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BACK TO SCHOOL? Hybrid of in-person/ online learning to start By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he COV ID -19 pa ndem ic cut shor t in-person learning for students across the country last spring. Many students had to transition to

learning remotely and adjust to the challenges that came with learning in this manner. Since the pandemic still has a grip on the country as fall gets closer and students have a school year to prepare for, the conversation has turned to how best to prepare both

students and teachers for what could be another year of having to learn remotely. T he Ga l lup -McK i n ley County Schools Boa rd of Education discussed these pla ns dur ing their July 6 meeting. “ O b v io u s l y, s a fe t y i s

t he nu mber one pr iority for students and staff,” Superintendent Mike Hyatt said. “We’re working very hard to create and sustain a clean and safe environment for everyone on our school campuses. Hyatt sa id the goa l of the board is to fi nd a style of

learning that will satisfy each person and provide a safe and effective environment while also being flexible with the plans they outline. “Things can change, and

BACK TO SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 16

GMCS PRELIMINARY REOPENING PLAN New Mexico's Public Education Department is outlining a path for how schools will reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gallup McKinley County Schools is looking into ways to maximize student learning in and out of the classroom. “We’re finding ways to keep people safe, keep people comfortable, and provide as much learning as possible,” GMCS Superintendent Mike Hyatt said. Under the initial plan, the state is requiring schools to open at 50% capacity. GMCS is implementing a hybrid model of in person and distance learning and adopting an A-B schedule. Classes will only be held Monday – Thursday, with half of the students in the school on A days and half on B days. On Fridays, students can continue to learn remotely. To execute the hybrid model as well as set-up students for success, GMCS is providing laptops or iPads to every student. Internet availability is still a great concern, but Hyatt is committed to educational equality and working on accommodating students who may not have access. “Even in a situation where a student doesn’t have internet access, teachers will be able to upload information to the devices, where students can still view the content, which include textbooks and other learning materials,” he said. In addition to the hybrid model, GMCS will allow parents to opt for full-time distance learning. “We’re going to do our best to help staff and students adjust to a digital model,” Superintendent Hyatt says. The preliminary reopening plan includes new coronavirus safety protocols and modifications, including coronavirus prevention and safety training for all students, school sanitization between A days and B days, desks rearrangements for 6-feet of distance between students, bus sanitization after each route, and clear instructions on social distancing in hallways and lunch spaces. GMCS has also upgraded cleaning supplies to provide efficient and effective sanitization. Every school site will have a disinfecting machine that sprays Clorox solution to surfaces. Masks will be available as well and are required to be worn by staff and students, except for those with documented medical conditions. “We are doing all that we can to ensure people feel comfortable and safe returning to our schools,” Superintendent Hyatt said. There is still much to be determined, including a start date for the school year. Superintendent Hyatt made note that this plan could change, but will update families if they do. Parents can send questions and concerns to parent.reopening@gmcs.org. The feedback received by the district will be used as part of a FAQ section of gmcs.org for parents. By: Jackiee Yoder GMCS Community Engagement Journalist

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Construction slated for downtown projects By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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fter years of planning and preparing, the Coa l Avenue Commons project is set to take its first step towards being a reality. The City of Gallup has scheduled the groundbreaking for the project on July 13. The goal is to turn Coal Avenue into a plaza street with improved infrastructure and design. Construction starts in July with a scheduled completion window of March 2021. The Ga llup-ba sed f ir m Murphy Builders is handling the project. They will also collaborate with the city and the Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District to preserve busi nesses i n Dow ntow n Gallup during construction. During the duration of the project, Coal Avenue will be closed from Second Street through the Third Street intersection into the middle of the block between Third and Fourth Streets. Businesses will have a fenced-off walkway to allow pedestrian access into their stores. The project is set to be completed in four phases: 1. The intersection at Third

The intersection of Coal Avenue and Second Street in Downtown Gallup. File Photo

Street and Coal Avenue into the middle of the block west of the intersection: This phase includes replacement of the storm sewer and repair of the street into the intersection. 2. Coal Avenue between Second and Third Streets Part 1: This phase calls for removal and replacement of the sidewalk in front of businesses. 3. Coal Avenue between Second and Third Streets

Part 2: This phase will require removal of the road surface, completion of the storm sewer replacement, and installation of underground utilities. 4. Coal Avenue between Second and Third Streets Part 3: This phase will include the installation of trench drainage and fi nishing the road surface. In addition to the Coal Avenue Commons groundbreaking, the City of Gallup is

moving forward with the next phase of the alley improvement project, which involves moving electric utilities in the downtown area underground Albuquerque-based firm Bixby Electric is handling the alley improvement project, which began on July 8. Construction started with the alley between Second and Third Streets from the walkway to Second Street. When

this portion is finished, the project will move to the block between First and Second Streets. These project outlines were given by City Clerk Alfred Abeita in separate releases. “ T he Cit y of Ga l lup is proud to conti nue updating utilities that ser ve our community and enrich our unique historic downtown,” the release reads.

Rehoboth hospital awarded accreditation for residency program Staff Reports

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ehoboth McKinley Ch r i s t i a n He a lt h Care Ser vices announced it ha d achieved accreditation for its Rural Family Medicine Residency Program by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education on July 8. The Residency Program w i l l a ccept fou r resident physicians per year into its

three-year program, totaling 12 residents by 2023. With a focus on providing the highest quality care, delivered with compassion, RMCHCS’s Ru ra l Fa m i ly Med ici ne Program will include extensive training in caring for the region’s Native American communities. Future resident recruitment and selection will occur through 2020 and into early 2021, with the first group of residents starting in the

summer of 2021. RMCHCS underwent a rigorous onsite review in Feb. 2020. Dur ing the v isit, a n accreditor from the ACGME spent a day on-site discussing the upcoming program curriculum, policies, and other features with the RMCHCS Family Medicine Residency faculty team. The program was granted full accreditation based on performance at this assessment and the strength of the program application.

“Acc r e d it a t io n by t he ACGME is a testament to the hard work and planning the Graduate Medical Education and faculty teams have done over ma ny yea r s. We a re thrilled by this approval to officially start the Residency P r og r a m i n 2 0 21,” Ch ief Medical Officer and Family Medicine Program Director, Dr. Val Wangler, said. “We look forward to training a new generation of physicians to care for our community

and area Native American popu l at ion s for yea r s t o come. I believe RMCHCS will prov ide a unique tra ining opportunity and that our faculty team will inspire young physicians with their dedication and skill.” R MCHC S cont i nue s t o work closely w ith Ga llup Indian Medical Center and other Indian Health Service sites on this collaborative program, as well as with partners throughout the state.

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GRANTS PARADE The event goes on, defying governor’s orders

RACIAL PROFILING A New Mexico hospital hit with accusations

SMALL BUSINESSES The state helps owners hit hard by COVID-19

NAVAJO ARTIST How one man paints his dreams - literally

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Grants mayor hosts ‘peaceful protest’ Fourth of July parade By Dominic Aragon Sun Correspondent

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RANTS — Despite public health orders from Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham for New Mexicans to stay home and avoid mass gatherings, Grants Mayor Martin “Modey”

Grants Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks leads the “peaceful protest” Fourth of July parade along West High Street in Grants. Photo Credit: Dominic Aragon

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Hicks organized a “peaceful protest” Fourth of July parade in the Cibola County city. A f ter t he Gr a nt s Cit y Council did not sanction a holiday parade, the mayor took

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matters into his own hands, organizing the event. A lthough not officially sanctioned by the Grants City Council, the parade was called the 115th annual parade for the town. “There was no way I was going to let the parade die on its 115th year,” Hicks told the Gallup Sun. “I tried to get the council to support it, and they wouldn’t support

From left: Charles Lange and brother Christopher Lange pose for a photo with Grants Mayor Modey Hicks during a Fourth of July celebration in downtown Grants. Photo Credit: Charles Lange the First Amendment of the Constitution, which is sickening to me, but that was their choice. “So when they chose not to support a parade, I decided that we were going to do one with or without the council because it’s our God-given constitutional right to do so.” T h e t wo - t e r m m a y o r

partnered with a couple local business owners to make the parade happen. The event started just after 9 am along West High Street. The parade — led by Hicks on an ATV — proceeded along First Street, turned around on

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports STOLEN VEHICLE Gallup, June 30 Ga llup Police Officer N o r m a n B o w m a n stopped to assist Gallup Narcotics Agents on a traffic stop of a suspected stolen vehicle at 1901 W. Hwy. 66. Metro Dispatch advised the vehicle had been stolen out of Durango, Colo. Three males were inside t he veh icle a nd det a i ned by police. The driver, later

identified as Edward Begay, 32, of Gallup, was found to have an outstanding bench wa r ra nt out of Ber nalillo C ou nt y S e c o nd Ju d ic i a l District Court. Bow ma n placed Begay under arrest for receiving and transferring stolen vehicles and concealing his identity, as well as for the warrant. Begay was transpor ted to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked. He is in custody. VEHICLE PURSUIT Gallup, June 24 McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Terence Willie was

on patrol on State Highway 118 when he obser ved a silver Chev y Tahoe speeding in a 45-mph zone. T he veh icle matched the description of a vehicle that had been stolen from a local Allsup’s station earlier in the day. Willie began to follow the vehicle, which did not stop as it weaved through several streets and then onto Hasler Valley Road. The chase continued onto Superman Canyon Road, where t he suspect

vehicle lost control and spun out, eventually facing north as it stopped. The vehicle started up and moved toward Willie, who had gotten out of his patrol unit and had to avoid being hit. Willie began to follow the suspect vehicle again as assistance arrived. Sergeant Garylle James had deployed spikes on Superman Canyon Road, which both Willie and the suspect ran over. The suspect vehicle got to Hazel Drive, at which point two males got out of the vehicle and began to flee. The passenger was caught and detained, and when asked why they ran

he said he did not know. The driver, Gilbert John, Jr., 31, of Brimhall, N.M., was later located and detained. When questioned about running, he also said he did not know why he chose to flee. John admitted drinking a Budweiser earlier that day, but was found to have no impairments during a standard field sobriety test. After receiving a medical clearance, John was transported to the county jail and booked for assaulting a peace officer, aggravated f leeing from an officer, resisting or evading arrest, and speeding. He is in custody.

