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Business crime has Chamber of Commerce brainstorming about law, policing By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

he Gallup Chamber of Commerce hosted a public forum Sept. 21 to tackle some of the area’s thorniest issues concerning crime. Cha mber CEO Bill Lee kicked the meeting off, by tel l i ng at tendee s t hat he d rove by D y n a m ic Sig n s a nd d iscovered a d isplay announcing five break-ins in the past 30 days. Ma ny other businesses a rou nd Ga l lup a re fa ced with the same problem Lee described. He acknowledged the level of frustration, but advised against trying to catch criminals personally. “We in no way support the vigilantes,” Lee commented. “People get hur t … do not take matters into your own hands. I guarantee you that only ends badly for you in the

end.” I n s t e a d , he su g ge s t e d m a k i ng proper t y a s se s s ments to find and fix weak spots as one way to make it harder for people to break in. During the forum, Lee and Gallup Police Chief Franklin Boyd went over some of the tactics the police department is working on to improve city safety. Boyd ex pla ined the Broken Wi ndow Pol ici ng Theory. The theory states that if police don’t address crime at the base level when it starts with a broken window, for e x a m ple , or t h i n g s t h a t would be considered misdemeanors, crime can only continue to grow. “The point of the broken window theor y of policing is to conti nue to add ress those issues from the ground up,” Boyd said. “Otherwise crime is going to grow like a weed. If you don’t pull the

weed early it’s only going to get bigger and it’s going to fester.” Boyd said one of the problems his police officers is facing is the citizens’ expectations. When officers arrive at the scene of a crime, the victims often expect them to arrest the offender right away, even if they’re not at the location. “There’s a very fine line between what my officers are allowed to do by law and not allowed,” Boyd explained. One misconception that Boyd and Lee wanted to clear up is the idea that police officers can only arrest someone if they catch them in the middle of committing a crime. Lee said some officers had been telling people this, but that statement is not true. Lee expla ined that if a victim has a quality camera and the officers can see the

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department. The Gallup Police receive an average of 150 calls a day, and they currently have six vacancies in the department. Lee suggested a couple of ways they could recruit more officers, including a possible signing bonus. In addition, he argued that the police budget, which is currently based on the city’s population, actually needs to be based on the number of calls police receive in order to provide quality service. The Ga llup Police Department said it had more tha n 1,700 residential a nd business alarm calls for service in 2020. So far, in 2021, that number stands at almost 1,400. Other solutions mentioned a t t he for u m i nclude d a pre-arrest diversion program for low-level non -v iolent crimes driven by substance abuse, a warrant round-up, crafting legislation for the January session in Santa Fe, and a chamber community crime coalition. The chamber community crime coalition would consist of people willing to testify about crime, when related legislation is introduced at the Roundhouse. More than 30 people have signed up so far. Lee invites anyone interested to join the coalition by contacting him, Lori Parra, or Ceci l ia Perez at (505) 722-2228. Lee said he wants to have another meeting with judges. The focus will be on what laws to address in order to make it easier to sentence offenders. No date has been set. Beth Blakeman contributed to this article.

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Attention Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services:

You Can’t Have A Hospital If You Don’t Have Doctors Since the hospital was taken over by Texas-based Community Hospital Corporation, RMCHCS has been losing doctors to layoffs, resignations, and unjust terminations. Community members and health care providers are working together to set things right. Add your name as a supporter at www.uapd.com/rmchcs-petition

We, the undersigned, support the Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services doctors, because they work for the safety and benefit of their patients. We encourage management to recognize their union and bargain fairly with them for a first contract. Kimberly Allard (Scottsdale, AZ) Hamza Altaie (Cottonwood, AZ) Rep. Richard Andrade (Glendale, AZ) Lawrence Andrade, MD (Gallup, NM) Gay Anja (Denver, CO) Marlene Aretino (Rio Rancho, NM) Maya Armstrong (Santa Fe, NM) Clare Arroyo (Albuquerque, NM) Pete Artis (Vanderwagen, NM) Edison Ashley (Yatahey, NM) Rory Aufderheide, MD (Gallup, NM) Josh Back (Zuni, NM) Rebecca Bak, MD (Zuni, NM) Sanaa Baker (Gallup, NM) Adriann Barboa (Albuquerque, NM) Eileen Barrett (Albuquerque, NM) Summer Bates (Denver, CO) Chris Battis (Gallup, NM) Julia Beamesderfer (Gallup, NM) Evelyn Begay (Sanders, AZ) Pamela Bell (Gallup, NM) Mary Ben (Gallup, NM) Jo Ann Benenati (Gallup, NM) Maureen Bia (Crownpoint, NM) Eileen Biunno (Gallup, NM) Denice Bobelu (Zuni, NM) Pauline Anne Boisselle (Ramah, NM) Melo Bond (Gallup, NM) Angelynn Boone (Grants, NM) Barbara Brandt (Jamestown, NM) Timothy Bruinius (Gallup, NM) Naomi Buckta (Gilbert, AZ) Mathew Burriel (Rio Rancho, NM) Amity Calvin (Albuquerque, NM) Rose Marie Cecchini (Gallup, NM) Rose Marie Cecchini, (Gallup, NM) Niccole Cerveny, MD (Mesa, AZ) Garhett Charleston (Albuquerque, NM) Clorinda Chavez (Gallup, NM) Eleanor Chavez (Rio Rancho, NM) Melecia Chavez (Gallup, NM) Patric Chavez (Gallup, NM) Kelly Cheama (Zuni, NM) Karen Chong (Albuquerque, NM) Sanjay Choudhrie (Gallup, NM)

Shavon Conner (Albuquerque, NM) Ripon Cordova (Gallup, NM) Kathleen Coventry (Albuquerque, NM) Deanna Crask (Gallup, NM) Mary Cullen (Albuquerque, NM) MIke Daly (Gallup, NM) Gail De Young (Gallup, NM) Paula Delgado (Albuquerque, NM) Megan Denherder (Gallup, NM) Mike Depauli (Gallup, NM) Taryn Detsoi (Gallup, NM) David DeWeese (Gallup, NM) Jennifer Doan (Chandler, AZ) Mary Jo Donlan (Gallup, NM) Shana Drake-Lavelle (Albuquerque, NM) Jeannie Dubois (Gallup, NM) Candace Duran (Gallup, NM) Erin Duran (Albuquerque, NM) Daniel Ellis (Gallup, NM) Daniel Ellis (Gallup, NM) Carole Eriacho (Gallup, NM) Kim Esparza (Gallup, NM) Heather Estrada (Gallup, NM) Stephani Fabela (Gallup, NM) Michelle Ferguson (Gallup, NM) April Forman (Gallup, NM) Jamie Frederiksen (Gallup, NM) Elizabeth Garchar (Albuquerque, NM) LaDonna Garcia (Gallup, NM) Lawrence Garcia (Albuquerque, NM) Rachel Garcia (Gallup, NM) Virgie Gibson-Becenti (Brimhall, NM) Leanne Gillson (Gallup, NM) Shanell Gladson (Gallup, NM) Geri Goffe (Gallup, NM) Victor Gomez (Jamestown, NM) Ryan Gomito (Gallup, NM) Helen Gonzales (Arlington, NM) Katy Good (Gallup, NM) Rhonda Goodenough (Jamestown, NM) Rey Granado (Gallup, NM) Eliana Griego (Albuquerque, NM) Ernestine Gruber (Las Vegas, NV) Supreetha Gubbala (Albuquerque, NM) Jana Gunnell, MD (Taos, NM)

“Even before the pandemic, the doctors who work at RMCHCS have been advocating for the health and wellbeing of their patients and the community at large. That should not be something that puts their jobs in jeopardy. -- Christopher Hudson NEWS

