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JACKSON RETURNS TO COUNTY COMMISSION WILL WORK TO COMPLETE TOMMY NELSON’S PROJECTS

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enevieve Jackson is back on the McKinley Cou nt y Boa rd of Commissioners. The retired educator and administrator who has spent most of her life in the county had already served as one of three commissioners for two terms before she stepped aside for two years, as is required by state statute. Then, late la st yea r, a vacancy for the seat was created by t he deat h of Commissioner Tommy Nelson. So Jackson said “[I] threw my scarf into the ring” and applied to fill the opening. Then, New Mexico’s governor chose her. Jackson, a retired educator and administrator both with the Navajo Nation and Ga l lup -McK i n ley Cou nt y Schools District, could not answer the question of how she felt about the appointment without reflecting on the circumstances. “I’m ver y sa d t hat he passed and I’m looking into what projects, what priorities he may have made or was in the process of completing, so I’m going to try to assist in that manner,” she said. To her constituents, she pledged to continue the work she had been doing on county roads, as well as alcohol and drug addiction, while not forgetting the new priority: COVID-19.

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Hyatt, parents butt heads over hybrid learning in Gallup GMCS’ MIKE HYATT SAYS THE CLASSROOMS ARE READY FOR STUDENTS By Kevin Opsahl Sun Correspondent

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he governor’s recent a n nou ncement t o allow all levels of public school to offer hybrid instruction beginning Feb. 8, highlights the divide in Gallup between local district administrators who vouch for in-person learning and parents who say they’re not ready to send their children back to the classroom. In an interview with The Gallup Sun, Gallup-McKinley Cou nt y S chool s Di s t r ic t Superintendent Mike Hyatt said the transition would not be all that significant, given elementary schools have been engaged in hybrid instruction since the start of the year. He said CARES Act money was used to buy equipment needed for hybrid learning, including things to keep buildings safe. GMCS schools also passed safety inspections. Meanwhile, JayLyn Ellis,

mother to three children who attend GMCS schools — one of them a middle schooler — said she was “taken aback” by the governor’s decision, questioning how it was made. She has also been critical of Hyatt and the local school board’s actions throughout the pandemic. The superintendent and Ellis are far apart when it comes to the decision to send students back to school. “At some point, we need to resume back to some level of normalcy for our school system,” Hyatt said, citing studies on the benefits of in-person education. “I just hate to see students struggling from home.” Ellis is not confident students can be sent back safely, even as the 7-day rolling average of cases has declined. “If we got just 5 [cases] today with zero deaths, I would still not send my children back to in-person school until they were vaccinated,” Ellis said, noting her colleagues at Rehoboth McKinley Christian

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Hospital agree. There is no coronavirus vaccine authorized for children under the age of 16 and teachers are not eligible to get any coronavirus shots under the state’s current plan. However, in some cases faculty members could receive the vaccine, agency spokesman Matt Bieber explained. Hyatt said portions of his district include staff members who have already received the vaccine or signed up to get it. O n F e b . 9 , (G M C S ’ hybrid-learning start date) schools will only be at 50 percent capacity. The schedule for GMCS calls for students to go to school Monday through Thursday. Friday is a half-day, with students learning remotely in the mornings before coming into the building during the afternoon. According to the state’s reopening guidance, the district must provide meals to students regardless of the learning mode. For remote instruction, buses are used to deliver meals — once a week at designated places. With hybrid students, food can be served in a cafeteria, with social distancing measures in place, or in classrooms. “We’re excited for it because we know many parents want this opportunity,” Hyatt said. “We know, as they do, they’re going to see that their children — most of them — will likely be more successful in school when they have that in-person instruction.” Ellis doesn’t buy Hyatt’s claims. “I understand it’s not ideal to have kids learning online, [but]

it’s not ideal to have them living through a pandemic, either,” she said. “This [pandemic] is probably going to be the only one in their lives and a year out of school is not hurting them, especially when they’re doing online school in the first place.” Ellis believes the GallupMcKinley County School Board has not told them it’s a choice to send their kids back to school. B o a r d Mem b er Ke v i n Mitchell disagreed, saying he and other board members have emphasized parental choice to their constituents and were confused when the governor’s office rescinded hybrid learning for most schools at the beginning of the school year. “When we went all remote, we were saying, ‘well, where’s the parent choice, here?’ That’s what we always said from the beginning,” he said, before noting the board didn’t want to challenge the state’s new position and risk a lawsuit. Even with hybrid learning, Hyatt said, “parents have the choice to keep their children home and we’ll still do our best to educate them virtually.” The district has surveyed parents multiple times to give officials a “heads up” about how many students will rejoin the classroom, Hyatt said. It’s estimated that around 1,100 students will come back to school once hybrid learning starts, and he expects that figure to increase. “We’ve already proven that people can stay safe,” he said. Mitchell said he’s spoken to parents about their fears of in-person learning. “Yes, I understand you’re

Gallup McKinley County Schools Superintendent Mike Hyatt scared for your child, but if that’s the way you feel, you really need to keep them home and continue doing what you’ve been doing,” he pointed out. Ellis has seen the benefits of remote learning having her three kids, ages 7, 10 and 14, getting their instruction at home. “I was really concerned with them going into online schooling because neither of them can sit still for very long,” she said. “They are able to get their wiggles out, get their homework done. Neither of them are ever behind because they have the time to complete.” The GMCS parent also praised teachers, who “have really gone above and beyond to make it as accessible and user-friendly and educational as possible, while not stressing the kids out.” Hyatt wants to see a return to in-person instruction fulltime, eventually. “We need to continue to prove that our schools are safe and help build that confidence in our parents that our kids are safe in school,” he said. “We’ve been committed to that since the beginning of the year.”

