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GMCS Connect
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A Word from Lori Clark, Supervisor of Student Teacher Accountablity Reporting System (STARS)
GMCS Prepares for the 40th day Reporting. The 40th day of school occurs on October 12th, 2022. There is information that we send to the state’s public education department as part of our reporting process. This includes all student demographics (names, date of birth, grade level, physical address and additional mailing information, phone numbers, and parent e-mail addresses) Parents should review their information through the parent view portal and make sure that that information given is correct. Accuracy is key to ensuring that the information we are sending to the state is true and correct. This information is shared with other entities, such as the NMPED or our district as a whole. Parents should also be checking emergency contacts on their parent view account to ensure contacts listed in our system have precise information. This information can be reported directly to the school site and updated immediately. Parents should be checking attendance regularly. If there is a dispute with our recorded attendance the parent can contact the school directly to have it updated before it is reported to the state.
A Word from GMCS Superintendent, Mike Hyatt on the GMCS ELEVATE 2025 Strategic Plan The Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS) School Board and Administration implemented the ELEVATE 2022 strategic plan ͗ Ǥ ơ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ͗ ơǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ƥ ǡ ǡ now continued the work with the next iteration of our strategic plan called ELEVATE 2025. 2025. This plan will help our students continuously grow, build on their prior successes, and overcome some of the setbacks due to the pandemic. In the creation of ELEVATE 2025ǡ Ƥ 2025ǡ Ƥ ǡ ǡ ơǡ members and while we have continued with many of our original successful objectives, we have added some additional areas: ATTENDANCE - The pandemic has taken a devastating tole on the average number of students attending school. We plan to rebound our average attendance percentages with school site planning, district incentives and resources, and parental support. CUSTOMER SERVICE – All students, parents and community members who enter and communicate with our schools ƥ ǡ Ǥ SPECIAL EDUCATION – Improve support to school sites for any services received by students and their families through better communication and collaboration. HERITAGE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT – Revitalization National Principals Month of the Heritage Language is a key component of developing the whole child. We are developing an assessment that we will use National Bullying Prevention Month to provide feedback regarding achievement and to identify the Italian Heritage Month additional supports necessary to improve Heritage Language Polish Heritage Month instruction.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fire Prevention Week - Oct 9th - 15th Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Oct 10 Fall Break (no school) - Oct 13th & 14th Crownpoint High School Homecoming- Oct 12th Ramah High School Homecoming - Oct 21st Tohatchi High School Homecoming - Oct 21st Report Cards - Oct 21st GMCS Trunk or Treat - Oct 28th Halloween - Oct 31st
ELEVATE 2025 strategically maps out what the district needs to do to ensure that all our students are on the path to graduate and be college and career ready. Together, we will ƪ ǡ create positive successful futures for themselves locally and globally. We look forward to working with you to prepare our students for academic and career readiness and more success. Respectfully, Mike Hyatt GMCS Superintendent
For more information on our upcoming events please follow us on Facebook @Gallup-McKinley County Schools or Instagram @GMCSNews.
Gallup-McKinley County Schools
STRATEGIC PLAN
Our Values Our values lie at the core of our work. They inform our teaching, our philosophy of leadership, and our relationships with the students and the communities we serve. The Whole Child – We address the whole child, understanding that there are many factors – both within and outside the school setting – affecting learning, achievement, life success and overall student well-being. Cultural Diversity – We recognize that we serve and operate within a uniquely diverse community in which multiple cultures co-exist. It is our obligation and desire to embrace and include in the curriculum the diverse cultures, histories and languages of our community. Excellence – We are committed to fostering a learning culture, centered on the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the educational mission. Prosperity – We are committed to fostering positive attitudes and behaviors aligned with perso success, self-sufficiency and service to one’s community.
ELEVATE 2025
Community Engagement – We value the engagement of community members and stakeholde as partners to raise up new generations of healthy, productive and successful citizens. Equity, Equality and Access – We are committed to providing consistent excellent instruction, quality learning environments and supportive services for all students and their families.
STRATEGIC GOALS FOR EXCELLENCE The Strategic Goals represent the four most critical priorities for positive change and improvement in the District over the next 3 years. Each goal statement gives general direction and focus to our work.
Our Vision Excellence in educating our students to become self-reliant, productive citizens in a multicultural society.
Our Mission Preparing our students for success. We empower and develop our students through improving academic knowledge, promoting essential skills and positive character traits, providing safe and healthy learning environments, and creating strong partnerships among parents, colleges and the business community.
GOALS AND KEY OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVE
Goal #1: Increase Student Success Strengthen academic performance & student engagement. Goal #2: Create Career Pathways Connect student learning to their career goals. Goal #3: Empower Our Team Develop & support employees to grow professionally within the District. Goal #4: Strengthen Partnerships Expand community partnerships to support & educate our students.
