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Basic Budgeting and Financial Literacy-Part 3 Richard F. Kontz, Executive Director, Gallup Housing Authority This week I want to: cover special circumstances in budgeting and also offer some tips to improve your budgeting skills. First, in order to be successful at budgeting, you must be committed to “Record-Keeping” – it is absolutely essential. Remember, you are trying to develop reliable data to use in developing your Budget. [1] – With regard to defining monthly Income – Income comes from several sources and may come at different times. Once you collect it all using the Income tracking form [requested by email] make sure to convert it to a monthly income figure. Remember, you will build your budget on income sources which you get on a regular basis such as a regular paycheck. Question: should you count Job Bonuses? Generally, I would say no – This is because you might not get one this year. Any one-time source of income probably should not be part of your regular budget. We call these “Windfalls” [see below for advice on how to deal with “Windfalls”. [2] – With regard to defining monthly Expenses – Here is where record keeping is absolutely essential. What I recommend is appoint someone in your family to be the record keeper. Even a 5th grader or a teenager can perform this task every week and tabulate the totals at the end of the month. Then at the end of the month you could have a little family “powwow” on how things look. One Pitfall to avoid is leaving out large one-time or periodic expenditures. If you have to make a one-time expenditure once a year then budget 1/12 of that amount monthly and save it, so when the one-time bill comes, you have the funds to pay it. [3] – Regarding Income vs. Expenses – The main thing you have to remember is: “You are not the federal government! You can't just raise the debt limit and keep spending.” If you are over-spending, you are probably buying too much on credit, borrowing money from family/friends, taking advances on your paycheck or taking out payday loans. This needs to be brought under control. [4] – Regarding your Budget – The main thing here is “being honest” with yourself. It is easy to make a theorical budget that balances if you play with the numbers or “fudge” them, but you are only “fooling” yourself. That is why I recommend all members of the family being involved in the process – that way you hold each other accountable. [5] – Review and Evaluate – After you have developed the budget and kept records for 3 months, sit down and see how you did. Again, I recommend all of the family be involved – it does affect everyone. Because income is probably limited, your task is mainly controlling expenses to keep things in line. It is crucial to understand the difference between: Fixed Costs vs Variable Costs. With fixed costs [like a set monthly car payment] you can't really change that, but Variable costs [like eating out, entertainment, etc.] can be changed and you can reduce them. In closing, with “Windfalls” – Save them for the one-time expenditures, for emergencies or pay off some credit cards. NEXT WEEK: I want to talk about Credit and Debt. As always, comments or questions are welcome.

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County, nonproﬁt spar over shelter BFS works to end the cycle of abuse By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

onfusion over a building that Battered Families Services Inc. has used as a shelter for years has the nonprofit seeking an accord with landlord McKinley County and trying to plan for an alternate facility. McKinley County Manager Anthony Dimas said the county’s relationship with BFS all changed when the organization recently started repa irs to a building that Gov. Michell Lujan Grisham ordered to be closed a s a shelter during the COVID19 pandemic because it has only five private rooms and a maximum occupancy of 27 people. The close quarters were deemed unsafe during the pandemic. Dimas said the relations h ip c h a n ge d whe n BF S reached out via email asking the county for money to fix the building’s flooring. They had actually already started working on the flooring, and Dimas said they did this without calling the county’s facilities department first to make sure it was OK. “As far as we were concerned, it was unoccupied except for storage since 2020.

Battered Families Services Inc. Executive Director Emily Ellison said the agency supports people who are suffering from or inflicting abuse. We got an offer on it,” Dimas said. The County Commission voted May 23 to pursue selli ng the bu ild i ng to a pr ivate entity that offered to buy it for $100,000, Dimas said. Although the building appraised at $220,000, he said the county will make up the difference in savings. The deal would also have to be approved by the state Board of Finance. The whole process is expected to take a few months. “Our hope is that the State Board of Finance…sees the purchase the same way the county does,” Dimas said.

“It is in the best interest of McKinley County citizens and the ability to save taxpayer money that this property be sold ‘as is’ and placed on the tax roll, along with reduction of the county liabilities, cost of remediation, remodel or razing and maintenance costs.“ T he cou nt y ow n s t h at building and BFS’s current a d m i n ist rat ion of f ices at 207 S. Strong Dr. Under a management agreement, BFS pays no rent on either building and pays for maintenance expenses of $5,000 or less. More expensive repairs fall to the county. A new ad min building, which will be located at 103 W. Aztec Ave., is currently bei n g comple t ely g ut t e d and remodeled for BFS, but Dimas said the shelter building isn’t wor th the cost of renovation. “We just don’t have the money to put in there to make it a proper Battered Families shelter,” Dimas explained. “The cost to make it ADA compl i a nt wa s $9 3 0,0 0 0. That property is not worth that much. It’s a cost-benefit analysis.”

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By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent While Battered Families Ser v ices’s million- dolla r annual budget can survive without funding from McKinley County, it’s the primary local agency supporting people who are fleeing violent homes or partners or who are themselves trying to give up their abusive ways, BFS Executive Director Emily Ellison said. That means different things to different people: Often, domestic violence victims flee, sometimes with children in tow, at odd hours and with literally nothing but the clothes on their backs. Those people need a place to stay. That may be for a night for someone who has another place to go, or up to 90 days for those who need to get on their feet and find housing. (In one rare case during the pandemic, one client remained in temporary housing for nearly two years, Ellison said.) BFS works with about 50 families a year, Clinical Director Sabrina Martine said. Under this defi nition a family may be an individual

or a small group, usually up to five people. Getting on their feet may involve legal issues, such as helping clients get protective orders that forbid offenders from seeking out their victims and help victims seek arrests or prosecution for violations. Some victims need help fi ling for divorce. BFS provides legal services and may pay court fees. BFS a lso prov ides cour t-mandated counseling for abusers through its Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Intervention program, and also provides a 24-hour crisis hotline and programs for children of abusive homes. The organization provides housing for about 27 people at a time, but can accommodate up to 38 people in a pinch. Once they’re staying in a safe place, victims can get counseling and may need help to sign up for public services like food and rent assistance, fi nding work or enrolling in school. BFS helps connect them with advocates and caseworkers, get transportation and create safety plans.

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Did your Senator take away your parental rights?

