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Life lessons with quails NEW MEXICO AUTHOR TEACHES THROUGH STORIES By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

azel Rosenthal spends her retirement going on walks with her husband. During these walks, they often see coveys of quail. Seeing these birds scurry around, Rosenthal was struck with an idea: what if she wrote a children’s book about them and their antics? T hu s , t he He n r y a n d F r ie n d s ser ies wa s bor n. Er nesto Joked is the most recent book in the ser ies, and it follows Rosenthal’s cast of quail characters who reside along the bosque of the Rio Grande and fictionalizes what they do when a predator approaches. “One of t he t h i ngs I observed and I really think is ver y brave of quail is if there is a predator in the vicinity, one or two of them will distract the predator so

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that the rest of the covey can find a good hiding place. And I thought ‘that needs to be a story,’” Rosenthal explained in an interview with the Sun. In the story, Ernesto “distracts” the coyote by telling him a joke. R o s e nt h a l’s s t or ie s include vocabulary to help k id s lea r n about n at u re, and she also mixes in some Spanish words as well. She tries to show the beauty of New Mex ico t h roug h her writing. “I think New Mexico is a beautiful place, and I especially love the bosque,” she said. Rosentha l’s fa ith is a n impor tant par t of her life, and each of her four books includes a passage from the Bible. “I like to tell stories that a re kind of in the vein of fables, where there’s a lesson to be learned, a life lesson,” she said. “So I try to equate it also with scripture verses because we are church goers so I thought it was right to include that part of my life and share it with readers.” Children can learn about cou r a ge, re si l ience, honesty, and jealousy through

Rosenthal’s books. Wr i t i n g w a s always a dream, but between raising her two daughters and working for t he fe der a l government as a contract specialist, Rosenthal had a limited amount of time. She took t i me of f work while her daughters were young but went back to work once t hey were both in middle school. She often took her daughters to t he l ibr a r y a nd Hazel Rosenthal started writing children’s books after she retired from the federal government. ‘Ernest tried to instill the Joked’ is the fourth book in her ‘Henry and Friends’ series. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Hazel Rosenthal love of reading in them. a child. Mex ica n qua il, Rosentha l “I speci f ica l ly enjoyed “One of the other reasons said she’s ready to move on reading them bedtime stories is I know life can be ver y to new characters. Ernesto and just kind of fell in love difficult and when you lose Joked features a coyote, and with the idea of writing my yourself in a book – espe- another one of her books had own [children’s book] because cially for a child a picture a roadrunner side character. I think they’re so creative and book – it kind of gives you a Rosenthal said she’s already there’s so much to be learned reprieve from the harshness got a few ideas that would feafrom a picture book. I thought of the world,” she said. “If I ture them. I’d like to be a part of that,” can leave the readers smiling, To pur ch a se on e of Rosenthal explained. I feel like I’ve met my goal.” Rosenthal’s books, visit She a l so not ed how a Now t h a t s h e’s w r i t - amazon.com and search good book cannot often help ten four books about New Henry and Friends.

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MOVIE REVIEW Start December on a sordid note with ‘May December’

12 14 16 17 MASTER PLANS Council, commission discuss next step plans for Gallup

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NATIONAL IMPACT AWARD NWNMCOG recognized for water preservation efforts

MISSING, MURDERED INDIGENOUS The state’s next step against the ongoing crisis

STAR ATHLETES These students shone brightest plus tournament scores

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Pet of the Week Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher Babette Herrmann Managing Editor Molly Ann Howell Executive Director Mandy Marks Accounts Representative Lacey Lonjose Design Volodymyr Lotysh Contributing Editor Cody Begaye Correspondents Dee Velasco Holly J. Wagner Photography Kimberley Helfenbein Merrisha Livingston Jenny Pond On the Cover: Hazel Rosenthal poses next to the typewriter she uses to write her children's books. Her fourth book in the 'Henry and Friends’ series 'Ernesto Joked’ is about a quail who saves his covey from a coyote. Photo Courtesy of Hazel Rosenthal The Gallup Sun, published Fridays, is not responsible or liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for availability of products advertised. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The Gallup Sun distributes newspapers in McKinley, Cibola and Apache counties. Office: 1983 State Rd. 602 Gallup, NM 87301

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December 2023 A&E Calendar THURSDAY, NOV. 30 SUNDAY, DEC. 3

42ND RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY

@ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw

Rd., Church Rock). Don’t miss the most beautiful ballooning in New Mexico, flying high over the red rocks. FRIDAY, DEC. 1

BOOK COVER BINGO

5 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). It’s just like the classic game you

know and love but with book covers! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

BARBIE EXHIBIT

@ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). View various Barbie dolls through history and the story behind how Ruth Handler created the iconic doll.

FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is having a membership drive through the end of the year.

UNWRAP THE GIFT OF READING

Throughout the month of December select a wrapped book to check out, unwrap, and read! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information. SATURDAY, DEC. 2

CHRISTMAS PARADE

1 pm. In partnership with the Red Rock Balloon Rally, the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Christmas parade every year.

K-POP PARTY

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 all in celebration of Jung Kook’s first solo album release! The party is for people age 6 and up. TUESDAY, DEC. 5

CRICUT 101

5 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the basics of using your Cricut to cut and shape paper. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. THURSDAY, DEC. 7

9TH ANNNUAL HOLIDAY IN NEW MEXICO

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup Gurley Hall. Free entertainment, a visit from Santa,

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and a closing ceremony for a student art exhibit. For more information, call (505) 863-7542 or email richardreyes12@unm.edu. FRIDAY, DEC. 8

FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE

10 am - 4 pm @ the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). Browse hundreds of already-enjoyed books that have been hand-picked by our library staff at OFPL. Buy one book for $1 or fill up a bag with books for $5. SATURDAY, DEC. 9

GALLUP ELKS HOOP SHOOT

11:30 am @ JFK Middle School (600 Boardman Dr.).

SELF CARE AT RIO WEST MALL

12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL at the Rio West Mall for a self care DIY activity this holiday season! Make your very own Holiday Sugar Scrub to gift or enjoy!

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.

SHOW OPENING: 8TH ANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST GROUP SHOW

12 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). See new work by 13 of your favorite local artists.

MINI WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL

1 pm - 5 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Thirty-three local artists will be present. A family craft and hot cocoa will be available.

SCREENING OF ‘IN THE DIRT’

6:30 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). After the movie, members of the cast will be available for questions. MONDAY, DEC. 11 FRIDAY, DEC. 15

ELF ON THE SHELF SCAVENGER HUNT

@ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Help Zollinger Library find the Elf on the Shelf! Look high and low for your chance at a special prize.

TUESDAY, DEC. 12

SEW HAPPY

4 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. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13

PAINT AND SIP: HOT AIR BALLOON

6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out! Registration is $35/person.

