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What does it take to have a long, happy marriage? SENIOR MARRIED COUPLES GIVE ADVICE ON LOVE By Dee Velasco For the Sun
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alentine’s Day is just around the corner, a day to show that special loved one how much you love them. Couples who have been married for quite some time talked to the Sun about how they’ve made their marriage work. Twila and James Moots have been married for 62 years. They married in 1961, and then shortly after that the young couple moved to Gallup to begin their lives together. Twila said they don’t do anything special for Valentine’s Day; it’s just another day for them. In fact, they have never really done anything on the day since they married. “When we got married, we both were busy being in school obt a i n i ng ou r ba chelor’s degrees in education,” Twila said. “Besides, we really didn’t have a lot of money to spend on Valentine’s Day.” Twila laughed when asked how they stayed together so long, saying she really didn’t know. “Patience, you have to have a lot of patience,” Twila said. “I also think you have to have
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Twila and James Moots are looking forward to their 63rd wedding anniversary in June. They said they are even more in love now than on their wedding day. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco faith to lean back on. You have to make Jesus a part of your life and guide you to what you’re supposed to do.” James explained with a laugh that his wife is really forgiving and doesn’t get into trouble intentionally. “There are things we go through that are irritating, but we just overlook them and we don’t make a big deal out of
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them,” James said. “First off… forgiveness, there’s times you just have to forgive and go on from there, second of course is having love.” Twila added that being a team is important. “You have to work together – not against each other – and be willing to give and take, I think that’s a big part of it too,” she said.
Twila also noted that if it’s not Valentine’s Day and one of them brings home flowers, that makes it extra special. “He did it without having to feel like he had to, I feel Valentine’s Day is like having to do it and it doesn’t have that special meaning to it,” Twila explained. When asked to identify one thing that couples don’t do as much anymore, they both brought up communication. “They don’t communicate as much because they are on their cell phones,” Twila said. “Even when you go to a restaurant you see the whole family on their phones and that’s pretty sad.” Along with communication, both added that couples need time alone, and suggested perhaps putting the kids to bed early to use that time for each other. A not her couple t hat spoke to the Sun was Gloria Underwood and Tom Bischoff, who have been married for 17 years. They were both born and raised in Gallup. Under wood s a id she wanted to keep her maiden name. When it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day, both
Underwood and Bischoff said they don’t really celebrate it at all, just a little. Bischoff said he’s not much of a celebration guy and that’s okay with his wife. “I’m a pretty quiet guy who leads a quiet life,” he said. Und e r wo o d s a id t h a t Bischoff still brings her flowers and they’ll pick out a vase at home and display it, which she said is pretty nice. Having been married for 18 years, they said for the most part it has been a pretty easy-going marriage. Underwood said that they both get along well and think alike for the most part. Having things in common works for them, Bischoff said. “Accepting each other for what we are, having a late marriage considering our age, we’re both retired and have no kids to take care of,” he added. He stated both of them are fi nancially secure and don’t have those pressures as a young family does. Underwood added that letting each other have their own time helps for themselves and their marriage. “We let each other do our
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eeing a youth basketball game. Ga l lup Pol ice O f f icer A a ron Ma rquez wa s d is patched to the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, 400 Marguerite Franco Dr., on Feb. 4 around 10:30 am when a man called police and said that a referee, who was identified as Glenn Mayes, had repeatedly touched his son’s butt. The concerned father told Marquez that he was watching his son play basketball, and at one point a foul occurred in the game. The man said his son fouled another kid, and as his son was walking away Mayes walked up to him and allegedly slapped him on the butt. The child reportedly told Mayes not to touch him in that
way, but the man kept following the kid. He allegedly put his hand on the k id’s back and then slid his hands Glenn Mayes down to tap the boy’s butt again. T he ma n sa id h is son smacked Mayes’s hand and told him to not touch him again. According to Marquez’s report, Mayes continued to follow the young boy and kept touching his butt. The boy’s father said his son eventually ran up to him crying and said that Mayes was touching him inappropriately. The man said he told Mayes not to
touch his son, but then he and his son were kicked out of the gym. According to the man, Mayes was still inside referring the game after he and his son had been kicked out. When Marquez went inside to talk to Mayes, he claimed not to know what the officer was talking about. Marquez arrested Mayes and placed him in handcuffs. As he was escorting him outside to his police car, Mayes saw the young boy and his father. According to Marquez’s report, when Mayes saw the young boy, he chuckled and smirked and said “It wasn’t
