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Gallup Housing Authority How I lost my Housing Unit - Part I

Providing Decent, Safe, and Affordable Housing

Alfred Abeita Sr., Board Chairman

Richard F. Kontz, Executive Director

The original intent of public housing was to provide affordable rental housing for working class people.

Over time added to the list were elderly and disabled people.

The theory was that as working class people moved up the ladder by promotion to better paying jobs or seeking of higher paying job opportunities they would eventually “graduate” from public housing into paying market rate rent for housing or better yet they would be able to buy their own homes. Stated another way - They would make enough money they wouldn’t need assistance from the Government.

We have seen many cases where a family moves in at minimum rate and within one or two months they obtain employment but fail to report this within 10 days as required by GHA policy and their lease.

What these people don’t understand is that HUD requires public housing authorities to verify tenant’s income through the Enterprise Income Verification [EIV] system. Through this system GHA staff will find out that tenants have worked and earned income. When this happens, HUD requires GHA to calculate the amount of “back-rent” they tenant now owes and must collect the back-rent through a repayment agreement. Unfortunately, many of them will refuse to sign the repayment agreement or will refuse to pay the back-rent if they sign the agreement. When this happens then GHA has no choice but to terminate their residential lease due to “non-payment” of rent.

This is one of the “biggest” reasons why Tenants lose their housing units.

The moral of the story is: Tenant needs to transparent and honest with GHA Housing Management and report all sources of Income in a timely manner.

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NEWS Diocese aims for full transparency, invites AG to view files SEEKS TO HELP PROTECT CHILDREN AND VICTIMS OF SEX-ABUSE SCANDALS

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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ollowing an inquiry f rom New Mex ico At tor ney Genera l Hector Balderas Sept.

5 requesting documents and records, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup invited Balderas and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to review files relevant to investigations into clergy sexual abuse.

In the wake of an August Pen n sylva n ia g r a nd ju r y report, the AG’s office began to investigate all three Catholic dioceses in New Mexico — Gallup, Las Cruces and Santa

Fe — for material related to priest-abuse allegations.

The August report showed that more than 300 priests in Pennsylvania sexually abused more than 1,000 children over 70 years, beginning in the 1940s.

T he record s Ba lder a s requested from the Gallup diocese were sealed by the federal courts following the conclusion of the diocese’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

The diocese declared bankruptcy at the end of 2013, and a fund of $23 million was set up to compensate the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy within the diocese.

The Sun conducted an

Files stored in the Diocese of Gallup vault. The diocese has invited the New Mexico and Arizona attorneys general to view their documents — upward of 11,000 of which pertain to the diocese’s bankruptcy and lawsuit and need to be copied in order to share them remotely. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

Cathy McCarthy, archives manager for the Diocese of Gallup, at the diocese’s safe, where documents are kept. The diocese keeps files, some of which date back to the 1930s and are fragile, in a vault. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

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THE CHILL As temperatures drop, local organizations seek to prevent exposure deaths

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Oct. 30 interview with three members of the Gallup diocese — Com mu n icat ion s Director Suzanne Hammons, Deacon Randolph Copeland and Patrick Mason, partner at Mason & Isaacson, PA, a Gallup law firm.

Hammons said the issue of sexual abuse initially gained attention with the introduction of the Dallas Charter, a set of procedures established in 2002 by U.S. Roman Catholic bishops to combat clerical sex abuse.

Cathy McCarthy, archives manager for the Diocese of

Gallup, said the diocese keeps a meticulous record of their files, many of which are stored in a vault beneath their new building at 503 Route 66 B. The documents in the vault range from marriage tribunals to school records to records of members of the diocese. Some of the documents pertain to clerical sex abuse.

McCarthy discussed the process of manually sharing thousands of documents with the attorneys general. She

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EMERGENCY BIRTH RMCHCS reopens maternity unit after temporary closure

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RMCHCS program educates community on freezing deaths CITY APPROVES ADJUSTMENTS FOR DETOX, SHELTER PROGRAMS

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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isitors to the downtown area and shoppers at the Safeway and Albertsons plazas lately may have noticed

flyers urging folks to call Metro Dispatch or 911 if they see someone in danger of freezing to death.

The flyers are part of an annual freezing prevention program enacted by Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health

Care Services.

RMCHCS, along with the Zuni and Navajo Tribal authorities, Gallup Indian Medical Center and numerous county services, have joined forces to create awareness about Navajo Nation and Gallup residents

who are in danger of freezing to death.

“The goal of the project is to get the awareness out,” RMCHCS Behavioral Health Collaborative Coordinator Juliana Dooley said during an Oct. 29 phone call about a program dubbed One Exposure Death is Too Many, a collaborative effort between RMCHCS, NCI and the City of Gallup.

But according to Dooley, in order for the effort to be a success, community wide

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RMCHCS DOH reports Salmonella associated with ground beef temporarily closes PROPER HYGIENE PREVENTS SALMONELLA INFECTION Staff Reports

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ANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Department of Agriculture on a multi-state cluster of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef.

Since late August, NMDOH has identified 30 New Mexico residents that were diagnosed with Salmonella after preparing ground beef at home. Illness duration has averaged 13 days and 27 percent of patients were hospitalized.

“Sa l monel la i n fection can be a very serious and sometimes deadly illness,” Department of Health Secretar y Lynn Gallagher said. “Cross-contamination from raw meats to counter tops, utensils, and cutting boards can spread illness. We urge families to cook meats according to the USDA suggested cooking temperatures and to wash hands and utensils after handling raw meats.”

Early symptoms of Salmonella in people include

fever, diarrhea and stomach pain, and can develop one to three days after exposure to contaminated meats. Other symptoms might include nausea, chills or he a d -

Pictured: Salmonella species growing on XLD agar. NMDOH has identified 30 New Mexico residents that were diagnosed with Salmonella after preparing ground beef at home. Photo Credit: Courtesy aches.

NMDOH recommends New Mexico residents take the following measures to prevent illness:

Do not eat raw or undercooked eggs, poultry, or beef.

Pou lt r y, beef (i nclud ing hamburgers), and fish should be cooked thoroughly, following the USDA guidelines at www.fsis.usda.gov/ w ps/por ta l /fsis/topics/ food-safety-education/ get-a nswers/foodsafety-fact-sheets/ s a fe -food - h a n dling/safe-minimum-interna l-temperature-chart/ ct_index.

Uncooked meats should be kept separate from produce a nd ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands, cutting boards, counters, knives, and other utensils thoroughly after touching uncooked meats.

Ha nd s shou ld a lso be washed before handling food and between handling different food items.

Visit your physicia n if you or your child experience abdominal pain, fever and/or diarrhea.

Learn more about Salmonella, visit: www.cdc. gov/salmonella/index.html

maternity ward

HOSPITAL SEEKS NURSING STAFF TO FILL SHORTAGE

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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ehoboth McK inley Christian Health Care Ser vices reopened a nd re - sta ffed its maternity unit Oct. 26 after a temporary, two-day closure due to a shortage of labor and delivery nurses, according an Oct. 26 RMCHCS press release.

