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GMCS buys new interactive technology PART OF $1.5 MILLION INVESTMENT BY DISTRICT

By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

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earning is more than just reading a book these days.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is constantly coming up with new ways to engage their students in learning.

This year, they’re implementing more interactive technology with a partnership with KIDSjumpTECH, a technology group based out of Miami, Florida.

KIDSjumpTECH offers a variety of technology, including mobile interactive floors, interactive AI sandboxes, interactive walls, and multitouch kiosks. The technology comes preprogrammed with lots of educational tools that can help students learn about math, science, and reading, and many other topics.

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum/Instruction Wade Bell also pointed out that the products can help students with both their fine and gross motor skills.

“A lot of students learn by physical movement,” Bell said.

KIDSjumpTECH has already installed some of the tech into GMCS’s elementary discovery centers, their elementary low-incident disability classrooms, - which serve students

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with significant intellectual disability and those with multiple disabilities – their preschools classrooms, and their Pre-K classrooms.

Bell said the company’s customer service has been great, also noting that the devices have a five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

“We put a lot of money into this, so they’re putting a lot of investment into GallupMcKinley to make sure we’re happy with the product,” Bell said.

Bel l sa id GMCS is KIDSjumpTECH’s biggest partnership in the education field yet. The district spent about $13,000 on each AI sandbox, $11,000 on each interactive wall mount, $7,500 on each multitouch table, and about $14,500 on the mobile floors, equaling out to a price tag of over $1.5 million.

The AI sandboxes and mobile interactive floors were place in every elementary discovery center, elementary low-incident disability classroom, preschool classroom, and Pre-K classrooms. The interactive walls and multitouch kiosks are only in the elementary discovery centers for now.

During his presentation, Bell

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explained how the interactive floor design amazed a disabled student and distracted him from a bad mood. The student happened to be in the classroom when they were installing the technology, so he got to try it out and played a game featuring piranhas.

“He came in, saw the device, and was completely taken aback and the mood was gone within seconds,” Bell said. “…

It can change a kid’s perspective on what’s happening in the environment, get them excited immediately.”

GMCS board members got the chance to play with the multitouch tables and the interactive floor at a board meeting on Aug. 14. Most of the games and learning opportunities are geared toward younger children, preschool and elementary students specifically. But GMCS Superintendent Mike Hyatt said the technology for middle and high school will be coming soon.

“We’re continually looking for opportunities in our classrooms for interactiveness. We started with these,” Hyatt said.

“Some of the technology for students in middle school and high school is not as plentiful, but there are some things we’re investigating and looking

Gallup-McKinley County Schools’ Deputy Superintendent Jvanna Hanks stands over an interactive AI sandbox along with school board members Priscilla Benally and Kevin Mitchell and school board Vice President Charles Long during a GMCS school board meeting on Aug. 14. The AI sandbox offers a multitude of programs that help build students’ fine and gross motor skills. Photo Credit: Courtesy of GMCS forward to in the future that the technology is just becoming available….”

Hyatt said that older students could possibly use the technology in science work such as frog dissections or in welding to practice the skill before they are given actual power tools. It could also come in handy during anatomy lessons.

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Hyatt also mentioned that specific topics that are related to GMCS and N.M. could be programmed into the learning tools as well.

To see videos of GMCS students playing with the mobile f loor mats and the AI sandbox, go to the Sun’s Facebook page, @ GallupSunPublishing.

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bout a month before school was scheduled to start, Gallup-McKin-

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Sixteen Gallup-McKinley County Schools district employees were awarded for their work on the flooding situation at Indian Hills Elementary School. The flooding occurred on June 28 after a fire suppression line broke. Photo Credit: Courtesy of GMCS ley County Schools Deputy Superintendent Jvanna Hanks received a call from support staff at Indian Hills Elementary School. They had some bad news: the school was flooded with water.

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28. GMCS’s fi rst day of school was scheduled for Aug. 3.

D u r i n g t h e A u g . 14 school board meeting Hanks explained what happened. A fi re suppression line reportedly broke, and water quickly fi lled the school. Hanks said

the water was coming up through the floorboards.

“So it wasn’t just one or two classrooms that were impacted, but an entire wing

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Rough first outing for Bengals Gallup Bengal Lytrell Kinsel (21) gains yards during the game against the Moriarty Pintos.

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Bengal Jordan Stewart (2) looks for an open teammate while Bengal Christian Bitsie (9) guards him during the Aug. 19 game against the Moriarty Pintos. The Pintos defeated the Bengals 50-0. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Moriarty Pinto Dominic Montano (51) attempts to tackle Gallup Bengal Jacob Hosteen (22).

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Sports scores for Aug. 17 - Aug. 23 Football 8/17 14-6 (W) Crownpoint Football v. Valley Sanders 8/18 50-0 (L) Gallup v. Moriarty 8/18 (50-0) L Miyamura v. Aztec 8/18 48-0 (L) Navajo Pine Football v. Menaul 8/18 52-0 (W) Thoreau v. Zuni 8/19 50-6 (W) Tohatchi v. Shiprock Boys Soccer 8/22 4-0 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. Bloomfield

Sports schedule for week of Aug. 25 Football 8/25 Crownpoint v. Shiprock 7 pm Away 8/25 Miyamura v. Silver City 7 pm Home 8/25 Navajo Pine v. Dulce 6 pm Home 8/25 Thoreau v. Tucumcari 7 pm Home 8/25 Tohatchi v. Escalante 7 pm Home 8/26 Gallup v. Grants 3 pm Away 8/31 Miyamura @ Gallup 7 pm Boys Soccer 8/29 Miyamura v. Grants 3 pm Away Girls Soccer 8/29 Miyamura v. Grants 5 pm Away Volleyball 8/25 Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. Tierra Encantada 2 pm Away 8/28 Crownpoint v. Aztec 6 pm Home 8/29 Crownpoint v. Bloomfield 6 pm Away 8/29 Gallup v. Bernalillo 6 pm Away 8/29 Navajo Pine v. Zuni 6 pm Home 8/29 Tohatchi v. Laguna Acoma 6 pm Home 8/30 Ramah v. Cottonwood Classical Prep 5 pm Home 8/31 Crownpoint v. Laguna Acoma 6 pm Home 8/31 Miyamura v. Grants 6 pm Away 8/31 Ramah v. Fort Wingate 6 pm Home 8/31 Tohatchi v. Whitehorse 6 pm Away 8/31 Tse’ Yi’ Gai v. Alamo Navajo 4 pm Home

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Connecting Navajo land, history through archaeology PLATEAU SCIENCE SOCIETY HOSTS DISCUSSION WITH DINÉ PROFESSOR

By Cody Begaye Contributing Editor

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eople may have skewed views on archaeology based on what they’ve seen in pop culture, conjuring up images of characters traveling the world, exhuming artifacts for research or personal gain.