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man named Brandon Barbone has been charged with careless driving, great bodily harm by vehicle, and knowingly leaving the scene of an accident. On Jan. 28 Gallup Police Officer Timothy Hughte was dispatched to the intersection of Highway 66 and Armand Ortega Boulevard in response to a vehicle that had reportedly hit a pole. When he arrived at the scene, Hughte saw the vehicle pushed up against the southeast traffic light of the intersection. He met with the two people
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who were still in the vehicle. According to Hughte’s report, the man was wedged between the front passenger seat and the dashboard. The woman in the backseat had a large cut on her forehead. Hughte was able to help the woman by stopping the bleeding from her forehead wound. But when he went around to the passenger’s side door to help the man out of the vehicle, he saw that the door was locked and jammed. He had to break the window to get to the male victim, who was unconscious and had to be woken up. When Hughte woke the man up, he noticed he also had a cut on his forehead. Medical staff
had to forcefully remove the car’s door to get to the man. Before Hug hte ha d responded to the call, Metro Dispatch had received a call about two men who had left the scene of the crash and had been dropped off at a Loves truck stop. Officers drove to the truck stop, picked up the two men, and drove back to the scene of the crash. Hughte met with Barbone, 29, from Church Rock, and according to his report the man seemed very distraught. He said he had not been the one driving. According to Hughte’s report, Barbone had blood on his nose, which was crooked. He also appeared to
be “stupefied as he talked and stuttered.” Hughte noticed that Barbone had bloodshot, wat er y eye s, Brandon Barbone and he allegedly could smell the odor of alcohol coming off his breath. He was taken to the Gallup Indian Medical Center before Hughte could question him further. After speaking to Barbone, Hughte talked to the other man who was found at the truck stop. He would only say that someone lost control of the vehicle. He wouldn’t say where he had been inside the vehicle,
and he refused to answer any more questions. He was transported to the Gallup Detox Center after it was determined that he wasn’t injured in the crash. Next, Hughte spoke to the people who had called in the accident – employees from the nearby Allsups convenience store. They said they saw two men get out of the car after the accident and start walking westbound on Highway 66. They then got picked up by another vehicle, which headed westbound on Highway 66. One of the employees had video footage of the incident. After speaking to the convenience store employees, Hughte headed to the Gallup Indian Medical Center to talk to the three people who were injured in the accident. According to
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Church Rock man arrested for breaking restraining order, stalking NMSP officer Staff Reports
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man was arrested after he reportedly showed up to a New Mexico
State Police Officer’s home and started verbally assaulting her. On Jan. 27, a rou nd 8:45 a m , M e t r o Justin Hollowell D i s p a t c h received a call from a New Mexico State Police Officer who wa s request i ng law enforcement come to her residence at 325 ½ Marguerite St. to talk to a man she claimed was stalking her. The woman said that the man, who was later identif ied a s Justin Hollowell, was parked outside her house and was honking his car’s horn. The woman said she had a court order stating that Hollowell, 35, from Church Rock, wasn’t supposed to be around her.
The woman said Hollowell was standing outside her home cussing at her. Another NMSP officer was able to back up the woman’s claims. Gallup Police Officer Jarad Albert responded to the call. When he arrived at the scene one of the NMSP officers told him that Hollowell had pulled up to the driveway in a Chevrolet SUV. In a video, Hollowell can reportedly be seen honking his horn outside the woman’s home. He then gets out of his car and pulls out a GoPro camera. He tries to open the door of the NMSP patrol vehicle that is parked in the driveway. When he can’t open the door, he sits on car’s hood instead. He can be heard in the video screaming “F*** State Police!” The woman explained that
the restraining order was put in place when Hollowell was arrested by GPD Sgt. Matthew Graham after he assaulted her while she was wearing her police uniform. He was also charged with battery after he attacked Graham. The assault happened on Aug. 4. According to court documents, the jury trial regarding the assault charges is scheduled for March 21. According to A lber t’s report, there was no damage to the NMSP patrol car and no injuries to anyone involved in the Jan. 27 incident. He fi led an arrest warrant for Hollowell on the charges of aggravated stalking and intimidation of a witness. He arrested Hollowell later that day. The case was transferred to the District Court on Jan. 31.
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wo men w e r e charged on Feb. 6 with first degree murder, conspiracy to commit mur- Lindy Billy III der, and two counts of tampering with evidence after they allegedly stabbed a man to death. According to the arrest a f f idav it , t rouble st a r ted brewing at a local bar in the early morning hours of Feb. 4.
