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Land Of Enchantment Opera Coming to Gallup this July

Maria Gubbles/Dorabella

Jeffery Goldberg/Giglielmo

Land of Enchantment Opera Institute is excited to announce exciting developments with our 2016 Season.

This July, on the 30th and 31st, the opera is producing the classic Mozart comedy “Cosi fan Tutte”, or “The School for Lovers.” The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles. The opera was first performed in 1790 and has gone on to be one of the more beloved pieces in the opera repertory. The opera will be July 30th and 31st at 3:00 pm at the El Morro Theatre.

An exciting addition to the opera this year is our featured artist Ben Wager, Bass. Ben is a graduate of the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia and has gone on to sing in opera houses around the world. His engagements have taken him to the Nashville Opera, Dallas Opera, Washington Concert Opera, the Deutsche Opera (Berlin, Germany), the Mozarteum of Salzburg, Los Angeles Opera and many more.

He will be featured in the role of “Don Alfonso”. Some of our other artists are coming from all over the country and

Madison King/Despina

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Terrence Panganiban/Ferrando the world, such as Terrence Panganiban who will be singing Ferrando in the mainstage production.

We’re also bringing back our incredible artist faculty, some of which look forward all year to their return to Gallup. They include our artistic directors Peter Strummer and Linda Roark-Strummer; our coaches, Tony Cho, Julian Reed, and Jerry Brown; our fantastic stage director Dugg McDonough. This year we’re bringing in acclaimed conductor Gary DiPasquasio to conduct the Albuquerque Youth Symphony for the “Cosi fan Tutte” performances.

In addition to the remarkable artists and artist faculty from all over the country, The Land of Enchantment Opera is excited to involve musicians and business students from Gallup. Our Sacred Music Concert, the Opera, and a night or two of 30 Days of Opera will be featuring the Gallup Community Choir. If you’re interested in singing, please contact Bob Ippell at Rehoboth School for information.

In addition, the Red Rock Strings and the opera artists for Bach’s “Magnificat” at Sacred Heart Cathedral will be joining them on July 24th.

The roster of singers is just now being finalized, so please come out to meet not only the artists featured here, but all of our artists. This year we are kicking off our Studio and Young Artist programs, featuring artists in the early stages of their development. These artists will be performing at the 30 Days of Opera (nightly after the Indian Dances), as well as the Sacred Music Concert ( July 24th), a Scholarship Dinner ( July 16th), and the Wine Tasting ( July 7th).

For more information about these events please visit www.LandofEnchantmentOpera.com.

Laura Smolik/Despina

Ben Wager/Don Alfonso

Alexa Weeks/Fiordiligi

Thoughts from the West End If you are like me you probably haven’t fully grasped the extent of how lucky you are to be living here in the American Southwest.

Most of us don’t realize how wonderful it is to live in a state with a very low population density. As you travel East or West you will invariably run into large populations centers that are like giant tumors continually growing outward and upward in a cluster of concrete, strip malls, and sterilized office buildings.

It is the people in those buildings that unconsciously long for just a small taste of the wild, of the wilderness, of open space where interactions with bi-peds are limited and listening to nature refreshes the soul. Adventure begins in these open spaces. It begins in the National forests, the wind-sculpted red rocks, the hidden canyons, and the mesas of places like Gallup. If you were to take just one of the small, largely-ignored mesas that we drive by everyday unnoticed, and place that mesa in Illinois, Texas, Ohio, or Nebraska it would surely be a national monument or at least a state park for that area. For that matter if we could transplant Pyramid Rock into the heart of Iowa it would surely be a National Park replete with wheel chair access, vending machines, and the state would likely icon the outline of the rock on their license plates.

It is true that in terms of dollars Gallup is one of the poorer areas in the entire United states, but in terms of adventure opportunity and terrain we are so much richer than so many of our American brethren.

Then there are the places that do have great natural assets but the quantity of people is so great that the experience is degraded by congestion. For example in Denver they are now having to designate certain days for hiking and other days for biking on popular trails.

There simply isn’t enough adventure/terrain dollars available to meet the demand. Same thing is happening in Durango where real estate prices have gone through the roof and Texans flock West like the gold prospectors of 1849 trying to get a piece of the adventure rush.

In terms of metaphorical dollars I have quantified some of our adventure assets: 1. High Desert Trail System: $190,000,000 2. Red Rock Park Hiking: $365,000,000 3. Zuni Mountain Trail System $402,000,000 4. Canyon De Chelly National Monument: $254,000,000 5. El Morro National Monument: $134,000,000 6. El Malpais National Monument: $97,000,000 7. Ramah Mormon Pioneer Trails: $88,000,000 8. North Hogback Trail ( Jagged Edge): $103,000,000 9. Random Unnoticed Mesa: $150,000 After some quick math I have come to realize that we are in fact terrain billionaires here. Crunching numbers further it appears that with the 25,000 or so residents of Gallup each person here has about $520,000 in adventure terrain cash.

Now the question is. . .will you go out to this great bank of nature and cash in? If you haven’t been getting your fair share, this issue of the Gallup Journey can perhaps help you get some of this great bounty here in the Adventure Capital of New Mexico.

And don’t worry. . .it’s ok to be a little greedy.

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May Master Finishers Stylo/FMF Ashley Panteah (Two Months Running) T. Morgan Emily Piraino Terry Williams Barry and Loretta Kissell Thomas Gomez Shawn Billie Aleija Yazzie Hilda Kendall Esther Chee

LiDeja Lauren Jones Larry Bartlett Priscilla Madrid Carissa Brownotter Bashgon Jaye Smith Elaine Wero (Two Months Running) Will Yazzie Rosie Stevie P. Nora Gray

Contents 4 Land of Enchantment Opera

24 Flea Market:

9 Community Food

26 El Morro Theatre’s 1940s

by Jennifer Lazarz

Pantry Gardens

12 AMC Awareness Day

by Krista McDonald

14 Mission to Mars

by Bianca Kozliski

17 Dream.Believe.Build 18 The Works Projects Administration

by Ernie Bulow

Usherette:

by Jennifer Lazarz

by Yvonne Blake

by Lynn R. Anner-Bolieu Aileen McCarthy Andy Newell Jessica Balok Yvonne Blake Jennifer Lazarz Krista McDonald Lloyd Ellis Cristina Olds Bianca Kozliski

by Andy Newell

51 Hours in the Enchanted Forest:

by Cristina Olds

52 Business Directory 58 Walking In Beauty:

34 Dog Days of Summer:

60 Veteran’s Corner:

36 Best Friends 40 Memories of Gallup:

66 Izzit:

by Lloyd Ellis

by Bob Rosebrough

22 Business Highlight

44 Canyon de Chelly 46 DIY Garden Project:

28 “Cool Off ” 30 Big Questions 32 Gallup Trails:

by Jessica Balok

20 Pre-Diabetes

Contributors: Ernie Bulow Chuck Van Drunen David Conejo Bob Rosebrough Sandra McKinney Nikki Van Slooten Leslie Farrell

by Leslie Farrell

42 Color Run:

by Rehoboth Christian School Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen Staff: Sandra McKinney Gabriel Rising Joseph Rising Andy Stravers

Bountiful Baskets:

by Nikki Van Slooten

by Sandra McKinney

by Andy Stravers

70 8 Questions:

by Fowler Roberts

72 Events Calendar Managing Editor: Aileen McCarthy Cover: The cover is a graphic design by: Patrick Cross Freelance Cartoonist Website: patcrosscartoons.com

Special Thanks: RAH Photography: Ana and Ryan Hudgeons

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Community Food Pantry Gardens

The Community Pantry and Hope Garden The Community Pantry was founded in 1999, under the vision of Jim Harlin. Mr. Harlin’s vision was “to nourish our families and children so our communities will thrive.” The Mission is to acquire, store, and distribute wholesome food to children, the elderly, and families in need.

Starting out in a rented warehouse of 2,400 square feet, and serving a geographical area of 16,971 square miles, encompassing three counties in rural northwest New Mexico, including the Navajo and Zuni Reservations within New Mexico, the Community Pantry quickly outgrew its original facility when distributing over a million pounds of produce and other foods in its second year of operation. Since then, over 2,000,000 lbs. of food are distributed every year.

The Community Pantry enhances its produce program by hosting the Hope Garden. This is an area at The Community Pantry where anyone can come and cultivate their own garden. They may grow what they want and if help is needed, there is a gardener available to assist them. This not only enriches a person’s ability to grow fruits and vegetables, but it can also benefit a person’s mental well-being. Getting back to the earth is great for the body, mind, and soul. We have garden boxes available for every person, including those with special needs, and/or physical challenges.

Volunteers are always welcome at The Community Pantry. We are a non-profit organization which loves its community members. We want community members of every need and desire to join in helping us help The Community Pantry and Hope Garden.

The Community Pantry and Hope Garden 1130 Hasler Valley Road Gallup, NM 87301 (505) 726-8068 www.thecommunitypantry.org

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JUNE ArtsCrawl Around the World

by Rose Eason

One of the things Gallupians love about our fair city is that is incredibly diverse.

All it takes is a walk down Coal Avenue to appreciate all the different cultures and ways of life at play here. Within four blocks, you can dine on Italian, American and Mexican food, shop turquoise jewelry and cowboy boots, pick up some locally grown veggies and Filipino goods, and learn martial arts and belly dancing.gallupARTS is celebrating the true melting pot that Gallup is at ArtsCrawl: Around Around wthe World. Come downtown on June 11th for everything from Japanese drumming lessons to a Jamaican dance party.

Stop by Camille’s for an interactive performance by BK Taiko, a group out of Albuquerque that presents a blend of martial arts choreography and synchronized drumming. Then stroll Coal Avenue to catch the sounds of Spanish guitar and the tropical airwaves of KGLP DJ Mad Monk. Finally, don’t miss opening night at the Shallow Gallery, featuring Bahe Whitehorn Jr. whose paintings reflect his Navajo cultural heritage and traditional stories.

After getting a taste of what makes our community unique, stop by Marc Berger: Catch guitarist Marc Berger’s Silver Stallion’s courtyard for a concert that brings it all together, reminding concert outside of Silver Stallion BK Taiko: Try us of one thing we have in common: the place we call home. Sponsored by the your hand at Japanese drumming with BK Taiko Octavia Fellin Public Library, Marc Berger will perform his critically acclaimed outside of Camille’s Bahe Whitehorn Jr.: See American Western song cycle RIDE, which captures the vastness and Navajo artist Bahe Whitehorn Jr.’s latest work romance of the West’s wide open spaces on guitar and mandolin. at the Shallow Gallery.

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Vote David R. Dallago McKinley County Commissioner * Democrat *

PROVEN LEADERSHIP HEALTH ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• As RMCHCS Chairperson turned a loss into a profit, saved the hospital.

• Established the liquor excise tax.

• Established the Na’nizhoozhi Center, Inc. (NCI) • With Senator Lidio Rainaidi established the 4 million dollar Gallup Dialysis Center. No cost to County taxpayers.

• Worked with others to establish the Gallup Cancer Center.

RECREATIONAL/YOUTH ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Established Hilso Trailhead including restrooms. No cost to

County taxpayers.

GRADUATE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY

• Worked to secure $500,000 in grants to establish the Zuni Mountain Trail System.

MBA UNIV. OF SOUTH DAKOTA

• Built road to the Red Rock ATV park.

SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN

• Provided annual funding to Gallup Boys & Girls Club.

VETERAN/ / CAPTAIN U.S. AIR FORCE

COUNTY OPERATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Established financial stability for county jail with some years

BORN AND RAISED IN GALLUP

FUTURE GOALS

• Worked to make RMCH a Medical School teaching hosptial • Continue working on health and social service initiatives.

showing a profit.

• Continue supporting the Adventure Gallup & Beyond sports

• Established the new Magistrate court building.

tourism initiative.

• Improved the County’s bond rating from BBB+ to A+

• Continue working on improving and funding the Zuni

• Paid off Court House bonds 10 years early.

Mountain Trail System.

• Gave a million dollars annually to Gallup Navajo Pipeline.

