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Entering the warm zone Alternative care site readied to cope with COVID-19 resurgence Staff Reports

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t a time when COVID19 nu m b er s a r e on the rise on the Navajo Nation, the Chinle Community Center in Chinle, Ariz. has been called into service as an isolation site for individuals who test positive for the coronavirus, in order to help reduce and prevent the spread of the virus among Navajo Nation members. On Oct. 6 the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President listed 17 new cases of the virus and one more death. The day before that, there were 11 new cases. Oct. 4 saw 19 new cases and one

death, Oct. 3 had 17 new cases and Oct. 2 had 34 new cases and two recent deaths on the Navajo Nation. While there were at least two days over the past week that had no reports of recent deaths, the numbers are climbing again. Vice P re sident My ron Lizer, who visited the Chinle Community Center Oct. 5, said isolation is an important component of healing the community. “When the Navajo Nation is dealt a virus that impacts multi-generational homes, the isolation of positive COVID-19 patients is essential to reduce the spread of the virus,” Lizer stated. “Our Navajo citizens

can utilize this 50-bed facility to recover from the virus. Our Nation’s goal is to bring the daily positive cases to zero.” Lizer visited with Navajo Depa r tment of Hea lth Executive Director Dr. Jill Jim

at the Chinle facility which features four nursing stations to cover each aisle of the 50 isolation units with hospital beds, a single sitting-chair oxygen tank, trash can, hygiene care packages that include a

surgical face mask, medical examination gloves, hand sanitizers, and disinfecting towelettes for patients.

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County holds fi rst reading of potential LEDA ordinance By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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s COVID-19 continues to impact the g loba l economy, local governments have to take steps to try to keep employment rates from dipping too low by creating new economic opportunities. One such avenue is the creation of new partnerships that will bring jobs. This opportunity was discussed by the McKinley County Boa rd of Com m is sioner s during their Oct. 6 meeting. The board held the first reading of a proposed ordinance for a Local Economic Development Act project bet ween t he state, McKinley County, and

Bio-Pappel, or McKinley Paper USA, which has a facility in Prewitt. LEDA is a law that established job creation funds for the state. The employer signs a Project Participation Agreement with the local government outlining the amount of investment it intends to make and the number of jobs it plans to create within a specified timeframe, among other details. The local government, in this case McKinley County, must adopt the project by ordinance, attaching the application, Project Participation Agreement and proof of notice to the public. Then the state enters into an agreement with the municipality or county to transfer

funds for the economic development project. The local government serves as the fiscal agent between the state and the company. County Attor ney Doug Decker said the ordinance discussed during the Oct. 6 meeting is similar to the ordinance the county entered into with Rhino Health, LLC when it became a fiscal agent for over $3 million for a glove manufacturing plant. The state is committing up to $5 million to McKinley County for the project and sought information on the county’s fiscal agent capability. Decker said the main benefit for the county if they go forward with the ordinance and project is the retention of 125 jobs over several years, as

well as an additional eight new high-paying jobs. Greater Gallup Economic Development Cor poration Deputy Director Michael Sage thanked the county commission for expediting the ordinance process. “I believe this project represents the retention of some very good paying jobs, and this will allow for the county to expand,” he said. Northwest New Mexico Cou nci l of Gover n ment s Executive Director Eva n Williams had similar feelings about the process being sped up. “There’s been some economic downturns here lately, but this is the first project we want to retain and move forward with to show people

McKinley County Attorney Doug Decker File Photo McKinley County is open for business,” he said. The item was only for reading and discussion, so no action was necessary and there were no public comments taken. Dist. 3 Commissioner Bill Lee said he was glad to see the item moving forward.

Phase 3 construction on I-40 east of Gallup Staff Reports

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N F C o n s t r uc t io n s t a r t e d work o n Phase 3 of roadway i mpr oveme nt s o n I-40 east of Gallup between milepost 37.3 and milepost 40.3 on Oct. 5. Dela ne Ba ros, publ ic i n for m a t ion of f icer for New Mex ico Dept . of T ra nspor t at ion Dist . 6, explained that Phase 1 of the project consisted of rehabilitation on the bridge and ramp extensions, while in Phase 2, workers built a climbing lane for eastbound traffic coming out of the refinery, along with road construction. Ph a s e 3, she t old t he Gallup Sun Oct. 8, will begin with building crossovers, to prepare roadway reconstruction for the spring of 2021. “W hen they do that, they will switch traffic over and do one side at a time.” Baros did not know which side of t he roa d w i l l be

Stock Photo blocked first. Fa ll 2020 constr uction activities will include building temporary median crossover s i n t h ree locat ion s, along with milling and filling of the center median and outside shoulders. Then there will be heavy trucks entering and leaving the construction zone and lane closures in both directions, so drivers heading east and west on I-40 in the area should expect delays and will

need to use extra caution in the construction zone. The first portion of Phase 3, wh ich bega n Oct. 5, is ex pected to la st t h roug h early November with work hours extending from 7 am-5 pm. I n ea rly November t he project will go into winter suspension, to begin again in late March 2021. Construction is expected to be completed in late summer or early fall of 2021.

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PARENTS AS TEACHERS Getting children ready for school

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School board discusses results of Parents as Teachers program By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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ith many students taking the option t o le a r n f r om home during the pandemic, parents have found themselves with additional

Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher/Editor Babette Herrmann Accounts Representative Sherry Kauzlarich Associate Editor Beth Blakeman Photography Knifewing Segura Ana Hudgeons Ryan Hudgeons Cable Hoover Correspondent/Editorial Asst. Cody Begaye Dominic Aragon On the Cover Left bottom: One of the 50 isolation units set up for COVID-19 patients inside the Chinle Community Center Alternative Care site. Photo Courtesy of OPVP Center: Doors that declare a warning at Chinle Community Center Alternative Care site in Chinle, Ariz., that COVID-19 is near. Photo Courtesy of OPVP The Gallup Sun, published Fridays, is not responsible or liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for availability of products advertised. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The Gallup Sun distributes newspapers in McKinley, Cibola and Apache counties. Office: 102 S. Second St., Gallup, NM 87301 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Gallup Sun, PO Box 1212, Gallup, NM. Mailing Address: PO Box 1212 Gallup, NM 87305 www.gallupsun.com Phone: (505) 722-8994 Fax: (505) 212-0391 gallupsun@gmail.com Letter to the editor/guest column ACCEPTED BY EMAIL ONLY. State full name and city/town. No pen names. ID required. All submissions subjected to editor’s approval. Guest columnists, email Sun for submission requirements.

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duties in addition to caring for their children. These duties can lead to a greater strain on their wellbeing and resources. But there are programs, such as Gallup-McKinley County Schools Parents as Teachers, that aim to help parents get their children ready for school from a young age. T h e GMC S B o a r d o f Education heard a presentation from Ashley Ryan, Ph.D., director of curriculum and instruction for GMCS, on some of the key statistics from the program during their Oct. 6 meeting. “The purpose of the Parents as Teachers program is for our parent educators to do home visits,” Ryan said. There are three main goals for the PAT program, where enrolled families receive information and support on:

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• Engaging in daily literacy activities • Safe breastfeeding • Safety planning and safe sleep practices Between July 1, 2019 and June 16, 2020, over 40 new families enrolled in the program and PAT served about 148 families in total with home visiting sessions and then virtual visiting sessions once the pandemic hit. According to the presentation, 98 families of GMCS students are enrolled in Parents as Teachers and meet with certified parent educators to receive parenting tips, resources and referrals to support agencies, prenatal and early childhood guidance, and activities to promote brain and motor skill development. Pregnant women and new fathers can participate in the program, along with teen parents and any families in McKinley County with children under the age of five. “Gallup-McKinley County

Schools is actually the model for the state,” Ryan said. “We’re often highlighted by the state to go to the federal level for the [Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting] funding for the program. The state shares our data and model as a program to say we need this money.” Per their website, the MIECHV program gives pregnant women and families, particularly those considered at-risk, necessary resources and skills to raise children who will be ready to go to school. “At the end of every year, we gather data from families who participated in this program and let us know how we did,” Ryan said. “[Going by their comments,] our coordinators do an amazing job.” Superintendent Mike Hyatt said the PAT program has been very effective and is fully funded by MIECHV, which is what the district should be supporting.

