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environmental problems that would need to be resolved. It’s alongside the Rio Puerco, which could flood, and the railroad tracks, so the city would want to get a railroad “quiet zone” for the area – which would fit with plans for the adjacent new library. Existing structures would have to be cleared, an underground storage tank removed, soil tested and possibly cleaned up. All together that’s expected to take three to five years, and any new structures would have to be built above the level of potential flooding.

Access is also an issue.

Passing trains make intersections at Second and Third Streets impassable for about five hours a day when crossing gates are down. Data from May 2018 showed 93 crossing gate

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Mark Lautman, of Lautman Economic Architecture, said.

“It’s not a single-user proposal.”

The first concept, tentatively named The Yard @ Route 66, is really thinking inside the box – er, boxes – using shipping containers to keep costs down to around $8 million. The other involves more traditional construction, and has a $10 million price tag.

Both of the plans are mixeduse, arts and retail-centered projects, and both would seek to capitalize on Gallup’s history as a railroad and trading post town. Both include artist studio space, some living spaces; outdoor activity space and an incubator to help

budding entrepreneurs get off the ground. “That could include a fulfi llment and distribution center to help artists market, package and ship their items,” Phyllis Taylor, of city consultant Sites Southwest, said.

Councilor Fran Palochak, Dist. 4, thinks the ideas can work.

“Last week I was in Barstow and I stopped, I went downtown and there were restaurants inside of railroad cars,” she said.

“We had lunch, it was like a food fair and they had retail shops in there and tourist shops, and it was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.’”

But before any development can happen, the site has several

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The Gallup City Council thinks a dining and retail center like Tin Can Alley can be established north of the Gallup Arts and Cultural District. Photo Credit: Tin Can Alley

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Tin Can Alley in Albuquerque is the inspiration for a possible shipping container project at the Alpine Lumber site. Photo Credit: Tin Can Alley

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an the former Alpine Lumber Co. site north of downtown be transformed into a retail and dining complex that would extend downtown activities and amenities to the other side of the tracks?

Not right away, and not without significant rehabilitation and investment. In addition to resolving environmental issues, recommendations include acquiring more adjacent land to make a bigger parcel that’s more attractive to investors.

The city bought the 3.28acre property at 104 N. Second St. in 2015. The lot is adjacent to the Gallup Arts and Cultural District and just north of the Downtown Gallup Historic District. There’s a lot of agreement about where the site could fit into the city’s overall goals of being a tourism destination that supports and markets local arts and culture.

A community working group set to work in January to look at possibilities based on what other communities have done with similar sites. It included surrounding uses, economic opportunities, local strengths and the city’s desire to support new business growth without competing or conflicting with existing businesses.

“We ended up with two concepts that are doable, they’re just going to require a nonprofit or a public-private arrangement with a really strong concessionaire, somebody that knows how to develop and run the whole site, manage all the leases and do the marketing,” consultant

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Taking the LEAD CHOOSING SOCIAL INTERVENTION OVER ARREST

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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ven in a small, tight-knit town, it’s easy for people facing setbacks to fall through the cracks. Gallup has been quietly introducing harm reduction strategies as part of a more compassionate approach to the safety net.

Part of that is the Law En forcement A s si sted Diversion program, started last November to help police refer non-criminals to social services in the hope of keeping them from becoming criminals or victims. LEAD bridges police services with behavioral health management.

“The goal is to keep them out of the system,” Behavioral Health Manager Debra L .

Martinez said.

It starts with a call from an officer, usually in the field, to a case manager. Calls are entirely at the officer’s discretion, and usually involve low-level complaints like trespassing or

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panhandling. Officers may choose to offer a referral instead of arrest, or may make a “social referral” where there’s no arrest pending.

That’s when case managers like Nicole Lujan spring into action. “When an officer contacts the case manager, they will meet in the field with a client,” she said. “It’s called a warm handoff.”

The decision whether or not to participate is always up to the client. The client can explain their needs and what they’re trying to accomplish.

The case manager will explain what is available and what is expected.

“The case manager will come out and explain how the process will work and what will help in the situation. We want this individual to take ownership of the process,” Lujan said.

Services might be as simple as a bus pass or clothing to help someone get and commute to a job.

“We don’t tell them, ‘you need a job.’ One of the clients, he didn’t even worry about housing, he just wanted to get

back into school. We let them guide where they are going to go, just to build that trust,” Martinez said.

The goal is to stay in touch with clients to ensure they have what they need to improve their own lives. Because of that, the program is designed for residents of Gallup and the immediate surrounding area.

In some cases “resident” is a loose definition. Some of the clients are homeless, and for a subset of those it’s a choice, Martinez said: “Not all of our clients that are experiencing homelessness want to be sheltered.”

Sometimes the job is helping clients navigate bureaucracy, like getting ID and work documents, or help getting work or services.

Even for people with stable lives, “it’s hard to get a driver’s license,” Martinez said.

“Imagine someone who is working on their recovery, been on the streets – not getting frustrated with the process at MVD

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– getting documents and time scheduling appointments can be difficult, even for people not experiencing homelessness.”

LEAD case managers also accommodate loose client schedules.

“O u r h a r m reduc t ion approach, meeting the clients where they are at – we know Gallup Police Patrol Captain Erin Toadlena-Pablo

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lot of our clients are living on the streets, so just getting the basic needs met is the priority” - Debra L. Martinez program was going to be a fit for our area. It was a lot of stakeholders.”

Since it started, about 40 people in the community have

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it’s going to be hard to set up an appointment with them for Tuesday at two o’clock....They might show up a little later, or a little earlier, or the next day,” Lujan said. “We’re meeting them where they are at. We’ll continue to seek them out to assist them.”

The grant that funds LEAD allows for a “flex fund” that leaves a small amount of cash for spot necessities.

“Usually grant programs don’t allow for those flex funds, even to get somebody’s driver’s license or ID, or even a meal for someone who hasn’t eaten a meal in weeks,” Martinez said.

“A lot of our clients are living on the streets, so just getting the basic needs met is the priority. We think, ‘What would we need? School, car, a job or a house?’ That’s not some of the things that come up.”

So far, eight officers have connected people to services through LEAD, including a dozen social referrals. That’s good because one of the challenges in other communities has been getting police on board with a program that may seem out of their lane, Lujan said.

“We’re still trying to get a buy-in from our officers, they are still new to the program and they are still trying to test the water. We’re trying to get our name out there,” Gallup Police Patrol Captain Erin Toadlena-Pablo said. “It was a long process to see how this

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WildThing brings the thunder to Gallup STRONG CROWDS FLOCK TO ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE Photo Credit: Donovan Becenti

Photo Credit: Donovan Becenti Cody Jesus was a fan favorite at this year’s WildThing Championship Bullriding. He won the competition three years ago. Photo Credit: Donovan Becenti

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he biggest bucking bulls facing off against some of the top riders from across the country in Red Rock Park, in addition to a bevy of top entertainment from the Gallup region. These elements allowed WildThing Championship Bullriding to garner a reputation as the “Number One Open Bullriding in the Southwest.”

The signature summer event ran from July 8-9. WildThing Coordinator Larry Peterson said they had a strong show.

“We had massive crowds [at WildThing]. We sold out on Saturday, and we were nearly full on Friday. The crowd seemed to have a lot of fun, and there was a lot of excitement at the park,” Peterson said July 13.

RIDER RECAP The main draw of WildThing and the heart of the electric atmosphere of the show are the displays of strength and athleticism of some of the top riders in the nation attempting to ride the strong selection of bulls.

Peterson praised the efforts of the riders that brought the crowds. He spoke about how some riders came up just short in their battle for the top spot.