Wade Campbell, Ph.D., is a Diné historical archaeologist who aims to challenge and help people realize the true purpose of archaeology, especially on Navajo land or Dinétah. The latest step in his goal was a lecture sponsored by the Plateau Sciences Society and given at the Octavia Fellin Public Library on Aug. 20.

T he Pl a t e au S cience s Society was organized in 1961 to encourage the study and appreciation of the social and natural sciences relating to the Colorado Plateau and its people.

They sponsor various events around Gallup.

T he le c t u r e , e nt it le d “Viewing Diné History Through An Archaeological Lens,” drew a crowded room to hear Campbell speak about his experiences in archaeology.

P A T H T O ARCHAEOLOGY Campbell grew up in Gallup and was often seen at the library in his youth, where he described the beginning of his interest in learning.

“I would come here, hang out with the glonnies, read books, and then take the rest of the books home,” Campbell said.

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Wade Campbell, Ph.D. gave a lecture on Indigenous archaeology at the Octavia Fellin Public Library Aug. 20, describing how it can bridge gaps of knowledge about Navajo land, or Dinétah. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye led Campbell to move to the east coast in 2007 to attend Princeton University. He has since earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University and is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Boston University’s Department of Anthropology & Archaeology Program.

Campbell’s current research examines the relationships between Diné communities and other local groups in the U.S. Southwest from the 17th century to the present day, which include the Pueblos, Spanish, and Americans.

History is passed down in a number of ways, including written accounts, oral stories, and local traditions, Campbell explained. Navajo land is no different, but it comes with unique challenges that require different methods to fully document.

“In some ways, [archaeological study] has been a disserve to studying Navajo land, but in other ways it helps us move

forward,” Campbell said. “These methods can incorporate both Diné and non-Diné people into the history of the region.”

WHAT ARCHAEOLOGY MEANS Campbell asked guests to define what archaeology meant to them, where some of the crowd admitted that their understanding comes from movies and T.V. that may only present a high-level vision of the field.

He responded by giving what he believes is the most useful definition of the word. “[Archaeology] is the systematic study of human past through material remains,” Campbell said.

To help the crowd underst a nd t he con nect ion of archaeology with Navajo land, Campbell made several examples. One was mentioning how

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Gun store owner aims to educate, inform with Gallup show

By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

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allup hasn’t had a gun show since November 2019. But Darryl Young, the owner of Blue Maverick Guns, a gun shop in Albuquerque, is changing that. Young put together the Four Corners Gun Show, which will take place on Aug. 26 and 27 at the Gallup Community Service Center at 410 Bataan Veterans St. In an interview with the Sun, Young explained why he believes gun shows are important.

“The importance of gun shows is to help people exercise their Second Amendment right and educating people on

the safety and responsibility of guns and gun shows,” Young said.

Young is familiar with guns.

He spent 10 years in the military, and then worked for the government. After he retired, he began looking at gun stores and noticed they were “jacking up the prices” on guns.

“I got into [selling guns] and got into training people because I want people to learn gun safety and get the fi rearms they wanted and needed at a reasonable price,” Young said.

Twenty-five vendors will be featured at the show, and they will also be selling a wide variety of products, not just guns and ammo. Rifle bags, backpacks, and even jewelry will

be available. Young said some vendors will also be selling bulletproof backpacks.

“With the way things are going right now, some of the kids go to school and they can have the bullet proof backpack, that way you help minimize dangers within the classroom,” Young said.

Young wants to assure everyone that his gun show will be a safe environment.

“I’m hoping they would expect that they can come in and be in a safe environment and find the training equipment that they need, the guns and everything that helps them go out and be safe with fi rearms,” Young said.

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The Four Corners Gun Show will be held Aug. 26-27 at the Gallup Community Service Center at 410 Bataan Veterans St. Gallup hasn’t had a gun show since 2019. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein magazines will be allowed in the Community Service Center during the event. Young said people will have to leave their ammunition and magazines in the car, nothing that those are less expensive to replace than a gun.

He also mentioned other safety measures that will be in place.

“Everything is going to be tied down and monitored and [we’ll] make sure that nothing

will come in that would cause a problem,” Young said.

The gun show comes just in time for fall hunting seasons.

Deer season starts Sept. 1, and elk season starts Oct. 8. Turkey season will begin Nov. 1.

Young said he plans to bring many more gun shows to Gallup. Another will take place Oct. 21 and 22, and two will be held next year in April and September. He said he hopes to hold two gun shows a year.

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RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 134 MINUTES This f ilm f rom Sony Pictures opens exclusively at cinemas on Friday, Aug. 25.

While most video game-tofi lm adaptations feature monsters or otherworldly creatures from fantastic worlds, the new feature Gran Turismo actually has some basis in reality. It’s a biopic of Jann Mardenborough, a teenage gamer who won t he oppor t u n it y t o r a ce professionally.

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for Aug. 25, 2023

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elcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This edition sees a couple of well-received comedies, in addition to some interesting fare from abroad. 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 check out one of these titles!

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THE BLACKENING: A group of black friends decide to reunite over the Juneteenth weekend by renting a remote cabin. They discover a bizarre board game and then learn that a masked psychopath is forcing

them to play.

The group have to use their knowledge of hor ror f ilms and black history in order to survive the ordeal.

This horror/comedy was well-received by the press. A very small number complained that while containing a few laughs, the concept didn’t warrant a full-length feature and felt awkwardly paced. However, everyone else thought it was hilarious. They complimented the picture on having a very funny and likable cast and also wrote that it delivered a few jumps, as well as effectively poking fun at genre cliches.

