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2023 March #224
It’s Your Lucky Day!
GALLUP, NEW MEXICO
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St. Patrick's Day According to the 2021 Community Report, there were a total of 595 DWI arrests made in McKinley County. So remember don't drink and drive because not even the luck of the Irish can save you from a DWI.
@MCKINLEYCOUNTYDWIPROGRAM 2021 community report mckinley county - gps.unm.edu. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2023, from https://gps.unm.edu/gps_assets/tru_data/Crash-Reports/Community-Reports/2021-community-reports/County_McKinley.pdf
The first
Arts Crawl Event
of the 2023 Season will be held on Saturday, april 8th, 7-9 pm ARTISTS VENDORS FOOD TRUCKS ART GALLERIES ENTERTAINMENT KIDS ARTS & CRAFTS For information contact: Dee Santillanes, ArtsCrawl coordinator 505-728-1055
ANNUAL
CAR TRUCK & STREET ROD
SHOW
DOWNTOWN GALLUP, NM Aztec Avenue, bet. 4th & 5th Streets 8:30-noon July 29, 2023
Cars, Music, Food Trucks, Fun
Join fellow vintage, classic, muscle, and street rod automotive fanatics for multiple cruises and a spectacular car show. This is the car event of Northwest New Mexico that you won’t want to miss. All proceeds from this show will be donated to Veterans Helping Veterans. Contact Ted Gonzales for Car Show registration information: 505-870-0431.
Thoughts From The West End Facebook, sorry Meta boasts on their about page that they are “bringing people closer every day.” On Instagram’s about page, they tell us they “give people the power to build community” as well as “bring the world closer together.” Twitter talks about how they “serve the public conversation” with “healthy conversations.” It sounds like social media is about building community, and that is always a good thing. We need these social media platforms because over the last three decades we have seen a significant decline in organized or informal groups. Local organizations like Kiwanis, Lions Club, Masons, and others have all seen membership dwindle. It is not just these groups, but church memberships, sports leagues, service clubs that have been challenged on getting people to participate. I think about that three-decade number
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because that is about the same amount of time it has been since we have had social media platforms. Maybe we have all gone online and forgotten that real work gets done on the ground. At the Gallup Journey we think about community on a regular basis. It takes a collective group to get things completed. Social Media platforms have come under political pressure about misinformation as well as a number of other concerns. This month try to make a small change. Put your phone down a little more and look up. Ask that friend out to lunch instead of sharing a picture of what you ate for dinner. Join an organization that promotes something you have an interest in. Let’s just try to become a little more involved in our community, and I am suggesting not online. Jpa-
The Ancient Way Café El Morro RV Park and Cabins
Our days and hours of operation are Thursdays through Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm.
Come try our Smokehouse BBQ Omelet with our mouthwatering House-smoked Brisket, Huevos Rancheros, Ancient Way Burgers, Black Bean Burgers, Burritos, French Toast, and other breakfast and lunch delights. Plus we have a wide range of homemade desserts to entice you!
February Sunday Specials - Noon to 3 pm March 5th
Salmon Oscar with Baked Potato and Green Salad March 12th Chicken Acapulco with Spanish Rice and Beans March 19th Andouille Sausage/Pasta- White Wine Reduction and Veggies March 26th Lemon Baked Cod with Rice Pilaf and Mixed Veggies Thank you for your ongoing love and support! The management and staff of the AWC
El Morro RV Park, Cabins & Ancient Way Café elmorro-nm.com • elmorrorv@gmail.com • 505-783-4612 Near mile marker 46 on Hwy 53, one mile east of El Morro National Monument Entrance
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When you finish these puzzles, bring them to our office at 210 E. Aztec Ave, оr take a pic with your phone and email it to gallupjourney@gmail.com. Don’t forget to include your name.