POKÉMON GO HOLIDAY GATHERING

5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Participants may bring a food item to share or just come and enjoy the company of fellow Pokémon trainers. For questions, please call 505863-7531 or email markos@ unm.edu. THURSDAY, DEC. 14

CHUNKY KNIT SCARF WORKSHOP

5 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to make a super-soft, chunky cowl! No equipment needed all you need is a skein of yarn (and your arm)! Supplies provided. Advance registration at ofpl.online is required. FRIDAY, DEC. 15

OFPL MAKERSPACE ORNAMENT WORKSHOP

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Create your own custom ornaments using the library’s MakerSpace equipment. Email pneilson@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, DEC. 16

BARBIE PARTY

2 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Come dressed as your favorite Barbie and take a photo in our life-sized Barbie Box made in our MakerSpace! The party will feature snacks, door prizes, crafts, and a special

A&E CALENDAR | SEE PAGE 19 GALLUP FUN!

‘May December’ tells a sordid story from an interesting point of view By Glenn Kay For the Sun RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 117 MINUTES This feature is currently in limited release at theaters and w ill be available to stream on Netf lix everywhere Friday, Dec. 1.

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I n 19 97, schooltea cher Mary Kay Letourneau found herself all over the news after taking pa r t in a roma ntic relationship with a 12-yearold student. In fact, their continuing affair resulted in children. Her bizarre story has inspired May December, a dra ma with moments of dark comedy that deals with a very similar scenario. This u nu s u a l mov ie s ucce e d s thanks to some great performances, in addition to the

Natalie Portman plays the role of an actress trying to learn about a subject for an upcoming role in "May December." Julianne Moore is that subject, a married pet-shop employee who had an affair with the 13-year-old schoolmate of her son, and she invites the actress into her home. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Netflix way it deals with aspects of such a relationship that might not initially come to mind.

The stor y is set in 2015 and follows actress Elizabeth Berry (Natalie Portman), who

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for December 1, 2023 By Glenn Kay For the Sun Welcome to a look at some of the highlights arriving this week on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD. This edition is a little quieter than the last one, but still includes a big studio picture and some interesting independent fare. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try! BIG NEW RELEASES! 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL: In February 2022, Russian forces invaded the country of Ukraine. One of the first targets was the city of Mariupol and its residents. This documentary follows a team of Ukrainian journalists who were trapped

i n t he a r e a during the attack and captured events as they occurred, including the bombing of a maternity hospital and other wa r cr imes committed against ordinary citizens. Critics uniformly praised the film and it has yet to receive a negative review. Reviewers called it one of the most harrowing and powerful movies of the year, showing extended, horrifying footage of these attacks, as well as the courage of those trapped in the region. It is considered a major contender for a Best Documentary nomination at next year’s Academy Awards.

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For the time being, this is a DVD-only release. AMONG WOLVES: Two ladies from a church witness the slaying of a group of striking miner s com m it ted by a pair of outlaws. They manage to escape without being captured, but realize that they are now being hunted by the killers. The two come upon the home of two ex-criminals who agree to take them in and protect them before they are eliminated. T h is wester n is bei ng released as a DVD-only directto-disc feature and hasn’t been seen by many. A couple of

people who got their hands on the movie have written about it online, but haven’t been overly complimentary. They state that the cast is impressive, but that they are underutilized. According to them, the story is forgettable and the action sequences leave a great deal to be desired. Trace Adkins, Victor ia Pratt, Jeff Fahey, James Russo and Tom Berenger headline the picture. ASTR A K A N: This foreign-language drama from France was initially scheduled to be released at the end of October, but wa s delayed at the last minute. A young orphan is adopted by a foster family. Drama follows as he struggles to fit in at his new home. After beginning to feel a sense of belonging and happiness, he goes through coming-of-age trials and also discovers an unexpected and hidden secret about his new parents. The press adored this feature and every reviewer who saw the picture recommended it. They commented that while some might fi nd the storytelling difficult to digest, the movie was unlike any tale they had seen about a youngster becoming an adult. They praised the performances and the authenticity of the story, stating that it lacked any overt melodrama or sentimentalism. The cast includes Mirko Giannini, Jehnny Beth, Bastien Bouillon, Theo Costa-Marini and Paul Blain. GODS OF MEXICO: Here is yet another documentary

that is receiving a lot of positive response. The fi lmmakers involved in this production have been inspired to capture the beauty of rural Mexico. They present vast landscapes both in color and in blackand-white, while also visiting numerous communities and paying tribute to locals who are preserving their cultural identity in a rapidly modernizing world. As mentioned, the overall response to the film was upbeat . A sm a l l nu mber thought the presentation was a little too abstract and focused on imagery over the individuals being spoken to. Still, the vast majority were impressed by the beauty on display and called the movie an artful and dynamic experience that would captivate viewers with gorgeous visuals and interviews with the remarkable residents who live there. A H AU N T I NG I N VENICE: The third feature in the recent series of Agatha Christie adaptations by actor/ director Kenneth Branagh finds sharp-witted detective Hercule Poirot giving up his trade and moving to Venice, Italy. After meeting an old friend, he is asked to help her prove t hat a loca l psych ic a nd spiritualist is a fraud. Poirot agrees to attend a Halloween séance being performed by the individual, but his focus changes after an attendee is brutally murdered. The press generally enjoyed this mystery. About one-quarter of them commented that they thought a few roles were GALLUP FUN!

miscast and didn’t like the attempts to combine mystery with gothic horror elements. However, everyone else had a good time with this sequel. They appreciated that the story being adapted wasn’t overly familiar, enjoyed the atmospheric photography and thought that the fi lm was generally engaging. It stars Branagh, Tina Fey, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Jude Hill, Riccardo Scamarcio, Kelly Reilly and Michelle Yeoh. THE TAKING: Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah border is one of the most beautiful regions in the United States. This documentary explores how the revered Navajo area has been represented in westerns and advertising over the decades, beginning with the film Stagecoach in 1939. It notes how filmmakers helped perpetuate a fantasy of the “Old West” and the effects that these productions have had not just on Americans, but audiences around the world. Reactions toward the film have generally been positive. One noted that the techniques used in the film were frustrating, stating that it jumps around from narrator to narrator without identifying who is speaking, making the different ideas being expressed confusing. Regardless, most thought the message was effectively delivered and that it detailed how movies can create an inaccurate portrait of a land. They stated that it would leave viewers with plenty to think about. BL ASTS FROM THE PAST! For viewers interested in older features, there is plenty to choose from this week. Arrow Video is releasing the cult classic Barbarella (1968) starring Jane Fonda in a variety of formats. There is a “Limited Edition” 4K UHD and Blu-ray GALLUP FUN!