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statewide advocacy organization has released new data showing how children fared during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. New Mexico Voices for Children held a press conference with Gov. Michelle Lujan

Grisham on Feb. 3 to announce the release of the 2020 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book, a resource meant to help lawmakers understand the needs of families as they start the legislative session. “We have a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our children this year,” Lujan Grisham said, emphasizing that the Land Grant Permanent Fund and a public education

budget are top priorities during the current session. Education, family and community, health and economic security are the four main topics covered in the document each year. Those topics include the issues of child poverty and teen birth rates. With the pandemic front and center in people’s lives, KIDS COUNT also covers issues ranging from how many

families lost health insurance to infection rates according to income levels. Officials stressed in a news release this week that the coronavirus-specific data is not comparable to data in the report from 2019. “We hope these data will inform the deliberations on the budget by the Governor and Legislature this legislative session,” James Jimenez, executive director of New Mexico Voices

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Car seat checks now available virtually Staff Reports

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hosting virtual car seat checks through Zoom. Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians provide parents and caregivers with one-on-one instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats. The virtual sessions are by appointment only and will occur every first and third Wednesday of the month between 11 am and 1 pm. Sessions are also offered on the second Saturday of the month between noon and 2 pm.

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to electronically sign a waiver of liability prior to their scheduled session. To participate in the virtual session, parents and caregivers must have a valid email address, access to the Internet or Wi-Fi, and the ability to use Zoom via the app or website. Zoom can be downloaded by visiting https:// zoom.us/ Additional items required

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The Navajo Nation makes inroads in the Biden-Harris Administration TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS FOCUS ON ENERGY, TRANSPORTATION Staff Reports with contributions from Joaqlin Estus and Aliyah Chavez Indian Country Today

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INDOW ROCK, A r i z . — T wo members of the Navajo Nation have been appointed to serve in the Biden-Harris Administration. Wahleah Johns has been named to serve as the head of the Office of Indian Energy, under the U. S. Department of Energy. In that position she will assist tribes with energy development, capacity building, energy cost reduction and electrification of tribal lands and homes. In her previous capacity, she served as the executive director of Native Renewables, assisting in efforts to achieve energy independence by bringing solar power to off-the-gridhomes for Navajo and Hopi

families. Johns is originally from Tonizhoni, Ariz. She grew up on and near the Navajo Reservation, where about 15 percent of homes lacked piped water and 10 percent did not have electricity. She wrote a New York Times op-ed in May about the situation there. Indian Country Today reproduced part of it. “How is it that the Navajo Nation borders 80 miles of the Colorado River and doesn’t have access to one drop of water? How can it be that coal and water from Navajo lands helped create electricity for Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Phoenix, and yet 15,000 families on the reservation don’t have power? “Our tribal government was formed in 1923 with the express purpose of completing a business transaction to sign oil lease agreements with Standard Oil,” Johns wrote.

Wahleah Johns will be the head of the Office of Indian Energy in the Biden-Harris Administration. She is co-founder and director of Native Renewables, which brings solar energy to Native homes and trains Navajo solar installers. Photo Credit: OPVP “This was the beginning of a system in which corporations could make billions pillaging our homelands for uranium, coal, oil and gas deposits,

Arlando Teller resigned his new position with the Ariz. House of Reps. to take a post as dep. asst. secy. for Tribal Affairs with the Biden-Harris Administration. Photo Credit: OPVP leaving our groundwater contaminated and our people sickened with uranium radiation exposure, lung disease, asthma and cancer.” She pointed out that without power lines, families on the reservation rely on batteries and gas generators. This can cost families anywhere from roughly $150 to $700 a month just on fuels, depending on the season. “And usually in the winter, it’s more,” she said. Johns will be taking over an office that sustained a 64 percent budget cut. The Office of Indian Energy’s 2020 budget was $22 million. The Trump administration requested only

$8 million for its 2021 budget. The office has a staff of seven people, with three in Wash., D.C., and two each in Golden, Colo., and Anchorage, Alaska. The office will provide services to the nation’s 574 tribes, promoting tribal energy development, stabilizing energy costs, strengthening energy infrastructure and electrifying Indian land, housing and businesses. A R L A N D O T EL L E R JOINS BIDEN-H A RRIS ADMINISTRATION A rla ndo Teller, who is originally from Chinle, Ariz., resigned his position as a member of the Ariz. House of Reps. for Dist. 7 on Jan. 31, just after being elected to a second term in November, to accept the post of dep. asst. secy. for Tribal Affairs under the U. S. Dept. of Transportation. “It was a bittersweet decision for me,” Teller told Indian Country Today. “I thought about it and thought, on a grander scale, my action and advocacy will affect more Indigenous people’s lives.” Teller previously served as the dep. exec. dir. for the Navajo Nation Div. of Transportation, Calif. Dept. of Transportation and the City of Phoenix Aviation Dept.

