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NEWS Navajo Nation initiative aims to reduce horse population NEW PROGRAM ATTRACTS BUYERS, SELLERS TO ONE LOCATION

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

NAVAJO HORSES, A THREE-PART SERIES

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orses, some branded, ot her s not , were guided into a corral at the Shiprock Fairgrounds on a recent, chilly November morning. Some horses appeared calm and quiet, absorbed in their horsey thoughts, while others were energetic, making their presence known by trotting in the corral and whinnying loudly.

Throughout the day, vehicles pulled up to the corral gates to offload horses they were looking to sell.

Prospective buyers, sellers

and Navajo Nation employees were on hand at the “Voluntary Horse Sale” in Shiprock, N.M. Nov. 13. They chatted outside the corral while horses moved about, munching on what feed they could find on the ground. A couple horses bore what looked like cuts or bright streaks of color on their fur.

One of the potential buyers at the Nov. 13 voluntary sale was Eddie Draper of Bread Springs, N.M. Draper, who attended the sale with his family, said he owns a ranch with numerous animals. He traveled to the event to speak with the sellers on hand and hoped to acquire about five horses.

My ron Ca stia no, of Huerfano, N.M., was one such seller. His group was looking to offload about 17 branded horses at the Shiprock sale.

Horses are corralled at the Shiprock Fairgrounds Nov. 13 during a Voluntary Horse Sale held by the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye Castiano said he saw a flier for the Voluntary Horse Sale at the chapter house in Huerfano and made the trip to Shiprock to unload the horses and make some cash.

Calvin Tsosie stands at the gate of his corral waiting for the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture trailer to back up to the opening at his home west of Ganado Sept. 21. Tsosie has raised the two horses for five years but decided to voluntarily surrender them to the Department of Agriculture due to the expense of caring for the horse. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

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“[It ’s for] over s t o ck ,” Castiano said when asked why his family was selling the horses. “Not enough food for all of the animals [at our ranch].”

The horse buy program comprises two separate events – the Voluntary Horse Sale – which attracted buyer and seller Draper and Castiano alike – and the Equine Reward Program, which take place simultaneously.

The Nava jo Nation Department of Agriculture operates the Equine Reward Program and compensates people who bring in unbranded horses. It’s an incentive to get folks to bring such horses to the event. According to flyers from the department, people who bring in either a mare with a foal or any horse older than a yearling will receive $50 a head.

Roxie June, principal planner for the project, said during the first four sales, nearly 200 feral horses were brought in by residents of the nearby communities where the events were held. A $19,000 grant allows

the department to give the $50 reward for each feral horse brought in, once it’s verified the horse is unbranded.

While some ranchers aim to reduce the number of livestock and horses due to the expense of caring for the animal(s) or an assortment of other reasons, other sellers looking to make a quick buck roundup and offload unbranded, roaming horses.

Reports by the BIA estimate there to be about 40,000 wild horses roaming the Navajo Nation, prompting the tribe to look for remedies – remedies

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Drunk school bus driver receives felony charges

CASE TURNED OVER TO FBI; DRIVER ON RECOGNIZANCE

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i n v e s t i g a t io n by t h e McKinley County Sheriff’s Office and the Navajo Nation Police resulted in the arrest of a former Chichiltah-Jones Ra nch Community School bus driver on charges of felony child abuse after he took students on a drunken bus ride.

According to tribal police reports, Duane Aaron Skeet, 48, picked up 18 students, ages 5 through 14, on the afternoon of Sept. 24 and drove them home while intoxicated, causing many of them to cry and plead for him to

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stop the bus.

School officials said they received reports from parents shortly after Skeet began his route. The parents said as Skeet dropped children off, they ran up to their parents crying and telling them their bus driver was drunk.

One of the parents, when told of the situation, got in her vehicle and drove after the bus.

When she was able to get Skeet to stop, she confronted him and confiscated the bus keys. The three remaining children on the bus immediately ran out of it.

When MCSO Deputy Monty Yazzie arrived at the scene, Skeet agreed to take a portable breath alcohol test and he blew a .172. The legal limit on the reservation is .10.

