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Solving the police shortage problem By Molly Ann Howell Assignment Editor

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he GPD currently has 10 vacancies they’re trying to fill. This is not something that is unique to the Gallup Police Department. Police departments across the country have been experiencing staffing issues. Accord i ng to a Pol ice Executive Research Forum done in June 2021, police agencies are only filling 93% of their authorized positions. Part of this is due to a 5% decrease in the amount of new officers being hired. Another factor is that there was a 45% increase in the retirement rate. Officers are retiring faster than departments can hire new recruits. In an interview with the Sun, Gallup Police Captain Erin Toadlena-Pablo said that in the next three to five years, more than 10 officers will become eligible to retire from the GPD. Retirement is not the only reason people are leaving law enforcement careers or not even wanting to start one. Toadlena-Pablo listed multiple reasons why she believes the national police shortage is happening. She mentioned competitive pay and burnout as just a couple of reasons people may not want to become police officers. She explained that at the GPD, officers often don’t get many breaks between calls. “ T he Ga l lup Pol ice Department is very busy. We run calls non-stop, and on our days off they’re in court or they’re in training,” ToadlenaPablo said. “So there’s really not that time to recuperate or

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McKinley County Undersheriff James Maiorano III recover, and then you’re back out on the streets. So I think a lot of it has to do with having that idea of ‘Okay, I want to be a police officer to go out and help, but then I also want to maintain my personal life with my family.’” She also explained how COVID-19 impacted staffi ng at the department. “When COVID came along it was something that was unknown, and we’re on the frontlines with a lot of the medical personnel,” ToadlenaPablo said. “So we lost a lot of people here at the Gallup Police Department who didn’t want to have contact with that. They were very afraid of that.” Additionally, lack of housing and an unreliable healthcare system, she said, are a couple of more reasons that make Gallup a less attractive choice for potential recruits. S i m i l a r t o t h e GP D, McKinley County Sheriff’s Of f ice i s fa ci ng st a f f i ng shortages. Under sher i f f Ja mes Maiorano III told the Sun that the Sheriff’s Office currently has nine open positions. He

Gallup Police Captain Erin Toadlena-Pablo said to be fully staffed the office would have 42 deputies, and right now they only have 31 on staff. A BAD REPUTATION Maiorano attributes the er a d ic a t ion of q u a l i f ie d immunity and civil liability as another reasons folks may shy away from a career in law enforcement. Qualified immunity is used to protect police officers from seemingly frivolous lawsuits. But opponents argue it’s been used to protect bad cops. In order for a person to sue a police officer, they have to prove that the officer’s conduct was illegal and that the officer should have known they were violating clearly established law(s). In April 2021, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, which effectively banned qualified immunity. New Mexico was the second state to ban the law; Colorado did it in June 2020. The national law enforcement reputation also saw a decline after protests broke out across the nation in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

According to a June 2020 survey done by Gallup, a global analytics and advice fi rm that helps leaders and organizers solve their most pressing problems, only 48% of the people surveyed had a “great deal of confidence” in the police. “Law enforcement has kind of received a bad reputation nationwide, and we don’t see the interest in the profession like we used to,” Maiorano said. “People are worried that if they take the job to serve and protect that they might end up in jail or losing their personal property or be targeted for ridicule or harassment.” FINDING THE RIGHT PEOPLE Besides the bad reputation, Maiorano also noted that law enforcement agencies have been hit with the same problem as other employers across the country — a lack of qualified applicants. “There used to be 50 to 60 people competing for just a few openings, and that wasn’t that long ago,” Maiorano said. “Now we’re only seeing a few applicants putting in for large shortages. So there seems to be a lack of people who are motivated to get into professions, and I think that’s affecting a lot of the trades, not just law enforcement specifically.” Maiorano and ToadlenaPablo both said their offices reach out to high schools and colleges for recruitment purposes, and they attend as many local job fairs as possible. Maiorano also noted that people who have just come out of the military make good potential hires for law enforcement positions. Neither the GPD nor MCSO offer hiring bonuses. MCSO

currently pays a certified deputy $21 an hour, and an uncertified deputy $18.50 an hour. GPD pays an uncertified police officer $17.43 an hour, and a certified officer at least $22.65, and more depending on how long the officer has been part of a law enforcement agency. Maiorano said the MCSO has no plans to increasing their pay any time soon. “We don’t want to hike our pay, and then have Gallup Police Department hike their pay, and end up in a wage war where we’re taking each other’s officers, because there’s still only the same amount of law enforcement officers in the community,” Maiorano explained. “So that’s not actually helping the community.” He said he would rather hire new recruits coming out of high school, college, or the military to “beef up” the law enforcement entities rather than having people jumping from one of the local law enforcement entities to the other. He said the jumping around could lead to exhaustion. In addition, Toadlena-Pablo said that the GPD recently lost two officers to the Albuquerque Police Department because the bigger city can offer higher pay. FINANCIAL HELP But, the GPD is getting some fi nancial help from the state. On Sept. 9, Lujan Grisham announced that over $40 million from the Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund would be used to hire over 300 new officers at 29 departments across New Mexico. According to a press release

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THE HOSPITAL IS USING MULTIPLE WAYS TO FIX THE ISSUE By Molly Ann Howell Assignment Editor

t is no secret that Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services has faced some staffing issues over the past couple of years.

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employees showing them a listing of the open positions. Getting current employees to help fulfill the empty spots is a big part of what Martell does. She explained the Refer a Friend program, in which the employees can get a bonus if they share a job opportunity with a friend who later gets hired. For the positions that are harder to fill, employees can get up to $3,000

for referring a friend. Martell said these sorts of programs were something that she was used to in her prior role. She started at RMCHCS in June 2020. Before coming to RMCHCS, she served as the chair for the New Mexico Rural HR Executive group. “These are the things that when I came here, I took for granted,” Martell said. “I’m

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going on 19 years in HR health care, and the world I came from had all these since I started in HR healthcare. It’s just great and humbling getting to work here and to implement these programs.” RMCHCS is also providing scholarships to current employees who are wanting to go back to school or receive more training. Martell provided examples of someone wanting to learn more about wound care or someone in HR going to school for their bachelor’s degree. She said this effort is all about trying to retain the employees the hospital currently has. As for new hires, they receive a sign-on bonus and a relocation bonus if they’re moving to Gallup and coming on to a hard-to-fill position. The hospital is also trying to bring in people who have just graduated college. College students are encouraged to do

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The problem became so prominent that the hospital had to close its Labor and Delivery Unit on Aug. 1. In an Oct. 17 interview R MCHC S’s Ch ief Hu m a n Resources Director Rebecca Martell went into more detail on how dire the staffing situation at the hospital is. She said that they’re seeing shortages throughout the hospital, and have a multitude of open positions, from R.N.s and providers to billing specialists and housekeeping. Martell said the hospital has been working to advertise these open positions by utilizing social media advertising, newspaper ads, and even sending out weekly emails to current

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Growing pains CANNABIS RETAILERS RAISE NEW ZONING CHALLENGES By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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annabis retailing is a sticky business, and it’s sparking some new debates about where the businesses are allowed and how they fit into Gallup’s overall business and community matrix. The immediate issue is a rule requiring that cannabis retailers be at least 300 feet away from “residential uses.” The land standards specify that, “no cannabis sales shall be licensed if located within 300 feet of any residential zoned district or residential use, and uses listed under the civic and institutional use category, with exceptions for public safety facilities, hospitals and medical clinics.” W hen pla n ner s were revising the city’s Land Use Standards in 2018, they created

the Mixed Use Neighborhood zone, which allows small businesses among homes. The two rules seem to have been considered in isolation, and now they’re colliding. The MXN zone was applied to existing structures that had a mix of businesses and living spaces, to make sure they stayed in compliance after the list of zones was pared from 30 to 15. Those often have living spaces upstairs that may be owner-occupied or rented out. MXN was also meant to encourage development of new “walkable neighborhoods,” which often have living spaces above business storefronts. To complicate matters, there are dispensaries that started under different regulations when only medical marijuana was legal that were grandfathered in under the ordinance governing recreational spliff. Some of those

are much closer than 300 feet to homes. Two would-be cannabis retailers appealed their permit denials to the Planning Commission, asking for a fi rmer defi nition of “residential use” and how that affects the 300-foot rule. Their public hearings were held Oct. 12. Joseph Hyde, of Hyderoponics Indoor Garden Center, wanted a conditional use permit to allow his garden supply business at 300 W. Hill Ave. to sell hemp seeds; and Rodney Curnutt wants to open his dispensary at 202 S. Third St. Both entrepreneurs were challenging the same rule, but for very different reasons. Hyde said that although his hemp seeds have the potential to become psychoa active once they’ve grown, he does not have any plans on selling marjiuana products such as joints. City Attorney Curtis Hayes,

who was in the audience, didn’t take a side but told the commission, “Seeds are automatically considered cannabis as far as the state is concerned.” The commission voted unanimously to affirm the permit denial. But the twin challenges made it apparent that the land standards for cannabis need some fi ne-tuning. “Hav i ng t wo d i f ferent businesses come to us and discuss this, I think we need to revisit it as a commission,” Commissioner Keegan Mackenzie-Chavez said. “My issue is that in a mixed-use neighborhood, I see where this can fit. In a strict residential neighborhood, I understand the concern.” Curnutt is appealing a staff decision to deny a permit for his downtown dispensary, The Green Scene, seeking clarification and a text amendment to the land standards to define “residential use.” Normally the city provides a letter saying a prospective cannabis retailer is complying with city codes to go with an application to retail cannabis. Somehow the state approved Curnutt’s permit without that letter, Planning Manager Nikki Lee said. Curnutt rented a storefront, got his McKinley County business license and state cannabis permit and has spent the last three-plus months renovating the space. Some nearby upstairs apartments are not obvious, and he only learned of the issue after someone came into his business and told him he wasn’t allowed there. By that time, his business banner had been hanging outside for months. “I’ve done a lot of construction on the business. I put $15,000 of my own money into that business. I sold my house to start this business. I quit my job. I’m dedicating everything I have into this business so I can be home with my family,” he said. Curnutt said part of the reason he wants to start his business is because he wants to be closer to his kids. “I’ve been down the road

File Photo working for some time. I want to see my family and be home with them. I’m tired of seeing my kids grow up through the phone,” Curnutt said. Commissioners were only able to vote on the permit matter that evening, and voted to table it until after Curnutt has a chance to seek a text amendment, which could take months to get through the city review process. They were clear on the need to tighten up the definitions. “This one really bothers me because we are saying residential use, but I don’t really see a defi nition for residential use,” Commissioner John Cresto said. “We see a structure built on the top of a business behind Coal Avenue, illegally, but it was up there and they were sleeping in it. Is that a residential use?” Cha ir ma n Kent Wilson seemed to regard the matter as settled. “Most of the points that were made tonight were discussed when we had our work sessions. The discussion also was about whether the renters living downtown made it a residential area and would preclude sales being made in the downtown area,” he said. “We opened it up for public comment, at which time any or all of these people could have attended and expressed opinions prior to formulation of our standard.” The issue is ripe for consideration, Hayes said, before more cases arise. “This is a case that really does illustrate the need for some clarification of the code, because there are two restrictions there. One is within 300 feet of a residentially zoned district, the other is within 300 feet of a residential use,” he said. Mackenzie-Chavez was adamant about a review. “I think it’s really, really clear that we need to address the 300 foot issue and we also need to consider the purpose of a mixed use neighborhood,” she said.