Ashley Ryan, Ph.D, Director of Curriculum and Assessment for Gallup-McKinley County Schools Dist. 3 Boa rd Member Priscilla Manuelito was curious to know if virtual visits and training are being provided with the ongoing pandemic. “To make sure we’re giving the right support to families, we made sure we had enough proper supplies from the start of the pandemic, and our educators deliver those resources to the parents and then we set up a phone call or virtual meeting and then a follow-up to make sure the family can continue with what they are learning in the program,” Ryan said. “We’re excited for the future of this program.” The item involved just the presentation, so no action or further discussion was needed.

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports FEATURED DWI Carlettes Henry Sept. 25, 9:27 pm Aggravated DW I (Second) Multiple officers converged on a spot near Glenn’s Bakery

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l a t e i n t he even i ng of Sept . 25 to dea l with a suspected drunk driver. McK inley C o u n t y Undersheriff James Maiorano

made a tra ff ic stop at 901 W. Hwy. 118 about 9:19 pm. Shortly afterward, Maiorano requested a ssista nce with the stop. Deput y Terence Wi l l ie arrived and met with Ma iora no, who a dv i sed him that he had pulled the driver over when he saw one of his headlights was out. Maiorano noted the window of t he veh icle wou ld not roll down and there was an open container of Southern Comfort in the driver door side pocket.

Ma iora no a sked t he driver, Carlettes Henry, 39, of Ga l lup, i f he had been drinking earlier and Henry said yes. Willie spoke with Henry next, who said he had just gotten off work and was at the Third Street Tavern, 510 N. Third St., before they closed. He n r y a g r e e d t o t a ke the standard field sobriety tests, but failed, complaining his knees hurt. Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling arrived with a portable breathalyzer, which Henry used to post a sample

of .20. Henr y also ca r r ied just an identification card, and the vehicle was registered to his wife. Willie placed Henry under arrest and transported him to the sheriff’s office for a second breath test. Henr y posted samples of .15 and .16. Hen r y wa s t hen t ra n s ported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI, hav ing a n open conta iner in a vehicle, a nonworking headlight, and driving without a license.

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports STEA L ING W HIL E INTOXICATED Gamerco, Sept. 25 A call of a suspected stolen veh icle led to mu lt iple cha rges for one man from Dennehotso, Ariz. McKinley C o u n t y Sheriff’s officers were advised of a possible drunk driver leaving the Allsup’s at 112 Arnold St. by a caller who followed the vehicle until officers arrived. After running the vehicle i n for m a t ion t h rou g h Metro Dispatch, Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling was told the

vehicle was confi rmed as stolen from Phoenix, Ariz. Houghta ling a r r ived near the 4 mile mark of U.S. Highway 491 near T&R Market and spotted the vehicle traveling north. She made a U-turn and followed the vehicle, which was stopped by Undersheriff James Maiorano, who also made contact with the driver, Jason Holiday, 38. Holiday said he knew the vehicle was stolen and said he did not return it to his employer in Phoenix when he resigned from his job. Afterward, Houghtaling spoke with Holiday about the incident, but noted signs he might be intoxicated including bloodshot eyes and a smell of liquor on his breath.

As a result, she requested Holiday take the standard field sobriety tests. He agreed, but failed the tests, so he was placed under arrest. After running his license through dispatch, she learned he had one prior DWI conviction in New Mexico. Holiday was transported to the sheriff’s office for the breath test, where he posted samples of .26 and .27. He was then taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for possessing a stolen vehicle and aggravated DWI. PACKING WEED AND HEAT Gallup, Sept. 24 A check on a suspended license led to a bigger bust for

the McKinley C o u n t y Sheriff’s Department. Deputy B r a n d o n Sa la za r wa s stationed near Chino Loop about 3:11 pm when he saw a red Chevy Sonic drive past. Salazar ran the license plate number, and the information he got back showed both the registration and insurance were suspended. Salazar followed the car and conducted a traffic stop near 1257 U.S. Hwy. 491 and met with the driver, Zachary Cota, 21, of Gallup, who did not have a valid driver’s license. After noting a strong smell of marijuana from inside the vehicle, Salazar asked Cota if he carried a medical marijuana card and Cota said no.

Salazar asked if he would let him search the vehicle. Cota denied his request, so Salazar detained him while he wrote up a search warrant. After placing a call to Cota’s mother, the registered owner of the car, she agreed to let Salazar search the vehicle. She signed the consent form and Salazar and Deputy Johnson Lee conducted the search. Salazar noted a white trash bag in the backseat, and found a green leafy substance that he believed was marijuana inside. Also in the bag were 10 THC cartridges. Lee found a 9mm pistol under the front seat. Lee took the evidence while Sa la za r tra nspor ted Cota to McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where he was booked for possessing marijuana and unlawful possession of a fi rearm.

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a tra in dera ilment Oct. 8. It occurred around 3:33 pm at A llison Road Crossi ng and Highway 66 on the west side of Gallup. She told the Gallup Sun the derailment

took pla ce w it h i n t he Burlington Northern Santa Fe property. No injuries have been reported. No one from Hazmat was called to the scene.

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Voter registration deadlines extended RESPONSE TO VOTER ADVOCACY GROUP CHALLENGE Staff Reports

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INDOW ROCK , Ariz.—A lawsuit filed by several voter advocacy groups has given people in three states extra time to register to vote. U.S. District Court Judge Steven P. Logan issued a ruling Oct. 6 extending voter registration deadlines. People in New Mexico can register to vote or update voter registration information in-person at the county clerk’s office until Oct. 31. Online options expired Oct. 6.

In Arizona, the voter registration deadline is 5 pm Oct. 23. That date includes online at https://azsos.gov, by mail or in person. People in Utah also have until 5 pm Oct. 23 to register to vote online at https://secure. utah.gov/voterreg/index.html. Mail in registration forms must be received by Oct. 23. Utah residents can still register to vote at any early voting location or at a polling location on election day. “We encourage all of our Navajo people to register to vote and let your voices be heard in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election,� Navajo

Nation President Jonathan Nez said. “You can register online, by phone, by mail, or in-person. Our Navajo people, and all Indigenous peoples throughout the country, have a strong voice and influence when we vote. “The Nez-Lizer Administration has provided many opportunities to register during our food and care package distribution events as well. Please register to vote today,� Nez said. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created so many unprecedented challenges for our Navajo people, including being able to register to vote. Monday’s ruling

for the state of Arizona expands the opportunity for our people to register and to vote in the upcoming election,� Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer stated. “Please take the initiative to register to vote and please encourage your family members and friends to do the same. Let our voices be heard,� Lizer said. For more information about voter registration, early voting, and other information: U.S. Election Assistance Commission Website: eac.gov; (866) 747-1471. State of Arizona Website:

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Longtime Navajo Nation EMS Manager Henry Wallace dies Staff Reports

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INDOW ROCK , A r i z.— Nava jo Nation President Jonat ha n Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer offer their condolences and prayers for the family of Henry Wallace, the longtime department manager for the Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Medical Services. He passed away Sept. 28 at the age of 71. “ To h is w i fe, ch i ld ren and colleagues, we offer our prayers and condolences for

honor and made a difference in so many lives. “By all accounts, he was

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Henry Wallace Photo Courtesy OPVP the loss of one of our Nation’s frontline warriers,� Nez said.

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CHINLE COVID CARE CENTER

Hygiene station at aisle 2 inside the Chinle Community Center Alternative Care site in Chinle, Ariz., getting ready to house and help heal 50 patients with COVID-19. Photo Credit: OPVP

Aisle 3 of the Chinle Community Center Alternative Care site seen by Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer on his tour Oct. 5. Photo Credit: OPVP

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Nurse’s Station 2 of the four nurse’s stations set up to monitor the 50 isolation units inside the Chinle Community Center Alternative Care in Chinle, Ariz. Photo Credit: OPVP

A triage area with a newly built ramp will allow for intake and departure of patients. There is also a designated space for rehabilitation for COVID-19 patients to participate in physical activities while in isolation. Patients will be fed, showered, cared for and monitored during their isolation

time. Board games have been i ncluded for t he pat ient s during their recovery. Medication is accessible for patients’ use and doctors will be available at the facility. PA E, a compa ny working with the Navajo Dept. of Health is serving as the joint logistics and medical integrator for the Nation’s COVID19 response. It will assist in operating the Alternative Care Site.