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Bryland Skeet s, 33, Lindy Billy III, 23, and a woman were knocking back some drinks a t Bryland Skeets Spor t s Page Lounge, 1400 S. Second St. T he t h r e e of t hem wer e reportedly “pretty” drunk, and were arguing, according to the affidavit. S omet i me du r i ng t he morning, the woman hanging out with the two men struck up a conversation with Shawn Kinlicheenie, 30, of
Fort Defiance, Ariz. The affidavit states that the woman decided to leave Sports Page with Kinlichenie in his green truck, which reportedly upset Skeets. The two men then decided to follow the couple to their next location — the Maverick Gas Station, 3540 E. Historic Hwy. 66. At the gas station, Skeets and the woman got out of t hei r re s pec t ive veh icle s and began arguing with one
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Doing donuts MAN ARRESTED FOR CHILD ABUSE AFTER DRIVING RECKLESSLY Staff Reports
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rlando Smith was doing donuts in a movie theater parking lot with a child in the backseat when police made contact with him. On Jan. 30, around 6:15 pm, Gallup Police Officer Julio Yazzie was on patrol near Red Rock 10
Theater, 3711 Church Rock St., when he noticed a gray Dodge Ram truck spinning the tires and going in circles in the empty lot. Yazzie saw the vehicle leave the parking lot, and he began to follow it. The vehicle went east on Church Rock Street, but Yazzie was able to catch up with it as it
got on to Tse Yaniichi Drive. As he performed a traffic stop and walked up to the truck, Yazzie noticed a young child in the backseat and a woman in the passenger seat. Yazzie met with the driver, Smith, 41, and asked him why he was burning out donuts in the theater parking lot. According to
Yazzie’s report, Smith said he was cleaning the mud off his tires. Smith said he hadn’t been drinking, and Orlando Smith when Yazzie did a Standard Field Sobriety Test on him, he wasn’t able to see any signs that said otherwise. Smith said he was out “checking the mail” and was going to go home afterward. The woman in the truck confirmed that neither she or Smith
had been drinking, and she backed up Smith’s story about checking the mail. The woman said that Smith was “just showing off.” When Yazzie told the woman that Smith would be going to jail that night, she said she would take the blame. Yazzie did a Standard Field Sobriety Test on the woman, and she also passed. Metro Dispatch told Yazzie that Smith had a warrant out for his arrest, so Yazzie arrested him for the warrant, reckless driving, and child abuse. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 15.
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man tried using a forged check at a car dealership and was eventually arrested for forgery and possession of a controlled substance. On Feb. 1 around 7:30 pm, Gallup Police Officer Gilbert Gonzales was dispatched to Duke City Auto, 1512 E. Hwy. 66, when a man, who was later identified as Arthur Diaz, tried to cash a forged check. When Gonzales met with the car dealership’s owner, he pointed out Diaz, 46, and handed
Gon za les a check and a driver’s license that belonged to Diaz. The check was a State of New Me x ic o Arthur Diaz Ta xation a nd Revenue check marked “Supplemental 2022 income tax rebate.” It was made out to Diaz for $600. In his report Gonzales said the forged check was poor quality and that the authorized signer had a blurry printed
signature. The seal was also blurry. Gonzales asked Diaz where he got the check, and he said he received the check for work he had done, but he would not
give Gonzales a name. He said he worked on a burnt down residence and received the check as payment. The only name he would give was for a guy named “Wolf,” although he said he
didn’t know the guy’s real name. The car dealership owner also told police that Diaz had
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VALENTINE’S DAY | FROM PAGE 4 own thing, we do a lot of things together, but we let each other go our own way too, kinda grow on our own
REFEREE | FROM PAGE 6 even like that.” After placing Mayes in his police car Marquez went back inside the recreation center to talk to other employees. One employee said she saw that there was an altercation during the basketball game involving a boy in a red jersey, but she said she didn’t see Mayes touch the boy. Another referee for the game told Marquez that he didn’t see Mayes touch the boy
FORGED CHECK | FROM PAGE 9 come in before and tried to cash a similar check, but the business name and cash amount were different, and showed them pictures of the older check. Diaz denied this claim. The store
and in together. We don’t pick at each other, we let each other be,” he said. When asked what advice they could give to other couples, Bischoff said to accept each other for who they are as
well as their limitations. “It’s very challenging for this new generation, I feel for them because it’s going to be harder for them to obtain what we have. You have to have a spiritual life to be able to keep
a family together as well,” Bischoff said. Under wo o d h a d s ome advice for women. “To women at any age don’t get married to change the guy – accept him as he is already
and don’t try to change him,” she said. “Maybe little things like pushing your chair in after you eat, little things like that. Always be there to listen, and the spiritual part too is important.”
