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Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours!

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Recommendations for COVID Safety During the Holidays

We want you and your loved ones to be able to celebrate in the safest way possible to ensure there is an opportunity to be together for other holidays in the years to come. The best option is to limit your festivities to the members of your household. Being in the same space with members from separate households increases your risk of spreading the virus amongst each other. Consider gathering virtually with family and friends outside of your home. Spend time sharing a meal together, sharing recipes, and catching up with each other, but do it virtually. Keep you and your family safe with COVID Safe Practices. Remember, if you are with members outside your household, you are not only coming into contact with them, but with everyone they have been in to contact with (over the last two weeks.) Please keep in mind that older adults or people who have underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of getting severely sick from COVID-19. Making your celebrations virtual or conducted over the phone instead of in person will go a long way to reduce the risk of endangering your loved ones. It is important now more than ever to avoid any high-risk activities. These higher risk activities include, but are not limited to: • Not adhering to social distancing / 6 foot minimum • Not wearing a mask or face covering • Not practicing good hand hygiene • Spending sustained periods of time with people you do not live with– especially if you are gathering indoors. • Traveling on planes, buses, trains, public transportation, or other shared vehicles.

TRAVELING FOR THE HOLIDAYS IS NOT RECOMMENDED

Non-essential travel, including holiday travel, is not recommended as COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in every part of the country. Traveling will increase your chance of being infected and promotes community spread. Additional precautions should also be taken when interacting with people traveling to the area; especially from other areas with widespread COVID-19. For people who travel outside New Mexico or travel into New Mexico, the Governor has issued an Executive Order that anyone arriving “from a state with a positive test rate higher than 80 per 1,000,000 residents or test positivity rate greater than or equal to five percent over a seven-day rolling average” must self-isolate or self-quarantine for fourteen days. For cases in the last 7 days by state, see https://covid.cdc.gov/ covid-data-tracker/#cases_casesper100klast7days

HOW TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS APART

Deciding to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19 does not mean that you cannot see your loved ones. Schedule a video call or virtual hang out place for the holiday. Try these ideas to make it festive: • Have everyone place their laptops on the table, so that you can talk while eating a holiday meal • Share recipes ahead of time, so everyone can eat the same food in different places • Honor your usual traditions if you can, like having each person say what they are thankful for • Connect your laptop to the TV and dine on the couch to get a larger view of everyone

Happy Holidays from the City of Gallup

Mayor Louie Bonaguidi • Councilor Linda Garcia • Councilor Michael Schaaf • Councilor Yogash Kumar • Councilor Fran Palochak

N.M. Economic Development Department urges N.M. small businesses to apply for remaining economic stimulus loans & grants New Mexico small businesses in financial distress due to the coronavirus crisis are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for loans or grants made available by New Mexico and US Federal Government. Some programs are still open. Important Note: New Mexico Legislature may authorize another stimulus package on or around November 24th. Stay informed via media in New Mexico.

The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program

Business loans to help eligible small and medium-sized for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic. What it is The program is designed to help credit flow to small and medium-sized for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations that were in sound financial condition before the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, but now need loans to help maintain their operations until they have recovered from, or adapted to, the impacts of the pandemic. Loans originated under the program have several features that will help borrowers facing challenges. The program offers 5-year loans, with floating rates, and principal and interest payments deferred as indicated in the charts below to assist those experiencing temporary cash flow interruptions. To support a broad set of employers, loan size starts at $100,000 and ranges up to $300 million for some loan types. What it isn’t Main Street loans are not grants and cannot be forgiven. (Note: Main Street Program is term used by US Federal Reserve to signify small business. It does not refer specifically to the New Mexico, or National, Main Street programs) How it works Interested borrowers will work with a local eligible lender to determine if they meet the program requirements, which are available online, as well as the lender’s own underwriting standards. The lender will determine approval for a loan.

New Mexico Small Business Recovery Program

New Mexico businesses and nonprofits that reported less than $5 million in gross revenue on their 2019 income tax return and experienced 30 percent or greater reduction in monthly gross revenue in April and May of 2020 (compared to the same period in 2019) can apply for a low- interest, three-year loan of up to $75,000. Interest is deferred for the entire three-year term, after which principal and interest can be paid in full or converted into a new three-year term that requires monthly payments of principal and interest. The New Mexico Finance Authority manages the program in New Mexico. For information: The NMFA FAQs page gives a list of documents applicants can prepare. For information, go to: www.nmfinance.com/programs/small-business-recovery-loan-fund/ New Mexico Finance Authority Small Business Recovery Loan Fund online presentation at www.youtube.com/watch?v=73sUqOrwVgs&feature=youtu.be. Video title - 10-20-20: Small Business Recovery Loan Fund Updates and How to Apply Note: This is a very clear explanation.

