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VOL 7 | ISSUE 317 | APRIL 23, 2021

SPLIT DECISION

Commissioners break on two points By Molly Adamson Sun Correspondent

C er h c a e T s ’ l i r p A of the Month Page 15

onfusing terminology and the absence of a speaker led to uncertainty and ultimately, split votes at the April 20 McKinley County Commission meeting. Nothing seemed a miss when McKinley County’s Adult Detention Center Warden Tony Boyd presented the restricted housing quarterly report. He told commissioners that 14 inmates had been housed in the restricted housing unit between Jan.1 and March 31. A lthoug h the com m is sioners didn’t have to do anything but accept the report,

Com m issioner Genev ieve Jackson, Dist. 2, took the opportunity to voice her disagreement with the idea of restricted housing after Boyd confirmed that restricted housing was another term for what used to be called “solitary confi nement.” “I myself don’t approve of solita r y con f inement,” Jackson stated. “These people are already troubled, and when you put them alone in a room with no one to talk to, you’re only adding to their misery and their trauma. “I think there are other ways to address these problems,” Jackson said. Commissioners Rober t Ba c a , Di st . 3, a nd Bi l ly Moore, Dist. 1, approved the

resolution, while Jackson voted against it. Greater Gallup Economic Development Manager Bruce Armstrong was scheduled to speak about designating May 9 - 15 Economic Development Week. However, when he didn’t appear at the Zoom meeting, commissioners were hesitant to approve the resolution with the little amount of information they had. County Attor ney Doug Decker tried to speak on the subject, but ultimately admitted he didn’t know much about what events the GGEDC might have planned for the week. The commissioners wondered what the events would look like. Jackson suggested that the resolution

was probably just more of an acknowledgment that the week would be Economic Development Week. Still, Baca said that without more information, he would not vote for approval. The resolution pa ssed two to one, with Jackson and Moore voting to acknowledge May 9 - 15 as Economic Development Week. Finally, all three commissioners approved the agreement bet we en McK i n ley C ou nt y a nd t he Nav a jo Nation for road repair and maintenance. Decker ex pla ined that the previous agreement had expired March 4. The new intergovernmental agreement will last ten years.

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Imagining a better Gallup STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING GIVES COUNCILORS A CHANCE TO SET THEIR GOALS FOR THE CITY’S FUTURE By Molly Adamson and Kevin Opsahl Sun Correspondents

new public safety bu i ld i n g; a new a n ima l shelter; an action plan for com mu n it y broa dba nd; a replacement airport terminal; water line upgrades; growing the local economy. These are all on the list of strategic infrastructure priorities of the Gallup City Council. The coronavirus pandemic may have been a tough year for the city of Gallup — like many municipalities across America — but no one can say the mayor and city council members are not ambitious. “When we run (for public office), we’re promising our constituents this or that. Once you get in council, you realize … ‘can you really pave all of Gallup?’ You cannot,” Councilman Yogash Kumar, Dist. 3, said when he was asked about strategic planning for the city. During the meetings — which ran March 30 and 31 — city staff, the mayor, and the city council all discussed their one-and five-year priorities virtually with Lyle Sumek Associates, a Florida-based con su lt i ng orga n i zat ion that City Manager Maryann Ustick recom mended a nd had worked with on previous jobs. “We’ve got to have direction and that’s what these sessions do,” Kumar explained. He a ck nowledged t hat these meetings can run long, but “it makes sense to go through this exercise to figure out what is important to all of us together, rather than

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How the alleys between First and Second Street and between U. S. Highway 66 and Coal Avenue appeared on April 14. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura individual needs.” By the end of the meeting, Sumek had a document that listed the city’s priorities. Each goal was given a level of priority: top, high, or moderate. These goals were all things the city wants to have done within a year. The city staff, mayor, and city council also discussed long-term goals that would take more tha n a yea r to complete. They want to boost Gallup’s economy, upgrade infrastructure and facilities, and make Gallup a more livable community for everyone. Now, it is the city staff’s job to implement the policy priorities set out by the city council, Ustick told the Sun. She said the city staff will develop action plans for each goal the city council wants to achieve, and they will also come up with a timeframe for each project and assign someone to be in charge. Councilors spoke with the Sun right after the meeting, and then other city officials chimed in with additional details.

PUBLIC SA FET Y BUILDING Cou nci lwoma n F ra n Palochak, Dist. 4, has been around Gallup long enough to know that the current police department building off Boardman Avenue needs an overhaul. “They’ve been in that old building since I was a kid, and I’m old,” Palochak said. Gallup Police Chief Franklin Boyd said the building has been on the department’s strategic plan list for two years and it has received support from the city council, the mayor, the state legislature, and the governor. Yogash Kumar, Dist. 3, is pleased “everyone’s chipping in” to get funding for the police building remodel. The current facility was constructed in the 1950s and has had “limited renovations,” Boyd said. But he said the water and HVAC systems have reached the end of their service life. He also pointed out that the foundation is settling noticeably in some areas of the building. City Planner C.B. Strain told

A view behind City Hall, the alleys between First and Second Street and between Coal Avenue and Aztec Street on April 14. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura the Sun the new public safety building has a price tag of $16.5 million, with only $11.5 million currently allocated. The project cannot start, until another $5 million is obtained. But he says the project, is “shovel ready,” with a fully completed design plan. S T R E ET S , C U R B S , GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS Another “top” priority that Kumar cited as important to him was the Streets, Curbs, Gutter and Sidewalks program. “I don’t want to live in a city that’s falling apart,” Kumar said. “There needs to be some process in place that constantly rejuvenates different neighborhoods.” Curb and gutter improvements are needed to “promote a sense of community” and to attract tourism, Palochak added. “We do a whole street of new curb, new gutter, and then we will resurface the whole street,” Palochak said. “We’ve been able to do a couple of streets a year in each (council) district. We each get to have two streets done every year.”

Palochak said streets that have been identified as needing the most work are being prioritized for repairs. Cou nci lwom a n L i nda Garcia, Dist. 1, also listed improving the streets as one of her top priorities. Her district covers the north side of Gallup, which is a lower-income district. She said she wants to make sure everyone in Gallup has an equal quality of life and she sees improving infrastructure as a way to do that. Cou ncilma n Michael Schaaf, Dist. 2, wants to see other infrastructure such as water lines, the sewage system, and the electric lines worked on as well. He said that it would all come down to what the city can afford, but ultimately those systems need to be replaced. Strain said all city infrastructure is important, making mention of how city streets are in disrepair, and curbs, gutters, and sidewalks are in “bad shape.” “It’s a constant program to

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State not eligible to claim Impact Aid due to delayed paperwork Staff Reports

ollowing the state’s ruling on House Bill 6 on April 5, GallupMcK i n ley C ou nt y Schools has been given another reason to feel optimistic about district funding.