• Accessed funds from Navajo Department of Transportation and

• Seek alternate paved road for Red Rock State Park..

• Improve the county bond rating from A+ to AA+.

New Mexico Department of Transportation for County roads.

• Supported ‘World Changers’ to improve homes for disabled people

• Continue funding for the McKinley County Humane Society.

• Resurfaced the McGaffey Road.

• Improve working relations with all area governments.

• Standardized annual purchasing of County Sheriff ’s Office vehicles.

• Will not raise taxes.

“Together We Can Succeed”

AMC Awareness Day therapy, which for many, including Hunter, Hunter with the New Mexico proclamation for AMC awareness day begins the day they are born. Surgery, bracing, and casting are also a major part of life for those affected with this condition.

Arthrogryposis is non progressive, meaning it does not worsen over time. If treated early the prognosis generally improves and more mobility is gained.

This year New Mexico, along with almost 45 other states, have declared June 30th as Arthrogryposis Awareness Day. This is a task that volunteers like Hunter’s mother, who is the states representative for AMC, must accomplish yearly. This day brings awareness to a condition otherwise unknown by the majority and helps people be more aware, tolerant, and understanding.

It also is a great way to encourage more Everyday tasks such as shaving, research on why this condition occurs brushing teeth, and feeding oneself can be and better ways to treat the disease. accomplished only with help from others A conference on arthrogryposis is held or an adaptive tool. This year at the age of yearly where those affected, their families, Hunter in his new wheelchair three years old, Hunter received his first caregivers, and researchers can go to learn motorized wheelchair. He has become a more and meet others pro at driving it around everywhere he with AMC. This goes. It is his first taste of independence, year it will be held in and he has enjoyed it immensely. Hunter Tulsa Oklahoma, and needs lots of help in order to experience Hunter and his family the independence other children his age are excited to finally enjoy. Hunter cannot stand or walk but get the opportunity rather scoots himself where he wants to go. to meet others with His mother and father have had to adapt the disease and learn their home to the best of their abilities to more about what give Hunter that independence. His bed they can do to help has a ramp that he uses to scoot himself in Hunter exceed in life. and out of it, he feeds himself using a clip that holds food in a proper position so he If you want to can eat, and toys are made available at a read or learn more level he can reach. about arthrogryposis Hunter, and others affected with AMC, please visit receive regular occupational and physical www.amcsupport.org. McDonald family at AMC awareness day last year.

June 30th might be just another summer day to most people in our community, but to the family of Hunter McDonald, June 30th holds a major significance.

Hunter was born with a condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Arthrogryposis, or AMC for short, affects 1 in 3000 people worldwide. The word arthrogryposis (arthro = joint, gryp = curved) literally means “curved joint”. It is characterized by the stiffness in joints such as the knees, ankles, elbows, and hands of those affected.

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The Simplicity Of Caring

“Why,” asked Dr. Jordon Johnson at a recent Health Alliance meeting, “Do we feel that we have to wait on organizations and governments to extend caring to others? Why don’t we just go out and do things to show that we care?”

“What a profound statement,” I thought to myself. In a sentence he had captured the essence of compassion. He had captured the concept of the simplicity of caring. He had expressed the works of Albert Schweitzer and the love of Mother Theresa.

As I looked around the area the next several days, I witnessed countless examples of people helping others...one to one. Some did it within the realm of their job. Some did it with money from their own pocket. And others made sacrifices of service to help another. It occurred to me that this community is awesome in its giving and caring. But somehow we confuse unmet needs as proof that nothing is being done. This is a natural human tendency. If a ship sinks and 800 people are saved but 200 drown, we don’t cheer the effort. We lament the lost lives. I plan to make an effort to expose through various media, the unsung heroes who are helping others. It is an effort to develop a pride much like the warriors of the past. Those warriors did not brag of their deeds, but they came home from foreign soils and walked stately, knowing their deeds had helped others in the present, as well as future times. Our region must “Walk in Beauty”. And from that beauty, reach further, reach for more, extend ourselves to the hopeless. Like our many service warriors, stand tall for what we did and do, but with a tear in our eye for those we haven’t yet reached. And we vow to return!

One of the first such efforts I want to recognize is being initiated by the Physical Therapy staff at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital. For nine years they have worked to try to expand their services. Though many other areas received funding and approval, theirs was always the project of the red-headed stepchild; they were part of the family,...but different.

Then last fall, under the guidance of Greg…, they tried a new approach. It was a two-step program. The first was under the “Growing Roses” concept. If you want beautiful roses, the most important thing to do is cultivate the soil and nourish it.

So Greg and his team put together a plan, complete with drawings, to develop a 1.5 million dollar Wellness Center. Then they took it painstakingly through the various committees for over a year, until they received Board approval in April 2016.

Step two was founded in the concept of caring. You keep in mind the people you are serving and dedicate all pains, all difficulties, and all effort to the worthiness of your work. You don’t whine or moan. You don’t complain. You don’t despair.

You strengthen your resolve because those you serve are worth it.

So Greg and his team explored their hearts and their efforts and renamed what they were working for. No longer were they building a new Physical Therapy Department. No longer were they building a gym. They are now building a Wellness Center...nay, more than that, they are:

“BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF WELLNESS.” What is that you may ask? Ask Zunis or Navajos who have embraced such a concept for the past 20 years. Ask Austin, Texas or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who both embraced a concept to shed 1,000,000 lbs; to reduce obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary disease. Ours is an effort to address illness of the aged, such as mobility and heart disease; to address childhood asthma and obesity; to address Type II Diabetes and high blood pressure, and much more.

Finally, in the spirit of Dr. Jordon Johnson....the team said, “We aren’t waiting until funds are raised. We are not waiting for the institutions to say this is OK….we begin today!” They have cultivated the soil and demonstrated the worthiness. They have won over the hearts of the Western Health Foundation Board which has named this year’s Charity Invitational: “Building a Community of Wellness”.

- David Conejo/Palacio (Look for more news of Unsung Heroes in the future. And if you know of any, send me the information at: dconejo@rmchcs.org)

1901 Red Rock Drive Gallup, NM 87301 505-863-7000 SERVING GOD BY PROVIDING HEALTH CARE AND PROMOTING WELLNESS FOR ALL PEOPLE

Sacred Heart Catholic School The future of humanity may very well lie in the hands of a few local Fifth Graders.

Mission To Mars SPRING, 2015 Fifth Grade students from Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup, NM received an exclusive invitation from AFRL (Air Force Research Laboratory) La Luz Academy at Kirkland Air Force Base. They were requested to simulate a manned mission to Mars where they will put up a colony of linked habitats.

School and directed by their teacher Mr. Culling, joined other habitat crews from around the state at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Students went through five docking stations, including technical briefing and saga performance, culminating in the construction of a lifesized habitat.

MISSION Top Secret Code name ARES (Asteroid Reduction Employing Satellites). The mission consisted of two phases: a. Set up base operations in their local classroom where students learned about Mars and prepared for the link-up day with the following assignments: Ian Castaneda – Habitat construction leader, with Diamond Pawlowski Dominic Perales – Life support system (air supply) with Ukiah Harris Kaylie James – Mission patch designer Iliana Andrade – Communications leader and saga with teacher The packed lunch inside the habitat was prepared by Mrs. Jean Helf, the school cafeteria coordinator, per Mission Specifications. b. Link up with 65 other elite teams to construct a life size habitat suitable for supporting life on Mars.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Three years ago Sacred Heart Catholic School became the pilot school in New Mexico for See the Change USA, a revolutionary physics program where children begin learning physics (which has been directly linked to improved math and reasoning skills) and computer programming starting in sixth grade.

As part of a school-wide initiative, all grades from Kindergarten through Eighth participate in the annual science fair.

Test scores for science are notable across the board at Sacred Heart Catholic School. This year sixteen students attended the regional science fair and three attended State.

LINK-UP DAY: April 22, 2016 – Team 61-A, consisting of six students from Sacred Heart Catholic

For more information please contact Principal Linda Padilla at 505-863-6652.

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Sacred Heart is currently accepting applications for enrollment. Tuition is $3,500 per year for all grades and scholarships are available.

SAGA (Sacred Heart Catholic School Fifth Grade) Listen, my children, and you shall hear Our journey to Marsville free from fear, How Fifth graders colonized Mars, And dared the dry and cold millibars.

One, by the classroom made us prep The asteroid redirection basic step, Built a life support system with valor And a mission patch designed with honor.

Two, by the Mars facts did we learn How gravity floated way astern, Planet of carbon weighted lifeless Red and rust-like, oh my goodness!

And three, by April colonists return Astronauts of Marsville habits learn That Rover here and Lander there Could barely express our awe and wonder.

So now we bid adieu conquistadores Hasta la vista con amores!

Until another mission to Mars: Just hitch your wagon to the stars!

Live Native Craft Demonstrations Memorial Day - Labor Day At The Gallup Cultural Center

For More Information Contact Colin McCarty Director, Gallup Cultural Center at 505-863-4131 or at thedirectorgcc@gmail.com.

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Dream, Believe, Build

by Jason Arsenault

DREAM Lunchtime has always been a very important part of my day. When I was a kid it was that much needed refueling after a morning of playing hard. Once I started school, it became really important because I was starving, due to getting up late and eating a very small and quick breakfast.

Now that I work full-time, it signals that break in the workday when I can relax for a few minutes from the hustle and bustle.

However, if I don’t make wise choices for my ever-slowing metabolism, it can add on the extra pounds quickly.

What Gallup needs is a quick and healthy lunch choice for those days you want to pass on that green chile cheeseburger with fries. That is why we are ready for a Salad in a Box concept. This would be a great food truck business or an added service to an established eatery.

Plus, the set-up is minimal. The menu is going to consist of very few food items, keeping costs down, and the delivery of the salad is in a recyclable box.

On a trip to Columbus, Ohio, I had the chance to eat at a café that had mastered the art of the salad. Everything about this café made the whole ordering and receiving of the salad a painless process.

You simply stood in a line until you made it to the ordering cashier. The business didn’t complicate things. They only gave you three options of greens to choose from, which included a leafy garden mix, kale, and spinach. Should you feel like having a little bit of everything, that did not present a problem because you could have all three.

Once you had made your salad choice, you could start adding the extra additions like steak, chicken, or tofu. If nuts were your thing, they offered a selection of those as well. Of course you can’t have a salad without dressing, and they supplied a wide selection of dressing choices. After placing your order, you simply walked down the line, paid your cashier, and picked up your healthy, boxed lunch.

BUILD Food trucks are definitely an investment you want to make wisely. One search on eBay and you will see just how many unrealized food truck dreams have happened, with their large inventory of trucks for sale.

That failed food truck business can also serve as your chance to get into business with a great deal. I have seen some very capable and nicely finished vessels for under $15,000; remember that is something you can purchase with a bank loan that would have a very affordable monthly payment.

Gallup has a couple of eateries where the transition of adding this service makes lots of sense. It might not work for a traditional sit down restaurant, but not everyone has this type of business. Big chain fast food places have definitely seen the possibilities of offering this. However, every time I get one of those salads I lose a little bit of my soul, and the freshness seems to have escaped the offering. If the major players are offering fast salads, you know that millions of dollars have gone into the research, and money is definitely there to be made.

Now, the place I mentioned above had some meat offerings that require a grill and that would make things a little more difficult.

You can easily replace those expensive and hard-to-prepare proteins by simply adding a boiled egg or two to the salad. Plus, sunflower seeds and chilled bean salads are always a pleasant welcome on my salads for some extra filler. You will appreciate not having meat on the menu when it comes to obtaining your food license and meeting inspection requirements.

Another alternative is to get your home kitchen approved for food preparation. Then, develop a daily route to sell your Salad in a Box. You are going to learn quickly where the best spots are to move your meals.

Also, this is a great way to learn from your customer what they want, because selling like this is going to put you face to face with your buyer. This is going to be the cheapest way to start your new business adventure, but at the same time it could slow very important initial growth.

