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ourthouse Plaza will be hoppin’ after hours this summer with a series of new Downtown Fun events intended to please locals and tourists of all ages, and it’s all free to attend.

New this year is a series of fa m i ly f u n n ig ht s a nd musical jam events at which locals can show off their talents with the support of hired musicians.

Plans call for Family Fun nights from 6 to 8 pm June 8 and 22 and July 6, 20 and 27. Each event will feature a different community or youth group, for example a youth spor ts night. The va r ious events will include hands-on activities like kids art opportunities, a mechanical bull, climbing wall and obstacle course from Wowies.

The events w ill a lso offer a showcase for other city departments. The Fire Depa r t ment pl a n s t o do demon st r at ion s t hat may include a fire engine or the F ire Sa fet y House, which simulates a kitchen fire so firefighters can show people what to do in a fire. The house is normally used for school demonstrations.

Representatives from the Po l i c e D e p a r t m e n t a n d library may also participate, but details are still in the works.

For boot scooter s a nd electric sliders, June 2, 16 and 28 will host Scootin’ Under the Stars with a line dance instructor and country music.

“My goal is to get a country dance instructor for the first half hour to 45 minutes to do line dance instruction,” Jude Candelaria, artist, co-owner of Zia Sound, and the vendor managing the Downtown Fun events, said. “It’s fun and it’s nice to learn something. If you go to a country club and see a line dance, it would be nice to know that dance.”

Live music theme nights will have featured performers, but also invite local musicians to play with the pros.

Playlists will be advertised ahead of the events so locals can show up ready to join in, Candelaria said. Core bands will play whether any amateurs join in or not.

“Music is healing. Music is a great thing to make people happy and to break the monotony of the last couple of years. It is a great way to bring people together,” he said. “I really want to show the community how if you do want a career in music, even at a young age it is possible if you do it the right way and follow the right steps.”

The jams will start with jazz, but rock and pop nights will follow. They will also offer a free career education component, teaching volunteers how to set up and take down sound equipment.

“I think it’s exciting that he wants to integrate an educational component to a n event that is free and open to the community in the heart of downtown,” Jennifer Lazarz, marketing and tourism manager for the City of Gallup, said.

County duo Side Pony will be performing at the Leavitt Amp Concert Series on June 4.

Photo Credit: Side Pony “We will be doing a youth audio camp. The youth can come and we will be teaching them the basics of audio, plu g s , w r a p pi n g c o r d s ,” Ca ndela r ia sa id, noti ng there’s a shortage of professional sound engineers, so career opportunities abound.

“By the end when we have our last youth performance, those kids will be able to pretty much run the show.”

The scheduled core groups a re: Ja zz Ja ms/Sta nda rds Under the Stars June 3; Youth Performers of the Northwest June 17; Latin Music Live June 30 and July 15; World Music and Drum Circle July 14; and Hot Headliners July 1 and 29.

Leav itt A mp Concer t Series The plaza will again host t he L eav it t A mp Concer t Ser ies, presenting a va r iety of music artists, at 6 pm Saturday nights through July 30.

For t he g row nups, t he Gallup Mainstreet Arts and Cultural District will host a beer garden at seven of the shows in the ser ies. Only adults will be allowed into the beer garden area and a

Folk singer Raye Zaragoza will be performing at the Leavitt Amp Concert Series on June 25. Photo Credit: Raye Zaragoza Def-I is a Native rapper. He will take stage at the Leavitt Amp Concert Series on June 18. Photo Credit: Def-I security guard will check IDs. Next up is countr y duo Side Pony June 4. Native rapper Def-I takes the stage June 18; folk singer Raye Zaragoza appears June 25; Zydeco artist Curley Taylor July 2; edgy alternative girl band Lindy Vi sion Ju ly 9; rock ba nd Mozart Gabriel & Fox Royale July 16; jazz rappers Ddat July 23; and closing with R&B act The Taylor Scott Band July 30. Many of the acts are from New Mexico.

Events will be publicized locally and with out-of-town tourism materials, Lazarz sa id, i nclud i ng prov id i ng information to local hotels to share with guests.

Separately, Camille’s Café hosts a free F r iday Night Rides car show & shine at the plaza the first Friday of every month during the summer.

One thing that w ill be missing from the plaza this year is the formerly Nightly Indian Dances. The longtime draw was scheduled to move to the Gallup Cultural Center but that contract has yet to

be approved, Lazarz said.

Pending approval, plans call for the dances at the Gallup Cu lt u r a l Cent er at 7 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during July. The move miffed some local business owners.

“It was disappointing to see that the organizations that ma naged the n ightly dance program were so quick to abandon the Courthouse Plaza, but it was nice to see them recognize their mistake,” James Rich, a restaurant owner who wasn’t happy with the decision for this year, said.

The City Council wants the dances moved back to t he Pl a z a nex t yea r a nd instructed Lazarz to put out an RFP in the fall for an event vendor.

“I embrace the culture of our area, which is Native dancing and Native music,” Dist . 4 Cou nci lor F ra n Palochak said. “The fact that we lost that and are losing that has broken my heart […]

I’m a musician and I know there’s a lot of musical people here. A lot of people come from out of town to see Native dancing. They love that.”

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Rocks are the new lawn XERISCAPING, CITY REBATES HELP PROPERTY OWNERS GO WITH THE (LOW) FLOW

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for a punishing southwestern drought, now is a good time for Gallup property owners to rethink their landscaping.

Whether you decided long ago to give up on the lush, green lawn of the American Dream or are looking for a way to turn your dirt patch into curb appeal, xeriscaping may be your answer. The idea is to use pretty rocks and indigenous, low-water shrubbery instead of grass and thirstier plants.

The city of Gallup offers a xeriscaping rebate program to offset the cost of tearing out turf and replacing it with a more sustainable alternative. Sadly,

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Xeriscaping rebates are available to home and business property owners. The program started in 2004 and about 50 to 100 people have taken advantage of it, Barriga said, noting it was more popular when the program started than in recent years.

Rebates – which come in the form of utility bill credits, not

cash – are a drop in the bucket toward the total cost. Not everyone needed an incentive to make the switch.

Carl Granfors bought his home in 2015 and immediately replaced the turf in his front yard without a rebate. Five

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Gallup Housing Authority The Top Reasons for Lease Termination #1 – Police Calls: When tenants and/or their guests conduct themselves in such a manner which threatens the health and safety of the Household and/or surrounding community. Staff must act when the problems get out of hand and repetitive. #2 – Pet Policy Violations: Generally, no pets are allowed. Only “certified” service or companion animals are allowed. Still some tenants try to sneak pets in, and when caught they are given an opportunity to remove them. If they do not comply then their lease will be terminated. #3 – Nonpayment of Rent: The main goal of public housing is to provide affordable rental units for low income families. Rent is based on a family’s ability to pay. When they do not pay, they are given several opportunities to correct the situation and when they do not, then their lease is terminated.

Richard F. Kontz #4 – Damage to Property: HUD recognizes “normal wear and tear” is to be expected.

Executive Director But “damages above and beyond” normal wear and tear are to be charged to the tenants.

Some tenants seem to think that they can just tear the units up, then call the maintenance staff to have them fix it. When this becomes a problem, or they refuse to pay for the damages, then their lease will be terminated. #5 – Smo king: HUD has declared a “non-smoking” policy for all public housing units and gave PHAs time to implement that policy. So, now Tenants have to adjust. Some still will not and therefore their lease is te rminated for non-compliance. #6 – Unr eported Income: H U D requires verification of a tenant’s income for the purpose of setting their monthly rent. This is done initially and annually . Also, tenants are requ ire d to report any income change within 10 days.

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Car show is a go for next month

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t looks like Gallup will have a car show during the Freedom Ride, Flight & Cruise weekend in July, although the event was in doubt for a while and details for this year still need city approval.

This year’s event will be smaller, expecting 60 to 70 classic rides as opposed to about 120 in past years. It’s set to take place at a vacant lot on West Aztec Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets from 10 am to 2 pm July 30, giving tourists and locals a reason to stay downtown between the morning balloon lift and the motorcycle cruise and Tunnel of Fire in the evening.

Auto dealer Steve Gurley, who put on the show for many years, was unable to continue this year. That left it up to others to pull together a show.

Enthusiast Ted Gonzales, who has helped Gurley on past shows, stepped up to help organize the new event.

Steve Gurley (left) and Ted Gonzales worked together on previous Gallup car shows. Gonzales is spearheading the effort this year. Photo Credit: BID

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“He’s a car genius,” BID Director Francis Bee said. Bee approached Gonzales to take on the job. Gonzales has been hard at work getting volunteers and sponsors and arranging for vendors, trophies and merchandise ever since.

“No mat ter how much you do it, you’re star ting from scratch all over again,” Gonzales said. “All the doors are open but you still have to do the walking and the talking.”

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Performance will be at the Historic El Morro theater

Plans include having a DJ and at least one food truck on site for the show, which will be free to attend. The car entry fee will be $30, and one prize will be offered in each of 12 categories, Gonzales said. Entry forms will be available on the Business Improvement District website the week of June 6.

Gonzales plans to follow Gurley’s example and donate any proceeds from the show to Veterans Helping Veterans.

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It’s summer movie preview time!

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ith the arrival of June, it looks like the summer movie season is fi nally upon us.

This week isn’t jam-packed with titles, but it does see the release of the Joel Kim Booster/Bowen Yang comedy “Fire Island” that will be available for viewing exclusively on Hulu. Reviews for the film have been solid thus far. Alas, this reviewer moved this week and didn’t get the opportunity to check it out.

But it seems like a good opportunity to take a look at what will be arriving at cinemas over the next couple of months. As always, dates are occasionally altered at the last minute and there may be a few surprise hits from smaller distributors, but you’ll fi nd most of what the major studios are offering in the following paragraphs.