Amy Hachmeister (Las Vegas, NV) Janie Lee Hall (Gallup, NM) Owen Hamilton (Albuquerque, NM) Brett Hartline (Lupton, AZ) Jaimie Hashey (Albuquerque, NM) Frederic Held (Gallup, NM) Kathleen Hennessy (Gallup, NM) Elizabeth Herron (Ramah, NM) Lynette Hinkley (Gallup, NM) Catherine Hiskey (Gallup, NM) Sarah Hoogewerf (Gallup, NM) Chris Hoover (Gallup, NM) Matthew Hornback (Gallup, NM) Kathryn Howells, MD (Crownpoint, NM) Carol Hozid (El Prado, NM) Vivian Huang (Phoenix, AZ) Christopher Hudson (Tseyatoh, NM) Ashley Huff (Albuquerque, NM) Jerrod Hunkus (Gallup, NM) Meghan Hunt (Gallup, NM) Don Hyde (Albuquerque, NM) Eric Jackson (Colorado Springs, CO) Rebecca Jackson (Albuquerque, NM) Jennifer Jaggi, MD (Gallup, NM) Dorinda Joe (Gallup, NM) Devki Joshi (Albuquerque, NM) Vivek Katukuri (Albuquerque, NM) Rachel Kaub (Gallup, NM) Lorelei Kay (Gallup, NM) Ray Kelley (Albuquerque, NM) Chris Kenny (Gallup, NM) Susan Kepka (Scottsdale, AZ) Nathan Kessler (Albuquerque, NM) Greg Kirk (Gallup, NM) Faith Kline (Gallup, NM) Bethany Kolb (Albuquerque, NM) Kate Kollars (Albuquerque, NM) Robin Langer (Gallup, NM) Stacey Lasiloo (Zuni, NM) Tracy Lassiter (Gallup, NM) Caleb Lauber (Gallup, NM) Tawnya Laughlin (Saint Michaels, AZ) Jennifer Lazarz (Gallup, NM) Eric Lee (Gallup, NM) Fayth Lee (Gallup, NM)

“Imagine, after all they have done over the last year and a half, putting their lives at risk, their family’s lives, working endless hours, treating people in the direst of situations, that they now have to unionize to be treated with respect themselves. If this is what they need, they should have it.” -- Lorelei Kay

JOIN THE TOWNHALL MEETING PUBLIC IS WELCOME Saturday, October 2, 12-2 pm First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Drive, Gallup Mary Lindenmeyer (Gallup, NM) Connie Liu (Gallup, NM) Meredith Lorencz (Gallup, NM) Erin Lorencz, MD (Gallup, NM) Megan Luellen (Gallup, NM) Victor Lujan (Gallup, NM) Erica Luna (Gallup, NM) Jami Luranc Sweeney (Gallup, NM) Alexandra Lusk (Albuquerque, NM) Channa Lynch (Gallup, NM) Gillian Mair (Gallup, NM) Rachael Manuelito (Gallup, NM) Carisa Marotti (Gallup, NM) Emily Marquez (Gallup, NM) Michael Marquez (Gallup, NM) Annette Martinez (Tucson, NM) Israel Martinez (Albuquerque, NM) Cristian Martini (Gallup, NM) Mallory Martini (Gallup, NM) Crystal Masingale (Gallup, NM) Alyssa Mayo (Albuquerque, NM) Jayne Mazur (Pueblo, CO) Alison McGough-Maduena (Albuquerque) Jessica McKinney (Gallup, NM) Sandra McKinney (Gallup, NM) Stephen Mehanni (Gallup, NM) Brooke Menapace (Gallup, NM) Karla Mercado (Gallup, NM) Maricruz Merino (Gallup, NM) Kathleen Mezoff, MD (Gallup, NM) Matthew Mingus (Gallup, NM) Braden Mogler (Gallup, NM) Caroline Mogler (Gallup, NM) Jillian Moore (Zuni, NM) Kathy Morsea (Gallup, NM) Susan Muraida (Albuquerque, NM) Cindy Newberry (Gallup, NM) Amanda Nguyen (Albuquerque, NM) Alexandra Ninneman (Albuquerque, NM) Anne Nolan (Gallup, NM) Heidi Norton (Gallup, NM) Gerald O’Hara (Gallup, NM) John O’Leary (Gallup, NM) Amber Olivar (Gallup, NM) Jessie Orphey (Gallup, NM)

Go to www.uapd.com/rehoboth or aim your camera phone at the QR code to learn more about how to support the doctors of RMCH.

Mayumi Otsuka (Gallup, NM) Grace Palm (Albuquerque, NM) Hannah Palm, MD (Gallup, NM) Amit Pande (Gallup, NM) Darshan Patel (Lovington, NM) William Pearson (Gallup, NM) Brenda Pete (Gallup, NM) Wlinnifred Peters (Window Rock, AZ) Elizabeth Philips (Gallup, NM) Jean Philips (Gallup, NM) Jon Phoebus (Gallup, NM) Saralynn Piano (Gallup, NM) Kris Pikaart (Albuquerque, NM) Sara Pikaart (Rehoboth, NM) Linda Popelish (Jamestown, NM) Anne Porter (Gallup, NM) Jean Proper (Ramah, NM) Joe Pummer (Longmont, CO) Kimberly Quam (Zuni, NM) Melissa Ramirez (Gallup, NM) Frank Rangel (Gallup, NM) Shiva Reddy (Rio Rancho, NM) Julianna Reece (Los lunas, NM) Ann Reeves (Gallup, NM) Ruth Rhoad (Gallup, NM) Jessie Rogers (Albuquerque, NM) Jade Roy (Gallup, NM) Alberto Saldivar (Gallup, NM) Shandiin Sam (Albuquerque, NM) Esperanza Sanchez (Gallup, NM) Carla Sand (Nakaibito, NM) Alexis Sandlin (Gallup, NM) Carol Sarath (Gallup, NM) Casey Sautter, MD (Gallup, NM) Rosalyn Savoie (Albuquerque, NM) Colin Sevareid (Albuquerque, NM) Olivia Shadid, MD (Albuquerque, NM) Liz Shea (Gallup, NM) Patricia Sheely (Gallup, NM) Janinea Shelton (Chinle, AZ) Mingma Sherpa (Albuquerque, NM) Ryan Shields (Gallup, NM) Tanya Shorty (Gallup, NM) Stephanie Shuldt (Albuquerque, NM) Kristian Simcox (Gallup, NM)

“Physicians in rural communities have to be skilled and comfortable enough to perform procedures that might otherwise be performed by sub-specialists in an urban setting. We need to do everything we can to keep the skilled health care providers in our community.” -- Rick Kruis, MD

Carolyn Smith-Lin, MD (Santa Fe, NM) Lindsey Smith-Mingus (Gallup, NM) Courtney Steer-Massaro (Gallup, NM) Jonathan Steer-Massaro (Gallup, NM) Keri Stevenson (Gallup, NM) Chrishawna Stewart (Gallup, NM) Steven Storz (Albuquerque, NM) Priya Sudarsanam (Gallup, NM) Kimberly Suk (Gallup, NM) Judy Sweeney (Gallup, NM) Don Tamminga (Gallup, NM) Anjali Taneja, MD (Albuquerque, NM) Emmeline Thompson (Window Rock, AZ) Haley Thun (Gallup, NM) Mervyn Tilden (Gallup, NM) Sharon Tipton (Clovis, NM) Kathe Todd-hooker (Gallup, NM) Kim Tom (Gallup, NM) Abhishek Tomar (Santa Fe, NM) Dathan Tsosie (Albuquerque, NM) Laura Urbanski, MD (Zuni, NM) Zachary Usadi-Henrickson (Albuquerque) Charles Van Drunen (Gallup, NM) Jennifer Van Drunen (Gallup, NM) Sandra Vaughn (Gallup, NM) Gary Vaughn, MD (Gallup, NM) Alyssa Vecchio (Albuquerque, NM) Sheena Mae Venturina (Fort Defiance, AZ) Andrea Walker (Gallup, NM) Mary Walker (Gallup, NM) Mary Walker (Gallup, NM) Rebecca Webber (Gallup, NM) Camilo Werlin MD (Zuni, NM) Gwen Wilson (Gallup, NM) Mark Wilson (Gallup, NM) Rachel Wilson (Albuquerque, NM) Betsy Windisch (Taos, NM) Maxwell Witt (Albuquerque, NM) Alex Wood (Albuquerque, NM) Jocelyn Wu (albuquerque, NM) Nelsonia Yazzie (Crownpoint, NM) Kate Yoder (Albuquerque, NM) Sara Zarate (Gallup, NM) John Zimmerman (Gallup, NM) Kimberly Zunie (Gallup, NM)

