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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports
FIGHTING FRIENDS 9/30, Gallup A fight between f r i e n d s ended with an arrest for an outstanding bench warrant and po s se s sion of drug paraphernalia. Gallup Police Department Patrolman Brandon Salazar s a id he wa s d i s pa t che d around 8:30 pm on Sept. 30 to America’s Best Value Inn at 2003 W. Highway 66 because of a fight in progress. When he arrived on scene, he found Aaron Mescale, 27, of Gallup, and another man, who had a sizable amount of blood on his collar and neck. Both individuals admitted they had been fighting. Mescale said his friend pulled his hair and punched him, so it became an issue of who sta r ted the fight.
Witnesses said the other man seemed to be the one who wanted to continue the fight, though both seemed to be actively involved. No one was arrested for the fight, but Mescale was placed under arrest for an outstanding bench warrant. Two glass pipes commonly used to smoke narcotics were found when he was searched.
ATTACKER UNKNOWN 9/29, Gallup The GPD is investigating an attack that occurred Sept. 29 when five unknown men accosted a man as he was walking on North Fifth Street. A Fort Defiance man told police he was walking along the street at about 8 pm when five men he did not know approached and attacked him for no apparent reason. He said they hit and kicked him in the face and body several times. He described the men as young and Native American. The victim reportedly suffered abrasions on his face and lips, and was was treated
by medical personnel. Police said there are currently no suspects.
DOLLAR DIPPING 9/29, Gallup A shoplifting incident at t he Fa m i ly Dollar Store at 3185 West Highway 66 resulted in one a r r e s t and a separate non-traffic citation for battery. It all began when a store clerk told GPD Patrol Officer Cindy Romancito that at about 3:30 pm on Sept. 29, she saw a man and woman walking out of the store with merchandise they did not pay for. She said she went outside to confront them and saw that the man had the merchandise, but the woman allegedly got in her face and attempted to hit her. The clerk said she blocked the blow. She said she was pushed back and watched the man enter a maroon truck while
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the woman walked away and joined two other women. Romancito said she later found a woman matching the suspect’s description on the 1300 block of West Highway 66. When she approached the woman, the suspect was crying
and said she was thirsty and tired. She admitted she was at the store but said she did not take anything. At that point, a nother
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The Gallup Police Department investigates the death of a man hit by a train across from Denny’s, 3810 East Hwy 66, on Oct. 4, after 10:30 pm. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura
Man struck, killed by oncoming train Staff Reports
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man was pronounced dead on the scene Oct. 4 after he was struck by a train. Gallup Police Department officers were called out to the area across from Denny’s, 3810 E. Hwy 66, just after 10:30 pm in regards to a train-versus-pedestrian collision. GPD Capt a i n Ma r i nda Spencer told the Sun Oct. 11 the deceased, a Native American male, was identified
as Terry Marvin, 50. “[It’s] still unknown why he was on the train tracks,” she said. According to Spencer, the driver of the westbound train reported seeing a person on the side or rail of the tracks. He blared his horn to alert the individual, who did not move and was eventually struck by the oncoming train. Marvin died on the scene from injuries received from the collision, Spencer said. Th is is a n ongoi ng investigation.
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NEWS
OPINIONS Zuni Pueblo artists take a stand for Native American art authenticity By Zuni Pueblo ArtWalk Organization
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n t he c e nt e r of t he Universe sits the Pueblo of Zuni. Here all things exist in an intermingling balance represented best by the pueblo’s artwork. Using the gifts of the Earth, Zuni Artists transform natural materials to tell the story of their people. Zuni Pueblo artists are
internationally recognized for their master craftsmanship in silversmithing, stone inlay, beadwork, fetish carving, pottery and more. For the Zuni people Art is more than a part of culture and traditions, it is a way of life. Eig ht y-plus percent of households in Zuni pueblo make a portion of their income from the sale of arts and crafts. However, as Wells Mahkee Jr.,
Executive Director of Zuni Pueblo MainStreet explains, th is way of life is being threatened: Zuni artwork is being replicated and manufactured en masse to be sold as ‘authentic’ Zuni art. This makes it very difficult for our artists to get fair prices for their work, and
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MADAME G
Zuni potter Gaylon Westika demonstrates how he makes his pottery for ArtWalk visitors. Photo Credit: Carle Eustace
GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF OCTOBER 15
Venus and Mercury are in Scorpio Oct. 9-31. Prepare for intense communications that are fair and balanced. This will be a welcome change from the chaos of the previous weeks. Now is the time to dig deep and look for the truth. Madame G recommends you embrace the truth (not fear it) for as Keats said: “Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty.” Good luck!