The June 10 feature “Hustle” stars comedian Adam Sandler as a washed-up basketball scout visiting Spain. While there, he discovers an incredible street ball player and tries to ignite both their careers.

This movie will be streaming on Netflix and will be available to see at select theaters.

One of the biggest films

of the summer also arrives next week. “Jurassic World: Dominion” is the sixth and apparently final chapter in Universal’s long-running franchise. Dinosaurs are now all over the world, putting all humanity in danger. The fi lm stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard from the previous two installments alongside or igina l ser ies sta rs Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum.

And, if you’re looking for smaller British fare, Sony Pictures classics are putting out the golf biopic “Phantom of the Open” with Mark Rylance as a player who shot the worst round ever at the British Open golf tournament.

The following week, Disney and Pixar are unveiling the animated “Toy Story” prequel “Lightyear” detailing the history of the famous character.

A lonely and depressed man from Wales decides to build himself a robot friend in the UK comedy “Brian and Charles” from Focus Features.

“Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” is another feature from the same country. Emma Thompson stars as a retired teacher who visits a younger male sex worker and forms a bond with him. The fi lm will be available for streaming on Hulu.

And speaking of subscription-based options, Netfl ix is presenting “Spiderhead” on the same weekend. It stars Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller and is set in a futuristic penitentiary where inmates are given mind-altering drugs.

On Ju ne 24, Universa l Pictures are presenting the horror fi lm “The Black Phone” at cinemas. It’s about a 13-yearold boy who is abducted and must escape from a masked child killer. Ethan Hawke plays the antagonist.

“Elvis” from Warner Bros. is an epic biopic about the life of the famous musician from

filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (“Moulin Rouge!,” “Strictly Ballroom”). Austin Butler plays the lead and Tom Hanks has a major role as manager Colonel Tom Parker. Apparently, Elvis Presley’s family recently lent their support to the picture and have already recommended it to audiences.

Additionally, independent outlet A24 have “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’’ featuring an interesting mix of animation and live-action footage. It’s about a friendly mollusk who is interviewed about his adventures on dry land.

“Minions: The Rise of Gru” serves as a prequel of sorts that shows how the sinister Gru teamed up with his little yellow partners. It arrives at theaters from Universal Pictures on July 1.

And after the holiday weekend, another major release hits theaters. Disney and Marvel are presenting “Thor: Love and Thunder” on July 8. This is the fourth fi lm in the Thor series and it sees the superhero doing battle with a foe named the God Butcher who wants to vanquish and wipe out the title character. Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor, Christian Bale plays the villain and the cast also includes Natalie Portman, Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Russell Crowe, Sam Neill, Tessa Thompson, Matt Damon and many other familiar faces.

July 15 is another busy weekend. “Paws of F ur y: The Legend of Hank” from Nickelodeon Movies is an animated family fi lm about a dog who trains to be a samurai. The voice cast includes Michael Cera, Michelle Yeoh, Ricky Gervais and Samuel L. Jackson.

COMING TO THEATERS | SEE PAGE 13

Arts & Entertainment Calendar FRIDAY, JUNE 3

SUMMER X-STREAM SCAVENGER HUNT 10 am to 5 pm @ the Main Library and Children’s Branch (115 W. Hill Ave. and 200 W. Aztec. Ave.). Kick off summer reading with an oceanthemed scavenger hunt and a chance to win some great prizes. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES 12 pm to 8 pm. @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Whether you have a classic, off-road, sports, truck, motorcycle... whatever it may be, bring it over! Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event). And of course, great coffee, fantastic food, and good people.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

RED ROCK CLASSIC USTRC TEAM ROPING @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock).

This is a team roping USTRC Signature Series Qualifier. It is free to the public.

LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES 6 pm @ Courthouse Square.

Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week Side Pony will be performing.

“THE TRANSITION”

MONDAY, JUNE 6

POKÉMON GO GYM BATTLES

POKÉMON GO PARTY 4 pm @ Zolllinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join fellow Pokémon trainers for a friendly gathering with snacks. Make new friends, trade, battle, or just enjoy the company. There will also be Pokémon trivia at 5 pm This event is open to everyone.

For questions please call 505863-7531 or email markos@ unm.edu.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

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.

“ALL OVER THE BOARD” SHOW OPENING 7 pm to 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.).

A variety show of work in multiple subjects and media, from horses to teacups to flowers to abstracts to nudes to portraits done in oil, watercolor and pastel by artist Shannon Gurley O’Donnell.

SUMMER X-STREAM SCAVENGER HUNT 12 pm to 4 pm @ the Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.), behind the Hobby Lobby. Participate in Summer X-STREAM by joining OFPL in an ocean-themed scavenger hunt and a chance to win some great prizes. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

ARTSCRAWL SCAVENGER HUNT & PRINCESS CELEBRATION 7 pm to 9 pm behind the Children’s Branch of OFPL (200 W. Aztec. Ave.). Participate in Summer X-STREAM by joining OFPL in an ocean-themed

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The Pokémon Go! Battle for Zollinger Library will heat up. During the summer, the Library will check which Pokémon team has control of the Library’s gym at 5 pm each weekday. The team in

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“The Transition” 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.

control will have their flag raised for 24 hours. At the end of the summer, a champion will be declared. Will it be team Instinct, team Mystic, or team Valor? Watch for updates on social media. For questions please call 505-8637531 or email markos@unm. edu.

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for June 3, 2022

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ello and welcome to another look at some of the Blu-ray and DVD highlights coming your way.

With the Memorial Day holiday, it seems that the movie studios have also decided to take a bit of a breather. Still, there are a few noteworthy titles arriving on shelves. So, if you can’t make it to the movies or shouldn’t be going out this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

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BIG NEW RELEASES! OTHER MUSIC: It looks like this music-themed documentary was relea sed at theaters just before t he beginning of the pandemic, but h a s n’t found its way to disc until this week.

The film tells the story of the title location, an extremely popular New York record store that helped establish numerous bands from the early 2000s, including Vampire Weekend, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Neutral Milk Hotel and many others. Alas, the film captures the final years of the shop, as rent increases and the proliferation of streaming causes a downturn in business leading to its closure. It also includes discussions with those who miss the spot and what it brought to the music scene.

This fi lm received nothing but raves from critics. They wrote that it beautifully eulogized the record store scene in general and featured moving comments and observations from some famous individuals.

POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN: A young boy living in a strange and remote city covered in soot and smoke yearns to see the stars and sky.

In order to make his dream a reality, he decides to venture out and see if there is anything past the gray. Along the way, the youngster meets an odd-looking but friendly man made entirely

of garbage who is also looking for something clearer and cleaner in life.

This animated family film from Japan was generally well-received. A small contingent complained that the movie was too sentimental and would have benefitted from a darker and grimier approach. However, the vast majority appreciated the sweetness, suggesting that the film was fun and dynamic, visually spectacular and had a lot of subtle but important things to say about authoritarian leaders and oppressive societies.

You can watch it in its original Japanese with subtitles or an English dub featuring the voice talents of Tony Hale, Antonio Raul Corbo, Stephen Root, Misty Lee and Hasan Minhaj.

S T R A W B E R R Y MANSION: According to this unique fantasy film, in the future our dreams will be controlled by the government and will be taxed and fused with adver tising a nd product placements.

O n e t a xma n a r r ives at the home of a woma n to perform an audit. He finds himself traveling deep into her subconscious and begins to fall in love with an earlier version of herself, causing all sorts of complications in dreamland.

This independent title was very well-received and earned great reviews. A tiny percentage had trouble connecting with the movie and found it tonally unbalanced. Still, the majority said it was completely unique and were blown away by the trippy visuals and interestingly homemade feel of the events being presented. It features Kentucker Audley, Albert Birney, Penny Fuller and Grace Glowicki.

BL ASTS FROM THE PAST! If you’re looking for something a little older, it’s such a busy week that I’m going to have to go through the options a little

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Fun City Editions have a Blu-ray of “Born to Win” (1971), a well-regarded feature with George Segal about a smartmouthed junkie who spends his days looking for one more fi x.

The movie has been given a 2K restoration for this disc a nd comes w ith a f ilm historian commentary and more.

Scorpion would like you to know that you can pick-up the teen comedy, “Almost Summer” (1978) on Blu-ray. It’s about a high school presidential election that gets out of hand. The disc includes a 2K transfer of the movie and several interviews with crew and cast members like Tim Matheson.

Shout! Factory are upgrading the recent horror hits “Happy Death Day” (2017) and “Happy Death Day 2U” (2019) with 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray sets.

But personally, their h ig h l ig ht of the week is the Blu-ray debut of “The Ninth Configuration” (1980), a very st ra nge a nd eccentric thriller about a group of men in a psychological institution. It was written and directed by author William Peter Blatty (who wrote “The Exorcist”) and arrives as Shout!

Factory Exclusive that can only be ordered through their website.

Sony are releasing a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray edition of the patriotic feature “1776” (1972) to mark its 50th Anniversary. It includes two different cuts of the film.

Finally, Warner Bros. are releasing a box set called “The Conjuring Universe 7-Film Collection” set. As you might have already guessed, it contains all of the films relating to “The Conjuring” in one package.

And here are the week’s TV-themed releases.

“Agatha Raisin” Series 4 (Acorn) DVD “Astro Boy” The Complete 1980 Series (Discotek) Blu-ray “Becker” The Complete Series (Paramount) DVD “The Boys” Seasons 1 & 2 Collection (Sony) Blu-ray “D ou ble D r a gon” T he Complete Series (1993-1994 animated series) (Discotek)

Blu-ray “Gomorrah” The 5 th and Final Season (Kino) Blu-ray “The Gulf” Season 2 (Image) DVD “Lucifer” Season 5 (Warner Archives) Blu-ray or DVD “Why Women Kill” Season 2 (CBS made-on-demand) DVD “Yellowstone” The First 4 Seasons (Paramount) Blu-ray V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some titles that might appeal to kids in the household.