M ETA L O CA LY PSE: ARMY OF THE DOOMSTAR: Metalocalypse was an adult animated series t h a t r a n on t he Ca r toon Network’s Adu lt S w i m programming block between 2006 and 2013.

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This effort is debuting on disc, so no one has seen it as of yet.

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN: THE MOVIE: Ever gone to the Spirit Halloween retailer to buy a costume? Well, someone worked out a licensing deal with the brand a nd ma de a fictional film based on the store. It was released at theaters and on digital platforms last fall and is now debuting on disc.

The plot follows a nasty man who tries to close an orphanage in the 1940s and dies in the process. Some 80 years later, a group of teens decide to sneak into a Spirit Halloween store and spend the night there. They encounter the spirit of the villainous figure and must get out in one piece.

This effort split reviewers, although it received a few more positive notices than negative ones. Those who disliked the movie stated that the script was bland and that the final product wasn’t exciting or memorable, merely serving as a commercial for the store. Slightly more thought it was well-produced and believed that it would sufficiently entertain tweens looking for fun Halloween-themed entertainment.

YOU HURT MY FEELINGS: In this independent comedy/drama, a happily married novelist is putting the finishing touches on her latest book. While her husband is supportive of it, she overhears a private conversation between him and a friend in which

he mentions that he really doesn’t like the work. Upset, she confronts him about it. The issue upends the marriage with each spouse talking to friends about how to deal with the problem and move forward.

Reaction was very upbeat towards this feature. One or two didn’t find the subject matter of addressing white lies in a relationship interesting to them and didn’t care for the film.

Everyone else thought it was extremely well-written, relatable, refreshingly honest and fun to watch. They also gave high marks to the cast and the performances.

BL ASTS FROM THE PAST! Arrow Video is releasing a Blu-ray of the creepy British thriller Unman, Wittering and Zigo (1971). David Hemmings stars as a teacher who takes a job at a school where his predecessor has died under mysterious circumstances. As it turns out, the kids are very resistant to his lessons and tension rises within the group.

The disc contains film critic commentary, an appreciation by a cultural historian, interviews with cast members Michael Howe, Michael Ca shma n, James Wardroper and Carolyn Seymour, the original 1958 recording of the radio play that the movie is based on, as well as publicity materials.

The distributor is also putting out a 4K Ultra HD edition of the comedy, “Weird Science” (1985). The story follows two

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MOVIE REVIEW | FROM PAGE 9 competition. After improving, he is faced with numerous challenges in order to go pro and prove to the world that gamers can become real racers.

As mentioned, there is an awful lot of material that is stuffed into the feature. Besides spending time introducing the creation of the academy, as well as Mardenborough’s driving skills and confl ict with his family members, it also introduces love interest Audrey (Maeve Courtier-Lilley), numerous competitors at the academy, as well as nasty rivals on the professional circuit and a movement to shut down the entire program. There are

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W h i le t hei r motives aren’t pa r t icu la rly noble, she ultimately teaches them about how to be decent human beings. The cast includes Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton and Robert Downey Jr. Just like the previous Blu-ray version, the disc contains both the theatrical and extended cuts of the film (but in 4K with an impressive picture upgrade), as well as all extras from their previous edition.

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many important races (fi rst, to win at the academy and compete with pros, then to obtain an official license, and fi nally to land on the podium), questions about the protagonist’s marketability with the public, as well as a tragic mishap that leads to self-doubt on the track.

Seemingly every ten minutes, a new hiccup arrives to complicate matters.

Of course, conflict is always important to keep audiences invested, but there is so much in this screenplay that it forces the makers to deal with several of these issues very, very quickly. As a result, some of the most interesting challenges, including Mardenborough’s lack of confidence after a race in Germany, don’t get the

necessary screentime to make a strong imprint. Most are dealt with in a surface-level manner, where a brief conversation or inspirational speech often fully resolves the problem. As such, when the movie attempts big impassioned and moving emotional moments, it frequently falters.

At least Madekwe is charming and likable in the lead role, keeping viewers watching when the story presents another clichéd element. And Harbour adds plenty of gravitas as Salter, who comes across as amusingly mean to his pupils before slowly warming up to Mardenborough. This character is in the majority of the fi lm with the lead and as such he feels more developed

than all of the other co-stars.

Watching their relationship grow from initial antagonism into a deeper friendship is the most effective and entertaining part of the movie.

The film also includes impressive driving footage.

Director Neill Blomka mp (District 9, Elysium) does a lot to jazz up the races. The camera bolts around the track, frequently cutting to engine parts and gears in motion, while it follows the drivers with intensity.

There are plenty of unique shots throughout that do make the races dynamic. This includes superimposing potential driving paths on the screen and even using digital effects to transform Mardenborough from his

car back into his bedroom gaming area when he is attempting to calm his nerves (there is also a series of funny gags involving the driver’s preferred music while prepping for a race).

All of the references to the game franchise comes across as awkward, and the constant need to introduce more and more challenges to the protagonist causes an overcrammed narrative that doesn’t stir the soul. However, there are some fun moments and dizzying driving sequences that will likely entertain fans of the game.

In the end, Gran Turismo doesn’t quite reach the winner’s podium, but it does at least make a respectable showing.

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T he Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Ultimate Collector’s Edition (Disney) 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray – other versions are available too, including Best Buy exclusive Steelbook Peanuts Deluxe Collection (2023 rerelease) (Warner Bros.)

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Sony is also presenting the action f ilm sequel The Legend of Zor ro (2005) with Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta- Jones on 4K U lt ra HD. It’s a follow-up to the fun effort The Mask of Zorro (1998) that fi nds the title character returning to action to take down a sinister aristocrat seeking power. Alas, no Blu-ray is included in this release.

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Crime, infrastructure priority of new councilor

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hree candidates put their hats in the ring for District 4 City Councilor after Councilor Fran Palochak stepped down at the July 25 council meeting.

The council held interviews on Aug. 21 in a special meeting. The council voted on the matter at the Aug. 22 meeting, and Ron Molina, who owns Ron Molina Gas Services, was elected.

Molina was born and raised in Belen, N.M., but he moved

to Gallup in 1964 after he was offered a District Manager job in the city.

“Gallup’s been good to [my family},” Molina said during his interview.

