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Summer jobs with YCC follow different paths By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

summer job can be a first work experience, a stepping stone to something better or just a way to put away a little cash. Sometimes it can even change a life in unexpected ways. T h at’s wh at happened when Joshua Bitsilly took a summer Youth Conservation Cor ps job i n 2018, u nder supervisor John White. Now Bitsilly is the city’s YCC supervisor, managing the crews and the city’s part of the program. He’s looking for this year’s cadre of 14 young adults who want to work hard outdoors, primarily building nature trails in area parks. “It’s open to young men and women. As long as the individual is open to learn, is open to working with others and has the right spirit,” Bitsilly said. Applica nts must be between the ages of 16 and 24 years-old. The jobs last 22 weeks, and include mandatory classes in fi nancial literacy and resume writing, as well as attendance at natural and cultural tours in the area. The hard, physical work is doing things like establishing

AIR DOME Hozho Academy proposes new structure for students

or rehabilitating trails with indigenous materials, erosion control, repairing fences and improving wildlife habitats. “We try to get them away from the genera l clea nup and more on new projects,” Gallup Parks and Recreation Director Vince Alonzo said. “I don’t want to use the YCC group to pick up trash.” The program gets some of it s s u ppor t f r om t he New Mex ico Depa r t ment of Energ y, M i nera ls, a nd Natural Resources and the New Me x ic o C ou nc i l of Governments. No experience is necessary, but Bitsilly and Alonzo said they can find uses for whatever skills crew members bring with them. Bitsilly had prior experience working as an engineering assistant at the Navajo Nation Department of Transportation, and with his chapter as a groundskeeper and maintenance man. Alonzo recalled one crew member who had carpentry skills and showed up with his own tools. “The only real sur prise I get is during inter views. These young people, their ea ger ne s s t o go out a nd work hard is really amazing,” Alonzo said. “When you get seasoned like me you hope

2020 Youth Conservation Corps members Nicholas, Juanita and Lane install a splash apron to control water flow. Photo Credit: Joshua Bitsilly you can work smar ter not harder. But these kids are,

‘Give me a pick, give me a shovel.’”

The selling point, they say, is the Great Outdoors. “I try to encourage groups of young adults to come outside, to see the scenic view from the trails and just enjoy the company of individuals,” Bitsilly sa id. “You a lways learn something new about someone’s culture and beliefs and you maybe share hobbies. You make friends.” That’s important, because a lot of the YCC lesson is teamwork. “You’re not just looking out for yourself, you are looking out for your team members,” Bitsilly said, adding that many of the relationships he forged as a YCC recruit are still part of his life today. “That connection never really breaks,” he said. “Even though you don’t talk often, you are still in that loop to see what that individual is up to.” A lon g w it h t he work , experience and friendships made on the job, Bitsilly’s YCC experience also yielded a completely u nex pected bonus: “I found the love of my life through the job,” he said. “I have a beautiful child with her and we plan to get married this fall.” It might even be a park wedding.

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MOVIE REVIEW Take a trip to a ‘Polite Society’

RETIREMENT How seniors can make the most of their latter years

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HOZHO ACADEMY HOPES TO BUILD AN AIR-SUPPORTED DOME By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

allupians are well accustomed to seeing large balloons floating across the sky. Gigantic balloons rising from the ground,

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not so much. But charter school Hozho Academy has lots of little feet on the ground, and they need a sheltered place to play. That’s why the school wants to erect a 75-foot-high “air-supported structure” – a large, balloon-like dome – for physical education classes, school team practices and ultimately, a shared community resource. “That would be the tallest structure in Gallup if it went in,” Planning Director C.B. Strain said. It would also exceed the maximum allowable building height in General Commercial zones by about 40 feet. T he domes a re huge, tent-like layers of specialized fabric held in place with

vinyl-coated cables. Because of the dome design, the width of the structure determines the height. The one Hozho hopes to build would be 480 feet long by 240 feet wide – that’s a 115,200 square foot space – which means it would also have to be about 75 feet tall. The dome on Hozho’s wish list could last 20 to 25 years. The estimated cost is about $2 to 2.5 million for the dome, with construction costs and furnishing with turf and basketball courts added onto the amount. It likely will also be subject to state school construction regulations as well as city codes. Hozho Academy has been sharing some city facilities for a while, and hopes to return

the favor with the dome, said Cyle Balok, director of operations and athletic director at Hozho. “Our proposal would be that Hozho uses this for P.E. classes or after-school athletic events and then we open it up to the community at large for travel teams, youth soccer, everything else that wants a place to go,” Balok said. The domes are more than just inflated tents. They can include multiple layers for insulation and even heating that can help melt snow off the outside. Manufacturers engineer the cabling and concrete support

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Arrested for lashing out at restaurant THE LATEST IN MAN’S LIST OF VIOLENT CHARGES Staff Reports

man with multiple criminal charges was on his last chance before he decided to bash a man over the head with a beer glass at a local restaurant. That decision led to the district attorney getting involved and not letting him out of jail until his trial date. On March 1, around 12 am, Gallup Police Officer Ryan Boucher was dispatched to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital after a caller said a ma n identified a s Ter r y Radosevich hit him with a glass. According to Boucher’s repor t, the v ictim wa s en route to the hospital as he was making the call. When Boucher arrived at the hospital, he did notice that there was a lot of blood