bonus disc set, an Arrow Video Exclusive 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray bonus d i sc pa ckage available through their website, and a standalone 2-disc Blu-ray version. For those unfamiliar with the picture, it follows the title character, a 41st century Earth woman, who is sent on a mission to find a scientist who has disappeared in outer space with a devastating weapon. Besides the upgraded picture, it comes with a film critic commentary, alternate opening and closing credits, a movie expert appreciation of the movie, a behind-the-scenes featurette, a 2-hour historian discussion about the title and its legacy, as well as a 30-minute with a fashion scholar on the costumes. You’ll also get an interview with the camera operator, a talk with the son of co-star Ugo Tognazzi, an interview with a stuntman and body-double for the film, a video essay on producer Dino De Laurentiis and tons of publicity materials. Dark Star Pictures is presenting a double -feat u re Blu-ray of M a r fa G i r l ( 2 01 2 ) a n d Marfa Girl 2 (2018). The second title on the set includes a director commentary and a trailer. The Bullet Train (1975) is a Japanese thriller with Sonny Chiba about a mad bomber placing an explosive

device on the title mode of transportation that will detonate if its speed dips below 80km. Discotek is presenting a new Blu-ray of the fun picture that contains the original Japanese version with English subtitles and an English dub. Subscribers in the Disney Movie Club can now pick up a 20th anniversary edition Blu-ray and DVD set of Holes (2003) exclusively through their site. It stars a young Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Tim Blake Nelson, Henry Winkler and Patricia Arquette. Unfortunately, t h i s w r it e r

doesn’t have access to the service and can’t comment on whether there are any bonuses included on the disc. The same goes for the Disney Movie Club Exclusive 30th anniversary Blu-ray and DVD combo of the well-regarded family comedy, The Sandlot (1993). YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Well, despite being rated PG, the two films listed below are as close as anything gets to kidfriendly entertainment. Holes (2003) 20th Anniversary (Disney Movie Club Exclusive) Blu-ray and DVD The Sandlot (1993) 30 th Anniversary (Disney Movie Club Exclusive) Blu-ray and DVD ON THE TUBE! And below is a list of all the week’s TV-related releases. Ancient Aliens Season 18

(History) DVD The Chelsea Detective Series 2 (Acorn) DVD Ic o ni c Am e r i c a: O ur Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein (PBS) DVD Monk Season 1 (Kino) Blu-ray Riverdale The Complete Series (Warner Bros.) DVD Riverdale The 7th and Final Season (Warner Bros.) DVD The Sandman Season 1 (Warner Bros.) 4K Ultra HD or Blu-ray Wandavision The Complete Series (Disney Movie Club Exclusive Steelbook) 4K Ultra HD Steelbook or Blu-ray or Bluray and DVD “World on Fire” Season 2 (Masterpiece) (PBS) Blu-ray or DVD V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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Under new management RMCH CEO AIMS TO MEET CHALLENGES, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

ew Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital Interim CEO Bill Patten has a message for the community: “Be patient with us. Change is never easy, even if it’s welcome change.” Patten is mustering the troops in response to a notice McK inley County sent to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services management with a demand to pay $1.5 million in back rent within 180 days and meet three other conditions, including accounting

RMCH Interim CEO Bill Patten for mill levy funds, by Jan. 15. He’s already getting started on their pleas for transparency with the community. “After meeting with [the

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McKinley County District 3 Commissioner Robert Baca county], I understand that they have their issues and part of my job here is to address those issues and be a good partner

with them,” Patten said. Evicting RMCH would be a last resort, county officials said, but they’re frustrated with the lack of communication from previous management, especially on financial matters. “We don’t want to, but there has to be some change. We cannot continue to go down this road. We have a responsibility to the community to be fiscally responsible,” County Manager Anthony Dimas said. Dimas went into detail about how much the county has forgiven the hospital’s past debts. “We forgave them the rent earlier in the year, close to $2 million. Five or six years ago the county forgave another $5 million,” he said. “They are currently at $1.5 million in debt again. The county has responsibilities to other community members and other programs and projects.” ISSUES AT HAND The hospital has been struggling financially for several years, contributing to staff turnover, facility issues and department closures. Patten said jobs one and two for him are stabilizing the situation and catching up on the hospital’s bills. The triggering event for the Nov. 14 notice was a letter alerting the county that RMCH was failing to respond to maintenance issues, including a leaky roof, at the dialysis center across the street from the hospital. “That was the straw that broke the camel’s back. We have a lot of issues,” Dimas said.

RMCH leases the dialysis center building from the county and subleases to U.S. Renal Care Inc., which operates the clinic. The county received a copy of a letter from U.S. Renal Care’s attorney to RMCH in late October, saying the maintenance issues put the hospital in breach of the sublease agreement. “The roof caused water damage on ceiling tiles and wall and all that,” Dimas said. A NEW CONTRACT D i m a s a nd D i s t r ic t 3 Commissioner Robert Baca met with Patten and the hospital board’s executive committee Nov. 15. “We asked them to terminate their lease with U.S. Renal and we would contract with them directly. Meanwhile, the county has to come up with about $150,000 for a new roof,” Dimas explained. Patten said he supports that change as long as it’s what U.S. Renal wants. That still leaves the issues of back rent and accounting for RMCH’s share of mill levy funds, which Dimas estimates at about $2.7 million per year, for the last three years. Mill levy funds come from property taxes the county collects. “Since day one we have been working to do the best with the hospital,” Baca said. “We just need them to do the same with us. We’re not trying to close them, but … everybody else is owed money.” County officials left the

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FROM PAGE 10: HOSPITAL FACES LEASE TERMINATION BARRING IMPROVEMENTS Nov. 15 meeting with an understanding that Patten would try to provide the county with the mill levy accounting within a couple of weeks. Patten confi rmed his intent to have the mill levy accounting to the county by Dec. 14, and described his plans to meet the county’s demands for continued dialogue with the county manager and commissioners and open and transparent communication with RMCHCS employees and the community. The hospital mill levy allotment is three mills, but Patten said he believes the hospital might be eligible for up to four and a quarter mills. He’s looking into how to make that change once the accounting issues are sorted out. STRENGTHEN BONDS Patten also wants to let some fresh air into the hospital’s relationship with the community. “Part of my job is to make sure that people know what is going on. Whether that is the board, my medical staff or the community,” he said. “Part of

my responsibility is to make sure that folks know what is going on. It is work that I had already planned to do so it was an easy commitment for me to make.” He’s already started meeting with medical staff and plans to continue a practice he started at other hospitals, frequent all-staff meetings that address each of four staff segments with an update of how the hospital is doing financially and operationally, complete with a Q&A at the end. Those sessions would be posted to the RMCH intranet to make sure they reach people who were unable to attend. He also plans to do short videos recapping hospital board meetings and post those to YouTube to give the public access. Patten hasn’t yet had time to meet with the new community advisory board – the county dropped its dunning notice his second day on the job – but will see where it fits into the future. At press time that panel hadn’t had its own fi rst meeting yet.