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McKinley County area. When asked what she looks for in a qualified candidate, Martell spoke about positivity. “The most important quality we look for in a candidate is a positive/can-do attitude and demonstrate they strive to fulfill the mission, vision and core values of RMCHCS,” she said in an email to the Sun. To apply for a job at RMCHCS, go to their website and click on “Career Opportunities.”

their clinicals at RMCH, and then they’re welcomed on as full-time staff, if they want, Martell said. With all of the changes the hospital has made recently, and the efforts they’re making to bring in new hires, Martell claims these efforts have made a positive impact on the staff’s morale. “There’s just so much we’re doing, and it feels really good. I

Denise Aten, senior vice president at consulting firm Bohannon Huston

has to be in charge of them. Departments are stretched thin,” she said. “My recommendation would be having someone that oversees this. Otherwise things will fall by the wayside and we won’t really get them accomplished.”

can feel the culture shifting,” she said. She explained that at the “new employee orientation,” new hires are handed a survey. Martell was touched by answers to the question, “Why did you come to work here?” The two top answers in October: It’s a great place to work and the hospital is close to home. Martell said the hospital is currently trying to hire more people from Gallup and the

here are a lot of business building blocks in Gallup, but the area’s economic future will depend on coordinating them so they work together. That’s one of the findings of an updated city Economic Development Plan. “The focus of the Economic Development Plan is to establish the goals around capital investment and incentivizing new business to come to Gallup but also supporting businesses that exist currently to maintain and enhance the quality of life within the region,” Denise Aten, senior vice president at consulting firm Bohannon Huston, which produced the report, said. Aten worked with data updated from prior versions of the plan from 2009 and 2015, and consulted with business leaders in the community. Periodic updates are needed to keep efforts on track and to improve opportunities for grant funding. The plan includes action items for each of the six economic sectors targeted in the report and how they can be “complementary and consistent” toward overall growth. Although the New Mexico Finance Authority set the broad outlines for the plan, the analysis was also tailored to the local community. “Art and culture are critical to the culture, history and the future of Gallup, so we wanted to make sure we had some action items and suggestions

Plan, updating the economic element. To e n s u r e fo l l o w u p , Councilor Sarah Piano, Dist. 3, suggested the city identify a point person for each area. “These are all great things, but in the end somebody

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around that,” Aten said. The report advises developing more artisan workspace in the arts and culture district; promoting the local film industry; increasing arts programming through GallupARTS; and supporting Gallup Mainstreet projects. For retail, suggestions include creating more walkable spaces; developing the cannabis industry; implementing the action items from the Gallup Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan; and targeting the industries in the Gallup Market Study to attract them to town. In health care, suggestions included that the city should support the Navajo Nation’s efforts to build and upgrade local Indian health facilities; recruit more specialized health practices; expand substance abuse treatment facilities; and support regional efforts to expand healthcare options. Tourism is a multi-pronged effort that should include local tribal agencies as well

as the state tourism department, the report said. The city could benefit from developing group travel promotion, internal travel options like bicycling and ride-sharing; improve wayfi nding like tourism kiosks and signs that help tourists find what interests them; and exploiting local grant opportunities. Many of the housing recommendations are easier said than done: rehabilitate dilapidated homes for sale; build on vacant lots; coordinating with other regional agencies; expand home ownership education programs; and increase the housing supply. “All of these other things will function better and operate better if we can encourage and build and stabilize the housing market within the city,” Aten said. The community also needs to invest in workers with more training programs and bringing industries that will train workers; and following suggestions from the Job Market Analysis recently commissioned by the Gallup Housing Authority. “We are not at all suggesting that you should do all of these programs. We are saying that this collection of tools could be possible, could be helpful [and] could be beneficial to the city of Gallup,” Aten said. “These are tools that we can vet going forward.” The City Council adopted the Economic Development Plan Oct. 11. It will be incorporated into the City of Gallup Growth Management Master

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Featured DWI Donald Hosteen Sept. 2, 3:37 am Aggravated DWI (Third)

A call for a potential domestic disturbance led to a Red Rock man, Donald Hosteen, 35, being arrested and charged with a third DWI. T he a l leged v ict i m at Sagebrush Apartments at 650 Dani Dr. called Metro Dispatch

and said Hosteen, had been drinking and arguing with her, and that he “laid his hands on her” before leaving the scene in a black Mustang. Ga l lup O f f icer A a r on Marquez responded to the call and traveled toward the apartment complex, passing a vehicle matching the caller’s description traveling in the opposite direction. Marquez turned to follow the vehicle, which sped up before quickly turning off at the intersection of Clark Street and Romero Circle. The vehicle repor tedly parked at a slanted angle and the driver, later identified as Hosteen, exited the vehicle and began walking away. Marquez pulled up near the vehicle and activated his emergency lights before meeting with Hosteen. As Marquez spoke to him, he noted Hosteen showed signs of intoxication, including

bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and smelling of alcohol. Hosteen said he was coming from a residence at Sagebrush Apartments and did not know why the argument had started. He reportedly told Marquez he consumed four shots of Fireball about two to three hours prior to being stopped. Marquez searched his vehicle but found no open containers inside. Ma rquez tra nspor ted Hosteen back to the apartment building where the victim confirmed his identity and told Marquez that Hosteen began yelling at her about her evening activity and how she was on her phone all the time and had crushed it in his hands. Hosteen denied the accounts and said he left before the argument got heated. After he finished, he agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests at Marquez’s request. However, Hosteen performed poorly on the tests and was placed under arrest. He refused to give a breath

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sample, and Metro Dispatch advised Marquez that he had two priors. Ma rquez tra nspor ted Hosteen to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked him for aggravated DWI (third) and criminal damage to property. Following a pre-trial hearing on Oct. 18, his motion hearing is set for Dec. 20. Name: Kristy Fernando Age: 43 Arrested: Sept. 2 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing on Nov. 29 Name: Nadine Thomas Age: 43 Arrested: Aug. 28 Charge: DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on Nov. 22 Name: Valerie King Age: 52 Arrested: Aug. 28

Charge: DWI Status: Motion hearing on Nov. 29 Name: Damis Naswood Age: 18 Arrested: Aug. 25 Charge: DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Nov. 10 Name: Duane Francisco Age: 37 Arrested: Aug. 15 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial hearing on Nov. 10 Name: Dustin Nalwood Age: 33 Arrested: Aug. 15 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing on Nov. 15

Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports RESISTING ARREST Gallup, Oct. 10 A man tried to resist arrest and headbutt a n off icer when he was found inside a home in which he d id n’t belong. On Oct. 10, a rou nd 1:15 p m , G a l lu p Police Officer Julio Yazzie was dispatched to 810 S. Sixth St. when a man who was trying to do some work on a rental property noticed the front door was slightly opened. The man said the front door was kicked in,

and that when he went inside the house he noticed a man, who was later identified as Elliot George, in one of the house’s rooms. Accord i n g t o Ya z z ie’s report, he noticed that pieces of the door jamb had been broken off. He estimated that it would cost about $400 to replace the door jamb. Multiple officers entered the house, and found George, 27, laying on his stomach on a bed, asleep. The officers woke him up, and he immediately pulled his arms up to his chest. He also began kicking at the

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MAN TURNS VIOLENT AFTER HIS VIDEO GAME IS TURNED OFF Staff Reports

man named Alton John allegedly started punching another man with brass knuckles after his video game was turned off. On Oct. 8, Gallup Police Offi cer Aaron Marquez was dispatched to 106 Arnold Pl. around 11 pm to break up a fi ght. The person who called Metro Dispatch said they were in need of an ambulance. When Marquez arrived at the scene he reportedly met a man who had a facial injury that was bleeding profusely. Two other men were trying to help the man out and stop

WEEKLY POLICE ACTIVITY REPORTS | FROM PAGE 8 officers. While the officers were trying to place handcuffs on George, he tried to headbutt Yazzie. George was charged with breaking and entering, criminal damage to property, three counts of assaulting an officer, and three counts of resisting arrest. His preliminary hearing was scheduled for Oct. 19. A FAKE NAME Gallup, Oct. 11 Police were called to an apartment building to break up an argument, but they ended up arresting a man named Lucero Labardo after he tried giving a fake name.

the bleeding with a towel. One of t he men said that the other man involved in the f ight, who was later identified as Alton John John, 21, was still inside the house. As Marquez walked into t he hou s e , h e a l le ge d ly noticed a blood trail that led from the front door of the house. There was also blood smeared on the door. A pool of blood was in the hallway. Marquez met John inside t he hou s e. Accord i ng t o

Marquez’s report, John had blood on his arms, although he had no visible injuries and said that he was fi ne. John explained that he’d been playing a video game when the victim walked into the house’s living room. He sa id the v ictim had been drinking, but he wasn’t. According to John, the victim unplugged the video game he was playing and began calling him “a bitch.” John said the victim got into his face. John allegedly told the victim to leave him alone, but the victim took “ a fi ghting stance” and balled up his fi sts as if he was going to hit

him. John said he was in fear of being hit, so he reached into his pocket and pulled his brass knuckles out. He then proceeded to punch the victim in the face “a couple of times.” Joh n sa id he “just snapped,” and he couldn’t explain to Marquez why he did what he did. John admitted to throwing the fi rst punch. After speaking to John, Marquez went back outside to speak to the victim, who was sitting in an ambulance. The medics told Marquez that the victim had two one-inch cuts to the front and back of his head. The medics said the

victim was able to answer their questions, and they were unsure if he’d lost consciousness or not. Off icer Ma r ia Oliva res spoke to the victim, and he confi rmed that he got into a fi ght and was hit with brass knuckles. The two victims also confi rmed John’s story. When Metro Dispatch ran John’s info they found out that he had two outstanding warrants. He was charged with aggravated battery (use of a deadly weapon) and with his other two warrants. His preliminary hearing was scheduled for Oct. 19.