“LISC” Rural Relief Small Business Grants

LISC is inviting small business owners in rural locations across the country to apply for the LISC-Lowe’s Rural Relief Small Business Grants program. The next application period will open on Thursday, November 30th. An application round is open for one week and then closed. For information, go to: www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/small-business-relief-grants/ frequently-asked-questions/ www.lisc.org/covid-19/

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Thoughts From The West End School has always been about learning. However, the things I remember the most are the sports I got to play. It was the reason you took your studies serious so you could be eligible to play. My coach always stressed that it was a privilege to play, not a right. I took that to heart and always approached each playing opportunity as something special. Eventually, our playing days come to an end and the excitement doesn’t return until we have children with the same dedication and passion for a sport. Once we have children the same cycle seems to repeat itself. I don’t get to go into the classroom and see my child perform or cheer them on while they take a math test. But I do get to go to their sporting events and root for them. Luckily, I have children who love to play and that gives me something I can share with them. That is why this year has been so difficult. Our state has put a stop to athletics during this pandemic. My senior was looking forward to her soccer season and then preparing

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for another track season. Maybe we still get track, but the year has definitely been very different then we both imagined. Most of us only get the chance to play in competitive sports in high school and then we move on to life. Without sports we have found other ways to fill up the extra time with our kiddos by having deep conversations with each of them. There has not been a day gone by where we have not had a conversation about where our senior is going to college. We also have found time for a bike ride, watching a favorite television show together or discussing what is for dinner. Sports is not a priority in our lives right now, but we definitely are finding different ways to cheer on our children. Take the time out of each day to give them a big hug and let them know that we will work through this pandemic. I will always remember these days we are all at home spending time together than I will remember a sporting event. -By JPA

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Gallup Coffee Company • Joe Milo’s Trading Company Weaving in Beauty • Quintana’s Music Center City Electric Shoe Shop • Zimmerman’s Western Wear Walking in Beauty West by Southwest Ernie Bulow Treasure Poem Coal Street Pub • Silver Dust Trading Company Tiffany’s House of Essential Oils • ART123 Gallery Gurley Motor Company Toys for Tots Kenneth Riege Bright Life Arts Studio • Shi’Ma Traders Camille’s Sidewalk Café • Makeshift Gallery Perry Null Trading

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37 Holiday Craft 38 Ah-Shi’ Beauty Makeup Sammy C’s Rock n’ Sports Pub & Grille 40 Throughlines Dan Meester 42 Event Calendar 44 Resilience - Mural by Jerry Brown/Kara Q. Smith 47 8 Questions Fowler Roberts 48 Small Business Development Center at UNM Cyndi Jarvison 52 CHA’ AHH Nizhoni Music & Wellness Studio 53 Maria’s Restaurant • Rico Auto Complex 54 Bill Malone Trading • Flux Tufa Works 55 Jerry’s Café • Yazzie’s Indian Art 56 December Covid-19 Challenge

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Gallup Mainstreet & the Gallup Journey have partnered to bring you a local Holiday Gift Guide in print and on the web. We all know that the backbone of our economy is our locally owned small businesses. COVID-19 has definitely created some struggles for our local businesses and this Holiday we can show them our support by shopping locally. Gallup is filled with unique shops. Whether you are looking for musical instruments, gift certificates, western clothing, footwear, turquoise jewelry, automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, unique handmade crafts or a number of other meaningful gifts you can find them downtown and around town vendors. This year, we encourage you to go out of your way to support local and hope that our printed Holiday Gift Guide and the online version found at gallupmainstreet.org will help you find that perfect gift. We are all in this together and patronizing local business makes a huge impact in our community.

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he earliest Zuni jewelry maker who can be identified with certainty is Juan De Dios, who taught his nephew Dan Simplicio Sr. and several other Zunis. Lee Weebothe remembered him well and has told me some great stories. Even so, in the history of Zuni jewelry De Dios remains a rather mysterious figure. There are two Juan De Dioses in the 1885 census, both born in 1876. De Dios manages to avoid being listed in most of the later censuses. Some families were very good at that. Nobody seems TEDDY WEAHKEE ON THE LEFT, JIMMIE MILTON AND JUAN DE DIOS ON THE RIGFHT WITH to know the origin of CRUTCHES. his Spanish name in Zuni salt from the sacred lake and those tiny burnt corn Zuni—De Dios is not actually a surname, but part of his cobs they had excavated from Hawikuh.” Juan doctored given name, “John of God”, like “John the Baptist.” It the horse three times with that medicine, and the eye got was usually pronounced and sometimes spelled Didios. better. His apprentices include Dan Simplicio, Frank CalaIn the first half of the last century, as Zuni jewelry was vaza, Leslie Shebola, and Wilbur Weebothee among becoming famous and considerably more sophisticatothers. Lee, Wilbur’s son, told me he would take the ed, Juan De Dios was one of the few artists who signed family horses to Juan’s well for water and he would talk his work, and we appreciate him for that. There is no to the old man. Lee says Juan was an excellent herbalist question that, with all the jewelers he tutored, he left his and medicine man. Once a group of boys threw rocks at mark on Zuni jewelry in more ways than one. Lee and one hit his pony in the eye. At first the eye was weepy, but then it got cloudy. When Juan saw the inThe design De Dios is most famous for is the silver jured eye, he offered to doctor the horse for Lee. knife wing. At first they were “wrought”, pounded out “He said it was prey god medicine,” Lee told me. [The of a silver slug and then detailed. That was too work term applies to the hunting animals, bear, lion, eagle.] intensive and he started casting them. “I only remember two of the ingredients. There was Horace Iule told John Adair that the first knife wing,

