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Knowing what to do in an emergency GMCS STAFF PARTICIPATE IN SAFETY TRAINING BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS

By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

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hen parents send their children off to school, they expect things to run smoothly during the day and for nothing bad to happen.

But if something does happen, schools need to be prepared and know what to do, no matter the situation, whether it’s a fire, flood, tornado, or even an active shooter.

That’s where the iloveyouguys Foundation steps in.

The iloveyouguys Foundation was started by Ellen Stoddard-Keyes and her husband Michael Keyes after their daughter Emily died in a school shooting at Platte Canyon High School in Bailey, Colorado. Emily was 16 years old, and the last two texts she sent on her brand-new cell phone were to her parents. They both said, “ I love you guys.”

In an interview with the Sun, Stoddard-Keyes explained that she wanted to start the foundation after she questioned the safety practices of her childrens’ school. She said she was asking questions before the shooting even happened.

“I had said, ‘You have these big binders of all these safety

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GMCS staff participated in reunification training with the iloveyouguys Foundation on July 27 and 28 at Gallup High School. One of the exercises included acting as parents and students who were being reunified after an event such as a fire or flood. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein things, and when you have a sub come or when something happens, how are teachers expected to look through this binder when they’re amped up a little bit? So putting all these complex responses in a binder did not seem like a good idea,” Stoddard-Keyes explained. “So after the incident my husband and I talked through it and found a couple of programs

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a rou nd t he cou nt r y t hat were doing the action-based responses rather than trying to figure out each hazard and your responses.”

The foundation provides standard response protocol and standard reunification method training for schools. These trainings teach school staff what to do in an emergency, and how to smoothly reunite

parents with their children.

How a school d istr ict responds to a crisis, no matter what it is, is very important.

The iloveyouguys foundation uses five key strategies in their standard response protocol: hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate, and shelter. Stoddard-Keyes noted that at least one of these tools can and should be used in an emergency.

“If they practice the four actions and something unexpected happens, they’re going to find that one of those actions is going to be a good response to whatever that event is,” Stoddard-Keyes said. “Even if what unforeseen and unplanned for, because guess what, those happen.”

Besides the sta nda rd response protocol, StoddardKeyes also stressed the importance of an easy reunification process.

“It’s important because when a reunification is not planned and done correctly, it really increases the level of trauma; even in a non-traumatic situation it can make it traumatic, because as soon as the school day is interrupted, parents get concerned,” StoddardKeyes explained. “Especially in the big incidents where it effects

the whole community, a welldone reunification is the beginning of the healing process.”

The iloveyouguys Foundation came to the GallupMcKinley County Schools district for a two-day training session July 27 and 28, with the second day including a full scenario walk-through where the staff was broken up into three groups: parents, students, and the reunification team.

Each staff member got a chance to see the training through each role.

Lincoln Elementa r y Principal Kelley Fitzmaurice attended the training for a second time this year. He said he was grateful for the opportunity.

“It’s an extremely valuable program, and I’m glad that principals did have the opportunity to attend again this year because obviously school safety is something that is super important and kind of at the forefront of everybody’s mind,” Fitzmaurice said. “The program that the iloveyouguys Foundation has put together makes everything very very clear cut and easy to commhnicate. … It’s something that we can share with our families and students in a very easy to understand way.”

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MOVING TO AND THROUGH GALLUP: STORIES OF MIGRATION

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NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR

4 pm. Meet @ the intersection of Fourth Street and Coal Avenue. Learn the story of the origins and development of Gallup’s Art Center.

ITALY, GALLUP, AND THE AMERICAN DREAM

5:30 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.).

Learn about the Italian immigration to Gallup and the reasons they came - especially to

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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 Charley Lowry will be playing.

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

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5:30 pm @ the El Morro Event Center (210 S. Second St.).

A spiral telling of the Zuni migration story using a map made by Zuni artist Lakin Epaloose.

ARTSCRAWL

7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, handson crafts, and games for the kids.

MAP YOUR JOURNEY

7 pm @ @ the El Morro Event Center (210 S. Second St.).

Local artist Tasha N.designed a workshop through which people can use mixed media materials to “map their experience of Gallup” selecting from several basic templates, one of which will be akin to a road map.

SHOW OPENING: THE AUGUST SHOW - TRANSISTIONS/ TRANSFORMATIONS

7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Artwork in a range of media about transitions and transformations of life, environmental, historic, personal, spiritual, elemental

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Cool cars shown off in Gallup Sixty cars were on display at this year’s Route 66 Freedom Ride Flight Cruise event in downtown Gallup July 29.

Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

The cars were judged in 12 different categories, with the mayor, police chief, and firefighters all getting to pick their favorites. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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The competition’s entry fees were donated to the Veterans Helping Veterans group. In total, the event raised $2,100 for the organization. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Multiple people traveled from Colorado for the competition. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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The whole ‘Song and Dance’ competition

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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his year’s Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, scheduled for Aug. 4-13, will rely on the comfort of old favorites after a couple of tumultuous years that included a COVID cancellation, shared event management, and a criminal outburst that caused a panic at the parade.

various tribes’ customs.

A lt houg h mo st of t he Ceremonial events are truly inter-tribal, the Song and Dance competition is a Navajo event. This type of dance has its roots in the Enemy Way ceremony, which happens during the summer.

“It comes from one of our ceremonies but they turned it into a social song and dance,” Song and Dance competition organizer J.T. Willie, who

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GMCS, UNM-G partner to offer daycare services Staff Reports

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allup-McKinley County Schools and The University of New Mexico-Gallup are partnering to provide daycare services for the children of school district teachers and administration anf college students on the UNM-Gallup campus starting in August.

Bright Futures Childcare Center is accepting enrollment applications for children ages 6 months old to 3 years old. Parents can pick up applications in person at the childcare center, which is located at 700 Lion Hall on the UNM-Gallup campus.

“We are excited to offer ch i ldca re to mot her s a nd fa milies in ou r educationa l com mu n it y,” GMCS

From left, Bright Futures Childcare Center Co-Director Tammy Hall, Co-Director Heidi Hancey and Secretary Missy Garcia pose for a photo in the lobby of the center on The University of New Mexico-Gallup campus July 20. Photo Credit: Richard Reyes

A decorated wall that encourages children to “play, learn and grow together” shines in the morning light at the Bright Futures Childcare Center on The University of New MexicoGallup campus. Photo Credit: Richard Reyes

Superintendent Mike Hyatt said. “This opportunity for our families will be another step forward in serving them as they serve our students.”

enrollment slots split in half and shared equally between GMCS and UNM-G. Children will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. If enrollment reaches capacity, a waiting list will b e c r e a t e d i n t he o r d e r applications a re received, so parents are encouraged to cont i nue subm it t i ng applications.

If children will reach the age of 36 months old before Sept. 1, they should enroll in their local preschool.

There are 42 total slots ava ilable at the childca re center: six for infants, 12 for ages 12 months to 24 months, and 24 for ages 24 months to 36 months.

“We’re excited to open the center a nd have lit tle feet running around again,” Bright Futures Co-Director Tammy Hall said.