Ga llup Police Officer D a r i u s J o h n s o n arrived at 650 Dani Dr., the Sagebrush P l a c e Apa r tments, around 8:30 pm on Oct. 11 when Metro Dispatch received a call about a domestic dispute. When he met with one of the women involved in the argument, she said that everything was okay now and that the woman she’d been arguing with had left. Neither of the women had any reported injuries. However, the woman did say that a man was still in her apartment, and she did not feel comfortable with him there. She said that the man, who

was later correctly identified as Labardo Lucero, was drunk. According to Johnson’s report, the woman only knew that the man’s nickname was “Vardo.” When Johnson met with the man, the man said his name was “Brent Begaye.” Johnson had Metro Dispatch run that

na me, a nd they told him Begaye had a warrant out for his arrest. Johnson arrested him for the warrant and drove him to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center. According to his report, twenty minutes later Metro Dispatch ca lled a nd told

Johnson that the man’s name was actually Lucero, 25, and he actually had two warrants out for his arrest. Along with his two warrants, Lucero was charged with concealing his identity. Lucero’s bench tr ial is scheduled for Nov. 22.

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State awards over $194 million in rental, utility assistance to New Mexicans OVER 54,700 HOUSEHOLDS PROTECTED FROM EVICTION, DISCONNECTED UTILITIES Staff Reports

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ANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Oct. 13 that the state has provided over $194 million in rental and utility assistance through the first round of funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, helping over 54,700 New Mexico households to avoid eviction and disconnection of utilities. “ Ten s of t hou sa nd s of New Mexicans are feeling the benefits of our Emergency Rental Assistance Program,” Lujan Grisham said. “We are directly helping families find and keep high-quality housing and empowering them to spend their hard-earned

money on other necessities.” S i nc e A pr i l 2 0 21, t he Emergency Rental Assistance Program has awarded: • $16 8 m i l l io n i n Emergency Rental Assistance • $24 million in utility payments • $594,000 in Relocation Assistance Participants received an average of $4,000 for rent and $750 for utilities, with 6,700 landlords participating. “The partnership between the city and the state to use both of our resources meant that more Albuquerque families got help paying their bills and staying in their homes,” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said. “The city will keep working with our partners in Santa

Fe to make sure this critical assistance gets to the families who need it the most and we’ll continue to look for ways to reduce housing insecurity in our community.” One New Mexico resident expressed how thankful she was. “I honestly ca n’t say it enough. I’m so grateful to have programs that want to help us New Mexicans by saying, ‘this is the real deal, let me help you,’” Angelica Aguilar, who lives in Albuquerque’s South Valley and was a recipient of Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds, said. The program will continue under the next round of funding, which offers broader eligibility and housing stability

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funding for community-based orga n izations focused on helping at-risk communities nav igate cu r rent hou si ng obstacles in New Mexico. In partnership with New Mexico Community Trust, the state will work to provide housing assistance for domestic v iolence shelters, seniors groups, disabled indiv idua ls, a nd other v u l nerable populations. The overall program is part of a federal aid package to curb mass evictions due to the COVID -19 pandemic. Aid for renters was first made available in April 2021 through a collaboration between the Department of Finance and Administration and the City of Albuquerque. Since that time, over $194 million in rent, utility, and relocation aid has been provided to New Mexico renters throughout the state. Innovative eviction prevention efforts have also been funded by the New Mexico Home Fund. “ I ’m p r o u d t h i s b o l d investment that our delegation worked hard to secure is making a real difference in our communities by helping New Mexicans avoid eviction and keep their utilities connected,” Senator Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., said. “These critical investments in housing are a vital resource that helps ease families’ financial strain while helping reduce housing insecur ity in our communities.” Senator Martin Heinrich, D -N.M ., a l so showed h i s support. “Over 50,000 New Mexico households avoided eviction and utility disconnections as a result of the federal investments that Congressiona l Democrats secured in relief packages like the American Rescue Plan,” Heinrich said. “I will continue to support

this type of critical assistance that has helped so many New Mexico families keep a roof over their heads and food on the table and long-term investments in affordable housing for all New Mexicans.” Repre sent at ive Tere sa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., said she would continue to support this type of state funding. “Good housing is a basic hu ma n r ight, a nd we a re standing up to help our renters a nd work ing fa milies here in New Mexico,” Leger Fernández said. “No one in our comunidad should have to worry about where they’ll rest their head at night, or whether they can keep the lights on. I’m working in Congress to make sure this funding keeps reaching our state.” Representative Melanie Stansbur y, D-N.M., spoke about how hou si ng i s a human right. “ Hou s i n g i s a hu m a n r ig ht a nd t he fou ndat ion of community well-being,” Stansbury said. “I am proud that the funding that our delegation worked so hard to secure has made a real difference for New Mexican families to keep them in their homes and keep the lights on during such a difficult time. I am grateful for Governor Lu ja n Gr isha m a nd DFA’s innovative strategies to get these funds out the door, and I will continue working hard in Congress to make housing more a ffordable for ever y New Mexican.” The New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness recently awarded DFA with the “Most Innovative Idea of the Year” award for their implementation of rental assistance and creation of the New Mexico Home Fund. Access to all programs is available at nmhomefund.org.

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ANTA FE – The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Oct. 18 that New Mexico Department of Veterans Services Secretary Sonya Smith will depart the administration next month as she relocates to be closer to family. “I am ver y grateful to Secretary Smith for her service to New Mexicans at the Department of Veterans Services,” Lujan Grisham stated in a press release. “I wish her and her family all the best moving forward.”

New Mexico Department of Veterans Services Secretary Sonya Smith S m it h t h a n ke d L u ja n Grisham for allowing her to serve New Mexico’s veterans. “My deepest thanks to Gov.

Lujan Grisham for trusting me to serve New Mexico veterans – it has been an honor and a privilege to be a member of this administration,” Smith said. “I have loved my many years of service in New Mexico, but I am looking forward to being able to be closer to family members.” Under Lu jan Grisham’s leadership, Smith supported the enactment of an income tax exemption for armed forces retirees and oversaw the launch of the Rural Veterans Transportation Program, which provides cost-free round-trip transportation for New Mexico veterans from 15 counties

categorized as “highly rural” to any Veterans Administration or VA-approved medical appointment. During Smith’s tenure, the Department of Veterans Services also increased the number of Veterans Service Officers to the department’s highest number ever, increasing ready access to services for veterans throughout the state; reinstated the Women Veterans Program, increasing service to the fastest-growing demographic in military affairs; and established a full-time department tribal liaison to better support Native American veterans. A veteran of the Gulf War,

Luján, Fischer introduce legislation to expedite federal cost-sharing relief after natural disasters their feet and continue their recovery,” Luján said. Fischer commented on how long it can take farmers to see any sort of fi nancial relief from the current federal programs. “Fa m ily fa r mer s a nd

ranchers impacted by wildfi res and other horrific natural disasters deserve our help to get back on their feet. Federal relief programs, however, are riddled with long delays and complex bureaucratic

Smith served as a medical technician in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reser ve, from which she received an honorable discharge. She earned a bachelor’s degree in health services management from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Va., and a master’s in health care compliance from Argosy University. Smith will officially depart the administration on Nov. 11. The governor’s office is in the process of selecting interim leadership for the department, which will be in place prior to Smith’s departure.

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paperwork that make it diffi cult for producers to get aid in a timely fashion,” Fischer said. She explained that the bill would help farmers get their money faster. “Our bill would give producers the ability to access some emergency assistance up-front so they can begin the recovery process more quickly,” Fischer said.

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, D-NM., visited the John T. Harrington Forestry Research Center, the largest producer of tree seedlings in the southwestern U.S., on Aug. 24 to meet with staff and learn how the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Wildfire impacted their communities and crops. File Photo Staff Reports

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ASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján, D-NM., and Deb Fischer, R-Neb., recently introduced the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act to expedite producers’ access to federal disaster relief. The legislation would specifically reform the Emergency Conservation Program and Emergency Forest Restoration Program to provide producers impacted by disasters with the option to receive an up-front cost-share, based on existing USDA estimates. The bill would also adjust eligibility for relief to include any wildfi re caused or spread due to natural causes, as well as wildfi res caused by the federal government.

Luján explained how the legislation would help New Mexico farmers. “For generations, New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers have been on the frontline of extreme weather conditions – including drought, wildfi res, and flooding – that have disrupted their ability to grow sustainable crops and livestock,” Luján said. “I’m proud to introduce bipartisan legislation that will quickly deliver emergency fu nds to New Mexico producers impacted by wildfi res and other extreme conditions.” Luján said that he hopes this legislation helps farmers. “As our state’s agricultural community continues to recover from wildfi res, this legislation will help our farmers and ranchers get back on

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Nez, Lizer highlight multiple issues during State of the Navajo Nation Address Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, ARIZ. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer presented the State of the Navajo Nation Address on Oct. 17, the opening day of the 24th Navajo Nation Council’s Fall Council Session. Jonathan Nez thanked the 24th Navajo Nation Council for approving $1 billion in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act to deliver water, electricity, broadband, housing for families and veterans, COVID19 mitigation, bathroom additions, E-911/public safety, local chapter priorities, and hardship assistance. Within the ARPA resolution, $210 million was allocated and divided among each of the 24 Council Delegate regions for local priorities. Jonathan Nez encouraged lawmakers

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez to allocate funding for senior centers in their districts. “The administration has been working diligently to meet the requirements and deadlines of the ARPA allocations. The Navajo Nation Division of Community Development, Fiscal Recovery Fund Office, and other Executive programs have met with the majority of Council Delegates to provide technical support in the development of expenditure plans for each region. As we move

forward in this process, we have to remain mindful of the provisions within the resolution and the federal guidelines as we work together to expedite these priorities for our elders, veterans, and families,” Jonathan Nez said. The $1 billion includes the following: • $215 million for water/ wastewater • $96.4 million for home electricity connections • $1 2 0 m i l l i o n f o r broadband • $80 million for housing • $50 million for housing for Navajo veterans • $120 million for new hardship assistance applicants • $150 million for bathroom additions • $210 million for local chapter priorities • $35 for E911 and public safety • $19.2 million for health