About the laws:

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Election Integrity

• SB 13 - “Reproductive Health Provider ProtecɎǣȒȇɀ‫ ٺ‬ɯȒȸǸɀ ɯǣɎǝ R ‫ ו‬ɎȒ ǔɖȸɎǝƺȸ ƺȸȒƳƺ ȵƏȸƺȇɎƏǼ ȸǣǕǝɎɀِ XɎ ȵȸȒɎƺƬɎɀ ȵȸƺƳƏɎȒȸɵ ȵȸƏƬɎǣƬƺɀ ƏǕƏǣȇɀɎ Ȓɖȸ ƬǝǣǼƳȸƺȇ ƫɵ ȵȸȒɮǣƳǣȇǕ ǣȅȅɖȇǣɎɵ ɎȒ ƏȇɵȒȇƺ ǝƺǼȵǣȇǕ Ɏǝƺȅ ȅƏǸƺ Ǽǣǔƺ‫ٮ‬ƏǼɎƺȸǣȇǕ ƳƺƬǣɀǣȒȇɀ ɯǣɎǝȒɖɎ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ȵƏȸƺȇɎ‫ټ‬ɀ ǣȇɮȒǼɮƺȅƺȇɎِ • R ‫ٹ ٮ ו׎א‬0ɴȵƏȇƳ RɖȅƏȇ «ǣǕǝɎɀ ƬɎ ³ƬȒȵƺ‫ ٺ‬ ƬȸƺƏɎƺɀ ƳǣǔˡƬɖǼɎǣƺɀ ǔȒȸ ƬǝɖȸƬǝƺɀ ƏȇƳ ȒɎǝƺȸɀ ƫɵ ǼǣȅǣɎǣȇǕ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ȸǣǕǝɎɀ ɎȒ ȅƏȇƏǕƺ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ȒȸǕƏȇǣɿƏɎǣȒȇ ƏƬƬȒȸƳǣȇǕ ɎȒ Ɏǝƺǣȸ ƫƺǼǣƺǔɀِ

The state senators are: ³ƺȇ JƺȒȸǕƺ xɖȇȒɿً ³ƺȇ ³ǝƏȸȒȇ ¨ǣȇɎȒً ³ƺȇ hȒɀǝɖƏ ³ƏȇƬǝƺɿِ

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The legislators are: ƺȇȇɵ ³ǝƺȇƳȒً ¨ƏɎɎɵ nɖȇƳɀɎȸȒȅً áƏȇƳƏ hȒǝȇɀȒȇً RƏȸȸɵ JƏȸƬǣƏ ƏȇƳ 0ǼǣɀƺȒ nƺƺ ǼƬȒȇِ

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First Name

Party

District

County

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Munoz

George K.

Cibola McKinley SanJuan

Exc

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Pinto

Shannon

McKinley SanJuan

Sanchez

Joshua A.

Cibola McKinley Socorro Valencia

ShendoJr

Benny

Bernalillo McKinley RioArriba iSanJuan Sandoval

Abs

Alcon

Eliseo Lee

Cibola McKinley

Garcia

Harry

Bern Cibola McKinley Soccorro SanJuan Valencia

Johnson

D. Wonda

McKinley SanJuan

Lundstrom

Patricia A.

McKinley Sanjuan

Abs

Exc

BFS, FROM PAGE 4: COUNTY MANAGER AT ODDS WITH ORGANIZATION Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher Babette Herrmann Managing Editor Molly Ann Howell Executive Director Mandy Marks Design Volodymyr Lotysh Contributing Editor Cody Begaye Correspondents Dee Velasco Holly J. Wagner Photography Kimberley Helfenbein Merrisha Livingston Jenny Pond On the Cover: The current administrative building for Battered Families Services, Inc. at 207 S. Strong Dr. will soon be replaced by a new building at 103 W. Aztec Ave. Photo Credit: K. Helfenbein The Gallup Sun, published Fridays, is not responsible or liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for availability of products advertised. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The Gallup Sun distributes newspapers in McKinley, Cibola and Apache counties. Office: 1983 State Rd. 602 Gallup, NM 87301

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The county recognizes the value of the services BFS provides, Dimas said, and would like to see a regional panel i nclud i n g r epr e s ent a t ion for BFS, the City of Gallup, McKinley County, the state a nd the Nava jo Nation to address domestic violence issues in the area. “It is a n impor ta nt

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program. But should it be held up by one entity?” Dimas said. Ellison agreed that domestic v iolence is a regional issue and said she is working to organize such a meeting “to hash things through and see where we can help one another” in the near future. “Everybody’s got a little piece of responsibility for this,” she said. SPOT FUNDING At the same time, the county is cutting its support for nonprofits across the board by nearly half for 2024 at the state’s behest, Dimas said. “ T he St ate of New Mex ico Depa r t ment of Finance is recommending we not fund nonprofits at all,” he said. “We expect to

phase out a lot of nonprofits in the future. The nonprofits that will still receive funding are contracted to administer county facilities, such as the agreement that has Presbyterian Medical Services managing county senior centers. I n t he p a s t , BF S h a s received $50,000 of fu nding a year, but was cut from the list for fiscal year 2024 because the agency failed to sign a memorandum of understanding and claim $50,000 the county allocated to it for 2023. The county will consider future requests. “They were notified by our grant manager. Nobody from BFS ever came by to sign the MOU. At a certain point, that money reverts back to where it came from,” Dimas said. BFS w i l l be able to

continue providing services because it ha s developed d iver se f u nd i ng sou rce s, Ellison said, including the Nav a jo Na t ion a nd s t a t e Cr ime Victims Reparation Commission and Children, Yo u t h a n d F a m i l i e s department. “It’s a homegrown community organization and it does good work,” she said. “We just need modern, updated facilities. We’re self-sufficient.” BF S recent ly received federal Housing and Urban Development grant funding of about $600,000 to help provide housing and another $150,000 from the state, and a benefactor donated a sixacre property to BFS for a shelter, but it’s unlikely a new facility could be ready before the existing shelter property would be sold.

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GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM

PUBLIC NOTICE UPCOMING INTAKE DATES FOR NEW APPLICANTS June 9, 2023

8 to 11 am.

June 23, 2023

8 to 11 am.

June 30, 2023

8 to 11 am.

NO INTAKE on June 16, 2023

PLEASE BRING a completed APPLICATION, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, PHOTO ID's, and PROOF OF INCOME. Please note: 1 bedroom waiting list is CLOSED until further notice. All other waiting lists remain OPEN until further notice. If you have questions: please call (505) 722-4388 during office hours or send an email to: gha.main@galluphousing.com

Bring on the ﬁ reworks! IMPROVED DROUGHT CONDITIONS LEAD TO SUMMER FUN By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

arbeques, swimming pools, and fireworks are all staples when it comes to summer. In the past couple of years, McKinley County and Gallup have gone without fireworks due to drought conditions. Last year, the City of Gallup canceled its fireworks show due to staff shortages. But this year, fi reworks are back on schedule. In an interview with the Sun, Gallup’s Interim Fire Chief Jon Pairett said that the snowy winter and the amount of ra in Ga llup got in the spring improved the drought conditions. T he ea ster n pa r t of

