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WRONGFUL DEATH? By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

h i r t y - n i n e - y e a r- o l d Robert Carroll reportedly spent the last moments of his life crawling on his stomach away from McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Dwayne Holder. Holder allegedly tased him 18 times and there’s video evidence to prove it. Now, his fa mily is taking legal action against the McKinley County Sheriff ’s Office, the McKinley County Board of Commissioners, and Holder. According to a complaint f iled in the State of New Mex ico McK i n ley Cou nt y Eleventh Judicia l Distr ict Court by the family’s attorney Eric Dixon, Carroll was passing through McKinley County

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on his way to Phoenix, Ariz. to v isit friends on May 18 when he became confused and disoriented while parked at a pull out near the port of entry of westbound Interstate 40. Accord i ng to the compla int, a concer ned semitr uck dr iver called MCSO around 9 pm and said that a man was “acting strange” and that he kept getting in and out of his car and mumbling to himself. Holder was the deputy who initially arrived at the scene, and the first thing he reportedly saw was Carroll walking around the pull out area. Carroll was wearing a white tank top, red sweatpants and was reportedly unarmed. When Holder approached him from a distance, Carroll said he was “trying to go.”

Robert Carroll Holder asked where he was tr y i ng to go, a nd Ca r rol l responded somewhere he cou ld “ m i nd h i s f * * * * * * business.” According to the attorney’s complaint, Carroll had not been drinking. Holder asked Carroll to approach him, and asked him

not to stand in the road. The complaint states that Carroll was not standing in the roadway. While the confrontation started on the I-40 shoulder, Carroll eventually gravitated to the median. Ca r roll repeatedly told Holder that he just wanted to leave, and Holder kept asking him to walk toward him. He kept trying to get away from Holder, and according to the complaint, Carroll was still not under arrest at the time, nor had he done anything illegal. He held up his hands as he kept walking away. Carroll repeatedly asked the deputy what was going on, but Holder kept telling him to show him his hands, walk toward him, and eventually, to get down on the ground. Instead, Carroll began to jog away from the deputy.

The complaint said that at this point Carroll still had not done anything “that merited Defendant Holder stopping him, attempting to seize him, or pursue him.” T he cou nt y ’s at t or ney Brandon Huss said Holder wa s si mply t r y i ng to get Ca r rol l out of t he roa d , although the family’s attorney’s complaint claims he was never in the road. “… This was a tough situation where you have an indiv idual r unning in a nd out of traffic. There was risk to the motorized public who is traveling at a high rate of speed. There’s r isk to the decedent, there’s risk to the officers involved out there in the median of I-40, there’s

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For planners, Gallup’s transportation future is now By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

ew Mexico’s Department of Transportation wants to know what the public thinks is wrong with traffic on Historic Highway 66, and what they think is the best way to fix it. The agency is gathering information and public comments for its Route 66 Improved project, which aims to make the Mother Road safer and more attractive for travelers. The study area is a 16-mile section of the highway that extends from Milepost 11 on the west to Milepost 27 at Rehoboth Drive on the east, and is divided into seven segments. Right now the project is full of possibilities; it’s in the study stage. It would be a few years before any of the improvements get made, but they could affect every aspect of the road from the number of lanes and median types to traffic speeds, turn and crossing opportunities, bike lanes, pedestrian amenities and parking. That means whatever comes out of the process will affect pretty much every resident, business owner and visitor in Gallup, and now is the time to tell planners what the problems are and propose solutions.

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“We’d like to know if we’ve missed anything. For folks that are using it every day, there might be things,” David Wilson, the consultant project manager, said at a recent city council meeting meeting. Frequent users may have insights into issues that might not show up in traffic counts or other objective measures. Those could be as simple as problems crossing the street or a lack of parking or street lighting. Users don’t have to come up with all the ideas; the department has created a website that explains the options its study group has come up with. The website at Route66Improved. com has interactive tools so citizens can see what different road configurations would look like and understand the reasoning for each option. The first segment, from Milepost 11/Defiance Draw Road to Mentmore, is pretty straightforward. The plan generally is one lane of traffic in each direction with a shoulder; variations include adding a multi-use trail that may or may not be separated from highway lanes by a ditch. It could also add shoulder space for emergency stops. The range of options gets bigger through the city. Some would reduce traffic lanes or eliminate street parking

The Route 66 Improved website has loads of images and interactive features to help citizens understand the options being explored for highway improvements. Photo Credit: Courtesy of NMDOT through downtown. Some would limit traffic to turning right onto the highway from side streets, with U-turn lanes for those who need to go the other direction. Some plans have painted medians and others have raised medians that could be used for landscaping. Some would have bike lanes striped off from motor traffic lanes, others would create a greater separation for bike and pedestrian traffic. “Right now it’s not an enticing environment for bicycles,” Wilson said. The project starting point was traffic studies. The team

found that there were 838 accidents on the highway in the study area over four years and a dozen of those had fatalities. From there the study group looked at ways to make the road safer, but they are also taking into consideration state goals for tourism and beautification. NMDOT representatives held a sparsely attended Zoom meeting Feb. 9 to kick off its efforts to educate locals and get their comments, but citizens need not attend meetings to comment. The Route66Improved.com website covers the same information and includes diagrams, interactive maps, an online

comment form and information for those who prefer to comment by phone or snail mail. The initial public comment period is open through March 10, and the comments will be included in the study report. Another session is planned for the summer, and the public will have opportunities to comment when the project goes into the design phase. PARALLEL TRACK Meanwhile, the city is working on a related process with its Transportation Master Plan. That plan aims to look at all the ways people get around Gallup and plan for a future of walking, bicycling, driving, buses, train and air travel that all work together and support other regional development plans. The city’s consultants on that project, Bohannon Huston, will host a public meeting March 13 at 4:30 pm at the El Morro Events Center to present their findings and get community comments. Bohannon Huston also has an interactive map online so the public can comment on specific problems and areas. That map is at https://bhi.mysocialpinpoint.com/gallup-transpor tation-ma ster -plan / gallup-master-transportation-plan_interactivemap.

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ARRESTED NEAR CITY HALL Woman caught with meth

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Cannabis rules face another challenge as growers eye opportunities By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

regulation that requires prospective cannabis businesses to locate at least 300 feet away from homes

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and some businesses may be going away. Would-be cannabis businesses are having trouble navigating the city’s location requirements. Most recently, property ow ner a nd bu ilder Rick Murphy has fielded a proposal for a cannabis cultivation operation in the AG Cash & Carry building at 101 N. Third St., which he owns. The building is in an industrial zone, which allows cannabis cultivation, but it’s also in the Downtown Overlay District, which does not. Murphy has asked for three things: to change the Land Development Standards to eliminate most “protected”

uses and hence, the 300-foot rule; to remove his building from the Downtown Overlay District; and to waive screening requirements for properties in industrial zones. Planners are recommending the first two, but would retain the screening requirement. As it stands, the Land Development Standards state that cannabis businesses cannot set up shop within 300 feet from a residential zone or schools, daycare centers, libraries, parks and public open spaces, religious institutions, cemeteries, correctional facilities and community or recreation centers. Last month the city changed the way it measures the 300-foot

Rick Murphy is looking to start a cannabis cultivation operation in the AG Cash & Carry building at 101 N. Third St. File Photo distance after two would-be cannabis retailers said the restrictions were preventing them from opening downtown. One chose to move to Grants rather than wait for the

