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VOL 7 | ISSUE 340 | OCTOBER 1, 2021

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Gallup High School crowns 2021 Homecoming Queen, King

How does her decision aﬀect OBGYN at RMCHCS? RMCHCS … PAGE 4

HOMECOMING ... PAGE 17, 18, 20

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Last OB-GYN doctor resigns from RMCHCS WOMEN’S HEALTH UNIT CLOSES, TEMPORARILY By Beth Blakeman Managing Editor

MCHCS is losing doctors and they’re not asking why. Dr. Hannah Palm, who has been at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services for less than a year, said she didn’t feel safe or heard. She believed the hospital was not well-staffed on the nurse or physician side in order to provide safe

patient care, and found it difficult to work with the current administration. When she announced her plan to leave, she said she was reminded of the lack of support she experienced previously at the hospital, by the actions of a single member of the administration, the only one who talked to her about it, who called her decision a “bummer,” and then asked her to help fill empty positions with traveling nurses and locums

(people who temporarily fulfi ll the duties of others). She said when she announced her resignation no one from the administration questioned her decision or asked if there was anything that might make her change her mind. So, in addition to saying goodbye to patients and helping them fi nd nearby facilities

RMCHCS | SEE PAGE 19

Don Smithburg, interim CEO at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services. File Photo

Dr. Neil Jackson practices family medicine at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services.. File Photo

Navajo Nation mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for all government employees Staff Reports

overnment employees on the Navajo Nation are now requ i red to have COVID-19 vaccinations.

The 24th Navajo Nation Council has passed Legislation No. 0178-21 which requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all Navajo Nation government employees. By a vote of 12 in favor and 6 opposed, the bill

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also urges all Navajo-owned enterprises, authorities, corporations, businesses, schools, and entities operating within Navajo Nation boundaries to promptly adopt COVID-19 vaccination requirements. “This law moves us forward as a stronger Navajo Na t i o n . We a r e i n t h i s t o ge t he r,” S p e a ke r S e t h Damon (Bááhaalí, Chichiltah, Manuelito, Red Rock, Rock Springs, Tséyatoh), said Sept. 29. In August, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez exercised his executive authority by issuing Executive Order No. 007-2021 which mandates vaccinations for tribal employees. “I sponsored this legislation because it was a health emergency for the Nava jo people,” Delegate Eugene Tso (Chinle), said. “Our families are resilient and we will overcome this pandemic. “One life lost is one too many,” he said. Tso received h is th ird

COVID-19 prevention sign displayed in front of the San Francisco Peaks, north of Flagstaﬀ on the Colorado Plateau in north-central Arizona. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the 24th Navajo Nation Council. booster shot this week. A special session was held Aug. 26 and the legislation was certified Aug. 31, by Damon. Following the 10-day period that expired Sept. 10, Nez did not exercise his authority to sign into law or veto the legislation. This immediately established the vaccination requirement for all Navajo

Nation employees. Legislation No. 0178 -21 requires that: • A ll employees of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, as well as employees of all chapters, including employees of Local

COVID MANDATE | SEE PAGE 19

WHAT’S INSIDE …

MIKE HYATT FINDS SOMEONE TO WORK WITH New NMPED Secy. visits GMCS

13 15 18 23 SOUTHERN ROCK COMES FROM THE WEST Meet ArtsCrawl band Christopher Shayne

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JAKE GYLLENHALL BACK ON THE SCREEN ‘The Guilty’ is a remake of a Danish thriller

POJOAQUE ELKS TAKE ON GALLUP BENGALS Elks get the big score

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New public education secretary visits Gallup McKinley County Schools By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

County Schools District. Steinhaus is not new to the world of education. He’s seen the inside of a school district office before. Prior to his new post, he

urt Steinhaus is the new Secreta r y of Education for New M e x i c o’s P u b l i c Education Department and this month he made his fi rst v isit to Ga l lup McK i n ley

Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher Babette Herrmann Office Manager Mandy Marks Managing Editor Beth Blakeman

Correspondents Molly Howell Photography Cable Hoover Ana Hudgeons Ryan Hudgeons Knifewing Segura On the Cover: On the left: RMCHCS OB-GYN Dr. Hannah Palm. Photo Courtesy Hannah Palm On the right: Gallup High School 2021 Homecoming King Kody Touchine and Queen Chaylee Becenti. Photo by RAH Photography

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and it’s pre-kindergarten czar and education policy advisor

MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS | SEE PAGE 19

City declares Fire Safety Week

New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Kurt Steinhaus talks to staﬀ at Thoreau Elementary School during a personal visit Sept. 23. Photo Credit: Courtesy of NMPED

Design Vladimir Lotysh Contributing Editor Cody Begaye

was the superintendent at Los Alamos Public Schools. According to the NMPED’s website, he has previous experience with the NMPED as the department’s deputy secretary

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Gallup firefighters, city councilors and the mayor gather around their Gallup Fire Department mascot Sparky Sept. 28 to prepare for Fire Safety Week (Oct. 3-9). On the screen, Councilor Yogash Kumar (Dist. 3). Back row from left: Councilors Fran Palochak (Dist. 4) and Michael Schaaf (Dist. 2), Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi and Councilor Linda Garcia (Dist. 1). In the semicircle around Sparky are firefighter Paul Morris, Fire Marshal Jon Pairett, Fire Chief Jesus Morales, Fire Inspector Andrew Laweka and firefighter Michael Morris. Also in the picture, but not visible are: Battalion Chief Andres Campos, Lieutenant Jeremy Padilla and Fire Inspector Arlita Pablo. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gallup Fire Department

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Twelve Diné recruits inducted into Navajo Nation Police Department Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer honored and congratulated the Navajo Nation Police Training Academy Class 56, comprised of 12 young and determined Navajo Police Officer recruits, who received their Navajo Nation police badges during a graduation ceremony Sept. 24, at Navajo Nation Veterans Memorial Park in Window Rock, Ariz. Each of the 12 officers successfully completed the 25-week police academy training. The Navajo Police Academy,