“RMCHCS had a key maternity nurse who was out for two days sick so they had two deliveries in the ER during her absence,” William Madaras, director of Glass Lantern PR, wrote in an Oct. 31 statement.

“One or two referrals [were made] to INS during that two day period last week.”

The ward has one labor nurse and one delivery nurse

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According to the press release, RMCHCS has been working to recruit additional labor and delivery nurses, and the hospital made the decision to perform deliveries, for a brief period, only in the emergency department until a staffing solution was worked out.

When asked if RMCHCS had hired more nurses since the temporary closure, CEO David Conejo stated they had not.

“Not at this point, as the one [nurse] who was ill returned to work and the facility is functioning as it always has. Right now, the hospital is recruiting for nurses for a variety of positions,” he said.

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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument receives attraction award VOTED WINNER IN ‘BEACHES AND NATURAL ATTRACTIONS’ CATEGORY cone-shaped rock formations — the by-products of volcanic eruptions that occurred 6 to 7 million years ago, leaving pumice, ash and tuff deposits over 1,000 feet thick. It is for foot travel only, and contains two segments that provide opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, geologic observation and plant identification, as well as a national recreational trail.

“We are very pleased to be recognized as an outstanding natural attraction,” BLM Albuquerque District Manager Danita Burns

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L BUQU E RQU E – The Bureau of Land M a n a gement a nd Pueblo de Cochiti announced Oct. 24 that KashaKatuwe Tent Rocks National Monument was named a winner in the inaugural TripSavvy Editors’ Choice Awards in the 2018 Beaches and Natural Attractions category.

The awards take a twopronged approach to choose winners: a combination of data and human vetting to recognize the very best restaurants, hotels, and attractions across the world.

According to Trip Savvy, a travel-information website, from a pool of over 60,000, only two percent of businesses, including Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, passed TripSavvy’s editors’ rigorous testing and standards.

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument was named a winner Oct. 24 in the TripSavvy Editors’ Choice Awards Beaches and Natural attractions category. Photo Credit: Courtesy “Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument impressed our seasoned TripSavvy editors and writers, who were tasked with highlighting the most special, noteworthy, and trustworthy businesses around

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said. “The BLM manages the Monument in cooperation with the Pueblo de Cochiti, and are excited to share this honor. We hope it will inspire responsible and respectful visitation.”

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Whippoorwill man sentenced for abusive sexual contact Staff Reports

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H OE N I X , A r i z . – Romondo Begay, 23, of W h ippoor w i l l, Ariz., was sentenced

by Chief U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow to 108 months’ imprisonment on Oct. 31, to be followed by a 12-year term of supervised release with sex offender registration, treatment, and testing.

B egay h a d prev iou sly pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact of a child.

In December of 2017, the victim reported that Begay

had sexually abused her outside a relative’s house. Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation promptly began an investigation, which led to Begay’s arrest and prosecution.

Begay and the victim are both members of the Navajo Nation, and the abuse occurred within the Nava jo Nation Indian Reservation.

T he i nvestigation i n this ca se wa s conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney William G. Voit, District of Arizona, Phoenix.

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GPD officers receive pins for SWAT training The Gallup Police Department investigates a body found near North Third Street and north of Jefferson Ave. Oct. 27. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

Body found near child-care center

person had left,” but the body was still there in the same position, so the walker took a closer look.

Dalgai’s body showed obvious signs of being deceased, and the walker called dispatch around 5:25 pm.

Detectives responded to the scene, which Spencer said, was about 60 to 100 yards north of Christian Child Care Center, up in the hill area, near the base of a cliff.

The Office of the Medical Investigator was also called.

The cause of death does not appear to be suspicious based on the scene, Spencer said, though this awaits OMI. This is an ongoing investigation.

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body was discovered Oct. 27 just north of Christian Child Care Home, 220 W. Jefferson Ave. in Gallup. The deceased has been identified as Gilbert Jones Dalgai, 55, of Ganado, Ariz.

Gallup Police Department Captain Marinda Spencer told the Sun Oct. 29 the partially decomposed body was found by a person taking a walk in the area, who initially thought the deceased was sleeping and continued on their walk.

Spencer said the walker went back to the scene later in the day “to see whether the

Pictured: Gallup Police Department Officer Adrian Quetawki, Officer Nicole Diswood, Officer Francis Collins and Lieutenant Billy Padavich. Officers receive emergency response training pins for completing their 40-hour in-service SWAT training. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

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Gallup celebrates ‘All Hollows Eve’ 2018 PHOTOS FROM VARIOUS READERS

The Community Pantry invites you to attend its 1st Annual Hope for the Holidays Winter Gala!

When: Nov. 17, 6:30 pm Where: Gallup Elks Lodge, 1112 Susan Ave., Gallup, NM Cost: 2 tickets for $50 or 1 ticket for $30 Join us for an evening filled with fun, food, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, dancing and more!

We're a non-profit organization that feeds thousands of hungry people in our community and we need your support to continue our mission!

Table Sales Available! $500 = Table for 8, Table Tent, & program mention. $750 = Table for 8, Table Tent, program mention, 1 garden box, 1 bottle of wine, & meat box to donate to family of choice.

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OPINIONS Letter to the Editor

VOTE WITH EVERYONE’S FUTURE IN MIND

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ditor, On Nov. 6, everyone is counting on you to make it to the polls and cast your ballot.

Since I have already voted, I encourage you to do the same as if your life depended on it since our future is hanging in the balance as it is.

A l l “Nat ive A mer ica n” tribes have the most to lose if the Republican GOP gains

anymore political ground.

There is the threat of the Donald Trump administration who recently stole the tribal homelands of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe who could not prove they were “under the jurisdiction” of the Federal Government in 1934.

Under T r u mp, we ca n expect to see the treaties abrogated; all reser vation boundaries lines dissolved;

the authority of tribal courts stripped and our “sovereignty” challenged while multi-national corporations are given the carte blanche to exploit, pillage and plunder the natural resources that are on our homelands.

The spectacle of the voter’s rights suppression is growing as it has taken foot hold on reservation lands with Native Americans who cannot provide

MADAME G

a rural home address and receive their mail via a Post Office box address. The same process began with the right to obtain an identification or driver’s license and extends to all Americans.

The Republican GOP cheer themselves on with preposterous claims of economic development without foresight and like Trump, continue to mislead voters with lies, innuendos and accusations even while they cannot stand under public scrutiny. This reckless spending of our hard-earned taxpayer dollars has led America to the budgets that would add

$8.3 trillion in four years and increase the U.S. debt to $25 trillion.