“The providers at RMCH could easily find better working conditions and pay elsewhere, but they have chosen to stay because they want to serve this community. These doctors deserve nothing but respect and gratitude.” -- Sara Pikaart

Gallup Sun • Friday September 24, 2021

Off-again, on-again ArtsCrawl is back on By: Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

o r m o n t h s n o w, the Business Improvement District board has been keeping an eye on the COVID-19 situation in McKinley County to see if an October return of ArtsCrawl would be safe. With the proposed October date less than a month away, the

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BID board spent a significant amount of time during their Sept. 16 meeting discussing whether or not the event should happen in October or if they should wait another month and hold it in November. The boa rd’s Executive Director Francis Bee was against scheduling the event for October. He described the New Mexico State Fair COVID19 precautions to the board: in order to enter the State Fair, a person was required to show proof of vaccination at the gate, and had to have a negative test result within 48 hours before attendance was permitted. Bee a rgued that these checkpoints would not work as smoothly at ArtsCrawl because people enter the event from multiple streets and at different times. “So, since we do not meet these guidelines, I think it would be unsafe and unwise

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Children engaged in bridgebuilding at ArtsCrawl in June 2019. Photo Credit: Ana Hudgeons, RAH Photography

for us to hold the event in October,” Bee said. “I’d rather wait until November.” Bee also stated that he had checked in with the BID’s insurance agency and learned that they didn’t offer any insurance for transmittable illnesses like COVID-19, chickenpox, or measles. “So it would not be insured i f somebody got COV ID 19 and decided to make an issue of that for the BID,” Bee explained.

In an interview with the Sun, the event’s coordinator, Rhonda Quintana, said she understood Bee’s hesitation. “I think the reason that Francis is kind of worried is because we feel like this is going to be an epic ArtsCrawl because I’m bringing in a national act for one, … and of course it’s the Halloween ArtsCrawl, which has always been extremely popular, and then the fact that the community has missed ArtsCrawl so

much,” Quintana explained. Quintana said she is expecting about 3,000 people. Board treasurer Archie Baca Jr. was one of the board members who supported having ArtsCrawl in October. “I think the show should go on, personally,” Baca said. “If there’s four [entryways] you’ve got all directions covered and you can kind of promote it, decorate your masks, wear your masks, kind of educate it, make it a good time, and make it fun, and just wear your mask.” Baca noted that COVID-19 numbers in New Mexico are going down, citing that as a reason why the event should go on in October. On Sept. 20, the New Mexico Department of Health reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 in McKinley County. Baca suggested that the Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Ser v ices and the Gallup Indian Medical Center each have booths at the ArtsCrawl, so healthcare professionals could share

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Coal Avenue Commons project update By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

hase Two of the Coal Avenue Com mons project i s mov i ng closer to becoming

a reality. D u r i n g t h e S e p t . 16 Business Improvement D i s t r ic t b o a r d m e e t i n g , G a l l u p’s A s s i s t a n t C i t y Manager, JM DeYoung went over the project’s updates with the board. City Manager Ma r ya nn Ustick prepa red

updates for the meeting in an email. Ustick said the state will pay for Phase Two of the project. The cost for Phase Two is estimated at $3.5 million. “We are so excited that the state has come up with the full amount of funding for this project,” Ustick told the Sun. The city staff is currently working with construction firm Wilson and Co. to get a fee proposal to do the necessary re-certifications required

to complete the project. Us t ick ex pl a i ned t h a t they are also at work on an amended design so construction can start immediately after the funds arrive. The a mended design br e a k s t he C o a l Avenue Commons project into phases. Phase One is almost done; the city is just waiting for the lights for the walkway to arrive. Ustick said the goal is to have Phase Two completed by August 2022.

An eastern view down Third Street shows oﬀ the improvements from the Coal Avenue Commons project on Aug. 6. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Michael Bulloch

Computer science courses come to McKinley Academy By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

cKinley Academy students are getting the cha nce to learn about the latest technology as the school introduces a new education pathway: computer science.

Science teacher Christopher Adams spent his summer taking a course about teaching computer science to prepare to present the new material. In an interview with the Sun, he explained that the school is currently only offering a single class in the curriculum, one that teaches

the essentials of computer science. Computer science instruction was new to Adams who originally taught basic science. “When I was going through the training, oftentimes they said ‘the only way you’re going to be able to learn it is through having more experience doing

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it,’” Adams said. “So I’m really enjoying working with the students and learning as much as they’re learning.” The course includes a focus on developing phone applications that control robots. Adams said he was particularly excited about that. “[I’m excited] because students do think a lot about what’s going on in their phone, on their phone, [and] on their laptops,” Adams explained. “I think it’s kind of connecting some dots for students when they start to see how an application is actually made; it’s not just something you tap on your phone, there’s a reason, and there’s some coding

behind it that makes it really interesting.” Adams said that collaboration is a large part of computer science. “You can’t do this on your own oftentimes,” Adams said. “In computer science you need to work off each other.” Adams said the hardest part about computer science is learning the language. The subject requires people to think differently and learn different ways to communicate. Adams has plans to include more computer-related courses in his curriculum. Next year he will be teaching cybersecurity and computer science fundamentals.

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Party becomes murder scene TEENAGE SERVICEMAN KILLED By Beth Blakeman Managing Editor

19 -yea r- old Diné U. S. Army SPC lost his life at a party two years ago. On Sept. 27, the then-17-year-old accused of killing him will be in Albuquerque Children’s Court. Isaiah Villanueva was a half-Navajo New Mexico native who joined the U. S. Army at the age of 17. He was accepted to train with security forces and signed up for six years. But about two-and-a-half years in, Villanueva attended a party in Albuquerque. He was fatally shot there.

It was June 27, 2019, when two 17-year-olds identified as Angel Grado and Timothy Malek arrived at a party on Quetzl Drive SW in Albuquerque armed with guns. During the course of the gathering, one person reportedly took offense at how a female was being treated and an argument ensued. One of the partygoers told investigators that Grado was angry and spent time showing off a gun with an extended magazine. One person he showed it to told detectives that when he asked Grado about the gun, the teen threatened to kill him. At least six people were

questioned about the incident and told authorities that they heard two or three rounds of gunfire that night. But there were some varying versions of who was shooting when and where. Grado was not the only person carrying a gun. Malek was also armed. At the time of the quarrel, One of the people at the party said Malek and another male were arguing near the back door of the house and Grado was nearby. The partygoer said Malek pulled his pistol and fired two or three rounds at the male, who was later identified as Isaiah Villanueva. But Grado had a different

Weekly Police Activity Report Staff Reports ‘ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME’ Thoreau, Sept. 8 A man wearing a black Tupac shir t with the words “only God can j u d g e m e ,” was seen by a Dollar General employee at 90 State Hwy. 371 in Thoreau, taking a Sylvania Bluetooth Boom Box and leaving the store without paying. McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Harland Soseeah made contact with the suspect, identified as Andy Garcia, 31, of Gallup, who stated he bought the speaker two days earlier. Soseeah said he noticed the charging cord was still in the bag and not open. A review of the security footage showed Garcia entered the store at about 5:37 pm, went to the back-to-school section and grabbed the box, and then left. The serial number of the box matched the speaker. Garcia was placed under arrest and transported to McK i n le y C ou nt y A d u lt Detention Center for shoplifting. Garcia was released on his own recognizance on Sept. 9. LOCKED

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PORT-A-POTTY Gallup, Sept. 4 A woman found herself padlocked into a port-a-potty at the Gallup Flea Market. After she posted about the incident on Facebook, McKinley County Sheriff ’s Sergeant Tammy Houghtaling contacted the woman, who told her that she and her mother set up their booth at the flea market and that when she went to one of the port-a-potties, she got locked inside. First she said she heard someone trying to open the door. She told the unknown person the port-a-potty was occupied and the noise stopped. Then when she got ready to leave, she was unable to open the door. When she called for help, a male came to the door and said there was a padlock on it. He got someone to cut the padlock off. The woman said she did not know how it happened or who could have done it. The man who went to fi nd help to get the lock removed, said there was a man he didn’t know walking around acting irritated near the port-a-potties. The man left before he could be questioned. The victim told Houghtaling that she had been contacted on Facebook by a person who questioned her about the incident.