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care • $5 m i l l ion for cyber security • $15.5 million for former Bennett Freeze area housing The State of the Navajo Nation Address also included that over 1,100 Diné homes have been connected with electricity and that number continues to grow each month. In September, through the partnership with Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Lt. Governor Henderson, NTUA, and many others, Westwater Sudivision families in Utah received electricity for the fi rst time. “Prioritizing electricity connection is life-changing for these families who have lived without electricity in their homes for so many years. Electricity not only provides lighting, heating, and other basic amenities, but it also opens doors to more opportunities. We look forward to seeing thousands more of our Navajo people being connected to the electric grid with the $96.4 million that was approved through the American Rescue Plan Act funds,” Lizer said. The State of the Navajo Nation Address also highlighted the recent appro priations that were signed

into law for community projects. Jonathan Nez and Lizer thanked the hard work of local chapter officials, community members, Navajo Nation employees, and many others who worked to develop each project funding request. The appropriations included the following: • $2 5 m i l l ion for a n a ssisted liv ing center for elderly and disabled and to expand the current cancer treatment center at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Center • $13.2 million for the Kayenta Judicial Complex • $7.6 m i l l ion for t he Chilchinbeto Multipurpose building • $4.1 million for an apartment and multipurpose complex in Navajo, New Mexico • $13.3 million for renovations within Navajo Nation gover n ment fa ci l it ie s t o improve access to persons with disabilities • $11.4 million for the Shiprock hotel and restaurant • $1.6 m i l l ion for t he Ganado Chapter senior and veterans center project

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detoxification services and residential treatment programming with an emphasis in traditional cultural practices and evidence-based treatment through peer and staff. The provider employs licensed mental health and addiction counselors, case managers, peer support workers, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, pa ra med ics, a nd med ica l

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Ariz. Kee Nez lost his previous home in a fi re and he and his wife had been living with his daughter since. T h e Na v a j o Ve t e r a n s Administration, with the support of the Health, Education, a nd Huma n Ser v ices Committee, fixed the veterans housing policy and moved this program forward. With the ARPA funds, there is now $50 million obligated to build many more homes for our Navajo veterans and that process has started. “ I n M a y, t h e N a v a j o Veterans Administration also received recog n ition a nd became the fi rst federally recognized tribe with a veteran ser vice organization to be accredited by the federal VA. This means that for the very fi rst time, the Navajo Nation now has access to the federal VA systems to prepare, present, and process veterans benefits claims for Diné veterans. The Navajo Veterans

Administration now has staff members who are processing federal claims at the local level in each of the five Navajo agencies on the Navajo Nation,” Jonathan Nez said during his address. Regarding road infrastructure and improvement, the Navajo Nation Division of Transportation, in partnership with the BIA, counties, and others, have provided an overview of road projects in the five Navajo agencies that have made progress since the last State of the Navajo Nation Address in July. Road improvements and maintenance continues to be a priority for NDOT throughout the rainy season. Jonathan Nez also recognized Roselyn Tso as she took the oath of office to become the fi rst Navajo person to serve as the Director of the Indian Health Services. In September, Tso was also joined by her family as U.S. Secretary of

Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra administered the oath during the ceremony held in Washington, D.C. As the new head of IHS, Tso now oversees the delivery of health care services to 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska

Natives, the management of $7.4 billion in federal health care funds, and 15,000 IHS employees across the country. The 24 t h Nava jo Nation Council accepted the State of the Navajo Nation Address by a vote of 21-0.

• $1.2 million for the Tuba City senior center project • $3.2 million for the Tselani/Cot tonwood Chapter senior center project • $2 .1 m i l l ion for t he Becenti Chapter veterans center project • $7.2 m i l l ion for t he Gadiiahi/To’koi Chapter community building project • $2 million for the Nazlini Chapter senior center project • $2 .5 m i l l ion for t he Westwater community for infrastructure development • $1.6 million for the 2022 Navajo Nation elections • $203,000 for the Tsaile/ Wheatfields cemetery project The report also highlighted that homes for Navajo veterans are being built. On Sept. 6, Jonathan Nez had the honor of handing the key to a new home to 89-year-old U.S. Army veteran Kee C. Nez in Tecnopuc,

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety Executive Director Jesse Delmar, Four Corners Detox Recovery Center Program Director Barry Ore, and Western Sky Community Care, Inc. CEO Jean Wilms sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Oct. 18 in Crownpoint. Photo Credit: OPVP

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substance detox services and treatment. During his visit, Nez commended the patients for receiving treatment and encouraged them to remember the teachings of their elders, to pray for themselves, and support one another as they continue on the path to recovery. The MOU will allow Four Cor ner s Detox Recover y Center to provide medical

ROWNPOINT – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was joined by Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety Executive Director Jesse Delmar, Four Corners Detox Recovery Center Program Director Barry Ore, and Western Sky Community Care, Inc. CEO Jean Wilms on Oct. 18 as they signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a partnership between the Navajo Nation, Four Corners Detox Recovery Center, and Western Sky Community Care, Inc., to provide behavioral health, mental health, substance misuse disorder, and related care services at the Crownpoint Detention Facility. “Overcoming addiction is a process that requires continuous support, encouragement, and patience. Many of our people try to seek resources but these care services are not available on the Navajo Nation, however, through partnerships we can provide essential services on the Navajo Nation for individuals battling substance

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abuse,” Nez said. “Having detoxification services and treatment on the nation will allow our people to set a good foundation for recovery and healing.” On Oct. 6, Nez had the opportunity to visit the Four Cor ner s Detox Recover y Center in Gallup and spent time talking with individuals who are receiving alcohol and

technicians to meet the holistic needs of clients. In addition, Western Sky Community Care will provide care coordination and transition of care functions between Crownpoint Detention Facility and tribal entities. Moreover, they will be responsible for Medicaid-covered inpatient and outpatient services provided to clients during the time of treatment. “The wellbeing of our people and families is a priority of our administration, and we are grateful for this opportunity between Four Corners Detox Recovery Center and Western Sky Community Care,” Nez said. “Also, with the support of the 24th Navajo Nation Council, we recently approved over $19 million in the American Rescue Plan Act to build at least three rehabilitation centers for detox and outpatient services closer to home on the Navajo Nation. Together, we continue to lay a strong foundation of healing and recovery for our citizens.” T he Memora ndu m of Understanding is effective immediately.

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POLICE SHORTAGE | FROM PAGE 4

In 2023, the department will receive $375,000, and in 2024 they will receive $187,500. Boyd said that the money has to be used by a specific date. The fi rst round of funds has to be spent by June 30, 2023; the second will be dispersed in July 2023, and must be spent by June 30, 2024; and the fi nal installment will be sent in July 2024 and must be spent by June 2025. The fi rst allocation would be distributed within five business days of when the

published by the governor’s office, the GPD will receive just over $1.3 million of that amount, which will be disbursed over the next three years. During the Oct. 11 city council meeting, GPD Chief Franklin Boyd explained how the money would be disbursed. $750,000 will be given to the department in the first year, which will help hire 10 new officers at $75,000 a year each.

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city council approves the agreement. Councilor Fran Palochak, Dist. 4, asked Boyd if GPD would be able to spend the full amounts in the allotted time, especially since they would only have eight months to spend the first allotment of $750,000. Boyd responded, and said it’s unlikely that the department would be able to spend all of the money. Any leftover money that is not spent by each deadline will be returned to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. The council unanimously voted to sign the agreement. As for the MCSO, Maiorano said he was unsure if they would be getting any fi nancial help from the state but said he’s looking into it. Recruiting new police officers can certainly be difficult. The amount of training alone may deter some hopefuls. Toadlena-Pablo said that it takes a new hire about 10 months to officially be allowed

out into the field. The Police Academy, where new officers become certified, doesn’t hold classes every month, which contributes to the delay. Toadlena-Pablo said the next round of classes starts in January. New recruits spend about six months at the academy. If a new hire comes in when the academy isn’t holding classes, they are allowed to help around the department until they become certified, but they can’t run any calls. After the police academy, the new hire has to complete three months of being a field training officer. They spend those three months shadowing a senior officer to get a handle on what it’s like working in the field. Maiorano said that new hires also have to pass a physical exam, psychological standards, medical standards, and a written test to get hired. Despite the long hours, demanding workload, and the mental and physical strain,

Toadlena-Pablo said it’s all worth it. “When I think about it, some people out there want to experience something challenging and something new. Every day that you get up and you come into work and you put on that uniform, you’re going to experience something different,” Toadlena-Pablo said. She explained that one day an officer can be investigating a traffic crash, the next day they could be investigating a homicide case, or fi nd a missing person. “ T here’s never a du l l moment, you’re always going to be busy, you’re going to learn a lot, you’re going to meet a lot of different people, and some of these people you make contact with, you could change their lives …. [and] at some point have some sort of inspiration on this individual to change or maybe to open their eyes to ‘hey there may be something better out there for me,’” ToadlenaPablo said.

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Sports schedule for week of Oct. 21 Football Games 10 / 21 C r o w n p o i n t @ Thoreau 7 pm 10/21 Gallup v. Kirtland Central 7 pm Home 10/21 Miyamura v. Belen 7 pm Away 10/21 Ramah v. Chesterton Academy 7 pm Home

10/21 Tohatchi v. Navajo Prep 7 pm 10/22 Navajo Pine v. Pine Hill 2 pm Away

Volleyball 10 / 21 Na v a j o P i n e v. Dulce 6 pm Away 10/22 Navajo Prep @ Zuni 3 pm

10/22 Tohatchi @ Thoreau 3 pm 10/22 Tse’ Yi’ Ga@ Pine Hill 11 am 10 / 2 2 W i n g a t e v. Newcomb 3 pm Away 10/24 Ga llup v. Laguna Acoma 7 pm Away 10/25 Gallup v. Bloomfield 6 pm Home 10 / 2 5 M i y a m u r a v.

Kirtland Central 6 pm Home 10 / 2 5 Na v a j o P r e p @ Wingate 6 pm 10/25 Ramah v. To’hajiilee 5 pm Home 10/25 Rehoboth Christian @ Navajo Pine 6 pm 10 / 2 5 To h a t c h i v. Newcomb 6 pm Away 10/25 Zuni @ Crownpoint 6 pm

Sports Scores for Oct. 13 - Oct. 19 Football Games 10/14 52-0 (L) Gallup v. Aztec 10/14 48-21 (L) Miyamura v. Piedra Vista 10/14 58-26 (W) Ramah v. New Mexico School for the Deaf 10/14 42-0 (W) Thoreau v. Cuba 10/14 26-6 (L) Tohatchi v. Newcomb 10/15 0-54 (L) Navajo Pine v. Mesilla Valley Christian School

Boys Soccer Games 10/13 10-0 (L) Gallup v. Bloomfield 10/15 4-3 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. Oak Grove Classical Academy 10/18 10-0 (L) Gallup v. Grants 10/18 2-0 (W) Miyamura v.

