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NURSING HOME NEGLECT? Local care facility comes under fire.

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GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY

RECEIVES $250,000 EMERGENCY SAFETY AND SECURITY HUD GRANT Richard F. Kontz, Executive Director, Gallup Housing Authority The Gallup Housing Authority with technical assistance from Comprehensive Grants Management of Colonial Beach, Virginia applied for a $250,000 Emergency Safety and Security Grant in August, 2018.

Pictured right the GHA Board of Commissioners proudly displays the plaque for receiving the $250,000 grant. Pictured left to right: Alfred Abeita, [Chairman], Roger Morris and Jim Saucedo [Board members].

Not pictured is Joe Zecca [Vice-Chairman].

In a competitive nation-wide grant process, HUD announced in early September 2018, that the Gallup Housing Authority was one of 22 recipients of a 3-year grant to implement emergency safety and security measures for its sub-divisions.

The grant will provide for security fencing and lighting at all six of the public housing sub-divisions under GHA management. In addition, the grant will provide a security camera system for GHA offices and its warehouse facility located across from Sundance Dental on south 2nd street as well as enclosed secure parking for employees of GHA. The plans are also to provide for gated entry ways into at least three of Sub-divisions which will allow access only to authorized residents of those respective sub-divisions.

“In recent years Gallup has experienced more and more problems with transients and street people, increasing drug and alcohol abuse and increasing property crimes making it more and more unsafe for residents of our sub-divisions”, said Mr. Alfred Abeita, Sr.

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NEWS Local care center under fire for treatment of elder RED ROCKS CARE CENTER HAS HISTORY OF VIOLATIONS

By Cody Begaye & Mia Poris Sun Correspondent & Editor

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othing could have prepared a Gallup family for what they allegedly found a day after they left a 93-yearold loved one at the Red Rocks Care Center in Gallup.

Dorothy Kein-Monahan was admitted to Red Rocks, 3720 Church Rock Rd., on Sept. 12 after an August surgery at the Gallup Indian Medical Center to remove her gallbladder.

Serena Penaloza, KeinMonahan’s granddaughter, said the family hoped the staff would help aid their grandmother in her recovery. But when they returned to the facility the following day, they allegedly found Kein-Monahan wearing clothes that neither fit nor belonged to her, and she

was not fully dressed and properly cleaned.

And that was just the beginning of the concerns the family had about the facility. Data from U.S. News & World Report ranks the facility below average, and New Mexico ranks 49th – the bottom of the barrel – when it comes to nursing home deficiencies.

Amanda Penaloza, a teacher at Twin Lakes Elementary School who has cared for 93-year-old grandmother for the past year and a half, said she and family members were shocked to find their grandmother, just one day after dropping her off at Red Rocks, in pain and not dressed properly.

“It was really heartbreaking,” Amanda Penaloza said.

“I’d never seen my grandmother look so uncomfortable.”

A ma nda Pena loza sa id the family had Kein-Monahan transferred to Gallup Indian

Dorothy Kein-Monahan poses for a portrait at her home in Gallup Sept. 18. Kein-Monahan, 93, alleges she was mistreated and neglected at Red Rocks Care Center in Gallup when she was admitted to recover from gallbladder surgery. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo Medical Center on Sept. 13 after they reportedly found

Serena Penaloza cries as she listens to her grandmother Dorothy Kein-Monahan talk about her stay at Red Rocks Care Center. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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her in poor shape at Red Rocks.

She stayed the night at GIMC, and was brought to her home in Gallup the following day.

During an inter v iew at her home, Kein-Monahan told the Sun the facility “didn’t do nothing for me; I was just there. My doctor said they will help you, but they didn’t do it.

Nothing.”

Serena Penaloza said she reached out to Red Rocks, a 102-bed for-profit facility, for answers. She said she called the care center and asked to speak to the person with the highest authority. She claims the man she spoke with, Jay, was dismissive of her grandmother’s story.

She said the man laughed at her and called her belligerent.

“He wouldn’t even listen to what my full experience of what our story was,” she said. “You do not treat other

human beings that way when they’re coming to you with a grievance.”

O n S e p t . 14 , S e r e n a Penaloza posted two videos on her Facebook page. In both of them, she addresses her friends, detailing her grandmother’s Red Rocks experience. As of Sept. 19, the videos had been viewed over 135,000 times a nd ga r nered more than 400 comments and 6,500 shares.

Among the hundreds of comments, several individuals claimed to have had elderly family members treated similarly at Red Rocks. Others claimed to have worked at the center.

A woma n who said she wa s a for mer Red Rock s employee, a certified nursing

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FLU FLIES IN Flu season officially hits New Mexico

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THREE BODIES Police investigate three unrelated Gallup deaths

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Retired GPD lieutenant passes at age 53 FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES REMEMBER MATT WRIGHT FONDLY

By Babette Herrmann & Staff

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Matt Wright seen here in this undated photo on patrol for Gallup Police Department.

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att Wr ight, who retired a f ter 20 ye a r s w it h t he Ga l lup Pol ice Department, died this past weekend after a short bout with cancer. He was 53.

“It was a shock to hear of his passing,” Gallup City Manager Maryann Ustick said.

“He was so young.”

Born and raised in Gallup, Wright spent most of his adult life with the Gallup Police Department, rising from the ranks of patrolman to serving, at various times in his career, as a detective and public information officer.

He headed the department’s SWAT team for a while and at the time of his retirement was a lieutenant in charge of the department’s narcotics unit.

“He was probably the best detective the Gallup police ever had,” said Rick White, who served with Wright for most of the time he worked for the department.

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In fact, Wright, White and John Allen, former deputy chief of the GPD, were good friends and retired within months of each other in 2015.

Both Allen and White commented on Wright’s ability to get confessions out of suspects.

“He always treated the suspects with respect,” White said.

A few years before his retirement, he had a case in which a man was accused of murder. When Wright got the suspect into the interrogation room, he was able to get the man to talk about the murder.

The suspect said he was told by a witch to kill the man.

Wright immediately said

he understood, and he convinced the man to tell him everything about the murder.

In fact, after the interview, the man called up his mother and told her that he had convinced detectives that the witch was

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First flu cases of the season hit New Mexico

DOH RECOMMENDS FLU VACCINES FOR EVERYONE 6 MONTHS AND OLDER Staff Reports

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ANTA FE – The New Mexico Depar tment of Health announced the first laborator y confir med ca ses of f lu of the 2018-2019 season Sept.

18. All three persons, ages 8, 11 and 13 years old, live in Quay County and reported no recent out of state travel. “ We e n c o u r a g e N e w Mexicans to get their seasona l f lu vaccination – t he sooner t he bet ter,” Depa r tment of Hea lth C a bi ne t S e c r e t a r y Ly n n Gallagher said. “The exact

timing and duration of f lu season changes year-to-year, but flu activity often begins to heighten in October.

T he DOH recom mend s everyone six months of age a nd older get the f lu shot every year, especially people in the following groups.

All of them are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications or live with or care for people at high risk of developi ng f lu-relat ed complications: • Children younger than 5,

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Fatal crash in McKinley County Staff reports

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he New Mexico State Police investigated a fata l cra sh on Interstate 40 around m i le -ma rker 56, bet ween Gallup and Grants Sept. 16 at about 5:30 pm.

The initial investigation indicated a 2013 Ford was traveling east on I-40. The rear passenger tire blew out on the vehicle causing it to enter the dirt embankment where it began to roll.

The fema le pa ssenger, Michelle M. Arnold, 51, of

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Grants, sustained fatal injuries, and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator.

The male driver, who will not be identified, was 59, and also from Grants. He was airlifted from the scene with unknown injuries.

Alcohol does not appear to be a contributing factor in the crash and seatbelts were properly utilized.

The crash is still under investigation with no additional information currently available.

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Police investigate three deaths in past week THREE UNRELATED DEATHS INCLUDE ONE HOMICIDE

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h e G a l lu p Po l i c e Department is investigating t h ree dea t h s t h at occurred this past week.

The first occurred Sept.

14 a nd i nvolved a woma n who was hit by a train just nor th of the 2500 block of East U.S. Highway 66.

GPD Capt . Ma r i nda Spencer sa id pol ice have obta ined a tentative ident i f ic a t ion of t he wom a n, but on Sept. 20, they were still awaiting confirmation f rom t he s t a t e O f f ice of the Medical Investigator in Albuquerque.

The body was found on the embankment just south of the train tracks; the Native American woman apparently died after being struck by a train. There were no reports of drug use and police are still trying to determine the circumstances of her death.

A second body wa s found in downtown Gallup Sept. 15, and because of the t y pe of i nju r ie s su f fered by the unidentified Native A mer ic a n wom a n, pol ice suspected a homicide.