Crownpoint man indicted for March stabbing Staff Reports

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he FBI and Navajo Nat ion Cr i m i na l Investigations arrested a suspect for

a murder of an adult male that took place in March. Blaine Charles Morgan, 35, of Crow npoi nt , N.M., was arrested, charged and i nd ic t ed on Ju ly 6 for a

stabbing that occurred on the Navajo Nation on March 29. The Navajo Nation notified the FBI the victim had been stabbed multiple times on March 29 and was transported

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to Ga l lup I nd ia n Med ica l Center before succumbing to his wounds. Nava jo Police a r rested Morgan, who had turned himself in. One witness stated Morga n a nd t he v ict i m h a d b e e n a r g u i n g a b out work-related matters at their worksite in Church Rock. The two parties walked outside, and the witness stated she heard the victim yell that he was bleeding. Then she saw Morgan brandishing a knife. A second w it nes s told aut hor it ie s Mor ga n l a t er described what he experienced, saying he had been attacked by two people at his worksite. Morgan said he pulled out his knife to defend himself and stabbed one of the two, who turned out to be the victim.

Morga n told th is sa me stor y to police, and added t hat he wa s t he one who called police and then met with them first. Several other witnesses at the site told similar versions of the story, but each witness described overhearing Morgan and the victim get into a fight outside that ended with the victim being fatally wounded. B a s ed on t he w it ne s s accounts and Morgan’s own stor y, the FBI had probable cause to believe Morgan u n l aw f u l ly a t t a cked a nd killed the victim in March. A fter an initial appearance from Morgan via telecon ference w it h t he U.S. District Court in Albuquerque July 7, a preliminary/detention hearing was scheduled for July 9.

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Darlene Begay June 25, 7:36 pm DWI (Second) A report of a car swerving on the roadway sent McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Villa, Jr. to State Highway 566 in Church Rock, N.M. A caller told Metro Dispatch that a car with five people inside had pulled into Deadhorse Speedway and stopped in the parking lot. A second call from a store employee said a woman named Darlene Begay was driving and was drunk. The information matched and Villa followed the car. After it swerved and corrected, the Nissan Sentra came to a stop in the middle of Challenger Road. Villa could see clearly into the vehicle where the driver climbed over the center console and into the back seat where there were already three men. V i l l a a ppr oa che d a nd

ordered the driver to exit from the back door, but the door would not open. He gave the front seat passenger commands to remove the keys and hand them over. That done, he told the driver, identified as Darlene Begay, 32, of Church Rock, N.M., to climb over the center console and exit through the driver side door. When Begay opened the door, Villa could see an open 18-pack of beer on the floor board. Villa pulled Begay out and told her she was being detained. He placed her in his unit and handcuffed her. She smelled of alcohol and admitted to having two cans of beer. Begay refused to be tested. She was taken to the McKinley County Sheriff’s office to submit breath samples, but she did not give any. She had an active bench warrant. After receiving a medical clearance she was taken to jail and booked for DWI second

offense, roadways laned for traffic and driving with a revoked license. Leo Vernon Valencia June 20, 7:48 pm Aggravated DW I (Second) Leo Vernon Valencia, 45, of Gallup, was s t opp e d on State Highway 118 on June 20 by McKinley C o u n t y Sheriff’s Deputy III Paul Davis Jr. in reference to a call that he had driven onto a property and was causing damage with a gray sport utility vehicle. W hen Dav is a r r ived, Valencia was standing next to the SUV in front of a business. When he spotted Davis, he got inside the vehicle. When the brake lights lit up on the back of the SUV, Davis moved his unit behind it to prevent Valencia from leaving. Davis made contact with

Valencia and saw that he had blood shot eyes and smelled of alcohol. Valencia agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests. However, he failed them. Davis informed Valencia that he was placing him under arrest for operating the SUV while under the influence of alcohol. Davis noticed that the SUV had collided with a Pepsi Cola Company motor vehicle. Damage was estimated at over $1,000. Deputy Frank Villa, Jr. arrived at the scene and completed a crash report. Valencia took a breath test which resulted in .21 and .22. He was taken to the McKinley Adult Detention Center for booking. He was refused entry. After a medical clearance was requested, Valencia was taken to the Gallup Detox Center, which would not allow him to be booked. Davis said he would summons Valencia to court for the charges of aggravated DWI second offense, duty upon striking an unattended vehicle and driving on a revoked license. Valencia was released on his own recognizance by a judge. Isralie Jones June 20, 12:03 pm Aggravated DW I (Second) McKinley County Sher i f f ’s Deput y Terence Wi l l ie a nd Deput y Iva n

Tsethlikai met about a quarter mile south of Chino Loop after a black Saturn Ion was seen u nder t he control of someone who appea red to be intoxicated. Willie talked to the man who identif ied himself a s Izzy Jones. He admitted to drinking, but did not want to get medically evaluated and began to say degrading t h i ngs about h i m sel f a nd then later threatening Willie and his family. Several attempts to learn his identity, including contacting his sister, fi nally led to a name. The driver was identified as Isralie Jones, 27, of Rock Springs, N.M. Jones was unable to complete the standard field sobriety tests successfully, and at one point, refused to continue. He resisted commands to put his hands behind his back, but was handcuffed and placed under arrest. Jones gave the names of friends and family members he said worked for the Gallup Police. While seated in the patrol car, he was unwilling to give information about himself. He was booked on a bench warrant, aggravated driving under the influence, assault upon a peace officer, resisting, evidence of registration, evidence of insurance, driving on a suspended license, concealing identity, open container and careless driving.

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Hospital accused of racially profi ling Native women By Bryant Furlow New Mexico In Depth

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LBUQUERQUE — Federal regulators are ramping up scrutiny of a prominent women’s hospital here after clinicians’ allegations that Native Americans had been racially profiled for extra COVID-19 screening, leading to the temporary separation of some mothers from their newborns. T he U. S. Cent er s for Medicare and Medicaid Services will refer findings from state investigators about a violation of patient rights at Lovelace Women’s Hospital to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, state officials said. The state Department of Health declined to specify details of the violations it had found. The HHS Office for Civil Rights enforces federal laws banning discrimination in the provision of medical care and investigates violations of patient privacy rights. “The allegations against Lovelace Women’s Hospital are very serious,” said New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Kathyleen Kunkel. The department “continues to be concerned that individuals will not access the medical care they need and are entitled to due to fear or mistrust.” The state and federal actions were announced after an investigation by New Mexico In Depth

and ProPublica found that Lovelace had a secret policy of designating Native American women as under investigation for coronavirus based on their appearance and a list of ZIP codes, regardless of their symptoms. The ZIP code list, known informally as the “Pueblos List,” a reference to New Mexico’s 19 Pueblo tribes, contained ZIP codes that corresponded with tribal reservations, some of which have suffered high rates of COVID-19 outbreaks. Other tribes on the list, however, have had few cases. Ethicists have described the practice as a case of racial profiling. The decision to elevate the investigation comes as hospital workers told New Mexico In Depth and ProPublica that the hospital appeared to hide documents and discourage cooperation with state investigators. Hospital employees said documents were removed from nursing stations, including COVID-19 screening and treatment protocols. In one internal communication viewed by the news organizations, a hospital official reminded workers that they did not need to talk to the investigators and provided a short script as a sample response. “They told us that DOH might be calling to ask us questions about the policy, and they told us we don’t have to talk to them,” one clinician said. “They suggested we could just not answer the phone.”

Kunkel, the state’s highest-ranking public health official, said such an instruction would be a potential violation of the hospital’s operating agreement with CMS, as would removing documents with relevant information from inspectors’ review. She promised the Health Department would assist federal investigators in any ongoing reviews.