Terry Radosevich in the waiting room. He met with the victim as he lay in one of the hospital beds. T he v ic t i m e x pl a i ne d that he and his wife were at the Panz Alegra restaurant at 1201 E. Hwy. 66 when

he noticed Radosevich, 25, walk into the business. The victim said he called out to Radosevich, asking “what’s up?” The victim claimed that he and Radosevich were friends, or at least he thought they were. He stated Radosevich repor t ed ly wa l ked up t o him, and he thought he was going to shake his hand, but Radosev ich proceeded to hit him over the head with a gla ss of beer he’d been holding. A f ter the i ncident, the victim and his wife left the restaurant and she drove him to the hospital. When Boucher spoke to the victim’s wife, she said that Radosev ich had been sitting up at the restaurant’s bar, and he kept looking over at their table. She said her

husband had towed a vehicle for Radosevich once, and that’s how he knew him. The victim’s wife backed up her husband’s story, saying that the glass shattered o n h e r hu s b a n d ’s h e a d . After the incident, an older m a n r e p or t e d ly g r a bb e d R a do s ev ich a nd lef t t he restaurant with him. The victim had four cuts on the left side of his face, for which he received four stitches and staples. Radosevich was charged with aggravated battery for the violent attack. At the time of arrest, he was also facing charges for an incident that happened Nov. 24 where he was seen driving recklessly in the Heritage Plaza parking lot and almost hit multiple vehicles and pedestrians. D u r i n g t h a t i nc id e nt ,

Radosevich allegedly had a .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun on him and multiple open containers of alcoholic beverages in his vehicle. He was charged with aggravated battery upon a peace officer, aggravated f leeing a law enforcement officer, unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon, reckless dr iv ing, and open container. According to court documents, Radosev ich has a history of both violent and drug-related charges dating as far back as 2013. For this reason, the Eleventh Judicial District Chief Deputy District Attorney Bernadine Martin signed an order March 27 that stated Radosevich must stay in jail while he is awaiting trial. His preliminary hearing for the March 1 incident was scheduled for April 28.

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports ARRESTED FOR WA R R A N T S , C AU G H T WITH FENTANYL Gallup, April 17

Although the original call was about an assault, a man was eventually charged with possession of a controlled substance, along with two

outstanding warrants. On April 17, around 7:15 pm, Gallup Police Officer Cindy Romancito was dispatched to the Rio West Mall at 1300 W. Maloney Ave. after someone called in about an assault. When she arrived at the scene, Romancito spoke to a T.R.I.B.E. security officer who stated that she had been trying to detain a man named Carles Blackgoat. He had tried to get away from her, but a bysta nder repor tedly wa s able to grab him. The security officer said that she wanted Blackgoat, 33, arrested for trespassing. W hen Roma ncito d id a b a ck g r ou nd c he ck on Blackgoat, a warrant came back for his arrest. When she met with him, Romancito told Blackgoat that he was under arrest for the warrant and that he would be receiving a written trespass notice.

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Romancito transpor ted Blackgoat to the McKinley County Jail, and while she wa s en route to t he ja i l Metro Dispatch told her that Blackgoat had a second warrant out for his arrest. At the jail, the on-duty nurses told Romancito that B l a ck go a t ne e d e d s o me impor ta nt medication for a condition, so Romancito headed to the hospital to pick up the medication. W he n R om a nc it o a nd Blackgoat retu r ned to the ja il, he wa s escor ted inside. Moments later, a sergeant came out to speak to Romancito and told her that a small bag with 11 fentanyl pills inside it was found in Blackgoat’s pocket. Blackgoat was charged with possession of a controlled substance. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 10.

OVER $800 AT HOME DEPOT Gallup, April 17 A man was caught stealing over $800 worth of merchandise from Home Depot. On April 17, around 8:45 am, Gallup Police Officer Christopher Dawes was dispatched to the Home Depot at 530 Kachina St. after one of the store’s employees called Metro Dispatch and reported that a man named John Cooley was shoplifting. According to Dawes’ report, the employee saw Cooley, 51, grab some things and put them into a basket. The employee also told officers that Cooley had shoplifted from the store before. When Dawes arrived at the store he and Officer Darius Johnson waited outside the store until they saw a man that matched Cooley’s description walk out. The employee reportedly told Cooley to stop.

The employee told the officers that Cooley did not pay for his items and he passed all the cash registers, making no attempt to pay. When the officers confronted him, Cooley said, “I’m sorry guys.” Cooley allegedly stole over $800 in merchandise. Cooley was charged with shoplifting. His preliminary examination is scheduled for May 3.

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Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports Featured DWI Sophina Brown March 30, 3:52 pm DWI (Fourth)

A black GMC Sierra collided with another vehicle in the lot of a local business, leading to Sophina Mae Brown, 42, of Gallup, being arrested and charged with her fourth DWI.