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Man sues GPD after being wrongfully accused of a crime By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

confusing situation of mistaken identity led to a man named Anthony Marquez being charged with a crime he did not commit. He is now suing the Gallup Police Department and the City of Gallup. A woma n ca lled Metro Dispatch Sept. 13, 2020, to report that her ex-boyfriend was stalking her. She claimed he called her 30 times and tex ted her 10 0 t i mes. He allegedly accused his ex of sending police to his house. According to A nthony’s at tor ney A . Bla i r Du n n’s complaint document, which was filed in the State of New Mex ico McK i n ley Cou nt y Eleventh Judicia l Distr ict Court, his client’s name was m ist a ken ly w r it ten dow n by Metro Dispatch, and that led to Gallup police officers arriving at his doorstep. But Anthony refused to open his door for the officers, and they did not meet with him that day. Officer Clarissa Morgan f iled a police repor t with A nt hony Ma rquez’s na me a nd his bir th yea r listed. She listed h is add ress a s 6025 A la mosa Way NW in A lbuquerque. On Nov. 12, 2020, Morgan filed a crimi n a l c ompl a i nt w it h t he Magistrate Court in Gallup a nd ch a rged a n A nt hony M a rquez f rom Ber n a l i l lo County with harassment. Anthony was arraigned on

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the harassment charges Jan. 6, 2021. But the situation completely cha nged when the woman who made the origina l compla int wa s interviewed March 24, 2021. In that inter view, the woman stated that her ex-boyfriend’s name was Antonio Marquez, not Anthony Marquez, and she gave a different address than the one the officers originally had. After multiple hearings, the prosecuting officer filed a nolle prosequi June 25, 2021, citing the reason for the dismissal of the charges against Anthony as “defendant is not the person who committed the alleged crime.” Anthony filed a complaint with the GPD regarding him being falsely charged with a crime Oct. 8, 2021. A f t e r w a it i n g s e ve r a l months for the results of the internal affairs investigation rega rd i ng t he conduct of the GPD, Anthony received a letter May 2, which substantiated the claims in his complaint. According to court documents, Anthony was never told how he ended up being charged with a crime he did not commit in a place he had never visited. Dunn said he hopes there will be an informal resolution with the Magistrate Judge sometime in the spring. A settlement conference will be held in May. Dunn also said he still wa sn’t su re how A nthony

came to be charged with the crime. “We actually sent them correspondence early on asking for them to address this after it was finally dismissed and they didn’t say anything, that’s why we ended up filing a lawsuit,” Dunn said. “They’ve denied that they did anything wrong, but the bottom line is they were pretty negligent in not making sure they had the right person and then continuing on once [people] started saying ‘hey you’ve got the wrong guy here.’ It took them way too long to get that fixed.” Du n n ex pla i ned t hat despite the case getting dismissed eventually, Anthony is still seeking compensation for the time he spent trying to clear his name. It’s also something that will remain on his record and will be something potential employers could see. “Even though he wasn’t convicted and it’s now been dismissed, it’s still out there on the internet and out there as a public record that he was charged with a crime. So we’re looking to get that scrubbed out and cleaned up and make sure that he’s exonerated,” Dunn explained. The Sun reached out to t he a t t or ney s r epr e s ent ing the GPD and the City of Gallup in this matter, but they did respond before press time. Gallup Police Acting Chief Erin Toadlena-Pablo declined to comment on this lawsuit. PUBLIC SAFETY

Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports Featured DWI Dwayne Cooke Jan. 27, 2:16 pm Aggravated DWI (Third) Gallup Police were notified of a veh icle with a driver pa ssed out nea r a loca l business. The driver, Dwayne Cooke, 40, of Nava jo, was eventually arrested and charged with his third DWI. Officer Daniel Brown was on patrol when Metro Dispatch advised him of a tan Ford pickup truck parked at the intersection of North Seventh Street and Maloney Avenue with a driver who was reportedly “down and out.” Brown arrived at the scene and found the suspect vehicle on and running, blocking the northbound lane. Brow n approached the

driver side door and saw a male, Cooke, slouched over and seemingly asleep at the wheel. He knocked on the window and Cooke woke up. Upon asking Cooke to open the window for a welfare check, Brown quickly noted a strong smell of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle and a quarter-empty bottle of Southern Comfort 100 proof was reportedly on the seat next to Cooke. The report also listed bloodshot eyes and a “blank look” on Cooke’s face as signs of intoxication. After stepping out of the truck, Cooke allegedly told Brown he had consumed a 6-pack of Budweiser about 16 hours prior to driving. He stated he was driving back to Navajo and that he knew he was driving drunk. Cooke then reportedly refused to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests because he knew he was “messed up.” Based on the investigation

and Cooke’s answers, Brown placed him under arrest for DWI. The truck was towed, during which Brown reportedly learned Cooke’s insurance was suspended, and Cooke was taken to Gallup Police Department for the breath test, where he posted samples of .29 and .27. He was booked for aggravated DWI (third), stopping in prohibited places, open container, and no insurance. His pre-trial hearing is set for Feb. 21. Name: Jonah Dayea Age: 45 Arrested: Jan. 3 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on May 2

Name: Brittany Billie Age: 25 Arrested: Dec. 20 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on March 14 Name: Victoria Wilson Age: 29 Arrested: Dec. 17 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing on March 14 Name: Yvette Joe Age: 36 Arrested: Dec. 13

Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing on March 7 Name: Terry Nelson Age: 52 Arrested: Dec. 4 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on Feb. 28 Name: Mark Skeet Age: 29 Arrested: Dec. 3 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on March 23

Meth arrest near City Hall Staff Reports

woman was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance after she was caught smoking meth near City Hall. On Feb. 7, around 2 pm, Gallup Police Officer Daniel Brown wa s dr iv ing westbound through the alleyway behind City Hall, 110 W. Aztec Ave., after receiving a dispatch message about possible drug activity. When he arrived at the scene he found Jessica Haley, PUBLIC SAFETY

33, and a man crouched over in the sta ir- Jessica Haley wel l. Ha ley was allegedly holding a glass pipe, and according to his report, Brown saw smoke coming from the stairwell. Brown got out of his police car and asked the two people what they were doing. Haley said they were smoking cigarettes. According to his report, Brown didn’t smell cigarette smoke.

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MCSO LAWSUIT | FROM COVER t r a f f ic goi ng by on bot h directions. It’s a tough scenario all around,” Huss said. “These officers have to make quick decisions in the field, and I think they did what they could to try and protect everybody involved from the risk to and from the traffic passing by. It’s unfortunate the way that it ended, but I think the case is defensible; I think the officer’s use of force here was justified.” Carroll continued to try to walk away from Holder while his pants were falling down. In Holder’s bodycam video Caroll can be seen eventually stopping while Holder screams at him to get down on his knees. T he v id e o r e p o r t e d l y showed Holder continuing to yell, and Carroll began to

crawl away. That was when Holder started threatening Carroll by telling him that he was going to tase him. Holder repeatedly yelled at Carroll to roll over onto his stomach. At one point Carroll got up and tried to get away from the deputy, saying “I’m good,” but he fell down while trying to walk away. Holder then tased Carroll repeatedly. Another deputy came in to assist Holder, and told him to tase Carroll again. Multiple deputies eventually placed Carroll in handcuffs while the man was on his stomach. The deputies soon realized that Carroll had stopped breathing, and proceeded to administer CPR. However, they were unsuccessful and Carroll was later pronounced dead at the scene. Di xon noted that Carroll had heart disease.