It was not clear on June 22 whether state inspectors obtained access to any documents employees said had been moved. The state’s report to CMS was not immediately released, and a state official did not immediately confi rm that the hospital had given investigators all of the documents they sought. Once the hospital is notified of the findings, it will

A photo of the ZIP code list, known informally as the “Pueblos List.” (Obtained by ProPublica and New Mexico In Depth. Redactions added by ProPublica and New Mexico In Depth. )

have 14 days to respond. A hospital spokeswoman said June 19 that the hospital had not yet received notification of the results of the inspection. She declined to respond to repeated requests for comment regarding accusations that hospital administrators had attempted to impede the investigation. “We continue to modify screening and testing protocols based on” guidelines from the Health Department and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “as this pandemic continues and as the country continues to learn more about this disease,” hospital spokeswoman Whitney Marquez said in a statement. The allegations of profiling have angered New Mexican political leaders and Native A mer ica n activ ists. Gov. M ichel le Lu ja n Gr i sh a m demanded an investigation into

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Luján calls for action to address inequities on Tribal Nations Staff Reports

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A MBÉ, N.M.— Du r i ng a remote hea r ing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee focused on addressing the urgent needs of Tribal communities, Congressman Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, called for action to address the inequities facing Tribal nations that have been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Congressman Luján pointed to bridging the digital divide, adequately funding the Indian Health Service, investing in infrastructure, and expanding

GRANTS PARADE | FROM PAGE 6 Second Street, and ended near Grants City Hall where the mayor met with residents and spoke to TV reporters. Officers from the Grants Police Department and deputies from the Cibola County

compensation for individuals impacted by radiation exposure as critical parts of a robust response to the pandemic in Tribal communities. “The conversations [I have had] with Tribal leaders and Pueblo leaders have made clear that the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated challenges and inequities that long existed before COVID-19,” Lujan said July 8. “The inequities include a lack of access to broadband, insufficient housing support, barriers to ensuring an accurate Census count, and a failure to guarantee access to the ballot box. “Simply put, the federal government is not living up to its trust responsibilities.

Housing, water, health care, road, and broadband projects are underfunded, and often wait for federal approval while communities suffer. These failures span many decades and presidential administrations, and it’s not acceptable,” Luján added. During Luján’s questioning, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez noted the importance of supporting broadband connectivity at Tribal anchor institutions such as Tribal libraries, schools, and Chapter Houses by making them eligible for the Federal Communications Commission’s E-Rate program, which Luján has championed.

Lu já n ha s a lso ca l led for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2019 to be included in future COVID-19 relief legislation to help ensure justice for communities impacted by radiation exposure. Ea rlier this month, he secured provisions in the House-passed Mov in g Forward Act to spur broadband deployment and connect school buses to Wi-Fi to address the homework gap that rural and Tribal students face. Luján has also called out the Trump administration for failing to share crucial health data with Tribal health authorities and awarding a $3 million

contract to a former Trump White House official who delivered substandard personal protective equipment to the Indian Health Service.

Sheriff’s Office were present at the event to maintain order. “ T hey wer e pr ov id i n g security to make sure we had a clear route, to make sure nobody came and tried to disrupt what we were doing, and cause any trouble. They were there for the security and safety of the public. They

were not a part of it, make that perfectly clear,” Hicks said. The mayor estimated at least 300 people showed up to the parade, with nine floats and countless vehicles and motorcycles following the procession. Republican U.S. House of Representatives

c a nd id a t e Yvet t e Her rel l was on one of the floats with other political figures and candidates including Cibola County Commissioner Robert Windhorst. Charles Lange attended the parade, watching from the sidewalk of his family’s business, Lange Insurance Agency, along First Street. La nge sa id he felt sa fe attending the event. “I was hoping that more people wou ld t u r n up to watch the parade and was thrilled to see so many enthusiastic people celebrating the Fourth of July by decorating and driving their vehicles in the parade,” Lange said. Lange added that despite the smaller turnout this year, he could feel the enthusiasm of the people at the parade. “The enthusiasm was as evident this year as in previous years. This was a fine exa mple of tr ue peacefu l assembly and expression,” he said. “In this celebration of the Four th of July, one politica l pa r t y wa s completely absent from this event. That same political party, through Gover nor Lu ja n Gr isha m, the person holding the highest elected office in the State of New Mexico, condemns peaceful, patriotic gatherings in one breath while praising groups engaged in the deliberate destruction of property and desecration of our history,” Lange said. “... The protest pa rade

provided me an outlet to be around others to celebrate the Fourth of July.” Mayor Hicks — who has cla shed publicly w ith the governor this year over the reop en i n g of bu si ne s s e s during the pandemic — is not expecting any response from the governor’s office, and said he doesn’t care if she retaliates. “Our governor is nothing more than a communist, she is a Marxist, no doubt about it. Look what she’s doing to our constitutional rights,” Hicks said. “My constitutional right said I had the right to gather [Saturday] morning, but the governor said I couldn’t. So who do I follow? Do I follow the written law of the land, the Constitution, or do I follow the word-of-mouth law that comes out of this tyrant’s mouth? I’m going to follow the oath that I took before God and this entire community and uphold the constitutions of New Mexico and of the country,” he added. We reached out to the governor’s office for comment on this story. “There is no comment. That mayor is a disgrace,” Tripp Stelnicki, the director of communications for the governor, told the Gallup Sun in an e-mail. “ T h is is big ger t ha n Grants, it’s bigger than the state of New Mexico,” Hicks said. “This is about our constitutional republic.”

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Legal help when you’re out of luck A NEW MEXICO JUDGE KNOWS WHAT TO DO By Beth Blakeman Associate Editor

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hen Supreme C ou r t Ju s t ic e Shannon Bacon was a practicing lawyer, she learned a lot about people who found themselves homeless and the problems they faced. Before Bacon was on the New Mexico Supreme Court she served as a District Court Judge and before that as a practicing lawyer, who at one point worked at Cuidando Los Ninos in Albuquerque. Her focus at that time was on homeless youth. In her efforts to champion the Access to Justice Commission, Bacon told the Gallup Sun July 8 about the many civil legal issues people at or below the poverty line can find themselves facing: things like eviction, employment problems, child custody, divorce, government benefit difficulties—all of them legal issues that have nothing to do with a crime. Bacon said basic human needs and human rights fall into that civil arena where there is no right to a lawyer. She added that people know they are entitled to a lawyer in a criminal case. But “most people assume

Supreme Court Justice Shannon Bacon has been the spokesperson for the Access to Justice Commission for nearly a decade. She has used her position to remind people where they can find help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo Credit: Supremecourt.nmcourts.gov

Image Source: New Mexico Commission on Access to Justice that the same is true for a civil case and it is not. There is no right to a lawyer in a civil proceeding,” she emphasized. Those early years working for non-profits focused on homeless youth created a warm spot in her heart when it came to the Access to Justice Commission. “That’s what sparked the passion for me personally,” she said. “It fit my point of view that we should be helping people.”

She told the story of a mother escaping an abusive relationship who took the children with her and suddenly found out that she not only needed to care for them, but also had to provide for her family. “Now with COVID-19, those kinds of stories are far too numerous to count,” Bacon said. “Businesses have shut down. You lose your income and it has a cascading effect

on everything in your life. That often leads to legal problems … You can’t pay rent, get child support, pay bills. You end up in the legal system … and you can’t afford a lawyer.” Bacon has been the spokesperson for the Access to Justice Commission for about ten years and wants people to know they don’t have to ignore their legal problems. They can reach out and ask for help. With the pandemic, she and

the commission are getting ready for a wave of civil legal issues. Bacon says the most familiar place people can go for such services is Legal Aid. Another is DNA People’s Legal Services, which helps people in Window Rock, Ariz., and Shiprock and Farmington, N.M. Bacon told the Sun she plans to apply the lessons from the economic downturn of ten years ago to today. She said people facing civil legal issues can avail themselves of help right away by calling 833-LGL-HELP. The number is a phone line clearing house to point people with civil legal issues in the right direction. It is operational throughout the state of New Mexico, and even when it is not staffed, you can leave a message there 24 hours a day, seven days a week for a call back.

Lujan Grisham signs public safety accountability bill Staff Reports

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ANTA FE—Governor Michelle Lu jan Grisham signed legislation July 8 that requires New Mexico police officers to wear body cameras as a deterrent against unlawful use of force and establishes strengthened accountability measures in instances of inappropriate excessive force. The ca mera requ ire ment applies to city police, county sheriff’s agencies as well as state police and the Department of Public Safety. Law enforcement agencies must maintain the body camera footage for at least 120 days. STATE & REGION

Police who interfere with the devices or otherwise flout the camera requirement could face penalties for withholding evidence. In addition, Senate Bill 8 establishes that the Law Enforcement Academy Board will now permanently revoke the certification of any police officer who is found guilty, pleads guilty or pleads no contest to a crime involving unlawful use or threatened use of force in the line of duty, or if he or she failed to intervene in a police action involving unlawful use of force. The measure sponsored by Sen. Joseph Cervantes, D-Las Cruces passed the Senate 31-11 and the House 44-26

in the June special session, which centered primarily on repairing a $2 billion hole in the state’s COVID-damaged budget. The governor added the policing legislation to the agenda following the May 25 murder of George Floyd, who died while pleading for breath as a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Senate Bill 8 pairs with another bill signed by the governor after the special session establishing a state Civil Rights Commission, which will provide recommendations to the Legislature about other public safety reforms, as well as qualified immunity.

