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CEREMONIAL 2021 VOL 7 | ISSUE 318 | APRIL 30, 2021

Lots of reassurances, few clear answers By Beth Blakeman Managing Editor

held no surprises for him. It “sounded exactly what

could to cover their a-s and deflect any of the hard-hitting

The direction the tourism department is taking empha-

t’s hard to know whose signature is on Gallup’s signature event. To listen to New Mexico Tourism Department Secretary Jen Schroer and the Intertribal Ceremonial Office Executive Director Melissa Sanchez tell it to the Gallup City Council April 27, the ICO is inclusive, with a task force Sanchez describes as “comprised of some of the local Ceremonial office members, as well as event coordinators, special events people who have worked at other special events … and also Ceremonial volunteers.” But not everybody listening came away with a warm, fuzzy feeling. Kyle Tom, president of the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, said the meeting

and the introduction of new revenue. Schroer also told the council about a new tourism event investment impact calculator, designed to forecast how many room-nights an event generates. But Tom wasn’t impressed with speculative resources. “They want to bring in their Santa Fe expertise. Gallup is not Santa Fe,” he said. “There’s way more differences between Gallup and Santa Fe than there are similarities.” When asked what the state’s participation means in terms of his involvement in the 2021 Ceremonial, Tom said he didn’t know. Sanchez didn’t offer a clear picture, either. She said the opinions of the association members have always been welcome, but

I thought it would be, which means, they did anything they

issues that needed to be brought up,” he said.

sizes promotion, wraparound services for marketing support,

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City council hears about Lexington Hotel, Economic Development Week, more By Molly Adamson Sun Correspondent

uring the pandemic, many people withou t home s h a ve been at risk of contracting the virus. But they’re getting a break thanks to the city, the non-profit Heading Home, and the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department. In a previous interview with the Sun, Gallup City Manager Ma r ya n n Ustick sa id the Lexington Hotel had been purchased by the city about three years ago when the CARE 66 Foundation gave it up. When they bought the property, it was in bad shape, and Ustick explained that the city simply “kept the utilities going.” The hotel was finally able to open on Feb. 1. Accord i ng to Hea d i ng Home’s website, the charity opened the 26-unit building that provides private rooms,

City Councilor Fran Palochak, Dist. 4 shared common spaces, and case management support. Before the Lexington Hotel was open, McKinley County funded a Wellness Hotel to sa fely qua ra nt i ne people without homes during the pandemic. During the April 27 city c ou nc i l me e t i n g , D e br a Mar tinez, the manager of Gallup’s Behavioral Health Investment Zone, gave the

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council an overview of the hotel’s progress. She said the hotel currently has 28 bedrooms, five offices, an industrial kitchen, a guest kitchen, four community areas including a space for kids, a patio, a laundry room, and a dining room. The community rooms have TVs and games. Martinez stated that there are currently 20 women and 37 men living in the hotel. She said seeing the kids come into the hotel was a great experience. “One little girl was on her bunk bed and was just so excited. It was very humbling,” Martinez said. The councilors thanked Martinez for all her work with the Lexington Hotel. Cou nci lwoma n F ra n Palochak, Dist. 4, applauded Martinez and stressed how important it is to see the local government work on things like the hotel in the future. “What I would really like to see in the future is the government working together to do one good thing in the city,” Palochak said. “I think we need to look as government elected officials [at] pulling our resources to make an awesome project or an awesome building or office; an awesome facility to house

homeless people,” she said. “This is an example of true collaboration, and I applaud all of us, everyone involved.” E C O N O M I C DEVELOPMENT WEEK At the April 21 commissioners meeting, the commissioners passed on voting on the resolution to make the week of May 9-15 Economic Development Week because the Greater Gallup Economic Development Manager Bruce Armstrong was unable to attend the meeting to talk about the week’s events. But he was at the city council meeting. “Now more than ever in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to take a moment to celebrate the strength of our enduring community and recognize projects that will be key to our recovery; projects that raise up our local business community and that create new jobs and opportunities for Gallup and McKinley County residents,” Armstrong said. He described some of the events that would be happening that week. There will be two panel discussions that will be presented as webinars. one of them will discuss autonomous vehicles and the next steps in looking at the potential

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for researching and testing self-driving cars in Gallup and New Mexico. The other panel will discuss entrepreneurism and tourism in Gallup. The council unanimously agreed to approve the resolut ion to recog n i ze t he week as National Economic Development Week. MA LONEY SEWER REPAIR G a l l u p ’ s Wa t e r a n d Sanitation Director Dennis Romero addressed the council requesting fi nancial assistance for the Maloney sewer repair project. Romero explained that a portion of the wastewater collection system had failed underneath Maloney Avenue near the intersection of Ninth Street and Maloney. “Basically, an older manhole str ucture looks like it corroded, fell apart, and took some of the line with it,” Romero stated. “So there’s still free-flowing sewer. “We don’t have backup for wastewater, but it’s basically a cavern, if you will, rather than a pipe,” he continued. The failed line was seen as an emergency situation, so an accelerated bid schedule was allowed. The bid went to two companies: Horizon Enterprises and D’Bonauguidi Construction. The two companies bid over $79,000 for the project. Romero s a id t h at t he Wastewater Maintenance and Repair budget has a little over $45,000 left and that a little over $34,000 is still needed for the project. In his resolution, he requested an additional $8,000 for a ten percent contingency. The council una nimously approved the budget adjustment of approximately $42,000.

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Wild Thing bull riding slated for July By Kevin Opsahl Sun Correspondent

i l d T h i n g Ch a m pio n s h ip Bull Riding event, canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, will go on this year as organizers had hoped. The Gallup City Council voted to allow the event to be held July 9 and 10 at Red Rock

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Park at 825 Outlaw Rd, Church Rock, N.M. . That decision comes just weeks after the council gave the green light to another popular event in the city, the Best of the Best Rodeo — though the two events are not related. Wi ldT h i ng’s producer, Larry Peterson, spoke in glowing terms about the fact that the bull riding competition is able to take place this year. He said the event puts Gallup on the map, has been fi lmed and covered in national bull riding magazines. Not only that, it helps the Gallup-based Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home. “What a great thing for the community and the children’s home and everybody involved,” he said. “We’re really wanting to keep life breathed into this and use the fantastic facility out there, and that’s where we’re at. We’re hoping to get to

