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MAY CITY UPDATE Coal Avenue Commons Project Construction for the Coal Avenue Commons Project Phase 2 will kick off during the month of May. Years in the making, this project will transform another block of Coal Avenue into a vibrant plaza street with improved infrastructure and design. This is the second phase of a mulit-phased project that included the block between Second and Third, and will now extend to First Street.

The City is collaborating with Murphy Builders, Sydney Norris Imagery (marketing and public relations for the area), and GallupARTS to minimize the impact on downtown businesses and to encourage residents and guests to the community to continue visiting the businesses in Gallup’s historic downtown.

Coal Avenue will be closed from the Second Street intersection through the First Street intersection during the project.

In order to best serve the public, businesses will have pedestrian access to their store fronts in a special fenced-off walkway.

The construction will take place in a series of four milestones: • • • •

Milestone 1: The intersection at Second and Coal Avenue and part of the block on Coal nrth and south of the intersection: replacement of utility and drainage infrastructure.

Milestone 2: This portion of the project takes place between Second and First Street on Coal Avenue. It includes the removal of the road surface, completion of the storm sewer replacement, and installation of underground utilities.

Milestone 3: Removal and replacement of the sidewalk in front of businesses between Second and First on Coal Avenue.

Milestone 4: The intersection at Coal and First Street, including finishing the road surface, signal infrastructure, and more.

While this project takes place, additional construction is occurring in the downtown alleys to improve utility infrastructure. The city will do everything it can to ensure comprehensive communication with businesses about the impact on them.

This project originated as a collaboration between local organizations, community members, and business owners. The City of Gallup is proud of the community wide efforts to improve our downtown district. Please remember that our downtown businesses are open to serve you during the construction process.

Please visit the City of Gallup (@cityofgallup) on Facebook or online at www.gallupnm.gov for regular project updates.

Outdoor Downtown Events will still take place! Head to VisitGallup. com for more details. Planning an event? Submit it at VisitGallup. com • Summer Indigenous Arts Program- Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays. 7pm @ the Gallup Cultural Center • Levitt Amp Concert Series @ Courthouse Square, Saturdays May 21 -July 23 • Lions Club Family Hoe Down- Parade, BBQ, & Battle of the Bands, June 11, 10:00 am -3:00 pm • Friday Night Rides- Cars & Coffee @ Camille’s Cafe, first Friday of every month • Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Parades, Thursday, August 4 (evening) and Saturday, August 13 (Morning) • ArtsCrawl- Second Saturday of every month

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Wind Themed Arts - Marching Bands - Dance - Wind Chimes - Pinwheels FULL COUNTRY BAND BRIGHT LIFE STUDIO DANCERS CRASHING THUNDER GALLERYGALLERY "The Harvest" - works by Aron C. Berg R.C.GORMAN GALLERY Painting demonstration by Edwin Whitsinger Lapidary demonstration by Douglas Begay LOOM GALLERY Watercolors by Lyncia Begay ART 123 GALLERY SHOW OPENING "The Transition" by Dennis Dewa A large scale narrative installation focused on climate change and environmental justice DJ KATRINA BENALLY IN THE GALLUP 2ND STREET EVENT CENTER - Arts & Craft activities for kids and adults "Making Windchimes" LOCAL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS selling their locally made work FOOD TRUCKS, including That Yummy Local Roscoe's Tacos SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE On May 5th, the City of Gallup will begin the construction phase of the Coal Avenue Commons Project from the intersection at 2nd Street and W. Coal Avenue to 1st Street and W. Coal Avenue.

The May 16th Arts Crawl will be held on West Coal Avenue from 3rd Street to 5th Street.

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Thoughts From The West End When we talk about a local economy, we are talking about those businesses that are owned by locals. The people that are invested in the community and plan on making this the place where they are going to live. Tremendous amount of pressure is put on the local economy by large national chains. If you travel the United States, you will find several small cities that have a vibrant downtown and attract a number of tourists annually, these cities have a strong local economy.

Gallup, New Mexico has never been positioned better for growing our local economy. Interstate traffic seems to only be increasing, and with a four-lane all the way to the Four Corners we are at no shortage of people making their way through our town. These potential customers are looking for places to stop for a bite to eat and a little break from the road. Our potential to service this demand is unbelievable.

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landmarks and cultural offerings. We haven’t quite had a food revolution here (yet), but you definitely do not find great New Mexico green and red chile dishes everywhere like you do here. So much attention has been given to outdoor destinations.

Have you been to Moab lately? We just need to keep developing outdoor opportunities here and the businesses that support those adventures. We have a number of very interesting historical landmarks that just have not been packaged into a tourist deliverable. Last and what our town has always banked on is our proximity to the Navajo and Zuni reservations, and all the amazing art, dances and cultural activities that come with that.

This month we are encouraging you to really consider starting your own business. Some helpful articles will walk you through some important first steps, and remember you have a community behind you that wants Gallup to only grow better and is ready to support you.

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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.

We have added a very popular Sunday Lunch Special from noon to 5 which changes each week. Plus our wide range of homemade desserts are once again available.

We have indoor and outdoor service as well as take-out. We continue to watch state requirements for Covid and for now the staff is still masked but the customer does not need to be.

Our Sculpture Trail is highly appreciated for its art and its peace.

Our lively community is coming back into swing again.

We are cautiously resuming our attractions of amazing entertainment, shopping, and gatherings of love.

Thank you for your ongoing love and support!

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Contents 10 14 16 18 20 26 27 28

34 36 38 Forming a Business Jay Mason 40 Gardening Lettuce Edith Iwan 42 Business Banking Christian Isaacson 44 Refereeing in Your Future 46 PeeWee’s Kitchen, A Gallup Tradition 48 PeeWee Ulibarri 50 Walking In Beauty Daisy Arsenault 52 The San Mateo Incident Filipe Marquez 54 A Lesson I Just Can’t Seem to Learn Kathy Polich 56

Thanks to our Contributors this month: Jay Mason Edith Iwan Christian Isaacson Filipe Marquez Kathy Polich Chuck Van Drunen

Cyndi Jarvison Kenneth Riege Jesse L. Brownfield Richard Rohr Michele Laughing Reeves Janice Bradley Eugene Leone PeeWee Ulibarri

R.E.M. Chuck Van Drunen Gallup SBDC Cyndi Jarvison Treasure The Trip Of A Lifetime Kenneth Riege Event Calendar Money Sense Jesse L. Brownfield Universal Restoration Richard Rohr Opinion Poll Mom Michele Laughing-Reeves People Reading Wreaths Across America Memoirs Eugene Leone

Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen Managing Editor: Aileen Steigerwald

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FORMING A BUSINESS If you are thinking of forming a business, you first should consider what type of organization to use. The four types are summarized below.

This article is merely a summary of the types of organizations that are available. Every business is different, and you should consult your tax and legal professionals before you make a final decision.