BELIEVE Lunch is something we all do. If I knew I could leave work for a quick, healthy, and delicious salad, that would be something I would attempt frequently. People need to eat, and there is always a group of people looking for a healthy food choice. Even the fast food joints know this.

It seems like every city I visit these days has a local food revolution happening.

Gallup already has New Mexico’s best green and red chile dishes. What would make our community even better is some diverse eating options. I think we are all ready for a little fun, and we would all be willing to find the Salad in a Box food truck.

Dream, Believe, Build Send your business ideas to Jason@gallupjourney.com and I might use them in the next Dream Believe Build article.

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Ernie Bulow

THE WORKS PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION

by Ernie Bulow

MIRACLE OR MISERABLE MESS? My grandfather spent his life slaving on a marginal farm. He also spent the second half of his life hating Franklin D. Roosevelt with all his heart. He believed that FDR and the Democrats had put much of America “on the dole.” And all those bums stayed on it forever. Of course he never paid income tax, so it wasn’t his money. He also had acreage in the Land Bank, which he saw as a different thing.

There were abuses to be sure. The richest man in the town closest to the farm had been paid big money not to raise milk cows.

Figure that one out. But eighty years after the fact most people have forgotten what the WPA was. Now and then people will write about the artist projects, but that is about it.

Gallup has murals painted in the old courthouse (recently refurbished), but few of us know the courthouse itself was a WPA project.

There were many projects now completely forgotten. In 1935 there were twenty million people on relief in the United States. Of course many of them were children or old folks or otherwise unemployable—but there were more than five million men with families that needed to be provided for.

Federal Project Number One was the well known art project. It is probably the best known because they left tangible stuff behind – paintings and murals. Most the the State Guides books were also written during this time. But artists and writers weren’t the whole story. WPA workers collected

oral history, composed and played music, and recorded folk song across the country (including a lot of Native American songs).

The theatre project gave a start to Orson Wells, Burt Lancaster, and thousands of lesser known folk like Will Geer (Bonanza and Gunsmoke, on television, and an album with Woody Guthrie that got him on the famous Hollywood Blacklist), E. G. Marshall (Classic movies like Caine Mutiny and Left Hand of God, both with Humphrey Bogart) and directors Nicholas Ray and Sidney Lumet.

But who remembers the hugely unpopular relief program for Negroes? (“African American” was far in the future) This was a daring step for FDR and he took loud criticism for it. To put this in historical

February 1933 – shows the work on the foundation. They weren’t working very fast. The tall chimney to the north was part of the heating system for the Harvey House and railroad station. Much of the building can be seen to the left of the leafless tree.

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that the western states got the short stick, Gallup, New Mexico, didn’t do too badly. Three local monuments, largely decommissioned after seventy-plus years, still stand proudly (more or less).

The National Guard Armory is the least impressive of the three buildings erected by the WPA. It was created to do double duty as the Armory and the Exhibit Hall for Gallup’s growing Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. It was intended from the beginning to house both. It was used until I-40 wiped out the old Ceremonial grounds.

More imposing is the Federal Post Office, which now houses a cable company. It is still impressive as it sits proudly, by itself, on the corner of Aztec and First. It was originally conceived as an example of the popular Pueblo style architecture.

April 1934—show the nearly completed post office. Off to the north west it shows some of the railroad The designer actually used California buildings—almost none still exist. The smoke is coming from the railyard.

Territorial, which is still attractive, if more alien. The tile roof is wonderful. perspective – the Jim Crow laws were very cover for the spread of Communism. This It is the interior that shows off the real, and segregation was still virtually total was years before Senator Joe McCarthy and wonders of WPA projects. The high ceiling in half of America. Banning Black folk from his shenanigans. is supported by huge vigas that rest on good seats on buses and trains, separate The Left complained about the beautifully carved eagle heads, combining bathrooms, drinking fountains and schools – distribution of work projects. They felt the building trades with artists to create ad nauseum. The NAACP was pretty that the Western states got very little of something special. supportive and applauded the WPA. the pie because they were unimportant in The masterpiece is the old county Initially about fifteen per cent courthouse, erected in 1938. of breadwinners were women.

The Texas architects used the Predictably, women’s training Spanish Pueblo Revival style for skilled positions was antito great effect. Inside there are feminist. Women were mostly 19 pieces of New deal art. My put to work sewing clothing favorites are the light fixtures and bedding. of Territorial style tinwork.

There was another side to But then again, the tile work this very expensive program. is fabulous. These days there is The Far Left and the Far Right almost no access to the building. both had their criticisms. On Entrance is though a single door. the Right there was the belief I recently found ten photos that this “make-work” project showing the building of the old was just an extension of welfare post office, documenting the – The Dole. Lazy people being progress from 1932 to 1934. paid to do next to nothing.

They were apparently used by There was also a widespread the builders to make monthly belief that the whole thing was reports on the work. Typewritten just a way that Roosevelt could or hand lettered on the back side expand his “machine.” is the basic information about This would work the same way The courthouse, looking much as it did in 1940. the project, the date, and the Tammany Hall paid supporters signature of the construction with favors in New York City, which the national politics. And the South, the area engineer. They constitute a period Democrats controlled from 1854 to 1934. with the greatest need perhaps, got even documentation of a downtown area. Gallup’s Didn’t do him much good – he died in less funding. Interestingly, putting WPA piece of the WPA is still pretty impressive. office in 1945. experience on a resume was a negative. It No miserable mess here.

Probably the most predictable, and was believed these workers were careless damning, outcry came from the House and had learned bad habits.

Committee on Un-American Activities.

All of this information can be found on They were certain that the WPA was just a Wikipedia I’m sure. In spite of the claim June 2016

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Pre-Diabetes

86 Million Americans, Maybe Even You, Have Pre-Diabetes!

One in three American adults has Pre-Diabetes, but only 10 percent of them know they have it. Here in Gallup, New Mexico the numbers are even higher!

Pre-Diabetes means a person’s blood sugar (blood glucose) level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with Diabetes; or their blood sugar is only high after eating (glucose intolerance). Some people call it the fourth type of diabetes after Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes. Most blood tests only measure the fasting blood sugar so they don’t know they have high blood sugars. People with Pre-Diabetes are on the road to developing Type 2 Diabetes within a few years if they don’t make changes in their lifestyle. They are also at increased risk for serious health problems, such as stroke and heart disease.

You can reduce your risk for (and even reverse) Pre-Diabetes by increasing your physical activity and losing weight.

Making these lifestyle changes can also help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. The earlier people are diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes, the more likely that they can reverse it and prevent Type 2 Diabetes. There are some PreDiabetes risks you can’t control, like age and family history. So how do you know if you are at risk for Pre-Diabetes?

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TOTAL 9 or more points: High risk for having Pre-diabetes now.

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Ok, so you got a high score.

What should you do? There are usually no symptoms when you have Pre-Diabetes. It is important to talk to your doctor to know for sure.

A simple blood test can confirm if you have Pre-Diabetes.

Getting diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes is a serious wake-up call, but it doesn’t have to mean you will definitely get Diabetes. There is still time to turn things around.

THERE ARE FIVE CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE: 1. Become Active and Move More: Becoming more active is one of the best things you can do to make PreDiabetes less likely. You don’t have to join a gym. If it has been awhile since you exercised, start by being more active by taking one flight of stairs, walking around during TV commercials and park as far away as you can from your destination. “Physical activity is an essential part of the treatment plan for PreDiabetes because it lowers blood glucose levels and decreases body fat,” says Patti Gail, MS, RD, author of What Do I Eat Now? Ideally, you should exercise at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Let your doctor know about your exercise plans and ask if you have any limitations.

2. Lose Some Weight If you’re overweight, you might not have to lose as much as you think to make a difference.

In one study, people who had PreDiabetes did 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise and lost 5% to 7% of their body weight (14 pounds in someone who weighs 200 pounds). They cut their chances of getting diabetes by 58%.

3. Eat Better Load up on fruits and vegetables, especially the less-starchy kinds such as spinach, cucumber, broccoli, carrots, and

green beans. Add more high-fiber foods into your day. Choose whole-grain foods instead of processed grains -- for example, whole wheat tortilla instead of white flour.

Give up Soda! If you must, drink diet soda rather than regular soda. Swap out high-calorie drinks. But water is best!

How about adding some lemon juice or no calorie flavoring (Crystal lite or Dasani drops) to water if plain old water is not for you! Instead of snacking on high-fat, highcalorie chips and desserts, choose nuts, fresh fruit, or whole wheat crackers with peanut butter or low-fat cheese.

4. Make Sleep a Priority Set good sleep habits. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Relax before you turn out the lights. Don’t watch TV or use your computer or smartphone when you’re trying to fall asleep. Avoid caffeine after lunch if you have trouble sleeping. Not getting enough sleep also makes it harder for your body to use insulin

effectively and may make Type 2 Diabetes more likely.

5. Learn Healthy Coping Skills and Get Support.

Losing weight, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly is easier if you have people helping you, holding you accountable, and cheering you on. Also, find ways to deal with stress by exercising, watching a movie, laughing, praying, meditation and counseling. Gallup has a Diabetes Support Group at the Episcopal Church which meets the second Thursday of every month.

Start by trying one change at a time. No one is excused from Pre-Diabetes. It is real, but it can be reversed. Know where you stand at www.DoIHavePrediabetes.org or talk to your doctor today.

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Business Highlight Lynn R. Anner-Bolieu

By Aileen McCarthy

Lynn R. Anner-Bolieu is a person well-travelled who has had an eclectic education and a vast amount of life experiences. Lynn’s passion, however, lies in nutrition and in the fight against obesity especially among children. Her Major in Foods and Nutrition and Minor in Science has enabled her to pursue her passion over the years in hospitals, workshops, and one-on- one consulting. She has worked with both children and adults and now runs her own business doing what she loves.

Lynn believes that with a good diet and exercise, it not only helps the body, but it also helps one grow is self-esteem and as a person.

As a common starting point for Lynn and her patients, she will ask her patients to keep a diet diary for a week or so, and Lynn will then take that diary and show her patients where they ultimately need to be and how they can get there. It’s a process that can be achieved over time and the effects leave one feeling energetic and confident.

Along with her services as a nutritionist, Lynn also offers a mentoring program. Lynn’s education did not end with the sciences. In 1988 Lynn graduated with a Masters in Theology which she received from Yale University Divinity School. Since then Lynn has offered her services to graduates of both college and high school as a Career Coach. She mentors graduates through applications and interviews.

For more information and/or to contact Lynn email lannerbolieu@gmail.com or call at 505-879- 0362.

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The Gallup Flea Market

By Leslie Farrell The Gallup Flea Market is one of my favorite places to go. It is where I take anyone new to Gallup because it is not only a great place to get good prices on anything under the sun, it is also such a great cultural experience. Where else could you get mutton stew, spam, and coffee at seven in the morning? You can buy beautiful, authentic, Native American jewelry at one booth and then head right over to the next booth to buy a new set of tires!

There are a few regular places. Immediately at the entrance is Astro Auto Glass which will replace or repair your windshield while you shop. They have been at the flea market for as long as I can remember and are pretty cheap and very reliable. Down the main loop toward the middle is the tool shed. This stand has several long tables laden with any tool you can imagine and has several bigger tools hanging up as well. Close to this is the Hogan which you can enter. It sells a few odds and ends, but it is just a neat experience to go inside and look around an actual Hogan. The pet shop is just a little ways down from that. They always have puppies, birds, and rabbits, but sometimes there are hamsters, lizards, turtles, and other small critters. I do encourage you 24 June 2016

to ask if your new puppy or kitty has had its proper vaccinations and if not to take it to the veterinarian immediately afterward. They also have cages for sale so you can walk out with a pet plus their new home. About two years ago I actually bought my rabbit, Freddy, and have definitely not regretted it. Across from the pet shop, the children’s library usually sets up a station during the summer. They have a few kids’ toys, some rugs, and a few books for the kids to enjoy. At the end of the walkway is the western leather stand. This is an ever-present stand that sells full sized saddles, beautiful leather belts and intricate purses. Catty-corner to this is the sunglass table. My brothers always make this stand a priority when they are home for the summer.