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have the event this year so it’s not a three-year gap.” The last time the event was held was 2019 and Peterson told the council on April 13, before its approval, he did not want to see the championship be canceled again. But things have been looking up for people like Peterson, who want to hold big events in their communities. The New Mexico Department of Health recently changed the status of McKinley County’s public health restrictions from “red” to “turquoise,” meaning that it can hold large gatherings with up to 150 people or 200 cars. “We’re hoping the restrictions are going to be even lighter and better than they are now, but we’re trying to get things worked out best we can,” Peterson said. “It’s just quite a struggle with none of us, you all included, dealing with all this before, “But hopefully it’s going to be better and better two months from now,” he said. Dist . 4 Cou nci lwoma n Fran Palochak said she is very excited that the bull riding

Brazilian Professional Bull Riders’ Lucas DeVino performing at the 2019 WildThing. Photo Credit: Donovan Becenti championship will be able to take place. “I just want to mention again that we all have to stick to the COVID requirements and safe distances for spectators and for also folks that are riding.” she stressed. “But I’m sure you’re going to do that, and I look forward to going out there and seeing what’s going on.” Dist. 2 Councilman Michael Schaaf said Gallup needs

events like the bull riding championship. “Wild Thing is one of the best events we have in this city, so we need to keep it and support it as much as we can,” he said. Dist. 3 Councilor Yogash Kumar expressed the need for residents to get out and about

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A castle-building competition in school GMCS STUDENTS BUILD THEIR OWN 3D PRINTERS By Molly Adamson Sun Correspondent

tudents at the GallupMcKinley Community School District are getting the chance to be a part of cutting-edge technology in Eric Schieldrop’s engineering class this year. Fifteen students from Gallup High and Miyamura will build their own mini 3D printers thanks to a donation from Sandia National Labs. The Labs purchased the printers for $300 each and donated them to the school. “ T h i s i s p a r t o f [t h e labs’] effort to support New Mexico talent and foster a community of technicians and engineers that are right in the area ... They want to help build the workforce,” Schieldrop said. The donation allows the students to pa r ticipate in a program that will last six class periods to learn how to build and use the printers.

Alanna Belone is one of the GMCS seniors in Eric Schieldrop’s engineering class where students are building 3D printers. Seen here on April 26, she is working on a design challenge in order to learn how to use the printer. Photo Credit: Courtesy GMCS Once the printers are constructed, the students get to keep them. Schieldrop said he hopes they will be able to help students in their future endeavors. “So they’re going to graduate. They keep their printer, and go off on their future education and life and stuff with this tool,” Schieldrop explained. “They could take

Olivia Sage is one of the Gallup High seniors photographed April 26 participating in a 3D STEM project funded by Sandia National Labs. The students must build and learn to operate the printers. Photo Credit: Courtesy GMCS

it a ny where, especia lly if they stick with engineering and design and technology kind of careers.” 3D printers allow a person to print just about anyt h i n g t hey c a n i m a g i ne. Schieldrop gave examples of a toothbrush, coffee cup, or hairbrush. “In the old days, it would be carved out of clay or made

Summer Sorrell is one of the Galllup High seniors who received a 3D printer purchased by Sandia National Labs to teach Gallup and Miyamura High School STEM Core seniors to assemble and operate the printers as part of a six-class design challenge. She is seen here on April 26. Photo Credit: Courtesy GMCS

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out of wood,” Sch ield rop stated. “You’d kind of shape it somehow out of the material. Now it’s 3D printed. So if I designed a new toothbrush, I could print it and hold it in my hand and say, ‘yeah, this does fit the hand well’ or ‘oh, that was a bad idea.’” The students’ final project in the engineering class will include breaking into teams of three or four to create a model v illage or ca stle. Once they design the structure, they will print it out as part of a competition. Each team will present its model. Judging is set for May 3. Schieldrop said it took the class six hours to build the printers. But that wasn’t their only challenge. According to Schieldrop, COVID-19 made running the class difficult. He said getting the printers to students who were learning from home was another obstacle. GMCS’ Director of College and Career Readiness Carrie

Lovato pointed out the hard work involved with making the class a success during a pandemic. “I think it’s important to note that this program came about and really grew during a difficult time for everyone,” she said. “Many of the students said that if it wasn’t for this class, they may not have stayed in school. “The COVID learning environment has really opened doors for new ways of connecting with people and making business par tners and providing really good opportunities for kids. The class ser ves as the conclu sion of t he ST E M C or e pr og r a m a t GMC S , wh ich i ncludes h igh-level math classes and engineering classes. Previously it was available only to seniors who had gone through the program already. But Schieldrop said he’s open to including more students in the future. NEWS

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF GRANT FUNDS City of Gallup 110 West Aztec Avenue Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 863-1279 Application/Grant Number: 20-C-NR-I-01G-10

environment. The project will have significant positive impact by increasing access to safe drinking water and wastewater supply, as well as improving safety and welfare for the Chihuahuita neighborhood.

"West Logan Avenue Street & Drainage Project TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about October 1, 2021 (pending award of CDBG grant) the City of Gallup will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to release federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project:

Public Comment on Finding All interested agencies, groups or person disagreeing with these decisions are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the Grantee by May 7, 2021. All comments must clearly specify which decision they object to: The Finding of No Significant Impact or Request for Release of Funds. All comments so received will be considered by the Grantee prior to its taking any administrative action or requesting release of funds on the dated listed immediately above.

PROJECT TITLE OR NAME: West Logan Avenue Street & Drainage Project PURPOSE OR NATURE OF PROJECT: Reconstruct the street, sidewalk, curb, gutter, storm water drainage and subsurface utilities (water and wastewater) to prevent line breaks and flooding and to improve safety. LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Along West Logan Avenue, between 7th Street and 9th Street. ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: $1,271,000.00 PROJECT SUMMARY: This project will replace utility infrastructure to prevent future breaks, and reconstruct storm water drainage, street, sidewalk, curb and gutter to prevent flooding during inclement weather. This project has critical priority for the health, safety, and welfare of the community. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: An environmental review of the project the project has been made by the Grantee and is available for public examination and copying at the office noted above. Based on the review, the Grantee has determined that request for release of project funds will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and hence, an environmental impact statement will not be undertaken, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), PL 91-910.