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Carroll’s family is suing for the wrongful death of their fa mily member. The court documents state that the family is suing on charges of unlawful arrest and excessive use of force. The lawsuit also claims that the MCSO needs to train their deputies on the proper use of force. The family is asking for compensation for the funeral and burial expenses as well as for the emotional loss. U N D E R T H E INFLUENCE? The lawsuit claims that Holder was under the influe n c e o f a l c o h o l . D i xo n explained why he believes this to be true. “I had understood from his statement that he had drunk alcohol at about 12:30 pm [on May 18], gone back to bed, and he went to work at 4 pm,” Dixon said. Sheriff James Maiorano

III did confirm that Holder had consumed alcohol prior to the start of his shift, but he said the plaintiff’s timeline is off. “Du r i ng [a n] i nter v iew Deputy Holder thought he had violated the policy. That’s probably where that came from,” Maiorano explained. Maiorano explained the t i mel i ne of when Holder began drinking before his shift. His shift for the night of May 18 was scheduled to begin at 6 pm and end at 6 am on May 19. He consumed alcohol in the morning, and went to sleep around 12:30 pm on May 18. He then woke up in time for his shift at 6 pm. With this timeline in mind, Maiorano said Holder didn’t violate the MCSO policies on alcohol. “O u r g u y s h ave s ome strange sleep schedules when they work,” Maiorano said as a way of explaining the timeline. The MCSO policy on alcohol states that every employee covered by the policy is “prohibited from the consumption of alcoholic beverages within four hours of the employee’s scheduled time to report to work or within eight hours following an accident or until the employee takes a post accident alcohol and/or drug test, whichever occurs first.” Maiorano said part of the confusion came from when Holder was inter viewed by the New Mexico State Police. He said Holder incorrectly believed he was in violation of the policy. Maiorano believes that fact led media sources to publish the false information that he was under the influence during his shift. “The attor ney probably read a portion of the report in the interview where Holder said he thought he had violated the policy. But when

we had it investigated and we got the timeline of when alcohol was consumed and when he went on shift, he in fact had not violated the policy,” Maiorano said. Dixon said that the intricacies of the timeline don’t matter, his ma in concer n is that Holder was drinking before his shift. “We had understood that drinking alcohol within eight hours of going on duty is a violation of their policies. But even assuming for the purpose of argument that it doesn’t, he was still under the influence of alcohol under the laws of New Mexico,” Dixon said. “He had drank at least one and a half shots of bourbon before going on duty, so that’s a real issue.” The MCSO conducted an inter na l a ffa irs investigation rega rd i ng t he cla i ms about the consumption of alcohol and the use of excessive force. Ma iora no sa id the internal affairs investigators looked at the videos, repor ts, and statements to determine the level of force used, why force was used, and whether the force was fair given the situation that was unfolding. Ultimately both cla ims were found to be unsubstantiated by the investigators. Holder wa s pl a ced on administrative leave during the investigation. He is now back at work. “F rom what we’ve reviewed, it does not appear t h a t D e pu t y Hol d e r d i d a ny t h i n g out side of policy,” Maiorano said. He also said the county’s attorney believes the case against the MCSO, the McKinley County Commissioners, and Holder is defensible. A mandatory case settlement regarding the lawsuit is scheduled for July 26. PUBLIC SAFETY

CANNABIS | FROM PAGE 5 city to make the change; the other opened his doors shortly thereafter. Looking to head off a shooting gallery approach that would see the protected uses challenged one by one, planners are recommending the city remove all of the protected businesses except schools and daycare centers serving seven or more children, which are state requirements. “I’m going to be coming back to you until we actually get rid of them all – until they are all gone anyway,” Planning and Development Director C.B. Strain told the Planning Commission Feb. 8, noting that most of those seeking to open cannabis-related businesses have run up against the

METH BUST | FROM PAGE 7 Brown told Haley and the man that they were trespassing on private property, and they told him they might have warrants out for their arrest. Haley did have a warrant out for her arrest, and after he

exclusions. Murphy’s property, for example, is within 300 feet of Iglesia Hispana Pentecostal El Pueblo de Dios. “It takes a lot of staff time to research what’s on the ground, to make sure we’re not violating our own ordinances. It takes a lot of getting yelled at by these guys saying we’re picking on them and we’re anti-development and we don’t like them,” Strain said. “ … We’re just following the rules and applying the rules. It’s going to happen eventually, so nip it in the bud, do it all at once.” Commissioners noted that Albuquerque scrapped similar protections after the city was forced to pay out legal judgments over enforcement. Nobody spoke against the change, one other potential grower spoke in favor, and the

arrested her Brown searched her, and found a pipe with meth in it. He also found a baggie with meth in it inside her jacket pocket. Haley was charged with her outstanding warrant and the aforementioned charges. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22.

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argument sold the Planning Commission, which voted 4-0 with one member absent to approve the recommended changes. The matter will go to the city council Feb. 28. Whittling the protected use list would solve the 300foot problem, but the council will have to decide whether a grow-op or warehouse is consistent with their future plans for the area. City Manager Mar yann Ustick ha s cha racter ized changes to the overlay district as a political decision. “It is possible for the council to change the boundaries,” Ustick said. “You need to make a policy decision: Do you want it to be industrial or do you want it to be part of downtown?” The cultivation business that Murphy is exploring isn’t a sure thing, he said, and it’s not

the only reason he asked for changes. An out-of-state cultivation concern contacted him as the building owner about possibly growing marijuana there. His role as a landlord would include making changes to the building, which he said lends itself to a cultivation business because it is in an industrial zone and already has access to 480-volt power connections. “It does have adequate power and utilities to the building. There’s not many other properties that are ready to go,” Murphy said. The current tenant, Cash Cow Home Store, would move if the grow op goes forward. Murphy also touted the potential benefit to the city, which would sell power and water to the concern. Plans would call for 20 to 30 jobs at the facility, with expected pay

in the $15-$20 per hour range for most employees and higher salaries for management, Murphy said. But cultivation is not the only option for the site. The overlay district requires that whatever business opens be at least 50% retail, which would prevent using his property for warehousing, he said. Another potential hitch is that the city owns the nearby Alpine Lumber property at 104 N. Second St., and the council has discussed eventually putting a new library and/or some more arts and entertainment-centered businesses there. “If there is a library over there, this probably would not be a big detriment to it,” Murphy told the Planning Commission. “I would think the bigger hazard would be walking across the tracks to get to a library.”

