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VOL 6 | ISSUE 290 | OCTOBER 16, 2020

INTRODUCING ‘SAINTS & SINNERS’ THE WORK OF THE GALLUP SUN’S OWN MONTHLY ARTIST: SEAN WELLS

ST. FRANCIS DRAWING TO COLOR SEE PAGES 24, 25

WHAT COVID SHUTS DOWN ART OPENS UP Artist Shannon Gurley O’Donnell talks ‘Native Beauty’ By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

atercolor can be a difficult medium for some artists to grasp because of the necessary attention to detail and technique. But one artist working with Gallup Arts is rising to the challenge. Ga llup A r ts Executive Director Rose Eason hosted a v ir tual ar tist talk with Shannon Gurley O’Donnell Oct. 13 about the newly opened Native Beauty exhibit being hosted at the ART123 gallery through Nov. 7. WHERE IDEAS COME FROM O’Donnell, from Gallup,

but now living in Phoenix, discussed the exhibit, which is about the generations of people who have called the Gallup region home, and the artwork and visual culture that has become synonymous with Gallup. “Just painting local Native Americans, I thought it would be a great idea,” O’Donnell said. “I started looking through reference photos to see where I could start.” She said she has always loved the Navajo hair bun, which is reflected in one of her watercolor paintings shown during the talk. “A lot of times I would see the traditional outfits like in the [Gallup] Ceremonial

growing up. A lot of the outfits were red, which is why I included a red outfit in this painting,” O’Donnell said, indicating one of her works on display. The artistry that Navajo people have demonstrated can be seen on a daily basis, which is something O’Donnell admires. “They wear art,” she said. A NEW KIND OF ART Painting Native garb and designs is something new for O’Donnell, she said. “I wanted to do this before, but I get kind of intimidated to go down different lines [of

NATIVE BEAUTY | SEE PAGE 4

In Person Learning provides many benefits, which cannot be replaced by an online learning environment for most students. In person learning allows our teachers to use various teaching methods to help students to better understand and engage with the content in their classes. Immediate teacher feedback promotes growth and learning, and the lack of ability to receive timely support has led to frustration in the virtual environment. The computer offers many programs, but often lacks any real depth or variety of education experience. Most of the learning is therefore completely reliant on the students, their personal motivation and their access to at-home resources. In person instruction allows teachers to use their creativity and training to engage students. Students also need to engage with their peers in a safe, productive environment. Interaction with other students and teachers allows for students to fill that social void that has been created by being limited to a virtual environment. The ability to discuss, debate, and formulate ideas around problems can create much deeper learning for students as they look to navigate their future. GMCS continues to strive for the opportunity to provide an in person learning option for all students. Online learning is insufficient and is not a replacement for in-person instruction. All experts, including New Mexico’s Secretary of Education Ryan Stewart acknowledge that on-line learning does not provide the same level of educational instruction to students and is not an appropriate substitute for in-person learning. Severe learning loss increases due to the extended school closure is harmful to children and can have repercussions for their lifetime. Low income students and at-risk students are at an even more significant disadvantage. GMCS is comprised of over 94% atrisk students. Current average learning loss for students is 7 months and for low income students it is more than a year of loss. The Digital Divide is crippling our student’s ability to even access the on-line learning being provided. While GMCS has provided over 8,000 internet hot-spots to students District-Wide, we are still seeing many students who cannot keep connection for on-line learning and some locations there are no internet options. After multiple requests, the state will still not allow even those students to come to school.

Suicide rates and suicidal ideation are significantly increasing when students are not in school. New Mexico already has the highest youth suicide rates in the country. Mental health rates and needs are rising. New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Family Department is reporting a surge in reports of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. An in-person learning environment helps students to learn how to work in groups, form relationships and access support systems to help them manage emotional crisis. Child abuse cases are not being reported. 1 in 5 child abuse cases are reported by a school employee. Nutritional needs are not able to be met. Many of our students experience food insecurity and depend upon school meals to keep them from experiencing malnutrition and hunger despite our efforts to provide and deliver food. Physical Activity for students is significantly reduced when not participating in school and school activities. Our students benefit from many different types of physical activity which help their physical and mental well-being when allowed an in-person education. Students who experience poor nutrition and lack of physical activity are at risk of developing childhood obesity as wells as other chronic health conditions.

It is our mission in Gallup-McKinley County Schools to prepare our students for success. We empower and develop our students through: improving academic knowledge, promoting essential skills and positive character traits, providing safe and healthy learning environments, and creating strong partnerships among parents, colleges and the business community.

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City Council gives kind words for Community Cleanup By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

hile the agenda wa s light on new business for the Gallup City Council during the Oct. 13 meeting, the air was full of enthusiasm. Thanks were given to the staff of the city’s Solid Waste Department and community members who participated in the 10th Annual Community Cleanup, which began in July and finished on Oct. 3. “The staff and community did a tremendous job,

NATIVE BEAUTY | FROM PAGE 1

Dist. 2 Gallup City Councilor Michael Schaaf

Dist. 3 Gallup City Councilor Yogash Kumar

Dist. 1 Gallup City Councilor Linda Garcia

especially with COVID being here,” Dist. 1 Councilor Linda Garcia said. “The people over there went above and beyond

[with the cleanup], so I want to thank them.” Ga rcia a l so t ha n ked the staff at the Wastewater

Plant for their efforts, particularly during the ongoing pandemic. She cited a recent water break on Aztec Avenue

art],” O’Donnell said. “I think ‘what if I don’t get it right?’ That comes up with every painting.

to see how they can make it so colorful and vibrant. “Everything is so intentional [in the design],” she continued. “I know there’s a lot of meaning and symbolism within the culture on these designs. I can’t speak to that, but I know

and how some staff worked overnight to get the problem sorted out. “I just want to say they do an extraordinary job out there with what they have,” she said. “I have so much respect for them and I want ever y cit y depa r t ment to know we greatly respect and admire what they are doing and that they are all valuable to their city councilors.” Other councilors thanked the cleanup staff for their efforts.

CITY COUNCIL | SEE PAGE 10 it is all intentional, and that also caught my eye.” Eason commented on the medium and how it can reflect the subject.

NATIVE BEAUTY | SEE PAGE 10

Shannon Gurley O’Donnell will have her watercolor paintings on display as part of the “Native Beauty” exhibit at ART123 until Nov. 7. Photo Credit: Courtesy

A painting entitled “Sacred Dance” by Shannon Gurley O’Donnell. She said she was impressed by the intentional design of a skirt and moccasins in a Zuni dance, which is reﬂected in the watercolor techniques she uses. Photo Credit: Courtesy

But then I think to just go for it. If it doesn’t work, you can just toss it out.” This is a process she goes through for each piece. O’Donnell discussed another painting featuring a pair o moccasins and a black skirt with color patterns, which she called Sacred Dance. “I have always thought Zuni moccasins were so cool because of the way they wrap from near the waist down,” she said. “Then as I was painting the moccasins and then the skirt in the painting, I thought I wanted to see one in person. I wanted to feel the texture of it, I wanted to see what it feels like and what the materials are,

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FBI warns voters about election crimes ahead of November election Staff Reports

air elections are the fou ndation of our democracy i n t he United States, and the FBI is committed to protecting the voting rights of all Americans. The FBI is issuing this

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warning to educate voters about federal election crimes and how to avoid them, and to encourage voters to report suspected violations. “Every year, Americans pick their leaders and make their voices heard through elections,” Calvin Shivers, assistant director for the Criminal Investigative Division, said. “Those elections must remain free and fair to ensure voters’ voices are truly heard. “As Americans get ready to vote, the FBI is asking each citizen to remain vigilant and report any suspected criminal scheme targeting voters to the FBI immediately,” he added. Election Crimes Election crimes threaten the legitimacy of elections and undermine public confidence in our democracy. Election crimes fall into four broad categories:

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Citizen placing their vote into a ballot box Photo Credit: FBI • Ballot fraud • Campaign finance violations • Patronage offenses • Civil rights violations, such as voter suppression or

voter intimidation While individual states and localities have the constitutional authority and responsibility to manage elections and have their own election laws,

an election crime becomes a federal crime when one or more of the following occurs:

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ELECTION CRIMES | FROM PAGE 6 • A ballot includes one or more federal candidates • Election or polling place officials abuse their office(s) • The conduct involves false voter registration • The crime is motivated by hostility toward minority protected classes • The activity violates federal campaign fi nance law Examples of federal election crimes include, but are not limited to: • Giving false information when registering to vote • Voting more than once • Changing ballot markings or otherwise tampering with ballots • Compensating voters • Threatening voters with physical or financial harm • Intentionally lying about the time, manner, or place of an election to prevent qualified voters from voting • Political fundraising by federal employees • Campaign contributions above legal limits • Conduit contributions • Contr ibutions from foreign or other prohibited

sources • Use of campaign funds for personal or unauthorized purposes Distinguishing between legal and criminal conduct is critical for ensuring the integrity of U.S. elections. The following activities are not federal election crimes; however, states have their own individual election laws. If you are concerned about a possible violation of a state or local election law, contact your local law enforcement authority: • Giving voters rides to the polls or time off to vote • Offering voters a stamp to mail a ballot • Making false claims about oneself or another candidate • Forging or faking nominating petitions • Campaigning too close to polling places The FBI plays an important role in preventing violations of your constitutional rights, including your right to vote. Report any instances of potential election crimes to your local FBI field office as soon as possible.

qualified voters to prevent them from voting is voter suppression—and it is a federal crime. Do you know when, where, and how you will vote? If not, there are many reputable places you can fi nd this information, including eac.gov and usa.gov/ how-to-vote. Not all publicly available voting information is accurate, and some is deliberately designed to deceive you to suppress turnout. Bad actors use various methods to spread disinformation about voting, such as social media platforms, texting, or peer-to-peer messaging applications on smartphones. These bad actors may provide misleading information about the time, manner, or place of voting. This can include inaccurate election dates or false claims about voting qualifications or methods, such as false information suggesting that one may vote by text, which is not allowed in any jurisdiction. Always consider the source of voting information. Ask yourself, “Can I trust this information?” Look for official notices from election offices and verify that the information

Voter Suppression Intentionally deceiv ing

you found is accurate. Help defend the right to vote by reporting any suspected instances of voter suppression—especially those received through a private communication channel like texting—to your local FBI field office. Scam PACs Making political contributions can be a powerful way to exercise your First Amendment rights. But some individuals and groups soliciting contributions are bad actors trying to enrich themselves at your expense. The billions of dollars in political spending each election cycle attract criminals who use deception to cheat Americans out of their hard-earned money. The FBI assesses that seniors are at a high risk of being targeted. Scam PACs are fraudulent political action committees designed to reroute political contributions for personal financial gain. This is a federal crime. Signs that a PAC is a scam include the PAC and its website disappearing, and the phone number going out of service. If you or someone you know

has been targeted by a scam PAC, contact your local FBI field office and ask to speak to an election crimes coordinator. Recommendations for Protecting Your Vote Know when, where, and how you will vote. Seek out election information from trustworthy sources, verify who produced the content, and consider their intent. Report potential election crimes—such as disinformation about the manner, time, or place of voting—to the FBI. If appropriate, make use of in-platform tools offered by social media companies for reporting suspicious posts that appear to be spreading false or inconsistent information about voting and elections. Research individuals and entities to whom you are making political donations. If something seems suspicious, reconsider the donation. Victim Reporting and Additional Information The FBI encourages the public to report information concerning suspicious or criminal activity to their local FBI field office.