The body was discovered at the former A. C. Houston Lumber Co. building under a sign welcoming visitors to Gallup.

A mong t he i nju r ie s t o the body were stab wounds.

Marnell Lovato The body wa s sent to Albuquerque for an autopsy t o de t er m i ne t he a c t u a l cause of death.

O n S e p t . 17, M a r n e l l Lovato, 28, of Gallup turned herself in.

She wa s ch a rged w it h second-degree murder and ta mper i ng w it h ev idence.

Her a r rest wa r ra nt states that she cla imed she wa s i ntox icated when she got i nt o a n a r g u ment w it h a woman she did not know in the downtown area of Gallup on Sept. 15.

She said she was walking down the street intoxicated when she saw the woma n and got into a fight, although she did not remember what the two fought about.

Meanwhile, a third body wa s found Sept. 18 at the west-side Days Inn, 1603 W.

The Gallup Police Department investigates a body found by the railroad tracks across form Aurelia’s Diner, 2502 E. Highway 66, Sept. 14.

Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura Highway 66, in one of the rooms by motel management.

Spencer said the woman,

who was from out of state and was in her late 80’s or early 90’s, apparently died of

natural causes. Foul play is not suspected in this case, Spencer said.

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports

TIGHT LIPPED 9/9, Ya-ta-hey The most the McK inley County Sheriff’s Office could say about what happened to a man on Sept. 9 is that he was injured. How and by whom is still a mystery, as the victim wouldn’t say.

He wa s fou nd wa lk i ng along U.S. Highway 491, just south of Yah-ta-hey, at about 2:30 a m by MCSO Deput y Ja s m i n e Ja r a m i l lo, w h o noticed his face was covered with lacerations.

W hen Ja r a m i l lo a sked what happened, the victim said he came to on the highway after he was beaten by severa l people he did not k now. He ref u sed t o s ay anything more, so Jaramillo called for an ambulance.

Later that day, she called the Gallup Indian Medical Center to do a fol low-up inter v iew and lear ned the victim had checked out. No one knew his whereabouts.

DUCKING FROM DIXON 9/9, Thoreau Darius D a v i d D i xo n , 18 , of Thoreau, was arrested for a g g r a vated battery Sept. 9 after allegedly firing a B.B. g u n a nd h it t i n g a not her Thoreau resident in the eye.

There were a couple differing stories about what happened the day before, when a 19-year-old was injured while visiting Dixon’s neighbor.

According to one version, Di xon wa s sit t i ng on t he steps in front of his house when the neighbor and the young man walked by. Words were excha nged bet ween them, and Dixon reportedly pulled out the B.B. gun and shot the neighbor severa l times, hitting him in the eye.

Dixon was not there when deputies arrived to take the report, but an arrest warrant was issued and he was taken

into custody the next day.

As for the victim, according to the repor t, he wa s released from the hospital shortly after he was treated.

His right eye was intact and the eyeball was not hit. There was a contusion on the eyelid and a minor puncture wound.

He had injuries to his right shoulder and left lower back.

PUNCHES NEAR PANDA 9/6, Gallup Charles Paul Murphy wa s t a ken into custody Sept. 6 when an offduty Gallup P o l i c e Department officer said saw him hitting his girlfriend as they drove by.

GP D O f f i c e r D o u g l a s Hoffman said he was at the Panda Express when he saw t he Mu r phy veh icle hea d north on 11th Street. He said he could see Murphy hitting

the female passenger with a closed fist.

According to the report, he followed the car and saw Murphy hit the woman again.

The woman reportedly tried to get out if the car but was pulled back into her seat.

Hoffman followed them as they went into Smokey’s pa rk i ng lot, where police responding to Hoffman’s call arrived.

Murphy, 27, of Gallup, was taken into custody.

His girlfriend was uncooperative, police said, and denied anything happened, but she had red marks in her chest area and on her right arm.

Mu r phy wa s ch a rged with battery on a household member.

HIT BY HALL 9/3, Gallup A fight between a Gallup w o m a n and her boyfriend ended w ith a woman b e i n g charged with batter y on a household member.

GPD Officer Daniel Brown was dispatched to a house on Henrietta Street at about 6:30 pm in reference to a domestic dispute.

There, he met Precious Ha ll, 31, who told him she wa s with her husba nd a nd a not her f r ie nd whe n s he a nd her hu sba nd bega n a rguing a nd f ighting. Ha ll s a id he st r uck her i n t he temple.

T he hu sba nd a d m it ted there was a fight, but said H a l l w a s t he a g g r e s s or, scr at ch i ng h i m a nd t hen striking him on his head with her hand. He said he was trying to leave when he called

the police.

Police spoke to the other person in the room who told them Hall tried to convince her to lie to them about what happened. Given this testimony, police arrested Hall and charged her with battery on a household member.

HAMMER AND KNIFE 9/1 Gallup A disp u t e between neighbors who live on We s t Princeton A v e n u e resulted in the a r rest of Er ika Hender son, 3 6, on a g g r a vated assault charges.

A man said he was outside using a weed whacker when his neighbor approached him and said to him, “What did you say about me?”

According to the report, the man said he didn’t know what she was talking about but he noticed she had a knife in one hand and a hammer in the other.

The man said Henderson then got into a fighting pose, a nd he told h is daug hter to call police. He adv ised Henderson to leave, and she did, saying she would take care of it.

W hen pol ice a r r ived, Henderson was not at home and a warrant was issued for her arrest. She was arrested later that day.

The victim showed police a video he took with his cell phone, in which Henderson left a nd went back to her place. The video, according to police, showed she was carr ying a hammer in one hand and what appeared to be a butcher’s knife in the other.

BACK AND BROKEN IN 9/2, Gallup The Ga llup Police Department is investigating a break-in that occurred in the 1900 block of Barbara Avenue.

The homeowners returned to their home Sept. 2, after being away for the weekend, and discovered someone had

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FLU | FROM PAGE 6 but e specia l ly ch i ld ren younger than 2 years old • Pregnant women (all trimesters), a nd up to two weeks post-partum • People ages 65 years and older • People of any age with medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease, and those who are immunocompromised • People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities • People who live with or

POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 8 made entry through a bathroom window that has been left slightly ajar.

W hen t he fa m i ly got home, they repor tedly discover e d t hei r ba ck do or wide open. Their clothing was rummaged through and several pieces of electronic gear, including a Play Station and a laptop, had been taken, a lo n g w it h w a t c he s a nd jewelry.

Police say they have no suspects.

COVERED BUT CAUGHT 9/2, Gallup A Wyoming woman was arrested Sept. 2 when a GPD officer became cu r ious about why a car was covered w ith blankets and discovered it had been reported stolen in Utah.

Officer Iris Pinero said she was on routine patrol when she saw the vehicle at the Navajo Travel Center on west Highway 66.

Catherine Marcum, 42, of Robertson, WY, was sitting in the driver’s seat. She said she had placed blankets over the windows because it was too bright inside the car and she had two little dogs.

When Pinero did a check on the car, she found it had been listed as stolen in Utah on Au g. 31, but M a rc u m showed Pinero a bill of sale and registration, all of which matched the vehicle. Pinero, however, said the bill of sale NEWS

care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including healthcare personnel and caregivers of babies younger tha n six months • A me r ic a n I nd i a n s a nd Alaskan Natives • People who are morbidly obese People i n these g roups shou ld a lso consider see i ng t hei r hea lt hc a re pro vider as early as possible to be eva luated for a ntiv ira l medication if they develop f lu sy mptoms because the sooner that these medications are begun, the better

t he ch a nce of prevent i ng ser ious complications.

People who have the f lu may have some or all of the following symptoms: • Fever or feeling feverish/ chills • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle or body aches • Headaches • Fatigue (tiredness) • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

Remember, to avoid catching the flu or passing it on to

others, everyone should wash their hands frequently, cover their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, and stay home when ill.

Flu vaccines are offered in many locations, including healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, hospitals, and public health offices (usually not until late October), as well in some worksites and schools.

NMDOH encourages those with health insurance to contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist about getting a flu vaccine. The department also offers vaccinations for

people without insurance or who are otherwise not able to get va cci nated. T hose with Medicaid or other insurance who go to public health offices are asked to bring their insurance card.

Yo u c a n f i n d m o r e infor m a t i on a b ou t f lu and f lu vaccines at the D e p a r t m en t of He a lth inf luenza website: www. nmhealth.org/about/phd/ i d b / imp / f luv /. O r vi sit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information page: www. cdc.gov/f lu/about/season/ current.htm.

was not notarized.