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dated 1928, was made to order and the trader liked it so much he demanded more. Adair later learned from Margaret Lewis (the Governor’s wife and a fountain of Zuni information) that Charles Kelsey had the first one made in 1932 by a Navajo smith of his, named Ike Wilson. Both Iule and Juan De Dios have been credited with making the first one. The recollection of Juan as a diabetic amputee is incorrect as he had both legs when he died. His ailment remains a total mystery, but nobody DE DIOSES AMAZING CRUCIFIX. remembers him as ever walking normally. Most of his life he used crutching “in the round” using two tufa molds, one for each es, later being confined to a wheelchair and eventually side, then casting them as a single piece. Apparently, he was bedridden. The only photo of him I have found most of these were small animals that resembled fetishshows him with crutches. es. Adair says, “There is one smith in the pueblo, Juan Though records are confusing, it has been written he Deleosa, who makes these fetish animal forms in silver. was childless, but he did have a son named Lou. In spite They are small in size, one figure being no more than of influence from Juan, the Simplicio family, and the one-half inch long, and delicately molded.” Again, Lee Calavaza family, Lou never learned to make jewelry. Weebothee verified these odd castings. Juan helped him It is generally accepted that Juan De Dios was doing cast a silver mouse but, sadly, Lee didn’t know what tufa casting very early in the last century. The often became of the little critter. repeated story about Juan learning the casting process Juan De Dios’ most spectacular pieces are the famous from a Navajo, but not noticing the step where the mold crucifixes. According to the story, he carved the Jesus release was applied doesn’t have much credibility—eifigure in two molds, back and front, bound them tother part of the story. How could he miss such an imgether, and cast the Jesus figure in a single piece. Then portant step? The Zunis had already been casting for the figure was soldered to a cross. Jonathan Batkin, in many years and no matter which casting method is used, his book on the curio trade, shows an example of this a release is critical to keep the molten silver from stick- crucifix which is a little more than three inches tall. He ing to the mold. indicates that it was collected by Adair in 1938. C. G When John Adair recounts the tale, it leads into exWallace was given U. S. ZUNI 1 stamp by the United plaining that Juan preferred to use kerosene or machine Trader’s Association. The crucifix is stamped U.S. NAoil as a mold release. Every silver caster had his own VAJO 2, Wallace’s other stamp. The mark indicates that favorite. Many Navajos prefer smoke from pinon pitch. the figure dates from the late Thirties. Some use lampblack, charcoal, or most any carbon subAdair writes that Deleosa’s first crucifix was fabricatstance. Horace Iule claimed to prefer smoke from peach ed by hand and made for the new Catholic priest, Father pits. Arnold. He indicates this would have been about 1910. The literature has several references to De Dios castFather Arnold was sent to Zuni in 1920 to re-establish