Bright Futures officially opened Aug. 1. The hours of the childcare center are 7:15 am to 4:15 pm Monday through Friday. The center will follow the GMCS school calendar for days in session. “ I ’m s o e xc it e d t o b e

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Currently, the childcare center is only available to the children of GMCS teachers and administration and UNM-G students — with the

pa r t of this center a nd to create a rea lly wonder fu l environment for our kids to th r ive in,” Br ight F utures Co -Director Heidi Ha ncey sa id. “ These yea r s a re so important. We want to offer qua lit y childca re for k ids to lear n and grow in their knowledge — social, emotional and physical as well.”

A F F O R D A B L E CHILDCARE SERVICES The Bright Futures Childca re Center is ava ilable to GMCS administration and teachers at a significant discount. The school district covers 75% of the childcare cost. Parents pay the remaining 25%.

Hall said GMCS is managing the childcare center and providing discounts by using its own operating budget for the first year, but there are pla ns to pursue state a nd gra nt funding to keep the center running for years to come.

“People are excited when they come in, especially our

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DAYCARE | FROM PAGE 8 new tea cher s,” Ha l l sa id.

“Teachers from the district are excited for this. Many of them have been praying that something like this would happen.”

As for UNM-Gallup students, there are state reimbu r s e me nt s a v a i l a ble t o those who apply.

T he New Mex ico Ea rly Childhood Education & Care Department subsidizes the cost of child care for families who a re at or below 400% of the federal poverty level and who are working, in school, or searching for employment.

St udent s c a n v i sit t he website www.nmececd.org/ ch i ld - c a re - a s si st a nce for more information. There is a two-minute tutorial video that shows how to apply for assistance.

Students can also contact the Child Care Assistance Gallup Field Office, located at 1720 E. Aztec Ave., by calling 505-726-8449.

MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY UNM- Ga llup, under the lea der sh ip of Ch a ncel lor Sabr i n a Ez zel l, h a s been focused on reopen ing the ca mpus dayca re since the summer of 2022. The former daycare closed for financial reasons around 2017.

“UNM-G recognizes the va lue of dayc a re,” Ez zel l s a id . “B enef it s for ch i ld development are well docu m e n t e d ; h o w e v e r, s t u dent-parents benefit as well.”

E z z e l l c i t e d a 2 019 fact sheet relea sed by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research that stated child care for single mothers pursuing higher education has a 5.5% return on investment and increases graduation by GALLUP FUN!

21%.

U N M- Ga l lup recent ly received a g ra nt to cover operations of a ch i ldca re cent er a nd a t t empt e d t o find a new operator through a request for proposals, but no proposals were received.

Me a nwh i le, Hy a t t a nd other school district leaders were thinking outside the box to recruit teachers to work for GMCS, including sign-on bonuses.

However, a ma jor cha llenge in hiring was the lack of childcare providers in the area. Educators with children were unable to relocate if they could not find reliable and affordable childcare.

“Childcare ser v ices are extremely difficult to obtain in our community, so we are glad we can serve as a relief to our families in this way,” Hyat t sa id. “My tea m ha s worked quickly to organize and prepare to provide services this school year and I could not be more pleased w i t h t h e i r e f fo r t s . T h i s endeavor GMCS has undertaken would also not be possible without our incredible relationship and partnership with UNM-G, Dr. Ezzell, and her great staff.”

Ha ncey sa id she a nd her husband actually benefited from both the sign-on bonus and now the childcare center.

The couple moved from Wyoming w ith their three k i d s . H a n c e y ’s h u s b a n d star ted teaching ar t at Ga l lup M idd le S cho ol i n August. Then Hancey started working for the district as a parent-educator in January before becoming co-director of the childcare center.

“I would not be able to keep this job without this childcare,” she said.

TEACHING LIFELONG SKILLS

The childcare center has three separate classrooms for each age group plus a large common area for activities and a fenced outdoor play a rea . There is a lso a kitchen, so a chef can prepare meals for the children on site.

As co-directors, Hancey and Hall have been working to organize and decorate the center as supplies and mater ials a re delivered. A new playground for the outdoor area is expected to arrive soon plus other landscaping updates.

H a l l s a id t he c u r r ic u lum and day-to-day operations will be child-centered.

There will be varied activities focused on a different theme every month to keep children engaged and interested, but it will not be too structured or forced.

While staff will follow a child’s lead, they will also provide redirection and correction to ensure the safety and development of all the children.

“In my experience, many of our children who come to us are very school dependent on learning about the world ou t s id e of G a l lu p,” H a l l said. “When they come to us at a young age, we provide the ex per iences that they may not be able to have at home. They’re able to socialize with other children and understand what sharing is.”

Hall said the school district saw a loss of self-regulation and socializing for m a ny ch i ld ren who were isolated at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Self-regulation is ver y i mpor t a nt bec au s e when children feel like they can

control themselves, they’re mor e con f ident a nd c a n bet t er com mu n ic a t e a nd express themselves and their emotions and become a better partner (or collaborator) in life,” Hall said.

Ha ncey a g reed, say i ng t hat lea r n i ng how to collaborate at a young age is important. “ S el f-reg u l at ion i s not just simply not screaming at somebody,” Hancey said. “It’s learning how to solve your problems. That’s something we’re focused on here: not just teach i ng appropr iate emotiona l ex pression but also how to solve their problems. Those will be lifelong skills they have.”

F o r m o r e i nfo r m a tion about the childcare center and enrollment, contact Missy Garcia at 505-721-4231.

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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ is a mixed bag of tricks

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 99 MINUTES This animated feature from Paramount Pictures opens exclusively at theaters on Friday, Aug. 2.

Since the late 1980s, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a staple of kid’s television programming and the silver screen. So much so that even this reviewer may be overly familiar with the

characters and their backstory (even going back to their comic book roots). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is the seventh movie featu r ing the heroes a nd serves as a reboot potentially introducing a new series of fi lms to the public. The visuals are unique, but the fact that it serves primarily as an origin story means that there isn’t as much, well, ninja turtle action as one might hope for.

A prologue depicts rogue scientist Baxter Stockman (Giancarlo Esposito) creating an oozy substance that mutates animals and gives them human qualities. While those employing him hope

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to use the substance for military purposes, its creator has other ideas. Years later, ninja turtle brothers Michelangelo (Shamon Brown Jr.), Leonardo (Nicholas Cantu), Donatello (Micah Abbey) and Raphael (Brady Noon) live with rat and adoptive parent Splinter (Jackie Chan) in the New York sewers.

Despite Splinter’s insistence that humans are dangerous, the lonely kids want a more normal existence. After learning of a group of mutant criminals committing robberies, the quartet enact a secret plan with high school reporter April O’Neil (Ayo Edebin). The teens decide that if they can get press coverage of themselves stopping the crooks, the public might warm up to them. But as it turns out, the nefarious mutants have relatable issues with humanity, leaving the turtles confl icted about what they want.

The most striking aspect

of this animated film is its visual style. To some degree it seems as if the fi lmmakers were inspired by the look of the original comic books.

Yes, the film is in color, but it employs a rougher appearance with characters and backgrounds that have a sketched-in look. The technique is a bit jarring at first and occasionally distracts, but eventually one becomes accustomed to it. And this eccentric presentation does add an air of uniqueness to many of the shots (particularly a late sequence featuring a sizably monstrous character with surreal physical traits).