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ince day one we have been working to do the best with the hospital. We just need them to do the same with us. We’re not trying to close them, but … everybody else is owed money." – McKinley County District 3 Commissioner Robert Baca “It is important that we not have a shadow board or a second board. I understand the need for issues to be addressed with the community, but governance is something that has to be very well thought out and very well controlled,” Patten said. “Part of my job would

be to limit, if not remove, the sense that there would be a need for a group of that type.” Patten plans to seek funding from all available sources from local, state and federal governments as well as reaching out to service clubs and other community groups to revive the

hospital’s philanthropic arm. The community can help support the hospital by having routine, non-emergency procedures done there instead of looking to Albuquerque or other places. “One of the things that we need is volume. Voting with your feet. We are close enough to Albuquerque that some people will fall into the ‘bigger is better trap,’” Patten said. “Keeping volume local is essential to our success.” What happens if the hospital can’t come up with the money? “They have 180 days to figure it out,” Baca said. “We know that the $1.5 [million] is going to be tough, just like any other bill that they owe. We’re just like any other vendor. The only difference is we’re basically the vendor that takes care of the roost.”

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Mapping out the future COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION IDENTIFY GALLUP'S TOP PRIORITIES IN GMMP, TMP By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

he top priority emerging from Gallup’s yearlong planning effort for the community’s long-range future won’t come as a surprise to anyone: “The top priority is more housing, a larger variety of housing, wherever we can get it,” Jessica Lawlis, a lead consultant on the Growth Management Master Plan, said during a joint session

between the city council and the planning commission Nov. 14. The point of the session was to hear how two parallel major planning efforts, the GMMP and the Transportation Master Plan, fit together. The resulting plans will help guide the city’s efforts to grow, entice new businesses to move into the community and make sure residents can get where they need to go as easily and safely as possible. They will also help to bring a

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A map of the possible northside regional town center. City consultants have suggested that this area and three others dubbed eastside, southside and westside town centers, could be places to focus future development to create more walkable neighborhoods as Gallup grows. File Photo

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more unified feel to the city. Consultants from Dekker/ Per ich /Sabati n i, wh ich is working on the GMMP, and Boha n na n Huston, wh ich i s work i n g on t he T M P, described what they have learned as the projects near completion. “We’re really going to need to ensure that when you have development applications come in front of you for things like zone map amendments and site plans, that they are consistent with the intended character that is outlined in that development scheme and reflecting community desires,” Lawlis said. Both consulting fi rms have spent much of the last year doing community meetings and focus groups to get a handle on what Gallupians want. Public participation has been less than they’d hoped for, but residents still have a week left to comment on the GMMP at

the project website (gallupgmmp2023.mysocialpinpoint. com). Lawlis said the draft has received few written comments, but each element on the website has had between 50 and 60 page views. “We feel that the public is seeing it but not necessarily commenting on it,” she said. As Gallup moves into the future, preserving the community’s history is a priority for many Gallupians. “There is a sense in the community that there are a lot of great cultural and historic assets that need to be preserved,” Lawlis said. But resident s a re a lso deeply concerned about deteriorating properties and want more programs to help property owners make repairs. T he con s u lt a nt s h ave worke d t oge t her on t he

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Remembering a Gallup hero Staff Reports

allup marked one year since the passing of Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura on Nov. 29. He was 97 years old. Miya mura wa s known for his heroic a ct ion s du r i ng t he Korean War, for which he won a Meda l of Honor. A Medal of Honor is the military’s highest award given out to sol- Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura in his military uniform. diers. Miyamura was File Photo one of two surviving Medal of Honor recipients of him if he did not leave Annello the Korean War. behind. Miyamura refused, but Miyamura was born on Oct. Annello convinced him to put 6, 1925 in Gallup. him down. He arrived in Korea in Annello survived the war November 1950. He wa s and later visited Miyamura in awarded the Medal of Honor Gallup. for his actions on April 24 and Miyamura’s was the first 25 1951, south of the Imjin River Medal of Honor to be classinear Taejon-ni (Daejeon-ni) fied Top Secret. As Brigadier in Yeoncheon County, while G e n e r a l R a l ph O s b o r ne serving as a corporal in the explained to Miyamura and a 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry group of reporters upon notiRegiment, Third Infa ntr y fying them of his medal, “If the Division. According to con- Reds knew what he had done gressional archives, during a to a good number of their solnight attack by the Chinese diers just before he was taken military, he saw that his squad prisoner, they might have taken could not hold much longer, so revenge on this young man. He he ordered his men to retreat. might not have come back.” He remained behind to cover Miyamura was held for 28 their withdrawal, killing an esti- months. Following his release mated minimum of 50 invading on Aug. 20, 1953, he wa s Chinese forces. informed that he had been Miyamura was captured awarded the Medal of Honor immediately after the actions and promoted to sergeant. He that led to his award. As he and was repatriated to the U.S. and other prisoners of war were honorably discharged from marched away, he helped his the military shortly thereafwounded friend Joe Annello ter. His medal was presented keep moving, but the North to him by President Dwight D. Koreans threatened to shoot Eisenhower in October 1953. NEWS

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NWNMCOG receives national impact award Staff Reports

ASHINGTON D.C. — The Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments has received a 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations for the Water Regionalization and Water Commons Program project.

The project aimed at assisting small rural systems starting in McKinley County and thence for the whole region of Northwest New Mexico to provide a sustainable framework for meeting them where they are, customizing an action improvement plan, and providing a full circle of partners for technical assistance and a full cycle of funders with

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flexible investments. Through this program and its partners, the COG has developed the equivalent of a Regional Water Planning Organization model after RTPOs or the transportation version, a Small System Leadership Institute, annual Rural Water Summits, and a local-level technical assistance approach that has proven effective. “Creating positive change in communities starts with relationships and common ground. Creating programs that stick and are effective is about having a passionate change-maker and creating programs that last is about partnerships," Evan Williams, NWNMCOG’s Executive Director, said. “This award is about building all three together and all the credit goes to Angelina Grey, our Water & Environment Program Manager, for her vision and leadership.” NADO is a Washington, DC-based membership association of regional development organizations that promotes programs and policies that strengthen local governments,

NWNMCOG Executive Director Evan Willliams communities, and economies through regional cooperation, program delivery, and comprehensive strategies. The Impact Awards program recognizes regional development organizations and their partners for improving the economic and community competitiveness of the nation’s regions and local communities. Aw a r d - w i n n i n g p r o j ects were recognized during NADO’s 2023 Annual Training

Conference held in Cleveland, Ohio Nov. 7-10. The 2023 class of award recipients consists of 107 projects from 71 organizations spanning 28 states. These projects are presented in an interactive story map developed by NADO that includes project summaries, partners, and images. The map is available online at nado. org/2023-impact-award-recipients. “NADO’s Impact Awards program provides a yearly opportunity for us to publicly commend the indispensable services delivered by our members to their local communities,” 20222023 NADO President Chris Fetzer, executive director of the Northern Arizona Council of Governments, located in Flagstaff, Arizona, said. “These projects not only made positive impacts in their respective regions, but also underscore the incredible diversity of programs and resources offered by reg iona l development organizations that promote vibrant, resilient, and thriving communities.”

