is a short perennial river that ﬂows down the north slope of Mt. Wheeler in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and west in New Mexico. Like the other rivers, lakes and streams in the state, it is threatened by potential changes to the Clean Water Act, now being opposed by Atty. Gen. Hector Balderas. Photo Credit: Wikipedia Balderas said. “This attack on one of our most valuable a nd v u l nerable resou rces

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La Canova Acequia near Velarde, N. M. is just one among many of the bodies of water in the state that needs protection. Attorney Gen. Hector Balderas says the current presidential administration is undermining the Clean Water Act. Photo Credit: commons.wikimedia.org

Extended Public Health Order ORDER OUTLINES COVID-SAFE PRACTICES FOR AGRICULTURE Staff Reports

ANTA FE - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lu jan Gr isha m sig ned a modified public health emergency order May 15 easing

restrictions on retail operations, ordering New Mexico citizens to wear cloth face coverings in public, and proposing a series of requirements and best practices for businesses and other services.

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The new emergency health order went into effect May 16 and will remain in effect through May 31. Requirements and best COVID-safe practices are outlined in the “All Together New Mexico: COVID-Safe Practices for Individuals and Employers” docu ment . Ag r icu ltu re affi liated businesses and services addressed include the following: • Retail establishments providing essential goods and services • Restaurants and food services • Grocery stores and farmers’ markets • Manufacturing, warehouse and food production • Farmers, ranchers, dairy producers and processors • Veterinarians and pet care facilities To v iew the CSP docu m e n t i n i t s e n t i r e t y, visit https://cv.nmhealth.org/ covid-safe-practices/. “As we all navigate our

Requirements and best COVID-safe practices for New Mexico farmers’ markets are outlined in the “All Together New Mexico: COVID-Safe Practices for Individuals and Employers” document. Photo Credit: New Mexico Department of Agriculture way in dealing with a pandemic, New Mexico’s agriculture community continues to do what it can to help limit the spread of COV ID -19,” New Mexico Secretar y of Agriculture Jeff Witte said. “From farmers’ markets to ranches, and from processing facilities to farms, we as an industry are aiding New

Mexico’s phased plan for a safe reopening by continuing to operate using COVID-safe practices.” All required practices listed under the CSP document are legally enforceable if necessary. Additional industry-specific required practices will be added to the CSP document as needed.

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DEIDRA PEACHES | FROM PAGE 1 of that process and to be volunteering,” she said. “Seeing them having that ability to be kind and do what needed to be done, I feel like they were proud to be recognized.” PREVIOUS WORKS The first documenta r y Peaches directed was produced in 2008, titled Shimásání, where her grandmother reflected on her past in a film that she said celebrates life and loss. Peaches described the process of making this film where her grandmother did not want her physical image to be shown on film. So the documentary showed just her hands along with a number of items around her home. This approach led the viewers to understand who her grandmother was, Peaches said. “Everything you see in it essentially is who she is. That was replicated on film,” she said. Unfortunately, some time after the completion of the documentary, Peaches said her grandmother developed dementia and was eventually unable to speak or recollect much of what she shared in that film. However, this meant the film gained a greater personal importance to Peaches. “Because her life was captured on film the way it was, it was a way to reconnect with her in a state where she was not in that dementia state,” Peaches said. The importance of water for the Navajo people was the subject of Peaches’ 2013 documentary, Tó éí iiná’ at’é, which explores “the sacredness of water and how the industrialization of the Navajo Nation continues to disrupt their traditional way of life.” On her site, Peaches mentions that saying on the Navajo Nation, Tó éí iiná’ at’é, or “Water is Life.” With the number of ongoing environmental activities that have negative consequences on the reservation, such as resource extraction, uranium contamination, coal industries and fracking, Peaches said we must all advocate together to strengthen our communities. Peaches felt it was important for the viewer to experience a piece of the Navajo Way of Life, and to show a connection between Navajo mythology and the significance of the land that continues to be impacted by industrial development. She called the experience of NEWS

Tó éí iiná’ at’é, meaning Water is Life, is a documentary by Deidra Peaches where she explored the signiﬁcance of water to the Navajo Nation and how industrialization negatively impacts the people there. Photo Credit: Courtesy

Alaska: A Journey to Celebration chronicles the journey of Deidra Peaches and Matika Wilbur as they paddle with a Keex’ Kwáan canoe family to the June celebrations in Juneau, Alaska in 2014. Photo Credit: Courtesy