Twelve Diné recruits prepare to receive their Navajo Nation police badges at the Sept. 24 graduation ceremony at Navajo Nation Veterans Memorial Park in Window Rock, Ariz. Photo Credit: Courtesy of OPVP Facebook

Navajo Nation police badges at the graduation ceremony Sept. 24. They will be aﬃxed to the uniforms of Diné oﬃcers who completed their 25-week police academy training as part of Class 56. Photo Credit: Courtesy of OPVP Facebook

located in Chinle, Ariz. has prepared five recruit classes that uphold respect, self-discipline, accountability, academic achievement, integrity, and professionalism. Class 56

state and federal laws, into the training curriculum. Nez congratulated the new police officers and their families and thanked them for their commitment to serve the

completed challenging training in academics, physical and mental conditioning, communications, and firearms. The academy also integrates Diné Fundamental Law, as well as

Navajo Nation during the graduation ceremony.

DINÉ RECRUITS | SEE PAGE 19

New budget fully funds Navajo Nation’s Department of Criminal Investigations in FY2022 Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, A r iz. — The Navajo Nation’s fiscal year 2022 Comprehensive Budget was signed into law on Sept. 27. It included full funding for the Navajo Nation Department of

Criminal Investigations totaling over $10 million from general funds and external funds combined. In addition, the approval of the Comprehensive Budget included carryover funding from FY2021 that is estimated to be more $1 million as of Sept. 28. “We f u l ly suppor t t he

Depa r t ment of Cr i m i n a l Investigations and we understand the importance of their work for our people. We are open to working together with the Council to address any additional funding needs whether it be through a supplemental funding request or another source,” Navajo Nation

President Jonathan Nez said. The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President is also advocating at the federal level with members of Congress and the

NAVAJO BUDGET | SEE PAGE 16

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez

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Weekly Police Activity Report Staff Reports EMPLOY ED, BUT UNEMPLOYED? Gallup, July 28 A man received a letter from Workforce Solutions on July 28, which contained a debit card and instructions to activate it. He thought the card was from his bank, so he activated the card, but soon realized it was a card for unemployment benefits and it displayed his name and the last four digits of his social security number.

He called the unemployment office, where his information and benefits were verified. He explained that he was employed and that an unknown person had used his name to try to obtain unemployment benefits. A block was placed on the card and he was told to file a report with Gallup Police. No further information is available. REPEAT SHOPLIFTER Gallup, July 28 When the asset protect

agent for t he Ga l lup Walmart, 1650 W. Ma loney Ave., spotted Ch r istopher Ba r ret t , 37, of Tohatchi, Gallup Police Officer Matthew Graham was called to the scene. The agent told Graham that Barrett has followed a pattern of concealing numerous items in a bag and then leaving through the garden center.

Metro Dispatch advised that Barrett had one shoplifting warrant. After being informed that Barrett was headed in the direction of the garden center, Graham headed that way and found him. He placed Barrett under arrest for the warrant. Several items totaling about $38 were recovered from Barrett. Graham traveled to Metro Dispatch to pick up the warrant, and learned that Barrett actually had two shoplifting warrants. Barrett was taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and

booked for the warrants and shoplifting. Barrett was released on his own recognizance. STOLEN CARDS Gallup, July 28 Gallup Officer Philamina Chischilly was advised to return a call to a man who had called into Metro Dispatch to fi le a report. The man told Chischilly he had been admitted to the hospital for an overdose and

WEEKLY POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT | SEE PAGE 16

FBI Alerts NAVAJO MAN SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN PRISON Staff Reports

LBUQUERQUE — A conviction for abusive sexual contact of a minor in Indian Country has led to a 12-year

prison sentence for Nathan Thomas, 45 of Pueblo Pintado, N.M. Thomas pleaded guilty on Nov. 4, 2020. At that time he admitted that he knowingly engaged in and caused sexual

contact with Jane Doe, who at the time of both incidents was under the age of 12. on Aug. 1, 2007, and July 21, 2010. Thomas committed the offenses at his family home in San Juan County, N.M., which is on the

Navajo Nation. Upon his relea se from prison, Thomas will be subject to three years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender. The Gallup Resident Agency

of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with a ssista nce from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Navajo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle Nayback prosecuted the case.

MAN TAKES HIS FOUR CHILDREN AFTER FIGHT; ARRESTED ON FEDERAL CHARGES The FBI has made a probable cause arrest of Rumaldo

Peshlakai, 41, of Rock Springs, N. M., on a federal charge of

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Sept. 24 in Gallup. Pe s h l a k a i w a s a ppr e hended a fter he a llegedly took his four children following a domestic dispute with his wife Sept. 23, triggering the Navajo Nation to issue an Amber Alert. His abandoned vehicle was located in the Tsayatoh, N.M. area and the children were found safe. “When it comes to missing children, the FBI does not hesit ate to use whatever resources are needed to make sure they are quickly returned unharmed to their loved ones,” Special Agent in

Charge Raul Bujanda of the Albuquerque FBI Division, said. “We are pleased these fou r c h i ld r e n h ave b e e n found and are safe. “This successful outcome was due to the great work of the Albuquerque and Phoenix [Ariz.] FBI field offices, the New Mexico State Police, Navajo Police Department, McKinley County Sheriff ’s Office, and Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.” Peshlakai is expected to have an initial appearance i n U.S. Dist r ict Cou r t i n Albuquerque at a date yet to be scheduled.

This table represents a seven-day period of Gallup Police Dept. incident calls September 22 - September 28 INCIDENT TYPE

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INTOXICATED

239

WELFARE CHECK

202

POLICE REQUEST

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All other calls including. attempt to locate, burglary, battery, assault, party call disturbance, etc.

