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GALLUP AIRPORT READIES FOR TAKEOFF SERVICE TO PHOENIX TO BEGIN IN AUGUST

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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raveling is about to get a little bit easier for locals.

S t a r t i n g i n Au g u s t , Gallupians will be able to fly directly to Phoenix, Ariz., and back for a little under $200.

Advanced Airlines will offer the service daily. Tickets will have a fixed price of $75 each way, which comes out to $80.63 with tax for the trip down, and $90.73 to come back (taxes are higher in Phoenix). Discount booklets will be offered on the company’s website soon, said Advanced Air President Levi Stock ton, who st a r ted t he company in 2005 as a charter service.

“The business started with me and one airplane, a King Air 350, flying charters out of Los Angeles,” Stockton said.

“That’s been our core business of aircraft charter, and over the

last seven years we’ve gotten into scheduled service.”

Passengers will be allowed 50 pounds of checked baggage

and a carry-on item up to 15 pounds, which must be kept in the passenger’s lap at all times dur ing the 1-hour- 6 -minute

f l ig ht s. T r avel w i l l be on eight-seat King Air 350 planes.

(Technically, the planes have a ninth seat, which doubles as the restroom when the plane has only eight passengers.)

The planes also have wing lockers to carry larger items like guns or sporting equipment , a nd w i l l of fer f r e e

beverages (beer, soft drinks, water) and light snacks on all flights.

Passengers will not have to go through TSA inspections leaving Gallup, but will need to go th roug h secu r it y for

GALLUP AIRPORT | SEE PAGE 4

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Advanced Air team: (left) Lindsay Colker, public relations/ marketing; Donny Sandusky, executive VP; Jennifer Lazarz, tourism/ marketing manager for Gallup; Barbara Hunt, VP business operations; Beatriz Fernandez, HR director; Priscilla Jimenez, sales, social media/ marketing strategist; Andy Jacobs, policy development. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

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GALLUP AIRPORT | FROM COVER connecting flights after disembarking at Terminal 3 in Phoenix.

Each flight will have two pilots on board.

“We have a pretty exciting program with Southwest Airlines, where pilots come work with us for two years t h e n g o t o S o u t hw e s t ,” Stockton said.

City officials are excited about the new partnership and the economic prospects it brings for the region.

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DROUGHT CONDITIONS Dry spell increases fire dangers across state

“ I don’t ju s t me a n i n Gallup, but all the way extending into the tribal lands in the Four Corners region, because there’s so many opportunities for economic growth by using air ser vice,” Gallup’s tourism and marketing manager Jennifer Lazarz said.

The new route will mean more advertising for Gallup’s cha r ms a s well a s ea sier access. The two-year deal, wh ich the cit y cou ncil is expected to finalize at its May 24 meeting, will have a marketing budget of $50,000 a yea r f rom ea ch st at e’s

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tourism department and the city, plus Advanced will kick in $25,000 to market its services locally.

Those efforts may include a billboard as well as newspaper, radio and social media advertising.

The biggest adver tising boost for the city may be on a service called Boingo, available at Sky Harbor Airport.

“It makes you watch a video before you can sign on for your free Wi-Fi,” Lazarz said. “[It’s] the perfect opportunity to show videos showcasing Gallup.”

Advanced Air is based at Hawthorne Air por t in Los Angeles, Calif., which will a lso create oppor tu nities for Gallup to draft off of the state’s tourism campaign.

“The state tourism department h a s he av y buy s i n California. What we’re doing is going to be a strong backup because New Mexico already has a presence,” Lazarz said.

F o r n o w, t i c k e t s o n Advanced Air must be purcha sed sepa rately from flights on the larger carriers, but a spokesperson said the airline is negotiating with

larger carriers to be able to book all connecting flights at once in the future.

Tickets are available for purchase on Advanced Air’s website at www.advancedairlines.com, as well through travel agencies and online b o ok i n g s it e s , a lt hou g h Advancd Air “highly recommends booking through our site for expedited service.”

The schedule for Gallup f lights is aiming for a late May release.

On social media the company is at @advancedairlines on Facebook and Instagram.

WHAT’S INSIDE …

PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY Active, fallen Navajo Nation officers honored

11 15 16 GIRL SCOUTS PET FOOD DRIVE Helping animals impacted by wildfires

COAL AVENUE COMMONS Chance encounter leads to career opportunity

MOVIE REVIEW Take a look at the adaptations of Stephen King

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Drought conditions worsen in Gallup area EXTREME FIRE DANGER REMAINS

By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

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rought conditions in New Mexico have only gotten worse in recent

weeks.

Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher Babette Herrmann Administrative Assistant Valerie Smith Design Volodymyr Lotysh Contributing Editor/ Correspondent Molly Ann Howell Contributing Editor Cody Begaye Correspondents Rachelle Nones Rachel Pfeiffer Holly J. Wagner Photography Ana Hudgeons Ryan Hudgeons Knifewing Segura On The Cover Left: Advanced Air VP and pilot Donny Sandusky. Right: King Air 350 airplane. Photos

by K. Segura

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According to an article that was published on KOB 4’s website on May 10, the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has destroyed almost 204,000 acres of land. The fi re started over a month ago.

A l t h o u g h G a l lu p a n d McK i n ley Cou nt y haven’t experienced any extreme fi res, extreme and severe drought conditions still remain.

McKinley County’s drought conditions put it in the D2 (severe) and D3 (extreme) zones on the Drought Monitor, which is put out by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of NebraskaLincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture,

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McKinley County’s drought conditions put it in the D2 (severe) and D3 (extreme) zones on the Drought Monitor, which is put out by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Image Credit: Brad Rippey, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Richard Heim, NOAA/NCEI and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The last monitor map was published on April 28.

“That line between severe drought and extreme drought

fluctuates on a daily basis,” Ga l lup F i re Ma r sha l Jon Pairett explained to the city council during a May 10 regular meeting.

Accord i ng t o Weat her

Underground, a website that provides long-range weather

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Man shot dead on Dani Avenue Staff Reports

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a l lup Pol ice were called about noon on May 10 to Cl i f fside Apa r tments, 602 Da ni Dr., b e c a u s e w i t n e s s e s we r e saying that a man had been shot.

Of f icer s a r r ived at t he apa r t ment s a nd d i scovered a n unresponsive ma n lay i ng i n the road. The ma n had at lea st two gu nshot wou nds to t he tor so.

Officers administered CPR, however the ma n was later deter mined deceased.

W it ne s s e s s t a t e d t h a t

t h e s u s p e c t (s) f l e d t h e scene in a white four- door passenger car.

The victim’s identity will be relea sed once t he nex t of kin is notified.

This is an ongoing investigation. More deta ils w ill be released as they become available.

T h o s e w i t h a ny i n fo rmation related to this ca se a re encou raged to ca ll Metro Dispatch at (5 0 5 ) 7 2 2 - 2 0 0 2 o r C r i m e Stopper s at 1- 877-722 - 6161.

Ca l ler s m ay rem a i n a nony mou s. Reference c a se # 22 -18781.