“Astro Boy” The Complete 1980 Series (Discotek) Blu-ray “Double D r a gon” T he Complete Series (1993-1994 animated series) (Discotek) Blu-ray ON THE TUBE!

to readers as Ryan from the TV-series “The Office”) stars, writes and directs this tale of a radio host investigating the murder of an ex-girlfriend.

And after a slight delay, the Warner Bros. family animated film “DC League of SuperPets” should be appearing at theaters. It features the pets of various superheroes teaming up to save the world after their masters are captured. Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart provide voices for the animals.

And there’s plenty that will be arriving this August, among them the Sony thriller “Bullet Train’’ with Brad Pitt and the Netf lix comedy “The Man from Toronto” starring Kevin Hart. This is only a portion of what will be appearing at theaters during this busy summer season!

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marshlands and is accused of murdering a man she was once involved with.

On July 22, “The Gray Man” debuts on Netflix. This tale features Ryan Gosling as a CIA agent who is imprisoned, escapes from jail and is pursued by other government assassins. Chris Evans and Ana de Armas co-star.

And making its debut at cinemas is the latest chiller from Jordan Peele (“Get Out”) and Universal Pictures. “Nope” follows a group of residents in an inland California town who endure some strange and possibly supernatural events. The cast includes Daniel Kaluuya and Steven Yeun.

The fi nal weekend of July sees the release of “Vengeance” from Focus Features. B.J. Novak (perhaps most familiar

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The British comedy “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” follows a widowed cleaning lady in the 1950s desperate to own a couture Dior dress. She heads to France to try and make her dream come true. Lesley Manville stars along with Jason Isaacs and Isabelle Huppert in this title from Focus Features.

The same weekend Netfl ix is making the period romantic drama “Persuasion” available to stream. Dakota Johnson and Henry Golding are featured in this adaptation of the Jane Austin novel.

“Where the Crawdads Sing” is a crime drama from Sony Pictures involves a woman who raises herself in the Louisiana

agent who gets in over his head with a femme fatale (played by Barbara Stanwyck).

You can pick this up in either a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray pack or as a standalone Blu-ray. This release includes a new digital restoration of the film, interviews with movie historians, a 1992 film about the director, radio adaptations, commentary tracks and more!

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more quickly than usual.

Canadian International Pictures have a Blu-ray of the crime picture, “The Mob” (1975).

It’s about a Montreal-based hitman trying to make his mark in New York City. The movie has been restored in 2K for its Bluray debut. It is considered a lost Canadian classic and comes with another feature by the filmmaker as well as some shorts, a series of French-Canadian crime movie trailers and many other extras.

Speaking of Canadian flicks, you can also pick up “Beauty Day” (2011) on Blu-ray from Circle Collective. This is a film about a person named Ralph Zavadil, who was something of a forerunner to the Jackass gang, performing dangerous stunts for his radio show in the early 1990s. This movie features the man trying to recapture the magic of old. It comes with a commentary, deleted scenes and more.

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VOTE JAMES MAIORANO FOR McKINLEY COUNTY SHERIFF ON JUNE 7TH Over the last few months, you have heard candidates say that we need change, but those changes have already been made.

We need community policing: Our office attends community events, school events, conducts business checks, neighborhood patrols, interacts with school students, has initiated a neighborhood watch program, participates in charity events and fundraisers, and sponsors interns from high schools and colleges.

We need to be proactive, not reactive: Our Office already conducts proactive patrols, participates in community meetings, conducts routine school checks, drug and alcohol presentations for students, K-9 drug sweeps, DWI patrols, and drug interdiction.

We need a cross commissioning agreement with the Navajo Nation: Our Office already has an active cross commissioning agreement with the Navajo Nation and 19 of our current 32 deputies are cross commissioned to serve the Nation as needed, as well as having active agreements with the Zuni Pueblo and Ramah Navajo.

We need to work with other agencies: Our Office currently participates in a DWI Task Force involving 6 local agencies, has a cooperative agreement with federal agencies, and has a working relationship with our neighboring counties and tribal agencies.

We need ethics, transparency, and an open-door policy: Our Office listens to our community members, takes walk-in appointments, and is transparent and accountable to the citizens we serve as well as having an interactive social media platform.

We need to address substance abuse issues: Our Office is working with available providers and sits on committees to address substance abuse issues, drug court, rehabilitation, pre-trial release, and re-entry after incarceration.

We need more deputies: Our Office has already been approved for funding for more positions and is actively attending job fairs, graduations, colleges, recruiting events, and reaching out to military veterans to bring in quality deputies to serve our communities.

The problems the communities say we face now are the “walkers”, drug issues, drag racers, property crimes, intoxicated individuals panhandling patrons, poor response time to calls (local and rural), and drunk drivers. We, as a community, need to pull together and solve these issues to improve our quality of life. I am dedicated to working with the Gallup Police, State Police, and our Tribal Agencies to solve these issues through collaboration and good old-fashioned “elbow grease”.

As the current Undersheriff, with 21 years of law enforcement experience, I know that we have a Sheriff’s Office that serves its communities, takes care of its residents, and protects the rights of its citizens. There is always room for improvement and we are open to the communities’ input. Let’s keep things moving forward, not start over again.

I am humbly asking for your vote on June 7th so we can continue to work hard for the citizens of McKinley County. You can follow me on Facebook @Maiorano4Sheriff or you can email me at Maiorano4Sheriff@gmail.com.

Fully endorsed by the current Sheriff, Ron Silversmith

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On the Spot: Sheriff candidates weigh in on the issues

By Haneen Abdeljawad For the Sun

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he race for McKinley County Sheriff is coming to an end with the June 7 election around the corner.

The purpose of this Q&A is to widen the community’s knowledge of these candidates to better understand how they would respond to certain situations. And also to shed light on issues that law enforcement currently face.

Sheriff candidate Francie Martinez was not interviewed by deadline, due to scheduling conflicts.

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Questions: 1. Tell me a bit about yourself and your background.

2. What sets you apar t from the other candidates?

3. If you could change one thing about Gallup, what

would it be?

4. What would you do to ensure that people of color in our community will be protected against brutality?

5. How would you ensure the protection of our students in schools against any shooter threats?

James Maiorano

1 . J a m e s M a i o r a n o’s resu me i ncludes yea r s of experience in law enforcement . He ha s worked for McKinley County’s Sheriff’s office for 18 years and also

worked for Gallup’s Police Department for four years.

He is the current McKinley Cou nt y u nder sher i f f, a nd ser ves u nder Sher i f f Ron Silversmith.

2. Maiorano emphasized how since he is cur rently working as the undersheriff, he knows the ropes of the job. Maiorano explained that he currently 0budgets, purchases, hires staff, and knows how to run the staff efficiently.

He ha s been a ssisting Silversmith with these tasks.

Maiorano also explains how he has been an active member in starting programs within the community. Progra ms such as the K-9 program in the schools aim to educate K-12 students on the danger of drugs and alcohol.

He has also helped facilitate the “Trustee Program.”

These inmates, with mostly alcohol-related misdemeanor

offenses, are permitted to leave the jail under supervision and pick up litter in McKinley County.

Maiorano also emphasized that his administration ha s been work ing to educate hospit a ls, ca re centers, schools, and major schools about active shooter responses and how to handle those dangers and threats.

He also highlighted a program called “stop the bleed,” which teaches people how to keep a gunshot wound from bleeding out, plus other first aid responses. A long with that, he said there’s a class ca lled “situationa l awa reness,” which educates people on their surroundings and how to handle a dangerous situation.

3. Maiorano answered this question almost immediately with no hesitation, “the quality of life in our community.”

He ment ioned how he i s aware that many of the residents in the area do not feel safe going for a walk outside due to the aggressive panhandling or the rising crime rate.

He mentioned how it is essential to work with all law enforcement agencies.

Maiorano mentioned that fixing these «small issues» could make people want to stay here, and make a life here.

4. When asked this question, Maiorano brought to attention the many diverse communities we have within t he com mu n it y. He mentioned how McKinley County has an “impeccable record” for not using extreme force.

Maiorano explains that this is because of the detail that goes into training officers.

They are trained in “de-escalation” processes, which relies on talking your way through a situation rather than using force. Maiorano also explained that within the staff there is a diverse group that understands the area, people, a nd culture, which helps with the safety a nd u nder st a nd i ng of a l l members of the community.

5. Ma iora no went r ight into action responses for this last question. He explained that he is currently assisting with active shooter classes, wh ich t ra i ns teacher s on what they shou ld do i n a lockdown, and the essential precautions to take for safety — as well as how to work with law enforcement in case of an emergency.

F u l l s c a le d r i l l s t a ke place with teachers and law en forcement . A fa ke ba d guy is put into place and the teachers and staff are trained to work together along with law enforcement and emergency medical ser v ices to put a stop to any dangerous individuals, and protect the students from any threats.

Maiorano emphasizes that if a situation like this were to occur while he is Sheriff, he would ensure that every a ge nc y a nd s u r r ou nd i n g agency would be sent to the direction of the shooter and de-escalation tactics would be applied to stop the threat as quickly as possible.

Maiorano also explains how there is still not enough training and communication between the schools and law enforcement, so a pla n is essential to the safety of all staff and students, and that is what he has been working on perfecting the past few years.

His plan of action includes breaching the building a s soon as possible in any case of a threat, and neutralizing the shooter.

Elreno Henio

1. Elreno Henio star ted off introducing himself in Navajo, which was a beautiful

Paul Lucero

treat a ll equa lly is key to avoiding attacks on people of color. Lucero said he would make sure to hire the right individuals that would implement these qualities if he is elected sheriff.