204

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Derrick Thompson Aug. 6, 3:00 am DWI A white F o r d F -15 0 s w e r v e d a c r o s s Interstate 40 and got off at exit 26, where a witness called into Metro Dispatch and Gallup Officer Vincent Thompson was dispatched to the scene. Thompson found the vehicle near 2600 E. Hwy. 66 and made a traffic stop. He met the driver, Derrick Thompson, 27, of Houck, Ariz., whom he said had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Derrick Thompson admitted to having had a couple drinks several hours prior

to driving as he handed over his license. He agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests, but performed poorly and was placed under arrest. Derrick Thompson agreed to give a breath sample and was transported to Gallup Police Department for the test, where he posted samples of .20 and .21. During the test, Officer T hompson wa s i n for med Derrick had three active warrants. He was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for the warrants in addition to DWI. Thompson paid bond on Sept. 9. Alex Garcia Aug. 3, 10:32 pm DWI A white Nissa n Rogue turning its lights on and off

while driving toward Metro Avenue a nd heading east caught the attention of Gallup Police Officer Warren Bowannie while he was driving near Rio West Mall. Bowannie followed the SUV and conducted a traffic stop. He met the driver, Alex Garcia, 25, of Gamerco, who was uncooperative at fi rst. As Bowannie told him to exit the vehicle, he noticed Garcia had bloodshot eyes and the vehicle smelled of alcohol, which Garcia admitted to drinking before he got behind the wheel. Garcia swayed as he stood in place, and Bowannie asked if he would take the standard field sobriety tests given his

visible impairments. Garcia agreed to take the tests, but had trouble following the directions and failed. He was placed under arrest and agreed to give a breath sample. Bowannie took him to the Gallup Police Department for the test, where Garcia posted samples of .25 and .24. Garcia was then taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI, no lamps, no license, and having an open container in a vehicle. Garcia was released on his own recognizance. Nickaria Arviso Aug. 3, 5:49 am DWI A call came into Metro Dispatch about a suspicious person near the 3300 block of B ox Ca nyon Ave nue, and Gallup Officer Vincent Thompson was dispatched to the scene. Thompson located the person, a juvenile, who stated she had been kicked out of her

house and was with her sister. Thompson located the girl’s sister at a nearby park. She attempted to run at fi rst, until Thompson explained he simply wanted to take them back to where they lived. As another officer spoke with the two at the scene, a gray Chevrolet Impala pulled up and the driver, Nickaria A r v iso, 18, of Gallup, got out and told Thompson she was looking for her friends. Thompson saw she had bloodshot eyes and asked if she had had anything to drink. Arviso said she was feeling okay and agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests. She had trouble following directions and performed poorly. Ar viso was placed under arrest. She admitted to having used marijuana the night before. She was taken to Gallup Police Department for a breath test, where she posted two samples of .00. A DWI citation and summons were filed for her.

October checkpoints announced by NMSP, Gallup Police Staff Reports

ith a new month, come new checkpoints. T h e G a l lu p Police Department which is a member of the McKinley County DWI Task Force, will be setting up DWI checkpoints in Gallup to ensure that drivers are not operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers outside the city will fi nd checkpoints on their routes, too. The New Mexico State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation

patrols; a nd registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of October. NMSP hopes to reduce alcohol-related fatalities through continued media attention. The agency wishes to change societal attitudes about drinking and driving. The Ga llup Police Department which is a member of the McKinley County DWI Task Force, will be setting up DWI checkpoints in Gallup to ensure that drivers are not operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World Week ending Friday, September 24, 2021

Gibraltar. Orcas had previously been known to lurk around fishing boats and steal tuna that had been caught. But the new encounters are stumping marine scientists, who are not sure they are actual attacks. “I don’t think we can consider them attacks if we can’t fully understand their motivation,” cetacean expert Susana GarcíaTiscar said.

By Steve Newman

Climate Dithering Despite promises by world leader s to cu rb t he greenhouse gases responsible for the worsening climate emergency, the UN warns that the world is now on track to heat up to dangerous levels. Inaction by industry and governments to reduce carbon emissions now means there is likely to be a rise of 2.7 degrees Celsius this century above preindustrial levels, according to Patricia Espinosa, the UN’s chief climate negotiator. Climate experts had hoped to keep the temperature rise to only 1.5 degrees, thus avoiding the worst consequences of global heating. “The disruption to our climate and our planet is already worse than we thought, and it is moving faster than predicted,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned.

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Tropical Cyclones Late repor ts say rem na nt s of Typhoon Chanthu left six people injured across Japa n. • Tropica l stor ms Odet t e, Pet er, a nd Ro se churned the open waters of the Atlantic.

Ozone Hole The annual hole in the layer of stratospheric ozone over Antarctica has surged in size to now cover

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an area larger than the continent itself. Stratospheric ozone helps protect the Earth’s surface from dangerous ultraviolet radiation. While a worldwide ban on the chemicals responsible for ozone depletion is showing signs of helping the hole to heal, scientists say it will still take decades because those chemicals are slow to break down. The European Space Agency says this year’s hole is now larger than 75 percent of those since the late 1970s. The ozone holes

typically reach their largest size between mid-September and mid-October.

Volcanic Disaster Hu nd red s of structures were destroyed by a volcanic eruption on Spain’s Atlantic island of La Palma, in the Canary Island archipelago. Some of the thousands of residents in the path of lava had less than an hour to prepare to evacuate as lava surged toward densely populated areas and the ocean. Experts warned that the lava could produce toxic gases if it comes in contact with Atlantic waters. Island residents have also been warned of strong tremors, ash, and acid rain, with scientists predicting the eruption could last for months.

Orcas vs. Boats A n increasing number of boats off Spa in a nd Por tugal are mysteriously being attacked by orcas, with one sailboat being bashed by about a dozen of the “killer whales” for two hours. A total of 41 attacks were reported in July alone, with most near

The firestorms that raged across parts of Siberia, North America, and the Mediterranean this summer released a record amount of CO2, according to Europe’s C o p e r n ic u s A t mo s phe r e Mon it or i ng S er v ice. T he unprecedented blazes were tr iggered by heat waves, drought, and parched soil, which experts say were amplified by global heating. “What stood out as unusual were the number of fi res, the size of the area in which they were burning, their intensity and also their persistence,” said CAMS senior scientist and wildfire expert Mark Parrington. He added that summers with disastrous fi restorms are now more likely, due to global heating.