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INDOW ROCK , A r iz. - For mer Nav a jo Nat ion pr e s id e n t a nd Ariz. state legislator Albert Hale passed away on Feb. 2, at the age of 70, due to complications from COVID-19. He is celebrated by many leaders and loved ones. Hale was born in Ganado, Ariz. in 1950. He was Ă shÄŻÄŻhi and born for TĂłdich’ii’nii. His maternal grandfather was HonĂĄghĂĄahnii and his paternal grandfather was Kinyaa’åanii. He served as the President of the Navajo Nation from 1995-1998. Hale was appointed to serve the remainder of the term of former Ariz. Gov. Janet Napolitano in 2004. He served as a member of the Ariz. State Senate from 2004-2011. He was elected to the Ariz. House of Representatives in 2011 and served there until 2017. Prior to his elected positions, he served as asst. atty. gen. for the Navajo Nation and was special counsel to the Navajo Nation Council. He also served as a judge pro tempore in the Laguna Tribal Court system The 24th Navajo Nation Council said Hale was known for his term as the chair of the Navajo Nation Water Rights Commission at the time of the negotiation of the San Juan River Basin Water Rights Settlement Agreement which was ratified by Congress after it was signed in 2005. At a young age, Hale experienced the atrocities of the boarding school era and graduated from Ft. Wingate High School in 1969. He later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ariz. State Univ. and a Juris Doctor from the Univ. of N. M. He was a member of the Navajo Nation Bar Association and the N.M. Bar Association, and served in many different capacities at various levels of government and also had his own private law practice. “Throughout his service to the Navajo Nation, he helped our people in many ways by helping to secure water rights in the state of New Mexico, advocating for the remediation of uranium mine sites and mine workers, securing critical NEWS

funding at the state level, and for his outspoken advocacy for people of all backgrounds and nationalities. “We ask all of our DinĂŠ people to join us in honoring former President Hale and to offer prayers for his family,â€? Nez added. On Feb. 2, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer issued a proclamation calling for all flags on the Navajo Nation to be flown at half-staff beginning Feb. 3 through Feb. 6 in honor and memory of former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale. “To the family of Albert Hale, we offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers at this difficult time. We join our Navajo people in grieving for the loss of our great leader, a loving family man, and my brother. Throughout his lifetime, he demonstrated his love and compassion for our people through his service and all of his great contributions as President of the Navajo Nation and as a member of the Ariz. Senate and House of Representatives. He was known by many as ‘Ahbihay’ and always greeted everyone with a smile and shared his humor with all. He stood strong on many issues and left the world a better place than he found it. First Lady Phefelia Nez and I pray that his family will take comfort in knowing that he is now with our Creator at this time,â€? Nez said. L i z e r a l s o e x pr e s s e d condolences. “My family and I are very saddened by the loss of a great leader of our time, the Honorable Albert Hale. On every occasion, he greeted us with open arms and a warm smile. In his many years of service to the Navajo people and the citizens of Arizona, he was very instrumental in many issues and always stood up for underserved communities. We will always cherish our memories of him and hold him close to our hearts. We remember his family, friends, and colleagues in our prayers at this time,â€? he said. Sen. Ben Ray LujĂĄn, D-N.M., issued a statement on Hale’s passing. “A s N a v a j o N a t i o n President, Albert Hale worked to provide a greater voice for Chapters in Tribal government.

My prayers and deepest condolences are with President Hale’s family members, loved ones, and the people of the Navajo Nation whom he served.â€? Rep. Tere sa L eger FernĂĄndez, D-N.M., released this statement about Hale: “Former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale dedicated his life to serving the Navajo Nation. We will always remember his passion for public service and the Navajo community. His accomplishments and legacy will continue on. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to his family, his community, and all of the people that hold him in their hearts.â€? Chief Justice JoA nn B. Jayne talked about Hale’s contributions to the Navajo Nation: “ T he Nava jo Nat ion Judicial Branch sends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Albert Hale. President Hale made significant contributions to and impacts on our Navajo Nation government and legal system. His dedication and work reached beyond his own sphere

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez with former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz. on Jan. 15, 2020. Photo Credit: OPVP to affect our Navajo people to this day. His extraordinary leadership in the legal field blazed trails for others to follow. As a statesman, Sen. Hale, and later, State Rep. Hale, repre sented con st it uent s with honor and success to

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Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World

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Week ending Friday, January 29, 2021 Record Melt Earth has lost an estimated 28 trillion metric tons of ice due to global heating since the mid1990s as the rate of melting accelerated at a record pace. This is in line with the worstcase scenarios experts with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have warned of in earlier projections. Writing in the journal The Cryosphere, lead author Thomas Slater said the melt will contribute to significant rises in ocean levels. “Sea level rise on this scale will have very serious impacts on coastal communities this century,” Slater said.