As expected, there is also amusing bickering between the heroic turtles, who often tease each other in enjoyably playful ways. Jackie Chan’s Splinter also gets in some winning lines (and is on the receiving

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for Aug. 4, 2023

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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elcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This edition features several notable independents and one of the biggest box office hits of the year (thus far). So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a while, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

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ABOUT MY FATHER: Using his own life as inspirat ion, com ic Sebastian Ma n isca lco writes, directs and stars in this comedy.

After he and his significant other decide to get married, the lead’s fiancée convinces him to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father to her family celebration. Despite being wary, the protagonist agrees and introduces his quirky father to his extremely wealthy and eccentric future in-laws. It leads to plenty of awkward interactions.

More critics disliked this effort than gave it a recommendation. About one-third of writeups complimented the cast, thought the movie improved as it progressed and ultimately delivered some memorably funny moments. Unfortunately, the rest complained that the story was predictable and the humor was too broad. They also found themselves irritated by most of the characters.

It stars Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Kim Cattrall, David Rasche and Anders Holm.

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ASSAULT ON HILL 400: Set during World War II, this tale features a pair of American generals who are tasked with leading a raid on a Nazi stronghold in Belgium. It’s an almost impossible assignment, but the heroes recruit a team of brave soldiers to try and take back the territory from their enemy.

Oddly enough, this war drama is from B-movie production company The Asylum (Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus, Mega Python vs. Gatoroid, the Sharknado series).

It appears to be premiering on disc and there haven’t been many reviews so far, but a few have popped up online. These articles report that the movie is being earnest in trying to tell an important story about WWII, but state that the very limited budget results in failings on several levels. They suggest that the movie simply doesn’t work effectively.

The cast includes Collin Arend, William Baldwin, Johnny Barden, Michael Madsen and Eric Roberts.

DUR A N DUR A N - A HOLLYWOOD HIGH: Enjoy the music of Duran Duran? This documentary/concert film chronicles the band’s 40+ year career, including the recording of their most recent album.

The group are captured performing several classics in Los Angeles on a rooftop next to the Capitol Records building. It also provides exclusive new interviews, behind-the-scenes videos

and unseen archival footage capturing their rise to the top of the music world.

There aren’t many reviews available for this title yet, but one has appeared online. It admits that while the film doesn’t present any shocking new details about the group, the concert footage is dynamic.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3: The big release of the week is the latest Marvel superhero film that is considered to be a finale of sor ts for the title group of characters.

Still reeling from the fallout while helping battle Thanos, the group are unexpectedly attacked by a new and powerful foe. When one heroic member is badly wounded, the rest of the team rush to save this individual (and the universe in the process).

Overall, the response was upbeat. About one-fifth of reviewers commented that this follow-up was too dark and serious, overlong and ultimately uninvolving. However, everyone else believed that this episode effectively carried on the unique tone of previous films in the series. They wrote that it was visually striking and had a great deal of heart.

It stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji and Will Poulter. It also features the voices of Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper and Maria Bakalova.

MAGGIE MOORE(S): Loosely based on a true story, this dark comedy and crime picture involves a small town sheriff who

is called to investigate the murder of a woman. Strangely enough, the victim shares her name with another person who died under suspicious circumstances only a week earlier. The officer talks

to neighbors of the deceased and becomes friendly with one of them – they eventually work

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BLU-RAY/DVD | FROM PAGE 11 together to figure out who the intended target really was.

This effort split critics, with one or two more giving it a recommendation than a pan.

Those who disliked the film suggested that it tried to juggle too many elements (murder/mystery, comedy and romance) and never established a consistent tone.

Slightly more were entertained by the unique approach, thought the dialogue was witty and greatly enjoyed the work of the cast.

It features Jon Hamm, Tina Fey, Micah Stock, Nick Mohammed, Happy Anderson and Mary Holland.

MONTREAL GIRLS: An introverted, aspiring poet from the Middle East decides to attend a medical school in Montreal and moves in with his cousin. After arriving, he discovers that his relation is a wild child. She introduces him to the city’s underground subculture and nightlife.

The experience is thrilling and

eye-opening, but also causes the lead difficulty in focusing on his studies and poetry. Things become even more complicated when he meets two intriguing women while out on the town.

This picture won an award for Best Micro-Budget Feature at the Los Angeles Film Festival.

Reviewers also gave it high marks and uniformly positive notices.

They all commented that the movie was charming, funny and slickly-produced, even if the story didn’t offer a lot of surprises.

For the time being, this is a DVD-only release. The cast includes Hakim Brahimi, Jasmina Parent, Sana Asad and Jade Hassoune.

RIVER WILD: This recent effort has been described as a “standalone” follow-up to the 1994 Meryl Streep/Kevin Bacon thriller The River Wild (which essentially means that, beyond having a similar premise, the two films are unconnected). It involves two siblings who decide to go white water rafting with a small group. When the brother

announces that his troubled childhood friend will be joining them on the excursion, the sister becomes concerned. As it turns out, her fears are justified as the old pal turns out to be a dangerous threat.

This title is being released direct-to-disc and will also be available on streaming sites. It hasn’t been previewed for any members of the press thus far.

Looks like interested viewers will have to take a chance and ride it without any hints as to its quality.

Leighton Meester, Adam Brody, Taran Killam, Olivia Swann and Eve Connolly headline the feature.

thoughts go through the protagonist’s hea d a s he attempts to find a way out of his predicament.

This independent horror/comedy premiered on the Shudder streaming service and is now arriving as a DVD-only release. The film was generally well-received. A few didn’t think that the mix of laughs and scares worked. Regardless, everyone else found the performers charming and thought the picture was sweet and amusing, with a subtle point to make as it reached its close.

It features Jon Michael Simpson, Jeff McQuitty, Olivia Ducayen and Paige Evans.

SORRY A BOUT THE DEMON: A young man is brokenhearted after his girlfriend breaks up with him and can’t seem to move forward with his life. If things weren’t bad enough, strange things begin occurring at the house he has rented. He soon learns that there is a demon living on the property who is demanding a human sacrifice. Many strange and darkly comical

BL ASTS FROM THE PAST! You can also find upgrades of older titles this week.

Paramount is delivering a 4K Ultra HD edition of the hit John Hughes comedy, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986). The title will also be available in Steelbook packaging. 4K Ultra HD only (also available in Steelbook packaging). It comes with all previously released extras, but no Blu-ray.

In celebration of its 25 th anniversary, The Big Lebowski (19 98) i s arriving in a 4K Ultra HD a nd Blu-ray set as part of the Universal Essentials Collection.

It’s a brilliant comedy from

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the Coen Brothers (Fargo, No Country for Old Men) about a mellow bowler who, thanks to a case of mistaken identity, ends up in the middle of all kinds of trouble. It stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro. In addition to the extras from the last set released, this release also includes art cards, a booklet on the feature, a fi lm cell replica and a certificate of authenticity.

F i n a l l y, Warner Bros. is delivering the Ja mes Dean epic East of Eden (1955) in 4K Ultra HD. Besides the picture upgrade, it also comes with a film historian commentary track.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! You’ll find the week’s kidfriendly titles listed below.

“Peanuts 2-Movie Holiday Giftset – Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown and Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (And Don’t Come Back!) (1977 and 1980 animated films) (Paramount) DVD ON THE TUBE! And all of the TV-themed releases can be discovered right here.