Volunteers in Tuba City stand with boxes of Mananalu water that were donated to the Navajo Nation to be distributed to families in need. Photo Credit: Deidra Peaches researching and putting the film together eye-opening. “I saw it wasn’t fair, through our eyes, to see how the Navajo Nation has lacked access to water, even though the reservation borders the Colorado River and the San Juan River,” Peaches said. Peaches also described the water rights settlements that have disenfranchised local Native peoples, including the Navajo and Hopi, while the water is taken by municipalities like Gallup and Albuquerque. “Seeing that dichotomy about access to water and seeing how different extractive industries have impacted the water supplies was [enlightening],” she said. The documentary previously played at the Festival Ciné Alter’Natif in Paris, France in 2013. Then in 2014, Peaches collaborated with photographer Matika Wilbur to paddle with a Keex’ Kwáan canoe family to that year’s celebration in Juneau, Alaska. Their trip was

chronicled in the documentary Alaska: Journey to Celebration. While making this film, Peaches mentioned how a family connection forms between Native people when they meet other Natives, as well as how exciting it was to see a Native culture that differed from what she knew in Dinetah. “That whole experience of going up to Tlingit, as they call it, and being welcomed was really amazing,” Peaches said. “It felt like it was my grandmother I was talking to, or another relative.” The process of visiting this region and capturing life and the connection between the people and the water and canoeing up in Alaska was uplifting, she continued. “It was great to see another Native culture thriving and celebrating their language and practices,” Peaches said. “Being a part of that process, that connectivity was life-changing.” According to the celebration’s website, it is held every other June, and the streets of

Protect is an upcoming ﬁlm by Deidra Peaches that was shot in 2016 and shows Indigenous and other community organizers caravanning across the United States on the “Protect Our Public Lands Tour: For a Just and Renewable Energy Future.” Photo Credit: Courtesy Juneau “fill with Native people of all ages dressed in the signature regalia of clans from throughout Southeast Alaska and beyond.” The event has typically drawn about 5,000 visitors and 2,000 dancers. This year’s celebration was postponed due to the spread of COVID-19. The docu menta r y pre viously played at the 2020 IndieFilmFestival in Phoenix, Ariz., where it won the award for Best Indie Documentary. FUTURE WORKS While coverage of the pandemic is the most pressing matter at the moment, Peaches has a number of projects in the works.

F i r st is her nex t fea ture-length film, Protect, which is currently in post-production. The film was shot in 2016 and shows the journey of 24 Indigenous and other community organizers as they caravanned across the U. S. on the “Protect Our Public Lands Tour: For a Just and Renewable Energy Future.” She is also editing a short film called Before the Leaves. Both projects are expected to be released sometime this summer. For more information on Deidra Peaches, visit her website at https://www. deidrapeaches.com/.

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A government of the people, by the people, for the people, must rely on the people.

he idea that the only way to save lives is to commit economic suicide is absurd and short-sighted. New Mexico State government’s reaction to the COVID 19 pandemic need not be an either-or proposition. New Mexico can save lives and save the economy at the same time. The fear-based economic shutdown/slowdown is more deadly than the virus. It is ridiculous to expect New Mexicans to sit by and watch their livelihoods destroyed. We are strong, proud determined New Mexicans who believe in supporting our families and ourselves by working. The State cannot be a party to economic suicide. The State has demonstrated an extraordinary lack of equal treatment under the law. Governing bodies must treat individuals in the same manner as others in similar conditions and circumstances. Yet, the State has forcibly shut down or continues to gravely limit our family-owned businesses, while allowing

out-of-state big box stores, that offer the same goods and services, to remain open. This is a violation of the very bedrock of American law. Our small businesses may not be essential to the governor, but they are essential to the families that rely on them to feed their children and keep roofs over their heads. To make matters worse, out-ofstate businesses are now advertising in New Mexico to offer services which are now banned in New Mexico. Even if New Mexico-owned businesses survive the unequal treatment by their government, they are subjected to new competition from out-of-state and foreign businesses that are taking advantage of the unfair situation. This will likely mean certain economic death. Stripping the people of their rights makes them subjects, not citizens. Usi ng lim ited resou rces to enforce business closures and business restrictions where there is less risk of exposure than in the big box stores, is a waste of valuable time and

money. Harassing our small business owners by slapping them with a hefty fine for trying to feed their family is not where we need to focus our efforts. We must trust the people of New Mexico to do what is right. A government of the people, by the people, and for the people, must rely on the people. The solution is simple. There are established science-based safety guidelines. Allow all businesses that can follow the rules to open. They can monitor crowds, practice social distancing, and implement CDC guidelines. Restarting the economy is the only guaranteed way of truly saving lives. William Sharer New Mexico State Senator William Sharer of Farmington thinks small businesses need Senator – District 1 to be on an equal footing with large companies during the COVIDFarmington, N.M. 19 crisis. Photo Credit: nmlegis.gov