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The truth cannot hurt you, but fear of the truth will. You may not like what you hear and it might cause some emotional upset (or indigestion) but you’ll be grateful in the end. It’s like ripping off a band aide — rip it off quickly and don’t focus on it. In the end, it’s better to know where you stand and see the reality of the situation rather than focusing on a false sense of security.
Don’t dwell in all the possibilities. This is much too grand a scheme. The purpose of education is the help you figure out what you most enjoy, are good at and that provides value. It may take a while but keep searching for what you want to see in yourself. Keep yourself open to the future and don’t get stuck on an idea of perfection. Life rarely works out so neatly, and that’s good.
What does balance, justice and fairness look like in your life? How will you bring these wonderful concepts to life? Figure out how you can make a valuable difference by being yourself. Good luck!
Sometimes the best defense is a good offense. So take matters into your own hands and focus on yourself. What do you need to do to be protected? What do you need to feel safe? Whatever is the case, do what you think is best. Your life is valuable, too. Be grateful for what you’ve learned and just accept that somethings don’t change. Take care of you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Don’t give up! But know when to quit. This is the challenge and balance in life. The Sun is in Libra and this is the sign of balance, justice and fairness under the law. Ask yourself what it will cost you to stay or leave. This analysis isn’t always about money. Sometimes, there is a much higher emotional or spiritual cost that will NOT be worth the money. Think about it.
Keep it up! You’re doing great. Even if you need to rest now and then push forward when you need to and just enjoy what you have. Don’t get trapped in what you’ve lost. Enjoy what you have each day. Be grateful for the life you’ve lived. Be grateful for the people you’ve met. Learn to let go of your idea of perfection. Enjoy your daily life with no activity.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
What can you do but keep on trucking on and doing your best. Don’t be afraid off the future — this causes anxiety. Don’t dwell on the past — this causes depression. Instead focus on the here and now. What is the one thing (no matter how small) that will help you reach your goals? How can you improve by just one percent today? Focus on that one percent. Make that good.
Ebb and flow are what make life great. There are times you need to push and times you need to pull back. It’s not always easy to know which is necessary, but that is the benefit of experience. You’ve encountered this before. However, if you’re just starting out — that’s wonderful, too! That means you get the benefit of trying and failing over and over before you get it right! YES!
OPINIONS
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Fear is a great motivator. It’s also a great de-motivator. Where do you fit on the spectrum? You can use fear to push you — you can also let it drown you. However, if you want to be FREE and live the way you’ve always wanted, you might have to accept a certain level of fear. You don’t need to let it rule your life. But one day you will die. Are you living free? Are you being you?
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) As Harriet Beecher Stowe said, “When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” Don’t give up! You’re almost there.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Don’t forget to pack a lunch. This is going to be a bumpy ride and you might just need a snack. If confrontation just isn’t your thing, you may have the urge to run and hide. Though understandable, it’s not practical. Instead, focus on what you’re learning. Listen to others without responding and remember their truth is not always yours. Just listen and learn. You’ll be fine.
It’s hard to accept the truth at times, especially when you don’t want to hear it. But consider that everyone has their own lives to live and is doing the best they can. Instead of overreacting think about how your behavior affects others. Is it off putting? If it is, consider changing a few things, especially if they are things that can be changed, such as spitting at people or interrupting.
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