Sr. The 1940 federal census puts a spotlight on the household of Frank and Ruth Calavaza. It lists his four sons, his uncle Juan De Dios (the only one listed as a silversmith) and two nephews, Chauncy and Mike, Dan Simplicio’s younger brothers. All of them made jewelry. Collaborations in those years went well beyond a smith setting the stonework of a lapidary, as later became common. The bracelet pictured here was done by Leekya Deyuse and Juan De Dios working together. Leekya created the two bears for exactly the setting De Dios created. It could be argued that Juan took a bear fetish, cut it in half and mounted it. But in that case the bears would face the same direction, and it would be impossible to match all the stones for the BUCKLE WITH FINE STAMPING bracelet. the mission there. Marjery Bedinger puts the date of De Dios also addresses the second myth about Zuni the first crucifix around 1908. The Wallace piece in the jewelry work—that they did little or no stamping. The Heard collection is dated 1929. Toss a coin. evidence against this assertion is so strong it is amazing Recently one of these crucifixes, signed by Juan De it persists. This piece by De Dios is a good example. In Dios, appeared on-line and it didn’t disappoint. The cross this belt buckle the stamping is essential to the design, itself seems to be beaten from melted silver. and I count at least six different punches. To get the The figure is complete, cast in the round. An obvious question would be: why would anyone go to all that trouble when the figure’s back would be joined to the body of the cross and thus invisible? Arching the back of the Jesus figure solved that problem. Details are not finely carved, but it is a wonderful piece. Rosemary Pinto’s daughter told me her mother had a crucifix mold and the pieces were chiseled and filed after casting to add detail. Rosemary usually added stonework. De Dios’ crucifixes are plain silver. The one in Batkin’s book shows three turquoise stones. After the knife wings, De Dios’ signature work, is the cast, single shank bracelet with the sets cantilevered out from the center piece. Few other smiths, Zuni or Navajo, have copied this design. If Juan De Dios’ version of the knife wing wasn’t LEEKYA-DE DIOS COLLABORATION first, it was very early. The first ones were chiseled and filed from silver slugs, but Horace Iule is given credit for realizing it would be much easier and faster to rayed effect on the large balls a simple chisel had to be cast them. De Dios turned out several cast styles of the carefully used over and over again. One of the dies is knife wing. quite complex. In the Twenties and Thirties, the small number of acHorace Iule and Juan De Dios were known for making tive jewelers encouraged them to interact for survival. stamps and Lee Weebothee learned how to make them There are a number of references to artists sharing tools, from Juan. In fact, many Zuni jewelers made their own. work space, and ideas. Such workshops were provided It would be difficult to attribute De Dios’ unique style by Horace Iule, Frank Dishta and Juan De Dios at the to any Navajo influence, though it is stubbornly mainvery least. Teddy Weahkee is pictured with De Dios in tained that he was taught silversmithing (therefore casthis shop in the Fifties. ing) by a member of that tribe. It would seem that one Didios’ contribution to Zuni jewelry work is enormous, Atsidy Chon would be enough. An artist gains the status but the people he taught were almost as important as his of a Juan de Dios because of his genius, not his ability own innovative techniques. It is a fairly long list. His to copy. most famous student was his nephew, Dan Simplicio - ernie@buffalomedicine.com

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December 2020

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS RIGOR, RELEVANCE, & RELATIONSHIPS

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The Miyamura Patriots powerlifting team competes in a virtual competition Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at the Miyamura High School Gymnasium. The New Mexico Activities Association approved powerlifting as a virtual/home-site only competition this year and teams may compete during scheduled competition weeks, with results being sent to the state for final tabulation. Last week was the first scheduled competition week for powerlifting.

Still Competing Powerlifting, other sports find ways to compete amidst pandemic The New Mexico Activities Association approved powerlifting for its member schools for the 2020-21 school year. The NMAA has designated various competition weeks. The first week of competition was Nov. 2-8. Miyamura High School chose Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 to hold its competition. COVID-Safe guidelines were practiced, such as the wearing of masks and social distancing. The weights and equipment were also cleaned after every lift. The results were submitted to the NMAA. Lifters competed in the squat, bench press and deadlift.

GMCS competitions

A Miyamura athlete competes in the powerlifting competition on Friday, Nov. 6.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is hosting virtual skills competitions for its athletes. The results were as follows: Boys eight-mile relay champions: Miyamura (Sergio Chaverria, Shance Johnson, Tyan Benson and George Piestewa. Cross Country Boys Individual Top 5: 1. Tyan Benson (Miyamura), 2. Sergio Chaverria (Miyamura), 3. George Piestewa (Miyamura), 4. McKay Evans (Ramah), 5. Nicholas Yazzie (Tohatchi). Cross Country Girls Individual Top 5: 1. Lorianna Piestewa (Miyamura), 2. Aleeya Lambson (Ramah), 3. Keena Turney (Ramah), 4. Kaleia Vicenti (Miyamura), 5. Lydia Lambson (Ramah). Volleyball Serving Contest: 1. Jordan Louis (Navajo Pine), 2. Kiklani Tallwood (Navajo Pine). Check our website at www.gmcs.org under Athletics for information on upcoming activities and results.

December 2020

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Toys for Tots By Kenneth Riege USAF Veteran 1985 – 1993

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elin” orders and was called home. I phrase it this way since “Travelin” Jack” was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. Left is a picture of Corporal Travelin Jack in his uniform.