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Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports Featured DWI

Daren Melson Charlie Nov. 14, 2:58 pm Aggravated DWI (Third) A vehicle collision after allegedly speeding led to a Navajo, N.M., man, Daren Charlie, 29, being arrested and charged with his third DWI. McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Ivan Peshlakai was

dispatched to mile marker 5 of U.S. Highway 491 after being advised of a vehicle collision with injury. Peshlakai arrived at the scene and found the driver of the second vehicle pinned inside. He met the driver of a gray Nissan 4-door, Charlie, who was reportedly unconscious when Peshlakai arrived. A fter being woken up, Charlie was uncooperative and non-compliant when Peshlakai began questioning him. He agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, but when he exited his vehicle he had difficulty standing on his own and was swaying in place. Based on the investigation, Peshlakai determined Charlie was unfit to drive and placed him under arrest. A search of the vehicle showed three small empty bottles of Yukon Jack. Charlie initially agreed to give a breath sample but then

reportedly refused to take the test and became uncooperative once they arrived at the sheriff’s office. Charlie was then transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI (third), no driver’s license, and failure to maintain lane. His pretrial hearing is set for Dec. 5. Name: Marietta Marie Bow Age: 37 Arrested: Nov. 18 Charge: DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Dec. 19 Name: Nathaniel Hobbs Age: 31 Arrested:

Shiprock man pleads guilty to assault, federal ﬁ rearms offense Staff Reports

man from Shiprock, New Mexico pled guilty to multiple charges in November, including a federal firearms offense, after he shot into a car, injuring a woman. He also shot at the officers who responded to a call about the incident. According to cour t records, on Oct. 11, 2022, 24-year-old Deon Joe Bidtah approached a vehicle near his residence in Shiprock PUBLIC SAFETY

and fi red two rounds from a 12-gauge shotgun into it, hitting the woman who was driving the car and injuring her. The woman was taken to San Juan Regional Medical Center for treatment. Navajo Nation Police offi cers responded to the incident location, including one officer who, by virtue of a special law enforcement commission, is considered a federal officer. Bidtah, a registered member of the Nava jo Nation, a ppr o a c he d t he of f icer s

carrying the 12-gauge shotgun and fi red toward them. Officers took cover behind their patrol units and commanded Bidtah to stop and drop his weapon. However, Bidt a h ig nored t he commands, reloaded the shotgun, and continued to walk toward the officers. In response, officers fi red two rounds at Bidtah. Bidtah wa s str uck a nd wa s later

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Nov. 18 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial hearing on Dec. 19 Name: Marx Francy Tom Age: 18 Arrested: Nov. 16 Charge: DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Dec. 19 Name: Trina Ashley Age: 40 Arrested: Aug. 13 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pled guilty on Oct. 31, sentenced to DWI school, ignition interlock, community

service Name: Travis Boyd Age: 43 Arrested: July 7 Charge: DWI (Second) Status: Charged, sentenced to DWI school, ignition interlock, community service on Nov. 14 Name: Ronald Tsosie Age: 54 Arrested: May 13 Charge: DWI Status: Failed to appear in court on Nov. 14, bench warrant issued

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Governor establishes council for Missing, Murdered Indigenous Persons LATEST PHASE OF RESPONSE PLAN THAT BEGAN IN 2022 Staff Reports

ANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is establishing an advisory council to support the state’s ongoing work to implement the New Mexico Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples State Response Plan, which was released in 2022. The MMIP Advisory Council will be led by tribal and state leadership, law enforcement agencies, advocates, and family members who have experienced the loss of a missing and murdered person. Lujan Grisham appointed Pueblo of Pojoaque Gov. Jenelle

e stand ready to continue the fight to bring all of our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters home." – Pueblo of Pojoaque Gov. Jenelle Roybal Roybal and Picuris Gov. Craig Quanchello to lead the advisory council. Roybal and Quanchello are in the final stages of selecting members of the council and they will be announced soon. “I am grateful to Governors

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Roybal and Quanchello for leading the MMIP Advisory Council and I have full confidence that the council will effectively guide efforts to address this crisis,” Lujan Grisham said. “Bringing more law enforcement to the table will help address a major crux of this issue: a lack of coordination among federal, tribal, state, and local entities. The work of this group will help bring missing Native people home, provide closure to families and communities, and prevent other families from experiencing these tragedies.” Roybal thanked the governor for trusting her in this role. “I want to thank Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for her trust and confidence in me to lead this group. I also want to thank Secretary James Mountain and his team for their leadership up to this point,” she said. “I would also like to express my appreciation and gratitude to the members of the task force for their hard work and dedication in laying

Pueblo of Pojoaque Gov. Jenelle Roybal will now lead the state’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council. Photo Courtesy of the Pueblo of Pojoaque the foundation for all of us to build upon. To all the victims, survivors, family members of those lost or missing, I see you, I hear you. We stand ready to continue the fight to bring all of our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters home.” The Indian A ffairs Depa r tment Secreta r ydesignate James Mountain also shared his excitement for the council. “ The Ind ia n A ffa irs Department is very excited to

continue the work and implement the next steps of the State Response Plan,” Mountain said. “I look forward to working with the leadership of the advisory council.” T h e s e c on d a n nu a l Missing in New Mexico Day, which brings together resources for families of missing Indigenous people, will be held on Dec. 3 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 1000 Woodward Pl. NE in Albuquerque. STATE & REGION

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STAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK School: Miyamura High Name: Jameson Ferguson Sport: Soccer Grade: Senior As the goalkeeper, Jameson helped the Patriots go undefeated in district play with six recorded shutouts. He received the Patriot of the Year award for his performance throughout the season. He also won awards for Player of the Game against Gallup High and was selected to the All District 1 4A First Team. Jameson ended the season being selected to

School: Ramah High Name: Jaidyn Lewis Sport: Volleyball Grade: Junior

the NM All Stars composed of players from around the state and in all classes.

Sports scores for Nov. 16 - Nov. 29 Volleyball 11/16 3-2 (W) Gallup v. Portales (first round of the 2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/16 3-0 (L) Gallup v. Goddard (second round of the 2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/16 3-2 (L) Miyamura v. Santa Teresa (first round of the 2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/16 3-0 (L) Rehoboth Christian v. Hagerman (first round of the 2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/16 3-2 (W) Tohatchi v. West Las Vegas (first round of the 2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/16 3-0 (L) Tohatchi v. St. Michael’s (second round of the 2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/17 3-2 (Miyamura won) Gallup v. Miyamura (2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/17 3-1 (L) Miyamura v. Hope Christian (2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/17 3-0 (L) Rehoboth Christian v. Tatum (2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/17 3-0 (W) Tohatchi v. Cobre (2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/17 3-1 (W) Tohatchi v. Tucumcari (2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) 11/18 3-0 (L) Tohatchi v. Hot Springs (2023 Rudy’s Real Texas Bar-B-Q State Volleyball Tournament) Boys Basketball 11/28 58-28 (W) Tohatchi v. Escalante

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Jaidyn always gives her best and works hard. Her coach says she is the best setter on the team. School: Tohatchi High School Name: Halley Becenti Sport: Volleyball Grade: Senior Halley has shown impressive growth and dedication to the Lady Cougars volleyball team. She is not only a skilled player but also a positive influence on the team, embodying

qualities such as coachability, hard work, and a commitment to improvement.