Since the arrest was made on the reservation, Skeet was

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swerving.

At one point, they said, the bus nearly f lipped over as Skeet took a cur ve too quickly. He repor tedly hit something that damaged the bus door and kept it from closing.

Skeet admitted to drinking four tall cans of beer earlier in the day. When asked why he came to work drunk, he said he had to because there was a shortage of bus drivers.

The case has been turned Duane Skeet turned over to tribal police who arrested him on charges of DWI and endangerment of children.

W he n i nt e r v iewe d by police, students said they were scared and crying as Skeet drove along the route,

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He is currently out on his own recognizance.

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Kewa Pueblo man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer FACES EIGHT YEARS IN PRISON

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L BUQU ERQU E – Avery Cate, 27, an enrolled member of Kewa Pueblo who resides in Ber na lillo, pled guilty in federal court in Albuquerque Nov. 15 to assaulting a federal officer.

Ca t e w a s arrested i n Ju n e on an indictment ch a rg i ng h i m w it h assaulting a federal officer.

According to the indictme nt , C a t e a s s a u lt e d a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer on Jan. 30, 2015, on Kewa Pueblo in Sandoval County while the officer was engaged in the performance of his official duties.

During the Nov. 15 proceedings, Cate pled guilty to the indictment.

In entering the guilty plea, Cate admitted that on Jan. 30, 2015, on Kewa Pueblo,

he cursed, threatened, and approached the officers in a threatening manner.

Cate further admitted resisting arrest and kicking a federal officer in the leg, causi ng the officer to fall. The officer obtained medical care for his leg and was diagnosed with a sprain as the result of Cate’s assault.

At sentencing, Cate faces a statutory maximum penalty of eight years in federal prison.

Cate remains in federal custody pending a sentencing hearing, which has yet to be scheduled.

This case was investigated by the Albuquerque office of the FBI and the Southern Pueblos Agency of the BIA’s Office of Justice Ser vices and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Elisa C. Dimas.

Game and Fish director to hear public comments on trapping rule Staff Reports

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LBUQUERQUE – The director of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will hold a listening session to hear public comments on proposed changes to the furbearer rule Nov. 27.

Proposed changes include mandatory trapper education, increasing set-back requirements, allowance for closure of areas to trapping, signage and further clarifying the definition

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of a trail.

The listening session will be conducted 6:30 to 8:30 pm Nov. 27 at the department’s Northwest Regional Office, 7816 A la mo Road NW i n Albuquerque.

Comments can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Furbearer Rule Development, P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504; by em a i l , i sp a@ sta te . nm.us, or in person at the meeting.

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DOH investigates hepatitis A outbreak

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he New Mex ico Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A in Bernalillo County. NMDOH reported Nov. 19 that since the end of October, four acute hepatitis A virus infections have been reported in adults ranging in age from 34-53 years.

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis A virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months.

Hepat it is A is usua l ly spread when a person ingests fecal matter, even in microscopic amounts, from contact with objects, food, or drinks contaminated by the feces or stool of an infected person.

NMDOH investigates a hepatitis A outbreak in Albuquerque Nov. 19. Pictured: Hepatitis A virus. Stock Image The risk of hepatitis A infection is associated with poor sanitation and hygiene and is primarily transmitted through direct contact with an infectious person or contaminated food and drink. The current outbreak has primarily impacted people experiencing homelessness and those who

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President Begaye disputes Medicaid policy POLICY IMPOSES WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE ELIGIBILITY Staff Reports WASHINGTON D.C. — P re sident Russell Begaye took a hard stance against a Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services policy that imposes work requirements on individuals as a condition of eligibility for health insurance Nov. 15.

T he CMS i n Ja nua r y unveiled a policy requiring work or community engageme nt f r om “ no n - eld e r ly, non-pregnant adult Medicaid beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicaid on a basis other than disability.”

In a letter to tribal leaders, the CMS claimed that a l low i n g p ol ic y w a i ver s would violate federal civil rights laws that bar discrimi nat ion ba sed on race or national origin.