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This year, voters will be asked to decide whether to retain one New Mexico Court of Appeals judge and six District Court Judges located near the bottom of the ballot. These judges must receive 57% voter approval to remain on the bench. The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission presents its summary recommendations below. To read the full evaluation for each judge, visit www.nmjpec.org or call 1-800-687-3417 to request a guide.

RETENTION REPORT TO VOTERS: 11TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT - MCKINLEY AND SAN JUAN COUNTIES Honorable Jacqueline R. Medina

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11th Judicial District Court Judge – General Jurisdiction Court

INSUFFICIENT TIME IN CURRENT POSITION TO EVALUATE The Rules Governing JPEC allow for an evaluation only if a judge has served at least two years in the current position or has sufﬁcient data to achieve a statistically valid sample. Judge Jacqueline R. Medina has served on the New Mexico Court of Appeals since January 2019, which does not allow enough time or sufﬁcient data.

RETAIN Of those surveyed, 60% of attorneys, 90% of court staff and 65% of resource staff recommend retaining Judge Marsh.

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CITY COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 4 “It’s a wonderful job the [Solid Wa ste Depa r tment] st a f f does, a nd I not iced that we upped the tonnage [of wa ste] we broug ht i n this year,” Dist. 2 Councilor Michael Schaaf said. “I want to thank them for the fantastic job they do, along with the citizens of Gallup for cleaning up their neighborhoods as well.”

NATIVE BEAUTY | FROM PAGE 4 “Watercolor is a difficult medium because it requires an attention to detail and discipline, such as the wrapping of the moccasins or the patterns on the skirt,” Eason said. O’Donnell agreed that the use of watercolor is intentional, much like the artwork she admired. She also discussed her methods of preserving the whites in her paintings, which Eason said can be difficult for some artists. “I tend to be what some people call a watercolor purist,” O’Donnell said. “Some

Specifically, City Manager Maryann Ustick said the city went from picking up 343 tons in 2019 to 487 tons in 2020. Ustick added the city’s Public Works and Parks departments are also essential to getting t he pr oje c t done, wh ich makes it a team effort. Us t ick prov ided ot her information to the Sun about the previous two Community Cleanups. In 2019 the city collected $14,189 in tipping fees and then collected $20,459

in 2020. The city collected 17 tons of metal in 2019 and 44 tons in 2020. Then in 2019 the city paid about $1,070 in metal refunds, and another $1,771 in 2020. Dist. 3 Councilor Yogash Kumar said the pandemic will likely impact the city’s financial status for the upcoming year, but the completion of the cleanup shows what can happen when everyone works toward a common goal. “It really works wonders

when the city comes together and they’re taking out the trash from their yards and other a rea s,” Kuma r sa id. “It’s one way to keep the city clean. And since people are home more now because of COVID, they have more time on their hands, so it’s good to be able to provide these services to the community.” Mayor Louie Bonaguidi a lso tha nked Solid Wa ste Super intendent Adr ia n Ma r r ufo a nd his sta ff for

their cleanup efforts in the Mossman neighborhood. “During those two days, it looked like the biggest garage sale in the world. I’ve never seen so many vacuum cleaners,” he said. “But the people Adrian [Marrufo] has employed, they do a tremendous job. I saw them early in the morning and late in the evening working. It has to be one of the toughest projects they can take on, and they did a tremendous job with it.”

people use an opaque white, but I preserve my whites by not painting on that section [of the canvas] or I use a resist, which is almost like r ubber cement, on all the areas I don’t want paint to go on.” Once an area is painted over, you will lose the pristine quality of the whites on the canvas, O’Donnell said. But this technique can be used to create some vibrant color contrasts. G R O W I N G APPRECIATION O’Donnell brought up a spiritual side to each painting she makes, in that she hopes

to channel the energy of the subject she is painting. “I always ask before I paint that whomever or whatever I paint to come through me,” O’Donnell said. “And I almost feel things, I ca n’t rea lly explain it. Like, I feel the material of the moccasins. I asked to be guided by whatever spirit, energy, I don’t care what people call it. There’s a oneness there.” This idea was reflected in a third piece O’Donnell shared, which depicts a young girl in a traditional jingle dancer dress that O’Donnell saw in a photo of the Ga llup Inter-Tr iba l Indian Ceremonial in 2019.

She talked about how she was enamored by the girl’s regalia in the photo, and in painting it she was able to see and appreciate it in ways she may not have in the past. “It wa s fun to capture those deta ils, because in painting them I’m forced to notice them. Because I can’t paint them unless I notice them,” she said. The idea of being able to feel the material of the clothing and hear the jingling of the bells as it was painted carried over to a fourth painting O’Donnell shared, which was of a white buffalo dancer [see cover] from a previous Ceremonial.

“I had to think it through from the start, like ‘how am I going to do this?’” she said. “As you paint for years, you constantly perfect your techniques. Having watched many Ceremonials and just hearing the dancers, I’ve seen them enough to realize I was able to capture that feeling.” A RT12 3 i s o p e n by appointment Tuesday through Saturday from 1 pm - 5 pm each day. Call (505) 488-2136 to schedule. To see more of Shannon Gurley O’Donnell’s work, visit her In stagram account at https: // www.in sta gram .com / paintings_by_ shannon/.

New Pandemic-EBT hotline for parents ADDITIONAL P-EBT CARDS WERE ISSUED THIS WEEK Staff Reports

A NTA FE – A new P-EBT hot l i ne h a s been established for pa r e nt s who h a ve questions about eligibility or would like additional information about P-EBT benefits, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced Oct. 15. The new (833) 415-0569 P-EBT hotline will be staffed from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday to assist families who have flooded current phone lines with questions about P-EBT. The P-EBT program provides nutrition assistance to New Mexico families to offset meals missed because schools were in a remote learning mode in August and September. New Mexico households with children who receive free or reduced-price meals will receive benefits of $5.86 per child per day for the dates their individual school was 100 percent virtual, up until the day their school instituted a hybrid model, or Sept. 30; whichever

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was earlier. The U.S. Department of Agriculture allocated more than $45 million in additional SNAP benefits for New Mexico – enough to feed more than 243,000 vulnerable children in the state. This follows federal approval of the state’s amended P-EBT program for the months of August and September. Eligibility for the P-EBT benefit is determined by the New Mexico Public Education Department, which shares student information with the Human Services Department to distribute the P-EBT cards and issue benefits. A total of 72,659 P-EBT cards have been issued and were mailed out this week for families to access the fall benefit amount. Only one card will be issued in the eldest child’s name per household — if there are multiple children in the same household, all the benefits will be issued on the same card. For additional information or eligibility questions please call the NEW P-EBT hotline at (833) 415-0569. NEWS

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Audit issues, lack of due diligence cited in veto of Sage Hospital reauthorization Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Citing q u e s t i o n a ble s p e nd i n g practices, lack of due diligence, and other important concer n s, Nava jo Nat ion President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer vetoed Resolution CS-79-20 on Sept. 30, which sought the reauthorization of Navajo Health Foundation – Sage Memorial Hospital, Inc. to continue operating as a tribal organization for purposes of contracting under the Indian Self Determination Act for a 20-year period. The legislation was introduced as an emergency bill

on a nd a pproved by t he 24th Navajo Nation Council without consideration and support from the appropriate Standing Committees with oversight authority. “This is a 20-year contract extension for a health care facility that is currently under a fi nancial audit due to allegations related to questionable spending, unaccounted funds, the diversion of federal funds for questionable purposes, and other issues stemming from the tenure of the previous CEO,” Nez stated. “This matter must be fully vetted because we are entrusting this entity with the health and well-being of our Navajo people. “We respectfully request

Sage Memorial Hospital. Photo Credit: sagememorial.com the members of the Navajo Nation Council to reconsider the reauthorization of this contract with the highest level of due diligence to ensure that

Sage Memorial Hospital is in compliance and in a position to deliver quality health care for our Navajo citizens,” Nez said. “In the meantime, we

have been reassured that Sage Memorial Hospital has suffi cient funding to continue providing health care services.” A lt hou g h t he le g i s l a tion states that health and medical ser vices provided by Sage Memorial Hospital would end Sept. 30 w ithout the reauthorization in place, Nez pointed out that Sage Memorial Hospital was recently awarded a $200 million settlement from Indian Health Service and has access to other funding sources, such as third party billing and carryover funds, to continue providing health care. “There was no time to talk

SAGE HOSPITAL | SEE PAGE 13

Assistant secretary of Indian education named Staff Reports

A N TA F E — T he New Mexico Public Education Department h a s h i r e d a n ew assistant secretary of Indian education. Lashawna Tso began the position the week of Oct. 12. She served most recently as

EDUCATION SECY | SEE PAGE 13

New assistant secretary of Indian education Lashwana Tso starts her new position this week. She will lead the Indian Education division. Photo Credit: NMPED

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NTEC funds 29 community projects totaling over $213,000 FOCUS ON COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANTS Staff Reports

ARMINGTON— Navajo Transitional E ne r g y C o m p a n y announced the recipients of the Community Benefit Fund. This year, recognizing the hardships caused by Coronavirus on Navajo communities and non-profit organizations, NTEC cha nged the focus of the fund to the CBF COVID-19 Emergency Response Gra nt. NTEC awarded 29 grants, with the amount of funding totaling $213,000. “When COVID-19 began spread i ng on t he Nava jo Nation, NTEC immediately took action to provide assistance to the Chapters and organizations that help Navajo people,” said NTEC CEO Clark

SAGE HOSPITAL | FROM PAGE 12 to Indian Health Service representatives, who are a vital part of this issue, and critical recommendations from the Navajo Department of Health to address quality care were disregarded,” Nez said. “Had the sponsor taken the time to involve everyone, the Council members may have learned the situation is not as dire as presented. “Sage Memorial Hospital

EDUCATION SECY | FROM PAGE 12 legislative chief of staff in the Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker, where she supported policy development and reviewed intergovernmental issues. At PED, Tso will lead the Indian Education division, which directs state policy on effective implementation of the Indian Education Act, including significant and meaningful collaboration and communication with Native communities and leaders. INDIAN COUNTRY

Moseley. “Converting the CBF to focus on providing emergency response grants is one of the many actions NTEC has taken to help Navajo communities impacted by Coronavirus.” T he C BF C OV I D -19 Emergency Response Grants are supporting projects that solve loca l problem s for Navajo Chapter Houses and non-profit organizations by creati ng i n novat ive solutions to address and combat Coronavirus. “I’m impressed with the variety of projects designed to help students, the elderly and Navajo communities,” Cortasha Upshaw, NTEC community affairs coordinator, said. “Each Chapter House or organization faced unprecedented challenges and found ways to help serve the Navajo

people du r i ng the hea lth crisis,” Upshaw continued. Projects include purchasing personal protective equipment, offering Wi-Fi services for distance learning, providing students with electronic devices, and installing Plexiglas to promote social distancing. Since its inception in 2016, NTEC has awarded more than $1,013,000 to 144 organizations as part of the CBF. The awards are normally made at a luncheon, but this year NTEC is recognizing recipients through virtual events on the company’s Facebook page. “While we can’t hold an awards banquet, it is important that every Chapter and organization receive recognition for their thoughtful solutions that impact the Navajo Nation,” Upshaw said.