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Governor in quarantine Staff Reports

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A N TA F E — G ov. Michelle Lu jan Grisham announced Oct. 5 she is temporarily self-quarantined in Santa Fe after a possible exposure to COVID-19 in accordance with state Department of Health guidelines. A custodial staff member of the governor’s residence reported feeling unwell in the after noon Oct. 1, and was immediately sent for a COVID-19 test. The staff member – who wore a facemask at all times, had worked on the personal side of the governor’s residence but did not come into personal contact with the

governor. Lujan Grisham received a COVID-19 test Oct. 2. The result was negative. The governor showed no symptoms of COVID-19. T he gover nor’s f ia ncĂŠ, Manny Cordova, also tested negative and showed no symptoms of COVID-19. T he Gover nor’s Of f ice and Department of Health determined 37 individuals – including all other residence staff members, the governor’s security detail and Governor’s Office and administration staff – were either at the governor’s residence or were potentially in the presence of the infected worker over the course of the week of Sept. 28. All of

those individuals were tested between Oct. 2 and 4; all 37 received negative test results. Accord i ng to the N.M. Department of Health, close contacts of a COVID-19 positive individual without symptoms are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19. The Department of Health stipulates that testing during the quarantine period does not end the quarantine period, as an individual may become infectious later in the quarantine period. The governor and other possible contacts received another COVID-19 test Oct. 7. The governor’s results came back negative. “We have a l l seen how q u ic k l y C OV I D -19 c a n

s pr e a d , no t le a s t i n t he h ig h-prof i le exa mple t h is week provided by the White House,â€? Lujan Grisham said. “Although we have had good fortune so far in this case, I am not willing to risk the health or safety of my staff or a ny New Mex ica n, a nd therefore I will continue to quarantine until such time as it can be determined with 100 percent certainty that I am not carrying the virus. â€œWorking remotely is not new to me or my staff, and we will not lose a beat over these next two weeks,â€? she added. “This should serve to demonstrate to New Mexicans that we are all susceptible to a possible exposure. We should all continue to act as if we are already positive and [as] if everyone around us is

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham positive; it’s the best practice for ensuring the risk of infection to ourselves and those around us is minimized to the greatest extent possible.â€?. The governor will quarantine at her residence in Santa Fe for at least two weeks from the date of her possible exposure, Oct. 1. The governor’s day-to-day work schedule is unchanged.

11 new positive cases across New Mexico’s public schools NINE STAFF MEMBERS, TWO STUDENTS TESTED POSITIVE Staff Reports

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ANTA F E – T he Public Education Depar tment on Oct. 8 announced 11 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified. The following new cases have been reported: • One case in McK inley County. The infected individual is a staff member who

and parents and guardians of all students in the affected

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SNAP increases in October

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP Oct. 1, 2020 – Sept. 30, 2021

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A N TA F E — T he New Mexico Human Services Department announced Oct. 6 that New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will again receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of October. Beginning in March 2020, SNAP households that were not already receiving the maximum SNAP benefit amount for their household size received an increase to their benefits to bring them to the maximum amount each month. These increases were made to help reduce food insecurity for New Mexicans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBITUARY Steven Gregory Yoder

Steven Gregory Yoder, age 38, passed away on August 9, 2020 in Turlock, Calif. Yoder was born in Gallup on June 21, 1982 and attended local schools, graduating from high school in Rehoboth and then attending

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SNAP benefits card for New Mexico “HSD will continue to help New Mexicans during this difficult time,” Karmela Martinez, director of HSD’s Income Support Division which administers the SNAP program, formally known as food stamps said. “These additional benefits will help many

families who are struggling to put food on the table.” SNAP households will automatically receive the additional allotment in the same way they receive their current benefits. SNAP recipients with a regular issuance date of Oct. 1-10 will

receive a supplement on Oct. 10. SNAP recipients with a regular issuance date of Oct. 11-30 will receive their benefits and the supplement on their regular issuance date. Individuals seeking to

apply for SNAP benefits may apply online through yes.state.nm.us or by phone at (800) 283-4465. Newly approved SNAP recipients will be eligible for the supplemental benefit.

the University of New MexicoGallup and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N. C. Yoder worked at Houston Lumber and taught construction tech at Miyamura High School. He was also a youth pastor at East Aztec Baptist Church and Grace Bible Church. He received an “Exemplary Teacher” award from Gallup-McKinley County Schools and was recognized by Skills USA. He had many students who were state and national champions. He loved spending time with family and friends, engaging in paintball, working on cars, traveling, cooking, smoking ribs and using his pizza oven. Yoder is remembered as a caring and

compassionate man who loved the Lord with his whole heart. Yoder was preceded in death by his grandparents Roy and Virginia Yoder, and Glynn and Naomi Morris; and his brother-in-law Michael Spolar. He is survived by his wife Jackie

Yoder; his parents Mark and Diann Yoder; and his sister Staci Spolar. Your thoughtful presence and prayers have touched our family deeply and will always be remembered with love. Steven’s service will be held

at Rehoboth New Gym.and has been prepared for safe social distancing. Masks are required. The service will also be live streamed. To see the service go to youtube.com/c/gracebiblegallup at 11:00 am on Oct. 10. The Yoder Family

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Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World

By Steve Newman

Week ending Friday, October 2, 2020 UV Protection A new study finds that one species of maple offers the best protection from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation for those who want to plant shade trees. Writing in the journal Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, researchers say the crimson king maple (Acer platanoides) provides the most protection. T he Un iver sit y of Toronto tea m fou nd that swamp white oak, hackberry and copper beech trees also offered good UV protection. “One way to reduce effects of UV reflectance is to increase tree canopy. This is particularly important in urban areas where concrete and other hard surfaces pose heightened UV exposure risks to humans,” sa id coaut hor Siva ja na n i Sivarajah.

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state of the world’s plants and fungi says more than twice as many plants are at risk than previously thought. It points to agriculture and aquaculture threatening a third of the plants at risk, while climate change appears to threaten only about 4%. The Kew researchers say some of the plants in danger hold great promise for medicine, fuel and food.

Ash Damage Earthquakes A n A e ge a n S e a quake was felt from western Turkey to Bulgaria. • Ear th movements w e r e a l s o fe l t i n s o u t h wester n Ira n, Ta iwa n, New Z e a l a n d ’s N o r t h I s l a n d , I nd i a’s Gu ja r a t s t a t e, t he Ca l i for n ia -Mex ico border reg ion a nd the Sa n F ra ncisco Bay A rea .

Farmers in central Ecuador were counting their losses after Sangay volcano spewed a massive cloud of ash over the region, coating their crops with the eruption debris. Agriculture officials say that banana plantations that provide the fruit to many international markets were among the hardest hit. The ash also forced officials to halt operations at Guayaquil’s international airport for several

hours while crews removed ash from the run-94 ways. Sangay’s South Pole, f i r st recorded Antarctica er upt ion wa s observed by Spanish colonists in 1628 and was followed by others in 1728, 1916 and 1934.

Orca Punks Yachtsmen off the coast of northwestern Spain have experienced some terrifying moments in recent weeks as orcas inexplicably rammed their vessels, causing damage to rudders and hulls. Officials have since banned sailboats less than 50 feet in length from navigating the affected coastal waters except for a specific route to the high seas. Biologist Bruno Díaz of Spain’s Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute told reporters that the ramming is probably being done by “immature teenage” orcas getting rowdy.

Plant Peril A l most 40 % of Earth’s plant species are now at risk of extinction due to human activities, according to Britain’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Its latest annual report on the

Arctic Tinderbox The start of this year’s Arctic fire season two months earlier than normal is a sign that the Arctic is now burning in an entirely new and dangerous way, according to researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Writing in the journal Nature Geosciences, the scientists blame zombie fi res, which smoldered in the ground over winter following the previous summer’s firestorms, for launching the early fire season this year. They also point to vegetation such as tundra and brush that has become drier and warmer under global heating for providing the fuel for the unprecedented blazes. The scientists say these Arctic landscapes were previously resistant to such conflagrations.