INTENDED RESULTS
Improve Student Academic Achievement
Improve core state proficiency scores
Improve Student Attendance
Increase in the number of students participating in learning
Improve Graduation Rates
Increase the number of students graduating from high school in 4 years
Improve Career Pathways
Prepare students for post-graduation success, including educational opportunities and ability to enter the workforce after high school
Improve Parent Engagement
Increase parental participation in students learning
NEWS
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Eagerly awaiting a new justice complex By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent
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o more rain pouring in and ruining workstations during monsoons. No more light coming in through cracks in the building. Hardwired technology. More private spaces for sensitive conversations. And just generally enough space to get work done efficiently and comfortably. Those a re some of the things Gallup Police Chief Franklin Boyd is looking forward to when the new John B.
Arviso Department of Public Safety Facility And Municipal Courts building is ready. T hat’s probably a yea r or two off, but city officials are hoping construction can start this year. The project is expected to take 480 calendar days from groundbreaking to completion. Plans have been in the works since 2019 and the city council approved the $25 million construction contract Sept. 13. “It is quite literally falling apart. You can see daylight through the roof,” Planning and Development Director The plans for the new building. Image Credit: City of Gallup
Elections 101 – Gallup, NM
Poll Challenger Training October 8, 2022 • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beverages, Light Snacks provided
Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal 1334 S. Country Club Drive, Gallup, NM 87301 For additional information contact: 505-870-7603 Elections are the Voice of the People in our Constitutional Republic
A gathering of New Mexico 3DWULRWV fighting for our State & Country; Defending our Rights at the Ballot Box! Presentations include: • Who’s who at the polls – from Presiding Judge to the Sheriff • Voter rolls – Who votes, who doesn’t vote, bloated voter rolls, current problems with updating voter registration on-line and all those absentee ballot applications • Issues surrounding absentee voting and absentee vote counting • Poll Challenger training in preparation for the 2022 Elections
Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal 1334 S. Country Club Drive, Gallup, NM 87301 Join this fast-paced, in-depth, interactive training to educate New Mexicans about elections to prepare you to help safeguard our election systems that work and defend against election fraud.
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C.B. Strain told the council that night. The old police and municipal court building was built in 1971. To put that in perspective, Richard Nixon was president. The top song of the year was Three Dog Night’s “Joy To the World.” A brand new VW Beetle cost $1,780. It was just three years a f t e r a s t r o n a u t s l a nd e d on the moon and the first 911 emergency lines went active. Things that weren’t a thing yet include disco, the Commodore 64, barcode scanners, Pong, Blockbuster and Prozac. That means over the years a lot of technology, from computers to surveillance cameras, had to be retrofitted at the station. Holes had to be drilled and things had to be wired. To this day, officers can’t get cell phone reception in parts of the building. In fact, the depar tment moved out of the facilit y a nd i nto t he cou nt y L aw
Enforcement Center for a while in 2009. The plan was t hat t he cit y wou ld lea se space in the sheriff’s facility indefinitely, but Boyd said the space was too small so he wasn’t unhappy when the city ultimately opted out. “I do not want to run into the same problem we had at the Law Enforcement Center, of not hav i ng t he squa re footage we needed or room to grow,” he said. ”We’re trying to make sure we don’t go back to the drawing board in that regard.” Technology alone will give the new facility a huge leap into the future, but it will also have more space for the present, plus room to grow. T he old faci l it y is 39,000 square feet, split between the police department (29,056 square feet) and the municipal court (7,718 square feet)
NEW JUSTICE COMPLEX | SEE PAGE 20
WHAT’S INSIDE …
KGCB AWARDS See who is keeping Gallup clean
14 15 16 18 GHS HOMECOMING GAME Bengals take on the Warriors
TOHATCHI V. THOREAU See which team won the latest volleyball matchup
BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE See photos from Big Brothers Big Sister’s annual event
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Annual event to take place Oct. 22
NEWS
Keeping Gallup’s act clean By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent
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here are lots of organizations devoted to making Gallup more appealing, but a few people stand out every year for their efforts to clean up the town’s act.
Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher Babette Herrmann Executive Director Mandy Marks Design Volodymyr Lotysh Contributing Editor/ Correspondent Molly Ann Howell Contributing Editor Cody Begaye Correspondents Rachelle Nones Holly J. Wagner Photography Alexis Callahan Kimberley Helfenbein Ana Hudgeons Ryan Hudgeons Merrisha Livingston Knifewing Segura
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On The Cover From the left, “Healing Magic;” top center, Max Cavalera, vocalist for “Soul Fly;” right, Robert Trujillo, bassist for “Metallica;” bottom center, “Ottto.” Photo Credits: Artists’ websites; Robert Trujillo courtesy of Ralph Arvesen The Gallup Sun, published Fridays, is not responsible or liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for availability of products advertised. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The Gallup Sun distributes newspapers in McKinley, Cibola and Apache counties. Office: 1983 State Rd. 602 Gallup, NM 87301
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The Keep Gallup Beautiful Community Pride Awards recognize outstandi n g env i ron ment a l s t ewa rd sh ip a nd a re awa rded to businesses, individuals, schools, community organizations or civic groups that make an outstanding comm it ment to l it ter control, r e c ycl i n g, be a ut i f ic a t ion or genera l env i ron ment a l stewardship. This year’s winners won recognition for going above a nd beyond at home a nd around the community. Bi l l Br i g ht r e ceive d a KG CB B e a con aw a r d for o n go i n g le a d e r s h i p. Fo r the last decade he has been clea n i ng up West Morga n Ave nu e . He a d o p t e d t he
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Environmental Program Coordinator Elizabeth Barriga presents KGCB awards to Betsy Windisch of McKinley Citizens Recycling Council (accepting for Angela Chavez, owner of Angela’s Café), teacher Mike Condrey and Anthony Rosales of Wowie’s Gym. Photo Credit: KGCB block around Dunstan Park, where he picks up trash and recyclables every week. Anthony Rosales received a KG C B B e a c o n a w a r d for co or d i n a t i n g s ever a l Nor thside clea nup events. He u s e s s o c i a l me d i a t o spread the message of community pride and coordinate la rge com mu n it y clea nup events. A ngela Chavez won the KG C B R e c yc l i n g Aw a r d for elevating recycling to a
crusade at Angela’s Café. The restaurant recycles No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, cardboard and aluminum cans and reuses other types of plastic such as buckets and sturdy food containers that can’t be recycled locally. “Angela is an exemplary example of a business owner being a steward of the environment, who mentors her employees to be good stewards of Mother Earth,” Env i ron menta l P rog ra m Coordinator Elizabeth
Barriga said. City Pa rks employe e s A n slen Ja ke, Kel s ey Francisco, Philip Garcia and Jasper Denetclaw won the KGCB Government Award for their ongoing litter pickup on Route 66. “These gentlemen and ladies are on the ground picking up trash most days of the week, and deser ve a shout-out for their extensive work,” Barriga said. Their efforts add up to 2.2 miles and 150,000 pounds of trash per year. John F. Kennedy Middle School teacher Mike “Mighty Mike” Condrey won the KGCB Educator Award for organizing a districtwide Earth Day cleanup challenge in Gallup McKinley County Schools. He led this year’s cleanup with 80 students from the MESA progra m picking 120 bags of trash downtown and on Boardman Avenue and exit 26. Recipients got t hei r awards at an impromptu ceremony at the Sept. 27 city council meeting.
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Three men reportedly caught with fentanyl at hotel Staff Reports
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hree men were caught with fentanyl at America’s Best Inn. On S ept . 2 9, a r ou nd 4:30 am, an employee from A mer ica’s Best Va lue Inn, 2003 U.S. Hw y. 66, ca lled Met ro Di s pat ch a nd s a id t h r e e men wer e h a n g i n g ou t i n a r o o m t h a t w a s supposed to be vaca nt. Officers Warren Bowannie
and Gilbert Gonzales a r r ive d a t the hotel and met three indiv iduals in Room 115 : M a r k Bi nga ma n, Rudy Cruz, Rudy Cruz a nd a ma n the police could only identify as “John Doe.”
WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Artencio Lynch May 11, 11:42 pm Aggravated DW I (Fourth) Failure to use turn signals led to Artencio Lynch, 36, of Gallup, being pulled over and
arrested for h is fou r t h DWI. Gallup Officer Julio Yazzie was on saturation patrol near South
The officers found knives, tools, hammers, and steroids that were in vials spread out on the bed. Cruz, 56, told the officers that the items had been in the room when they got there, and that none of the things belonged to any of t hem. He sa id t h at a n employee had given them a key to the room when they arrived. Cr uz sa id the suspects arrived at the hotel around
10 pm t he previous n ig ht . He sa id they had been dropped of f a t t he McDonald’s nex t door. He also m e n - Mark Bingaman tioned that they all arrived from Albuquerque.