The stand has hundreds of sunglasses in all different styles at a very good price. Turning the corner and going down the other stretch toward the middle is the live merry-go-round.

The ponies are always there in rain or shine.

This is where children can ride actual ponies that go around in a safe loop.

There are also so many amazing people you can meet at the Flea Market from all over the state and from all walks of life.

There is one gentleman from Santa Fe who

brings his pottery. He also sells his pottery in Santa Fe and has won an award at the Inter Tribal Ceremonial for his pottery. He has a unique style where he inlays strips of copper into his pottery. He spent several minutes explaining his process to us in detail.

There is another vendor I met last summer who comes down from the Albuquerque area to sell odds and ends. She is a wonderful lady who chatted with us for a while about her life, and her battle with addiction. She has been clean and sober for many years now and comes to Gallup to sell her goods because she is trying to make a better life for herself. She even gave us a free trinket that we were admiring.

I have been to the flea market dozens of times, usually during the warmer months, but also a few times in the winter. There are definitely more people when it is warmer out, but going during the winter has its own rewards (hot chocolate for one, and have you noticed how amazingly delicious warm frybread is when it’s cold out?). However, I had never been when it was raining out, that is, until a couple of weeks ago. It wasn’t just rain: It was hail, wind, a little snow, and a day of dark cloud

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Anyone can sell at the flea market and it doesn’t cost very much to buy a space for the day. This provides the shopper with thousands of different opportunities, all at very low prices. It’s like yard sale hunting on steroids. Here are just a few things you can find there: Native artisan jewelry (usually handmade by the vendor themselves) for all ages, in all sizes, in all styles, Native clothing, beautiful Pendleton boots, blankets, and purses (my mom got her purse there and constantly receives compliments on it), any type of tool you might need from screwdrivers to circular saws, car parts (especially tires, there about

three different areas that sell tires), and even music (native, rock, country, you name it). They also have Christian and Native religious items, including wonderfully carved statues and sage for burning. Also, kid’s toys and clothing are everywhere. Plus, right across the street from the main action you can buy hay and there are usually a few horses for sale. And you have so many great choices in food! Coffee, spam, mutton stew, kettle corn, tacos, Navajo tacos, frybread, polish tacos (polish sausage in frybread), snow cones, pickles, hamburgers, Acoma oven bread, kneel-down bread, tamales, pinons, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and much, much more.

If you should ask me of my favorite thing at the flea market: Toward the end of the loop there are usually a couple of gorgeous wooden benches, carved masterfully with inlaid turquoise. These are always my favorite.

So, if you are ever short on anything, or just looking for something to do on a Saturday morning into the afternoon, stop by the Gallup Flea Market. Rain or shine, they will be there. The experience is almost as fun as the shopping.

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El Morro Theatre’s 1940s Usherette Helen (Smalley) Radosevich Gallup, New Mexico, is a wonderfully unique place in that the rich history of its people is equally as rich as the history of its places.The El Morro Theatre and the Gallup Journey are honored to feature a woman whose own history is not only a story of kindness, faith, and community, but is also a story of the early days of the El Morro Theatre.

Helen (Smalley) Radosevich will be 90 years young this August. Helen shined brightly as a teenage usher in the El Morro Theatre from 1939 until the mid 1940s under the employ of the theatre’s original owners, Elizabeth and William Nagel. The Nagel family built the El Morro Theatre in 1928, and considering the venue a serious concert theatre, they modeled it after the grand places in the east. Helen grew close with the Nagel family as they had no children of their own, seeming to adopt Helen and her own children in a friendship that lasted their lifetime.

My experience sitting with Helen and her daughter in the theatre was beautiful.

Regardless of time, Helen looks at the walls and ceiling with the same reverence as when she worked in the El Morro, and her eyes light up as she vividly describes what the theatre looked like in 1939.

Helen’s favorite thing to discuss was the uniform. Helen was required to wear a black usherette uniform, complete with cap similar to a bell hop cap, on a regular basis, but on special occasions the ushers wore a black cape with gold satin. The usher gals (Helen fondly remembered Beatrice “Baby” Lopez, Sophie Kolerich, and Gladys Grenko) would escort patrons to their seats with flashlights for evening and matinee shows. Main floor seats cost 35 cents, and it had at least four 26 June 2016

rows of loge chairs, priced at 45 cents, for the patrons who could afford the lounging luxury. The balcony seats were 21 cents, and children had special seating right in the front of the theatre for 10 cents.

Helen Radosevich

Helen’s memory of the interior of the El Morro is invaluable. There was a cry room on both the main floor and the balcony.

The lobby featured a large Navajo woven rug, but no concessions. The Nagels didn’t want any food or beverage in the theatre.

The doors opened, you were seated, and a music program began at 6:30pm, 30 minutes before the silent film. The program included a pipe organ (on a Reuter Pipe Organ still in existence today- it resides in the Reuter Organ Showroom in Lawrence, KS) played

by Pearl Booth Masters. On the weekends the audience was treated to a live orchestra

before and during the films: “Tony Diaz and His Orchestra”.

The theatre itself was marvelous - none of the brown “beams” (which are fake) were in the theatre. Instead the ceiling was covered in a painting similar to a sky, there were four murals on the walls, three chandeliers, and lush velveteen curtains. Behind those lush curtains were sheer flat curtains painted with a mural so that the image would glow in front of the screen and in part to reveal the screen itself. The dressing rooms were under the stage and adorned with long red curtains, clothing racks, and full length mirrors.

The grandeur was incredible, but so is Helen. The highlights of Helen’s memories include her sneaking in late from the back entrance. She ran and hid in the bathroom until she could call out to a co-worker to get her uniform so she wouldn’t be seen crossing the lobby late, then she would walk around as if she was there on time all along. She and the other ladies enjoyed their conversations with Buzz, the projector operator, who hid away in the forbidden domain of the projector booth. She and the other ushers weren’t supposed to be in the booth, but they would sneak in there when everyone else was gone. Helen also talked about how interesting it was to usher everyone from all demographics and backgrounds to their seats - it was a theatre for the people.

While Helen’s history with the theatre is priceless, so is Helen’s own history outside of the theatre. She was born to Helen and Royal Smalley in Gallup. Her mother was a first generation Austrian-American who taught at the St. Francis School for 50 years before her retirement. Her father, also an Austrian immigrant, was an engineer for the railroad. Her grandparents are historic icons in the Gallup area: Helen and Fletcher Allison, of the Allison Mines.

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Helen ran a boarding house for the railroaders and Fletcher owned the mines.

As a teenager Helen attended Gallup Cathedral School, then later went to medical college and became Gallup’s only Medical Technologist. She worked at the old St. Mary’s hospital and was the on-call person for any blood-work, which kept her busy since blood tests were required for marriage certificates and for blood alcohol levels of persons at the Rollie Mortuary. She also helped deliver many babies born at home in Gallup because women living on the north side often couldn’t get across the train tracks to the hospital to deliver.

Helen married Rudy Radesovich, a son of Croatian immigrants who was born on a farm in Page, New Mexico, up beyond McGaffey. They had three children, Renee (Caviggia), Robert, and Robyn (Grazda), and six grandchildren, Jonathan, Jean-Paul, Byron, Danielle, Brek, and Hannah. Helen and the family are devout Catholics, and she loves attending the 6:30 mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Her own grandmother, Helen Allison, donated the large golden cross behind the altar as a symbol of her faith, and the family continues to appreciate it as a symbol of their own.

Helen and her family, both past and present, are just as much a part of the history as the events that took place that made Gallup what it is today. They were builders of Gallup, but even more they are people who define what Gallup is: hard workers full of love for the people and the places around them. Helen’s love for the El Morro is palpable and sheds light on a mostly forgotten time in the theatre’s history.

El Morro/Downtown Gallup In The 1920s

by Jennifer Lazarz Reuter Pipe Organ once owned by El Morro and is still in existence today – it resides in the Reuter Organ Showroom in Lawrence, KS June 2016

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Aleyana

1. Why do you think it 1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside?

1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside? It is fun to play outside is fun to play outside? It is fun to play outside because we have a I like to play outside with because we get to see the playground with slides. my friends joy of God’s creation.

2. What is your 2. What is your 2. What is your favorite outside favorite outside favorite outside game? game? game?

Climbing on the monkey Basketball Ball Tag bars 3. What is something 3. What is something 3. What is something new you are going to new you are going to new you are going to learn this summer? learn this summer? learn this summer?

I want to learn to speak I want to learn how cats See how trees grow.

Czech. learn to walk!

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Scott:

Payton:

Shyanne:

1. Why do you think it 1. Why do you think it 1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside? is fun to play outside? is fun to play outside? It is fun to play outside It is fun to play outside to It is fun to play outside because I can play outside collect rocks. because it is fun to play with my friend Aleyana.

2. What is your on the slide, in the house 2. What is your favorite outside and climb up the circles. favorite outside game?

2. What is your game?

Zombie Tag favorite outside Climbing trees 3. What is something game?

3. What is something new you are going to Tag new you are going to learn this summer?

3. What is something learn this summer?

I want to learn how to new you are going to I want to learn how to run Ronnie’s loader. learn this summer? play basketball.

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Isaiah:

Leya:

1. Why do you think it 1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside? is fun to play outside? It is fun to play outside because we get to exercise.

It is fun to play outside because you can play tag. 2. What is your favorite outside 2. What is your game? favorite outside Tag game?

3. What is something Frisbee.

3. What is something new you are going to learn this summer? new you are going to I want to learn how to learn this summer?

I want to learn how to do ride a 2-wheeled bike. the monkey bars.

Campbell: 1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside?

It is fun to play outside because you can dig.

2. What is your favorite outside game?

House 3. What is something new you are going to learn this summer?

I want to learn how to play Uno.

Maria: 1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside?

It is fun to play outside because it is fun to play outside.

2. What is your favorite outside game?

Tag! 3. What is something new you are going to learn this summer?

I want to learn how to dance.

Kioni:

Eden:

1. Why do you think it 1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside?

Elijah: 1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside? 1. Why do you think it It is fun to play outside 1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside? It is fun to play outside is fun to play outside? because we have lots of because it is hot! is fun to play outside? It is fun to play outside things to do.

It is fun to play outside 2. What is your It is fun to play outside because you get energy. because we can go outside 2. What is your favorite outside because we get to play 2. What is your favorite outside and get fresh air. game? tag. favorite outside game?

2. What is your Tag 2. What is your game?

Tag favorite outside 3. What is something game? favorite outside Tag 3. What is something game?

3. What is something new you are going to new you are going to Baseball learn this summer?

Super Heroes! new you are going to 3. What is something learn this summer?

I want to read.

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Sewing! I want to learn new you are going to new you are going to I want to learn how seeds how to make a blanket learn this summer? learn this summer? crack to let the roots like grandma made for I want to learn how to I am going to learn how come out. me. ride a two-wheel bike. to shoot a basketball into a really tall hoop!

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Malachi:

Ellen: 1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside?

Clayton: It is fun to play outside 1. Why do you think it because there is sand and Aarav: is fun to play outside? wet sand that I love to 1. Why do you think it It is fun to play outside play with. is fun to play outside? because it is fun to play 2. What is your with all my friends.

It is fun to play outside favorite outside because Malachi makes a 2. What is your game? favorite outside funny sound.

I love to play soccer but game?

2. What is your there is hardly ever a Tag favorite outside soccer ball or anyone to 3. What is something play with. game? new you are going to Bat and Ball 3. What is something 3. What is something learn this summer? new you are going to I want to learn how to new you are going to learn this summer? play on the monkey bars. I want to learn how to learn this summer?

I want to learn how to write small. play basketball.

Nehemiah:

Alisabeth:

1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside?

It is fun to play outside because I have friends to play with.

2. What is your favorite outside game?

Tag 3. What is something new you are going to learn this summer?

I want to learn how to read bigger words in Chapter books.

1. Why do you think it is fun to play outside?

It is fun to play outside because it is fun outside.

2. What is your favorite outside game?

27. Hide and Seek 3. What is something new you are going to learn this summer?

I want to learn how birds fly? How do their wings hold them up when they are so little?