Here is complete list of the projects that were awarded this year.

NTEC | SEE PAGE 14

would not ‘go out of business’ tomorrow or would not disappear forever,” he continued. ”Council members would have heard that the Indian Health S er v ice wou ld not beg i n contract negotiations immediately and Sage Memorial would still have access to federal funds when a contract is completed,” During the Sept. 30 discussion, several Council members spoke in opposition to the legislation and questioned why the reauthorization was being

rushed through the process without proper vetting and due diligence. “Now more t ha n ever, during this COVID-19 pandemic, we need all health care facilities to continue providing quality care and services for all Navajo people,” Lizer said. “The veto of this resolution should not discourage Sage Memorial Hospital officials. “Instead, we seek a stronger pa r tnership ba sed on mutual respect for federal

guidelines and the sovereignty of the Navajo Nation,” the vice president pointed out. “We look to the leadership of the 24th Navajo Nation Council to work w it h t he Nava jo Department of Health, Indian Health Service, and others to carefully vet the 20-year contract for the benefit of all Navajo people,” he concluded. In 2005, the Navajo Nation Council adopted a resolution that delegates the reauthorization authority for tribal health organizations, to the

Council’s current Naabik’iyati’ C o m m it t e e w it h r e c o m mendation from the Health, Educat ion, a nd Hu m a n Services Committee. The Gallup Sun attempted to contact Sage Memorial Hospital CEO Christi Elmeligi for this story to learn more about the fi ndings, the hospital’s response to the allegations and how this would impact health care for Sage hospital’s patients. We received no response by press time.

S pe c i f ic a l ly, she w i l l work with Public Education Department Secretary Ryan Stewart, tribal leaders, Native American students and other stakeholders to ensure that Native American students are provided a culturally and linguistically responsive education that prepares them for college, career and service to their community. “There were many fine candidates for this position, and it was a hard process, but we know we found the best candidate for the job, and we’re thrilled to

welcome her aboard,” Stewart said. “The assistant secretary for Indian education is essential in helping the Public Education Department serve our Native American population with a quality education that is culturally and linguistically relevant.” New Mexico is home to 23 federally recognized tribes, and Native Americans make up roughly 10 percent of the population. The New Mexico Indian Education Act, passed in 2003, requires the assistant secretary for Indian education to

ensure resources are allocated to develop and implement culturally relevant curriculum and programs; establish and support the Indian Education Advisory Council; ensure school districts and charter schools are engaging in tribal consultation; and seek funds to implement a plan to increase tribal teachers and school leaders. Tso will also oversee implementation of solutions for the Martinez and Yazzie (Martinez/ Yazzie) Consolidated Lawsuit, monitoring progress and coordinating activities and initiatives

with other agencies, including the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. “Ms. Tso will be an incredible asset to the Public Education Department,” Indian Affairs Department Secretary Lynn Trujillo said. “Her work on behalf of Native families has helped prepare her to be an effective leader for New Mexico’s students and parents.” Tso has a master’s degree in public administration from Grand Canyon University and a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State.

NTEC Community Aﬀairs Coordinator Cortasha Upshaw presents a check to Rygie Bekay and Jackie Tom of Navajo YES. The non-proﬁt was awarded funding for the purchase of wash stations and face masks to support safe environments at Navajo YES races. Photo Credit: NTEC

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President Nez, Vice President Lizer offer condolences to the family of former Navajo Nation President Thomas Atcitty Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK , Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer offer their heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family of Thomas Atcitty, former president of the Navajo Nation and former longtime New Mexico state representative, who died of natural causes on Oct. 11, 2020, at the age of 86. “To his wife Vicky, his children, grandchildren, and

great-grandchildren, we offer our prayers and condolences during this difficult time,” Nez said. “Honorable Thomas Atcitty leaves behind a great legacy and many long-lasting memories for his family, friends, and all Navajo people. “We ask our Creator to bless his family with strength and comfort at this time,” Nez said. Atcitty served as the vice president of the Navajo Nation from 1995 to 1998, and as president from February 1998 to July 1998. Prior to serving the Navajo Nation, he served seven

terms as a member of the N.M. House of Representatives from 1980 to 1994. From 1972 to 1977, Atcitty served as the president of Navajo Community College, which later became Diné College. “The passing of Honorable Thomas Atcitty is a great loss for our entire Nation,” Lizer said. “His contributions to our communities and our Nation will never be forgotten. “We will always cherish his leadership, compassion, and love for the Navajo people. During this difficult time, we

pray for his wife, children, and many other loved ones,” he concluded. Atcitty was born on Nov. 1, 1933 and was a lifelong resident of Shiprock, N.M. Prior to his public service, he served in the U.S. Ma r ine Cor ps and graduated from Taylor University. Thomas Atcitty is survived by his wife of 54-years, Vicky Atcitty, their three children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His funeral service was held on Oct. 14 in Shiprock.

Thomas Atcitty, former president of the Navajo Nation, longtime New Mexico state representative and one-time president of Navajo Community College, died Oct. 11 at the age of 86. Photo Credit: Courtesy.

Senator Tom Udall criticizes the president for cutting the 2020 Census count short Staff Reports

“The Trump administration’s attempts to politicize and cut the 2020 Census short v iolates federal tr ust and treaty obligations to Tribes across the country. During a once-in-a-century pandemic that has hit Native communities disproportionately hard,

A N TA F E — U. S . Senator Tom Udall, D -N.M., v ice cha irma n of t he Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, released the following statement of opposition Oct. 14 after the Supreme Court suspended a lower court order that extended the Census Count beyond Oct. 15, allowing the Trump administration to cut the 2020 Census count off one month shor t. The shortened timeline, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, risks an inaccurate count in Indian Country and in New Mexico, potentially cutting resources short for minority and rural

NTEC | FROM PAGE 13 Sa n Jua n Med ica l Foundation Category: Community • 93% of guests that stay at Connelly Hospitality House (CHH) are Native American. CHH will purchase personal protective equipment to provide services to patients. Chinle Chapter Category: Safety/ Education • Purchase PPE for staff and community and provide hot spots/ Wi-Fi -connectivity for student schooling at various locations. Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter Category: Safety

Senator Tom Udall, D-NM File Photo com mu n it ies. Ju st a one percent undercount in New Mexico would cost the state hundreds of millions in federal resources over the coming decade:

• Purchase signs for the chapter and community to describe preventative measures against COVID-19. Kin Dah Lichii Olta Category: Safety • Purchase Clear Plastic Sneeze Guard Virus Shields to be placed on students’ desktop to block airborne viral droplets. Kiwanis Club of Farmington - Rio del Sol Category: Education • K iwa nis Clothes a nd Shoes for Kids - approximately 300 elementary children from low-income families – will be receiving clothes and shoes. For the complete list of grantees, visit Navajo-tec. com.

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the Trump administration has constrained community efforts to make sure every Native American is counted,” Udall said. “This has serious consequences for Indian Country, which is why the Trump administration should have engaged in meaningful

con su lt at ion w it h T r ibes before deciding to shorten the time that Tribes had to get the word out during a pa ndemic. It’s not simply numbers—an undercount in

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Governor announces renewed public health regulations SAYS MORE WILL COME IFÂ ALARMINGÂ RISEÂ OF COVID-19 CONTINUES

A N TA F E â&#x20AC;&#x201D; G ov. Michelle Lujan Grisham a n nou nced Oct . 13 that the state of New Mexico will implement, and in some cases re-implement, several public health regulations later in the week to stem theÂ alarming rise of COVID-19 illnesses statewide.Â The governor alsoÂ reiteratedÂ her starkÂ warnings from recent weeksÂ â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â as COVID-19 infections haveÂ spread rapidly throughout all regions of the state, including an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â that New Mexico may in the near future be compelled to re-enact even more stringent public health controls to blunt the spread of the highly infectious and potentially lethal virus, which has already killed almost 1,000 New Mexicans.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without a vaccine, we have only a few tools against this awful, invisible enemy,â&#x20AC;?