Earthquakes The strongest in an intense swarm of tremors that shook Spain’s Granada province for days cracked buildings, tossed items off shelves and sent residents fleeing their homes. • Earth movements were also felt in Cyprus, South Asia’s Hindu Kush region, China’s Yunnan province, the Antarctic Peninsula, Fiji, west-central Colombia, northwestern Ohio and coastal Southern California.

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administration’s commitment to reducing emissions and combating climate change, but we do not make progress by sacrificing New Mexico communities like Carlsbad, Farmington, or Hobbs. New Mexicans are eager to work, and our country and state is best served by keeping their jobs here at home, rather than outsourcing them abroad. A Sept . 2020 a na lysi s warned of negative consequences for New Mexico if a ban on federal leasing were to take effect. New Mexico, which accounts for 57 percent of federal onshore oil production and 31 percent of onshore natural gas production, is projected to be among the states hardest hit, losing over 62,000 jobs by 2022.

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heed their concerns about school bus routes, bridges, and the airports that fly community members in and out of rural communities throughout America,” he said. Teller is currently undergoing orientation and will work remotely until it is safe to relocate to Washington, D.C.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez expressed his regard for both Johns and Teller. “I n my conver s a t ion s with the Biden-Ha r r is Administration, I’ve advocated for the appointment of our Navajo people to high-level

positions to help advance the issues of all tribes at the federal level,” he said. Recently, Nez spoke with r e c e nt l y- c o n f i r me d U. S . Dept . of T r a n s por t a t ion Secy. Pete Buttigieg, regarding road improvements and infrastructure needs on the

Navajo Nation. Working with Navajo Nation Division of Tra nspor tation Executive Director Garret Silversmith, the Office of the President and Vice President is in the process of submitting road and transportation priorities to his office.

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‘The Dig’ is a rewarding undertaking By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 112 MINUTES This feature is currently ava i lable to strea m on Netflix. The fields of archeology and excavation have served as incredible and informative windows into the past, helping paint a more accurate picture of lives lost centuries ago. Many feature films use the profession as a means of setting up an action/adventure narrative and several have done it effectively. However, there are also some amazing true stories and personal trials involved in uncovering these artifacts. The Dig is a biopic that details one such tale. There isn’t a great deal of action, but it is a remarkably well-acted and engrossing

low- key d r a m a w it h a n emphasis on the personalities involved in one such fi nd. With World War II looming, ailing English landowner Edith Pretty (Carey Mulligan) contacts a provincial excavator named Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes) to help her on a pet project. She hopes that there may be something, perhaps from the Viking Age, hidden underneath large mounds of dirt sitting on her property. The two very different, but determined personalities fi nd common ground and slowly uncover something special. This attracts the attention of outside forces, including snobby Cambridge archeologist, Charles Phillips (Ken Stott). He and his professional cohor ts a r r ive a nd begin wrestling the fi nd away from its original discoverer. With the war certain to stop all progress, more characters associated with Pretty and Phillips rush to the scene to help. The fi lm not only deals

Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes) talks to Edith Pretty (Carey Mulligan) in “The Dig,” an understated film that takes place just before World War II breaks out. Pretty is hoping to dig up remains from the Viking Age on her property. Photo Credit: Netflix

with the dig, but the lives of all involved as they locate old relics and contemplate their

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various histories. All of the characters introduced, quietly grapple with personal issues and early segments of the film subtly address their motivations for this unusual under taking. Widow Pretty is much sicker than she lets on in public and is wrestling with her own mortality and what will be left behind for her young son (Archie Barnes). Brown is obsessed with his work (at the expense of his wife), feels undervalued for his skills, and is rightfully concerned about being tossed aside with the arrival of more prominent names at the site. Even the new team members who show up have their own problems. We briefly get hints of how Phillips and a local museum are motivated to profit from the discovery. The experience also causes friction between two married archeologists (Lily James and Ben Chaplin) after one of them begins spending extended periods of time with Pretty’s cousin, Rory (Johnny Flynn). There are actually numerous subplots and the romance might seem like a stretch, but the performers are all charismatic and manage to sell the burgeoning relationship. There are also some sweet moments

as a surrogate father/son relationship between Brown and Pretty’s young son begins to form. As for drama, there are few shouting matches between these characters and everything is understated, but the movie does an admirable job of addressing the conflicts that these stubborn personalities face in their daily lives. The movie also looks very attractive, with scenic photography of the estate during sunset and under various weather conditions. Of course, the dig site itself is visually interesting as the principal discovery is unearthed and viewers see items being swept from under the dirt. While it isn’t a showy exercise, The Dig is a compelling narrative about the profession. And the feature cleverly uses archeological metaphors about looking for relics and discovering new fi nds and details about our common past. In the case of this story, the moral ends up being applicable to those directly involved in the excavation. The lessons learned can also be applied to modern life. As such, this undertaking is rewarding and one worth your time. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM COMMUNITY

Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for February 5, 2021 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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elcome back to another look at some of the highl ig ht s a r r iv i ng on Blu-ray and DVD. This is a very busy edition with numerous flicks being made available in a wide variety of genres. 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!