Tropical Cyclones Typhoon Ku jira br ief ly reached Category-1 force over the open waters of the western Pacific. • Hurricane Marie gained strength late in the week on a westward path between Mexico and Hawaii. Dist. by: Andrews McMeel Syndication ©MMXX Earth Environment Service

Orcas are ramming sailboats off northwestern Spain. Photo Credit: Spanish Navy HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

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Support UNM-Gallup with your vote on GO Bond C By Dr. James Malm Chancellor, Professor of Business UNM-Gallup

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ALLUP— During the upcoming general election, community members and voters in our area will have the opportunity to support UNMGallup and higher education with their vote on the General Election Bond (GO Bond) C on Nov. 3. As chancellor of UNMGallup, I’d like to outline the benefits contained in GO Bond C and why this bond is deserving of your support. First and foremost, our students need and deserve high-quality learning environments. GO Bond C will provide

funds to accomplish this goal with no increase in taxes—as verified by the New Mexico State Department of Finance and Administration. This bond is also estimated to result in around 1,500 jobs statewide including here in the city of Gallup as a direct positive impact of your support. At UNM-Gallup, our specific request is for funds to renovate a nd update ou r Center for Career Technology, Education, and Innovation building. The $3 million this bond will provide to our campus would bring much-needed upgrades to not only this building, but would also support other spaces that our students and community members utilize across our campus. Our

James Malm, Chancellor, UNM-Gallup. Photo Credit: UNM-Gallup CCTEI building houses our automotive technology, construction technology, welding technology, allied health, emergency medical services,

and other workforce training disciplines that are emerging and high-growth industries in our region and beyond. A few other important considerations about this bond include: The total statewide bond is for $156 million to renovate educational facilities throughout New Mexico. The bond funding will have a positive impact on both state and local economies. Jobs will be created; construction workers will eat, shop, and stay in our community during these projects; local vendors will sell to the construction teams; and our local gross receipts will increase. M o s t i m p o r t a n t l y, ou r students w ill ga in

newly-renovated facilities and updated technology that will enhance their educational ex per iences. UNM- Ga llup must remain competitive with other New Mexico and out-ofstate institutions if we are to recruit and graduate the best students in our state. Simply stated, the students, faculty, and staff at UNMGallup need your support on GO Bond C. Absentee voting begins on Oct. 6 and early voting starts on Oct. 17. Please send a message to New Mexico that our part of the state is fully committed to supporting higher education. Please also remember that GO Bond B— also on the ballot—will provide statewide funding for local college and university libraries.

The big fake out: Constitutional Amendment 1 By Steve Fischmann Chairman Public Relations Commission Commissioner Dist. 5 – Southwest N.M.

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t the top of the state initiatives section of your ballot this November you will see Constitutional Amendment 1. It seems straightforward enough. It reads like a ho-hum good gover n ment mea sure. Unfortunately, the ballot description of Amendment 1 deliberately conceals its real purpose - taking away your vote. The ballot summary reads “ame nd the Con stitution of New Mexico to provide that the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) consist of three members appointed by the Governor from a list of professionally qualifi ed nominees.” It fails to tell you that the current commission consists of fi ve members elected by the general public. Would it be that hard to include this bit of info in describing the amendment? Voters deserve cla r ity about cur rent law before being asked to change

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Stephen Fischmann, chairman of the Public Relations Commission, commissioner for Dist. 5 – Southwest N.M. Photo Credit: PRC it. T he P ubl ic Reg u lat ion Commission is one of the most powerful bodies in New Mexico. It decides how much you pay for your electricity and gas, how aggressively ut i l it ies a dopt renewable energy, and how quickly we will have publicly available charging stations for electr ic vehicles. It regulates quality of service and safety for everything from telecom to freight carriers to local

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• A Gallup tradition with over 100 years of dedicated service. Now under new ownership, the Rollie legacy continues; providing the facilities and conveniences that serve families best with dignity, integrity and understanding. • Rollie Mortuary offers package pricing, accepts Navajo Nation Social Service packages and can assist families with pre-need planning and set up. • Rollie Mortuary offers a genuine desire to be of assistance to you and your family in this time of need.

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APPLY NOW! McKinley County CARES Act Small Business Grant Eligible businesses can qualify for up to $50,000.00 in funding. Funding is first-come, first-serve.

Any business within the unincorporated areas of McKinley County that meets the following criteria is eligible: • Business must have a physical location in McKinley County (outside of City of Gallup) • No more than 1-50 full-time employees, or equivalent part-time employees, including the owner. • The business is headquartered in the McKinley County (outside of City of Gallup). • The business has a current business registration and has been in business prior to March 1, 2019. • Restaurants, bars, short-term lodging, and other non-essential organizations impacted by the local or state stay-at-home orders. • McKinley County residents who engage in 1099 contract work (must have a County business license). • Funds must be used toward overhead costs incurred or estimated as a result of required closures, provided those costs are not paid by insurance or by any other federal, state, or local program. Such costs may include employee wages, rent, or other operational expenses. These costs must be from March 2020- December 2020. A maximum of $50,000 may be requested by the applicant. • Business revenues must not exceed 2 million dollars.

Each business will need to be prepared to submit specific business information and forms related to the cost of these closures when applying online for assistance. The link to the application is https://tinyurl.com/McKinleyCountySB The application can also be found on www.co.mckinley.nm.us and www.thegallupchamber.com. For More Information call (505) 722-2228 16

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Way OUT West Film Fest to premiere virtually in New Mexico Oct. 9 CELEBRATES DIVERSITY OF THE LGBTQ+ EXPERIENCE Staff Reports

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L BUQU ERQU E — For the fi rst time in its 18-year history, the Way OUT West Film Fest will host its annual film festival virtually throughout New Mexico to celebrate the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer experience through film. Running from Oct. 9 - 18, the festival will include 10 days of feature films, documentaries, short programs and special events – all taking place online. Tickets start at $10 for individual films, with multi-screening and all-access passes available. Films can be accessed Oct. 9, and each day a new group of films will become available for a limited number of days. “Like many film festivals across the country, we were deeply impacted by COVID-19, but we know our communities need art and inspiration now more than ever,” festival director Roberto Appicciafoco said. “The Way OUT West Film Fest has earned a strong and loyal following throughout our history for its high-quality programming and community focus, and going virtual allows us to invite more people into the festival family. “Thanks to the fantastic work of our steering committee, we are excited to be hosting a great slate of programming that truly has something for everyone,” he added. This year’s festival will include more than 100 films – the largest lineup in its history – that will be screened in 36 unique programs, thanks in part to sponsors like AARP New Mexico. Major themes include films focused on LGBTQ+ youth and seniors,

A bisexual housepainter haunted by childhood trauma befriends Ben as the two navigate the challenges of being an interracial couple in the film “Cicada.” Photo Credit: Matt Fifer

films about the intersection of being black and queer, lesbian and bisexual subjects, and Latinx and foreign language films, which have had a longstanding presence in the festival. The festival’s opening night film, available for screening beginning Oct. 9, is Sublet. The film, directed by festival favorite Eytan Fox, is a heartwarming ode to gay men and to aging that tells the story of a New York Times travel writer who befriends a handsome tenant in Tel Aviv. The University of New Mex ico’s T r u ma n Hea lt h Services, a sponsor of the festival, will host a free screening of Cured, a documentary chronicling one of the most significant turning points in LGBTQ+ history. For most of the 20th Century, being homosexual in America meant you could be clinically diagnosed as mentally ill and subject to drastic medical interventions posing as “cures.” Cured tells the story of the scrappy band of gay and lesbian activists, from both outside and within the psychiatric field, who took on the medical establishment’s views about homosexuality in the 1960s-‘70s and fought to have the American Psychiatric Association remove the stigma of mental illness from its medical manuals. EMA, the International Centerpiece film, will be screened starting Oct. 14, and features Chilean Director Palo Larraín, actor Gael García Bernal, and actress Mariana Di Giólamo, who plays a Poster for the Way OUT West Film Fest streaming in dancer, mother and pyroNew Mexico, Oct. 9-18. Image Credit: Courtesy Way technics lover who is on OUT West Film Festival a quest to reclaim her COMMUNITY

adopted son Polo. The Way OUT West Film Fest is also screening The Whistle, a home-grown documentary by Director Stormmiguel Florez that tells the story of a secret code created by and shared among young lesbians in Albuquerque during the 1970s and ‘80s. On Oct. 18, the Way OUT West Film Fest closes with the film Breaking Fast, a romantic comedy that tackles deep issues