McK i n ley Cou nt y i s cu rrently in the D1 (moderate drought) and D0 (abnormally dry) zones according to the Drought Monitor, which is published by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of NebraskaLincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The rest of McKinley County is not considered to be in a drought. Last year, McKinley County was in the D2 and D3 zones on the Drought Monitor. The most recent data was published May 11. The drought conditions last year led the McKinley County commissioners to put

The eastern part of McKinley County is currently in the D1 (moderate drought) and D0 (abnormally dry) zones according to the Drought Monitor, which is published by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The rest of McKinley County is not considered to be in a drought. Image Credit: Courtesy of Curtis Riganti, National Drought Mitigation Center

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JULY 29 – THE FAMILY CREST Performance will be at the Historic El Morro Theater

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a fi reworks ban in place for the county. Pairett said neither the city council nor the commissioners could do that this year. A ban can only be implemented when drought conditions are severe enough. The New Mexico Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act only allows cities and counties a small window of time to declare a fireworks ban for the Fourth of July holiday. With July 4 less than a month away, that window has closed. “Because we’re not in a drought we’re not going to be able to do the proclamation. We’re not going to be able to restrict fi reworks this year,” Pairett said. “Even if the next two weeks the temperature is 115 degrees and the wind is blowing 90 mph so everything

gets dried out, because of the way the state law reads, we can’t go back and do a proclamation because it’s not within that time frame.” Some rules around fireworks have recently changed. In April, Pairett went in front of the city council to change how individuals use fi reworks. Before, people had to fi ll out a discharge permit to set off fi reworks. Now, the city has done away with the permits for individuals, although public events still require a permit because an inspection is required. A nd safety precautions still need to be considered. All fi reworks should be used on a paved surface on barren

FIREWORKS | SEE PAGE 10 NEWS

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Bike thief claims to only be 14 years old Staff Reports

man tried to give officers a fake name multiple times when he was caught stealing a motorbike. At one point he even claimed he was only 14 years old. On May 24, around 3:30 pm, Gallup Police Officer Cindy Romancito was dispatched to Chaa ‘Ahh! milk tea café at 107 W. Hwy. 66 when a caller reported a stolen bike. When she arrived at the bubble tea shop, Romancito met with the victim, who said his gray mountain bike was stolen. He estimated that the bike was worth about $3,500.

The v ict i m s a id he and his friend were i n t he s ho p d r i n king tea when they noticed three people Devon Descheenie approach the shop. One man, who was identified as Devon Descheenie, 20, started to threaten them. He then reportedly pulled a knife out of his pocket. The victim and his friend said they backed off after that, and Descheenie took off on the bike, heading south on Third Street. W h i le Rom a ncit o wa s

with the victim, he received a call from a woman who said she saw the bike near the Romancito Motel at 1009 W. Coal Ave. According to Romancito’s report, the bike had been abandoned and someone was trying to load it up. GPD Officers Jarad Albert and Aaron Marquez arrived at the motel shortly after the call and chased down a man who matched Descheenie’s physical description. They were also able to recover the bike. When the officers patted Descheeni down for weapons, they found the knife he threatened the two men with in his pocket. They drove Descheeni

back to the bubble tea shop so the victim could identify him. After the victim positively identified the man as the one who stole his bike, Albert told Romancito that the man they had in custody was refusing to tell the officers his name. When Romancito talked to him, the man said his name was Lucky Yazzie and that his birthdate was May 10, 2012. When Romancito told him to tell her the truth, the man gave a birthdate that would make him only 14 years old. According to Romancito’s report, the man was “acting erratic, sweating, and talking loud ….”

The man reportedly had a cut on his chin, and when MedStar checked him out he was given another chance to give his real name. The man was restrained, as per policy, and was about to be driven to the hospital for a medical clearance when he started crying and said his name was Devon Descheenie. When Romancito ran that name through Metro Dispatch, a warrant for his arrest came back. Descheenie was charged with armed robbery, resisting arrest, and concealing identity, along with his previous warrant. His first court appearance was on May 26.

Hot Topic shoplifter caught with fentanyl Staff Reports

woman reportedly stole a T-shirt from Hot Topic by walking out wearing it. G a l lu p Pol ic e O f f ic er A a ron Ma rquez met w it h a Tribal Security sergeant at Oa sis Med iter ra nea n Restaurant, 1280 W. Maloney Ave. May 23. According to Marquez’s report, the security officer told him that a woman named Shayann Jim stole from the Rio West mall’s Hot Topic. The security guard explained that another guard recognized Jim, 24, as she was walking out of the mall. The Hot Topic store reportedly didn’t want to press any charges, a nd only wa nted PUBLIC SAFETY

the items Jim stole back. W h e n M a r q u e z spoke to Jim, she said she was walking a round the Shayann Jim mall, planning on buying things, but when she saw the total cost of the items, she planned to buy at Hot Topic she realized she was “short on change.” She said she walked out of the mall then, but she denied taking anything. Metro Dispatch told Marquez that Jim had multiple warrants out for her arrest for trespassing and shoplifting.

To keep them safe assist elders who are shopping to their vehicles: *Lock your purchases in the trunk of your car or behind the seats in

your truck *Lock vehicles and residential doors even when you are home *Remove mail from home mail boxes as soon as possible after

delivery

SHOPLIFTER | SEE PAGE 10 Gallup Sun • Friday June 9, 2023 9

Man charged with aggravated battery after throwing rock Staff Reports

man was recently hit in the chest with a rock while hanging out outside of Sports World. The man who threw the rock is now facing charges. On May 27, around 4:30 pm, Metro Dispatch received multiple calls about people throwing rocks at the Sports Page Lounge (1400 S. Second St.). When Gallup Police Officer Jarad Albert responded to the scene, he saw several people standing and sitting against a wall on the south side of the bar. When he parked his patrol vehicle, he met with a victim who said two people had thrown rocks at him. One of those people was later identified as Devin Willie, 39. The victim said one of the rocks hit him in the chest, and he said Willie was the one who threw that one. Albert

SHOPLIFTER | FROM PAGE 9 Marquez arrested Jim, and as he was searching her for

FIREWORKS | FROM PAGE 8 land. People who want to light fi reworks should do it on their own property, with the ability to suppress a fi re if needed. A lt houg h t here isn’t a

grabbed Willie and put him in the back of his patrol vehicle. The victim explained that he’d come to t he a r e a t o Devin Willie buy some cigarettes. He walked to the front of Sports World, located on the south side of Sports Page. That’s also where the group of people had been sitting. The man said he wanted to rest because he was tired due to an old leg injury. As he sat down, an employee from a nearby store came out and told him not to wait there because the people standing around “run the spot” and she was scared of them. The victim said he wasn’t scared and stood in front of Sports World anyways. That’s when the group approached him and told him to leave. The man refused, and

that’s when Willie reportedly threw the rock at him. After the rock hit him, the victim began to walk off, but then another man hit him with another rock. However, he was able to deflect the rock with his hand. According to Marquez’s report, the victim showed him the rock Willie allegedly hit him w ith. The v ictim

reportedly had visible redness and some swelling on his chest. The victim said he was having trouble breathing, He was evaluated at the scene by Medstar. W hen Ma rquez pla ced Willie in handcuffs, he found a paper inside his left sock. Inside the paper was some white crystal-like substance,

which ended up being about 0.2 grams of meth. Willie was charged with aggravated battery and possession of a controlled substance. His public safety assessment was conducted May 28. He was ordered to report to pretrial services on May 30. As of press time, no pretrial date has been set.