The officers led the three men out of the room. The man identified as “John Doe” kept giving the officers different names and ages, so that’s why he was identified as John Doe in the report. He was arrested for concealing his identity. In the surveillance video provided by the hotel John
Second Street and Nizhoni Boulevard when he saw a brown Kia Spectra driving southbound looking ready to pull off into the Family Dollar lot east of the road. However, the vehicle did not use its turn signal as it merged into the left lane, paused for a moment, and then merged back into the right lane without signaling. Yazzie followed the vehicle as it continued south on Second
Street across the Highway 602 intersection and eventually stopped and parked incorrectly in the lot of Continental Divide Electric Cooperative at 2500 Hwy. 602 where Yazzie conducted the traffic stop. The driver, Lynch, exited the vehicle and told Yazzie he was okay. However, he did not have any of the requested documentation aside from a New Mexico ID. Lynch said he had
not consumed any drinks prior to driving, but reportedly was swaying as he stood in place. Lynch agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests. He did not follow directions at fi rst, but then he performed poorly on the tests when he was able to complete them.. Based on his investigation,
THREE MEN | SEE PAGE 19
WEEKLY DWI REPORT | SEE PAGE 19
-$0(6 0$,25$12 ,,, HQT 0E.,1/(< &2817< 6+(5,)) I am humbly asking for your support, and your vote, in the General Election on November 8, 2022 Improving the quality of life in our communities, together, as a community
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NOVEMBER 8, 2022 EARLY VOTING OCT. 11 - NOV. 5 McKINLEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE OCT. 22 - NOV. 5 RIO WEST MALL THOREAU FIRE STATION TWIN LAKES CHAPTER HOUSE ZUNI TRIBAL BUILDING MANUELITO CHAPTER HOUSE CROWNPOINT ELECTION OFFICE
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SPORTS
SPORTS
Tohatchi triumphs over Thoreau
Lady Hawk Colleen Moses-Perry (8) smacks the ball while Lady Cougar Wynterrose Sheka jumps to block it. Photo Credit: Alexis Callahan
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Lady Cougar Marisa Denetso (11) jumps for a hit. Photo Credit: Alexis Callahan
Cougar Kayanna Capitan (28) prepares to block the ball from Hawk Kylene Perry (9) on Oct. 4. The Cougars won 2-3. Photo Credit: Alexis Callahan
Lady Hawk Kylene Perry (9) readies to spike the ball. Photo Credit: Alexis Callahan
Runners from Miyamura High. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein
SPORTS
Red Rock cross country showdown
Runners from Navajo Prep and Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein
Varsity Boys runners make their way to the finish line at the 2022 Curtis Williams Invitational. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein
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Gallup High Ho Hom The Bengal mascot entertains young fans at the Gallup High Homecoming parade. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein
Members of the Gallup High Junior ROTC present colors at the 2022 Gallup High Homecoming parade. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein Homecoming King candidate Isaiah Tom arrives on his white steed at the Gallup Gal High Homecoming parade Sept. 30. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein
Homecoming King candidate Jesus Robles is decked out in sunglasses during the Gallup High Homecoming parade. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein
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Homecoming Queen candidate Kaylah Lee arrives in style at the Galup High Homecoming parade. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein
SPORTS
Bengals come up short in homecoming game
Gallup High’s Homecoming King and Queen, Isaiah Tom and Daliyah Morris, were crowned Sept. 30 at halftime of the Homecoming Game. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein GHS Bengals quarterback Brett Baker (75) prepares to snap the ball to his teammate during the homecoming game against the Socorro Warriors. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein
Bengals player Dimitri Haven (24) prepares to stop the Socorro Warriors from scoring at the Gallup High Homecoming game Sept. 30. The Bengals lost 55-0. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein
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Gilly the Kid
10/4/91- 7/22/16 Happy birthday in heaven to our beautiful Angel Gilly the Kid..
Wishing you a very Happy 31st birthday. Even though you are gone, you are thought of every day especially today. We hope all the Angels in heaven are singing to you because you deserve it. We love and miss you always keep shining like the Diamond you are, wish you were here. Love Mom, Dad, Amarra, Joseph, Denise, Roseann, Ricardo, Salvador, CamiRaye, Lillyanna
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Girls Soccer Games 10/11 Miyamura @ Gallup 4 pm 10/13 Gallup v. Bloomfield 6 pm Away 10/13 Rehoboth Christian v. Bosque 4 pm Away
Volleyball 10/8 Crownpoint v. Newcomb 2 pm Home 10/8 Gallup @ Miyamura 6 pm 10/8 Tohatchi @ Wingate 3 pm 10/8 Tse’Yi’ Gai v. Pine Hill 1 pm Home 10/10 Zuni @ Thoreau 6 pm 10/11 Crownpoint @ Navajo Prep 6 pm 10/11 Gallup v. Shiprock 6 pm Home 10/11 Miyamura v. Bloomfield 6 pm Away
10/11 Thoreau @ Wingate 6 pm 10/11 Tohatchi v. Dulce 5 pm Away 10/12 Thoreau @ Crownpoint 6 pm 10/13 Gallup v. Bloomfield 6 pm Away 10/13 Miyamura v. Kirtland Central 6 pm Away 10/13 Navajo Pine @ Tse’ Yi’ Gai 1 pm 10/13 Navajo Prep v. Newcomb 6 pm Away 10/13 Tohatchi @ Zuni 6 pm 10/13 Wingate v. Laguna Acoma 7 pm Away
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Sports Scores for Sept. 29 - Oct. 4 Football Games 9/30 49-12 (L) Crownpoint v. Hot Springs 9/30 55-0 (L) Gallup v. Socorro 9/30 66-12 (L) Ramah v. Elida 9/30 48-6 (W) Thoreau v.