ARCHENEMY: This science -f iction c o m e d y fo l l o w s a n alcoholic ba r-hopper who tells everyone a round him that he’s actually a superhero from another planet who has lost his powers. Naturally, locals ignore the man, except for a teenager who enjoys listening to his fantastic stories. When the youth is kidnapped by a local gangster, the drunk decides that it’s time to save the day and prove to others that he is who he claims to be. Response toward this independent feature was upbeat. A small group thought that the movie was too unfocused

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and at times didn’t seem sure of what it was parodying. However, the majority thought that there were a lot of enjoyable story elements that were entertaining and stated that it had an infectiously rebellious spirit. It stars Joe Manganiello, Skylan Brooks, Paul Scheer, A my S ei met z a nd Glen n Howerton. ELYSE: A troubled woman unable to get over the death of her son takes her various psychological issues ou t o n he r surviving family. After a particularly nasty encounter with them, she has a blackout and awakens to learn that she has committed vehicular manslaughter on one of her children and the nanny. The lead is institutionalized and a psychiatrist and nurse do their best to help the woman recover her sanity and move forward with her life. This indie drama split reviewers right down the middle. About half of them complained that they didn’t find the writing or characters believable and couldn’t buy into the drama. The other half thought that while the storytelling was flawed, the supporting performances were excellent and noted that they admired the mov ie for attempting

something a little different. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Lisa Pepper, Aaron Tucker and Tara Arroyave. HO R R O R NOI R E: A H I S T O RY O F B L AC K HORROR: The steaming horror-movie site Shudder prem iered t h i s documentary on its site a yea r or two a g o . N o w, the feature is debuting on disc. It tells the history of black horror movies and the role that African American fi lmmakers have played in the genre since its origins. Writers, directors, and performers who have made and been inspired by various productions are interviewed, sharing their insights. Critics gave the picture uniformly excellent reviews. They wrote that it does a great job of championing the genre and showing how many blackthemed features over the last several decades have both delivered chills and addressed

important social issues. The movie includes interviews with Rusty Cundieff, Keith David, Ernest R. Dickerson, Ken Foree, Jordan Peele, Tony Todd and dozens of other onscreen and behind-the-scenes talent. THE LEGEND OF B A RON TO’A: A you ng Tongan man struggles to live up to the legacy of his father, a professional wrestling superstar. He visits his deceased pop’s home to clean things up and sell the property, but soon discovers that his dad’s championship belt has been stolen by a local gang. The lead must rise to the challenge and recover the heirloom in order to close this chapter of his life and move forward. This indie comedy from New Zealand received solid reviews in its homeland, but hasn’t been seen by many yet in this part of the world. Critics from Australia and New Zealand stated that it was a sweet and amusing little comedy that would entertain those who shared its quirky sense of humor. It stars Uli Latukefu, Nathaniel Lees, Jay Laga’aia,

Shavaughn Ruakere and John Tui. TRIBES ON THE EDGE: F ilmmaker C e l i n e Cousteau ( g r a n d daug hter of renowned sea explorer J a c q u e s C o u s t e a u) travels to Brazil to shoot this documentary about tribes in the Brazilian rainforest. She was invited to the locale by Indigenous Peoples to capture their struggles and witness their fight for survival as invading groups move into their land. Cousteau shares their traditional way of life and hears incredible tales from her interview subjects about the ongoing threats affecting them. These challenges include illegal hunting, diseases, gold mining and deforestation among other issues. There aren’t many write-ups

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GENEVIEVE JACKSON | FROM PAGE 1 Within the last month, the county commissioners borrowed and budgeted money from McKinley’s general fund for two grants awarded from the state: McKinley County CARES Act Local Government Gra nt ($16.1 million) a nd McK i n le y C o u n t y S m a l l Business Grant ($2.4 million). But there’s so much more county commissioners can do to address the pandemic, Jackson said. This includes providing educational outreach to residents “who are hesitantâ€? to receive the vaccines available; prov iding more support to COVID-19 vaccination sites; and making sure teachers get vaccinated, like health care workers. School districts throughout the state, including GMCS, retur n to some in-person learning on Feb. 9. Aside from tackling the

coronavirus, Jackson’s top priorities include improving roads, about three-quarters of which are in “very poor condition.â€? “Roa d s lea d to ever ything: health [care], education, employment,â€? she said. “If there is a lack of roads, it makes it extremely hard for us.â€? Speaking of roads, Jackson added, “rural addressingâ€? is another priority of hers. â€œBecause we don’t have roads named, we’re not on the map,â€? she said. “I myself live in a very rural area over a mile from my house to the highway. I have to deal with the mud and snow and all of those things. If we need emergency ser vices or law enforcement, many times they can’t find us, so we need that addressed.â€? Counties can’t name roads; only states can. However, Jackson hopes to use her clout as a commissioner to

Genevieve Jackson, shown at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe with the late N.M. Sen. John Pinto, was recently appointed to the McKinley County Board of Commissioners, representing Dist. 2. Photo Credit: Courtesy Genevieve Jackson jumpstart talks on the subject between McKinley County, the Navajo Nation and New Mexico.