Marcum was charged with receiving stolen property and her two dogs were picked up by the city’s animal control office.

had not arrived, and when he checked the company out again, he discovered online that someone said the business wa s a sca m a nd had gone out of business the previous year.

He said the FBI is also investigating the matter.

shop’s owners when they chased him down.

R i k k i Daniels, 25, was arrested for b u r g l a r y.

Another man who was with him was able to escape and is still sought by police.

The ow ners of the Encha ntment Skate Shop, located in the Gallup Cultural Building, said they were out skating about 11:30 am on

Aug. 25. When they went back to their shop, they found the front door open and two men r unning away with skates and equipment.

They were able to stop one but the other jumped over a fence and escaped.

Police reportedly found skateboards and equipment in an empty trashcan that had been t a ken f rom t he skate shop.

They also found an iPad Pro that was suspected to have been stolen from somewhere else.

GUNS ON THE GO 8/27, Gallup GPD officers are in investigating a burglary that took place at a Gallup home on the 600 block of West Fifth Street on Aug. 27.

T he home ow ner s s a id someone had broken in to their home and stolen a Star Wars bag and some food. Also stolen were an old Remington rifle and a B.B. gun, both of wh ich repor ted ly d id not work.

Police said they have no suspects.

SKATE TRICKS 8/25, Gallup A Gallup ma n wa s arrested after he reportedly tr ied to rob a skate shop only to be discovered by the

ESCALADE ESCAPADE 8/30, Gallup A Gallup man said he was scammed out of $50,000 by an online car company that took his money but never delivered the automobile.

The ma n sa id he found t he ca r he wa nted on l i ne and talked to a salesman at Principal Auto Sales after he went online and found some good customer com ments about the business. He then forwarded $16,000 of his own money and borrowed the rest from a bank. He was told by the sa lesma n his Cadillac Escalade would arrive in six or seven days.

W hen t he c a r d id not arr ive in that time frame, the man called the company back and was told there was a slight delay but it would be there in a few days.

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Serial rapist on the lam SUSPECT LURES WOMEN INTO DARK VEHICLE Staff Reports

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he McKinley County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man responsible for two McKinley County rapes, one in 2012 and the other in March of this year.

The 2012 incident occurred on Nov. 11. The victim, a 39-year-old Gallup woman, said she was with friends at the American Bar in Gallup. She said she left the bar at about about 10:30 pm and began walking home.

She had only gone a couple blocks when a man in a maroon PT Cruiser reportedly pulled up alongside her and offered her a ride home. Although she did not know the man, she said she accepted the offer.

But instead of driving her home, the man went on State Highway 602 and then drove south as the woman said she begged him to stop and let her out. He turned east on Catalpa Canyon and then made a left turn onto a gravel road.

The victim said when they got to the of the gravel road, the man stopped, got out of the car and went around to the passenger side. He then pulled her out of the vehicle and threw her to the ground.

At that point, she said the man started to pull her pants off as she fought to keep them on, but he hit her and then managed to get them off. The man hit her a couple more times, she said, and turned her over on her stomach. She said she stopped fighting because she was afraid of getting hurt.

He then proceeded to rape her.

Once it was over, the victim said the man walked away, got back in his vehicle and drove away, leaving her to find her way back home on foot. She still had her cell phone and called police who were able to trace her call and find her.

She described the man as Hispanic and thin with short hair.

The victim was taken to

a local hospital where she agreed to have a rape kit done. The exam ended up with a DNA sample, said Merle Bates, lead investigator for the MCSO, but the sample was not linked to anyone who was in the system.

The investigation eventually turned up a suspect, Bates said, but he was released when his DNA did not match the sample taken during the rape exam.

The case was cold until this past March 18, when another victim stepped forward and said she was raped under similar circumstances. The victim in this case is 49 and lived in McKinley County.

Her stor y began at the Shalimar. When she left the bar, she discovered she had left her keys in her car and began walking. She said a Navajo man came up and asked her if she needed a ride. She reportedly said no but the man said he had a friend who would drive her home.

At that point, another man

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drove up in a passenger car.

The victim said she got in the back while the Navajo man got in the front. They drove around for about 90 minutes and she said it seemed to her that the two men in the front seats talked as if they knew each other.

They ended up in the hills behind the Truck Stop of America on the west end of Gallup, where the driver reportedly told the Navajo man they had a flat tire and he needed to get out to change it.

The Navajo man said he did not know how to change a tire.

The woman said she told the driver that she knew how, but he told her to stay in the car.

The Navajo man got out and the driver drove away and left him.

They went down the road a little ways, according to the report, and the man told the victim he had beer in the trunk of the car.

When she got out, however, the man attacked her, pulled down her pants and raped her, she said.

After he was through, the two got back in the car at which time she accused him of assaulting her. He replied that he thought she wanted it. He got mad, she said, and told her to get out if the car and began pushing her out.

She said she grabbed the temporary tag from the window and he grabbed it back

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forcing her out of the vehicle.

He then drove away.

The victim said she began walking back to Gallup. She managed to get across the railroad tracks where she found a store that was open, and she called 911, explaining she had been assaulted, She told the police about the Navajo man who may have still been walking back to Gallup.

An MCSO deputy responded and took her to the hospital in Fort Defiance because the Gallup hospitals did not have rape kits.

Bates said the exam also produced a DNA sample that matched the one from the 2012 case.

The female victim described her assailant as being between 20 and 30 years old, about 5-feet-9-inches in height and having an Arabic accent. She said he had facial hair as well as slightly long wavy hair on his head. He also had a thin face with bushy eyebrows and a long nose.

Police were able to find the other man who said he did not know the driver’s name.

He described the driver as Hispanic, about 35 years of age and about 5-feet-9-inches in height. He added that the man had tattoos on his arms and hands and had a light mustache and beard.

The car was described as a dark four-door sedan with a cross hanging from the rearview mirror.

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MATT WRIGHT | FROM PAGE 5 responsible for the murder, when really, Wright played along and elicited a complete confession, which led to the man’s conviction.

Allen described his friend as a person who really enjoyed his job and had high expectations of himself and those who served in the department.

There were times, Allen said, when detectives closed out a case with an arrest and expected praise for a job well done. Wright instead told them they now had to return to work the next day.

“He would explain that they were expected to do a good job and when they did, they could come back to work the next day,” Allen said.

Robert Cron, who was the GPD chief for several years before Wright retired, remembered Wright often saying that good work was not something you should expect to get a raise for doing.

Cron said he had a lot of respect for the way Wright did his job and knew that when Wright was in charge, the job would get done.

Wr i g h t ’s s i s t e r He i d i Guzman Birt said as a child, her brother enjoyed being a

prankster. Allen said he also saw the humorous side of Wright when he came to work with the police department.

“He got along with everyone and had a great sense of humor,” Allen said.

When he graduated from Gallup High School in 1983, Wright went to California for a hike and worked in construction before he decided to make police work his career.

After he retired, Wright accepted some building projects from his friends and spent time overseeing rental properties he had accumulated while he worked for the police department.

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I N DOW ROCK , Ariz. — Attorney G e n e r a l Ethel Bra nch a n nou nced Sept . 13 t hat former K’ai’bii’to’ Accounts Ma intena nce Specia list Ber niece Pinto -Denetdea l has pled No Contest to one count of fraud and one count

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Pleas of No Contest are treated as Guilty for sentencing purposes.

Defendant PintoDenetdeal used her position as an Accounts Maintenance Specialist to forge signatures of other Chapter officials to issue checks to herself that she was not entitled to. In order to conceal her actions,

she falsely recorded information in the Chapter’s accounting software.

T he t ot a l lo s s t o t he Ch a pt er a nd t he Na t ion amounts to approximately $32,559.

Defendant Pinto-Denetdeal cha nged her plea of Not

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LOCAL CARE | FROM PAGE 4 assistant who worked there i n ot her capacit ies, f rom 2001-11, told the Sun the primary reason for the neglect and abuse at the facility is a lack of nursing assistants on the floor.

“Lack of CNAs is the reason pat ient s a ren’t bei ng cared for,” the source, who wished to remain unnamed, told the Sun in a Sept. 18 Facebook chat. “CNA s do [their] best for the residents.

I know that for a fact [be] cause I have fr iends that still work there as CNAs; they hurt themselves, physically, emotionally and mentally for [their] patients but the compa ny itself ca n’t get more help for them, it’s been like that since I worked there.”

New Mexico Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement, confirmed there were two recently completed health surveys for Red Rocks – one from Jan. 10 and the other from June 21 of this year.

“However, the survey has not been added to the website yet because the Survey department has not received a Plan of Correction from

the facility yet,” DOH spokesman David Morgan stated in an email, adding later that as of Sept. 19, there were “no a s sig n ment s pend i ng for an onsite investigation by the survey team. All we have pending for them are self reports that the facility has reported reportable incidents and are submitting their own internal follow up investigation.”