She said his name was “Rippy Milonakis.” She said she never heard from him again.

story. He said someone punched him at the backdoor near the kitchen and he fired a shot which hit Villanueva and then ran from the scene and got into a car with Malek and two girls. Grado said they drove eastbound and wound up on I-25 where he threw the gun out the window. People at the party said the car doubled back and Malek shot at the house from the passenger seat. In all, one person was killed and two suffered gunshot wounds and were transported to a hospital. Grado was detained and charged with an open count of murder. His case is scheduled in the Children’s Court Division in Albuquerque Sept. 27. Malek was charged with seven counts, including murder. The prosecution dismissed all the charges against Malek,

saying it was unable to proceed. The family of the late Army SPC Isaiah Villanueva is hoping the case against Grado, coming up in Albuquerque Children’s Court Sept. 27th will bring justice for Isaiah. They have set up a Facebook page at #JusticeForIsaiah.

No other information about the suspect is available.

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Maynard Miller Sept. 12, 6:19 pm Aggravated DW I (Seventh) A man was seen leaving a ca r cra sh and throwing a gun into a bush by the road. Met ro Dispatch reported the incident and McKinley Cou nt y Sher i f f ’s Deput y Nocona Clark was sent to the intersection of Ark Hill Road and Francisco Pond Road At the scene, Clark found a white Nissan Altima in a small ditch with front-end damage and the driver-side door open. One witness at the scene said he found the gun and showed it to Cla rk. The ha ndgun was unloaded and Clark was told that a man identified as Maynard Miller, 44, of Gallup, had walked along the road and entered a nearby ditch and could be hiding nearby.

Other witnesses said they were driving on Francisco Pond Road when they saw Miller swerving across the road, so they followed him to make sure no one got hurt. They later came across Miller’s car in the ditch where Clark found it and when they tried to check, Miller became aggressive and brandished a gun. They backed off while he left the scene. Three MCSO officers and one Nava jo Nation Police Officer searched the area and located Miller hiding in nearby bushes. He had a loaded magazine. Clark said Miller appeared highly intoxicated, and was unable to keep his balance. He smelled of alcohol. Miller refused to take the standard field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. Miller agreed to give a breath sample, but became uncooperative once he was taken to the sheriff’s office. He tried to charge at the deputy, but was detained and transported to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where

Miller was booked for possession of a fi rearm by a felon and his seventh aggravated DWI. Miller paid $5000 cash surety on Sept. 16. Latrisha Long Sept. 12, 1:36 am DWI Deputy Brandon Salazar saw a green Ford F15 0 swerve across Interstate 40. He pulled the truck over and conducted a t r a f f ic s t op near the 18 mile marker. Salazar met the driver, Latrisha Long, 32, of Lupton, Ariz., and saw a flask in the center console of her vehicle. He said she had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Long had trouble keeping her balance as she exited the vehicle. Long said she had two beers and three mixed drinks prior to driving and agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests. She performed well on the alphabet test. But she paused

frequently during the test calling for her to count backwards and when asked to do the one leg stand, she said her legs were like jello. Based on the investigation, Salazar determined she was intoxicated and placed her under arrest. After agreeing to give a breath sample, Long was transported to the sheriff’s office for the test where she posted samples of .14 and .13. She was then taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for a DWI and failure to maintain roadways laned for traffic. Long was released on her own recognizance on Sept. 13. Christina James Aug. 16, 4:59 pm Aggravated DWI A gray Pontiac Grand AM swer v ing on a nd of f t he r o a d s out h b ou nd ne a r the two-mile marker of U.S. Highway 491 elicited a number of calls to Metro Dispatch. The car had no license plate, but the callers all gave the same vehicle description. One caller said the car pa rked i n f ront of A BQ Recycling at 61 Coal Basin Rd. in Gallup.

McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Terence Willie saw a woman, who was identified as Christina Ann James, 31, of Gamerco, in the driver’s seat. Willie did not observe any damage to the vehicle or the building and met with James, who he noted had bloodshot eyes, swayed in place, and slurred her speech. She provided an ID card, but no registration or insurance. There were two miniature shots of Yukon Jack in the center console and the vehicle was still running. James said she went to ABQ Recycling to pick up parts for her vehicle and had consumed 12 ounces of Twisted Tea around 10 am that day. James agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests, but performed poorly and was placed under arrest. She agreed to give a breath sample and was transported to the sheriff’s office for the test, where she posted two samples of .22. She was then transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI, no license or registration, evidence of financial responsibility, and having an open container in her car. James was released on her own recognizance on Aug. 18.

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Oil Untouched A new st udy says that oil and gas production around the world must fall by three percent each year, with 58 percent of known petroleum reserves remaining in the ground, to hold global heating to the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal in the Paris Agreement. “There’s a good likelihood the rates of decline are going to have to be even larger, and the total amount of carbon that’s going to stay in the ground is also going to be larger,” James Price at University College London, who was involved in the analysis, said. While some oil companies have cut their plans for future oil and gas extraction as they transition to low-carbon energy, Price says the outlook is bleak for cooperation from countries that rely on revenue from oil and gas.

Earthquakes At least three people were killed by a powerful temblor i n C h i n a’s Sichuan province. • Earth movements were a lso felt in the nor ther n Windward Islands, northern Pakistan, Taiwan, northwestern Argentina, interior Alaska and Los Angeles.

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Bug Food Finnish researchers say Europe can reduce global warming associated with its food consumption by switching, at least in part, to edible insects, such as crickets, flies and worms. The team from the University of Helsinki and LUT University, Finland, proposes eating them fresh or drying and processing them into flour for bread and pasta. It adds that directly eating the insects will contribute less to climate change than using them for livestock feed instead of soy. The expanding use of soy in

animal feed has led to rampant deforestation around the world to meet the demand.

Ape Covid Tests Experts in Malaysia’s part of Borneo conducted antigen tests on 30 orangutans to see if the endangered primates had been infected with the coronavirus. All of the samples collected by vets wearing protective suits came back negative, but the team says it

will continue to monitor the apes and test them regularly. Some domestic animals have become infected with COVID19, and the Atlanta zoo just announced several of its gorillas had tested positive.

Bovine Urinals A team of German and New Zealand researchers say they have successfully “potty trained” a herd of cows in an attempt to slash

greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental damage linked to the ruminant animals’ excreta. Using a system of reward and mild punishment, 11 cows were taught to urinate in an assigned area, where the pee could be collected and treated. The ammonia produced in untreated cow urine is converted by microbes in the soil into nitrous oxide — the third-most significant greenhouse gas after methane and carbon dioxide. Other nitrates produced in the process often wind up in rivers and streams through runoff from the soil.