In his statements to CMS officials attending the Tribal Technical Advisor y Group Nov. 15, Begaye reiterated his opposition to the work requirements, which seek to categorize tribes as racial groups instead of sovereign nations.

“This ill-considered

Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye.

Photo Credit: Courtesy act ion u nder m i nes t r iba l s o v e r e i g n t y, d i s r e g a r d s t he Constitution, ig nores Supreme Court decisions and violates the treaties between the federal government and Indian tribes,” Begaye said. “ This policy represents a fundamental misunderstanding of federal Indian policy and a mischaracterization of Indian tribes as a racial group. On behalf of all tribes, the Navajo Nation asks that CMS provide Native people with access to health care a s prom ised t h roug h ou r long-standing treaty rights and prior negotiations with the federal government.”

Begaye a lso ca lled attention to a House Appropriations Committee report that accompanied a federal spending bill signed

Sept. 26.

T he L abor, Hea lt h a nd Hu ma n Ser v ices, a nd Educat ion, a nd Related A genc ie s A ppropr i a t ion s Bill, provided stopgap fundi n g for t he de pa r t me nt s of Defense, Labor, Hea lth a nd Huma n Ser v ices, a nd Education, and a supplemental report includes language that addresses the Medicaid work requirements issue.

The repor t, w r it ten by Rep. Tom Cole, an Oklahoma Republica n who is a lso a member of the Chickasaw Nation, states that federally recognized Indian tribes are sovereign nations residing within states—but for which the federal government has trust responsibilities.

“A s a r e s u l t o f t h i s responsibility, the federal

go v e r n m e n t h a s c o n s i s t ent ly held I nd ia n t r ibe s a s a u n iq ue g roup when apply i ng federa l law a nd policy,” the repor t states.

“Congress has routinely codified this relationship, most notably in the provision of health care by establishing a hea lth system for tr iba l popu l a t ion s exclu sively.”

In addition to establishing the Indian Health Ser vice, the federal government also has enacted exemptions to en su re t hat st ates wou ld not have to pay additional c o s t s . For ex a mple , t he Social Security Act provides a 100-percent federal match for Medicaid ser v ices, the report states.

“No discretionary action taken by any Administration

can impede the direct relationship between the Federal government and the provision of health care for Indian Tribes,” the report states.

The Navajo Nation on Nov. 2 submitted a Freedom Of Information Act request to CMS and the Department of Health and Human Services, seeking an explanation of the department’s determination that exempti ng A mer ica n I nd ia n s f rom t he work requirements would ra ise civil rights concerns. Federal agencies have 20 days to respond to such requests.

A lso during Thursday’s Tribal Technical Adv isor y Group meeting, President Begaye outlined other

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports

FLEA MARKET FUSS 11/17, Thoreau An argument at the Thoreau Flea Market resulted in t he a r r e s t of a Prewitt woma n for battery on a household member.

McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Nocona Clark said she was dispatched to the flea market at 1:22 pm on Nov. 17 in connection with an ongoing domestic dispute.

When she arrived on scene, she found a man and woman, both of whom wore dirty and disarrayed clothing and were getting up off of the ground.

Clark placed handcuffs on the man.

She sa id t he ma n wa s “e mo t io n a l a nd c r y i n g ,” and he told Clark his girlfriend, Sharrie Ryan, 33, had thrown him to the ground and punched him in the face several times.

Clark found a witness to the incident who reported the same account as the man.

When Clark tried to find Ryan to hear her side of the incident, she found out Ryan had left the area and was trying to hide.

Clark reported she finally found her south of the flea market, but when Clark began to put handcuffs on her, Ryan made a scene.

After Clark got Ryan to stop yelling, Ryan claimed the man had thrown her to the ground and hit her on the back of the neck five times.

A witness told Clark the

man had come to the booth wher e R y a n w a s s el l i n g things and offered Ryan food.

It was at that time, according to the witness, that the man walked away from the booth with Ryan following him. She threw him to the ground and hit him.