According to data compiled from U.S. Centers for Med ica re a nd Med ica id Services, nursing homes in New Mexico are among the grimmest in the nation. Of 74 New Mexico nursing facilities, 38 had serious deficiencies, adding up to over $2.5 million in penalties.

U.S. News & World Report states on its website, as of 2016, Red Rocks rated below average in health inspections, nurse staffing and medical quality of care. Data from August 2016 a lone shows that the facility had 12 health violations that year, significantly higher than the 7.3 U.S. average.

From 2014-16, Red Rocks paid three fines totaling $25,968 and was denied Medicare or Medicaid payments Oct. 5, 2016

The sign for the entrance to Red Rocks Care Center is located near the east end of Gallup off Church Rock Road. Photographed Sept. 18.

Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo and Oct. 3, 2015.

As of press time, Red Rocks Care Center did not return several calls requesting a response on the matter.

Mea nwhile, Serena Penaloza began reaching out to

both local and statewide news outlets in mid-September. Her hope is to spread awareness of the treatment her grandmother received and in turn spur families to keep a closer watch on relatives in facilities like Red

Rocks.

“She’s safe, but she’s not going to forget what happened to her,” Serena Penaloza said.

“My worries are for people who are there, and everywhere else [like it] on the reservation.”

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OPINIONS Take Heart

By Bill Emmerling Pastor-Gallup Christian Church

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (ESV) These are the last words of instruction Jesus gives His disciples before the crucifixion. “…take heart…” could also be translated “Be courageous.”

Jesus is calling for His disciples to go beyond their own comfort, to do that which they might not otherwise, on behalf of Jesus. Yet Jesus goes beyond a call to “Be Courageous,” he tells them why they can be courageous: He has “overcome the world.”

All the pain of suffering of sin and death… He has overcome.

He has proven victorious over the worst that Satan and the world can offer. Jesus has

provided the needed sacrifice, redemption for our sins, covering us with His righteous blood, that we may go into the very presence of God the Father in prayer.

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We are reminded in Romans 8 that God has given us HIS Son, and if God has done that, will he withhold any other good thing from us? NO, He will give us whatever is good, pleasing and acceptable according to His Will. Let us “Be Courageous” in sharing our hearts and concerns with our Heavenly Father.

Jesus has just shared chapters 13-16 of John with His disciples in order “…that in me you may have peace.”

He has shared these things ahead of time, that the disciples might know that Jesus was truly God in the flesh, The

Incarnation of God. He shared them that that might find peace in knowing Jesus is God, and knowing the instructions He has given are true, and provide peace if we follow His words.

Throughout Biblical history, God (Jesus) has given encouragement to His people as they sought to walk in His way.

To Jacob, He said, “Behold, I am with you [Jacob] and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24

On Sept. 24, prepare for the Full Harvest Moon. Traditionally, the Harvest Moon allowed farmers to work by the light of the moon. For us modern people, the Harvest Moon marks the beginning of fall. Madame G recommends you reflect on your past accomplishments and failures. What would you like to improve in the coming year? How can you help others?

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have a generous heart, open mind and outstanding physical prowess. You’re talented. But you have a tendency to give so much you burn out. Before you implode from working too much, take a moment to appreciate what you’ve accomplished. You’re amazing!

You should be proud of what you’ve done. Give yourself a little break from the negative talk. Keep calm and carry on.

You’re hopeful for the future. And you should be. Your life is good.

Continue to be honest and share what you know to be the truth in a thoughtful conscientious way.

No one likes a dictator. They may listen to you out of fear or annoyance, but they won’t respect your opinion. They certainly won’t follow you into the jungle or into war. Do you want ‘yes men’ or friends?

You might think life is a lonely road, and it can be. But that doesn’t mean that is the only story. There are many roads with twists and turns. Though we enter and leave this world alone, we travel throughout this world together and that makes all the difference. Keep an open mind and an open heart. Every chapter has a beginning and an end. It’s exciting. Enjoy!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your life is an open book except for the parts that aren’t open to anyone. Instead of hiding away the best parts for yourself, consider how it looks to others.

If you come across as cold and conceited, people will work for you, but they won’t be loyal. Try opening up to others and let them help you. No man (or woman is an island). Success is accomplished together.

The heart is a lonely hunter.

That’s the beautiful title to Carson McCullers book. She was 23 when it was published. If you’re afraid life will pass you by or that you haven’t accomplished enough.

Stop! You’re doing the best you can. We are all living a journey that we don’t fully understand. We are in this together, but we need to give ourselves a break. Be kind.

What’s in your heart? You have good news to share and victories to announce. You must push forward and embrace the day. It’s a wonderful world we live in, but we have to do more than wish for the best. You need a community to rely on. It’s not enough to pursue your dreams alone. You need friends to help you when you’re feeling run down. Do your best along the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) What’s on your mind Gemini? If you’ve been focused on a certain topic or question for some time, allow yourself the time to try out new avenues of thought. You might just find the answer while enjoying a wine and painting event, attending an art opening, watching a movie or talking with friends. You never know what you’ll find until you get out there and try it. Go! OPINIONS

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’re doing what you need to for you. Don’t let others dictate what is best — only you know, if your life aligns with your values. Keep in mind that all human beings can change and make better and worse decisions. There is always an option to try a different path. But you must take the road you believe will serve you best throughout your life. Good luck!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) It is a high-emotion time right now, Scorpio, but that does not have to become negative.

Embrace the things that give you the energy to live, allow yourself to become who you need to be.

Those who are around you adore you, give them your time as you see fit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your heart is an open book with faded and sometimes blank pages.

This doesn’t have to be a bad thing, but you may need to focus on those blank pages, if you want to see them filled. The question is: what do you want on them?

You must see your vision and set out to complete it. Your friends and family will help, but you must reach out and ask. Help them out, too.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Where the heart is, that is where your mind is. Your passion is the key. You don’t have to keep looking for the only way forward.

You can find the answer in your heart. Look deeply into your mind’s eye and don’t be afraid of the answer. Keep moving forward and do your best. You’ll find the answer if you ask it honestly and keep your word to yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Be honest with yourself, do you really want to change? Maybe you think you want to change, but you really don’t. In order to make a change, you might need to change your environment. In order to make that kind of change, you need to be brave and push forward. The only change you’ll ever get is the one you decide to make and keep the promises you make.

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DON – FORMER VIETNAM VET – Part Seven – May 27, 2016

By Richard Kontz

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oncluding the seven- pa r t ser ie s by Richard F. Kontz on a Vietnam Vet he met while running the Bread of Life Christian Bookstore in 2011 through mid-2015.

After part six, I never wrote part seven until five years later.

I guess it was too hard to finally write about what happened.

One morning as I was driving to work around 7 am in the morning, I saw Don walking up the street I was driving on so I pulled over and rolled down my window and said, “Hey Don what’s up?”

He came over and when I got a close look at him; he had fat lip and a black eye. One lens on his glasses was cracked. I asked him if he was okay. He

TAKE HEART | FROM PAGE 13 have promised you.” (Gensis 28:15).

To Joshua, He said, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. 6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.” (Joshua 1:5) F i n a l ly, Je su s s a id t o

said yeah, I am okay. I asked if he wanted to get something to eat and he said sure.

As he got in the truck he said, “I know I look bad.”

After we got to a local restaurant and got our order, Don ate very slowly because of his lip.

He said it hurts to eat but I need to eat. Then he began to tell me what happened.

He said he was attacked a few days before by three teenagers.

He said they were harassing him after he had gone to the bank to cash his disability check. He said they jumped him and beat him up and took his backpack, which had his wallet in it.

He looked at me with “sad eyes” and said, “In my younger days I would have took them all down. But, now look at me I can’t even defend myself anymore, I just don’t have it anymore.”

His disciples, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy S pir it , t e a chin g th e m t o observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matt 28:19-20) The point being, if we walk with our God, with Jesus, abiding in Him, He will NEVER leave us or forsake us. We have good reason to “Take Heart” and “Be Courageous” for him.

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I said, “Don, don’t go there – you are still a man, a good man, a strong man of God.” He said, “Thanks Rich, I know.”

I then said, “What are you going to do now?”

He said, “I have to get my Driver’s ID – that is where I was going. I decided I need to leave this place and I contacted a place in Louisiana that has a street program. I told them about my past working with street ministries and they said they could use me. So, I am going. I already have my bus ticket but I need an ‘ID.’ They told me I have to get there by next week.

He said, “I want to get to the Vehicle department early so I

can be first in line.”