Popo Blasts M e x i c o ’ s Popocatépetl volca no produced a series of moderate to strong blasts that sent ash soaring above the state of Puebla. Observers say fountains of lava bombs could be seen spewing from the crater as superheated debris cascaded down “Popo’s” slopes. Dist. by: Andrews McMeel Syndication©MMXXI Earth Environment Service

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s a community-based educational and advocacy campaign, No Minor Sale aims to connect with community members and organizations across New Mexico. And since beginning in Fall 2017, the No Minor Sale campaign is thrilled to have had the opportunity to partner with 47 community organizations and tobacco retail stores from 20 New Mexico localities who have shared the campaign’s mission of ending the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors. In 2019, No Minor Sale began advocating for tobacco retail licensing, a policy proven to reduce illegal tobacco product sales to minors. This campaign policy focus existed until Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law the Tobacco Products Act which became effective in New Mexico on January 1, 2021. The Tobacco Products Act implemented one of the country’s strongest state tobacco licensure systems. Leading up to tobacco retail licensing going into effect, No Minor Sale had 15 tobacco retail store partners from five New Mexico localities (Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Truth or Consequences) who supported tobacco retail licensing. Jennifer Rysanek, owner of

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Sacred Heart Spanish Market brings Sun’s contributing artist to town SEAN WELLS JOINS THE MANY ARTISANS AT GALLUP SPANISH MARKET

Sean Wells, ﬁfth generation Spanish Colonial artist receives the Sacred Heart Carlos Otero award, given to a creative who has shown heart in supporting the artistic community. The artist receives a tearful hug from Vicki Otero, widow of Carlos Otero at the Annual Sacred Heart Cathedral Spanish Market in Gallup Sept. 17-19. Photo Credit: Courtesy Jason Younis.

San Ysidro traditional retablo with natural pigments on hand-made gesso by Sean Wells with tin frame by her brother, award-winning tinsmith Jason Younis. The image depicts the three sisters, a Native gardening tip in which corn, squash and beans are grown together to complement and support one another. A brass “sun” rises over the New Mexican hills, bringing growth and abundance in the form of God’s love. Photo Credit: Courtesy Jason Younis Staff Reports

he S a c r e d He a r t Spanish Market, held during the weekend of Corpus Christi at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 415 E. Green Ave. has returned from COVID-enforced hibernation. That’s where dozens of artists and craftspeople from New Mexico and Arizona who specialize in traditional and

contemporary Spanish Colonial art exhibit and sell their work. One of the artisans to show her work at the 2021 Spanish Market was the Gallup Sun’s contributing artist Sean Wells who, along with her tinsmith brother Jason Younis, received the Bishop’s Award as creatives

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Peek into Tony Soprano’s formative years in ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 120 MINUTES This will be playing in theaters and streaming on HBO Max, Oct. 1. The HBO series, “The Sopranos,” premiered just over 20 years ago and became a phenomenon during its six-season run. Unfortunately, this reviewer didn’t have the pay-cable service and completely missed it as a result. In the years since, many who enjoyed the show have continued asking questions about the show and its colorful characters. As a newbie to the material, I would guess that “The Many Saints of Newark” isn’t interested in answering any of these inquiries. That may be disappointing to some, but at least the film provides a few memorable moments and adds more background to the central criminal enterprise. The story’s early focus is on Richard ‘Dickie’ Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola) and his strained relationship with father and mobster, Aldo ‘Hollywood Dick’ Moltisanti (Ray Liotta). On the cusp of the 1967 Newark riots, viewers are also introduced to Harold McBrayer (Leslie Odom Jr.), an African-American member of the outfit’s dealings. He must

A teenage Tony Soprano (Michael Gandolﬁni) looking a little unsure about what’s going on and a supremely conﬁdent Richard ‘Dickie’ Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola), help tell the story of rival gangster families in New Jersey in“The Many Saints of Newark.” Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Brothers contend with racism from all sides, but still hopes to advance up the criminal ranks. After violent acts are committed during the upheaval, the story jumps forward into the next decade. Richard Moltisanti and Harold McBrayer continue in their pursuits, making strides and eventually developing an adversarial relationship. The story also introduces Richard’s admiring nephew, a teenage Tony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini), detailing the young man’s struggle to find focus and inspiration in life. For those excited about

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for September 24, 2021 It’s time for a look at some of the latest Blu-rays and DVDs arriving at retailers. Some weeks are busy and others are quieter, but this edition is jam-packed with new material, including studio blockbusters and notable independent efforts. So, if you can’t or shouldn’t be heading out to the movies just yet, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

A number thought that it had difficulty balancing its psychological themes with suspense elements and didn’t gel cohesively. Still, the majority explained that while fl awed, the story presented a fascinating character study with some chilling moments. For the time being, this title is only being released on DVD. The cast includes Oscar Cardenas, Kenzie Dalton, Selma Blair,

Graham Greene, Bill Bellamy and Glenn Morshower. THE EVIL NEXT DOOR: Looking for more creepy entertainment? This Swedish chiller follows a new family who move into a duplex. When the husband heads off for work, the wife and child begin to witness strange and supernatural occurrences. They also learn that the attached home next to

them has been abandoned for years. Could the source of their problems be from something existing on the other side of the wall? Reviewers didn’t seem to care and generally disliked the picture. Some stated that while the story was predictable, the filmmakers did a decent job at generating atmosphere and thought it was reasonably successful in sending chills down

the spine. However, the consensus was that the fl ick was an ineffective knock-off of ghost stories like “The Conjuring,” and didn’t make a lasting impression. It features Jakob Fahlstedt, Janna Granström, Dilan Gwyn and Sander Falk.

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BIG NEW RELEASES! CRUELLA: The Disney 1961 animated c l a s s i c , “101 Da lmatia ns” gets a live-action prequel detailing the life story of villainess Cruella de Vil. As a young woman, de Vil is forced to endure a tragedy before growing up and making a start in the fashion industry. The lead attracts the attention and tutelage of a famous designer, but the relationship turns sour as the two butt heads. Critics generally enjoyed this reimagining, but with some reservations. A bout one qu a r t er of reviews suggested that the movie looked good, but felt overlong and was a bit too cute and sweet for a tale about the origin of a famous villain. However, most stated that they were able to overlook the film’s narrative flaws and found cast and visuals a delight to behold. It stars Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fr y, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Mark Strong, Kirby HowellBaptiste and Jamie Demetriou. Many versions of the title will be available on disc, including a 4K version, regular Blu-ray, elaborate Steelbook packaging and a double feature release that also includes the original animated fi lm. A DARK FOE: An FBI agent lives with guilt and remorse for over a decade after his sister is abducted and mother murdered by a serial killer. Suffering from nyctophobia (an irrational fear of the dark), the lead fi nds evidence suggesting that the psychopath has returned. The officer attempts to overcome his phobia and catch the maniac before more lives are lost. This independent thriller received decent marks from the press. COMMUNITY

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ARTSCRAWL | FROM PAGE 6 information about the virus. He also told the board that both hospitals were seeing fewer people with COVID-19. Ina Bu r meister, development director/executive director at RMCHCS said the hospital had six people in their care for COVID-19 related issues on Sept. 21. She said this number has decreased since vaccines became available. Most of the people who are in the hospital with the virus are unvaccinated. But she added that the numbers fluctuate daily. Another person who supported having the event was board member James Rich. He explained that those who wanted to have the event weren’t aga inst following whatever guidelines were put in place by the city or the state.