A man was shot and killed at Cliffside Apartments on May 10. Photo Credit: Gallup Police Department

Woman allegedly attacked for not taking a shot Staff Reports

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woman was drinking with a man and his sister, and they allegedly decided to physically attack her after she refused to take a shot.

On April 14, around 5:34 pm, Gallup Police Officer Nicole Diswood was dispatched to 102 E. Hill Ave. in Gallup in reference to a domestic dispute.

When she arrived at the scene, Diswood met with a female victim, who said a man and his sister physically attacked her. The victim said that the man’s name was Rocoby Wood and his sister’s name is Ashley James. She explained that the three of them had been hanging out drinking at James’ apartment.

According to the report, the victim stated that she eventually got up to put her son down for a nap, and Wood asked her if she wanted to take a shot, which she refused. James reportedly called the victim “a pussy” for not wanting to take a shot.

The victim asked James what she had against her, and then Wood came back into the room and accused the victim of saying something about his mother. He then proceeded to

punch the victim in the face multiple times, the repor t states.

The woman wa s able to push Wood off Ashley James of her, but then James grabbed her by the hair and started hitting her. James bit the victim’s breast twice.

Additionally, the victim said that after James bit her Wood punched her in the face again, and then pushed her down.

While she was trying to get back up, Wood either punched or kicked her in the back.

The victim was able to grab her kids and go to the house next door.

D i s wo o d lo oke d over the victim, and her injuries matched up with her story. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene.

James was still next door when the police arrived. James was charged with aggravated battery and transported to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center.

Wood was not at the house when Diswood arrived, so a warrant was issued for his arrest.

James’ preliminary hearing is on May 18.

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Meeting a friend turns violent Staff Reports

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woman thought she was meeting up with a friend, but the encounter eventually turned violent when t hat ma n a l leged ly decided to attack her.

On May 1, around 4:53 pm, Gallup Police Officer Gilbert Gonzales was dispatched to the 2500 block of Mariyana Street when a witness noticed a woman in a car yelling that a man had raped her.

Tyrill Tom, 32, of Arizona, was sitting in the driver’s seat when Off icer Chr istopher Dawes and Gonzales arrived at the scene.

When the officers asked

for the people in the car to come out, a woman exited the pa ssenger side of the vehicle.

The officers then continued to ask Tom, 32, to exit the vehicle, but he repeatedly refused their demands.

Officers eventually detained him, and Gonzales was able to speak with the victim. She explained that she had met Tom over social media.

According to the report, the v ictim expla ined that Tom lived out of state, but that they’d hung out as friends twice before. She said she hadn’t known he was in town.

She’d been walking on Second Street earlier in the day when

she ra n into h im, a nd he offered to give her a ride.

They drove to Sports Page, 1400 S. Second St., where they sat in the parking lot and drank vodka.

Eventually the woman said she was done drinking and that she wanted to leave, but Tom refused to let her leave and drove to Mariyana Street.

The repor t states Tom asked the woman if she would have sex with him, and she refused and tried to get out of the car. Tom grabbed her arm and told her he had a gun in the trunk of the car, and if she didn’t have sex with him, he would shoot her. He then proceeded to hit her.

Tom forced the woman i nt o t he ba ck seat of t he ca r, took off her clothes, and raped her. According to the criminal complaint, the woman didn’t know if Tom had used a condom or not.

The witness who called in the incident said he noticed the car on the road, and when he drove by it, he saw Tom on top of the victim. That’s when the victim yelled out “help, he’s raping me!”

The victim was taken to Rehoboth McKinley County Hea lth Ca re Ser v ices.

Gonzales took photos of her injuries.

Tom was transported to the McKinley County Adult

Tyrill Tom Detention Center, where he wa s booked for rape a nd kidnapping. His preliminary hearing was on May 11.

Woman allegedly attacked while hanging out at a campsite Staff Reports

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woman was hanging out with a man and his sister on a campground

in Gallup when the other woman reportedly turned violent and began hitting her.

On May 6, around 2:48 pm, Gallup Police Officer Ryan

Boucher was dispatched to Automotive Machine Works, 201 N. Second St. in reference to an injured woman.

When he arrived at the

scene, Boucher found the victim sitting on a concrete loading dock at the auto shop.

According to Boucher’s criminal report, the woman had blood on her face, and a torn shirt and pants. She was also spitting up blood. The woman explained that a woman named Charmayne Willie, 26, had beaten her up and taken $60 from her.

The report states that the victim was with Charmayne and her brother at a camp just east of the auto shop when Charmayne hit her and kicked her in the stomach while she was on the ground. She said she didn’t know why Charmayne started the fight, but that she’d called her “a bitch” and just started hitting her.

The victim said she walked to the auto shop, and the owner called the police for her. The victim was taken to the Gallup Indian Medical Center.

After talking to the business owner, Boucher walked east of the business, where he found a tent made out of blankets and carpet. He met a group of people in the tent, including Charmayne.

Metro Dispatch informed Boucher that Charmayne had warrants out for her arrest.

Bennie Willie is Charmayne’s brother, and he was there when the incident happened. According to the

Charmayne Willie report, he told Boucher that he had been inside the tent when he heard the two women start yelling at each other outside.

W hen he went outside to tell them to stop, he saw Charmayne hit the victim.

He stated that he also saw Charmayne kick the victim while she was on the ground.

Boucher noticed fresh blood on a rock that was at the entrance of the tent.

Boucher arrested Cha r may ne a nd a f ter he drove her to the Gallup Indian Medical Center for a medical clearance, she was booked for aggravated batter y at the McKinley County Adult Detention Center.

Charmayne’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 18.

Peace Officers Memorial Day set for May 14 POLICE WEEK HONORS ACTIVE, FALLEN NAVAJO POLICE OFFICERS Staff Reports

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INDOW ROCK, Ariz.

— Nava jo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer issued a proclamation May 11, recognizing May 11-17, 2022 as “Navajo Nation Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week” to honor and thank all men and women law enforcement officers, including those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The Navajo Nation also

observes May 14 as “Navajo Nation Police Officer Day.” “With this proclamation, we give thanks and recognize all of our law enforcement officers and their families for their sacrifices to protect and serve our people, including those who have lost their lives in the line of duty,” Nez said. “They are our frontline warriors and they have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day to ensure our protection and safety. They accept the call to public service, which is

very demanding and often unappreciated. We honor them and offer our prayers for their physical, spiritual, and mental well-being.”

The Navajo Nation honors and remembers the following 17 fallen Navajo Police Officers: • Esther Charley • Lamar Martin • Michael Lee • Houston James Largo • LeAnder Frank • Alex K. Yazzie • Ernest Jesus Montoya, Sr. • Darrell Cervandez Curley

• Winsonfred A. Filfred • Esther Todecheene • Samuel Anthony Redhouse • Hoskie Allen Gene • Andy Begay • Roy Lee Stanley • Loren Whitehat • Burton Begay • Gordon C. James • Hoska Thompson “The Navajo Nation has lost 17 of our warriors over the years. Their families and fellow officers miss them to this day,” Lizer said. “Together, we honor

Navajo Nation establishes new criminal penalties for domestic animal attacks Staff Reports

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Program, approximately 3,000 animal-related injuries were reported last year on the Navajo

Nation. The amended law specifies dog attacks as a criminal nuisance and establishes

increased maximum fi nes and prison sentences penalties for dog owners responsible for vicious animal attacks.