Girls Basketball 11/28 69-8 (L) Navajo Pine v. Zuni 11/28 58-43 (W) Tohatchi v. Robertson

Sports schedule for Dec. 1 Boys Basketball 12/2 Rehoboth Christian v. Window Rock 1:30 pm Home 12/4 Navajo Pine @ Ramah 6:30 pm 12/5 Gallup v. Pojoaque Valley 7 pm Home 12/5 Miyamura v. Window Rock 7:30 pm Away 12/5 Navajo Pine @ Hozho Academy 7 pm 12/5 Tohatchi @ Rehoboth Christian 6:30 pm 12/7 Navajo Pine v. Northwest 5:30 pm Away 12/7 Ramah @ Rehoboth Christian 6 pm 12/7 Thoreau v. Ganado 3 pm Girls Basketball 12/1 Ramah v. Cibola 2:30 pm Away 12/1 Rehoboth Christian v. Fort Wingate 6:30 pm Away 12/2 Ramah v. Rio Grande 10 am Away 12/4 Navajo Pine v. Many Farms 6:30 pm Away 12/5 Miyamura v. Window Rock 6 pm Away 12/5 Navajo Pine @ Hozho Academy 5:30 pm 12/5 Thoreau v. Robertson 6 pm Away 12/5 Tohatchi v. Socorro 4:30 pm Away 12/6 Gallup v. Farmington 6 pm Home 12/6 Ramah @ Rehoboth Christian 6:30 pm 12/6 Tohatchi v. Taos 6 pm Away

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Letter to the Editor WHY IS A FERTILIZED CONDOR EGG TREATED DIFFERENTLY THAN A FERTILIZED HUMAN EGG?

onservation is done for many animals in the animal kingdom. Millions of dollars are spent each year to preserve or save one endangered species or another. Several years ago one of those was the condor. Pictures of helicopters hovering over nests as angry condors parents watched as conservationists raided the nest, took the fertilized egg, placed it in a padded box, and flew away with it. The egg was tenderly cared for, kept in an incubator, turned regularly, and monitored closely. If the egg had been dropped and broken it would have been considered a great loss. Since 2020, a large debate has taken place over abortion rights again. When does life begin? Here is the textbook picture. Monthly, a healthy egg

is released from the ovary. Healthy sperm, if seen under a microscope, can be counted in the hundreds, and are moving at a frantic pace. Films have been taken showing massive amounts of sperm surrounding one egg. Once one sperm enters, it’s game over for the rest of the sperm. At the moment the viable egg is penetrated, fertilization occurs and many changes take place. The sex of the future human is determined, all the DNA is there, and cell division begins. Hormones begin to appear that weren’t active until fertilization occurs. Now, sperm aren’t interested in a dead egg, so if sperm are seen moving rapidly and penetrate a healthy egg and all the above changes occur and those changes have been documented in real time; how is it that the human fertilized

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egg is not “the age of viability,” but the condor fertilized egg is cared for, monitored carefully, and is considered viable? This process occurs in every living creature on Earth. Only humans kill the unborn. The condor egg, if broken, is considered a major disaster. Why? All that is a broken shell, white matter, and a yellow blob. Was it viable? You bet! It was potential. Huma ns sta r t out a s a fertilized egg and it is just as alive as the condor egg. Neither you or I would be alive today if a live egg had not encountered a live sperm: the age of viability. The outcry from the abortion[ rights group is loud, violent, and their reasoning narrative is inaccurate. Their loudest argument berated prolife proponents for being cruel and heartless for not caring if a victim of incest or rape became pregnant. How is it that - according to PEW statistics - of the 63 million abortions done in the last 50 years - only 5% are done for rape or incest? This means the angry marches leave out the 95% of abortions done for “convenience.” How very sad for the 56 million humans lost. Fifty-six million potential humans have not been allowed to become wr iters, a r tists, teachers, plumbers, doctors, nurses, scientists, mechanics, or future leaders. Potential for the condor only? You bet.

In the U.S. for the last 50 years the birth rate for humans has dropped below the sustainable rate to replace the population for the future. This means that the U.S. population will keep declining until it is not sustainable as a nation. How is it that there is a huge outcry that production of the “abortion pill” might be stopped? The abor tion treatment consists of two drugs. The fi rst is Mifepristone (Mifeprex) which stops the production of proge s t erone (needed to keep a pregnancy alive) thereby killing the growing fetus. The second medication Misoprostol (Cytotec) causes contractions. This whole outcry is ridiculous. If abortion advocates want a medication that kills the fertilized egg, the egg must then have been presumed to be alive. How is it that “pro-choice” is used so often by abortion advocates? This is a misnomer. The “choice” is made in the bedroom. Is there no more responsibility for or accountability for actions? “Reproductive Rights” is a contradiction of terms. The definition of reproduction:

breeding, procreation, propa gat ion. I n ot her word s, reproductive rights should be: enough clinics around the country to allow for pregnant women to receive adequate care for a healthy pregnancy. Every woman, and for that matter all humans, should have the right for good medical care. Pregnancy is not a disease! How is it that a murderer who kills a pregnant woman can be charged for two murders? How is it that a very frightened 18 year old who delivers a term live infant and throws it into a dumpster is vilified on state and national news and must face 16 years in jail for attempted murder, yet if she had gone to an abortion clinic, this child would have been killed and disposed of, with no news, no outcry, and no punishment? Why is it legal for a clinic or hospital to kill a viable human in the making? It is time to stop making excuses or using confl icting terms and call it what it is. Whether it is a smashed condor egg or an aborted human, it is dead. Sincerely, Phyllis Herlock, Retired Midwife

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MOVIE REVIEW | FROM PAGE 7 has been cast in the lead role of an independent film. She is playing the part of Gracie Atherton-Yoo, a married petshop employee who had an affair with the 13-year-old schoolmate of her son. After having children and divorcing to be with young husband Joe (Charles Melton), Gracie (Julianne Moore) invites the performer to their Savannah, Georgia home. The intention is to show off their happy life to the actress. But the charismatic Elizabeth asks many questions and tries to discern who is in control within the relationship. She also probes for opinions from their children,

GMMP | FROM PAGE 12 transportation elements to ensure they capture the community’s concerns without duplicating efforts. A lt houg h 2018 st ud ie s of Gallup’s roads indicated they have enough capacity to

SHIPROCK | FROM PAGE 15 transported to the Northern Navajo Medical Center for treatment. Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for NEWS

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as well as Gracie’s ex and children from her previous fa m ily. A s she conti nues, Elizabeth discovers secrets and even starts to manipulate the pair in order to form her own take on them. Telling the story from the point-of-view of an actress trying to build a character for a film is an interesting a nd effective stor y telling tech n ique t hat pays d iv idends here. Both Gracie and Elizabeth are selfish in their pursuits, making for an interesting dynamic. Obv iou sly, El i z a bet h’s actions revolve around trying to accurately portray Gracie and earn raves for her own performance. She is willing to do a ny thing to get the pair to trust her and open

themselves up. And Gracie comes across as closed-off, showing only what she wants people to see. There’s a palpable tension between the two women that’s consistently fun to watch. The movie does possess an unusual sense of humor that is initially jolting. There are sharp musical stings at odd moments, peppered in at the beginning of the film to sound like something out of an over-the-top melodrama. However, one does get used to the tactic and it does earn chuckles here and there. And Elizabeth’s quest for truth does result in some darkly funny and awkward encounters between herself, interview subjects and extended family members.