“We had Cody Jesus there,

a big local favorite. He won WildThing three years ago. He had an awesome ride this year but just missed the buzzer,” Peterson said. “Then there was Travis Wemberly, last year’s WildThing winner, he was about a half-second away from winning too.”

Riders came from Oklahoma, California, Texas, Kids get involved at WildThing too. Wooly riding, where young riders attempt to ride a sheep that runs across the arena, has been a staple for WildThing for years. Photo Credit: Donovan Becenti

Georgia, the Navajo Nat ion, a nd even Mexico. Ultimately, it was Navajo rider Guytin Tsosie who took home the champion’s buckle.

The list of the top riders and their score is as follows: 1. Guytin Tsosie - 92 2. Tyson Tsinigine - 89

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Sterling Furr - 87 Dakota Hill - 84 Wyatt Betony - 80 Cade Griego - 79 Luke Mackey - 79 Wingson Filza - 76 Wade Tuni - 61

EVERYTHING ELSE While the bulls and riders are the top billed event at WildThing, the crowds enjoyed the entertainment that has allowed the show to flourish for nearly 30 years.

“The wooly riding was great.

Everyone loved it,” Peterson said. “The riders were all really good since they won their ride in.

They put on a really good show for everyone and it went really well.”

Wooly riding, where young riders attempt to ride a sheep that runs across the arena, has been a staple for WildThing for years.

There was also the crowd-favorite Cowboy Poker, which Peterson noted was uploaded

online to the video sharing service TikTok and has since been viewed over three million times.

Moreover, he spoke about an international outlet contacting him after WildThing to ask about the sport, which many viewers may only know from TV shows and not realize is another staple event.

WildThing would not be complete without its trademark fireworks show, which was touted as being larger than ever this year. As previously reported, Peterson said the WildThing fireworks show would give people who were missing Gallup’s other fireworks displays the fun they

Despite all this, Peterson appreciates the staff who put in their best work to pull off the show they did. He also appreciates the community who come to WildThing each year and support not just the staff who work tirelessly for the visitors, but the other groups who help with the show as well.

Namely, Manuelito Children’s Home and Gallup Christian School. As noted previously, the home and school provide parking and concessions for visitors at WildThing, which has become the number one fundraiser each year for both of them.

“The [home and school] really did a good job with parking and concessions, which is fantastic. I like how everyone

Hollywood Harris and the rodeo clowns of Team Wild are instrumental as they guide the bulls before and after each ride.

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craved.

“It was all strong, it was all good. The crowd really had a good time [with all of it],” Peterson said.

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appreciates when they come to WildThing that they are helping both of them out with their biggest fundraiser,” Peterson said.

Peterson also gave a lot of credit to the various WildThing sponsors, without whom he said the show would not be feasible.

He implores visitors to check out the sponsors and buy either their goods or services. A full list can be viewed on any poster for the show. “[WildThing] couldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our sponsors,” he said.

The overall reaction to the show is perhaps best summed up on the WildThing Facebook page: It was WILD! For more information on WildThing Championship Bullriding, including more photos and videos, visit https://www.facebook.com/ wildthing.bullriding.

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AN AVENUE FOR FUN AND SUPPORT The effort that goes into organizing an event like WildThing is considerable in a good year, but proved especially difficult with world circumstances being what they are this year. “[Everything is] kind of messed up for everyone. The logistics of putting this thing together have been really rough. Whether it’s working on stuff for the show or ordering stuff, it doesn’t matter what it is. Everything is just kind of messed up in the world. It was hard putting it all together because it is hard to get and deal with things,” Peterson said.

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Staff Reports STOLEN TRUCK Gallup, July 10 A woman has been charged with stealing a Gallup Police det e c t ive’s truck.

On July 10 , a r o u n d 5:52 am, a fellow detective called Metro Dispatch to report that his gray Ford truck had been stolen from his house.

When he called, the detective was following the stolen vehicle into Gallup.

A r ou nd 5:5 6 a m , t he detective said the truck was approaching the construction area near Chino Loop in Gamerco. Gallup Police Officer Warren Bowannie saw the truck when it drove past the Mesa View Plaza.

While Bowannie was trying to get the driver to stop, the driver continued to switch lanes in an effor t to lose Bowannie. Officer Philamina Chischilly also tried to get the driver to stop.

The driver finally pulled into Speedway North, driving through the gas pump bay going directly towards Furniture Plaza, 1304 W. Lincoln Ave. The driver, who was later identified as Marisa Tso, opened the driver’s side door, and Bowannie told her to walk towards him with her hands up.

Officer Iris Pinero and Bowannie were able to handcuff Tso, 46. The detective whose car had been stolen said he knew Tso, and that she lives near him.

When Bowannie spoke to the victim, he said he had been woken up by the sound of the truck driving off. The detective said he got into his patrol car and tried to fi nd his truck. He said he didn’t know how Tso had gotten the truck, but that he wanted her prosecuted.

Metro Dispatch told Bowannie that Tso had two

warrants out for her arrest in Bernalillo County.

Bowannie transported Tso to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where she was charged with receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle; two counts of resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer, and one count of driving with a suspended license.

Tso’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 20.

STEA L ING FROM A FRIEND Gallup, July 10 A man decided to steal h i s f r ie nd’s SUV after she helped him run some errands.

On July 10, a rou nd 2:53 pm, Ga l lup Police Officer Christopher Dawes was dispatched to Sunnyside Carwash, 2620 E. Aztec Ave., because someone had reported a stolen vehicle.

When Dawes met with the female victim, she explained that she had been picking up a friend from downtown. The friend, who was later identified as Matthew Angel, reportedly told the victim he needed to run some errands, so she offered to drive him around town.

After they ran his errands, the victim drove Angel, 35, back to her house because he wanted to take a shower. While the victim was waiting for Angel to get out of the shower, she allegedly heard her son yell “hey!”

According to the victim, Angel drove off with her vehicle without her permission. The woman said Angel stole her car around 1:30 pm, and that she and her son had been walking around trying to fi nd the car.

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Staff Reports Featured DWI

Brittany Charley May 29, 11:46 pm Aggravated DWI w/ Child in vehicle A car crash resulted in the driver, Brittany Charley, 24, of Gallup, being arrested with a considerable list of charges.

A witness called Metro Dispatch stating there was a vehicle crash under the I-40 bridge near the intersection of Third Street and Maloney Avenue. Gallup Officer Warren Bowannie arrived at the scene and found the vehicle, a white Chevrolet Malibu with a temporary license plate and what the report identified as blood

of unknown origin on the rear quarter panel.

Bowannie met two of the vehicle occupants and was told Charley had been driving at the time of the crash. She did not provide clear answers when Bowannie asked about the incident. After speaking with the pair, Bowannie checked inside the vehicle and found a young child inside. The child appeared uninjured but an ambulance was called.

Ch a rley cont i nue d t o be unclear as she spoke to Bowannie, who saw her display signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and swayed as she stood. The other occupant said they were drinking a bottle of Yukon Jack, but Charley said she consumed only four shots.

Pa ra med ics a r r ived to check on Charley and the child, who was cleared and taken from the scene by an aunt.

After Charley was cleared, she agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests. She performed poorly on the tests and was placed under arrest.

Bowa n n ie t ra n spor ted Cha rley to Ga llup Police Department for the breath

April 21 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pre-trial hearing on July 20 Name: Derrick Paul Jameson Age: 26 Arrested: April 22 Charge: Aggravated

DWI (Second) Status: Pre-trial hearing on Aug. 3 Name: Amya Nicole Largo Age: 21 Arrested: May 18 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on July 21

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test, where she posted two samples of .22. Another offi cer transported Charley to Gallup Indian Medical Center while Bowannie fi nished the booking paperwork. He was advised that Charley had an active arrest warrant out of McKinley County Magistrate Court for failing to appear.