Homeless queer and trans youth seek safety and community in a documentary offering a raw portrait of a segment of the LGBTQ+ often left behind in the film “PierKids.” Photo Credit: Elegance Bratton of faith, friendship and sexuality with upbeat energy and a big heart. “Throughout our history, LGBTQ+ people and our allies have had to build community in creative ways,” festival manager Jake McCook said. “The pandemic has been especially challenging for many of us, who often seek comfort at in-person events, gatherings and other safe spaces

we don’t have access to right now. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, members, and especially City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County officials, we are proud to welcome people from all four corners of the state to join us in celebrating our community through the art of storytelling,” he said. For more information: wayoutwestfilmfest.com

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HENRY WALLACE | FROM PAGE 9

on June 10, 1972, as a patrol of f ic er w it h t he Nav a j o Police Department. He then served as the Manager of the Depar tment of Emergency Medical Ser vices until the time of his passing. “It’s a sad and difficult time for the entire Navajo Nation as we grieve with the family of Mr. Wallace. To his family, we offer our thoughts and prayers,” Lizer said. “During

this COVID-19 pandemic, all of our frontline warriors are making great sacrifi ces and going above the call of duty to keep us safe and healthy. “We will continue to pray for h is fa m i ly a nd a l l of his friends and colleagues, including those who continue to serve on the frontlines,” Lizer stated. Wa l la ce wa s or ig i na l ly from Querino Canyon, Ariz.,

located near the community of Ho u c k o n t h e Na v a j o Nat ion. He is su r v ived by h is w i fe, L avene Wa l la ce, th ree child ren, a nd si x grandchildren and was preceded in death by his eldest daughter. “We are deeply saddened by t he u nex pected pa s s ing of Mr. Henr y Wallace, Depa r t ment M a n a ger for Navajo EMS. Mr. Wallace had

developed Nava jo EMS to what it is today and remained a s the Ma nager for ma ny years,” Chris Kescoli, EMT supervisor/delegate department manager said. “The EMS community mourns his loss and sends our sincere condolences to the Wallace family,” he said A private family service was held for Henry Wallace on Oct. 3, 2020.

water systems to ambulance service. It’s important to get this stuff right. A s cu r rent Cha i r of the Public Regulation Commission, I’ve had deep conversations with constituent s a bout A mend ment 1. They almost universally oppo se it . T hey h ave no interest in giving away their power to elect PRC commissioners. It’s clear that backers of the amendment fi gured out they have a loser on their hands if the public knows

what it’s really about. So they came up with ballot language that hides the ball. When legislators voted to put Constitutional Amendment 1 on the ballot, they had the best of intentions. Elected commissioners at the PRC have a checkered histor y ranging from incompetence to criminal behavior. As a sitting Commissioner, I supported the legislature’s decision. Appointing commissioners appeared to be a plausible step towards addressing the expertise gap we often see at the commission. Constituent d iscu s sion s a nd recent

developments have caused me to have a change of heart. Newly adopted statutes specify that six of the seven people who identify “qualified nominees” from which PRC Commission appointments will be made, will be selected by legislative leadership and the Governor’s cabinet members. The Governor and our legislative leaders run political action committees (PACs) that often take large contributions from big utilities. While they have made admirable strides in speeding New Mexico’s transition to renewable energy, there have been widespread

complaints about big giveaways to power companies in the process. With Amendment 1 in place, it’s not difficult to imagine utilities leveraging contributions to gubernatorial and legislative leadership PACs to select the commissioners that regulate them. Ou r cu r rent elected PRC commissioners are not allowed to take direct contributions from utilities. But utilities can create their own PACs to support candidates through independently produced ads. They did just that to support my primary opponent and failed. It’s much

easier to buy a seven person nominating committee than it is to influence a million New Mexico voters. T he m isrepresentation of Amendment 1 on the ballot only confi rms my fear that it has morphed from a good government initiative into a political power play. The Governor and legislative leaders have no business driving the selection of PRC commissioners until they insulate themselves permanently and completely from utility money. Please join me in voting no on Constitutional Amendment 1.

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school have been notified of the positive case.

• Two cases in Bernalillo C o u n t y. T h e i n f e c t e d

individuals are staff members who were last on school property Sept. 23 and Oct. 5. All staff members and parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been noti f ied of t he positive cases. • T wo ca ses i n Chaves County. The infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. All staff members a nd pa rents a nd g ua rd ia n s of a l l st udent s in the affected school have been notified of the positive cases. • One ca se in Cur r y County. The infected individual is a student who was last on school property Oct. 5. A ll sta ff members a nd pa rent s a nd g ua rd ia ns of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case. • Two cases in Doña Ana County. The infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Sept. 22 and Oct. 7. All staff members a nd pa rents a nd g ua rd ia n s of a l l st udent s in the affected school have been notified of the positive cases. • O ne c a s e i n L i ncol n County. The infected individual is a staff member who

was last on school property Oct. 1. All staff members and pa rent s a nd g ua rd ia ns of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case. • One case in Roosevelt County. The infected individual is a student who was last on school property Sept. 14. All staff members and pa rent s a nd g ua rd ia ns of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case. • One ca se in Sa ndova l County. The infected individual is a staff member who was last on school property Oct. 6. All staff members and pa rent s a nd g ua rd ia ns of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case. All “close contacts” will be informed of the positive ca se(s) a nd i n st r ucted to quarantine for 14 days. The PED ha s collected t h i s d a t a s i nc e Au g . 17; since then, 267 total cases have been repor ted in 143 schools. Of those, 187 were staff, 80 were students.

a loving and compassionate family man who always put others before himself. We ask our Creator for strength and comfort [for] his wife, Lavene and the rest of his family during this difficult time,” Nez concluded. Wa llace bega n his service with the Navajo Nation

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Thomas James Sheppard III Thomas James Sheppard III (Jim), 84 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. On November 28, 1935, Jim was born in Lawton, Ok, to Thomas James Sheppard II and Ora Louise Bible Sheppard. On August 27, 1954, Jim married the love of his life, Barbara Gail Berry. After high school, Jim worked for a grocery store delivering groceries around southwest Oklahoma. Jim then worked as a Wheat Harvester in Oklahoma and Nebraska. In 1955 Jim started his career with Haliburton in Duncan, Ok. On January 1, 1956, Jim was transferred to the Farmington, NM area. After 25 years of service, Jim retired from Haliburton as a Field Operations Supervisor. After retirement, Jim began following his dream of aviation, working for Four Corners Aviation until 1976. Jim, and his partners, Garth Greenlee and Morris Wilson, purchased Gallup Flying Service in 1976. The following year, Jim bought out his partners and became the sole owner of the business. In 1996, to better serve his community, Jim started Gallup Med Flight. In 2010, the Fire and Aviation Management, Southwest Region presented Jim with a special award for Outstanding Service Providing Aircraft for Air Tactical, Recon, and Ferry of Firefighters for many years (1970-2009). The following year, 2011, Jim was given the Bob White Award for 50 years of Distinguish Service in Aviation for the State of New Mexico. After serving Gallup and the Navajo Nation, Jim retired in 2011. In total, he was President of Gallup Flying Service for 35 years and President of Gallup Med Flight for 15 years. In his retirement, Jim enjoyed farming, cruises, family vacations, reading, watching westerns, and spending time with his family and friends. Jim was known for his quick wit, sense of humor, work ethic: never missing a day of work, his love of flying, and his generous nature. Jim believed in the importance of education, encouraging his family in their studies. He enjoyed math, and at the age of 84, Jim could still do multiplication faster than a calculator. Jim is proceeded in death by his parents, Thomas James Sheppard II and Ora Louise Bible Sheppard. Jim is survived by his wife Barbara, sister Janet Richeson of Altus, Ok, brother Charles Sheppard of Ashville, NC, son Thomas James Sheppard IV (Stephanie), daughters Dianna Gayle Nunn (Rocky) and Susan Renee Dove (Russell). Jim was also blessed with five grandsons; Thomas James Sheppard V, Judson Robeson, Joshua Nunn, Daniel Nunn, Cody Nunn, along with four granddaughters; Carrie McDonald, Erin Wild, Alicia Sheppard, and Jillian Aragon as well as 21 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Thomas Sheppard, Judson Robeson, Josh Nunn, Daniel Nunn, Cody Nunn, and Felipe Aragon. Honorary Pallbearers include Garth Greenlee, Wayne Hunter, Mike Brown, Jay Richeson, Tommy Richeson, Rob Menapace, Nelson Chee, Mike Moore, Ron Beck, John Johnson, and Larry Bahe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bethel Baptist Church in Aztec, NM. HE DID NOT DIE OF COVID!!