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In a letter dated April 15, Federal Impact Aid Program Director Faatimah Muhammad issued a new determination for FY21 for the State of New Mexico under section 7009(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, revoking a certification issued on Dec. 7, 2020 pertaining to Impact Aid. As a result, the state is no longer eligible to consider Impact Aid payments as local resources in determining state aid entitlements for FY21. District Superintendent Mike Hyatt told the Sun this means $24 million slated for GMCS in Impact Aid funding between July 1 through June 30 will remain with the district. He explained this outcome happened because when GMCS challenged the state to get that

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funding back, the state was late in submitting the appropriate documents to the federal government. TIMELINE The state submitted a letter to the Impact Aid Program on Feb. 13, 2020, notifying the program of their intent to claim a portion of the Impact Aid payments made to local education agencies during FY21. Existing legislation has allowed the state to effectively take funding away from school districts that receive Impact A id. The state calculates 75 percent of the amount of Impact Aid a district receives and subtracts that amount from state funding. The money that is removed from state funding is then re-allocated by the state to other districts. Critics of the legislation said the act of claiming the aid allowed the state to favor urban districts, since most of the Impact Aid recipients are

Gallup-McKinleyCounty Schools Superintendent Mike Hyatt. File Photo smaller rural districts. On March 6, 2020, the state submitted revenue data and additional descriptive information to show whether it met the disparity test for the fiscal year. After receiving the disparity test submission from the Impact Aid Program began its standard procedure that follows a request for certification, and found New Mexico met

the disparity test in the Dec. 7 certification. However, on Jan. 15, an administrative law judge issued an initial decision in a hearing regarding the Impact Aid Program’s FY20 determination for New Mexico, in which the judge stated in a footnote that the state’s March 6 submission for FY21 was made three days beyond the deadline. After reviewing the administrative record, the Impact Aid Program concluded that while New Mexico submitted its intent to take payments into account before the deadline, it did not submit the required accompanying data until three days after the deadline. While the ruling made it so the state can’t claim the Impact Aid for FY21, GMCS might not be finished with the matter yet. “The state could still challenge this decision,” Hyatt said. “And there is still a decision to be made [with the Impact Aid taken] for FY20.”

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New Mexico police force prepares for cannabis legalization ARIDE PROGRAM HELPS OFFICERS KNOW HOW TO RECOGNIZE IMPAIRED DRIVING By Molly Adamson Sun Correspondent

aw en forcement authorities are preparing for Jan. 1, when recreational cannabis will become legal in New Mexico. Police are preparing for the change by investing in DWI training.

remind the public that even with the new cannabis law, rules and regulations will still be in place. Marijuana use will only be legal for people 21 years old and older, and they can only have up to two ounces of cannabis, 16 grams of cannabis concentrates, and 800 milligrams of infused edibles.

Lieutenant Charles Files with the Los Lunas Police Department is the coordinator for the New Mexico Drug Recognition Expert program. Photo Credit: Courtesy Los Lunas Police Department Cha rles F iles, the New Mex ico Dr ug Recognition Expert program coordinator, said that the Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection and Enforcement prog ra m, wh ich bega n i n 2009, has seen an uptick in of f icer pa r t icipat ion. He explained that the program is a two-day course and that the state offers it 16 times a year. About 250 officers participate in the program each year, and Files said they’ve had about 1,500 people go through the program so far. T he McK i n ley C ou nt y Sher i f f ’s Of f ice wa nt s to

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Marijuana plants can only be grown inside a person’s house, with a limit of 12 per household. It is also illegal to consume marijuana in a vehicle on the roadway or in public. “The community needs to know that the sheriff’s office is committed to keeping our roads sa fe a nd en forci ng driving under the influence laws, which include drugged driving,” Undersheriff James Maiorano III said in a press release.

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Weekly Police Activity Report Staff Reports

WATER HEATER FIRE Thoreau, April 13 A couples’ water heater went up in flames and led them to call the fi re department one morning. On April 13, at 8:39 am, McKinley County Sheriff’s D e p u t y P a u l D a v i s J r. responded to a structural fi re at 22 Johnson Road on N.M. Hwy. 612 in Thoreau. He arrived around 9:00 am and found a Thoreau fi re truck and other personnel on the scene. Smoke was still coming out of a bedroom located at the east end of the mobile home. When Davis met with the homeowners they said no one had gotten hurt. The fi re was contained. The staff on scene said a water heater near the couples’ bedroom caused the fire. Davis took photos of the house and the heater.

BAD CHECKS Vanderwagen, April 12 The owner of Joe Milo’s on State Highway 602 in Vanderwagen got a troubling letter from her bank. She had cashed a bad check for nearly $900. She called to report a case of fraud. McKinley County Sheriff’s D e p u t y P a u l D a v i s J r. responded to the call on April 12 around 12:30 pm. The owner said Eric Begay had cashed a check on March 26 for almost $900. On April 2 she got a letter from her bank, Washington Federal, saying that the check was returned as unpaid. She showed Davis an email notice from March 24 from the Vice President of Operations at Pinnacle Bank, giving the business notice of fraudulent checks being cashed from El Rancho Hotel Inc. and drawn off of Ba nk of Colorado/ Pinnacle Bank. Begay had cashed one of those checks. She gave Davis copies of the

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documents.. He ran the address associated with the check by Metro Dispatch, but they didn’t come up with anything. He also checked Begay’s name with the National Crime Information Center and the name Edward V. Begay came up. Davis checked the man’s file and found that he had a New Mexico driver’s license. He also used the alias Eric Begay. TRESPASSING Mentmore, April 10 An unknown man scared a family in Mentmore when he showed up at their house claiming they had kidnapped his wife and daughter. On April 10 around 5:13 pm, McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Todachine was dispatched to #98B Twin Buttes in Mentmore. The caller said someone had broken into his home. The Mentmore man said he had been at the hospital with his wife, when his daughter called saying there was a strange man in their yard and

he was checking out their cars. When the man got back home he found the man inside the house. He returned to his house and confronted the stranger and claimed the stranger got upset. The stranger accused the man of kidnapping his wife and child and he said he wanted to know where they were. He also accused him of stealing his land and his property. The Mentmore man told Todachine that he has dealt with drunk people in the past,

but that this man did not seem drunk. He couldn’t explain the man’s behavior. He said his property has a barbed wire fence around it and that it hadn’t been knocked over. He assumed the man had to climb over or through it to get to his house. The man said the stranger had been speaking very quickly and that it had been hard to understand him. When he

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This table represents a seven-day period of Gallup Police Dept. incident calls APRIL 14 – APRIL 20 INCIDENT TYPE

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports

he was unable to give a portable breath test. Begay was transported to Gallup Police Department, where he was able to give one breath sample of .35. He was then transported to Gallup Indian Medical Center for clearance and was finally taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked.