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Governor signs COVID-19 recovery measure for small businesses Staff Reports

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A N TA F E – G o v. Michelle Lu jan Gr i sh a m del ivered hundreds of millions of dollars for low-interest, lowrisk loans to help small New Mexico businesses recover financially from COVID-19 when she signed a loan program measure July 7. The Sma ll Business Recovery Act of 2020 allocates $400 million from the state’s $5 billion Severance Ta x Per ma nent F u nd for loans to small New Mexico businesses and nonprofits and almost $50 million for loans to local governments. Eligible businesses and nonprofits may borrow two times their average monthly expenses up to a maximum of $75,000. The measure sets the interest rate at one-half the prime rate on the day the loan is made. The initial loan period is three years. “Small businesses are the backbone of New Mexico’s economy and the lifeblood of our communities. They’ve suffered greatly from this u nprecedent ed pa ndem ic emergency, a nd our state and our economy suffer with them,” Lujan Grisham said. “I will fi ght for small businesses a nd t hei r recover y ever y

single day and this measure, putting our state’s wealth to work in getting them back on their feet, is a significant step in the right direction.” The loan program is limited to businesses and nonprofits with 2019 annual gross revenue of less than $5 million and whose April or May income dropped 30 percent or more compared to the same month in 2019. For a local government to be eligible, it must have experienced at least a 10 percent decline in operating revenue in fi scal year 2020 due to the economic impacts of the novel coronavirus disease. The New Mexico Finance Authority will administer the program. The legislation also freezes employer contribution rates to the unemployment compensation trust fund through Dec. 31, 2021, stopping expected increases that would have taken effect next year. T he leg i sl a t ion, s pon sored by Sens. John Sapien, D-Corrales, Jacob Candelaria, D-Albuquerque and Sander Rue, R -A lbuquerque, a nd R ep s . M a r i a n M a t t hew s, D-Albuquerque, and Daymon Ely, D-Corrales, passed the Senate 26-11 and the House 59-5 during June’s special legislative session.

“I commend the governor and the state legislators for actively helping small businesses with a ver y needed relief a id package at th is difficult time,” Theresa A. Carson, president and CEO of the African American Greater A lbuquerque Ch a mber of Commerce said. “This could be t he l i fel i ne for m a ny small businesses to get them through this pandemic.” “The COVID-19 Pandemic has hur t small businesses a nd d ispropor tionately a f fec t ed H i s pa n ic a nd minority-owned businesses here in New Mexico,” Ernie C’deBaca, president and CEO of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, said. “Many of these businesses did not receive the funding from federal programs that they needed in order to operate. The $400 million of low-interest loans provided by the Small Business Recovery Act of 2020 is a signifi cant step to help small and minority-owned businesses in New Mexico get back on their feet as we reopen the economy.” “SB3 stands for the simple idea that the greatest asset in New Mexico’s economic recovery is our people, and the busi nesses ow ned by ou r f r iend s a nd fa m i ly,” Candelaria said. “Difficult economic times lay ahead there can be no doubt. SB3

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham ensures that our state will be there to lend a stabilizing and supportive hand, using funds endowed by New Mexicans for New Mexicans at the time of their greatest need. The loan program this bill creates is a fi rst of its kind in state history and represents the commitment this governor and this Legislature have to charting the course of New Mexico’s economic recovery for the better.” “Big challenges require big responses. This may be the biggest stimulus New Mexico has ever passed, but we’re facing a huge economic

upheaval,” Matthews said. “Some 170,000 New Mexicans a r e r e ceiv i n g u nemployment. Our a lmost 200,000 small businesses, including thousands of mom-and-pop shops, a re facing incredible challenges through no fault of their own. The Small Business Recovery Act is a lifeline to our small business community, and an investment in rebuilding our economy and providing jobs for hardworking New Mexicans. “It reflects our faith in our people and our future and a commitment to moving forward,” she said.

Luján Announces Plans to Introduce Bill Combating Threat of COVID-19 Scams Staff Reports

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A MBÉ, N.M.— Du r i ng a remote hea r ing of the House Consu mer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, Congressman Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, announced plans to introduce legislation to address the growing threat of COVID-19 scams by empowering the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to hold bad actors accountable. Citing shocking statistics on the pervasiveness of COVID19 scams, Luján explained: “These numbers represent real suffering and loss. That’s why I

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plan to introduce the Stopping COVID Scams Act of 2020, which would allow the FTC to levy civil penalties on COVID19 scammers.” “A stronger FTC with civil penalty authority would provide stronger consumer protections, even if we weren’t currently facing this tsunami of COVID-19 scams,” Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League said. “And at the very least, we think the FTC should have the tools it needs to go after scammers who are taking advantage of the moment to defraud millions of consumers. “So, we would be proud to support your bill once it gets introduced, Congressma n

Luján, and we thank you for your leadership and helping to protect consumers,” she concluded. Lu ján recently cosponsored the COVID–19 Price Gouging Prevention Act, which was included in the Heroes Act, to provide the FTC and state attorneys general the authority to seek civil penalties from individuals and companies engaging in price gouging of goods and services during the COVID-19 emergency. Last year, he voted in favor of the TRACED Act, which allows the federal government to increase enforcement against robocallers. The TRACED Act was signed into law in December. STATE & REGION

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New understanding protects endangered owls NEW MEXICO, ARIZONA PLANNING FOREST THINNING PROJECTS Staff Reports

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LAGSTAFF, Ariz.— A new understanding was reached the week of July 6 that will ensure that forest thinning projects in six national forests in Arizona and New Mexico will better protect endangered Mexican spotted owls. The understanding was reached between the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the states of New Mexico and Arizona and the Eastern Arizona Counties Organization. “This la ndma rk underst a nd i ng prov ides bet ter protection for this beautiful endangered bird and the rare, large tree-dominated, upper-elevation habitat that the owls need to survive,” Robin Silver, a cofounder of the Center said. “It’s a wonderful example of

conservation, forestry and government entities working together to save wildlife and keep our forests healthy.” The Forest Ser vice has agreed that all projects involving Mexican spotted owls will be presented to the public in a standardized format. The format will be developed by the partners and will include, for example, current forest data, clear presentations of the number of large trees and canopy that will be affected by the proposed project, and detailed post-treatment modeling and monitoring. Projects currently pending will incorporate these changes and will be included in a new regional habitat monitoring program. Pending projects include the South Sacramento Restoration Project in the Sacramento Mountains on the Lincoln National Forest, the Black River Restoration Project

in the White Mountains, the Four Forests Restoration Initiative Rim Country Project on the Apache- Sitgreaves National Forest and the Santa Fe Mou nt a i n s Resi l iency P roject on t he Sa nt a Fe National Forest. In addition, the Hassayampa Landscape Restoration Project in the Bradshaw Mountains on the Prescott National Forest will be revised to include these changes. “This new understanding represents our commitment to conducting sustainable restoration projects in a way that benefits all,” Elaine Kohrman, deputy regional forester for the Southwestern Region of the Forest Service said. “All parties are working towards similar ends, and through this collaborative effort we will all see better outcomes for forest health, wildlife conservation including the Mexican spotted

owl , a nd lo c a l communities.” “R e s t or a t ion and biodiversity pa r tners have wrestled since the 1980s with how to merge the forest a nd w a t er s he d restoration focus and the Mexican spotted owl recovery focus. This has not always been a n ea sy is sue,” Pascal Berlioux, executive director of the Eastern Arizona Counties Organization, said. “This new work to protect endangered owls while mitigating

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Mexican spotted owls. Photo Credit: Robin Silver

New Mexico’s fortune may be in its soil NEW STUDY REVEALS HIDDEN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES Staff Reports

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A N TA F E — New o p p o r t u n i t i e s fo r New Mexico farmers to make money have emerged in the New Mexico Farm & Food Economy study

prepared by the Crossroads Resource Center and released on June 15. Based on publicly available data, the 46-page study found that over the last 50 years, farmers in the state spent $14 billion more on animal feed

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A handful of healthy soil could be the golden ticket out of poverty according to the New Mexico Healthy Soil Working Group, which is working with a network of agriculture and conservation organizations and helped produce a study on the topic June 15. Photo Credit: Nmhealthysoil.org than they sold and $10 billion buying agrochemicals, petroleum products and agricultural inputs sourced out of state each year. Due to these ever-increasing costs, there has been no gain in net cash income for farmers over the past half century. Building soil health is an opportunity for farmers and ranchers to gain independence from costly inputs and become prosperous again.