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abuse and drug addiction. The county sponsors or is involved in some way with numerous programs related to those issues, be it Battered Families Services or the Hotel Wellness Program. Though she did not name specific programs, the new commissioner would like to either pull them together or combine funding in one way or another. Jackson called the current approach “hit and missâ€? because “everyone is doing their own thing with their own program.â€? Whatever the case, “We have to address the mental, the emotional and the physical needs of our people,â€? she said. Ja ck s o n w a s b o r n i n Arizona, but considers Tse Bonito, N.M., where she currently resides, her life-long home. With her appointment now official, she joins two other county commissioners: Billy Moore (Dist. 1) and Robert Baca (Dist. 3). Moore applauded Jackson’s ascent to the commission, noting what it was like for the last three months without Nelson. â€œTwo commissioners could get things done, but it’s a lot more difficult,â€? he said. Jackson will bring experience from her previous years of service on the board, which will “be a big plus,â€? according to Moore. â€œA lot of things change,â€? over the years, he noted. “So you have to get back up to speed and move on. The key is all of us working together for the citizens of McKinley County.â€? NEWS

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Assistant******* - Knowledge of Jewelry Making Supplies - Ability to handle multiple projects/meet deadlines - Organizing/Cataloging Skills - Help execute concepts visually - Must be comfortable working on a Mac/iPhone Apply at Thunderbird Supply Co. 1907 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301 Closing Date 2/19/2021 LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES INVITATION FOR BID REMODEL PROJECT – ONE (1) RESIDENTIAL UNIT MARCE Site GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY January 20, 2020 The Gallup Housing Authority is requesting qualified GB-98 licensed Contractors provide a written BID for REMODEL PROJECT – ONE (1) RESIDENTIAL UNIT as described in the package. You are invited to submit a delivered or emailed BID to be received by Mike Burnside, Project Coordinator, for the Gallup Housing Authority. The Housing Authority Main office is located at 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, NM 87301, phone number (505) 7224388. Contact Mike Burnside to receive a Bid Package and to make an appointment if you wish to see the housing units and site. Site review is required. BID must be submitted with all the required documents in a sealed envelope with the words “BID Documents – Remodel Project”, and your company name on the front. Your BID must arrive no later than 3:00 PM, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021, at the Gallup Housing Authority, Main Office, or emailed to Mike.Burnside@ galluphousing.com. BIDs received after this date and

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EMAIL: GALLUPSUNLEGALS@GMAIL.COM DUE: TUESDAYS 5 PM time will not be accepted. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM, in the GHA Conference Room. The Gallup Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all BIDs or any part thereof and to waive any informality in any BID not deemed in the best interest of the Housing Authority. Please refer any questions regarding this Invitation for Bid in writing (via e-mail) to: Mike.Burnside@ galluphousing.com Publish: Gallup Sun January 29, 2021 February 5, 2021 *** Legal Notice

1:30 PM (MST) via Go To Meeting at: https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/499294373 Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on March 2, 2021. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 1st Day of February 2021

Request for Proposals Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: CONSTRUCTION OF RAMAH TEACHER HOUSING RFP-2021-29MA Commodity Code(s): 90923 & 90924 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 A MANDATORY Pre Proposal Conference will be held VIRTUALLY on February 9, 2021 at

By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: February 1, 2021 PUBLICATION DATES: January 29, 2021 & February 5, 2021 (Gallup Sun) *** Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that Gallup Business Improvement District, Inc. will conduct its regular monthly Board of Directors Meeting to be held virtually on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 3 PM. The agenda and a log-in information will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from francis@ gallupbid.com and on City of

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 13 Gallup website. Publish: Gallup Sun February 5, 2021 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the Governing Body of the City of Gallup will hold a public hearing on the proposed Transfer of Ownership of Dispenser Liquor License #0572 from Allsup’s Convenience Stores, Inc. d/b/a Allsup’s #222 to BW Gas & Convenience Retail, LLC d/b/a Allsup’s #102222, 112 Arnold Street; Gallup, New Mexico. In accordance with the public health order issued by the New Mexico Department of Health, the public hearing will be physically closed to the public; however, the public will have access to the public hearing 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 who would like to testify at the public hearing, may call the Gallup City Clerk’s Office at 863-1254. Requests to testify may be made in advance or during the public hearing. The Director of the Alcohol and Gaming Division has granted preliminary approval for this Application. CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk

Friday, January 8, 2021 Friday, February 5, 2021 *** REVISED Legal Notice Invitation To Bid Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed bids for: ROOF REPLACEMENT & REPAIR AT SPECIFIC SITES MULTI-STEP BID METHOD – PHASE I ITB-2021-21KC NIGP Commodity Code(s): 90966, 91473 As more particularly set out in the BID documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Bonfire eBidding website: https://gmcs. bonfirehub.com/portal/ Sealed TECHNICAL OFFERS for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on February 16, 2021. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. Dated the 29th Day of January, 2021 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: January 29, 2021 Publish: Gallup Sun February 5, 2021 ***

a naat’áanii, he administered leadership skills and defended our Diné and our sovereignty through legal paths as an attorney, jurist, and president. It is with great respect and

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DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of MILDRED ALONZO, Deceased.