After medical clearance was obtained, Bowannie transported Charley to McKinley County Adult Detention Center where she was booked for the magistrate warrant, aggravated DWI, DWI with a minor in the vehicle, failure to give immediate notice, having an open container in a vehicle, and no driver’s license. Her motion hearing is set for Aug. 30.

Name: Laura John Age: 40 Arrested: April 18 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial hearing on Aug. 3 Name: John Adrian Cardona Age: 32 Arrested:

Woman runs over another woman while trying to leave bar

By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

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which was backed into a gray pickup truck. He asked the driver, who was later identified as Elaine Sherman, to get out of her vehicle.

According to Bowman’s report, Sherman, 49, said she’d been drinking, but that she didn’t

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woman was arrested after she ran over another woman’s legs while she was trying to leave the Sports Page Lounge.

On July 10, around 12:42 am, Gallup Police Officer Elijah Bowman was dispatched to the Sports Page Lounge, 1400 S. Second St., in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a car.

When he arrived at the scene, Bowman met with the female victim first. She was laying down on the ground in front of the business, and she said her legs were hurting. Medical personnel were called in to check her over.

After he checked in with the victim, Bowman approached a white Chevrolet Silverado,

consume “too much.”

Sherman said she’d told the victim to get out of the way, but that the victim had continued to hold onto her truck’s driver’s side mirror, and she refused to move even though Sherman was trying to back up. She said the victim also tried to climb into her truck while she was trying to back out.

Sherman admitted that she had been the one driving, and she eventually told Bowman that she’d had four bottles of Bud Light around 6 pm that night. According to his report, Bowman could smell alcohol wafting from Sherman.

When asked if she was willing to do a Standardized Field

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FBI sees increase in school hoax threats in NM Staff Reports

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he FBI has seen a significant increase in hoax threats to New Mexico schools this year and wants to remind parents and students these types of threats can have serious consequences for the public and the perpetrators.

Dur ing the f irst six months of 2021, two school threats were reported to the Albuquerque FBI Division.

So far this year, approximately 19 have been reported, most of them hoaxes.

T he F BI a nd it s law enforcement partners have

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The victim said her car was a brown 2006 Nissan Armada.

Soon after Dawes left the victim, Metro Dispatch got a call from her in which she said she had seen her SUV bei ng d r iven nor thbou nd over the Miyamura Overpass.

Even a threat sent through texting is a federal crime. Photo Credit: Albuquerque FBI made at least three arrests i n con nect ion w it h t hese

threats.

“It’s not unusual to see

The victim followed the SUV, but eventually lost sight of it around Ted’s Pawn Shop, 412 W. Maloney Ave. Sgt. John Gonzales was eventually able to fi nd the SUV parked in the Walmart parking lot, 1650 W. Maloney Ave. When Dawes got to the scene, Gonzales had detained two women, but said a man with long hair had run off. A

witness told Dawes that the man had thrown a set of keys on the ground and then ran off in the direction of Carl’s Jr. Officer Jarad Albert was in the area, and he was the one who detained Angel.

Angel was arrested for stealing the SUV. His preliminary examination is scheduled for July 20.

The victim was able to pick

a n uptick in hoa x threats a f ter a ma s s shoot i ng i n another part of the country,” Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda said. “The FBI takes ever y threat seriously and those who post or send these threats can receive up to five years in federal prison, or they can face state or local charges.”

Issuing a threat — even over socia l media , v ia tex t message, or t h roug h e-mail — is a federal crime (t h r e a t e n i n g i n t e r s t a t e communications).

Even hoa x threats disrupt school and waste law enforcement resources.

At the same time, anyone who sees a ny th i ng suspicious, or knows of a person planning to commit violence, should immediately contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. The FBI in New Mexico, through its Guardian Squad, works closely with other federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to receive, analyze, and quickly respond to tips about threats to public safety.

More information on hoax threats and the FBI’s “Think Before You Post” campaign can be found at: https://www. f bi.gov/news/stories/ hoa xthreats-awareness-100518

up the SUV.

however, when she tried to call them both numbers turned out to be wrong numbers.

Clark handcuffed Canales and placed him in the backseat of her patrol car while she tried to figure out what was going on.

Clark went back to the witness, and he told her that the home’s owner passed away a while ago. He was able to give Clark the number for the person who currently owns the house.

When Clark called the number, she spoke to a woman who said she was the security for the man who owns the company who now owned the property, Koda Properties LLC. According to Clark’s report, the woman said no one should be at the house because the previous renter had passed away.

The woman said that Koda Properties LLC would like to press charges against Canales.

Metro Dispatch also told Clark that Canales had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

Clark transported Canales to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where he was booked for his bench warrant and for breaking and entering. His preliminary hearing was on July 13.

NOT HIS HOUSE Gallup, June 30 On Ju ne 30, McK i n ley C o u n t y Sheriff’s D e p u t y Nocona Clark was dispatched to 56 Alonzo Ct. because of a burglary. The calling party allegedly saw a man break a window and crawl into the house.

When she got to the scene, Clark met with the witness, who said he saw the man, who was later identified as Donovan Canales, break a window using a metal bar. The witness said Canales kept looking around as if to check the area, and that he was also still inside the house.

When Clark knocked on the door, Canales, 23, opened the door and told her that the house belonged to his late father. He said that his sister owned the property.

Clark asked Canales if she could have the property owner’s phone number, so she could check and see if he was allowed to be there. Canales gave the deputy two numbers,

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NMDOH reports probable monkeypox case in state Staff Reports

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ANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health reported the state’s first probable case of monkeypox in New Mexico on July 11. The patient returned from out-of-state travel and was likely exposed through contact. Initial testing was completed the night of July 8 by the DOH Scientific Laboratory Division and confirmatory testing is being completed at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The individual is doing well and isolating at home.

“Monkeypox is a very rare disease in the United States, and it’s important to keep in perspective that monkeypox does not spread as easily among people,” Acting Department of Health Secretary, David R. Scrase, M.D.,

said. “While the risk for most people remains low, anyone who has close contact with someone with monkeypox is at risk of infection, which makes this a public health concern for all of us.”

Monkeypox symptoms usually start within 21 days of exposure to the virus. Infection begins with flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, muscle aches and backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, or exhaustion. Infection then progresses to rash or sores, often on the hands, feet, chest, face or genitals. Most infections last two to four weeks, and people should isolate at home until they are no longer infectious. A person is no longer infectious once all the scabs have fallen off and a fresh layer of skin has formed.

Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often

skin-to-skin contact, including: • Direct contact with monkeypox rash, sores, or scabs

from a person with monkeypox.

• Contact with objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or

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She concluded her statement by speaking to the New Mexico Legislatures.

The state of New Mexico will not become a dumping ground for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel due to Congress’s failure to identify a permanent disposal solution for commercial nuclear waste.

My mes sa ge to t he st ate Legislature is clear: deliver a proposal to my desk that

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ANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham spoke about her objection on July 13 after the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced it intends to issue a license to Holtec International for the construction and operation of an interim nuclear water storage facility in New Mexico.

“Despite my strong object ion s a nd concer n s over public health, economic, scientific, natural resource and environmental justice – and those of tribal leaders, local governments, and the people of New Mexico – the NRC is effectively choosing profit over public interest,” Lujan Grisham said.

She voiced her concern about the health and safety of New Mexicans.

“The NRC has unilaterally decided to house the nation’s spent nuclear fuel in New Mexico, despite the fact that our state has not one nuclear power plant within its borders. And while the NRC and Holtec International say that the proposal is ‘temporary,’

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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs supports Roselyn Tso Staff Reports

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– Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer thank the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, for voting to support the confirmation of Roselyn Tso, a member of the Navajo Nation and the current director of the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, to serve as the next director of the Indian Health Service. Tso was nominated by U.S. President Joe Biden earlier this year. Final confirmation of her appointment now awaits approval from the full Senate.