Tohatchi 10/1 56-6 (W) Miyamura v. Del Norte
Boys Soccer Games 9/29 3-1 (W) Miyamura v. Bloomfield
9/29 4-3 (L) Rehoboth Christian v. Oak Grove Classical Academy 10/4 0-8 (L) Gallup v. Aztec
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Angel Maiorano, Jacob Madrid and Michael Madrid enjoy bowling during the BBBS Bowl for Kid’s Sake Oct. 1 at Gal-A-Bowl in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein Items were raffled off, including this Boba Fett helmet, which a little boy named Anthony won. Photo Credit: Sarah Piano
This year 63 teams participated in the Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. The McKinley County Sheriff ’s Office put a group together for the event. Photo Credit: Sarah Piano
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The individual and team who raised the most money won decorated pins as prizes. The pins were decorated by high school students from around the area, including Zuni High School. Photo Credit: Sarah Piano
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music and frenzy backstage, this reporter caught up with the guys of the three-piece band “Ottto.” Hailing from the Pacific Coast Highway in California, all three members were stoked to be a part of the metal fest. Members of the band include Bryan Ferretti (vocals and guitar), Tye Trujillo (bass), and Patrick “Triko” Chavez (drums). “Man, everyone has been so welcoming and it is such a beautiful place to be, couldn’t be happier.” Ferretti said. Tye Trujillo, a senior in high school, backed up what his bandmate said, praising the people of Window Rock and the landscape. “It’s an honor being here and given the chance to play here,” Tye Trujillo said. “This area is full of mystical beauty, the people – everybody. They love music and are ready to have a good time.”
Chavez complimented the other bands and showed appreciation for being a part of the fest. “They’ve been great and kicked butt, just to be here is truly an honor,” Chavez said. For more i n fo r m a t i o n on RancidS a v a g e Productions, visit Facebook. For more i n fo r m a t i o n on Ottto, visit www.ottto band.com and Facebook. For more information on Metallica, visit www.metallica.com For more information on
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sea of black donned attire, long hair thrashing about, and fist pumping in the air was the scene as headbangers came out to the Navajo Nation Metal Fest Taa’ “3.” The heavy metal fest took place at the Navajo Nation fa i rg rou nd s i n Wi ndow Rock, Ariz. Oct. 1, making its third comeback for a full day of rock ‘n’ roll and heavy metal music. Ta a’” mea ns the number three in the Dinè language.) Primarily Native American bands came out in numbers from around the area as well as non-Native bands to play their music, meet old friends, and make some new ones, and just share the common thread – the love of heavy metal music. According to promoter/ organizer Randall Hoskie of Rancid-Savage Productions, bands came from all over the southwest area, so much so that a few had to be turned away. Bands included those from the Navajo Nation and other Indigenous tribes such as the Tohono Oʼodham, San Carlos Apache, Jicarilla Apache, various Pueblos, and Cherokees. One man not turned away was “Metallica” bassist Robert Trujillo. Hoskie said the rock legend assisted on many levels at the fest, including helping out backstage. “He was like the ultimate stage hand running around and lending us a hand,” Hoskie said of Robert Trujillo. “As well as Max Cavalera of ‘Soulfly.’” Hoskie said that the turnout only reinforces his idea for making it a two-day festival. “This event is going to give us some clout in this business especially with the heavy hitters like Robert Trujillo and Max showing their support,” he said. As Robert Trujillo helped backstage, during an interview with the Sun, he said he was also there to see his son
Tye, who plays with the band “Ottto.” “For my son to be here is really powerful because he’s been writing his own music, touring, and becoming an old pro at a young age,” Robert Trujillo said. “That’s a beautiful thing. I believe that in this day of age there are not enough platforms for the youth to do these sorts of things. So anything I can do to help launch them and create a nice experience rather than a crappy experience so that they can enjoy this and hopefully carry the torch for the future, [I”m going to do that.]” Being it Robert Trujillo’s fi rst time in the area, he was not only amazed at the landscape, but the talent as well. “Great energy, the landscape, the sky, everything is magic, I’m honored to be here,” he said. “Great bands too, all these bands are crushing, Navajo Nation Metal Fest has some of the best bands I’ve ever seen in a long time, seriously, the local talent is kicking ass.” Another doting father was Max Cavalera, the vocalist for the heavy metal band Soulfly as well as long standing band Sepultura. Coming out to see his son, Igor Cavalera and his band “Healing Magic,” Max Cavalera joked that he wanted to help his son set-up for the performance but was told, “Dad I got this, I want to do my own thing.” Cavalera said his son brings plenty of passion to his music and dedication. The proud father said his son truly shows great independence, but that he also needs to learn that rock ‘n’ roll is all about being on the road, even on the Navajo Nation. “It’s about getting out there and facing situations, harsh times, good times and he has to learn all about that,” Cavalera said. Cavalera said he loves the area and is friends with Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, noting that the president is a “major metalhead.” Finally, amidst the blaring
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns Oct. 22
Teams from last year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. Photo Credit: New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Staff Reports
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he Walk to End Alzheimer’s has been going on since 1989. This year’s local event will take place on Oct. 22 at the Fox Run Golf Course, 1109 Susan Ave. On that day, participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies a solidarity in the fight against the disease. According to a press release published by the New Mexico chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, the colors of the Promise Garden flowers