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GALLUP TRAILS Gallup Trails has been busy over the past year looking to improve both the experience of trail users and improve the quality-of-life in and around Gallup. Our organization is currently working to increase accessibility to trail networks. We are looking into ways to link the trails with neighborhoods so users do not have to drive to a trailhead. The residents of Gallup should not have to get into a car to enjoy the open space around us.

Some might remember the old race staging area in Mentmore was susceptible to the weather. The site was exposed to high winds and would turn into a muddy mess with the slightest amount of precipitation. The new staging area enjoys the shade and wind blocking effect of the pinion and juniper forest between first and second mesas.

The new site was first used for the Dawn to Dusk race this year.

Racers and spectators alike were enthusiastic about the new area.

Over the past year, Gallup Trails has secured 501c3 nonprofit status and has become a member of the International Mountain Biking Association, IMBA. People who wish to become

members can do so by visiting the IMBA website. Be sure to select Gallup Trails as your local club.

With the recent increased precipitation in the region, we are looking forward to a lush season in the outdoors without the possibility of fire closures. Happy Trails!

Lloyd Ellis Treasurer Gallup Trails

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Dog Days of Summer As the weather warms up and the winds die down, we are all itching to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Gallup and the surrounding area are home to some of the best hiking/biking trails, and what better way to enjoy them than with our four legged best friends.

As you hit the trails, there are some things to keep in mind to ensure that you and your buddy have a fun and relaxing time.

If your dog has not been getting regular exercise throughout the winter months (sounds like me), take it slow and steady as you prepare for a long run or bike ride with your dog. Just because your dog plays energetically in the backyard does not mean that he is fit enough to keep up with you on a five-mile or longer trek. Like us, dogs are less likely to sustain a soft tissue injury while exercising if they are physically fit. Prepare them like you would yourself by starting off with lower intensity exercise as you gradually increase the duration and intensity level.

While you are exercising with your dog, observe him for signs of fatigue (slowing of pace, stopping to stand/lay down in a shady place and excessive panting). As soon as you see these signs, stop and allow your dog to rest in the shade and offer water. The breed, age, and health status of your dog will 34 June 2016

affect not only how much your dog can do, but how often you need to stop for a break, as well.

In addition to preventing injuries, you will also need to take measures to avoid heat exhaustion.

Heat exhaustion occurs when the body’s temperature reaches 103° Fahrenheit or higher. Signs include, but are not limited to, rapid panting, unusually red gums, weakness and vomiting. If not detected early and treated appropriately, heat exhaustion can lead to acute kidney failure, swelling of the brain, clotting disorders and even death.

Many dogs will push themselves to the point of heat exhaustion out of their desire to keep up with us. The good news is that heat exhaustion is preventable by following some easy, common sense precautions:

1: Avoid the peak temperature of midday.

2: Provide frequent breaks in the shade and offer water (there are some great collapsible water bowls you can find online).

3: Consider your dog’s breed/ age/limitations.

If you have a dog that is a “smushed” face breed (or brachycephalic), such as a boxer, bull dog, or pug type, you have to keep in mind that their anatomy hinders their ability to breath and pant effectively.

Brachycephalic breeds have an elongated soft palate, small nostrils, and a narrow trachea that decrease the amount of air flow when they pant. They are especially prone to heat exhaustion because panting is the primary way in which dogs expel body heat.

This is not to say that you can’t take your boxer along, but just be mindful that he will have more limitations than other types of dogs.

Older dogs can also have limitations regarding how much exercise they can comfortably handle,

such as arthritis or laryngeal paralysis. An older dog with arthritis will become increasingly sore/stiff after strenuous exercise, and this is a sign that you need to dial back. Be careful not to restrict arthritic dogs too much though, as they often become more painful and stiff if they are too sedentary. Frequent, short walks are best for dogs with arthritis. Laryngeal paralysis is a condition found most commonly in older, large breed dogs. This condition prevents the larynx from opening fully during respiration. These dogs may tire easily and exhibit a loud, stridorous sound while breathing/panting because one or both of the laryngeal flaps is overlying the top of the trachea while they are trying to breathe. Dogs with laryngeal paralysis should avoid rigorous exercise, as it may induce heat exhaustion or acute respiratory distress. For the older dog with laryngeal paralysis that still loves the idea of a walk, a short trip to the mailbox or a morning jaunt around the block may be all that he can handle. As long as you don’t rub it in and tell him how much fun you had on the Gamerco trail without him, he won’t hold it against you!

There is a leash law within city limits, but if you are outside of city limits and choose to allow your dog off leash there are a few considerations to be mindful of. For your dog to be off leash he should be reliably obedience-trained and not prone to exhibiting aggressive behavior toward people or other dogs (this includes overly protective or fearful behavior). Even if your dog does not stray from you, the conditions can be unpredictable, so it is a good idea to have a leash on hand in case you need it. Dogs love their off-leash time so that they can explore their surroundings, but in this area they may encounter a rattlesnake during the warmer months of the year. The vast majority of dogs that are bit by a rattlesnake respond favorably to supportive veterinary care.

Whether you are an avid biker/hiker/runner, or just an occasional walker, I hope you and your dog enjoy hitting the trails together this summer. Stay cool!

I Heart Media, radio stations 99.1 KGLX, 99.9 KXTC, 106.1 KFMQ, Rock 106.1, along with the City of Gallup, invite you to the Annual 4th of July Stars and Strips Celebration on July 4th at the Gallup Sports Complex!!! It’s an all day family event with gates open at noon, with an assortment of food vendors, game booths, live music, jumpers for the kids, free watermelon, and a 4th of July Cake Gourd Dance put on by the Black Creek Gourd Society. For the Grand Finale, there will be the City of Gallup’s Firework Display. Vendor booth spaces are available. Please contact I Heart Media at (505) 863-9391 or stop in at 1632 S. Second Street.

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KAVA

ZORA

NICO

Best Friends NICO VELLI: He was a rescue dog with the sweetest personality. He loves to dance, and fetch balls. He loves to help cook meals and is nicknamed “Sous Chef.” He also will pose for pictures.

ZORA JEAN: She is the baby and the firecracker. She likes to be the neighborhood watch. She likes to antagonize and play with the other dogs, but is a little love bug. She loves to give kisses and play soccer.

KAVA BELLI: She was our first dog and we fell in love with the breed, when Daisy and Jason had us watch theirs. Kava loves to go for rides, run, play soccer and cuddle. She is a jumper but absolutely LOVES people and believes everyone is her friend.

OSCAR: Oscar loves to chase the bunnies. It doesn’t matter the trail just as long as it has some bunny action. For training he likes to chase a ball one time and then lay down in the shade.

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CALLY: Here is our dog Cally. On this picture she is racing down Mike’s Rippin’ but her favorite trail is Malcolm Tank as she loves to take a swimming break.

BAYLOR: Baylor loves any trail you take her on. Her favorite trail would have to be the golf course because of all the prairie dogs.

ROXIE: Roxie does not have a favorite trail…she is a bike packing dog and prefers overnight trips.

DASH: Dash was born for speed. His favorite trail is no guardrails on the north side.

TUMBLEWEED: MAGGIE: Trails are not really her thing….

Tumbleweed loves to go for a run, a bike ride, or a hike. His favorite trail is the Jeep Trail. He often gets mistaken for a “sheep.”

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Memories of Gallup

An Interview with John Rains, Jane Polich and John Mraz

Part 2 of 2

The Gallup High class of 1961 will be celebrating its double nickel (55th) anniversary reunion this fall on September 23rd and 24th. The reunion coincides with this year’s GHS homecoming weekend.

The GHS class of 61 was the last class to spend a full year at the Grandview school building that is now Gallup Mid. The Grandview school building was built in 1955 but was quickly outgrown due to the baby boom after WWII and the influx of Navajo students into the Gallup School system

when Manuelito Hall was built in west Gallup. The class also had the interesting distinction of having a class ring that read 1961 when viewed either upright or upside down.

DANCES EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Thinking back to her high school years, Jane Polich says, “We had a dance every Friday night after the football games and after basketball games.

During basketball season we had sock hops because we couldn’t dance on the gym floor with our shoes.

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1961 GHS students in front of the G on Grandview

Ralph Romero and Sonny Marvel had a country western band. We had dances all the time and then the Lions Club and Elks Club had dances. The kids knew pretty much where the dances were.”

THE FLAG POLE SPLIT AND THE BALL ON TOP SPLINTERED The first thing John Rains says when asked what high school story stands out in this mind is, “The flag pole incident.”

John Mraz interjects, “John tells it better than anyone.”

John Rains says, “I was involved in it. Somebody bet us we couldn’t get the ball at the top of the flag pole. There was a case of liquor wagered. We went up there on a Friday night. They had been working on the gym roof at the time so there was a ladder with hooks for pulling buckets of tar there.

We took the hook and the rope and shimmied up the flag pole. We tried to saw off the ball. We took turns sawing with a hack saw, but it was taking forever. We had it sawed about half way through and somebody said, let’s put that hook around it and get Joey’s truck and tie it to the bumper.”

“We thought it would come off easy but it didn’t.

So we told Joey to back up a little bit and gun it – get a run at it. He did, and instead of the ball coming off, the flag pole split and came over right about the center and came down. And we said ‘Oh, no!’”

“We thought the ball on top was metal but it was wood and it splintered. We gathered up pieces of wood to prove we pulled it down. When we left, the flag pole was broken in two. They were pulling people into Principal Adam’s office to try to get us to fess up, and nobody would.”

TIGERS TO BENGALS Floats were a big deal in 1961. Jane says, “Our freshman year we played against Aztec and on our float we had ‘Bubble Bubble, Witches Brew, Let’s Put Aztec in the Stew.’ We were just the Tigers that year. That was the year that we changed from just being regular Tigers to Bengals.”

John Rains say, “It was Frank Colaianni who proposed it. We changed to the Bengals because there were three teams in our conference who were Tigers: Aztec, Los Lunas, and Gallup. So Colaianni talked about a proposal they had in a student council meeting; they changed Gallup to the Bengals because it was a more ferocious type of tiger. We’d be able to keep the same image, but we’d be distinct. And even to this day, we are the only Bengal team in the state.”

FRESHMAN INITIATION: REPAINTING THE G John Rains says, “Freshmen always had to repaint the G. That was one of the things in the freshman initiation.”

John Mraz says, “It was right across the street from the school; across from where the gym was or between the gym and the school.”

Jane added, “There was little path up there.

John Rains says, “The G was huge. It was big and made out of flat rock. We had to paint it with white paint. Cathedral kids would come over there a lot and ...”

John Mraz finishes, “…Tear it down.”

John Rains says, “Or they would change the little part of the G into a C. So then we would have to go and rearrange the rocks.”

Interview by Bob Rosebrough

1961 All State Band - John Mraz second from left

1958 GHS Student Council that proposed changing the mascot name from Tigers to Bengals – Council President Frank Colaianni sitting front left June 2016

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Rehoboth Christian School’s Color Run Raises 41K For New High School On Monday, May 16th, Rehoboth Christian School organized an all-school color run to raise money for the Preparing the Way Capital Campaign for a new high school. The run was designed to be a fun-filled way to promote the school community, physical activity, and raise funds for a great cause. During the one-hour run, students were showered with brightly-colored powdered paint at various color stations located on the hiking trails behind Rehoboth’s campus.

Rehoboth Christian School had a goal of raising $40,000 at this event from local business sponsorship and pledges raised by students.

The school’s goal was for each student to raise $85 from friends and family members. Prizes were given to the top three students from each school that raised the most money.

Following the run, Ken Zylstra, the Director of Advancement for the school announced that over $41,000 had been raised with roughly $24,000 from donations brought in by students and $17,000 from business support and sponsorship.

Rehoboth Christian School is continuing to move forward with the goal of providing the best possible Christian education in Gallup and McKinley County. The Preparing the Way Campaign will help Rehoboth to build a new High School facility, and allow their excellent teaching staff to facilitate 21st century learning that will equip the next generation of community leaders. The current Rehoboth Christian High School was built in 1949.