They pride themselves in the separation of families and detention of innocent children under the White House leadership of an “Anchor Baby”; Trump’s mother (Mary Anne MacLeod) was an immigrant from born in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. His 17-year-old mother would not have been allowed into America and Trump, along with his eight siblings would not have been

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5

Got New Moon? On Nov. 7, you will. Full Moons bring out the crazies, but New Moons invent them. Madame G recommends you take time to reflect, for the “unexamined life is not worth living.” Even if you don’t believe Aristotle, trust yourself to know what’s good for you. As we head toward the end of the year, start unpacking (literally) what no longer suits you. Go far!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Healthy boundaries are a beautiful thing. If someone (even family) no longer — or maybe never to begin with — respects your boundaries, you are not obligated to allow them into your life. You don’t have to be mean or hurt anyone, but you have every right to protect yourself.

Remember this from Dr. Seuss: “The ones who matter don’t mind and the ones who mind don’t matter.”

Stop waiting for the perfect answer and perfect life to get where you need to go. Put one foot in front of the other and do your best. You can live the life of your dreams every day, if you allow it to be what it is. Everything and everyone in your life will have a better tint to them, if you don’t try to recreate them in your image.

Besides, not only is that selfish — it’s dangerous. Be careful.

Be kind, rewind. Don’t be an outdated technology. You may have to learn something new this week. Rule one: You can do it.

Rule two: keep trying. Repeat, repeat, repeat. And there you go.

Who knew your entire life could and would change today. Be the little engine that could and keep on going. Eventually, you’ll get there.

Breathe! Life is good, so live a little. Tucker Max had this to say: “I try to explain to people that the only way to be cool is to be who you truly are, and the only way to live life is to do the things that you want to do and be the person that you want to be no matter who that is or what that is or how you have to do it. That’s the only way you can be genuinely happy.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Let go of those preconceived perceptions. Put another way, let go of your control. If you want to continue long-lasting and meaningful relationships with people, you need to let others live their own lives. Allow your family to make their own choices. They will with or without you anyway, so chose to let go and live the best life you can. Don’t get stuck in the muck. Live free!

Don’t stop believing! Have a great day and put your best foot forward. Only you know the struggles you’ve endured along the way. You can do anything you put your mind to. Good luck! Gillian Anderson put I like this: “Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.”

Never assume, dear Scorpio.

To quote Tim Ferriss, “Don’t overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself.” The one getting in your way is you. So get out of your own way. Do this by committing to do one thing that scares you each day. It can be small things. Remember small things add up over time. Make one good habit a day and work from there.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Where will you go from here?

Don’t give up. Keep looking within your heart for the answers and push yourself into an uncomfortable place. Malcom Gladwell said: “If you push yourself, you’ll always be out of your comfort zone.” This is not comfortable. It’s not always fun.

But at the end of the day — you’ll look yourself in the face and smile. What a badass!

Close your eyes, don’t despair.

You’re going to be alright. You may suffer a little in the long term. But ultimately, you’re going to surprise yourself. You have more strength and wisdom than you think, and there is so much more to the world than you could imagine. When you open your eyes imagine the world is accepting of you and will help you accomplish your goals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) What are you waiting for? This life does not get easier to navigate or understand. What you do gain is perspective through experience.

Don’t give up on yourself. If you need a little more discipline, look for someone in your community with this trait and model them.

You may even ask for help. You don’t have to love everything about them to admire one good quality. GO!

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Hello. This is your life. And this is an intervention. You need to stay focused. Get up. Tackle the day strong. At some point (like today), you need to stop dreaming and dwelling in the possibilities and get shit done. You must be firm.

This will mean letting go of some ideas. Remember by saying “NO” to something, you’re saying “YES!” to something else. Good luck!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Well, it could have been worse. In the end, this is what you got. Stop twisting back and forth, because you’re driving other people crazy.

Focus on one good thing and reflect on that. Then look at a few negative habits and work to change them incrementally. Do your best. Don’t get trapped in the muck. You’ll be fine if you keep pushing forward. You can do it!

OPINIONS

PROTECT | FROM PAGE 4 said some of the documents stored in the vault date back to 1939 and risk incurring damage from photocopying and faxing.

Upward of 11,000 documents pertaining to the bankruptcy and lawsuit need to be copied in order to have them in digital format to share remotely with the attorneys general.

Hammons said the diocese

aims to clean up and possibly digitize all of its historical records, but until that process is complete, and because of the amount and age of many of the documents, the Diocese hopes the attorneys general will come to Gallup to view them.

“We can’t give all the documents in the available time frame,” she said, referring to the volume of documents that would have to be shared in the span of one month.

Copela nd suppor ted Hammons’ claim — he said it could take up to two years to properly preserve the files.

“The documents have to be manually copied [because of their age],” he said.

Despite the challenge of copying the documents, the diocese stressed their desire for transparency and to protect the victims of abuse.

“The case is about the survivors of abuse,” Hammons said. “We’re encouraging Sun

Denying Jesus

By Bill Emmerling Pastor-Gallup Christian Church “Peter again denied it [knowing Jesus], and at once the rooster crowed.” John 18:27 (ESV) W hile in the upper room during the Passover Celebration, just before Jesus was arrested and crucified, Jesus predicted that Peter would deny him. You would think that just hours later, Peter would remember this and be able to avoid denying Jesus.

Peter had heard the words of Jesus recorded by the apostle Matthew in chapter 10 of his gospel, “So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I will acknowledge before my Father who is in heave, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in Heaven.”

(Matt 10:32-33).

Peter denied Jesus, not just once, not just twice, but three times in the wee hours of the day of Jesus’ crucifixion. Luke records that Jesus was close enough the third time that Peter and Jesus made eye contact, and Peter went out and wept bitterly.

I believe Peter was a big burly fisherman. While perhaps of the lower class of laborers

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(maybe business owners), he was not likely a sissy. Peter tried to defend Jesus in the garden when Jesus was arrested.

Peter was bold enough to step out of the boat onto the water in the midst of the storm.

Peter was utterly dedicated to following Jesus, and yet he denied Jesus three times. He not only failed Jesus, he denied Jesus.

How often are we like Peter? Have we missed opportunities to identify with Jesus, and just turned away for whatever reason? Perhaps at a family gathering? Perhaps at work, when we compromised our integrity? Perhaps we should have given testimony for our behavior like Joseph before Potiphar (Genesis 39).

Whatever the reason, we have all been in Peter’s shoes sometime or another.

After Jesus was crucified… after Jesus was resurrected, one morning after a breakfast of broiled fish, Jesus has a discussion with Peter (see John 21:15-19). Jesus knew the brokenness of Peter. Peter’s confidence had been crushed by his denial of Jesus. Peter recognized his own unworthiness.

Yet Jesus planned on using this broken fisherman.

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readers to write to us about this case.”

And according to Hammons, the AG investigation might even help specify areas in which the diocese could improve.

“As a church, we should be held to a higher standard,” she said.

Copeland said following due process and letting the proper authorities investigate the files is the best way to present an unbiased and informed record to the public.