represent people’s connection to Alzheimer’s — their personal reasons to end the disease. According to the press release, the Association is making sure that the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers is its top priority. The Alzheimer’s Association will continue to closely monitor CDC, state and local guidelines to ensure Walk events adhere to the latest recommendations. “The enthusiasm this community shows for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is inspiring,” Tori Rohrer, the Northwest Regiona l Ma nager of the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter, said. “We see all kinds
of wonderful, motivated people who are getting involved with this cause through the Walk. We see families impacted by dementia and people who just want to help - all coming together for a cure. Each of them [is] committed to ending this disease.” “The funds that participants raise are critical to our mission to end Alzheimer’s and dementia, and we are humbled by the support,” Tim Sheahan, the Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter, said. “Those family members, neighbors and friends are counting on us to help fi nd a breakthrough, and
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Yazzie determined Lynch was too impaired to drive a vehicle and placed him under arrest. After doing so, Yazzie was advised by Metro Dispatch that Lynch had an active warrant for his arrest and a blood draw would be necessary. The warrant was signed by District Court Judge Louis E. Depauli. After the blood draw was completed at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Ser vices, Lynch was transported to the McKinley County Detention Center and
THREE MEN | FROM PAGE 8 Doe can be seen exchanging a n unk now n item w ith a n employee that was working the front desk. The employee t hen put s t he item i n her pants pocket. W hen Bowa n n ie spoke to Bingaman, 31, he claimed that the man identified as John Doe gave him the fentanyl. He said he only knew the man as “Soul.” Bingaman did admit to smoking fentanyl in the room. Gonzales found 19 pills of
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Name: Jennifer Thornburg Age: 40 Arrested: July 23 Charge: Aggravated DWI (misdemeanor) Status: Motion hearing on Oct. 25
Name: Ivan Yazzie Age: 39 Arrested: July 9 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing on Nov. 3 Name: Colin Gibson Age: 30 Arrested: July 15 Charge: DWI Status: Motion
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fentanyl in the room, along with three vials of Tren and Sustanon. Along with concealing his identity, John Doe was also arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Officers found two more fentanyl pills in Bingaman’s pocket s. He wa s cha rged w ith possession of a controlled substance. Cruz was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. Bingaman’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 12. Cruz’s is scheduled for Oct. 26.
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NEW JUSTICE COMPLEX | FROM PAGE 4 and a separate, 2,000 square foot training facility, which Boyd said was “basically a big classroom.” The new one will be 41,213 squa re feet over two sto ries with 65 public parking spaces, compared to the 44 there now. Plans originally called for 46,159 square feet and two elevators, but about 5,000 square feet and one elevator were “value engineered” out of the plans because of cost increases since the facility was originally planned. The city also opted for a few less expensive finish materials and different construction for the new impound lot when it goes in.
Boyd’s not the only one looking forward to the new facility. “We’ve been waiting and hoping that it was going to happen, so it’s exciting to see that this is finally going to star t,” Municipal Cour t Judge Janell Griego said. The new courtroom will be roomier, and Griego and her staff will get more secure parking and entry. “We’re going to have our own entrance,” Griego said. “Now I walk in through the public entrance. I walk right past all the defendants as they’re waiting. The entrance a lone is going to be a lot safer.” A nd then there a re the conveniences. “We’ve had to deal with roof leaks, toilets that don’t flush. My staff doesn’t even have running
water in their current break room. We have no hot water at all in the building,” Griego said. Now the biggest obstacles to construction are economic and logistical. The plan was conceived before the COVID19 pandemic, and since then the costs of materials, labor and interest have all gone up while availability has gone down. “ There’s so ma ny va r iables for this project, with the supply shortage, delivery, back orders,” Boyd said. “It’s unfortunate, when the building was finalized, the m a t er ia l s were a n i s sue. The cost increases were an issue. We made it happen. Unfortunately now it’s just a time issue.” The project will start with razing the training center and
impound lot beside the existing headquarters. “The construction of the new public safety building will be directly behind the current building,” Boyd said. “The way we are going to make that work is that the new structure will be a twostory building, so it will have a smaller land footprint. We used the space ver y effectively going to the two-story.” Once the new facility is rea dy, t he pol ice depa r tment and municipal cour t will move in and the existing facility will be bulldozed. The space will be used for more parking, the new impound lot and a K-9 space. B oyd m a d e a s p e c i a l shout-out to the city’s lobbyists and others who secured grant funding for the project. That includes separate state Mgmt / Supervisory skills.
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legislative appropriations of $6 million, over $4 million and $1.5 million, minus a 10% set-aside for Arts in Public Places. The balance is coming from bonding $12.8 million and the city kicking in $2.5 million. Now it’s just waiting for construction to star t. The department is eager for it. “When you have adequate a nd u sef u l work s pa ce s, it really helps our officers and detectives,” Boyd said. “We’re literally moving into a brand new building instead of a d i l a pid a t ed fa ci l it y. That’s what we’re looking for ward to, improv ing the overall work env ironment for our office. It’ll be great for morale. They won’t have to use space heaters any more and they won’t have to worry about rain.” *** Reporter Wanted The Gallup Sun seeks a stringer or two to cover general assignment in Gallup and surrounding areas. Please email resume to: gallupsun@gmail.com FOR RENT NORTH SIDE 2.5 bedrooms 1 bath $900 2 bedrooms 1 bath $900 1 bedroom 1 bath $700 Contact: 505722rent@gmail. com or (505) 862-9797 LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate Of AMELIA ROMERO, Deceased.