A. Sole Proprietorship – If you are starting a business and are unsure of its viability, you might want to start as a sole proprietor. Your revenue and expenses appear on your personal tax return. This form of business allows you to see if the business will succeed without forming a more complicated organization. The major drawback is the lack of limited liability that are present in other forms. If the type of business 10

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that you are considering is dangerous or could result in liability claims, you should consider an LLC or corporation which provides liability protection. Each of these will be discussed below.

B. Partnership – If you are starting a business with another person, you might want to form a partnership. This is the most dangerous business organization. I discourage my clients from forming a partnership because of potential liability.

Your partner could obligate you to a debt of which you had no notice, and you would be responsible to pay it even though your written agreement said the partner could not incur debts without permission of all partners. There

also is no limited liability to third parties. Thus, if a customer or some other party is injured on the business premises or is injured because of partnership action, you could be personally liable for the injury not covered by insurance. The remaining two organizational forms discussed below provide limited liability which would eliminate this possibility.

C. LLC (Limited Liability Company) – A limited liability company, or LLC, is a very common form of organization. An LLC has Articles of Organization that are filed with the Secretary of State in New Mexico and the Arizona Corporation Commission in Arizona. You would also need an Operating Agreement which defines the duties and responsibilities of the Members and Managers. The LLC can operate with a few as one person. The Manager and Member can be the same person. After the LLC is formed, there are no additional legal documents that need to be filed. The most important benefit of an LLC is the limited liability it provides.

A creditor can only pursue the assets of the LLC; thus, there is no personal liability for the Members or Managers in the LLC. The remaining property owned by the Manager or Member is protected with this form of organization. It is the simplest form of business organization.

D. Corporation – The final form of organization is the corporation. The Articles of Incorporation are

filed with the Secretary of State in New Mexico or the Arizona Corporation Commission in Arizona.

Corporate Bylaws are adopted, and the Corporation must have an annual meeting. The Corporation is operated by a Board of Directors, and officers such as President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasury are elected by the Board. The Board is selected by the shareholders. Stock certificates are issued to the shareholders, and corporate minutes are kept by the Secretary. Again, there is limited liability from creditors who can only go after the assets of the Corporation and not the personal assets of the shareholders and directors. There are reports that must be filed with New Mexico Secretary of State or Arizona Corporation Commission. This is the most complicated of business organization, but it is the best way to conduct a business that has multiple assets and numerous employees.

The above are the most common business organizations. You should talk to an accountant or attorney, or both, before you form a business. It will be money well-spent to assist in selecting the entity that will serve you the best in your business venture.

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ettuce is easy to grow if you know a few secrets to their production. This is the first place I have been able to grow lettuce in the summer. I live in Thoreau and it is a little cooler then Grants but you can enjoy fresh lettuce in your salads all summer long too.

First thing to know about lettuce is that the seeds need cool soil to germinate. That isn’t a problem in early spring and you can plant your seed directly in the garden. When the temperatures are at 90s however, the soil is too warm for them to germination. The north side of a building is the ideal location to start your seeds.

You can reuse containers but be sure you clean them well, wash with soap and water, and use a 10% bleach soak to kill organisms and fungus. Plant in seed starting soil, water, and put them in an area you can watch. Be sure they don’t dry out. They will germinate in 5 to 7 days. Move them into dappled light or a few hours of early morning light for a week or two. After they develop a couple of true leaves they are ready to go into the garden or put four plants in a 12 inch pot. A trick I learned years ago to protect young transplants from our intense sun: I use wood shims to the south and west of each lettuce. The shim is removed when the lettuce gets larger than the shim. You can also plant them in the shade of taller vegetables.

There are many more kinds of lettuce than are in the

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grocery store. Johnny’s Seeds has the biggest variety I have seen. In addition to red and green varieties, you can buy lettuce seeds that are pelleted.

A material like clay is applied to each seed. The clay allows the seed to germinate even when the soil is very warm. They are also much easier to handle. The down side is their expense and shortened time the seeds are viable.

When you plant the seeds directly in the garden, the seed is commonly broadcast in a 2-4 inch band. The lettuce will come up thick but when they have 3-4 leaves one baby lettuce is left every 2 inches. The others are early salad. In a couple of weeks, you go back and thin them to one every 6 inches. Now there is space for the lettuce to become a full head. Pick the lettuce before it gets tall. Bolting or going to seed causes lettuce to turn bitter. Separate the leaves and wash to remove all the dirt. Store it in a refrigerator inside a plastic bag and it will last from 2 to 4 weeks.

Edith Iwan is a Cibola-McKinley County Master Gardener who lives and works in Thoreau. As a Master Gardener she assists the County Cooperative Extension Service in providing accurate, research-based gardening information to county residents. If you have any gardening questions, please call the NMSU Cibola County Extension at 505-287-9266 or NMSU McKinley County Extension at 505-863-3432

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THE HOSPITAL MAIN ENTRANCE WILL REOPEN FROM 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. EACH DAY. THE VISITOR POLICY SUPPORTS (2) INDIVIDUALS PER FAMILY MEMBER WHO HAVE PASSED THE CORONAVIRUS SCREENING. THEY MAY: Visitors will be screened by Security at Information Desk from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Visitors must be seventeen (17) years or older.

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Accompany patients lacking decision-making capacity, who have altered mental status or developmental delays (where caregiver provides safety).

RMCHCS College Clinic, Red Rock Clinic, and Rapid Care: (1 ) visitor/support person will be allowed when the patient requires a legitimate caretaker to accompany the patient. Pediatric patients will certainly be accompanied by a parent. Siblings will not be permitted during the visit unless they too are being seen.

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ou have an idea. Maybe you have a knack for baking the best cinnamon rolls this side of the Mississippi or finally finished the schooling required to get licensed as barber. Or maybe you’ve worked in an industry for some time and being your own boss sounds more and more inviting. So, you start speaking with people about it. You might talk to someone who owns their own business, a CPA, an attorney, maybe you take to the internet and start strategizing. Most of these will point you towards establishing the required credentials, registering for a business license with a local governing body, possibly the health department, or perhaps establishing tax identification numbers at the state and federal level.

Taxes. Taxes are the primary reason why one of the stops on your journey to starting a new business should be a bank or financial institution. While it might seem simpler to maintain a startup out of an existing account, a couple hours of your time can help set new business owners on their way to developing the healthy separation of business and personal finances.

In the event of an audit, this separation will ease the burden on the business owner to demonstrate what is and is not a business expense.

A trip to purchase office supplies might look frighteningly similar to a trip to the same store to buy groceries a year from now. Separate accounts eliminate the guesswork.