Earthquakes A rare and unusually strong temblor for southeastern Australia caused scattered structural damage around Melbourne. • Earth movements were also felt in the IndiaMyanmar border region, western Nicaragua, southern Idaho, the eastern San Francisco Bay Area, and the low deserts of Southern California. Dist. by: Andrews McMeel Syndication©MMXXI Earth Environment Service

This year’s ozone hole over Antarctica has grown to a massive size despite the ban on ozone-killing chemicals. Image: NASA-Ozone Watch

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Explaining how ‘sequencing risk’ relates to timing ‘LAYIN’ IT ON THE LINE’ By Lawrence Castillo Host of Safe Money and Income Radio

hat is the “sequence of returns” risk, and how can it negatively impact your retirement savings? The “sequence of returns risk” or “sequencing risk” refers to the possibility that the timing and order in which you take investment returns may not be favorable. Bad timing results in your portfolio having less overall value, meaning you’ll have less money for your retirement. You should understand that if you aren’t investing regularly or withdrawing regularly, the order in which your returns occur has little to no effect on your outcome. However, once you start drawing down that money, you will experience the consequences of the sequence of returns risk. The “sequenci ng r isk” impact is usually most significant at the time of retirement. This situation reflects the dual challenges of market risk and the potential of living longer than expected. Therefore, any well-designed retirement plan typically contains a strategy to defend against such a threat. Until recently, many fi nancial planners have been comfortable recommending the traditional “4% withdrawal rule.” However, experts are now concerned that the 4% rule may not be appropriate in the unprecedented economic times of simultaneously high asset valuations and low-interest rates. Many advisors and agents now may recommend a withdrawal rate of two percent

to guarantee enough money for the entire retirement period. HOW CAN YOU MANAGE THE SEQUENCE OF RETURNS RISK? Your agent may have anticipated the potential damage sequence of returns risk and a plan to help you manage that risk. Nevertheless, now might be an ideal time to review your retirement and income design to ensure you are ready when drawdown time approaches. One common method of removing the risk of running out of money is to outsource to a risk bearer. A risk bearer is an insurance company. The product they use to guarantee a lifetime of income is normally an annuity. Here are other options that might help in dealing with sequence risk. You may be encouraged to lower the percentage of your drawdown. 1. Instead of the usual four percent, you might need to reduce your withdrawal to three percent if possible (or lower). 2. Your agent may encourage you to adopt a dynamic strategy of increasing or decreasing spending at a pace with the stock market’s ups and downs. 3. Many fi nancial experts recommend “buffers” that protect clients’ assets by using a reverse mortgage line of credit or other types of insurance products. 4. You can control some market volatility by using a portion of your assets to buy a guaranteed income annuity. This financial product provides guaranteed income for life and

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Biden administration should ﬁ x problems with oil, gas leasing before next sale By James Jimenez Executive Director New Mexico Voices for Children

ere in New Mexico, we have lived through ma ny boom-and-bust cycles of the oil and gas industry. But recent years have

The problems with the system are evident here in New Mexico – outdated royalty, rental, and other fiscal rates cost New Mexico more than $5 billion in lost revenue from development in our state between 2009 and 2018. That is a lot of money — money that could have been spent

improving our kids’ schools and ensuring our classrooms have the resources they need to thrive. Meanwhile, oil and gas companies have left behind more than 700 orphaned wells that spew harmful pollutants into the air and water – and because of outdated policies, it is

usually working New Mexicans who end up covering the cost of cleanup, not the companies that abandoned the wells in the fi rst place. These issues are just the tip of the iceberg. Given how problems in the oil and gas leasing system harm New Mexicans, it is concerning

that the Biden Administration would move forward with this sale without having honored its commitment to making reforms. This is especially true given that the oil and gas industry is sitting on thousands

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rtsCrawl is coming back in a big way after taking a year and a half off due to the pandemic. Rhonda Qu i nt a na , t he event ’s coord i n a t or, h a s big plans for the opening

ArtsCrawl, which is set for Oct. 9. One of those big plans is bringing in a Southern rock band called Christopher Shayne from Phoenix, Ariz. The ba nd is ca lled Ch r istopher Shay ne, a nd Quintana said their popularity is growing. One of their music videos, “NiceRide,” has 1.6 million views on YouTube,

and they have almost 6,000 followers on Instagram. In an interview with the S un, Ch r istopher Shay ne explained that the band formed after he and lead guitarist Dave Lansing left another band and went out on their own. Shayne

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Christopher Shayne (center) and band mates Mark Blades, Dave Lansing, Eric Bongiorno, and Zachary Hughes in Phoenix, Ariz. will show oﬀ their special style of Southern rock to the Gallup ArtsCrawl Oct. 9. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Daniel Miller

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Sammy Chioda won the Distinguished Alumni award from New Mexico State University over the weekend of Sept. 25-26. Photo Credit: Courtesy NMSU

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Librarian, innovator, educator Cecilia Stafford retiring Oct. 1 STAFFORD MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO ZOLLINGER LIBRARY Staff Reports

f t e r s p e nd i n g a nea rly 42-yea r ca reer in libra r y sciences, Cecilia Stafford, M.L.S., will officially retire on Oct. 1, leaving a legacy of accomplishments that has impacted not only UNMGallup, but the New Mexico State University branch campus in Grants, as well as Tulane University, and the University of New Orleans. “I began work at UNMGallup’s Zollinger Library on Aug. 1, 2016, after serving as library director at NMSUGrants for 10 years,” Stafford explained. “I moved to New Mexico from New Orleans in Aug. 2006—one year after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region—leaving my position as Associate Dean of Libraries at Tulane Un iver sit y, where I wa s employed for 21 years.” Prior to her ser v ice at

Tulane University, she worked as a public services librarian at the University of New Orleans following three years as a branch manager in the Jefferson Parish Public Library system beginning in July 1979 immediately after receiving a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Alabama. Her tenure at UNM-Gallup began with an immediate impact as she served as library coordinator for the Zollinger Library building expansion project, where Stafford worked with UNM’s main campus architectural and construction planning staff, building contractors, and UNM-Gallup physical plant staff on the library’s expansion and renovation. The expansion, which was funded through a statewide General Obligation bond, created the lower level of the library specifically for student study areas and expansion of the library collection.