“This is a historic nomination put forth by the Biden-Harris Administration and we commend the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for supporting

Roselyn Tso, director of the Navajo Area Indian Health Services the confirmation,” Nez said.

“Over many years, Director Tso has demonstrated her commitment to public health and the well-being of all people at the federal and tribal levels, which has prepared her for this new opportunity.”

Nez went on to compliment

Tso on her work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Throughout the COVID19 pandemic, her leadership, expertise, and compassion have helped to reduce the spread of this modern-day monster and to save lives. Director Tso is exceptionally qualified to lead IHS and we are confident that she will serve all tribal nations with great dedication and commitment. We now look forward to continuing to advocate for the support of the full Senate,” Nez said.

In March, President Nez and First Lady Phefelia Nez met with members of the Senate to speak to them about Director Tso’s qualification and to request their support. On May 26, President Nez also spoke in support of her confirmation, during a hearing held by the U.S. Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs in Washington D.C. As the head of the Navajo Area IHS since 2019, Tso has provided exemplary leadership in the administration of a comprehensive health care system. She began her career with the IHS in 1984. She previously served in various roles in the Portland Area, both at the service unit level as the Administrative Officer for the Yakama Service Unit and at the Area level as the Planning and Statistical Officer, Equal Employment Officer and Special Assistant to the Area Director.

In 2005, Tso assumed the role of Director, Office of Tribal and Service Unit Operations for the Portland Area. In this leadership position, she was responsible for the implementation of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act and worked directly with tribes. Tso also worked with the three urban programs in the Portland Area that provide services ranging from community health to comprehensive primary health care services. In addition, she previously served as Acting Director of the ODSCT in 2010 and 2016-2018.

The IHS, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides

federal health care to approximately 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. In 37 states, there are over 605 IHS hospitals, clinics, and health stations located on or near tribal communities. The IHS director oversees the administration of health care programs and services within the agency, including managing the total budget of approximately $7.4 billion and the employment of more than 15,000 health professionals.

“We have many health concerns throughout Indian Country. With Director Tso’s nomination, we have taken a big step forward to creating more solutions and partnerships that will benefit tribal communities for many generations. For over 35 years, she has personally dealt with the health care disparities and challenges, and as a tribal member, she will bring value, knowledge, and a greater vision. We congratulate Tso and her family,” Lizer stated.

Tso holds a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies from Marylhurst University in Portland, Ore., and a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix, Portland, Ore. Her nomination is subject to confirmation by the United States Senate.

President Nez offers solutions to resolve Veterans Trust Fund concerns Staff Reports

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– Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and the Office of the President and Vice President Chief of Staff Paulson Chaco met with the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration on July 6, to continue developing shortterm and long-term solutions to resolve a shortfall for the

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez

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to over $200 million.

In 2017, the Navajo Nation Council approved the Navajo Nation Veterans Trust Fund Income Act, which amended Title 12 – Appropriations Act and redefi ned language related to the Veterans Trust Fund.

The resolution was vetoed by former President Russell Begaye citing “unclear” language and misinterpretations.

The Navajo Nation Council eventually voted to override President Begaye’s veto. In 2018, Resolution CJA-02-18

Veterans Trust Fund funding allocation for the upcoming FY2023, which will begin on Oct. 1.

The Navajo Nation Veterans Trust Fund was created in 1998 with an initial investment of $6 million to fund services for Navajo veterans and to reinvest a portion of the Navajo Nation’s revenues into the trust fund to grow the principal. The principal has grown

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was signed into law and further complicated the funding distribution language in Title 12. From that point on, the defi nitions and language contained within Title 12 have not been clarified.

The problematic language was brought to light recently when t he Nav a jo Nat ion Vet er a n s Ad m i n i s t r a t ion was requested to look into adopting a 50/50 formula to distribute funding for veterans benefits in the upcoming FY2023. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice found that the language supported in the 2017 override, through amendments made in CJA02-18 and CJY-41-21 actually diverted more veterans funding back into the Veterans Trust Fund principal, rather than making it available for direct services and benefi ts for Navajo veterans. These calculations had been conducted prior to the appointment of the current Acting Controller.

On July 11, the Department of Justice and Office of the Controller reported to the Health, Education, and Human

Ser v ices Com m it tee t hat based on these facts, there would be a decrease in funding available for veterans’ services and an increase in funds earmarked for veterans housing in the upcoming fi scal year if the matters are not addressed.

On July 7, the Office of the Controller issued a memorandum indicating a decrease for FY2023 of approximately $2.2 million for veterans’ services and an increase of over $500,000 for veterans housing as compared to the amount available in FY2022. To resolve the shor tfall for ser v ices, President Nez will request support to cover the shortfall using unallocated funding in the FY2023 Comprehensive Budget for benefi ts and services for Navajo veterans.

To resolve the issues in the long-term, the Navajo Veterans Administration is working with the Department of Justice to develop new legislation to amend Title 12, to clarify calculation methods.

“We are putting forth logical solutions to help our veterans, but it has to be done with

support from our lawmakers.

The Navajo Nation will be able to fund the veterans benefits for FY2023 as long as we have the support of the Council. As President, I support our veterans and we have done a lot to fi x past policies that hold up progress,” Nez said.

Nez said he would continue to help veterans by changing policies.

“A s the cur rent Acting Controller and Department of Justice look into the veterans’ policies more and more, they fi nd deficiencies and confl icting language that can only be resolved through legislative fi xes,” Nez said. “A couple of years ago, there were problems with the Nava jo Veterans Housing Program that stopped the program completely, but we worked with delegates to make the appropr i at e a mend ment s to the laws and now we are building quality homes for Navajo veterans. We are all fi ve-fi ngered beings and we have to respect one another and work together to be a part of the solution.”

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e write to thank the county commission for holding off voting on a fourth mill levy for RMCHCS. We are sending this letter to summarize the suggestions of community members at this meeting.

Community members support the use of tax funds to keep our hospital open, but believe that clear measures are needed to ensure that the use of these funds does not merely postpone the hospital’s closure but instead spurs a sharp change of course toward recovery.

In all, we suggest that the county commission articulate conditions that need to be met for the use of public funds.

These are consensus recommendations from our community, which includes former hospital executives, former physicians with administrative

experience, business owners, professionals, and patients.

Hospital executive leadership should provide a written, publicly available recovery plan with a clear timeline and clearly defi ned metrics to measure progress. A standard 6-month plan might include Quality Assurance mechanisms, specific metrics and timelines for addressing critical fi nancial and recruiting targets.

You may also look to the “100-day plan” method that was utilized by Community Hospital Corporation’s prior Chief Finance Officer, who specialized in turnaround.

Such pla ns would idea lly include very clear targets, and be very clear about prioritization of issues and how they lead to a path of increased revenue for the hospita l.

These metrics can be mutually

developed between executive leadership, the RMCHCS Board of Trustees, and the county commission.

We recommend an independent ev a lu at ion by a third-party company that is well-versed in rural hospital turnaround. This can be implemented very quickly, and can be a very effective way to identify the core issues that are preventing Mr. Whitaker from actualizing turnaround.

The assessment report and recommendations should of course be shared with the Board and the commission, and the public. We have recent precedent for this measure: RMCH earlier this year had a contract with the company Rural Health Solutions.

Less a recommendation, and more an acknowledgement - we appreciate that the county commission will

be moving forward expeditiously with selections for the Board of Trustees. Local representation will go a long way towards assuring the community that they have a voice and accountability on the Board of Trustees.