Orel Begay Nov. 21, 2020, 8:45 pm Aggravated DWI Gallup Patrolman Nicole Diswood wa s d ispatched to South Strong and East Highway 66 in reference to a drunk driver. She arrived at the scene a nd met the dr iver, Orel Begay, 33, of Fort Defi ance, Ariz., after his vehicle had to be stopped by another officer. Diswood began talking with Begay, noting he had bloodshot eyes and slurred his speech. He had difficulty exiting the vehicle and then refused to take the standard field sobriety tests. Begay also said he had chewing tobacco he was unable to spit out, so

Sheldon Shakey Aug. 22, 2020, 1:28 am Aggravated DWI McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Victor Madrid was dispatched to Munoz Overpass in reference to an orange Camaro that hit a curb and was driving with a flat tire. Madrid saw the vehicle traveling eastbound on the I-40 onramp from Munoz

Overpass and pulled it over. The driver, l a t er ident ified as Sheldon S h a k e y, 3 2 , a dd r e s s not g i ve n , h a d opened the door as Madrid walked toward the vehicle. Madrid noted Shakey had no legs and had to get his wheelchair out to speak with him. As he got the chair out, Madrid observed he was slurring his words and smelled of alcohol. Shakey then swayed in his wheelchair as he spoke to Madrid. Shakey agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests, but he got upset and began yelling during the tests and Madrid took his actions as

refusal to fi nish them. Based on his observations, Madrid placed Shakey under arrest for DUI and had Officer Dominic Molina assist with placing Shakey in the back of his unit. T h roug hout t he a r rest Shakey continued to yell and curse at Madrid, who took his words as refusal to give a breath test. He was then transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked. He was released on his own recognizance. Isralie Jones June 20, 2020, 12:36 pm Aggravated DW I (Second) McKinley County Sheriff’s O f f ice dep ut ies were dispatched to U.S. Highway 491 and Highway 608 in reference to a vehicle

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In Hot Water Oceans have become so wa r m under global heating that temperatures are now too high near the equator for some marine species to live, new research fi nds. Scientists f r o m New Z e a l a n d a n d Australia write in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that location analysis of nearly 50,000 marine species between 1955 and 2015 found that many were moving away from the equator, “on a global scale.” While the number of species living on the equatorial ocean floor remained unchanged, there are now fewer free-swimming creatures near the surface, such as fish. “These species haven’t disappeared, they’ve just gone from the tropics,” coauthor David Schoeman said.

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prompted a massive evacuation and coated most of the island in ash. The eruptions also knocked out power and water, creating a humanitarian crisis for the southern Caribbean country. • The world’s largest volcano was rocked by a swarm of tremors that scientists say could mean Mauna Loa is approaching an eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii. Its

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Letter to the Editor ONE MAN’S TAKE ON MASS SHOOTINGS The recent Fed-X shooting seems to be the current crisis for more gun control, who failed, the FBI, the local police, the local District Attorney, so much for the red flag law in that state. If you really want to stop this then ban mental people from buying a gun! Police: FedEx shooter legally bought guns used in shooting - ABC News (go.com) For years, people that tried to kill themselves, some with a gun, others stopped taking their medicine, or are heavy drug users. I cannot count how many times we took people to the mental hospital in Las Vegas, N.M., or

Albuquerque. In some case these doctors would re-evaluate these folks and make us turn right around and bring them right back. The few times they did keep some for a short time they got them back home and that was it. Until they make every doctor, psychiatrists, and or social worker report people who should not have guns this will never stop. It will be on the news every night so the left-wing media can help take our guns away. increase their ratings and pat themselves on the back for convincing millions of viewers we do not need guns even with

riots and burning still going around the county, just like they told us who to vote for in the last election. W h ich br i ngs me to Congress Woma n Ma xine Waters of California who likes to stir people up to protests and commit violence, Watchdog says Maxine Waters inciting ‘mob violence,’ presses ethics complaint | Fox News. She’s now gone to Minneapolis and said, Maxine Waters Tells Protesters to ‘Stay in the Street,’ Be ‘More Confrontational’ I f C h a u v i n Ac q u it t e d (yahoo.com). I cannot say what has been happening lately is good for what I did for most

On the verdict in the Derek Chauvin case By Michelle Lujan Grisham New Mexico Governor

someone taken from them in such a grievous act of injustice, today’s [April 20] decision does give us all hope that our system is capable of

ew Mex ic o h a s gr ieved a longside the rest of the nation and the world over the unconscionable killing of George Floyd as he begged for breath in the street last year. We have grieved with each new instance of injustice in the interim. And while no courtroom verdict will ever bring Mr. F loyd back to his fa mily, to his children, and while

prejudice, wrong feeling, right feeling, obstinacy, and newspaper paragraphs”, sounds like the left-wing media, and democrats. “The police are the public and that the public are the police, the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full-time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence, guess we are supposed to help the police, and we never seem to learn from our past? Mr. Harry L. Hall USAF Vet Retired Sheriff Lt.

achieving some measure of accountability. We can work to ensure, now and forever after, that accountability will be realized by com mu n ities a nd individuals and families that

have been wronged by those in positions of authority. I cont i nue to pray for George Floyd’s family, for pea ce a nd for equa l ju s tice under the law for a ll Americans.