inappropriately. He said that one of the coaches was getting upset that fouls were not being called for his players. The coach allegedly continued to argue, and Mayes told him to calm down. The game continued, and a foul occurred. The referee said he saw Mayes go up to the child in question and pat him on the lower back. The child allegedly just stood there, and that’s when the coach yelled “don’t touch my kid like that.” The referee said the child
put his head down, and Mayes went over to comfort him again. He reportedly patted him on the back again, but the referee said he didn’t touch his butt. The referee said parents began to get upset, accusing Mayes of touching the child inappropriately. He said he asked the coach and family to leave. Marquez asked the recreation center managers for camera footage of the game, but there wasn’t any. Marquez arrested Mayes
for criminal sexual contact of a minor. His preliminary
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owner said he had let it slide the first time, but now that Diaz was back for a second time he had decided to call the police. Gonzales arrested Diaz, and as he was searching him he found a yellow flask in his pocket. Gonzales reported that he heard what sounded like
small items moving around in the flask, and when he opened it he found two fentanyl pills inside. Diaz was charged with forgery and possession of a controlled substance. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 15.
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CAR ACCIDENT | FROM PAGE 7 his report, Hughte did not spend much time talking to the female victim whom he was having a hard time understanding. The injured male was “very intoxicated and somewhat combative” and Hughte couldn’t get a statement from him either.
GAS STATION MURDER | FROM PAGE 8 another. Verbal pandemonium ensued as Skeets accused the woman of having sex with Kinlicheenie enroute to the gas station.
Then Hughte went to speak to Barbone. He initiallty maintained that he wasn’t the one driving, but when Hughte said there was cellphone footage of him behind the wheel of the vehicle, Barbone broke down crying. He admitted to being the one driving. According to his report, Hughte noted that
Barbone’s eyes were bloodshot and glassy, and he could still smell the alcohol coming off his breath. Due to his injuries Barbone was unable to do a Standard Field Sobriety Test, but he did consent to a blood test. However, Hughte couldn’t get a blood test approved until 8 am the next day. The results were
not included in Hughte’s report. After the blood test, Hughte spoke to the male victim again. He explained that they were coming from a party at the Motel 6 at 3306 W. Hwy. 66. The man had suffered a concussion and he also had the cut on his head. The woman broke several bones in her face and had
multiple cuts on her head. She also suffered some possible inner brain bleeding and some spinal fractures. She had to be flown to another hospital for further treatment. Barbone was arrested for the previously listed charges. His second detention and preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 13.
The situation escalated towards violence when Skeets punched Kinlicheenie. From there, Kinlicheenie drove his truck to the back of the gas station to get away from the two men. In an interview with GPD officers, Billy said that after
Skeets finished arguing with the woman and she departed from the scene, he hopped back in the r ide a nd told Billy to drive to the back of the gas station. According to Billy, Skeets jumped out of the vehicle, reached into the green truck, and stabbed
Kinlicheenie in the side. At f i r st , Bi l ly s a id he didn’t stab Kinlicheenie, and that he had only sliced one of the green truck’s tires, but he eventually admitted that he had also stabbed the victim. He said Skeets threatened him by saying he would be
killed the next day if he didn’t do as he said. Kinlicheenie died at the scene. S ke e t s a n d B i l l y h a d t hei r f i r st appea ra nce i n Magistrate Court Feb. 6. Both cases were bound to District Court Feb. 8.