“I also helped launch the ‘Book of Giving Tree,’” Stafford said. “Children’s books were collected through donations for distribution to children attending the campus holiday celebration. “Library staff gift-wrapped the books to hand out to children of all ages and to assist children who created their own ‘Lobos Love Reading’ bookmarks adorned with ‘I Love Reading’ stickers, tassels, and colored pens and crayons.” she said. She said that expanding access to electronic databases, journals, and reference sources that support student and faculty research is one of the accomplishments she is most proud of during her time at UNM-Gallup, along with improving off-site access to online resources through use of a proxy server that provides a simple gateway to most library resources using a UNM netID and password.

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Fast-paced remake of ‘The Guilty’ misses some of the original’s subtlety By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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and using nothing but audio to convey increasing friction and drama. The technique works better than one might expect, with the conversations and terminology inspiring viewers to imagine what is occurring. The movie also depends on its main character and Gyllenhaal is engaging throughout, even if the officer he’s playing isn’t necessarily likable. The zippy pace and actor hold our curiosity to see how he deals with the stress. And a positive new added element comes from the raging forest fires, adding a bit of uncertainty as officers on the radio describe being unable to see clearly. But as mentioned previously, it’s incredibly difficult not to make comparisons to the original feature, especially given that it only arrived a few years ago. While this update does the basics well enough, there are a couple of alterations that seem strange and unnecessary. In the original, the officer was stuffy and closed off emotionally, creating a deeper air of mystery about his dark past. It appears as though Baylor acts out angrily in a more obvious fashion and the lack of subtlety dissipates some of the pressure. This adaptation also takes one particularly dark story element and diminishes it with a quick, added comment late in the fi lm. Additionally, the screenplay seems determined to tie-up every plot thread and leave no questions unanswered. While using more exposition to clarify the lead’s

Jake Gyllenhaal plays a demoted cop trying to save a distressed caller in “The Guilty,” a remake of the 2018 Danish thriller. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Netﬂix. fate certainly emphasizes the themes and intended message, it does mute some of the story’s grayer and vaguer aspects, leaving less to discuss or ruminate on after the credits roll. Taking the movie on its own terms, “The Guilty” is a simple,

decent, fast-paced thriller that does maintain interest and benefit greatly from a compelling star. And one can certainly understand how a studio, needing product that can be shot inexpensively in one locale, would rush ahead and remake

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NAVAJO BUDGET | FROM PAGE 7 Biden-Harris Administration to secure more federal funding for public safety for the Navajo Nation. “Federal advocacy has led to steady increases in funding

WEEKLY POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT | FROM PAGE 8 was released that day. When he returned home in the afternoon, he noticed two debit cards, $125 in cash, and several tools had been taken from his house. He reported the cards

OIL, GAS LEASING | FROM PAGE 12 of approved, but unused, drilling permits. The industry even forfeited more than a million acres of leases in New Mexico alone between 2011 and 2020.

ARTSCRAWL | FROM PAGE 13 and Lansing recorded the band’s fi rst album in 2016, and

for criminal investigations over the years,” he said. “We are fully engaged with congressional members and federal agencies to support increased funding in the federal budget bill that is being debated in Congress right now.” The FY2022 Comprehensive

Budget was approved by the 24th Navajo Nation Council by a vote of 18-3 Sept. 10, and will go into effect Oct. 1. The three branch chiefs allocated approximately $177 million in general funds for the branches of government. The Office of the President

and Vice President issued a press release Sept. 27 stating that the line-item veto authority was used for $881,000 for the Department of Criminal Investigations because the department is set to receive approximately $1 million in additional carryover funding

in the upcoming fi scal year. Nez also approved full funding for the Office of the Prosecutor, and carryover funding from the previous fiscal year that will provide an additional minimum amount of $320,000.

missing and later noticed two charges he did not make on one of the cards. He estimated the value of the tools at more than $20. The victim said he thought he knew who may have taken the cards, tools, and cash and caused him to overdose, but the report did not confi rm whether

his claims were verified or if an arrest was made. LOSING A LICENSE PLATE Gallup, July 28 A woman called into Gallup Police Department to report her license plate had been taken.

T he v ict i m, who ha s a New Mexico Driver’s License, left the College Clinic at 2111 College Dr. on the morning of July 27. She sa id that’s the last place she saw her license plate attached to her car. She traveled to her other place of employment at 1300 South Country Club Court.

When she took out the trash the next morning around 7:10 am, she told Gallup Police Officer Julio Yazzie that she noticed the Arizona license plate was missing from her vehicle. There are no suspects, and no other information is available.

It does not have to be this way. While the Biden administration completes its review of the federal oil and gas program, members of Congress have introduced bills to modernize the leasing program, eliminate sweetheart deals for oil and gas

companies, and shift the burden away from the rest of us to clean up the industry’s mess. Other pending bipartisan legislation would modernize royalty and other fiscal rates. Congress has an excellent opportunity to make these changes now.

It was disappointing to see the Biden Administration announce this sale, but it is not too late to fi x the federal oil and gas program. The DOI and Congress can make common-sense reforms in order to ensure our kids’ future is

protected. We call on them to do this now – and ask Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan to lead the effort – before holding another lease sale and locking up more public lands for the benefit of a handful of oil and gas CEOs.

came out with two EPs after three more members joined. Shayne said they’re looking to start work on their second full-length album this winter.