The maximum fi ne amount

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Gallup Sun • Friday May 13, 2022

INDOW ROCK, Ariz.

— Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer signed Resolution No. CAP-16-22 into law amending Title 17 of the Navajo Nation Code, which establishes criminal penalties for owners of free-roaming dogs and other animals that attack people May 9.

The resolution, passed by the 24th Navajo Nation Council on April 19, is intended to deter animal attacks and increase accountability for animal owners.

“With the signing of this bill, we are committing to holding animal owners accountable for

animal attacks so that victims and survivors receive justice for their injuries and trauma, but this will also require the Judicial Branch to do their part if individuals are charged under the new penalties,” Nez said.

“We have many court cases and fi lings that have been delayed by the pandemic and we look to the Judicial Branch to move those matters forward. As Navajo People, our livestock and pets are a part of our families, and we have to ensure that they do not harm our homes and communities.As pet owners, we have to train and socialize our animals so that people, especially children, are safe in all communities.”

According to the Navajo Nat ion A n i ma l Cont rol

and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We pray for them and their loved ones on this special day. We also extend our appreciation to all Navajo Police Officers, the Division of Public Safety, and all of the dedicated staff and personnel who serve our people and communities.”

“Nav a jo Nat ion Pea ce Officers Memorial Day and Police Week” is obser ved in conjunction with Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week.

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Woman allegedly brings pellet gun into jail Staff Reports

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woma n a l leged ly brought a pellet gun into jail with her after being charged for an outstanding warrant.

G a l lu p Pol ic e O f f ic e r A a ron M a r quez wa s d i s patched to the Allsup’s convenience store, 112 Arnold St., on May 8 due to a woman who was allegedly on drugs.

An employee had called in the incident, and they said t he woma n, ident i f ied a s

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repor ts, McK inley County hasn’t seen any rain since April 13, and that day it only ra ined .03 inches. It a lso rained on April 5, but that was only .04 inches.

Wi nd ha s a lso been a factor in the drought conditions. According to Weather Underground, on April 22,

Lacosta Reeves, wa s outside of the store refusing to leave and bothering other customers.

According to Marquez’s c r i m i n a l c o m pl a i nt , t he caller said Reeves was throwing punches.

However, when Marquez arrived at the scene around 8:30 pm, the store clerk said that Reeves, 45, of Sanders, Ariz., hadn’t hurt anyone.

When Marquez spoke to Reeves, she sa id she wa s having a “bad day” and she

was trying to buy some items from the store.

According to the report, Metro Dispatch told Marquez that Reeves had a warrant out for her arrest, a nd he arrested her for the warrant.

Marquez then drove Reeves to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center.

A round 9:56 pm, Metro Di spat ch c a l led Ma rquez and told him that a pellet gun had been found on Reeves.

He drove back to the detention center a nd met w it h

Corrections Officer Regina Carr.

Carr said she was doing Reeves’s intake, she began to resist officers and became combat ive towa rd s ot her inmates.

Reeve s’s ba g wa s searched, and that’s when they found the pellet gun. The gun did not have any pellets in it, but Reeves was still charged with bringing contraband into a jail. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 25.

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wind gusts got up to 52 mph.

Pa i r e t t s a id t h a t t he Gallup Fire Department had responded to 16 brush fires between March 1 and May 1, and five more fi res in the past week.

However, Pa i ret t a l so told the council that the fi res they’ve been seeing in Gallup are quite different from the fi re raging in Calf Canyon and Hermits Park.

“The good thing about the

fi res we’ve had so far is they’ve happened when the fi re department hasn’t been busy on EMS calls or other events,” Pairett said. “A lot of them have come in during the evening or night so our fi refighters are able to respond right away; they’re able to get a quick attack on it.”

Parrit said that the fi refighters’ quick response is part of the reason Gallup hasn’t seen any large fi res. The brush fi res

have not caused any damage.

As drought conditions continue, Parrit warned the council that a city ban on fi reworks may be coming.

With a fi rework ban, only cer ta in f ireworks ca n be banned. Things like sparklers and smaller fireworks that don’t go very high will not be a part of the ban.

Parritt said he would be coming back at a later time to get the council’s approval of

the ban if it is necessary for the Fourth of July.

The county is also looking at the possibility of a fi rework ban for Independence Day. McKinley County Fire Chief Brian Archuleta presented the updated drought conditions to the county commissioners on May 10 as well. In an interview with the Sun, he said they would be making a fi nal decision about the ban in June.

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strays that wander and become aggressive due to the lack of care and socialization. Our Navajo culture teaches us that we must respect, preserve, and protect all life forms, including our animals.”

First Lady Phefelia Nez and Second Lady Dottie Lizer continue to work with nonprofit groups to offer more affordable spay/neuter and vaccine services for animal owners. The Navajo Nation Veter ina r y Progra m a lso offers animal services. More information is available on their website at: https://www. navajoveterinaryprogram. com/index.html.

is $1,000 a nd a ma ximum prison sentence of 30 days, whereas the previous amount wa s $500. I n add ition, i f found guilty, a pet owner will pay restitution for any costs incurred by the victims due to any physical or mental injury or death.

“Beyond the Navajo Nation Animal Control Program is the broader subject of public education and prevention,” Nez said. “Through spaying, neutering, and vaccination, responsible pet stewardship can reduce the population of

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Girl Scouts hold pet food drive for animals impacted by wildfi res SCORE A BOX OF COOKIES WITH A DONATION Staff Reports

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LBUQUERQUE — Girl Scouts in New Mexico will be working to help a ver y specific population group impacted by the devastating wildfi res in the state May 14 – animals.

Girl Scouts will be collecting food and supplies for pets and livestock that have either been evacuated or abandoned

due to the combined Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires.

The public is invited to contribute dog or cat food, hay, grains, or any additional supplies that can be donated to organizations addressing this immediate need in San Miguel, Mora, and Santa Fe Counties.

“Many Girl Scout troops leapt into action to collect and deliver toiletries, food, and clothing for the people being

evacuated. Even troops that were being evacuated themselves used proceeds from their Girl Scout Cookie sales to buy supplies for evacuees and help feed wildland fi refighters,” Rebecca Latham, CEO of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, said. “When the girls learned that many of

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A Girl Scout comforts a dog in this undated photo. Photo Credit: Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails

Hermit’s Peak Fire: Lawmakers introduce fi nancial aid bill BUSINESS OWNERS, RESIDENTS TO BENEFIT Staff Reports

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ASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., and Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the Hermit’s Peak Fire Assistance Act May 11 to provide additional compensation to New Mexico residents and business owners impacted by the Hermit’s Peak Fire.

The Hermit’s Peak Fire Assistance Act would require FEMA to design and administer a program for fully compensating those who suffered persona l injur y, proper t y losses, business and financial losses resulting from the Hermit’s Peak Fire.