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Lady Bengals double up Lady Tigers Lady Tiger Cataya Moffett (13) races for a layup as Lady Bengal Deliyah Morris (22) attempts to block her Feb. 11. The Lady Bengals defeated the Lady Tigers 53-26. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Bengal Yanibah Begay (3) looks for an open teammate during the game against the Lady Tigers Feb. 11. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Bengal Deliyah Morris (22) shoots a basket as Lady Tigers McKenzie Klinger (21) and Cataya Moffett (13) defend the basket Feb. 11. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Lady Bengal Ashlee Duboise (1) races for a layup as a Lady Tiger player attempts to block her Feb. 11. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Sports schedule for week of Feb. 17 Boys Basketball 2/17 Gallup @ Miyamura 7 pm 2/17 Ramah v. Pine Hill 7 pm Home

2 /17 Ts e’ Y i’ Ga i v. Northwest 6:30 pm Away 2/17 Rehoboth Christian v. Dulce 6:30 pm Away 2/18 Navajo Pine v. Dulce 4:30 pm Away

Girls Basketball 2/17 Ramah v. Pine Hill 5:30 pm Home 2/17 Thoreau @ Crownpoint 6:30 pm 2/17 Tohatchi v. Zuni 7 pm Away

Sports scores for Jan. 25 - Feb. 14 Boys Basketball 2/2 78-69 (L) Crownpoint @ Tohatchi 2/2 69-45 (L) Thoreau v. Navajo Prep 2/2 68-58 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. Dulce 2/3 67-53 (W) Gallup v. Bloomfield 2/3 63-47 (W) Miyamura v. Kirtland Central 2/4 59-44 (W) Navajo Pine v. Cuba 2/4 72-49 (W) Thoreau @ Tohatchi 2/4 71-35 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. Pine Hill 2/6 76 - 33 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. Oak Grove Classical Academy 2/7 76-25 (W) Crownpoint v. Zuni 2/7 99-54 (W) Gallup v. Shiprock 2/7 48-43 (W) Miyamura v. Bloomfield 2/7 58-49 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. Cottonwood Classical Prep 2/8 47-35 (W) Rehoboth Christian @ Crownpoint 2/9 57-47 (W) Crownpoint v. Newcomb 2/9 48-27 (L) Miyamura v. Bloomfield 2/9 49-45 (W, OT) Navajo Pine v. Laguna Acoma 2/9 59-47 (W) Tohatchi v. Fort Wingate 2/9 64-23 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. To’hajilee 2/10 35-32 (L) Crownpoint v. Zuni SPORTS

2/10 84-36 (W) Gallup v. Aztec 2/10 58-42 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. Laguna Acoma 2/11 47-33 (W) Miyamura v. Shiprock 2/11 72-43 (W) Ramah v. Northwest 2/11 55-52 (W) Thoreau v. Zuni 2/13 48-42 (L) Crownpoint v. Navajo Prep 2/13 52-39 (W) Navajo Pine @ Rehoboth Christian 2/13 64-60 (L) Ramah v. To’hajiilee 2/14 49-22 (L) Ramah @ Tse’ Yi’ Gai 2/14 52-41 (W) Thoreau v. Fort Wingate Girls Basketball 2/1 58-31 (W) Crownpoint v. Fort Wingate 2/1 46-23 (W) Thoreau v. Newcomb 2/1 41-33 (L) Tohatchi v. Navajo Prep 2/2 66-31 (L) Gallup @ Miyamura 2/2 51-30 (L) Rehoboth Christian v. Dulce 2/3 62-55 (L) Thoreau v. Navajo Prep 2/3 35-30 (L) Tohatchi @ Crownpoint 2/4 55-36 (W) Gallup v. Bloomfield 2/4 73-38 (L) Miyamura v. Kirtland Central 2/4 65-12 (L) Navajo Pine v. Cuba 2/4 51-30 (L)_ Tse’ Yi’ Gai

v. Pine Hill 2/6 63-43 (L) Thoreau @ Rehoboth Christian 2 /6 57- 47 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. Oak Grove Classical Academy 2/7 58-28 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. Cottonwood Classical Prep 2/8 67-40 (W) Thoreau @ Tohatchi 2/9 68-10 (W) Gallup v. Shiprock 2/9 48-27 (L) Miyamura v. Bloomfield 2/9 67-25 (L) Navajo Pine v. Laguna Acoma 2/9 81-44 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. To’hajilee 2/10 35-32 (L) Crownpoint v. Zuni 2/10 Rehoboth Christian v. Laguna Acoma 2/10 59-32 (W) Tohatchi v. Newcomb 2/11 51-46 (W) Crownpoint v. Newcomb 2/11 51-26 (W) Gallup v. Aztec 2/11 47-33 (W) Miyamura v. Shiprock 2/11 79-5 (W) Ramah v. Northwest 2/11 60-40 (W) Thoreau v. Zuni 2/11 70-32 (W) Tohatchi v. Fort Wingate 2/13 44-24 (W) Navajo Pine @ Rehoboth Christian 2/13 70-48 (L) Ramah v. To’hajiilee 2/14 47-42 (W) Ramah @ Tse’ Yi’ Gai

2 /17 Ts e’ Y i’ Ga i v. Northwest 5 pm Away 2/17 Rehoboth Christian v. Dulce 5 pm Away 2/18 Crownpoint v. Navajo Prep 12:30 pm Away 2/18 Miyamura @ Gallup 7 pm

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Tying the knot MCKINLEY COUNTY HOLDS ANNUAL VALENTINE’S DAY WEDDING CEREMONIES

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‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ is a mixed bag of positives, negatives By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 125 MINUTES This feature from Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures is opening at theaters nationwide on Feb. 17. It has been a few years since Marvel fans have seen the AntMan character appear on the big screen (specifically, Avengers: Endgame in 2019). These films have always tried to inject as much humor as thrills, often to varying effect. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is even more bold in its efforts to mix genres. It further expands the Marvel comic book universe by adding a major and stone-faced villain into the proceedings. There are a few amusing gags and some enjoyable action toward the close, but the attempts to throw in heavier drama between laughs results in a tonally unbalanced film. The film opens up with an entertaining catch-up with Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd). After helping save the world, Scott has rested on his laurels and appears to be enjoying fame. But after learning that his teenage daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton) has been following in his old footsteps and getting into trouble with the law, he expresses concern. Scott is even more surprised to discover that his offspring has been working with Hope Van Dyne/The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) on experiments related COMMUNITY

to the Quantum Realm. This is a mysterious alternate dimension where Hank Pym’s wife Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) was lost for decades. When a family meeting results in the entire group being transported to this strange land, they must deal with unexpected foes like M.O.D.O.K. (Corey Stoll) and the intimidating Kang The Conqueror (Jonathan Majors). The pacing is fast, with the protagonists being sent quickly to an alternate reality. Like other recent titles from Marvel, there is a great deal of discussion detailing the concept of multiverses. The Quantum Realm offers filmmakers the opportunity to see environments different from Earth and filled with an array of unique individuals. There are a couple of original sights (including organic, living structures), but most of the backdrops seem inspired by Star Wars films rather than anything new. Additionally, the constant barrage of digital visual effects isn’t always convincing – at times it does look like a group of actors standing in front of a green screen. At least the cast are charismatic and do their best to sell the fantasy. The heroes are likable and some off-the-cuff remarks earn chuckles. This includes Hank Pym’s apt comment on the appearance of an individual at a bar, as well as several of Scott’s observations about his surreal situation. And there are a couple of great cameos. One familiar face appears in a single scene and makes an impression hinting at his own exploits with Janet, tormenting Hank in the process. The other, more obscure reference is an early blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance by the frontman of

Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and Kang The Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) face off in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” Photo Credit: Disney/Marvel rock band Eels, whose physicist father Hugh Everett III first proposed the many-worlds concept. The latter is a very nice nod and one that many will miss. But not all of the humor works and many scenes veer from serious and somber to downright silly.