any weapons, he found a clear pipe with a crystal-like substance in it wrapped in a pink bandanna and shoved into Jim’s sweatpants. Jim said

that the pipe wasn’t hers, and that she had just found it. After Jim was driven to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, two bags

of a crystal-like substance, which wa s believed to be met h, were fou nd i n her socks. Ji m wa s cha rged w it h

possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and trespassing. Her preliminary examination is scheduled for June 7.

fi reworks ban this year, some fireworks are still illegal in New Mexico. The New Mexico State Fire Marshal Fireworks Ordinance states that three types of fi reworks are not permissible: stick-type rockets having a

tube less than five-eighths inch outside diameter and less than three and one-half inches in length; and fi reworks intended for sale to the public that produce an audible effect, other than a whistle, by a charge of more than one hundred thirty

milligrams of explosive composition per report. Pairett wanted to remind people that fireworks can always be dangerous. “Even though we’re not in a drought, fi reworks are still dangerous, they can still light

things on fi re, people can still be injured, so we want people to know that even though we’re not in a drought and there are going to be lots of different fi reworks out here for sale, still use the same safety precautions.”

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports Featured DWI

Jimmy Longhair March 29, 8:19 pm DWI (Eighth) A near head-on collision with Gallup Police led to a Vanderwagen man, Jimmy Longhair, 68, being arrested and charged with his eighth DWI. McKinley County Sheriff’s D e p u t y Te r e n c e W i l l i e responded to a vehicle pursuit on Bread Springs Road when Gallup Police OfficerTimothy Hughte reported that a vehicle nearly collided with his own unit. MCSO Lt. Johnson Lee and Deputy Nocona Clark

arrived at the scene shortly afterward. Willie arrived at the scene near the 0.5 mile marker and repor tedly found a white Nissan Altima parked facing eastbound. He met Lee at the scene, who informed him that Hughte stated the suspect vehicle was traveling northbound in the southbound lane on Highway 602 while he was driving north in the northbound lane and they nearly collided near the intersection of Jones Ranch Road and Highway 602. A fter speaking to Lee, Willie met the driver, Longhair, who repor tedly displayed signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and smelling of alcohol. Longhair stated he was uninjured and admitted to driving the vehicle. He said he was driving home to Bread Springs Road. Longhair also reportedly said he consumed four 12-oz. cans of Bud Light, but he couldn’t remember what time he had drank them. The report also stated it looked as if he had urinated himself. Longhair declined to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, allegedly saying it was too cold. He was placed under

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arrest and transported to the sheriff’s office for the breath test, where he posted samples of .23 and .21. Longhair was then transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where he was booked for DWI (eighth), careless driving, no insurance, open container, and driving with a suspended license. His arraignment hearing was held on June 5. No further court information was available at press time. Name: Charla Lynn Tyler Age: 45 Arrested: May 10 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial

hearing on June 13 Name: Ophelia Feldrin Skeet Age: 41 Arrested: March 31 Charge: DWI Status: Status hearing on June 20 Name: Selina Lee Age: 49 Arrested: March 29 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on June 27 Name: Cory Miller Age: 31 Arrested:

March 25 Charge: DWI Status: Jury trial on July 7 Name: John Hoskie Jr. Age: 52 Arrested: March 24 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial conference on June 26 Name: Jennisha Damon Age: 24 Arrested: Jan. 8 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Sentencing hearing on July 6

MUNICIPAL COURT SELF SURRENDER WEEK The Gallup Municipal Court announces Self Surrender Week. This week-long initiative allows individuals with any pending bench warrants from the court to see Judge Janell Griego and have the warrant voided. The self-surrender period is from Monday, June 12, 2023 through Thursday, June 16, 2023, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Defendants can walk into court on those dates and give their names. Appointments are not required. Defendants are encouraged to take advantage of the self-surrender period. Please call Erin Gutierrez, Court Administrator at (505) 863-4469 with any questions regarding Self-Surrender Week.

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NEWS

INDIAN COUNTRY

Nygren, Curley respond to Haaland’s decision SECRETARY OF INTERIOR WITHDRAWS FROM FUTURE LEASING, MINING CLAIMS Staff Reports

.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland recently withdrew future leasing and mining claims public lands that surround the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The park is about 90 miles northeast of Gallup. In a June 2 press release, Navajo Nation president Buu Nygren and Speaker of the 25th Navajo Nation Council Hon. Crystalyne Curley spoke against Haaland’s decision. “Despite t he Nava jo Nation’s position, Secretary Haaland proceeded to issue this decision one day after the

Navajo Nation commemorated our Treaty Day, which recognizes the Treaty of 1868 and the start of the government-to-government relationship between the Navajo Nation and the United States. The Secretary’s action undermines our sovereignty and self-determination,” Nygren said. Nygren went into more detail about how the decision will affect the Navajo Nation. “Despite my concerns and denunciation, the Department of Interior has moved forward which is highly disappointing. Secretary Haaland’s decision impacts Navajo allottees but also disregards the tribe’s

choice to lease lands for economic development,” Nygren said. “Ultimately, this decision jeopardizes future economic opportunities while at the same time placing some 5,600 Navajo allottees in dire fi nancial constraints.” Cu rley a lso spoke out against the decision. “The Navajo Nation strongly disagrees with the new public land order and the Department of the Interior’s assertion that there was significant consultation with tribal nations prior to today’s announcement. The current resolution and position of the Navajo Nation supports no land withdrawal,” Curley

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U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland said. She spoke about how the Navajo Nation had tried to come to an agreement on this topic in the past.

“ T he Na v a j o Na t io n attempted to compromise by proposing a five-mile buffer as opposed to the 10-mile,” Curley explained. ”The Biden Administration has undermined the position of the Navajo Nation with today’s action and impacted the livelihood of thousands of Navajo allotment owners and their families. While we explore our options, we remain open to discussing a path toward compromise.” I n t he pres s relea se, Nygren a nd Curley urged

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Navajo Nation Council approves appropriations to cover operating expenses Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, ARIZ. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council passed Emergency Legislation No. 0124-23 on June 2, approving just over $2.4 million from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to cover programs expenses for the remainder of fiscal year 2023 for the Office of the President and Vice President, the Office of the Controller, and the five Division of Aging and Long-term Care Support Agency Offices.