Here is a little history of the “Toys for Tots Program. The Toys for Tots program began in 1947 as the brain child Once again we find ourselves approaching Christmas (fun- of Marine Corps Reserve Officer, Major Bill Hendricks. In all actuality, it was Major Hendricks wife Diane, who was the ny how it happens every year) and while 2020 has had it’s real inspiration behind the program. She was a very artistic challenges, I find myself feeling so blessed with a beautiful person and had several handcrafted dolls that she had made family and friends and living in the best community, in the and had asked her husband Bill to deliver them to an agency best state and in the best country in the world.For the past that supported children in need. Well when Major Hendricks 4 years now, the Comfort Suites in Gallup has assisted the reported back to his CO (CO stands for Command Officer, United States Marine Corps Reserves and the Navajo-Hopi which in this case was his wife Diane) that he was unable to Honor Riders with the “Toys for Tots” program and this year find such an organization, he received his next set of orders will be no different. It is a great honor to be able to assist these great community programs and to help bring a smile to from Diane which was to “start one.” Major Hendricks and the Marines of his reserve unit in Los Angeles collected and a child’s (and their family’s) face. In years past we have had the honor of having Ms. Jill Lane distributed 5,000 toys in 1947 and thus began the annual “Toys for Tots” program and the Marine Corps Reserves inand her beloved companion “Travelin’ Jack” join us in this volvement. For more information on this program and how campaign, but sadly “Travelin’ Jack” received his last “travyou can be more involved please visit:www.toysfortots.org A few years ago, I was honored to meet my “brother from another mother” Mr. Bobby Martin who heads up the “Navajo Hopi Honor Riders.” This amazing program of dedicated patriots do so much for our communities, our veterans and families and our great country. The Comfort Suites in Gallup, NM is extremely honored to be teaming up with Brother Bobby and the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders to collect toys for our local children. So please when you can, stop by the Comfort Suites in Gallup at 3940 E. Hwy 66 and drop off a new, unwrapped toy in one of our drop boxes and while you are here, make sure to look at all of our amazing exhibits in the Comfort Suites Lobby Museum. We have added quite a

December 2020

“Medal of Honor Quote of the Month” This month’s quote comes from US Army (Retired) Sgt. Major Kenneth Stumpf who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. His quote is as follows:

few new ones this year. In closing I wanted to add a couple more pictures to honor Corporal “Travelin Jack” when he visited the Comfort Suites in Gallup to help with our “Toys for Tots” fundraising efforts. I especially like the message on the back of the Journey stating to shop local. In these times we need to do that more than ever.

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December 2020

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THROUGHLINES

The TFT approach pushes Christian schools to think deeply and intentionally not only about the faith-filled content ne Gallup area school is looking of their academics, but also the faitha lot more colorful these days. forming practices for both students and Thanks to some new artwork faculty. As part of becoming a TFT that helps clarify its vision for education, school, institutions are asked to wrestle Rehoboth Christian School is providing with 10 different throughlines—biblical teachers, students, families, and themes that they want their students to supporters around the country a visually live out and their teachers to incorporate impactful way to remember what the into learning experiences across grades school is all about. The pictures are part and subjects. of Rehoboth’s throughline project—one Schools receive a stock set of 10 aspect of its recently adopted approach throughlines as a starting point, but like called Teaching for Transformation (TFT any change initiative, the engagement for short). is richer if each school “makes them 40 December 2020 By Dan Meester

Justice Warriors

Living Images

Preparing a Table

Truth Seekers

Wells of Hope

Diversity Advocates

their own”—choosing ideas, titles, and images that reflect the specific cultural context of their institution. At Rehoboth, that process naturally pointed the staff to words and images that resonate with the school’s many Navajo and Zuni students. For a whole year, staff met to consider, select, and revise the throughline ideas that they wanted to weave into their curriculum and have students embody as servants of Jesus Christ. Each throughline appears in four languages—Navajo, Zuni, Spanish, and English and includes an explanation of what it is intended to mean. FatherDaughter Rehoboth art teachers, Elmer Yazzie and Autumn Newell, then took those written ideas and turned them into paintings that would reinforce their messages and deepen their meanings

even more. When the final results of this project were shared with the faculty this fall, it was clear that the school was onto something special. To spread the excitement, Rehoboth used the images to create the calendar it sends out to volunteers and supporters of the school all around the world, as well as sets of greeting cards available for purchase. You’ll find samples of the artwork here, but to learn even more about Rehoboth’s throughline project from the people who helped create them, visit www.rcsnm.org/schools/ throughlines.cfm. You’ll find explanatory videos about each theme and an opportunity to order prints, calendars, and greeting cards of your own.

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DECEMBER 2020 December 3 Festival of Trees 2 pm Giveaway via Facebook Rio West Mall December 4 12 - 4pm Free Family Art Kit: Winter Fun ART123 Gallery First-come-first-served. More info at www.galluparts.org/ familyartkits

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December 8 Proclamation will be made at the December 8th City Counselor Meeting. City of Gallup is going to proclaim December 19, 2020 Wreaths Across America Day in Gallup. December 12 3pm • ART123 Gallery Virtual Show Opening: 5th Annual Member Artist Group Show

LIVE on the @gallupARTS Facebook and Instagram pages. December 13 Gingerbread House Contest 1.Decorate a Gingerbread House 2.Turn into the Mall Office no later than 3 pm December 11th. 3.Gingerbread Houses will be posted on Facebook For voting unit December 20th. Rio West Mall December 19 Wreaths Across America 10 am • 908 E. Buena Vista (Ford Canyon) December 20 Ugliest Sweater Contest Photos must be submitted Rio West Mall