Kang The Conqueror is a powerful and threatening villain, but his henchman M.O.D.O.K. is played strictly for laughs. His appearance is so bizarre that it is distracting. His attempts at humor don’t work and feel very jarring. The movie also

introduces some new faces from the Quantum Realm, but they aren’t given an opportunity to make an impression. Of course, with seven central heroes and

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for February 17, 2023 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

elcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies or need to stay indoors this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try! BIG NEW RELEASES! CHRISTMAS WITH THE CAMPBELLS: At the beginning of this romantic comedy, a young woman is rather cruelly dumped by her boyfriend as he leaves for a trip. The lead is even more surprised when her ex’s parents call and ask that she spend the holidays with them. A fter confirming that her former

boyfriend won’t be there, she agrees and travels to the cou nt r yside. The initial awkwardness dissipates q u ick ly a nd sparks f ly when the single cousin of the lead’s ex suddenly visits. T h i s ef for t d id n’t ga rner a lot of positive press. About one-third of reviewers enjoyed the work of the cast. They thought that the end result delivered laughs and poked fun at Hallmark titles with unexpectedly raunchy humor. Sadly, the majority complained that it was all predictable and that the shift in tone from romance to crudeness didn’t work at all.

DARK GLASSES: 82-yea r- old Ita lia n hor ror maestro Dario Argento (Deep Red, Suspiria) returns with this gory shocker set in Rome. The stor y follows a serial killer who uses cello wire to strangle escorts at a luxury hotel. When an intended victim is chased through the streets and is struck by a car, she suffers permanent blindness and the maniac temporarily retreats. But he soon continues his pursuit as the protagonist attempts to adjust to living without sight. The final results split the press. Half thought that while the film had its moments, it was still a collection of similar bits and pieces from the filmmaker’s earlier, and better, cinematic efforts. Yet the same number

(and a couple more) thought that the opening sequence was stellar, the lead performance was strong and that the feature was one of Argento’s stronger recent efforts. D E A R Z O E: W hen a teenage girl tragically loses a sibling, she and her family struggle to deal with the terrible loss. While others in the household use therapy and conventional means to grieve, it doesn’t work for the rebellious lead who looks for s u pp or t in unconventional places. This includes her biological father from the other side of the tracks, as well as a dangerous juvenile delinquent who lives nearby. React ion towa rd s t h is drama was positive overall. Nearly one-third of critics commented that the writing wasn’t strong and that the feature felt overly melodramatic and ineffective. Still, more complimented the lead performance and thought it was a sweet fi lm about grief that included plenty of moving moments. DECISION TO LEAVE: This foreign-language crime/ d ra ma f rom Sout h Korea involves the sudden and mysterious death of a man who falls from a mountain peak. A policeman arrives to investigate and determine whether the man committed suicide or was murdered. He quickly begins to suspect the man’s wife of being responsible, but fi nds himself drawn closer to her as things progress. Reviewers raved about the movie and it was nominated

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for several awards by critic g r ou p s ( howe ver, it d id not receive a n Ac a demy Award nomination for Best I nter nationa l Featu re). A handful wrote that it was a slow-moving and ineffective homage to Alfred Hitchcock. Ever yone else stated that it was beautifully shot and thrilling to watch. They also referred to it as incredibly clever and praised an unexpected twist near the close. THE FABELMANS: The latest from Steven Spielberg (Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the Indiana Jones series, Jurassic Park, Schin d l e r’s Li st, S av in g P r iv at e R ya n a nd ma ny more) is a semi-autobiographical story about a young man in Arizona who aspires to become a fi lmmaker. While he pursues his dreams, a major family confl ict arises and he attempts to use movies to deal w ith a troubled reality. For the most par t, the press gave the film high marks a nd it ha s been nominated for nine Academy Awards. A small contingent didn’t think the stor y was particularly compelling, and noted that it presented the youthful lead as an almost fl awless individual. Still, the consensus was that the cast was exceptional and that the story did a fi ne job of depicting the inspirational power of movies. HOUSE PARTY: House Party starring Kid ‘n Play was a successful 1990 comedy

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BLU-RAY/DVD | FROM PAGE 14 t h a t e a r ne d solid reviews a nd inspired a series of sequels t h r o u g h t he 9 0 s a nd beyond. This remake features a new ca st of you ng leads. The story involves two best friends and aspiring club promoters who spend their days working as house cleaners in Los Angeles. When they are asked to clean the mansion of NBA star LeBron James, they use the gig as an opportunity to host a huge party and make connections. Reviewers largely panned this new take on the series. A small number appreciated the fact that it attempted to do something different with the original concept and thought it delivered enough laughs t o ent er t a i n. A l a s, mo s t complained that it wasn’t as funny or heartfelt as the original. They also suggested that fewer and fewer of the jokes worked as it progressed. PROJECT H U N TI NG:

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MOVIE REVIEW | FROM PAGE 13 villains already present, it’s a tall order for anyone else to stand out. The action is also hit-andmiss. Some fights involving close-contact are hard to follow, but the climax does manage to deliver a few impressive jabs. That’s a good thing, especially given that Kang is set up as such a formidable opponent (possessing psychic visions of the future), it seems strange when simple tactics effectively throw him off. COMMUNITY

fo r e i g n - l a n g u a g e a c t i o n picture from South Korea involves a number of criminals being sent on a plane from the Philippines to the city of Seoul. The villainous masterminds plot a daring escape that quickly escalates into a bloody riot in the air. The officers onboard must not only deal with the thugs, but also the villain’s allies on the runway after they land. The fi nal product received more upbeat write-ups than negative pieces. Some did com ment t h at t he mov ie seemed like 1997’s Con-Air on steroids and was so overly violent that it reminded them of a video game. Still, many more were amused by the action and geysers of blood flying across the screen with reckless abandon, claiming that it delivered craziness they couldn’t help but enjoy.

is discovered dead, the pair end up with two problems on their hands. The first is finding out who was responsible, and the second is keeping the significant other from going on a vengeance-filled rampage. T her e a r e on ly a few reviews available so far for this low-budget action film and they haven’t been complimentary. The write-ups have all called the fi lm a waste of a great cast, stating that it was a by-the-numbers effort worsened with an awkwardly put-together climax.

SAVAGE SA LVATION: In a small town where the two biggest interests are its church and/or oxycodone, a sheriff and detective attempt to keep their small town safe. When a newly engaged couple with connections to the leads ask for help in getting clean, the off icers a re happy to assist. But when one of them

SHEPHERD: THE STORY OF A HERO DOG: The stor y begi ns i n 1935 a nd follows a Jewish boy i n Berl i n who se beloved German Shepherd is taken by Nazi forces when the Nu remberg L aws come i n t o e f fe c t . The dog is trained by an SS Officer to be a v icious guard dog at a concentration camp. But the animal becomes confused when its young owner a r r ives a s a prisoner. The boy and pooch

Of course, by the end it all leads to a realization that a large part of this film is simply about setting up a major storyline for the current phase of films and beyond (the sequences during and after the credits are only interested in further emphasizing this villain). Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a busy film and a mixed bag of positives and negatives. Some of the humor works, while other bits seem completely out of place when events turn serious. The multiverse aspect offers exciting

new possibilities, but is equally fatiguing. Even with the potential of all space and time being threatened, if there are thousands upon thousands of versions of the same heroes and villains, the struggle doesn’t feel quite as urgent, nor the danger as imminent. Perhaps as this phase progresses it’ll all come together dynamically but for now, like many recent Marvel efforts, it frustrates as much as it entertains. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

reconnect a nd attempt to escape together. No t ic e s fo r t h e f a m i ly-friendly war drama were good. A handful found it too obv iou s a nd emot ion a l ly ma n ipu lat ive to be ef fective. Regardless, the consensus was that the film would appea l t o dog-lover s a nd that its inspirational message subtly and effectively conveyed the horrors of war to youths.

rev iewers stated that the visuals were great, but that the human drama was not. They also called some of the movie’s messages contradictory. Still, most thought that the title environment was phenomenal and that there were plenty of thrills, excitement and laughs to be had. This title can be purchased in an assortment of formats, including 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray combos and regular Blu-ray editions.