Lujan Grisham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must wear our masks. We must avoid large groups of people. We must limit our travel outside of the home, particularly our time in enclosed indoor spaces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we do these things, we can crush the virus, and we protect our families, our communities and our state from being overrun by illness. But the virus is booming in New Mexico right now,â&#x20AC;? she continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The increases weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen here are some of the worst in the entire United States this fall. This kind of overwhelming and dramatic statewide spread signals one thing: Too many of us, succumbing to COVID fatigue, are no longer using those tools,â&#x20AC;? she emphasized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no longer taking those precautions. We are giving the virus too many opportunities to spread. And the

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham enemy is taking advantage,â&#x20AC;? the governor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;W hen t he com mu n it y spread of the virus becomes uncontrollable â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â and we are fast approaching that point â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â our only option is to simply shut down those opportunities for the virus. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made so much progress to sustain reopenings and our limited, safe in-person learning efforts â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â but that progress is rapidly disappearing,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Rollbacks will mean more economic turmoil for so many workers and business owners in our state who have already suffered and sacrificed so much. But it is our only chance to prevent more devastating illness and to save lives. No one wants to come to that point. I detest the very thought of it. We have got to turn it around and fast,â&#x20AC;? she emphasized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I once again urge, with my whole heart, that New Mexicans in every corner of the state, city leaders, county leaders, business leaders, community leaders all take up the mantle of fi ghting this invisible enemy, of requiring and encouraging safe behavior, of asking more of ourselves to protect New Mexico. The crisis is not over. The virus is still with us. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s step it up, all together, once again,â&#x20AC;? she stated. TheÂ state has missed its reopening gating criteriaÂ â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â a measure of the spread of the virus that signals whether additional day-to-day activity is safe and can be permitted â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â for several weeks. Absent an improvement in those data, the State of New Mexico will once again restrict indoor dining service and significantly roll back maximum occupancy allowances at other retail and dining establishments. The stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operative emergency public health order will

expire Oct. 16, after which it w ill be extended, w ith amendments.Â As of Oct. 16, the governor and state health officials will append the following changes to the public health order and associated public health guidance documents: TEMPORARY CLOSING TIME Any food or drink establishment in New Mexico serving alcohol must close at 10:00 pm each night. The governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Economic Recovery Council, which has advised her administration on re-opening strategies to strengthen and sustain the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce and economy through this crisis, made the recommendation for this mandatory closing time.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Mexico hotels and restaurants and our hospitality employees have suffered more from COVID than any other sector,â&#x20AC;? Allan Affeldt, hotel and restaurant owner and member of the Economic Recovery Council, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In spite of that, the overwhelming majority of hotels and restaurants are in support of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s COVID- Safe Practices and are doing our best to keep our guests and staff safe so our economy can recover faster.

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15 new positive cases across New Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public schools SEVEN STAFF MEMBERS, EIGHT STUDENTS TESTED POSITIVE Staff Reports

ANTA FE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Public Education Department on Oct. 15 announced 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been ver if ied w ith the schools and school districts. The following new cases have been reported: â&#x20AC;˘ One case in McKinley County. The infected individual is a staff member who was last on school property Oct. 2. â&#x20AC;˘ Two cases in Bernalillo County.Â Both of the infected individuals are students who were last on campus Oct. 1 and Oct. 13. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x2C6;&#x2122;Â Four cases in Chaves

County.Â The infected individuals are all students who were last on school property Oct. 5, 6, and 8. â&#x20AC;˘ Â Three cases in Curry County. Two of the infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Oct. 9 and Oct. 13.Â The other infected individual is a student who was last on campus Sept. 25. â&#x20AC;˘ Two cases in DoĂąa Ana County. Both of the infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Oct. 2 and Oct. 6. â&#x20AC;˘ One case in Lea County. The infected individual is a staff member who was last on school property Oct. 8. â&#x20AC;˘ One case in Santa Fe County. The infected individual is a staff member who was

last on school property Sept. 25. â&#x20AC;˘ One ca se in Va lencia County. The infected individual is a student who was last on school property Oct. 9. In the case of each school, all staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case. All â&#x20AC;&#x153;close contactsâ&#x20AC;? will be i n for med of t he positive case(s) and instructed to quarantine for 14 days. A f fected cla s sroom s a nd faci l it ies w i l l be clea ned and disinfected. Staff must be tested if symptomatic or a â&#x20AC;&#x153;close contact;â&#x20AC;? however, staff members will not be required to present a negative test result in order to return

to work.Â Symptomatic staff may return to work after 10 days plus 24 hours after the fever is gone and COVID-19 symptoms have improved. Asymptomatic staff who have been â&#x20AC;&#x153;close contactsâ&#x20AC;? may return to work after a 14-day quarantine. The PED ha s collected this data since Aug. 17; since then, 363 total cases have been reported in 184 schools. Of those, 237 have been staff members and 126 have been students.Â Since schools began operating in the hybrid mode on Sept. 8, 244 cases have been repor t ed i n 14 8 school s, including 154 staff members and 90 students. For additional information about COVID-19 safety in

Deborah Martinez, Media Relations Coordinator, New Mexico Public Education Department. Photo Credit: o-agency.com schools, please visit:Â https:// bit.ly/SafeSchoolsNM.

Governor emphasizes unity in Indigenous Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day statement Staff Reports

A N TA F E â&#x20AC;&#x201C; G o v. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Oct. 12 in commemoration of Indigenous Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indigenous Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day is an important opportunity to honor the culture and traditions of New Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fi rst citizens, our tribal brothers and sisters who make up such an important part of our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful multicultural identity,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tribal nations and their peoples have made incredible and unique contributions to not only our state but this country we all love. â&#x20AC;&#x153; T h i s yea r, t he t r iba l nations of New Mexico have suffered and persevered amid the pandemic and economic crisis, showing incredible resilience and strength in the face of challenging circumstances, demonstrating that we are all stronger when we look out for each other together. The state of New Mexico has not hesitated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and will never hesitate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to help protect and provide for the sovereign nations within our borders,â&#x20AC;? she continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On th is Ind igenous Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day I join all New

Mexicans in celebrating the indigenous nations and peoples of New Mexico and around the country and world, in lifting up the diverse traditions, cultures, languages and heritage and in committing to support the health, well-being and prosperity of indigenous people, today and every day,â&#x20AC;? Lujan Grisham concluded. Indian Affairs Department Secretary Lynn Tru jillo, a member of Sandia Pueblo, issued the following statement: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today [Oct. 12] we celebrate the enduring history of indigenous people in our state,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As New Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first citizens, indigenous people have contributed to a diverse cultural tapestry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our legacy of strength and resilience stands as a testament to the rich and enduring culture of our ancestors. It is these teachings that will ensure that our future-ancestors, our young people, will continue to thrive and preserve our traditions well into the future,â&#x20AC;? Trujillo said. I n A p r i l 2 019, L u j a n Grisham established in law that the second Monday in October shall be celebrated as Indigenous Peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day, an official state holiday.

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Three Public Regulation commissioners oppose Amendment One Staff Reports

n la st week ’s paper, the Chair of the Public Regulation Commission told readers he opposed Constitutional Amendment One appearing on this year’s presidential election ballot in New Mexico. Now two more commissioners have joined Stephen Fischmann. They are Vice Chair Commissioner Jefferson L. Byrd and Commissioner Theresa Becenti-Aguilar. Reforming the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has been an on-going debate and will now be left to the voters of New Mexico to decide. In 2012, the Legislature and

voters passed an amendment to Article 11 Section 1 of the New Mexico Constitution to ensure that PRC Commissioners meet minimum education, experience, and ethical standards. The commissioners, unlike other elected officials in the state, are required to meet those minimum standards to earn their pay. The cur rent five member elected administrative agency was created by the Constitution of New Mexico and charged with the responsibility to regulate public utilities, transportation companies, transmission and pipeline companies and other public service companies, including the State Fire Marshal’s Office,

Public Regulation Commission Chair Stephen Fischmann. File Photo in the manner provided by the legislature. A mend ment 1 wou ld change the PRC from the five member elected administrative agency, to a three member

Public Regulation Commission Vice Chair Commissioner Jeﬀerson L. Byrd. Photo Credit: PRC commission appointed by the governor with the advice of a vetting committee and consent of the senate. In his op-ed in the Gallup

Public Regulation Commissioner Theresa Becenti Aguilar. File Photo S u n Oc t . 9, Ch a i r m a n Fischma nn expressed his opposition to the amendment. Now he has been joined by two additional commissioners in his view.

Two New Mexico ofﬁcials issue Voter Protection Advisory Staff Reports

Balderas and Toulouse Oliver remind and encourage New Mexicans to be informed and vigilant when casting their votes. If any person suspects that someone is intimidating them, harassing them, or otherwise interfering with their right to vote, they are encouraged to

ANTA FE —Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Attor ney Genera l Hector Balderas issued an advisory to all New Mexicans Oct. 14, reminding them of their right to participate in a free and fair election and providing critical information about the upcoming general election. “New Mexican voters should be informed, and they should be confident that their elections are safe, secure, and free from intimidation,” Balderas said. “Secretary Toulouse Oliver and I will ensure that the electoral process is conducted openly and securely, and my office will hold anyone accountable who interferes with any New Mexican’s right to vote.” “One of the best things for voter confidence and participation is clear information about how to vote and what to expect when doing so,” Toulouse Oliver said. “I’m happy to have partnered with the Attorney General’s Office on this voter information advisory that will assist the public in answering some of the most pressing questions around the 2020 General Election. “Voters should know that they have multiple, easy ways to vote in this election and they should contact trusted sources for election information, like their county clerk or my office,” she said. The advisory details critical information for voters to know about how to cast their vote in the general election and what to do if they have questions about STATE & REGION

contact local law enforcement and call the Attorney General’s voter protection hotline at (505) 318-1008 immediately with this information. The Attorney General and Secretary of State are partnering with state, local, and federal agencies to ensure a fair and

open election. Interference with the electoral process will not be tolerated, and any violation of state law in connection with the election will be assigned to a state prosecution unit and any federal violation will promptly be referred to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney.

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. Photo Credit: New Mexico Secretary of State

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas. File Photo casting their vote. Topics include: • Voter rights and how to fi nd official information about the election; • Key deadlines for participating in the election; • What to expect when voting by absentee ballot; • What to expect when voting in person; • Who is allowed in a polling location and what type of activity is prohibited; • The role of law enforcement in the electoral process; COVID-19 compliance in polling locations. Gallup Sun • Friday October 16, 2020

State launches COVID-safe, family-friendly Halloween events Staff Reports

ANTA FE – The state of New Mexico on Oct. 6 created a calendar of 13 family-friendly Ha l loween a c t iv it ie s a nd made them available online early this month. At TogetherNM.org, New Mexicans will find recipes, a r ts a nd cra f ts idea s a nd other suggestions demonstrating ways to safely celebrate Halloween. “ T h is is a yea r l ike no other, as we all know,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “We can’t spend time with fr iends a nd our neighbors the way we want to. “But a holiday is a time to remember t hat we a re a ll together in this str uggle even when we’re physically apart, and I hope New Mexico families can safely enjoy this Halloween by partaking in some of these safe, fun events.” People can post their creations on the TogetherNM. org site and are encouraged to pa r ticipate in costu me contests for prizes. The public will be able to vote on the costumes at Toget herNM.org a nd w i nners will be announced on Halloween. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued recommendations and guidelines for low- and highrisk Halloween activities. Accord i ng to t he CDC, those higher-risk activities that should be avoided in order to reduce the risk of virus transmission include: • Participating in traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed to children who go door to door; • Hav ing tr unk-or-treat

Various Jack O’Lantern carvings done for Halloween. Photo Credit: TogetherNM. org

where treats are handed out from trunks of cars lined up in large parking lots; • Attending crowded costume parties held indoors; • G oi n g t o a n i ndo or haunted house where people may be crowded together and screaming; • Going on hayrides or tractor rides with people who are not in your household; • Using alcohol or drugs, which can cloud judgement and increase risky behaviors; • Traveling to a rural fall festival that is not in your community, if you live in an area with community spread of COVID-19. Lower-risk activ it ies out l i ned by t he CDC include some of those the state has included in its 13 fa mily-fr iend ly activ ities. Those lower-risk and COVIDsa fe Ha lloween activ ities are: • Carving or decorating

pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them; • Carving or decorating pumpkins outside, at a safe distance, with neighbors or friends; • Decorating your house, apartment, or living space;

• Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt where children are given lists of Halloweenthemed things to look for while they walk outdoors from house to house admiring Halloween decorations at a distance; • Having a virtual Halloween costume contest;

• H av i n g a H a l loween movie night with people you live with. T he st at e’s emergenc y h e a lt h o r d e r a nd a l l i t s oper at ive g u idel i ne s a nd re s t r ic t ion s — i nclud i n g t he re q u i rement t o we a r face masks at all times in public a nd the restr iction on gatherings — applies to all prospective Halloween events and activities.