Native American communities hit hard by COVID-19 By Teresa Gomez, Member, beWellnm Board of Directors

OV I D -19 h a s h it Na t ive American communities harder than most. As a member of Isleta Pueblo, I am deeply concerned. Currently, the New Mexico Department of Health’s website reports that Native Americans account for nearly 50 percent of our state’s COVID19 cases, and there is no telling what that number could be by the time you read this. To make matters even worse, the Native population also has the highest uninsured rate in New Mexico. As a lifelong advocate for the health and well-being of Native Americans, I worry that many of our community members will not have access to the healthcare they may need during this pandemic. At beWellnm, we want to make sure Native Americans have appropriate health insurance that covers the ten essential health benefits required by the federal government. No matter what, ever y Native American in New Mexico qualifies

for health coverage, either through Medicaid or beWellnm, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange. Both options are a great complement to care provided by Indian Health Service. Depending upon income and family size, Native Americans may be able to qualify for Medicaid through the New Mexico Human Services Department. Generally, individuals who make $1,468 a month or less will qualify for Medicaid, but that amount could be higher based on family size. For those who don’t qualify for Medicaid, there is the opportunity to enroll in a qualified health plan through beWellnm, today. Unlike the rest of the population, Native Americans can enroll in coverage all year long. Native Americans also have access to free and low-cost plans and can visit any in-network doctor throughout the state. Furthermore, no one with a health plan through beWellnm has to worry about being covered during COVID19. New Mexico’s Superintendent of Insurance issued a rule in March that mandates any insurance carrier to cover testing and treatment for

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Teresa Gomez, of the beWellNM Board of Directors, has dedicated her career to serving Tribes and advocating for issues aﬀecting American Indians. Photo Credit: beWellnm COVID-19. As a cancer survivor, I cannot stress enough the importance of having health coverage. I know that if I had not been on a health insurance plan, when I became sick, I would not have been able

to pay for the care I needed. I encourage every uninsured Native American to contact either Medicaid or beWellnm to fi nd out which option is best for them. It’s more important than ever for our communities to get covered. OPINIONS

Finding solutions together By Susan Boe President, New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

he COVID-19Â crisis has shown how quickly life can change. Â But it also has shown how much we need one another, that we are a community, looking out for one another, taking care of one another and being responsible for and to one another.Â Because of that commitment to our neighbors, we had to shut down the economy, an action which has reverberated down Main Street, hurting us both personally and as a state.Â New Mexico now faces an unprecedented budget shortfall of up to $2 billion which will require the governor to call a special session of the legislature to address the deficit. Extremely difficult decisions will face our lawmakers.Â Less than three months ago they returned to their home districts after making major investments in education, economic development and other areas while also creating the largest reserve balance in state history. Now draconian cuts will need to be made, which will directly impact every New Mexican. How will the legislature make those decisions?Â Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope it will be made in the open and not behind closed doors. Historically, the creation of the state budget has been shrouded in secrecy.Â Both the House Appropriations and Finance Committee and the Senate Finance Committee routinely shut out the public and the press.Â Even lawmakers who are not budget committee members are left in the dark about how budget decisions are made. Yet those excluded lawmakers are expected to approve the fi nal budget without asking questions or knowing all the facts. The New Mexico Fou ndation for Open Government has long pushed the legislature for more transparency in the budget-making process.Â Not only is this the right thing to do, it is the legal thing to do.Â FOGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position is that under the section of the Open Meetings Act directed at the legislature, all committee OPINIONS

meetings should be open to the public.Â Unfortunately, our advice and admonishments have been ignored. A cr isis ca n create a n opportunity to try new solutions, especially when the old solutions no longer work. This upcoming special session is such an opportunity where the legislature can overturn the culture of secrecy in the budget building process. In this time of social distancing, the legislature will need to be particularly sensitive and creative in how to engage the public in reshaping the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fi nancial future.Â A perfunctory special session may seem like an attractive option - difficult budget cuts would a lready have been made, and the full House and Senate would simply need to rubber stamp the outcome,

with no public debate. However, a stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budge t i s not l i ke t he Te n Commandments,Â which can be m i r a c u lou sly h a nded down as a done deal. Further, a budget made behind closed doors, with input only from lobbyists and special interest groups, does not make our state stronger. The opposite is true.Â Secrecy undermines our confidence in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders and weakens our community bonds. Because all New Mexicans will be asked to sacrifice for the common good, we can at least expect to see how elected officials struggle with choices between equally i mpor t a nt but competi ng needs. Only in that way, can we feel confident that thoughtful decisions were made with our money. New Mexicans are in this