The Hermit’s Peak Fire, which later merged with the

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Senator Ben Ray Luján joined President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to sign the declaration so much needed funding and services can be provided on-the-ground to local communities affected by historic wildfires. Photo Credit: N.M. Congressional Democrats

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Why women need to be worried about retirement

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‘Layin’ it on the line’

By Lawrence Castillo Guest Columnist “Despite their increasing inf luence, women remain largely ignored by the financial industry. It’s time for them to educate themselves, take control of their money, and insist on better treatment from their wealth advisors.”

— Lawrence Castillo Although women now control 2/3 of global household finances and 40% of all wealth, they remain much less confident than their male counterparts when making money decisions.

If you are a woman, especially single, widowed, or divorced, you will have to work harder to gain the same financial confidence as your male counterparts. This is especially true when you realize that “gender-neutral” solutions are tilted more toward male needs and preferences. You can’t afford to wait for the financial services industry to catch up. If you’re a woman who wants to ensure you get adequate answers to your money questions, you’ll need to do some work independently.

Shift your mindset: Start talking about money while you are still working.

It’s mind-boggling to think about how much personal information people willingly share on social media, at work, and in group chats. Yet, when it comes to salaries, most people remain silent. No one talks about how much they earn, and this silence often allows women to make less money than men.

Your willingness to share details about what you make can encourage other women in

Lawrence Castillo the workplace to share as well.

Hearing others’ stories will give you insights into why some people earn more than others and possibly help you create better arguments for a salary increase.

Eliminate as much debt as you can.

Debt can be death to your savings and retirement goals. Bad spending habits will hamper anyone’s retirement plans. However, since women typically have different financial challenges than men, debt can be even more hazardous to their economic well-being.

Joint accounts are fine, but you need your separate accounts too.

It was common practice for married couples to treat all their money as joint assets in the past. Until 1974, when the Equal Credit Opportunity Act removed restrictions, women in the United States could generally not get their own credit cards or access lines of credit. With later marriages, higher divorce rates, single motherhood/fatherhood, and other changes to family structures, you may want to reconsider putting all your money in a common basket.

Joint accounts funded with equitable contributions do have some benefits, especially when it comes to bill-paying and

maintaining trust and transparency in a relationship. However, if being financially independent is important, you should also maintain separate savings, checking, and retirement accounts.

Consider your lifestyle needs now and in the future.

No matter where you fall on the financial timeline, you can profit from having your advisor help you define and clarify your money goals. You should consider all your lifestyle needs and list of each potential expense that could hamper your plans.

For example, since women are far more likely to become caretakers of spouses, parents, disabled children, or other family members, they must be sure they have strategies in place to address such situations before they happen.

Consider putting together a financial advisory “team.”

Instead of relying on just one person’s advice, having a team is a powerful way to achieve financial success. Retirement and income specialists, safe money strategies, benefits advisors, insurance agents, and other specialists are potent allies in protecting and growing your wealth.

A team approach helps ensure your portfolio is well-balanced and based on your risk tolerance, goals, and attitudes toward money.

Have regular “checkups.”

Managing money and creating wealth is not something that is done once and then forgotten.

It would be best if you were sure your advisor or advisory team is willing to meet with you consistently, not only when you have a significant life change. Regular wealth checkups ensure that your

LAWRENCE CASTILLO | SEE PAGE 19

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On a mission …

CHANCE ENCOUNTER LEADS WOMAN ON A BUSINESS-HELPING PATH

By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

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chance encounter at a local coffee shop led Syd ney Smol la to a career opportunity she didn’t see coming. Smolla is a small business owner, and the barista knew she was looking for clients, so he set her up with Gallup’s Tourism and Marketing manager Jennifer Lazarz.

Smolla moved to Gallup in November after marrying her

husband, who works as a pharmacist for the Gallup Indian Medical Center.

Thanks to that chance encounter, Smolla is now working for the city and helping with the Coal Avenue Commons project. She serves as the liaison between business owners, the community, and the construction company to ensure everyone’s on the same page about the project. She does this by designing signs, flyers, and social media posts on the Coal Avenue Common’s Facebook

page.

In an email to the Sun, Lazarz said she was excited to work with Smolla.

“Sydney Smolla is a welcomed new business addition to Gallup,” Lazarz said. “It is exciting to have her talent and skill set present in our community, and I think she has much to offer everyone.”

Before moving to Gallup, Smolla lived in Nebraska, where she worked for two separate natural resources districts doing creative work and education outreach. While working for those organizations, she discovered her passion for photography and graphic design. While she was working for those two organizations,

Sydney Smolla is the owner of Sydney Norris Imagery. She moved to Gallup in November.

Photo Credit: Sydney Smolla Smolla soon saw a new business opportunity for herself.

“It was in those positions

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Sydney Smolla uses this collage of teacup photos on her website to show businesses the type of photography work she can do. Photo Credit: Sydney Smolla

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Taking a look back at Stephen King movies

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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his week sees the release of “Firestarter” from Un iver s a l P ic t u r e s .

The movie is a thriller that follows the struggles of a little girl dealing with the power of pyrokinesis.

Originally written in 1980

by Stephen King, it was first adapted on the big screen in 1984 with a cast including Drew Barrymore. Alas, the latest version of this tale is not being screened for critics. So instead, it might be a good opportunity to look at other remarkable King fi lms, particularly those that may have slipped under the radar.

For those unfamiliar with the author, King became an instant sensation with “Carrie,” his first book in 1974.

Movies based on his works began arriving only a few years later and included the aforementioned book as well as “The Shining” (1980). These two titles stand as iconic horror features thanks to their performances and memorable visuals from directors Brian De Palma and Stanley Kubrick.

Other well-known efforts include the coming-of-age drama “Stand by Me” (1986) and the claustrophobic “Misery” (1990), which earned Kathy

Zac Efron plays Andy, a father who is trying to hide his daughter Charlie, (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) who has the special ability of being able to control fire, from a federal agency that wants to turn her gift into a weapon of mass destruction in the latest Stephen King adaptation “Firestarter.” Photo Credit: Universal Pictures Bates an Academy Award for Best Actress.

One of the most iconic titles based on a King property is the prison-set drama, “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994). It was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Despite these accolades and its current ranking (on IMDb) as the top-rated movie of all time, it failed to snag any Oscars.

More recently, “It” (2017) and “It Chapter 2” (2019) have been massive box office successes.

But there’s more to see than

just those pictures. So, what other titles might be worth taking a peek? Here are several recommendations. Back when King was just starting to become a household name, CBS bought the rights to turn one of his books into a TV mini-series.

“Salem’s Lot” (1979) from director Tobe Hooper (“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”) stars David Soul as a writer visiting his small hometown after many years. It isn’t long before locals begin having their blood drained and the writer must team up with a young horror

reader to do battle with a vampire. While there isn’t much violence or blood, it’s chillingly rendered and delivers more chills than most King movie adaptations.

The extended running time allows for greater development of characters and the sinister Mr. Barlow, the vampire, has a truly chilling appearance.

Attack scenes and the vampire’s lair finale are remarkably pulse-pounding.