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Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World

By Steve Newman

Week ending Friday, October 9, 2020 Iceless Winters Wa r m e r w i n t e r s brought on by the deepening climate crisis are bringing more ice-free years to lakes around the Northern Hemisphere, according to a new study. Researchers writing in the journal Geophysical Research Letters say that beyond the ecological changes this causes, com mu n it ies a rou nd some of those lakes are suffering because they depend on frozen festivals and winter recreation. The lack of ice also makes the lakes more prone to toxic algal blooms, which could ha r m f ish a nd ma ke swimming more dangerous. “This isn’t just happening in one lake in the northern United States. It’s happening in thousands of lakes around the world,” said lead author Alessandro Filazzola.

Earthquakes One of the largest swarms of tremors on record in Southern California’s I mper ia l Va l ley sub sided after the strongest quakes tossed items off shelves. • Tremors were also felt in southern Utah and the India-Myanmar border area.

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Night Warming The f irst worldwide assessment of how global heating is affecting temperatures dur ing the day and night reveals that nights are warming up much faster for much of t he pl a net . Scientists from Britain’s Un iver sit y of Exeter found that while days did warm more quickly in some locations, the nighttime warming was twice as great worldwide. “Greater nighttime warming is associated with the climate becoming wetter, and this has been show n to have important consequences for pla nt grow th a nd how species, such as insects and mammals, interact,” wrote lead author Daniel Cox in the journal Global Change Biology. Species that are active only at night are the most affected, the study says.

Devilish Return COVID Risks

A small number of Australia’s i c o n i c Tasmanian devils have been transplanted to a forest near Sydney in a test project to repopulate the predators on the mainland. The devils died out there more than 3,000 years ago after dingos were likely brought to Australia by prehistoric immigrants from Indonesia. And about 90%

have been w i p e d out in their only -90° remaining South Pole, habitats on Antarctica Tasmania by a deadly tumor cancer since the 1990s. The “rewilding” project of healthy devils by Aussie Ark is designed to ensure the survival of the species and help restore Australia’s ecological balance.

Researchers say they have identified more than two dozen animals frequently in contact with humans that may be vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. The University College London study found that a protein in sheep, great apes and bonobos may be susceptible to becoming bound with the spike protein from COV ID, allowing them to become infected as strongly as humans. Lead researcher Christine Orengo says those animals at risk include some endangered species, and that they all would have the potential to infect humans they later come in close con- Australian actor Chris Helmsworth and wife Elisa Pataky helped conservationists release Tasmanian devils on the mainland. Photo Credit: Aussie Ark tact with.

The record heating of the A rct ic si nce the turn of the cent u r y h a s caused the polar region to be 40% greener than in 1985, researchers discovered. Writing in the journal Nature Communications, the authors say they looked at vast amounts of satellite data from across the Canadian and Eurasian Arctic, which confirm reports from Arctic indigenous people that their homelands are becoming more verdant. Since the warming Arctic is affecting much of Earth’s climate, the scientists say the trend is alarming.

Tropical Cyclones Hu r r ica ne Delt a ra ked Cancún and other parts of the Yucatán Peninsula as a Category-3 storm before taking aim on the Louisiana Gulf Coast late in the week. • T ropica l Stor m Gamma had drenched the same area of México just days earlier. • Typhoon Chan-hom skirted southern and eastern Japan, while Tropical Storm Norbert remained weak in the eastern Pacific. Dist. by: Andrews McMeel Syndication

New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse lives to jump another day JUDGE REJECTS CHALLENGE TO CRITICAL HABITAT Staff Reports

. S. District Judge Ja me s Brow n i ng dismissed a lawsuit Oct. 13 seeking to overturn the critical habitat designation of the endangered New Mexico meadow jumping mouse.

In an article by Robin Silver of the Center for Biological Diversity, published in the Sun Sept. 4, Silver said the center sued the U. S. Forest Service Aug. 27 to challenge its failure to protect streamside meadows in New Mexico’s Sacramento Mountains from cattle because the areas are critical habitat for

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the mouse. Two cattlemen’s associations sought to overturn the designation with a suit in 2018. Brow ning rejected the groups’ claim that in its 2016 decision, the Fish and Wildlife Service failed to fully consider the economic impact of designating 14,000 acres of critical

The habitat for the New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse was the focus of a lawsuit to protect meadows in the Sacramento Mountains. Photo Credit: fs.usda.gov habitat for the mouse across New Mexico, Colorado, and

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Your vote shapes our judiciary By Denise Torres and James Hall New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president emerita of the Children’s Defense F und (CDF), may have said it best: “Democracy is not a spectator sport.” This fa ll, you ca n have a v o ic e i n s h a pi n g New Mexico’s judicia r y by voting whether or not to retain one New Mexico Cour t of Appeals judge and six dist r ic t cou r t jud ge s i n t he Eleventh Judicial District, which includes Los Alamos, R io A r r iba a nd Sa nt a Fe counties. In New Mex ico, judges must first run in and win a par tisan election, whether they have been appointed to their position or are running for the position in the elect ion. Once a judge is elected (except for magistrate judges), they stand for

retention in all future elections. Judicia l ca ndidates standing for retention do not face an opponent. Instead, they must receive 57% voter approval to remain on the bench. Most people have no idea who these judges a re a nd [have] no way to learn about them. That’s where the New Mexico Judicial Performance Eva luat ion Com m is sion comes in. JPEC is a volunteer, nonpa r t i s a n Com m i s sion created by the New Mexico Supreme Court to 1) improve the performance of judges; and 2) provide useful, credible information to voters on judges standing for retention. JPEC prov ides detailed information to voters including one of four recommendations: 1) retain; 2) do not retain; 3) no opinion; or 4) insufficient time in the current position to eva luate. Under JPEC rules, judges can only be evaluated if they have served in their current positions for at least two years or

Denise Torres is a Las Cruces-based attorney who serves as Chair of the New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission and has been a JPEC member since 2008. Photo Courtesy of the New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission if JPEC has sufficient data to achieve a statistically valid sample. J PEC eva luates ea ch judge twice. Midway through t hei r ter m on t he bench, JPEC conducts a confidential evaluation to help the judge assess their performance and develop a plan, if needed, to

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James Hall is a Santa Fe-based former 1st Judicial District Court judge who serves as Vice-Chair of the New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission and has been a JPEC member since 2009. Photo Courtesy of the New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission

address any areas of weakness. The second evaluation is conducted before the judge stands for retention, and is released to the public. JPEC compiles its evaluations from several sources, including confidential surveys with indiv iduals who regula rly come in contact w it h e a ch jud ge. Su r vey groups include other judges (for appellate judges only), attorneys, court staff, jurors a nd r e s ou r c e s t a f f ( l aw e n for c e me nt , pr o b a t io n / parole officers, etc.). JPEC also reviews statistics for each judge includi n g c a s e lo a d s , e xc u s a l s (a t t or ney s who a sk t h a t the judge be recused from

hearing a case) and the time it takes to get cases resolved. S o m e t i m e s , J PE C s e n d s court obser vers to personally observe and comment on the judge’s actions in court. Finally, JPEC meets oneon-one with each judge being evaluated to review the survey results as well as their self-a ssessment of per formance. Judges who receive a “do not retain” recommendation a re given a second opportunity to meet with the commission, if desired, to make their case for retention. This yea r, JPEC makes t he fol low i ng recom mendat ion s: Ret a i n Elevent h Jud icia l Di st r ict Cou r t Judges Rober t A. A ragon, Brad ford J. Da l ley, L ou is E . D ePa u l i , Jr., D ayle ne A n n Ma rch a nd K a ren L . To w n s e n d ; I n s u f f i c i e n t T i me i n Cu r rent Posit ion to Eva luate Jacqueline R. Medina, New Mexico Court of Appea ls, a nd Elevent h Judicial District Court Judge Sarah V. Weaver. J PEC ’s e v a l u a t i o n s ar e p o ste d in En gli sh and Spanish on our webs i t e , www. n m jp e c . o r g. Pr inted information i s available by calling (800) 687-3417. This year, don’t be a spectator. Participate by voting in all elections in which you are eligible to cast a ballot, including the judicial retention elections.

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GOVERNOR | FROM PAGE 15 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together we can get all New Mexico businesses open sooner if we take these simple steps to help limit viral spread,â&#x20AC;? Affeldt said. The state, which issues liquor and restaurant licenses to food and drink establishments, will rigorously enforce this requirement.

HOTEL OCCUPANCYÂ Ma x i mu m occupa ncy restrictions will be reduced to 60 percent for places of lodging that have completed theÂ N.M. Safe Certified training programÂ and to 25 percent for places of lodging that have not completed the training program â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â a reduction of maximum occupancy from 75 percent and 50 percent, respectively.

QUARANTINE The gover nor will amendÂ her executive orderÂ that requires a period of mandatory self-quarantine for individuals arriving into New Mexico from out of state. Individuals arriving from â&#x20AC;&#x153;higher-risk states,â&#x20AC;? or those with a test positivity rate exceeding 5 percent and a test positivity rate higher than 80 per 100,000 residents, will no longer be exempt from the

period of mandatory self-quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their arrival into New Mexico. All individuals arriving from those higher-risk states â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â a list of which is updated each Wednesday atÂ cv.nmhealth.org/ travel-recommendationsÂ â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â must self-quarantine for a period of no less than 14 days or for the duration of their stay in New Mexico, whichever is shorter.