Susan Boe was named president of the NMFOG Board of Directors Jan. 1. The Santa Fe attorney has a degree in Science Journalism from Iowa State University and a law degree from the University of Iowa. Photo Credit: NMFOG crisis together.Â Now is the time for lawmakers to open

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Would you like a diploma with that? GRANTS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE IN CARS By Dominic Aragon Sun Correspondent

R A NTS - COV ID 19 has halted some aspects of daily life, but the pandemic was not going to stop graduation at a western New Mexico High School. Grants Hig h School i n Cibola County hosted a “Drive Up Graduation” on May 15, on the school’s grounds with social distancing measures. A few weeks prior to graduation, the school’s leaders started to brainstorm ideas to make graduation happen. “It evolved and changed a lot, we had lots of different plans, and we were having meetings everyday for a couple weeks trying to get [graduation] lined out [figured out],” Grants High School principal Lane Widner said as plans for the commencement remained fluid. The school worked with the Public Education Department, law enforcement agencies, the school’s attorneys and other government entities to ensure everyone’s safety at graduation. A stage was set up in front of the school with a jumbo-sized infl atable pirate - the

Senior Ericka Chavez poses for a photo after receiving her scroll at the “GHS Drive Up Graduation” May 15. Photo Credit: Dom Aragon school’s mascot. School leaders on the stage maintained a six foot distance and used face coverings. Vehicles fi lled with seniors and their families drove oneby-one to a drop-off area where the seniors stepped out

of the vehicle, posed for photos and walked up steps onto the stage. Then they received a scroll, took a photo with the school’s principal, stepped off the stage for a nother photo opportunity and from there climbed back into their

family’s vehicle. “It was better than I could have imagined. It was really neat because each kid got the spotlight, each kid got to cross the stage. Their parents had a front row seat to watch their student graduate. That was

Grants High principal Lane Widner stands in front of the inﬂatable pirate during commencement at the “GHS Drive Up Graduation” May 15. Photo Credit: Dom Aragon

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really touching, because each kid got their moment and they got recognition, and it was really special that we got to do that for kids,” Widner said. The event was limited to the graduates, their families and faculty volunteering to put on the commencement, but the event was livestreamed on the school’s social media channels. Officers from the Grants Police Department helped with the flow of traffic and ensured the safety of all participating. To maintain order, graduates and their families were separated alphabetically in four off-site parking lots. The school required all occupants of each family vehicle to use a seatbelt. Families were encouraged to decorate their vehicles including one family who held a “pool party” in the truck bed for their graduating son. “I told him that he had to put on his cap and gown before he crossed the stage, but they had a good time. He was in a

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“ T he t h i n g I w ill remember about graduation swimming pool,” Widner said. w a s h ow m o s t “Some of our Native stu- of the town was dents had Native blankets there to support, and the kids wore their tradi- a nd to the ones tional dress. That was really w h o w e r e n ’ t neat to see, too. Some of the there, were supkids brought classic cars, and por ting through I’m a car guy, so seeing an old t h e l i v e s t r e a m ‘63 Thunderbird Convertible is that was held on pretty cool. a few platforms,” “We have a good commu- he added. nity, and our community ralSa nchez w i l l lied around our kids. It takes be attending New all of us to make it happen,” Mexico Highlands Widner said. University in Las Toa Sanchez, 18, was one Vega s, N.M. He of 168 graduates who walked will tr y to be a across the stage May 15. A walk-on athlete for student-athlete at the school, their football proSanchez called the commence- gram. A walk-on ment a once-in-a-lifetime event. athlete is one who “Me and my family kind of attempts to make laughed about it at fi rst, but t he t e a m w it h then realized it was a great out being actively thing to do for kids who were recruited. Senior Toa Sanchez poses for a photo prior to receiving his scroll at the “GHS Drive Up Graduation” May 15. He wants to be a walk-on athlete at N.M. Highlands looking forward to it. We all Ericka Chavez, Univ. Photo Credit: Dom Aragon dressed nice in the vehicle a n o t h e r g r a d and had brought 4 masks just u a t i n g s e n i o r, in case there was a stage to said her classmates tried to take photos,” he said. convince class sponsor and