Ongoing: Crafts with Santa Every Thursday at 7 pm Via Facebook. Pick up your craft kit at the Santa set every week Mon-Wed for Thursday night Crafts Rio West Mall See FB page for updates Reading with Santa Every Friday Night 7 pm Via Facebook Rio West Mall December Events at the Octavia Fellin Public Library Library Card Registration Online Today’s libraries have programs and resources that go far beyond books. From virtual story times, family game nights and art classes, to opportunities to borrow audiobooks and stream movies, there’s something for everyone at the library. To explore all that the library has to offer, visit your library at ofpl. online to register for a free library card. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information. Curbside Checkout Services OFPL staff continues to provide essential services to our community by offering curbside checkout, virtual classes, workshops, and public education through our social media platforms. Visit ofpl.online for the Online Request Form. • DVD/CD check out limit is 10 • 30 library items total. OFPL Staff is on-site Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will assist with curbside checkout. Free Comic Book to keep with your curbside order while supplies last. Call 505-863-1291 for all inquiries including reference services. Friends of the Library Registration OFPL is recruiting new members for our Friends of the Library Group. The OFPL Friends’ support library programs, services, and collections through a variety of inkind activities. If you are passionate about helping our community grow stronger, join the Octavia Fellin Public Library Friends’ Group and get involved in event planning, local and State advocacy, fundraising and philanthropy. To join please visit https://ofpl.online/partnersof-ofpl/#friends and our Friends’ Coordinator will contact you with more information. Email childlib@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

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Winter Begins

December 21-

End of Semester 1

December 21

Students are on Winter Break

January 1

December 25

Students Return to School Monday, January 4, 2021

Visit our website www.gmcs.org for all upcoming events happening in our district.

Give the gift of reading Stagecoach Elementary Online Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 30-Dec. 13

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Resilience By Jerry Brown (2020)

Resilience means knowing how to work through setbacks, or barriers, or limited resources. Resilience is a measure of how much we want something and how much we are willing to do to achieve it. Resilience is a word I have heard often in my life. This mural represents how our community has worked in the face of adversity. How we are working on changing and adapting to meet new challenges. How we continue trying to work together to move forward. About the imagery: The birds are all found in our region of New Mexico. The Bluebird is made up of cool colors, it represents joy, happiness, and peace. The Varied Thrush is made up of warm colors. It is a symbol of speaking our truth and to pay attention to the language we use. The Hummingbird is in vibrant in colors. It represents good luck. The bee is a symbol of community, of being wise with our natural resources. 44 December 2020

The fly (can you find it?) can be a reference to the unhealthy nature of our relationships, it can also be a sign of persistence. Thank you to BNSF Foundation for funding this mural, to Dental Innovations and Tanner’s Indian Arts for helping to make this possible.

Location: 214 W. Aztec Avenue (In the alley on the side of Dental Innovations) Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District Kara Q. Smith, Executive Director December 2020

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Gallup Journey

Arts Edition PHOTOS 1. Please submit your photos via email (gallupjourney@gmail.com), or bring a disc to the Gallup Journey office (210 E. Aztec Ave.). 2. FIVE photos per entry. Please include your name and mailing address.

SHORT STORY 1. Each story must be no more than 750 words. 2. Each story must be typed and emailed to gallupjourney@gmail.com with your name and mailing address. 3. ONE entry per person.

Call to artists, writers, poets, photo nuts, and anyone we forgot.

POETRY 1. Each poem must be typed and emailed to gallupjourney@gmail. com with your name and mailing address. 2. ONE entry per person.

SubmiSSionS due by Friday, december 11, 2020. Send Short StorieS, poemS, and digital photoS to uS at gallupjourney@gmail.com or drop a diSc oFF at our oFFice (210 e azetc ave.).

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CHUCK VAN DRUNEN Quiet Zone Advocate

By Fowler Roberts

Q: Chuck,

what got you interested in pursuing a quiet zone? Why is it important to you? A: It just seemed like a lot of common sense considering the amount of train traffic we have and especially the way Gallup’s built. Gallup’s train noise affects a large portion of the population, especially our downtown. So, it just seemed to make sense when the FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) made the rule in 1995 that made it possible to pursue--for a higher quality of life for Gallup. Q: What other cities in our area have quiet zones? A: Flagstaff, Winslow, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Milan. Q: You’ve been active in the downtown. How do you think the downtown would benefit from a quiet zone? A: Well, it’s our business district. It’s kind of the heart of our city and we have put a lot of investment there with the Courthouse Plaza, with the Coal Street Commons that’s coming online now and just our entire business district. If we’re going to put all this investment into making the downtown a quality place then it just seems to make sense that we work on the noise pollution issue where we have a 110 decibel horn coming through almost every 15 minutes. Q: How does a municipality go about establishing a quiet zone? A: Basically, the municipality has to lower its risk index and that is a number that the FRA determines. And you lower your risk index by doing safety improvements at the crossing. So, technically, the crossing has to be safer to get a quiet zone. If you get your risk level low enough then the FRA will approve you. The city, however, is responsible for paying for those safety