The legislation was sponsored by Council Delegate Set h Da mon (Ba a ha a l i, Chilchiltah, Manuelito, Red Rock, Rock Springs, Tsayatoh) and co-sponsored by Council Delegate Shaandiin Parrish (Chilchinbeto, Dennehotso, Kayenta). A similar legislation had come before the council during a specia l session on May 25, and during that session,

NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL | SEE PAGE 13 INDIAN COUNTRY

HAALAND | FROM PAGE 12 U.S. President Joe Biden and

NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL | FROM PAGE 12 several delegates presented concerns over the amounts that were being proposed. Damon said that the current leg i slat ion i ncluded reduced requested amounts that prov ided for personnel costs for DALTCS and addressed deficits presented by the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration. The legislation requested $750,000 to cover OPVP’s operating expenses for the remainder of FY2023, almost $300,000 to cover OOC’s program expenses for the remainder of FY2023, and almost $1.4 million to cover program expenses for the five DALTCS Agency Offices for the remainder of FY2023. Approximately $43,000 of OPVP’s request was attributed to an over-expenditure made by t he We s t e r n A ge nc y Vet er a n s Ad m i n i s t r a t ion wh ich occu r red bet ween October 2022 to January 2023. According to Navajo Nation Vet er a n s Ad m i n i s t r a t ion Executive Director Bobbie Ann Baldwin, corrective measures had been put in place to address this issue.

Haaland to reconsider this decision “as it is a breach of trust between the Department of the Interior, the federal

To s a fe g u a r d a g a i n s t over-expenditures moving forward, Council Delegate Helena Nez Begay (Copper m i ne, K’aibii’to, LeChee, Tonalea/ Red L a ke, Bodaway/Gap) and Parrish motioned for an amendment that directed the 25th Navajo Nation Council, OPVP, NNVA, OOC, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Justice to develop a plan that corrects the Western Agency Veterans Administration’s current budget deficiency. The amendment passed with a vote of 22 in favor and one opposed. “I applaud the 25th Navajo Nation Council for looking critically into this supplemental appropriation to cover the Executive Branch’s FY2023 operating expenses,” Speaker Crystalyne Curley (Tachee/ Blue Ga p, M a ny F a r m s , Nazlini, Tselani/Cottonwood, Low Mountain) said.“This legislation impacts more than just one branch or division; it impacts services that extend to a ll our Nava jo people, including our veterans and elders.” The 25th Navajo Nation Council approved emergency Legislation No. 0124-23 with a vote of 19 in favor and two opposed.

government, and the Navajo Nation.” They called the decision “unjust” and said it may violate

individual landowner rights. Nyg ren requested t hat the Biden Administration work toward a solution that

“respects the rights and dignity of the Navajo people due to the long-lasting consequences to the Navajo People.”

From left, Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Fund Office Executive Director Tom Platero, Council Delegate Seth Damon and Office of the President and Vice President Chief of Staff Patrick Sandoval discuss Executive Branch program expenses. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the 25th Navajo Nation Council Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren w ill have 10

calendar days to consider the resolution once it is delivered

to the Office of the President and Vice President.

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NEWS

ECECD, PED launch summer food program across New Mexico Staff Reports

ANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care De-

partment’s Family Nutrition Bureau and Public Education Department launched Summer Food Programs for ages 1 to 18 now through July 30, in most

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parts of the state. Federal funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, allows the state to provide nutritious meals to children and youth at more than 700 locations across New Mexico. Most serve breakfast and lunch with some serving dinner options. “Healthy and nutritious meals are vital to the well-being and development of young children,” ECECD Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky said. “The Summer Food Program provides a stable and predictable source of meals for families during summer. With hundreds of sites all over the state, we encourage New Mexico families to seek out a program nearby to access free, ready-to-eat meals for your children.” Both ECECD and PED are working to expand access to program services as part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s efforts to combine resources and bring statewide agencies together, targeting and closing gaps to halt

persistent childhood hunger and food insecurity. Summer feeding programs are essential tools in the governor’s battle against hunger, and both agencies are prepared to carry out any effort to that end. “Making sure that our children have what they need for success year-round is the charge for those of us in public education,” Education Secretary Arsenio Romero said. “Ensuring access to free, healthy meals all summer long is paramount among that charge. We are glad to partner with our colleagues at ECECD in delivering meals to our children.” Since the beginning of Lujan

Grisham’s administration, there has been a decrease in child hunger. Still, one in five children in New Mexico experiences food insecurity and many rely on school-based food programs to receive their main source of nutrition. The program’s primary purpose is to provide free meals to fill the nutrition gap during summer school closure. These meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis and are available to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil-rights activities. No registration or enrollment is required to participate in this program. See page two of this issue to learn where the breakfasts and lunches will be served in the McKinley County/Gallup area. Visit summerfoodnm.org for participating meal sites or call 1-800-328-2665 for more information.

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Strong cast helps audience overlook ‘Flamin’ Hot’s’ cliches By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 99 MINUTES This film from Searchlight Pictures will be available Friday, June 9 to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. We all snack from time to time, but rarely do we think about where our favorite junk food comes from. The new film Flamin’ Hot attempts to tell the origin story of a popular Frito-Lay f lavor from the man who claims to have invented it while working as a janitor at one of the company’s factories. Apparently, the validity of the story being depicted has been disputed and elements of this particular adaptation feel contrived. Still, the cast are charming and the movie does possess some amusing moments. T he f i l m b e g i n s w it h Richa rd Mont a ñez (Jes se Garcia) narrating his unique l i fe stor y, g row i ng up i n S a n B er n a r d i no C ou nt y, California, at a labor camp. As a young man, he’s abused by his father Vacho (Emilio Rivera) a nd su f fer s f rom m ist reat ment a nd racism by locals. After a spell making ends meet working for a local gang, Richard’s wife Judy (Annie Gonzalez) finds

herself pregnant and the couple are at a crossroads. Wanting a better life for his family, Richard finds a job as a janitor at a Frito-Lay plant. He works diligently but can’t help asking questions about the machinery and operations, eventually befriending engineer Clarence C. Baker (Dennis Haysbert). When sales begin to slow and layoffs begin, the lead comes up with a spicy new f lavor idea he believes will save his factor y. Richard’s idea meets resistance, but he still attempts to pitch the concept to parent corporation PepsiCo and CEO Roger Enrico (Tony Shalhoub). While the invention of a new snack product sounds like an odd concept for a feature film, the movie does use it as a way to tell an inspirational story. This is about an outsider struggling to overcome every obstacle imaginable and, in the process, earn admiration and leave his mark on the world. It’s anything but subtle, but the lead is very charismatic and helps the movie overcome some of the formulaic elements. Garcia expertly conveys an inquisitive dreamer with a wild imagination and the screenplay takes advantage of the character trait. Richard’s trials are well-rendered and his frustrations are relatable. T here a re a l so plent y of amusing comments and some humorous bits in which

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Richa rd imagines what is occurring in PepsiCo boardroom meetings and dreams of taking revenge on a superior for treating him poorly. In fact, all of the performers playing family members are all very likable. Another amusing bit involves young fa m i ly member s rea ct i ng and giving their opinions as various flavor formulas are created at home and tested

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Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) comes up with the idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos while working at a Frito-Lay plant. Photo Credit: Searchlight Pictures

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for June 9, 2023 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

elcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This edition sees a couple of major releases, as well as some interesting independent fare. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a little while, be sure to give one of these titles a try! BIG NEW RELEASES!