Another opportunity which can be seen in the study has to do with reducing hunger in the state. The data demonstrates that hunger has increased in the state and SNAP benefits are now at $600 million. New Mexicans spend $6.5 billion each year on food sourced from out of state. Study author Ken Meter thinks this deserves attention. “New Mexico has a $6.5 billion opportunity to grow food

for its own people,” he said. The report also found that organic product sales rose 365 percent from $8.6 million in 2012 to $40 million in 2017, suggesting New Mexico would gain economically by building soil health and at the same time providing more wholesome food for residents of the state. The New Mexico Healthy Soil Working Group, which is

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BACK TO SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 they will,” Hyatt said. “We’ll adjust whether things improve or if the pandemic impacts our region in a negative way.” MOVING ONLINE Per the discussion of plans laid out by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the state is requiring schools to start the year at 50 percent capacity. Then depending on how the pandemic impacts the state as the school year progresses, the district can bring more students onto campuses, or they can have more students move to distance learning. The earliest a school district can open is Aug. 3, which can change depending on the negotiations with the unions, Hyatt said. As a result, GMCS plans to implement a hybrid schedule of in-person learning with distance learning by splitting students into two groups. Each group of students will spend two days a week from Monday to Thursday at their respective school, then every student will be able to continue lessons remotely on Friday. Hyatt said each student will be provided either a laptop or an iPad so they can carry out their distance learning, though he did admit internet access still poses a challenge for students living in remote parts of

the region. In addition to this hybrid model of learning, Hyatt said parents will be able to choose to have their child learn from a distance full-time. “If students and their parents don’t feel safe about being on campus, they can opt for this route,” Hyatt said. STUDENT SAFETY As for hav ing students safely on school premises, Hyatt said the district has upgraded its cleaning supplies to provide efficient and effective sanitation in each building, as well as providing masks for students and staff, and requiring mask use unless the person has a documented medical history that prevents such use. The supplies are in addition to new safety protocols such as: having students’ desks spaced six feet apart; students being trained in proper safety and prevention measures; buildings and buses being sanitized throughout the week; and clear instructions on proper social distancing in hallways and lunch spaces. Dist. 3 Boa rd Member Priscilla Manuelito said creating a safe environment is one of the biggest concerns of her district’s constituents. “I think we need to be mindful of the schools that are more worn down than others with ventilation systems,” Manuelito said. “The comfort level of

our staff are [sic] also something we need to be assertive towards. We have a lot of staff that are nervous, like they’re caring for their elders or their own kids.” This is why the boa rd should also send out a survey to faculty to see how members feel about the reopening plans, she said. “Our parents, school leaders, administrators, local doctors need to have their voices heard on this matter,” Manuelito said. “The City Council has wanted us to be more active with them, and local legislators and tribal officials, too. We need to continue to see what we can do and not rely on just ourselves, but to reach out to other entities that can help out and give us some new ideas.” AN EFFECTIVE ROUTE Hyatt said most of the teachers and staff members feel the students learn best when they are present at school, which is why they will focus on creating a safe environment. “It simply is better learning face to face, which is why we’re hoping as many students as possible come in for learning, so we can get to some level of normalcy,” he said. The rest of the board had further thoughts on the state’s plans. Dist. 1 Member Kevin Mitchell asked if some schools can bring in more students depending upon whether a

certain number of them decide on a full online learning route. The full plan for how the school year can unfold is still up in the air, which Hyatt said can be influenced by how many parents opt for full distance learning, which in turn can influence how many students come onto campus for their classes. The parents’ answers will be recorded in a survey the district wants to send out within the next week. The students’ feelings will also be factored in in determining how many students can be brought onto campuses. “We’re going to have to have some commitment for a timeline,” Hyatt said. “If students want to opt for online learning, they are going to have to commit to that route for nine weeks.” This means students can choose a new model after the nine weeks are up, he added. However, it also means students who want to participate in a hybrid model with in-person learning, may affect the number of students on district campuses. “That’s an area where we’re going to have to be flexible and have some patience,” Hyatt said. “It’s an ever-changing environment, and we don’t know how much time we’re going to have to do this. We don’t want to lose too much instruction time.”

LEARNING AND ADJUSTING Board Vice President Chris Mortensen wanted to know about the ways parents can seek information about each learning route to make the best decision. “It might make sense for parents to see the conditions of the schools when they’re deciding if they want to go all online or hybrid,” Mortensen said. “Parents want to know what their kids could be exposed to at recess or in PE class.” Mortensen also asked how McKinley Academy, operated in conjunction with the University of New Mexico-Gallup branch, will operate. This is another area where flexibility will be important, Hyatt said. “Some of that is to be determined, some of it is dictated by the colleges the students are at,” Hyatt said. “Some colleges have different restrictions on attendance versus online learning, so we typically follow what they want to do.” Mortensen said parents may also want to know how any athletic activities could be carried out, which Hyatt said will be available to students who are on campus. He added the situation could also change and they will have to keep parents informed. “A continual feeding of information as we get it is what needs to go out to parents,” Hyatt said.

UNM-Gallup details reopening in fall By Dominic Aragon Sun Correspondent

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A L LUP — T he University of New Mexico-Gallup campus will host classes mostly virtually for the Fall 2020 semester, UNM-Gallup announced July 7. The fall semester for the university is set to begin August 17. The plan for university personnel is to work remotely through Aug. 31, according to a news release. “UNM-Gallup’s plan is also closely aligned with the UNM main campus reopening plan, along with state and federal guidelines—and will continue to follow available data and recommendations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” the university said in a news

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release. “The plan’s number one goal is to ensure student and personnel safety throughout the coming months.” A university spokesman said about 80 percent of classes will be strictly online, with about 20 percent of classes in a hybrid format. “We do not want to be a hotspot, we don’t want to put any student at risk needlessly,” Lee Lamb, senior public relations specialist for UNM-Gallup, said. “Right now, McKinley County continues to be in the middle of the numbers in New Mexico, and we will probably just continue to lag behind the rest of the state in reopening.” Hybrid classes will include those that require “critical lab or essential skills components,” according to the news release.

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The campus’ bookstore and library will offer online services and curbside pickup for the fall. WiFi will be available from campus parking lots for staff and students with their UNM NetID. Campus activities including events and large gatherings will be postponed until further notice. The campus fitness trail will remain open, however the physical education complex will be closed through Aug. 31. Over 2,200 students typically attend the university, but Lamb said enrollment numbers are down about 22 percent for the fall. Still, the university is encouraging students to enroll for the fall. “The fall will definitely be

different, but students pursu i ng t hei r degree or looking to enter their degree progra m should register and continue on just so their career plans or future educational plans aren’t delayed, and we’ll get them through the semester in the right way, safely,” Lamb said. “It Lee Lamb, senior public relations specialist for UNM-Gallup. Photo looks like we Credit: Lee Lamb will be into the spring in much better shape if we ordered personal protective do all of this right.” equipment, including faceLamb said the campus has masks for students. NEWS

PROFILING | FROM PAGE 11 the hospital after the article by New Mexico In Depth and ProPublica. The hospital’s practices were “significant, awful allegations and, if true, a disgusting and unforgivable violation of patient rights,â€? Lujan Grisham wrote on Twitter on June 13. Malia Luarkie, a birth and breastfeeding advocate for the reproductive justice organization Indigenous Women Rising, said the policy was detrimental to the health of Native Americans. “The first minutes and days of birth are important to a baby’s development and to bonding with their parent(s),â€? Luarkie said in a press release. “This is an atrocious and racist move by Lovelace Women’s Hospital.â€? Seven clinicians who worked at Lovelace described the now-abandoned policy to single out pregnant Native Americans as “persons under investigationâ€? for COVID-19 testing. Pregnant women who gave birth before the return of test results were separated from their infants as a precaution, two clinicians told the news organizations. A spokeswoman acknowledged that the hospital used geographic regions as a criterion for additional COVID-19 testing but did not respond to questions about the use of a list of ZIP codes linked to Native American tribes. Hospital policy requires that expectant mothers being investigated for COVID19 infection be separated from their newborns. But the spokeswoman said mothers were educated about the pros and cons for the baby and given a choice to separate. Some patients opted to keep their babies with them, she said. It is unclear how the hospital’s ZIP code list was developed. The Navajo Nation and several Pueblo tribes in New Mexico have recorded some of the highest per capita rates of COVID-19 infection in the nation. But most ZIP codes and associated tribes on the list have had relatively few positive COVID-19 cases and several fell outside of state-designated hot spots. In April, the hospital’s policy called for screening anyone from New Mexico Indian Pueblos and reservations, according to internal communications and documents newly obtained by the news organizations. â€œWe will now be screening all NEWS

patients who are from the Indian reservations,â€? stated an internal communication from late April reviewed by New Mexico In Depth and ProPublica. Clinicians should look at patients’ home addresses rather than asking them if they live on an Indian reservation in order to “avoid them feeling singled out,â€? that communication stated. An April 22 staff communication to Lovelace Women’s Hospital providers similarly identified “Native American Reservation/Pueblo/Navajo Nationâ€? as one of a set of three “high-risk classificationsâ€? that would trigger COVID-19 testing upon admission. Other high-risk classifications noted in the communication included patients undergoing dialysis and those who reside in congregate living facilities like nursing homes. People classified as under investigation were to be assigned to “appropriate COVID-19 isolation,â€? the communication said.Â