5. Lucero said to avoid c a t a s t rophe s i n school s, deputies must have proper t ra i n i ng. Lucero bel ieves active shooter training needs to be taught continuously. He also explained how he initiated the active shooter training and plans before he left MCSO as the undersheriff.

He personally reached out to the Gallup McKinley County Schools central office, security, and the superintendent, and began the active shooter pla n a nd t r a i n i ng for a l l McKinley County schools.

Lucero said he sought out battering rams for his sergeants, and with the help of his assistant, he put together a layout of all the schools so each sergeant has a plan of action if there is any threat to schools. The last thing Lucero mentioned before the

interview ended was: “I just want everyone to know that I am not running for the title, it’s about doing the job and that is what I want to do, and I want to do the job for all of the citizens of McKinley County.”

Mathew Hughbanks

1. M at hew Hu g hba n k s moved to McKinley County in 1991. Both of his parents were active members of the community, with his father being a Baptist preacher in Thoreau and his mother a teacher at Thoreau Middle

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1. Paul Lucero was born

a nd ra ised in Ga llup. His fa m i ly goes back ma ny generations a nd his great gra ndpa rents were Native A m e r ic a n . He h a s b e e n working in law enforcement for over 20 years. He was McKinley County undersheriff for nearly five years.

2. Lucero recognizes that because he has grown up in McKinley County, he u nder s t a nd s t he c u lt u r e and area on a deeper level.

Lucero believes he will lead McKinley County in the right direction due to his understanding of the region, the people, the culture, and his main concern is the safety of t he r e sident s her e i n McKinley County.

3. Lucero’s answer to this question was straightforward and quick, “make it a safer place to live, that would be my pr i m a r y ch a n ge.” He emphasized how the safety of future generations relies on today’s leadership.

4. Lucero explained that hiring deputies who do not focus on race or color and

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en forcement i n t h i s a rea treats everyone the same no matter which color they may be … “justice is (color) blind,” he said.

He also followed through with a story about an individual of color who failed to yield and accused Henio of pulling him over due to his race. He explained that just like that individual, he is a person of color, and both of their ancestors have been brutalized in the past.

He empathized with the individual and chose to recognize their shared struggle.

He talked the situation out and explained that he committed a traffic violation and that was the only reason why he was pulled over. The individual apologized to Henio for accusing him of being racist. Henio explains that he doesn’t view any particular group different from the other, he said, “we are all Americans,” and he believes that racial distinctions do not serve the community well.

5. Henio explains that in a dangerous situation, a set of quality officers is essential and more important than the amount of current officers on staff. Henio explains that he will “highly train” deputies, and invest his time in making high quality deputies as well.

Henio explains that being a Nava jo police off icer ha s given him the proper experience to handle situations in which there may be no backup, thus he would have to make entr y, and de-escalate the situation all by himself.

He promises to train the deputies to ensure if a situation like this happens, they w i l l be ex per ienced a nd trained enough to be able to neutralize the target quickly.

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tribute to his roots and identity. Henio is from Thoreau.

He comes from the Redhouse Clan born for Apache.

He a lso recognized his Me x ic a n r o o t s f r om h i s mother’s side. He has been a law enforcement officer for 26 years. He has been with the Navajo Nation Police for eight years.

He n io s t a r t e d of f h i s career in the Phoenix area where he graduated from the police academy in 1996.

He moved to New Mexico and learned tribal law and New Mexico state law. He has been on patrol for most of his years and in 2015 he became a sargeant. In 2021, he was promoted to lieutenant.

2. Henio explains that his experience is what sets him apart. He stated, “I believe that I am the better candidate due to the fact that I work with the tribal police [and] city police. I have worked in a city before, I have worked in a county, and I also was trained in a big metropolitan police department.”

He also explains that he has been on patrol most of his years and promised that if he is elected sheriff he will not be “a sheriff that stays in the office,” he promises to be in uniform handling calls and being on patrol with his units. Henio explains that this will ensure he is aware of t he problem s a nd t he crimes that are taking place in the area, and that he is up to date on all aspects about the safety of the community.

3. Henio is eager to work more with the Navajo Nation and Indigenous people. He expla ins that there needs to be more social services, mental health services, and domestic violence services.

Henio wants to work together with the Navajo Nation law enforcement and social services to have clearer communication, and to assist with ha ndling a ny ca lls. Henio st ated t hat “I w i l l rea l ly work on bringing everyone together — city, state, county, and tribal law enforcement — there is a lot we can learn from each other.”

4. Henio stated that he d o e s n’ t t h i n k M c K i n l e y Cou nt y h a s a r a ce prob lem. He stated that the law

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ew Mexicans go to the polls June 7 for the primary election and to decide several local offices.

Polling sites will be open from 7 am to 7 pm (see list of McKinley County sites below).

As a practical matter, most McKinley County races will be settled with next week’s election because all of the candidates are from one party.

Winners will not be sworn in until Jan. 1, 2023, and their names will still appear on the November ballot, but as unopposed candidates.

County Races Cou nt y Sher i f f c a nd idates include one Republican, Elreno C. Henio of Thoreau; and four Democrats: Matthew K. Hughbanks, Francie L. Martinez, Paul R. Lucero and current undersheriff James Maiorano III, all of Gallup.

Most have backgrounds in local law enforcement and many in multiple agencies. All have lived locally for many years, and some have family ties to the Gallup area going back generations.

T he big ge st cha l lenge facing the McKinley County Sheriff’s Department is recruiting, training and retaining personnel. Candidates have also cited recent legalization of recreational marijuana use as a community concern.

Two of three seats on the county commission, the policy-setting body for the county, are up for grabs. Among other things, the commission has been grappling with the fate of the county’s lease to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services.

All of the contenders are Democrats. For Billy Moore’s District 1 seat, candidates are: Young J. Tom and Vincent Muskett, both of Gallup; and Ernest C. Becenti III, of Church Rock.

The sole candidate for Genevieve Jackson’s District 2 seat is Walt Eddy of Gallup, also a Democrat.

Jackson is in a six-way brawl for County Assessor, with all contenders being Democrats. The others are

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Voters to decide most McKinley County races June 7

District 3 County Commissioner Robert Baca GIS MAP DISCLAIMER: This map is for graphical purposes only. They do not represent a legal survey.

All information presented on this map are provided “as is” and expressly disclaim any warranties, including accuracy, misuse, otherwise expressed or implied. (Map Date: 5/16/2022)

This map shows the McKinley County’s commission’s four districts.

Danielle Notah of Tohatchi; E dwa rd B e cent i Jr. a nd Paulinda L. Yazzie of Church Rock; and Anthony N. Begay and Harriett K. Becenti of Gallup. The Assessor oversees property in the county, including mapping, inventory and valuation for tax purposes.

Three county Magistrate Court seats and one on the Probate Court are also on the ballot, though only the District 1 seat is a contest. Candidates are Hermion M. Chaves and Brent A. Detsoi.

Statewide offices on the primary ballot include Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer and Auditor.

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fer na ndez is facing Republican challenger Alexis Mar tinez Johnson for her District 3 seat in the House of Representatives.

The General election will be held Nov. 8.

MCK I N L EY COU N T Y POLLING SITES Early voting has been open

since May 10 and will close June 4. Four of McK inley County’s six early/alternative locations will be open on June 3 in the evening and on June 4: sites at the Rio West Mall in Gallup and the Thoreau Fire Station will be open noon to 8 pm June 3 and 10 am to 6 pm June 4; the Zuni Tribal Building a nd Crow npoint Election offices will be open 9 am to 5 pm both days.

Twinlakes and Manuelito chapter house sites will be open 9 am to 5 pm June 3.

Any registered McKinley County voter may vote June 7 at any of the sites listed below: Red Lake Chapter House, Shepard Spring Rd., Navajo Nava jo E st ates F i re Station, 19 C Sunset Valley Rd., Yah-ta-hey Hilltop Christian School, 2 A Deerfield, Tse Bonito Mexican Springs Chapter House , 18 miles north on 491, Mexican Springs To h a t c h i E l e m e n t a r y School, 10 0 Chu sk a Rd., Tohatchi Twin Lakes Elementary

School, N. Hwy. 491 Twin Lakes Coyote Canyon Chapter House, 9 miles East of Hwy. 491, Navajo Rt. 9 on Mile Marker 9, Brimhall Standing Rock Chapter Hou se, 2 8 m i le s ea st of Crownpoint, NM Route 9 Whitehorse Lake Chapter Hou se, 2 8 m i le s ea st of Crownpoint Ojo Encino Chapter House, Star Lake Road, Ojo Encino Baca Chapter House, State Hwy 122, Prewitt Smith Lake Chapter House, 1299 Hwy 371, Smith Lake Fort Wingate Fire Station , 290 McGaffey Lake Road, Fort Wingate Cather ine A. Miller Elementary School, Challenger Road, Churchrock Rock Spr i ng s Chapter House, E Rock Spring Rd., Yahtahey Manuelito Chapter House, 26 Hunters Point Rd., Manuelito Pinedale Chapter House , 523 Hwy N 11-49 Churchrock Bre a d s pr i n g s Ch a pt er House, B017-001 Rodeo Rd.,

Breadsprings David Skeet Elementary School, Route 45 Jones Ranch Rd., Vanderwagen Ramah Fire Station, #4 Tietjen Ave., Ramah M a r i a no L a ke Ad m i n i st r at ive Bu i ld i ng, 237A Mariano Lake Loop Dr,.

Mariano Lake Whispering Cedars Fire Station, 2111 A Suite 21A Iyanbito Rd., Fort Wingate Iyanbito Chapter House, 2111 A Suite 21A Iyanbito Rd., Fort Wingate Tsayatoh Multi-Complex Building, West TseYaToh Rd., TseYaToh Becenti Chapter House, SR 7009 & NM 371, Crownpoint Dalton Pass (Nahodishgish) Chapter House, West Navajo Rt. 9, Crownpoint Casamero Lake Chapter House, 1037A Count Rd. 19, Prewitt Gallup Southside Fire Station, 1800 S Second St., Gallup Ga l lup Nor t h side F i re

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allup Special Olympics athlete Cameron Cheromiah was honored a s the 2022 Specia l Olympics New Mexico “Athlete of the Year” at the SONM State Summer Games in Albuquerque on May 20.