Ga l lup O f f icer E l ij a h Bowman was dispatched to Sports Page Lounge, 1400 S. Second St., after a call regarding the crash came into Metro Dispatch. Bowman arrived and met Officer Julio Yazzie, who was speaking with the driver, Brown, at the scene. Ya zzie sa id Brow n h it two vehicles in the lot with her truck before he arrived. Bowman spoke to Brown, who tried to leave the scene saying she was intoxicated. Brown admitted she collided with the other vehicles in the lot and reportedly stated she had consumed about twelve beers at the business. Based on her account as well as signs of intoxication including a smell of alcohol, Bowman offered Brown the Standard Field Sobriety Tests. However, Brown performed poorly on the tests and was placed under arrest. Brow n refused to give

a breath sample and then allegedly said she had to pick up her children from school. Two children were later met by Yazzie at their respective schools. Ya zzie a lso contacted the Children Youth & Families Department to confi rm the wellbeing of all three of Brown’s children. After obtaining a signed blood wa r ra nt from 11th District Judge Louis Depauli Jr., Brown was transported to a local hospital for the draw. She was then taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (fourth), no license, and three counts of abandonment or abuse of a child. Her arraignment hearing is set for May 15. Name: Emily Shundeen Sam Age: 33 Arrested: April 9 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on May 11 Name: Ophelia Feldrin Skeet Age: 41 Arrested: March 31 Charge: DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on May 9

Name: Trent Coan Age: 29 Arrested: March 30 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial hearing on May 2 Name: Selina Lee Age: 49 Arrested: March 29 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on May 23 Name: John Hoskie Jr. Age: 52 Arrested: March 24 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial hearing on May 23 Name: McKaylynn Norton Age: 29 Arrested: March 11 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Status hearing on May 2

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Patriots shutout Bengals Miyamura Patriot Dylan Joines (3) slides into first base while Gallup Bengal Jhalil Denetclaw (39) tries to tag him out April 22. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Miyamura Patriot Chris Chavez (7) takes his turn at bat during the game against the Gallup Bengals April 22. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Miyamura Patriot catcher Dominick Ward prepares to catch the ball during the game against the Gallup Bengals April 22. The Patriots defeated the Bengals 11-0. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Miyamura Patriot Blaise Chavez (10) crosses third base during the game against the Gallup Bengals. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Bengals beat out the Patriots Gallup Lady Bengal Kaiel Blackgoat (15) takes a strike as Miyamura Lady Patriot Catcher Matias Morgan (12) catches the ball. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Lady Bengal Morgan Belone (2) celebrates hitting a homerun during the game against the Miyamura Lady Patriots April 21. The Bengals defeated the Patriots 9-2. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Lady Bengal Tierra James (3) races for home while Miyamura Lady Patriot Leona Joe (25) looks for the ball April 21. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Miyamura Lady Patriot Andrea Vinson (5) pitches the ball during the game against the Gallup Bengals April 21. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Recognizing softball seniors

The Miyamura Lady Patriots seniors were also recognized during the Senior Appreciation Ceremony following the game April 12. Shantaya Belone (23), Ashlee Antez (2), Tryshelle Trujillo (15) and CC Jiminez (3) all posed for a photo. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Lady Bengal senior Jaymi Watson (9) poses with her parents during the Senior Recognition Ceremony following the game April 21. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Gallup Lady Bengal senior Nazhoni Livingston (8) poses with her parents during the Senior Recognition Ceremony following the game April 21. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Lady Bengal senior Kaiel Blackgoat (15) poses with her parents during the Senior Recognition Ceremony following the game April 21. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Over 25 years in showbiz GALLUP MUSICIAN TO PERFORM AT EL MORRO THEATRE By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

ntonio Reyna grew up on the north side of Gallup listening to mariachi. He spent Friday nights watching El estrudio de Lola Beltrán and his hero, for which the show was named. Beltrán, along with his mother, father, and grandma, helped Reyna realize his true passion in life: mariachi. In an interview with the Sun, Reyna said music was something that was always encouraged in his house growing up. “Saturdays were filled from

the moment you got up to when we went to bed [with music],” Reyna said. Reyna’s career began in 1996 when he was 22 years old after former Action 7 News anchor and mariachi vocalist Nelson Martinez discovered him. The duo toured together for several years before Reyna began his solo career in 2002. Now, over 25 years since his career started, Reyna is still trying to preserve the sound he grew up with. “When I started, I wanted to preserve that sound that I had fallen in love with, so a lot of my recordings are done in the

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old style and without a lot of modern arrangements,” Reyna explained. As a mariachi vocalist, Reyna partners with many different mariachis. During his upcoming performance at El Morro Theatre, he will be partnering with Mariachi de Plata, a group from Western New Mexico University. Reyna explained why he loves working with different mariachis. “My favorite part of interacting and working on stage with mariachis is definitely the passion that the individual mariachis have for their

Mariachi vocalist Antonio Reyna received a commendation from the City of Gallup April 25. He will be performing at El Morro Theater April 30 at 2 pm. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein instruments, and then they bring it all together to just create this wonderful presentation that I get to be a part of to tell the story,” Reyna said. For those who may be unfamiliar with the mariachi genre, Reyna compares it to “an old country song.” “I think mariachi is very much the ‘people’s music.’ It’s music of the people by the people,” Reyna said. “It tells great stories of real people and real struggles. …” During his performance, Reyna tells stories about his family and explains the connections he feels with each song.

Many of the songs he plays are from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Despite what he himself may feel about the songs, Reyna said he understands why some people shy away from mariachi. “I understand that the language can be a barrier, but you’ve got to feel the music. There’s something very special and unique about mariachi,” Reyna said. Reyna will be performing at El Morro Theatre April 30 at 2 pm with Mariachi de Plata. To learn more about him or to buy one of his seven albums, go to antonioreyna.com. COMMUNITY