Gallup has a wide range of resources available to an aspiring business owner from local attorneys, CPAs, bankers, and bookkeepers to the folks at the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and the Gallup Small Business Development Center. https://www.nmsbdc.org/locations/gallup/ provides links to many entities in the surrounding areas that may provide more specialized advice, direction, and training. In 2020, while our community started moving into our first pandemic related lockdowns, many of us at Pinnacle Bank started learning about the Small Business Administration and the Paycheck Protection Program Loans. During the course of the next two years, we came in to contact with business owners, managers, and agents from the full spectrum of our economy in Gallup. It was an amazing experience to partner with so many wonderfully diverse people in our area. The Paycheck Protection Program and the SBA both had growing pains in disbursing funds to small businesses and many stories of fraudulent uses of these funds have

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sense come to light. My experience was far from what makes headlines. I saw businesses adapt to a rapidly changing market environments, overcome a lot of adversity and continue offering employment opportunities in our area. The opportunity to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program has passed, but the SBA still exists and maintains pre-pandemic programs to educate, inform and sometimes provide financial support in the form of grants, loans, or other options. https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business might be a worthwhile website to visit for an aspiring business owner.

There are opportunities for growth in Gallup. Growth can be uncomfortable.

It’s rarely linear. It might not happen as you plan or how you expect. Lou Holtz is quoted as saying, “In this world you’re either growing or you’re dying so get in motion and grow.” The only way to realize your business idea is to act. Know that there are people who will be grateful for an opportunity to help, you just might have to knock on more doors and different doors to get there. Best Wishes.

Christian Isaacson Pinnacle Bank Loan Officer 107 E. Aztec Ave Gallup, NM 87301 505-722-4411

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Refereeing In Your Future?

D o you love having sports? From what I can tell, a large portion of our population does enjoy sports. Any type of sporting event requires officials. Sadly, referees are scarce at all levels of competition from youth leagues to high school play.

According to the National Federation of State High School Athletics (or NFHS for short) 50,000 officials, which is a fifth of all middle and high school officials, have quit their jobs since the 2018-19 season. There are many factors, but the two main ones seem to be the unsportsmanlike behavior of spectators toward officials and challenges brought on by the pandemic.

We want this area of the state to be a welcoming place. A significant part of our area’s industry is hospitality based. While visitors receive most of this hospitality, it also extends to customers and other members of this area’s community. I would like to see sports teams, coaches, and officials experience that hospitality. I believe that officials should have just as much fun as players, coaches, and fans at sporting events. I would like to see officiating become a coveted job in the Gallup area because of how well they are treated. Can our community treat officials in such a way that they look forward to calling games here?

I believe that there are ways that our community can make officials feel welcome. “Thank You” these words are some of the most important words that you can say to an official. Officiating any type of game isn’t easy and officials are putting themselves out there when they are doing their job. I guess my challenge would be: can we say thank you even if we didn’t agree with all of the calls an official made? I think another way of helping officials to feel welcome is to treat them well as they are doing their job. I think it should be remembered they are humans and that they will not ever call a perfect game. Can we be a bit more forgiving and gracious

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when we think they have made a mistake? Officials appreciate little gifts as well. A bottle of water, a gatorade, or a simple snack is something that they really enjoy and makes them feel appreciated.

As we develop this community, we need more people to join as officials to fill in the empty positions. My hope is that the officials we have now, and the next generation of officials will have a wonderful experience and improve the experiences of players, coaches, and fans as they participate in sports.

The author is currently a senior in high school. He has been a soccer official for 8 years for our Gallup youth soccer league. Last year as a junior he was able to begin officiating high school soccer games. This year, in addition to officiating soccer games, he also was able to be an official at some basketball games.

Gallup could use some more officials. If you would like to sign up, below are some options of how to get started in the process. We would love to see you out there! For high school sports, games pay between $50 and $80, depending on the sport. You must be 16 years old or older to be a referee for mid school or high school games.

Sign up information: • Talk to an official.

• https://nmofficials.arbitersports.com/front/102895/ Site • Communicate with an Athletic Director at a local school.

The author is currently a senior in high school. He has been a soccer official for 8 years for our Gallup youth soccer league. Last year as a junior he was able to begin officiating high school soccer games. This year, in addition to officiating soccer games, he also was able to be an official at some basketball games.

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PeeWee’s Kitch

By PeeWee Ulibarri

As I look back over almost 50 years of being a resident of Gallup, NM, I am reminded of some of the hardest times of my life which created the best memories of my life.

After having worked for Whiting Brothers Oil Company in several different locations: Amarillo, TX, Lupton, AZ, and Ashfork, AZ, I moved to Flagstaff, AZ, for a job with a new company that also brought me to Gallup in 1975. I remember saying, “Oh no!

Not Gallup!” but it was necessary to follow my work. The job I came for was not the one God had planned for me. After a few twists and turns, I landed in Toh-la-Kai, NM and would spend the next 10

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hen, A Gallup Tradition years learning the Navajo way. The Navajo people, my friends, taught me, loved me, hated me, and shaped me into the Grandma I am today.

In 1982, I started a bakery business quite by accident while trying to figure out what to do with the rotting bananas that were from the Thriftway service station and grocery store I managed. I started baking banana bread and that grew into a 2500 loaves a week business. I later added other bakery items, including many types of pies. The baked goods were delivered regularly to trading posts and businesses all over the Reservation.

In 1987, I realized I needed more space and wanted to expand the business. I searched every area of the Reservation trying to find a place for my baking business. I did not want to leave the Rez because all of my family and friends were there. After exhausting all my options, I decided it was time to move to town. I cried many tears over leaving Toh-la-Kai but I knew God had other plans for me. Gallup was strange to us. We had shopped and banked in town but moving there was a big change and was not easy. I still knew I was following the path God had planned for me.

After almost giving up, I found a small place on Boardman and Route 66, where Subway is currently. The building was owned by one of the many wonderful people I met in Gallup. Hence, PeeWee’s Place was born. Fortunately, business was booming, but unfortunately, the space was very small. Almost immediately, my business outgrew my space and I started looking for another place. While I was there, I met another wonderful person who wanted my help with a downtown business called the Chocolate Shoppe. While still at PeeWee’s Place, I managed this establishment for about a year until more people were hired.

Additionally, I also rented a space for a business at Rio West Mall.

PeeWee’s Place was now gone, and PeeWee’s Kitchen was born.

While at the mall for 18 months, I was approached by UNM leadership to offer a bid for the kitchen there. I didn’t want it. I really didn’t want it. They kept asking so I put in a bid with terms I was sure they wouldn’t accept, but they did! UNM would be the location for my business for the next 10 years. We were already catering when we moved to UNM but it was necessary there as well due to all the meetings being held and events that were planned. The catering business continued to grow and day by day it started to feel more

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like home. I loved the students, staff, and faculty, and made many lifelong friends over the years. When a new Director was hired, they decided to open up new bids for the kitchen. I knew then that God had once again changed my path. I pursued the Reservation again to find a place to go back to, but God had other plans.

My last restaurant, my forever home, would be at 1644 South 2nd Street. I was excited, but scared. I never had a restaurant of this size, but God’s will was my will. To say that the last 22 years held daily surprises would be an understatement. Who could know that all my friends from my early Rez days would find me and follow me? For many years, and especially these last 22, my heart has been so full of love and friendship. There were thousands of pastries, hot cups of coffee, and meals served.