Molina admitted he didn’t know much about city government and how it is run.

The fi rst city council meeting he ever attended was the Aug. 8 one where they announced they would be looking for a new District 4 councilor. “…I’m not a politician,” Molina said. “A lot of people accuse me of [being a politician] because I like people,

that’s the only political thing in me.”

Molina said he only ran for the councilor position after a friend asked him.

As for his goals as a councilor, Molina said he wants to see change in the city’s crime rate and infrastructure.

“The crime is not as large here as it is in other towns, but … the petty crimes are ridiculous here in Gallup,” Molina said. “I’ve got a lot to learn about it yet, I don’t know where the problem is. I know it’s not in the police department because they responded

From left, District 2 Councilor Michael Schaaf, Mayor Louie Bonaguidi, new District 4 Councilor Ron Molina, District 1 Councilor Linda Garcia, and District 3 Councilor Sarah Piano all pose for a picture after Molina was voted in to his new position. His term will last untili March. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein all the time to break-ins in my house, vehicle, and my ranch.”

When it comes to infrastructure, Molina has some experience with that already.

Besides gas, his company also does plumbing work where they often dig up streets.

Molina said they often find problems with the sewer and water systems.

“In my work we work with the city’s infrastructure, and we’ve had to repair some of the city’s infrastructure because it just comes apart if we tap a line or something like that,” Molina explained.

The city councilors and M a yo r L o u i e B o n a g u i d i voted for who should replace Pa locha k. Bonag u id i a nd Michael Schaaf, Dist. 2, voted for Molina. It was later determined that the new councilor couldn’t be elected on only two out of four votes, so a

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second vote was done and Councilor Linda Garcia, Dist.

1, gave Molina her vote as well.

In an interview with the Sun, Bonaguidi said he chose Molina over the two candidates based on a “gut feeling.” “… [With the majority of the candidates,] you could tell they’re not real sure about how the city runs, so you can’t base [your decision] off that.

So you have to go off a gut feeling, is this person going to be easy to work with?”

Bonaguidi explained.

S c h a a f c a l le d Mol i n a a dow n-to - ea r t h a nd level-headed candidate.

“I think he’ll be a good fit with the rest of the council,” Schaaf said.

Molina’s ter m w ill end when Pa lochak’s orgin ia l term is over in March. He can then choose to run for his own election.

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Rueven T. Jim Aug. 9, 7:05 pm Aggravated DWI (Third) New Mexico State Police stopped a reckless driver on I-40 and arrested Rueven Jim, 34, of Fort Wingate, before charging him with his third DWI. Deputy Elliott Peterson was traveling eastbound on Highway 118 when Metro Dispatch advised him of a reckless driver on Interstate 40 nea r m i le ma rker 2 9.

The vehicle, a maroon GMC Arcadia, reportedly exited

the interstate at exit 33 on Highway 118.

Peterson continued traveling on Highway 118 and found a vehicle matching the caller description near mile marker 36 and conducted a traffic stop. He approached the vehicle from the passenger side and met the driver, Jim. Jim presented a voided dr iver’s license a nd other requested documentation.

Peterson observed that Jim h a d g lo s s y red eye s a nd a con fused ex pression a s he spoke to him. Peterson also reportedly obser ved a Twisted Tea alcoholic beverage underneath the passenger seat.

Peterson instructed Jim to exit the vehicle and perform the Standard Field Sobriety Tests to determine if he was fit to drive. However, Jim performed poorly on the tests and was placed under arrest. Jim reportedly declined to give a breath sample.

Jim wa s tra nspor ted to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI (third). His pretrial hearing is scheduled for Sept. 12.

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Nygren touts Indigenous action on climate change Staff Reports

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ANTA FE — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren attended a private dinner

discussion on climate change impacts in Native American communities and green energy opportunities on Aug. 21. The private dinner event, hosted by

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an advocacy group, brought together tribal leaders from across the southwest to speak with Nygen about the challenges their communities are facing from rising temperatures, worsening drought, and destructive wildfires exacerbated by climate change.

The dinner discussion, held in the shadow of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, aimed to underscore the urgent need for climate action and the economic opportunities of green energy for tribes across the Southwest.

“For many Indigenous peoples, climate change is not some future problem, but a severe crisis we already confront in our homelands,” Nygren said in a press release published Aug. 22.

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mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Nygren touted recent investments in wind and solar projects in the Navajo Nation that are providing jobs and revenue. He vowed to continue supporting the transition to clean power in Native communities.

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“Climbing temperatures have made farming increasingly difficult and water supplies more scarce, threatening our traditional ways of life.”

Nygen listened intently as leaders — Twyla True, Marshal Pierite, and Kevin Killer — detailed the existential threats climate change poses to sacred sites and cultural practices. The President acknowledged the disproportionate effects of the climate emergency on Native communities.

In remarks after the discussion, Nygen reaffirmed his commitment to addressing climate change and promoting renewable energy. He said tribes are “on the front lines of the climate crisis” and praised their leadership in

allup Police Officer Paul Davis Jr. was dispatched to the Flying J Travel Center at 1 Giant Crossing in Jamestown, N.M. about 4 pm on Aug. 18 after a man named Greg Heuer reportedly threatened a woman with a knife.

According to Metro Dispatch, Heuer, 76, was driving a white GMC truck with Virginia plates and a trailer hitched to it. Davis found the truck that matched the description sitting at one of the pumps at the gas station, and he spoke to Heuer.

Heuer admitted that he had spoken to a woman, and he also said that he showed the woman his pocket knife. He explained

that he asked her to move her vehicle, but she just kept sitting at the gas pump she was at. He said he didn’t verbally or physically threaten the woman.

When Davis spoke to the victim, she said that she was at the gas pumps trying to get her truck in gear when Heuer approached her “in an aggressive manner.”

According to Davis’ report, Heuer began screaming at the woman and started hitting her truck’s window with a pocketknife. He then allegedly tried to open the truck’s door and almost broke one of the vehicle’s mirrors.

The victim said she was terrified, and that she didn’t know how much further Heuer would’ve taken the situation if she hadn’t rolled up her window.

Greg Heuer After speaking to the victim Davis went to speak to Heuer again. He explained to the older man that he probably “took the wrong course of action” to handle the situation.