SERVICES FOR RED ROCK ELEMENTARY AND TOHATCHI HIGH SCHOOLS REPLACEMENT RFP-2021-30RBKC Commodity Code(s): 90607

No. D-1113-PB-2021-00002 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 A NON-MANDATORY PreProposal Conference will be held virtually on February 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM MST. Please see the proposal documents as to how to request to attend. Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, March 4, 2021. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 5th Day of February 2021 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BRENDA MARTINEZ has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of MILDRED ALONZO, 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 claim 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: 2/2/2021. BRENDA MARTINEZ Personal Representative MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. By James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Publish: Gallup Sun February 5, 2021 February 12, 2021 February 19, 2021 *** Legal Notice

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 A NON-MANDATORY PreProposal Conference will be held virtually on February 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM MST. Please see the proposal documents as to how to request to attend. Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, March 5, 2021. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 5th Day of February 2021 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1

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

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DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT AND WALKWAYS RFP-2021-07MA

dignity that we honor the late President Albert Hale. May the family, friends, and our Navajo Nation find peace, comfort, and solace in his remembrance.” The family of Albert Hale issued the following statement , “ T he H a le Fa m i ly appreciates the outpouring

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RFP ISSUE DATE: February 5, 2021 PUBLICATION DATES: February 5 & 12, 2021 (Gallup Sun) ***

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

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of prayers and condolences for our mighty leader Albert Ha le. T he Nava jo Nat ion knew him as Ahbihay, but we knew him as a loving and supportive dad and husband. He deeply cared for our Diné Nation and people. His contributions were immense and we know that his work as a

leader and lawyer impacted so many lives. We will carry on and honor his legacy as a leader and traditional man.” The memorial event will be held Feb. 5 at 11:00 a.m. MT. It will be live-streamed on the Nez-Lizer Facebook page and YouTube channel, and aired live on KTNN AM 660, FM

RFP ISSUE DATE: February 5, 2021 PUBLICATION DATES: February 5 & 12, 2021 (Gallup Sun) February 7 & 11, 2021 (Albuquerque Journal)

101.5 and KKNS AM 131. The family of Albert Hale requests inquiries to be sent to his daughter April Hale, who is the family’s spokesperson, by e-mail at ahale505@gmail. com or by phone at (505) 728-0760. CLASSIFIEDS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 11, 20211 FRIDAY, February 5

VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAYS

4 PM @galluplibrary. This week we will hold Chess League.

OFPL ON THE BOOKS: BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Visit YouTube, @galluplibrary to view episodes of On the Books: Black History Month where we’re exploring Black History through the authors and works in our collection. Videos are posted Fridays at 11 am. SATURDAY, February 6

SELF-CARE SATURDAY 1 pm on Facebook@galluplibrary make your DIY cosmetics from items around your home. Each ingredient list will be available on our website ofpl.online. All Self-Care episodes are available after the livestream. Visit YouTube, @ galluplibrary. This week we will make lavender pillow spray. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291. TUESDAY, February 9

GMCS HYBRID LEARNING STARTS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS EVERYBODY IS TALKING TUESDAYS!

4 pm YouTube, @galluplibrary. , let’s talk about showing love. Tell us your love stories. Do you love a person, a pet, your community, your library? Tell us about it or anything else you may love by submitting a 3 - 5 minute video and join the creative genius of OFPL. Watch out for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented neighbors. Join us on YouTube, @

BLU-RAY/DVD | FROM PAGE 11 currently available for this title in this part of the world, but those curious about the plight of the Brazilian ecosystem will likely fi nd some ideas here to inspire them. BL ASTS FROM THE PAST! There are some interesting Blu-ray upgrades of older titles arriving. Kino has a 2K remaster of the Eartha Kitt drama, Anna Lucasta (1958), about a lady CALENDAR

galluplibrary. Submissions can be sent to libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

TECH SHORT TUESDAYS

5 pm @galluplibrary. for “How to” tech shorts. This month we are are looking at ways to clean up your act. Discover technology tips, apps, and more as we clean up our devices. For more information: libtrain@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). Pre-registration is preferred, but not required at cvtestreg. nmhealth.org NM Dept of Health 1919 College Drive WEDNESDAY, February 10

TECH TIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING: TECH TIME ONLINE: COMMUNITY COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES

4 pm: Creating presentations for school. Join us for a live session with tips, guides and answers to your questions.