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Nobody wins watching ‘The War with Grandpa’ By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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n the 1970s and 1980s, author Robert Kimmel Smith w rote popula r children’s books like Chocolate Fever and T he Squeaky Wheel that helped entertain a generation. The War with Grandpa is an adaptation of Smith’s popular, award-winning 1984 novel about a very unusual conflict that arises between two members of the same family. While one can certainly understand the attraction to the well-regarded source material, this feature proves that sometimes a story works far better on the printed page than it does onscreen. Peter (Oakes Fegley) is a suburban kid nervous about starting the sixth grade. However, the boy’s concerns about middle school take a back seat after his mother (Uma Thurman) and father (Rob Riggle) announce that widowed grandfather Ed (Robert De Niro) will be moving in with the family. To make room for the new arrival, Peter is ordered out of his bedroom and is forced to take up residence in the attic. This news doesn’t sit well with the

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protagonist, who sends a declaration of war to his gramps. Friends of the boy, as well as Ed’s pals (played by Christopher Walken, Cheech Marin and Jane Seymour) encourage the pair to take measures and fight for their territory. The actions of the two stubborn parties lead to an escalating series of pranks that cause property destruction and collateral damage. This film’s central theme is a good one. The idea that there are no winners in battle, even if you are victorious, is admirable. And for a kid’s movie, it boasts an incredible cast. As a result of the onscreen talent, the actors do manage to sell the odd moment here and there. There is one creative prank involving Peter replacing Ed’s shaving cream with an alternate substance, resulting in an uncomfortable shave. De Niro offers a grouchy comment or two that earn a chuckle and Walken ekes out some laughs with his entertaining posturing and advice about dealing with bratty kids. At one point he even notes to Ed, “Don’t let them see your fear … they feed on that!” In fact, the performers are far too good for the material, especially when the attempts at humor are delivered so bluntly. Many of the jokes revolve around causing physical harm to Ed, whether he’s slipping on marbles and landing with a thud, or plunging from a ladder while climbing to the roof.

Peter (Oakes Fegley) and his grandfather Ed (Robert De Niro) prepare for a game of dodgeball in “A War with Grandpa.” Photo Credit: 101 Studios Brookdale Studios Peter even sets off his grandad’s MedicAlert, unnecessarily sending emergency crews to the house. Other weird gags include Ed’s pants continually falling off in front of his son-in-law. Grandpa’s friends are also forced to take part in the physical punishment, getting involved in a competitive dodgeball game with Peter and his pals. For the most part, these fine actors are left with little to do but bug their eyes out and take a pratfall. Naturally, none of what is occurring makes any logical sense. Despite their agreement of no collateral damage, most of the pranks have the reverse

effect (especially for the mother, who in any other universe would not only be furious, but would be arrested by police). Peter and his family also live in a very impressive home, making the boy’s plight tougher to relate to. In order to make his situation seem difficult, the attic has a leaky roof and a rat wandering about. But nothing is made of the potential infestation. Like all the other hardships faced in this movie, they are only used for the sake of an over-the-top joke before being quickly forgotten. Admittedly, it is harsh to critique the logic in a kid’s film, but when so many elements stand

out as incongruent, it means the film hasn’t managed to successfully suspend disbelief. The excellent cast members do their best, but the story here has been adapted in a harebrained manner. In fact, it seems ill-advised to try to deliver laughs using a series of slapstick physical gags reminiscent of a Looney Tunes cartoon, while attempting to deliver a message about war only causing suffering and heartache for all involved. This may have worked as a novel, but The War with Grandpa is a campaign with no winners. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Blanche E. Clawson has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the Estate of R. Grant Clawson, deceased. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Personal Representative in care of Hinkle Shanor LLP (Chelsea R. Green and Ann Cox Tripp), P.O. Box 10, Roswell, New Mexico 882020010 or filed with the Eleventh Judicial District Court, County of McKinley, State of New Mexico. Dated this __6th__ day of October, 2020 HINKLE SHANOR LLP

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Ann Cox Tripp, Esq. P.O. Box 10 Roswell, NM 88202-0010 575-622-6510/575-623-9332 Fax cgreen@hinklelawfirm.com atripp@hinklelawfirm.com Attorneys for Blanche E. Clawson, Personal Representative Publish: Gallup Sun October 9, 2020 October 16, 2020 October 23, 2020 ***

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed bids for: New Equipment for Maintenance & Operations (Mower & Lift) ITB-2021-11MA Commodity Code(s): 02016 & 54539 As more particularly set out in the BID documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the GallupMcKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab= openOpportunities Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, October 22, 2020. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 28th Day of September 2020 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of

Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: September 28, 2020 PUBLICATION DATES: October 2 & 9, 2020 (Gallup Sun) October 4 & 8, 2020 (Albuquerque Journal) *** Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that Gallup Business Improvement District, Inc. will conduct its regular monthly Board of Directors Meeting to be held virtually on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 3 PM. The agenda and a dial-in number will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from francis@gallupbid. com and on City of Gallup website. PUBLISH: October 2, 2020 October 9, 2020 REQUEST FOR BIDS LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT SKYCITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, GALLUP, NM IFB #2020-05 ACME Project # 20-068 The Gallup Housing Authority via ACME Environmental, Inc. is seeking bids from EPA Certified contractors to provide written bids for Lead-Based Paint Abatement as described in the bid package. A copy of the BID PACKAGE may be requested via email at: AcmeBrettEngel@gmail.com, sent to the attention of Brett Engel, ACME Environmental, Inc. Telephone: 505-9340995. Bids may be hand delivered to Brett Engel, at Acme Environmental, Inc., 3816 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87107; or sent by email to: AcmeBrettEngel@gmail.com Any pre-bid site visits can be coordinated with Gallup Housing Authority Capital Projects Coordinator, Michael Burnside, at 505-722-4388 extension 20.

October 14, 2020 to Brett Engel at the email address above. Notice is hereby given that formal bids for the above project are due at the office of Acme Environmental, Inc. no later than 4:00 PM Friday, October 16, 2020. *** REQUEST FOR BIDS LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT ARNOLD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, GALLUP, NM IFB #2020-04 ACME Project # 20-163 The Gallup Housing Authority via ACME Environmental, Inc. is seeking bids from EPA Certified contractors to provide written bids for Lead-Based Paint Abatement as described in the bid package. A copy of the BID PACKAGE may be requested via email at: AcmeBrettEngel@gmail.com, sent to the attention of Brett Engel, ACME Environmental, Inc. Telephone: 505-934-0995. Bids may be hand delivered to Brett Engel, at Acme Environmental, Inc., 3816 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87107; or sent by email to: AcmeBrettEngel@gmail.com Any pre-bid site visits can be coordinated with Gallup Housing Authority Capital Projects Coordinator, Michael Burnside, at 505-722-4388 extension 20. Any questions regarding the Lead-Based Paint Abatement Project must be submitted in writing no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2020 to Brett Engel at the email address above. Notice is hereby given that formal bids for the above project are due at the office of Acme Environmental, Inc. no later than 4:00 PM Friday, October 16, 2020. *** Legal Notice Request for Proposals

Any questions regarding the LeadBased Paint Abatement Project must be submitted in writing no later than Wednesday,

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: FLEET REPAIRS & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES RFP-2021-12MA

Gallup, New Mexico 87301 until October 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (local time) and opened and read aloud by means of via virtual meeting. If anyone would like to attend bid opening, please email request to Frances Rodriguez at frodriguez@gallupnm.gov by 10:00 a.m. (local time) on the day of bid opening, October 22, 2020.