The hospital has not publicly explained why it did not simply test all patients for COVID-19. Two other major hospitals in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico and Presbyterian, said they did not carry out any screening based on ZIP codes. In an internal memo to staff on June 16, Lovelace CEO Sheri Milone defended the hospital’s actions. She acknowledged that the hospital had screened people based on whether they lived in “geographic hot spots,� among other risk criteria. She said such screening was needed to triage the hospital’s limited supply of COVID-19 tests to populations most at risk for the coronavirus. She said the screening policies resulted in COVID-19 tests for 15 expectant mothers “from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.� Two women were separated from their A photo of Lovelace Women’s Hospital COVID-19 protocol. (Obtained by ProPublica and New Mexico In Depth)

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Navajo artist transfers his dreams onto canvas CALLING HIMSELF ‘THE DREAM ARTIST,’ NARBONO BEGAY PAINTS WHAT HE DREAMS By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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t the end of a hard day, we all look forward to getting a peaceful night of rest. When our head hits that pillow, it’s off to dream land and for 36-year-old Narbono Casimere Begay, it’s his gateway for inspirations for his future paintings. Being a full-blooded Navajo artist, Begay considers himself a semi-professional, self-taught painter. Born and raised in St. Michaels, Ariz., his only form of art was silversmithing, taught to him by his dad. He started making earrings and bracelets, and that was the extent of it. As he grew up he worked various spot jobs in construction here and there, and never had a notion to explore art. When he did draw, it was just for fun and as he put it — he simply wasn’t good at it. â€œI sucked at drawing when I was a kid, just like everybody else (laughing),â€? he said. “I couldn’t even draw a stick figure. That’s how bad I was.â€? Then one day in 2008, art began to take shape within Begay. A friend asked him to draw a Valentines’ Day card and his friends began to comment on how good his drawings were. He started doing pencil art and soon his friends bought him a beginner’s paint set, after which they were even more impressed. After this, Begay says he was hooked. “At the beginning, mainly

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makes Begay a unique artist is that he dubbed himself as Narbono DreamArtist. Begay says he gets a lot of inspiration from his dreams. Dreams give him meaning, feelings, and some very vivid visuals. “I’ve had these dreams where I see weird faces, and other things that I incorporate ‌ into my paintings. I’ve had dreams so vivid that tell a lot about myself [sic] and I express them out on canvas. I also want to see shadows, depths, and 3-dimensional in my drawings, I want to see them really come out. I use a lot of stars, I’ve been using a lot of blending currently, I’m just trying different styles right now, and what looks good and what doesn’t for me right now.â€? Begay remembers that when he emerged as a professional, he found it hard to get into the art circle. He didn’t know even how to begin or where to start. He even asked other artists, but they were of no help. He didn’t know about the art markets that were held here in the Southwest. He said he had to go out and find out how to set up his work. He went to Santa Fe, Phoenix, Ariz. and other places to see how other artists promoted and sold their paintings. “Once I became seasoned, I started putting in applications to art shows and now I’m familiar with the territory of how to do it,â€?

Narbono Casimere Begay at the Sedona Artist Market in Sedona, Ariz. in 2018. Begay poses in front of his acrylic on canvas “Glitter World Gate-Keeperâ€? and “Hidden Lake Sunset IIâ€? also done in acrylic. Begay painted both in 2018 in Sedona. He later sold both for a total price of $3,000. Photo Credit: Courtesy Narbono Begay he said. “Today, I’ve done over 20 shows and my paintings have gone as far as Texas.â€? He recalls how surprised he was at how many people liked his paintings at his first art show. â€œI couldn’t believe they really liked my paintings and would just stand there looking and thinking as they stare ... I try to be different and with my style, using my culture.â€? For now, Begay says he’s using this down time to paint more small paintings and getting his inventory ready for the next year. Although, having a few years under his belt as a professional artist, Begay feels he is still

learning and is using the time off to enhance his talent. He says he wants to experiment with colors and fit those colors to what he feels. “I think a lot about the major artists of how they had to mix colors, I try to force myself to fi nd those colors,â€? he said. “I want to find my own colors, hue, and feel pretty confident. It’s exciting, fun, and it’s the colors that make it fun. It’s also very stressful and if you don’t find the right color that can be very discouraging. I tell myself to keep going and to not give up.â€?  For more information on Narbono DreamArtist visit: shopnavajo.com COMMUNITY

‘Greyhound’ is a polished WWII fl ick that provides some pulse-pounding thrills By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 92 MINUTES This film will be available for streaming July 10 on Apple TV+. It’s been a busy period for war movies recently. It’s difficult to determine the exact reason for the proliferation of genre titles. Still, one thing is for certain … they keep on coming. The latest is a seabound feature from a big Hollywood name, who serves as both the star and writer of the project. Greyhound may not be a masterpiece like Dunkirk or 1917, but it is a slick, polished, and effective combat fl ick that should keep viewers on the edge of their seats. During WWII, it was common for ships to sail across the Atlantic Ocean in order to deliver much needed items to Great Britain. The story begins with U.S. Navy veteran Ernest Klause (Tom Hanks) being

promoted and given his fi rst assignment as a captain. In February, 1942, Conoy HX-25, comprised of 37 troop and supply ships, headed across the ocean to Liverpool, escorted and protected by four light warships, including one commanded by Klause. To reach their destination, they had to traverse dangerous waters known as the “Black Pit” in the middle of the Atlantic. A l m o s t i m m e d i a t e l y, German U-boats began to appear on radar and Klause’s ship, as well as the entire fleet, came under fire from dangerous enemies beneath the water’s surface. Ad m it ted ly, t he mov ie dispenses with a lot of traditional character development. Beyond a single scene early on between Krause and his girlfriend Evelyn (Elizabeth Shue), the movie dives right into action and confl ict on the high seas. As such, we don’t get to know anything personal about the people onboard and only see them react to various life-threatening incidents as they attempt to perform their jobs. The downside to this dramatic tactic is that viewers might not feel as attached

to every crew member as they could be. While the movie may be lacking in character depth, the benefit of the approach is that it is very briskly paced and remarkably tense from beginning to end. In fact, it doesn’t let up for a moment. Over the course of a two day period, the group had to identify hidden submarines and try to protect as many ships as possible. In the process, they were forced into guessing where to set off depth charges, as well as avoid torpedoes hurtling toward them. While the movie mostly consists of Klause taking information from his crew and delivering commands, viewers learn about strategies employed to help them all survive. The photography by Shelly Joh n son (T h e Wo lf m a n , Captain America: The First Avenger) is slick and polished, as are the visual effects. The filmmakers also try to keep much of the action confined to the ship bridge. Of course, there are plenty of exterior images of the boat and others moving around, but the fi lmmakers work to keep things as claustrophobic as possible. As for the villains, there are only

U. S. Navy veteran Ernest Klause (Tom Hanks) peers through a broken window on the Greyhound, on his first assignment as captain, in the WWII movie, “Greyhound.” Photo Credit: Apple TV+ a couple of shots in the entire fi lm of the U-boats advancing toward the Greyhound. Even though they only do this on a couple occasions, it’s actually unnecessary as the film is even more tense and unsettling when one can’t see the enemy. Still, the occasional cutaways to subs in the sea are a minor complaint. Hanks is compelling throughout and tries to imbue Krause with some humanity and even a hint of fear and uncertainty about what he is doing. Some comments from others at one point in the film even make him a bit teary-eyed. It works well, yet this reviewer thinks it could have been taken even further. Knowing that all of his decisions could lead to the possible

Rock Springs to get a Little Free Library By Beth Blakeman Associate Editor

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he t ow n of Rock Springs, N.M. is about to get a Little Free Library. In May, the Little Free Library nonprofit organization, headquartered in Hudson, Wis. granted book-sharing boxes to sites that serve children in an effort to improve book access to children across the country. Recipients have included schools, literacy groups, Native American reservations, healthcare centers, homeless shelters, laundromats and more. In May, Duane Yazzie of Shondeen Estates Resident Organization in Rock Springs was one of the first 25 grantees from the LFL Impact Library Program which makes grants to underserved communities, prioritizing organizations that serve children. Each grantee will receive an LFL book-sharing box, a COMMUNITY

deaths of others, one might have expected even more emotional exhaustion, or a quiet outburst when the stoic character retreated to his private quarters. While we don’t really get to know the personal stories of most of the characters, Hanks’ familiarity to the audience helps the movie overcome this burden to some degree. Additionally, the fi lm is technically sound and expertly edited in a zippy and rapid manner, delivering consistent thrills and anxiety throughout. In the end, Greyhound is a good war movie that should entertain and appeal to genre fans looking for a pulse-pounding experience. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

descent and range from PreK to college and would greatly benef it f rom a neig hborhood-based lending library,” Yazzie said. The rema ining 75 Little Free Librar y gra ntees will be announced this summer.

A Little Free Library filled with books is stationed outside for people to access. It is part of the Little Free Library nonprofit, which establishes such libraries around the country in underserved communities. In May, Rock Springs, N.M. was granted one. Photo Credit: littlefreelibrary.org mounting post and a selection of children’s books provided by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publishers. Ya zzie told t he Ga l lup Sun that due to the COVID19 pandemic, his community organization was delayed in

getting up and running. He hopes to establish the Rock Springs Little Free Librar y w ith a gra nd open ing a nd ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 15. Yazzie describes his community as a good fit for the grant. Gallup Sun • Friday July 10, 2020

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for July 10, 2020 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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elcome to another look at highlights headed your way on Blu-ray a nd DVD. It’s another busy edition fi lled with intriguing independent features and big studio fare. So, since you likely can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try! BIG NEW RELEASES!