Overall, the strong sentiment of community members who presented their thoughts on July 11 is that CHC as a management company is not matched to the task of running our rural hospital. We recommend that the county commission continue to actively assess a path to severing the contract with CHC, and to have clear “triggers” for severing it early.

It is our prediction that CEO Mr. Rober t Whitaker will not be able to serve the hospital or community while encumbered by the operational and cultural issues that

Connie Liu come with CHC. The above recommendations are offered as a way to mitigate those challenges.

We thank the county commission for their continued work to protect our hospital.

Sincerely (alphabetical order), Bruce Forman, MD Frederic Held, MD Rick Kruis, MD Connie Liu, MD Kathy Mezoff, MD Sara Pikaart, RN Terrence Sloan, MD Dylan Solomon, RN Gwen Wilson, PA Pam Yardley

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he IRS restricts specific investment options for an IRA. These restrictions do not allow investment in collectibles, antiques, and other assets.

Here is a list: If an IRA invests in collectibles, the amount invested is considered distributed in the year invested. The account owner may have to pay a 10% additional tax on early distributions.

Here are some examples of prohibited assets held in an IRA: • Artwork • Rugs and other home furnishings • Antiques • Precious metals, some exceptions for gold bullion • Gems, diamonds, other precious stones • Stamps and coins as collections • Alcoholic beverages • Certain other tangible personal property based on the exact nature of the asset • A partnership or company that owns sells or buys these items could be a named asset within an IRA. • Insurance products are

also not allowed except for annuities.

Assets that are allowed to be held in an IRA include: • Stocks • Bonds • Mutual funds • Real Estate Investment Trusts • Brokerage accounts • Banks products such as CDs and savings account • I n su r a nce compa ny annuities If your IRA is engaged in any prohibitive practice, you may be exposed to being taxed as a distribution and also be liable for a 10% penalty.

Remember that an IRA is just a tax-deferred receptacle

for invested assets. Almost any category of investment can be placed there, and different IRA custodians make their money by selling and managing these assets. If you open one at a bank, you’ll be able to invest in CDs or savings accounts. If you open it at an insurance company annuity could be a viable option.

If you select to open an IRA at a brokerage and mutual fund company, you’ll be able to invest in mutual funds, stocks, and bonds, as well as other options.

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ozart Gabriel (Navajo and Taos Pueblo) grew up listening to and singing traditional songs.

But it’s only been in the past four years that he’s been writing his own music.

Before COVID, Gabriel was attending the BAU Design College of Barcelona, but the pandemic brought him back to New Mexico. While he was in Barcelona, he had the chance to perform his Indigenous rock n’roll for a multicultural crowd.

“They’re two totally different worlds. I think what’s really incredible about being in Barcelona is how international it is; it’s such an international city,” Gabriel said when discussing performing in the Spanish city. “You get everyone from everywhere, China, India, Austria, Japan, France, Ukraine, and Russia. It’s all around the world, and to see everyone love rock n’ roll still and get really excited by it from so many different cultures has been a very rewarding experience. Being able to have a connection with so many people from all over the world has been one of the greatest gifts that Barcelona’s ever given to

Mozart Gabriel is the front man for a band he brought together in Barcelona. His band members from New Zealand, the U.K., and Venezuela are all back home right now because of COVID, so during his time in New Mexico Gabriel is taking time to perform with other artists. Photo Credit: Alfonso Vidal-Quadra me.”

The rich experiences have only fueled his excitement to return to the New Mexico stage.

“Now, that’s all great, but it means even more to me when I’m able to play in front of my people, or indigenous people, because we’re so close in that world that we all live in. It feels

more like family,” Gabriel said.

Gabriel was born in Santa Fe, raised in Taos, and moved with his family to Venice, Italy, New York, and Boston as a kid. He studied fi lm and animation in Vancouver and art in Chicago, then moved to Nashville to make music videos and write songs. He moved to Barcelona in 2018.

His father is from Gallup, so Gabriel said that’s one of the reasons he’s excited to get to perform at the Levitt Amp Concert series on July 16.

“My dad is from Gallup and I grew up spending a lot of time there visiting my grandma and my grandpa [and] my dad taking me to look at the Red Rocks,” Gabriel said.

When asked what he loves about performing in front of a crowd, Gabriel said it’s all about the connection with his audience.

“You get to be 100% vulnerable with who you are, and I think that allows everyone to be very present. I think in the world we live in today everyone gets so caught up in our phones, and technology and Netfl ix and all of this stuff,” Gabriel said. “We’re always kind of glued to a screen, and if I’m able to get everybody off their phones then I know I’m being honest enough; that people want to listen, that people aren’t feeling lonely. Music is supposed to bring people together so we can all feel that we’re going through the same things, and we kind of forget time exists and we’re just in the present.”

Gabriel’s latest single “Till Dawn” comes out on July 29.

He said the song is inspired by the movie “From Dusk till Dawn.” He said his next album would be coming out soon as well.

Gabriel will be playing alongside the band Fox Royale as a part of the Levitt Amp Concert Series July 16. The concert starts at 6 pm at the Courthouse Square. The event is free to the public.

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John Cho and Mia Issac play father and daughter in “Don’t Make Me Go” from Amazon Studios. Photo Credit: Amazon Studios despite her small rebellious acts.

There is plenty of opportunity for tension with the two leads stuck in a car on the road, especially considering it involves confronting the person who abandoned them. Alas, Max hides these details from his daughter and for much of the running time, the story avoids dealing with the central issue.

Instead, it focuses on Wally’s relationship with a school crush and her attempts to sneak away from dad and attend parties with other teens.

And the two stars aren’t helped by some forced comedy and clunky dialogue. While the odd bits of bickering between the pair is effectively delivered, other attempts at comedy land with a thud. This includes a sequence in which the daughter panics while merging into traffic, as well as Max’s confrontation with an old school chum (Jemaine Clement)

who wooed his old flame away from him.

These bits are overplayed.

And as the tide turns to deal with heartfelt matters, it’s hard not to wince while Max earnestly attempts to inspire his daughter with lines like, “You have a fire inside you, Wally…” and other motivational gems.

But the biggest problem with

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While almost all pictures are made with the best of intentions, sometimes the final product doesn’t have the desired effect on viewers. For this reviewer, the new drama “Don’t Make Me Go” is one such example. It features a pair of charismatic stars and attempts to deal with themes involving family and mortality, while also addressing coming-ofage concerns. There’s a lot here and perhaps this is the reason that the end result is so uneven.

The film attempts to address so much that nothing feels properly resolved.

Max Park (John Cho) is a single dad caring for his teenage daughter Wally (Mia Isaac).

The button-down accountant spends most of his time strictly guiding his child’s life, which is beginning to cause a rift in their relationship.

When Max is diagnosed with a potentially fatal brain tumor that could kill him within the year, he quickly makes plans. The dad decides to force Wally to take a road-trip with him across the country. While he insists the reason is to attend a class reunion, what he really wants is to spend more time with his daughter and reunite the teen with her mother (Jen Van Epps) who abandoned them years before. He hopes that perhaps she may be able to take over as Wally’s future guardian.

Oblivious to his goals, his daughter bickers with him during the trip and chooses to focus on her personal life.

The concept offers some potential for drama. Cho does manage to make his character affable. Of course, this is already a given due to the prognosis and inner turmoil, but the actor also manages to sell Max’s nonsensical plan to hunt down his ex.

And co-star Isaac effectively conveys a sense of loyalty to her pop,

the film is its final act. To be blunt, the most important section of the movie doesn’t work and fails to resonate emotionally with the viewer. Familiar cinematic tropes are employed, including climactic outbursts between the lead characters venting their grievances.