The woman decided to press charges against Heuer, so he was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 13.

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Youth presents skateboard, eagle feather to Nygren PRESIDENT COMMITS TO EXPANDING AFTER-SCHOOL, SPORTS PROGRAMS Staff Reports

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INDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren met with a 14-year-old Navajo skateboarder Aug. 14 at the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. The teen, Charles William Cronyn, presented the president with his custom skateboard as a gift.

Cronyn, who’s been skateboarding since he was 5 years old, also presented the President with an eagle feather.

In the President’s office, Cronyn said seeing the video of Nygren and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk skateboarding together inspired him to want to meet the skateboarding President in person.

“A plane ticket and motivation,” Cronyn said when asked what inspired him.

He also wrote a letter to Nygren asking if he could help him facilitate a meeting with Hawk, professional skateboarder Rodney Mullen, or professional Canadian skateboarder Andy Anderson.

“Those three care about Native Americans and Native youth. If you could help facilitate the conversation then that would give me a chance because I [work] very hard, and have the talent to be a champion and represent our Diné Nation,” Cronyn wrote to Nygren.

Cronyn, who was born in the Navajo Nation but now lives in Baltimore, Maryland, showed Nygren a video of him practicing tricks and maneuvers at a skatepark.

Nygren, who is a skateboarder and supporter of youth athletics, had high praise for Cronyn after seeing his skateboarding skills.

“I was impressed by Charles’ talent and perseverance,” Nygren said. “He was pulling off moves that are well beyond his years.

You could tell he has put in countless hours perfecting his skills.”

Nygren said he was honored by the gifts Cronyn presented him.

“This skateboard will have a place of honor in my office as a reminder of the power of sports, education, and community programs to change lives,” Nygren

said. “Thank you so much for the eagle feather too.”

Nygren expressed his commitment to expanding funding for after-school and sports programs for at-risk and underserved youth.

The meeting was arranged by Cronyn’s mother, who said her son wanted to meet President Nygren.

Cronyn said meeting Nygren was a “dream come true” and hoped it would raise the visibility of skateboarding among Native youth.

In a surprise move, Nygren also presented the young professional skateboarder in the making with a gift of his own. He took a skateboard he had hanging on the wall in the stateroom and

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren met with a 14-year-old Navajo skateboarder on Aug. 14 after the young man saw Nygren’s video in which he is skateboarding with pro Tony Hawk. Photo Credit: Courtesy of OPVP presented it to Cronyn, saying he would do all he could to connect him with Tony Hawk’s team.

“You’re going to be a pro skater one of these days,” Nygren told the young man.

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N.M., Air Force leaders discuss future investments BRINGING MORE RESOURCES TO CANNON AIR FORCE BASE Staff Reports

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LOVIS, N.M. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., convened a meeting with leaders of the U.S. Air Force, including Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Air Force Special Operations Command Commander Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, and Cannon Air Force Base Leadership, on Aug. 22 to discuss investments

and forward-looking missions at Cannon Air Force Base.

“Today we secured a commitment that Cannon Air Force Base will remain a stronghold for the Air Force well into the future. The importance of Cannon to Clovis, Curry County, and New Mexico cannot be overstated,” Heinrich stated in a press release.

“Cannon is also indispensable to our national security. With the New Mexico Congressional Delegation and our strong

local partners in Clovis, I will continue to advocate at the highest levels to strengthen our investments and longterm commitment to Cannon’s future success.”

Luján agreed with Heinirch about the importance of the air force base.

“Cannon Air Force Base is a stronghold for our national security and to the community of Clovis and Curry County,” Luján said. “The New Mexico Congressional Delegation and

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I maintain support for our Armed Forces and the four military bases that call New Mexico home. I remain committed to working with the Air Force, the administration, and local partners to secure more resources for Cannon.”

Clovis Mayor Mike Morris thanked the senators for their support.

“This meeting came about as a result of the senators’ leadership. You had willing and committed partners come together with the General, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, and our two U.S. senators to have a real conversation about the importance of Cannon Air Force Base to Clovis and Eastern New Mexico,” Morris said.

Morris acknowledged that the partnership and continued

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. work at the air force base is very important.

“W h a t we c a me away with is a long-term commitment; literally, that was the phrase used by the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force,” Morris said. “We know we can’t rest on that. We have to continue to work and make sure that the men and women of AFSOC are going to be at home in Clovis. But it means so much to know that we have a committed partnership at all

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Oil, gas cleanup could cost state $1 billion NEW BLM REFORM MAY REDUCE THAT NUMBER

By Amber Wallin, MPA, Executive Director at New Mexico Voices for Children Guest Columnist

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rom a young age, we teach our children the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and cleaning up after themselves when they make a mess.

We should expect the same from the oil and gas industry working in New Mexico.

But for far too long, antiquated policies under the current leasing system have left our families on the hook to pay to clean up messes left behind by bankrupt oil and gas companies – messes involving orphaned wells with decaying and leaking infrastructure that can pollute our air and water.

This has robbed our communities of tax dollars that could have been put to use improving our children’s classrooms, and our hospitals and roadways.

Thankfully, improvements are underway. We are grateful to the Bureau of Land Management for recently proposing reforms that modernize the outdated oil and gas leasing

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program. With updated bonding rates, the BLM will fi nally be able to hold the oil and gas industry accountable to pay to clean up abandoned wells.

These reforms would also increase certain fiscal rates to help ensure New Mexicans receive a fairer share for the use of the natural resources that belong to us all. More responsible leasing and development protections will also help address the potential harm oil and gas wells pose to our communities’ health, well-being, and cultural lands.

A new analysis published by Taxpayers for Common Sense underscores why these reforms are necessary, revealing that, w it hout feder a l bond i ng reform, New Mexicans could be forced to pay more than $1 billion to clean up all of the oil and gas wells that have already been drilled on federal lands in the state. That’s on top of the estimated more than $4 billion in revenue New Mexicans lost between fi scal years 2013 and 2022, thanks to a royalty rate that fell far below what oil and gas companies are required to pay for drilling in federal

waters and state lands. Prior to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act last year, that rate had not been increased in over a century.