So, we finished eating and I told him I would drive him down there so he could be first in line.

On the way to the MVD, I asked him if he had any money.

He said “No.” When we got to the MVD, I gave him $40 [that’s all I had in my wallet]. As I dropped Don off he shook my hand and he looked me in the eye and said, “Thanks for everything Rich – you’re the best friend I ever had.”

Then he got out of the truck and headed into the building to get his “ID.” I never saw Don again.

Now that I finally wrote the end of Ron’s story, it makes me very sad. I have to admit it

K’AI’BII’TO’ | FROM PAGE 11 Guilty to No Contest in two criminal dockets before the Navajo Nation District Court of Tuba City. She was originally charged with 64 separate criminal complaints.

Defendant Pinto-Denetdeal has entered into a plea agreement with the Navajo Nation a nd the United States to resolve cases filed in both jurisdictions, and has agreed to pay rest it ut ion i n t he amount of $29,941.05 to the K’ai’bii’to’ Chapter.

She will be on probation for two years with the Navajo Nation and three years with the federal government.

The Navajo Nation District Court of Tuba City accepted the plea agreement and all its terms.

“Chief Prosecutor Gertrude L ee h a s done a t remen dous job in rebuilding the

Navajo Nation AG Ethel Branch Navajo Nation Office of the Prosecutor. She joined us in October 2016 and since then she has filled an astounding number of legal positions. She started with only seven legal staff members and now has eighteen. When she fills her two vacant legal positions, she will have tripled her legal

made me cry. I hate what happened to him. Especially, seeing him like that – being beat up by three punks – feeling like he was no longer able to take care of himself.

But, I am happy he still had a plan – a plan to go work in street ministries somewhere else – another fresh start. I do wish I knew how it turned out. I guess I have been hoping all this time and waiting to hear from him.

Maybe, just maybe one day out of the blue he will contact me.

Then I can write the final “happy ending.”

Written by Richard F. Kontz. If you wish to comment, I can be reached at rmkontz@q. com staff. The effects of this can be seen across the board, but especially in the areas of white collar and violent crime prosecution,” Attorney General Ethel Branch said.

“Chief Prosecutor Lee was able to do this with additional funds secured through the support of President Begaye and the Department of Justice, and through her natural talent in recruiting new staff. I hope the next administration will continue these efforts to strengthen the Office of the Prosecutor and demand public integrity. We owe it to the Navajo People to ensure we have safer communities and that public dollars are used for public benefit,” Branch continued.

To report tips and complaints about waste, fraud, and abuse in the Navajo Nation government, contact the Navajo Nation Fraud Hotline at 1-844-747-2767 or fraudline@nnooc.org.

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STAGECOACH ELEMENTARY TEACHER BENINA MALDONADO IS TEACHER OF THE MONTH

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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ith the 2018 school year in full swing, it ’s t i me o nc e again to recognize another outstanding individual for excellence in teaching.

Each month during the school year, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe in Gallup recognizes a local teacher as Teacher of the Month. Teachers are nominated by students or those who feel they deserve the recognition for their seemingly effortless, hard work.

Ca m ille’s presents the teacher with an award for excellence in their field.

Kicking off this brand-new school year, Camille’s congratulates Benina Maldonado, their September Teacher of the

Month.

Ma ldonado is a pre school teacher at Stagecoach Elementary who has been teaching 3- to 4-year old’s for the past four years.

When she heard news of the award, Maldonado said she thought one of her friends was playing a joke on her and was skeptical. Eventually, the truth of the matter struck, and she was thrilled to be nominated.

“It’s a good feeling, a really good feeling to be nominated to win the teacher of the month,” she said.

Born and raised in Gallup, Maldonado has been working in the school district for over 15 years. She began as an education assistant at Indian Hills

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Benina Maldonado poses for a portrait at Stagecoach Elementary School in Gallup Sept. 18. Maldonado has been a teacher at Stagecoach for four years. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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Wes Studi visits the Gallup Film Festival big screen

ACTOR EMPHASIZES ROLE OF NATIVE AMERICANS IN FILM-INDUSTRY HISTORY

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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star shot through Gallup for the opening night of the 2018 Gallup Film Festival at El Morro Theatre Sept. 13.

Wes St ud i, k now n for his roles in The Last of the Mo h i c a n s, D a n c e s w it h Wolves and Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, among other films, attended the GFF screening of featured documentary Defending the Fire as the event’s special guest.

The film, produced by Silver Bullet Productions, is narrated

by Wes Studi and tells “the story of the Warrior, the importance of cultures in modern quests, and the lessons of war through the lens of these cultures,” according to the film’s website.

The film festival event began with welcoming remarks

by GFF Director Knifewing Segura, and it featured a Q&A

session and meet-and-greet with Wes Studi, who was joined by his wife and writer of Defending the Fire, Maura Dhu Studi, as well as Silver Bullet Productions writer and producer Lisa Lucas.

NATIVE AMERICAN FILM HISTORY The trio addressed several topics pertaining to the film including its importance to those involved in the production as well as to the festival audience.

Wes Stud i empha sized its significance for Native American viewers. He said Natives have been involved in various aspects of the film business since its inception, but have not fully taken the opportunity to share their perspectives with the world.

“We’ve always been a part of [the industry],” he said. “We haven’t begun to throw our

Actor Wes Studi responds to questions during a special Q&A event at the Gallup Film Festival Sept. 13 hosted at the El Morro Theatre in downtown Gallup. Studi narrated the documentary Defending the Fire, which premiered the same night during the festival. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo stories out there.”

Wes St ud i broug ht up

early films like Indian Day School, which was produced in 1898 and showed a group of Native American children and their teacher filing out of and back into a Pueblo-style, oneroom schoolhouse. While the scene was short, this was the first film shot in New Mexico territory.

“They’ve opened up doors wher ei n we s aw Na t i ve Americans as real people with roles in stories,” Wes Studi said, referring to actors like Chief Dan George from Little Big Man and The Outlaw Josey Wales as influences on the big screen. “We haven’t been a real part of the industry of making film until back in the ’50s and ’60s.”

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When asked about filmmaking and what prospective filmmakers can expect, Wes Studi conceded it’s not an easy process. “[It] needs a beginning, a middle, and an end,” he said. “[It] needs to talk about whatever your story is. It’s all in the writing.”

Lucas agreed the road of filmmaking is difficult, but not impossible. She praised the dedication of film students at Navajo Technical University near Crownpoint.

“They want to tell their people’s stories,” she said.

“[A] documentary is all about passion.”

Maura Dhu Studi seconded the praise of the students.

“That’s the people who are going to be telling your own stories,” she said to the crowd.

Maura Dhu Studi spoke of the filmmaker’s workshop program offered by Silver Bullet Productions, where professionals visit schools and teach students about making films over the course of a few days.

Students learn about writing a script, shooting the film, how to use the cameras and how to edit. Wes Studi teaches directing. “[It is] a wonderful collaborative effort of consultants and filmmakers,” Maura Dhu Studi said of the program. “Our main thrust is to empower the youth to make their own films.”

ON THE DREAM SCREEN The final question of the evening came from Roger Willie, a Navajo educator, artist and actor from Thoreau.

Wi l l ie, who s a id he’d admired Wes Studi since first seeing him in Last of the Mohicans, asked the actor if he had a “dream location and audience.”

Wes Studi replied that he would take the Native tribes of

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The smell of glory hits Gallup once again SIXTH ANNUAL ROTTEN SNEAKER CONTEST WAFTS THROUGH TOWN

The sixth annual Rotten Sneaker Contest was held at Walmart Sept. 15. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

T Taking first place for the rankest sneaker ever is 5-year-old April Taylor, who said playing outside without socks is the key to victory. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

here’s a classic rock song ca l led “ T hat Smel l,” by Ly ny rd Skynyrd, which aptly describes an event held at the Gallup Walmart Sept. 15.

It was the Sixth Annual R o t t e n S ne a ke r C o nt e s t sponsored by Odor-Eaters and Walmart, where contestants from Gallup and the surrounding area sign up for to pursue victory in the art of smelly, odorous, rotten sneakers.

Odor-Eater s chose t he Ga l lup Wa l ma r t , 1650 W.

Maloney Ave., for the past six years because the store sells more Odor-Eaters products than elsewhere. The contest’s primarily open to kids, but this year, a few adults entered the contest to take on the smelly youth — to no avail.

Represent atives from Odor-Eaters scoured Walmart in hopes of finding kids who were willing to participate in this unique and fun event.

Each contesta nt wa s awarded a $10 Walmart gift card for entering the contest.

Ref resh ment s were on hand as contestants signed up, ready to compete with other stinky bipeds.