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CLASSIFIEDS GALLUP SUN ARCHIVES Need a past issue? $2.00 per copy. Note issue date and send check or M.O. to: Gallup Sun, PO Box 1212, Gallup, NM 87305. Subject to availability. AUTO SALES Amigo Automotive Center
Low miles St# J22022A NOW $43,988 No Photo Avaliable 2020 Toyota Corolla Final Price: $25,995.00 Condition: Used Body Type: LE CVT Transmission: Automatic Ext: Color : Blue Stock # : A22163A No Photo Avaliable
2021 Ram 2500
2021 Chevrolet Blazer LT w/1LT SUV 32,732 miles Final price: $36,988 Condition: Used
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21/27 mpg City/Hwy 2.5L i-4 Engine Automatic FWD Red Hot Exterior Jet Black Interior Stock #: TP22115 Amigo Toyota 2000 S. Second St. Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-3881 AmigoToyota.com FOR RENT Gallup Living Rentals - Available Email berlinda@gallupliving. com for current rental list. Office (505)488-2344 ***
Black Diamond Dr. 4 bedroom, 2 bath. Refreshed interior, Washer/Dryer hookup $975 per month + security deposit. 1200 Sq. Ft. Approximately. Call Bill at (505) 7269288 to see and apply. *** Black Diamond Park 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Interior updated. $950 per month + water deposit + security deposit. Call Bill at (505) 726-9288 to see and apply. HELP WANTED TAOS (Tohatchi Area of Opportunity & Services, Inc.) JOB VACANCIES We are looking for sincere and dedicated Staff to work with DD Individuals 1 – REGISTERED Nurse (RN) 1 – LICENSED Practical Nurse (LPN) To Provide daily routine medical support services, for safe, efficient and therapeutic nursing health care and support for Individuals with disabilities per the standards of funding sources. 2 – Care Coordinators (Certified Nursing Assistant) To provide health support services to Individuals with Devel-
opmental Disabilities. Ensure Medical updates of individuals. Technical Support with use of Therap and daily upkeep with General Events Reporting for the Health Department. Daily communication with the RN. 2 – Case Managers Performs case management services of individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Work closely with families of the individual’s in development of Individualized Service Plans. Must have BS Degree in related field requirement and 3-years’ experience in imple-
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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 18 mentation of ISP and IDT Mtgs. Have 3-Years’ Exp in working with DD. Must be Proficient in computers with Microsoft Office family and software is required. Strong Mgmt / Supervisory skills. DSP Workers – (Direct Care Staff) $13 p/h To provide direct support and care to Individuals with disabilities, assistance in guidance, home maintenance, transportation, implementing and documenting individual service plans on a daily basis. EEO / NNPE Positions OUF. For more Info call 505-488-2691 or P/U Apps @ TAOS, Inc., Gallup HR Office at 122 Boardman – Across East McDonald’s *** McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION Maintenance Worker DEPARTMENT Facilities Management FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE February 20, 2023 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 ***
Job opening for FT Assistant Manager, backstopping all Public Radio operations, from engineering, fundraising, ADMIN, IT, production & training. Apply by 3/1/23. Details @ KGLP.org *** Job Vacancy Announcement Maintenance Technician Gallup Housing Authority Issued: January 23, 2023 Responsible for maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and light equipment. Performs some carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other repairs in response to Tenant Work Order requests and/or results of inspections of units. Typical duties include: repainting of exteriors and interiors of housing units; repair or replacement of sinks, toilet bowls, showers, tubs and fixtures, screen doors, windows electrical light fixtures, etc. as needed; repair and/or replacement of water heaters and appliances. Successful applicant must be able to: determine materials, tools and equipment needed to perform each task; and work on site with minimal supervision. Must be able to read, write and complete required reports. Successful applicant should have significant experience in performing the tasks listed above. Current Driver’s license required. Must pass background check. This is a non-exempt full-time position. Applications are available at the Gallup Housing Authority located at 203 Debra Drive in
Gallup, NM 87301, or can be requested and submitted by email at: GHA.Main@galluphousing. com.