Bloomfield 10/18 0-0 (T, with 2OT) Rehoboth Christian v. East Mountain

Girls Soccer Games 10/13 7-2 (L) Gallup v. Bloomfield 10/13 1-1 (T, with 2OT) Miyamura v. Kirtland Central 10/13 1-0 (L) Rehoboth Christian v. Bosque 10/18 1-0 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. East Mountain 10/19 10-0 (W) Gallup v. Shiprock

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‘Tár’ takes its time getting to the meat of the story By Glenn Kay For the Sun RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 158 MINUTES This film from Focus Feat u re s open s i n Albuquerque on Oct. 21. It opens in more markets on Oct. 28. Most Hol ly wood f i l m s feature stories about a proactive hero stepping forward and overcoming great odds to either save the world or i mprove t hemselves. Occasionally, an independent title arrives that does something considerably different. Tár is one of those kinds of movies. It’s a beautifully performed character piece, but also one that moves at an almost glacial pace. The wait is a long one and once tension does arrive the movie becomes exciting, but average moviegoers (and to a degree, this reviewer) may fi nd the slowness too much to endure. Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) is a famous conductor and

Cate Blanchett is Lydia Tár, a famous conductor and composer adored by classical music fans, in “Tár.” Photo Credit: Focus Features composer adored by classical music fans, while also breaking barriers as a woman leading the Berlin Philharmonic. As she prepares for a career-defi ning public performance of Mahler’s 5th Symphony, viewers witness some extremes in her personality. She commands attention and is brusquely

opinionated in all matters regarding music and her work. Nat u ra l ly, t h i s cau ses plenty of problems in both her professional and personal relationships, par ticularly w ith a ssista nt F ra ncesca Lentini (Noémie Merlant) and wife Sharon Goodnow (Nina Hoss), who also performs in

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holding for extended periods of time and not getting to the meat of the story. Some of the discussions do feel overly extended and slow the pacing down. Tár’s lecture is impressive in that it is all shot in a single take that must run at about ten minutes. But the relevant information could have been choreographed and delivered in a more concise manner (it is reused, but not everything addressed in the lecture is necessary). When this scene is followed by other lengthy conversations, it does begin to feel exhausting. T h a n k f u l ly, t h i ng s do slowly build to overtly dramatic situations in the latter sections of the picture. When the pressure begins to take an effect on the usually collected Tár for very real and nasty (as well as invented) offenses and her world begins to crumble, it all becomes much more intr iguing. A nd Bla nchett is exceptional in the film throughout, managing to keep viewers watching during her regular work schedule, before she really gets to display the egotistical character losing control of her own life narrative and cracking in a memorable way under the incredible strain. When conflict was introduced into the stor y, this reviewer appreciated the story. As things come to a head, it is fascinating to see exactly what happens next and whether Tár will survive the storm or face a big comeuppance. However, it takes a great deal of patience on the part of the viewer to get to this point in the fi lm. It just managed to pull me in, but many viewers understandably won’t be able to relate to the less-than-charming central figure and fi nd the running time too long to wade through. In the end, the opening beats of Tár are too slow to generate much excitement, but it does somehow manage to end on a memorable note. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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FOR RENT Available • Two rural properties - 3-4 bedrooms • November Rentals • Indian Hills - 3 bed/2 bath • Hospital Area - 3 bed/1 bath Please contact berlinda@ gallupliving.com for info or call office (505)488-2344 HELP WANTED McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions:

2022 Mazda CX-5 Fully loaded, low mileage St# J22018A NOW $39,000

POSITION Misdemeanor Compliance Officer DEPARTMENT Compliance FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE November 3, 2022

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Final Price $56,449.00 Condition : Used Body Type: 4 WD Double Cab Transmission : Automatic Ext. Color : Silver Ice Metallic Stock # : 22344A

Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez, CPO Human Resource Director *** McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions:

DEPARTMENT GISC Department Brand New 2022 Toyota Corolla XSE Apex Edition Engine: 2.0 Liter DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder Transmission: Automatic Mileage: 17 Stock#: T22377

Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez, CPO Human Resource Director

Taking applications for an HVAC Service Tech, and a Sheetmetal worker. 1-2 years experience preferred. MUST have a valid Drivers License. To pick up an application, stop by 810 Boardman Drive. For questions please call 505-722-6363 and ask for Alexi Sanchez or email asanchez@ camcohvac.net *** 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 LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES 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

Published: Gallup Sun October 7, 2022 October 14, 2022 October 21, 2022 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AIRPORT AND SKY CITY PRESSURE REDUCING STATION IMPROVEMENTS 2023

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive ELECTRONICALLY submitted bids for construction of CITY OF GALLUP AIRPORT AND SKY CITY PRESSURE REDUCING STATION IMPROVEMENTS 2023 until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at https://app.negometrix.com/buyer/3226. Bids will be electronically opened, and publicly read aloud at the Office of the Procurement Manager via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means. This project will consist of installing new 8-inch waterline and two pressure relief stations in Gallup, NM. The Sky City Pressure Reducing Station improvement will consist of installing approximately 540 linear feet of new 8-inch waterline and a new pressure relief station starting from the intersection of Vista Avenue and Cliff Drive. The new waterline will run north on a projection of Cliff Drive and will tie in to the existing 18-inch waterline. The Airport Pressure Reducing Station consists of abandoning the existing airport pressure reducing station and installing a new pressure reducing station. The airport pressure reducing station is located inside of Gallup Municipal Airport. Work shall also include concrete slabs, valves, fittings, specials, trenching, backfilling, compaction, waterline tie-ins, and traffic control. Sidewalk, curb and gutter, and asphalt removal will also be required.

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NOW HIRING Delivery Drivers Competitive Pay Good Work Environment Flexible Schedules Employment Advancement We are looking for Honest, Dependable, and Trustworthy persons. Please apply at 1717 S. Second Street

Amigo Toyota 2000 S. Second St. Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-3881 AmigoToyota.com

FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE November 1, 2022

Controlled Air & Metal CO. Inc.

Formal Bid No. 2221

Gallup Sun • Friday October 21, 2022

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CITY OF GALLUP 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 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) 722-9121. /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

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 17 Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 307 S. 4th Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 863-5440, upon deposit of $250.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within ten (10) days after bid opening. Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may also be examined and/ or downloaded at https://app. negometrix.com/buyer/3226 All solicitation will be released electronically through Mercell and responses from bidders must also be submitted electronically through Mercell online platform. Mercell will provide all prospective bidders information regarding bid solicitation including addendums to project requirements. Mercell is a completely free service for all respondents. Only ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED PROPOSALS will be accepted; system will NOT accept proposals after due date and time. Bid openings will be held via Zoom meeting; details regarding meeting will be provided within Mercell bidding platform. Dated this 18th day of October 2022 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday October 21, 2022

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*** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF GALLUP WEST LOGAN AVENUE (6th to 9th St.) STREET AND DRAINAGE PROJECT; GALLUP, NEW MEXICO CDBG No. 20-C-NR-I01-G-10 Formal Bid No. 2222 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico

will receive ELECTRONICALLY submitted bids for construction of WEST LOGAN AVENUE STREET AND DRAINAGE PROJECT; GALLUP, NEW MEXICO until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, November 22, 2022 at https:// app.negometrix.com/buyer/3226. Bids will be electronically opened, and publicly read aloud at the Office of the Procurement Manager via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means. Project is located in the Southwest part of Gallup New Mexico in an area known as Chihuahuita by the locals. The intent of the project is to reconstruct the existing road to a grade that will alleviate localized flooding that occurs in the area and to provide ADA accessibility routes. Reconstruction shall encompass the removal and reinstallation of all concrete flat work, and installation of a new wear surface within the City Right-Of-Way between 7th and 9th Street. In addition, the City has elected to replace the existing water and sewer mains including manholes, fire hydrants and service lines within this same area. It will be incumbent on the Contractor to ensure that all utility services and entrances to the residents’ homes is maintained at all times during construction. Temporary service lines shall be installed, as needed, by the Contractor. Installation and maintenance of these temporary lines shall be incidental to the project and will not be paid for under a separate line item. Two additive alternates are included in this project: 1. Extend reconstruction of the existing road grade to 6th street. Work shall be similar to that described above excluding any main line utility work. Work shall require vertical adjustment of existing water meters, relocation of existing permanent signage, replacement of existing fire hydrant and regrading of existing water meters and valve cans. 2. Construct a concrete stairwell, including handrails, at the intersection of Logan Avenue and 7th Street. Work shall include, but is not limited to, clearing and grubbing, rock removal and disposal and

extending flatwork to the east as indicated in the contract drawings. Replacement of curb and gutter shall not be included in this work. This project is to be funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2022 at 10:00am at the office of DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC. Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 307 S. 4th Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 863-5440, upon deposit of $250.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within fifteen (15) days after bid opening. Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may also be examined and/ or downloaded at https://app. negometrix.com/buyer/3226 All solicitation will be released electronically through Mercell and responses from bidders must also be submitted electronically through Mercell online platform. Mercell will provide all pro-

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spective bidders information regarding bid solicitation including addendums to project requirements. Mercell is a completely free service for all respondents. Only ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED PROPOSALS will be accepted; system will NOT accept proposals after due date and time. Bid openings will be held via Zoom meeting; details regarding meeting will be provided within Mercell bidding platform.