A decorated truck transports a graduate and family members to the “GHS Drive Up Graduation” May 15. Photo Credit: Dom Aragon

A look at the stage setup prior to the start of the “GHS Drive Up Graduation” held at Grants High School May 15. The school had 168 students in its graduating class. Photo Credit: Dom Aragon

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GHS mathematics teacher Mark Lowther to hold an outside graduation before the pandemic. Once plans changed to hold a n outdoor dr ive -up commencement, Chavez and her family were excited about the idea. “We decorated a truck, put a chair in the back, and got ready as preparation. I enjoyed it, it gave me closure and felt like a real graduation. I thought it was a good idea and it was nice to just get in

and out,” Chavez said. The 18-year-old graduate said having her family with her in the car while she got her diploma is what she will remember most about the commencement. Chavez plans to attend college at Central New Mexico a nd t hen t ra n sfer to t he University of New Mexico with the goal of graduating with honors. The senior class was not able to participate in the prom originally scheduled for April.

It was canceled because of the pandemic. Only time will tell if social distancing measures can be eased, but Widner said he would like to see prom happen this summer if it makes sense. “I would like to do a July 4 prom. In our community, we have some Fourth of July things that happen,” he said. “I would love to do a prom in conjunction with Fourth of July. Hopefully, we’re there at that time.”

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‘Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything’ ﬁ nds the comedian adjusting to life at 50 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 67 MINUTES This Netflix comedy special will be available to view on May 19. (netflix.com/pattonoswaltiloveeverything). I’ll admit that it’s a bit difficult to review a stand-up comedy special, given that a performer’s style may be hilarious to one person while not striking the funny bone of another. However, with current entertainment options for review still being limited, I’ll do my best to give readers a sense of what they can expect from anything new coming your way. In this case, the program is Netflix’s Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything, which features the famous comedian delivering jokes to a live audience in Charlotte, N.C. This reviewer is very familiar with the speaker’s style, delivery and subject matter. For those unfamiliar with Oswalt, his material frequently includes stories from his life that reveal personal observations and revelations, as well as a hearty helping of pop culture references. While there are still nods to various franchises

Comedian Patton Oswalt leans in to the audience as he performs his stand-up act in “Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything.” Photo Credit: Netﬂix like Star Wars present in this special, it does feature less of those asides. Instead, the focus is on how Oswalt’s life and priorities have changed after turning 50. The stage backdrop, which includes a façade of a California home, establishes this theme as the performer steps out to start his set. As expected, the stories delivered describe some very unusual experiences. Most of it is incredibly entertaining, with some bits coming across as particularly hilarious. Early on,

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Oswalt tells the audience about buying a home and the unexpected upgrades required. This leads to the hiring of sub-contractors and an entertaining discourse involving the odd behavior of one of the workers … as well as the tolerance required on Oswalt’s part to get the best possible results from these eccentrics. Another, darker standout involves his time working as a budget-friendly DJ in the 1990s and how some bad experiences were all rationalized by his boss.

Yet if I were to pick a couple of favorite moments, one would involve the resolution to an argument that Oswalt has with his spouse. The bit almost brought tears to this rev iewer’s eye s. A not her enjoyable tale involves a trip to Denny’s with his daughter. The quick meal ends up inspiring a study and analysis of the unusual clientele at the restaurant during off-hours and what may have brought some customers to this specific crossroads in their lives. Again, it’s another series of hysterical jokes sure to result in laughter. Viewers may note that a second “episode” is available to stream after the special. As the comedian explains to viewers after the credits, this bonus is a 53-minute set performed by Bob Rubin, one of Oswalt’s stand-up heroes. Rubin’s delivery is quite different from Oswalt, with a series of wide-eyed, manic, stream-of-consciousness rants

about various subjects like job prospects for Olympic athletes, as well as yarns from his past about his drug use (including a trippy story about being pulled over by police while in possession of acid). For some, his aggressive style will take some getting used to, but there is plenty of funny and astute commentary found within. In the end, Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything may be focused more on the trials of turning 50 than it is on pop culture jokes, but it provides plenty of funny stories over its running time and serves as an amusing stand-up set for anyone in need of a humorous escape. And due to the subject matter, it may even be more accessible to those who aren’t up on their Star Wars references. If you enjoy the comedy of this particular artist, then this latest effort is most certainly worth your while. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for May 22, 2020 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