Ryan continued to claim she was kicked in the back and in pain, so she was taken to Gallup Indian Medical Center where she was checked out and given medical clearance. She was then transported to the county jail and booked on the battery charge as well as for having two outstanding bench warrants.

ALMOST DUE 11/17, Navajo Rex Nelson, 38, of Navajo, N.M. was charged with battery on a household member after he was found hitting his

17- y e a r - o l d girlfriend who was nine months pregnant.

MCSO Deputy Ivan Tsethlikai said he was dispatched to the fivemile marker of U.S. Highway 491 at about 6 pm on Nov. 17 i n connection with a report of a male pushing a female around on the roadside.

When he arrived at the scene, he reported seeing the two standing on the roadside with Nelson holding the woman from behind. Nelson was told to stand back from the woman and he initially refused, but Tsethlikai finally got him to move and placed him in handcuffs, according to the report.

The pregnant woman said Nelson had punched her in the face, causing her to break her eyeglasses.

She said the two got into an argument over her baby and he became abusive.

The woman reportedly said she was due to deliver in two weeks and had begun having abdominal pains.

She was transported to the Gallup Indian Medical Center and Nelson was taken to the county jail and booked.

President Begaye signs historic land agreement

SECURES HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ACRES IN EASTERN NAVAJO AGENCY Staff Reports

ALBUQUERQUE – President Russell Begaye joined New Mexico State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn Nov. 16 to close on a historic land exchange that solidifies hundreds of thousands of acres of checkerboard land within the Navajo Nation’s Eastern Agency.

For decades, Navajo people living in the Eastern Navajo Agency have faced unresolved obstacles when seeking rights of ways and accessing culturally significant State Trust Land.

“La nds in the Ea ster n Agency are checkerboard with private, county, state and allotted land, which makes it difficult to work on roads and to install power and water lines,” Begaye said. “This land exchange is historic. For all these years, our people have wanted to make their lands whole. Thank you to the New Mexico State Land Office for working with the Navajo Nation on this land exchange.”

The land exchange conveys to the Navajo Nation over

LAND AGREEMENT | SEE PAGE 12

President Russell Begaye and State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn (right) sign a historic land exchange that addresses checkerboard lands in the Eastern Navajo Agency. Photo Credit: Courtesy NEWS

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LAND AGREEMENT | FROM PAGE 11

Cheston Franklin leads a horse on to the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture trailer near Ganado Sept. 21. Franklin works with the Ganado chapter and helped with the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture voluntary horse sale. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

HORSE ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 4 sometimes deemed controversial, such as a scheduled horse hunt this past summer that was later canceled.

In all, the horse-buy program has an end goal of reducing the horse population to conserve forage and water resources, a point verified by Sgt. Randall Jim of the Navajo Nation Rangers, who was among the personnel inspecting horses for ownership at the Naschitti and Ganado sales. “[We] need to get control of the wild horse population, rehabilitate the land,” Jim told the Sun at the Sept. 20 sale in Ganado.

When asked what was done with the horses that are sold, Jim said the aim is to remove them from the Navajo Nation.

“What they do with the horse is the buyer’s business,” he said.

Jim later said in a recent interview that buyers must carry a permit, and go through

a screening process before they’re eligible to buy horses.

Jim explained that the Navajo Nation Rangers receive buyer applications via the BIA. The vet ting process includes a background check to ensure the potential buyer has no misdemeanors. And the permit must be renewed annually. Jim said, Ranger Chief Leonard G. Butler tells field rangers whether the applicant should be allowed to buy, based on their history.

The practice of buying and selling the horses at these oneday events has sparked criticism from horse lovers living outside the reservation, such as Sherry Kauzlarich of Gallup.

She spoke with the Sun Nov. 16 about her experience with horses, which includes decades of riding and showing horses, English-saddle style.

Kauzlarich, now retired from showing, said she’s disappointed with the horse-buy programs held by the Navajo Nation, deeming such programs as hasty and not good

for horses.

“In my discipline, you find someone reputable [to buy horses from],” Kauzlarich said.

“You have to have a thorough examination of the horse, even bring it back to your home and see how it adjusts to the surroundings and how it acts.”