RELEASE OF GRANT FUNDS: The Grantee will undertake the project described above with Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act and Clyde B. Strain in his/her official capacity, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making and action, and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the Grantee may use the Block Grant funds, and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities listed in 24 CFR Part 58. HUD will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following basis: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the Chief Executive Officer or other officer of the Grantee. (b) that the environmental review record for the project indicated omission off a required decision finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review, or (c) another federal agency has submitted written comments pursuant to Section 309 of the Clear Act or Section 102(c) of NEPA. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58 and may be addressed to HUD or LGD/DFA, 407 Galisteo Street, Room 202, Bataan Memorial Building, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

The reasons for the decision not to prepare an environmental impact statement are as follows:

Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by HUD or LGD/DFA. No objection received after 15 days from the date of request for funds listed above will be consider by HUD or LGD/DFA.

The project will have a small footprint, less than an acre. All recommended federal, state, tribal, and local agency consultations were initiated and final analysis did not reveal any potential significant adverse impacts on human or natural

Clyde “C.B.’ Strain, Planning & Development Director City of Gallup 110 West Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301

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McKinley County hantavirus patient shows improvement NAVAJO NATION WARNS HANTAVIRUS SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO COVID-19

A deer mouse, the common source of HPS transmission to humans via its feces, is seen here. Photo Credit: Courtesy Navajo Nation Dept. of Health By Kevin Opsahl Sun Correspondent

person on the Navajo Nation in McKinley County who cont r a c t e d Ha ntav ir us Pulmona r y Syndrome was expected to move out of the intensive care unit April 28, an official with the Nation’s Department of Health said. “Patient is doing fi ne,” Del Yazzie, an epidemiologist with the Navajo Epidemiology Center with the Native American health agency, said. “He’s alert and talking and [has] been doing some physical therapy.” The most recent development this week follows an

announcement about the case in an April 19 news release from the Navajo Nation. HPS is most commonly transmitted to humans by airborne contact with small particles of rodent feces — the most common being deer mice, Yazzie explained. The Navajo Nation is not aware of any additional cases of HPS at this time, he added. Indian Health Ser vices released a statement to the Gallup Sun April 28 saying an assessment was conducted by the IHS Gallup Service Unit April 21 at the infected individual’s home, where “evidence of

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H a z el A n n Wei g l, of Howardwick, Tex died April 20, 2021. She was 77. She was born in Gallup, N.M. on Dec. 18,1942. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, George and Grace Fry; brother, Bill Fry; three sisters, Winifred Bond, Ver na Young, a nd Georgia Vanfleet; and her son Ronald Weigl. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Haster (Mike Willey); brother, Jim Fry (Jackie); sister, Helen Montano (Louis); two grandsons, Russell Hasler, and Br a n non H a sler ( K a r i);

Hazel Weigl great-granddaughter, Shelby; a nd nu merous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Funeral services were held at Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup, April 27. NEWS

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Weekly Police Activity Report THREE DEGREES OF SEPARATION Church Rock, April 20 A man called the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office after his ex-girlfriend’s sister beat him up. On Apr il 20 at 9:30 pm McKinley County Sheriff ’s Deputy Nocona Clark was dispatched to 409 State Highway 566 in Church Rock because a drunk man told Dispatch that he had been beaten. According to the report f i le d w it h t he McK i n ley County Sheriff’s Office, Clark met Alonzo Long. He stated that he was in the parking

lot at Deadhorse Speedway with his girlfriend and her two cousins when one of the cousins started to beat him up. Long said he didn’t know t he n a me of t he wom a n who beat him, but she was his ex-girlfriend’s sister. He explained that he had been sitting in the backseat of a car with his girlfriend when her cousin started arguing with him and then beating him. He said the argument was over jealousy. He said he didn’t defend himself and let her do what she wanted. W hen Cla rk a sked him

This table represents a seven-day period of Gallup Police Dept. incident calls APRIL 21 – APRIL 27 INCIDENT TYPE

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205

WELFARE CHECK

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COMING A ROUND AGAIN why he wa s beaten, Long Gamerco, April 19 said he wasn’t sure, but he A Gamerco woman called thought it might be because the McKinley he cheated on his ex-girl- C o u n t y friend and her sister got mad. S h e r i f f ’ s Long said they’d been in a Off ice a f ter white sportscar, but he didn’t one wom a n know the make or model. wouldn’t leave M e d s t a r a r r i v e d a n d her alone after checked Long over. He had a the Gamerco small cut on his left eyebrow. woman filed a protection order In his report Clark said Long against her. was highly intoxicated and On April 19 at 7:59 pm he couldn’t stand on his own. Deputy Timo Molina was disCla rk repor ted his breath patched to 501 Crystal Avenue smelled like alcohol. in Gamerco because a female Medstar took Long to the caller had said a woman was Gallup Indian Medical Center on her property in violation of for treatment. a protection order. Clark went into Deadhorse According to the report he Speedway to speak to employ- filed with the McKinley County ees to find out if they had Sheriff’s Office, Molina arrived seen the fight, but no one had. on the scene and spoke with the They said Long had come in female caller from Gamerco. asking for help. She explained that a woman Cl a rk che cke d L on g ’s named Kimberly Johnson had cr i m i na l record w it h t he been on her porch knocking on Metro Dispatch, but there her front door. was no information about The victim said Johnson had him. been served with an order of

protection by McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Nocona Clark. The victim said Johnson had left before Molina had gotten there, but that she might be hiding in the area. She said Johnson had been heading northbound, but when Molina checked the surrounding area he couldn’t fi nd anyone. The caller said that Johnson didn’t have an address outside of 501 Crystal Avenue, and that she was someone who stayed on the “streets.” In his report Molina said he couldn’t issue Johnson a criminal summons because she lacks a valid mailing address. But that all changed the next morning when Molina was dispatched to the address again at about 1:30 am. He met Johnson outside the house, and after he verified the order of protection he arrested Johnson and she was booked at the county jail. Johnson was released on her own recognizance.