Obituary JIMMY CURTIS SHORTY New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham no guilty verdict will ever fill the hole in the hear ts of t hose who have loved

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Jimmy Curtis Shorty was born on April 15, 1937 and peacefully passed away on April 17, 2021 surrounded by his family at the age of 84 years old. He was born in Rehoboth, Jimmy Curtis Shorty NM. Jimmy is survived by his from St. Michael’s high school adoring wife, Patricia Shorty in 1957. He was the secretary (shimá) of 54 years, sons of his senior class, participated Richard and Patrick Shorty, in glee club, Knight of the altar, granddaughters Nikki and class treasurer, feature editor Alexis, and great grandkids of Coxocoi, and Sodality preElysa, Amehlia, Jace and fect, 4th. Ameera. Jim earned his bachelor’s He was the third oldest of degree in geology in 1961 and six siblings. He is preceded in was drafted into the Army death by his mother Nasbah the same year. He served for Begay, father Robert Shorty, two years working as a court son Gregg Shorty, sister Edna reporter because of his knowlNunes, among many others edge of shorthand. He received who are waiting for him with his honorable discharge in open arms. 1963. He went to UNM where He grew up in a humble he received his PhD in Law and environment and knew hard worked as a geologist for the work early on by herding tribal water department. sheep, in the canyons of Coyote He worked as an assisCanyon, N.M. He graduated tant to the President of the

Navajo tribe. He worked as an educator for Sandia National Laboratories in 1983 where he retired from in 2007. He was well known within the Navajo tribe and spoke fluently in the Navajo language. Jim was known as the wise friend, whom everyone trusted and respected. He was known as papa and he instilled discipline, integrity and good moral values within his kids and grandkids. Papa would share his life stories with anyone who would listen. He had a strong connection to his Native American culture and would share those traditions with the family. Jim truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. He will be sorely missed, but we will remember him through his teachings and stories. A viewing will take place Friday, April 23 at Daniels Funeral Home 7601 Wyoming Blvd A lbuquerque, N.M . 87109 and after will go to the Shorty’s residence for a celebration of life. After cremation, a mass will be held at Risen Savior Catholic Church at a later date. OPINIONS

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Meet Camille’s Teacher of the Month, Joey Barreras GALLUP HIGH TEACHER PREPARES RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM By Kevin Opsahl Sun Correspondent

a m i l le’s Sidewa l k Café selects a teacher every month to be recognized and celebrated from within the Gallup area. Nominees are selected based on votes from students and their families on how and why they feel their teacher deserves the award of “Teacher of the Month.” Joey Barreras (affectionately known by his students as Mr. B), who taught seniors at Gallup High School before temporarily retiring, is April’s choice. Barreras spoke to the Gallup Sun about his journey as a teacher, retiring temporarily due to the pandemic and that he is ready to come back. Barreras also said he would like to thank Debra Trujillo, an instructional coach at GHS. Trujillo is supportive of his teaching and has pupils who were once Barreras’ students. TEACHING CA REER AND STYLE A native of Gallup who attended GHS, Barreras boasts, “I don’t think anybody in this town is more Bengal than me,” referring to the school’s mascot. Barreras started there in 1998 and then taught in Las Cruces and Belen for several years before coming back to GHS. For the last ten years, he taught the Honors Research Program, a class he created for seniors to help them with life skills beyond high school. The curriculum includes college readiness, keeping up with personal fi nances, job interviewing skills and guest speakers from a variety of industries. “Parents come see me asking if they can sit in on my class,” Barreras said. He knows he can’t allow that, but Barreras tells his students, “Once you learn how to do it, show it to your parents or anyone who needs a job. It’s not just benefiting you; it’s benefiting them.” Since he got approval from the school board to teach it in his classroom, Barreras is hopeful all students in COMMUNITY

the Gallup-McKinley School District will be able to take the Honors Research Program. T wo of Ba r rera s’ st udents spoke highly of him as a teacher and person. In separate interviews with the Sun, McKenzie Lee and Ruth Wheeldon both called Barreras “a father figure.” “Especially in this community, where people don’t always have that parental figure, he steps in as that figure,” Wheeldon said. Both students said the Honors Research Program prepared them for life after high school. Lee and Wheeldon said that Barreras’ teaching was instrumental in getting them their fi rst job or slot in college. While Wheeldon got an education assistant job at Hózhó Academy, Lee is set to join the pre-nursing program at University of New Mexico’s Gallup campus. “He has really helped me grow as a person and come out of my little box,” Lee said. Barreras showed Wheeldon that although it can be “scary” becoming an adult, a good support system of family and friends can always help. “Eventually, (adulthood) does become kind of thrilling,” she said. When Lee was at Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe recently, she decided to nominate Barreras for Teacher of the Month because “he should be appreciated and not be taken for granted.” Raegan Wheeldon, a former colleague of Barreras’ who works at Hózhó Academy, said she is sad that her other daughter won’t be able to get Barreras’ nourishing teaching, as Ruth did. “He’s a long-term asset because he’s having a life-long effect on the kids he works with,” Raegan Wheeldon said. “As they grow and become adults, they’re going to use the same skills he’s teaching them now.” H E A LT H S C A R E / COVID-19 In 2019, Barreras, 50, suffered a mild heart attack while teaching and didn’t even call

Joey Barreras, former teacher at Gallup High School outside his home April 21. Photo credit: Courtesy of Aliana Barreras

an ambulance. After his doctor admonished him for “playing” with his life, Barreras started working out and taking medication. He was improving and went back to GHS. T h e n C O V I D -1 9 h i t . Barreras, who acknowledged

Bethany Silva hands Gallup High School teacher Joey Barreras a basket from Camille’s Sidewalk Café, 306 S. Second St., for being the April Teacher of the Month. Photo Credit: Bryanny Rich he has underlying conditions, said, “the fear was there” of contracting the virus if schools reopened. So in December, he decided to take early retirement, which was granted by GMCS.

“I miss the kids; I love the kids,” Barreras said. “It kills me to have to leave mid-year of their senior year.”

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‘Stowaway’ is a ﬁ lm about self-sacriﬁce for the greater good By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 116 MINUTES This film will be available to stream April 23 on Netflix. S pa ce - t r avel a nd s c i ence-fiction movies have had a fairly common, if unintentional message in recent years … essentially, that something will most certainly go horribly wrong and require extreme sacrifices. It leaves one with the impression that exploring the unknown may not actually be worth all the trouble. At least, that’s the case after watching features like Gravity, Ad Astra, Life, The Martian, Interstellar, Sunshine and even T h e Mi dnight S ky. Stowaway is yet another example of this trend. It’s a familiar story about a troubled mission that praises self-sacrifice for the greater good. However, the end results are a bit f lat and the film doesn’t quite match up to similar efforts. Commander Marina Barnett (Toni Collette), physician Zoe Levenson (Anna Kendrick) and botanist David Kim (Daniel Dae Kim) are astronauts heading for Mars to conduct scientific research. After successfully launching

and leaving Earth’s orbit, they discover launch technician M ichael Ada ms (Sha m ier A nderson) unconscious in one of the spacecraft vents. Truth be told, he falls through the ceiling, causing damage to life support systems in the process. The astronauts treat the man, but soon realize that there isn’t enough oxygen to support all of them on the journey. The group brainstorms to solve the issue, but further setbacks leave them with dwindling resources and tough decisions to make. The concept is full of dramatic potential, particularly when the team discusses disturbing issues and options as things become dire. And like other titles with a similar plotline, one potential solution is incredibly treacherous. In order to secure extra breathable air, some of the characters must volunteer to suit up and shimmy along a suspended metal line to a platform far away from the main craft. This particular sequence is exciting and serves as a highlight. It doesn’t involve fast-cutting, but instead focuses on individuals moving slowly toward their goal. The technique actually extends the scene and maximizes the importance of every gesture, adding tension and unease to the experience. However, some of the other elements aren’t nearly as effective. In order to emphasize the