Kauzlarich described the program as fast-paced, to the point where it becomes impossible to trace where horses come from, whether they are branded, or how they act in different environments.

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45,562 acres of State Trust Lands in Cibola, McKinley and San Juan counties in exchange for 41,804 acres of Navajoowned land in Cibola and Socorro counties.

Through the exchange, Navajo people using State Trust Lands will be able to obtain much needed rights of ways for services such as water, electricity and gas once they obtain the proper leases from the Navajo Nation.

The lands conveyed to the State of New Mexico as a part of the exchange will be leased back to the Nation for further utilization by local Navajo communities. The Navajo Nation also retained all the mineral and water rights on the lands it exchanged.

In 2016, the Office of the President became aware of an issue where a Navajo family was unknowingly burying their family members in a cemetery located on New Mexico State Trust Land. The State effectively stopped all funerals at the cemetery and residents faced trespassing in accessing the burial plot.

“W hen it beca me trespassing just to bury a family

member, it became serious,” Begaye said. “This is initially how the land exchange began.

We identified the areas where Navajo people were living and selected those areas to include in the land exchange.”

On Nov. 6, 2017, President Russell Begaye signed off on an initial land exchange with the NM SLO for over 37,700 acres along the Nation’s eastern border.

Lands prioritized in the current 2017 exchange were State Trust Lands that were used by Navajo communities and also State Trust Lands that were surrounded by Navajo Trust Lands.

The Nation also prioritized lands with historical and cultural significance as well as lands that would consolidate checker-boarded areas in the Eastern Navajo Agency.

“The Nation, as a whole, will benefit from the conveyed 45,562 acres. The area where the lands are located was under multiple jurisdiction, which caused us to face obstacles in road construction and running power lines,” President Begaye said. “In the best interest of our people, my administration prioritized resolving these issues with this historic exchange.”

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OPINIONS Innovation Vouchers help N.M. technology businesses thrive

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Vouchers offset the cost of services offered by approved programs that allow companies to focus on, and achieve, strategic business goals, Mraz said. For example, a company can use an Innovation Voucher for one month’s rent at a state certified incubator, allowing

the owner to travel for customer recruitment.

“This program continues to move New Mexico forward as a leader in technology ventures,” EDD Cabinet Secretary Matt Geisel said. “This investment

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After a glorious full moon Nov. 24, embrace the crazy (just in time for Black Friday) day. The unofficial start of consumer’s day (i.e. Christmas) is just waiting to mess up all your great budgeting plans. Madame G recommends you take time to reflect and give thanks. Now is the time to enjoy your family, friends and pets. Believe that tomorrow can be well. Good luck!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

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Don’t stress. Take a deep breath and allow the wonderful cleansing breath into your body. All is well.

Remember, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Repeat it for me, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Good work!

You can do this. Your family will appreciate your honesty and your new outlook.

Life is what you make it and you can make yours great. This is not the time or place to try making others into your vision.

You must learn to accept what you can’t change. If you can’t accept it, it might be time to leave.

No one should force you into a position that is illegal, immoral or damaging, but if it doesn’t fit those categories — you might be wrong.

Don’t give up hope now. Create a life that you’re proud to lead. “It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down,” Roy T. Bennett said. “All that matters is you get up one more time than you were knocked down.”

Be kind to those around you. You never know when you may need a friend or someone to lean on. The best thing you can do is offer what you can right now, today. You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to give them anything or do anything. Instead, try to focus on just being there for your friends.

Be. That is all you need to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Don’t waste time trying to “fix” others and make them “better,” all you really do is piss them off. If you want to reach people, really reach people, you must take yourself less seriously. You can’t make others conform to your dreamed up reality. It might be a nice place to live, but your loved ones have their own idea of heaven. Learn to live and let live.

Good luck!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Take a moment to ask yourself, who are you really? Don’t shrink from the answer, embrace it.

Leigh Bardugo put it like this: “’Who are you when no one picks you up to hold you?’” asked the Rat King. “’When no one is looking at you, or whispering to you, who are you then?’”