MASS GATHERINGS Mass gatherings of more than five individuals are once again prohibited. Previously the state had allowed gatherings of more than 10 individuals. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;mass gatheringâ&#x20AC;? is defined as any public or private gathering, organized event, ceremony, parade, organized amateur contact sport, or other grouping that brings together individuals in an indoor or outdoor space.Â

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grazing, stream dewatering, and climate change,â&#x20AC;? Samantha

Ruscavage-Barz, WildEarth Guardiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; managing attorney,

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s [Oct. 13] ruling will give this endangered

species a fighting chance at survival.â&#x20AC;?

Arizona on their grazing allotments. They said the failure to exclude their allotments was unlawful. In his decision Browning wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;At worstâ&#x20AC;Śthe disappearance of these important units of critical habitat designation could result in the irreversible extinction of the remaining Jumping Mouse populations.â&#x20AC;? Historically these mice lived along streams, but their habitat has been devastated by livestock grazing, water mismanagement, drought and fi re in the three southwestern states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thrilled that the judge upheld essential habitat protections for this adorable jumping mouse that stands on the brink of extinction,â&#x20AC;? Ryan Shannon, a staff attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully now we can focus on its recovery, rather than defending it from cynical attacks.â&#x20AC;? The New Mexico meadow jumping mouse is unique, hibernating for up to nine months a year. This leaves only a narrow time frame each summer for them to mate, reproduce and gain enough weight to survive their long hibernation. The mice have highly specialized habitat needs, such as tall, dense grasses and forbs found only in riparian areas along perennial flowing streams. Cattle concentrate in these riparian areas during the summer months, when the jumping mice are active. Their intensive grazing destroys the riverine habitat and has resulted in isolated, fragmented populations that are highly vulnerable to occasional, yet inevitable, events such as wildfi res. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The imperiled New Mexico meadow jumping mouse is uniquely adapted to streams and wetlands habitats seriously threatened by livestock NEWS

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at The Door FUN, LAUGHTER, PUPPETS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AT CHURCHÂ By Dee Velasco For the Sun

t was fun, laughter, and puppets at the reopening of the Child renâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chu rch ser v ice at The Door Gallup Christian Fellowship Church located at 2133 Cipriano Drive, Gallup, on Oct. 11. Kids along with their parents eagerly awaited the start up of the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church for the fi rst time since the pandemic. Regular church services had begun again, but the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church was still on stand-by.Â Until the reopening, virtual Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church was held online during these past months. Taking over the usual evening ser v ice by young adult church workers, leaders engaged the audience to sing with them and demonstrated how the children would sing

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church leader Tony Vitali leaps on the stage to energize the crowd at the start of the youth service at The Door church in Gallup Oct. 11. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover the songs. Tony Vitali, who is a part of the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry, was excited to help bring back Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to show the kids that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back again and to show the parents what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing and teaching, making sure it lines up with the word of God [bible].â&#x20AC;? Vitali said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun for the

k ids a nd prov ides a ra re opportunity to minister to the adults, too. The ser v ice included a puppet show, which was followed by a skit on teaching children how to pray. Then it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Story time with Mrs. B.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs. Bâ&#x20AC;? otherwise known as Cheri Bertinetti, read a story to help children understand

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Children and puppets lead the church in song during the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church service at The Door church in Gallup Oct. 11. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church leader Tony Vitali talks with a puppet during a skit in the youth service at The Door church in Gallup Oct. 11. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover the bible along with funny a nt ics f rom t wo puppet s dressed as elderly men, who chimed in with jokes making everyone laugh. Helping her with the story was her husband, Jerry Bertinetti, who voiced the puppets. Both have been active with the church since it began over 40 years

ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so excited, so excited to see the little kids and see what God will do in their livesâ&#x20AC;? she said.Â Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church ended

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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ makes a powerful argument By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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Abbie Hoﬀman (Sacha Baron Cohen) and Rennie Davis (Alex Sharp) were two members of the Chicago 7, a group of men charged with crimes in connection with protests against the Vietnam War that took place at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. in Chicago in “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” Photo Credit: Netﬂix even those within their own group. At times there was arguing between multiple parties all within the same scene and location. There’s continual confl ict on display throughout, as the case becomes increasingly confrontational. Wr it er/d i r e c t or A a r on Sorkin (creator of the TV series T he West Wing and the director of Moneyball) cleverly constructs the tale to help viewers slowly piece together what transpired. While much of the material occurs in court as witnesses are questioned, their answers are intercut with flashbacks to specific interactions. The technique works very well, adding energy to the storytelling and delivering information in a dramatic fashion. Sorkin also has a knack for sharp and incisive dialogue. Every individual has their own quirks and fl aws, as well as different approaches to getting their message across. Some are earnest in their protest and outrage, while others try to use humor to show disdain for the government. It’s fascinating to watch them use different methods as they stand up for their ideals as individuals and as a collective whole. While the screenplay is

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Sean Wells brings ‘Saints & Sinners’ to the Gallup Sun By Beth Blakeman Associate Editor

ean Wells, a fi fth generation Spanish Colonial artist and Day of the Dead artist is bringing her talents to the Gallup Sun with contributions once a month. Wel ls, who g rew up i n Sa nt a Fe, says she never thought of ar t as a professional career. “I always loved math and art. I saw the struggle of Santa Fe artists, the very successful fine artists and struggling artists, and then there were the Spanish Market artists — for me that was a great source of cultural pride for my family and for myself, but I still didn’t think of it as a profession for myself,” Wells said. So she went to college and earned a degree in architecture, but returned to her family roots when the economy crashed in 2008 and she, her husband and two babies were living on credit cards in California. That’s when her husband suggested they return to New Mexico. Being back w ith her mother a nd brother, ra is ing her babies, she began to rethink things. She bega n helpi ng her brother, who does tinwork and displayed at the Spanish Market every year. Then he suggested she get into the market, too. “A s s o on a s I s t a r t e d studying with a master artist, learning the backstory— you can’t help but connect w it h t he s a i nt st or ie s of suffer ing a nd sur v iva l, of courage and heroism,” she explained. “I have no g i f t for t he family craft of tinwork,” she said. “My grandmother suggested retablos.” Wel ls decided creati ng retablos was something she could do at home while she was taking care of her children and even pay some bills. Wells def ines a retablo as a two-dimensional wood board prepared with handmade gesso and painted with regionally found pigments. It typically features images of

Catholic Saints or Bible stories. It can be displayed in a chapel or in a home. In other descriptions, they are said to show saints, Jesus or the Virgin Mary in large pa i nt i ngs, of ten made on tin, which were hung behind altars in Catholic churches. “My brother would frame my retablos in tinwork … brother and sister collaborating in two different complementary artforms,” Wells explained. “My brother and I had a blast. It was really very healing for me at a time when I had no dignity left. I had gone out into the world and completely failed. “It wa s a n unpredicted and life transforming event.”

Sean Wells y Delgado showing at the traditional Spanish Market on the Santa Fe Plaza July 2015. Photo Credit: Toby Younis.

Sean Wells’ artwork has appeared on wine bottles, beer bottles and scratchers. Photo Courtesy Sean Wells FIVE GENERATIONS OF ART Wells grew up surrounded by a family of artisans. Her grandmother is a third generation tinsmith. Two of her children and several brothers practice tinwork. Her family includes five generations of Spanish Colonial artists. Her great grandfather’s shop was located on Delgado Street on Canyon Road.

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Even friends became part of Sean Wells as a growth industry. “W hen we f i r st moved to New Mex ico, a d ista nt relative [her husband’s sister’s husband’s brother and his wife] owned Southwest Wines and Spirits. They were toying with the idea of using a Day of the Dead beer label,” Wells told the Sun Oct. 14. “They approached us,” she

said. “I did some research a nd c a me up w it h s ome concepts.” “We came up with a round of beer [labels]. Two hundred 40 million cases were sold around the world in a single year,” Wells said. Another distributor now still sells beer with those labels in Albuquerque. That was followed with the idea of labels for wine

bot t les. Wel l s decided to create a Day of t he Dead wedding scene for the wines. Seven different images were released including a bride a nd g room, m a r i a ch i s, a best man, an officient with a papal hat [limited edition], b r i d e s m a i d s , a we d d i n g singer and a mother of the bride. People were collecting all the parts of the scene. Then the lotter y people saw the wine bottles and in 2015 and 2016 she designed scratchers. The first series of scratchers she designed won a first place national award. Wells says art has turned into an amazing career for her. She believes that the universe was telling her that if she created art, she would be rewarded. “Half the time I’m doing t ra d it iona l ret ablos,” she said. “Colorful skeletons, my saints and my sinners. It’s all about healing.” “In such a divisive time … the common [thing is the] hu m a n s pi r it . Not h i ng i s more foundational to all of us than the skeleton, moving to u n i f ication a nd u nderstanding,” Wells said. “The things on the outside a re superficial.” You can see her retablo painting TV show Mondays at 5 pm on Comcast Ch. 27 and 929HD. Her website is: www. Etsy.com /shop / SeanWellsCreates COMMUNITY

COLORING PAGE St. Francis is the unintentional founder and names a ke of t he F r a nc i s c a n monks, famous for their blue robes, so recognizable that the color derived from lapis lazuli semiprecious stone is referred to as “Franciscan Blue.” Although traditional artists still use the lapis pigment for painting, which can cost hundreds of dollars an ounce, the modern match for the color is ultramarine blue. The rest of the colors are up to you! Image and text copyright ©2020 Sean Wells. C o n t a c t S e a nWe l l s Creates@gmail.com for any use beyond coloring page or classroom use.