The significant clean-up costs that local communities have already been stuck with make it clear that, once fi nalized, the new bonding requirements proposed by BLM will take critical action to protect New Mexicans from having to bear more of these costs in the future by ensuring that companies are held accountable for fully funding clean-up efforts on New Mexico public lands.

The BLM’s new proposal also builds on several key i mprovement s made by Congress last year to the federal oil and gas leasing program, including long-overdue updates to royalty rates, rental rates, and minimum lease bids that will ensure our communities receive a fairer return for resources extracted from our shared public lands. Until the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the rental rates and minimum bid for onshore oil and gas leases had remained

unchanged for decades – they hadn’t even been updated for infl ation. The BLM’s proposal to codify and index these fees in the future will ensure that oil and gas CEOs will never be allowed to pay bargain basement rates to lease our public lands again, and that New Mexicans receive their fair share from oil and gas leasing activity. This is especially important given that New Mexico is now the second largest oil producer in the nation, and the proportion of production that happens on federal lands – currently 65% – is growing. That’s more than any other state.

This is a critical moment for the Biden administration to see through these widely supported changes by finalizing their robust reforms to

Amber Wallin, MPA, Executive Director at New Mexico Voices for Children the federal oil and gas leasing program. For too long, the federal leasing program has shortchanged our communities and threatened the health of our families and environment. We are thankful that the Bureau of Land Management took common-sense action supported

by New Mexicans in every corner of our beautiful state. The proposed rule is an important step forward to ensure our tax dollars are spent on building a healthy and well-funded future for our children to thrive.

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Investigating fictional faceoffs ‘Grammar Guy’

By Curtis Honeycutt Guest Columnist

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et’s talk rivalries. Everyone has an opinion on Coke versus Pepsi. How about werewolves against vampires? Do bears beat Battlestar Galactica? Hufflepuff or Gryffindor? DC versus Marvel? There are so many good matchups to entertain.

In this case, we need to think about snakes versus pirates. Why in the world do we need to play out this battle?

First of all, I know my friend Byron is going to read this and he hates snakes, but his

favorite baseball team is the Pittsburgh Pirates. Secondly, we can clear up a big grammar gaffe by thinking about pirates and snakes. It’s time to talk about “there is” and “there are.”

Increasingly I’ve heard people throwing around “there is” or “there’s” when they ought to say “there are.” Does this matter? Of course!

After all, singular subjects need singular verbs; likewise, plural subjects get plural verbs.

This is called subject-verb agreement.

However, with a subject like “there,” how do we know if the subject is singular or plural?

Let’s use an example: There is/

are many ways to get to this afternoon’s drum circle.

But, wait a second: “there” can’t possibly be the subject, can it? No, it’s not. In fact, the subject is “ways,” although it’s not clear when we’re beginning the sentence.

Think of it this way: there are = pirates. Pirates say “ARRRRR!” There is = snake.

A snake says “HISSSS!” One snake is singular. Multiple pirates are plural.

Let’s substitute “there” with “snake” and then “pirates” into our sentence: Snake is many ways to get to this afternoon’s drum circle. Pirates are many ways to get to this afternoon’s

drum circle. Although they both sound ridiculous, “pirates” sounds better.

Here’s another way to determine which verb to use: turn it into a question. Is/are there many ways to get to this afternoon’s drum circle? In this case, you would rightly say, “Are there many ways to get to this afternoon’s drum circle?”

A s n a ke (wh ich go e s HISSSS!) is singular. Pirates (which go ARRRRR!) are plural.

There is = singular. There are = plural. In a battle between one snake and a crew of pirates, I’d put my doubloons on the pirates; one snake couldn’t possibly take a whole pirate posse

Curtis Honeycutt down.

Pirates beat snakes. There’s plenty of room for argument here.

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

Consider health planning when thinking about retirement planning

By Al Martinez Guest Columnist

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ou may think that retirement is a long way off, especially if you’ve recently changed jobs, started a family, or are sending children to college. While planning for retirement may not necessarily be at the top of your list, it’s definitely something to think about.

How concerned should I be about health care retirement planning?

Health benefits are normally worth thousands of dollars and, as such, protect you against fi nancial risk in case of illness or accident. While it is easy to take health benefits provided by an employer for granted unless your company provides full retiree health benefits, once you retire, you’ll need to figure out how to cover

these costs or a portion of them on your own, including monthly premiums, co-payments and other out of pocket health expenses in your retirement budget.

What are my health care options if I retire before 65?

Your employer must make coverage available for up to 18 months if you retire before turning age 65. If you retire before age 63 1/2, evaluate your health coverage needs, including doctor visits, prescription drugs, and potential long-term coverage.

If I retire at 65, what will my medicare options be?

Beginning in 2006, a new prescription drug plan that is available to everyone with Medicare benefits took effect.

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later. Plans vary by cost, the number of drugs covered, and pharmacies you can use, but all plans must meet a minimum standard for drug coverage that Medicare sets.

Work with your doctor and a Medicare health plan provider to fi nd the Medicare Part D plan that best meets your prescription drug needs.

Determining your Medicare eligibility and benefits can be difficult on your own, so be sure to enlist the help of your trusted fi nancial planner, who has years of experience helping people just like you sort out their healthcare options for the future.

A s a woma n, what should I keep in mind about retirement?

It’s a statistically proven fact that women tend to live longer than men, and experts say they are 50% more likely

than men to need long-term care. Because of this, married women should be involved in all aspects of retirement planning and budgeting of the couple’s pensions, Social Security, and savings, as well as their longterm care options. Couples should especially consider purchasing a long-term care policy in the older spouse’s name to preserve their savings.

According to The Office on Women’s Health, more than 50 million American women are postmenopausal, and within the next 20 years, this number is expected to increase to 60 million. As postmenopausal women head into retirement, they should be aware of special health and dietary needs.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends women keep up-to-date with health screenings such as mammograms and colorectal

Al Martinez cancer tests. Women experience an increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, and certain types of cancer. This is a time when a diet rich in fiber and calcium, along with plenty of exercise, can improve your overall health.

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GMCS | FROM PAGE 4 of the school and the office,” Hanks explained. “When you have that type of water damage that happens so quickly, being responsive as quickly a s pos sible is absolutely essential….”