AMERICA N WISPER: Based on a true crime case that occurred in 2016, this independent feature involves a successful A fr ica nAmerican businessman. When his ent i re fa m ily is gunned down in their suburban New Jersey home, authorities quickly call out the husband and father as the prime suspect in the case. While being investigated, the lead begins his own search to find out what happened and who might be responsible. The trail leads to shocking revelations and discoveries. The low-budget movie was picked up by a small distributor and premiered on Amazon Prime at the end of March. It is now being released on disc. At this time, there aren’t many reviews available for it yet, but at least you can stream it in order to see if it’s worth adding to your collection on disc. The cast includes Christian Barber, Naaji Kenn, Lanisha Javon Gholston and Kenishia Green. GAMEMASTER: Enjoy board games like Ticket to Ride and, well, just about any other recent relea se you can think of? This documentary examines the newfound popularity of gathering together around a table with friends and /or family and playing games. Apparently, there has been a resurgence over the past decade, and it has now become a $3 billion dollar industry. The movie is

described as a deep dive into the world of new board games. It follows four people attempting to sell their game ideas to companies. The film also includes interviews with the creators of the hugely popular Settlers of Catan, Quirkle and Exploding Kittens, which are some of the most popular ones out there. This picture will premiere exclusively on disc, because (kiddingly) enthusiasts currently have no interest in taking a break from their hobby. However, this fi lm should be of interest to anyone who enjoys board games. I, PASTAFARI: A FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER STORY: For those unfamiliar with this satirical religious movement, Pastafarianism was developed in 2005 by a university student pok ing fu n at creationism. It gained attention and millions of fol lowers, with the man behind it writing a textbook called The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. This manual defines their belief system and the book’s title creature, who created all life on Earth. The documentary details the history of the organization and those involved as they fi ght for the freedom to express their views and make others consider the belief systems they have adopted. The fi lm is quite short with a running time listed at about an hour. It is premiering exclusively on disc and on streaming platforms. There have only been a couple of writeups so far. The ones that have appeared call the movie an amusing and enjoyable introduction to this movement. SORRY W E MISSED YOU: T he latest drama from English f i l m ma ker Ken L oa ch (I , D a n i e l B l a k e, T h e Wi n d t h a t Sh akes th e B a r l e y) depicts a struggling family trying to make ends meet. The husband purchases a new van

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and starts up his own franchise as a self-employed delivery driver for online businesses, while his wife takes on extra hours as a health care worker. Despite their best efforts and desire to succeed, the two begin to realize they’re fi ghting a losing battle, bringing tensions to a boil. Reviewers were very impressed by what they saw. One or two found it difficult to watch as problem after problem stacked up repeatedly against the movie’s protagonists. Everyone else raved and called it devastating to watch, saying it shows what is happening to lower-class families exploited by a capitalistic system. It features Kris Hitchen, Debbie Honey wood, Rhys Stone and Katie Proctor. SWEETNESS IN THE BELLY: A young English girl visiting Africa is orphaned and forced to fend for herself. When civil war breaks out in Ethiopia, she returns to the UK as a refugee. After arriving in London, the lead begins working as a nurse and befriends other refugees. She and her friends decide to help asylum seekers fi nd family members who have moved away from their home. Based on the 2005 novel by Camilla Gibb, this adaptation received a wide variety of responses, although in the end the negative write-ups outweighed the recommendations. Positive reviews noted that while fl awed, the movie was earnest in its intent and did attempt to deal with a variety of complex issues. Those who didn’t care for it commented that the movie bit off more than it could chew and was an oversimplification of complex issues. The cast includes Da kot a Fa n n i ng, Wu m m i Mosaku, Kunal Nayyar, Yahya Abdul-Marteen II. ZOMBIE FOR SA LE: A lso k now n a s T h e O d d Family: Zombie for Sale, this South Korean horror/comedy tells what happens when a pharmaceutical company conducts illegal experiments and accidentally creates zombies. When one of the undead test subjects escapes and stumbles into a nearby gas station owned by a misfit family, they discover that when the zombie eats flesh, it becomes

revitalized. The clan decides to exploit the situation for their own fi nancial gain, charging locals to be bitten and become immortal. Of course, this plan ends up causing unwanted problems. This flick was extremely well received by the press. A tiny contingent stated that the concept didn’t speak to them, yet the overwhelming consensus was that the picture was hilarious, delivering sharp satirical elements and providing a welcome and invigorating twist on the zombie movie formula. Jung Jae-young, Kim Na m-gil a nd Uhm Jji-won headline the feature. BL ASTS FROM THE PAST! Wrestling enthusiasts will be happy to learn that Grunt! The Wrestling Movie (1985) is hitting Blu-ray. Made in the ‘80s and inspired by the ratings success of the WWF (now WWE), this tale follows a professional wrestler who completely vanishes. Other competitors try to take his spot, including an unknown masked figure, who may actually be the missing star in disguise. This movie, featuring ring legends Dick Murdock and Exotic Adrian Street, vanished from view not long after its release. It arrives on disc with a 2K master and trailers. This particular Scorpion release title will be available for purchase on Amazon and at Kino fi lms, which is also involved in its Blu-ray debut. You can also pick up a Bluray of the British musical revue flick, Go Go Mania (1965). This title presents remarkable concert footage of The Beatles, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Herman’s Hermits, The Spencer Davis Group and many others. This disc comes with an audio commentary from a pair of entertainment and music journalists, as well as trailers. That’ll Be the Day (1973) is arriving on disc courtesy of Kino. It’s a British coming- of-age film about a you ng ma n trying to fi nd h i s way i n t he wo r ld . He becomes

involved in the area’s bustling musical scene and gets enthused about it, but falls in with a local criminal element. The movie is noteworthy for its supporting turns from the likes of drummers Ringo Starr and Keith Moon. It features a great soundtrack including songs from The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion, Del Sha n non, L it t le Richa rd, Frankie Lymon, Bobby Darin and Ritchie Valens. This week, Criterion is putting out a Blu-ray of the Academy Award-winning science-fiction classic, The War of the Worlds (1953). Based on the H.G. Wells’ story, it begins when a strange flaming meteor cr a she s t o the ground in rural California. Locals are initially excited, but their response turns to fear and panic as Martians appear and begin an assault on Earth. The survivors must fi nd a way to fight back and defeat the alien menace. The feature has been given a 4K digital restoration so that it looks better than ever. You’ll also get a 2005 commentary with director Joe Dante and other fi lm authorities, a program about the Oscar-winning visual effects and sound design, and a segment on the restoration of the movie. It also contains an interview with producer George Pal recorded in 1970, a 2005 documentary about the fl ick, the 1938 radio adaptation of the story with Orson Welles. F ina lly, Redemption is offering a Blu-ray of Neurosis (1982) aka Revenge in the House of Usher, a Jess Franco horror fl ick. This title comes with a fi lm historian commentary and a trailer. YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are the week’s childfriendly features. Trolls World Tour ON THE TUBE! And if you’re looking to catch up on some TV-themed material, it looks like this is your only option. Murd och Myst e r ie s: Season 13 V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM COMMUNITY

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Adhering to the Social Distancing Protocols, issued by the Governor’s Office; and the requirements of the Open Meetings Act allowing members of the public to attend and listen to meetings of the quorum of the governing body, this meeting will be physically closed to the public but open to the public via technology services. Members of the public may view the live stream feeds offered on the approved Facebook account of the McKinley County Office of Emergency Management. Members of the public are welcome to call in with comments about any of the items on the agenda. The comment call in number (505.863.1400) will be monitored beginning at 8:45 am on the day of the meeting; and, it will stop being monitored at 9:10 am on the day of the meeting.