Of course, as the stor y prog re s se s t h i ng s do get darker and take a dramatic turn. One unique element and performance that stands out is that of Melton as husband Joe. As he reveals more and more about his marriage, the performance subtly displays just how out-of-his-element he is as husband and father. Both physically and emotionally, he doesn’t seem much older than his own kids who are growing up and are now about to leave the home. T h i s r e v i e w e r h a d n’ t really considered finer points of this kind of relationship and the movie does an excellent job of exa mining the ensuing complications, not to mention Joe’s lingering doubts about his future with

Gracie. I n t he e nd , E l i z a b e t h does ma nage to inf luence Joe enough to reveal exactly who was pulling the strings years ago when the two lovers crossed paths, even if the reveal is only for the benefit of the actress and her role in the film adaptation. But there’s a lot to unpack in this movie and its aversion to making blunt statements about t hese i nd iv idua ls makes the story and performances intriguing and more revea ling. May Dece mbe r may be about a subject considered sordid by many, but it provides a sharp and effective dissection of a real-life story.

hold the community through 2050, there are areas where changes may be needed to relieve congestion and traffic delays, BHI senior planner and project manager Derek Webb said. “In 2018, the roadway network worked perfect [in the model],” Webb said. “That’s

probably not the lived experience. It’s probably especially not the lived experience on those two weekends a month when Ga llup gets a la rge influx of people.” Older models didn’t necessarily give a true representation of how much use some roads get.

“ H a s s le r Va l le y R o a d didn’t really pop out in the travel model,” Webb sa id. “It wa sn’t something that [showed up as] ‘Oh, tons of people are going to use this if we improve it.’ But in talking to the community members that showed up, it’s clea r that it’s been a conversation

throughout history.” His team is working on the last modules of the TMP and has made them available on the TMP project website. Both plans are expected to be in fi nal draft form by the end of the year and receive city council approval early next year.

the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bu janda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI A lbuquerque F ield Off ice, announced that Bidtah pled guilty Nov. 22 to all three cou nt s of t he i nd ict ment charging him with assault

with a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm during a cr i me of v iolence, a nd assault on a federal officer with a deadly and dangerous weapon. He will remain i n c u s t o dy p end i n g s en tencing, which has not been

scheduled. At sentencing, Bidtah faces at least 10 years in prison followed by fi ve years of supervised release. The Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI A lbuquerque F ield Of f ice

investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Depa r tment of Investigation and Department of Criminal Investigations. A s s i s t a nt Un it e d S t a t e s Attorney Matthew J. McGinley is prosecuting the case.

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No. D-1113-PB-2023-00041 FREDDIE MICHAEL PALACIOS JR., Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS FREDDIE M. PALACIOS SR., has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of FREDDIE MICHAEL PALACIOS JR, 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: _______________. FRED M. PALACIOS, SR.

INFORMATION RETIREMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT RMCHCS Christopher Gonzaga, MD is retiring from the practice of medicine on 12/8/23. With written patient authorization, a copy of the medical record can be obtained from RMCHCS HIM Department at 1901 Red Rock Drive, Gallup, NM 87301 or by calling (505) 863-7000. RMCHCS College Clinic will provide assistance establishing care with a new primary care provider. Please call (505) 863-1820 for additional information.

2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R, 10996 miles, clean and maintained. $4,952.00 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650R, 4543 miles, clean and maintained. $5,825.00 2014 Harley, Dyna Super Glide Custom, clean and maintained. $15.000.00 May view at 1700 South 2 nd Street, Gallup, 505-863-3660 Test ride bring your own helmet, and full amount of dollars in hand. LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the matter of the Estate of

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MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. By James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published: Gallup Sun November 17, 2023 November 24, 2023 December 1, 2023 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO CRISTINA VILLICANA, Plaintiff, vs. No. D-1113-CV-2023-00379 JOSE M. TERAN, LOURDES TERAN, and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 THE PLAINTIFF, Defendants. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: JOSE M. TERAN, LOURDES TERAN, and 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: Lot Nine (9) in Block Two (2) of GAMERCO TOWNSITE SUBDIVISION 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 15, 1981. The above described property is located at 305 Summit Ave., Gamerco, McKinley County, New Mexico. You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before January 8, 2024 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) 7229121. /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 November 24, 2023 December 1, 2023 December 8, 2023 *** CLASSIFIEDS

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO BRIAN B. STURGEON, Plaintiff, vs. No. D-1113-CV-2023-00353 ABA LAND LTD. CO., a Limited Liability Company; ABA LAND PARTNERSHIP, a New Mexico general partnership; KEVIN C. CLARKE; CHRISTOPHER GARCIA; CHERYL C. GARCIA; WILLIAM B. CLARK, Trustee of the William B. Clarke and Shirley C. Clarke Trust UTA as Amended and Restated May 18, 1983; 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: KEVIN C. CLARKE; CHRISTOPHER GARCIA; CHERYL C. GARCIA; WILLIAM B. CLARK, Trustee of the William B. Clarke and Shirley C. Clarke Trust UTA as Amended and Restated May 18, 1983, and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff BRIAN B. STURGEON has commenced an action to quiet title to the premises described below: A tract of land in the SW ¼ of Section 24, T15N, R19W, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Section 24; Thence N32º03’E, 622.93’ to a point on the north right of way line of Old U.S. Highway 66, said point being the southeast

corner of a channel right of way as described in Book 12 Deeds, Page 641, said point being the southwest corner for the herein described tract and the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence N00º40’17”W, along the easterly right of way line of said channel right of way and the projection thereof 438.80’ to the northwest corner for the herein described tract, a point on the southerly right of way line of the AT&SF RAILROAD; Thence N82º13’18”E, 1070.52’ to the northeast corner, being the northwest corner of INDIAN CAPITOL DIST. CO. TRACT; Thence S12º08’17”E, along the westerly boundary of said tract 348.67’ to the southeast corner of the herein described tract, a point on the northerly right of way line of Old U.S. Highway 66; Thence S77º51’43”W, along said right of way line, 1154.65’ to the Real Point of Beginning.