School board president Chris Mortensen commented

ARCHAEOLOGY | FROM PAGE 7 the Diné language stems from the large Athabaskan language family that stems from northern Canada.

The Diné people have their oral history that has been passed down for centuries describing how they emigrated south and ended up in the current day Navajo Nation, but it is through archaeology that people can attain more concrete records of the Diné

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Du r i ng thei r ti me i n C o n g r e s s , He i n r ic h a nd Luján have secured over $660 million in military construction funding to modernize the facilities and infrastructure at Cannon. They also joined the entire New Mexico Congressional Delegation in calling on the Defense Health Administration to improve access to critical medical care at Cannon for service members and their families.

The senators have also worked to deliver historic federal infrastructure investments for Clovis and surrounding communities, including $322 million in federal resources to support the completion of the Eastern New Mexico Rural NEWS

on the severity of the situation.

He said he saw water running down the street from the elementary school.

“I’ve seen the secur ity video, and it goes from dry to a lot of water in about two seconds.”

The school board recognized the support staff who helped du r i ng t he hectic situation.

“I have to say that our staff didn’t hesitate, they acted very quickly,” Hanks said. “They started getting that water moved out, they started organizing contractors, and they stayed through the process the entire time; working weekends, working nights, making sure that school was ready for our students.”

Sixteen people from the

district’s support staff were given Outstanding Ser vice Awa rds for their work in handling the f looding. The awardees included custodians, maintenance technicians and workers, the district’s Director of Construction Roxy Flanders, and Indian Hills’ principal Rebecca Apel.

“All of the individuals I am recognizing today, I am very

grateful that they are on our staff,” Hanks said. “They truly show their dedication to our students and to their position within the district being the support staff that really keeps us running every single day.

When we need assistance, people come running.”

At press time, the cost of the water damage was unavailable.

language and culture as part of the Athabaskan family, and thus weigh the contrasting approaches to Diné history.

“The [Diné] language is fluid, and valuable,” Campbell said.

“Our identity is tied to it, but it is not the same as [records]. If you couldn’t write, you lose that ability to date history.”

I N D I G E N O U S ARCHAEOLOGY Campbell brought his discussion to Gallup as part of his goal to help lead Navajo students into becoming interested

in archaeology and want to pursue it themselves.

He s p e c i f ie d t h i s a s Indigenous Archaeology, which falls under the same definition he noted previously, except it is performed with, by, and for Indigenous peoples.

“You can see potential for learning more about Diné experience from [decades and centuries ago] through inspecting and archaeology,” Campbell said.

From the stone masonry structures called pueblitos that can be found across the

southwest, to the sites where hogans were built near those structures, to the trees that have grown across the region, all of these things can be studied and provide more information about Diné history in the southwest, Campbell explained.

F u r ther, th is concrete research will help reinforce the accounts that the Navajo people have existed here for centuries.

Thus, reaching out to Navajo youth has become another key area for Campbell’s lectures and discussions in Gallup.

“We need to be more engaged with our youth, teaching them and guiding them into this path of learning about our language and culture,” Campbell said. “Doing this work starts conversations, so I want to keep coming back and educating our youth.”

For more information on Wade Campbell, Ph.D., visit his academic profile on the Boston University website at https://www. bu.edu/archaeology/profile/

Water System.

I n D e cember 2 0 21, Heinrich, then-Chairman of the Militar y Constr uction Senate Appropr iations Subcommittee, secured $5 million in planning and design funding for a 192-bed dormitory at CAFB. I n Ju ne, t he Senate Appropriations Committee, which Heinrich is a member of, passed the Military C o n s t r u c t i o n , Ve t e r a n s Affairs, and Related Agencies FY24 Appropriations Bill. It included $2 million in funding Heinrich and Luján secured to plan and design a fi re station and emergency communications center at CAFB. Last month, the Senate pa ssed the F Y24 National Defense Authorization Act. It included provisions secured

by Heinr ich a nd Lu já n to

authorize $5 million for a new fire station at CAFB. W hile not included in the bi l l, Hei n r ich a nd Lu já n introduced an amendment that would have prohibited any funds from being used to relocate units from CAFB to Davis-Monthan.

Hei n r ic h a nd L u j á n , Representative Leger Fer ná ndez, D -N.M., a nd Morris also responded to the U.S. Air Force’s announced decision to relocate seven MC-130J aircraft and around 300 to 350 service members, designated as the 6th Special Operations Squadron, in June.

The Squadron is scheduled for relocation from CAFB to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, in the upcoming fi scal years, the exact timeline of which is yet to be determined.

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The ideal candidate for this mid-level position will have strong communication skills both written and verbal, as well as analytical and leadership skills. We are seeking a dynamic, skilled and accomplished professional with experience in a variety of development projects. This position will play a key role in assisting with the full economic development agenda of the Corporation. A bachelor’s degree is required. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of experience in economic development, community development and experience in managing complex projects. A successful economic development associate must have a thorough knowledge of computer software and a variety of internet applications. Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) desirable but not necessary. Application materials required are the following: letter of interest, resume, 3 references with email contact information, writing sample, valid driver’s license and related vehicle insurance.

The Economic Development Associate will report to the executive director and work closely with the economic development manager to meet the mission and vision of the corporation and to help ensure the organization remains fiscally sound and maintains the highest ethical standards.

For complete job description, please email: michael@gallupedc.com Submit a letter of interest and resume to: Patty Lundstrom, CEcD Executive Director, GGEDC patty@gallupedc.com Position will remain open until filled; apply by September 15, 2023 for full consideration.

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(HCVP), including but not limited to overseeing the waiting list, determination of eligibility of low-income applicants and families, issuance of Section Eight and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers (VASH).

This person conducts orientation for landlords and participants, certifications, interims, recertifications, transfers and ensures, wherever possible, that all discretionary activities are administered in compliance with HUD and agency policy.

The successful candidate must have excellent computer skills and experience with Word, Outlook, and Excel spreadsheets. Must be skilled in standard office procedures and operations. Must have ability to communicate effectively with applicants, tenants, other employees, and the public. Must be fluent in the English language.

Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license.

Background check conducted upon hire.

This is a non-exempt, full-time position.