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“We’re still wanting to comply and follow the guidelines, but I don’t think it’s prudent that we try to create additional layers of potential crisis that doesn’t (sic) exist,” Rich stated. “I’m certainly looking forward to it, and other people are as well.” Bee argued that if they didn’t have the event, it would not cause a crisis. Rich worried aloud about what type of response they would get if they put measures in place that people considered too strict. “If it’s [a] directive from the city or the state, then that’s a different story,” Rich said. “But for us to try to implement policy and procedure, it can have a negative backlash all around.” On Aug. 17, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham extended the state’s mask mandate, saying that people would be required to wear masks indoors due

to the rising tide of COVID-19 infections and the spread of the Delta variant. However, the public health order does not require that masks be worn outdoors. The board’s Chairperson, Anna Biava, argued that if they were going to put on the ArtsCrawl event, she would want it to be as normal as possible, without any more restrictions than those already required by the state. “I think if we have the A r t sCr awl, we h ave t he ArtsCrawl,” Biava said. “I think we allow people to come to the ArtsCrawl if they feel they’re safe enough to do so, and if not, I hope that they just decline coming.” Assistant City Manager Jon DeYoung provided the city staff’s perspective. “As far as putting on the event, I know Maryann [Ustick] did want me to mention that we did just

complete our event street, and it would be very nice to start utilizing that in our community for our community members,” DeYoung commented. Bee still stood by his original suggestion. “I’m telling my point of view, and from what I’ve read and heard and listened to from the state, it seems like it’s not a good idea,” he stated. Bee was outvoted. The motion to have the ArtsCrawl without any additional guidelines beyond what the state health order requires was passed. Quintana said that the organizers would be promoting wearing masks at the event. She praised New Mexicans, saying that for the most part people seem to be wearing masks and getting vaccinated. Accord i ng to the New Mexico Department of Health’s website, over 60 percent of all

New Mexicans have been fully vaccinated as of Sept. 21. Quintana celebrated the BID’s decision to hold the event. She said sees it as a great thing for downtown Gallup. “Personally I’m happy that it’s going on because our downtown is desperate, they need help,” Quintana explained. “The construction didn’t help, although it made everything beautiful, it didn’t help the businesses much in battling COVID-19, and trying to keep their businesses open.” Quintana has big plans for Artscrawl’s October kick-off. She booked a Southern rock band from Phoenix, A riz. called Christopher Shayne. A scary juggling clown was a l so enga ged to prov ide entertainment. The first A r tsCrawl of the year will take place in Downtown Gallup Oct. 9 from 7 pm-9 pm.

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for her, but didn’t tell her the amount. The woman deposited the check she received on July 16 at First Financial. The bank told her the check was going to be on a two-day hold. When she attempted to use her bank card, she found that something

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said it had a seal on it and the words “U.S. Bank” in the middle. It also had “State of Maine” written at the top and signatures purported to be those of a governor, state controller, and treasurer. T he woma n blocked the number of the ca ller who claimed he was from “Duracell.”

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HEART SPANISH MARKET | FROM PAGE 13 demonstrating heart in the artistic community. The market was forced to reschedule last year and was able to reopen after increased safety measures were put in place for Sept. 17-19. “It was great to get back to our show,” Jerry Montoya, organizer for the market told the Sun Sept. 22. “This show is really about the friendship, the community, and our family of Santero Artists that we’ve been doing this show with at Sacred Heart Cathedral.” This is the fifth year the market has been held at the

BLU-RAY/DVD | FROM PAGE 15 F9: THE FAST SAGA: The other big blockbuster this week is this latest, “Fast and Furious” sequel. It begins with protagonist Dominic Toretto living off the grid with his wife and young son. That is, until he learns of a new threat to the world. After being told the villain is a close family member whom he has never spoken of before, Dom, his spouse, and the rest of the team head out to stop the threat. This follow-up earned more positive notices than negative ones, but wasn’t quite as well received as recent titles in the franchise. A large number of write-ups thought it pushed its outrageous plot twists and over-the-top action just a bit too far this time. Still, more thought that the cast was charismatic enough for the movie to overcome its plot holes and stated that it delivered plenty of fun. You can pick up the fi lm on regular Blu-ray, as well as in 4K HD. There’s also a Steelbook edition arriving at stores for those who collect them. It stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, T y rese Gibson, Ludacr is, Nathalie Emmanuel, Charlize Theron and John Cena. GAIA: This South African feature involves a park ranger doing rounds deep in a primordial forest. She unexpected ly encou nters a man and his son in a remote cabin who have devised their own religion and are living off the grid. The COMMUNITY

cathedral. A similar market was previously held in Grants for about 20 years. Montoya said this year’s market left a bittersweet taste. “We all know each other real well, we’re like family here,” Montoya said. “While it was nice to see everyone get back with everybody else, it was also kind of sad in a way, too, because [since the last market] we lost five people from the community.” Even taking the initial somber reunions into consideration, Montoya considered the weekend a positive experience. “We had good sales for our artists, and a good response from the visitors. People that showed up were enthused and

were happy to come back and come out to the show,” he said. “A lot of people were thanking me about having a successful show, from artists as well as people from Sacred Heart.” A NEW EVENT The staples of the Spanish Market were back this year, including artist booths and the classic car show. But the market board was able to organize a new act to bring more energy to the event’s return. “Father Matthew Keller [of Sacred Heart] does work for V8s for Vocations, and they purchased a car from Chevel Shepherd’s dad for our next year’s Parish Grand Raffle,” Montoya said. “And I don’t know

how he did it, but he booked Chevel Shepherd to perform at this year’s market.” Shepherd, born in Farmington, made waves in the music world when she won Season 15 of the TV singing competition show, “The Voice.” “It was a great concert. Everyone was delighted at the show,” Montoya said. “The weather was perfect during the show, but it was strange that it started to sprinkle just a bit right when she was doing her encore.” The proceeds from the Chevel Shepherd concert went to Sacred Heart School, he continued. “They’re trying to build a new school on those grounds next

to the community center there. They’re currently using the family center as a school, but the plans are to put up a new school there,” he added. LOOKING AHEAD Montoya said plans are in motion to bring the Spanish Market back to Gallup in 2022 during the weekend of Corpus Christi. “I’d just like to thank … the community of Gallup and all the people at Sacred Heart Cathedral,” Montoya said. “It was a great, great weekend, and I hope we can do it again.” For more information on events and news from Sacred Heart Cathedral, visit https:// sacredheartgallup.org/.

pair warn of strange monsters that are about to emerge from the wild and wipe out humanity. Disbelieving at first, her feelings change when the cabin is attacked by these horrifying creatures. Critics were disturbed by what they saw and gave the movie some praise. A small portion described the fi lm as being style-over-substance and thought that the story was difficult to follow. Still, the majority found it scary. They complimented the make-up effects and thought it offered plenty of food for thought. The movie is arriving on shelves as a DVD exclusive. Monique Rockman, Carel Nel, Alex van Dyk and Anthony Oseyemi headline the feature.

of the story. Armando Espitia, Christian Vasquez, Michelle Rodríguez and Ángeles Cruz headline the feature.

the home, only to experience odd and eerie phenomena. The lead begins to learn that he possesses strange, supernatural gifts and discovers a malevolent force in the home with whom he must do battle. Response was very positive toward this independent chiller. A ha nd f u l of cr it ics thought that while the setting was unique, the story only presented familiar and ineffective ghost story tropes. However, the majority was very impressed by what was accomplished on such a small budget and called it a claustrophobic and scary feature. The cast includes Dave Davis, Fred Melamed, Menashe Lustig and Malky Goldman.

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I CARRY YOU WITH ME: B ased on a true story, this drama details an aspiring chef and a teacher f r om Me x ic o who fall in love. The two men decide that their best chance for a happy life together may be in the United States. Hoping to secure citizenship and then get his partner across the border, several years pass as the chef’s long and difficult journey progresses. Critics responded very positively to this story. There were only a tiny number of negative responses who called the fi lm well-intentioned, but blunt and obvious in its delivery. Everyone else thought the performers were exceptional and the message was inspiring. They were also intrigued by how the movie attempted to meld different fi lm styles to different parts

SIBYL: A psychotherapist feeling unfulfi lled with work decides to quit her profession and become an author. It isn’t long before she suffers from writer’s block and doesn’t know what to do with herself. When a friend who works as an actress calls to complain about having an affair with a co-star behind the back of her director husband, the protagonist sees the situation as inspiration for her work and gets into the middle of the awkward situation. This French/Belgian foreign-language drama/comedy received mixed reviews in North America. Almost half said the lead wasn’t very relatable and the fi lm came across as surprisingly dry and bland. Slightly more thought that the performances were great and that there were some clever observations about relationships among the story’s more predictable elements. This is a DVDonly release that stars Virginie Efira, Adèle Exarchopoulos and Gaspard Ulliel.