Dated this 18th day of October 2022 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-October 21, 2022 *** Public Service Announcement

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Vote “YES” in the November 2022 election to the Four (4) ballot questions regarding the Gross Receipts Taxes (GRT). A “YES” vote WILL NOT INCREASE TAXES in McKinley County. In 2019 The New Mexico Legislature passed House Bill 2, which consolidated the local Gross Receipt s Taxes (GRT’s) to improve accountability and distribution of the taxes collected. This change also allows local governments (cities and counties) to use the GRT’s for more general purposes in areas the local government officials feel would benefit the citizens of McKinley County. This is only a realignment and consolidation of the local GRT Ordinances and DOES NOT raise or increase the GRT’s. No Tax increases! Published: Gallup Sun October 21, 2022 October 28, 2022 November 4, 2022

United States Representative District 2 Democratic Gabriel Vazquez

Declared Write-In Candidate

Republican Alexis Martinez Johnson

Libertarian Karen Evette Bedonie and Efren Gallardo, Jr

Democratic Maggie Toulouse Oliver

Libertarian Mayna Erika Myers

Republican Mark V Ronchetti and Ant L Thornton

Pursuant to 1978, Sections 1-11-1 to 1-11-3, I, Jacqueline K. Sloan, Clerk of McKinley County, of the State of New Mexico, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby issue the following:

Republican Audrey Trujillo

Attorney General

United States Representative District 2

County Assessor

Probate Judge Democratic Monica Martinez

Republican Jeremy Michael Gay State Auditor

Democratic Joseph M Maestas

Libertarian Travis Steven Sanchez State Treasurer

Democratic Laura M Montoya

Republican Harry B Montoya

Commissioner of Public Lands Democratic Stephanie Garcia Richard

Declared Write-In Candidate

Republican Jefferson L. Byrd

State Representative District 5 Democratic Doreen Wonda Johnson State Representative District 6 Democratic Eliseo Lee Alcon

Republican Jerri D Rowe State Representative District 9

Democratic Patricia ‘Patty” A Lundstrom Democratic Harry Garcia Justice of the Supreme Court Position 1 Democratic Julie J Vargas

Republican Thomas C Montoya

Justice of the Supreme Court Position 2 Democratic Briana H Zamora

Republican Kerry J Morris

Judge of the Court of Appeals Position 1 Democratic Gerald Edward Baca

Libertarian Sophie I Cooper

Republican Barbara V Johnson

Constitutional Amendment 1 Proposing an amendment to Article 12, Section 7 of the Constitution of New Mexico to provide for additional annual distributions of the permanent school fund for enhanced instruction for students at risk of failure, extending the school year, teacher compensation and early childhood education, requiring congressional approval for distributions for early childhood education. ○For ○Against Constitutional Amendment 2 Proposing to amend Article 9, Section 14 of the constitution of New Mexico to allow public investment to provide access to essential household services, including internet, energy, water, wastewater and other similar services as provided by law, upon the enactment of general implementing legislation by a majority vote of the members elected to each house of the Legislature. ○For ○Against

Judge of the Court of Appeals Position 2 Democratic Katherine Anne Wray

Libertarian Stephen P Curtis

Republican Gertrude Lee

Public Education Commissioner District 5

That the General Election shall be for the purpose of permitting the Democratic Party, the Republican Party and Libertarian Party to nominate candidates for the following offices:

County Commission District 2 Democratic Walt Eddy

Republican Sharon Clahchischilliage Magistrate Judge Division 1 Democratic Brent A Detsoi Magistrate Judge Division 2 Democratic Virginia A Yazzie Magistrate Judge Division 3

Proposing to amend Article 6, Section 35 of the Constitution of New Mexico to provide that an appointed judge serve at least one year before a general election is held for the office to which the judge was appoint. ○For ○Against

Bond Question 2 The 2022 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of library acquisition bonds. Shall the state be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed nineteen million two hundred sixty-six thousand dollars ($19,266,000) to make capital expenditures for academic, public school, tribal an public library resource acquisitions and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law? ○For ○Against

Bond Question 1 The 2022 Capital Projects

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Democratic Cynthia C Sanders

Constitutional Amendment 3

General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sales of senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition bonds. Shall the state be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed twenty-four million four hundred seventy thousand dollars ($24,470,000) to make capital expenditures for certain senior citizen facility improvement, construction and equipment acquisition projects and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law? ○For ○Against

Gallup Sun • Friday October 21, 2022

That a General Election is hereby called to be, held throughout the County of McKinley, State of New Mexico and in each precinct thereof, on the 8th day of November 2022.

County Commission District 1

Democratic Edward Becenti Jr

Secretary of State

Democratic Raúl Torrez

Republican Elreno C Henio

Democratic Danielle Notah

GOVERNOR and LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Democratic Michelle Lujan Grisham and Howie C Morales

State Representative District 69

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Democratic James Maiorano, III

United States Representative District 3 Democratic Teresa Legar Fernandez

*** GENERAL ELECTION 2022

Republican Yvette Herrell

County Sheriff

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 19 Bond Question 3 The 2022 Capital Projects General Obligation Bond Act authorizes the issuance and sale of higher education, special schools an tribal schools capital improvement and acquisition bonds. Shall the state of authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifteen million nine hundred eight-six thousand dollars($215,986,000) to make capital expenditures for certain higher education, special schools and tribal schools capital improvements and acquisitions and provide for a general property tax imposition and levy for the payment of principal of, interest on and expenses incurred in connection with he issuance of the bonds and the collection of the tax as permitted by law? ○For ○Against Continuation of Liquor Excise Tax Question Shall the County Commissioners of McKinley County enact an ordinance continuing the imposition on all the retailers of McKinley County, New Mexico at the maximum amount as allowed by State Law (Six (6) percent) a local liquor excise tax for the purpose of funding education programs and the prevention and treatment, including social detoxification, of alcoholism and frug within McKinley County, New Mexico and for no other purpose? ○For ○Against

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Amendment of Dedication of Gross Receipts Tax Revenues – Road Construction

Amendment of Dedication of Gross Receipts Tax Revenues – Health Care Shall the County Commissioners of McKinley County enact an ordinance amending an existing one-eight of one percent (1/8%) local option gross receipts tax to change the dedication from (I) 50% for County health care purposes and (II) 50% for public safety purposes to 100% of said gross receipt tax revenues dedicated for any county purposes? ○For ○Against

Shall the County Commissioners of McKinley County enact an ordinance amending an existing one-eight of one percent (1/8%) local option gross receipts tax to change the dedication from (I) 50% for County purposes, (II) 25% for road constructions and (III) 25% for heavy road equipment to 100% of said gross receipts tax revenue dedicated for any county purposes? ○For ○Against Amendment of Dedication of Gross Receipts Tax Revenues – Acquisition, Construction and Improvement Shall the County Commissioners of McKinley County enact an ordinance amending an existing one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) local option gross receipts tax to change the dedication from acquisition, construction and improvement of (I0 public, buildings and facilities, (II) water, wastewater and solid waste systems, (III) County jail, juvenile detention facility and County correctional facility, (IV) Roads, streets or bridges, (V) airport facilities, and (VI) open space, public parks or public recreational facilities to 100% of said gross receipts tax revenues dedicated for any county purpose? ○For ○Against Amendment of Dedication of Gross Receipt Tax Revenues – Financing the Operational Expenses Shall the County Commissioners of McKinley County enact an ordinance amending an existing one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) local option gross receipts tax to change the dedication from financing the operational expenses, ambulance and/or ems services, or capital outlay costs of volunteer fire districts or volunteer ems districts or ambulance services to 100% of said gross receipts tax revenues dedicated for any county purposes? ○For ○Against That on the day of the Primary Election, November 8, 2022

the Precinct Polls shall open at 7:00A.M. and close at 7:00 P.M. ○For ○Against EARLY VOTING will be conducted at the McKinley County Clerk’s Office, 207 W. Hill Ave., Room 100, Gallup NM 87301, Commencing on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 during regular business hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm., Monday through Friday and the last Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 10:00am – 6:00pm. ○For ○Against ABSENTEE VOTING will be conducted at McKinley County Clerk’s Office, 207 W. Hill Ave., Room 100, Gallup NM 87301, commencing on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. The Last day for the County Clerk’s to mail an absentee ballot to a voter is Friday, November 4, 2022 The last day the County Clerk’s office will accept an absentee ballot for processing is Tuesday, November 8, 2022 by 7pm. ○For

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EARLY VOTING AT ALTERNATE LOCATIONS will commence on Saturday, October 22, 2022 and end on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The alternate locations and hours are as follows: Thoreau Fire Station – 109 Hwy 371, Thoreau, New Mexico Tuesday thru Friday: Noon to 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm Zuni Tribal Building – 1203 B State Highway 53, Zuni New Mexico Tuesday thru Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Crownpoint Election Office – Intersection of Hwy 9 and Chaco Blvd, Crownpoint NM Tuesday thru Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Rio West Mall - 1300 West I-40 Frontage Road, Gallup, NM 87301 Tuesday thru Friday: Noon to 8:00pm Saturdays 10:00am – 6:00pm Twin Lakes Chapter House – State Hwy 491, Mile Marker 13

Twin Lakes, New Mexico Monday thru Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm Manuelito Chapter House – 6 Hunters Point Rd Manuelito NM Monday thru Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on Election Day, November 8, 2022 hours of operation will be from 7:00am to 7:00pm on the following Voting Convenience center locations: VOTING CONVENIENCE CENTERS Gallup Southside Fire Station – 1800 S 2nd St, Gallup, NM Gallup Northside Fire Station – 911 W Lincoln Ave, Gallup NM Gallup Eastside Fire Station – 3700 Church Rock St, Gallup NM Gallup Westside Fire Station – 707 Rico St, Gallup NM McKinley County Courthouse Rotunda – 207 W. Hill Ave., Room 100, Gallup NM Rio West Mall – 1300 W Maloney Ave, Gallup NM UNM Gallup Branch Gurley Hall – 705 Gurley Ave, Gallup NM Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center – Marguerite Franco Drive, Gallup NM Zuni Tribal Office – 1202 B State Highway 53, Zuni NM Blackrock Fire Station (Zuni) – 04, 3rd Street Zuni, NM Red Rock Chapter House – 79 Refuge Rock Rd #A, Gallup NM Crownpoint Election Office – Intersection of Hwy 9 and Chaco Blvd, Crownpoint NM Thoreau Fire Station – 109 Hwy 371 Thoreau, NM Red Lake Chapter House – Shepard Spring Rd. Navajo NM Navajo Estates Fire Station – 19 C Sunset Valley Rd. YahTaHey, NM Hilltop Christian School – 02A Deerfield Dr, Tse Bonito NM Mexican Springs Chapter House – 18 miles north on 491, Navajo service Rte 30, Mexican Springs NM Tohatchi Elementary School – 100 Ch’ooshgai Road Tohatchi NM Twin Lakes Elementary School – N HWY 491 Twin Lakes, NM

Coyote Canyon Chapter House – 9 miles East of Hwy 491, Navajo Rt 9 on Mile Marker 9, Brimhall, NM Standing Rock Chapter House – 22 mile, W Rte 9, Crownpoint, NM Whitehorse Lake Chapter House – HCR 79 Box 4069 Cuba, NM Ojo Encino Chapter House – Star Lake Road, Ojo Encino, NM Baca Chapter House – 22 A Pillow Crest Rd, Prewitt NM Smith Lake Chapter House – 1299 Hwy 371, Smith Lake, NM Ft. Wingate Fire Station – 290 McGaffey Lake Road Ft. Wingate, NM Catherine A Miller Elementary School – Challenger Road, Churchrock, NM Rock Springs Chapter House – E Rock Spring Rd, YahTaHey, NM Manuelito Chapter House – 26 HuntersPoint Rd, Manuelito, NM Pinedale Chapter House – 523 Hwy N 11-49 Churchrock, NM Breadsprings Chapter House – B017-001 Rodeo Road, Breadsprings, NM David Skeet Elementary School – Route 45 Jones Ranch Road, Vanderwagen, NM Ramah Fire Station – #4 Tietjen Ave. Ramah, NM Mariano Lake Chapter House Administrative Building – 237A Mariano Lake Loop Dr. Mariano Lake, NM Whispering Cedars Fire Station – 2111 A Suite 21A Iyanbito Rd, Ft. Wingate NM Iyanbito Chapter House – 2111 A Suite 21A Iyanbito Rd, Ft. Wingate NM Tsayatoh Multi-Complex Building – West TseYaToh Rd., TseYaToh, NM Becenti Chapter House, Sr 7009 & NM-371, Crownpoint, NM Dalton Pass (Nahodishgish) Chapter House – West Navajo Rt. 9, Crownpoint NM Pueblo Pintado Fire Station – Navajo Route 9, Mile Marker 76, Pueblo Pintado, NM Casamero Lake Chapter House – 1037A Count Rd 19, Prewitt NM Issued under my hand and seal this 19th day of October

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virtud de la autoridad invertida en mí, por eso expido la siguiente Proclamación:

2022. Que una Elección General sea, y la misma es por esta llamada, de tener lugar por el Estado De Nuevo México y en cada condado y Distrito electoral de este el 8 de noviembre de 2022.