There was catering for thousands of people for various celebrations, graduations, birthdays, weddings, and funerals. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and most other holidays allowed me to cook and serve even more special meals made with love in my kitchen. I’ve always been thankful for all my dedicated friends who have come to the restaurant to support me all these years.

I’ve worked hard and there have been many struggles, but they have been worth more than money or fame. I’ve watched entire families grow up, including my own, and start their own families. I have loved and lost so many people who once used to come to the Thriftway station to get gas at Toh-la-Kai. I’ve made so many friends who became family; so many people I will always cherish.

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the thousands of cinnamon rolls baked, and countless meals planned and prepared finally brought me to this point.

As I walked through the kitchen in my restaurant to deep clean and have everything nice for a new owner, all I could do was cry.

No words could comfort me. The closing of my business was not as important as realizing what I’d be losing when I would no longer be able to see my friends who are truly my life. The business was so much more than just a place to make a living for my family. It was where my heart was.

God has changed my path to a completely different direction. I don’t know what the days ahead will bring, but I do know I will hold all of you in my heart and carry you with me wherever the path leads. You will never be forgotten. Maybe someday I’ll see you at the store, in church, or pumping gas, and for a short minute we can hug and reminisce about the times we’ve shared together. I pray that no matter what you do, you will stay on your path. God has a trip planned just for you. Please don’t miss it!

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Over the last four months, I have been sharing specific details on the programs I have implemented as the Undersheriff and the work the Sheriff’s Office has been doing for our communities. It is important to remember that one man, or woman, cannot accomplish these things alone, “It takes a village…”. Our success is achieved through good leadership, the hard work of the men and women at the Sheriff’s Office, and our partnerships with other agencies, businesses, schools, and community members. This month I wanted to recap our successful programs and let you know what I have in the works.

Joint Agency Efforts- We have been doing alcohol enforcement operations, continuing the DWI Task Force, multiagency checkpoints, joint missing person cases, drag racing enforcement, warrant roundups, and working with federal agencies on drug enforcement.

Narcotics Enforcement- Drug interdiction and local narcotics enforcement have led to large quantity drug seizures and local dealer arrests. We are also working toward a multi-agency task force.

School Education- We are giving presentations to students at the schools on the dangers of drugs and alcohol and introducing students to law enforcement and the jobs we perform.

Internships- For several years we have partnered with local programs to provide job placement and job shadowing for our college and high school students.

Recruiting- We have a team that travels to job fairs, schools, colleges, and military veteran events to recruit quality deputies for the Sheriff’s Office.

Accountability- We have implemented warrant roundups to ensure victims get their day in court and a work program for those serving time to help clean up our communities. We are also working with the jail and care providers to create solid reentry programs to help with overcoming addiction and getting job placement.

K-9 Program- Currently we have 3 dog handlers who are certified in patrol work and finding drugs. We have been doing drug sweeps for the schools countywide.

We recently received funding to purchase more dogs and train handlers.

Community Classes- We are teaching classes for the schools, care centers, businesses, and community members in the areas of active shooter response, NARCAN, Stop the Bleed, and situational awareness.

Social Media- We opened a Facebook page @mckinleycountysheriffsoffice in October of 2020 to keep community members informed. The page reached over 100k people last month alone.

Upcoming Programs- We are in the preliminary stages of a reserve deputy unit and neighborhood watch program.

We are collaborating with the jail to start a GED program for inmates. We are also looking into collaborating with the courts on a repeat offender program.

I am humbly asking for your vote so we can continue these programs for our communities.

Early voting begins May 10th at the County Courthouse, expanded sites open May 21st and the Primary Election is June 7th.

You can follow me on Facebook @ Maiorano4Sheriff or you can email me at Maiorano4Sheriff@gmail.com.

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Walking in Beauty

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The San Mateo Incident

By Filipe Marquez We grew up on a small ranch near San Mateo at the base of the beautiful Mt. Taylor in west central New Mexico. An incident unfolded in the summer of 1964 that left us reeling. We always worked very hard and had been gathering mown alfalfa hay in a small field, into my dad’s truck, on the other side of an arroyo that had a road going through it. It was a cloudless day and my mother had sent my sister Bernadette to call us to lunch. I was walking out in front thinking of my mom’s delicious beans and red chili. My two younger brothers, Tom age six and Victor age four, were walking directly behind me, through the arroyo to get to our house.

My older brother Jack was just coming out of the field when he saw a small object come down out of the azure sky, turn around on a dime and go directly up again. Near where Tom, Victor and I were crossing the arroyo. The speed at which the whirring flying saucer appeared and disappeared was absolutely astounding. I was ten at the time and the memory of that fraction of a second is embossed in my mind.

The burned copper colored saucer was about three feet in diameter and had a domed top. It seemed to stop at a forty-fivedegree angle in midair about ten feet in front of us, quickly I

turned around, something I have always regretted and blurted out “Wow did you guys see that?” Tom and Victor with their shaved heads and wide eyes were jumping up and down yelling “Yeah, yeah, yeah!” I turned around again, and the saucer had completely disappeared.

Our recollections of the day differ slightly. Tom remembers a gold color to craft, further away from us and traveling at a sideways downward angle. Victor remembers a silver color and throwing a rock at it.

I can empathize with W.W. Brazel of Roswell incident fame when he told people about the wreckage he found in the desert.

Most people think you are a nut! I do not tell anyone the story anymore, but I felt a responsibility to record what we saw forty-two years ago at twelve noon, broad day light, while walking home to have lunch. I really don’t blame anyone for not believing us, because I am not sure that if someone told me the same story, I would not believe them either! I am glad that I was privileged to become a member of a small sorority of people, here on earth that know it is absolutely impossible that we are alone in this vast universe. The technology of the beings that built the saucer, we saw, is light years ahead of ours, I often think of how our technology has skyrocketed since then. And can only wonder at how much their’s has advanced.

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A Lesson I Just Can’t Seem To Learn

By Kathy Polich

What are you the most successful at in your life? What price did you have to pay to join that club? Chances are you tapped into an idea that resonated with me while studying RTT. There is one trait that singles out all successful people. If you are trying to out-think me and made a quick mental list of the following: hard work, dedication, perseverance, etc., you’re probably correct, but maybe you didn’t think of this. One habit that singles out all successful people is that they do what they don’t want to do, and they do it first. (Hmm, that just made me ponder my list of things I need to get done. I guess I better stop thinking some of my shortcomings were all about bad luck.) The basis of this idea is that a successful person will do what they dislike, hate, or don’t enjoy to get where they want to be, but a failure will give up their dreams quickly before doing something they don’t want to do.