Containing 9.97 acres. The property described above is located on the west side of Gallup on West Highway 66 by Industry Dr., McKinley County, New Mexico You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before January 15, 2024 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) 7229121. /s/ Douglas W. Fowles Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121

December 8, 2023 December 15, 2023 *** LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed bids for:

Published: Gallup Sun December 1, 2023

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Re-Bid On-Call Metal Salvage Price Agreement No. ITB-2024-18BK Commodity Code(s): 92677, 99868 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:

Reminder: McKinley County property taxpayers that they must pay the First half of the 2023 property taxes by December 11, 2023, to avoid penalties & interest. Mail must be postmarked on or before December 10, 2023. As the first half deadline approaches, we appreciate and thank all the taxpayers for their payments. You can also pay your taxes online by logging on to the McKinley County Website at

www.co.mckinley.nm.us or call 1-844-329-7600 Convenience fee of $2.00 or 2.5% will be added for Credit/Debit Card or $1.50 for electronic checks. By NM State Law, NMSA 7-38-47, Property Taxes are the personal obligation of the Property Owner, whether or not the Tax Bill was received.

For more information, call (505) 722-4459

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com/ portal/?tab= openOpportunities Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, December 11, 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 1st day of December, 2023 By: /S/ Chris Mortenson,

President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 ITB ISSUE DATE: December 1, 2023 PUBLICATION DATES: December 1, 2023 (Gallup Sun) *** Sullivan Law Office Dianne Sullivan, Bar #020445 3707 E. Southern Avenue Mesa, Arizona 85206 Tel: (480) 284-2644 Email: Dianne@sullivanlawaz. com Attorney for petitioner IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PINAL ELAINE ROSE STEELE, Case No. 02200472 Petitioner, SUMMONS (DOMESTIC RELATIONS)

And HOWARD STEELE, Respondent. FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: HOWARD STEELE: 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this “Summons”. 2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 201 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2205 or the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 971

INFORMATION COLLEGE CLINIC RELOCATING PUBLIC INFORMATION IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT RMCHCS is pleased to announce that College Clinic will be relocating to 1900 Red Rock Drive, Gallup, NM 87301 effective 12/11/2023. Our telephone and fax numbers will remain the same. Medical records will continue to be maintained by RMCHCS HIM Department at 1901 Red Rock Drive, Gallup, NM 87301. Should you have any questions on the relocation, please feel free to contact us at (505)863-1820. We look forward to seeing and serving you at our new location. 22 Friday December 1, 2023 • Gallup Sun

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Jason Lopez Circle, Florence, Arizona 85132. Mail a copy of your “Response” or “Answer” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons. 3. If this “Summons” and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your “Response” of “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server of the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication. 4. You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address at the top of this paper, or from the Clerk of the Superior Court at the address listed in Paragraph 2 above. 5. Requests for reasonable

accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge of commissioner assigned to the case, at least three (3) judicial days before your scheduled court date. 6. Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of your scheduled court date. 7. Either party to this action may file in the Conciliation Court a petition invoking the jurisdiction of the Court for the purpose of preserving the marriage by effecting conciliation between the parties. 8. The name and address of your spouse’s attorney is; Dianne Sullivan 3707 E. Southern Avenue Mesa, Arizona 85206 SIGNED AND SEALED this date: 3/24/22 CLERK OF COURT By: Deputy Clerk Published: Gallup Sun December 1, 2023 December 8, 2023 December 15, 2023 December 22, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS

CALENDAR

Community Calendar December 1 - December 7, 2023 THURSDAY, NOV. 30 SUNDAY, DEC. 3

42ND RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY

@ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Don’t miss the most beautiful ballooning in New Mexico, flying high over the red rocks. FRIDAY, DEC. 1

BOOK COVER BINGO

5 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). It’s just like the classic game you know and love but with book covers! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

BARBIE EXHIBIT

@ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). View various Barbie dolls through history and the story behind how Ruth Handler created the iconic doll.

FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

CHRISTMAS PARADE

1 pm. In partnership with the Red Rock Balloon Rally, the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Christmas parade every year.

K-POP PARTY

KIDZ CINEMA

2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is The Santa Clause 2 (2002). Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET

The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is having a membership drive through the end of the year.

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.

UNWRAP THE GIFT OF READING

SUNDAY, DEC. 3

Throughout the month of December select a wrapped book to check out, unwrap, and read! 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

3 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.

CALENDAR

HOLIDAY REMEMBERENCE PROGRAM

3 pm @ the Gallup Masonic Lodge (4501 E. Hwy. 66). The Community Grief Support Group will hold a holiday remembrance program for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This is a free event open to the public. For more information text (505) 615-8053. MONDAY, DEC. 4

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This December, our story times will celebrate the holiday season and beginning of winter. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

EUREKA!

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Explore chemistry by learning about the preserving power of salt. Then, make your own holiday decorations out of salt dough. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information. TUESDAY, DEC. 5

CRICUT 101

5 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the basics of using your Cricut to cut and shape paper. 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. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

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

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This December, the story times will celebrate the holiday season and beginning of winter. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME

4 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, DEC. 7

9TH ANNNUAL HOLIDAY IN NEW MEXICO

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ UNM-Gallup Gurley Hall. Free entertainment, a visit from Santa,

and a closing ceremony for a student art exhibit. For more information, call (505) 863-7542 or email richardreyes12@unm.edu.

DECEMBER FILMS: HAPPY HOLIDAYS

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Get in the holiday spirit with these fun films. This week’s film is Christmas Trade.

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, celebrate the holidays by making a greeting card to share. For more information email: bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, DEC. 8

FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE

10 am - 4 pm @ the El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.). Browse hundreds of already-enjoyed books that have been hand-picked by our library staff at OFPL.Buy one book for $1 or fill up a bag with books for $5. SATURDAY, DEC. 9

GALLUP ELKS HOOP SHOOT

11:30 am @ JFK Middle School (600 Boardman Dr.).

SELF CARE AT RIO WEST MALL

12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL at the Rio West Mall for a self care DIY activity this holiday season! Make your very own Holiday Sugar Scrub to gift or enjoy!

See new work by 13 of your favorite local artists.

MINI WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL

1 pm - 5 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Thirty-three local artists will be present. A family craft and hot cocoa will be available.

SCREENING OF ‘IN THE DIRT’

6:30 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). After the movie, members of the cast will be available for questions. MONDAY, DEC. 11 FRIDAY, DEC. 15

ELF ON THE SHELF SCAVENGER HUNT

@ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Help Zollinger Library find the Elf on the Shelf! Look high and low for your chance at a special prize. TUESDAY, DEC. 12

SEW HAPPY

PAINT AND SIP: HOT AIR BALLOON

6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out! Registration is $35/person.

POKÉMON GO HOLIDAY GATHERING

ARTSCRAWL

SHOW OPENING: 8TH ANNUAL MEMBER ARTIST GROUP SHOW

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.

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.

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

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