A S S A S SI N CLU B: A h ig h ly rega rded a s sa s si n plans to retire. But for his last a s sig n ment , he’s g i ve n a par ticularly difficult task… to kill seven individuals located a ll a round t he world. Things become even more complicated when he discovers that his targets are also hired killers. As he attempts to complete his mission, he attempts to find out who is responsible for this impossible contract. The press did not fi nd this action/thriller particularly pulse-pounding and called it a missed opportunity. A few wrote that the feature was an amusing homage to action titles from the 1990s. However, the vast majority complained that it was a John Wick knockoff that suffered from poor pacing and failed to generate excitement. The cast includes Henry Golding, Daniela Melchior, Jimmy Jea n-Louis, Noomi Rapace and Sam Neill.

M A F I A M A M M A: A n American mom receives a call from Italy explaining that her long-lost grandfather has passed away. She heads to Europe to attend the funeral and quickly discovers some startling facts about her family patriarch. It seems that he was the head of a major crime family. Not only that, but he wants her to take over his organization. She ultimately uses some unusual methods to try and win a battle against another mafi a crew. Critics were not amused by this comedy. A small number did appreciate the work of the cast and called the fi lm exaggerated fun with a few wild moments. Unfortunately, most thought the fi lm was shaggy. Many believed that it ineffectively tried to juggle violence with over-the-top humor and romantic elements. It st a r s Ton i Col let te, Mon ic a B el lucc i, S oph i a Nomvete a nd A les sa nd ro Bressanello. RA RE OBJECTS: Adapted from a 2016 novel by Kathleen Tessaro, this independent drama follows a young woman recovering from a traumatic assault. After attending therapy and getting treatment, she slowly attempts to rebuild her life by taking a job at a high-end antique store. The experience is initially positive, with new challenges and individuals inspiring her. However, problems arise when people from her past begin to resurface. The film split reviewers, with slightly more than half giving it a negative reception. Those who liked it commented that it was a well-performed and sensitive portrait of the obstacles faced by women

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who have survived horrific attacks. Slightly more stated that while well-intentioned, it didn’t delve deeply enough into the characters and felt blunt and heavy-handed. For the time being, this is a DVD-only release. Julia Mayorga, Katie Holmes, Alan Cumming, Derek Luke and Saundra Santiago headline the movie. RENFIELD: After living for centuries as a put-upon familiar or servant to Count Dracula, a you ng ma n begins to regret his c h o i c e . Frustrated by his treatment and the lack of respect given to him, he begins to realize that he is in a toxic and abusive relationship. He attempts to escape his master’s clutches, but runs afoul of a local crime organization in the process and attracts the attention of authorities. This horror/comedy earned slightly more positive than negative notices from reviewers. A large group didn’t like the exaggerated gross-out humor and found the fi lm distasteful and unamusing. Yet the majority called the movie a nifty twist on the famous tale. They wrote that it featured a charismatic cast and some memorably outrageous moments. It features Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafi na, B e n S c hw a r t z , S h o h r e h A g hd a s h lo o a nd A d r i a n Martinez. BL A STS FROM THE PAST! If you’re looking to catch up on something older, you

have plenty of options as well. Arrow Video is releasing a “Blue Edition’’ (in reference to the color of the packaging) of Giallo Essentials on Blu-ray. This box set contains the Italian features The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Su spicion” (1970), Death Walks on High Heels (1971) and Death Walks at Midnight (1972). All of these pulpy thr illers have been relea sed before, but t h is release includes them all in one package. As one might expect, it includes all previously included bonus features. The distributor is also putting out a Blu-ray of the Sammo Hung cult fi lm Warriors Two (1978). This title tells the story of two friends who lear n about a plot to overthrow the mayor. To protect themselves a nd save the day, they attempt to learn Wing Chun martial arts skills. The disc contains a 2K restoration of two cuts of the movie (the Hong Kong version and the shorter Export edition), commentary tracks with fi lm historians, an archival documentary on the movie, archival interviews and plenty of publicity materials. Paramount is putting out 4K Ultra HD editions of each title in the Indiana Jones s e r ie s . Yo u can pick up R a i d e r s of t h e L ost A r k (19 81), In d i a n a Jon e s an d the Temple of Doom (1984),

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) in 4K (but note that Blu-rays are not included in these releases). Sony is rereleasing some of their catalog titles in Bluray box sets. This week, you can pick up the Insidious: 4 - M o v i e Collection and Men in Black 4 - M o v i e Collection, wh ich contain all of the fi lms in each franchise (although there is a new Insidious movie arriving this summer). The discs and bonus content will be identical to the last versions that were released. YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Best of WB 100th: Looney Tunes 10-Film Collection (Warner Bros.) DVD ON THE TUBE! And below you’ll fi nd a list of all the TV-releases arriving on store shelves this week! Death in Paradise Season 12 (BBC) DVD The Event The Complete Series (Mill Creek) Blu-ray T h e Han dm ai d’s Ta l e Season 5 (Warner Bros.) DVD La Brea Season 2 (Universal) Blu-ray SkyMed Season 1 (CBS) DVD Stargirl (DC) Season 3 (Allied Vaughn) DVD T u l s a Kin g S ea son 1 (Paramount) Blu-ray T h e We d d i n g Ve i l I n s p i r a t i o n ( H a l l m a rk) Blu-ray V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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MOVIE REVIEW | FROM PAGE 15 on them. And Shaloub manages to earn a chuckle or two as a CEO both surprised and impressed by the initiative taken by a janitor. As mentioned, the storytelling is a bit blunt. Early sections involving Richard’s life before arriving at FritoLay are montage-heavy and almost overloaded with narration. The film rushes to deliver information about the lead’s early life, while setting up personal family conflicts that come into play later in the feature. This is also an uplifting tale, meaning that a lthough v iewers w itness plenty of conflict, every issue from childhood abuse, family member proselytism, to interactions with gang members and interpersonal problems with coworkers is dealt with

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a nd resolved qu ick ly a nd neatly. This approach does make the mov ie feel more fanciful and fictional than authentic. There are some problems with the movie and it’s probably best not to take this adaptation as being an authoritative tale of the actual product. Some of what occurred in the film may be true, but just as many elements stretch believability. Instead, it’s best to enjoy it as a motivating tale about fighting adversity to achieve one’s goals. Despite its f laws and a tendency to resolve ever y subplot in an uplifting manner, the strong work of the c a s t help s one overlo ok the film’s cliched elements. “Fla min’ Hot” may not be the best movie snack on the market, but it is an agreeable enough watch to earn a modest recommendation.