I can’t help but think about a time when my son was a little boy. As a five-year-old, he had started a thriving egg business. Now success at that time was selling eggs for 25 cents an egg. He was doing pretty well for a little guy to be putting double digits into a piggy bank weekly. By second grade, he had about $400 saved. One day he came to me and stated that he wanted to buy a dirt bike. We sat down and made some projections of how long it would take him to earn enough

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money selling eggs to purchase his dream motorcycle. It quickly became apparent that he would have to get a second job! Considering his age and the child labor laws, I offered to supplement his income in exchange for some extra chores. Some weren’t even extra, he was already doing them, but I was requesting that he keep track through charts. I know, it sounds boring. You can take the teacher out of the school, but sometimes we can’t help but use those graphic organizers at home! Now keep in mind that this was long before Pinterest! That little boy looked me square in the eyes and said, “I’m not going to do that!” He wasn’t kidding, he didn’t even try, and he never mentioned getting a dirt bike again. He never became a world class motor cross rider. I was always amused by how easily he gave up on that bike.

He has gone on to work hard on the things he’s passionate about, and I’m sure you aren’t too worried about a kid that started his first business in Kindergarten. But if you catch me in the grocery store, ask me about his first bankruptcy later that year, when he shot his first Deere. That’s not a typo, it was a John Deere, and that windshield cost him everything.

If you read my article in the February edition, you might recall one of the Rules of the Mind: Your mind believes everything you tell it, good or bad, right or wrong, true or false. Remember, my whole rant was about telling yourself positive things.

So if you are starting to question my

logic and are silently accusing me of contradicting myself, give me a second. It does sound a bit conflicting.

If you are telling yourself positive things, you wouldn’t hate anything; therefore, doing what you hate first would be mute. Guess what? The reality is you will not be able to enjoy or like everything you do. At the same time, you can’t give up on everything you don’t like. You have to reframe it.

You do what you don’t like first and tell yourself that you choose to feel good about getting it done. When you get those things that nag you internally out of the way, you open up your day to feel like a winner. Anything you delay reinforces that feeling of dread.

Use your thinking cap and go back to the other Rule of the Mind from the February article. Your mind likes what is familiar. When you often do what you dislike, you start to enjoy it! If you hate exercising but get up every morning at 5 am to go for a walk, before long, that habit of action will take over, and you may catch yourself looking forward to hearing the birds chirping as you huff and puff towards the great skies we get at sunrise here!

Do what you don’t want to do and do it first. Cross it off your list. Don’t wait for motivation. Motivation comes after you begin! Decide the price you have to pay to join the club you want membership in.

Maybe you make that call you’ve been putting off. Perhaps that’s taking a night job you don’t want to free up

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The Trip of a Lifetime The “Trip of a Lifetime” has a very broad meaning.

Maybe that would be a trip to Hawaii or Europe, but for Retha and I, that trip happened on March 23rd - 25th 2022 as we had the greatest honor of being with Hershey

By Kenneth Reige for the groundbreaking USAF Veteran ceremonies for the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. What a blessing to be with Hershey and 16 MOH Recipients, a past president and former first lady, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys and many other dignitaries. It’s worth noting that on March 23rd our trip started out a bit rough, with traffic delays and missing our original flight.

However, when we arrived at our hotel and visited with Hershey everything was all better.

Hershey sure has a way of doing that.

This trip had been in the works for some time now and members of the MOH Museum have been to Gallup many times to visit with Hershey and to do some filming and collecting artifacts for his exhibit.

I wanted to share some of the many photos that Retha had taken and to let them tell the story of this trip. We have talked many hours about this trip and know that we will be back to Arlington, Texas and to the MOH Museum.

This is where we stayed at. The beautiful Gaylord Resort in Grapevine, TX. Life is good my friends.

Selfie of Retha and I at the Gaylord while being photo bombed by a Texas Longhorn. You know the saying in Texas, “Hook em’ Horns.”

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Was so nice meeting MOH Recipient Sgt. Major Matt Williams. He is a fine young man and with warriors like Sgt. Major Williams still serving, our country is in great hands.

Our dear friend Hershey being assisted by fellow MOH Recipient Florent Groberg. This ceremony was very touching. These past few months the MOH Museum Staff had been collecting dirt samples from all 50 states. (I will need to confirm this, but I believe when members of the MOH Museum Staff were here visiting with Hershey, they took some dirt from his back yard for New Mexico.) Then they mixed all the dirt together and placed some in each of the canisters for the recipients to add to the Texas soil where the museum will be built. After this ceremony, MOH Recipient Bob Patterson (Vietnam) presented me with his canister for the hotel museum.

Hershey with some of his fellow MOH Recipients. From L to R: Mike Thorton (Vietnam), Donald “Doc”

Ballard (Vietnam) Hershey Miyamura (Korea), Bob Ingram (Vietnam). In the background from L to R: Kyle Carpenter (Afghanistan), Brit Sablinski (Afghanistan) and Sal Guinta (Afghanistan) Everyone was so excited to see Hershey. He knew that he needed to be there for this event and for his fellow MOH Recipients.

The view from the grounds of what will be the National Medal of Honor Museum. Great site for this Dallas Cowboys fan. The Dallas Cowboys Organization is the largest sponsor and donator for the MOH Museum. This is one very patriotic organization and supporter of our veterans.

Hanging out with MOH Recipient Donald “Doc” Ballard. I have known Doc for 6 years and always love visiting with him and hearing his “larger than life” stories.

It was great to get to meet Mr. Jerry Jones the owner of the Dallas Cowboys.

He was getting my advice on who should be the starting quarterback for this upcoming season. Not really, but we were, as the saying goes “chewing the fat” and sharing Dallas Cowboys stories.

I was telling him how Retha wouldn’t marry me unless I was a Cowboys fan.

Mr. Jones said, “Well now I know who the brains of the operation is.” I said, “Yes sir, and the good looks too.” He smiled and said, “Good answer.”

Retha and I hanging out with Mr. Jones.

This event was full of surprises and honors. One was meeting our 43rd President of the United States Mr. George W. Bush. Retha and I just happened to be standing at the right place at the right time when a secret service agent announced that President Bush had arrived. When The President entered the room, I (being a veteran and gung-ho all the way) snapped to attention and rendered a proper military salute. When President Bush saw that he headed straight for me, and I was the first to get to shake his hand.

He was so delightful and easy to talk to. As we chatted it reminded me of just a couple of friends catching up on old times. After we finished, I simply asked him if I could get a selfie and he said, “why sure.” I took this picture and shook his hand again and he thanked me for being there.

American Airlines unveiled their latest airliner, called “Flagship Valor.” This beautiful aircraft is now a part of their regular inventory and can be seen at airports across the country Here I am visiting with the former first lady Mrs. Laura Bush. I had a picture that I wanted to share with her, and she was so excited to see that photo. We talked a bit about the picture, and she wanted to show her husband, but he had already been grabbed by other photo seekers.

seen the picture she said, “Let me see that” and I handed her my phone. She was so excited that I shared that picture with her. She remembered being there and was so amazed with Eric’s art.

I would have to say that President and Mrs. Bush are two of the humblest people you will ever meet. He has a really good sense of humor and just reminds you of a regular guy who just so happened to also be our 43rd President of the United States. Mrs. Bush is such a lovely lady with class and dignity, and you could tell they were both very honored and humbled to be there.