Human Resource Director *** McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions:
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Positions Open Until Filled Gallup Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *** McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions:
POSITION Chief Deputy
POSITION Red Rock Park Director
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 *** Job Vacancy Announcement Maintenance Technician Gallup Housing Authority Issued: January 23, 2023 Responsible for maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds,
DEPARTMENT Red Rock Park FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE February 16, 2023 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez, CPO
DEPARTMENT Clerk’s Office FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE February 13, 2023
and light equipment. Performs some carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other repairs in response to Tenant Work Order requests and/or results of inspections of units. Typical duties include: repainting of exteriors and interiors of housing units; repair or replacement of sinks, toilet bowls, showers, tubs and fixtures, screen doors, windows electrical light fixtures, etc. as needed; repair and/ or replacement of water heaters and appliances. Successful applicant must be able to: determine materials, tools and equipment needed to perform each task; and work on site with minimal supervision. Must be able to read, write and complete required reports. Successful applicant should have significant experience in performing the tasks listed above. Current
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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 CLASSIFIEDS
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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 19 Driver’s license required. Must pass background check. This is a non-exempt full-time position. Applications are available at the Gallup Housing Authority located at 203 Debra Drive in Gallup, NM 87301, or can be requested and submitted by email at: GHA. Main@galluphousing.com . DEADLINE TO APPLY: Positions Open Until Filled Gallup Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *** 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
TRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO CRISTINA VILLICANA, Plaintiff, Vs. No. D-1113-CV-2022-00461 JOAN ARTIAGA SANCHEZ 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: ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff CRISTINA VILLICANA
has commenced an action to quiet title to the premises described below: NW ¼ of SE ¼ of NE ¼ of Section Fifteen (15), Township Twelve North (T12N), Range Sixteen West (R16W), N.M.P.M., as shown on the Plat showing split lands of Joan Artiaga Sanchez being the Southeast One-Quarter of the Northeast One-Quarter of Section 15, Township 12 North, Range 16 West, filed in the office of the County clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico on June 27, 1994 in Plat Cabinet “D”, Folio 26. The above described property is an 11 acre tract of land located in Ramah, McKinley County, New Mexico. You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before March 13, 2023, with the above Court, the Judg-
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & RECREATION SPECIALIST Req23426 UNM-Gallup is searching for an energetic Student Activities & Recreation Specialist to plan, create, implement and sustain a variety of campus programs and services related to the student experience. This will include but is not limited to student leadership development, student organizations and clubs, co-curricular programs, sports and recreational programming, and collaborating with other student services departments and college units to coordinate programing aimed at student entry, progression and completion. The nature of this position requires flexible scheduling and some evening and weekend presence at student activities and events. Applicants must have experience with program planning, strong organizational and leadership skills, experience marketing events across multiple platforms, knowledge of current and developing student retention issues in higher education, knowledge of recreational principles and objectives, and the ability to supervise and train employees. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
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ment or other appropriate relief will be rendered against you by default. You are further notified that the name of Plaintiff’s attorney is Douglas W. Fowles, Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C., 101 West Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 7229121. /s/ Douglas W. Fowles Douglas W. Fowles Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C.
Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup Sun January 27, 2023 February 3, 2023 February 10, 2023 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate Of SAM SOO HOO, Deceased. NO. D-1113-PB-2023-00004 NOTICE TO CREDITORS JUDY SOO HOO, has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of SAM SOO HOO, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representatives, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico. Dated: 1/31/2023 JUDY SOO HOO, Personal Representative MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. By James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published: Gallup Sun February 3, 2023 February 10, 2023 February 17, 2023 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority (GHA) will conduct its monthly Board of CLASSIFIEDS
Commissioners meeting on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 9:00 am MST. GHA will conduct the meeting at the main office, located at 203 Debra Dr. Gallup, New Mexico 87301. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the agenda, or specific agenda items, at the Gallup Housing Authority office. The meeting is open to the public except for items to be considered in the closed session. Documents are available in various accessible formats and interested parties may also participate by phone. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or accessible format to participate in the meeting, please contact GHA at (505) 722-4388, at least (1) week before the meeting, or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board Published: Gallup Sun February 10, 2023 *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: CONSTRUCTION OF RED ROCK ELEMENTARY RFP-2023-19RB Commodity Code(s): 90923 & 90924 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website-
https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com. Proposal Documents may be obtained at AlbuquerqueReprographics upon payment of $200.00 for each complete set. CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO Gallup-McKinley County Schools. Incomplete sets will not be issued. The successful Offeror will receive refund of his deposit, and any unsuccessful Offeror who returns the Proposal Documents in good and complete condition within fifteen (15) days of the Proposal Opening will also receive refund of this deposit. No deposits will be returned after the fifteenday period. A MANDATORY Pre-Proposal Conference will be held as follows: DATE: 2/23/2023 TIME: 2:00 PM Local Time LOCATION: Red Rock Elementary School 1305 Red Rock Drive
Gallup, New Mexico 87301 Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, March 21, 2023. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 10 th Day of February 2023 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: February 10, 2023 PUBLICATION DATES: February 10 & 17, 2023 ***
LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: ELECTRONIC RECYCLING SERVICES MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT No. RFP-2023-34RB Commodity Code(s): 92050, 92051, 92677 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab=openOpportunities. Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M.