While the performers are dedicated and do their best, they aren’t helped by the inappropriate song choices used in the background. The tunes themselves are excellent, but the tempo does not suit the scenes in question. These and other odd choices towards the close distance the viewer from the proceedings and make an even more jarring last-minute twist appear all the more contrived and manipulative.

This tale of a father and daughter trying to squeeze a lifetime of experiences into a single road trip is well-intentioned and benefits to a degree from a likable cast who attempt to carry the film across the finish line. But sadly, the unfocused screenplay has too many problems and the finale is completely fumbled. Alas, those thinking about streaming “Don’t Make Me Go” might want to take heed of the title and think twice before investing their time in this flawed drama.

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Classical music concert supports Kateri Rosary Walk Staff Reports

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oncert cellist Dr. Larissa Fedoryka accompanied by pianist Saide Hoyt will play a benefit concert of classical music on July 23 inside the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 415 E. Green Ave. According to a press release sent out by the Southwest Indian Foundation, Fedoryka is a classically trained cellist who began her cello career at 3 years old. As a child, she joined

CAR ACCIDENT | FROM PAGE 9 Sobriety Test, Sherman said she knew she would fail the test. However, she eventually agreed to do the test. She ended up failing all of the tests.

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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS | FROM PAGE 3 activations in a 24-hour period, with the shortest being 15 seconds and the longest at 18 minutes 12 seconds. The city and the New Mexico Department of Transportation are working on pedestrian improvements at those grade crossings and expect to finish them next year.

The quiet zone is a bit more challenging. City manager Maryann Ustick said the city has been trying to get that for about 30 years. NMDOT

her nine siblings who toured as a classical chamber ensemble called “The Fedoryka Family Players,” performing in venues nationally, which culminated in multiple performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as well as a performance at The Wolf Trap International Children’s Festival.

More recently, Fedoryka has made the transition to world music, touring with various artists such as Marco Antonio

Solis, Croatia’s former pop artist Tajci, the increasingly wellknown Celtic/Americana band - Scythian, and most recently with Mexico’s pop diva Gloria Trevi.

In 2010 Fedoryka was hired

by The Harmony Project - The LA Symphony’s program to enrich inner city youth through music. Here Larissa arranged pop songs for orchestral music and oversaw two end-of-theyear recitals. She now resides in Santa Barbara where she

is pursuing her MM/DMA in performance under Jennifer Kloetzel.

These world-class musicians will lead concert goers in listening to classical music as it was intended, with explanations and listening tips to help listeners experience the vivid tapestry hidden within each piece.

Admission is free, although donations in support of the Saint Kateri Rosary Walk and shrine will be accepted. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the 90-minute

Sobriety Test, Bowman placed Sherman in the back of his patrol car with handcuffs on her wrists.

Two witnesses told Bowman that the victim had been dancing outside of Sports Page when Sherman was trying to leave. One witness said that

the victim was walking alongside Sherman’s truck when she turned the wheel to back up, and she backed up into the victim. The victim fell, and Sherman backed up on top of her.

The other witness said the victim had been hanging onto

Sherman’s truck when she was trying to back out, and the victim ended up tripping, which led to her leg being pinned underneath one of the truck’s tires.

Bowman drove Sherman to the Gallup Police Department, where she gave two breath samples of 0.14. After the breath test,

he drove her to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where she was charged with one count of driving with a suspended license and one count of causing great bodily harm by vehicle.

Sherman’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 20.

approved funding for some grade-level improvements at the train crossings, but the funding that NMDOT rail division is providing for design couldn’t be used for a quiet zone.

She’s asked the company working on crossing designs for two proposals: “One for the pedestrian safety improvements that we have to have, and that can be funded by this money, but with the same consultants looking at what additional improvements are necessary to qualify for a quiet zone,” Ustick said.

Another question is the

proposed new library. “How it looks to us is very different depending on whether the library is across the street or it isn’t,” Taylor said. “In three to five years we think the site will be ready for development.

Decisions will have been made to confirm exactly what the character of the area is going to be going forward.“ For now, “The city is doing exactly what it needs to do with this property, which is move forward with site assessment and cleanup and looking at rezoning for heavy commercial, which allows the proposed uses,”

Taylor said. ‘That’s really the big thing here, putting everything in place so someone can take a

risk on a project that’s going to really change the character of what’s there now.”

Cellist Dr. Larissa Fedoryka will be performing at a benefit concert inside the Cathedral of Sacred Heart on July 23.

Photo Credit: Peter Zelasko performance begins at 6:00 pm.

Find more information at www. saintkaterirosarywalk.org.

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MON D O CA N E: T h is Italian science-fiction picture is set in a dystopia n world where citizens will do whatever it takes in order to persevere. The government locks down a town and places barbed wire around it. This causes two thirteen-year-old orphans and best friends to try and get recruited by one of the vicious gangs fi ghting for control of the territory.

Naturally, it puts their lives in danger and potentially threatens to pit them against each other.

T h i s for ei g n - l a n g u a ge effort earned slightly more positive write-ups than negat ive one s. A nu mber of reviews thought it borrowed too heavily from movies like “Mad Max” and “The Hunger Ga me s” w it hout of fer i ng a ny thing new or or iginal.

Slightly more commented that while the story was familiar, t he acti ng wa s above -average a nd the cha racters were memorable. It features Dennis Protopapa, Giuliano Soprano, Alessandro Borghi and Barbara Ronchi.

WOLF HOUND: During

World War II, there wa s a special Nazi air unit that would down, repa ir a nd fly enemy aircraft in order to sneak up a nd destroy ta rgets. This drama is “inspired by” a true story about an American pilot who was fi red upon by this German outfit. After crashing behind enemy lines, he must evade capture, fight back against the squadron who took him down and stop a plot that could alter the outcome of the war.

Reviews for this picture were u n ifor m ly bad. Just about ever yone sa id t hat the aerial battle footage was excellent a nd thr illing to watch. And that was all… they noted that everything else about the picture was terrible, citing bad dialogue and an increasingly ridiculous stor y. Apparently, it exaggerates so many elements that the fi nal fi lm is impossible to take seriously. The cast includes James Maslow, Trevor Donovan, John Turk and Michael Wayne Foster.

BL A STS FROM THE PAST! Plenty of interesting older features will be receiv ing high-defi nition upgrades this week.

Criterion is putting out a much-hera lded title with the boxing drama, “ R a g i n g Bull” (1980).

Directed

by Mar tin Scorsese (“Taxi Driver,” “Goodfellas,” “ T h e D e p a r t e d ,” “ T h e Irishman”), the movie tells the story of real-life pugilist Jake LaMotta, whose violent temper led to great success in the ring but destroyed all of his personal relationships.

T he mov ie won st a r Robert De Niro an Academy Award for Best Actor and also earned another Oscar for Best

Editing. You can pick up the fi lm in a 4K Ultra HD and Bluray combo pack or purchase it as a Blu-ray only release.

Extras include critic video essays on the movie, three audio commentaries featuring Scorsese, as well as the cast and crew, a making including most who were involved in the movie, short programs, archival interview and much more.

The distr ibutor is a lso put t i ng out t he rom- com “Summertime” (1955) from director David Lean (“The Bridge of the River Kwai,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Doctor Zhivago”). It stars Katharine Hepburn as an American who travels to Italy searching for love. Unfortunately, she falls for a married man. The Bluray includes a new 4K restoration of the movie, as well as a fi lm historian interview, a 1963 discussion with director Lean, audio excerpts with the cinematographer and plenty more bonuses.

Kino has a very amusing Blu-ray coming your way.