upgrades to the crossings. Q: Is the City contemplating doing the required upgrades? A: I think they’re thinking about them. They’re expensive, I mean, relatively speaking. We’re talking anywhere from $300,000 to $2 million depending on what’s being done. But it’s a one-time expense, unlike recurring. There will be some maintenance expense, but that’s minimal. Q: What portions of safety work near the rail crossings has already been done in Gallup, if any? A: We have our basic crossing guards, but really in the downtown, the pedestrian crossings are not very safe. They’re vague. No one really knows where to walk. They don’t really take into consideration that even though they’re one-way streets downtown, that there’s two-way pedestrian traffic. So, right now, I think that the pedestrian crossings are unsafe anyway, but the City is looking into what can be done right now. I know they’re doing a lot of work on that. Q: Okay, what are some of the biggest misconceptions about a quiet zone that you’ve encountered? A: Well, the obvious misconception is that people think that if you have a quiet zone that it’s less safe and that’s not true. It has to be more safe to have a quiet zone Q: What do you think that the biggest obstacle to getting the quiet zone will be? A: I think it’s just a matter of funding. You know, where do we find the money to do it? I think the city wants to do it. You know, my hats off to Council and Mayor Bonaquidi for really pursuing this. But yeah, just finding the funding is challenging. Maybe it can come from the state. There’s lots of means to find the money to do it, but it will be tricky. December 2020

NEW ME XICO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT UNM By Cyndi Jarvison This has been quite a year—one that none of us had envisioned or planned for our businesses. I know this holiday season will look different. The way you honor traditions and where and when you spend your time may look different as well, but remember that we are all in this together. Each of us must accept the responsibility to protect ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and help our businesses mitigate COVID-19. To get New Mexico moving again, and keep it moving, we must do our part. That means: Be Responsible. Wear a face covering when you are around other people. Stay 6 feet away from anyone not in your own household. Wash your hands—a lot. Cover your cough or sneeze. Be Patient. Access to your favorite businesses and recreation will be limited. It may take you longer than usual to get an appointment with your service providers. Be Prepared. Plan and call ahead. Don’t leave home without your face mask and hand sanitizer. Be Educated. Know what it takes to keep you and others safe. Visit cv.nmhealth.org for expert guidance. STAY HOME. If you do not need to go out, DON’T. Every outing creates risk for your family and your community. Today, businesses are taking on the challenges of

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running a remote team more than ever before. Even though the transition may be less rigorous for larger organization—as they have the funds and the tools to carry out such a task—there are still hurdles to overcome and even more so for small businesses. This is because small businesses have limited resources with staff most likely less experienced with the ins-and-outs of remote working. & Speed Training

However, the benefits of running a remote team effectively are identical regardless of company size. The remote tool basics below can help small business owners comprehend what is required when selecting remote tools for optimal business productivity. Six Remote Tool Basics 1. A time tracking tool for teams or remote employees who work solo. 2. A communication app for clear, simple, and faster contact between team members. 3. A virtual tool for file sharing and creation of important documents such as presentations, spreadsheets, and text files. 4. A remote team tool for video conferencing, meetings, and team sessions for one-on-one or collaborations with other team members regardless of location. 5. A tool that permits each team member access to other team members for time saving and unnecessary interruptions. 6. An efficiency tool to assist team members with maximizing productivity by focusing on each day’s goal to tackle key tasks. There are plenty of tips and tools available to help small businesses consolidate tasks and maintain a tip-top competitive remote workforce. Why not reach out to your local SBDC to schedule a oneon-one remote consultation to discuss further or go to our website at www.nmsbdc.org? The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides nocost, confidential, virtual business consulting to help you navigate the federal COVID-19 programs, start a new business, or expand/ improve your existing business. The SBDC will be here to help your business grow and adapt to the changes and find new opportunities in our new economic environment. For Assistance Contact: Cyndi Jarvison at cjarvison@unm.edu (Currently working remotely) Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBDC programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

WE ARE OPEN!

AND TAKING PRECAUTIONS!

WE ARE TAKING EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE PATIENT AND STAFF SAFETY. WE ARE SCREENING WITH TEMPERATURE CHECKS AND QUESTIONNAIRE BEFORE ENTERING, CLEANING CONTINUALLY, REQUIRING MASKS, SOCIAL DISTANCING, LIMITING NUMBER OF PATIENTS (NONESSENTIAL VISITORS NOT ALLOWED), CONSTANT HAND HYGIENE, AND USING ONE WAY FLOW OF ENTRANCE AND EXIT, AMONG OTHER SAFETY MEASURES.