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Change your mind, change your life. You never know who will have a positive impact on your life. It could be barista at Starbucks, your son-in-law or someone you’ve never met.

Embrace this interesting time and enjoy the people around you. You may think you know it all, but that might be an illusion. There are great and wondrous things to be learned and enjoyed each day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Go boldly wherever you go! Do not back down from challenges just because you’re scared. You must face each day as if it were your last. Look out at the world and experience a new day. The time is near—you will be okay. Let go of your fear and embrace the life you should have been living all along. Good luck my friend. Keep your eyes, ears and heart open to possibilities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Don’t avoid the hard sh-t just because you want to get away for a minute. Take plenty of time for yourself and don’t get trapped in thinking the worst about yourself.

You are more than capable. Be humble! But don’t bring yourself down or make yourself less for other people. They can learn to appreciate who you are or lose you. The choice is simple — you are awesome!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Take care of your family and live the life you’ve always wanted.

Don’t give up and keep pushing forward. James Carville said it like this: “The only person that ever stumbles is a guy moving forward. You don’t stumble backwards; you stumble forward, and you never stumble when you’re stationary. So don’t worry about stumbling. Keep pushing it forward.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Peace be with you. Don’t ignore what your gut is telling you.

You know what you can handle and what you can’t. Don’t judge yourself for being human.

Believe in yourself. Know you’re as capable as anyone. You have talents that many don’t. Use them to help others and you’ll discover something wonderful about yourself. Good luck!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Don’t be afraid to reach out to a friend! That’s what they’re there for, as they say. But on the flip side, be open when friends reach out to you. Sometimes, you need it more than they do. “Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey,” Vera Nazarian said.

“At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.”

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Udall, Heinrich, Luján welcome LANL agreement CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES TO BENEFIT STATE ECONOMY

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ASHINGTON, D.C. - U. S. S e n a t o r s To m Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján welcomed a new agreement for procurement opportunities for northern New Mexico businesses contracting with Los Alamos National Laboratory Nov. 20.

Under LANL’s new management and operating contract between Triad National Security, LLC and the U.S. D e pa r t ment of E ner g y ’s National Nuclear Security Administration, that went into effect Nov. 1, there continues to be a pricing preference for contracting with small businesses in the northern New Mexico

region and a new and additional pricing preference has been established for the members of the Triad Pueblo business alliance (San lldefonso, Ohkay Owingeh, Acoma).

These pricing preferences represent a significant new opportunity for our local small businesses and pueblos.

“New Mexico’s entrepreneurs are a bright spot in our state’s economy. We lead the country in minority- and women-owned businesses, and small businesses employ over half of New Mexico workers,” Udall said. “This new agreement — the result of hard work from local entrepreneurs, cities, counties, and Pueblos — is a welcome commitment that Los Alamos National Lab will continue to be an active and

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

essential partner in Northern New Mexico, and an affirmation that local businesses can and will provide world-class goods and services. I will continue to work to bolster the

INNOVATION | FROM PAGE 13 strengthens our commitment to building a healthier economy and helping our homegrown companies succeed.”

To date, 36 companies from Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Doña Ana, Otero and San Juan counties have been awarded Innovation Vouchers. They run the gamut from biotech to softwa re and medical equipment to consulting.

One example is Teeniors, a company that puts tech-savvy teens and young adults in place to help senior citizens learn technology through one-on-one coaching. Teeniors received an Innovation Voucher grant in 2017 and has recently received $10,000 in follow-on funding via the Experience IT New Mexico pitch fest.

An impact analysis survey conducted on five participating companies by the New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership indicates the Innovation Voucher funds resulted in $30,000 in new sales/revenue; $30,000 in retained sales/revenue; 10 new jobs created; 11 jobs retained; a cost savings of $61,000; and led businesses to make new investments in their facilities, products or employees totaling $246,403.

New Mexico MEP, which is on the Innovation Voucher list of approved programs, is a nonprofit organization that helps

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Teeniors, a company that puts tech-savvy teens and young adults in place to help senior citizens learn technology through one-on-one coaching, received an Innovation Voucher grant in 2017 and has recently received $10,000 in follow-on funding via the Experience IT New Mexico pitch fest. Photo Credit: Courtesy bu si nes ses become more competitive.