It’s a Special Edition of the action fl ick, “Steele Just ice” (1987). Made at the height of t he pat r iot ic “R a mbo” movie craze, this story feat u res Ma r t i n Kove (“ T he Karate Kid,” “Rambo: First Blood Par t II,” the recent “Cobr a K a i” ser ie s) a s a Vietnam veteran struggling to adapt to life after the war.

When his war buddy is killed by drug dealers, the protagonist decides to fi nd out who is respon sible a nd enact revenge.

If memor y ser ves, this mov ie is over-the-top and absurdly ridiculous in just about every way imaginable.

There are amusing moments early on as the drunken, sorry hero is taken in and cleaned up by the v ictim’s family, as well as some truly crazy action scenes including a public and very cartoonish

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BIGFOOT OR BUST: Low-budget B-movie enthusiasts may be interested in this monster movie from Jim Wynorski (“Chopping Mall,” “Munchie,” “Ghoulies IV,” “The Return of the Swamp Thing,”

BL ACK SITE: A CIA A ge nt r u n s an underground black site faci l it y hold i ng t he world’s most da ngerous cr iminals. One day, she receives word that the vicious killer who murdered her husband is being transferred over.

After arriving, the lead grapples w ith feeli ngs of revenge. However, the psychopath soon escapes his cell and begins moving through the prison, slaughtering everyone he encounters. The protagonist must square off against the v illa in a nd dea l w ith potential moles within her group who may have helped to free him.

Critics generally slammed this action/thriller. A small contingent liked the performers and thought they helped make up for its screenplay deficiencies. However, the consensus was that the fi lm was surprisingly bland and that the characters needed more development. It stars Michelle Monaghan, Jason Cla rke, Ja i Cou r t ney, U l i Latukefu and Lucy Barrett.

but this foreign-language feature attempts to prove otherwise. A Palestinian woman in the West Bank goes with her newborn child to visit her hairdresser. The old friends talk and the lead complains about her husband, sharing life details. At the end of the appointment, the salon employee threatens to reveal the information and blackmails the woman into spying for the Israel Secret Service.

Appa rently, the f ilm is based on a true story, earned solid notices and won awards at various fi lm festivals over the past year. A few did complain that the movie was too talky and didn’t deliver the required thrills. However, most thought it had some tense moments and presented an unner v ing and complicated story about an individual being forced to do things against their will in order to survive. Maisa Abd Elhadi, Ali Suliman and Samer Bisharat headline the fi lm.

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THE BEATLES: GET BACK: While this is technically a 3-episode docuser ies (t h at bega n streaming on D i s ney+ at the end of 2021), it is one of the week’s most noteworthy releases.

Oscar-winning fi lmmaker Peter Jackson (“The Lord of the Rings” film series) has located and cleaned up hours upon hours of footage of “The Beatles” shot by documentarians in 1969 and 1970. It was captured for the fi lm “Let it Be” and showed the group recording the album of the same name. Apparently, the resulting fi lm from 1970 didn’t display all that occurred over the session and this feature presents a more accurate behind-the-scenes picture of the sessions.

Reviews were excellent for the project. A tiny number actually complained that it was too exhaustive and contained so much detail that the best material was almost lost.

Everyone else appreciated the dedication on display, saying that the series was expertly put together and presented George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in a new light.

“Cobragator”). It involves a group of celebrities who head out on a quest to a remote area in the hopes of fi nding Bigfoot. They meet up with another group of time-traveling women who are also looking for the creature. Naturally, they discover and try to catch the beast (one of them even falls for the hairy fi gure).

T here cu r rent ly a ren’t many reviews available for the movie, which has been described by some as intentionally bad. A couple notices have popped up online simply stating that there isn’t much of a story here, just a bunch of cheesy gags involving the busty figures of lead characters. It features Melissa Brasselle, Becky LeBeau, Lisa London, Gail Thackray and Christine Nguyen.

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leads to an escalating confl ict between the two drivers.

gunfight that occurs in the middle of a music video shoot.

It’s one of those so-cheesyit’s-fun kind of action titles.

The Blu-ray features a new audio commentary featuring Kove and the fi lm’s director, as well as a trailer.

Paramount is delivering a number of Blu-rays debuts as well. You can pick up the animated comedy “Bebe’s Kids” (1992) about a man recounting a terrible fi rst date at an a musement pa rk with the woman of his dreams. The main problem for the hero is that the lady has three very badly behaved children to contend with.

“Domestic Disturbance” (2001) is a fun little thriller about an evil stepfather featu r i ng Joh n Travolta a nd Vince Vaughn, a long with a memorable sup porting turn from Steve Buscemi.

Yo u c a n also pick up the Chris Rock comedy “Down to Earth” (2001), in which he plays a deceased black comedian who returns to Earth in the body of a white businessman.

You can also pick up the Sa muel L .

Jackson/ Ben A ff leck d r a m a , “Changing Lanes” (2002) about a driving alterc a t io n t h a t

One of the best science-fiction comedies of the past 25 years is “Galaxy Quest” (1999) and this picture is being rereleased on Blu-ray by Paramount.

It involves the crew of a “Star Trek”-esque television show who end up actually being sent into the far reaches of space to fight a reptilian warlord.

The cast includes Tim Allen,

Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, T o n y Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell a nd Da r yl Mitchell.

Shout! Factory is unveili n g t he Ja ne Fond a a nd Lindsay Lohan comedy/drama “Georgia Rule” (2007) on Bluray. The disc comes with an archived director commentary, a making-of featurette, deleted scenes (with commentary), on-set footage, a gag reel and a trailer.

T h e d i s c s come w it h loads of extra s, including T V- ex per t com ment a ries, a s well as crossover episodes from “The Bionic Woman” and the six “Six Million Dollar Man” TV-movies that followed the series over the following two decades.

There’s even an interview with actor Bryan Cranston in which he describes his guest appearances on a couple of episodes.

And again, this is a TV release, but one that I couldn’t help but mention. You can now pick up “The Six Million Dollar Man” The Complete Series on Blu-ray from Shout! Factory.

Lee Majors plays a test pilot who ends up in a deadly explosion, only to be transfor med into a technically advanced bionic man. The protagonist ends up participating in secret missions and, in later seasons, squares off against Bigfoot.

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“Batwoman” The Third and Final Season (Warner Bros.)

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LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed bids for: Re-Bid FENCE MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION ITB-2023-01GH Commodity Code(s): 33013 & 33059 As more particularly set

out in the BID documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https:// gmcs.bonfirehub.com Sealed BIDS for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, August 9, 2022. Sealed HARDCOPY BIDS mailed or hand-delivered will be accepted.

E-Mail or FAX copies will NOT be accepted. Bidders will not be able to deliver,

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The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/ or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF M AND T

2022 Petitioners.

By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: July 13th, 2022 PUBLICATION DATES: July 15th (Gallup Sun)

No. D-202-SA-2022-64 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PETITION TO: Breann Gross and “The Unknown Birth Father of Baby Boy Gross”

*** STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT CHILDREN’S COURT DIVISION

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Adoption has been filed by Petitioners in the above-entitled Court and cause on May 12, 2022. Petitioners are required to give Breann Gross, and “The Unknown

Community Calendar JULY 15 - JULY 21, 2022 FRIDAY, JULY 15

KICKER ARENACROSS & MUD BOG SHOW @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Don’t miss the high flying, bar-tobar race action of the Kicker Arenacross & Mud Bog Show!

Coming to Gallup for two nights on July 15 & 16th at the Red Rock Park Arena.

Advance Tickets on sale now for *ONLY $8*

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BOOK COVER BOOK BINGO 4 pm @ the OFPL Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Discover classic literature, must reads, and more as OFPL has an afternoon of book cover bingo. Prizes will be awarded. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

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 paper bead jewelry out of recycled paper. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

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 Mozart Gabriel & Fox Royale will be performing.