Rehoboth Christian School has been raising funds for the new High School building for over two years.

To date, over $11 million has been committed.

The Rehoboth Color Run fundraiser brought our current need to $2.7 million to begin construction.

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More information on the Preparing the Way Capital Campaign can be found at: http://www.rcsnm.org/preparingtheway.cfm Rehoboth Christian School, PO Box 41 Rehoboth, NM 87322, Phone: 505-863-4412, www.rcsnm.org

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Water in the desert. So wonderful. Not just a little, a whole river flowing all year around through a glorious canyon. No need to budget the expence of a trip to the Grand Canyon. No need to wait in all those lines. Nope.

Just head north from Window Rock on Route 12, which turns into Route 7, winding its way through Sawmill to Chinle. Walk up the mouth of the canyon and enjoy the river or hike one of several breath taking trails.

Enjoy!

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DIY Garden Project A cold frame is a simple structure that can be used to warm the soil and protect plants for early and late season plants. The frame can be anchored in one spot in the garden or be built light so that it can be moved around the garden depending on the needs of the plants and the season.

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The Horticulture class at Rehoboth High School built a simple cold frame for the Kindergarten students to enjoy. A design was selected that could be easy for young children to use, sturdy enough to withstand strong winds, and could be built from materials that was already on hand. An internet search of “cold frame” images will yield hundreds of results.

The class decided to adapt a design that was made available for free at the following website. http://bepasgarden.blogspot.com/2013/02/ planning-for-spring-planting-cold.html Since the website does a good job of giving step-by-step instructions for building the cold frame, the Horticulture students have provided some additional information to keep in mind while designing and building a cold frame to meet your needs.

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SITE SELECTION When selecting a site for your cold frame, keep in mind that you need a good location that is protected from the wind, and you need as much sun exposure as possible. It is also best to make the long end face the direction of the wind. Select a site that already has good soil or can be easily amended for growing plants. You will also need a source of water that is close by.

Tyler B. - 11th grade SIZING YOUR COLD FRAME Cold frame sizes depend on what you want to grow and how you want to grow it. We wanted a space that small children could use in the fall and spring while school was in session. We also wanted each student to have their own spot. There are 20 kids in the kindergarten class and we thought that

two square feet per student would be nice. The size of our cold frame is four feet by ten feet.

Kylea M. - 9th grade

MATERIALS Use materials you already have, if available.

You can use anything around you. For example, we used old 2x4s that were laying around and ripped them on the table saw to make 2x2s. Our tool list included a hand saw, table saw, portable drill, and gold deck-screws. We had some white paint from an old project and found enough greenhouse plastic scrap from another project that was damaged in the wind. Some people also have used old windows, PVC pipes, and an old refrigerator to make their cold frames. Be Creative!

Dominique J. - 10th grade COVERING YOUR COLD FRAME The covering on the cold frame is what will protect your plants from the forces that could harm them. So it is a good idea to use a material that will be transparent enough to let the plant get light, but also sturdy enough that it won’t tear or get damaged easily. Materials that fit this criteria include glass, bottles [plastic or glass], and greenhouse plastic (please note that the plastic should be treated so it won’t deteriorate in the sun). Anything that simulates these traits are suitable to use.

Jacob U. - 9th grade

SOIL AND WATER For sprouting seeds you want a fine mix for seed germination. If you are transplanting into the cold frame, your soil should be rich in nutrients with organic matter and compost, if possible. For watering the plants in the cold frame, we will be using a drip tape that is connected to an elevated five gallon bucket that the students can fill. Gravity will move the water from the bucket through the drip tape.

Ora J. - 10th grade VENTILATION Ventilation is a key component in facilitating your plants survival. Ventilation offers things such as temperature/humidity control and air circulation. Having fresh air in your cold frame is the key to having a successful garden. We plan to vent our cold frame by propping open the doors. Some people use automatic vents that can be set to open and close at certain temperatures.

Kelly J. - 11th grade We understand that this cold frame will need modifying as we learn more about how the kindergarten students can best make use of the structure. We are currently experimenting with ways that the kids can safely open and close the doors on their own while working in their garden.

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People Reading

Shyla Wyaco, Darren and Evan Lesarlley, and Carmen Dishta celebrate Darren’s 5th Birthday with Statue of Liberty Sammy Orr (Left) and Ron Triplehorn (Right) in Rochester, New York at the Brockport Teachers Recruitment Far reading the Journey

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24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest

Make this the year you join the fun on amazing singletrack at 7,000 feet The warming sun peeks through the ponderosa forest, waking the slumbering campers for a full day (and night) of mountain bike racing. As water boils for camp coffee, the riders pull on their chamois bike shorts and talk excitedly about the upcoming 24 hours of frolicking through the woods on a bike.

It’s time for the annual 24-Hours in the Enchanted Forest mountain bike race on the McGaffey trail system just east of Gallup on June 18-19.

“It’s rare to have forest trails that aren’t straight up with lung-buster climbs followed by white knuckle downhills,” said Chuck Van Drunen of Gallup. “The Zuni Mountains have gentle climbing and ripping fast but controllable downhill sections that have great flow.” Chuck has raced the Enchanted Forest race twice and describes his style as “competitive but amateur.”

This year’s course has been updated to please racers of all levels with a slightly shorter lap that rips and flows over 14.5 miles with 1,050 feet of climbing. Boasting some of the finest singletrack west of the Mississippi, the race includes local favorite trails Turkey Nest, Smokin’ Handlebar, Burma, Quaking Aspen, and lower Y2K, and leaves directly from the staging area at McGaffey Campground.

The fun starts on Thursday when camping sites are chosen, and the course is meticulously marked by a team of volunteers. Friday evening, a free yoga session, and a complimentary racer dinner ($10 for non-racers) with beer and root beer will entice riders and their families to meet their competition and camp mates.

“Being at the Enchanted Forest event is like camping with a few hundred of your friends – mountain bikers are a tribe,” Chuck noted.

On Saturday morning, volunteers from Gallup will be on the course to direct riders and provide support if needed after the 1100 a.m. race start. Back at the staging area, party central will be cranking up the weekend entertainment.

Kid-sized race numbers will be zip tied to tiny knobby-tire bikes for the kids’ race, and the Enchanted Land Race will provide a longer option for novice riders, youngsters, and families riding together to clock laps on gentle trails during the daytime hours.

The Huffy Bike Toss contestants will be talking smack about their throwing skills before the Sunday competition, and other feats of skill on bikes will keep spectators engaged while the racers are hard at work.

Local vendors will set up booths to supply racers and supporters with a variety of chow for the day, from tacos and pizza to ice cream and lattes. Bike shops will have courtesy repair stations erected, and BikeSmith from Albuquerque is offering high-end mountain bike rental rides for out-of-town riders.

Other vendors will have aid stations along the trail for the emergency bacon and donut needs of the racers.

“I think the race is really long-term marketing for the trail system – people race and then they return again with friends or tell others,” added Chuck.

“People come back over the years to ride the trails that were introduced to them via a race.”

If you’re a regular at the 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest, you know what the fuss is about.

If you’ve never attended, put it on your calendar now.

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Automobile

Food &Restaurant

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Ed Corely Nissan 1000 W Jefferson Ave (505) 863-6163

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Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe 306 S 2nd St (505) 722-5017

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Rico Auto Complex 220 S 5th St (505) 722-2271

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Cocina De Dominguez 1648 S 2nd St (505) 863-9640

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Gurley Motor Company 701 W Coal Ave (505) 722-6621

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Ancient Way Cafe and Outpost 4018 NM-53, Ramah, NM 87321 (505) 783-4612

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La Montañita Co-op Food Market 105 E Coal Ave (505) 863-5383

Education 4

UNM 705 Gurley Ave (505) 863-7500

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Don Diego’s Restaurant 801 Historic Rte 66 (505) 722-5517

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Rehoboth Christian School Rehoboth, NM (505) 863-4412

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Sizzler 926 US-491 (505) 722-6498

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TLC Tumbling 924 W Aztec (505) 879-2082

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Dairy Queen 2000 E 66TH Ave (505) 863-5172

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First United Methodist Church Preschool 1800 Redrock Dr (505) 870-3317

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The Water Store 1906 E Aztec (505) 863-2911

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Blunt Brothers Coffee 1307 Hwy 66 (505) 695-2767

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Silver Stallion Coffee & Bread 213b W Coal Ave (505) 488-2908

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Fratelli’s Pizza Bistro and Ice Creamery 1209 North Highway 491 (505) 863-9201

Entertainment 8

Sports World 1500 S 2nd St (505) 722-3055

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El Morro Theater & Native Film Festival 207 W Coal Ave (505) 863-1250

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Gallup Aquatic Center – Triathlon 620 Boardman Dr (505) 726-5460

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iHeart Media 1632 S 2nd St (505) 863-9391

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KGAK 401 E Coal Ave (505) 863-4444

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Millennium Media 300 W Aztec Ave # 200 (505) 863-6851

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Gallery 25

Richardson’s Trading Co. & Cash Pawn 222 W Historic Hwy 66 (505) 722-4762

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Joe Milo’s Trading Company NM Hwy 602, Vanderwagen (888) 563-6456

Government 27

Gallup Business Improvement District 2025 W. Coal Ave (505) 722-4430

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Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce 106 W Historic Rte 66 (505) 722-2228

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Gallup Cultural Center 201 E Historic Rte 66 (505) 863-4131

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City of Gallup Police Department 451 Boardman Dr (505) 863-9365

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Gallup Public Radio – KGLP 705 Gurley Ave (505) 863-7626

Lodging 32

Hilton Garden Inn Gallup 1530 W Maloney Ave (505) 722-9600

Real Estate 33

Century 21, Action Realty of Gallup 204 W Aztec Ave (505) 863-4417

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Elizabeth Munoz Hamilton Keller Williams Realty 309 E Nizhoni Blvd (505) 870-7603

Retail

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Dental Innovations 214 W Aztec Ave (505) 863-4457

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Pinnacle Bank 107 W Aztec Ave (505) 722-4411

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Rosebrough Law Firm 101 W Aztec Ave # A (505) 722-9121

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ApexNetwork Physical Therapy 510 W Maloney Ave (505) 488-2615

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing 3100 E Aztec (505) 726-9519

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Custom Tinting 800 S 6th St (505) 863-0300

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Dynamic Signs 502 E Hwy 66 (505) 863-5200

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Clay Fultz Insurance 201 E Aztec (505) 722-4476

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Elite Laundry & Dry Cleaners 208 Historic Rte 66 (505) 863-9543

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Enchantment Physical Therapy 1900 E Hwy 66 #5 (505) 863-4199

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Gallup Custom Tinting 110 South Third Street (505) 722-2388

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Laughing Dog Kennel 105 S Dean St (505) 863-3647

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Mason & Issacson 104 E Aztec (505) 722-4463

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Pro Gutters (505) 879-1211

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Rainaldi Dental 501 Nizhoni Blvd (505) 863-9363

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Big Mike’s Rental Sales & Services 606 E Historic Highway 66 (505) 863-9377

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Chain Saw City – Stihl 900 E Hwy 66 (505) 722-7100

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Butler’s Office Equipment & Supply 1900 Historic Rte 66 (505) 722-6661

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Castle Furniture 1308 Metro Ave (505) 863-9559

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City Electric Shoe Shop 230 W Coal Ave (505) 863-5252

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Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Hospital 1901 Redrock Dr (505) 863-7000

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Rio West Mall 1300 West I-40 Frontage Road (505) 722-7281

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Rescue Plumbing & Heating (505) 863-6868

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Gallup Vision Source 124 W Coal Ave (505) 722-2020

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Zuni Summer Lunch Program (505) 782-5566 June 2016

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Explore: CIBOLA NATIONAL FOREST – MCGAFFEY AREA If you are looking for some hardcore single-track action, you have found it.

Plus, you have left the desert setting for some trees and greenery. That can be a nice change of 10 – 15 degrees cooler during the hot days of summer. You only have to travel 15 minutes from town to begin your adventure. Also, you don’t have to be a mountain biker to enjoy this area.