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Fran Palochak says goodbye CITY COUNCILOR STEPS DOWN DURING JULY 25 COUNCIL MEETING

By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

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or the past nine years, Fran Palochak has represented the fourth district of the City of Gallup. But now, she’s ready to move on to focus on other aspects of her life.

Following a recent promotion at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup to a Safe Environment Coordinator, Palochak announced she is stepping down from the Gallup City Council.

Her last council meeting was on July 25, and her last day in office was July 31. Although her term would have been up in March, Palochak thought that now was a good time to step down.

“I just felt in fairness I should give up the position because I may not be as available as I usually was. If they have extra meetings and stuff, I might not be able to be there,” Palochak explained.

EARLY CAREER In an interview with the Sun, she explained why she got into politics.

Her hu sba nd, R icha rd Palochak, was the director of the McKinley County Bureau of Elections in 2014, and he encouraged her to run for city council. Palochak said she was hesitant at fi rst, but then she leaned into her passion for helping people and agreed to run.

However, there was a slight problem. She had already booked her plane trip to Hawaii for her granddaughters’ dance competition, and she wouldn’t NEWS

be in town for the election.

It ended up working out though, and Richard ended up calling her during dinner to tell her she’d won the election.

“I really appreciate all the faith the community had in me,” Palochak said, reflecting on that day.

COMMUNITY IMPACT When asked what she would miss most about working on the council, Palochak said she would miss helping people.

“I think I’m going to mostly miss taking calls and being able to offer services to the people, but I’m hoping this council will pick somebody good that’s responsive to [people’s] calls and concerns,” Palochak said.

Palochak said one of her favorite memories from being on the city council was helping hire the Gallup Police Department’s first Navajo woman police chief. Erin Toadlena-Pablo was sworn in on May 2.

Other than that specific moment, Palochak said her favorite thing about working on the council was helping people learn more about local government.

“It’s been good to be able to help people learn more about city government because some people think you can do more than you really can, and with anti-donation you really can’t give money directly to a nonprofit or anything like that,” Palochak said. “But nonetheless we tried to help as many people as we could and do things for the neighborhoods and all of that.”

Dur ing Palochak’s last

meeting, fellow council member Linda Garcia, Dist. 1, became emotional. Through tears, she said as much as she could to Palochak in that moment. “… Fran, I can’t even look at you. I can’t even say a word, but you know my heart,” Garcia said.

The two women grew up together. Their husba nds worked together, and they’re about to celebrate their 50 th high school reunion together.

In an interview with the Sun, Garcia spoke highly of Palochak.

“I always admired her. Her

strength, her courage, and her ability to lead her district with dignity,” Garcia said. “When she sets her sights and grounds her teeth [into something] she gets it and she gets it until it’s done … and she’s not quiet about it, she’ll make a fight about it if she has to.”

Mayor Louie Bonaguidi also expressed how much he would miss having Palochak on the council and teased her while doing so.

“Fran, I’m going to miss you personally. I’ve enjoyed you being on the council,” Bonaguidi said. “I know you’ve made my life miserable a couple

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Charting a course for Gallup CITY MASTER PLAN WILL GUIDE FUTURE INVESTMENTS

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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questions the city’s Growth Management Master Plan is meant to answer. The plan will guide the investments and incentives the city will consider.

The city’s existing GMMP was adopted in 2009 and updated in 2016. “ T he c u r r e nt Gr ow t h Management Plan does not have a clear vision or growth strategy, which is part of the reason we’re doing this series of community visioning exercises,” Dekker Perich Sabatini consultant Jessica Lawlis said. “In terms of the technical review document, the goal is to evaluate issues and challenges that face the community today and provide preliminary recommendations as to how the updated growth plan can respond to that.”

Just 111 residents responded to a community survey that the city commissioned through the consultants, even though it’s an important part of determining what the city will look like in the future. Respondents were 76% homeowners and 24% renters.

The consultants held focus groups in March, solicited more input at ArtsCrawl in June and members of the city council and Planning Commission got a taste July 25 in a joint session with consultant-led small-group visioning exercises.

“The idea is to look at where are the areas we want to preserve, where are the opportunities to change, are there areas that need to evolve and what are the development characteristics that we are aiming to get to in the future,” Lawlis said.

By and large, the officials’ concerns reflect the community’s. Suggestions that came from their exercises include

The city sought out citizens’ input on the Growth Management Master Plan with the help of vision boards at the June ArtsCrawl. The plan is meant to guide investments and incentives the city will consider. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dekker Perich Sabatini annexing more land to give the city more control over developments adjacent to but outside of current city boundaries; making the community more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly and improving access for the disabled; encouraging business and residential development on the west end of town, possibly by extending Carbon Coal Road to Mentmore; and encouraging more business development around the airport, which now offers passenger service.

O ne it em t he se s sion brought into relief is the city’s patchwork zoning, which discourages developers who want to avoid having to jump through city hoops that could delay a project by months. The GMMP should help planners solve that with the future character of the city in mind.

While many of the ideas will take time, suggestions like starting a reservation system for small parks to make it easier

for families to have birthday parties and other small events could happen quickly, if the city decides to do it.

Effects of the GMMP update could show up in development projects as soon as next year, after the city adopts the fi nal results and starts looking at project proposals against those goals. The plan will also reference elements of the multiple transportation plans the state is doing.

It’s not too late for citizens to put their stamp on the future.

Although the community survey closed July 31, residents can still view information about the GMMP and access the interactive comment map at gallupgmmp2023.mysocialpinpoint.com to drop pins and leave their comments.

The consultants will bring a draft report back to the city in September, then take those comments to craft the final report for adoption by the end of the year.

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City officials red tag an apartment building in downtown Gallup

By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

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esidents of an apartment building in downtown Gallup need to look for a new place to live after the city red-tagged their homes. When a property is red tagged, it is deemed unsafe for humans to live there.

In a press release published on July 27, the City of Gallup stated that they redtagged a property located on Hill Avenue on July 26 after numerous complaints from tenants and neighbors of the building.

The building is located at 107 E. Hill Ave. W hen t he Ga l lup F i re Department inspected the property, they found it was “unfit for human occupancy.”

According to the press release, the proper ty was insect-infested, had damaged windows and doors, ceilings with leaks and growing mold, walls with holes, cracks, and growing mold, damaged and blood-stained f looring and carpet throughout, graffiti on all interior surfaces, unstable stairs in the common areas, damaged plumbing and light fi xtures, and multiple code violations. The release also stated that “[the] property is not fit for human inhabitation and is dangerous both to those who occupy it and the surrounding community.”

These alleged conditions led the city to red tag the property.

In a July 31 interview with the Sun, interim City Manager Jon DeYoung said that the tenants had until Aug. 1 to move out. The property owner David Jordan, an attorney based out of Gallup, has until Aug. 10 to NEWS

fi x all of the code violations.

DeYong said the city has been helping the families who lived in the apartment find other living arrangements.

“We have done everything we can to assist in finding them spaces to go,” DeYoung said. “Currently the Southwest Indian Foundation has been able to find housing for all the residents who willingly left last week and are able to assist going forward with those who are still there at the facility and who chose not to leave voluntarily.”