SET YOURSELF FREE! Enchantment Physical Therapy

505-863-4199 8am-8pm Monday - Friday

1900 East Highway 66 Suite A in Butler’s Square Navajo owned by Trish and Anthony Arviso!

• Customer Service • Sports Medicine • Pain Specialists • Movement Specialists • Strength Training • Neurological Rehabilitation • Functional Retraining • Education • Gym Memberships • Athletic Training • Speed Training Call about Human Performance for strength training, cardiovascular fitness, and speed training. Call to set up Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment!

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Patients have the right to choose their Physical Therapy Provider! WE ACCEPT: Medicaid, VA, BC/BS, Tricare, Presbyterian, Summit, Navajo Nation, Worker’s Compensation, AHCCCS, Auto, and many other insurances.

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People Reading

Derrick and Ernestine Gordon’s 25th anniversary in Arlington Texas AT&T Stadium.

Go Steelers! Go Journey!

FRIENDS Photo by Lola Johnson

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Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo! Hazel, Archie and the Baca Family

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Call in for to-go orders Serving your favorite cocktails, beer, and wine Specializing in Southwest, New Mexican, and American Open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm • 801 West Historic Route 66 • Gallup, New Mexico • 505-722-5517

Mason Music Studio Doug Mason

B.A. in Music Education

479.214.1764 (No Text)

PIANO • CELLO • VIOLIN • GUITAR • SAXAPHONE • TRUMPET

SESSIONS BY INTERNET OR PHONE Dr. Vicki Handfield

Clinical psychologist

Practicing for over 30 years. Treating anxiety, depression, and life issues. In Gallup 609-841-9159 drvickihandfield.com

Happy Holidays from the staff of the Gallup Journey

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Cha'Ahh Milk Tea Cafe

505-297-3938 221 W. Historic Hwy 66 WednesdaySaturday Noon-5 pm

Gift Cards Available

NIZHONI MUSIC & WELLNESS STUDIO 505-862-3939 124 W. Coal nizhonimusic.com

MUSIC THERAPY Business Hours By Appointment

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MARIA’S RESTAURANT

505-722-6135 110 W. Coal Avenue Monday-Saturday 8:30 am – 5 pm

Carry-out • Phone Orders • Gift Cards Available

RICO AUTO COMPLEX 505-722-2271 220 S. Fifth Monday - Friday 8 am – 6 pm Saturday 8 am – 3 pm

Come see us for Service or Parts

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BILL MALONE TRADING 505-863-3401 235 W. Coal Ave billmalonetrading.com Monday-Saturday 11 am to 4 pm

Curbside Phone Order/ Payments Shipping

FLUX TUFA WORKS 505-488-2076 211 W. Coal Avenue

Monday-Saturday 9 am -5 pm

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JERRY’S CAFÉ

505-722-6775 406 W. Coal Avenue 8 am- 7:30 pm Hours Subject to Change

Gift Cards Available

YAZZIE’S INDIAN ART

505-870-5610 121 W. Coal Avenue yazziesindianart.com

Tuesday-Saturday 11 am – 5 pm

December 2020

December Covid-19 Challenge As winter starts to settle in, we still want to encourage you to stay active this month. The December Challenge can be tracked using Strava or an activity app. The challenge is to Run, Walk a 5K in under 60 minutes. Turn in your exercise time by December 20th to the gallupjourney.com to receive your Free Gallup Journey beanie.

Gallup Journey T-shirts Make Great Christmas Gifts! $15 - Come by the Gallup Journey office at 210 East Aztec and get yours!

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Merry Christmas from your friends at iHeartMedia-Gallup!

November Covid-19 Challenge Winners Angie Holtsoi Terri Holtso Jack Ippel Cindy Ippel

To complete your holidays download the iHeartRadio app and listen to all your favorite Christmas music or create your own Christmas music play list. KGLX-FM KXTC-FM KFMQ-FM

Congratulations!! December 2020

Stay Home and Stay Safe! Navajo Parks and Recreation

Wash Hands

Wear Mask

Stay Home

Social Distancing

All Navajo Tribal Parks Are Closed Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic. We Look Forward To Seeing You In The Future

“TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND MAN AGE TRIBAL PARKS; MONUMENTS AND RECREATION AREAS FOR THE PERPETUAL ENJOYMENT AND BENEFIT OF THE N AVAJO N ATION...”

Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Department P.O. Box 2520 • Window Rock, Arizona 86515 • (928) 871-6647

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From all of us here at Gallup McKinley County Schools .

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December 2020 Gallup Journey Magazine

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Walking in Beauty

Toys for Tots Kenneth Riege

Event Calendar

Small Business Development Center at UNM

Throughlines Dan Meester

Resilience - Mural by Jerry Brown/Kara Q. Smith