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports

looked like collision damage. Patrolman Julio Yazzie was dispatched to 06E Riggs Ave. near Mentmore where he met a deputy from McKinley County Sheriff’s Office who had found and stopped the vehicle. The driver, Deidre Pete, 33, of Gallup, did not say anything about the damage her vehicle had sustained. Yazzie did note the smell of alcohol, as well as Pete’s slurred speech when she told him she was not involved in the crash. She refused to take the standard field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. Pet e wa s t r a n s por t ed to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI and leaving the scene of an accident. Pete was released on her

Deidre Molly Pete Oct. 4, 2020, 12:20 am Aggravated DW I (Second) A veh icle crash near the Love’s Truck Stop at 3380 W. Hwy. 66 led Gallup Police officers to the scene. The criminal complaint stated the crash victim told officers a woman driving a silver vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign near the I-40 westbound off ramp. T hen a c a l l t o Met ro Dispatch identified the suspect vehicle traveling west on Highway 118 with what

own recognizance. Brian Burbank June 4, 2020, 12:44 am Aggravated DW I (Second) McK i n le y C o u n t y Sheriff’s D e p u t y Terence Willie was traveling westbound on H ig hway 118 near Four Corners Welding Supply when he saw a white Toyota Tacoma traveling 83 mph in a 35-mph zone. Willie began following the vehicle onto Coal Avenue and then Country Club Drive. The pursuit continued onto Aztec Avenue, Woodrow Street, and

fi nally stopped on Hill Avenue, where multiple officers conducted a felony stop on the vehicle. The driver, Brian Burbank, 36, address not given, was questioned by Willie, who noted that his eyes were bloodshot and he smelled of alcohol. There was also an open container in the vehicle. Burbank agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests, but failed. Burbank was transported to the sheriff’s office for a breath test, where he posted two samples of .21. He was then transported to the county jail and booked. He posted a $2000 bond. Sandi Begay March 7, 2020, 2:01 am Aggravated DWI New Mexico State Police Officer Nathaniel Renteria was patrolling traffic on Highway 602 when he saw a white vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign before entering the intersection

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Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World Week ending Friday, April 23, 2021

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Whitest White Pa i nt i ng rooftops w it h a new ty pe of super-reflective white paint could help reduce the effects of global heating in buildings and curb the need for air conditioning. Researchers at Purdue University say the paint they made with barium sulphate pigment rather than conventional titanium dioxide does not absorb any UV light and reflects 98% of all sunlight. Roofs have been painted white for centuries, but traditional paint reflects only about 80-90% of sunlight and still absorbs the warming UV light. While further tests for durability are needed, the developers say the super-white paint could be on the market within two years at a price comparable to conventional products.

Earthquakes Quake-prone Taiwan was rocked by a n u nu su a l ly strong and prolonged swarm of tremors, centered near Hualien. • Earth movements were also felt in northeastern Japan, the Indian state of Sikkim, southwestern Iran and the Greek island of Santorini.

Carbon Surge The International Energy Agency warns that there is likely to be a major surge in greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation this year as the world’s economy continues to recover from the pandemic. The Paris-based independent intergover nmental agency predicts in its annual Global Energy Review that CO2 emissions will increase by almost

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Melted Giant A massive iceberg that broke away from Antarctica in 2017 and threatened the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia earlier this year is no more. Satellite images of what was known as iceberg A68 reveal it is now broken up into so many small fragments that scientists say they are no longer worth tracking. A68 once covered an area of nearly 2,300 square miles but wa s eventua lly unable to survive the warm waters and higher air temperatures of the South Atlantic. “Death by hydrofracture, ‘slush puppies,’” expert Ted Scambos of the University of Colorado, Boulder, said.

and lead researcher Joanne Stephenson said. The newly discovered “innermost inner core” was revealed by using a search algorithm to examine decades of seismic data on how different levels of the Earth cause sound waves to slow down.

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Hemisphere and for undergoing one of the most rapid typhoon intensifications ever observed. Surigae passed well east of the Philippines but battered the coast with storm surge, high surf and downpours. • Tropica l Stor m Jobo t h reat ened t he Comoro s and coastal Tanzania late in the week. No Indian Ocean cyclones have taken such a path in memory.

Core Discovery Scientists say they have found evidence of a new, deeper inner core of the planet, which they say could point to an unknown and dramatic event in Earth’s geologic history. “Traditionally, we’ve been taught the Earth has four main layers: the crust, the mantle, the outer core and the inner core,” Australian National Un i v e r s i t y g e o p h y s i c i s t

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves pleaded with the U.N. to help with the unfolding humanitarian crisis as his country’s La Soufrière volcano continued to spew massive amounts of ash. He described the impact of the ash as “apocalyptic.” Satellite images show that some of the ash was carried halfway around the world to India by jet stream winds. Dist. by: Andrews McMeel Syndication ©MMXXI Earth Environment Service

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Navajo Prep senior project generates smiles SPECIAL OLYMPIANS RECEIVE CLEANING, PROTECTIVE SUPPLIES By Kevin Opsahl Sun Correspondent

avajo Preparatory School senior Kaitlynn Knight said she could not see the faces of Special Olympians and parents through their masks when they stopped by the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office last week — but she knows they smiled. For her senior project, Knight raised enough money to buy home cleaning and coronavirus-protective supplies for the families to take home in baskets. For two hours, on April 24, Knight handed off almost a dozen baskets through the families’ car windows as they drove through the Sheriff’s Office parking lot. Knight’s project was part of CAS, a graduation requirement for the Navajo Prep seniors that blends together creativity, activity and service in a project

Makaila Knight and Kaitlynn Knight gather baskets of cleaning supplies and disinfectants on a table for a drive-thru donation event at the McKinley County Sheriﬀ ’s oﬃce in Gallup April 24. Kaitlynn used money from a GoFundMe campaign that she set up for a school project to purchase the supplies and donate them to Special Olympics athletes. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover of their choice. Knight knew just the subject she wanted to focus on: Special Olympics. Her brother, Rylee, a 19-year-old who has Down Syndrome, has competed with the athletes in just about everything — from bowling to

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volleyball — for eight years. “I admire my brother a lot for doing Special Olympics because he is a very independent person and he’s the strongest person I know that won’t let anything stop him from what he loves to do,” Knight

Baskets of cleaning supplies and disinfectants are displayed on a table for a drive-thru donation event for Special Olympics athletes and their families at the McKinley County Sheriﬀ ’s oﬃce in Gallup April 24. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover wrote in an email to the Gallup Sun. To accomplish her senior project, Knight used online crowdsourcing to raise money for the baskets of supplies. Then, she needed to look for space to give them away. Early on, she spoke with Janie Lee Hall, director of Special Olympics New Mexico-Area 6 and Judith Goins, a staffer at the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office. “I just wanted to be able to give these families the supplies that are sparse,” Knight said. The baskets included hand

sanitizer, soap, Lysol spray, masks, and gloves. Hall said she appreciates Knight choosing the program as the focus of her senior project. “I think she also integrated the needs of families within this area for COVID-19 supplies, because it’s still an ongoing pandemic,” Hall said. “This required her to step out of her comfort zone a little and I think that’s a really important thing