Jordan did not return the Sun’s request for comment by press time, but in an interview with KOB 4 he said he was being “unfairly targeted and harassed” by the city’s actions.

City officials fi rst became awa re of the apa r tment’s unfit living conditions at a Neighborhood Meeting hosted

by District 1 City Councilor Linda Garcia. Some of the building’s tenants reportedly spoke out at the meeting.

Jordan told KOB 4 it was “going to be hard” to address every violation before the city’s follow-up inspection on Aug. 10.

DeYoung said the next step of action would be considered after that Aug. 10 deadline. He said the city’s only goal with this situation is to keep the community safe and healthy.

“Our main goal with this is we’re trying to clean up the community by addressing the community’s concerns and enforcing our laws. We also want to prevent people from being victimized and making sure individuals and families live in healthy environments,” DeYoung said.

Residents of 107 E. Hill Ave. stand outside their apartment on a balcony. All of the tenants had to find other places to live by Aug. 1 after the property was red tagged by the City of Gallup on July 26. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Man charged with aggravated battery after shooting Staff Reports

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29-year-old man named Daryl Desiderio Jr. is facing multiple charges after he reportedly shot a man in the ankle.

The Gallup Police Department was dispatched to 109 E. Hill Ave. after a shooting on July 24.

According to an affidavit written by Detective Victor Rodriguez, the victim had already been transported to a local hospital by the time he arrived at the scene. At that time, the suspect hadn’t been identified yet, but a bullet casing was found at the scene, next to two black dumpsters where the victim

had been laying.

Another bullet casing was found by a gas meter, and clothing with blood on it was found near the dumpsters.

Rodriguez met with multiple witnesses to try find out the identity of the suspect.

One witness said she was sitting on a balcony when she saw the victim riding a bike in the alleyway.

He was reportedly with Desiderio, and the two men approached a house.

The two men reportedly began to argue, and the woman reportedly heard one of them say “I don’t give a f*** about your gun” before she heard a gunshot.

Daryl Desiderio Jr. After the incident, Desiderio allegedly headed west. The woman said he was wearing a white shirt, gray sweats, and a blue bandana around his neck.

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The man who lived at the house where the argument took place also spoke to Rodriguez. The man acknowledged that he knew both Desiderio and the victim, although he said he hadn’t seen the argument. He told Rodriguez that Desiderio had recently been released from prison, and that he goes by the nickname “Tex.” He also noted that whenever Desiderio is around “there is always trouble.”

After Rodriguez spoke with the two witnesses, Gallup Patrole Officer Christopher Falder gave him Desiderio’s address.

When GPD officers arrived at Desiderio’s house, they met with a woman who said she would check to see if Desiderio was home.

Desiderio was home, however, when the officers spoke to him he said he hadn’t gone anywhere.

He said he’d just gotten out of the shower.

According to the affidavit, Rodriguez noticed that Desiderio was walking with a limp.

After speaking to Desiderio, Rodriguez headed to the hospital where the victim had been transported. He tried to meet with the victim, but the nurses said he was getting flown to the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque to recieve surgery for his injury. The victim was reportedly shot in the ankle, and he had “no pulse on his foot.”

On July 25, Rodriguez met with the male witness again. He was shown a photo lineup of men, and he picked out a photo of Desiderio and identified him as the suspect.

Rodriguez also spoke to the male witnesses’ daughter, who said she’d been outside welding a fence with a friend when Desiderio stopped by the house. She allegedly told Desiderio that her dad wasn’t home and that he needed to leave because he wasn’t welcome there.

The daughter said that Desiderio tried to help her and her

friend with the welding, but they once again told him he needed to leave. That’s when the victim reportedly approached the house on his bike.

Desiderio reportedly began swinging his gun around. That’s when the man who owned the house came outside and told Desiderio to leave “because there is too much drama.”

Then things began to turn violent. The victim was reportedly trying to leave on his bike, but then Desiderio pulled out his gun and shot him. He then reportedly walked away after shooting the man.

The daughter also said that Desiderio had come by the house two weeks ago and pulled a gun on her younger brother.

Magistrate Court Judge Virginia Yazzie signed a warrant for Desiderio’s arrest on July 26.

Desiderio was arrested on July 28. He is facing charges of aggravated battery, tampering with evidence, possession of a firearm by a felon, and negligent use of a deadly weapon.

This is not Desiderio’s first run-in with the law. On Jan. 14, 2015, he was charged with three counts of distribution/possession with an intent to distribute marijuana. He pled guilty to the charges on April 13, 2015 and was placed on supervised probation for 18 months.

On July 11, 2016, the court issued an order revoking probation. According to the court documents, Desiderio did not complete his probation.

Eleventh Judicial District Chief Deputy District Attorney Bernadine Martin signed an order July 31 that stated Desiderio must stay in jail while he awaits trial due to the court’s concern for public safety. At press time, no further court dates had been scheduled for Desiderio.

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Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports Featured DWI

Austin Evans June 22, 5:14 pm DWI (Third) A vehicle crash left a Gallup man, Austin Evans, 25, with minor injuries and a third DWI charge.

Ga l lup O f f icer E l ij a h Bowman was dispatched to 1414 S. Grandview Dr. after a caller advised Metro Dispatch they saw a gray truck collide with another vehicle at the scene. Bowman arrived and found a Ford Escape in the

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roadway facing south with heavy front-end damage.

Bowman met Officer Julio Yazzie, who said the vehicle’s driver, Evans, was reportedly refusing treatment from Medstar staff. Bowman heard Evans speaking at the scene, where he showed signs of intoxication including slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.

Evans denied consuming any alcohol prior to driving and stated he was driving to work.

He also reportedly showed several minor “scraps on his person.” He initially refused to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests but then agreed to take them after being told he would be placed under arrest.

Evans performed poorly on the tests. He then allegedly stated he smoked about a gram of marijuana prior to driving.

Bowman placed Evans,who refused to give a breath sample, under arrest. He was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance before

being transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (third) and driving with a revoked license.

His motion hearing is set for Sept. 12.

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Playing a game of question tag ‘Grammar Guy’

By Curtis Honeycutt Guest Columnist

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don’t know much about street art. I’m no graffitist (a person who does graffiti), but I do know that to “tag” something is when someone quickly spray paints a surface, or it can indicate how a graffiti artist signs his/her work. I know I’m breaking down basic graffiti terms mostly to win points with the Gen Z crowd. You can take that one to the Banksy!

I appreciate clothing companies that have stopped adding tags to their shirts. Instead

of adding the tag, they print the size and washing instructions directly on the inside of the shirt. Just like that—no more back-of-the-neck irritation!

I’m glad someone fi nally figured that out. If there’s a sartorial equivalent of the Nobel prize, we should track down the inventor of the tagless shirt and give them one.

When it comes to grammar and tags, I like “question tags.”

A question tag is a question added to the end of a sentence.

This could either be to keep a conversation going, get someone to agree with us, or ask a question.

Here’s an example: You don’t think I can slam dunk a basketball, do you? He’s trying to bring back the sleeveless turtleneck, isn’t he?

Interestingly, if the initial statement is positive, the question tag is negative; conversely, when the initial statement is negative, the question gag is positive. You never learned the Macarena, did you? You put my stapler in Jell-O again, didn’t you?

See how that works? Let me rephrase that: you see how that works, don’t you?