CHESS CLUB 12 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Join the chess club at OFPL! Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills! Each Tuesday people can learn and practice chess theory and strategy together. Each Saturday a tournament will be held.

Prizes will be awarded! All ages are welcome, although this is targeted at the age 8-18 range. Participants do not need to attend every event. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

FAMILY STORYTIME Join OFPL @ 2 pm on Saturdays inside the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec.

Ave.) for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! This week’s theme is submarines. 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

Birth Father of Baby Boy Gross”, notice that the above- referenced Petition for Adoption was filed which requests a decree allowing them to adopt Baby Boy Gross born April 15, 2022 in Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico to Breann Gross and “The Unknown Birth Father of Baby Boy Gross”.

PLEASE BE FURTHER NOTIFIED that pursuant to NMSA §35A-5-27 (E) (1978 Comp.), you have twenty (20) days from the date of service in which to respond to the Petition if you intend to contest the adoption with the Second Judicial District Court,

Children’s Court Division, 5100 Second Street, N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107. Your failure to so respond shall be treated as a default and your consent to the adoption shall not be required.

WITNESS the Honorable William Parnall, District Court Judge of the Second Judicial District Court, State of New Mexico, and the Seal of the District Court of Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that pursuant to NMSA §35A-5-8 A. (1978 Comp.), the identity of the Petitioners shall not be made known to you, the biological parents, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. Since there has not been any agreement between yourselves and the Petitioners, all information pertaining to the Petitioners has been modified to prevent disclosure.

RICHMOND L. NEELY Attorney for Petitioners P.O. Box 25685 Albuquerque, NM 87125 (505) 243-3727 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Carla M. Garcia Deputy Dated: 06/03/2022 Published by: Gallup Sun July 01, 2022 July 08, 2022 July 15, 2022

CALENDAR 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, JULY 18

CREATIVE CORNER – PAPER MACHE WHALES 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Using markers and rubbing alcohol, create your own decorative nebula coasters to use around your home.

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, JULY 19

KEEP GALLUP CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING CANCELED TWEENS WHO STREAM 3 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Join OFPL for interactive STREAM workshops. 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.

CHESS CLUB 4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Join the chess club at OFPL! Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills! Each Tuesday people can learn and practice chess theory and strategy together. Each Saturday a tournament will be held.

Prizes will be awarded! All ages are welcome, although this is targeted at the age 8-18 range. Participants do not need to attend every event.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT 12 pm to 8 pm, Downtown Gallup. Bring the whole family to the heart of downtown Gallup for the Free Family Fun Nights! Nights include family-friendly music, an obstacle course, bounce house, climbing wall, and more!

NATIONAL LOLLIPOP DAY @ Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Celebrate National Lollipop Day at Zollinger Library. Just come to the library and get your free lollipop.

They will have various flavors ready for anyone that loves a good lollipop. If you’re lucky, you may even get a king size lollipop. For questions please call 505-863-7531 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 “Jungle Cruise” (2021).

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 “Raya & the Last Dragon” (2021). 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 weather.

Age 0-4. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 21

JULY FILMS: SCI-FI SUMMER 4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is celebrating summer by screening sci-fi mov-

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ies. 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 “Planetarium.” 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. This week will be about watersheds and aquifers. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

CRAFTY KIDS

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, JULY 22

ART ATTACK CHALLENGE DEADLINE

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.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 AND SATURDAY, JULY 23

RALLY RIDE @ Red Rock Motorsports Club (139 Hasler Valley Rd.).

Come take part in the Gallup Red Rock Motorsports OHV/ATV Rally Ride across Gallup! $30 registration fee per vehicle with legal seating capacity.

SATURDAY, JULY 23

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 DDAT will be performing.

Admission is free, although donations in support of the Saint Kateri Rosary Walk and shrine will be accepted.

Doors open at 5:30 pm.

CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT 6 pm @ Sacred Heart Cathedral (415 E. Green Ave.).

Concert cellist Dr. Larissa Fedoryka accompanied by pianist Saide Hoyt will play a benefit concert of classical music. These world-class musicians will lead you in listening to classical music as it was intended, with explanations and listening tips to help you experience the vivid tapestry hidden within each piece.

ABQ BIOPARK 11 am @ the Main Library and Children’s Branch (115 W. Hill Ave. and 200 W. Aztec Ave.) or online at OFPL’s Facebook page to learn all about King Penguins and other semi-aquatic animals living in the BioPark. Learn about

BERMUDA TRIANGLE ESCAPE ROOM 12 pm to 4 pm @ the Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.), behind the Hobby Lobby.

TUESDAY, JULY 26

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

THURSDAY, JULY 28

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 6 pm @ 207 West Hill Ave.

LAST DAY OF OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES SUMMER X-STREAM SCOOTIN’ UNDER THE STARS 6 pm - 8 pm @ Courthouse Square. Free line dancing lessons and live music.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 29

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) 863-1291 for more information.

SATURDAY, JULY 30

END OF SUMMER X-STREAM PIRATE PARTY 12 pm to 4 pm @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.). Celebrate the end of summer with fun and prizes!

OFPL has been collecting your activity logs all summer long for this special raffle.

Enjoy food, games, a temporary tattoo parlor, a dunk tank, a mermaid Princess and more! Explore oceans of possibilities with OFPL! Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

OFPL’s book club book for July is “Sankofa” by Chibundu Onuzo. Register online at oflpl.online for a copy of the book until July 30. Discussions will be held on Zoom or in person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) in August.

Refreshments will be served!

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

FRIDAY JULY 29, SATURDAY, JULY 30, SUNDAY, JULY 31

ROUTE 66 GALLUP FREEDOM RIDE FLIGHT & CRUISE You’re invited to downtown Gallup to enjoy Route 66 with the whole family. This event features car shows & cruises, hot air balloon mass ascensions, circus performers, live bands, food trucks and more!

A schedule of events will be on the event website.

ONGOING

ARTIST SHOWCASE - CHRISTIAN BIGWATER Diné painter Christian Bigwater’s work is at the intersection of personal and cultural, past and present, traditional and contemporary. His art will be featured at ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.) until Aug. 6.

CHILDREN’S BOOK DRIVE OFPL will be collecting donations of new and gently used children’s books from July 11 through July 31 in conjunction with KOAT-TV’s annual New Mexico Children’s Book Drive. These books will be distributed to children around the state through schools and partner literacy organizations. You may drop book donations off at the Children & Youth Library (200 W. Aztec Ave.) or the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Email pneilson@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

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. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

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.

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.

Visiting hours are Monday Sunday 4 pm - 8 pm.

RMCHCS COVID-19 TEST/ VACCINE/BOOSTER CLINIC 12 YEARS OLD AND OLDER ONLY those with certain immune deficiencies are eligible for the first and second boosters. Must wait four months out to receive the second booster.

50 YEARS AND OLDER If you’re 50 years and older, you are eligible for a second booster, and must wait four months out to receive the next booster.

COVID testing is available for patients meeting testing criteria and who have established care with one of RMCHCS’s Providers.

For individuals seeking to establish care, please see or call patient access clerk for more information. If you are not enrolled with RMCHCS, you must call College Clinic at 505-863-1820.

RAPID COVID TESTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

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

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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” Submission deadline is July 22. Visit ofpl.

MARS ROVER EXPLORATION 1 pm @ the OFPL Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Learn about the Perseverance Mars Rover from an engineer who helped design it. Then, take on an engineering challenge as you design and build your own planetary rover out of pasta. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

their natural environments, what they like to eat, and how to care for these amazing animals! Ask questions and talk with park ambassadors. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Gallup Sun • Friday July 15, 2022

4 pm Join OFPL in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week they will be making nosew sock penguins. For more information email: bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

online for more guidelines.

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

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