It’s another excellent week for upgrades of studio catalog titles. Arrow Video is releasing a 2-disc Blu-ray of “Immoral Tales,” (1973), an anthology dealing with themes of sexuality. This controversial fi lm was made by Walerian Borowczyk and individual episodes take place over various time periods. This release comes with two different versions of the feature (one of which features an extra segment). It also arrives with an introduction from a Borowczyk historian, as well as a collection of interviews with the movie’s

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Sports author holds book signing SPORTS: A SUBJECT NO LONGER LEFT BY THE WAYSIDE ON ROUTE 66 Staff Reports

ne of the main roads that runs through Ga l lup h a s been highlighted in books, songs, movies, TV shows, and every other form of entertainment: Route 66. This road, spanning 2,400 miles, eight states, and three time zones, is a symbol of the country and its culture. But while most attention has been given to historic buildings, landmarks, and towns along Route 66, one person felt there was a crucial aspect of American culture that has been left by the side of the road: sports. That person is Ron Clements, a Wisconsin native who has written a new book that aims to give attention to this neglected part of the history of America’s highway in, “A Sport Fan’s Guide to Route 66.” Clements and his wife began a tour to launch the guide in August, stopping at 15 towns along Route 66. On Sept. 18 they made their way to Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grille. He spoke with the Sun about the experience. “The book signing went great,” Clements said. “We had a good turnout and Sammy [Chioda] was such a wonderful and hospitable host. Sammy C’s is an amazing place.”

Ron Clements, author of the newly-released “A Sport Fan’s Guide to Route 66,” puts his autograph on the ﬂoor of Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grille during his book tour Sept. 18. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ron Clements COMING BACK A return was in the cards

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since Clements last visited Gallup. He came alone the first time. “I had been talking about it ever since my 2019 visit and my wife was wondering if it would live up to the hype, because she didn’t go with me,” Clements said. “She was in awe of the place on Saturday, so it did indeed live up to the hype.” Clements said he had anticipated the trip to Gallup for weeks, and in addition to the welcoming atmosphere at the book signing, he was surprised by the other doses of culture he discovered. “What I didn’t realize back then is how many murals downtown Gallup has,” Clements said. “After the book signing ended, my wife and I walked around Gallup and took several photos of the murals. Then we saw a

Sports author Ron Clements poses with Sammy C, while the proprietor of Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grille shows oﬀ his guest’s book Sept. 18. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ron Clements movie at the El Morro Theatre. We spent a week in Gallup and thoroughly enjoyed it.” THE STATE’S IDENTITY The book’s website highlights rodeo as the biggest deal in sports across New Mexico, but soccer and basketball are not far behind. Clements emphasized the popularity of basketball in the state, which also houses one of college basketball’s most iconic venues, The Pit in Albuquerque, where the New Mexico Lobos play. “I think we all know that basketball is everything in Gallup,” Clements said. “After speaking with both Sammy C and Jessica Dooley at Gallup High School in 2019, that was very clear. Having dynastic programs like Gallup has is rather impressive.” Clements sa id a nother

unique aspect of the regions surrounding Gallup that caught his attention were the landscapes, which captivated him and his wife. “Driving into and then away from Gallup, we were amazed by the region’s natural beauty,” he said. Since 2018, Clements and his wife have traveled the country in an RV “in search of new adventures.” He said they stayed at USA RV Park, 2925 W. Hwy. 66, and as of Sept. 21, copies of “A Sports Fan’s Guide to Route 66” was available for sale at the park’s gift shop. For more information on Ron Clements, his book, and more updates on his journeys across the country, visit https://sportsguide-rte66.scenicsidetrips. com/. SPORTS

Miyamura High School presents its 2021 Homecoming Court

First runner-up Melonie Houston with her escort at the school gym before the homecoming game at Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium Sept. 17. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Candidate Sophia Sanchez with her escort Sept. 17 at the Miyamura gym. She was named second runner-up for 2021 homecoming queen. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

At Miyamura High School Gym students and parents look on as the top three candidates for homecoming king and queen are announced Sept 17. From left: second runners-up Isaac Gonzales and Sophia Sanchez; King Sean Tafoya, and ﬁrst runner-up Melonie Houston; Rhys Sellers who was named ﬁrst runner-up and Queen Elizabeth Silva. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Candidate Isaac Gonzales was second runner-up for 2021 Homecoming King. He is accompanied here by his escort at the Miyamura High School gym Sept 17. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Elizabeth Silva is crowned 2021 Homecoming Queen by 2020 Homecoming King Jacob Fernandez at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium Sept. 17 in Gallup. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

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Miyamura loses homecoming game FINAL SCORE: BLOOMFIELD 28 - MIYAMURA 14 Miyamura Patriot Sean Kirk (65) defends against the Bloomﬁeld Oﬀensive Line Sept. 17 at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium in Gallup . Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Miyamura Patriot Jeremiah Paredes (40) attempts to take down Bloomﬁeld Bobcat Jesse Seitzinger (27) as he carries the ball Sept. 17 in Gallup. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Miyamura Patriot Clayton Hall (18) throws the ball as a Bobcat attempts to block the pass Sept. 17 in Gallup. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Miyamura Patriot Ross Keeler (44) attempts to tackle the ball carrier from the Bloomﬁeld Bobcats Sept. 17 at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium. Final score: Bloomﬁeld 28-Miyamura 14. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Miyamura Patriot Sammy McDonald (30) pushes oﬀ Bloomﬁeld Bobcat Sept. 17 in Gallup. The Patriots lost to the Bobcats 28-14. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Miyamura Patriot Christopher Chavez (7) attempts to push oﬀ a Bloomﬁeld Bobcat, Sept. 17 at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

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while “Porco Rosso” (1992) from Oscar-winner Hayao Miyazaki (“Spirited Away”) is about a flying ace-turnedbounty-hunter whose face has been transformed into that of a pig. Both of these discs come with the same bonuses featured in previous releases, but the packaging is new and improved. Kino also has plenty of new discs on offer. “Bird on a Wire” (1990) is a hit comedy starring Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn about a man under witness protection who is recognized by an old flame. With his cover blown, the two fi nd themselves on the run from gangsters. The Blu-ray presents the feature with a new 2K master, a director commentary, and a trailer. “Dead Men Don’t Wea r Plaid” (1982) is an underrated little per iod comedy starring Steve Ma r ti n as a detective i nve st igat i ng a myster ious disappearance.

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The movie is shot in black and white and uses pre-existing clips from about 17 classic fi lm noirs and crime pictures, allowing the star to interact with and have conversations with the likes of Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney. The results are quite amusing. This Blu-ray comes with a fi lm historian commentary, multiple radio spots, and TV commercials, as well as a pair of trailers. Looking for some action? “Golden Needles” (1974) features Joe Don Baker and Jim Kelly as desperate individuals hunting down a mystical Chinese statue that may restore the youth of its possessor. The picture has been given a new 2K master. The David Janssen western, “Macho Callahan” (1970) arrives on Blu-ray with a 4K restoration. This release includes a commentary from western authority and filmmaker Alex Cox (“Repo Man”).