‘Polite Society’ kicks some serious butt By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 103 MINUTES This film from Focus Features opens at cinemas on Friday, April 28. As a reviewer, I try to make a point not to see trailers for films. It’s not because I don’t admire the work that goes into creating effective adverts. Instead, going into a picture cold can help to prevent having any preconceived notions or feelings toward what is about to be screened. It can’t always be done, but the technique sometimes results in viewing a feature with little prior knowledge and being really taken by it. The comedy/martial arts film Polite Society is one such example. It combines a variety of elements so effectively and is so much fun that one can’t help but be entertained. Ria Khan (Priya Kansara) is an eccentric British-Pakistani teenager who spends most of her time doing martial arts training in her backyard, hoping to become a stuntwoman. Despite her moody older sister Lena (Ritu Arya) suddenly dropping out of art school, the youngster still encourages her sibling to continue with their aspirations, much to the chagrin of their parents (Shobu Kapoor and Jeff Mirza). However, when the family are invited to an upper-class party by Raheela (Nimra Bucha), Lena connects with the host’s son, handsome geneticist Salim (Akshay Khanna). The older sister decides to give up becoming an artist, marry her new beau and move to Singapore. This news does not please Ria, who COMMUNITY

doesn’t like the radical change seen in Lena. With help from classmates Clara (Seraphina Beh) and Alba (Ella Bruccoleri) she sets out to uncover dirt on Salim and use any method she can to prevent her sibling from getting married. It does take a few minutes to get on this fi lm’s unusually exaggerated wavelength. The characters are more than willing to get into over-the-top physical altercations at the drop of a hat. This is a world where fights break out in school, at home, during wedding nuptials, and, well, just about anywhere. These conflicts take place between other students, family members and even day spa workers. In fact, a great deal of humor is derived from both the unusual locations and the participants in these battles. If that weren’t amusing enough, the big kicks and swings leave plenty of broken glass and plaster, often without much concern from those around. Once you get used to it, the eccentric little quirks help distinguish the film from other martial arts sequences and give them a fun, surreal element. Of course, the biggest plus is the charming cast. Kansara is remarkable as the young lead. Shots of her glowering out the window at Salim and her potential mother-in-law are hilarious. Additionally, there is plenty of witty back-and-forth dialogue with Arya, who becomes increasingly frustrated by her sibling’s extreme behavior. The not-so-well-planned schemes from the young lead and her pals that go sideways are amusing, leading to outrageous moments and Ria being reprimanded by all around her. But even when events become increasingly over-the-top (and they most certainly do by the

Ria Khan (Priya Kansara) crouches down in a fighting position in the comedy/martial arts film “Polite Society.” Photo Credit: Focus Features final act), the central relationship between the sisters is relatable, which keeps the film grounded and viewers emotionally invested. Khanna also makes an impression as the

suitor Salim, a seemingly nice guy with a bizarrely close relationship to his mother. Truth be told, everyone involved lands a high percentage of jokes from the quick-witted

screenplay. The film is also beautifully shot and moves at a quick pace. It never takes itself overly seriously or bluntly delivers its message, but does subtly address familial bonds and female empowerment, in addition to poking fun at the upper class and arranged marriages. Still, the main goal of the picture is to entertain and it does so exceptionally well. The movie is a hoot to watch from beginning to end and offers enough unique spins on familiar elements to make it feel fresh. It’s the kind of surprise that really perks a movie reviewer up and has them looking forward to going back out to the movies again. As far as this critic is concerned, Polite Society delivers laughs and kicks some serious butt. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for April 28, 2023 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

elcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. It’s another busy week with some interesting and unique options in a wide variety of genres. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors, be sure to give one of these titles a try! BIG NEW RELEASES!

BLOOD RELATIVES: This independent comedy/chiller is a Shudder original that premiered on the streaming service. The story follows a Yiddish vampire and loner who gets a big surprise when a girl shows up at his door claiming to be his daughter. As it turns out, she is his relation, suffering from the same malady as he

and has no one to care for her. The two embark on a road trip to see if they can form a familial bond. Response towards this picture was strong. One individual didn’t think that it made the most of its premise and was ultimately unmemorable. Everyone else was amused by what they witnessed. They called the movie unique, enjoyed the focus on the characters and thought it was entertaining. For the time being, this is a DVD-only release. It stars Noah Segan, Victoria Moroles, Akasha Villalobos and C.L. Simpson. THE CIVIL DEAD: A misanthropic photographer finds himself out of work and in a personal rut. While his wife is out of town, he bumps into an old friend. The two hang out and the lead invites his pal over to stay. It is then when the guest reveals that

he has recently died and is actually a ghost. The spirit insists on helping the protagonist get the bottom of his problems, but tensions arise as the undead figure persists in his efforts. This independent comedy earned plenty of praise and even some awards at film festivals like Slamdance. All critics who saw the feature called it a really pleasant surprise, stating that it was melancholy, funny and even managed to involve viewers on an emotional level. They also admired the work of the two leads (who are friends in real life), saying they paired well together onscreen. The cast includes Clay Tatum, Whitmer Thomas and DeMonge Brown.