February Master Finishers LiDeja Jones Yolanda Begay jordyn manning Charley Benally Sarah Landavazo Shmurda Gang Pepita Isaiah Begay Steph J Thomas Gomez Valerie Barker enrique pieras Mr. Gibbs Audra A Arviso
Lorelai Begay Tasha Yazzie Maureen Bia Steven Mahnke Jaye Smith Lee Yuanjian DK & Footies Lois Becenti R Morris L James Libby J E Skeet Mark Gartner Joe Peterman
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360 with Golf Michele Laughing Reeves Ayee’hee Yazhi Lois Harvey The Right Ingredients for Success Megan DenHerder Legendary Locals of Gallup Elizabeth Hardin Burrola, Carol Sarath, and Bob Rosebrough Spring Rose Care Edith Iwan Event Calendar Medical Care in McKinley County Dr. Phil Kamps
Thanks to our Contributors this month: Michele Laughing Reeves Lois Harvey Megan DenHerder Elizabeth Hardin Burrola Carol Sarath Bob Rosebrough Edith Iwan
Dr. Phil Kamps Richard Reyes Kenneth Riege Dr.Vicki Handfield Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen
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Walking In Beauty Daisy Arsenault Rubbings From The Wall Kenneth Riege People Reading Opinion Poll Red Mesa Review’ publishes 2022 digital edition Richard Reyes Winter, Wonderful & Threatening Dr. Vicki Handfield Day Trip to Window Rock, Arizona
Art Director: Christine Carter
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Cover: Tuff Armstrong
March 2023 Issue #224 All Rights Reserved. No articles, photos, illustrations, advertisements, or design elements may be used without expressed written permission from the publisher, Gallup Journey Inc. This publication is distributed with the understanding that the information presented is from many sources, for which there can be no warranty or responsibility by the publisher as to accuracy, originality, or completeness. It is distributed with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in making product endorsements, recommending health care or treatments, providing instruction, or recommending that any reader participate in any activity or behavior described in the publication. The opinions of the contributors to this publication belong to them and do not reflect the opinions of the editors or publishers.
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ATTENTION business owners and entrepreneurs!
The City of Gallup and the Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation want to hear from you! We’re in the process of establishing a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) right here in Gallup, NM. If you import goods from abroad, this FTZ could benefit your business by reducing or eliminating your import duties. Shipments from overseas will arrive faster in the community, and Gallup could become a national location for warehousing and distribution. Feedback from the business community is vital to secure this designation in Gallup. We urge you to complete the survey at the QR code below, or through the following link:
tinyurl.com/FTZGALLUP
tinyurl.com/FTZGALLUP
Oxygen — Medical and Industrial
Gases Carbon Dioxide — Beverage and Horticultural Nitrogen, Argon, Helium, Laboratory Gases, Shielding Gas Blends
Cylinder Safety Carts
Gas-Handling Apparatus
Cylinder Safety Caps
• Regulators & Torches • Hoses and Fittings FOUR LOCATIONS! • PAINTBALL Cylinders
Gallup, NM — 606 E Hwy 66 — Ph: 505.722.3845
• Pressurized Gas Cylinders
Milan, NM — 305 Airport Road — Ph: 505.287.9454
• Cryogenic (liquid gas) Vessels
Cortez, CO — 101 N Broadway — Ph: 970.565.6547 Durango, CO — 187 Bodo Drive — Ph: 970.247.1854
FourCornersWelding.com
OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY,at INC. “Your Business Is Our Business Butler’s” 1900 E. Hwy 66 • PH. (505) 722-6661
PRINTING, STATIONARY, OFFICE/EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, FURNITURE, DOCUMENT AND SELF STORAGE, SEASONAL DECORATIONS, ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES, AWARDS, TROPHIES & PLAQUES, COPY SERVICE,
NATIVE AMERICAN & SOUTHWEST BOOK NOOK, ART SUPPLIES, AND MORE!
(800) 748-1603 • Fax (505) 863-4981
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1900 E. Hwy 66 • Gallup, NM 87301 PH. (505) 722-6661 • (800) 748-1603 • Fax (505) 863-4981 “Your Business Is Our Business at Butler’s” www.butlersofficecity.com
20% off New Mexico Piñon Coffee, Collectibles, Southwest Native American Book Nook and Bibles. Offices in Gallup • Farmington Zuni • Pine Hill Albuquerque Portales www.ffnm.org 505-766-5600 1-800-342-8298
ART SUPPLIES PLAQUES & TRO CU ANYTIME ATMS: 313 S. Boardman • 1120 E. Hwy 66 217 S. Marguerite • 1383 N. Hwy 491 • ZUNI - 1202 State Hwy. 53
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