One of the last events was the turning of the soil for the National Medal of Honor Museum. Again, it is hard to describe how honored Retha and I are to have been there with Hershey and to help kick off what will be “hallowed grounds” for all to visit. I guess the “Trip of a Lifetime, part 2” will be when the museum opens in 2024 and hopefully Retha and I will be there with Hershey to celebrate this historic event.

As always, I close each story with a quote from one of our nation’s greatest heroes. This comes from Mr. Robert “Bob” Patterson.

Retired Army Command Sgt. Major and Vietnam MOH Recipient. His quote is as follows:

“Your Integrity is the most valuable asset you have.

Never jeopardize it.”

Thank You Mr. Patterson for your service and dedication to our great country and for these amazing words of wisdom.

Entertainment for the night was provided by Country Music Star Mr. Clint Black.

This is the photo I was sharing with our former first lady. This was in 2018 while my son (Eric Paul Riege) art was on display at the Site Santa Fe Gallery. Mrs. Bush was in town visiting friends and hitting the art galleries. When she had

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May 5-7 A Mother’s Day Flower Basket Sale Sponsored by PEO Chapter T. Do Not Miss Your Chance To Honor The Special Lady In Your Life - Mom, Grandma, Wife, Aunt, Sister, Friend. Order a lovely flower basket for $15. To place an order or for additional information: Shelly (505) 8701737 or JoAnn (505) 863-6397.

Free local delivery or baskets are available for pickup: 1320 Country Club Drive at the following times: Thursday May 5th 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Friday May 6th 1:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday May 7th 10:00am to 1:00pm . Proceeds in part fund a Fall and Spring scholarship at UNM Gallup PEO – Celebrating 150 years of women helping women reach for the stars! P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women CELEBRATE the advancement of women EDUCATE women

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May 6 Friday Night Rides/Cars and Coffee, Camille’s Café May 7 Mother’s Day Craft Fair 10:00am-5:00pm. Over 30 Craft vendors will be set up near Center Court. Information: If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email. Hannah.madrid@ riowestmall.com or 505-7227281 May 7 Free Family Art Kit Distribution Kit Project Description: WellBeing Journal by Mallery Quetawki - Make a small journal from recycled materials and

pages to fill with your dreams, reflections, and observations-including guided activities designed by Mallery to celebrate the unique and wonderful YOU! Times/locations: ART123 Gallery in downtown Gallup: 12 - 6pm (while supplies last) Zuni Public Library: Starting at 1pm at the Zuni Fairgrounds (while supplies last) More info: www.galluparts. org/familyartkits MAY 12 The Forum Group - 7 PM - For those who enjoy learning and discussing a variety of topics with civil dialogue and where all opinions are valued. Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Hwy 66. For information, call or text 505-615-8053 or GallupEvents @ yahoo.com May 14 Show Opening: “The Transition” by Dennis Dewa 7 - 9pm, ART123 Gallery.

“The Tansition” is a narrative art installation by Zuni artist Dennis Dewa that sharply contrasts the current state of the environment with the brighter future that is possible through immediate, radical change through a landscape mural “in the round” that integrates largescale paintings.

MAY 14 1st Gallup Masonic Art, Poster & Photography Show - 1 - 4 PM. Open to artists, photographers or poster collectors. People choice award ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Entry drop off 9 - 11 AM and pick up after show. $5 admission show admission (13 & up) supports our medical research programs. Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Hwy 66. For information, call or text 505-615-8053 or GallupEvents @ yahoo.com

May Events at the Octavia Fellin Public Library

Google Career Certificate Scholarship Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. Prepare for entry-level positions in Data Analytics, IT Support, Project Management, or User Experience (UX) design - no college degree or relevant experience required.

Learn the skills to be job-ready in six months with opportunities to over 1.3 million jobs and an average starting salary of $63,600 per year. Apply for a scholarship at ofpl.online now through May 31st, 2022. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Are you struggling to pay your rent, utilities, or facing eviction? The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid in-person at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM for assistance completing the ERAP application.

Please call New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417

to schedule an appointment. Walk-in help may also be available. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Oceans of Possibilities Summer X-STREAM: June 1 - July 28, 2022 There’s something for everyone at the library all summer long! This year OFPL focuses on Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math to inspire curiosity and creativity for kids and adults alike. It’s all about questions and answers! Discover an ocean of possibilities by taking a virtual tour of an aquarium, participating in STREAM and craft activities, join a live puppet show, enjoy movies, a pirate party, and more! ALL ages are invited to participate in the challenges and win some great prizes. Registration for Summer X-STREAM begins May 16th in-person at the library or at octaviafellinpl.beanstack.com. Join us for a summer filled with ocean, space, and science activities for all ages. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information

MAY 17 Community Grief Support Group - 7 PM. Open to all who have suffered a loss and are struggling to deal with it. Gallup Masonic Center, 4801 E. Hwy 66. For information, call or text 505-615-8053 or GallupEvents @ yahoo.com May 19 Guest Curator Talk: Dennis Dewa. In-person at ART123 Gallery and live-streamed on @ gallupARTS Facebook page 6pm. Go behind the scenes of “The Transition,” a large-scale art installation on environmental justice.

May 20 National Pizza Party Day BOGO half off pizza, Camille’s Café

May 26 Blue Desert Tour - 7PM (Doors open at 6:30pm). El Morro Theatre, Downtown Gallup.

The Blue Desert Tour is a jazz concert series designed to promote healing in Indigenous communities throughout the Four Corners. The Tour features three Indigenous-led bands: D’DAT - A four-part contemporary jazz/hiphop band led by trumpeter Delbert Anderson Ii-yat Collective - An allwomxn combo inspired by jazz and ancestral songs, led by vocalist Julia Keefe, Rico Jones Quartet - A blues/ jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Rico Jones. Suggested Donation: $5 May 27 Open Mic Night, Camille’s Cafe Mother's Day Lucheon Reservations Only- All You Can Eat Buffet 12pm to 3pm Hilton Garden Inn

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GRADUATION GALLUP HS - MAY 19 THOREAU HS - MAY 19 CROWNPOINT HS - MAY 20 NAVAJO PINE HS - MAY 20 RAMAH HS - MAY 20 GALLUP CENTRAL HS - MAY 21 MIYAMURA HS - MAY 21 TOHATCHI HS - MAY 21 TSE YI GAI HS - MAY 21

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MONEY SENSE 5 Ways to Catch Up on your Retirement Savings at Any Age Even if you’re juggling other financial goals, there are steps you can take to help you get back on track ou’re busy with your career, maybe buying a home, having kids, saving for college, starting a business―or taking planned or unplanned time off from work.

It’s the stuff of life that may have taken a front seat—while retirement savings often takes a back seat to all of those immediate financial priorities. Suddenly, you’re hitting your 40s or 50s, and you realize you’ve fallen behind on planning for your future.

So how can you catch up?

Debra Greenberg, director, Retirement & Personal Wealth Solutions, Bank of America, has the following suggestions—each of which can help you get closer to your retirement goals. “Don’t be discouraged," Greenberg says.