I N V I TAT IO N T O A MURDER: Set in 1934, this tale involves a woman who is invited to the mansion of a reclusive billionaire on an island off the coast of England with five other strangers. The guests attempt to figure out what is happening and why, only to discover a body. The lead becomes determined to find out who is responsible and why, putting her own life in jeopardy as she questions others and searches for answers. There haven’t been many reviews so far, but press reaction among those who have seen it has been weak. That might explain why this mystery is arriving only on the DVD format. One article suggested that the screenplay was heavy on exposition and hokey. They didn’t find the final product dynamic or intriguing. M ischa Ba r ton, Ch r is Browning, Seamus Dover, Bianca A. Santos, Giles Matthey and Grace Lynn Kung headline the film. JESUS REVOLUTION: This faith-based picture is inspired by a true story that occurred in the 1970s. It follows a teenage hippie looking for peace, love and rock-androll in Southern California. After arriving, he finds himself dissatisfied with the movement and encounters a charismatic hippie-street-preacher. The lead and others like him find a spiritual awakening in the words of the figure and start their own religious revival. Notices were slightly more positive than negative for this feature. Almost half of them

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complained that while the movie wasn’t overt in its preaching, it didn’t feel particularly realistic either and was dry and flat in execution. Slightly more complemented its light approach, as well as addressing issues within the church and delivering a few effective moments. It features Joel Courtney, Jonathan Roumie, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Anna Grace Barlow and Kelsey Grammer. JUSTICE LEAGUE X RWBY: SUPER HEROES & HUNTSMEN PART ONE: Here’s yet another animated feature based on characters from DC comics. This time out, superheroes Batman, Cyborg, Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, Vixen and Wonder Woman are transported to another world called Remnant where they are all transformed i nto teenagers. The group befriend local youngsters with special abilities and they all try to save this strange world before it is destroyed by an evil supervillain. Few have seen this effort so far and it appears to be premiering on disc. It so happens that the story has a connection to a RWBY animated TV-series and was produced by the same team who worked on that show. One assumes if you enjoy the program, you might like the feature. The voice cast includes Natalie Alyn Lind, Chandler Riggs, Nat Wolff, Tru Valentino, Aaron Dismuke and Jason Douglas. MY HAPPY ENDING: A famous actress checks into a London chemotherapy clinic to receive treatment for stage four colon cancer after her comeback West End play is canceled.

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Dine Local Relieving stress in retirement Restaurant Guide By Al Martinez Guest Columnist

etirement can be a time of great joy and relaxation, but it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. Transitioning from working life to retirement can be challenging, and the loss of routine, identity, and social connections can be difficult to navigate. Moreover, retirement can bring new financial and health-related concerns, adding to many retirees’ stress. One of the main sources of stress in retirement is fi nancial uncertainty. Many retirees worry about whether they have saved enough money to support themselves in retirement and fear running out of money before the end of their lives. This fear can lead to anxiety and can make it difficult for retirees to enjoy their retirement years. Moreover, unexpected expenses, such as medical bills or home repairs, can further exacerbate fi nancial stress and add to retirees’ worries. Retirement can also bring changes to social connections, which can be stressful for many people. Retirees may miss their daily interactions with colleagues and feel disconnected from the workplace and the sense of purpose that work provides. Moreover, retirement can lead to changes in relationships with family and friends, as retirees may fi nd that they have more time on their hands than their loved ones do. In addition to these social and fi nancial concerns, retirement can also be stressful from a health perspective. As people OPINIONS

Al Martinez age, they may face new health challenges, such as chronic illness, that can impact their quality of life and add to their stress levels. Furthermore, retirement can lead to a more sedentary lifestyle, which can contribute to a decline in physical and mental health. There are several strategies that retirees can use to manage stress and navigate the transition to retirement more smoothly. One of the most important is to maintain a sense of purpose and engagement in life. Retirees can fi nd new hobbies or interests, volunteer, or take on part-time work to stay engaged and connected to others. This can help alleviate the sense of loss and disconnection that many retirees feel. Another strategy is to stay socially connected. Retirees can stay in touch with former colleagues, join social clubs or groups, or participate in community activities to maintain a sense of connection and purpose. This can help prevent

social isolation and loneliness, which can be detrimental to both physical and mental health. Moreover, retirees can take steps to manage their fi nancial concerns by creating a budget, working with a fi nancial advisor, and exploring different retirement income sources, such as Social Security or annuities. This can help alleviate fi nancial stress and provide a sense of security and stability. Finally, retirees can take steps to maintain their physical and mental health by staying active, eating well, and seeking medical care when needed. Engaging in regular physical activity can help improve mood, reduce stress, and prevent or manage chronic illness. In conclusion, retirement can be a time of stress and uncertainty, but there are strategies that retirees can use to manage these challenges and enjoy a fulfi lling and healthy retirement. By maintaining a sense of purpose and engagement, staying socially connected, managing finances, and prioritizing physical and mental health, retirees can navigate the transition to retirement more smoothly and enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding retirement. Al Martinez is a member of Syndicated Columnists, a n a t io n a l or g a n i z a t io n committed to a fully transparent approach to money management.

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A personal view of U. S. foreign policy HISTORY FROM WWI TO 9/11 By Michael Daly Guest Columnist PART THREE OF FOUR America is a world leader and has much to be proud of. Our leadership in creating a liberal world order after WWII is outstanding. Henry Kissinger’s book Diplomacy details almost endless wars in Europe. Something like 28 nations speaking 24 languages allowed for constant bickering and war. America wanted to be isolationist, to mind our own business. William Drozdiak explains in his book Fractured Continent, we were drawn into both the First and Second World Wa rs. A nd for two decades after WWI, we stayed

isolated while Communism, Nazism, Fascism and Japanese militarism gained strength. At the end of WWII, statesmen in the U.S. and Europe developed a new liberal international order to help avoid these wars in the future. This liberal international order describes a set of global, rule-based, structured relationships based on political liberalism, economic liberalism and liberal internationalism since the late 1940s. More specifically, it entails international cooperation through multilateral instit ut ion s ( l i ke t he Un it ed N a t i o n s , Wo r l d T r a d e Organization and International Monetary Fund) and is constituted by human equality (freedom, rule of law and human

rights), open markets, security cooperation, promotion of liberal democracy, and monetary cooperation). The order was established in the aftermath of World War II, led in large part by the United States. It has created the longest period of peace and prosperity Europe has ever known. But this order is a threat to Russia, China and North Korea. The U.N. was the new version of the League of Nations that President Wilson proposed but our senate did not approve. The United States has a persistent, unfortunate history of unilateral intervention in violation of our own signed treaties. In the Americas for example, there is the Organization of