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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 (LOCAL TIME) on, March 1, 2023. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. A Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 1:30 PM (MST). Please see the proposal documents as to how to request to attend. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 10 th Day of February 2023 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: February 10, 2023 PUBLICATION DATES: February 10, 2023 (Gallup Sun) *** Pursuant of the New Mexico Self Storage Lien Act, the following Items will be sold or disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and/ or related charges. Property is located at: Sunrise II Self Storage 3000 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301. Sale will take place TBD Please call 505-722-7989 for more information. Last Known Address of Tenant: Johnnie L. Rogers Jr. 20501 Bloom Detroit, MI 48234 Ice chest, Fan, Tote Bags Boxes & Bags of Misc. items Items may be viewed on the day of sale only. CASH ONLY Please call office to verify Info. Sale May Be Canceled By Right of Lien Holder.
Published: Gallup Sun February 10, 2023 February 17, 2023 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS G-80 WELL POD-8 AND POD-13 DRILLING AND TESTING
neering 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
CITY OF GALLUP Formal Bid No. 2304 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive ELECTRONICALLY submitted bids for construction of CITY OF GALLUP G-80 WELL POD-8 AND POD-13 DRILLING AND TESTING until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, March 1, 2023 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 is located within the SW ¼ of Section 17, T16N, R18W N.M.P.M. and SE ¼ of Section 19, T16N, R18W N.M.P.M. McKinley County, New Mexico. The work includes the furnishing of all labor, material, transportation, tools, supplies, plant, equipment, fuel, maintenance, and appurtenances necessary to complete the specified work. The work consists of drilling, geophysical logging, installation of casing and pressure cementing, installation of blank casing and well screen, alignment surveys, well disinfection, development, and testing of two groundwater supply wells for the City of Gallup. Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engi-
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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 7th day of February By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publication Date: Friday-February 10, 2023 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO FORMAL BID NO. 2305 Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, desires to purchase
the following: PROTECTION RELAYS FOR THE NOE SUBSTATION, CITY OF GALLUP As more particularly set out in the Bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director via email at frodriguez@gallupnm. gov. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: https://app.negometrix. com/buyer/3226 Electronically submitted bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on February 23, 2023 when bids will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means. The City of Gallup has transitioned to a new e-Bid/RFP software system powered by Mercell. All solicitations will be released electronically through Mercell and responses from bidders must be submitted electronically through this online platform. By using Mercell, prospective bidders will be provided with all information regarding a bid including addendums and changes to the project requirements. Mercell is a completely free service for all respondents. Prior to submitting a proposal, respondents are required to set up their free account with Mercell. Register your company at Negometrix. com. Only ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED BID PROPOSALS will now be accepted; system will not accept bids submitted AFTER due date and time.
Dated this 7th day of February 2023 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-February 10, 2023 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: INTERACTIVE PROJECTORS, TECHNOLOGY, & SOFTWARE Price Agreement ITB-2023-33KC NIGP Commodity Code(s): 20422, 20447, 84076, 88067 As more particularly set out in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the GallupMcKinley County Schools Bonfire eBidding website: https:// gmcs.bonfirehub.com/ portal/ Sealed bids for such will be received through the GMCS Bonfire portal until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on February 23, 2023. FAX and HARDCOPY BIDS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload bids or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. Public Bid Opening shall be conducted through online meeting software. Dated the 11th Day of February 2023 By: /S/Chris Mortensen, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: February 11, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS
CALENDAR
Community Calendar Feb. 10 - Feb. 16, 2023 FRIDAY, FEB. 10
THIRD ANNUAL VALENTINE ART SWAP
Join OFPL and ART123 by decorating a canvas. Return your completed canvas by Feb. 10 to receive LOVE in the form of a new piece of art. Pieces will be redistributed on Valentine’s Day and you will receive original work from a fellow neighbor! Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
‘A NIGHT OF POETRY’
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup Calvin Hall Auditorium. Celebrate Black History Month with “A Night of Poetry” featuring Dr. Doris Fields.
KIDS CRAFTER-NOON
1 pm - 3 pm @ Stuido123 at ART123 Gallery ((123. W. Coal Ave.). Kids ages 8+ are invited to spend the afternoon coloring, cutting, collaging, constructing and crafting!
CHESS CLUB
4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email pneilson@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
GET UP AND GAME
1 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every Friday, come to the children’s library to unwind from a busy week! Email pneilson@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, FEB. 11
SHOW OPENING OF “5-AND-20 “
4 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Be the first to see the 420 5” x 5” artworks completed by 21 local artists in five weeks as part of the 5th Annual Artist Challenge.