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increase the likelihood you’ll be better prepared to meet any unexpected challenges that come your way."

1- Max Out

Max Out Your 401(k): Contribute enough so that you can take advantage of a full company match, if one is offered. For more information on contribution limits, consult your tax or financial advisor.

Roth IRA or Traditional IRA: Want to save more? If you’re married and not working but file a joint return, you may be able to contribute to an IRA even if you did not have taxable compensation—as long as your spouse did. Ask your tax advisor for details to determine if you are eligible. If applicable, additional catch-up contributions are allowed if you will be age 50 or older at any time during the year.

Health Savings Account (HSA): If you have a qualified high-deductible health plan, you may be able to contribute to an HSA, provided you do not have other disqualifying health coverage. And don’t forget to take advantage of any employer contributions. HSA funds can be used for qualified medical expenses, and if you are Medicare-eligible (age 65 or older) you may be able to pay Medicare premiums with tax-free distributions.

2-Pay Off Costly Debt

Paying off high-interest credit card debt should be a priority. Doing so will give you more money to direct toward your retirement. Greenberg says: “A financial advisor can help you figure out how to manage

competing financial needs while still saving for retirement.”

3- Work Longer

If you work past age 65, or consult as you phase into retirement, “that can potentially give your assets more time to grow before you start drawing upon them,” Greenberg notes.

Working longer can help you defer Social Security. Each year you delay taking Social Security after full retirement age, your monthly benefits grow by 8% until age 70.1 1 Social Security Administration

4- Downsize

By moving into a smaller home or to a different neighborhood, you may be able to: • Reallocate equity you may have accumulated in your previous home.

• Reduce living costs like transportation, housing and maintenance bills.

• Lower your mortgage, or if you can buy a new place outright, eliminate your mortgage.

• Aim for potential tax advantages by relocating to a

town with lower property taxes or to a state with no personal income tax.

5 – Invest for Growth

Many people tend to shift to more conservative investments as they near retirement; others simply have a conservative investing bias. But today’s longer life expectancies This material should be regarded as educational information on Social Security and is not intended to provide specific advice. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, you should contact the Social Security Administration and/or your legal advisors.

Merrill, its affiliates, and financial advisors do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice.

You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”) makes available certain investment products sponsored, managed, distributed

mean that your money has to last longer and work harder. “Talk to an advisor about adjusting your asset allocation to pursue more growth, without losing sight of your risk tolerance,” Greenberg says.

For more information, contact Merrill Financial Advisor Jesse L. Brownfield of the Roswell, New Mexico office at 575.627.4450 or jesse. brownfield@ml.com or provided by companies that are affiliates of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”).

MLPF&S is a registered brokerdealer, registered investment adviser, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of BofA Corp.

Banking products are provided

by Bank of America, N.A., and affiliated banks, Members FDIC, and wholly owned subsidiaries of BofA Corp.

Investment products: Are Not FDIC Insured Are Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value © 2021 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.

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OPINION POLL Questions:

1. Where do you like to travel?

2. When you go on vacation do you drive, fly or ride the train?

3. Why do you go there?

Chaiyah

Josephine

1. Santa Monica, California 2. Drive 3. I want to swim in the ocean

Honey

1. Kyoto, Japan

1. Alaska 2. Fly and then drive 3. To see the Northern Lights 2. Drive 3. Educational stuff, visit historical monuments

Suzzane and Pippa 1. Any National Park (Zion) 2. Drive 3. Explore

Felisha

Jerome Molly

1. Switzerland 2. Drive

Allie

1. Hawaii 2. Drive and Fly 3. Go sky diving, snorkeling, visit the Polynesian Cultural Center and Water Park.

Jennifer 1. Utah 2. Drive 3. Relax, Explore, Culture

3. Go on the scenic train, ski, bungee jump and zip line

1. Colorado Mountains 2.Drive 3. Explore

1. California 2. Drive 3. Disneyland

Cynthia

1. Sedona 2. Drive 3. Explore the area

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By Michele Laughing-Reeves Scars turned into badges-of-honor. Frowns turned upside down.

Tears turned to sweet nothings. Mistakes turned into lessons.

Heartbreaks turned into determination. Stomach growls turned to full plates. Mothers are the magician that can do all of this— and so much more. On the day that a mother’s first child is born, she is also unofficially indoctrinated into the motherhood club.

Bestowed upon her are a bottomless pocket of pixie dust, a righthand wand, and an invisible cape. At the right time, mothers turn into magicians.

A mother can mold into any descriptive adjective, sometimes she turns into mama bear. It is no wonder that a mother is at the top of the hero list, above firefighters and astronauts. Every great person must have had an even greater mother. George Washington said of his mother, “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her.” Similarly, Abraham Lincoln said of his mother, “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” More impressive is how a mother can magically put a positive twist on adjectives we normally think of as negative, like crazy and bizarre. She can be overbearing, strict, 50

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mean, and disappointed, then instantaneously be relieved, soft, and forgiving. She’s not being extreme; she’s being a mother.

It is so perplexing that Marvel has yet to showcase the superhero skills of a mother. Yes, snapping your fingers to restore the world is pretty superhero-ly, but a mother’s snap can get unruly kids to sit still or to do the dishes or end a barrage of excuses or to simply get your attention. A mother’s real superhero skill is tricking you into thinking that she is multitasking. Research has proven that a human cannot perform two tasks at the same time, like texting and driving. Scientists have discovered that the human brain goes between the two tasks so quickly that it tricks the person into thinking that they are multitasking. In reality, the person is performing and focusing on each task one-at-a-time, while being completely oblivious to the other task. Us normal folks can barely handle two tasks at a time, but a mother can do umpteen more in what we perceive as “all at once.” Either it’s mind control or faster than the speed of light. With this skill alone, Mom can replace Dr. Strange and The Flash.

Additionally, a mother has superhuman abilities. She knows a lie when she hears it. She can smell you being up to no-good.

She can hear from miles and miles away your thoughts of “mom won’t find out.” She can feel your pain and sorrow. She can see

with the eyes on the back of her head to catch you in the act.

Her vision has somehow tapped into all the security cameras within a 50-mile radius of your location. She is part of the highly organized, never-mentioned spy network of mothers, which is why she knows about what happened today before you even walk through the door. Her most enduring quality, however, is her ability to nurture her own children and still have love to spare for other children. Maya Angelou said it best, “I will look after you and I will look after anybody you say needs to be looked after, any way you say. I am here. I brought my whole self to you. I am your mother.”

Mom is also the “Jill-of-all-trades,” and she is on-call 24/7/365—for free! At any given time, she could be the cook, the chauffeur, the coach, the referee, the breadwinner, the stylist, the barber, the tutor, the disciplinarian, the audiobook, the secretary, the nurse, the cheerleader, the seamstress, the motivational speaker, or the life saver. Mom can do all this selflessly, fueled only by coffee and a slice of bread. Everyday, unknown to us, she is sacrificing something small or something big. She has given up a meal, so we won’t go to bed hungry. She has given up her coat, so we won’t feel the sting of the cold. She has given up nighttime, so we can be nursed back to health. She has given up rest, so we can learn the value of hard work. She has given up

her savings, so we can have opportunities. She has given up her dream, so we can realize ours. She will not, however, give up on her children.