Jaqueline K. Sloan Jaqueline K. Sloan McKinley County Clerk Published: Gallup Sun October 21, 2022 *** PROCLAMACIÓN NOTICIA DE ELECCIÓN En conformidad con las Leyes de Elección General del Estado de Nuevo México, Yo, Jacqueline K. Sloan, Escribana del Condado de McKinley, por

Que la Elección General será para el propósito de permitir que El Partido Demócrata, El Partido Republicanoo y El Partido Libre nombren candidatos para los siguientes cargos públicos:

Declared Write-In Candidate

Republicano Yvette Herrell

Senador Representante de los Estados Unidos -Distrito 3 Demócrata Teresa Legar Fernandez

Republicano Kerry J Morris

Juez de la Corte de Apelaciones Posición 1 Demócrata Gerald Edward Baca

Libre Sophie I Cooper

Republicano Alexis Martinez Johnson

Gobernador y Teniente Gobernador Demócrata Michelle Lujan Grisham y Howie C Morales

Libre Republicano Karen Evette Bedonie y Mark V Ronchetti y Efren Gallardo, Jr Ant L Thornton

Demócrata Maggie Toulouse Oliver

Libre Mayna Erika Myers

Juez de la Corte de Apelaciones Posición 2 Demócrata Katherine Anne Wray

Libre Stephen P Curtis

Comisionado de Educación Pública Distrito 5

Juez Magistral División 1 Demócrata Brent A Detsoi Juez Magistral División 2 Demócrata Virginia A Yazzie

Republicano Jeremy Michael Gay Auditor del Estado Libre Travis Steven Sanchez Tesorero del Estado Republicano Harry B Montoya Comisionado de Terrenos Públicos Declared Write-In Candidate

Republicano Jefferson L. Byrd

Representante del Estado Distrito 5 Demócrata Doreen Wonda Johnson

Demócrata James Maiorano, III

Republicano Jerri D Rowe Representante del Estado Distrito 9

Demócrata Patricia ‘Patty” A Lundstrom Representante del Estado Distrito 69 Demócrata Harry Garcia Corte Suprema de Justicia Posición 1

La Ley de Bonos de Obligación General de Proyectos de Capital de 2022 autoriza la emisión y venta de bonos para la adquisición y mejora de escuelas de educación superior, escuelas especiales y escuelas tribales. ¿Estará el estado autorizado a emitir bonos de obligación general por una cantidad que no exceda los doscientos quince millones novecientos ochenta y seis mil dólares ($215,986,000) para realizar gastos de capital para las mejoras y adquisiciones de ciertas escuelas de educación superior, escuelas especiales y escuelas tribales y proveer una imposición general de impuestos sobre la propiedad

Comisionado del Condado Distrito 1 Demócrata Danielle Notah Comisionado del Condado Distrito 2 Demócrata Walt Eddy Asesor del Condado Demócrata Edward Becenti Jr Demócrata Monica Martinez

Se propone enmendar el Articulo 12, Sección 7 de la Constitución de Nuevo México para proveer distribuciones anuales adicionales del fondo escolar permanente para la instrucción aumentada de estudiantes en riesgo de fracaso, extender el año escolar, compensación para educadores y educación de la primera infancia; requiriendo la aprobación del congreso sobre las distribuciones para educación de la primera infancia. ○ A Favor ○En Contra

Pregunta De Bonos 1

Republicano Thomas C Montoya Corte Suprema de Justicia Posición 2

Enmienda Constitucional 2 Se propone enmendar el Articulo 9, Sección 14 de la Constitución de Nuevo México para permitir inversion pública para proveer acceso a servicios esenciates del hogar, incluyendo internet, energia, agua, aguas residuales y otros servicios similares según lo previsdto por la ley, cuando se establezca la legislación general

La Ley de Bonos de Obliación General de Proyectos de Capital de 2022 autoriza la emission y venta de bonos para la mejora de instalaciones, construcción y la adquisición de equipos para personas de edad acanzada. ¿Estará el estado autorizado a emitir bonos de obligación general por una cantidad que no exceda los veinticuatro

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Demócrata Julie J Vargas

Se propone enmendar el Articulo 6, Sectión 35 de la Constitución de Nuevo México para proveer que un juez designado sirva por lo menos un año antes de que se administre una elección general para el cargo al que el juez fue designado. ○ A Favor ○En Contra

Republicano Elreno C Henio

Representante del Estado Distrito 6 Demócrata Eliseo Lee Alcon

Pregunta De Bonos 3

Alguacil del Condado

Gallup Sun • Friday October 21, 2022

Demócrata Stephanie Garcia Richard

Enmienda Constitucional 3

Demócrata Cynthia C Sanders

Enmienda Constitucional 1

Demócrata Laura M Montoy

de implementación por voto mayoritario de los miembros electos a cada cámara de la Legistatura. ○ A Favor ○En Contra

La Ley de Bonos de Obligación General de Proyectos de Capital de 2022 autoriza la emission y venta de bonos para la adquisición de recursos bibliotecarios. ¿Estará el estado autorizado a emitir bonos de obligación general por una cantidad que no exceda los diecinueve millones doscientos sesenta y seis mil dólares ($19,266,000) para realizar gastos de capital para la adquisición de recursos para bibliotecas académicas, de escuelas públicas, tribaled y públicas y proveer una imposición general de impuestos sobre la propiedad y recaudar el pago del capital, los intereses y los gastos incurridos en relación con la emisión de los bonos y el cobro del impuesto según lo permitido por la ley? ○ A Favor ○En Contra

Juez Testamentario Republicano Audrey Trujillo

millones, cuatrocientos selenta mil dólares ($24,470,000) para realizar gastos de capital para ciertos proyectos de mejora de instalaciones, construcción y adquisición de equipo para personas de edad avanzada y proveer una imposición general de impuestos sobre la propiedad y recaudar el pago del capital, los intereses y los gastos incurridos en relación con la emisión de los bonos y el cobro del impuesto según lo permitido por la ley? ○A Favor ○En Contra Pregunta De Bonos 2

Procurador General

Demócrata Joseph M Maestas

Republicano Gertrude Lee

Republicano Sharon Clahchischilliage

Secretario del Estado

Demócrata Raúl Torrez

Republicano Barbara V Johnson

Juez Magistral División 3

Senador Representante de los Estados Unidos- Distrito 2

Senador Representante de los Estados Unidos- Distrito 2 Demócrata Gabriel Vasquez

Demócrata Briana H Zamora

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 y recaudar el pago del capital, los intereses y los gastos incurridos en relación con la emisión de los bonos y el cobro del impuesto según lo permitido por la ley? ○ A Favor ○En Contra Continuación De La Pregunta Impuestos Sobre El Comsumo De Licor ¿Deberán los Comisionados del Condado de McKinley promulgar una ordenanza continuando la imposición de un impuesto local para el licor de seis por ciento (6%) sobre todos los minoristas en el Condado de McKinley, Nuevo México con el fin de financiar los programas de educación, y la prevención y tratamiento, incluyendo desintoxicación social, del alcoholismo y el uso indebido de drogas en el Condado de McKinley, Nuevo México y no para otros fines? ○ A Favor ○En Contra

Modificación De La Dedicación De Los Ingresos Gross Ingresos Tributarios Cuidado De La Salud

pesado de carreteras a 100% de dichos ingresos del impuesto sobre ingresos gros para cualquier propósito del condado? ○ A Favor ○En Contra Modificación De La Dedicación De Los Ingresos Gross Ingresos Triubtarios Adquisición, Construcción y El Mejoramiento ¿Deberá el Comisionado del Condado de McKinley promulgar una ordenanza que enmiende un impuesto local opcional sobre ingresos gros de un cuarto de un por ciento (1/4) existente para cambiar la dedicación de la adquisición, construcción y mejora de (I) edificios e instalaciones públicos, (II) agua, aguas residuates y sistemas de desechos sólidos, (III) cárcel del condado, instalaciones de detención de menores e instalaciones correccionales del condado, (IV) carreteras, calles o puentes, (V) instalaciones aeroportuarias y (VI) espacios abiertos, parques públicos o instalaciones de recrea pública a 100% de dichos ingresos del impuesto sobre ingresos gros para cualquier propósito del condado? ○ A Favor

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¿Deberá el Comisionado del Condado de McKinley promulgar una ordenanza que enmiende un impuesto local opcional sobre ingresos gros de un octavo de un por ciento (1/8%) exisente para cambiar la dedicación de (I) 50% para propósitos de cuidado de salud del condado y (II) 50% para seguridad publica a 100% de dichos ingresos del impuesto sobre ingresos gros para cualquier propósito del condado? ○ A Favor

○En Contra

Modificación De La Dedicación De Los Ingresos Gross Ingresos Tributarios Construcción Vial ¿Deberá el Comisionado del Condado de McKinley promulgar una ordenanza que enmiendu un impuesto local opcional sobre ingresos gros de un octavo de un por ciento (1/8%) existente para cambiar la dedicación de (I) 50% para propósitos del condado (II) 25% para construcción de carreteras y (III) 25% para equipo

○En Contra

Modificación De La Dedicación De Los Ingresos Gross Ingresos Tributarios Financiación De Los Gastos Operativos ¿Deberá el Comisionado del Condado de McKinley promulgar una ordenanza que enmiende un impuesto local opcional sobre ingresos gros de un cuarto de un por ciento (1/4%) existente para cambiar la dedicación de financiar los gastos operativos, servicios de ambulancia y/o servicios médicos de emergencia (EMS), o gastos de capital de distritos voluntarios de bomberos o distritos de voluntarios de EMS o servicios de ambulancia a 100% de dichos ingresos del impuesto sobre ingresos gros para cualquier propósito del condado? ○ A Favor ○En Contra Que en el día de la Elección General el 8 de Noviembre 2022, los recintos abriran al las 7:00 a.m. y cerrarán a las 7:00 p.m.