The question tag uses the same verb if the initial

statement uses an auxiliary verb (like do, be, or have) or a modal verb (like could, may, or shall). I couldn’t win the presidential election next year, could I? He sure does like his long ties, doesn’t he?

However, if the initial statement doesn’t use an auxiliary or modal verb, simply use the verb “do.” The Colts won the game on a last-second field goal, didn’t they? Byron didn’t buy another apocalypse shelter, did he?

Question tags are fun, aren’t they? This is kind of like when you buy a new car—once you’re aware of question tags, you’ll

Curtis Honeycutt notice them everywhere. It’s kind of like a shirt with an itchy tag—it’s annoying, isn’t it?

—Curtis Honeycutt is an award-winning syndicated humor columnist. Connect with him on Twitter (@curtishoneycutt) or at curtishoneycutt.com.

Annuities and America A HISTORICAL JOURNEY SINCE THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

By Al Martinez Guest Columnist

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s we delve into the history of annuities, an intriguing parallel emerges between these financial products and the journey of America since the Revolutionary War. From their early origins to their transformative impact on individuals’ lives, annuities have mirrored the growth and development of the United States, creating a fascinating historical connection.

THE BIRTH OF ANNUITIES AND AMERICA: In the aftermath of the Revolutionar y War, America faced the challenge of supporting its veterans who had fought for independence. To address this, the

Al Martinez federal government offered annuities—pension-like payments—to soldiers as a way to provide fi nancial security.

This early connection between annuities and America established a foundation for future growth and recognition of

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the importance of retirement planning.

BUILDING STABILITY A ND GROW TH: Just a s America expanded westward, the popularity of annuities grew steadily. During the 19th century, insurance companies started offering annuities to the public as a means of ensuring fi nancial stability in old age. This parallel trajectory between annuities and America is significant, as both entities sought to provide a secure foundation for individuals and families.

T R A N S F O R M AT I O N A ND SOCI A L IMPACT: The evolution of A mer ica and annuities during the 20th century was marked by transformative changes. As the country experienced economic shifts and societal progress,

annuities adapted to meet the changing needs of individuals.

Annuities became recognized as valuable retirement planning tools, helping Americans secure their fi nancial futures.

ANNUITIES PLAYED A ROLE IN SOCIA L INITIATIVES: The creation of Social Security in the 1930s reflected a national commitment to supporting retired citizens, aligning with the purpose of annuities in providing long-term income. Similarly, the ex pa nsion of a nnuity options for public sector employees and the establishment of employer-sponsored retirement plans mirrored A mer ica’s commitment to employee benefits and social welfare.

MO DER N ER A A N D CONTINUING LEGACY:

Today, annuities continue to shape the American financial landscape. As retirement planning remains a top priority, annuities offer individuals a way to create a reliable income stream for their golden years. With various types of annuities available, such as fi xed, variable, and indexed annuities, Americans have access to f lexible options that suit their needs and risk preferences.

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Syndicated Columnists is the sole provider of this material, both written and conceptual, for this column. All rights reserved.

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SONG AND DANCE | FROM PAGE 7 hosting more of them in a social manner because they brought people together. My grandparents were very active in song and dance so I have a pretty solid upbringing in it.”

The song and dance portion originated in the Shiprock reg ion, Wi l l ie ex pla i ned, and the event is always a fan favorite.

“Attendance was pretty high last year and I expect it to be higher this year,” Willie said. “A lot of families are coming out a

MOVIE REVIEW | FROM PAGE 10 end of a few comebacks) when the character continually suggests a bizarre and seemingly nonsensical way in which the turtles could be harmed.

In fact, there’s an amazing assortment of voice talent present, including the likes of Ice Cube, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Natasia Demetriou, John Cena and Hannibal Buress, to name but a few. Rudd stands out in particular as Mondo Gecko, the dizziest member of the criminal band.

Yet, in spite of some impressive visuals and some yuks, there are plenty of sticking points. Almost all of the characters, including the turtles, the mutant gang and April O’Neil are social outcasts who have trouble fitting in. It’s fi ne to tie some similar issues between characters together, but hearing every figure complain about how different they feel ultimately becomes repetitive.

My biggest gripe comes as a result of this movie being an extended origin story. What took less than one minute in the animated series and GALLUP FUN!

lot more comfortably now. We don’t have the mask mandate now on the Navajo Reservation like we did last year.”

Competitors dance in concentric circles, men on the outside and women on the inside.

Dancers will compete in a slower-tempo skip dance one day and faster two-step competition the next.

“Dancers will be judged for how well they participate and how well they are in line with the drumbeat and with each other,” Willie said. “Then you have the singing groups competing for the top prize as well.”

There’s no way to tell in advance how many entries there will be because of the open registration. Last year brought out over 25 dance groups, and Willie said the dance groups can have 50-60 dancers, while the singing groups range from three to 10 member s. Competitor s pr a c t ice a nd pr epa r e a l l year.

T he event com m it t e e includes about 15 people who will act as judges and score tabulators a nd a n emcee will keep the events moving and host games and tributes

between the songs and dances.

The competition includes multiple age groups, including Tiny Tots, Youth, Junior Adult (ages 18-35), Adult (ages 36-59) and Golden Age for the 60+ crowd.

Traditional prizes for Song and Dance winners are “sheepherder specials” – packages filled with potatoes, coffee, flour, soda, water and other staple food items. Winners in the youth categories will get backpacks stuffed with school supplies.

“We’re going to be doing that, but we’re also doing

money,” Wille said.

In addition to honoring that longstanding custom, the Song and Dance winners will split a $30,000 prize pool. Individual prize amounts were not available at press time.

There are no entry fees for Song and Dance competition.

Registration for this year’s Song and Dance opens at 8 am Aug. 12 at Red Rock Park.

The Grand Entry will follow at 12 pm in the Song and Dance arena. The Song and Dance roll call for the second day competition will also happen there at 10 am Aug. 13.

other movies is overly padded out here. Anyone hoping to see these ninja turtles use, well, their ninja turtle skills in battle, will ultimately be disappointed.

When the heroes decide to become crime fi ghters, viewers see a brief montage of them taking out foes. But they essentially become spectators when they meet the mutant posse and only become active during the fi nale. It’s difficult not to feel a little frustrated that the screenplay doesn’t derive excitement and laughs from the characters attempting to use their learned martial

arts skills for the fi rst time on the streets.

The fi lm has its moments and benefits from unique visuals and a talented and funny

voice cast. But the main story isn’t as compelling, nor does it take full advantage of delivering on its heroes’ unique skill set. Teenage Mutant Ninja

Turtles: Mutant Mayhem ends up being something of a mixed bag of tricks.

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TED'S PAWN & Jewelry 412 W. Maloney Ave. (505) 863-5902 Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 6 pm Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Tues. & Sun. CLOSED

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A&E CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 5 and colorful varieties.

SATURDAY, AUG. 19

BACK TO SCHOOL SELF CARE

12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). The back-to-school season can be busy and stressful, so join OFPL as they make sugar scrub and essential oil roller

bottles that you can use to press “pause” and unwind when you need to! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

TUESDAY, AUG. 22

ARTIST TALK

6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123.