his is a great week if you want to stay in and watch some new Blu-ray/DVD releases. Thrillers, independents, documentaries, classics and comic books make for plenty of good viewing. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies, be sure to give one of these titles a try! BIG NEW RELEASES! BRAHMS: THE BOY II - This sequel to the underr a t e d 2 016 chiller finds a new family moving into the estate once terrorized by a porcelain doll. Once on site, they discover the very same creepy figure popping up in and around the property in strange places. Soon, the young son of the new owners takes a liking to it and befriends the toy. However, it isn’t long before the horrific history of the home is discovered and the lives of all of the residents are put in danger. Reaction wa s negative toward this horror fl ick. One or two enjoyed the added story wrinkle in making one of the characters take a shine to the film’s doll. However, almost all others complained that the surprise was gone. It features Katie Holmes, Owain Yeoman, Christopher Convery and Ralph Ineson. BUFFALOED - A blue-collar woman from Buffalo yearns to get out of her home town, go to an Ivy League school and become a financial success. She manages to get accepted

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into an i mpressive school, but quickly realizes she can’t a f fo r d t h e tuition. With the help of a debt collector, the protagonist plots and begins an elaborate scheme to earn the funds to pay for her university stint. This independent comedy earned solid reviews. Most reviewers complimented this feature as being an enjoyable ride with charismatic leads set against a colorful and quirky backdrop. The cast includes Zoey Deutch, Judy Greer, Jai Courtney, Jermaine Fowler and Noah Reid. EMMA - Jane Austin’s famous novel receives yet another adaptation in this fresh take on the story. Set i n Eng la nd du r i n g t he 18 0 0 s, it fol lows a wea lt hy, well-intentioned, but sel f i sh woman trying to influence and manipulate the love lives of her various friends. Along the way, she ends up involved in the fracas and comes to some life-altering conclusions about her own relationships. Overall, critics were very positive about this update of the tale. A few voices suggested that this was never one of the author’s best works. Still, most thought that it improved as it progressed and the excellent cast helped make for a sweet and charming concoction. Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Bill Nighy, Mia Goth

Builders for the stated costs, with budget increases between $1,227,000 and $2,363,000 to cover matches and project shortfalls. Dist. 4 Councilor Fran Palochak wondered if the city would lose New Mexico MainStreet funds in addition to state funding if they were to delay the project. “It all comes down to politics,” Henderson said. “Everything is on the table for the clawback, including the MainStreet funding.”

and Miranda Hart headline the picture. J UST ICE L E AGU E DARK: APOKOLIPS WAR - Like your DC comic book fl icks grimy, dark, and apocalyptic? This animated direct-to-disc ef for t i s a sequel to the 2017 release J u s t i c e League Dark (as well as a fi nale to the series in general, which includes all other movies from the past seven years featuring individual heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman). Set after the all-powerful and villainous Darkseid has laid waste to many areas on Earth, the remaining superheroes reform and team-up to take a last stand against their foe before the planet is destroyed. Write-ups were generally upbeat for this effort. Most reviewers commented that it was fast and exciting, with some big moments and R-rated thrills that would impress adult comic book fans. The voice cast includes Jerry O’Connell, Shemar Moore, Tony Todd, Rebecca Romijn, Rosario Dawson, Rainn Wilson and Matt Ryan.

army, as well as and their horrific attempts to arrest and execute the Jewish population, the clan sets out to maintain their humanity by rescuing, hiding and protecting as many people as they can. This 2018 picture hasn’t really been seen outside of Eastern Europe and was only recently picked up for distribution in this part of the world. However, it was well-received at va r ious festiva l screenings. The movie won numerous awards in Latvia, as well as at the Moscow International Film Festival. It features Arturs Skrastinš, Ilze Blauberga and Matiss Kipluks.