Local radio personalities were asked to be the judges, sniffing out the competition — the noses included “JC”

from the Classic Rock station 93X; veteran sniffer Sammy C from Rockin’ Oldies Keeva FM; and newcomer, Al Zane, also from Keeva FM. Zane laughed when asked why he decided to pa r ticipate. He said he thought it might be fun.

“I don’t k now why but everybody told me it’s a lot of fun,” he said. “But also it’s a smelly mess, so you got to experience something in life — might as well try this, huh?”

Also new to the competition and to the Odor-Eaters company was representative Logan Lakey, who said he jumped aboard when invited to participate.

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WES STUDI | FROM PAGE 16 the southeastern United States and incorporate them into the plot like the kingdoms in Game of Thrones, showcasing human nature within groups and individuals — he’d show the film in every theater in the world, he said.

Wes Studi told the audience he was once given a special painting by Willie at the Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma City. “[I saw a] huge wonderful painting of [an] Indian woman sitting like a Mona Lisa look,” he said. “[Willie] saw me looking at the painting and had to give it to me one way or another.”

Maura Dhu Studi said the couple loves the painting.

“We have so many pictures of men in the house,” she said.

“So I’m glad to have a painting

of a woman in the house.”

Willie chalked up meeting Wes Studi to good timing.

“When I came back [from a break], he was at my booth,” Willie said when asked about his experience of meeting the actor after the Q&A. “It was just the right moment.”

Despite Wes Studi’s refusal to take the painting for free, Willie said he insisted the actor have it.

“It was something to give back,” he said. “It said, ‘You’re an awesome man, thank you for what you do.’”

A f ter t he Q& A ended, t he crowd moved to t he Downtown Conference Center for the opportunity to get Wes Studi’s autograph and have their photo taken with him.

Guests were treated to live music and food as they mingled in line.

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SMELL OF GLORY | FROM PAGE 17 “Man, it’s an exciting event, something you don’t see very often, a real focused, tight community event at a Walmart store,” he said. “It’s my first time here and it was great to come visit and see this whole event and to take part of it, it’s been great so far.”

Lakey said this was his first year on the job and he “was volunteered to be the new guy,” but was happy to attend.

A nother representative from the company and no stranger to the event is David Gugino, who’s been attending for the past six years. He said he enjoys coming back year after year to find out who has the most rotten sneakers of all.

“We’re going to find the rottenest sneaker of all of the sur rounding a rea ,” he said. “You know, every year, they seem to smell worse and worse [laughing]. I don’t know but I think the kids are getting smart, they’re getting savvy by wearing their shoes without socks prior to the event.”

The event kicked off with a new treat — local Miyamura High School Patriots Dance Team performed dance routines for the audience and contestents.

Gu g i no a dd re s sed t he crowd, pok i ng f u n at the r u le s of t he cont e st a nd announcing the awards to

be given out for the most rotten, smelly and odorous shoe ever cultivated here in these parts.

T he cont e s t a nt s wer e ready, the crowd was ready, and the judges had a look of apprehension on their faces.

Each contestant removed a shoe a nd gave it to the judges for a descerning whiff.

T he cont e s t a nt s wer e a sked about their secrets in cultivating the noxious fumes wa f ting from their shoes. Smells were judged from 1 to 5 — 5 being rotten, and the grimacing look on the judges’ faces indicated there were plenty of 5s.

“I’m sure it’s not the heat, but I’m starting to get a little woozy,” Zane said.

Winners were announced while oxygen was given to revive the judges.

T h i rd pla ce went to 7-year-old Acacia Arviso; second place went to 9-year-old Alysa Acevedo; and the first place winner of the Rotten Sneaker contest was 5-yearold April Taylor, who said playing outside with no socks on is the key to success. She won a $200 Walmart gift card, a trophy and a basket filled with Odor-Eaters products.

“I sometimes forget to put my socks on when I go outside,” Taylor said.

Members of the audience were treated to free OdorEaters products like T-shirts, hats and foot products for the entire family.

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The House with a Clock in Its Walls should click with youngsters

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING: ««« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 105 MINUTES

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f you were setting out to make a children’s film, director Eli Roth likely wouldn’t be the first name you’d think of to helm the feature. Known for horror films like Cabin Fever, Hostel and The Green Inferno, his approach to genre material has always emphasized the most graphic and disturbing elements.

However, parents can breathe a sigh of relief about his latest endeavor. The children’s terror tale The House with a Clock in Its Walls is relatively reserved in comparison with previous efforts.

Ba sed on the popula r 1973 kid’s horror novel by John Bellairs, the tale follows the orphaned outcast Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro). After the tragic death of his parents, the boy is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black), who lives in a massive, quirky and somewhat (make

that, very) creepy home.

Despite his new guardian’s penchant for feeding the boy chocolate chip cookies for dinner, the youngster struggles with the new arrangement as well as fitting in at his new school. As events progress, Lewis finds some distraction in investigating the strange noises occurring within the house during the late-night hours and enjoying the argumentative yet affectionate banter between Jonathan and neighbor Mrs. Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett).

It isn’t long before Lewis becomes convinced something supernatural is happening in the estate and that his uncle may, in fact, be a warlock.

Oddly enough, things progress at a relatively slow pace early on, emphasizing the mystery of what might be happening in the house.

Ultimately, the villain isn’t introduced until the second half of the feature. Some of the jokes are hit and miss. A series of gags involving bodily functions don’t really hit the target.

However, Uncle Jonathan is an amusing character and appears as confused by the youngster as the stiff and regimented boy is by the adult (who enjoys warbling on the saxophone in the

With a phenomenal set (and good timing, given Halloween’s on the horizon), The House with a Clock in Its Walls, starring Jack Black, Owen Vaccaro and Cate Blanchett, has a good message for the kiddos — and shouldn’t keep them up at night. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures middle of the night).

Much of the interplay and bickering between the uncle and Mrs. Zimmerman is also entertaining.

Perhaps the film’s strongest aspect is the production design and photography. The movie looks phenomenal; so much so that it almost doesn’t seem to matter if things are moving at a slightly more subdued pace.

Impressive Halloween colors are everywhere inside the house along with the busy set décor.

There are so many clocks and strange curios sitting around in the background that there is always something intriguing and fascinating to look at.

And toward the close, as the film really introduces its creepier fantasy elements, it begins to excel.

Obviously, this is where the director’s talents are truly visible, and the results are eerie… but not so disturbing as to cause little ones any sleepless nights.

Impressive sequences include a series of carved pumpkins coming to life and going on the warpath, as well as a roomful of creepy mechanical apparatuses attempting to do very bad things to the heroes. These bits are all so well handled that one wishes there were more even exaggerated monsters.

The House with a Clock

in Its Walls has its issues and appears a little too subdued for its own good at times. However, it features a couple of very likable adult stars and has a nice message about accepting your own weird habits. And the film is so wonderful to look at, it makes up for its faults, ultimately establishing an effective sense of mood and foreboding.

Parents won’t be bored, and ultimately the movie works well enough to recommend to younger members of the audience. In fact, it may serve kids well as an appropriate introduction to horror films and literature.

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Sept. 21, 2018

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ello, it’s time for a no t he r lo ok a t highlights coming your way on Blu-ray and DVD. While it may be the fall, it’s the middle of the summer season for disc releases with plenty of blockbusters making their debuts. So if you can’t make it to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES! Billionaire Boys Club - In this drama based loosely on a true story, a group of young businessmen st a r t up a financial firm. Before lo n g , t hey get caug ht up in a scam that causes ruin and endangers lives. Critics slashed this adaptation apart. One or two complimented the cast, but almost all others suggested the movie didn’t follow the actual events, taking far too much liberty with what actually happened.

On top of that, they complained that the movie felt like little more than a knock-off of The Wolf of Wall Street knock-off.

As of right now, it is being released on DVD only.

Damsel - Set in the late 1800s, a prosperous American businessman decides to traverse across the American West, marry his sweetheart and live in the wilderness.

Accompanied by a drunken friend, the group ends up encou nt er i ng g rea t d a n ger along the way and their roles and views of each other become confused. The cast includes Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska, Robert Forster and David Zellner (who is also one of the directors).

Jurassic W o r l d : F a l l e n Kingdom - The most recent chapter in this dinosaur series takes the adult leads from the previous installment and

returns them to the now abandoned theme park. Once there, they try to rescue as many species as they can before the locale is obliterated by a volcano. The group soon discovers that their benefactors may have had ulterior motives for the operation. This picture was a massive hit with audiences, although it split reviewers. It features Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall, Justice Smith, Daniella Pineda and James Cromwell.