(PRESERVATION)

The work involved includes the following:

Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the total bid made payable to City of Gallup, or by a Bid Bond

For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com or www.gallupnm.gov/bids. A digital copy may be downloaded at no additional charge.

Commodity Code(s): 928 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the GallupMcKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, October 29, 2020. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

SCHEDULE I REHABILITATE WEST APRON (RE AP IM)

in like amount executed by a Surety Company. Bid submittal information and instructions are included on website and within bid documents.

(90) days from the opening thereof.

The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. The City of Gallup reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninety

The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract

A Pre-Bid meeting will be NOT be held.

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor and State of New Mexico are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project. The proposed contract is under and subject to the following federal provisions: Affirmative Action Requirement Buy American Preference Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances Debarment and Suspension Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Trade Restriction Clause Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, (505) 508-2192 for interpretation.

Dated this 7th day of October, 2020 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday October 9, 2020

Purchasing Director at (505) 8631334. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: www.gallupnm.gov/bids. Sealed bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on October 21, 2020 when bids will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room. Bid submittal instructions and information is included on website and within bid documents. Bids submitted after the specified date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. NOTE: As Covid-19 has begun affecting our community, we want to reassure you that your health and safety, and that of our employees is extremely important to us. The City of Gallup Purchasing Division will be taking every necessary precaution to keep us all safe while we continue to maintain the integrity of the Procurement process. Therefore, as outlined by State of New Mexico Department of Health, we will proceed using virtual meeting tools to accommodate social distancing requirements as ordered. PreBid/Pre-Proposal Conferences, Bid Openings, and PreConstruction Conferences will be held via conference/video calls or other virtual means until further notice. Details regarding virtual bid opening are provided within bid documents.

*** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Dated this 7th day of October, 2020 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor

CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO FORMAL BID NO. 2033 Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, will receive sealed bids for the following: Mechanical Patient Gurneys

Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, October 9, 2020 *** INVITATION TO BID

(Powered Ambulance Cots)

NEW, ¾ TON PICKUP TRUCKS with UTILITY BODY

Gallup Fire Department

No. ITB-2021-12MA

As more particularly set out in the Bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez,

Commodity Code(s): 07203 Supplemental Terms and Conditions ITB-2021-12MA

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1. Standard Equipment: All equipment and parts which are considered standard by the manufacturer and are required for a complete unit will be furnished and shall not be excluded for the reason that they were not specified in this solicitation. 2. Compliance: Vehicles shall comply with the statute, Public Acquisition of American-Made Motor Vehicles requirement, (§13-1-188, NMSA 1978) “A state agency shall only purchase motor vehicles assembled in North America.” Motor Vehicle means a light duty vehicle under 8,500 pounds. 3. New Vehicle(s): For the purposes of this solicitation, “NEW” is to be defined as model year 2020 or 2021. 4. Quantities: Quantities where listed are the actual quantities identified by the District that are required. The District may increase or decrease quantities based upon available budget(s), and or new need arising. 5. Parts and Service Manuals: Successful Bidder shall furnish the District with two (2) parts and two (2) service manuals at the time unit is delivered to the District. A CD-ROM may be substituted for the manuals. 6. Condition on Delivery: Unit(s) shall be delivered to the District completely serviced and ready to use. All fluid reservoirs shall be filled to capacity or to manufacturers recommended operating level. Unit(s) shall be delivered with a full tank of fuel. 7. Keys: Unit(s) shall be delivered with three (3) set(s) of keys for unit(s). Two (2) key FOBs, if standard issue by manufacturer, are acceptable provided a third set of keys are also provided. 8. Warranty Repairs: Successful Bidder shall provide, or arrange to provide for a, repair facility near Gallup, New Mexico, where factory authorized warranty service on unit will be honored, or shall agree to transport the unit to a repair facility and return the same, at no expense to the District. Vendor shall endeavor to complete all repairs or maintenance under warranty within five (5) working days, unless parts availability requires a longer time, in which case written notice to the District shall be provided. Bidder shall identify the service provider, if other than the Bidder, where the manufacturer’s service criteria

will be honored. 9. Repair and Downtime, NON-Warranty: The successful Bidder shall provide, or arrange to provide a service facility employing trained service representatives to service the equipment and all components described herein (this may be provided on a subcontract basis) within a ten mile radius of the Gallup City Limits. Service shall be provided to the District on a priority basis. Bidder shall identify the service provider, if other than the Bidder, where the manufacturer’s service criteria will be honored. 10. Complete Unit: When additional equipment (components) are required to complete a bid package which is not normally supplied/ furnished by the bidder, such equipment shall be supplied by an authorized equipment supplier, but shall be the full responsibility of the bidder. Bid Closing Date: October 29, 2020 Bid Closing Time: 2:00 PM (Local) Opening Date: October 8, 2020 Notes: F.O.B. Point: DESTINATION Terms: Net 30 unless otherwise stated Quantities may be increased or decreased within reasonable amounts. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1318 Gallup, NM 87305 Physical Address: 640 S. Boardman Dr. Gallup, NM 87301 Contact: Marco A. Abeita, CPPB Procurement & Business Services Director (505) 721-2242 Fax mabeita@gmcs.org GMCS Website: www.gmcs.k12. org *** CORRECTED NOTICE

LEGAL

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gallup Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the following action at its regular meeting to be held virtually on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020. Item One will go before the City

Council for final approval at its regular meeting to be held on October 27th, 2020. Both meetings will be held at 6 p.m. ITEM ONE: CASE # 2000300007: Request by Aequitas Education, the City of Gallup, and Joshua Generation for Jesus, property owners for Final Plat approval of a Minor Subdivision; Replat No. 1 of Bernard T. Espelage Addition Within Section 21, T15N, R18W, N.M.P.M. & Lots 1-5, and A Portion of Lot 6, Block G, First Unit of Burke-George Heights & Lot 6, Replat of Blocks F, H & J in the First Unit of BurkeGeorge Heights Addition & City Tank Site Described as A Tract Known as the Southwestern Hill Reservoir Site Being Situated in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21, T15N R18W, Containing 0.64 Acres M/L & Sports Complex Described As 56.691 Acres M/L in Sec. 21 T15N R18W, N. of Bypass Hwy & A Tract of Land Within 21 15 18 Lying Within the Bernard T. Espelage Containing 4.027 Acres M/L. Also requesting for the City of Gallup to dedicate and vacate several existing and non-existing City right-of-ways and renaming an existing City right-of-way. The properties are located at 405, 425, 515 & 925 Park Avenue and 1380 Elva Drive; subdivision contains 92.6448 acres M/L which includes the dedicated, vacated, and renamed right-of-way portions. This item had been previously advertised without Lot 6 and an incorrect acreage in a legal notice published October 2, 2020. ITEM TWO: CASE # 2000600004: Request by Aequitas Education, the City of Gallup, and Joshua Generation for Jesus, property owners for the Rezoning of 31.7025 acres M/L FROM SingleFamily Residential (SFR-B) Zone District TO General Commercial (GC) Zone District; 54 acres M/L FROM Rural Holding Zone (RHZ) Zone District TO General Commercial (GC) Zone District; 0.0338 acres M/L FROM SingleFamily Residential (SFR-B) Zone District TO Heavy Commercial (HC) Zone District. The properties are located at 405, 425, 515 & 925 Park Avenue, 1380 Elva Drive, and three vacant lots on Elva Drive. This item had been previously advertised with an incorrect

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CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 9 – OCTOBER 15, 2020 FRIDAY, October 9

VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAYS WITH OFPL LA LLORONA

4 pm Live on Facebook, @ galluplibrary In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us and our special guest and storyteller Rosalia de Aragon who will perform as La Llorona, The Wailing Woman, the famous ghost story from Spanish folklore. For more information email libtrain@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

SCIENCE AND STORIES

11 am Join us Live on Facebook and YouTube, @ galluplibrary for beginning Spanish lessons and silly spooky science experiments this month. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 am. This week: Weather in Spanish.

FALL BREAK

No classes - Gallup McKinley County Schools SATURDAY, October 10

FINDING HOME AND NATIVE BEAUTY

3 pm Oct. 10-Nov. 7 GALLUParts Facebook and Instafram pages. Two local artists explore concepts of people and place, one in oil and one in watercolor. Virtual show opening. Follow @ gallupARTS on Facebook and Instagram for virtual events.