W. Coal Ave.).

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23

PAINT AND SIP: POTTERY

CLASSIFIEDS GALLUP SUN ARCHIVES Need a past issue? $2.00 per copy. Note issue date and send check or M.O. to: Gallup Sun, PO Box 1212, Gallup, NM 87305. Subject to availability.

2021 GMC Yukon XL Final Cost $78,888.00 Condition : Used Body Type: 4wd Denali Transmission: Automatic Ext. Color: Gray Stock# 23157A

6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out! Paint a masterpiece step-by-step while sipping margarita mocktails.

traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

FRIDAY, AUG. 25

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

STILL LIFE

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.).

Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in

2000 S. Second St. Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 722-3881 AmigoToyota.com FOR RENT Gallup Living Rentals Available Email berlinda@gallupliving. com for current rental list.

Office (505) 488-2344

WEEKEND WORKSHOP: CLOUD PAINTING

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

HELP WANTED D&C BODY SHOP Experience Auto Body Technician Must have own tools and experience Apply in person at D&C BODY SHOP in Gallup

Amigo Automotive Center

2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid St#J22100A Miles: 9,124 Was: $42,900 Now: $39,988

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July 30, 2023

2021 Chevrolet Blazer LT w/1LT SUV 32,732 miles Final price: $36,988 Condition: Used 21/27 mpg City/Hwy 2.5L i-4 Engine Automatic FWD Red Hot Exterior Jet Black Interior Stock #: TP22115

No Photo Available Amigo Toyota

NOW HIRING Delivery Drivers

Mobile Home 2 bdrm, 1 bath. $700.00 per month, $600.00 security deposit + $150.00 water deposit.

Must fill out an application and qualify. NO PETS Call Bill - 505-726-9288 to view and apply.

McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION Communications Deputy Director Administrative Assistant Facilities Management Supervisor

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Telecommunicator Benefits Include: Retirement (P.E.R.A.), Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, Longevity Pay

Competitive Pay Good Work Environment Flexible Schedules Employment Advancement We are looking for Honest, Dependable, and Trustworthy persons.

Starting Pay: Non-Certified: $16.92 Certified $18.61

Please apply at 1717 S. Second Street

Apply now at: www.co.mckinley.nm.us

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WILD SPIRIT WOLF SANCUTARY AT OFPL

1 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Wild Spirit is a local animal sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and providing sanctuary for captive-bred wolves and wolfdogs. Come learn about these amazing animals. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

DEPARTMENT Metro Dispatch Metro Dispatch Facilities Management FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE August 12, 2023 August 12, 2023 August 13, 2023

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AUTO SALES

workshops.

Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us McKinley County Human Resources (505) 863-1400 LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday August 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

This meeting will be held “InPerson” and the requirements of the Open Meetings Act allowing members of the public to attend and listen to meetings of the quorum of the governing body. This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico.

A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. The agenda can be sent electronically upon request. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Shawna Garnenez at (505) 863-1400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend. Done this 1st of August 2023 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Robert Baca, Chairperson Publication date: August 4, 2023 *** THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF CIBOLA STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate

Of No. D-1333-PB-2023-00013 MARY ANN McBEATH, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS THOMAS SUMMINS has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of MART ANN McBEATH, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico.

Dated: 6/11/2023.

THOMAS SUMMINS Personal Representative MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative

OBITUARIES

Honor your loved one in the Gallup Sun for FREE. One headshot allowed!

Download form: gallupsun.com (obituaries page) or stop by office at 1983 State Rd. 602.

Let us design a custom tribute at an affordable rate!

All obituaries are posted in our print and web editions!

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

104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published: Gallup Sun July 28, 2023 August 4, 2023 August 11, 2023 *** Pursuant of the New Mexico Self Storage Lien Act, the following Items will be sold or disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and/ or related charges. Property is located at:

WEEKLY RATES

25 WORD OR LESS: $10 26-50 WORDS: $20 51-75 WORDS: $30 76-100 WORDS: $40 $10 FOR EACH ADD’L 25 WORDS EXTRAS - $10 PER WEEK, PER ITEM: TEXT BOX, YELLOW HIGHLIGHT, PIC, AND/OR LOGO Newspaper published Fridays. Prepayment required. Classifi eds due Wednesday Noon.

Deadline subject to change Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

Email: gallupsunlegals@gmail.com Offi ce (505) 722-8994

199 Western Skies #73 Gallup, NM 87301 Motorcycles, tool box, Boxes & Bags of Misc. items

Sunrise II Self Storage 3000 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301.

Sale will take place TBD Please call 505-722-7989 for more information.

Last Known Address of Tenant: LaVida Maestas

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Items may be viewed on the day of sale only. CASH ONLY Please call office to verify Info.

Sale May Be Canceled By Right of Lien Holder.

Published: Gallup Sun July 28, 2023 August 4, 2023 ***

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Administrative Assistant II, Req26400 The University of New Mexico Gallup Campus, currently seeking a Administrative Assistant II, with strong organizational and time management skills, to join our Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences department. The Admin Assistant II will answer incoming calls; maintain calendars for staff; assist all incoming visitors, to include students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members; resolve administrative problems and inquiries; compose, edit and proofread correspondence and reports; and prepare a range of administrative documents. Preferred qualifications include experience within post-secondary or secondary school setting and/or experience applying for and submitting grant applications.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 3 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Please attached an updated resume with three supervisory references with their contact information, and cover letter to your online application.

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

UNM Gallup Human Resources, 705 Gurley Ave., Gallup, NM 87301.

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled/and other protected classes.

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO CRISTINA VILLICANA, Plaintiff, vs.

No. D-1113-CV-2023-00130 ENRON COMPRESSION SERVICES COMPANY, a Delaware Corporation; and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, Defendants.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff CRISTINA VILLICANA has commenced an action to quiet title to the premises described below: Tract 1 Beginning for a tie at the Southwest corner of Section 8, Township 15 North, Range 17 West, N.M. P.M., and run North a distance of 2,640’ to a point; Thence N89°55’E a distance of 2,560’ to the Southwest corner of the herein described tract and the Real Point of Beginning; THENCE North a distance of 738.31’ to the Northwest corner; THENCE N89°55’E a distance of 295’ to the Northeast corner; THENCE South a distance of

738.31’ to the Southeast corner; HENCE S89°55’W a distance 295’ to the Real Point of Beginning.

July 28, 2023 August 4, 2023

Tract 2 Beginning for a tie at the Southwest corner of Section 8, Township 15 North, Range 17 West, N.M. P.M., and run North a distance of 2,640’ to a point; Thence N89°55’E a distance of 2,560’ to a point; Thence North a distance of 738.31’ to the Southwest corner of the herein described tract and the Real Point of Beginning;

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY

THENCE North a distance of 738.31’ to the Northwest corner; THENCE N89°55’E a distance of 295’ to the Northeast corner; THENCE South a distance of 738.31’ to the Southeast corner; THENCE S89°55’W a distance 295’ to the Real Point of Beginning.

The above described property is located in Whitecliffs, Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico.

You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before September 4, 2023 with the above Court, the Judgment or other appropriate relief will be rendered against you by default.

You are further notified that the name of Plaintiff’s attorney is Douglas W. Fowles, Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C., 101 West Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 722-9121. /s/ Douglas W. Fowles Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup Sun July 21, 2023

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BOB & BRENDA, LLC, a New Mexico limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs.