Lost Child - This thriller follows an army veteran with PTSD who returns to her home in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. Hoping to find her estranged brother, she instead encounters a lost young boy in the backwoods. She takes him in and tries to find out where he belongs, but it soon becomes clear that the youngster may have a strange tie to supernatural folklore in the region.

Could the child be a life-draini ng spi r it k now n a s t he Tatterdemalion? Unfortunately, this one is debuting on disc and on streaming services, so there are no reviews as of yet. Leven Rambin, Taylor John Smith and Jim Parrack headline the feature.

Nana - The main subject of this documentary is Maryla Michalowski-Dyamant, who survived stints at Auschwitz, Ravensbruck and Malchow by being the forced translator for Nazi officer Dr. Josef Mengele. After the war, she set out to make the world aware of what happened and speak out against anti-Semitism. This feature follows her daughter and granddaughter, who continue the fight against intolerance and racism. The picture got decent notices, but not exceptional ones. While all felt that the message was strong, there was criticism that the movie spent too much time on the daughters of the historical figure and needed to delve more into life of the family matriarch.

Silencer - Transitioning back to a normal life can be tough, especially if you’re a hit man. This movie follows one such person who discovers that despite quitting, his employer isn’t ready to let him retire. In fact, his daughter is immediately kidnapped, leaving the assassin with one last and very personal job. The cast includes Johnny Messner,

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Robert LaSardo, Nikki Leigh and Danny Trejo.

Summer 1993 - This drama takes place during the titular time period. After the mysterious death of her mother, a little girl is taken in by her aunt and uncle and moved out to the country near a forest.

Once there, she meets a young playmate. However, will the child’s traumatic past and personal issues cause distress for those in her new environment?

This Spanish foreign-language feature earned phenomenal notices during its limited run earlier in the year. Reviewers called it a stunning and captivating look at the trails of childhood, suggesting it will linger in the brains of patient viewers.

It features Laia Artigas, Paula Robles and Bruna Cusi.

BLASTS FROM THE PAST! They are also releasi n g a Blu ray of T h e Pajama Girl Case (1977).

This Italian giallo is actually set in Australia and involves a murder investigation that may have something to do with a waitress living nearby.

The disc delivers another 2K restoration of the movie from the original camera negative and comes with new subtitles, a film expert commentary, an interview with a critic of giallo flicks, new clips with a cast member, the editor and the score composer, as well as an image gallery and trailer.

Arrow Academy’s putting out The Hired Hand (1971) as a “Special Edition” Blu-ray. This is a Western with Peter Fonda, Warren Oates and Verna Bloom about a frontier explorer who returns to his wife after years apart and struggles with home life. Peter Fonda, who also directed the movie, provides an audio commentary for the release. The disc also includes a 2003 documentary on the film, another doc on the screenwriter, deleted scenes, an interview with Martin Scorcese about the feature, Warren Oates and Fonda talking at the National Film Theatre and many other extras.

Kino has several Blu-rays of note. The first is the Gene

Hackman and Danny Glover Vietnam film, Bat*21 (1988).

This release includes a director’s commentary. If comedy is more to your liking, then there’s the Chris Elliott pirate parody, Cabin Boy (1994). It’s pretty goofy, but features an amusing cameo from retired late-night talk show host David Letterman. This one comes with plenty of bonuses, including a star and director audio track as well as new interviews with the pair, audition tapes, B-roll footage, outtakes, TV spots and a trailer.

James Bond fans may want to give Gold (1974) a try on Bluray. This one stars the late, great Roger Moore as the manager of a gold mine who must deal with a plot to cause a massive flood.

It arrives with a film historian commentary. Impulse (1984) is an interesting little thriller about a couple who returns to their hometown and find the locals behaving erratically, and eventually, violently. It stars Tim Matheson and Meg Tilly.

The disc includes an audio track with the director. Finally, Kino has a Blu-ray of Retroactive (1997), a time-travel crime thriller with Jim Belushi.

Recently, Well Go USA released a box set of the Phantasm horror film series.

They are now making two more Blu-ray titles from the set available individually. These include Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994) and Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998). Both discs come with the same bonuses present on the box set version.

Shout! Factory’s known for their releases of genre film, but this week sees a different sort of feature from them. It comes in the form of an updated Bluray of the Best Picture Oscarwinner, Platoon (1986). The feature is being put out as a “Limited Edition Steelbook.”

The film itself has been given a 4K restoration approved by director Oliver Stone, as well as multiple extras, including two audio commentaries, deleted and extended scenes, documentary features on the production and several other making-of bonuses about the movie.

Not to totally shy away from their fanbase, the distributor is also giving horror fans a Bluray of Scream for Help (1984).

It’s about a teenage who discovers her stepfather is about to murder her mom and sets out to stop the plan. The film

has been given a new 2K scan and comes with a film critic commentary as well as interviews with the “stepdad” and the writer. I’ve never seen this chiller and will be interested to check it out.

Finally, Criterion’s putting out a Blu-ray of the screwball comedy, My Man Godfrey (1936). As with all releases from this company, the movie has been given a new transfer and comes with numerous extras that go into detail about this classic and its satire of class structure.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some new releases that may appeal to youngsters.

Daniel T i g e r ’ s Neighborhood: Family Fun Collection (PBS) The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 3

ON THE TUBE! And below is a listing of this week’s TV-themed releases — there’s some great variety in this edition.

Blondie: The Complete 1957 TV Series Community: The Complete Series T he Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (Hallmark TV-movie) Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Family Fun Collection (PBS) Fa hre n h e it 451 (HBO Made-for-Cable movie) Frontline: UN Sex Abuse Scandal (PBS) The Gifted: Season 1 Hercules: The Legendary Journeys: The Complete Series T h e L o o mi n g To w e r : Season 1 MacGuyver: Season 2 Madam Secretary: Season 4 Magnum P.I.: The Complete Series Masterpiece: Anne of Green Gables: Fire and Dew (PBS) Masterpiece: The Miniaturist (PBS) N O VA : R i s e o f t h e Superstorms (PBS) The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection: Volume 3 Supergirl: Season 3 X-Files: Season 11 COMMUNITY

SPORTS 360 Gallup loses to Española Valley by 42 points LOSS DROPS BENGALS TO 1-4. PHOTOS BY RYAN HUDGEONS

The Gallup Bengals huddle during their Sept. 14 losing game against Española Valley High School.

Jacob Ramirez (15) throws a pass to Josh Lynch (33; not pictured) during a Sept.

14 home non-conference game. GHS lost with a score of 48-6.

TEACHER | FROM PAGE 15 Elementary School, but has always found it a joy to work with children, and hoped to be a role model for them.

Maldonado said she aimed to emulate the role models who helped shape her, like her mom Kathy Maldonado and her grandmother Jean Maldonado.

They taught her to be faithful, and always respectful.

“I had good role models when I was growing up as a kid, so I wanted to reciprocate and be a good role model to kids,” she said. “Along with my role models, I had good mentors in high school as well, so with that said, it’s because of these SPORTS

Isaac Bustinza (5) returns a kick-off during the first half of a Sept. 14 game against Española Valley High School.

Josh Lynch (33) heads out of bounds after receiving a pass from Jacob Ramirez (15; not pictured).

people that I am the teacher I am today.”

With these valuable inspirations in her life, Maldonado sought to pass their values on to others — mainly to children.

She attended the University of New Mexico, where she received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

M a ldon a do s a id she’s inspired every day by her children to be the best teacher she can be.

“My kids inspire me to get up every morning to come to work, to play and learn to socialize with them,” she said.

“They are my motivation; my kids are my drive to be here so that I can teach them to be better people so that they can

educate themselves more and be productive citizens.”

As for those who wish to pursue a teacher’s path, Maldonado suggests teachers and hopefuls continue to strive for their goals. Never change it, she said, pursue it even if it takes longer than expected, and don’t ever stop, but keep going.

She said as soon as the goal is accomplished, another should be set in order to keep moving forward.

“Don’t let anybody tell you any different — just strive for your goal,” she said.

In terms of her own goals, Maldonado hopes to pursue her master’s degree in early childhood or special education, as

Spencer Williams (8) catches a pass on the side of his helmet during the second half of the Sept. 14 home game for a huge gain. Gallup’s next game is against Los Alamos Sept. 21 at home.

she works with special-education kids from time to time.

For the most part, though, she’d like to further her education to help children reach their full potential. She says it’s the pure joy of seeing the kids come to class each day that makes it all worth it, despite the challenges she faces.

Maldonado said her main challenge is testing, applying tests to her kids to make sure they’re at grade level or above grade level, to make sure her students are proficient in what they’re learning. Testing 3- and 4-year-olds, she said, can be a challenge.