Shayne said he was looking for ward to playing at ArtsCrawl. “It’s always exciting going into a place we’ve never been

with our music before and showing what we can do,” Shayne said. The band has actually been to Gallup. But they’ve never played in the city. Shayne sha red t hat t hei r t ra i ler broke down in Gallup in early September, and they spent 12 hours exploring the town while it was being repaired. Like any other musician, the band hasn’t been able to perform for large crowds due to COVID-19. Shayne talked about how eager he was to be back playing shows.

“[I’m excited about] the fact that we can do it again,” Shayne said. “COVID shut everything down, and music looked not fun there for a while.” Shayne’s favorite part about performing is interacting with the fans, which is something he certainly missed in 2020. “I’m a big fan of acknowledging the space and the people … and making it almost like a conversation,” Shayne said. “For a while there we were missing that conversation, so that’s what I’m really looking forward to.”

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Gallup High presents its 2021 homecoming royalty

Kody Touchine gets crowned the Gallup High School 2021 Homecoming King Sept. 24 at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium. Touchine is the son of Kelly and Kris Touchine. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Gallup High School 2021 Homecoming King candidate Joaquin Ortega and his escort Mary Leslie at the homecoming assembly Sept. 23 in the Kenneth W. Holloway Auditorium. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Gallup High School 2021 Homecoming Queen candidate Cheyenne John and her escort wear big smiles at the Sept.23 homecoming assembly at the Kenneth W. Holloway Auditorium. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Gallup High School 2021 Homecoming King candidate Shawn Gomez and his escort in front of the eyes of a Bengal tiger at the Kenneth W. Holloway Auditorium for the Sept. 23 homecoming assembly. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

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It’s a rout. Pojoaque Elks defeat Gallup Bengals FINAL SCORE: ELKS 53 - PATRIOTS 0

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Gallup High School cheerleaders smiling for the camera after kick oﬀ of the Gallup High homecoming game Sept. 24 at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Gallup Bengal Isaiah Reece (88) attempts to run the ball as #27 of the Pojoaque Elks tries to tackle him at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium Sept. 24. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Gallup Bengal Trey Bruner (87) is tackled by a Pojoaque Elk Sept. 24 at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Gallup High School Alumni Cheer, Dance and Pompoms group performs during half time at the homecoming game at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium Sept. 24. Photo Credit: RAH Photography.

Gallup Bengal Joaquin Ortega tries to run the ball as Pojoaque Elk D’Sean Martinez (22) attempts to tackle him Sept. 24 at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium. Photo Credit: RAH Photography.

Gallup Bengal Ronalden Navajo (40) defends against Pojoaque Elk #8, while Gallup Bengal Isaiah Reece (88) runs at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium Sept. 24. Photo Credit: RAH Photography.

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RMCHCS | FROM PAGE 4 where they can go to deliver their babies, and assisting in arranging their transport, Palm is now helping RMCHCS to fill her own post, and that of the latest labor and delivery nurse to resign. Another reason Palm said she decided to leave was because her mentor, Dr. Andrea Walker, resigned. At that point she felt she no longer had anyone to help with complex patient situations. Those resignations meant RMCHCS had to close its Women’s Health Unit at 1902 Red Rock Dr. for the time being. Expectant mothers needing treatment are now being directed to the hospital emergency room or told to contact their primary OB-GYN doctors. But that is only one of the repercussions of the resignation of the last OB-GYN doctor at RMCHCS.

DINÉ RECRUITS | FROM PAGE 7 “We cong r at u lat e a nd commend the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety and the Navajo Police Department for supporting and preparing the new officers,” he said. “I am confident they will serve and protect our communities well. “Thank you for taking on

COVID MANDATE | FROM PAGE 4 Gover na nce Act cer tif ied chapters, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. • Employees who are not fully vaccinated, for any reason, against COVID-19 are required to provide documentation to their supervisor that

MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 6 to Gov. Bill Richardson. In his new role, Steinhaus is touring New Mexico school districts to meet with students and staff. On Sept. 23 Thoreau Elementary, Thoreau Middle School, and Thoreau High School were on the itinerary. He also took time to meet with Gallup-McKinley County Schools’ curriculum director and business manager. NEWS

For Dr. Neil Jackson and his wife the change has meant rearranging plans for delivery of the couple’s fi rst baby. It’s added a layer of stress to the pregnancy. It means they would have to leave the area and all the people they have been working with in preparation for the birth. They have to fi nd another place to have the baby in another city, maybe as far away as Albuquerque. Jackson said it means they probably can’t take their doula with them and transportation could be difficult, even dangerous. “We found out about this two days before our due date,” he said. Jackson said going through this is making him painfully aware of what it is like for some of his patients. He is hoping for there to be a shared plan to keep labor and delivery open at the hospital to maintain stability for pregnant patients. Jackson, a family practice physician who has worked in

the primary care and prenatal clinics, performed labor and delivery and has a concentration in obstetrics, said the hospital went from having four OB-GYN providers to having only two. Now the last of those providers is leaving. Palm is the last OB-GYN at the hospital now and she’s only staying until her contract ends in December. With the Women’s Health Unit closed and the resignation of the last labor and delivery nurse, Palm is the lone OB-GYN doctor at the hospital and she’s now working in the ER and is only supposed to help out with emergency deliveries. “We’re able to address any emergency, but when a patient comes in [to the ER] in labor, especially because of COVID and the national nursing shortage, it can take several hours to arrange [for them to go to] another hospital,” Palm said. However, they haven’t lost any babies because of the current situation. Things are up in the air at

the family medicine residency program, too. It offers a general curriculum to train doctors, in hopes that they will stay and provide rural health care in the area. “ T hey need labor a nd delivery experience for that program … or they need to search it out in the area — or the training program would need to be re-established elsewhere,” Palm pointed out. However, RMCHCS leadership seems confident that the OB-GYN vacancies will not be a problem. Speaking on behalf of the hospital, interim CEO Don Smithburg said, “the hospital is constantly recruiting new doctors … that is the nature of small, rural hospitals.” He believes the OB-GYN doctor and nurse shortage will be resolved by the end of October. The hospital is already looking for traveling nurses and doctors and permanent obstetrics staff replacements.