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titles from Japan may skew slightly older, but they’ve been listed here too, for those curious about them. “Baby Shark’s Big Show!” (Nick Jr.) 8 Episodes, 4 Shorts “Cruella” “From Up on Poppy Hill” (2011) Steelbook “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero” The Complete First Series “Nancy Drew” Season 2 “Paw Patrol: Pups Save the Kitten Catastrophe Crew” (Nickelodeon) “Peppa Pig” Season 1 “Por co R o s s o” (19 9 2) Steelbook “Pufinstuf” (1970) Code Red “Sonic Boom” Season 2, Volume 2 “The Wiggles: Halloween Party” ON THE TUBE! And here are all of the TV-themed releases headed your way. “Baby Shark’s Big Show!”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 24 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 21 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

WOMEN’S HEALTH UNIT AT RMCHCS TEMPORARILY CLOSING 7 pm. The Rehoboth McKinley County Health Care Services Women’s Health Unit (1902 Red Rock Dr.) will be closing temporarily. They anticipate reopening by the end of Oct. The ER remains open and will provide care to any expectant mother needing treatment. Patients with questions should contact their primary OB/GYN doctor. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

RED ROCK 100 DESERT RACE 8 am-8 pm This is the Gallup premiere ATV/UTV racing event! This is Round 7 of the GasIT Offroad Racing Series by RedRock Motorsports. Take Exit 22 from I-40 and head north. Take Hasler Valley Road east and continue to dirt road turn-off on left hand side of the road. Look for RedRock Motorsports and Gallup MX signs. Follow dirt road to Pit Area. Registration at the event is available for everything you need. This includes race sign up, series numbers, and AMA. There is a $20 post entry fee to sign up at the event, so it is best to pre-enter and save time and money. Sunday registration is only available on a unique circumstance basis. If you need to request a Sunday registration, please contact us with your request at least 48 hours before the event. For more information call (505) 250-7270 or http://gasitoffroad.com/.

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hand side of the road. Look for RedRock Motorsports and Gallup MX signs. Follow dirt road to Pit Area. Registration at the event is available for everything you need. This includes race sign up, series numbers, and AMA. There is a $20 post entry fee to sign up at the event, so it is best to pre-enter and save time and money. Sunday registration is only available on a unique circumstance basis. If you need to request a Sunday registration, please contact us with your request at least 48 hours before the event. For more information call (505) 250-7270 or http://gasitoffroad.com/. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

CREATIVE CORNER - MOLA PILLOWS 4 pm. @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with vibrant and geometric mola textiles. Create your own mola pillow. These pillows are inspired by the intricate and hand-sewn designs of the Kuna people located in Panama and Colombia. Can’t make the in-person session? Request your supply kit after the event and make the mola pillow at home with a pre-recorded tutorial. Limited to 20 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

GALLUP NEW DEAL ART VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

9 am-4 pm @ Gallup Community Service Center (410 Bataan Veterans Way). Free to the public. There is no buyer registration fee. For more information visit friendsofhubbell.org

7 pm. LIVE on the gallupARTS Facebook page. Dig into the origins and expressions of western American art with art historian and Denver Art Museum educator Molly Medakovich.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

TECH TIME: ONLINE EDUCATION & TRAINING

RED ROCK 100 DESERT RACE 7 am-1 pm This is the Gallup premiere ATV/UTV racing event! This is Round 7 of the GasIT Offroad Racing Series by RedRock Motorsports. Take Exit 22 from I-40 and head north. Take Hasler Valley Road east and continue to dirt road turn-off on left

BLU-RAY/DVD | FROM PAGE 22 (Nick Jr.) 8 Episodes, 4 Shorts “Batwoman” Season 2 CALENDAR

4 pm. Join us on Facebook, @ galluplibrary or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library for FREE computer classes. Watch our archived collection of classes or take part in our new LIVE In-Person classes. Submit your technology questions, and we will create tutorial videos to meet your

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technology needs. For more information email libtrain@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec. Ave.) The meeting will also be live streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at: City of Gallup, New Mexico Government – Home/ Facebook WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

GOING PLACES WITH STORYTIME 11 am. Join us outside by the playground at Octavia Fellin Public Library Children’s Branch. Join us for stories, songs and activities related to transportation and getting around.

COVID-19 VACCINATION EVENT 10 am-1 pm @ UNM Gurley Hall (705 Gurley Ave.). To register visit https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH CITY COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1 6:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.).

CRAFTY KIDS 4 pm on Facebook and YouTube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a firstcome, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week we will teach you how to make a No Sew Sock Elephant. For more information email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. ONGOING

community to help prevent the spread of COVID. This exhibition displays a selection of handmade quilts as well as one-of-a-kind masks that were completed by the Quilters and Sewing groups.

365 DAYS WORTH ART123 Gallery’s largest-ever solo show features local Diné artist Christian Bigwater and includes 365 digital artworks created at a rate of one every three days over the last three years. The show will be on view at ART123 Gallery through Oct. 2. For more information visit galluparts. org. ART123 Gallery is on Facebook @ART123Gallery, gallupARTS is on Facebook and Instagram @gallupARTS.

PICTURING WOMEN INVENTORS POSTER EXHIBITION During the month of September, OFPL is displaying a series of posters that explore the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. Astronauts, computer pioneers, and businesswomen join athletes, engineers, and even teenagers in this remarkable group of inventors. It highlights the distinctive motivations, challenges, and accomplishments of exceptional 20th- and 21st-century inventive women who are diverse both personally and professionally. The exhibition illustrates the creativity of women inventors while inspiring young people (especially girls) to see themselves as future inventors. For more information email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

SPOOKTACULAR BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST

11 am-5 pm Mon.-Thurs.; 12 pm-4 pm Fri. until Oct. 29 @ UNM-Gallup Campus Ingham Chapman Gallery (705 Gurley Ave.). Hundreds of handmade masks, during the 2020 pandemic, were created by two local sewing groups, Gallup’s Veterans Helping Veterans Sewing Angels, and the Sunday Fun Day Quilters, to provide aid to our local

Join OFPL for a wicked and spooky time as we host our second Bookmark Design Contest featuring the theme “Monster Mash.” OFPL is challenging the community’s creativity to design Halloween-themed bookmarks. Create your own haunted houses, creepy crawlers, and more! Pick up a paper submission from the Main Library or the Children’s Branch or submit at ofpl.online. All art mediums welcome! Winners will be selected in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-11,

Hero” The Complete First Series “I Dream of Jeannie” The Complete Series “Nancy Drew” Season 2

“Peppa Pig” Season 1 “Resident Alien” Season 1 “Sonic Boom” Season 2, Volume 2 “Star Trek: Enterprise” The

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12-18, 19+ and will receive a certificate of recognition, professional bookmark prints, and a gift card. Submission deadline is Nov. 1. Winners will be announced Nov. 15. For more information email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

RMCHCS COVID VACCINATION CLINIC 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). No appointments needed. For COVID testing please call (505) 236-1074 and someone will come out to your vehicle to obtain a specimen.

RMCHCS RAPID CARE 9 am-6 pm Mon.-Fri. Closed weekends. @ 1850 E. Hwy. 66. Acute care, Minor sprains & strains, minor procedures, physicals – DOT Employment and sports.

MCKINLEY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES 8 am-5 pm; closed 12 pm-1 pm Mon.- Fri. @ McKinley Public Health Office (1919 College Dr.) Call (505) 7222004 for WIC services. Call (505) 722-4391 for clinical services. For COVID vaccinations (Moderna & Pfizer), register at cvvaccine.nm.org or call for assistance. Services include vaccines for children up to age 18 and adults 19 and older; Confidential family planning & STI services and confidential harm reduction services on Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm. UPCOMING

COMMUNITY TOWN HALL 12 pm-2 pm @ First United Methodist Church (1800 Redrock Dr. #7000). Gallup community members are meeting to discuss the state of patient care, women’s health and vital services at RMCHCS. For more information contact Betsy Windisch at betsywindisch@yahoo. com or Pam Yardley at (505) 870-6205.

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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