Here you will find picnic and camping areas that are great for the whole family.

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Walking In Beauty

Health In The Land of Enchantment

In this space there will be a variety of local writers who will share their perspectives on health, lifestyle, and medicine.

Bountiful Baskets The anticipation of summer, and summer clothes, brings with it the anticipation of grilling, picnicking, and summer barbeques with friends, and maybe for a few of us, concern over fitting into those tank-tops and shorts. All those gatherings and endof-the-year or season potlucks can get expensive, and dare I say, boring... How many pasta salads can you eat? One way to add variety and healthy options to your dining is to try a food CO-OP calls Bountiful Baskets.

Bountiful Baskets was started in 2006 by two women in Phoenix, Sally and Tanya, who wanted to save money while getting healthy, fresh produce on their tables. By working together, and with all the participants, they hope to “Change the world, one dinner table at a time!” What began as two small CO-OPs with 120 families is now reaching thousands of families at hundreds of sites in sixteen states.

Bountiful Baskets is a not-for-profit food CO-OP for families that want to have more fresh produce for less money.

In order to participate, you must set up a free account on the website www. bountifulbaskets.org. Bountiful Baskets Food CO-OP has been in Gallup for about two and a half years. Jennifer Brown helped bring BBFC to Gallup after she had heard from friends all over the country how much they loved it. She says she was

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“jealous of all the amazing produce they were getting. So we looked around and saw that there was one in Albuquerque and my husband Jerry and I drove back and forth to Albuquerque for about four or five months at least once, if not twice a month, to pick up baskets.” When Sally and Tanya were asked about the chances of opening a site in Gallup, they “jumped all over that. Because this is such a food desert, they wanted to

help us get access to high-quality produce at great prices.” So, Jennifer volunteered at a site in Albuquerque and trained there in preparation for opening a site in Gallup in December of 2013. Jennifer continues to be passionate about providing Gallup with “the opportunity to have access to this great CO-OP and the great work that we do in providing access for everyone to great quality produce at great prices.”

This volunteer-run-cooperative brings fresh fruits and vegetables to Gallup every week at a fraction of grocery store prices. How do they do this? Sally and Tanya work with each CO-OP site to pool the participants’ money and find the best in-season produce for the best price. This often means working with small farmers and local distributors. The produce is loaded into a temperature-controlled semi and sent to Gallup every Thursday afternoon. When the truck arrives at Kennedy Middle School or Rehoboth Christian Middle School, volunteers unload cases of produce and distribute it among Sterilite laundry baskets for participants. Generally, each site receives twelve different produce items, six fruits and six vegetables. Participants are encouraged to volunteer as often as they would like, but preferably at least every seventh contribution to share the burden of the CO-OP. Volunteering is a great

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of baskets that it can accommodate.

The contribution is $15.00 per basket.

The organic upgrade is $10.00 for a total of $25.00. The amount for add-ons varies depending on the item. There is a first time basket fee of $3.00 and a processing fee Bruce Tuten, savannahgrandfather on flickr of $2.50, which must be paid every time you contribute. Your entire contribution is way to meet new friends and get a sneak spent on food, so the $2.50 is necessary to peek at what is going into the baskets each cover card-processing, servers, and other week. Anna Newman, a site coordinator expenses. Generally each conventional at the Rehoboth site, says “meeting new basket is valued somewhere from $30-$50 people as we volunteer on distribution days” if the same items were to be purchased at is one of the top four things she loves about a grocery store. Being introduced to new Bountiful Baskets. foods and new ways of cooking, as well as Mondays at noon, participants can saving money, is what keeps me coming log on to the Bountiful Baskets website back every week for my own Basket. and contribute for their basket and On Thursday afternoons in Gallup, (other any additional items they want. These sites may be Friday/Saturday) participants add-ons vary each week, but generally have a twenty minute window in which there are cases of fruits or vegetables, they are asked to pick up their basket from bread products, granola and a variety of that week’s pick-up location. Because this oils. These are great for people who like cooperative is volunteer run, when the pickto can their own fruits and vegetables up window closes, the site coordinators or stock their freezers. There are also will call anyone who has not picked up themed “packs” that follow seasons their basket, and if the participant is not and holidays and include a variety of on their way, or if arrangements cannot be produce. Contribution time closes on made for them to get their basket, the site Tuesday night, but some sites fill up coordinator will donate the basket to a local quickly. Each site has an allotted number fire house. This doesn’t happen often, but

the fire department is always grateful when it does!

According to the website, “There are no refunds or exchanges, but if you don’t like it, there is no commitment to participate again. You have to contribute every week that you want a basket – they don’t just carry your contribution over.” Some people compare Bountiful Baskets to a CSA (Community Support Agriculture), and the variety of produce and the surprise of what you will pick up each week is very much like a CSA. However, it differs in that, if you try it one week and you don’t love it, or you are going to be out of town for a week, you aren’t obligated to participate or contribute for a basket you can’t use.

We all want to be healthy and save money, right? One way to make sure your family makes healthy eating choices is to keep your fridge stocked with fruits and vegetables, and Bountiful Baskets offers you a fun, cost- saving way to do just that. And for only $15, plus the processing fee, you’ve got nothing to lose by giving it a try! Visit www.bountifulbaskets.org today to create your own account so you are ready for Monday’s open contribution.

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Veteran’s Corner

Traumatic Brain Injury Masking Project

In the atmosphere of recent battlefields in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom the weapon of choice by the insurgents has been the improvised explosive device (IED).

Compared with casualties in earlier conflicts, military casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq have incurred a much higher percentage of injuries to the face, head, and neck. It is often called the invisible injury: Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI. Many returning soldiers have suffered TBI’s from road-side bombs and blast force explosions. Often, their external wounds have healed, but what the explosions have done to their brains is a huge mystery, especially to them. Traumatic Brain Injury is seeing an increased prominence largely because of its prevalence among soldiers. Anybody can suffer from a head injury; not only our returning soldiers, but athletes who have suffered repeated concussions, also, vehicle or motorcycle accident victims (wear your helmet!), victims of a severe fall, and even victims of domestic violence. Most head injuries are considered mild, and many people with mild TBI may never even see a doctor.

While most victims recover from a concussion without difficulty, others with severe TBI suffer from more prolonged problems, including headache, dizziness, insomnia, difficulty thinking, irritability and depression. This spectrum of symptoms is known as post-concussive syndrome. Treatment of these symptoms is tailored to the individual, and focuses on symptom management and recovery of any lost abilities. In more severe cases, occupational and physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and vestibular therapy, all may play a role.

In a study from University of California – Berkeley, it was discovered that new brain cells are born when someone is exposed to a traumatic event. The new cell has not yet matured enough to be able to communicate with other cells, a necessary component f or processing a memory. The memory of a horrific event remains “trapped” and as a result, the sufferer will continue to relive the memory. Victims report recurring dreams, thoughts and reactions very much like a video continually replaying the event, without any ability to move past

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it. The Masking Program allows creativity to engage many parts of the brain which stimulates processing networks and ultimately enables healing.

There are often times you will see a person exit a vehicle with a Disabled Veteran license tag, or a Handicap placard. That person may look perfectly normal on the outside and you will wonder why it is that they are labeled ‘disabled’. It very may well be that the individual is suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury and has difficulty navigating without assistance.

Once again, we note the Invisible Injury Syndrome.

Recently, the San Juan Center for IndependenceGallup and the Native American Initiative of the New Mexico Brain Injury Resource Center held an Art Therapy session called the “Unmasking Brain Injury Project” at the Veterans Helping Veterans Post at 204 West Maloney, here in Gallup. The mission of Unmasking Brain Injury is to promote awareness of the prevalence of brain injury; to give the survivor a voice and the means to educate others of what it is like to live with a brain injury; to show others that persons living with a disability due to their brain injury are like anyone else, deserving of dignity, respect, compassion and the opportunity to prove their value as citizens in our community.

When the seminar started, there were approximately 50 people in attendance. Not all were suffering from TBI’s; there were technicians

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The technicians explained the program and much of the information listed above that causes a Traumatic Brain Injury. The technicians told the attendees they would be painting masks to depict their inner thoughts; that painting a mask, illustrating what an injured person feels and sees inside, and their frustration in not being able to function at their previous level before the injury, could possibly give them some release in showing their thoughts.

They explained the MISSION of the program is to Promote Awareness of the Prevalence of Brain Injury; to GIVE survivors a voice and the means to educate others of what it is like to live with a brain injury; SHOW others that people living with a disability due to brain injury are like anyone else, deserving of dignity, respect, compassion and the opportunity to prove their value as citizens in their respective communities.

The UNM Center for Development and Disability had used this program with a group of young people who had suffered brain injuries from incidents like ATV accidents, falling from heights, severe child abuse, and other childhood happenings. The masks were displayed in Santa Fe at the New Mexico State Legislative Session to help bring awareness to children and TBI’s. It is their hope that the masks

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It is not only those who suffer from TBI’s that this program can help, but also the veteran soldier who is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Sometimes the PTSD is so severe, that a veteran is lost within those traumatic memories and needs an outlet such as these masks to show the turmoil in their mind.

It was a slow start for many when they received their blank, white masks and the paints. Numerous magazines were spread around the tables so that cutout-photos could be used as well, recognizing that some may feel inadequate in their painting abilities.

Discussions ensued with the technicians, some caregivers, and among each other. Then the paint brushes and the scissors started moving. As I roamed from table to table, taking photos of the masks in progress, I was amazed at what was developing. Some were protective of their work, and leery of my camera lens. Others were eager to engage me in talk about their mask and about their injury that brought them to the seminar.

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A female Marine depicted the inner struggle she has of separating the tough Marine side of herself with the feminine side of herself. Her mask is dissected into two parts by Frankenstein-type stitches;

one side of the mask shows lipstick, sculpted brow and eye make-up. The other side of the mask is dark and aggressive. The inner struggle is ever prevalent in her mind as to how to move forward in her everyday life outside of the theatre of war.

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I was told the story of one of the attendees; an Army, First Cavalry Division veteran, who is a walking miracle and amazingly lucky to be alive.

He took a direct hit to his head through the Kevlar Helmet and was knocked from a tall tower. He survived the incident, but he did suffer brain injury.

His mask renders dark black around the upper head representing the vacancy he feels since his injury; angry red was painted on the face with yellow and blue lines dissecting the face with dark, un-seeing eyes. His demeanor is still that of a soldier, but he knows that he is missing a part of his world.

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One of the Vietnam Veterans did his mask entirely in pencil; and mind you; this was not a charcoal pencil, but just a Paper Mate click-lead pencil! This veteran suffers from PTSD and his mask shows the disconnected lines within his mind; how the mind will wander from the current world and stray back to the unthinkable times of ragged war.

The figure on the left of the mask has raised arms that seem to beseech God to offer assistance in blocking the horrible memories.

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Another of the masks shows a blue face of confusion with the words “Hanging by a String” pasted over the mouth, plus the words of “Minimize Loud Noises”. This veteran feels that his ability to hang onto his life is simply by The Grace of God. He does not deal well with loud noises that remind him of the artillery sounds of war. Having seen sights that no man or woman was ever meant to see, changes your life forever, changes your perception of life, and changes your reactions to the simplest things such as music, loud noises, or even an aroma.

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One of the female Social Work students, who attended the seminar, is currently doing her

Practicum working in different areas of abuse. She has been reaching out to people with substance and alcohol abuse issues. She is already feeling the stress of talking out the problems and challenges and absorbing their distress and grief. Her mask is divided in half with soft pink for how she wants people to see her and gray for the side that is dark from trauma in her own younger life. She says her mind is constantly racing with her day-to-day life, her studies and her work with clients.

The brain picture depicts her own issues with brain injury from when she was young, and the Energizer Bunny shows that she is constantly on the go, along with a grasshopper which displays that she is always hopping around helping other people and with different organizations. These are all shown on her mask’s forehead. Her mask has dark tears of distress for herself and for her clients. She felt that she was inside that mask looking outward. She commented that the Mask Project was very beneficial for her in calming her own thoughts and in guiding her in how to help her clients.