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Mike Daly American States, an organization of all 35 independent states in the Americas including the U.S. Since we are members we are bound by its charter, including these articles: A r ticle 19. No State or group of States has the right to intervene, directly or indirectly, for any reason whatsoever, in the inter nal or external affairs of any other State. The foregoing principle prohibits not only armed force but also any other form of interference or attempted threat against the personality of the State or against its political, economic, and cultural elements. Article 20. No State may use or encourage the use of coercive measures of an economic or political character in order to force the sovereign will of another State and obtain from it advantages of any kind. Article 21. The territory of a State is inviolable; it may not be the object, even temporarily, of military occupation or of other measures of force taken by another State, directly or indirectly, on any grounds whatsoever. No territorial acquisitions or special advantages obtained either

by force or by other means of coercion shall be recognized. Article 22. The American States bind themselves in their international relations not to have recourse to the use of force, except in the case of self-defense in accordance with existing treaties or in fulfi llment thereof. We have violated each of these by our actions in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Chile, Guatemala, Nicaragua and other American states. What is our word worth? When did a U.S. President or Senator have a personal conversation with God that informed him that we are in charge of the Americas? A rev iew of some post WWII history. Harry Truman a r t ic u l a t e d t he T r u m a n Doctrine in 1947 stating that American foreign policy would support democracies against authoritarian threats. It was aimed at communist uprisings in Greece and Turkey and our efforts were successful. Then in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea we again supported South Korea, t h is t i me m i l it a r ily a f ter the United Nations Security Council denounced the North Korean move as an invasion and authorized the formation of the dispatch of forces to Korea. This war effort by the United States followed the rule of law by going through the United Nations. In Vietna m, we did no such thing. We did not follow the rule of law. The 1954 Geneva Accords called for free elections and President Eisenhower did not allow

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MIKE DALY | FROM PAGE 16 these because it was estimated that free elections would fi nd 80% of the population supporting Ho Chi Minh. The erroneous assumption about the Domino Theory cost the lives of an estimated 1.3 million people. It also dealt a blow to U.S. credibility with its own citizens. So much so that the military moved from the draft to a professional army to fi ll its ranks. Our next “big” action was the 1990-1991 First Iraq War. Authorized by the U.N, we led

a group of nations in pushing Saddam Hussain from Kuwait. Osama bin Laden’s attack on the U.S. on 9/11 was certainly a strategic blunder. Instead of pushing America away from the Mid East his ruthless attack incensed world opinion against him. But our response under the irresponsible leadership of George W. Bush was catastrophic for us. In the words of one retired West Point graduate: “Our use of torture was repug na nt. Un A mer ica n. That, along with his lying us into war, is why I consider George W. Bush the most

contemptible president in US history.” By 2003 the Bush Administration bega n the Second Gulf War by lying to us and the world about “weapons of mass destruction,” merely an excuse to go to war. Bush took his case to the U.N., and they were not impressed. So, the U.S. started another illegal war. Illegal in the sense that it violated the U.N. Charter which we agreed to follow. While the true cost of the Iraq war will never be fully know n, Brow n University researches put it at close to $3 trillion. They also estimate

that up to 580,000 people – civilians and combatants – have been killed in Iraq and Syria since 2003. The question here is where is the American public’s repudiation of these awful and unlawful efforts? I’m reminded of an example from the Korean War that led to what I think is now called the Military Code of Conduct. The description was that there were 25 American prisoners of war huddling in a makeshift shack in freezing weather. One of the troops had diarrhea which was smelling up the place. At some

point, one of the other prisoners forced this ailing soldier to leave the hut allowing him to freeze to death. The Army psychiatrists investigating this incident said they understood that there would be one in the group that would pursue such a policy, but what they couldn’t countenance was that the other 23 soldiers allowed it to happen. I wonder, is the American public so divorced from the actions of its military that it feels it has no responsibility in these matters or has America changed into what we thought we were fighting against?

purple prose. See if you can guess the book from whence it comes. “His skin, white despite the faint flush from yesterday’s hunting trip, literally sparkled, like thousands of tiny diamonds were embedded in the surface … His glistening, pale lavender lids were shut, though of course he didn’t sleep. A perfect statue, carved in some unknown stone, smooth like marble, glittering like crystal.” Did you guess the

novel-turned-movie series? It seems as though Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has brought pur ple prose into t he t went y-f i r st cent u r y. Her description of vampire Edward’s sparkly skin could have been much shorter. When it comes to purple prose, I am definitely on Team Hemingway. Cur ti s Honeycutt i s an award-winning syndicated humor columnist and author. Connect with him at curtishoneycutt.com.