Cheromiah was nominated for this award by Pam Burgess, one of his Special Olympics Gallup track and field coaches, and was recognized as the 2022 SONM Area 6 “Athlete of the Year” at the Area 6 track and bocce competition on April 30.

Some of the qualities that Burgess highlighted in her nomination was Cheromiah’s friendliness and sense of humor, as well as his willingness to lend a hand and make new athletes feel welcome.

“Ca meron i s a joy t o be around,” Burgess said.

“He works hard and shows outst a nd i ng cou rage a nd

sportsmanship, both in sports and his personal life.”

Cheromiah, 23, has been involved with Special Olympics Ga l lup si nce element a r y school. Over the years, he has participated in a variety of sports, including aquatics, bocce, bowling, and track and field. He said he is also “planning on giving golf a try” this summer.

W hen a sked about his SONM “Athlete of the Year” award, Cheromiah said “it means the world to me! I appreciate all my coaches and teammates for being there for me.”

Cheromiah’s grandmother, Jennie Ferguson, said, “Special Olympics has helped Cameron get involved with sports and he really enjoys doing it!”

Cheromiah helped to run in the “Flame of Hope” torch and light the Special Olympics cauldron, signaling the official opening of the 2022 State Summer Games.

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Cameron Cheromiah honored as 2022 Special Olympics New Mexico ‘Athlete of the Year’

Cameron Cheromiah was honored as the 2022 Special Olympics New Mexico “Athlete of the Year” on May 20. He helped to run in the “Flame of Hope” torch and light the Special Olympic cauldron, signaling the official opening of the 2022 State Summer Games. Photo Credit: Janie Lee Hall

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Weekly Police Activity Reports SHATTERED GLASS Gallup, May 22 A man broke into a local gas station, leaving broken windows and ending up with a cut up hand.

ON THE SPOT | FROM PAGE 17 School. He started with New Mexico State Police in 1997, and started his work with the McK inley County Sheriff ’s off ice in 1999. He worked w ith the Sher iff ’s depa r tment until he retired in 2017.

2 . Hu g h b a n k s r e pl ie d swiftly to this question by saying “I believe in accountability, I believe in making the deputies accountable, making the citizens accountable, but in return I want to make sure that the deputies a nd the citizens make me a ccou nt able a s bei ng t he

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On May 22, around 4:45 am, McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputies Harland Soseeah and Gavin Panteah were dispatched to the Gas Max, 516 U.S. Hwy. 491, because an alarm was going off at the business.

When he arrived at the scene Soseeah noticed that a window and two glass doors had been shattered. Panteah went into the business and found a man, who was identified as Stuart Castillo, 42,

pa ssed out inside next to the fireworks display.

C a s t i l lo had cuts on his left hand.

The deputies soon found out he had warrants out for his arrest

elected sheriff.”

Hughbanks continued, “I care about McKinley County, I care about the citizens of McKinley County. I am not in it just for the notoriety of being a sheriff. I am not looking to just work eight hours a month and call it a day. I plan on being there for the citizens a nd the deputies.

That is where my platform, honor, integrity, and commitment come in.”

Hu g h b a n k s a l s o s a i d that he a nd h is w i fe ow n Red Rock Security Patrol, w h ic h t h e y l a u n c h e d i n 2013. Hughbanks said that he understands budgeting, how

to operate under an organizational chart, and holding his employees accountable.

3. T he nex t generation will be the main priority if Hughbanks is elected Sheriff.

He would like to implement more education and prevention around drugs and alcohol aimed directly at youth.

He wa nt s to create more programs for kids, and even get some deputies to become mentors. Hughbanks’ main priority is preventing drugs and alcohol abuse, because it’s tied to the many crimes committed in the community.

4. Hug hba n k s i m me diately mentioned the

constitution, “we the people” and how the policies behind his work will require that deputies will base decisions on the race, ethnicity, or the livelihoods of other people, a nd t hey need t o rem a i n impartial. Hughbanks wants to lead his deputies by example, and discrimination will not be tolerated.

5. “ T h at i s one of t he worst nightma res for a ny citizen in McKinley County, that is one of the worst situations anyone can be put i nto,” is what Hug hba nk s first said when asked this question.

Hughbanks said that “it is

from the Farmington Police Department.

The deputies drove Castillo to the Gallup Indian Medical Center for a medical clearance.

He was charged with breaking and entering and criminal damage to property. His preliminary examination was on June 1.

a very tough situation, it is a very tough call to tell your guys this is what we do as law en forcement off icers, we are sworn to ser ve and protect.”

He emphasized how if the community was ever put into this situation, his deputies would act immediately.

Hughbanks stated before the end of the interview that he wants the citizens not to see him as a politician, but a s a st ate sma n. He mentioned that he is “for the people” and no matter where you live, he will be there for the people and the community as a whole.

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City water saver rebate programs Gallup offers five different rebates for water-saving measures within the city: • Xeriscape Rebate – gives a utility bill credit of $25 for every 100 square feet of irrigated turf replaced with an approved xeriscape. Make sure to apply before doing the project to ensure proper credit.

• Rain Barrel Rebate – a $30 utility credit for installing two rain collection barrels.

• High-Efficiency Toilet & Showerhead Rebate – offers $100 for the fi rst toilet, $75 for the second and $50 for the third changed out on a given home. Commercial property owners may get $75 for switching out any toilet model older than 1994.

• HE Clothes Washer Rebate – Gives $100 credit for replacing a top-loading washer with an approved HE model that has a Consortium of Energy Efficiency Tier rating of 1, 2, or Advanced Tier efficient model.

• Refrigerator Rebate -- gives a $30 bill credit for replacing an older refrigerator with a new one that has a CEE Tier rating of 2 or 3 or Energy Star labeled efficient model.

Xeriscape and toilet and showerhead rebates are open to both residential and commercial water users, while rain barrel and household appliance rebates are for residents only.

You must have a City of Gallup utility account to get a credit on utility bills. In some cases you must apply for the rebate before making the change, and be sure to keep receipts!

Application forms and instructions are available at https:// www.gallupnm.gov/325/Rebate-Forms

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city xeriscaping rebate application (downloadable) https://www.gallupnm.gov/ Docu mentCenter/ View/48/ Xeriscape-Rebate-Form?bidId=

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The first thing to remember about a xeriscape is that it’s low maintenance and low water use, not maintenance or water-free.

Property owners will still have to keep up on weeding, although less than with a turf landscape.

Depending on which plants the owner chooses, watering should go from a couple of times a week to more like once or twice a month, Killgore said.

“Lots of times it has to do with decorative rocks in place of lawns. Less water all the way around, and types of plants that are more tolerant of low water,” he said. “There’s an assortment of stuff that you water very occasionally, like once a month.”

A xeriscape project often starts with weeding, especially for those who are turning a dirt patch into a rock garden. For those replacing lawns, it starts with turf removal. Either way, the goal is to clear the surface so it’s essentially a blank canvas, and to clear as much as possible before using an herbicide.

“Don’t just spray weeds that are six inches or a foot tall,” Killgore said. Try to get most of the vegetation cleared before spraying.

Weed killers come in contact spray, which dries quickly and only kills what’s above ground, and soil sterilants that will stay in the ground and prevent new plants from growing for a longer time after application. Those are suitable only for spaces that aren’t getting replanted, like driveways.

An advantage of contact sprays is that they’re generally pet safe after they dry, although it’s important to check labels.

“Most of those herbicides that you spray on shrubs, all they have to do is dry,” Killgore said.

“Just keep your pets inside or penned up [when you spray] and a couple of hours later you can release them with no issue.”

Next is grading, usually two to three inches below the level of walkways or paving, to make way for rocks and pavers that will replace grass or bare dirt. The grade should be a gentle slope away from structures, so a 2-inch depth over most of the yard goes to about three inches deep alongside hardscape to prevent rocks from overflowing at the edges.

What could be simpler than rocks? Not so fast. Rocks come

in a variety of sizes, colors and prices that range from about 75 cents to $2 per square foot. Halfinch to 1-inch rocks are the most popular, but larger sizes are available and better for steeper grades, Killgore said.

Before rocks go down, put in whatever replacement plants the design calls for, usually low-water trees and shrubs. Then lay a weed barrier. That won’t keep all weeds from popping up, but will slow them down and keep some varieties from coming back.

If you’re working in phases, a rockscape can be spot-cleared of rocks and cut through the weed barrier to add plants later.

Raised planter beds on top are also a possibility, and easily added later.

“Raised gardening seems to be on the uptick. It’s a viable option,” Killgore said. “You know what’s in the soil and you know what you’re planting in that soil so it takes a lot of the guesswork out of what you’re doing.”

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years later he got a rebate to help replace the grass in his backyard.

“In 2020 I knew the problem was real and I couldn’t keep the grass,” he said. Granfors replaced 262 sq. ft. of turf and got a $65.50 credit against his water bill. He also bought a couple of rain barrels, which qualified for a separate rebate.

“It was more of a statement than for the rebate. [...] It was my message to the world that it’s time,” he said. “It was hard to give up the grass, but I couldn’t keep it alive. It looked terrible and it was hard to keep up. I probably would have had to returf it.“ Granfors has reduced water consumption with low-water plants, and he doesn’t miss the hours spent keeping up a lawn.

“I got the white rock. I have chemisa and Rocky Mountain juniper, Austrian copper coming up. It’s a happy little world,” he said. “I think the aesthetic is there. It’s not grass, but it looks nice. I’m a proud conversion from grass to xeriscaping.”