Michael Adams (Shamier Anderson), Zoe Levenson (Anna Kendrick), David Kim (Daniel Dae Kim), and Cdr. Marina Barnett (Toni Collette) face tough decisions about survival while traveling in space in “Stowaway.” Photo Credit: Netﬂix

isolation of the characters, conversations between the astronauts and ground control on Earth quickly turn into one-sided discussions. We only hear the leads quietly talking into their mics. It’s an interesting idea, but ends up curtailing some of the suspense. It might have added more anxiety to hear the intense concern on the other side of the line. The movie is also a little vague about how the stowaway ended up onboard. Instead, the characters simply

accept the situation and focus on other problems. It feels like an important story point that isn’t addressed or maximized. Additionally, one wishes that the characters onboard weren’t so good-natured. The movie could have used a little more panic on the part of the principal characters given the extreme situation. One expects tempers to fl are and for self-preservation instincts to kick in. A team member does speak to Michael about the strain he is putting on the lives of the crew members and makes a suggestion as to how he can help solve the problem. But the discussion doesn’t lead to significant confl ict. K now i ng t hat a deat h would extend the lives of others onboard, you would expect

everyone to be sleeping with an eye open. But on the whole, the crew behaves nobly under the circumstances. It’s admirable to see, but it doesn’t make for a nerve-racking show. The cast is fine and the movie features an appropriately tense finale, but isn’t nearly as gripping or stress-inducing as it could have been. Instead of a mplify ing the life-threatening ramifications of the situation and seeing its psychological effects on the astronauts, the movie takes an ill-advised low-key and muted approach to the material. In the end, Stowaway ends up feeling like an alsora n in the space - disa ster movie genre. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT | FROM PAGE 12 County Adult Detention Center and booked without incident. She was released on her own recognizance. Gerreitt Lansing July 21, 2019, 12:56 am Aggravated DWI New Mexico State Police O f f i c e r Matthew Williams was advised by Metro Dispatch of a potentia l drunk driver h e a d i n g south on U.S. Highway 491.

WEEKLY POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT | FROM PAGE 10 asked the intruder his name, the only word he understood was “Ortiz.” The stranger drove away in a 2007 GMC truck which bore a New Mexico license plate. The plates came back to a Ricky Ortiz. The Mentmore man said

TEACHER | FROM PAGE 15 The reaction when he told his students of his decision was not easy, either. “I started cr ying. They started crying,” Barreras said, before noting parents and students have begged him to stay at GHS. He still keeps his phone line open, helping them when he can. BACK TO CLASS? For now, retirement has left time for the fi ner things in life. Barreras, who has three kids — two of them adults — takes his daughter to softball practice and picks her up and drops her off at Chief Manuelito Middle School. It’s the chief reason, you could say, that Barreras declined an offer to teach at Hózhó

He spotted the vehicle turning eastbound onto Maloney Avenue and he began following it. Williams pulled the vehicle over and conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Maloney and Carver Street. He met with the driver, Gerreitt Lansing, 32, of Brimhall, N.M., who was slow to respond to his questions. Williams also noted Lansing had bloodshot eyes, slurred his speech, and the interior of the vehicle smelled of alcohol. Lansing stepped out of the vehicle at Williams’ request. He admitted to drinking several beers at some time earlier in the day before he agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests. He failed the tests

and was placed under arrest. He agreed to give a breath sample and was transported to the local New Mexico State Police office, where he posted samples of .25 and .22. He was then transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked. The vehicle was released to the registered owner’s wife. He was released on his own recognizance.

his daughter had some photos and video footage of the male subject and his car, and he said he would deliver those to authorities. SIGN SHOT Crownpoint, April 4 A dead end sign was the victim of gun shots near Mile Marker 12 on State Highway 566 in Crownpoint. A m a n w ho w a s t o o

Melvin Patton May 6, 2019, 9:49 am Aggravated DWI (Third) New Mexico State Police Of f icer Dev i n L a rgo wa s patrolling on Highway 118 when he saw a blue GMC truck fail to stop at a red light turning onto Miyamura Overpass,

almost causing a collision. Largo began following the veh icle a nd pulled it over nea r t he 22 mile post on I-40. L a rgo met t he d r iver, M e l v i n P a t t o n , 4 7, o f Crownpoint, N.M. and immediately noted the smell of alcohol coming from the vehicle along with Patton having bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Largo also saw several open cans of Budweiser in the cup holders and an open bottle of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey in the center console. Patton admitted to drinking three cans of alcohol prior to driving and refused to take

the standard field sobriety tests, saying he would fail them. He was placed under arrest, but stated he wanted to get the money out of his vehicle before it was towed. Largo agreed to do that for him, and he found $1,000 in rolled bills in the vehicle. Largo transported Patton to the local state police office, where Patton agreed to the breath test and posted two samples of .19. Patton’s wife arrived sometime later and she collected the money at his request. Patton was then transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked. He was required to put up $3000 cash or surety.

worried to go out and check on t he noi s e, cont a c t ed authorities April 4. McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jerald Watchman was dispatched to the area around 6:30 pm. The man told Watchman he heard several shots around 5:00 pm. He said he went to the dead end area and noticed a road sign that had been shot

several times. He also said he saw ammo brass casings on the side of the road. Watchman took photos of the dead end sign and the casings. The Crownpoint caller said he didn’t know who shot the sign. He said there had been some gunshots the evening before around 9:00 pm, but he hadn’t called about it.

The man said this had been an ongoing issue and that several people hang out at the dead end. Watchman called Dispatch and requested a heavy routine patrol, and notified his immediate supervisor. The caller said he would also contact the Crownpoint Navajo Police, so they would patrol the area as well.