THE MOVER - Based on a true story, this Latvian foreign-language feature tells the story of Zanis Lipke and his family. Set in the port town of Riga during W W II, the country falls under German occupation. Horrified by Nazis enlisting the local population into their

PROMARE - If you’re a fan of Japanese a nime, you might be interested in this anim a t ed fea ture. The story is set in a future where firefighters use giant robots to battle blazes. They also need their machinery to battle the Burnish, a group of villainous mutants who can control fi re and use it to cause panic and destruction. When the Burnish attack, the heroic team sets out to do battle and save the world before it’s completely burnt to ash. Critics in North America were quite taken by the picture. One or two described it as being all spectacle that otherwise made little narrative sense. Still, the vast majority commented that this was an eye-popping visual treat with incredible action and sights that you could only see in an animated fi lm. It is assumed that this relea se includes the original Japanese track

The one sure way to save the money is if the council awards the project to the bidders now, Henderson added. He also said the project has a construction time frame of one year, which would then start construction in July. Palochak also expressed concern for the city’s general fund given the loss of revenue due to the ongoing pandemic, but was told the budget the council had approved last week should already cover the newly budgeted

amounts. “There’s no question we’re going to need cash to get us through this time, but we feel good about the amount we’re recommending to the city [to adjust],” City Manager Maryann Ustick said. Palochak then said the council has to stay the course on the Coal Avenue Commons project and not let the pandemic make the decisions. “We made these plans and worked so hard to get revenue

with English subtitles and an English-language version. YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Below you’ll find a list of some titles that might appeal to youngsters. Arthur: Summer Stories (PBS Kids) The Berenstain Bears: Fun and Games (PBS Kids) T he Berenstain Bears: Summer Vacation (PBS Kids) The Loud House: Absolute Madness: Season 2, Volume 2 (Nickelodeon) Nature Cat: Ba ckyard Explorer (PBS Kids) Onward Pinkalicious & Peterrifi c: A Pinktastic Summer (PBS Kids) PB S Ki d s: O ut d oo r Adventures (PBS Kids) The Pink Panther Classic Car toon Collection (1964 - 1980) Sonic the Hedgehog ON THE TUBE! And these are the week’s TV-related releases. The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 6 Fear the Walking Dead: Season 5 Fo r e v e r in My He ar t (Hallmark TV-movie) T h e G o o d P l a c e : T he Complete Series Ken Burns Presents: The Gene: An Intimate History (PBS) The Loud House: Absolute Madness: Season 2, Volume 2 (Nickelodeon) Love to the Rescue (Hallmark TV-movie) NOVA: Mysteries of Sleep (PBS) Relieving Stress with Yoga with Peggy Cappy (PBS) V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

streams in, and my concern lies in that if we don’t fund this project, we may never see another day we get any money from the state or another grant,” Palochak said. Mayor Louis Bonaguidi agreed the city may not get any future funding if they table the project any longer. The motion to move forward with the Coal Avenue Commons Construction Project with no bid alternative for $3,393,618 was approved with a 5-0 vote.

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Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: Sale of Surplus Homes ITB-419-20MA

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Commodity Code(s): 99894 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site) or downloaded from www.gmcs.org NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Gallup-McKinley County Schools will be taking every necessary precaution to help preserve the health and safety of the community and staff, while maintaining the integrity of the public procurement process. Therefore, as recommended by the New Mexico Department of Health virtual meeting tools to accommodate social distancing requirement will be utilized. Pre-Bid/Proposal Conferences, Bid Opening, if

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on June 2, 2020. Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Business Services Conference Room 123. Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-41920MA. No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions nor bids submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities on minor inconsistencies. Dated the 14 Day of May 2020 By: Charles Long, Board President Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: May 14, 2020 PUBLICATION DATES: May 15 & 22, 2020 (Gallup Sun) *** ADVERTISEMENT BIDS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB #2020-08 Electrical Services until Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., Local

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Time, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the County Commission Chambers, and as more particularly set out in the specifications, copies for such may be obtained from the Procurement Department, 207 West Hill Street, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, or McKinley County website: www. co.mckinley.nm.us. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. For more information please contact Michelle Esquibel at (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1076. 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.

Commissioners PUBLISHED: Friday, May 22, 2020 The Gallup Sun *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of CHRIS GLENN PORTER, Deceased No. D-1113-PB-2020-00015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

DATED this 20th day of May 2020

BEVERLY PARKER F/K/A BEVERLY BIRDINE has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of CHRIS GLENN PORTER, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims

BY:/s/ Billy W. Moore Chairperson, Board

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 22 - MAY 28, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the effort to “flatten the curve” to help stem its spread, many of the events on the Gallup Sun Community Calendar have been canceled or moved online. In cases where listings give a street address, call before you go. Numerous events have been scheduled online: FRIDAY, May 22

8 am-6 pm Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.) will be open seven days a week, weather permitting. For more information: malcala@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-9224.