There is no explanation for how a mother obtains her skills, it must be magic. She works all the time, doing all these different things, and somehow, she is still the most beautiful person ever.

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Gallup, N.M. Wreaths Across America announces it will Continue as an Official Location for the 2022 National Wreaths Across America Day

The 4 Gallup cemeteries will join the more than 3,100 participating locations across the country to Remember, Honor and Teach on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

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Columbia Falls, MAINE, and Gallup, N.M. — May 1, 2022 — National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced today that all 4 cemeteries in Gallup, N.M. will once again be joining in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2022. This is the fourth year that the cemeteries will participate in this national program.

Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to not only remember the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the sacrifices made for us to live freely. This year, there will be more than 3,100 participating locations placing veterans’ wreaths on National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 – with more than two million volunteers coming together in coordination with wreaths being laid at Arlington National Cemetery.

The goal for Gallup is to raise enough funds to place over 1500 sponsored veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of all the local heroes laid to rest there, to ensure that the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our country never be forgotten and to bring the community together in patriotic commemoration.

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“We are forever grateful for the thousands of supporters who dedicate their time and effort to fulfilling our mission all year long,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “These individuals and their communities know the value of remembering the fallen, honoring those who currently serve and teaching the next generation about the sacrifices made for our freedom every day, and without their continued support, Wreaths Across America would not exist.”

Those interested in volunteering for Gallup’s Wreaths Across America Day or sponsoring a wreath at a cost of $15.00 for each live Balsam wood wreath (which will be delivered by Semi-truck to Gallup, N.M.), are invited to visit these direct links: Gallup City Cemetery www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NM0068 Hillcrest Cemetery www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NM0069 Sunset Memorial Cemetery www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NM0067 Gallup State Veterans Cemetery www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/NM0066 National Wreaths Across America Day is a free community event open to all people.

About Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath- laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.

All Wreaths Across America Day events are, non-political/religious events, open to all people. For more information, to donate or to sign up to volunteer, please visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org For More Information: Janice Bradley Janiceb43@outlook.com 505/879-8900

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Over the next 11 months we will be sharing the Memoirs That Made Me Who I Am. These are compiled stories written about the life of a former Gallup resident Eugene Leone.

Before his passing, he wrote, “It is with great delight that I share these stories from my heart, which have been inside for many years.

My desire is that the reader would be able to go back to a time that was very real and may have been lost through the years.

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Chapter Nine

Poke

I arrived in Omaha for my second year at Creighton University in the wonderful company of my new bride who, quite frankly, is the best thing that ever happened to me. The grocer who owned the rental apartment accompanied us on a short walk-up California Street, which also ran up to the church

and administration building of Creighton. The apartment was on the second floor of an old building, but which had been well cared for. We went in and were pleased to see a nice living room, small bedroom, bathroom, and a pantry. The rent was reasonable, and our landlord was our grocer, butcher and was good-humored;

what more could you ask for?

Neighbors we soon met were both very pleasant and cordial.

When I asked one of them what kind of work he did, he said, “the worst kind. I pilot an Army Air Force Bomber, and I can tell you that mine is just one of many such bombers that go out on worldwide patrol, staying up and out there for weeks at a time.

Each carried not one, but two atomic bombs, and as such were said to be the principal deterrent to the Russian intruders, and it obviously worked.” I thanked him for doing the difficult job with a horrendous responsibility.

Each day when I went down the stairs to class, there would be this beautiful black shorthaired cat responding to my greeting with just the slightest flick of its tail to dismiss me as only a cat can. I love cats and hoped to make friends with her.

I registered at Creighton and was able to get into all of the classes required to earn a bachelor’s degree in science. Organic chemistry is called the chemistry of carbon, combined with many thousands of other chemicals that makes up our world of clothes, shoes,

food, drink, cars, medicines, and on and on. It really is a very interesting study. The class in organic chemistry at Creighton was causing more student failure thank all of the many and varied classes in the entire college.

As a result, no less than the Dean of Students, a Jesuit would come down from the administration to the dentistry building where Dr. Papadakis (a Greek) taught us organic chemistry. Our textbook was entitled, “Organic Chemistry,” (the author I cannot recall), but he was a personal friend of Dr. Papadakis, our instructor.

Each periodic test, about every 2-3 weeks, consisted of any one combination of many pages out of our textbook with complex chemical formulas, and organic pictured chemical structures, compared to similar cyclical illustrations that boggle your mind. Any, and all of these symbols, script, or diagram must be reproduced by memory, without any significant errors. The test involved five pages out of the text, which were graded according to the student’s accuracy. Five pages correct= an A, four pages correct, =B, three pages correct, =C, 2 pages correct, = D, and five pages incorrect, =an F, complete with poison pills and

or banishment to Siberia. So that gives you the reader, some idea why I sometimes act a little weird (flashbacks).

So, back to one of the latenight studies; at about 11pm or so, I got up to stretch my legs and stuff, and walked over to the window. There was a full moon and the black cat (the one that would greet me at the bottom of the stairs) was still lying on the porch next door waiting, waiting for something, but what? In this area of Omaha, at the rear of many residences there were alleyways. It was in these alleys that the car garage opened into, and where the garbage cans were stored. It was about 11:15 pm when suddenly a male’s strong voice called out, “POKE, POKE,” you son of a bitch, where are you?” This is what “Poke” had been waiting for. The cat let out a loud cry of joy and recognition. They talked and cried together, and the old man still carrying Poke, headed into the yard, the two of them both still expressing their love, yes, love for each other. I shall treasure and remember this memory of this expression of rare love for the rest of my days, and I hope dear readers, yes hope, and pray that each of you are given the same joy as well.

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FOURTH RACE MAY 22nd at 1:00 pm

Come run North-side Hogback Trail We will meet at the Trailhead right behind the motorcross.

Run or Walk

Collect your bibs....

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Rosco's Taco Truck will be there!

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GRADUAT ION DATES

CROWNPOINT HIGH

NAVAJO PINE HIGH

Friday, May 20 6:30 PM

Friday, May 20 6:30 PM

GALLUP HIGH

RAMAH HIGH SCHOOL

Thursday, May 19 6:30 PM

Friday, May 20 6:30 PM

GALLUP CENT RAL HIGH SCHOOL

THOREAU HIGH SCHOOL

Saturday, May 21 10:00 AM

Thursday, May 19 6:30 PM

MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOL

TOHATCHI HIGH SCHOOL

Saturday, May 21 6:30 PM

Saturday, May 21 6:30 PM

TSE YI GAI HIGH SCHOOL Saturday, May 21 10:00 AM

Last Day of School - May 31

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