Cynthia Ferrari has similar feelings. She has much larger yards, and got a $391 rebate for converting 1,556 sq. ft. of her property. She also did some of her conversion without a rebate, starting when she bought her home 20 years ago.

“I have a football stadium yard, both front and back,” she said. “Most of my yard now is rock, with a few plants and bushes. I still have probably a 20-by-20 [foot] lawn. I have dogs. That’s their little play area.

Now when I water it I am very nervous and wonder if I should install artificial turf.”

Fer ra r i a lso loves the reduced demands of a rockscape. “It was not a hard transition at all. There’s some [climate] issues going on right now and it is expensive to water a lawn,” she said.

It’s possible to DIY a xeriscape, but both homeowners turned to Holiday Nursery to do their projects. Owner John Anthony Killgore dispenses advice as well as plants and products, and the nursery has crews for hire to do xeriscape projects. Be prepared to book in advance, especially in spring.

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Applications for economic relief payments for non-fi lers extended until June 10 STATE TO DELIVER MILLIONS IN REBATES, ECONOMIC AID THIS SUMMER Staff Reports

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ANTA FE – The New Mex ico Ta xat ion & Revenue Department and Human Services Department a re pa r tner ing to deliver income tax rebates and economic relief payments signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this spring.

Applications for non-fi lers to receive the relief payment are extended until 5 pm, June 10.

Approximately 33,544 applicants are currently eligible for a relief payment and about $18.1 million in relief payments are expected to be issued this July based on the applications approved so far.

In addition to the millions of dollars in automatic rebates allocated to taxpayers, $20 million was appropriated during the 2022 Special Legislative Session for financial relief for New Mexicans

Stephanie Schardin Clarke who do not file taxes, such as low-income seniors and some individuals with disabilities. New Mexicans who do not file income tax returns are eligible to apply for the economic relief payment.

The deadline to apply for a relief payment was extended to June 10, because there is still approximately $1.9 million in available funding through the program. The original deadline to apply was May 31.

Households of married

couples or single individuals with one or more dependents can receive economic relief payments of $1,000, and households of single individuals without dependents can receive $500. Payments are available to applicants on a firstcome, first-served basis.

“With this extension, more New Mexicans from our most vulnerable communities have more time to apply for this household relief,” Lujan Grisham said.

“Across the nation, families are feeling the extra cost of gasoline and groceries, and these payments are meant to ease that burden. I encourage non-filers to apply.”

The relief payments are intended only for those New Mexicans who do not file income taxes. Depending on their filing state, income tax filers will automatically receive rebates of $250 or $500 in June and again in August and should not apply for the relief payments.

Individuals who do not file income tax returns will be able to apply for an economic relief payment until 5 pm on June 10.

Applications must be submitted online through HSD’s YES-NM website at www.yes.state.nm.us.

However, applications may be closed before that time if available funds run out.

“The assistance is there for you – apply online for these economic relief payments today. It’s fast and easy,” David R. Scrase, M.D. cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department, said. “We want every New Mexican who is eligible to take advantage of this opportunity and build on these resources, especially for those in need.”

If non-filer funding does run out, a non-filer will still have the option of filing a New Mexico Personal Income Tax return to obtain a rebate as late as May 31, 2023.

AG issues consumer advisory on increased cost, unavailability of infant formula Staff Reports

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L BUQU ERQU E — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement and advisory to all New Mexicans in response to reports of rising costs and unavailability of baby formula: The New Mexico Office of the Attorney General is investigating reports of increased cost and reduced availability of baby formula in New Mexico. It is the Attorney General’s belief and understanding that the federal government, including the Federal Dr ug Administration (the “FDA”) is working around the clock to get formula to shelves, indicating it would announce plans to streamline formula

AG Hector Balderas imports.

“Consumers who have concerns about product safety or excessive pricing when purchasing infant formula are urged to immediately contact my office,” Balderas said.

Consumers are advised

that the following business practices may be against the law: Price gouging, or significantly increasing the price of available infant formula beyond its cost; Representing that a product is infant formula when it is something else; or Representing that a product is safe when it is not, for example, representing that an infant formula is safe, when it is actually one of the formulas that were recalled.

If you have experienced any of these business practices while attempting to purchase infant formula, please immediately contact the NMOAG at 1-844255-9210 or file a complaint online at www.nmag.gov/file-acomplaint.aspx.

“There is still time for New Mexicans who don’t file a tax return to apply for a relief payment,” Stephanie Schardin Clarke, secretary of the New Mexico Texation and Revenue Department, said. “But even if someone isn’t able to get an application in on time, they will still have the option of filing a 2021 Personal Income Tax return through May 2023.”

The Taxation and Revenue Department and Human Services Department strongly encourage all New Mexicans to file state income taxes, even if they are exempt from doing so because they have little to no income. Not only do tax filers automatically receive a rebate, they may also be eligible for additional tax benefits.

Plea se vi sit https: // www.tax.newmexico.gov/ rebates-and-economic-relief-payments/ for more information.

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Josue Olivares

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Could business incubation be right for Gallup?

WEBINAR TO SHOWCASE WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR NM COMMUNITIES Staff Reports

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ANTA FE — It takes careful planning and a great deal of support to build and sustain a business incubator.

The New Mexico Economic Development Department will be hosting an online webinar June 7 to help communities to determine if a business incubator facility is the right investment.

The webinar, Is Business

Incubation Right for Your Community?, will cover topics such as determining demand for a facility, paying for the facility and services, incubating target industries, and ensuring equitable access to programs and services.

The presentation will take place on June 7 from 9-10 am.

Panelists for the program are professionals from four New Mexico business incubator programs: • Dana Catron, Arrowhead

Center • Kathy Hansen, Arrowhead Center • Marie Longserre, Santa Fe Business Incubator • Josue Olivares, South Valley Economic Development Center • Agnes Noonan, WESST “Collaborating with our excellent network of business incubators will be critical as we take steps to achieving a better ecosystem that reaches every city, town, and village in

our state. Small businesses create wealth one family at a time, and we are always excited to be part of that,” EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes said.

Shani Harvie, director of EDD’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, will also join the discussion, offering tips for ensuring delivery of programs and technical assistance to underserved communities.

New Mexico is a true small business state; 83 percent of our businesses have fewer than 20

employees. Research has shown that starting a business in an incubator facility doubles it’s chance of success.

Helping New Mexico businesses prosper is at the heart of EDD’s core mission. The 20-year strategic plan, Empower & Collaborate – New Mexico’s Economic Path Forward, completed last year, identified a need to improve our statewide innovation ecosystem. Business Incubators are one tool for supporting this effort.

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• A Gallup tradition with over 100 years of dedicated service.

Now under new ownership, the Rollie legacy continues; providing the facilities and conveniences that serve families best with dignity, integrity and understanding.

• Rollie Mortuary offers package pricing, accepts Navajo Nation Social Service packages and can assist families with pre-need planning and set up.

• Rollie Mortuary offers a genuine desire to be of assistance to you and your family in this time of need.

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Interstate: I-40, mile marker 111.043 – 117.000, west of Laguna to Mesita Mountain States Const r uctor s, I nc. cont i nues roadway reconstruction, ramp rehabilitation and bridge rehabilitation work. I-40 will be reduced to one lane from 7a m- 6pm. T he cont ractor will complete minor work, to include seeding, permanent signing, and striping. Speed reduced to 55 mph.

I- 4 0 , m i le m a rker 4 4 , Coolidge Interchange El Ter rero Constr uction, LLC continues work on drainage structures. Eastbound I-40 is reduced to one lane and detoured onto the westbound median shoulder. Westbound has bot h la nes open. El i m Haven Road is reduced to one lane with stop lights in place.

The contractor’s work hours are 7 am – 5 pm, weekdays.

US Roadways: US 491/Carbon Coal Road Intersection, City of Gallup Fisher Sand & Gravel continues roadway reconstr uction, rehabilitation, lighting & signalization work. The cont ractor cont i nues work between South Chino Loop a nd Ment m o r e Roa d . T h e trailhead will remain clo s e d . S O U T H C H I N O LOOP WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. NINTH STREET WILL ALSO BE CLOSED, east of the US 491 intersection.

The contractor’s work hours are 7 am – 5 pm, weekdays.

US 60, mile marker 17.977 – 24.023 (west of Quemado) F i s h e r S a n d & G r avel (Contractor) continues roadway rehabilitation work. US 60 is reduced to one lane in each direction with f lagger operations. The contractor’s work hours are 7 am - 5 pm,

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Oral treatment for COVID-19: The game changer

By David R. Scrase, M.D. Acting cabinet secretary for New Mexico Department of Health

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here have been a lot of game changers since COVID-19 began - including the virus itself, which has completely upended our way of life, across the globe. For two years we have been in a dead heat, racing against emerging variants, lining our tool kit with the most successful vaccine in human history, collectively postponing big life events to save the very lives

Dr. David Scrase, M.D. we are meant to be celebrating…and so much more. How

are we faring in this race? A look back helps defi ne where we are, how far we have come, and why what we do now matters.

The first game changer and the most prolific is of course the ground-breaking mRNA vaccine. A remarkable medical wonder, years in the making, released seemingly overnight to prevent millions of hospitalizations and lives lost. If you haven’t gotten yours, please make sure to get your vaccine and stay up-to-date on your boosters.

Second, ca me at-home

testing: the free, convenient way for everyone to easily confi rm within minutes instead of days, whether they are COVID positive. In addition to its vital role in mitigating viral spread, the swift response time gives a third game changer its best chance at leveling the field: the mighty, the powerful, the must-be-taken-within-a-5-daywindow pill that will likely keep you out of the hospital, and may even save your life: the oral treatment.