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s part of its mission, which i nclude s prov id i ng acces sible hea lth ca re for vulnerable populations, Molina Healthcare launched MolinaCares Accord in 2020 as a way to invest in filling some of the gaps that still exist in healthcare. It made its first investment and ongoing funding commitment to the Commu nit y Pa ntr y in Gallup April 28. Because Molina believes that its members and their communities disproportionately experience more issues

related to food insecurity, housing and other socioeconomic factors, it has donated $20,000 to support the serv ices the pa ntr y prov ides across McKinley and Cibola counties. The funding will focus on The Wholehearted Food Fund, which provides local meat protein sources to the pantry while assisting local ranchers with a viable channel of distribution for their livestock. “ We a r e g r a t e f u l fo r MolinaCa res a nd its pa r tnership,” Alice Perez, chief exe c ut ive of f icer of t he Com mu n it y Pa nt r y, sa id.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrived at Veterans Park, in Window Rock, Ariz. April 22 as part of a two-day visit. Here she is accompanied by Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, First Lady Phefelia Nez, Vice President Myron Lizer, and Second Lady Dottie Lizer. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

Molina N.M. Engagement Director Buﬃe Saavedra ﬁlls out the check to Gallup’s Community Pantry at the April 28 donation event at the Pantry, 1130 Hasler Valley Rd. Photo Credit: Courtesy Community Pantry, MolinaCares “Their gift will help those who reside in a nd around food deserts to access the nutrition and sustenance they need to live healthier lives.” The MolinaCares Accord prov ide s f u nd i ng to pro grams that improve health, life, and living in local communities through the Molina Hea lthca re Cha r itable Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) (3). The Community Pantr y

Celebrating the MolinaCares donation to the Community Pantry on April 28 are, from left: Leonard Joe, Josephine Barney, Rolinda Rickteroﬀ, Community Pantry CEO Alice Perez, Buﬃe Saavedra, and Shaina Ramone. Photo Credit: Courtesy Community Pantry, MolinaCares was founded in 1999 by Jim Harlin and Tom Crider, two men who saw a need for healthy food and nutrition initiatives in the City of Gallup and surrounding areas. I n t he b eg i n n i n g, t he Com mu n it y Pa ntr y wa s a small building nestled on the west side of the city, but in 2003 found its official home at 1130 Hasler Valley Road

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''A Tradition'' In her ﬁrst speech to the Navajo Nation as First Lady of the U.S. on April 22, Dr. Jill Biden told leaders in attendance at Window Rock, Ariz., and people of the Nation, that treaties, obligations and responsibilities between tribes and the federal government will be recognized. Photo Credit: Hawk Segura

First Lady and teacher Dr. Jill Biden talked with students at Hunters Point Boarding School in St. Michaels, Ariz. April 23, where she heard from students about their personal challenges and success stories. This was Dr. Biden’s third visit to the Navajo Nation, her ﬁrst as First Lady. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

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‘Limbo’ is a recipe that mixes serious issues with oddball humor A QUIRKY, UNDERSTATED INTRODUCTION TO IMMIGRATION By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 103 MINUTES This film from Focus Features will be playing at operating cinemas and driveins on April 30. Creating an exceptional comedy or drama that is unapologetically offbeat can be a tricky proposition. That’s true especially when a feature follows a singular and unusual vision which may not appeal to a large demographic. The latest feature to follow the beat of its own drummer is Limbo, a British production that mixes serious issues like immigration with deadpan humor and bizarre situations. Admittedly, not every member of the audience will laugh at the oddball situations on display. However, the approach generally works and the performances are so strong that the end result feels fresh and engaging. The story takes place on a remote island off the coast of Scotland that has been chosen as a site for refugees seeking asylum in the UK. Omar (Amir El-Masry) is a musician from

war-torn Syria who arrives carrying his oud, a traditional instrument that once belonged to his grandfather. He’s welcomed by the bubbly Farhad (Vikash Bhai), a Pakistani man who has been waiting years for his case to be processed. The pair and others hoping to earn citizenship spend long hours watching and discussing the finer points and plotlines of TV shows like Friends, attend awkward demonstrations on local customs and culture, and have strange and sometimes tense encounters with residents. While waiting to find out if they can stay, the men also share their tragic pasts and hopes for the future. Early sections of the movie are very amusing, particularly as the refugees quietly watch surreally performed reenactments on subjects like sexual harassment. Their deadpan stares are hilarious, as well as the conversations that follow, as well as the comments and questions that arise from what they have witnessed. The film uses a muted sense of humor deftly as it places characters in an odd and cut-off environment and emphasizes just how alien it feels to be in a foreign land. In addition to a couple of enjoyable interactions with some less-than-brainy residents, there is also a funny series of scenes involving Omar visiting a tiny,

Director Ben Sharrock’s “Limbo” oﬀers a view of the U. S. through the eyes of people who want to live in the country, but are unfamiliar with the culture. From left: Omar (Amir El-Masry), Wasef (Ola Orebiyi), Abedi (Kwabena Ansah), and Farhad (Vikash Bhai) share their thoughts and feelings. Photo Credit: Focus Features slimly-stocked grocery with an owner who prefers using a loudspeaker to communicate with shoppers. Of course, the jokes help viewers relate to the characters and feel their plight as the more dramatic story elements are emphasized. As events progress, the movie makes a deeper impression when the men are forced to deal with bad news,

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CEREMONIAL | FROM COVER they haven’t responded to her efforts to reach out. T H E BU D G ET F O R CEREMONIAL When asked about finances for the 2021 virtual Ceremonial, Sanchez said pricing is still in negotiation. She was unwilling to share a ballpark figure. “It might be misinterpreted,” she said Sanchez was willing to talk about Fiscal Year 2022. She said that the legislature had appropriated $159,000 (which ref lects a 5 percent overall agency decrease) for the base budget and direct event expenses for Ceremonial, as the event requires year-round preparation. Mayor Louis Bonaguidi said in the days when he was Ceremonial president, it cost an estimated $400,000 to put on the live event, and most of that was raised by volunteers. WHERE IS THE CEREMONIAL OFFICE? Tom, who is recognized by the City of Gallup as the president of the local Gallup InterTribal Association, said that the office was closed after the state sent a notice that the lease for the building which housed the Ceremonial Office, was being effectively terminated

SPECIAL OLYMPICS GIVEAWAY | FROM PAGE 14 as you’re reaching adulthood.” Knight plans to distribute the rest at a local Special Olympics practice on May 1 — the fi rst time the athletes are reported to gather for in-person activities since the pandemic began. “When she called me, I was really excited,” Goins said. “There are so many other different community-related events she could have done and she chose Special Olympic athletes and their families. This just goes to show you what kind of a person Kaitlynn is. “Unfortunately, it’s harder to raise money — everyone forgets about the Special O l y m p i c s ,” G o i n s s a i d . “Kaitlynn just wanted to reach out and [let] them know, ‘hey, we’re here for you, we haven’t forgotten about you and here’s a little bit of encouragement to keep you going.’” Aside from her Sheriff’s Office duties, Goins is also a COMMUNITY

Intertribal Ceremonial Oﬃce Executive Director Melissa Sanchez. Photo Credit: Courtesy ICO

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial President Kyle Tom. Photo Credit: Courtesy Kyle Tom on Feb. 28. “There’s no Ceremonial Office open now,” Tom said. “The sign is still above the door. [But] it is a state-owned building.” Palochak brought up the closed office at the council meeting.