VOTACION ANTICIPADA sera en la Oficina del Votacion del Condado de McKinley, 207 W. Hill Ave.,Cuarto #100, Gallup, NM 87301. Comienza el 11 de Octubre 2022. Durante horas regulares de oficina de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm de Lunes a Viernes y el último Sabado 5 de Noviembre 2022 de 10:00 am6:00 pm. VOTACION EN AUSENCIA sera en la Oficina del Votacion del Condado de McKinley, 207 W. Hill Ave.,Cuarto #100, Gallup, NM 87301. Comienza el 11 de Octubre 2022. Último dia para la Oficina de Votacion del Condado mandar por correo la boleta ausente de votacion sera el Viernes 4 de Noviembre, 2022. Último dia para la Oficina de Votacion del Condado aceptar y procesar la boleta ausente sera el Martes 8 de Noviembre 2022 a las 7pm. VOTACION TEMPRANA ALTERNATIVAS LOCACIONES sera el Sabado 22 de Octubre, 2022 y terminara el Sabado 5 de Noviembre 2022. Las locaciones alternativas y horarios seran: Estación de Bomberos – 109 Hwy 371, Thoreau, New Mexico Martes a Viernes: Mediodia a 8:00pm Sabado 10:00am – 6:00pm Ofinica de la Tribu de Zuni – 1203 B State Highway 53, Zuni New Mexico Martes a Sabado: 9:00am – 5:00pm Oficina de Elección en Navajo – Intersection of Hwy 9 and Chaco Blvd, Crownpoint NM Martes a Sabado: 9:00am – 5:00pm Rio West Mall - 1300 West I-40 Frontage Road, Gallup, NM 87301 Martes a Viernes: Mediodia a 8:00pm Sabados 10:00am – 6:00pm Twin Lakes Chapter House – State Hwy 491, Mile Marker 13 Twin Lakes, New Mexico Monday a Viernes: 8:00am – 5:00pm Manuelito Chapter House – 6 Hunters Point Rd Manuelito NM

Lunes a Viernes: 8:00am – 5:00pm SE ORDENA ADEMÁS que el día de las elecciones, 7 de junio de 2022, el horario de atención será de 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. en las siguientes ubicaciones de centros de conveniencia de votación: CENTROS DE CONVENIENCIA PARA VOTAR Estacion de Bomeros Sureste de Gallup – 1800 S 2nd St, Gallup, NM Estacion de Bomeros Noreste de Gallup – 911 W Lincoln Ave, Gallup NM Estacion de Bomeros Este de Gallup – 3700 Church Rock St, Gallup NM Estacion de Bomeros Oeste de Gallup – 707 Rico St, Gallup NM Centro de la Rotonda del Condado de McKinley – 207 W. Hill Ave., Room 100, Gallup NM Rio West Mall – 1300 W Maloney Ave, Gallup NM UNM Gallup Branch Gurley Hall – 705 Gurley Ave, Gallup NM Centro de Recreacion Larry Brian Mitchell– Marguerite Franco Drive, Gallup NM Oficina de la Tribu de Zuni – 1202 B State Highway 53, Zuni NM Estacion de Bomberos Blackrock (Zuni) – 04, 3rd Street Zuni, NM Red Rock Chapter House – 79 Refuge Rock Rd #A, Gallup NM Crownpoint Oficina de Eleccion – Intersection of Hwy 9 and Chaco Blvd, Crownpoint NM Estacion de Bomberos Thoreau– 109 Hwy 371 Thoreau, NM Red Lake Chapter House – Shepard Spring Rd. Navajo NM Estacion de Bomberos Navajo Estates– 19 C Sunset Valley Rd. YahTaHey, NM Hilltop Escuela Cristiana – 02A Deerfield Dr, Tse Bonito NM Mexican Springs Chapter House – 18 miles north on 491, Navajo service Rte 30, Mexican Springs NM Tohatchi Escuela Primaria – 100 Ch’ooshgai Road Tohatchi NM Twin Lakes Escuela Primaria – N HWY 491 Twin Lakes, NM Coyote Canyon Chapter House – 9 miles East of Hwy 491, Navajo Rt 9 on Mile Marker 9,

Brimhall, NM Standing Rock Chapter House – 22 mile, W Rte 9, Crownpoint, NM Whitehorse Lake Chapter House – HCR 79 Box 4069 Cuba, NM Ojo Encino Chapter House – Star Lake Road, Ojo Encino, NM Baca Chapter House – 22 A Pillow Crest Rd, Prewitt NM Smith Lake Chapter House – 1299 Hwy 371, Smith Lake, NM Estacion de Bomberos Ft. Wingate– 290 McGaffey Lake Road Ft. Wingate, NM Catherine A Miller Escuela Primaria – Challenger Road, Churchrock, NM Rock Springs Chapter House – E Rock Spring Rd, YahTaHey, NM Manuelito Chapter House – 26 HuntersPoint Rd, Manuelito, NM Pinedale Chapter House – 523 Hwy N 11-49 Churchrock, NM Breadsprings Chapter House – B017-001 Rodeo Road, Breadsprings, NM David Skeet Escuela Primaria – Route 45 Jones Ranch Road, Vanderwagen, NM Estacion de Bomberos Ramah– #4 Tietjen Ave. Ramah, NM Mariano Lake Chapter House Administrative Building – 237A Mariano Lake Loop Dr. Mariano Lake, NM Estacion de BomWhispering Cedars beros – 2111 A Suite 21A Iyanbito Rd, Ft. Wingate NM Iyanbito Chapter House – 2111 A Suite 21A Iyanbito Rd, Ft. Wingate NM Tsayatoh Multi-Edificio Complejo – West TseYaToh Rd., TseYaToh, NM Becenti Chapter House, Sr 7009 & NM-371, Crownpoint, NM Dalton Pass (Nahodishgish) Chapter House – West Navajo Rt. 9, Crownpoint NM Estacion de Bomberos Pueblo Pintado– Navajo Route 9, Mile Marker 76, Pueblo Pintado, NM Casamero Lake Chapter House – 1037A Count Rd 19, Prewitt NM Expedido bajo mi mando y sello este dia 19de Octubre 2022. Jaqueline K. Sloan Jaqueline K. Sloan Escribana del Condado de McKinley Published: Gallup Sun October 21, 2022

FRIDAY, OCT. 21

KEEP GALLUP CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING

4 pm on Zoom. For more information go to gallupnm. gov.

CREATIVE CORNER - ORIGAMI FLEXTANGLE

3 pm @ Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) 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.

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

GET UP AND GAME

1 pm - 5 pm @ the Children’s Library (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every Friday, come to the children’s library to unwind from a busy week! Get up and Game with video games and fun for the whole family including virtual reality! Email pneilson@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, OCT. 22

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

GENETICS EXPLORATION WITH EXPLORA!

9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street.

SUNDAY, OCT. 23

DEADLINE FOR GALLUP SCREENWRITING COMPETITION

For more information and the competition rules go to createsend.com MONDAY, OCT. 24

GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.

TWEENS WHO STREAM

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, learn about DNA by building an edible scale model. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

MIGHTY CHONDRIA KIDS

4 pm on OFPL’s Facebook page. A STREAM workshop for kids and tweens (5-12). This week, learn about molecules. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, OCT. 25

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.). WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26

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

WINE & PAINTING

6 pm to 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). $35/person. Purchase tickets at www.galluparts.org/wineand-painting.

HOUR OF CODE

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens. This week, partici-

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (2022).

FAMILY STORYTIME

Join OFPL @ 11 am on Wednesdays inside the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is zoo animals. Age 0-4. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. THURSDAY, OCT. 27

UNDERSTANDING DIVINATION THROUGH TAROT

3 pm on OFPL’s Facebook page or on Zoom. Join OFPL and special guest Shanna Stoker to discover how tarot reading can help you gain greater insight, honor your intuition and forecast potential outcomes. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.org or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1

6:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.).

OCTOBER FILMS: ALL HOLLOW’S SCREAMS

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is delving into the catacombs of horror. This week’s movie is “The Witch” For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

9 am -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. 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.). This week they will be making burlap Halloween bags. For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291.

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, OCT. 28

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am - 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, OCT. 29

12TH ANNUAL FOUR CORNERS INVITATIONAL YOUTH FOOTBALL

All Day @ Tom Saucedo Memorial Park (631 N. Sixth St.). Tony Dorsett Touch Down Football League. Gallup hosts the 12th Annual Four Corners Youth Football Championships. Teams come from across the four corners region to compete in the region’s premier youth football event.

SECOND ANNUAL MUMMY 5K RUN AND WALK

9 am @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.). For more information call the Community Pantry at (505) 726-8068.

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

2 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. Come discuss the book. Bob Rosenbrough will actually be present to answer questions and discuss the book at this meeting. Refreshments will be served! Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-8631291 for more information. MONDAY, OCT. 31

ZOLLINGER HAUNTED HALLOWEEN

All day @ @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Celebrate Halloween at Zollinger Library. Trickor-treat all day long and get candy by voting in their Staff Pumpkin Contest. There will be activities throughout the day. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

Skull decorating party. While supplies last. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, NOV. 5 ‘

WOMEN VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP CRAFT SHOW

9 am - 5 pm @ Veterans Helping Veterans (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.) For more information call (505) 879-0858. TUESDAY, NOV. 8

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave. ONGOING

ARTIST SHOWCASE: DANA ALDIS

@ 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. The showcase will be available at the gallery until Nov. 12.

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.

TUESDAY, NOV. 1 AND WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2

SUGAR SKULL DECORATING PARTY To post a nonprofit or

2 pm - 4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) and the Children’s Library (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a Sugar

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

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 handson activities exploring these questions and other genetic related puzzles. Email pneilson@gallupnm.og or

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET

pants will use block code to create a story in which the audience can make a decision.

Gallup Sun • Friday October 21, 2022

9 am @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave.). To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Gallup, visit: act.alz.org/ walkgallup or contact Tori Rohrer at tlrohrer@alz.org or (505) 278-7927.

call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

CALENDAR

Community Calendar Oct. 21 - Oct. 27, 2022