A rose of purple prose arose ‘Grammar Guy’ By Curtis Honeycutt Guest Columnist

hen you think about the color purple, what comes to mind? Probably the movie The Color Purple. That makes sense. Beyond that, you might think of Prince’s Purple Rain or maybe even Sheb Wooley’s 1958 hit The Purple People Eater. Not to be discounted, Jimi Hendrix’s Purple Haze probably outranks Wooley’s song on my popular purple song chart. What do you get when you come to the intersection of “purple things” and grammar? You get “purple prose,” a style of overly ornate, elaborate language most often reserved for descriptions of intimate interactions in paperback romance novels and teenage love poems. I’m sure you’re just dying

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for an example at this point, and I won’t disappoint you. In the Victorian era, the purple prose style took off. We see this trend in authors like Charles Dickens. Here’s how Dickens describes Oliver Twist’s breathing condition in the eponymous novel: “The fact is, that there was considerable difficulty in inducing Oliver to take upon himself the office of respiration—a troublesome practice, but one which custom has rendered necessary to our easy existence …” You’ll notice that I trailed off at the end of that sentence; Dickens continued to describe poor Oliver’s asthma. As a reaction to this type of writing, enter Ernest Hemingway. The Old Man and the Sea author was not a fan of purple prose. Hemingway writes, “A writer’s style should be direct and personal, his imagery rich and earthy, and his words simple and vigorous. The greatest

Curtis Honeycutt writers have the gift of brilliant brevity, are hard workers, diligent scholars and competent stylists.” I pr efer Hem i n g w ay ’s no - non s en s e pro s e even though Dickens got paid by the word. I’m guessing Dickensian purple prose came about as a result of his novels being published in installments. But that was way back then. Surely this style went the way of the dinosaur, right? Here’s an example of recent

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HOZHO ACADEMY | FROM PAGE 5 structures to accommodate wind speeds. They use an automated weather sensor that communicates with the air pressure control system so it increases pressure on the inside to make it more stable when it detects high winds and reduces pressure when the wind dies down. One drawback is that bathrooms would have to be built in a separate, traditional structure near the bubble. For the city the problem is, what is it? City building and safety codes don’t provide for air-supported structures, which are unique in materials as well as design and construction. Strain is not often stumped, but he and his staff turned to the Planning Commission and city council for direction. “If they think it’s in the best interest of the city to allow structures of that size and that height, we’ll do our best to put it in the code and protect the health, safety and welfare for everyone involved,” Strain said. A lthough there a re no homes or other buildings

near the Hozho campus and prop o s e d bu bble site, the school is asking for a text amendment to the city’s Land Development St a nda rd s for a new ty pe of building and a new height limit to accommodate it. Whatever the city comes up with would have to be applicable in any General Commercial zone across the city. “This is actually an awesome An architectural rendering shows the proposed air-supported building at Hozho Academy. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Erik Bootsma opportunity. The first thing I thought of was can- ex isting lots ca n ha ndle. a precedence for the whole be considered temporary or nabis,” Planning Commissioner During the April 25 city coun- community to have less park- permanent structures. The Keegan Mackenzie-Chavez cil meeting, Councilor Fran ing spaces than the required process still envisions air-supsaid. “…[We] can look at our Palochak, Dist. 4, voiced her amount.” ported structures as a condicode, we can look at where this concerns about the issue. For now, the plan is for tional use, meaning they would has been effective and we can “... We have a big prob- the planning staff to create be subject to individual review. put it in right, make sure it is lem every single day with a code section for air-supBalok said he’s just trying to safe and effective for the city.” [Hozho Academy] because ported structures, a process get the ball rolling. The school A secondary concern for they’re parking down at the Strain said could take months. still needs to raise money for the Hozho project is parking. sports complex. … I see the Among the considerations are the dome. “That’s a lot of bake Planners are concerned that same thing happening if you whether such bubbles should sales and fry bread,” he said. adding a large facility would have a big event down there,” bring in more cars than the Palochak said. “Then we set

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BLU-RAY/DVD | FROM PAGE 14 Initially, she tries to hide her condition from those who recognize her, but eventually befriends three very different women going through the same process. They try to help her deal with the challenge and form a close bond in the process. This effort was largely panned by reviewers. About one-third of them did think that the subject itself was important and that the film was well-intentioned and benefited from strong performances. Unfortunately, most thought that everything felt fake. They didn’t think that it managed to find the right tone or make a strong impression. For the time being, this is a DVD-only release. The cast includes Andie MacDowell, Miriam Margolyes, Sally Phillips, Rakhee Thakrar and Tamsin Greig. TAMING THE GARDEN: A powerful man who was once the Prime Minister of the country Georgia (the former Soviet Republic) is the subject of this documentary. The movie chronicles his bizarre and fascinating hobby.

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He collects century old trees (some over 700 feet tall), uprooting them from the country’s coast to plant in his personal and remote garden. Cameras follow the foliage through its strange journey to a new home as the crew tries to get a sense of what the man is doing and why. This picture was released late last year at cinemas and on streaming platforms but is now arriving on disc. The press gave it high marks. Only one complained and noted that the film’s subject matter was dull. All others called the movie gorgeously photographed and hypnotic to watch, stating that it offered an upsetting and powerful message about man altering the beautiful, natural landscape of the world. TRIANGLE OF SADNESS: This dark satire follows a pair of young and popular media inf luencers who are invited to cover a fancy cruise. The two are having difficulties in their relationship and decide to work

on it while on the trip. After boarding, they encounter and spend time with both wealthy passengers and the put-upon crew. After an accident shipwrecks the vessel, the survivors find the social system uprooted. Those working on the boat are suddenly in a position of power and become prone to abusive behavior themselves. This film received a wide variety of responses and seemed to be a love-it-or-hate-it type

of experience. However, it did earn several Academy Award nominations, including nods for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. About one-quarter of critics disliked the characters and what they were witnessing so much that they couldn’t appreciate the satire. However, the others (myself included) thought it was devilishly witty and completely wild. They admired the work of the performers and complimented it as being

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 Floor Room 200, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. DATED: March 22, 2023 THE UNSICKER LAW FIRM, P.C. J. NICCI UNSICKER Attorney For the Estate 412 W. Arrington St. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 675-1812 (505) 675-1920 fax Published: Gallup Sun April 21, 2023 April 28, 2023 May 5, 2023 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO

In the Matter of the Estate Of SAU FONG YEE SOO HOO, Deceased.