When it was fi rst released at theaters, “Christine” (1983) didn’t receive a great deal of attention. And the plot, about a killer automobile, might seem too outrageous to really work.

But the movie is far stronger

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Director John Carpenter (“Halloween,” “The Thing”) coaxes above-average performances out of his teen cast and focuses on the awkward lead, effectively communicating his alienation and transformation into a vengeful force after taking possession of a powerful automobile.

Another great work from the very same year is “The Dead Zone” (1983) from David Cronenberg (“The Fly,” “A History of Violence,” “Eastern P r om i s e s” ). Ch r i s t opher Walken is exceptional as a man who awakens from a lengthy coma. Not only have those he loved moved on with their lives, but he finds himself plagued with the power to see brief and horrific visions of the future.

The movie builds to a powerful climax and features story elements (including a future President whose action may cause a nuclear war) that still feel eerily modern and relevant.

The anthology “Cat’s Eye” (1985) is another fun film that is often overlooked, perhaps because the stories featured aren’t overtly horror-themed.

The first segment, “Quitter’s Inc.”, stars James Woods as a man who wants to quit smoking. He finds his life and family in danger after joining a program that he discovers is run by violent mobsters who demand success from their clients.

“The Ledge” features a shady millionaire and penthouse owner who forces his wife’s lover (Robert Hays) to walk around the exterior ledge of the building. It’s incredibly tense as the figure does his best not to lose his balance and plummet to his death. One particular pigeon causes a great deal of trouble for the protagonist.

“Hearts in Atlantis” (2001) is a superb drama that took some heat from King fans when it was first released. This was because the source material contained many stories and the one adapted in the film was actually “Low Men in Yellow Coats” and not the title yarn.

It is a beautifully bittersweet

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By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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elcome to another look at some of the highlights coming your way on Blu-ray and DVD. This is another edition with plenty of options that include big studio pictures as well as small, independent fare. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies or shouldn’t be going out this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

many write-ups in this part of the world and the ones that have popped up online have been mixed. Some have called it an atmospheric chiller that maintains plenty of tension and focuses on characters over shocks. But just as many have complained that parts of the dialogue may have been dubbed-in and that the sound mix is poor, dissipating its effect. The movie features Germán Palacios, Alfonsina Carrocio, Naiara Awada and Lautaro Bettoni.

BIG NEW RELEASES! A - H A : THE MOVIE: A nyone who existed in the 1980s is likely familiar with the Norwegian pop band A-ha, who had a major hit with the song “Take on Me” (they also charted with “The Sun Always Shines on TV,” “Cry Wolf” and performed the James Bond movie theme, “The Living Daylights”). This team behind this documentary followed the group for the last four years.

The movie provides unprecedented access and shows the inner workings of the band, as well as tiffs between members.

Critics generally enjoyed the fi lm. A small number said it did little more than present their history and note career milestones. Everyone else said that while there wasn’t a lot of drama, it would provide music fans and interested parties with a complete, detailed and interesting history of A-ha and their musical contributions.

BL ASTS FROM THE PAST! Plenty of older titles are also getting high-definition upgrades this week. Code Red are presenting the thriller “Sunnyside” (1979) on Blu-ray.

Flix are putting out a “Special Edition” Blu-ray of the title that contains a 2020 restoration of the picture, a movie expert commentary, interviews with Bo Hopkins and the production assistant, as well as all sorts of publicity materials.

VCI Entertainment are presenting a remastered DVD of the drama “The Brave One” (1956). It is the story of a friendship between a young boy and a bull. As events progress, the youngster tries to save the animal from being killed in the ring by bullfighters. The movie earned an Academy Award for Best Story (which was penned by legenda r y bla ck l isted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo under a pen name).

Finally, Warner Archive are making made-to-order Blurays available of “The Carey Treatment” (1972). In it, a doctor (played by James Coburn) becomes an amateur sleuth to help clear a colleague who’s accused of botching an illegal abortion that kills a 15-year-old girl. This title can be purchased exclusively on Amazon.

Paramount is presenting a S t e elbo ok edition of the horror sequel, “F r iday the 13 th Par t III” (19 82). T h i s Blu-ray edition comes w ith all the extras from previous Paramount releases of the movie (including a featurette on shooting the movie in 3-D), but oddly enough, doesn’t contain the 3-D version of the movie.

“The Killer Elite” (1975) is an action picture about freelance spies featuring James Ca a n, Rober t Duva ll, Bo Hopkins and Mako. Ronin

ON THE TUBE! And you’ll find all of the week’s TV-themed releases listed below.

“Abraham Lincoln” (History Channel) DVD “Behind the Monsters” Season 1 (Shudder) Blu-ray “ T h e I n c r e d i b l e D r.

Pol” Sea son 20 (Nationa l Geographic) DVD “K i n” S ea son 1 (A MC Studios) Blu-ray “Nancy Drew” Season 3 (Paramount) Blu-ray “NOVA: Great Mammoth Mystery” (PBS) DVD “Robocop” The Complete Series (Liberation Hall) DVD “Sanditon” Season 2 (PBS) Blu-ray

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some titles that might appeal to children.

“The Brave One” (1956) (VCI Entertainment) DVD “Elinor Wonders Why: A Wonderful Journey” (PBS Kids) DVD “Nancy Drew” Season 3 (Paramount) Blu-ray “Super Wiggles” DVD

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DOG: A n Army Ranger on leave from his unit appears before h i s super ior officers begging to be reinstated to the force. They relent and agree on the condition that he drive cross country to attend the funeral of another Army Ranger… and drive the man’s dog to the ceremony. The difficult pooch makes the trip nearly impossible for the lead, causing laws to be broken and putting their lives in danger. But as time passes, the

UNCHARTED: The big release of the week is a movie adapted from the popular Playstation g a m e “Uncha r ted.”

In it, the young brother of a missing thief is recruited by an untrustworthy treasure hunter to help him recover a lost fortune hidden by an explorer.

Unfortunately, they aren’t the only ones looking for the loot.

The heroes must outwit and outmuscle opponents willing to kill for the prize and claim the riches.

The press gave the picture more negative reviews than positive ones. Those who enjoyed it said that while this was no “Indiana Jones” feature, the movie delivered enough hair-raising thrills, laughs and action set pieces to entertain. But slightly more countered that there wasn’t much in the feature that set it apart from other fl icks of its ilk, suggesting it would be forgotten quickly after the credits rolled. Now viewers can decide for themselves.

Tom Hol l a nd , M a rk Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabr ielle a nd A nton io Banderas headline the release.

T h i s ef for t sta rs Joey Travolta (John T ravolt a’s b r o t h e r) a s a gang member forced to choose bet ween t he street and his family. The disc includes a 2K restoration of the fi lm, an interview with co-star Chris Mulkey and a trailer.

Cohen Media Group has a Blu-ray of “Year of the Jellyfish” (1984). It’s a French drama about a teenager who tries to woo her mother’s boyfriend.

After he refuses her advances, she sets out to make him jealous. The release comes with a trailer for the movie.