ST R A NG E WOR L D: This animated tale follows a fa mily led by a legendary explorer. After he and his son have a blow out and go their separate ways, the patriarch disappears. The boy grows up and uses his botany skills to power his community. Many years later, his own teenage son begins to feel an urge to explore the world around him. When an environmental issue threatens their land, the two head out to search for an answer. The press generally enjoyed this feature from Disney. A b ou t one - q u a r t e r of

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Strange World (Disney) 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, Bluray only and various other editions Additionally, Shepherd: The Story of a Hero Dog is an option, but the WWII backdrop may make it inappropriate for younger children so it hasn’t been listed below. ON THE TUBE! Here are all of the week’s TV-themed releases. American Gigolo Season 1 (Paramount) Blu-ray D a w s o n’ s C r e e k T h e Complete Series (Mill Creek Entertainment) Blu-ray Longmire The Complete Series (Warner Bros.) Blu-ray V ISI T: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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Letter to the Editor NEWS OUTLETS SAY SUPERINTENDENT’S CLAIMS ABOUT NATIVE STUDENT DISCIPLINE DON’T HOLD UP

t New Mexico in Depth and ProPublica, we practice “no surprises” journalism: No one should read anything about themselves in our articles without first having had a chance to respond. So journalists in our newsrooms were surprised to read in the Sun that the superintendent of Gallup-McKinley County Schools had criticized our story about his school district. We had given him ample opportunity to respond to our reporting, but the Sun did not give us that opportunity in turn. Superintendent Mike Hyatt told the Sun and school board members that he ignored our requests to talk to him because he believed we had a predetermined narrative.

Marjorie Childress T h a t ’s n o t t h e c a s e . ProPublica, a national nonprof it i nvest igat ive news outlet, partnered with New Mexico In Depth, a statebased nonprofit news organization, to look at school discipline across New Mexico. We wanted to understand what was driving high rates of

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discipline for Native American students in the state. We found that GMCS was responsible for a disproportionate amount of the disparity. It has a quarter of the state’s Native students, but it accounted for at least three-quarters of Native student expulsions in the state during the four school years ending in 2020. Our Dec. 21 story was republished by the Independent and the Sun. We had reached out to the school district months earlier, in February 2022, to ask about disparities in discipline between GMCS and other school districts in New Mexico. We called and emailed repeatedly over the following months, reiterating our desire to talk to district officials and asking for additional data. Hyatt was copied on almost 100 emails with district staff. We emailed Hyatt a 10-page letter on Nov. 11, a month before publishing our story, to detail our fi ndings, ask again for an interview and seek clarifications or corrections. We never heard from him. Hyatt disputed our fi ndings at a school board meeting on Jan. 9 and elaborated in the Sun article on Jan. 27. He said most of the 211 expulsions we found in the district’s own data for the four academic years ending in 2020 should be reclassified as suspensions because those students were not permanently removed from school. Under

that definition, he said, the district had expelled just 15 students over the most recent seven years. The Sun sent us an email on Jan. 25 to say it planned to publish a story in response to ours, which would include an interview with Hyatt. When we asked for the opportunity to respond to claims about our work, the reporter refused, saying we could respond afterward. Sun publisher Babette Herrmann later told us that was her call. She didn’t think it was necessary for the reporter to interview us, she said, even though the story quoted Hyatt criticizing our reporting. Here’s what we would have said if the Sun had given us the opportunity to respond: After a careful review of the data, we stand by our conclusions. Our analysis relied on the district’s own data as reported to the state, and the vast majority of expulsions we analyzed fit the district’s defi nition at the time. Before this school year, the district’s handbook defined an expulsion as a removal from school for at least 90 days and up to 365. Now it says an expulsion is a “permanent” removal from school. Our or igina l repor ting found that GMCS was responsible for at least three-quarters of all Native expulsions in the state over four years. That held true when we counted all removals from school of 90 days or longer, regardless of whether they were called

suspensions or expulsions. We a lso repor ted that GMCS’s expulsion rate for those four years was at least 10 times as high as the rest of the state. When we counted all removals from school of 90 days or longer — again, regardless of whether they were categorized as expulsions or suspensions — GMCS’s rate was just as high. In addition, we looked at suspensions and expulsions longer than 10 days.GMCS still reported far higher rates of these removals than the rest of the state. We’ve posted the data we used in our stor y for anyone to view. propub.li/ NMschooldiscipline Ou r f i nd i ngs rema i n unchanged: GMCS is responsible for an outsized share of serious punishments of Native students in New Mex ico. Revising the defi nition of an expulsion does not alter that fact. Hyatt’s comments come after months of denials and delayed responses to many of our public records requests. When we asked for enrollment data broken down by race, the district at first claimed the data didn’t exist. Then they said they couldn’t provide it. We eventually got it from the state, which had received it from the district. That pattern continues.

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Six questions to ask your retirement professional By Lawrence Castillo Guest Columnist

reparing for a first meeting with a retirement professional can be intimidating, especially if you are a new or prospective client. The adviser will get the conversation going and ensure it is directed in the right way to have a good understanding

of your financial situation and goals for the future to create an effective retirement strategy. To help you build the best approach, here are six questions that your financial adviser should be asking: 1. W hat? Your adv iser shou ld u nder s t a nd wh a t assets you own and what debt you are carrying. It is also impor tant to discuss how

you are managing your debt regarding retirement planning. This is especially true if you still have a mortgage. Additionally, your adviser should be aware of any other income streams you will have in retirement, such as Social Security, a pension, or other qualified funds. 2. W hy? It is common for people who are close to

The best of both worlds ‘Grammar Guy’ By Curtis Honeycutt Guest Columnist

ur family bought a minivan last year. With child number three on the way, we needed more room for car seats and Cheerio dust. While some people hesitate to get on board with the idea of buying a minivan, I was all about it. My wife and I looked into hybrid minivans to save money on gasoline. Unfortunately, the hybrid van life was too rich for our blood, so we opted for a traditional gas-guzzler. Our kids named the new-to-us gray minivan “Delfín,” Spanish for

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“dolphin.” Hybrid electric vehicles operate through the combination of an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, utilizing energy stored in batteries. Hybrid words (also called hybridisms) combine prefixes and suffixes from multiple languages to create new words. The most common type of English hybrid words combines Latin and Greek prefi xes and suffi xes. Since we’ve been talking about vehicles, we’ll start with the word “petroleum,” which combines the Greek word “petra” (rock) with the Latin word “oleum” (oil). In the same way, the word automobile fuses the Greek “auto”