Dated: 4/5/23.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. James J. Mason Attorney for Personal Representatives 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463

JUDY P. SOO HOO, has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of SAU FONG YEE 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 Co-Personal Representatives at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representatives, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico.

JUDY P. SOO HOO, Personal Representative

Published: Gallup Sun April 21, 2023 April 28, 2023 May 5, 2023 *** STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

ESTATE OF ITAF RASHID, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION KAREEM RASHID has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the Estate of ITAF RASHID, 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 c/o Budagher & Tann, Attorneys at Law, 3500 Comanche Rd., NE, Bldg B, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107, or filed with the Eleventh Judicial District Court of McKinley County, 207 West Hill Avenue,

Ste 200, Gallup, NM 87301. KAREEM RASHID, Personal Representative The Estate of ITAF RASHID, Deceased. 3500 Comanche Rd., NE Bldg B Albuquerque, NM 87107 Respectfully Submitted By: /s/ Guy W. Tann Guy W. Tann BUDAGHER & TANN Attorneys for Kareem Rashid 3500 Comanche Rd NE, Bldg B Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 881-9060 Published: Gallup Sun April 28, 2023 May 5, 2023 May 12, 2023

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CALENDAR

Community Calendar April 28 - May 4, 2023 FRIDAY, APRIL 28

KEEP GALLUP CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL BOARD MEETING

4 pm - 5:30 pm @ the Solid Waste Building (1580 Hasler Valley Rd.) and streamed on Zoom. For more information go to gallupnm.gov.

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/ or projects. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

KIDS CRAFTER-NOON

1 pm - 3 pm @ Studio123 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, APRIL 29

BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE )

@ Gal-A-Bowl (1900 E. Aztec Ave.). Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest annual fundraising campaign. The money raised through this campaign will be used to support quality mentoring matches between caring adult volunteers and at-risk children in New Mexico. CALENDAR

WEEKEND WORKSHOP: EMBELLISHED EMBROIDERY WITH SHEILA NEZ

9 am - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Register at www.galluparts.org/workshops

‘WRITING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE”

10 am - 12 pm @ First United Methodist Church (1800 Red Rock Dr.). Award-winning author Lynne Hinton will be hosting a workshop. The registration fee is $10. For more information email lynnehintonnm@aol.com.

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 Rio (2011). 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.

Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topic of food. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

EUREKA!

4 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Design some of your own “seeds” and see which ones work best when they are blown across the room by a fan. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, MAY 2

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

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.

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS BIOLOGICAL SEX?

2 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.) Come enjoy the mariachi music of vocalist Antonio Reyna, a Gallup native.

5:30 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join the Zollinger Library for a talk about sex chromosomes, sex-determining genes, sex hormones, and the wonderful variation of the human body. For questions, please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

MONDAY, MAY 1

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

ANTONIO REYNA LIVE!

END OF YEAR PHOTOBOOTH

@ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library is here to help you make memories with their end-of-year photo booth from May 1 to May 12 in the library gallery. Everyone is invited to make use of the photo area to take pictures with those special to them.

SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD MEETING

3:30 pm - 5 pm. The meeting will be held virtually. For more information go to gallupnm.gov/AgendaCenter.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s

REVOLUTION CHESS CLUB

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.

MOVIE TRIVIA NIGHT

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Prizes will be awarded and popcorn will be provided. For questions, call 505-8637531 or email markos@unm. edu.

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Star

Wars Episode 4: A New Hope in honor of Star Wars Day on May 4.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the topic of food. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

TINKER TECH OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s MakerSpace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, and exploring. Participants ages 5 and up can come in to create their own design for the 3D printers or explore the many engineering activities and equipment! THURSDAY, MAY 4

STRESS LESS STAR WARS DAY

@ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). There will be fun activities, coloring sheets, music, games, and more to help with the stress of finals.

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, MAY 6

FRIENDS OF HUBBELL NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS AUCTION

9 am - 5 pm @ Gallup Community Services Center (410 Bataan Veterans St.). Approximately 400 vintage and contemporary Navajo weavings, Katsina dolls, jewelry, baskets, and silversmith works will be available. SUNDAY, MAY 7

BIRDHOUSE AUCTION

6 pm @ Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grill (107 W. Coal Ave). The Ups and Downs team of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Gallup will hold their

annual live auction of birdhouses (painted/decorated/ reimagined) by local artists. If you would like to help by making a birdhouse, please call Linda Shelton at (505) 297-9515 for more information. TUESDAY, MAY 9

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. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

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. THURSDAY, MAY 11

CREATIVE ECONOMY DAY

gallupARTS is organizing and hosting a “Creative Economy Day’’ for this year’s Economic Development week. It will include workshops to help artists start businesses.

AN EVENING WITH NM POET LAUREATE & OPEN MIC NIGHT

6 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Experience the power of poetry and develop your poetic voice at the library with N.M. poet Laureate Lauren Camp. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SUPER MARIO GAME NIGHT

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for an end of the semester video game night. 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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