Academy, for now. “Now, we have that quality time,” he said. “With my health the way it is, you never know how much time you have left.” But, Barreras added, it’s a situation he doesn’t want to live with forever. “The number one killer in America is retirement,” he said. “Now that I’m retired, it’s the truth — nothing ages you more.” Barreras said he’ll be back to the classroom in August — just not at GHS. For now, he’s basking in the honor of being Teacher of the Month, something he doesn’t exactly think he deserves. “A simple pat on the back goes a long way. But when you’re nominated for an award like this, that just lights the fi re to come back to the classroom,” Barreras said.

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INFRASTRUCTURE | FROM PAGE 4 try to update our infrastructure, year-by-year,” he said. I nt er i m P ubl ic Work s Director Robert Hamblen said streets and sidewalks in bad shape are a “hazard” to the community. The beautification project is currently in Phase 1. Ustick said the city has finished working on the gas, water, sewer, and fiber optics for the alley between First and Second Streets. They are currently in the process of running underground power lines, which is something Ustick expects will be completed in the next month or so. After that the city will be able to go out for bid for the final part of Phase 1, which will include getting the alleys paved, getting underground trash containers installed, beautifying

ARIDE | FROM PAGE 8 That’s where the ARIDE comes in. Files explained that there is no ARIDE program certification, but it is

the alleys, and fi nally, putting a drain down the middle of it. Ustick is excited to get this fi rst phase of the project done. “I think it will really help people understand what the plan is for the rest of the alleys,” she said. The city plans to present the next step of the project to the city council for approval sometime this summer. WATER LINES Pa lochak is concer ned about numerous water line breaks the city has experienced over the last few months. “I want us to become proactive as opposed to reactive because I’ve been on council for six years and we’ve been in reactive mode for those whole six years,” she said. “I would like us to move toward identifying the weaker pipes. I hate to see our employees knee-deep in water trying to fi x those.” Dennis Romero, executive

director of utilities, water and sanitation for Gallup, said two of the top priority water line projects are the replacement of cast iron lines dating back to the 1920s, as well as the replacement of lines around Maloney and Second Street. On top of those projects, there’s also concern about well maintenance. Not only that, the city might have to drill a few more of them, as the federal government is delaying the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project by several years. “With respect to strategic planning, we take the Council’s priorities and direction and develop a five-year infrastructure and capital improvement plan schedule and proposed budget, which is designed to address their concerns and move projects forward,” Romero wrote in an email. “The priorities can change as issues arise.”

The Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan budget is considered and approved by council yearly, but the city plans a minimum of five years out. T H E JO U R N E Y T O BROADBAND Some people continue to work from home as the pandemic continues, and that can be a problem if they don’t have good internet access there. Assistant City Manager Jon DeYoung said Gallup is going to do something about that by getting broadband into the city. But fi rst DeYoung said, the city will put together a business plan. He said they will have to make sure they follow all of the state’s rules while they move through the process and take direction from the city council. Once they put the plan together, it will be up to the council to decide whether they want to move forward with

broadband. EX PA N D I NG C I T Y CEMETERIES As people across the country die from COVID-19, more cities are looking to expand t hei r cemet er ie s, Ga l lup included. The City of Gallup currently maintains two of the city’s cemeteries, Hillcrest Cemetery and Gallup City Cemetery. “In order for the cemetery to fi ll up, people have to pass on, so I’m hoping I’m wrong, but my guesstimation is that [the cemetery] is going to be at capacity in the next four to five years,” Gallup’s Parks Director Vincent Alonzo said. He is hoping the city council will approve the Gallup City Cemetery’s expansion. Alonzo said he hasn’t reached out to any property owners about buying land yet, because he’s waiting for the city budget to be approved.

meant to make enforcement officers better at their jobs by helping them identify the possible signs that someone is under the influence of drugs. Files said that there isn’t a list that officers can use

to determine if someone is under the influence of marijuana or another type of drug. An officer will need to use his or her training and past experience to determine whether or not they think the driver is

under the influence. But they can have a genera l idea of what to look for. Files said that someone under the influence of marijuana may have slow movements, or may have remained at a green light and let it go through a couple of cycles. F iles a lso sa id a person’s level of impairment could be affected by their metabolism, body type, tolerance, when they took the drug, and how much they took. The program’s purpose is to familiarize officers with all the possible factors that may make it unsafe for someone to be driving a vehicle. It gives the officers more confidence and the knowledge

that they know what to look for when it comes to impaired driving. Field sobriety tests can test for more than alcohol consumption. Files said the tests can help officers assess the situation, but said it takes a lot more for the officer to decide to make an arrest. When it comes to drunk driving, Files said it’s not just about if a person blew a .08 or not. He explained that people can blow below a .08 and still get charged with a DWI, if the officer thinks it is unsafe for them to be driving. “Impa ir ment is impa irment, and it really doesn’t have any business behind the wheel,” Files said.

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 19 related charges. The personal property is located at ADOBE SELF-STORAGE, 1708 South Second Street, Gallup, New Mexico. Unit Number: 310 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Gene Rast 122 Rolling Hill Rd. Elkland, MO 65644 Description of Personal Property: Tennis shoes, and bags of items unknown. Unit Number: 610 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Lekeisha Curley P. O. Box 4732 Window Rock, AZ 86515 Description of Personal Property: Loveseat and chair, 2 dressers, baby stroller, twin mattress, bed rails, mirror, baby

toys, numerous suitcases, Navajo rug, and numerous bags and totes of items unknown. The sale or disposition of the above property will be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of May, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at ADOBE SELF-STORAGE, 1708 South Second Street, Gallup, New Mexico. The property can be viewed at 9:00 a.m. the day of the sale. The property is subject to the Occupant redeeming the lien prior to the sale. This Notice is being published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks. 1st Publication: Friday, April 16, 2021 2nd Publication: Friday, April 23, 2021 Gallup Sun *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter if the Estate Of FRANK A. NECHERO, Deceased.