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Another of the veterans chose a very dark face with a Ninja-style mask and a tear being released from one eye, showing his fear and sadness.

I believe he feels that he is living a double life. The lightning bolts painted on the forehead shows the traumatic action of the brain injury that disrupts his thoughts and his life. It is very telling that he chose the dark face as he may be feeling the very dark thoughts.

Each participant was asked to write a brief summary of their story, plus a description of their mask. These descriptions will be typed and displayed next to each mask when they are exhibited. Overall, this exercise seemed to release some tension for each participant. As they were leaving, there was some laughter and friendly pats on each other’s back. New friendships seemed to have been formed. This was not apparent at the beginning of the session.

There was an elementary school counselor in attendance. She was very excited about using this type of mask project for the benefit of small children who have suffered child abuse and neglect. The idea of using these masks to allow people, young and old, to express their distress, anger, fear, and myriad of thoughts, just seems boundless. May this project continue in many different directions to help many different people in many different ways.

We are grateful to Veterans Helping Veterans for hosting the seminar at their Post, and we are especially grateful to the San Juan Center for Independence and the Native American Initiative of the New Mexico Brain Injury Resource Center for bringing this wonderful project to these much-deserving people.

May they continue this wonderful masking project, offering helping hands to those who are suffering.

Special thanks to Lynne Cuellar, MA Counseling, LSC, for her knowledge and input.

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Mountain Biking 101

by Chuck Van Drunen

So you have heard that Gallup has great mountain trails, and you want to get out and improve your fitness, have a bit of adventure, or it just plain sounds like something fun worth trying out. Now, how do you start?

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would cost. I would recommend buying a better bike at the local Sports World or some other bikespecific retailer. They have a wide range of entry level bikes from $300-$500 that are lighter and engineered to handle years of off-road riding abuse.

It may be best, of course, to try mountain biking first before investing lots of money into it. So, if you have a friend or a colleague that has a bike you can borrow, I would do that first. You could also get a rental bike at the Gallup Cultural Center with a personal guide that will take you out on Saturday mornings at 9:00am for free! Call Greg at 505-879-7201 to reserve a bike. If you are busy on Saturdays, you can also rent a higher end ($1,500$2,500) bike from Gallup Adventures for $20-$30 a day: 505-240-768.

2. WHEEL SIZE:

they are usually not a good long-term value. The excessive weight of these bikes will make riding them significantly less fun, and when they break (and they will) you can expect to pay nearly the same amount to fix them as what the whole bike

There are currently three sizes of wheels that are available on mountain bikes: 26”, 27.5”, and 29”.

There is endless debate within the mountain bike community about which size is best. Generally speaking, it doesn’t really matter if you are just starting out, but if you have to commit to buying a bike you will need to make a choice. 26” wheels tend to handle quicker, but don’t roll over obstacles as easily; 29” wheels usually mean a longer bike that handles slower but will roll smoother over bumps;

27.5” is a balance in the middle. Personally, I think 29” wheels are best for our area and for beginners, as the larger wheels often bring more stability and a smoother ride. More important than wheel size is to make sure you get a bike that fits you well. You should be able to stand over the bike without the top tube of the bike crunching your privates, and sitting on the seat you should be able to comfortably reach the handlebars. A local bike shop can also help you find the right size of bike. Most bikes today come in Small, Medium, Large, or Extra Large, but each manufacturer is different and there are no set standards.

contact with the trail and minimize spinning out on a rock or root.

4. BE PREPARED: Don’t forget you need a helmet, a water bottle, or a hydration pack, as well.

7. WHERE TO GO: For your first ride, I would recommend going to the Gamerco Trailhead of the High Desert Trail System. If you don’t know where this is go to mtbproject.com, galluptrails.com, or adventuregallup.com for directions. I would ride to

5. BRAKES: On mountain bikes, the left hand brakes the front wheel and the right hand breaks the rear wheel. This is unfortunately confusing if you ride a motorcycle as the right hand brakes the front wheel. It’s very important to understand which

3. HARDTAIL OR FULL SUSPENSION: Almost all mountain bikes come with a suspension fork for the front wheel. Hardtail bikes are just that...hard in the back-suspension in the front. Full suspension bikes designs have an additional shock so that the rear wheel also moves

wheel you are braking, because it is a common error to squeeze the front brake too aggressively on a downhill run, which can easily send you over the handlebars. Most mountain bikes today use disc brakes; it is important to not get chain lube on the disc as it will make your brakes slip and not do their job.

Six Flags (about three miles) and see how you feel.

If you are tired, then turn around and head back.

If you feel good, continue left onto the first mesa loop, you will return to Six Flags in two miles.

There should be trail maps available at the trailhead in the Adventure Guide books, should you want to navigate more or look into riding in the Zuni Mountains.

7. HAVE FUN: There is a child-like joy in being on a bike in the back-country. Don’t worry about how fast or how slow you are going, or compare yourself to other riders on the trail. Simply enjoy where the trail takes you and absorb the beauty of our area.

6. SHIFTING:

when hitting objects. Hardtails are cheaper than full-suspension bikes, have less maintenance, and are usually lighter. Full suspension bikes are more comfortable, easy on your back, and make sure you won’t need dental work after ripping fast downhills.

Full- suspension bikes are also better for bumpy uphill rides, as the rear wheel will stay in better

Most mountain bikes will have thumb shifters to change gears in the front and back. It is important to NOT shift while pedaling hard or when going up a hill. Look ahead to the terrain; if a hill is ahead, shift before you start climbing. My kids will often not think ahead on hills and then either try to power up it anyway (which can result in a broken chain), or they try to shift halfway up which usually results in a terrible clanking sound and slipping (and they end up walking anyway).

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8 Questions

8 Questions for Peter Tempest

Author of the Gallup Guide: Outdoor Routes in Red Rock Country

1. Is there any truth to the rumor that you once T-boned a sheep on a road bike?

(Loud groan) How did you hear about that?

(Another groan) I was doing the Bread Springs loop on my road bike and I was going down a hill trying to escape a pack of rez dogs that were chasing me.

I felt like I just had gotten away from them. There were sheep on both sides of the road and suddenly they merged onto the road. I was going about 25 miles per hour. I couldn’t avoid them. I hit a big sheep broadside and went over the bars. When I sat up I was surrounded by dogs and we were both asking the same question: “What happens next?” I had to fight the dogs off, but the sheep just scampered away. I broke my bike frame and some ribs.

the years I’ve been consistently asked what to do and where to do go, so the guidebook is simply writing about our trails for new people, but also for locals.

3. What is your favorite trail in the Gallup area for mountain biking?

Presently my favorite trail is the Lost Lake Rim trail up in the McGaffey forest. It’s a long loop of fun single track that connects to the Quaking Aspen trail that starts at Hilso trailhead.

2. Okay. The rest of the questions will be

4. What are your favorite places to hike

6. What events do you look forward to in

easy. What got you interested in writing an outdoor guide about the Gallup area I think the Gallup area has an underappreciated spectrum of mountain bike riding, hiking and rock climbing. There’s a lot of good riding. Gallup doesn’t have the notoriety. On a national scale people think of Moab, Durango, and Sedona, but we have quality riding right here in Gallup! There are always new people coming to town who have no idea there are trails to hike and our many other outdoor activities. So over

or run?

I like hiking Pyramid Rock and the Jagged Edge trail on the Hogback. I think running the High Desert is a good run. The other thing is I like cross country skiing on Mount Taylor. I think it’s a good place to ski.

the summer season?

A. My favorite race is the Dawn ‘til Dusk which is a twelve hour mountain bike race on the west end of the High Desert Trial system, but I like the six hour option. It’s perfect. I’m also looking forward to Nationals Mountain Bike Marathon hopefully on the west coast next year.

5. What are your favorite places to go in the Four Corners area for outdoor activities?

I like Telluride for the high mountains and Moab for the variety.

7. What distinguishes Gallup in terms of its mountain biking trails?

Well, I think our trails are very close to town. They’re not overrun with riders. So there’s still some solitude, but still camaraderie. With variations in the wind and the weather you can pop out to the course and have a whole different kind of riding experience in twenty, thirty minutes.

8. How hard are our trails?

I would say that, although the trails started off difficult, as time has gone on I think the trails have gotten easier and you can ride them faster. A lot of them are moderate in technical difficulty which is good if you have a large group. Also, I think rather take our trails for granted. Some people get insulted when it’s said that our trails are easy, but it also makes them ridable and fun and people like them. They are not exclusive.

Now there is some difficult riding if people want that, but I think high desert is a great place for people to start riding a mountain bike.

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Events Calendar

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Main Library: 505-863-1291 5:30pm E-Jewelry Join us to learn how to recycle electronics and upcycle them into unique jewelry.

Main Library: 505-862-1291 5:30pm Just Move It Manuelito Chapter Registration 4:30 pm Race: 6:00 pm

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Rio West Mall Carnival Rehoboth Sports Camps Soccer Camp going into grades 1-9 Junior Patriette Dancers!

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2:00 pm Boys and Girls Club: Summer Program Youth ages 6-17 Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Movies-Swimming-Field Trips-Library

Cathedral High School Class of 1966 50th Reunion: The reunion will be held on Labor Day Weekend September 2-4th, 2016. For more information contact Dorothy Martinez Leyba at (505) 870-4777. More information to come.

The non-profit, Gallup Solar, hosts educational presentations & offers potential solutions about all things solar every Wednesday evening 6-8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Your questions, ideas & expertise are welcome. For info call: 505-728-9246.

Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale fund raisers are open 9am-12pm every Saturday on Warehouse Lane off of Allison Road. If you have household items to donate or wish to volunteer on construction call Bill Bright at 505-722-4226.

The City of Gallup’s Sustainable Gallup Board, meets on first Monday each month from 3-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling & other environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-0039 for information.

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Come celebrate at our Garden Grille and Bar with Dinner complete with a wide variety of new wines.

Open daily to the public Breakfast…5am - 10am Monday thru Friday, 6am - 11am Saturday and Sunday Dinner…Every night 5pm - 10pm Bar…Every night 5pm - close

1530 West Maloney Ave. Gallup, NM (505) 722-9600 gallup.hgi.com

NAVAJO • ZUNI • HOPI JEWELRY, POTTERY, AND BASKETS THE BEST

COME VISIT OUR LARGE RUG ROOM!!!

PLACE TO BUY MOCCASINS WE’VE GOT SIZES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

505-722-4762 • 222 W. Hwy. 66 • Gallup, NM 87301 richardsonstradingco@yahoo.com • Fax: 505-722-9424 74 June 2016

WESTERN HEALTH FOUNDATION (WHF)

CHARITY INVITATIONAL YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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SAVE THE DATE Charity Golf Tournament Sep. 9th Trap Shoot Sep. 10th Warrior Adventure Sep. 10th Dinner Gala Sep. 17th

SERVING GOD BY PROVIDING HEALTH CARE AND PROMOTING WELLNESS FOR ALL PEOPLE

Proud Sponsor American Cancer Society Relay For Life June 10th

4:00 p.m. Entertainment starts 4:30 p.m. Randy Markham African Drum Performance 5:15-6:15 p.m. Zumba Gold with Pam Montano 6:30 p.m. Survivor Blessing 6:45 p.m. Survivor Photo 6:50 p.m. Opening Ceremony and Survivor Lap 7:30 p.m. Purse and Male Bag Auction 8:30 p.m. Team Parade 9:00 p.m. Victor Bob Powwow Dancing 10:00 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony 11:00 p.m. Greg Collison- Dancing

June 11th

Midnight Teen Talent Show 1:00 a.m. Downtown Scavenger Hunt 2:00 a.m. Kelly Martinson- Musical Performance 3:00 - 6:15 a.m. Activities, Games and Entertainment 6:30 a.m. Wake up and MOVE IT! 7:00 a.m. Breakfast (Evan Torres - Musical Performance) 7:30 a.m. Box Car Race 8:00 a.m. Closing Ceremony

McKinley County Courthouse Plaza 207 W. Hill Street, Gallup, NM Friday June 10, 2016 4 PM - 8 AM

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