No. D-1113-CV-2020-00504 GALLUP TOWNSITE CO.; THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEWIS McGEHEE, Deceased; THE HEIRS OF ROBERT LEWIS McGEHEE; and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, Defendants.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: GALLUP TOWNSITE CO.; THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEWIS McGEHEE, Deceased; THE HEIRS OF ROBERT LEWIS McGEHEE; and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff BOB & BRENDA, LLC, a New Mexico limited liability company has commenced an action to quiet title to the premises described below: The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW¼SE¼) of Section Ten (10), Township Fifteen (15) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, N.M.P.M., LESS and EXCEPT the following described tract of land: A tract of land containing

15.34 acres more or less, lying within the SW¼SE¼, Section 10, T15N, R18W, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico, and more properly described as follows: The Real Point of Beginning and the Southeast corner for the herein described tract being the Southeast corner of the SW¼SE¼ of said Section 10; Thence N02º35’W along 1/16th line a distance of 1337.12 feet to the Northeast corner of the SW¼ SE¼; Thence N89º48’W along 1/16th line a distance of 480.0 feet to the Northwest corner of the tract; Thence S00º52’04”E a distance of 1338.04 feet to the Southwest corner of the tract, said point being on the South line of said Section 10; Thence N89º57’E along section line a distance of 520.0 feet to the Point of Beginning.

The property described above is located north of the Harold Runnels Recreation Center in McKinley County, New Mexico.

You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before September 4, 2023, with the above Court, the Judgment or other appropriate relief will be rendered against you by default.

You are further notified that the name of Plaintiff’s attorney is Robert F. Rosebrough, Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C., 101 West Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 722-9121. /s/ Robert F. Rosebrough Robert F. Rosebrough Rosebrough & Fowles, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup Sun July 21, 2023 July 28, 2023

August 4, 2023 *** I have Lawfully accepted the Warranty Deed and Purchased the Real Estate and therefore, there are no outstanding financial obligations that exist.

My Property is free and Clear of any alleged debts, especially from any banks or servicing companies pretending to have a claim. According to the Banks Act, banks cannot own land or property. It is against the Law. With that said, all matters relating to any attempts to collect a debt or sell the Property referenced in the Warranty Deed are to cease and desist, nunc pro tunc. If there are any continued pursuits hereinafter, the Provost Marshal and or Sheriff are obligated to come to My aid and arrest and fine, if Necessary, anyone who attempts to enter onto the land/ property and remove Me from My land/property as I Now Possess the Highest Title.

And SO IT IS. Janice-Eileen: Viesel Estate in Rio Rancho, Republic of New Mexico Published: Gallup Sun August 4, 2023 *** Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that Gallup Business Improvement District, Inc. will conduct its regular monthly Board of Directors Meeting to be held virtually on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 3 PM. The agenda and log-in information will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from fb.gallupbid@mailfence.com and on City of Gallup website.

Published: Gallup Sun August 4, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS

Community Calendar August 4 - August 10, 2023 FRIDAY, AUG. 4

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) 8631291 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, AUG. 5

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING

11 am - 1 pm @ the UNM Health Gallup Specialty Care Clinic (205 Nizhoni Blvd., Suite 3).

The event is free and open to the public. No appointments or referrals to a dermatologist are needed to get a screening, and everyone arriving during event hours will be seen.

LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES

SUNDAY, AUG. 6

MOVING TO AND THROUGH GALLUP: STORIES OF MIGRATION

2 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). Join OFPL and Dr. Matthew Mingus and Dr. Bruce Gjeltema of UNM-Gallup for a lecture about the historical migration patterns and trends in and around the city of Gallup.

MONDAY, AUG. 7

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

This month, they will be exploring the language concept of opposites, such as big & small, fast & slow, hot & cold, and more!. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SUMMER CHESS DUELS

12 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for friendly weekly chess matches. For questions or more information, call 505863-7531 or email markos@ unm.edu.

EUREKA!

CALENDAR

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

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

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This month, they will be exploring the language concept of opposites, such as big & small, fast & slow, hot & cold, and more!

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, AUG. 10

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

7 pm - 10 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Avenue).

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 Levi Platero & Sage Cornelius will be playing.

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

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

KIDZ CINEMA

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.

5:30 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn about the Italian immigration to Gallup and the reasons they came - especially to New Mexico and Gallup.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9

SATURDAY, AUG. 12

2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is The Parent Trap (1998). 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.

CALENDAR

TUESDAY, AUG. 8

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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.

FRIDAY, AUG. 11

NEW DEAL PUBLIC ART TOUR

4 pm. Meet @ the intersection of Fourth Street and Coal Avenue. Learn the story of the origins and development of Gallup’s Art Center.

ITALY, GALLUP, AND THE AMERICAN DREAM

LAST DAY TO SEE ‘WORLD ON THE MOVE’ EXHIBIT LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES

7 pm - 10 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Avenue).

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 Charley Lowry will be playing.

PAINT-ALONG: GNOME

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

THE ZUNI MIGRATION STORY

5:30 pm @ the El Morro Event Center (210 S. Second St.).

A spiral telling of the Zuni migration story using a map made by Zuni artist Lakin Epaloose.

ARTSCRAWL

7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, handson crafts, and games for the kids.

MAP YOUR JOURNEY

7 pm @ @ the El Morro Event Center (210 S. Second St.).

Local artist Tasha N.designed a workshop through which people can use mixed media materials to “map their experience of Gallup” selecting from several basic templates, one of which will be akin to a road map.

SHOW OPENING: THE AUGUST SHOW - TRANSISTIONS/ TRANSFORMATIONS

7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Artwork in a range of media about transitions and transformations of life, environmental, historic, personal, spiritual, elemental and colorful varieties.

SATURDAY, AUG. 19

BACK TO SCHOOL SELF CARE

12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). The back-to-school season can be busy and stressful, so join OFPL as they make sugar scrub and essential oil roller bottles that you can use to press “pause” and unwind

when you need to! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

ONGOING

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

OFPL’s book club book for September is Take My Hand

by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Discussions will be in September via Zoom or in-person at the Main Library. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-8631291 for more information.

RECRUITING TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

OFPL is recruiting teens for its Teen Advisory Board. TAB members will provide guidance and assistance for the library’s teen programming, space, and collections. They will also be non-voting members of the Library Advisory Board. The TAB will meet on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 pm at the Children & Youth Library, beginning on Aug. 25.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUNDLE

OFPL staff who will create a bundle of material specially for you! Let them know what type of materials and genres you are interested in, and they’ll browse for you and create a custom bundle of material for you to pick-up curbside.

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

GALLUPARTS EXTENDS HOURS

12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)

GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP

Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. For more info email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 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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WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2023 IS OPEN Application deadline: Friday, Aug. 11 Fall classes start: Monday, Aug. 21 705 Gurley Ave., Gallup, N.M. 505-863-7500 gallup.unm.edu

GET STARTED TODAY To begin your path toward opportunity and success, visit gallup.unm.edu.

Our advisors are ready to help you.

To make an appointment, log on to loboachieve.unm.edu or call 505-863-7706.

Student support is what we do. Schedule an appointment with the Office of Financial Aid by visiting gallup.unm.edu/financialaid.