“We have a building [in] downtown Gallup that remains empty with no staff. So if people are coming to buy T-shirts for Ceremonial, they can’t get

in there,” Palochak said. “If they want to know if there’s a Ceremonial, they can’t get in there. They don’t know where to call. “This is a Gallup event,” she emphasized, “So we need this person here, or somebody paid to be here to answer all these questions, and that’s not being done.” Sanchez said the office would be reopened. But she could not tell the Sun when that would happen or who would staff it. THE TA LK A ROUND TOWN Palochak said she’s hearing from her constituents and they don’t sound happy about the state’s plans for the 2021 Ceremonial. “I believe from all the comments I’ve gotten from the community, they feel that they have

been slighted, that our InterTribal Ceremonial Association is not a part of this,” she said. “They have been kind of shoved to the side.” Palochak pointed out that in the past when Ceremonial had a state director, that person was housed in Gallup and worked to develop relationships within the community, attracting volunteers. That, she said, is not being done with the current tourism department model. Sanchez is keeping her cards close to her vest about how she envisions this year’s event. She said she is in talks with a television network for a feature program, but she won’t identify the media outlet. She also said there could be live webcasts for events such as pageants, but the platform hasn’t been decided on yet. For Tom, these answers leave a lot of uncertainty. “We’re trying to move forward,” he said. “But there are so many things beyond our control that we can’t move, because it comes down to other organizations. “We’re still trying to figure it out,” Tom said. “We’re hoping an agreement gets reached soon.”

regional coordinator for the New Mexico Law Enforcement To r c h R u n fo r S p e c i a l Olympics, a nonprofit. The organization’s website calls its law enforcement agency members “guardians of the fl ame,” providing support to Olympians with special needs year-round. Cindy Ramirez, a parent of a 25-year-old Special Olympian named Tessa, was one of several people who met Kaitlynn April 24 to pick up a basket of supplies. “We weren’t 100 percent needing it,” Ramirez said. “To my daughter, Tessa, we always need it. When someone offers things like that, she’s excited to go and get one, whether she needs it or not.” When Ramirez rolled up in her car to receive Knight’s basket, she thanked her. “That was so awesome of her to think like that. There are not very many people that

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Bengals earn a comfortable win FINAL SCORE: GALLUP 78 – KIRTLAND CENTRAL 52 Kohanon Atazhoon (23), Gallup Bengals, goes up for the shot as he gets past the Kirtland defense at the Gallup High School gym April 22. The Bengals won the contest 78-52. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Gallup’s Jeﬀrey Yazzie (21) battles Kirtland’s Troy White-David (34) and Kragen Cadman (11) for the rebound April 22 in Gallup. The Gallup Bengals defeated the Kirtland Central Broncos 78-52 in district play. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Gallup’s Joaquin Ortega (30) goes in for the layup against Kirtland’s Elijah Jenks (3) April 22 in district play in Gallup. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Bengals get another big win FINAL SCORE: GALLUP 69 - MIYAMURA 45 Gallup’s Kody Touchine (34) blocks the shot of Patriots’ Jayde Irving (23) from behind April 23 at Miyamura. The Bengals defeated the Miyamura Patriots in district play 69-45. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Miyamura’s Jayde Irving (23) looks for the basket as a Bengal defender attempts to stop his shot at Miyamura High School April 23. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

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Kota Benson (10), Miyamura and Brad Lynch (32), Gallup, go up for the rebound during district play at Miyamura April 23. Miyamura lost to the Bengals, 69-45. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

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HANTAVIRUS | FROM PAGE 10 rodent activity in the area” was found. “Education on preventing Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome was provided to the family,” IHS said in the statement. One of the reasons the Navajo Nation is putting word

WEEKLY POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT | FROM PAGE 11 STOLEN LAPTOP Gallup, Jan 22, 2019 A Gallup woman said her

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the time during the pandemic. “This is an outdoor event and hopefully it does go on, and we have a large enough crowd,

a safe crowd,” he said. Ga l lup Mayor Lou is Bonaguidi praised Peterson after the council’s decision was

made. “Larry, I’m going to withhold the congratulations until after it’s over with because

I’m hoping, like you, that it’s opened up and we can get as many people in that facility as possible,” he said.

out about the case is that early symptoms of HPS — a disease which can be deadly — are similar to those of COVID-19. The only way to confirm the difference between the two is a test, which is taken at a medical center before samples are sent to a lab. It can take anywhere from 24 - 48 hours to achieve results, Yazzie said. There’s no vaccine for HPS,

but since it can be fatal for some people, medical officials recommend early treatment at a medical facility. Patients with the most severe cases of HPS could be on blood re-oxygenation machines for up to a month, Yazzie said. HPS can occur on the reservation any time of year, but the most common occurrences of it come in the spring and summer

months. Yazzie said it is possible only one case might pop up a year, but as many as five can be reported during the same time frame. Spring is a popular time for HPS to occur, because that’s when many people are doing their spring cleaning, Yazzie said. Rodents can hide in sheds and place droppings there during the winter months,

making it likely that humans will find and try to clean them up in the spring. Junk cars around homes are also popular spots for rodents, as they can set up nests and lay droppings there, Yazzie said. In order to prevent sickness from occurring, people who fi nd rodent feces can create a bleach and water mix to kill HPS, Yazzie said.