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Past presidents teach us to be wary of words ‘Grammar Guy’ By Curtis Honeycutt Guest Columnist

ave you ever heard of a politician who is short on words? A terse politician is about as common as a dancing potato, and as unelectable as a vampire who wants to raise taxes. Surely presidents of the past have something to say about words, right? As surely a s mor e p ol it ic i a n s a r e announcing their presidential candidacies (with lots of words), voices of the past are echoing through the hallowed halls of government. For the sake of staying apolitical, I won’t include any

Curtis Honeycutt presidential quotes from the past fifty years; rather, I’m going to shed light on some of the words about words that have staying power. In a n 1819 letter, Joh n Ad a m s w rot e, “A bu s e of words ha s been the great

instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.” In essence, Adams here is railing against the abilities of people, parties and politicians to use words to promote wedges and division. While certainly effective, Adams suggests these messages only do damage to the fabric of the U.S. Speaking to an audience in Oyster Bay, New York, in 1915, Theodore Roosevelt said, “I have a perfect horror of words that are not backed up by deeds.” The meaning here is about as plain as it get s. Teddy d id n’t m i nce word s, a lt houg h he gave many speeches throughout h is politica l ca reer. Here

Roosevelt basically says, “If you’re going to talk the talk, you’d better walk the walk.” It’s a warning against those who are all talk. I n a N o v e m b e r 19 6 3 Thanksgiving proclamation, President John F. Kennedy declared, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” Similarly, Herber t Hoover qu ipped, “Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.” The lesson here is the same as Theodore Roosevelt’s above: back up your words with your actions. P r e s i d e n t D w i g h t D. E i s e n h o w e r s a i d , “A n

intellectual is a ma n who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows,” while James Madison put it this way: “Philosophy is common sense with big words.” In other words, simply stated ideas are better than overwrought bloviations. As we enter another presidential campaign cycle, I believe we should heed these word s about word s f rom former U.S. presidents. Pay attention to what candidates say and measure them against what they have done. Cur ti s Hon eycut t i s an award-winning syndicated humor columnist and author. Connect with him at curtishoneycutt.com.

How does an insurance company invest your premiums? By Al Martinez Guest Columnist

nsurance companies play a crucial role in our society, providing individuals and businesses with financial protection against unexpected losses. To do this, insurance companies collect premiums from policyholders. But what happens to your premium once it is paid to the insurance company? Insurance companies don’t just store your premiums in a giant safe until they’re needed to pay claims. Instead, they put these funds to work by investing them. This practice is vital to insurance companies for several reasons.

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Let’s break it down. When you pay a premium for an insurance policy, the insurance company pools your premium together with those paid by other policyholders. The pooling of premiums is the first step that allows the insurance company to spread out the risk of potential claims among many policyholders. Now, these pooled premiums form a large amount of money known as a reserve. This reserve is there to ensure that the insurance company has enough money to pay out if a policyholder files a claim. But while this money is sitting in the reserve, the insurance company doesn’t just let it idle. They invest this money to generate

Al Martinez income and to increase the value of the reserve. Investment income helps to keep the insurance premiums lower than they would be otherwise. Without the income from investments, insurance companies would need to charge much higher premiums to maintain their financial stability and

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Letter to the Editor

Recognizing the 79th anniversary of D-Day Dear Editor, 79 years ago, during World War II, on June 6, 1944, American, British, and Canadian military forces combined to launch the largest amphibious invasion force ever assembled in world history. Operation Overlord was the official codename for this Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Germany in Normandy, a region in the northwest corner of France about 185 miles across the English Channel from England. But the world has come to know this date as D-Day, the day the Allied forces took the battle directly to Germany—a little over

four years after Germany invaded and then occupied France. The time had finally come to mount a major offensive to free France and drive the German occupiers out of the country. The actual planned date was June 5. But bad weather made General Dwight Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, change the date to the following day. By air and by sea, more than 160,000 American, British, and Canadian troops stormed a 50-mile section of the rugged Normandy coastline on June 6,

landing at five designated landing points: Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches. They were supported by more than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft. Faulty Allied intelligence reports, a well-entrenched German force, lingering bad weather, strong winds, and strong currents made the invasion much more difficult than expected—a nd extremely costly in terms of lives lost. According to U.S. Army records, more than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded in the first 24 hours of the invasion— wading onto shore, scaling the

General Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the orders for D-Day on June 6, 1944. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the U.S. Military German-fortified cliffs behind the beachheads, or shot while parachuting behind the amphibious landing zones. Many paratroopers were blown off-course and were either killed or taken prisoner. It’s estimated that 2,500 American service members lost their lives-mostly on Omaha and Utah beaches, where the fighting was the fiercest. These brave Allied service members, with the odds stacked against them, nevertheless kept moving forward. Despite suffering heavy casualties, they also inflicted equally heavy casualties upon the Germans. The Normandy campaign continued for the next couple of weeks, with Allied forces finally securing the beaches and then advancing into

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the interior of France. After six days of intense battles, the liberation of Paris happened on August 25, 1944. From there, it was onward into Germany itself. Allied ground troops crossed into Germany in March of 1945, paving the way for additional major offensive moves as the Allies moved deeper into the country. Two months later, Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allies on May 7, 1945. Europe was finally free of Nazi rule—thanks in large part to the brave men who risked their lives who, under heavy fire from a dug-in enemy, stormed the beaches of Normandy to finally take on German forces head-on. During the planning stages of Operation Overlord, Eisenhower called the invasion a “crusade in which we will accept nothing less than full victory.” Full victory was indeed achieved. But it came at a steep price. Many lives were lost on the beaches of Normandy 79 years ago. Let us always remember the heroes of D-Day, who risked their lives to bring freedom back to Europe, the United States, and the rest of the free world. Sincerely, Col. Donnie Quintana (NM Army National Guard, retired Cabinet Secretary, N.M. Department of Veterans’ Services

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AL MARTINEZ | FROM PAGE 18 be able to pay claims. So, how does an insurance company invest your premiums? They typically follow a conser vative investment strategy because it’s essential to maintain the ability to pay claims even in unfavorable market conditions. The investments of

i nsu ra nce compa n ies a re usually in the form of bonds, especially government and high-quality corporate bonds. Bonds are chosen because they are relatively safe compared to other types of investments and provide a steady income in the form of interest. Some part of their investments might also be in real estate, mortgages, and stocks, but these usually represent a smaller portion