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No. D-1113-PB-2022-00044 NOTICE TO CREDITORS DIANA ROMERO has been appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of AMELIA ROMERO, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of Cibola County, New Mexico. Dated: 09/20/2022. DIANA ROMERO
In the Matter of the Estate of No. D-1113-PB-2022-00045 KRYSTINA GOMEZ, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS KJERSTINA JAMES has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of KRYSTINA GOMEZ, deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the office of Robert F. Rosebrough and Arianne E. DePauli, 101 West Aztec, Suite A, P. O. Box 1027, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico. Dated: September 23, 2022.
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ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF OTERO STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF No. D-1113-PB-2022-00039 OMAR CHRISTOPHER BRADLEY, Deceased. Honorable R. David Pederson NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ERICA R. ENJADY has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Attorney for the Personal Representative, John D. Wheeler, at P.O. Box 1810, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88311 or filed with the Eleventh Judicial District Court Clerk, McKinley County, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301.
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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 virtually on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 3 PM. The agenda and log-in information will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from francis@gallupbid.com and on City of Gallup website. Published: Gallup Sun October 7, 2022 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY JASON SANCHEZ, Plaintiff, vs. No. D-1113-CV-2022-00366 THE MARGARET ESTRADA REVOCABLE TRUST, THE JUDE FLORES AND MARGARET ESTRADA REVOCABLE TRUST, JUDE
FLORES, and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, Defendants. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: THE MARGARET ESTRADA REVOCABLE TRUST, THE JUDE FLORES AND MARGARET ESTRADA REVOCABLE TRUST and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff JASON SANCHEZ has commenced an action to quiet title to the premises described below: Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Eight (8) of RITCHEY SUBDIVISION, a Subdivision in the Town of
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OFPL CLOSED OFPL and the Children’s Library will be closed for staff development. During that time, OFPL’s online services, as always, will be available at ofpl.online featuring downloadable magazines, e-books, audio-books, streaming movies, virtual programs, and many other resources. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
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FAMILY STORYTIME WITH LOCAL AUTHOR SHEILA LOFGREN 2 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for an exciting family storytime with a special guest! Local counselor, author, and illustrator Sheila Lofgreen will read stories that explore music and the role it plays in our lives. Stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays will focus on music and instruments and include a chance to make music together. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
ARTSCRAWL 7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.
ARTIST SHOWCASE: DANA ALDIS 7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Dana Aldis, MFA, is a professional artist and teacher currently residing in Gallup, New Mexico. She is an avid portrait and plein air painter who specializes in working from a traditional palette to create timeless images of life and nature. Utilizing techniques borne of both tradition and also incorporating modern innovations, her subjects radiate with depth and warmth. Her work is focused on the fathomless humor and tragic vulnerability of beauty she encounters and can be found in private collections nationwide.
GALLUP POKÉMON GO TRAINER BATTLES 7 pm - 9 pm. Join UNM-Gallup’s Zollinger Library at ArtsCrawl. Take on select trainers in an underground Pokémon Battle Royale. View Downtown’s vast collection of murals while you collect badges, earn rewards, and meet new people along the way.
Gallup, New Mexico, as the same are shown and designated on the Map of said Addition filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico on April 29, 1940. The above described property is located at 200 East Jefferson, Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico. You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before November 21, 2022, with the above Court, the Judgment or other appropriate relief will be rendered against you by default. You are further notified that the name of Plaintiff’s attorney is Robert F. Rosebrough, Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C., 101 West Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 7229121. /s/ Robert F. Rosebrough Robert F. Rosebrough Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1027
Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup Sun October 7, 2022 October 14, 2022 October 21, 2022 *** Legal Notice Request for Proposals Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: State Lobbying Services Multi-Year Agreement Commodity Code(s): 96151 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com/ portal/
Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, November 9, 2022. FAX, EMAIL and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 7th Day of October 2022 By: /S/ Christopher Mortensen, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: October 7, 2022 Published: Gallup Sun October 7, 2022
CALENDAR For questions please call (505) 863-7531 or email markos@ unm.edu.
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, OCT. 10
MIGHTY CHONDRIA KIDS 4 pm on OFPL’s ”Facebook page. 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 learn all about chemical reactions as you mix ingredients to create your own lemony carbonated drink! 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.
TWEENS WHO STREAM 4 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. This week, see what happens to Starburst candies when they are subjected to heat and pressure. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a firstcome, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, OCT. 11
WOMEN VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP 6 pm @ Veterans Helping Veterans (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.). This meeting is for Women Veterans, veteran wives and widows or any woman related to a veteran.
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.
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, OCT. 12
TEEN PAINT NIGHT 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Learn how to paint with acrylics. OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit artwork to display at the youth library using the theme: Spectacular Munster Mash. Use the materials and techniques learned in this workshop to contribute to the library space and leave a mark on OFPL. Supplies will be provided. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more informa-
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tion.
POKÉMON GO NIGHT 5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers. All Pokémon Go players are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet other players, battle, or trade Pokémon. Snacks will be provided. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.