ex-boyfriend came to her house one day and stole her laptop, which she valued at $1,300. On Jan 22, 2019 around 8:30

pm Gallup Police officers Iris Pinero and Jeremy Shirley were dispatched to 3211 Grey Hill Circle in Gallup after a female caller said her ex-boyfriend had stolen her MacBook. According to the cour t repor t, when the officers

arrived at the house the woman was there. She explained that her ex-boyfriend Brandell Murphy had shown up at her house and took her MacBook out of the passenger seat of her car. She said the laptop had stickers all over it and she

estimated it to have been worth $1,300. He then drove off in his white GMC truck. The victim said that Murphy lives at 160 B Tabernacle Road in Church Rock. Neither of the officers made contact with Murphy.

a r r ive d , he w a s a d v i s e d about a brown Chevy Tahoe that left the store and headed east on Green Street. Ya z z i e a t t e m p t e d t o locate the vehicle, and eventually found it near McKinley

Street. He pulled it over near Ford Drive and Mesa Avenue. Yazzie could see the driver mov ing a round inside the the tr uck. W hile that wa s happening, the Tahoe began to roll downhill. It struck a

patrol unit. T h e driver, Leona Yazzie, 42, of Ga l lup, wa s sitting in the rear passenger seat when Yazzie approached. The crimina l compla int stated she smelled of alcohol, slurred her speech, had bloodshot eyes, and staggered as she

was removed from the vehicle. She refused all standard field sobriety tests, as well as the breath test. A wa r r a nt for a blood draw was issued at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services. The complaint did not state if Leona Yazzie was booked or a summons was filed. She was released on her own recognizance.

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“Special Olympics have been doing everything that they can to keep our athletes active and participating as much as we can, even if it’s from home,” Goins said. “We’ve had to really modify a lot of the things that they do.” For Knight’s brother, that adjustment meant playing basketball or volleyball from his grandmother’s house, where he has more space to do it than at home. Photos were taken of him performing each activity so they could be documented for the Specia l Oly mpics organization. “It just keeps him on his feet,” Knight said. Knight is looking forward to the fi rst in-person Special Olympics practice May 1 and resuming her role of “unified partner” — someone without a disability who is there to advise team members — the way it was meant to be. “I do wish the best for the Special Olympics,” Knight said.

will,” Ramirez said, referring to Knight’s decision to make her senior project about the Special Olympics. “She has a very big heart.” Ramirez added that what Knight did was significant because during the pandemic, some people with disabilities don’t understand what’s going on. That can be a problem for people like Tessa, who have been vaccinated. “We don’t know how they would carr y the sickness and how they would react,” Ramirez said. “We know how to act and say, ‘Hey, we’re hurting.’ Tessa won’t understand all of that.” Knight’s fundraising project comes as members of the Special Olympics have been hit especially hard by the pandemic, because as with other athletic pursuits, they are not able to compete in person.

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2018 Ford Escape SE FWD 38,000 miles Equipped with SiriusXM and seat warmers $21,795 Gurley Motor Co. 701 W. Coal Ave, Gallup, NM (505) 722-6621 www.gurleymotorford.com ***

2019 Toyota Avalon XSE Body Style: Sedan Drive Type: FWD Ext. Color: Parisian Night Pearl Int. Color: Black Mileage: 34,174 Stock #: TP20052 Retail Price:$31,995

2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT Stock# P19072 Condition: Used Body Style: Sedan Int. Color: JET BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM Mileage: 81,601 Retail Price: $15,295 Amigo Automotive Center 1900 South Second St, Gallup, NM (505)722-7701 Amigoautomotive.com

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2020 Ford Ranger 4WD Still New with only 1100 miles! Certified Pre-Owned $40,825

2018 Ford Fusion SE FWD Only 28,000 miles! Equipped with SiriusXM Radio, Seat Warmers and a Sunroof $22,995

NOW HIRING A General Laborer with Welding and Equipment Operator Skills Applications can be picked up at: Vernon Hamilton Construction Co. 4725 E. Historic Highway 66 Gallup, NM between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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EMAIL: GALLUPSUNLEGALS@GMAIL.COM DUE: TUESDAYS 5 PM Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www. co.mckinley.nm.us Dezirie Gomez, CPO Human Resource Director *** Reporter Wanted Gallup Sun is looking to hire a freelance or full-time news reporter local to the area. Please email resume to Publisher Babette Herrmann: gallupsun@gmail.com LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

Dezirie Gomez, CPO Human Resource Director *** NOW HIRING Driver with experience in Aggregate Hauling Applications can be picked up at: VHCC, LLC. 4725 E. Historic Highway 66 Gallup, NM between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. *** NOW HIRING Experienced Equipment/Diesel Mechanic Applications can be picked up at: VHCC, LLC. 4725 E. Historic Highway 66 Gallup, NM between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. *** April 29, 2021 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION SNAPS SA Coordinator DEPARTMENT Community Service CLOSING DATE May 4, 2021

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter if the Estate Of FRANK A. NECHERO, Deceased. No. D–1113-PB–2021–00023 NOTICE TO CREDITORS CYNTHIA G. KNIGHT and VINCENT F. NECHERO, have been appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of FRANK A. NECHERO, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Co-Personal Representatives at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representatives, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico.

Dated: 4/14/2021 CYNTHIA G. KNIGHT, Personal Representative VINCENT F. NECHERO, Personal Representative MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representatives 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Publish: Gallup Sun April 16, 2021 April 23, 2021 April 30, 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,

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 207 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 *** 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, May 20, 2021 at 3 PM. The agenda and log-in information will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from francis@ gallupbid.com and on City of Gallup website. Publish: Gallup Sun April 30, 2021 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate Of CAROLINE NEZ, Deceased. No. D-1113-PB-2021-00025

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALVA ANN SYMONS has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of CAROLINE NEZ, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or field with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico. Dated: 04/15/2021 ALVA ANN SYMONS, Personal Representative MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505)-722-4463 Publish: Gallup Sun April 23, 2021 April 30, 2021 May 7, 2021 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR

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BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB #2021-04 Vehicle Washing and Detail Services until Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., Local Time, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the County Commission Chambers, and as more particularly set out in the specifications, copies for such may be obtained from the Procurement Department, 207 West Hill Street, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, or McKinley County website: www. co.mckinley.nm.us . McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. For more information please contact Michelle Esquibel at (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1076. The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations. In addition the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/ penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities and kickbacks. DATED this 27th day of April 2021 BY: /s/ Billy W. Moore Chairperson, Board of Commissioners PUBLISHED: Friday, April 30, 2021, The Gallup Sun *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB #2021-05 Automotive Replacement Parts until Thursday May 20, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., Local Time, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the County Commission Chambers, and as more particularly set out in the specifications, copies for such may be obtained from the Procurement Department, 207 West Hill Street, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, or McKinley County website: www. co.mckinley.nm.us. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. For more information please contact Michelle Esquibel at (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1076. The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations. In addition the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/ penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities and kickbacks. DATED this 27th day of April 2021 BY:/s/ Billy W. Moore Chairperson, Board of Commissioners PUBLISHED: Friday April 30, 2021, The Gallup Sun *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of