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of the investment portfolio because they come with higher risk. The specific rules and regulations about how insurance companies can invest their funds vary from state to state and are overseen by the state’s department of insurance in which the company is domiciled. These regulations are in place to ensure that insurance companies are not taking

excessive risks with the premiums they have collected. Insurance premiums are not just used to pay claims. Instead, they are carefully invested to earn income, helping the insurance company to remain fi nancially stable and to keep premiums affordable. This prudent financial management is essential to ensure that the insurance company can honor its commitment to

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 fb.gallupbid@mailfence.com and on City of Gallup website. Published: Gallup Sun June 9, 2023 *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Concession Food and Beverage Supplies, Service, and Equipment RFP-2023-49HC Commodity Code(s): 375, 380, 385, 390, 393 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website

https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, July 6, 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 9th Day of June 2023 By: /S/ Chris Mortensen, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: June 9, 2022 PUBLICATION DATES: June 9, 2022 (Gallup Sun) June 10, 2022 (Albuquerque Journal)

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As more particularly set out in the ITB documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website: https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab=openOpportunities Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, June 30, 2023. FAX and HARDCOPY BIDS 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 bids, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/ or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 9 th day of June, 2023 By: /S/ Chris Mortenson, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 ITB ISSUE DATE: June 7, 2023 PUBLICATION DATES: June 9,

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of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com/ portal

CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 2023 (Gallup Sun) June 10, 2023 (Albuquerque Journal) *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: Re-Bid

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directed to file a pleading or motion in response to the Petition for Restitution to Owner of Real Property on file herein on or before 20 days from the date of the last publication of this Notice in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District of the State of New Mexico, sitting within and for the County of McKinley, that being the Court in which said Complaint is filed, and to serve a copy of the same pleading or motion upon Plaintiffs or Plaintiffs’ attorneys, Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec, P.O. Box 1772, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, (505- 722-4463). Unless a responsive pleading or motion is entered by you in this cause on or before the above date, judgment will be rendered against you by default. The general object of said action is the Restitution of the following-described property in McKinley County, New Mexico: 1210 E. Highway 66 Gallup, New Mexico 87301 WITNESS the District Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of said Court this ____ day of May, 2023. Clerk of the District Court By Published: Gallup Sun May 26, 2023 June 2, 2023 June 9, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS

CALENDAR

Community Calendar June 9 - June 15, 2023 FRIDAY, JUNE 9

BOOK COVER BINGO

5 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Discover new authors and genres, explore new ideas, and have fun!

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, JUNE 10

73RD ANNUAL LIONS CLUB BATTLE OF THE BANDS AND BBQ

8 am - 5 pm @ Courthouse Square.

PAINT-ALONG: ROCKET SHIP

1 pm - 3 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Follow teacher Dana Aldis’ step-by-step instructions to paint a rocket ship! For more information and to register go to galluparts.org/paint-along.

LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES

7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week Fox Royale will be performing.

ARTSCRAWL

7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown CALENDAR

Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, handson crafts, and games for the kids.

SHOW OPENING “UNDER THE SUN”

7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Sixteen local artists share paintings, prints, beadwork and mixed media artwork celebrating light, life and new beginnings.

also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government.

KIDZ CINEMA

1 pm every Tuesday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is The BFG (2016). Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

CHESS CLUB

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.

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, JUNE 12

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET

FIRST WEEK OF KIDS SUMMER ART CLASSES

POKÉMON GO NIGHT — NEW MEXICO STYLE

@ Studio123 at ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). A morning session (10 am - 12 pm) and an afternoon session (1 pm - 3 pm) will be offered for kids 8 and over. For more information and to register, go to galluparts.org/summer.

5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers, with a New Mexico twist! For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

FAMILY STORYTIME

REVOLUTION CHESS CLUB

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

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.

EUREKA!

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

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Email pneilson@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, JUNE 13

WOMEN VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

6 pm @ Veterans Helping Veterans (908 E. Buena Vista Ave.). This meeting is for Women Veterans, veteran wives and widows or any woman related to a veteran.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

FAMILY STORYTIME

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

OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME

3 pm - 6 pm @ the 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, JUNE 15

COOKING CLASSES

at this free concert series brought to you by the Levitt Amp Foundation, Gallup Mainstreet Arts & Cultural District, Visit Gallup & the City of Gallup. This week Innastate will be performing.

FAMILY ESCAPE ROOM ADVENTURE

2 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). OFPL is hosting professional chefs from the Navajo Technical University’s culinary arts program to teach cooking classes for adults.

12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL at the Rio West Mall for a family escape room adventure.

ARTIST TALK: ‘UNDER THE SUN’

SECOND WEEK OF KIDS SUMMER ART CLASSES

6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.).

JUNE FILMS: FILM NOIR

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is recognizing the art of Film Noir. This week’s film is The Hitch-hiker.

MONDAY, JUNE 19

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 FRIDAY, JUNE 16

NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR

4 pm @ County Courthouse complex. In this tour, see Gallup through the eyes of Lloyd Moylan. For more information go to galluparts.org/newdeal.

CLOSE THE BOOK ON CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT

5 pm - 12:30 am @ Courthouse Square. Events to support Relay for Life and their mission to raise money for cancer research. SATURDAY, JUNE 17

SEW HAPPY!

3 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Everyone ages 12 and up can come to the library and learn sewing basics.

LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES

7 pm - 10 pm @ Courthouse Square. Come join the fun in the heart of downtown Gallup

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

COOKING CLASSES

2 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL is hosting professional chefs from the Navajo Technical University’s culinary arts program to teach cooking classes for tweens and teens (ages 11-18). FRIDAY, JUNE 23

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. 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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EXPLORE HOT RODS UNDER THE SUN at ART 123 Gallery.

Exhibit opening Saturday, June 10, 7-9 PM 16 local artists.share paintings, prints, beadwork and mixed media celebrating light, life and new beginnings in a variety of styles. Artist talk Thursday, June 15th at 6 PM

Family Crafts at ART 123

Hop-Along Hobby Horse

Turn a pool noodle into a playful hobby horse

DJ Benally Curated Dance Music

Pop-up Children’s’ Museum at the Events Center

Head to the Event Center for a Wind Tunnel, Keva Planks and an amazing giant whiteboard coloring page.

Loom Gallery

Exhibit: Kaana Watchman is a Dine artist who makes art for Native kids who need to see their everyday existence as valid in all that they feel, like and do.

Live rock music Explore Hot Rods Learn from five local car owners about cars on display , Ne w Me xic o ict

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For information contact: Dee Santillanes, Arts Crawl Coordinator Phone: 505-728-1055 Email: deesantillanes@gmail.com

free caricatures. At 2nd & Coal

James Mecale & Fate’s Highway

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Ric Sarracino, artist & muralist:

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