“Anywhere there’s power, there’s potential for abuse,” he said.

Mason has represented the diocese for nearly a decade.

He said his firm advised the diocese to work w ith the attorneys general through weekly communication and updates on the overall state of the case.

“The diocese can truly look after the victims,” he said. “We need to make sure the record is straight.”

Copeland said the Diocese of Gallup’s willingness to share its records has led other dioceses and groups to follow their lead. “[We] all have ways we can improve,” he said. “The goal of protecting children has been broadened [because of a vested interest in it].”

Copeland said the more p e o p l e k n ow a b o u t t h e d i o c e s e’s d e a l i n g s , t h e more likely victims will be protected.

When asked about the diocese’s next move, Mason said they would request permission from the appropriate judges to overcome privacy restrictions to obtain information on abuse victims in order that the attorneys general could review the victims’ cases.

Once those restrictions are cleared, the diocese can take action on the cases.

“We have to make sure confidentiality is protected,” Mason said.

Gallup Christian Church Pastor Bill Emmerling Peter, “do you love me?” Once for each time Peter denied Jesus. Each time Peter reaffirmed his love and devotion to Jesus. And each time Jesus gave him a command “feed my lambs,” “tend my sheep,” and “feed my sheep.” Jesus was helping Peter see that Peter was still faithful, even if imperfect, and that Jesus had confidence in Peter to carry out the work he had called Peter to do.

This is what Jesus came to do: give testimony of the Father’s love for us, and to restore broken, rebellious sinners to His Father in Heaven.

Regardless of what we have done, even if we, like Peter, literally denied Jesus, Jesus can still restore us to the Father in Heaven. In fact, that is why He come to earth. To make us right with God Almighty. the rest of us MORE DEBT coupled with higher taxes, undermine our healthcare system and education, allow our roads and bridges to deteriorate, make sure we have food insecurity, cut the budgets of our law enforcement and first responders and suppress our right to vote.

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COMMUNITY Rocky View Elementary brings out the ghosts, ghouls and goblins ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL MEANS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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here’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned Halloween carnival to get you in a spooky holiday spirit. The tricks and especially the treats are what it was all about, and Rocky View Elementary certainly knows how to get everyone in the Halloween mood.

The school at 345 Basilo Dr. in Gallup hosted its annual Fall Festival Oct. 25, with activities, food and fun for everyone.

According to Principal Debbie A r thur, the event couldn’t have gone any better — and the the staff and parents made it a success.

“I think it was the best one we ever had,” Arthur said. “The kids [and] the parents enjoyed themselves. The whole atmosphere was joyful, it was a nice break to have. Overall, a good time, we enjoyed spending our time with the kids and parents.”

A r t hu r sa id t he event couldn’t have happened without the support and donations of the parents and community.

Activ ities included the much-anticipated cake walk, ring toss, Spooky Bingo, duck pond and many more throughout the school.

The cake walk was held in the gym, where ghoulish deejays played spooky music as attendees competed to win a homemade cake donated by parents.

Tickets for the event raised money for future student activities, and parents and kids presented them at the fun Halloween booths and the concession stand.

Even teachers, who dressed up and partook in the fun, were in the Halloween spirit.

Children with creative costumes ran up and down the school hallways, tickets in hand, and tried out the various

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Parents and kids play a fun game of spooky bingo in hopes of winning prizes Oct. 25 at Rocky Just a few of the ghoulish kids who enjoyed the Halloween-themed activities at Rocky View Elementary School’s annual Fall Festival. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco View Elementary’s Oct. 25 Fall Festival. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco activities.

Parent Gevena Quimby sa id she a nd her fa m i ly enjoyed themselves and were impressed with the many fun things to do.

She said ever yone was accommodating and seemed happy to be a part of the festivities, from the cake walk to the snack concessions. The event, she said, reminded her of her

own school days when she used to get excited about Halloween carnivals.

“It was just nice to take your children to a fun and safe environment such as this Halloween carnival,” Quimby said. “I just wanted to win some free pop at the ring toss, which I did, but overall, it was fun, and it reminded me of being a kid.”

Even the parking lot was full to capacity. Rudy Williams, whose daughter attends Rocky View, said he had trouble finding a spot.

Williams said he attended last year’s festival and knew it was going to more fun this time a rou nd when he saw the nu mber of veh icles i n the lot.

Williams’ daughter told

him about the festival with enthusiasm.

“It seemed like every day, she kept telling me about it,” he said. “I told her we would go and see how many cool pr izes we would win this year. These guys run a pretty smooth outfit here and I just want to say well done to all who make this such a cool event for everyone.”

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Minnie Thompson wraps Melba Jarzomkowski like a mummy on Oct. 31.

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Seniors line up for a dart game at an annual senior citizen Halloween event at 607 N. 4th St. Oct. 31.

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by Larry Steinseik and Mary J. Brown Oct. 31 at the senior citizen Halloween party.

McKinley County invites members of the public to participate in one of four community meetings, to provide input and feedback on planning and priorities to be included in its five-year “Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan.”

The meetings, being held throughout the County, are taking place from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the following dates and locations:

Thursday, November 8, 2018 @ 6:30p.m.: Crownpoint Middle School, 1 Eagle Drive Crownpoint Tuesday, November 13, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m.: Chee Dodge Elementary School, 641 US HWY 491, Yah-Ta-Hey Monday, November 26, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m.: Thoreau Elementary School, 6 Fourth Avenue, Thoreau Tuesday, November 27, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m.: Vanderwagen Fire Department, West on Cousins Road @HWY 602 interchange, Vanderwagen McKinley County also invites people to participate in an on-line survey @ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2VDH3KW. Paper versions of the survey will be available at the community meetings and may also be picked up from the County Manager’s Office on the 3rd floor of the McKinley County Courthouse at 207 W. Hill Ave., Gallup, NM.

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Lucy Mack and Eva Yazzie win this year’s Halloween Mummy wrap contest.

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WINDOW ROCK’S NAVAJO NATION ZOO HOSTS A DAY OF WILD HALLOWEEN FUN

By Dee Velasco For the Sun ZooBOO! returned once

again to usher in Halloween with various fun activities in Window Rock, Ariz. The Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park

Shane Little Singer gives a talk about the rough-legged hawk he cares for at the Navajo Nation Zoo during the annual ZooBOO! event Oct. 27. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

held its 10th annual event Oct. 27, with a free and safe day of family fun.

The zoo held a costume

the course. There were live cougars, black bears, elk, owls and many other animals to be seen.

The event even featured a demonstration with a roughlegged hawk and its handler Shane Little Singer, who spoke about the bird.

All animals at the zoo were brought there to be cared for

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Halloween costume contestants take time out to smile for the camera at the Navajo Nation Zoo’s ZooBOO! held Oct. 27 in Window Rock, Ariz. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

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contest with over 500 contestants and saw over 4,200 people pass through the facility to enjoy the day of events.