“We have about 130 doctors attached to the institution,” he said. “There was one released in July and there are a couple of others who have resigned. “They’re loud when they leave the institution. That is a fact,” he said. Some of those voices may be heard at a community town hall scheduled for Oct. 2 at the First United Methodist Church at 1800 Redrock Dr., #7000. The organizers want to address the state of patient care, women’s health, and services at RMCHCS. Smithburg won’t be there and neither will any members of the hospital administration. As far as he’s concerned the community town hall is a union-sponsored event — the union being the Union of American Physicians and Dentists. To attend the meeting via Zoom, RSVP at uapd.com/ rehoboth to receive the link, or check out the recording at KGLP.org.

this difficult challenge and serving our people,” Nez said. The 12 police off icer recruits took the oath of honor administered by District Court Judge Cynthia Thompson, while their loved ones participated in pinning on their Navajo Police Department badges. The 12 Navajo Nation recruits include: • Elijah McCoy - Kayenta District

• William Smith - Dilkon District • JC Roan - Chinle District • Davin Watchman - Window Rock District • Caitlin Morris -Dilkon District • Anthony Lasiloo - Window Rock District • S ieber t Va ndever Crownpoint District • Shane Davis - Tuba City

District • Tulley Lincoln - Window Rock District • Kerneil Nih - Crownpoint District • Gilbert Rogers Jr. - Kayenta District • Kevin Charley - Chinle District Also, in attendance was Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety Executive Director Jesse

Delmar, Navajo Chief of Police Phillip Francisco, Deputy Chief of Police Daryl Noon, 24th Navajo Nation Council Delegate Eugenia Charles-Newton who chairs the Law and Order Committee, and Miss Navajo Nation Niagara Rockbridge. The 12 police officers will start their duty as Navajo police officers within their designated districts immediately.

the employee has tested negative for COVID-19 every 14 days after the effective date of this legislation. • A person is fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a 2-dose series for the Pfi zer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single dose by the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine.

• Acceptable document a t ion show i n g t h a t t he employee has tested negative for COVID-19 shall include a medical provider statement, testing facility test results, or a written self-certified statement indicating the date and facility of the testing. • Violations of the requirements set forth herein shall be

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Steinhaus spoke with district leaders about how he could help them at the state level. In an interview with the Sun, Steinhaus said he wants to give school districts the ability to make more of their own decisions at the local level. He noted that GMCS has its own form for walk-throughs. A walk-through is a method schools and district leaders use to monitor a new teacher’s performance. Steinhaus said he would

be looking into the possibility of doing away with the state’s walk-through form, so districts can handle that situation themselves. Steinhaus also reviewed some of his other goals for his time as NMPED Secretary. One of those has to do with his declaration of the 20212022 as the “Year of Literacy,” something he announced publicly in a media release Aug. 10. “When I say ‘The Year of Literacy’ I’m talking about

children lea r ning to read books that are written by authors from their communities,” Steinhaus said in an interview with the Sun. “We want them to learn their language and their culture, and then we want them to learn the language and cultures of the world.” In 2019, only 34 percent of New Mexico public school students were rated “proficient and above” in reading. Steinhaus said he also has long-term goals, which can be

broken up into three individual parts. His first concern is the social/emotional well-being of New Mexico schools’ students and staff. “I want to be first in the country in the well-being of our students and staff, and have the kinds of suppor t that they need for behavioral health, or if they’re feeling

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HOMECOMING | FROM PAGE 17

Candidates for homecoming step forward as the names of the 2021 GHS Homecoming King and Queen are announced at the Pojoaque-Gallup football game Sept. 24. From left: Hailey Long, Cheyenne John, Chaylee Becenti, Kody Touchine, Joaquin Ortega, and Shawn Gomez. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Chaylee Becenti gets crowned the 2021 Gallup High School Homecoming Queen at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium Sept. 24. Becenti is the daughter of Jo Nell and Charles Becenti. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

2021 GHS homecoming king candidate Kody Touchine and his escort Katherine Lincoln Sept. 23 at the Kenneth W. Holloway Auditorium. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

2021 GHS homecoming queen candidate Chaylee Becenti and her escort, her sister, Brenna Becenti at the Kenneth W. Holloway Auditorium Sept. 23. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

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learn anything,” Steinhaus explained. His second goal is to make New Mexico become the fastest growing state in the nation when it comes to student learning.

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2021 GHS homecoming queen candidate Hailey Long and her escort Isaac Tohe stand next to a large Bengal tiger at the Kenneth W. Holloway Auditorium Sept. 23. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

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Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: English Language Learners Services District-Wide Middle School – High School Multi-Term Agreement No. RFP-2021-13BK COMMODITY CODE(S): 20843, 78570, 92405, 92416 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the GallupMcKinley County Schools eBidding platform website: https://gmcs.bonfirehub. com/portal/?tab= openOpportunities Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, October 28, 2021. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 30st day of September, 2021 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: September 30, 2021 PUBLICATION DATES: October 1, 2021 (Gallup

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estas fechas y premitirnos asegurar que haya suficiente espacio disponible para cualquiera que asista. Para obtener mas informacion, Comuniquese con La Oficina de Elecciones del Condado de McKinley 207 W. Hill Avenue., Gallup NM 8701 O llame al 505-722-4469 0 1-800-245-1771 Jacqueline K. Sloan Escribana del Condado de McKinley *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held “InPerson” -- Adhering to the Social Distancing Protocols in effect for the meeting day -- including room capacity limits, mask requirements and other safety practices issued by the Governor’s Office due to the COVID-19 pandemic; 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 held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. 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 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 Shawna Garnenez at (505) 863-1400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to view. Done this 28th day of September 2021 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Billy Moore, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun, October 1, 2021 CLASSIFIEDS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 1- OCTOBER 7, 2021 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1

DICHOS: A LOOK AT SPANISH WISDOM AND PROVERBS

4 pm LIVE on Facebook, @ galluplibrary. OFPL invites you to learn about Spanish proverbs. These sayings or wise words of wisdom in Spanish are called dichos. Learn about these insightful Spanish words of wisdom and their significance in Mexican culture. Join this interactive program and create your own digital dicho to share. For more information email mdchavez@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2

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.