OFPL EVERY CHILD READY 2 READ

11 AM Visit You Tube, @ gallup library to view episodes of OFPL’s Every Child Ready to Read where we focus on the five practices of early literacy: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. This week we will focus on counting songs. THURSDAY, February 11

DRIVE-UP COVID-19 TESTING

1:30 pm-2:30 pm @ UNM Gallup Lions Hall parking lot (705 Gurley Ave.). Pre-registration is preferred, but not required at cvtestreg. nmhealth.org NM Dept of Health 1919 College Drive

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm on Facebook and Youtube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and

of the night who falls for a sa ilor ( pl a y e d b y Sammy Davis Jr.). The disc also includes a trailer. They also have the thriller Dark Intruder (1965) which tells the story of cops trying to solve a series of killings committed by a cult. T h i s t it le st a r s L e sl ie Nielsen (who would later become known more for his comedic work) as a detective on the case. The disc includes a 2K restoration of the movie,

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step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. This week we will focus on Valentine’s jewelry crafts. ONGOING

OFPL VIRTUAL JURIED ART SHOWCASE

Call to Artists! OFPL is seeking visual art from community artists in the first OFPL Virtual Juried Art Showcase. 2021 Virtual Theme: “Art for ArtSake.”. Submit 1-3 high quality image(s) of 2D or 3D medium visual arts for OFPL’s Virtual Juried Art Showcase. Visual art may include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, weaving, and more. Juried art showcase is divided into the following age categories: 0-4, 5-7, 8-12, 13-17, and 18+. Please see showcase requirements below: Submission deadline: Feb. 28 by 11:59 pm. Send all submissions to jwhitman@gallupnm. gov by deadline. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

Register at ofpl.online for a copy of The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones now through Feb. 15. The story follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives. Zoom discussions will be held in March. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

The Library is celebrating Valentine’s Day by playing matchmaker! You shouldn’t always judge a book by its cover. Put your trust in fate and choose a book without knowing the title. Requests for blind dates can be made using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Maybe you will fall in love! Place a request for a blind date with a

a fi lm historian commentary, an interview with the son of the make-up effects artist and a trailer. The movie underperformed when it was released some 20 years ago, but was actually a lot of fun and deserves to continue building an audience. It’s now premiering on Blu-ray. The studio is also releasing the family comedy Yours, Mine & Ours (2005) with Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo. Another studio releasing some catalog titles is Universal Pictures. This week, it has new Blu-rays of The Autobiography

book starting Feb. 1 and then rate it by filling out the “Rate the Date” card included with each book. Return the card to the book drop by March 15 and be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Post a picture with your blind date on our Facebook or Instagram pages @galluplibrary for a second entry into the drawing. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

VALENTINE ART SWAP

Show a little love for your neighbors with an art swap. Pick up a 6”x6” canvas board using the library’s Supply Request Form and return with your completed artwork by Feb. 19 at 5 pm. Pieces will then be redistributed and you will receive an original work from a fellow neighbor. All mediums welcome. Email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

TOGETHER WE READ

is seeking visual art from community artists in the first OFPL Virtual Juried Art Showcase, 2021 Virtual Theme: Art for ArtSake. Submit 1-3 high quality image(s) of 2D or 3D medium visual arts which may include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, weaving, and more. Visit ofpl. online to view age categories, requirements, and important dates. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

VIRTUAL ZUMBA CLASS

Join us on OFPL’s YouTube channel @galluplibrary weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at 6:00 pm. for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor. Bring down your house with salsa flavors, booty shaking, and heart racing songs. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

HOMEWORK HELP

Borrow the featured title The Boys & Girls Club of ‘Love Lettering” by Kate Gallup has limited in-person Clayborn with no waitlists homework help and tutoring or holds from our digital at Rio West Mall for kids in collection Feb. 10-24 by visgrades K-12. If your child iting http://nm.lib.overdrive. needs help with math, scicom or downloading the ence, reading, writing, or any Libby app. Enjoy this witty other school subject we can romance about Meg, whose help! Your child is welcome hand-lettering skill has made to bring paper or online her famous by designing homework because we custom journals for her New have Wi-Fi! Your child will York City clientele. She has have one-on-one help from another skill too: reading a trained mentor. To sign signs that other people miss. up or get more information Readers can then participate please call or text the Boys & in the online discussion. Girls Club of Gallup at (928) OFPL joins nearly 16,000 pub- 235-7268. A mentor will help lic libraries and tens of thouyou register and schedule an sands of readers across the appointment. All in-person United States in offering the sessions will be diligently latest Together We Read: US following COVID-19 safety digital book club selection. procedures! Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for To post a nonprofit or more information. civic event in the calendar

OFPL VIRTUAL JURIED ART SHOWCASE

Call to Artists! During the month of February, OFPL

of Miss Jane P i t t m a n (1974), Circle of F r i e n d s (1995), a 4K edition of Do the Right Thing (1989), the Fifty Shades Trilogy (20152018), Kissing a Fool (1998), Prime (2005) and That Funny Feeling (1965). Finally, Scorpion is releasing a Blu-ray of the action picture, The Norseman (1978). It stars Lee Majors (The Six Million Dollar Man) as a Viking warrior taking down enemies. The disc includes a trailer.

section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some titles that may appeal to youngsters. Llama Llama: Fun with Friends (With Happy B-Day Llama Llama Book) Magic School Bus Rides Again: All About Earth Sesame Street: Elmo’s World - Things Elmo Loves ON THE TUBE! It’s a quieter week for TV-themed releases, but there is one made-for-cable title arriving on shelves. Countr y at Heart (Hallmark) V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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