Not only was Halloween in the air, but ZooBOO! also offered a chance for visitors to see reptiles, stroll a a pathway with animals, and listen to short talks about the creatures found at the zoo.

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‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ feels flat and lifeless

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ost people, myself i n c lu d e d , t y p i cally think of The Nutcracker simply as a famous ballet. However, the stage production is actually based on a 1812 short story by author E.T.A Hoffmann.

The new Disney film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms uses the written work as a loose inspiration to tell a new tale. In some ways, one might even think of it as a filmic sequel. It is a colorful picture and one that may appeal to small children, but doesn’t translate nearly as well for older members of the audience.

Clara (Mackenzie Foy) is a downcast youngster, upset over the death of her mother enough to take it out on her father (Matthew Macfadyen).

As the holidays approach, the lead is gifted with a locked, ornate egg and a cryptic message from her mother. During a Christmas party, the girl travels through a magical portal

Young children may enjoy the bright and pretty colors on display in “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”…but other than that, the film, which stars Mackenzie Foy, doesn’t crack the proverbial nut. Photo Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures to a spectacular world where she hopes to find a key that will open the oval object. Clara succeeds, but not before the little opener is stolen by a mischievous mouse and his cohorts.

She then meets leaders from various realms within this world, including Sugar Plum (Kiera Knightley).

Plum and the others inform Clara they knew her late mom and that Ginger (Helen Mirren) from the Fourth Realm is

plotting to use the girl’s key against the entire kingdom.

For a relatively short film (without credits it actually runs under 90 minutes), this is an awkwardly plotted movie that takes some time to really get moving.

There’s a fair amount of set-up involved, between introducing the girl and her relations/family friends, setting up the fantasy world and those within it, including a friendly

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soldier (Jayden Fowora-Knight) who vows to help, and then introducing the threat.

In fact, it feels as if the film is almost halfway over before the real adventure to retrieve the key begins. Even with all the setup, certain performers like Morgan Freeman and Jack Whitehall seem underused.

The imagery is eye-popping in certain respects when the film retreats into the fantastic kingdom.

There are some interesting visuals with life-sized toys and moving mechanical apparatuses, but the digital animation is more than apparent in the backgrounds and many of the environments presented aren’t convincing. It’s clear that a lot of this movie was shot in front of a green screen.

The characters themselves also are left with little to say... there appears to be a certain flatness to the proceeding in general.

A couple of minor comments earn a chuckle, but much of the dialogue feels stilted and the majority of gags fall flat. Sadly, the shrieking Sugar Plum character comes across as particularly grating.

The editing is strangely clunky as well.

The action scenes don’t offer any thrills or tension,

often forcing the young girl and her friends to fight off oncoming forces with lengthy shots involving heavy visual effects.

There isn’t enough cutting or coverage used to enhance these sequences, particularly later on, and the confrontations do very little to add excitement to the grand finale.

And while the introduction of themes like grief and loss could have added the potential for a deeper and more meaningful story, the film ultimately backs away from addressing them, at least over the course of the quest. The other realm-based characters are clearly upset about the passing of Claire’s mom, but this movie avoids dwelling on it, missing a big dramatic opportunity.

I don’t want to sound too harsh, and I certainly believe that young children will enjoy the bright and pretty colors on display, but if that’s the best that I can say about The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, then something has certainly gone amiss. If your kids are excited about seeing the movie, it may be best to simply drop them off at the theater and return for them after the credits start rolling.

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Kickin’ it with TDFL TONY DORSETT TOUCH DOWN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYS FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME.

Photos by Knifewing Segura

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he Tony Dor set t Touch Down Footba l l L ea g ue held its ninth annual Four Corners championships Oct. 27-28. Pictured are several highlights from the

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Fo u n d e d by S a m my Chioda, TDFL aims to teach and encourage participation in the sport of American football; to assist in combating juvenile delinquency by promoting the physical and emotional well-being of young people by interesting

them in football and other physical activities; to further spor tsma nship a nd the importance of physical activity in their lives; and to carry on competitive games and exhibits in the City of Gallup and more broadly, in New Mexico, Arizona and beyond.

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RMCHCS | FROM PAGE 6 downtown area [to discuss the program], and everybody was very accommodating,” she said.

“They were happy to let us put [fliers] up in the window or by the area.”

Part of this community wide effort to reduce the number of exposure and alcohol-related deaths in the area came from the City of Gallup, which has partnered with Na’Nizhoozhi Center Inc. and SBS Consulting to apply for a Pa rks a nd Recreation Development grant, which was discussed at length at the Oct. 9 regular meeting of the Gallup City Council.

The awarded funds total $1.5 million, and will support social detox, treatment, transportation and case management services to prevent alcohol-related deaths in the community.

Behavioral Health I nvest ment Zone P roject Director Debra Martinez spoke for each item at the meeting.

She requested approval for the 2019 fiscal year cooperative agreement, which included adjustments to the city budget of $1.5 million in revenue and expenditures for related PARD services.

Martinez said the PARD

A Polaris off-road vehicle used by the Gallup Police Department during their open-field patrols. The City of Gallup, RMCHCS and other entities aim to prevent exposure and alcohol-related deaths in the area. Photo Credit: Courtesy grant would include the hire of one full-time employee to assist with meetings and provide general help, and $1.3 million from the grant was allocated for city Social Detox and Expanded Shelter and Treatment Services.

The contract included with the meeting agenda states the funds would be a reimbursement to NCI — which can accommodate up to 150 people for detoxing, treatment and shelter — in recognition of services delivered.

At the meeting, Martinez said $80,000 would be allocated for a professional serv ice agreement with SBS Consulting.

Through this contract, SBS Consulting will be responsible for designing, reviewing and carrying out process and outcome evaluation activities of the City of Gallup for Indian Health Services. They will also assist IHS in preventing alcohol-related deaths by sharing data through social detoxification contractors and the City of Gallup.

The contract will include an evaluation of all new programs and a timeline for finalizing the set of intended outcomes, a timeline for when milestones and outcomes will be achieved, and metrics for measuring quality of work.

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checked by Behavioral Health Investment Zone Consulting Ser v ices, offered through RMCHCS and NCI, and no projects are signed off until the data is confirmed.

The council affirmed the work done on data checking has been effective in the past. “[The data] shows what we’re doing as a city to combat this problem,” District 4 Councilor Fran Palochak said.

And indeed, the Gallup Police Department’s openfield patrol is literally out in the trenches, looking for folks in danger of exposure.

GPD Capt a i n Ma r i nda Spencer said the department’s program involves community service aides who venture into areas like open fields and cramped roads — places difficult to access with a regular vehicle — to look for people who may be stranded or unconscious.

“They go out on foot or in off-road vehicles, and seek out victims of exposure or the elements in high-risk locations [like large open fields],” Spencer said in an Oct. 31 phone call.