HEART-Y CRAFTS CALENDAR
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Get festive for Valentine’s Day and celebrate National Heart Month by making some crafts. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.
FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
KIDZ CINEMA
2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is Hidden Figures (2016). Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET
9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States. MONDAY, FEB. 13
UNM-GALLUP BEKIND WEEK
The UNM-Gallup Staff Council is conducting a BeKind UNM Week donation drive Feb. 13-17 at multiple sites on campus. The council is seeking donations of food items to benefit the Community Pantry and stuffed animals to support the Gallup Police Department and McKinley County Sheriff’s Office.
VALENTINE’S DAY TRIVIA
5 pm @ UNM-Gallup’s Zollinger Library ((705 Gurley Ave.). Get your trivia on, and win prizes. For questions, please call 505-8637531 or email markos@unm. edu.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “P, B, & J.” Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.
EUREKA!
4 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Be inspired by the groundbreaking work of botanist George Washington Carver by growing a sweet potato plant! Email pneilson@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.
GALLUP MASONIC MEET AND GREET
7 pm The Gallup Masonic Lodge will host a “meet and greet” for those who are interested in learning more about Freemasonry. Text 505615-8053 for reservations and location. TUESDAY, FEB. 14
LODGER’S TAX COMMITTEE MEETING
10 am @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.).
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
4:30 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.
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.
WOMEN VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
5 pm @ Veterans Helping Veterans (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.). This meeting is for Women Veterans, veteran wives and widows or any woman related to a veteran.
CHESS CLUB
4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email pneilson@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15
POKÉMON GO NIGHT
5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup
Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.
Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is celebrating Black History Month by showing Kanopy films. This week’s film is Black Pioneer.
REVOLUTION CHESS CLUB
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.
6 pm - 7:30 pm @ Rio West Mall’s food court (1300 W. Maloney Ave.) A free chess club that is open to players of all ages and skill levels. For more information email revolutionchessclub@gmail. com.
MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL
4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Marry Me in honor of Valentine’s Day.
FAMILY STORYTIME
11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “P, B, & J.” Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.
TINKER TECH
4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens. THURSDAY, FEB. 16
PIZZA 9 FUNDRAISER FOR RELAY FOR LIFE
10 am - 9 pm @ Pizza 9 in the Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Pizza 9 will hold a fundraiser for the America Cancer Society Relay For Life-Gallup Team Bengals Forever. For more information call (505) 870-6205.
‘THE FABRIC OF BLACK HISTORY’
CRAFTY KIDS
SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, FEB. 17
CREATIVE CORNER WATERCOLOR AND COLORED PENCIL ART
4 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Create art using watercolor paints and colored pencils. Inspired by Joy Ting’s CreativeBug course! Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, FEB. 18
“MASTER CLASS” ARTIST WORKSHOP: WRITING FOR ARTISTS
1 pm - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). All artists are invited to a free professional development workshop. Get help with writing your artist statement, bios, resume and more from artist and IAIA instructor Brian Fleetwood. For more information and to register visit www.516arts.org/ events. SUNDAY, FEB. 19
MOVIE SHOWING
2 pm @ Sacred Heart Cathedral (415 E. Green Ave.). Lifemark will be shown at the church. A free will offering will be taken for the new future Pregnancy Support Center of Gallup
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup Student Services and Technology Center Room 200 or on Zoom. Celebrate Black History Month with “The Fabric of History: The Heartbeat of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,” a virtual presentation featuring ClifTo post a nonprofit or ton Taulbert. civic event in the calendar
section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or 4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Monday at 5 pm.
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T-Mobile.com/AcrossAmerica Limited-time offer; subject to change. May not be combined with some offers or discounts. Price Lock guarantees new accounts with qualifying service can keep their regular monthly rate plan price for current unlimited talk, text, and data on our network; excludes taxes/fees, select limited-time promotions, per-use charges, third-party services, and network management practices. Up to $900 Savings based on analysis of national postpaid smartphone bills at Verizon & T-Mobile. Rate plan features, taxes/fees, and savings may vary. Credit approval & deposit may be required. $35 device connection charge due at sale. Covering 99% of Americans with LTE. Coverage not available in some areas; see T-Mobile.com/coverage. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at www.T-Mobile.com for additional information. T-Mobile, the T logo, Magenta and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. © 2023 T-Mobile USA, Inc.