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By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: April 16, 2021 Publish: Gallup Sun April 23, 2021 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF AMBER SMITH FOR CHANGE OF NAME No. D-1113-CV-2021-134-V NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AMBER SMITH, a resident of the City of GALLUP, County of McKinley, State of New Mexico, and over the age of fourteen years, has filed a Petition to Change Name in the District Court, McKinley County, New Mexico, wherein he/she seeks to change his/her name from AMBER DENISE SMITH TO AMBER DENISE MARTIN and that this Petition will be heard before the Honorable R. David Pederson, District Judge, on the 11th day of MAY, 2021, at the hour of 9:15 A.m., at the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 W. Hill Ave., Room 200, Gallup, New Mexico. Weldon J. Neff Clerk of the District Court Deputy Clerk Publish: Gallup Sun April 23, 2021 April 30, 2021 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Gallup City Council will take place on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. In accordance with the public health order issued by the New Mexico Department of Health restricting mass gatherings, the meeting will be held virtually and streamed through the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ CityOfGallup/. At the meeting, the City Council will consider final approval of the following entitled Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING AN INCREASE TO THE RATES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 8 CHAPTER 6 SECTION 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GALLUP IN ITS ENTIRETY The purpose and subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in the title and provides for the rates, fees and other charges for wastewater service to be increased by an average of twenty percent (20%). If approved, the new rates shall be effective for services rendered on and after

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 July 1, 2021. A draft copy of the Ordinance is on file at the Office of the City Clerk, Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue. CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk PUBLISH: Gallup Sun Friday, April 23, 2021 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Gallup City Council will take place on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. In accordance with the public health order issued by the New Mexico Department of Health restricting mass gatherings, the meeting will be held virtually and streamed through the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ CityOfGallup/. At the meeting, the City Council will consider final approval of the following entitled Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GALLUP-METRO ANIMAL ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A VICIOUS ANIMAL; ELIMINATE THE CATEGORIES OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG AND DANGEROUS DOG; PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS REGARDING VICIOUS AND DANGEROUS ANIMALS; STREAMLINE

THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS; PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF RULES CONCERNING ANIMALS UPON CITYOWNED PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The purpose and subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in the title. A draft copy of the Ordinance is on file at the Office of the City Clerk, Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue. CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk PUBLISH: Gallup Sun Friday, April 23, 2021 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: FIRE EXTINGUISHER & HOOD SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, SERVICE & PURCHASE Price Agreement ITB-2021-40KC NIGP Commodity Code(s): 34028, 34029, 93634 As more particularly set out in the BID documents, copies of which may be obtained by

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downloading from the GallupMcKinley County Schools Bonfire eBidding website: https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com/ portal/ Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (MDT, LOCAL TIME) on May 11, 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. Public Bid Opening shall be conducted through online meeting software. Dated the 23rd Day of April, 2021 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: April 23, 2021 Publication: Gallup Sun April 23, 2021 *** INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GALLUP MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RECONSTRUCT TAXIWAY A GALLUP, NEW MEXICO AIP NO. 3-35-0019-027-2021 NMDOT NO. GUP-21-01 FORMAL BID No. 2104 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive ELECTRONICALLY submitted bids for the improvements to the Gallup Municipal Airport, AIP No. 3-35-0019027-2021 until May 4th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. MDT at https://app.negometrix. com/buyer/3226. Bids will be electronically opened, and publicly read aloud at the Office of the Procurement Manager via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means. The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I Reconstruct Taxiway A (NE 2,500 ft) and Connector Taxiways A1 and A2 SCHEDULE II Reconstruct Taxiway A (Mid. 3,500 ft) and Connector Taxiway A3

SCHEDULE III Rehabilitate Taxiway A (SW 1,300 ft) and Connector Taxiways A4 and A5 Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from Armstrong Consultants at www. armstrongconsultants. com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $50.00. There will be no refunds. Plans, specifications and Contract Documents may also be examined and/or downloaded at https://app.negometrix.com/ buyer/3226 at no charge. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. The City of Gallup reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of onehundred twenty (120) days from the opening thereof. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Gallup Municipal Airport on April 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions. The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). NOTE: The City of Gallup has transitioned to a new e-Bid/ RFx software powered by Negometrix. All solicitations will be released electronically through Negometrix and responses from bidders must be submitted electronically through this online platform. By using Negometrix, prospective bidders will be provided with all information regarding a bid including addendums and changes to the project

requirements. Negometrix is a completely free service for all respondents. Prior to submitting a proposal, respondents are required to set up their free account with Negometrix. Register your company at Negometrix. com. Only ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED BIDS will now be accepted; system will not accept bids submitted after due date and time. Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conferences, Bid Openings, and Pre-Construction Conferences will be held via conference/video calls or other virtual means until further notice. Details regarding virtual bid opening are provided within bid documents. Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor and State of New Mexico are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project. The proposed contract is under and subject to the following federal provisions: Affirmative Action Requirement Buy American Preference Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances Debarment and Suspension Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Trade Restriction Clause Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, (505) 508-2192 for interpretation. Dated this 8th day of April, 2021 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Published: Gallup Sun Friday April 23, 2021 *** MCKINLEY COUNTY ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY ECONOMIC DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 County Electric Generating Facility Economic District Authority (the “Authority”), the governing body of the McKinley County Electric Generating Facility Economic District (MCEGFED), will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Adhering to the Social Distancing Protocols, issued by the Governor’s Office; and the requirements of the Open Meetings Act allowing members of the public to attend and listen to meetings of a quorum of the Authority, 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 feed 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 8:15 am on the day of the meeting; and it will stop being monitored at 9:00 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 9:03 am) the Authority Acting Chair will call you on your return number so you can make your comment. The Authority Acting Chair pursuant to state law can limit the time of comments and reduce common or cumulative comments as needed. The members of the Authority at their option can participate by phone or other technological participation methods. A copy of the agenda will be available at the McKinley County Managers office 72 hours prior to the meeting and will be posted for the MCEGFED on the McKinley County Web site until an alternate web site is contracted for or established by the Authority. Auxiliary aids for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Shawna Garnenez at (505) 863-1400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend via live stream mentioned herein.

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Done on behalf of the McKinley County Electric Generating Facility Economic District Authority this 20th day of April 2021. Publication by posting date: April 20, 2021 before 3:00 pm. Published in Gallup Sun April 23, 2021. *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: ITB-2021-41RB AGGREGATE MATERIAL Price Agreement Commodity Code(s): 745, 750 As more particularly set out in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs. bonfirehub.com/portal Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on May 11, 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 23rd Day of April, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE The Gallup Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List will be re-opening Friday, April 23, 2021, at 8:00 am Applications will be accepted through our Drop Box Gallup Housing Authority 203 Debra Drive / PO Box 1334 Gallup, NM 87305 Phone: (505) 722-4388 Fax: (505) 863-3386 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: April 23, 2021 PUBLICATION DATE: Gallup Sun April 23, 2021 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: ITB-2021-42RB LOW VOLTAGE CONTRACTOR Price Agreement Commodity Code(s):

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As more particularly set out in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs. bonfirehub.com/portal Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on May 11, 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 23rd Day of April, 2021 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: April 23, 2021 PUBLICATION DATE: Gallup Sun April 23, 2021 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following:

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL 23 - APRIL 29, 20211 FRIDAY, April 23

VIRTUAL FUN FRIDAY: ALL FUN AT FOX RUN

5 pm (NEW TIME) on Facebook LIVE, @galluplibrary. Join us for the love of the game — Golf! We’ll be talking about the game and taking a trip out to Gallup’s own Fox Run Golf Course. For more information: (505) 863-1291.