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 22 within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico. Dated: May 20, 2020 BEVERLY PARKER F/K/A BEVERLY BERDINE Personal Representative

CLEAN WATER | FROM PAGE 14 is unacceptable, and I will continue to fight to protect New Mexican families.” The definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act is critical to maintaining a strong federal foundation for water pollution control and water quality protection that preser ves the integrity of our w a t er s . W h i le t he Cle a n Water Act ha s resu lted i n dramatic improvements to water quality in the United States, its overriding objective has not yet been achieved. M a n y o f t h e n a t i o n’s water s fa i l to meet water CALENDAR

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above date, judgement will be rendered against you by default.

q u a l i t y o bj e c t i v e s , i t i s essential that this damaging final rule does not go into effect. In filing the preliminary injunction, Balderas joined t he a t t or ney s ge ner a l of C a l i for n i a , C o n ne c t ic u t , Illinois, Ma ine, Ma r yla nd, Ma ssachuset ts, Mich iga n, N e w J e r s e y, N e w Yo r k , Nor t h Ca r ol i n a , O r e gon , R h o d e I s l a n d , Ve r m o n t , Vi rg i n ia , Wa sh i ng ton a nd Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The California S t a t e Wa t e r R e s o u r c e s Cont rol Boa rd, t he Nor t h C a r o l i n a D e p a r t m e n t of Environmental Quality, and the Cit y of New York a lso joined the coalition in filing the lawsuit.

qua lity sta nda rds. The 2 015 C l e a n Wa t e r R u l e enacted during the Obama Ad m i n i s t r a t ion pr ov ide d much - needed cl a r it y a nd consistency in federal Clean Wat er Act prot ect ion s. It s pe c i f ic a l ly i nclude s t he hea dwater s of r iver s a nd c r e ek s a s we l l a s o t h e r non-traditionally navigable water s, such a s wet la nd s a nd e ph e m e r a l s t r e a m s , w it h i n t he scope of pro t e c t e d w a t er s . Toget her, those waters significa ntly impact downstrea m water quality. Ba lder a s a nd t he mu lt ist ate coa l it ion f i led a lawsuit May 1 cha llenging a T r u mp Ad m i n i s t r a t ion f i n a l r u le n a r row i n g t he

definition of “waters of the Un ited St ates” to remove protections for all ephemer a l s t r e a m s , m a ny wet lands, and other waters that wer e pr e v iou sly cover e d under the Clean Water Act. Under the new r u le, more t ha n ha l f of a l l wet la nd s and at least 18 percent of all streams would be left without federal protections. Western states like New Mex ico wou ld be even harder hit, with 89 percent of a ll strea ms depr ived of fe der a l pr ot e c t ion s a s a resu lt of t he reg ion’s d r y climate. I n t h e f i l i n g M a y 19, t he coa l it ion a rg ued t hat a pr el i m i n a r y i nju nc t ion is necessa r y to prevent

sig n i f ic a nt a nd i r repa r a ble ha r m to water ways a c r o s s New Me x ic o a nd the rest of the country. The T r u m p A d m i n i s t r a t i o n’s “dirty water rule” weakens water qua l it y protect ions for nu merou s water ways, allowing pollution into formerly protected streams and wetlands. I n d o i n g s o, t h e r u l e t h r e a t e n s t he h a bit a t of many fish, birds, and other a nima l species, a nd paves t he way for t he f i l l i ng of wet la nd s, ha m st r i ng i ng a cr it ic a l i n s t r u ment for f lood mitigation. In order to protect the integrity of the Nation’s waters a nd maintain programs that advance the Clean Water Act’s water

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

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ANTOINETTE L. GREENE Plaintiffs, vs. UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFFS, Defendants,

You or your attorney are hereby directed to file

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JOHN N. GREENE and

Published: The Gallup Sun May 22, 2020 May 29, 2020 June 5, 2020

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a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint to Quiet Title on file herein on or before 30 days from the date of the last publication of this Notice in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District of the State of New Mexico, sitting within and for the County of McKinley, that being the Court in which said Complaint is filed, and to serve a copy of the same pleading or motion upon Plaintiffs or Plaintiffs’ attorneys, Mason & Issacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec, P.O. Box 1772, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, (505-722-4463). Unless a responsive pleading or motion is entered by you in this cause on or before the

MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463

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