Ora l treatments, taken f rom t he conven ience of home, reduce our chance of

severe outcomes from COVID19, including hospitalization and death, by nearly 90%.

What more needs to be said?

But wait, there is more: oral treatments can prevent our hospitals from being overrun during surges. I’m sure we can all agree the global medical staff has paid their collective dues. Now we can pay it forward, by easily treating it with prescribed medication. That’s a game changer.

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Want peace of mind about retirement planning? Diversify ‘Layin’ it on the line’

By Lawrence Castillo Guest Columnist “Dollars saved 20 years ago have lost nearly HALF of their purchasing power. Such inflation

poses a serious threat to seniors entering retirement, as well as those already in retirement.”

Since 2000, the US dollar has lost an incredible 44.2% of its purchasing power. Reports

from the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the official tracker of inflation statistics, indicate inflation may be worse than we think. Even as interest rates remain at their lowest ever,

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As the top office person at the Gallup Sun, you’ll handle phone calls, invoicing/billing, advertising/classifieds, circulation/delivery, and more! You’ll also delegate and help with the hiring process. You’ll assist with strategic planning/marketing goals (total fun!). And we’re always open to learning more via the occasional conference and webinar.

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Federal Reserve policies may be pushing inflation higher.

What does this mean for retirees and pre-retirees?

If you have an advisor or team of advisors, they most likely have mentioned the idea of “diversification” at least once. Since 2020, however, the concept of diversification has morphed from a “nice idea” into an absolute necessity. Multiple asset classes, particularly cashflowing assets, seem to be the only cure for thriving in an increasingly volatile investing landscape. Diversification or developing so-called “hybrid” retirement strategies is essential to avoid a retiree’s most dreaded scenario: outliving their savings.

Proper diversification and risk reduction are part of well-designed, customized financial plans. Contrary to what some advisors preach, there are no shortcuts, no “one size fits all” templates to shorten the process.

Portfolio allocation is unique to every individual. Some financial professionals believe the only way to ensure a diversified plan is to invest in every kind of asset.

How does one achieve diversification?

Many people don’t want to spread their cash out in multiple assets because they find it too difficult to monitor and maintain. If that is the case, retirees and those nearing retirement

Lawrence Castillo should consider several potential sources of income streams. Each of these assets offers different benefits and risks, and growth potential.

Social Security Although it is a dependable income source, retirees should not regard Social Security as their sole source of retirement money. In 2020, Social Security paid out an average of $1,503, an amount that is insufficient to meet most retirees’ needs.

Fixed instruments. Debt instruments that pay fixed amounts of interest, such as bonds, are commonly used to build diverse retirement blueprints. Interest from these kinds of assets is usually paid on a semi-annual basis. The principal invested goes back to the investor upon maturity.

Stock market. While

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STOP INCLUDES MEETING WITH WILDFIRE RECOVERY TEAMS Submitted by Adán Serna Sen. Lujan Press Office

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Luján visits Los Alamos, Mora, Las Vegas communities

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OS ALAMOS, N.M. — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., met with the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team 3 at the Cerro Pelado Fire and the Los Alamos National Lab (LANL) Emergency Management Team to discuss fi re suppression tactics and burned area recovery efforts for New Mexicans.

The Senator met with these experts as part of his ongoing support for their work to curtail the fi re’s progress, safely deploy the resources they need, and develop proactive strategies to deter future disasters.

“We all owe a great debt to the innovative incident management leadership teams responding to these fires on the ground,” Luján said. “It was a honor to review their efforts and to discuss how the federal government can continue to provide support in helping New Mexicans recover and rebuild. It’s crucial that the federal government keeps an open line of communication with state, local, and Tribal governments to ensure they have the necessary tools to respond to these disasters.

With fire season well underway and extreme drought touching every corner of the state, I am determined to continue supporting recovery efforts and

Senator Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., meets with LANL Director Thom Mason and the LANL Emergency Management Team. Photo Credit: Sen. Lujan Press Office maximize our ability to prevent such destructive fi res through technological advances and preparation at every level of government.”

I n add it ion to v isiting Mora last week, Senator Lu ján toured the Gallinas Wa t er shed i n L a s Vega s with state legislators and

local leaders to survey the damage and discuss the local and federal assistance still needed. The visit with the Rock y Mounta in Incident Management Team 3 at the Cerro Pelado Fire and the LANL Emergency Management Team marks his third such in-person meeting to discuss

ongoing fire mitigation and recovery efforts during this historic wildfi re season.

Since the onset of these historic fi res, Senator Luján’s state staff has provided ongoing ca sework ser v ices to support New Mexicans experiencing displacement, loss of property, and health issues. In

Washington, the Senator has introduced or cosponsored four pieces of legislation, including his Hermit’s Peak Fire Assistance Act, to ensure a swift recovery and the innovation of proactive technologies, in addition to helping secure a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden in May.

Letter to the Editor, I am for stricter environmental review, but now I am asking the President to stay on course and eliminate the Trump-rule maintained by the Supreme Court that curtails Indian Tribes right to review, approval and oversight of projects.

Still, the bottom line is that our laws require an informed consent by the local community affected. Please restaore the people’s oversight. Thank you.

Sincerely, Albert Shirley Iyanbito, N.M.

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are sharing the money. And it is greatly appreciated.

I am also thankful to the President and our Secretary of Interior Debra Haaland for restoring key provisions of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), during reviews of projects.

NEPA was scaled back by former President Trump, to fast-track project with false promises of jobs, etc. Surely one remembers the Standing Rock Protest, which wa s against the crippling of NEPA, really, the crippling of the rule of law.

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I am writing to your newspaper to publicly express my appreciation for President Joe Biden’s “policy of empathy” towards Navajos. The 2020 CARES Act provided relief from hardship during the Covid-19 public health crisis.

The American Rescue Plan Act provided $1.8 billion to the Navajo Nation. The funding was unbelievable!

Our congressional delegations to Washington deserve a lot of credit as well. Their understanding of our communities’ needs helped get the funding. Navajos and non-Navajos

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ORAL TREATMENT | FROM PAGE 24 You m i g ht be s ay i n g, sounds good…but who gets these oral treatments? Just those at risk for hospitalization or death? Well, yes and no. Yes, of course those at increased risk for severe outcomes qualify for oral treatment…but what constitutes a high risk individual?

You may be surprised to know: Anyone who is over 65, overweight, pregnant, has asthma, is a smoker, diabetic, and . So in fact, that means the majority of us here in New

LAWRENCE CASTILLO | FROM PAGE 24 the market offers high growth potential, recent volatility makes it clear that such growth often comes with higher risks.

It’s critical when considering this option that you clarify how much risk you are willing to take and whether you have time to recover from any losses you might incur. The COVID-19 pandemic has made Wall Street’s outcomes even more unpredictable, meaning it could take years for seniors who invest too heavily in the market to recover from a downturn. Retirees could find

Mexico. The more qualifying conditions a person has, the more likely they’ll suffer severe outcomes. If this is you, the time is now to speak with your doctor about a plan for oral treatments, or to make one.

Great. So how do we all get started? A positive test result is required, along with any COVID-19 symptom, even fatigue.

A few opt ion s: T he Depa r tment of Hea lth launched a resource to help you find a treatment. Testto-treat locations offer both testing and treatment during the same visit. Since treatment

needs to start within the 5-day window of the fi rst symptom, the value of one-stop shopping goes beyond convenience.

Another is at-home tests, quick results mea n you’ll have the best chance at seeking treatment fast. If you don’t already have a handful of these tests at your house now, order some today at fi ndatestnm.org.

I’ve said it before and it bears repeating: as tired as we are of COVID-19, it is not tired of us. And it’s not done with us. But in this fight against such a formidable and evasive viral contender, there is good

news: by using these game changing tools, we become the game changer ourselves!

You have that power, I urge you to use it. Like one of my patients did Memorial Day 2022. She had a positive home test, is over 65 years old, and has some other risk factors, too. She texted me while I was out with my wife on a bike ride and soon after we returned home I called her, verified her test result, symptoms, and risk factors, and sent a prescription for oral treatment to her pharmacy. As I write this, she’s already taken her fi rst dose.

And I’d like to thank all of you for your continued efforts to safeguard your fellow New Mexicans. I will continue to share all I can about the advancements we’re making, and the tools we have to protect ourselves, our communities, our hospitals, and each other. I believe the best is yet to come. COVID may not be over, but we are stronger than ever and can reach that day in the hopefully not too distant future, together.

The simple take away: COVID-19? Get Vaccinated.

Get Tested. Get Treated (right away).

they must withdraw more significant amounts of their cash when stock prices are down, leading to faster depletion of retirement savings.

Be sure you consult with a knowledgeable financial planner to determine whether you have the right amount of money invested in stocks.

“Safe money” vehicles. The cornerstone of a sound retirement is safe money products such as permanent life insurance and annuities. Instead of adding these proven products as afterthoughts, building your portfolio around them makes sense. Owning risk-averse,

tax-advantaged products, many of which provide guaranteed income streams, will help you in several ways.

You will be able to plan better, knowing that you have a predictable source of income. Also, unlike stocks and other assets, your principal is protected. And you have the opportunity to use these products to create a legacy for your loved ones. Safe money products like annuities and life insurance also have unique tax advantages that other cash management tools lack.

Depending on your appetite for growth and risk tolerance, there are other possibilities to

diversify your retirement portfolio. Before committing to any of these more “exotic” investments, you need to spend time doing your research and due diligence.

Then speak to a trusted advisor who will tell you the TRUTH about money and not just try to sell you something.

Financial mistakes can be detrimental to your happiness when you no longer work. The good news is that taking advantage of viable alternatives to traditional planning and creating a safer, more robust “hybrid” portfolio can help you avoid making those mistakes.

Lawrence Castillo is a member of Syndicated Columnists, a national organization committed

to a fully transparent approach to money management.