“Mr. K lein” (1976) is a French/Italian period feature starring Alain Delon about an art dealer in Nazi-occupied France. The man takes advantage of Jewish citizens desperate to escape the country, offering pennies for their priceless works of art. However, his opulent life comes to an end when another figure using his name appears and begins undermining his efforts.

Criterion are releasing this Blu-ray. It comes with a 4K image restoration, archived interviews with the director and star, a conversation with the editor, as well as one with a critic on the film’s importance. Additionally, there’s a documentary on the real-life inspiration for the story and a trailer.

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A . K . T O L ST OY ’ S A TASTE OF BLOOD: Also released as A Taste of Blood and loosely based on a story by Leo Tolstoy, this Argentinian horror feature is set after a dangerous vampire is eliminated by a vampire hunter.

Successful, the figure returns home to his welcoming family.

However, tension and paranoia arise when they discover the patriarch may have been bitten during the fracas and possibly turned into a bloodsucker himself.

The movie hasn’t received

THE BETA TEST: A Hollywood agent is surprised, yet intrigued by a letter written to him anonymously asks him to take part in a blindfolded sexual encounter at a nearby hotel. He unwisely decides to accept the invitation, despite being engaged and preparing for an upcoming wedding.

Afterward, complications at work arise and contracts begin to suffer as he attempts to figure out who he had relations with.

The press was complimentary towards this independent feature. A small contingent didn’t fi nd the characters relatable and thought the story’s message was muddled.

Yet the vast majority referred to the movie as a clever satire with excellent performances that successfully takes down its wealthy and privileged executives. The cast includes Jim Cummings, PJ McCabe, Virginia Newcomb and Wilky Lau.

protagonist and the animal begin to form a bond.

Cr itics were genera l ly upbeat about this feature. A quarter of them did have issues with the tone, complaining that it ineffectively tried to juggle comedy with subjects like war trauma. However, the consensus was that this was a sweet, heartfelt and likable picture with two charismatic stars that also attempted to address deeper themes like PTSD. It stars Channing Tatum, Jane Adams, Kevin Nash, O’orianka Kilcher, Ethan Suplee and Emmy Raver-Lampman.

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MOVIE REVIEW | FROM PAGE 16 coming-of-age tale about a young boy (Anton Yelchin) who befriends an unusual tenant (Anthony Hopkins) in her mother’s house who may have psychic gifts. The movie wisely underplays exaggerated supernatural elements from the original story and focuses on

the relationships between characters. The end result is one of the most emotional and moving translations of the author’s work.

Another forgotten gem is “Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King” (2006) an anthology series from TNT that aired eight episodes based on short stories by the author.

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The first, “Battleground,” told the story of a hitman (William Hurt) who is assigned to eliminate a famous toy manufacturer. After returning to his lavish apartment, tiny unwelcome guests appear and try to take revenge.

It was a technical marvel in its day with first class visual effects (the toy POV shots are particularly amusing) and the tense and engaging program is also unique for not containing a single line of dialogue from its lead actor. The segment impressed critics too and deservedly won two Primetime Emmy Awards for its visual effects and score.

In addition to these titles, there are other lesser-known films worth your while, including the eye-popping, colorful “Creepshow” (1982) from director George A. Romero (“Night of the Living Dead,” “Dawn of the Dead”). This marked the fi rst original screenplay written by King and involves five outrageous tales of terror inspired

by EC comic books.

“The Dark Half” (1993) was another effective Romero

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a d a pt a t ion , a nd “ S e c r et Window” (2004) is an entertaining thriller featuring an unhinged and darkly humorous performance by Johnny Depp.

The grim creeper “The Mist” (2007) delivers chilling moments and a shocking finale.

Additionally, “1408” (2007) is an underrated hotel-set ghost story with a paranormal debunker (played by John Cusack) forced to rethink his views on the supernatural after

squaring off against a spectral force. Much of the fi lm is set within one room that undergoes some striking visual transformations.

So, even if the new take on “Firestarter” isn’t a classic, there are plenty of great King adaptations to track down and choose from, whether you’re looking for chills, action or even drama.

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In Loving Memory Gloria E. Rosales of Gallup NM. Age 72. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. May 14, 2022, at St. Frances Church in Gallup. A rosary will be recited at St. Frances May 14, 2022, at 11 am. Rosales died May 2, 2022, in Gallup NM. She was born June 8, 1949, in Gallup NM. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School.

Gloria spent most of her life raising her children while working as a case manager at Innovative Health at home for many years. She lived her life to the fullest by traveling and spending time with her family every chance she got. She was a devoted Catholic. When she loved you, you knew it and being in her family, there was no blood relation required.

Glor ia is su r v ived by her husband Tony Rosales of Gallup, her son Anthony Rosa les of A lbuquerque, her daughters Jane Chavez of Los Lunas, Patty Silva of Albuquerque, Denise Lerma of A lbuquerque, Ta m my Landis (Charlie) of Anthem A Z, a nd Ta nya Ma r tinez (Wayne) of Glendale AZ, her brothers Carlos Romero of Sa nd i A lexa nd ra M Rodriguez (Dagget, Kloss) of Gallup, NM died December 20, 2021. She was 58. She was born in Gallup, NM in June 1963. Sandi is survived by her husband Joseph Rodriguez, daughter Epiphany Tribaudo, step-son Simon Rodriguez, granddaughter Abigal White, a nd g ra nd son L aw rence Tribaudo.

To place a n obitua r y, please download form at: www.gallupsun.com or call: (505) 722-8994.

Gloria Rosales, 72 Dallas, TX, Juan Romero of San Bernadino, CA, and Rudy Romero of Gallup, and her sisters Josie Valles of Anaheim, CA, Priscilla Martinez of Albuquerque, and Lorraine Garcia of Gallup.

She had 21 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents Pres Iliano and Tane Romero, her brothers Tony and Ralph Romero and a sister Rose Brown.

Pall bearers will be Anthony Rosa les, Way ne (Bubba) Martinez, Braydon Martinez, Charles Landis, Jesse Griego, and Meaghan Armijo.

Sandi Alexandra M Rodriguez, 58

those people had to leave suddenly without food for their pets, or that some of them had to leave animals behind, they

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LAWRENCE CASTILLO | FROM PAGE 14 Summing it up: Women who want to become (and remain) financially independent and create their ideal retirements must

ON A MISSION ... | FROM PAGE 15 I saw a need for good photography and graphics/design of publications and simplifying information in a way that is enjoyable for the audience to experience,” Smolla said in an interview with the Sun. “I just wanted to build my own business because I just didn’t

wanted to help.”

Girl Scouts will be collecting the following donations at their Albuquerque Headquarters, 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE, from 9 am to 6 pm: • Cat food

Dog food Cat treats Dog treats Animal crates Cat litter Hay Livestock feed (horse,

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than 200,000 acres of land, and resulted in evacuations of more than 25,000 individuals in San Miguel and Mora Counties.

L a st week, Senator s Heinrich and Lu ján, along with the entire New Mexico Congressional Delegation, called for the approval of a

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Allowable damages under the act, include loss of property, and business and fi nancial loss.

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really see any other business models that looked like what I was looking for.”