Please give your name, and the Agenda Item Number you desire to comment on, and a return phone number. When, at the appropriate time for making comments on the agenda items, (beginning at approximately 9:10 am) the Commission Chair will call you on your return number so you can make your comment. The Commission Chair pursuant to state law and county policy can limit the time of comments and reduce common or cumulative comments as needed; comments will be limited to 3 minutes. The members of the County Commission at their option can participate by phone or other technological participation methods. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office and can be sent electronically upon request. All interested parties are invited to attend via the live stream mentioned herein. Done this 2nd day of July 2020 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

/S/ Billy Moore, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun July 10, 2020 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gallup City Council will conduct a Closed Session on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue. The purpose of the closed session is to discuss matters subject to attorney-client privilege that concern threatened or pending litigation in which the City may become a participant regarding the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project Reach 27.9, Kachina Road and County Road 60. The closed session will be held pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7). CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk Publication date: Gallup Sun July 10, 2020 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority will conduct its monthly Board of Commissioners meeting to be held on Friday, July 17th, 2020 at 9:00 am MST, at the Gallup Housing Authority board room, 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. A copy of the agenda and/or specific agenda items may be obtained at the Gallup Housing

PROFILING | FROM PAGE 17 infants at birth as a precaution since results had not yet come back. One of those women was Native American, Milone wrote. The hospital spokeswoman declined on June 22 to say how many of the 15 mothers were Native American or to answer other questions. One clinician who initially told the news organizations that six Native American women had been separated from their infants as a result of the policy is now no longer willing to quantify an exact number of separations

CLASSIFIEDS Read online at gallupsun.com Authority office. This is a public meeting except for items to be considered in closed session. A general public comment period is allowed at the end of the business portion of the meeting. Please be advised the Gallup Housing Authority will comply with all Federal and State COVID-19 protocols, including groups of no more than five [5] people in any given area, social distancing amongst attendee’s, and not allowing anyone who is sick or exhibiting signs of COVID -19 into the public meeting area. However, documents are available to the public in various accessible formats and interested parties may also participate by phone. Any citizen or person may make public comments to the Board on matters involving Gallup Housing Authority operations. They will be allowed 2 to 3 minutes to make such comments. Note: Grievances by tenants or against employees must be processed through appropriate

but says that the practice did occur. “We were not made aware of a patient, family member, staff member, or clinician objecting to the screening and testing process,” Milone’s letter said. This story was originally published by New Mexico In Depth and ProPublica. For more information, visit nmindepth.com. This article was produced in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that invesLovelace Women’s Hospital. Photo Credit: Shaun Griswold tigates abuses of power.

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board approved policies and procedures and will not be heard directly by the board under the public comment period. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Gallup Housing Authority at (505) 722-4388, at least (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Gallup Housing Authority, if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board Publication date: Sun July 10, 2020

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EARLY LITERACY SESSIONS FOR PRESCHOOL

11 am-12 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library You Tube. We are learning about animals and how they impact the environment.

FUN FRIDAYS WITH OFPL

2 pm-3 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Facebook. Join the OFPL staff and special guests every Friday on Facebook Live for trivia games and more.

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

9 am-11:00 am @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.)

RMCHCS COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING

9 am-5 pm @ Urgent Care Center (520 NM Hwy 564, north of the New Mexico Cancer Center).

RMCHCS COVID-19 ADMISSIONS SCREENING

24 hours a day, 7 days a week; inside RMCHCS by the Emergency Admissions area.

REDROCK CLINIC

9 am-11 am @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.)

8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm (1900 Redrock Dr.)

SUNDAY, July 12

8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm (2111 College Dr.)

URGENT CARE RMCHCS

Sun 12-5 (520 NM Hwy 564, north of the New Mexico Cancer Center) MONDAY, July 13

CREATIVE CORNER

4 pm-5 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library You Tube. Make your own art from materials around your home. Art courses are for the inner creative, geared toward people 15 years old and older.

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

OWLS | FROM PAGE 15 catastrophic landscape-scale fi re risk is critical to the future of the Southwest forests and their communities, and this new understanding and the massive work and commitments from all parties to reach it, are a very encouraging sign that we can collectively succeed in protecting both rare habitat and endangered species.” “This understanding also benefits forest workers and

SOIL | FROM PAGE 15 now releasing its policy recommendations for the 2021 Legislative Session, is focused on five major goals. • Advance public health and food security in response to COV ID 19 a nd for the long-term; • Create prosperity and jobs in agriculture, spurring local economic development; • Honor farmers and ranchers a nd their adoption of healthy soil principles; CALENDAR

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TUESDAY, July 14

BOOK TALKS

12 pm-1 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library You Tube. Reading recommendations from OFPL staff on Youtube and Facebook.

REGULAR COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

COVID-19 TESTING DRIVE-UP EVENT

9 AM-12 PM @ Casamero Lake Chapter. Testing is for eligible beneficiaries. No appointment needed. For more information contact the Div. of Public Health: (505) 7866294; (505) 786-6240.

RMCHCS COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING

9 am-5 pm @ Urgent Care Center (520 NM Hwy 564, north of the New Mexico Cancer Center).

RMCHCS COVID-19 ADMISSIONS SCREENING

24 hours a day, 7 days a week; inside RMCHCS by the Emergency Admissions area.

REDROCK CLINIC

8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm (1900 Redrock Dr.)

COLLEGE CLINIC

8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm (2111 College Dr.) WEDNESDAY, July 15

EARLY LITERACY SESSIONS FOR PRESCHOOL

ENMU DEPARTMENT OF ART PRESENTS ALLA PARSONS

2 pm-3 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Facebook. Alla Parsons, Assistant Professor of Art, presents her presentation on Self Portrait Expressionism, with examples of self-portraits by various artists.

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

9 am-11:00 am @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.)

RMCHCS COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING

9 am-5 pm @ Urgent Care Center (520 NM Hwy 564, north of the New Mexico Cancer Center).

RMCHCS COVID-19 ADMISSIONS SCREENING

24 hours a day, 7 days a week; inside RMCHCS by the Emergency Admissions area.

Public Library Facebook and Youtube.

ENMU DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC PRESENTS SONGS OF TRAVEL FACULTY RECITAL

6pm-7:30 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Facebook. The ENMU Department of Music presents Songs of Travel; A Faculty Recital, featuring Dr. Travis Sherwood recorded April 6, 2017.

RMCHCS COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING

9 am-5 pm @ Urgent Care Center (520 NM Hwy 564, north of the New Mexico Cancer Center).

RMCHCS COVID-19 ADMISSIONS SCREENING

24 hours a day, 7 days a week; inside RMCHCS by the Emergency Admissions area.

REDROCK CLINIC

REDROCK CLINIC

8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm (1900 Redrock Dr.)

COLLEGE CLINIC

8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm (2111 College Dr.)

8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm (1900 Redrock Dr.) 8 am – 12 pm and 1 pm-5 pm (2111 College Dr.)

COLLEGE CLINIC

9 am-12 pm online. Sign in to the facebook page for the Office of Emergency Management. Facebook.com/mcoemgallup/

11 am-12 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library You Tube. We are learning about animals and how they impact the environment.

rural communities where residents will soon be gathering fi rewood for the next winter,” Laura McCarthy, New Mexico state forester, said. “We are pleased to be a small part of a collaborative solution that protects the Mexican spotted owl and its habitat, while allowing for an increase in the pace and scale of forest restoration treatments in Arizona,” Arizona State Forester David Tenney said. In April, the Center fi led a formal notice of intent to sue

the Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Ser v ice over concerns that 13 forest-restoration projects in Arizona and New Mexico failed to provide adequate protection for endangered Mexican spotted owls. Several months of negotiations led to this understanding. In March 2013, WildEarth Guardians sued the Forest Service for failing to implement required region-wide spotted owl habitat monitoring. In September 2019, the lawsuit stopped logging projects in New Mexico on the Carson,

Cibola, Gila, Lincoln and Santa Fe national forests and in Arizona on the Tonto National Forest. WildEarth Guardians and the Forest Service have tentatively agreed to settle that lawsuit. The Center launched its lawsuit over concerns that the Forest Service would not provide enough protection for the rare, upper-elevation forest habitat that the owls require. The owls’ habitat represents about six percent of the approximate 900,000 forest-restoration project area acres

undergoing treatments across the Southwest. The Center did not challenge fi re prevention and forest restoration in the rest of the projects’ forested areas. Under this understanding, the Center will not pursue litigation in this case. The cooperative effort has provided an opportunity for the Center and others to provide measures to the Forest Service that can better provide protections and enhancements for Mexican spotted owl populations and habitats in the long term.

• Develop greater water retention, climate leadership and ecological well being; • Embrace social equity, including by engaging diverse and frontline communities in policymaking, to achieve the vast multicultural potential of the state. T h e e xe c u t i v e d i r e c tor of the Climate Change Leadership Institute, which com m issioned the repor t expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs in the state. Robb Hirsch, is also a co-founder of the New

Mexico Healthy Soil Working Group. “It’s unacceptable New Mexico is classified as a food desert and so many are food insecure while 97% of food grown here is exported and farmers are barely getting by,” Robb Hirsch said. T he Work i n g G r ou p’s recommendations include boosting the New Mexico Department of Agriculture Healthy Soil Program; shortening supply chains from New Mexico farmer to New Mexico consu mer; establish i ng a

public bank that will keep dollars in the state and support soil-building producers; increasing marketing of locally raised products under management for soil health; setting state guidelines around food waste salvage and composting; protecting essential food system workers; and advancing self sufficiency and food security in New Mexico while respecting our state’s many cultures and traditions. Working group co-founder Christina Allday-Bondy considers the current situation

to be “a ripe opportunity to meld hunger mitigation, environ menta l resilience a nd economic development by redirecting dollars spent on costly inputs from out-of-state and investing instead in soil health.” For more infor ma tion, visit nmhealthysoil. org, takeresponsibility. us;crcworks.org. Download the study at crcworks.org/ nmfood20.pdf. Download the policy recommendations at tinyurl.com/nm-policy-recommendations-2020.

THURSDAY, July 16

VIRTUAL CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm-5 pm @ Octavia Fellin

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