“The testing sometimes is hard to grasp, especially when

applying them to 3- or 4-yearolds to make sure they are developing right for their age level,” Maldonado said. “But that’s just a part of being a teacher and the kids are worth it.”

When another school day ends, Ma ldonado eagerly awaits the next day of teaching her school children. She said her teacher-of-the-month nomination was heartfelt, warming and a great feeling.

“If you love your job, you don’t work a day in your life,” she said.

To nominate your favorite teacher for Teacher of the Month, contact Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe at (505) 7225017 or stop by at 306 S. 2nd St. in Gallup.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPT. 21-27, 2018 FRIDAY, Sept. 21 TECH TIME 10:30 am12:30 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave. Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session.

No registration required. This week: Advanced MS Word Class. Call (505) 863-1291; email libtrain@gallupnm.gov.

CREATION STATION 3D (AGES 9 AND UP) 2 pm @ Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. This month, we’re making custom keychains using the free online modeling TinkerCAD and printing your creations on the Library’s 3D printer for you to keep. Call (505) 726-6120.

FAMILY CAMPOUT Get ready for a special night around the campfire creating memories that will last a lifetime at Riverside Nature Center. Bring your family and tent! Begins 6 pm today and ends the morning of Sept. 22.

Purchase tickets in advance: www.fmtn.org/WebTrac under “Sycamore Park Tickets.”

Tickets ($4) include a hot dog roast, continental breakfast, a picture and an evening of games and activities. Contact Sycamore Park Community Center (505) 566-2480.

FALL CARNIVAL 7 Tse Yaaniichii Lane: Rehoboth Christian School’s annual fall carnival. Visit the Rehoboth Sports and Fitness Center from 4-8 pm for fun for the whole family. Proceeds benefit the band and choir programs at Rehoboth.

SATURDAY, Sept. 22 MIDDLE COLLEGE PARENTS BAKE SALE Parents of MCHS will be holding a bake sale. 11 am, Amigo Chevrolet Showroom, 1900 S 2nd St. in Gallup. Come out and support.

FAMILY FISHING DERBY Enjoy the morning with your family at the City of Farmington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs’ FREE Family Fishing Derby.

7:30-10:30 am, Farmington Recreation Center. No fishing license is required that day.

The lake access fee is will be waived that day as well.

Registration is limited to 100 participants. Sign-up early to guarantee your spot. Register at www.fmtn.org/WebTrac under “Sports and Athletics”.

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MONDAY, Sept. 24 TECH TIME 10 am @ Main Branch. The Library is offering one-on-one technology assistance. Bring your personal technology devices or software questions to one of the scheduled sessions and our technology trainer will help guide you through the process. This week: One2-One Technology Help.

TUESDAY, Sept. 25 BANNED BOOKS WEEK CHALLENGE 10 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch.

Visit the Children’s Branch to test your Banned Book knowledge and win prizes.

TECH TIME 10 am @ Main Branch. Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. No registration is required. Come and learn.

This week: Basics of Picture Editing Class.

MAKER ZONE 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch.

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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26 BANNED BOOKS WEEK CHALLENGE 10 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch. Visit the Children’s Branch to test your Banned Book knowledge and win prizes.

STORY TIME (AGES 2-4) 10:30 am @ Children’s Branch.

An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories.

TECH TIME 3 pm @ Main Branch: a chance for the community to learn about technology related issues and opportunities. Join us each month for discussions on technology related topics that affect the community. Sessions are free and no registration is required. Call (505) 863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm. gov. September Topic: Open Source, Free Tech Alternatives – Learn about free software and how to save money by supporting open source companies.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS 5:30-7pm @ Main Branch.

This week’s film: West Side Story THURSDAY, Sept. 27 BANNED BOOKS WEEK CHALLENGE 10 am-6 pm @ Children’s

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Branch. Visit the Children’s Branch to test your Banned Book knowledge and win prizes.

CRAFTY KIDS 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch.

Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Construction Paper Mexican Blanket.

TECH TIME 5 pm @ Main Branch. Free computer training is available each week. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. No Registration required. Call (505)863-1291 or email libtrain@gallupnm.gov.

This week: Basics of Video Editing Class.

ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Window Rock AA Group meets at Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264, Mondays at 5:45 PM. Closed Speaker Meeting, limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartphones.

Visit www.aa-fc.org for more info.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your un-managed hurts, habits and hang-ups. Tuesday, 6-8 pm.

Journey Church, 501 S. Third St. (505) 979-0511.

CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD

Meets on the first Monday from 3-5 pm at the Octavia Fellin Library. When those Mondays are holidays, the meetings are on the following Monday. Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome.

Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

CHURCHROCK CHAPTER Churchrock Chapter is now accepting toy donations for the Christmas toy drive until Wed. Dec. 20. The toys will be distributed at the annual community Christmas dinner on Thursday Dec. 21. Please drop off an unwrapped toy for distribution at Churchrock Chapter. Let’s spread the Christmas cheer by giving. Call (505) 488-2166. Churchrock Chapter Administration.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Meets Wednesday, 6-7 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Redrock Dr. (in the library). All are welcome.

COMMUNITY PANTRY The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale from 10 am-noon, Tuesday - Friday, 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road.

All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 7268068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

COMMUNITY PROVIDERS

All meetings will be the last Thursday of every month.

Speakers for the Community Providers Agenda Sept. 27 meeting are needed. Please contact Bill Camarota bcamorota@rmchcs.org or Ben Welch bwelch@gallupnm.gov.

RMCHCS East Campus, noon in the Chapel.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNY Gallup’s longest-running live show! Every Friday night from 7-9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. Second St. GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society. For more information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: gmchumanesociety@gmail.com.

Location: 1315 Hamilton Rd. GALLUP SOLAR Gallup Solar is hosting community conversations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm at 113 E. Logan. Call: (505) 728-9246 for info on topics and directions.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Habitat for Humanity yard sales are held every Saturday, 9 am-noon on Warehouse Lane, weather permitting.

Volunteers wishing to serve on construction projects may sign up there or call (505) 722-4226.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - WORK SESSIONS Habitat for Humanity work sessions held each week.

Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects. Call Bill Bright at (505) 722-4226.

MCKINLEY COUNTY HEALTH ALLIANCE McKinley County Health Alliance convenes on the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am-1pm at the New Mexico Cancer Center across from UNM-Gallup. Everyone is welcome to attend and engage in discussions about health, education, economic, and environmental inequities and to help facilitate change in those systems. Call (505) 906-2671.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Overeaters Anonymous 12step meetings. Held every Saturday at 10 am. The First Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive. Open to anybody who has a desire to stop compulsive eating. Contact info.

(505) 307-5999, (505) 7219208, or (505) 870-1483.

RECYCLING COUNCIL McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. MCRC meets the

first Saturday of the month at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill St. For more information, please call (505) 722-5142 or visit Recylegallup.org.

RECYCLING DEPOT The Recycling Depot will now be open from noon-1:30pm on the first Saturdays of the month. Educators and artists are encouraged to come by and see what’s available.

Volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls. This is a free service of the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council.

Call (505) 722-5152.

SAVE THE DATE RAINBOW CIRCLE MEETING On Sept. 30, the rescheduled Rainbow Circle meeting will take place at 5pm. Location: Viro Circle Park, one block S. of Aztec and S. Clar. In the event of inclement weather: Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill.

ANNUAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY On Oct. 8, the 14th Annual Indigenous People’s Day will take place. Call (505) 5678561. 12-5pm at the Gallup Cultural Center, 201 E. HWY. 66.

SHOW OPENING: ART ALL AROUND US On Oct. 13, there will be a show of local art by local artists. 7-9 pm, Art All Around Us at ART123 Gallery MELODIC ELEMENTS Oct. 13: 7:15 & 8:15 pm @ El Morro Events Center. Free performances combining jazz trumpet improv and contemporary art! More info on Facebook @ArtsCrawlGallup GALLUPARTS - ARTSCRAWL LINEUP The entire 2018 lineup is outlined below: Oct. 13 – Sixth Sense; Nov. 10 – In Black & White; and Dec. 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.

WINE AND PAINTING Oct. 18: register for Wine and Painting at www.galluparts. org/wine-and-painting. 6-9 pm, at ART123 Gallery.

THE GALLUP VETERAN’S BENEFIT BALL 2018 On Nov. 2, an evening to honor and say thank you to our local Veterans! Event proceeds will be donated to the local Veterans Helping Veterans organization. Dinner/ Dance (semi-formal dress) Hilton Garden Inn 6-11pm.

Tickets can be picked up at Sundance Motors on 1121 N US 491; 10am-5pm. Call (505) 870-5957. There will be a silent auction held the night of the event. All proceeds will be donated to benefit local Veterans Helping Veterans organization.

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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