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May #226
2023
220 S. Fifth St., Gallup, NM • 505-722-2271 • www.ricoautocomplex.com GALLUP, NEW MEXICO CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AREA GRADUATES!
A Project of the Southwest Indian Foundation THANK YOU! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! Winning Art on display Cultural Center Gallery in May Monday-Saturday 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM gallupculturalcenter.org (505)728-8048 201 E. Hwy 66
Mother’s May Mother’s May Weaving in Beauty
ART123 Gallery
Show Opening:
“Prussian Horizons” by Lakin Epaloose
A collection of Zuni, Baroque, Cubist, landscape and contemporary art through a sentimental lens.
LOOM Gallery
“Solitude” by Armond Antonio
Family Craft in the Events Center: Mini Woven Baskets
Use scissors, glue and yarn to turn paper cups into beautiful woven miniature baskets
Pop-up MuseumChildren’s in the Events Center
Play with us in the Construction Zone! Use the conveyor belt and wheelbarrows to move and construct walls with our foam bricks, create ball runners with our magnetic wall, and make designs on the sequence board.
Weaving demonstration and class information
Gallup TheaterRepertory at the El Morro Theatre presents - Cinderella
PRE-ARTS CRAWL - Gallup Repertory Theater at the El Morro Theatre presenting Cinderella.
Date of performance: May 13th, showtime 1pm, at the El Morro Theatre
Tickets are $10 a piece at the door. Door opens at 12:30pm
ARTS CRAWL 7-9 PM –Gallup Repertory Theater, outside the El Morro Events Center, will display the Cinderella Carriage for photo opportunity.
FACELESS – Zuni Rock Band – First Street and Coal Avenue
Jamming and throwing down some of your favorite hard rock/metal songs - Representing Zuni, NM
DJ Katrina – Curated
Dance Music – Second Street and Coal Ave.
Local Arts & Crafts Vendors
Food Vendors
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Thoughts From The West End
I always get excited with the return of spring and those longer and warmer days. This is the time when I start listening for the return of my favorite guest, the hummingbird. It is pure joy when they show up in my backyard looking for blossoming flowers and my sugar water mixture. It used to be a gallon sized hummingbird juice purchased from the store but now I take great pride in preparing my own.
Birds have always fascinated me and the more colorful one is the more impressed I become. My news feed seems to know that I enjoy reading about my winged friends and always presents me with a story about how to become involved in my birdie life. If we want to feed hummingbirds, we should get new feeders each season, and do a clear sugar water with no dyes. These are simple rules to follow to enjoy swarms of hummingbirds outside your window.
Growing up I always
remember hearing the saying, “stop and smell the roses.”
Being young and always on the move I never followed this age tested advice. However, as I have gotten older, and more gray has shown up in my hair the more I realize how sound this advice is. I know intentionally make the sacrifice and slow down to enjoy life a little bit more. Whether that is stopping to watch hummingbirds feed or taking the moment to listen to my children and really listen to what is going on in their world. So, remember to stop and smell the roses.
P.S.
I didn’t forget about screen time. I just discovered that my scary screen time included my desktop computer time and that is how I make a living. This last month I did make a conscious effort to use my phone less and enjoyed the time away from the handheld.
Jpa
The Ancient Way Café
El Morro RV Park and Cabins
MaySpecialsSunday
Noon to 3 pm
May 7th
Quiche - (Broccoli/Cheddar or Bacon/Mushroom/Swiss) with choice of Soup or Salad
May 14th
Chuck Steak, Baked Potato, and Green Salad
May 21st
Stuffed Chicken Breast (Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Cheese) with Penne
May 28th
Cajun Catfish with Grits, Greens, and Cornbread
Our Regular Menu Always Includes:
• Smokehouse BBQ Omelet with our mouthwatering House-smoked Brisket
• Huevos Rancheros
• Ancient Way Burgers
• Black Bean Burgers
• Burritos
• French Toast
• Many other Breakfast and Lunch Delights!
• We have a wide range of Homemade Desserts
El Morro RV Park, Cabins & Ancient Way Café elmorro-nm.com elmorrorv@gmail.com
505-783-4612
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April Master Finishers
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Near mile marker 46 on Hwy 53, one mile east of El Morro National Monument Entrance Our Summer hours of operation are Thursday through Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm
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8 Mr. Sun’s 4th and 5th Graders believe in the power to be…
14 Best of the Best Voting Sheet
24 Asparagus In the Home Garden Edit h Iwan
28 Questions for Eric Esparza
30 Event Calendar
36 Lt. Edourad Izac: The Last Medal of Honor Recipient from WWI Kenneth Riege
38 Walking In Beauty
Thanks to our Contributors this month
Edith Iwan
Eric Esparza
Kenneth Riege
Michele Laughing Reeves
Dr.Vicki Handfield
Publishers:
Daisy & Jason Arsenault
Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen
Art Director: Christine Carter
Gallup Journey Magazine
42 Part of the Family Michele Laughing Reeves
44 People Reading
48 Rehoboth 3rd grade Class presents Endangered Species Presentations at the Navajo Nation Zoo
53 Building Bikes of of Juniper!? Chuck Van Drunen
54 Anxiety, What Is It and Can It Be Helped?
Dr. Vic ki Handfield
56 Day Trip!
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Cover Photo Courtesy of Valencia Smith-Chapito
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Rehoboth Elementary Student Spotlight
These 4th and 5th grade students truly want to be a positive light in the world around them. Teaching throughlines allows us to better make that happen. Throughlines, like these are used as a way of teaching us more about our spiritual responsibilities or jobs that we believe God has placed on us to effectively guide ourselves to fuller lives. At Rehoboth, we desire to extend that beyond our school day. Rehoboth students want others to be blessed by the learning experience that they are receiving here. The opportunity to give our students this Biblical perspective to live life differently is extremely rewarding! Our deepest thanks and appreciation goes out to all the families and members of this community who support and build our children up. God is the answer we seek and the power He has to make “All Things New!”
-Solomon Sun-
Mr. Sun’s 4th and 5th Graders believe in the power to be a …
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"They help in a tough situation and do what is right for others" -Nathaniel
"God gave this role to his people to do stuff that is right and not wrong. And for us to seek change " -Avellaka
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