According to an Oct. 26 press release for RMCHCS, eight residents died from hypothermia in 2015, and four deaths were reported in 2017 and 2018.

At the Oct. 9 regular city meeting on the matter, Mayor Jackie McKinney told the room the topic of alcohol-related deaths comes before the council often. He said the city would continue to do what it takes to tackle the issue.

“We’re not going to let [the efforts] go away,” he said.

Call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2231, or 911 in an emergency, to report someone in danger of freezing to death.

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it get too cold — just a perfect day for this event,” he said. “The biggest part was our costume contest with over 500 participants in it. We also had a pumpkin carving contest and crafts all day long, it was designed to be fun for kids of all ages.

Mikesic said the zoo opened 41 years ago with the acquisition of orphaned animals. He said they aim to give the animals good lives.

Most of the zoo’s animals are native to the Southwest and the Navajo Nation, and Mikesic said most are significant to the Navajo people.

The zoo’s eagle facility, in particular, opened in 2016, and the sanctuary now hosts 13 bald eagles.

For more information about the Navajo Nation Zoo, visit: www.navajozoo. org or call (928) 871-6574.

because they are injured, orphaned or unable to live in the wild.

“I’ve been training this hawk and getting it used to seeing other people, and this is a perfect opportunity to do so today,” Little Singer said. “People really haven’t seen one of these kinds up close, and they’re simply amazed at these creatures.”

The animals are represented by signs posted in English and in the Navajo language. Along with its name, a short cultural story is depicted about what the animal means to the Dine’ people in terms of beliefs and legends.

Zoologist David Mikesic said even the weather was perfect for a fun-filled day.

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Done this 3rd day of October 2018.

Notice is hereby given of the title and general subject matter contained in an ordinance which the Board of County Commissioners of McKinley County, New Mexico, the governing body of the County, intends to adopt at a regular meeting on November 20, 2018 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. at the County Courthouse, located at 207 West Hill Ave, Third Floor, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, relating to the approval by McKinley County, New Mexico of its Industrial Revenue Bonds.

The title of the Ordinance is: MCKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO ORDINANCE NO. 2018-__ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF RHINO HEALTH, LLC TO BE TITLED MCKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (RHINO HEALTH, LLC PROJECT) SERIES 2018A AND SERIES 2018B, RESPECTIVELY (THE “SERIES 2018A BONDS”, THE “SERIES 2018B BONDS” AND, COLLECTIVELY, THE “BONDS”), IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT FOR EACH OF THE SERIES 2018A AND SERIES 2018B BONDS NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($15,000,000); PROVIDING THAT THE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF INDUCING RHINO HEALTH, LLC TO EQUIP A GLOVE MANUFACTURING FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS FROM LEASE PAYMENTS TO BE PAID BY THE COMPANY TO THE COUNTY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE, A LEASE AGREEMENT AND, WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF THE SERIES 2018A BONDS AND SERIES 2018B BONDS, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT.

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This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office.

Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Michelle Esquibel at (505) 722-3868 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Done this 30th day of October, 2018 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Genevieve Jackson, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun

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CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO Formal Bid NO. 1823 Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, is accepting bids for: FLEET VEHICLES

As more particularly set out in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Department, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at (505) 863-1334; email frodriguez@ gallupnm.gov. Copies of bid documents may also be accessed at www.gallupnm/bids.

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on Wednesday November 14, 2018 when bids will be received in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room.

Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Formal Bid Number.

NO FAXED OR ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED BIDS will be accepted, and bids submitted after the specified date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Dated the 1st day of November 2018 By: /S/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor CLASSIFIED LEGAL COLUMN: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, November 2, 2018

City of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By: /S/ Alfred Abeita, City Clerk PUBLISH: 2018

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOV. 2-8, 2018 FRIDAY, Nov. 2 ANNUAL VETERANS CONFERENCE The 4th Annual Veterans Conference entails three events at the same venue around the same time, to provide veterans, family members and friends a one-stop shop of resources. 4th Annual Veterans Conference and Annual Veterans Stand Down, both take place 9 am-5 pm at Red Rock Park, Church Rock, N.M. Call: (505) 274-1747.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR COMPETITION 10 am-5 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Main Branch, 115 W Hill Ave. Show off your creative talents! OFPL and El Morro Theatre invite entries to our Day of the Dead Altar building competition. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a traditional celebration of life and gives us an opportunity to remember our loved ones who have passed. Altars will be judged on creativity, appearance, storytelling and incorporation of traditional elements. Open to all ages.

Entry forms are available at both library locations or visit galluplibrary.com.

GET UP AND GAME Noon-4 pm @ Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Drop in anytime. Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

THE GALLUP VETERANS BENEFIT BALL 2018 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) at Hilton Garden Inn, 6-11 pm. There will be a silent auction held the night of the event. Tickets can be picked up at Sundance Motors, 1121 N US 491 from 10 am-5 pm. Call (505) 8705957.

SATURDAY, Nov. 3 ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR & RECYCLING JAMBOREE This family friendly event in celebration of America Recycles Day is free and open to all. 9 am-3 pm, Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall), 410 Bataan Veterans St., across from the Community Pantry. Call (505) 722-9879 or (505) 905-5966.

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HIGH TEA Join us for fun, a spot of tea, savory foods and delicious desserts. There will be two seatings: noon and 2 pm. Tickets are $20, or purchase four for $70. Call (505) 863-5039.

151 State Highway 564, near Orleans Manor Apartments.

The Tea is a fundraiser for the WPC general fund.

SUNDAY, Nov. 4 The Democratic Party of McKinley County welcomes Sen. Martin Heinrich, Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham and Congressman Ben Ray Lujan to Gallup for its GOTV Canvass Kickoff.

Visit Gallup Coffee Company, 203 W. Coal Ave at 9 am. At 9:30 am, interested canvassers are sent out to help “Get Out The Vote.” Questions, call Jo Ann (505) 879-8136.

INTERNATIONAL GAMERS WEEK Today through Nov. 10, from 10 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch. The library celebrates International Games Week with Life-Size Candy Land in the Library. Stop by for a game of Candy Land and learn about how scientists use video games to solve big problems!

TUESDAY, Nov. 6 FRESH EVERGREENS Westminster Presbyterian Church will be taking orders for wreaths, garlands, and fresh Christmas Evergreens from the Pacific Northwest for your holiday decorating and gift giving. Call Betsy Windisch (505) 722-9257.

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

We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas. This week: Dominoes.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 7 STORY TIME (AGES 2-4) 10:30 am @ Children’s Branch.

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

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

This week’s film: TBA. THURSDAY, Nov. 8 SACRED MUSIC CONCERT There will be Christian hymns and songs from the Classical Period to present. Presented by the Gallup Music Teachers Ensemble. 7 pm, St. Francis of Assisi Church, 214 W. Wilson. Free admission, but donations are appreciated.

CRAFTY KIDS 4 pm @ Children’s Branch.

Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: TBD. 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

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drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartphones.

Visit aa-fc.orgfor 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, Tue - Fri., 1130 E. Hassler Valley Road. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 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 Convenes the second Wednesday of the month from 11 am-1 pm 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.

RECOVERING ADDICTS FOR JESUS New Life ministries holds weekly meetings to anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Our approach integrates the 12 AA steps with Biblical truths. Location: 309 Chino Loop, Gamerco.

Time: 6 pm, every Thursday.

Phone: (505) 722-8973 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 12-1:30pm 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 INTERNATIONAL GAMERS WEEK Through Nov. 10, from 10 am-6 pm @ Children’s Branch.

The Children’s Branch is celebrating International Games Week with Life-Size Candy Land in the Library! Stop by for a game of Candy Land and learn about how scientists use video games to solve big problems!

GALLUPARTS - ARTSCRAWL LINEUP The entire 2018 lineup for the art event held at Downtown Gallup is outlined below: Nov. 10 – In Black & White; and Dec. 8 – Let’s Have a Ball.

TAIZE SERVICE On Nov. 11, a Taize contemplative candlelight service will take place at 4 pm. The theme of “Gratitude” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time. Call (505) 870-6136. 151 N.M. 564, near Orleans Manor Apartments.

GALLUP INTERFAITH COMMUNITY On Nov. 13, the Gallup Interfaith Community will meet at 6:30 pm. Guest speaker for the evening is Tommy Haws with the Church of the Latter Day Saints. Bring food or drink for a shared meal. 151 State Highway 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments). Call (505) 870-1942.

ROUTE 66 WOMEN Nov. 15, 6 pm @ El Morro Theatre & Event Center in Gallup, screen and discussion programs of Route 66 Women: Untold Stories of the Mother Road, which reexamines Route 66 from a female perspective. Project director Katrina Parks will be joined by a panel of humanities experts who provide historical context. Free and open to the public. Visit www.nmhum.org.

Documentary Film Screening

ROUTE 66 WOMEN: UNTOLD STORIES OF THE MOTHER ROAD

El Morro Events Center, November 15 at 6 p.m.

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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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT That the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will discuss and receive public comment on McKinley County Roads Resolution No. NOV-18-078 A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH, CLARIFYING AND DEFINING THE VARIOUS INTERESTS IN COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS; PUBLIC ROADS THAT ARE PRIVATELY MAINTAINED; AND, THE NON-MAINTENANCE OF ROADS WITHOUT EXPRESS RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN OTHER JURISDICTIONS. This meeting, to discuss direction and action on road issues will be on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico.

All current maintenance, Partnerships, Inter-Governmental Agreements, and Memorandum of Understandings/Agreements may be affected. All local agencies, partnerships, Navajo Nation Chapters, Navajo Division of Transportation and Bureau of Indian Affairs will be affected by proposed direction changes.

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY McKinley County Roads Resolution No. NOV-18-078 A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH, CLARIFYING AND DEFINING THE VARIOUS INTERESTS IN COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS; PUBLIC ROADS THAT ARE PRIVATELY MAINTAINED; AND, THE NON-MAINTENANCE OF ROADS WITHOUT EXPRESS RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN OTHER JURISDICTIONS. Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of McKinley County, New Mexico, recognizes the importance of providing a policy and procedures for the maintenance of County Roads that have express Rights-Of-Way, or Rights that have been obtained by the operation of law (i.e. prescriptive rights, presumption of grant, statutes – RS2477, etc.); and, Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of McKinley County, New Mexico, recognizes the land use regulation rights, and sovereignty of other governmental entities (i.e. Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, the Federal Government through its agencies (BIA, USFS, BLM, US Park Service, etc.), and the local incorporated Municipalities and Quasi-Governmental entities (i.e.

Water & Sanitation Districts, Mutual Domestic Associations, etc.); and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the county of McKinley, acting by and through its duly elected Board of Commissioners, does hereby create this policy to establish policies for: the existing express Rights-of-Way maintained by the County; the existing Rightsof-Way established by the operation of law; and, to set forth the procedures to cease all maintenance of roads for which the County does not have express interest(s) or interests by the operation of law, that are located within the jurisdiction of other entities.

PURPOSE It is the purpose of this policy to: set forth the maintenance policy for those roads that McKinley County has obtained rights and property interests on, (by express Right-of-Way; or, by the operation of law). This policy also recognizes the jurisdiction, sovereignty, and the duties and obligations of other governments to roads on land controlled by those entities.

AUTHORITY NMSA § 4-38-13 (1978) provides that the Board of County Commissioners has the power to make any decision concerning the property belonging to the County as they may deem expedient. NMSA § 67-5-4 provides that the Board of County Commissioners may discontinue or close public roads.

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3.1 The Constitution of the State of New Mexico prohibits the County from performing any type of road maintenance or any type of work on private land including land held in trust for the benefit of an Indian Allottee or in trust for a Tribe or Band of Indians, without the proper authorization, clearances, and legal rights and interest granted by those jurisdictions.

3.2 McKinley County in exercising its powers to manage its property and property interests will cease and desist all maintenance activities and work on road segments, portions of roads, bridges, and roads that the County does not have a Right-of-Way for, or have the ability to obtain such by the operation of law. Any such roads, portions of roads, bridges, or road segments currently on the Maintenance Inventory, will be removed from the County inventory.

3.3 McKinley County shall continue with the process for any application for Right-of-Way that has been submitted to the proper jurisdictional authority as of the date of the adoption of this Resolution; and, continue to fulfil any agreement entered with another agency for road maintenance.

3.4 McKinley County will consider on a case by case basis the involvement of the County in assisting communities, entities or persons, with the processes and application for Rights-of-Way within other jurisdictions in the future; or, seeking on its own initiative an express right-of-way.

3.5 McKinley County will on an annual basis during the preparation of the County’s Annual Budget, set forth the amount of maintenance for roads, portions of roads, bridges, and road segments for which the County does have ownership or other legal interest(s) (including any interest obtained by the operation of law), taking into consideration relevant funding resources, need, and use.

3.6 Any Permit or Revocable Use Agreement affected or within any road being eliminated from the County Road Inventory by this Resolution is hereby revoked.

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4.1 County - means McKinley County, a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico, acting through its duly elected Board of County Commissioners.

4.2 County Maintained Roads: means, the Roads (including bridges) on the McKinley County maintenance inventory as reported each year; and, are held in various forms of ownership, i.e. Express rights-of-way, dedications, easements, prescriptive easements, presumption of grant, statutory rights-of-way, etc.

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Many other Communities and individuals may be affected as well. Current Applications will remain in place and continue in the process. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting online at www.co.mckinley.nm.us; and, in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office.

Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Michelle Esquibel at (505) 722-3868 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Done this 22nd day of October, 2018 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Genevieve Jackson, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun October 26 and November 2, 2018

4.2 County Roads Department - means the department of McKinley County supervised by a County Road Superintendent under the Direction of the County Manager as delegated by the County Commission in its Personnel Policy.