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Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 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 the quorum of the governing body, this meeting will be a hybrid meeting physically closed to the public but open to the public via technology services. Members of the public may view the live stream feeds offered on the approved Facebook account of the McKinley County Office of Emergency Management. Members of the public are welcome to call in with comments about any of the items on the agenda. The comment call in number (505.863.1400) will be monitored beginning at 8:45 a.m. on the day of the meeting; and, it will stop being monitored at 9:10 am on the day of the meeting. Please give your name, and the Agenda Item Number you desire to comment on, and a return phone number. When, at the appropriate time for making comments on the agenda items, (beginning at approximately 9:10 am) the Commission Chair will call you on your return number so you can make your comment. The Commission Chair pursuant to state law and county policy can limit the time of comments and reduce common or cumulative comments as needed; comments will be limited to 3 minutes. For the hybrid meeting, the members of the County Commission and Presenters (if they are comfortable with the limited in person appearances) will be in attendance in-person. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office and can be sent electronically upon request. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Janessa McMahon at (505) 722-3868 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting

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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 FUN FRIDAY: HARRY POTTER HERBOLOGY 101

5 pm (NEW TIME) on Facebook LIVE, @galluplibrary. Attend a Harry Potter-themed Herbology 101 class and learn about beneficial plants to increase your physical and mental health. We will review general plants that help reduce stress levels, anxiety, depression, and calm the mind for more restful nights. Then learn about Southwest plants, their benefits, and how to identify them in the wild. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm. gov; (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 Voting! Who can vote and how? SATURDAY, May 1

VIRTUAL AUTHORS FESTIVAL: VISUAL STORYTELLING

OFPL will launch its first Virtual Authors Festival in May! Artists, filmmakers, poets, and authors get your

CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 22 to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend via the live stream mentioned herein. Done this 26th day of April 2021 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Billy Moore, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun April 30, 2021 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS GALLUP HOUSING CALENDAR

summer rolling with storytelling and creativity during the entire month of May. Win prizes May 1st with a photo scavenger hunt using the GooseChase app! Download the app and use game code 8ZMXP7. Connect with us on FaceBook, @galluplibrary and YouTube to join the activities. 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 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. MONDAY, May 3

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1 pm-2 pm @ Student Support Center Board Room (640 Boardman)

BACKYARD COMPOST VIRTUAL TRAINING

2 pm-3 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/ TUESDAY, May 4

LIBRARY WORKSHOP: CROCKA DOG DRAW ALONG

1 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary and YouTube for a drawing lesson with author AUTHORITY BOUNDARY FENCING PROJECT SUNSHINE CANYON CFP-24-01-2021 Grant # NM02P00650120 Grant # NM02E00650118 Notice is hereby given that the Gallup Housing Authority (GHA) will receive sealed bids for construction of GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY BOUNDARY FENCING PROJECT SUNSHINE CANYON until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, May 25, 2021 at the office of the Gallup Housing Authority Main Office, 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. Bids will be

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and illustrator Ross Van Dusen. Join us for a reading of Van Dusen’s award-winning children’s book How the Crocka Dog Came to Be and learn to draw your own Crocka Dog. Have your pencils and paper ready! For more information email aprice@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

ABE INFORMATION SESSIONS

11:00 am @ Zoom/Remote @https://unm.zoom.us. For more information, call (888) 799-9666. WEDNESDAY, May 5

STORYTELLING AND THE ART OF JEWELRY-MAKING 1 pm on Facebook, @galluplibrary and YouTube for a storytelling presentation featuring Kristi Rae Wilson who received her MFA in Jewelry/ Metals from the University of Illinois. Her work has been included in international and national publications and exhibited throughout the United States. Wilson has taught fine art courses and served as an advisor for the Art Student Collective at the University of New Mexico for 8 years. Currently she teaches Jewelry and Small Metals Construction, Drawing and Introduction to Art History as a Visiting Assistant Professor. For more information: email aprice@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. THURSDAY, May 6

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SENIORS

help you make a Crocka Dog Puppet.

AUTHOR TALK: STEVEN GOULD WHY IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK SO DIFFERENT FROM ITS MOVIE?

4 pm LIVE on Facebook, @galluplibrary for a talk featuring Steven Gould, author of the Jumper series and more. We have all heard the phrase that the book is always better than the movie. Steven Gould knows the process of translating a book to the big screen. His popular book series Jumper has been made into a feature film and a television series. Find out the secrets of making your favorite book into a Hollywood production. For more information email mdchavez@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. ONGOING

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

Register at ofpl.online for a copy of Canyon Dreams: A basketball season on the Navajo Nation by Michael Powell now through May 14. The moving story of a Navajo high school basketball team, its members struggling with the everyday challenges of high school, adolescence, and family, and the great and unique obstacles facing Native Americans living on reservations. Zoom discussions will be held in June. For more information email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

IN THE STACKS!

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

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

opened, read, and tabulated at that time. No bids will be received or considered if received after the time stated above. This project is located at Sunshine Canyon area within in Gallup, NM. The project includes installation of boundary chain link fencing at one of the Gallup Housing Authority properties. Scope of work: Install 6-foot-high chain link fence in accordance with the contract specifications. Work shall include clearing and grubbing a 5-foot-wide section of ground for the length of installation, placing steel posts 10 foot on center, installing

12-foot-wide service gates, 10-foot-wide fence gates, and installation of all appropriate accessories detailed. Fence posts and fabric shall meet contract specification in accordance with ASTM F-1083. Contractor shall install a fence behind existing concrete wall in areas where concrete walls exist. Fence shall be placed in front of the City’s utility rightof-way and under wooden pole down guy as needed. Work shall also include transition from behind walls to ground surface. This project is to be funded in part by Capital Fund Program and Capital Fund Emergency Safety and Security Program. A

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library materials, and more. For more information email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

VIRTUAL ZUMBA CLASS

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

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mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 11, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Gallup Housing Authority Main Office Conference Room, located at the 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, NM 87301. Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 307 S. 4th Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 8635440, upon deposit of $250.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within fifteen (15) days after bid opening. Publish: Gallup Sun April 30,2021

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