(self-) with the Latin “mobilis” (movable). Here are a few of my favorite Greek and Latin hybrid words. The word liposuction fuses the Greek “lipos” (fat) with the Latin “suctio” (sucking). Dysfunction combines the Greek “dys-” (bad) with the Latin “funtio” (performance). Of course, this invention came much later than the Greek and Latin languages, but the word television marries the Greek “tele-” (far off) and the Latin “visio/visere” (to see). Nearly every example of English hybrid words combines Greek and Latin, and — interestingly — the Greek prefi x or word usually comes first.

retirement to have a variety of investments that have accumulated over time. If you have assets that do not have a purpose and are not helping you reach your goals, consider switching them. 3. How? When you initially began investing, your objective was to grow your money and accumulate as much as possible. As you approach

It’s worth noting that some historical linguists dislike hybrid words, calling them “Frankenwords.” Boston Globe columnist Jan Freeman writes that “usage gurus who could flaunt their Greek and Latin did, and those who couldn’t copied them.” Other linguists describe hybrid words as “barbaric.” We coin new words (or neologisms) every day; it just makes sense that we use our combined knowledge to merge terms and ideas to create new ones. It’s unavoidable, as well as human nature, to continue to innovate our language, whether you like it or not. After all, we don’t live

Lawrence Castillo retirement, the focus shifts to distribution, fi nding products that can provide the income

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Curtis Honeycutt in a monoculture. Cur ti s Honeycutt i s an award-winning syndicated humor columnist and author. Connect with him at curtishoneycutt.com.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR | FROM PAGE 16 When we asked to see the documents that Hyatt read from during his presentation to the school board, the district responded that they’d need at least another 30 days to provide

LAWRENCE CASTILLO | FROM PAGE 17 you will need to replace your paycheck, and preservation, looking for ways to reduce the risk in your portfolio. 4. When? When you retire, you will likely have multiple sources of income, such as Social Security, a pension, and your retirement savings. The order in which you start using these income streams may affect the money you

them because doing so within the 15-day legal deadline was too onerous. A principal even called the police when we came to the school to drop off a document saying a student’s guardian had given us permission to review the student’s school discipline records. (We dropped

off the form without incident and only later learned, as we rev iewed emails obtained th rough a public records request, that the principal had called the police.) According to GMCS’s own numbers, the district bears significant responsibility for the disparity in harsh punishments

faced by Native students in New Mexico. We worked hard to understand that data. We engaged with the school district at every turn. And we believe it was in the public interest to share what we found. T his ar ticle wa s produced for ProPublica’s Local

Reporting Network in partnership with New Mexico In Depth. Sincerely, Marjorie Childres, managing editor at New Mexico in Depth Steve Myers, senior editor at ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network

receive over your lifetime and the taxes you pay every year. This takes planning not only with the assets you own but the tax liability they may create when accessed, 5. How much? It is essential to have a general budget of what you expect to spend in retirement and how that compares to your income. Consider any new interests you might pursue, such as buying an RV or any lifestyle changes you plan to make.

6. What are you missing? Your adviser should help you find the right strategies to deal with future risks such as market volatility, infl ation, or higher taxes. Even if you have a good retirement strategy, you should consider legacy and long-term care planning. Your adv iser may only cover some of these topics in your first meeting, but they should be discussed as you build your retirement strategy. Be bold and ask questions

or bring up any concerns. Ultimately, the goal is to create an effective retirement strategy that works for you and your needs. Call today if you have questions that need to be asked or answered. L aw rence Ca st i l lo i s a member of Sy nd icat ed Columnists, a national organization committed to a fully t r a n s pa rent approa ch t o money management. Lawrence Castillo Host of Safe Money and Income

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NOW $43,988 No Photo Avaliable 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Final Cost: $43,995 Condition: Used Body Type: Laredo 4X4 Transmission: Automatic Ext. Color: Maroon Stock# 23401A No Photo Avaliable

2021 Ram 2500 Low miles St# J22022A

2021 Chevrolet Blazer LT w/1LT SUV 32,732 miles Final price: $36,988 Condition: Used 21/27 mpg City/Hwy 2.5L i-4 Engine Automatic FWD

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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

HELP WANTED TAOS (Tohatchi Area of Opportunity &amp; 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 – 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 implementation of ISP and IDT Mtgs. Have 3-Years’ Exp

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 18 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 ***

FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE February 16, 2023

Maintenance Technician Gallup Housing Authority Issued: January 23, 2023

Gallup Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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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

Delivery Driver The Gallup Sun seeks a delivery driver to drop off newspapers at designated locations in Gallup and beyond. Job requires availability every Friday. Route pay, plus mileage. Drug testing required upon

*** McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions:

NON PROFIT Four Corners Pet Alliance is looking for like minded and compassionate animal lovers to volunteer. Foremost, we

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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

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Positions Open Until Filled

NOW HIRING Delivery Drivers

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DEPARTMENT Red Rock Park

Job Vacancy Announcement

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

hire, plus random screenings. Must have own vehicle, drivers license, current insurance and registration. Call (505) 7228994 to make an appointment to fill out an application, plus interview.

POSITION Red Rock Park Director

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.

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NON-CERTIFIED POLICE RECRUITS $17.54/HR UPON COMPLETION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY $23.65/HR

LATERAL CERTIFIED OFFICERS DOE $23.65 TO $26.14/HR

80/20 MEDICAL (EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE) 80/20 DENTAL (EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE) 80/20 VISION (EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE) 60/40 LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE) VACATION TIME ELEVEN PAID HOLIDAYS 25-YEAR RETIREMENT AT 70% AVERAGE BASED SALARY THROUGH PERA

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 19 need foster homes. We’re also looking for a fundraiser coordinator, savvy social media / website master. Please email: fourcornerspetalliance.org and visit: www.fourcornerspetalliance.org LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO

sentative 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.

In the Matter of the Estate Of SAM SOO HOO, Deceased.

Dated: 1/31/2023

NO. D-1113-PB-2023-00004

JUDY SOO HOO, Personal Representative

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

MASON & ISAACSON, P.A.

JUDY SOO HOO, has been appointed Personal Repre-

By James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Repre-

sentative 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 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

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25 WORD OR LESS: $10 26-50 WORDS: $20 51-75 WORDS: $30 76-100 WORDS: $40 $10 FOR EACH ADD’L 25 WORDS EXTRAS - $10 PER WEEK, PER ITEM: TEXT BOX, YELLOW HIGHLIGHT, PIC, AND/OR LOGO Newspaper published Fridays. Prepayment required. Classifi eds due Wednesday Noon. Deadline subject to change Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Email: gallupsunlegals@gmail.com Offi ce (505) 722-8994

Commodity Code(s): 90923 &amp; 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 websitehttps://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.

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OBITUARIES

Honor your loved one in the Gallup Sun for FREE. One headshot allowed! Download form: gallupsun.com (obituaries page) or stop by oﬃce at 1983 State Rd. 602. Let us design a custom tribute at an aﬀordable rate! All obituaries are posted in our print and web editions!