7.2 This Policy instructs Staff, after the review of details, to summarily deny in writing, all non-roadway requests, i.e. grading baseball fields, private driveways, parking lots and non-County (anything not on the County inventory) property, etc.

4.3 Requesting Entity - means, any person, individual, private land owner, City, Town, Village, or any similar political subdivision including, but not limited to Chapters of the Navajo Nation, Tribes, Pueblos, Quasi-Municipalities or similar divisions such as Water & Sanitation Districts, Mutual Domestics, etc., that are seeking maintenance of a road on the County’s Maintenance System; or, are seeking to have the County accept for maintenance of an Express Road Right-of-Way obtained by the entity so requesting.

7.3 Upon receipt of the written denial pursuant to this policy, the requesting entity may bring the issue before the Board of County Commissioners at a subsequent regular meeting of the County Commission, who can, taking into consideration, the work load and availability of the County Road Department, decide to issue a directive to County Staff to negotiating a single project Road Maintenance or Construction Agreement for the type of project mentioned in section 7.1 and 7.2 above.

4.4 County Road – is defined as a County-Owned (and listed on the annual County Road Inventory) dedicated right-of-way or easement (including bridges) obtained by operation of law accepted by McKinley County for the purpose of a Public Right-of-Way.

7.4 Any non-governmental entity must pre-pay any and all costs (based on the estimate) associated with the County performing the work as negotiated in the agreement; pay any amounts over the estimate at the end of the project; and, must be liable for the project beyond the completion of the work.

4.5 Public Right-of-Way - means land used to provide access for the movement of people, goods, drainage, utilities (surface or subsurface), vehicles, and services.

4.6 Subdivision Road – a road that is dedicated on the Subdivision Plat that has been approved and recorded pursuant to the subdivision statutes and regulations.

Subdivision roads can be “Public Roads – Privately Maintained” or, “Public Roads” maintained by a governmental or quasi-governmental entity that has formally or by historic action accepted the road(s) for maintenance.

4.7 Road Maintenance or Construction Agreement – Any written document that is mutually negotiated and entered between the County and an entity with jurisdiction (or agency or person) and has the duties and responsibilities for managing land use for the entity.

4.8 Road Maintenance Agency/Entity – a group, organization, subdivision, Home Owners Association, Quasi-Governmental entity, Tribe (or Tribal Road Maintenance Agency), Federal Agency or Department with jurisdiction over roads, etc.

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To request maintenance on a road, road segment, bridge or portion of road listed on the McKinley County Road Inventory pursuant to this policy; the following procedure shall apply: 5.1 A requesting entity shall contact the County Road Department at (505) 7222303, and identify, by specific location, the road, portion of road or road segment in need of maintenance.

5.2 The County Road Superintendent (or Designee) shall ascertain that the location of the request is appropriately on the Inventory of McKinley County.

7.5 If the requesting entity is a quasi-municipal entity, section 7.3 above shall apply; however, in working with small governmental entities, there is a possibility to share costs subject to County Commission approval.

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8.1 Another road maintenance agency/entity can approach McKinley and negotiate on a case by case basis for the maintenance of roads, portions of roads bridges or road segments within their jurisdiction and authority.

8.2 Any entity other than a road maintenance agency that obtains or has an express right-of-way developed, built to the proper county standard, and open to the public use, can request County Maintenance.

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9.1 McKinley County, during a declared disaster, and at the direction of the County Incident Commander (or County Emergency Operations Center Director) may need the County Road Department to preform limited work on a non-county maintained road.

9.2 Any action for road issues within another jurisdiction or on another entities road system shall be first requested from the appropriate road work entity.

9.3 This section on Disasters; and any other Emergency Procedures, shall follow the most current Emergency Operations Policy adopted by McKinley County.

5.3 If the area needing maintenance is one for which the County has a property interest, the Road Superintendent (or designee) will make an inspection to determine the extent of maintenance needed, the availability of maintenance resources, and will establish the priority for the maintenance.

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5.4 At the Road Superintendent’s Discretion (Granted By this Resolution, policy and procedures) the County Road department will perform the needed maintenance taking into consideration public safety, public budget/financial condition, and location of equipment and mobilization costs.

10.2 There shall be posted on the McKinley County Web Site: a copy of the map showing the roads, partial roads, bridges and road segments that are on the County Road Maintenance System along with the Annual Road System Maintenance Inventory. The telephone number and other known contact information for other Road Maintenance Agencies – or, Jurisdictions(s) having authority over the land. This information shall be kept up to date and edited for changes, at least annually, by the Road Department.

5.5 McKinley County Roads Department develops an annual maintenance schedule for all County Inventory Roads, portions of roads and road segments. This maintenance schedule is reviewed annually by the Board of County Commissioners during the County Budget Cycle.

6.0 CESATION OF MAINTENANCE 6.1 The Board of County Commissioners for McKinley County shall identify (with a map, and listing) those roads, partial roads, bridges or road segments, historically maintained but are now by this Resolution being removed from the County Road Inventory and which will not receive any more maintenance upon passage of this Resolution.

6.2 The County shall take reasonable steps to inform the public of the cessation for the roads, partial roads bridges or road segments identified in section 6.1 above.

6.3 For the more traveled roads, portions of roads, bridges or road segments, the County shall take reasonable steps to install signs indicating the change in maintenance; and, the signs shall post the phone number for the agency with jurisdiction over that road, portion of road bridge or road segment.

6.4 Reasonable efforts on notification and signage described above will be subject to budgetary constraints when considering duration of publication, and amount of sign replacement. In no event will notice be needed after one year of this Resolution.

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7.1 From time to time, McKinley County receives requests to perform maintenance or construction for other agencies or entities. All such requests are to be submitted to County Staff (County Manager and County Road Superintendent) who will review the project details.

IMPLEMENTATION

10.1 The County Road Department upon adoption of this policy, shall be the primary department performing the implementation; with, the oversight of the County Manager.

10.3 Within six (6) months of this policy adoption, the Road Department will post signs indicating that County roads, partial roads, bridges and road segments have been removed from the County Road Maintenance System; and, shall include the telephone number for other Road Maintenance Agency(s) – or, Jurisdiction(s) having authority over the land.

10.4 The signage as mentioned in §10.3 above, shall be monitored and stolen or removed signs shall be replaced as the County Budget and work schedule will allow. For purposes of this section, the replacement of signage shall be for one (1) year from the date of the adoption of this policy.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _______ day of ________, 2018, at Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico.

MCKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _________________________________________________________________________ Genevieve Jackson, Commissioner _________________________________________________________________________ Carol Bowman-Muskett, Commissioner _________________________________________________________________________ ATTEST: Bill Lee, Commissioner _________________________________________________________________________ Harriett K. Becenti, County Clerk

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