HOUR OF CODE 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens. Stimulate your creative thinking and learn how to use computer coding to create art, tell stories, and design games! This week, participants will use block coding to tell a story where a character walks through a scene describing what they see.
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL 4 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 “The Public” (2018) in honor of World Homeless Day.
FAMILY STORYTIME Join OFPL @ 11 am on Wednesdays inside the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! This week, the theme is wild animals. Age 0-4. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. THURSDAY, OCT. 13
GMCS FALL BREAK No school for GMCS on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14.
9 am - 11 am or 2 pm - 4pm @ Gallup Chamber of Commerce (106 U.S. Hwy. 66). Join the Gallup Chamber of Commerce for an engaging discussion about customer service training and development.
OCTOBER FILMS: ALL HOLLOW’S SCREAMS
9 am to 12 pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9 am-Noon for assistance completing the ERAP application. They will be onsite for walk-ins ready to provide help in keeping safe, stable, and affordable housing. Appointments are also available by contacting New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417. Email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
CRAFTY KIDS 4 pm. Join OFPL 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 firstcome, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week they will be making egg maracas. For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.
TUESDAY, OCT. 18
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.
HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT 5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Test your knowledge of all things Halloween, from movies to history, and more. There will be thrilling snacks and ghoulish prizes. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.
WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB
SAVE THE DATE
6 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for October is “A Place of Thin Veil” by Bob Rosebrough. Register online at oflpl.online for a copy of the book until Sept. 30. Come discuss the book. Refreshments will be served! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19
CREATIVE CORNER - COLORFUL ALEBRIJE 3 pm @ Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) Get Creative and make your own art using material found around your home! Celebrate and honor Dia de los Muertos by learning about spirit guides, or alebrije. Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, OCT. 15
GAMING AND CRAFTING AT RIO WEST MALL 12 pm - 4 pm @ @ Rio West Mall near the food court (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL for some gamertastic family fun and crafts! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own tin art and playing some video games! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. MONDAY, OCT. 17
TWEENS WHO STREAM 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for interac-
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND WATER SECURITY 3 pm - 6 pm @ Navajo Nation Museum (Arizona 264 and Loop Rd., Window Rock, Ariz.). Join We are Water and Navajo Nation Museum for a free event about Indigenous solutions for water security. Event includes hands-on activities for kids and families, a screening of films about water in Navajo Nation, and a panel discussion with local experts and opportunity for community members to ask questions. Panelists are Crystal Tulley-Cordova (Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources), Nikki Tulley (Doctoral student, University of Arizona), Deidra Peaches (Filmmaker).
ARTIST TALK: DANA ALDIS 6 pm in person @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.) and live streaming on gallupARTS Facebook page. THURSDAY, OCT. 20
LAB MEETING 5 pm via Zoom. The public is invited to join the Library Advisory monthly meeting.
Join the Zoom meeting. Email tmoe@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
through Thursday 10 am to 2 pm, Friday 4 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday 12 pm to 4 pm.
FRIDAY, OCT. 21
12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)
CREATIVE CORNER - ORIGAMI FLEXTANGLE 3 pm @ Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) Get creative and make your own art using material found around your home! Create a paper puzzle using origami techniques. Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, OCT. 22
GENETICS EXPLORATION WITH EXPLORA! 1 pm - 2:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Who in your family do you look like? Have you ever wondered why some people like cilantro and others think it tastes like soap? Join OFPL, Explora, and UNM Health Sciences for hands-on activities exploring these questions and other genetic related puzzles. Email pneilson@gallupnm.og or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. ONGOING
FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is having a membership drive through the month of October. The Friends is a non-profit organization focused on investing in OFPL’s continued success and growth, and enhancing the quality of life for the people in the community. Visit the library to sign up, or look for their booth at Arts Crawl! Join Friends of OFPL today for $10 per year or $25 for 3 years! Take advantage of member benefits like discounts at select local businesses and book sales, volunteer opportunities to fundraise and advocate for the library, and early notification of new library materials! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL: A PHOTO RETROSPECTIVE The City of Gallup invites you to celebrate the centennial of Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial through images and objects, an exhibition curated by OFPL. The exhibit will run through September 2022. Email tmoe@gallupnm.gov for more information. The Rex Museum (on the corner of Highway 66 and Third Street) is open to the public Tuesday
GALLUPARTS EXTENDS HOURS 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 SIX MONTHS AND OLDER If your baby is six months old or older, they are now eligible for the first and second boosters. Must wait four months out to receive the second booster.
12 YEARS OLD AND OLDER The FDA-approved COVID Bivalent Booster Vaccine is now available for those 12 years old and older. This booster can be administered two months after receiving the last prior dose.
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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4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is delving into the catacombs of horror. Celebrate Spooky Month with these scream filled classics. The film screenings are free and open to all students and staff as well as the community.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
tive STREAM workshops. STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This week, learn about DNA by building an edible scale model.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.
Gallup Sun • Friday October 7, 2022
CUSTOMER SERVICE INSIDE & OUT WITH DAVID AAKER
Popcorn available, first come first served. This week’s movie is “Babadook.” For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.
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