And thus, Sydney Norris Imagery was born. Smolla uses her maiden name for her business. Now she helps businesses create their brands and fi nd their voices through her graphic design work.

Smolla mainly uses her graphic design skills for her

business, but she explained how she uses her photography background as well.

“I utilize my photography in the back end of creating my graphics as a way to get inspired, fi nd unique perspectives, and really study a subject,” Smolla said.

Smolla said one of her favorite parts about having her own business is the flexibility. She

has clients from multiple states and can choose her own hours.

Smolla has some advice for people who want to get into photography.

“A lot of artists want to become t hei r ow n bo s s, but there’s definitely nothing wrong with working in a professional field, because that’s where you learn a lot of your skill and a lot of your

communication [skills], which all of that is super important when you have your own business because you’re representing yourself and your business so you want to make sure you’re portraying yourself in a good way,” Smolla said.

To find out more about Sydney Norris Imagery, go to https://sydneynorrisimagery.com.

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Closing date: May 20, 2022 Mail or e-mail resume to: Thunderbird Supply Company Attention: Jude Fischer 1907 West Historic Route 66 Ave Gallup, NM 87301-6806 jfischer@thunderbirdsupply. com

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Published By: Gallup Sun May 13, 2022 May 20, 2022 May 27, 2022 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority (GHA) will conduct its monthly Board of Commissioners meeting on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 9:00 am MST. GHA will conduct the meeting at the main office, located at 203 Debra Dr. Gallup, New Mexico 87301. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the agenda, or specific agenda items, at the Gallup Housing Authority office. The meeting is open to the public except for

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Documents are available in various accessible formats and interested parties may also participate by phone. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or accessible format to participate in the meeting, please contact GHA at (505) 722-4388, at least (1) week before the meeting, or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats.

Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board Published by: Gallup Sun May 13, 2022 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB #2022-04 Pest Control Services until Friday, May 20, 2022 at 2:00 P.M., Local Time, at

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which time bids will be opened and tabulated electronically on the County’s electronic portal. Bid documents and submission information can be found at https://www. co.mckinley.nm.us/212/BidsRFPs-Solicitations. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

For more information please contact Hugo Cano at hugo. cano@co.mckinley.nm.us . The Procurement Code, Sections 131-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations.

In addition, the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/ penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities and kickbacks.

DATED this 6th day of May 2022 BY:/s/ Billy W. Moore Chairperson, Board of Commissioners Published By: Gallup Sun Friday, May 13, 2022 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Cultural Education Instructional Professional Development & Curriculum Support Services RFP-2022-66BK Commodity Code(s): 11518, 11519, 12034, 49588, 92405, 92416, 92435, 92460, 95224 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.

A NON-MANDATORY PreProposal Conference will be held virtually on May 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM MDT. Please see the proposal documents as to how to request to attend.

Dated the 13th Day of May 2022 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: May 13, 2022 PUBLICATION DATES: May 13, 2022 (Gallup Sun) May 14, 2022 (Albuquerque Journal) *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: RFP-2022-68BK Commodity Code(s): 95878 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.

A MANDATORY Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on-site on May 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM MDT. Please see the proposal documents as to how to request to attend.

Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, June 16, 2022. 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 13th Day of May 2022 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: May 13, 2022 PUBLICATION DATES: May 13,

2022 (Gallup Sun) May 15, 2022 (Albuquerque Journal) *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Special Education Management, Staffing and Support Services Multi-Term Agreement RFP-2022-67KC Commodity Code(s): 91875, 92405, 92474 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/.

Sealed proposals for such

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Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, June 15, 2022. 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.

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*** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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.

Gallup Sun • Friday May 13, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB #2022-03 Vehicle Oil and Lube Services until Friday, May 20, 2022 at 2:00 P.M., Local Time, at which time bids will be opened and tabulated electronically on the County’s electronic portal. Bid documents and submission information can be found at https://www. co.mckinley.nm.us/212/BidsRFPs- Solicitations. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

For more information please contact Hugo Cano at hugo. cano@co.mckinley.nm.us . The Procurement Code, Sections 131-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations.

In addition, the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/ penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities and kickbacks.

BY:/s/ Billy W. Moore Chairperson, Board of Commissioners Published By: Gallup Sun Friday, May 13, 2022

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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 10th Day of May 2022 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: May 10, 2022 Published by: Gallup Sun May 13, 2022 *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Instructional Professional Development & Curriculum Support Services District Wide, PreK-12 Multi-Year Agreement RFP-2022-62KC

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Commodity Code(s): 92405, 92416, 92435, 92460 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/.

An Online Meeting PreProposal Conference will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM (LOCAL).

Attendance is optional but highly recommended to submit a responsive proposal.

Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, JUNE 2, 2022. FAX, EMAIL 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 29th Day of April 2022 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: April 29, 2022 Published by: Gallup Sun May 13, 2022 *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Residential Property Management and Maintenance Services RFP-2022-68BK

of which may be obtained by downloading from the GallupMcKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com A MANDATORY Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on-site on May 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM MDT. Please see the proposal documents as to how to request to attend.

Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, June 16, 2022. 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 13th Day of May 2022 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: May 13, 2022 PUBLICATION DATES: May 13, 2022 (Gallup Sun) May 15, 2022 (Albuquerque Journal) *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Cultural Education Assessment Development & Curriculum Support

Commodity Code(s): 95878 RFP-2022-66BK As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies

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Commodity Code(s): 78590 91838 92405 92416 92435 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 A NON-MANDATORY PreProposal Conference will be

held virtually on May 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM MDT. Please see the proposal documents as to how to request to attend.

Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, June 15, 2022. 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 13th Day of May 2022 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: May 13, 2022 PUBLICATION DATES: May 13, 2022 (Gallup Sun) May 14, 2022 (Albuquerque Journal) *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Parent; Teacher Engagement Training Multi-Term Agreement RFP-2022-63KC Commodity Code(s): 91838, 92405 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./ Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, JUNE 3, 2022. FAX, EMAIL 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 11th Day of May 2022 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: May 11, 2022 Published by: Gallup Sun May 13, 2022 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO No. D-1113-PB-2022-00028 In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES H. WILLIAMS, II, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS PAMELA H. WILLIMAS has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of JAMES H. WILLIAMS, II, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A. 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico.

Dated: PAMELA H. WILLIAMS MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published By: Gallup Sun May 13, 2022 May 20, 2022 May 27, 2022

FRIDAY, MAY 13

YOGA & MEDITATION

4 pm at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). For Mental Health Awareness Month, join OFPL and Soul Awake Yoga for yoga and meditation. Space is limited to 20 and on a first-come, first-served basis. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

NATIVE AND XERIC PLANT SALE

9 am to 3 pm @ Holiday Nursery (224 S. Valley View).

Xeric (water-tolerant) plants, as well as plants and seeds to help support Monarch butterflies and other pollinators will be available. A portion of plant sales will benefit Plateau Sciences Society non-profit projects.

ART CRAWL

7 pm to 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, handson crafts, and games for the kids.

“THE TRANSITION”

7 pm to 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.).