NM TRAFFIC REPORT | FROM PAGE 23

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NM 602, mile marker 6.00 – 12.00, north of Jct. NM 602/NM 53 NMDOT Maintenance Crews have begun chip seal operations on NM 602. NM 602 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. A pilot vehicle will guide traffic through the work zone. Work hours are 7 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

N M 1 2 2 , m i le m a rker 12 .0 0 – 15.0 0, between Thoreau and Prewitt NMDOT Maintenance Crews have begun pavement p r e s er vat ion work on N M 122. NM 122 will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Work hours are 7 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

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*** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, June 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The limited item to be addressed will be McKinley County Canvasing Board the Election Canvass for the 2022 Primary Election held on June 7, 2022.

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McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Among the items to be addressed will be the adoption of a Proclamation Declaring Extreme or Severe Drought Conditions Within the County and banning certain fireworks for the Independence Day firework sale period. As part of this consideration, there will be a public hearing for the Commission to hear comments regarding this issue and to receive a drought and fuels report.

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.

A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the County Manager, and the County Clerk’s office. 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.

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SUMMER X-STREAM SCAVENGER HUNT 10 am to 5 pm @ the Main Library and Children’s Branch (115 W. Hill Ave. and 200 W. Aztec.

Ave.). Kick off summer reading with an ocean-themed scavenger hunt and a chance to win some great prizes.

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

FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES 12 pm to 8 pm. @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (306 S. 2nd St.). On the first Friday of every month, join your fellow motor enthusiasts. Whether you have a classic, off-road, sports, truck, motorcycle... whatever it may be, bring it over! Live music, raffles, games, and other fun activities (varies every event). And of course, great coffee, fantastic food, and good people.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

FRIENDS OF OFPL MEETING 11 am @ the Main Library’s Meeting Room (115 W. Hill Ave.). The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is a non-profit organization interested in bolstering and advancing the services of our library. The purpose of the meeting is to set goals, plan events, and elect leaders.

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

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LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES 6 pm @ Courthouse Square.

Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week Side Pony will be performing.

“THE TRANSITION” “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.

FAMILY STORYTIME Join OFPL @ 2 pm on Saturdays inside the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and readaloud stories every week!

This week’s theme is octopuses. Age 0-4. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

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, JUNE 6

SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD MEETING 3:30 pm to 5 pm. The meeting will be held virtually. For more information go to gallupnm.gov/AgendaCenter.

POKÉMON GO GYM BATTLES The Pokémon Go! Battle for Zollinger Library will heat up. During the summer, the Library will check which Pokémon team has control of the Library’s gym at 5 p.m. each weekday. The team in control will have their flag raised for 24 hours. At the end of the summer, a champion will be declared. Will it be team Instinct, team Mystic, or team Valor? Watch for updates on social media. For questions please call 505-8637531 or email markos@unm. edu.

CREATIVE CORNER – BEACH RESIN DIORAMA 4 pm in-person @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.). Learn the basics of epoxy resin to create a 3D beach diorama.Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. For more information email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

CELEBRATE RECOVERY 6:30 @ Joshua Generation for Jesus Christ (1375 Elva Dr.).

A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your

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TWEENS WHO STREAM 3 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.).

Join OFPL for interactive STREAM workshops.

STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

SPECIAL BID BOARD MEETING 2:30 pm on Zoom. This special meeting was called to discuss the downtown bicycle security patrols.

POKÉMON GO PARTY 4 pm @ Zolllinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join fellow Pokémon trainers for a friendly gathering with snacks. Make new friends, trade, battle, or just enjoy the company. There will also be Pokémon trivia at 5 p.m. This event is open to everyone.

For questions please call 505863-7531 or email markos@ unm.edu.

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL 3 pm every Wednesday @ 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 “Uncharted” (2022).

KIDZ CINEMA 12:30 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. Movies are catered with ratings PG and lower. This week’s movie is “Moana ” (2016). Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

FAMILY STORYTIME Join OFPL @ 11 am on Wednesdays inside the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec.

Ave.) for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and readaloud stories every week!

This week’s theme is fish. Age 0-4. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

CELEBRATE RECOVERY 6 pm @ Community Bible Church (2 Hilltop Dr.). A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups.

JUNE FILMS: PRIDE MONTH AND JUNETEENTH 1 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is celebrating Pride Month and Juneteenth. The film screenings are free and open to all students and staff as well as the community.

Popcorn available, first come first served. This week’s movie is “Lez Bomb.” For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

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.

MIGHTY CHONDRIA KIDS 2 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for a STREAM workshop for kids and tweens (5-12).

STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Activities promote understanding of the natural world and encourage seeking out answers to questions about the natural world.

This week will be focusing on if items sink or float. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

CRAFTY KIDS 4 pm Join OFPL in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for family-friend-

ly 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 they will be doing a balloon car challenge. For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

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JUNE 10 MAD SCIENTISTS 3 pm @ the OFPL Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

These STREAM workshops explore Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and discover an ocean of possibilities!

This week they’ll be making jellyfish lanterns. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

JUNE 11 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.

“ALL OVER THE BOARD” SHOW OPENING 7 pm to 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). A variety show of work in multiple subjects and media, from horses to teacups to flowers to abstracts to nudes to portraits done in oil, watercolor and pastel by artist Shannon Gurley O’Donnell.

SUMMER X-STREAM SCAVENGER HUNT 12 pm to 4 pm @ the Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.), behind the Hobby Lobby. Participate in Summer X-STREAM by joining OFPL in an ocean-themed scavenger hunt and a chance to win some great prizes. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

ARTSCRAWL SCAVENGER HUNT & PRINCESS CELEBRATION 7 pm to 9 pm behind the Children’s Branch of OFPL (200 W. Aztec. Ave.). Participate in Summer X-STREAM

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by joining OFPL in an oceanthemed scavenger hunt and a chance to win some great prizes. Special guest Princesses will be onsite to explore an ocean of possibilities at OFPL! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

6 pm in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. “All the Ugly and Wonderful Things” is the next OFPL book club read. The next discussion will be on June 25.

JUNE 13 NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DAY Celebrate National Peanut Butter Cookie Day at Zollinger Library. They will have free cookies for anyone that either checks out library materials or for anyone that would prefer to answer trivia questions.

They will have alternate cookies available for those with peanut allergies. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

JUNE 14 WOMEN VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP 6 pm @ Veterans Helping Veterans (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.). This meeting is for Women Veteran, veteran wives and widows or any woman

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CREATIVE-IN-RESIDENCE TALK

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OFPL SUMMER HOURS The Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) will now be open every Saturday from 12 pm to 4 pm. The Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) will remain closed to the public, but will still be offering curbside pickup from 12 pm to 4 pm. Both libraries are open from 10 am to 5 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and from 11 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays.

OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES SUMMER X-STREAM 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 ques-

THURSDAY, JUNE 16SATURDAY, JUNE 18

GALLUP LIONS CLUB YOUTH AND OPEN SHOW RODEO Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). @ This historic event includes two nights of open rodeo. The event includes rough stock and timed events, wooly and steer riding, and more.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES 6 pm @ Courthouse Square.

Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup.

This week DEF-I will be performing.

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Station, 3700 Church Rock St., Gallup Ga l lup We s t s ide F i r e Station, 707 Rico St., Gallup County Cour thouse Rotunda, 207 W. Hill Ave.,

ART ATTACK CHALLENGE Do you love making art?

OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit creative work in any medium to decorate the youth library using the theme: “Looking Back, Moving Forward: Life After a Pandemic” Now is your chance to contribute to the library space and stamp your mark at OFPL. Submission deadline is July 22. Visit ofpl.online for more guidelines. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

CREATIVE MINDS @ ART 123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). “Creative Minds” is

ARTIST TALK WITH SHANNON GURLEY O’DONNELL 6 pm LIVE on gallupARTS’s Facebook page. Shannon Gurley O’Donnell is a woman of many talents. She works with multiple medias and subjects, from horses to teacups to flowers to abstracts to nudes to portraits done in oil, watercolor and pastel.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

WINE AND PAINTING 6 pm to 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). $35/ person. Purchase tickets at www.galluparts.org/wine-andpainting.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 SATURDAY, JUNE 25

BEST OF THE BEST RODEO @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). America’s top junior high and high school rodeo athletes com-

Room 100, Gallup Rio West Mall, 1300 W Maloney Ave., Gallup UNM Gallup Branch Gym, 705 Gurley Ave., Gallup Larry Brian Mitchell Rec,

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 infor-

pete for big cash payouts and prizes. Public entry is free.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING 10 am to 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.).

Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

TEEN PAINT NIGHT 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.).

Learn how to paint with acrylics. Supplies will be provided.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUPPET SHOW

Marguerite Franco Dr., Gallup Zuni Tribal Building, 1202 B State Hwy 53, Zuni Zuni Blackrock Fire Station 04, Third Street, Zuni Red Rock Chapter House,

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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) 2361074 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 pm Mon.-Fri.@ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). For COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. A patient/guardian will be required to remain with the patient and wait 15 minutes for observation immediately after vaccine is given.

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

1 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

An engaging puppet show for all ages.

LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES 6 pm @ Courthouse Square.

Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup.

This week Raye Zaragoza will be performing.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

ROUTE 66 SHOWDOWN NTR TEAM ROPING All day @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock).

This team roping event takes place immediately after the Best of the Best annual rodeo.

This is a National Team Roping event. Admission is free for spectators.

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an art show celebrating young artists and their unique view of the world through photography. The exhibit will be on display until June 14.

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6:30 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Learn more about Meek Watchman, gallupARTS’ Summer 2022 Social Justice Creative-in-Residence and her “Indigenous Circus Poetry” project to combine aerial arts, creative writing, and the principles of K’e to help preteens and teens build self-esteem, develop trust, and establish a sense of belonging.

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tions 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.

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