Applications are available at

the Gallup Housing Authority located at 203 Debra Drive in Gallup, NM 87301, or by request at GHA.Main@ galluphousing.com DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 8, 2023 Gallup Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *** 08/17/2023 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant DEPARTMENT Office of Emergency Management Red Rock Park FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE September 2, 2023 September 2, 2023 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 *** Delivery Driver The Gallup Sun seeks a delivery driver to drop off newspapers at designated locations in Gallup and beyond. Job requires

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Route pay, plus mileage. Drug testing required upon hire, plus random screenings. Must have own vehicle, drivers license, current insurance and registration. Call (505) 7228994 to make an appointment to fill out an application, plus interview. *** Accounts Representative Please apply at 1983 State Road 602 Gallup, NM 87301

NOTICE TO CREDITORS CECILIA RODRIGUEZ has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of VERONICA A. RODRIGUEZ, 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: 8/2/2023.

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate Of VERONICA A. RODRIGUEZ, Deceased.

NO. D-1113-PB-2023-00024

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

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*** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY JON R. WHITSITT, Plaintiff, vs.

No. D-1113-CV-2023-00262 THE CLAY NOBLE REVOCABLE TRUST; TRACI LYNN NOBLE, if living; if deceased, THE ESTATE OF TRACI LYNN NOBLE; The Unknown Heirs of TRACI LYNN NOBLE; MOUNTAIN WEST VENTURES, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company; and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST

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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 has commenced an action to quiet title to the premises described below: Lot Eight (8) in Block One (1) of NOBLE ACRES SUBDIVISION, NO. ONE (1), as the same is shown and designated on the Plat of said Subdivision filed in the office of the county Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico on April 16, 1971 in Plat Cabinet “B”, Folio 10.

You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before September 25, 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 August 11, 2023 August 18, 2023 August 25, 2023 *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Legal Services – Supplementary

Multi-Year Agreement RFP-2024-04BK Commodity Code(s): 96149 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the GallupMcKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, September 1, 2023. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time.

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

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Dated the 14th Day of August 2023 By: /S/ Chris Mortensen, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: August 14, 2023 PUBLICATION DATES: August 18 & 25, 2023 (Gallup Sun)

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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, September 1, 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 14th day of August, 2023 By: /S/ Chris Mortenson, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 ITB ISSUE DATE: August 14, 2023 PUBLICATION DATES: August 18 & 25, 2023 (Gallup Sun)

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Community Calendar August 25 - August 31, 2023 FRIDAY, AUG. 25

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING 10 am - 2 pm @ 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.

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, AUG. 26

WEEKEND WORKSHOP: CLOUD PAINTING 9 am - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery ( (123 W. Coal Ave.).

Register at www.galluparts. org/workshops.

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.

CALENDAR

CALENDAR

KIDZ CINEMA

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

Christian Bigwater’s work.

2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009).

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

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is P.S. I Love You.

SEW HAPPY SEWING CLASS

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET 9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States.

MONDAY, AUG. 28

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.

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. 31

SUMMER CHESS DUELS

CRAFTY KIDS

12 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for friendly weekly chess matches. For questions or more information, call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

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

For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30

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.

SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

PAINT-ALONG: FALL LEAVES 1 pm - 3 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.).

Follow step-by-step instructions to paint fall leaves!

For more information and to register go to galluparts. org/paint-along.

SHOW OPENING: PIXELS: INDIGENOUS ART 7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.).

Experience the power and beauty of Indigenous perspectives through the lens of digital art through artist

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

1 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to select, layout, and cut patterns, use a sewing machine, seam finishes, and hand sew to finish. The class is for people age 12 and up.

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.

K-POP PARTY

RECRUITING TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

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

Dress up and mingle with K-POP fans, synchronize your dance moves to your favorite K-POP idols and artists, have your picture taken on the green screen, and create and trade K-POP merch. The party is for people age 6 and up.

ONGOING

FREE HIV, SYPHILLIS, AND HEPATITIS C TESTING

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

@ First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup (1630 S. Second St.).

First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup offers Free Rapid HIV, Syphilis and Hep C Testing, Monday – Friday from 1 pm to 6:30 pm by appointment.

Get your results within minutes. To schedule an appointment call (505) 8638827.

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.

RECRUITING COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS

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

Apply to join the Community Advisory Group, a group of engaged community members who will work to bridge Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital with the community. Apply at this link: https://tinyurl. com/mr3x3shx, or you may send an email of interest to lori@thegallupchamber. com. You may also call the Chamber of Commerce at 505-722-2228 to speak to Lori. Apply by August 31.

GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP

GALLUPARTS EXTENDS HOURS

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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Maintain Good Order A Message from Gallup Housing I once heard a preacher speaking who had previously been in the military. He talked about how everything in his life was “ordered” and “timely” and the purpose was so that his unit would be “efficient and effective” when they were called into conflict. He talked about how the CO would constantly remind them daily “MAINTAIN GOOD ORDER”.

Sometimes, a recruit, would be “brave” [or crazy] enough to ask: WHY? And the CO in a loud voice would say to the unit, soldiers tell this “newby” why and they would shout in unison: “to lessen Disruption; to lessen Disorder; to lessen Disunity; to lessen Confusion; to lessen Chaos”.

This concept “to Maintain Good Order” would serve us well as a guiding principle for life.

For instance, how many times have you heard stories of someone “drinking” to much and then getting mad at the person they supposedly love and beating up them up. Or getting behind the wheel of an automobile while intoxicated and causing a wreck that kills someone.

What about someone who can’t manage their money very well, as a result they never have enough to pay for everything. Or they have their priorities backwards on how they spend their money – gambling and drinking first and pay rent last with the end result being they lose their rental unit and the family is out on the streets.

These are some of the things we see with Tenants who lost their rental units: • Problems managing limited financial resources.

• Limited Education and skills keeping many from getting good paying jobs.

• Excessive drinking, which results in fighting and domestic calls to 911.

• Lack of good parenting skills, resulting in child abuse and neglect.

• Lack of relationship building skills and dispute resolution skills.

These all can be addressed through various local help resources, but people need to take the first step and seek that solution for themselves. GHA has developed a Tenant Resource Guide for this purpose.

Copies may be obtained by requesting at: Gha.main@galluphousing.com