MCKINLEY COUNTY ANNUAL PREPAREDNESS AND PUBLIC SAFETY DAY

10 am-2 pm @ Rio West Mall Parking Lot (1300 W. I-40 Frontage Rd.). Join McKinley County Fire and EMS, Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Management, DWI Program, and others for informational booths, displays of vehicles and equipment, and more. The New Mexico Department of Health will offer COVID-19 vaccines and back-to-school vaccines will also be available during the event.

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.

DEEP IN THE STACKS!

2 pm. Join us on Facebook and Instagram, @galluplibrary or YouTube to catch conversations on various topics and hear about all of the exciting upcoming

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events at OFPL. We’ll answer questions, showcase library materials, and more Deep in the Stacks! For more information email mdchavez@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. MONDAY, OCTOBER 4

CREATIVE CORNER – TIN FOLK ART

4 pm. @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating Tin Folk Art. Learn how to work with aluminum flashing to create a high-contrast hangable piece of tin art, inspired by colors and imagery from Hispanic culture. Courses are geared toward individuals approximately 15-years and older. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a firstcome, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. For more information email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

MUNICIPAL COURT SELF SURRENDER WEEK

7 am-4 pm. This week-long initiative allows people with pending bench warrants from the court to see Judge Janell Griego and have the warrant voided. The self surrender period is Oct. 4-Oct. 7. Defendants can walk into court on those dates and give their names. Appointments are not required. Beginning Oct. 18, the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office will begin serving outstanding warrants. Please call the Municipal Court at (505) 863-4469 with any questions.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1pm-2pm @SSC640 Boardman Dr. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5

TECH TIME: ONLINE EDUCATION & TRAINING

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

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SCIENCE AND THE FIVE SENSES

1 pm. Join us on Facebook and YouTube to explore with our five senses. This month we’re focusing on science we can taste!- Ziploc Ice Cream

VIRTUAL ARTIST TALK WITH MACKENZIE CHEAMA

6 pm LIVE @gallupARTS Facebook page. Learn how Zuni artist Mackenzie Cheama merges cultural taboo with cultural traditions in tattoo-style art.

CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY WITH THE NATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER

4 pm on FaceBook and YouTube to explore different activities from our friends at the National Hispanic Cultural Center to inspire cultural curiosity and learning. This week our focus will be on Cartoneras. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6

SILLY SCARES!

11 am. Join us on FaceBook and YouTube for stories, songs and rhymes to chill your bones!

COMMUNITY VACCINATION CLINIC

9 am-1 pm @ Zuni Fairgrounds (west of the First Financial Bank —1230 State Hwy 53). COVID vaccination drive thru (12 years and over); Flu vaccinations (3 years and over). THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7

HONORING THE DEAD: MINITIKTOK SERIES

1 pm Join OFPL on TikTok @ ofpl_library for cultural short videos focusing on how our local community celebrates and honors its dearly departed ones leading up to Día de los Muertos. For more information email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm on Facebook and YouTube @galluplibrary (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, firstserved basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week we will focus on hot air balloons.

County Health Care Services Women’s Health Unit (1902 Red Rock Dr.) is temporarily closed. 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.

decides to love. After reconnecting with his Navajo sister and brother, Kristofic must confront his own nightmares of the Anglo society and the future it has created. Zoom discussions will be held in November and will include the author himself! For more information email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

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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.

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 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.

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.

RECOVERY MEETINGS 6:30 pm Thursdays Across Nations/Western Indian Ministries, Window Rock, Ariz. Contact: Steve Maus (505) 371-5749; Steven,maus@ acrossnations.com

SPOOKTACULAR BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST

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

6:30 pm-8:30 pm Tuesdays Joshua Generation for Jesus Church, 1375 Elva Dr., Gallup. Contacts: Pastor Debra Chee (505) 702-5132; dchee4@gmail.com Pastor Dennis Gallegos (505) 870-2175; joshuageneration. gallupnm@yahoo.com 7:00 pm Thursdays Zuni Christian Reformed Church, 19C Pia Mesa Rd. Zuni, N.M. Contact: Tim Eisenga (505) 782-5649; teisenga@zunichristianmission.org Church on the Street; Dream Center: Men and Women; Recovery Homes; 308 DeeAnn Ave., Gallup; Contact: Pastor Carlos Juarez (505) 879-2954; cotshopehouse@gmail.com Life Changers Recovery Program; 110 Lupton Rd. West of Gallup; Contact: Joshua Newton (505) 288-0330

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

The Rehoboth McKinley

Register at ofpl.online for a copy of “Reservation Restless” by Jim Kristofic now through Oct. 16. As a park ranger, Kristofic explores the Ganado valley, traces the paths of the Anasazi, and finds mythic experiences on sacred mountains that explain the pain and loss promised for every person who

accomplishments in academic librarianship. St a f ford pla ns to continue to live in Gallup with her husband of 35 years. “My plans include growing fl owers, fruits, and vegetables

on our half-acre downtown proper ty,” she said. “We’ll make frequent trips and have overnight stays at our log cabin in the Zuni Mountains; take camping and sight-seei ng t r ips t h roug hout t he

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Four Corners in our pop-top camper van; and I will dabble in creating Southwestern and mountain-themed stainedglass panels and sun catchers to sell at art and flea markets throughout the region.”

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