ON THE BOOKS: LAND OF ENCHANTMENT BOOK AWARD

11 am @ Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to view episodes of On the Books: Land of Enchantment Book Award 2020-2021. Book nominees cater to the interests, appeal and development levels for students of grades K-12 with literacy quality and favorable reviews. This week we will view Black Bear (Reading Level 9-12). SATURDAY, April 24

COMMUNITY EARTH MONTH CELEBRATION

10 am-2 pm @ the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center and the Recycling Depot (701 Montoya Blvd.) Join the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council in celebrating the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day. Learn more about recycling in Gallup-McKinley County. Visit the Recycling Depot - a depository of recycled items available to the community. MCRC will have a table of FREE items for educators and craftspeople, and a FREE steel straw for every adult. Get out and meet your masked socially distanced neighbors! Hand sanitizer will be available. In case of rain, snow, or winds 40 mph+ this event will have to cancel. For more information about Earth Day or to volunteer contact Betsy at (505) 7219879 or at betsywindisch@ yahoo.com, or Millie& Gerald at (505) 722-5142.

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

10 am-2 pm @ Gallup Police Department (451 Boardman Dr., Gallup) and Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.) will be the sites for drop offs for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Learn more at

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deatakeback.com or at (800) 882-9539.

2-HOUR VIRTUAL ZUMBA CLASS

12 pm Join OFPL LIVE on Zoom for a special 2-hour Zumba class hosted by OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor, Joshua Whitman and guest instructors. Visit ofpl. online to register and participate virtually from home. Registration is limited to 100 participants. For more information email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. SUNDAY, April 25

WHAT ARE YOU MADE OF?

1 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library celebrate National DNA Day. Discover the building blocks of life found within the cosmos. Then, learn how to extract the DNA from fruit and yourself in an interactive workshop. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. For more information email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. MONDAY, April 26

CREATIVE CORNER

4 pm @ YouTube @gallup library. Create your own art using materials found around your home! Courses are geared toward individuals approximately 15-years of age and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis. This week we will focus on Botanical Watercolor Painting. Create vivid and detailed botanical paintings using watercolor paint and paper. Creative Corner Episodes are available for viewing after the premiere event on YouTube, @galluplibrary. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291. TUESDAY, April 27

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 pm Facebook Live stream through the City of Gallup’s Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/CityOfGallup/

TECH SHORT TUESDAY

5 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for How-to tech shorts. You have questions, we have

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answers. Email or call in your tech questions and watch us answer them in our weekly videos. Send questions to libtrain@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

TALKING TUESDAY

4 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library. Tell us a story! To celebrate the upcoming Authors Festival, we would like to hear your stories. Tell us about family, travel, your 2020 experience, or other tales. Submit a 3-5 minute video telling your story and join the creative genius of OFPL. Look for talks about books, authors, movies, food, making, and technology from our talented community. EVERYBODY talks! Don’t miss it! Submissions can be sent to libtrain@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

ABE INFORMATION SESSION

1 pm Zoom Meeting. For more information, call (888) 799-9666. WEDNESDAY, April 28

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY BRANCH WEEKLY EVENTS OFPL EVERY CHILD READY 2 READ

11 am Visit YouTube @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 be Making it Fun!

TECH TIME ONLINE: (LIVESTREAM) – RESUMES; COVER LETTERS

4 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library. These important documents require planning and organization. Learn how to create a resume, write a standout cover letter, and more! Join us for this live session and get your questions answered. For more information email libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291. THURSDAY, April 29

DAY OF THE DANCE

1 pm on Facebook @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to celebrate International Dance Day. Learn the basic con-

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cepts and dance patterns of Salsa, Tango, Ballet, African, Hip-Hop & Contemporary in a dance lesson workshop. Dance around your home with a staff curated Spotify playlist that will be available to the public at 9:00 p.m. that night along with a mocktail tutorial video. For more information email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1

6:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. Fourth St.). Meeting with District 1 Gallup City Councilor Linda Garcia.

of stillness and solitude, to capture how the world has changed in the year of the pandemic, and how life has changed and to honor the resilience of individuals, cultures and communities. Still Life runs through May 1.

SPRING INTO STEM BINGO

Unleash your inner scientist with all the supplies you need for 12 different STEM activity kits available at OFPL using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Complete and return the bingo card to the Main Library by April 30 at 5 pm for a prize! For more information email childlib@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

VIRTUAL ZUMBA CLASS

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 help you create your own Superhero Craft.

BACKYARD COMPOST VIRTUAL TRAINING

12:00 pm-1:00 pm on a live Zoom call. The New Mexico Recycling Coalition training will include a video demonstration and information to start a backyard compost system with food scraps and yard debris. Registration is required and numbers are limited. Register by going to https://www.recyclenewmexico.com/backyard-compost-registration/ ONGOING

IN THE STACKS!

2 pm Join us on Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to catch the latest talk on movies and books, and to hear about the exciting events coming next week. Would you like a sneak peak into the weekly events at the library? Watch our newest virtual show. We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more. For more information email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

STILL LIFE

@ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.) is presenting a show of reflective, contemplative work, bringing together 16 local artists working in a variety of media, from painting to beadwork to digital art, to explore ideas

accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. Dated the 23rd Day of April, 2021

6 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday for an evening workout with OFPL’s own Zumba Fitness instructor. Bring down your house with salsa, booty shaking, and heart-racing songs. For more information, email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

RMCHCS FLU VACCINES (ADULTS ONLY)

Urgent Care Clinic (520 Hwy. 564). Walk-ins 5 pm- 9 pm, Sat., 9 am - 9 pm 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.

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 on Sundays. Rapid testing is not available.

RMCHCS COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is making appointments for individuals in Phase 1B of the vaccine distribution plan. For detailed information call (505) 488-2684; https://bit. ly/2M0n2bV 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.

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