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for October 16, 2020 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

elcome to another look at some of t he h i g h l i g ht s arriving on Bluray and DVD. Once again, there’s a lot of interesting material to choose from in a variety of genres, as well as some great older features receiving high defi nition upgrades. So, since you can’t or likely shouldn’t go out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try! BIG NEW RELEASES! AMULET: A homeles s ex- s old ier looking for a place to stay is offered a position from a mysterious woman. She tells him she needs his help caring for her dying mother. The lead accepts her proposal and moves in to their decaying house. It isn’t long before the new arrival not only develops strong feelings toward his boss, but starts suspecting that something dark and sinister may actually be going on within the locale. Reaction toward this independent British horror flick was slightly more positive than negative. Some felt that the movie was poorly paced and didn’t deliver the required chills. Slightly more complimented the feature for its atmosphere and suggested that it was unique and unusual enough to maintain interest. It stars Carla Juri, Imelda Staunton, Alec Secareanu and Angeliki Papoulia. EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE: This spin-off from the hit TV-series Breaking Bad follows the character of Jesse Pinkman and his adventures after the big series fi nale. The character sets out to create a

CHILDREN’S CHURCH | FROM PAGE 22 t he ser v ice w it h a da rklight puppet show entitled “Highway to Heaven” with a music take off on the classic

new identity a nd life for himself, while he evades capture from the cops and crooks still on his tail. This movie premiered on Netflix late last fall and is now making its debut on Blu-ray. Reaction toward the feature was very strong. A small percentage did critique the movie as not being as fantastic as the show and stated that the follow-up was unnecessary. Still, the overwhelming majority wrote that the cast was great and the movie would provide thrills and fun for those who had been fans of the show. It stars Aaron Paul, Jonathan Banks, Matt Jones, Jesse Plemons, Tess Harper, Krysten Ritter and Bryan Cranston. CATS & DOGS 3: PAWS UNITE: The original Cats & Dogs from 20 01 wa s a moderately successful feature that det a i led a n elaborate and ongoing battle using spy tech nolog y between two cute a nimal species. The third feature in the series picks up some time after the previous installment with all the animals having enjoyed a lengthy truce. Unfortunately, a dog spy and cat agent realize that a sinister parrot wants to use high frequency radio waves to cause cats and dogs to fight once again. The heroic cat and dog set out to stop the bird. The press pa nned this sequel. One thought it was fi ne for small kids, but everyone else called out this effort as being sloppily thrown together and suggesting that it was simply a cash-in on the franchise name. The voice talent includes George Lopez, Melissa Rauch and Max Greenfield.

rock band AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell.” The Door has held previous children’s church puppet presentations that set them apart. High-tech lighting, a state of the art sound system, and talented church volunteers, create

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CRESCENDO: This foreign-language drama from Germany follows a famous symphony conductor who accepts a new p o s it io n t o createanIsraeliPa lesti n ia n youth orchestra. After finding some talented musicians to fit the bill, he brings them together … only to have to referee various confl icts from outside forces, as well as within the group. The movie was released in its homeland just before the recent pandemic and seemed to fare well with critics in Europe. They thought the feature did a good job of avoiding clichés and allowed the characters to deal with issues directly, creating some effective drama. It ha sn’t been seen by reviewers in this part of the world yet, so it’s hard to say if the fi lm will make the same kind of impact here. Peter Simonischek, Daniel Donskoy and Sabrina Amali headline the feature. THE DOG DOC: Ve t e r i n a r i a n D r. M a r t y Goldstein is the focus of this documentary. For y e a r s , h e’s been treating pets on whom other vets have given up and attempted to heal them using new holistic and integrative treatments. Viewers witness his life story as well as his efforts to save a few sick animals using his unusual techniques. Reaction toward this feature was generally positive. There were some who thought that the movie felt like a commercial for the man and noted that the fi lmmakers did nothing to question his treatments or provide real evidence

a professional environment. L eo L ucero, a ret i red electrician for the City of Gallup, handles all technical prepping. “It’s exciting and always a pleasure to have the Children’s Church do a production, lots

of its effects. Others thought that while people should still maintain some skepticism, the fi lm was sweet and has some interesting points to consider about animal medical care. HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY: THE REN & STIMPY STORY: There was a brief period of time in the early ‘90s when the animated Nickelodeon ser ies T h e R e n & Stimpy Show became a pop - c u lt u r e phenomeno n . It fol lowed the adventures of a psychotic Chihuahua and his best pal, an extraordinarily dim-witted cat. The bones of the show resembled old-fashioned buddy cartoons, but the animation and adult-oriented humor was new and created a stir. This documentary details the rise and fall of the groundbreaking animated series, as well as its controversial creator, John Kricfalusi. The feature earned decent notices from the press. There was a contingent who didn’t like the way the movie was edited and suggested that it could have gone further into the darker aspects of its creator. However, the majority thought it served as an effective examination of how one man’s inflated ego eventually destroyed a popular TV show.

fans down. Just in time for Halloween, Shout! has an epic Blu-ray box set collection featuring one of horror’s most iconic movie series. The Friday the 13th Collection (1980 - 2009) contains all 12 movies in the franchise, from the original through the Freddy vs. Jason flick, as well as the remake. The only thing that isn’t in there is the TV series (which didn’t actually have anything to do with psychotic killer, Jason Voorhees). These discs contain the newest transfers available of the features, as well as multiple extended cuts of some of them as well. A n d f i n a l l y, Wa r n e r Archive is releasing a couple of made-to-order Blu-rays which can be ordered through their site or on online stores. One is the Osca r-winning true-crime drama, Reversal of Fo r tun e (1990), wh ich tells the story of Claus von Bulow and the … suspicious death of his wife. The movie stars Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close and Ron Silver. They also have the WWI drama, Sergeant York (1941) with Gary Cooper.

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Children’s Church is held every Sunday night at 6:30 pm. For more information on The Door Gallup Christian Center Church visit www.thedoorgallup.com or call (505) 399-8323. COMMUNITY

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority will conduct its monthly Board of Commissioners meeting to be held on Friday, October 16th, 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 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. Documents are available in various accessible formats and interested parties may also participate by phone.

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Commodity Code(s): 03125, 28030, 74059, and 82040

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

Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, October 28, 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.

Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board PUBLICATION DATE: October 16, 2020 (Gallup Sun)

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.

*** Legal Notice

Invitation To Bid

Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed bids for:

Dated the 9th Day of October 2020

By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education

Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1

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Dated the 5th Day of October 2020

2020 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1

PUBLIC NOTICE By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1

*** RFP ISSUE DATE: October 13, 2020

Legal Notice Request for Proposals Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for:

PUBLICATION DATES: October 16 & 23, 2020 (Gallup Sun)

RFP ISSUE DATE: October 5, 2020 PUBLICATION DATES: October 9 & 16, 2020 (Gallup Sun) ***

*** Legal Notice Legal Notice Invitation To Bid

GAS PIPELINE SAFETY INSPECTION & CATHODIC PROTECTION SERVICES (Re-Issue) RFP-2021-15MA Commodity Code(s): 94130 & 96191 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/ portal Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, November 3, 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.

Request for Proposals Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: FLEET REPAIRS & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES RFP-2021-12MA

Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed bids for: NEW, ¾ TON PICKUP TRUCKS with UTILITY BODY No. ITB-2021-12MA Commodity Code(s): 07203

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.

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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 Sealed BIDS for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, October 29, 2020. FAX and HARDCOPY BIDS will NOT be accepted. Bidders will not be able to upload bids 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 bids, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated this 8th Day of October 2020 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: October 8, 2020 PUBLICATION DATES: October 9 & 16, 2020 (Gallup Sun)

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Among other items, the County Commission will have the second reading after publication, with the proposed adoption of Ordinance No. 2020-OCT-004 Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Project Participation Agreement to Accept as Fiscal Agent without an Administrative Fee, a Grant of up to $5,000,000.00 from the New Mexico Economic Development Department for the Renovation to the McKinley Paper Company Facility located in McKinley County, New Mexico. Notice of Intent and first reading of Ordinance No. 2020-OCT-005 Relating to Collective Bargaining for the County of McKinley, New Mexico, Providing Rights, Responsibilities and Conditions of continued existence and Transfer of Authority upon Termination of Local Board. 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 13th day of October 2020 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Billy Moore, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun October 16, 2020 *** NOTICE OF AIR QUALITY PERMIT APPLICATION C&E Concrete, Inc. announces its application to the New Mexico Environment Department for a new air quality permit for the construction of a hot mix asphalt plant. The expected date of application submittal to the Air Quality Bureau is October 26, 2020. The exact location for the proposed facility known as Gamerco HMA, is 208 Crystal Avenue, Gamerco, NM 87317. The coordinates of the facility will be UTM Zone 12, UTM Easting 702,880, UTM Northing 3,938,490, NAD 83. The approximate location of this site is 2.4 miles north of the intersection of I-40 and Highway 491 in Gallup, NM in McKinley County. The proposed construction

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 28 consists of a 200 TPH hot mix asphalt plant to produce hot mix asphalt for road and highway projects. The estimated maximum quantities of any regulated air contaminants will be as follows in pound per hour (pph) and tons per year (tpy). These reported emissions could change slightly during the course of the Department’s review:

must submit your comments in writing to this address: Permit Programs Manager; New Mexico Environment Department; Air Quality Bureau; 525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1; Santa Fe, New Mexico; 87505-1816; (505) 476-4300; 1 800 224-7009; https://www.env.nm.gov/aqb/ permit/aqb_draft_permits. html. Other comments and questions may be submitted verbally. With your comments, please refer to the company name

Pollutant:

Pounds per hour

Tons per year

PM 10

6.8 pph

7.6 tpy

PM 2.5

5.2 pph

6.3 tpy

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

11.6 pph

14.5 tpy

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

11.1 pph

14.3 tpy

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

26.7 pph

33.7 tpy

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

9.9 pph

12.5 tpy

Total sum of all Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)

2.1 pph

2.6 tpy

Toxic Air Pollutant (TAP)

2.5 pph

3.1 tpy

Green House Gas Emissions as Total CO2e

n/a

< 10,000 tpy

The standard operating schedule of the facility will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the months of November through February, and from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the months of March through October, 7 days a week and a maximum of 52 weeks per year. The maximum operating schedule will be 11 hours per day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the months of December through February, 14 hours per day from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the month of November, 17 hours per day from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the months of March and October, and 18 hours per day from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the months of April through September, 7 days a week and a maximum of 52 weeks per year. The owner and operator of the Facility will be: C&E Concrete, Inc. PO Box 2547

and facility name, or send a copy of this notice along with your comments. This information is necessary since the Department may have not yet received the permit application. Please include a legible return mailing address. Once the Department has completed its preliminary review of the application and its air quality impacts, the Department’s notice will be published in the legal section of a newspaper circulated near the facility location. Attención Este es un aviso de la Agencia de Calidad de Aire del Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México, acerca de las emisiones producidas por un establecimiento en esta área. Si usted desea información en español, por favor de comunicarse con la oficina de Calidad de Aire al teléfono 505-476-5557.

Milan, NM 87021 If you have any comments about the construction or operation of this facility, and you want your comments to be made as part of the permit review process, you CLASSIFIEDS

Notice of NonDiscrimination NMED does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration

of its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations. NMED is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning nondiscrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Part 7, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. If you have any questions about this notice or any of NMED’s nondiscrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact: Kristine Pintado, Non-Discrimination Coordinator, New Mexico Environment Department, 1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050, P.O. Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87502, (505) 8272855, nd.coordinator@state. nm.us. If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a NMED program or activity, you may contact the NonDiscrimination Coordinator identified above or visit our website at https://www.env. nm.gov/NMED/EJ/index.html to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination. PUBLICATION DATE: October 16, 2020 (Gallup Sun) *** Legal Notice Request for Proposals Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: COMPUTER HARDWARE, PERIPHERALS, ACCESSORIES & RELATED SUPPLIES RFP-2021-13KC Commodity Code(s): 204 & 207 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.

bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab= openOpportunities

District will NOT accept late bid proposals.

Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, NOVEMBER 12, 2020. FAX, EMAIL and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time.

By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education

Dated the 9th Day of October 2020 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education

Dated the 15th Day of October 2020

Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: October 15, 2020 PUBLICATION DATES: October 16 & 23, 2020 (Gallup Sun) ***

Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: October 9, 2020 PUBLICATION DATE: October 16, 2020 (Gallup Sun) *** Legal Notice Invitation To Bid Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed bids for: Sale of Surplus Mobile Homes ITB-2021-16MA Commodity Code(s): 99894 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 Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, November 4, 2020. FAX PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Bidders will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Gallup-McKinley County Animal Control Authority will consider the following action at its Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 at 1 p.m. These items had previously been advertised in a legal notice published October 2, 2020 for a different hearing date which has been rescheduled. ITEM ONE: Nomination and appointment of the new Chairperson ITEM TWO: Quarterly Financial Report In accordance with the public 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 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 leave your name and a return phone number.

Copies of the Agenda are available on the City of

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 29 Gallup’s website at: https:// www.gallupnm.gov/ agendacenter City of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By: /S/ Alfred Abeita, City Clerk PUBLISH: 16 October 2020 (Gallup Sun) *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of JERALD T. NELSON, Deceased. No. D-1113-PB-2020-00032 NOTICE TO CREDITORS PHILLIP L. NELSON has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of JERALD T. NELSON, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be Presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico. Date: September 25, 2020 PHILLIP L. NELSON MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. By: James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301

(505)722-4463 PUBLISH: The Gallup Sun October 16, 2020 October 23, 2020

treatment plant to McKinley Paper Company. The estimated maximum quantities of any regulated air contaminants after Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the modification will be:

October 30, 2020

Present Facility Emissions

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The exact location of PEGS is at latitude 35 deg, 24 min, 57.4 sec west and longitude 108 deg, 4 min, 57.6 sec north. The approximate location is 4 miles north of Prewitt, NM on the west side of County Road 19 in McKinley County. PEGS was a single unit coalfired electric generating station owned and operated by Tri-State. With this significant revision permit application, Tri-State is removing all sources and permit conditions involving shutting down the coalfired boiler, associated coal and limestone handling equipment, and the cooling tower. Additionally, Tri-State expects that ownership and operation of the existing auxiliary boiler and water treatment plant will have been transferred to McKinley Paper Company’s Prewitt Mill prior to issuance of this permit modification. This modification of the permit is based on completion of the two phases discussed in Air Quality Permit 0285-M4R2; Phase 1 the shutdown of the coal-fired boiler, associated coal and limestone handling equipment, and the cooling tower, and Phase 2 the transfer of the existing auxiliary boiler and water

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laws and regulations. NMED is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning nondiscrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Part 7, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,

Post Facility Emissions

Change in Emissions

Pounds per hour

Tons per year

Pounds per hour

Tons per year

Pounds per hour

Tons per year

PM 10

104 pph

254 tpy

53 pph

31 tpy

-51 pph

-223 tpy

PM 2.5

68 pph

227 tpy

18 pph

7.7 tpy

-50 pph

-219.3 tpy

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

494 pph

2165 tpy

0.2 pph

<0.1 tpy

-493.8 pph

-2164.9 tpy

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

1134 pph

4919 tpy

21 pph

12 tpy

-1113 pph

-4907 tpy

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

182 pph

749 tpy

11 pph

9.7 tpy

-171 pph

-739.3 tpy

909 pph

23 tpy

0 pph

0 tpy

-909 pph

-23 tpy

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

10 pph

40 tpy

pph

0.9 tpy

-9.1 pph

-39.1 tpy

Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)

7.5 pph

32.0 tpy

0.2 pph

0.2 tpy

-7.3 pph

-31.8 tpy

State Toxic Air Pollutants (TAPs)

<0.5 pph

<0.5 tpy

<0.01 pph

<0.01 tpy

-0.49 pph

-0.49 tpy

Green House Gas Emissions as Total CO2e

n/a

2,363,891 tpy

n/a

12,684 tpy

n/a

-2,275,984 tpy

NOTICE OF AIR QUALITY PERMIT APPLICATION Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (Tri-State) announces its intent to apply to the New Mexico Environment Department for a significant revision to a minor source operating under Air Quality Permit 0285-M4R2, for its facility identified as the Prewitt Escalante Generating Station (PEGS). The expected date of the application submittal is October 23, 2020. This notice is a requirement of the New Mexico air quality regulations.

With your comments, please refer to the company name and facility name, or send a copy of this notice along with your comments. This information is necessary since the Department may have not yet received the permit application. Please

Pollutant:

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Startup/ Shutdown

The hours of operation will remain permitted for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 8760 hours per year. The owner and/or operator of the Facility is: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association P.O. Box 33695 Denver CO 80233-0695 If you have any comments about the construction or operation of this facility, and you want your comments to be made as part of the permit review process, you must submit your comments in writing to this address: Permit Programs Manager; New Mexico Environment Department; Air Quality Bureau; 525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1; Santa Fe, New Mexico; 875051816; (505) 476-4300; 1 800 224-7009; https://www.env. nm.gov/aqb/permit/aqb_ draft_permits.html. Other comments and questions may be submitted verbally.

include a legible return mailing address. Once the Department has completed its preliminary review of the application and its air quality impacts, the Department’s notice will be published in the legal section of a newspaper circulated near the facility location. Attención Este es un aviso de la Agencia de Calidad de Aire del Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México, acerca de las emisiones producidas por un establecimiento en esta área. Si usted desea información en español, por favor de comunicarse con la oficina de Calidad de Aire al teléfono 505-476-5557. Notice of NonDiscrimination NMED does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities, as required by applicable

as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. If you have any questions about this notice or any of NMED’s nondiscrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact: Kristine Pintado, Non-Discrimination Coordinator, New Mexico Environment Department, 1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050, P.O. Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87502, (505) 8272855, nd.coordinator@state. nm.us. If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a NMED program or activity, you may contact the NonDiscrimination Coordinator identified above or visit our website at https://www.env. nm.gov/NMED/EJ/index. html to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination. PUBLICATION DATE: October 16, 2020 (Gallup Sun) CLASSIFIEDS

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VIRTUAL LOTERÍA

4 pm, join us Live on Facebook, @galluplibrary on for a virtual game of Lotería, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. If you want to participate live from home and have a chance at winning prizes, request your free game board curbside at the Main Library beginning. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

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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: Opposites in Spanish. SUNDAY, October 18

CROP HUNGER WALK

12 pm-2 pm @ The Community Pantry (1130 Hasler Valley Road) you can pick up CROP donation envelopes, posters, phamphlets, orange vests and other materials for your neighborhood walks to raise funds and awareness for local and global food insecurity and emergency disaster needs. The CROP Hunger Walk contunes through Dec. 1. For more information, contact Hilda at the Community Pantry (505) 726-8068 or email betsywindisch@yahoo.com

PLATEAU SCIENCES SOCIETY MEETING 7 FRIENDS OF THE CELTS

2 pm @ RedMesa Center (105 W. Hill Ave.) Martin Link will present a brief history of the Friends of the Celts at a joint meeting with the Plateau Sciences Society. No more than five people can attend, with face masks and social distancing required. A brief break will be followed by a business meeting to include disposition of the bank account for Friends of the Celts. To

TOM UDALL | FROM PAGE 14 Tribal communities directly translates to less safe housing, fewer hospital beds, and fewer services that Tribal governments can provide to their citizens.” “ I n New Me x ic o, t he Census is critical to ensuring that our state receives the resources we need for school CALENDAR

RSVP, email: radioplay@usa. net or text (505) 980-5437 MONDAY, October 19

CREATIVE CORNER

4 pm @ ofpl.online/programs/#makerspace. Still Life Painting will be this week’s focus. (Expanding on September’s Still Life Basics we will apply the skills we learned to begin a still life painting). For more information: jwhitman@galllupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291 TUESDAY, October 20

VIRTUAL ARTIST TALK WITH DANA ALDIS

7 pm LIVE from ART123 Gallery on the @gallupARTSFacebook and Instagram pages.

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

9 am-11 am @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). WEDNESDAY, October 21

FLU SHOT DRIVE UP EVENT

9 am-12 pm Navajo Technical University. Flu shots only. For more information contact the Crownpoint-Division of Public Health at (505) 786-6294/6240.

TECH TIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING

4 pm From the phone to the Computer: How to transfer – Are you struggling to move items from your phone to the computer or other storage? Learn the basics, such as what items can be transferred, what is needed and step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish the transfer.

SCIENCE AND STORIES

Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.).

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.

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 a Jack O’Lantern with a glowing nose and eyeball lights. 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) 8631291.

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

9 am-11 am @ UNM Gallup

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 more information: jwhitman@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

lunches, roads, health care from Medicare and Medicaid, and housing assistance. The Trump administration has directly targeted Hispanic and Latino communities and immigrant communities with rhetoric designed to have a chilling effect on their response to the 2020 Census. This contradicts the government’s constitutional mandate to count the ‘whole number of persons’

living in the United States. Immigrant communities and Hispanic and Latino communities proudly call New Mexico home, and contribute to our state’s economy and way of life. “The Trump administration should be pulling out all the stops to ensure everyone is counted, especially because the Census a lso plays a n essential constitutional role

THURSDAY, October 22

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

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.

FINDING HOME AND NATIVE BEAUTY

Through Nov. 7 gallupARTS Facebook and Instagram pages. Two local artists Dana Aldis and Shannon Gurley O’Donnell 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.

RMCHCS FLU VACCINES (ADULTS ONLY)

9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. drive up hours Urgent Care Clinic (520 Hwy. 564). Closed Sat. and Sun. Walk-ins 5 pm- 9 pm, Mon. - Fri., 9 am-9 pm Sat., 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

in gathering data that is not only used for redistricting Congressional districts, state legislative districts, and school districts, but also for enforcing voting rights and civil rights legislation,” Udall said. “Ma ny New Mex ica n s, Nat ive A mer ica ns a nd American families are struggling to stay healthy while putting food on the table and keeping a roof over their

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 FLU VACCINATION CLINIC

8 am-12pm @ College Clinic (2111 College Drive). Walkins as well as drive-through vaccinations will be available. For those with no health insurance there will be a $25 fee.

RMCHCS COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING

9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. @ 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.

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.

families’ head, and need more time to respond to the 2020 Census. Instead, the Trump administration is callously cutting off opportunities for communities to ensure they are counted in this critical Census. This is unacceptable, and I once again urge the Trump administration to extend this timeline to fulfi ll their constitutional duty,” the senator concluded.

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