Phone: (505) 722-8994 Fax: (505) 212-0391 Email: gallupsun@gmail.com

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 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 *** 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 CLASSIFIEDS

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 *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held “In-Person” -- Adhering to the Social Distancing Protocols in effect for the meeting day -- including room capacity limits, mask requirements and other safety practices issued by the Governor’s Office due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and the requirements of the Open Meetings Act allowing members of the public to attend and listen to meetings of the quorum of the governing body. This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. The agenda can be sent electronically upon request. Auxiliary aides for the

disabled are available upon request; please contact Shawna Garnenez at (505) 863-1400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements. All interested parties are invited to attend. Done this 9 th of February 2023 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Robert Baca, Chairperson Publication Gallup Sun date: February 17, 2023 *** STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ELVIRA JEAN-HALONA MARTIN FOR CHANGE OF NAME No. D-1113-CV-2023-

00052-V TELEPHONIC/VIDEO NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELVIRA JEAN-HALONA MARTIN, a resident of Gallup, County of McKinley, State of New Mexico, and over the age of fourteen years, has filed a Petition to Change Name in the District Court, McKinley County, New Mexico, wherein he/she seeks to change his/her name from ELVIRA JEAN-HALONA MARTIN to ELVIRA JEAN MARTIN and that this Petition will be heard before the Honorable R. David Pederson, District Judge, Div. V, on the 6th day of MARCH, 2023, at the hour of 8:15 A.M., at the McKinley County Courthouse, JOIN WITH GOOGLE MEET or TELEPHONE. Jodie Schwebel Clerk of the District Court By: Deputy Clerk

Published: Gallup Sun February 17, 2023 February 24, 2023 *** NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Jail Authority Board has scheduled their meeting for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 1:30 pm. This meeting will be held in the McKinley County Administration-Conference Room, located at 207 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, NM. There are room capacity limits, mask requirements and other safety practices which will be followed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Auxiliary aides for the dis-

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INFORMATION RMCHCS will hold their February Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. This meeting will be held at 1:00 pm "in person" at RMCHCS Solarium (Third Floor) and by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85097855050 The agenda can be found at: RMCH.org/About Us/Board of Trustees/Board Matters/ For comments and questions, please submit to Effie Edsitty at eedsitty@rmchcs.org by February 20, 2023, 12:00 pm. *Face masks are required* * Any audio or video recording or live streaming of the Board meeting is prohibited* Gallup Sun • Friday February 17, 2023 21

CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 abled are available upon request. Please contact Administrative Assistant Officer Delgarito at email address: gabrielle.delgarito@co.mckinley.nm.us, at least (48) hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements to join the meeting. All interested parties are invited to attend. Done this 14th day of February 2023. JAIL AUTHORITY BOARD /S/ Robert B. Baca, Chairperson Publication date: February 17, 2023 Board Members: City of Gallup-Mayor Louis Bonaguidi and Councilor Fran Palochak

McKinley County-Comm. Chairperson Robert B. Baca, Comm. Danielle Notah, and Comm. Walt Eddy *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2ND STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT FROM BNSF RAILROAD TO INTERSTATE 40 CITY OF GALLUP Formal Bid No. 2306 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive ELECTRONICALLY submitted bids for construction of CITY OF GALLUP 2ND STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT FROM BNSF RAILRAOD TO INTERSTATE 40 until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, March 21, 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. The project is located in 2nd Street between NM Highway 118 and Maloney Avenue, north of the BNSF Railroad right of way, in Gallup New Mexico. The entire project is located within NMDOT right of way in downtown Gallup. This project consists of installing 590-linear feet of 12-inch AWWA C900 PVC waterline and 190-linear feet of 12-inch CL350 restrained joint ductile iron waterline. The work will replace an existing waterline in 2nd Street crossing the Puerco River. This project includes tie-ins to existing utilities, transfer of water services,

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. TO APPLY: For complete information including closing dates and instructions on how to apply for this or any UNM position, please visit our website at https://unmjobs.unm.edu or call (505)863-7557/7605.

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CLASSIFIEDS Read online at gallupsun.com installation of gate valves, fire hydrants, air release stations, and other appurtenances. The removal and replacement of asphalt pavement, concrete slope blankets, traffic striping, and all associated earthwork is also included. The project also has an additive alternate that includes 320-linear feet of 12-inch AWWA C900 PVC waterline. The work will replace an existing waterline in 2nd Street crossing Interstate 40. The additive alternate includes tie-ins to existing utilities and other appurtenances. The removal and replacement of asphalt pavement, traffic striping, and all associated earthwork is also included in the additive alternate. 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, Specifica-

tions 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 14th day of February By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publication Date: Friday-February 17, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS

CALENDAR

Community Calendar Feb. 17 - Feb. 23, 2023 FRIDAY, FEB. 17

GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

9 am @ 203 Debra Dr.

KEEP GALLUP CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING

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

AIBE TRIVIA NIGHT

6 pm - 8 pm @ Sammy C’s (107 W. Coal Ave.).

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.

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. 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 CALENDAR

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.

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 Akeelah and the Bee (2006). 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. SUNDAY, FEB. 19

MOVIE SHOWING

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

ADOLESCENT & ADDICTION

1 pm - 4 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Avenue). The city is hosting free monthly behavioral health trainings. The presenter will be Art Romero, MA, LPCC, MAC.For more information and to register go to https:// www.gallupnm.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=1007.

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

6 pm in-person @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for January is Shutter by Ramona Emerson. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

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

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.

MONDAY, FEB. 20

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

OFPL HOLIDAY CLOSURE FOR PRESIDENTS DAY GALLUP YOUNG WRITERS CONFERENCE

6th through 12th graders are encouraged to join OFPL, in partnership with UNM-Gallup and Gallup-McKinley County Schools, for the conference at UNM-Gallup on March 3 from 9 am to 1 pm. Engage in workshops on a variety of topics taught by local educators and writers. Students must apply at ofpl.online by Feb. 20. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

EUREKA!

4 pm @ OFPL’s Facebook page (virtual). Be inspired by the work of inventor and engineer Mark Dean by building a computer out of paper. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

CHESS CLUB

TEEN PAINT NIGHT

5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Create Kawaii art using acrylics. In this immersive workshop, learn about Kawaii, a Japanese-inspired art. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Nope in honor of Black History Month.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “Stop and Go” Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens. THURSDAY, FEB. 23

“5-AND-20” ARTIST TALK

6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Artists dish on the 5th Annual Artist Challenge in a “rapid fire”-style artist talk.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD’S TEETH

5:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup’s Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). ollinger Library will celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month by hosting professor Neysa Cox as she gives a presentation on dental health for kids. She will go over the proper ways to care for children’s teeth and more. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1

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

REVOLUTION CHESS CLUB

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is celebrating Black History Month by showing Kanopy films. This week’s film is Monsters and Men.

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.

FEBRUARY FILMS

CRAFTY KIDS

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

WEEKEND WORKSHOP: CLASSIC CALLIGRAPHY WITH MARIEA HALL

9 am - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Learn to write in beautiful Italic-style calligraphy. Register at www. galluparts.org/workshops

‘FROM NEGRO SPIRTUALS TO JAZZ’

TINKER TECH

WINE AND PAINTING

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

SAVE THE DATE

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup’s Calvin Hall Auditorium. Celebrate Black History Month with “From Negro Spirituals to Jazz: A Night of Music with the Story Songbird Woman” featuring Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley. TUESDAY, FEB. 28

TECH BYTES

2 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Each month, Zollinger Library will give short tech workshops on skills to help with classes and tasks at home. This month’s topic is “Creating a Citation Page.” For questions or more information, call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

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. ONGOING

BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUNDLE

OFPL staff who will create a bundle of material specially for you! Let them know what type of materials and genres you are interested in, and they’ll browse for you and create a custom bundle of material for you to pick-up curbside. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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