SELF-CARE SATURDAY

1 pm on Facebook@galluplibrary. to make your DIY cosmetics from items around your home. We will focus on homemade rosewater toner, stress relief tea and gingerbread sugar scrub. Each ingredient list will be available in advance on our website, ofpl.online/programs/#makerspace under the MakerSpace Classes and Workshops section. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

CHILDREN’S FLU VACCINATIONS

9am-1pm @ College Clinic (2111 College Drive). Call College clinic one day in advance to pre-register or with questions (505) 863-1820. MONDAY, October 12

CREATIVE CORNER

4 pm-5 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library You Tube.

CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 22 acreage and missing 0.0338 acres in a legal notice published October 2, 2020. In accordance with the public CALENDAR

Make your own art from materials around your home. Art courses are for the inner creative, geared toward people 15 years old and older. This week we will focus on Halloween Langerns (Learn how to make spooky scenic Halloween lanterns in time for the holidays.)

FALL BREAK/INDIGENOUS DAY

No classes @ Gallup McKinley County Schools TUESDAY, October 13

NATIVE BEAUTY ARTIST TALK

7 pm Shannon Gurley O’Donnell holds virtual artist talk. Follow @gallupARTS on Facebook and Instagram for virtual events.

TECH TIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING

5 pm. (Live) Reach Customers Online with Google In Spanish: Alcance sus clientes en linea con Google - Aprende cómo encontrar tu negocio en línea con Google. Este taller explica cómo funciona el Buscador de Google y cómo puedes mejorar la visibilidad de tu página web a través de la optimización de motores de búsqueda (SEO). For more information: libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

LOBO PLATFORM TRAINING SESSION

2 pm-3 pm AT https://unm. zoom.us Meeting ID: 951 2914 6860. Hosted by Shynal Robinson. Join student services personnel as they offer the UNM-Gallup campus a series of upcoming training sessions focused on services available through LoboWeb, LoboTrax, LoboMail, and LoboAchieve.

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

9 am-11 am @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). WEDNESDAY, October 14

FLU SHOT DRIVE UP EVENT

9 am-12 pm Thoreau Health Station. Flu shots only. For more information contact the Crownpoint-Division of Public Health at (505) 7866294/6240.

TECH TIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING

10 am (Live) Sell Online This Holiday Season with e-Commerce Tools - Learn how to sell online as customers kick

health order issued by the New Mexico Department of Health, the meeting will be physically closed to the public; however, it will be accessible to the public via the following technology service: Facebook Live Stream

off this holiday shopping season. We will host a live watch party online for anyone interested.

TECH TIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING

4 pm (Live) Library Resources at Home - Learn how to use the various library resources for research. We will cover what is available and how to access these items from the safety of your home.

SCIENCE AND STORIES

11 am Join us Live on Facebook and YouTube, @ galluplibrary for beginning Spanish lessons and silly spooky science experiments this month. Videos are posted Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 am. This week: Feelings in Spanish. THURSDAY, October 15

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

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

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm on Facebook and Youtube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. This week we will make Ojos de Dios. ONGOING

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REGISTRATION

Through Oct. 31. OFPL is recruiting volunteers to create a Friends of the Library Group. To register visit https://ofpl.online/partners-of-ofpl/#friends and you will be contacted. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION ONLINE

Through Oct. 31. To explore all the library has to offer, visit your library at ofpl. online to register for a free library card. For more information: bmartin@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

MINI HORROR STORY ART CHALLENGE

Read the story in the free book from Oct. 8 and transform it into a dark or terrifying themed work of art. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 31 and can be emailed to jwhitman@gallupnm.gov in a .pdf, .jpg, or .png file format. For moer information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505)

through the City of Gallup’s Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/CityOfGallup Members of the public may call in with questions and/or comments before or during the meeting at (505) 863-1240. Please

863-1291.

MCKINLEY COUNTY CARES ACT SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM

Grant applications will be accepted through Oct. 15. Businesses are encouraged to call the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce at (505) 722-2228; Javier@thegallupchamber.com

2021 WINTER TALK

Art work request for one original piece of two-dimensional art (mixed media, watercolor, acrylic, oil, print, charcoal) suitable for scanning size 16”x 24” for a commission of $500 to an Indigenous artist (18 years and older with a CDIB), to be completed and delivered to the New Mexico Conference of Churches by Nov. 30.

RMCHCS FLU VACCINES (ADULTS ONLY)

9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. drive up hours Urgent Care Clinic (520 Hwy. 564) . Walk-ins 5 pm- 9 pm Mon. – Fri. and 12 pm-5 pm Sun. Please bring insurance information. For those with no health insurance there will be a $25 fee. Pre-registration can be done during hours of operation, 9 am-9 pm. For more information: (505) 863-2273.

GIRL SCOUTS ROBOT BUILDING PARTY

Times will be scheduled based on demand. This free ongoing activity continues until Nov. 30. For more information: https:// wwwnmgirlscounts.org/en/ about-girl-scouts/join/robot-building-party.html; (505) 343-1040.

VIRTUAL TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP

Beginning Sept. 8, The Boys & Girls Club of Gallup has been offering virtual tutoring and homework help with trained mentors using Zoom calls. Club members with a 2020 membership can attend for free after they fill out a virtual permission form on the club website. To get a 2020 membership, fill out an online application and permission form. It’s free. The help will be available until Dec. 31. For more information: bgcgallup.com; (505) 488-2378; Facebook@ BoysandGirlsClubGallup

RMCHCS DRIVE-UP FLU SHOTS

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

RMCHCS WALK-IN FLU SHOTS

5 pm-9 pm M-Sat @ Urgent Care Center (520 NM Hwy 564, north of the New Mexico Cancer Center). 12 pm-5 pm Sundays.

RMCHCS COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING

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

MCKINLEY COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

8:30 am – 4 pm Mon., Wed., Fri. continues through October. @ McKinley Public Health Office, (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 722-4391 to schedule an appointment. Vaccines provided at no cost for children through 18 years of age. Bring your child’s shot record.

TALKING TUESDAYS

4 pm on Facebook and YouTube @galluplibrary for book, author, movie, tech talks and more.

DIAL-A-STORY

Storytime anytime, call (505) 862-9177 to hear a story any time of the day or night. Stories will change daily, at the end feel free to leave us a message to let us know what stories you want to hear. For more information: childlib@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

Register at ofpl.online for a copy of Heart Berries by Therese Marie Mailhot now through Oct. 9. A powerful, poetic memoir of a woman’s coming of age on the Seabird Island Indian Reservation in the Pacific Northwest. Get ready for some great conversations and tons of fun as we meet virtually! Zoom discussions will be held Oct. 22 at 6 pm and Oct. 31 at 2 pm. For more information: bmartin@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

leave your name and a return phone number.

City of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico

Copies of the Agenda are available on the City of Gallup’s website at: https://www.gallupnm.gov/ agendacenter.

By: /S/ Alfred Abeita, City Clerk PUBLISH: 9 October 2020

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Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Statistics show that in 2018, more than 2,800 people in the U.S. lost their life in a distraction-related crash (NSC, 2020). This year, for Distracted Driving Awareness month, the McKinley County DWI Program wants to remind everyone to stay safe on the road by avoiding these three types of driving distractions while behind the wheel.

Visual Distraction

Taking your eyes off of the road

Visual distractions involve looking at objects unrelated to the road such as texting, browsing the internet, or using a navigation system/radio.

Manual Distraction

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel

Manual distractions are any actions that require taking your hands off the steering wheel such as holding a cell phone, drinking, smoking, eating, and applying makeup.

Cognitive Distraction

Taking your mind off of the road

Cognitive distractions are mental distractions and involve taking your mind off of the road. Examples can include things like talking on a cell phone or to a passenger, day dreaming, and thinking about anything else that might take your mind off of driving.

Distracted Driving is Dangerous Driving!

Reference: National Safety Council. (2020). Distracted Driving Av/areness Month. Retrieved from https://vnvw.nsc.org/road-safety/getinvolved/distracted-driving-awareness-month

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