“The Transistion” is a narrative art installation by Zuni artist Dennis Dewa that sharply contrasts the current state of the environment with the brighter future that is possible through immediate, radical change through a landscape mural. The exhibit will be on display until June 4.

FIRST GALLUP MASONIC ART SHOW

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET

9 am to 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States.

With more than 500 vendors and as many as 10,000 visitors each week, you can find food, crafts, jewelry, livestock, and household goods.

MONDAY, MAY 16

4 pm @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This interactive workshop on optical illusions teaches you how to create 3D illusions by simply using ink and paper! 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.

WEDNESDAY MAY 18

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

3 pm every Wednesday at OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Weekly film screenings of award-winning, classics, documentaries, newly released, and specially selected films. This week’s film is “The Fifth Element” (1997).

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am. Join us in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec.

Ave.) in person for storytime activities, songs, rhymes and read-alouds every week! Age 0-4. For more information email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

THURSDAY, MAY 19

GUEST CURATOR TALK: DENNIS DEWA

6 pm in-person at ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.) and live streamed on gallupARTS’s Facebook page.

Go behind the scenes of «The Transition,» a large-scale art installation on environmental justice.

RUN FOR THE WALL

All Day @ the Red Rock Park Convention Center (825 Outlaw Rd.). Run For The Wall is the Largest and Longest

MAY MYSTERY MOVIE MARATHON

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). In honor of National Mystery Month, Zollinger Library will be streaming mystery movies. This week’s movie is “Dial M for Murder”

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

9 am to 12 pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9 am-Noon for assistance completing the ERAP application. They will be onsite for walk-ins ready to provide help in keeping safe, stable, and affordable housing. Appointments are also available by contacting New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417.

Email: bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm Join OFPL on their Facebook page or YouTube channel this week 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 they will be making ocean animal sun catchers. For more information email: bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, MAY 21

GARDEN STORYTIME

11 am @ the Community Pantry (1130 Hasler Valley Rd.).

Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and Spirit Farm for garden Storytime. Spirit Farm will present a special Storytime and puppet show followed by a tour of the Community Pantry grounds.

OFPL AND EXPLORA! AT RIO WEST MALL

12 pm to 4 pm @ the Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.), behind the Hobby Lobby. Join OfPL, Explora, and UNM Health Sciences for hands-on activities exploring genetics.

TUESDAY, MAY 24

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 pm @ City Council Cham-

bers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government.

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am to 11:30 am @ 207 West Hill Ave.

TWEENS WHO STREAM

4 pm. Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to discover nuclear fusion. Learn how nuclear fusion and radiation is generated by stars, using marshmallows as a model.

THURSDAY, MAY 26

BLUE DESERT TOUR

7 pm @ the El Morro Theatre (210 S. 2nd St.). The Blue Desert Tour is a jazz concert series designed to promote healing in Indigenous communities throughout the Four Corners. Doors open at 6:30.

FRIDAY, MAY 27

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am to 2 pm @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.).

The Navajo Lifeway will host Navajo Rug Weaving Classes on the fourth Friday of every month. Please bring your own weaving materials and/ or projects. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

AROMATHERAPY & ESSENTIAL OILS

4 pm. Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library and Tiffany’s House of Essential Oils as they observe Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover he benefits of essential oils.

MONDAY, MAY 30

MEMORIAL DAY, NO SCHOOL FOR GMCS STUDENTS MANUELITO CHILDREN’S HOME 5K FUN RUN AND WALK

man Dr.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR GMCS STUDENTS ONGOING

GALLUPARTS EXTENDS HOURS

12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)

GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP

Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. Prepare for entry-level positions in data analytics, IT support, project management, or user experience design - no college degree or relevant experience required. Apply for a scholarship at ofpl.online now through April 30.. For more info.: email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

RMCHCS UPDATED VISITOR POLICIES

Due to the recent downward trend of COVID-19 cases, RMCHCS has reinstated its visitor policy. The visitor policy supports two people per family member who have passed the coronavirus screening. Visitors must be 17 years old or older. Visitors must show documentation of COVID-19 vaccination. For more information visit

RMCHCS COVID-19 TEST/ VACCINE/BOOSTER CLINIC

8 am-10 am Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). 16 years and older. For test, someone will come to your vehicle. Please call (505) 236-1074 and someone will come out to your vehicle to obtain a specimen.

For vaccine and booster adult must be six months out from their second vaccine.

Call College Clinic at (505) 863-1820 to set up an appointment.

RMCHCS CHILDREN’S COVID-19 TESTS/VACCINATIONS

8:30 am-11 am and 1 pm-4 7 am to 11 am @ the Gallup pm Mon.-Fri.@ College Sports Complex (925 Park Clinic (2111 College Dr.).

Ave.). This fun event is fun For COVID-19 vaccine for for outdoor enthusiasts children ages 5-11. A patient/ of all ages, and the entry guardian will be required to fee proceeds go straight to remain with the patient and supporting the children and wait 15 minutes for obserprograms of the Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home.Reg- vation immediately after vaccine is given. ister in advance by emailing Jim Christian at sabumjim@ yahoo.com or by calling 505To post a nonprofit or 863-5530.

TUESDAY, MAY 31

GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Board-

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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OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES SUMMER X-STREAM

CREATIVE CORNER – OPTICAL ILLUSION

Organized Cross-Country Motorcycle Run of its kind in the World.

Gallup Sun • Friday May 13, 2022

1 pm to 4 pm @ Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. 66 Ave. An eclectic mix of artwork, posters and photos will be shown. An admission donation of $5 per person helps support the Masons medical research and community programs.

There’s something for everyone at the library all summer long! This year OFPL focuses on Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math to inspire curiosity and creativity for kids and adults alike. It’s all about questions and answers!

Discover an ocean of possibilities by taking a virtual tour of an aquarium, participating in STREAM and craft activities, join a live puppet show, enjoy movies, a pirate party, and more! ALL ages are invited to participate in the challenges and win some great prizes. Registration for SUMMER X-STREAM begins May 16 in-person at the library or octaviafellinpl.beanstack.com Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information

CALENDAR

CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 13 - MAY 19, 2022

Wind Themed Arts - Marching Bands - Dance - Wind Chimes - Pinwheels

FULL COUNTRY BAND BRIGHT LIFE STUDIO DANCERS CRASHING THUNDER GALLERY-

R.C.GORMAN GALLERY Painting demonstration by Edwin Whitsinger Lapidary demonstration by Douglas Begay LOOM GALLERY Watercolors by Lyncia Begay

A large scale narrative installation focused on climate change and environmental justice DJ KATRINA BENALLY IN THE GALLUP 2ND STREET EVENT and adults "Making Windchimes" LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS selling their locally made work FOOD TRUCKS, including Roscoe's Tacos SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE On May 5th, the City of Gallup will begin the construction phase of the Coal Avenue Commons Project from the intersection at 2nd Street and W. Coal Avenue to 1st Street and W. Coal Avenue.

For information contact: Dee Santillanes, Arts Crawl Coordinator Phone: 505-728-1055 email: deesantillanes@gmail.com PLEASE WEAR A MASK