“Supporting science and technology start-ups in New Mexico is important for the growth of locally-owned small businesses,” Myrriah Tomar, Ph.D., director of the Office of Science and Technology, said.

“Support for early stage companies fosters a strong technology ecosystem and a culture of innovation,” she said.

The program is moving from monthly to quarterly awards, with the next application deadline on Nov. 30.

To date, there has been an average of 10 applications per month. Strong ca ndidates include science or technology companies that use

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technology in an innovative way. Also, the objectives in the application should enable company growth and provide a reasonable financial request to achieve their proposed accomplishments.

F o r m o r e i n fo r m a tion, search Innovation Voucher at www.gonm.biz.

Companies interested in applying for an Innovation Voucher grant should contact Tomar at (505) 8270222 or myrriah.tomar@ state.nm.us. Finance New Mexico connects individuals and businesses with skills and funding resources for their business or idea. To learn more, go to www.

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mutually beneficial and critical working relationship that exists between our labs and surrounding communities.”

Heinrich also discussed the benefits of the agreement.

“We all know that small businesses are engines of job creation and are at the hear t of our state’s economy. By sourcing locally, Los Alamos National Laboratory will benefit from northern New Mex ico compa n ie s’ strong track record of providing quality services while encouraging new economic growth and job opportunities in the region,” Heinrich said.

“I will continue doing everything I can to support closer collaboration between our labs, universities, and private businesses so they can thrive together.”

Udall, Heinrich and Luján have long advocated for the new contractor to maximize procurement opportunities for loca l businesses, a nd given the regional economic dominance of the laboratory, strongly believe the new contractor should be an engaged and a constructive partner to the communities in northern New Mexico, the eight northern pueblos, and the citizens of the State of New Mexico.

T he new a g reement i s t he re su lt of com mu n it y engagement a nd responds t o t he r e q ue s t m a d e by

Udall, Heinrich, and Lu ján in July 2016, urging the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to strongly consider ma ximizing contract oppor tunities for New Mexico local businesses.

“Sma l l bu si nes ses i n northern New Mexico are a driving force of our economy and are critical to the success of Los Alamos National Laboratory,” Luján said. “A strong partnership between small businesses and the laboratory is key to the growth of our local workforce and our state economy. Loca l contracting is just one of the ways we can strengthen the relationship between the laboratory and New Mexico’s business community.”

LANL’s existing Regional Purchasing Program has contributed to a strong ecosystem of small businesses that contribute to the success of the lab.

Last year, LANL procured approximately 56 percent of its subcontracted goods and services in New Mexico of which $269 million went to small businesses in the state. Subcontracting with local companies improves efficiency, provides site-tailored, value-added goods and services while also building regional capacity that helps recruit new employees and their families.

CORRECTIONS In Nov. 16 issue, page 16, the stand alone photo caption of the truck that struck a building, hit the offices of B.I.A. Navajo Appraisal Office.

In same issue, page 11, the Veterans Day photos were taken

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OPEN-HOUSE ATTENDEES TOUR RENOVATED FACILITY, HEAR FROM GUEST SPEAKERS

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a’Ni z hooz h i Center, Inc., a substance-abuse treatme nt a nd d e t ox facility located at 2201 Boyd Ave. in Gallup, held an open house of its newly renovated facility Nov. 16.

Updates to the facility, which provides both short- and long-term inpatient treatment, include 60 new beds in the residential areas, a renovated kitchen and dining areas, an intake center and the facility’s spiritual areas.

A c c o r d i n g t o fo r m e r McKinley County Commission Chairman David Dallago, NCI takes in roughly 26,000 patients a year.

NCI Clinical Director Kevin Foley said the facility renovations began after NCI received a Preventing Alcohol Related Deaths grant from Indian Health Services for $1.5 million on Oct. 1, 2017.

T he open-hou se event began with a speech by Mayor Jackie McKinney, who praised the efforts of NCI in reducing public intoxication and providing humane care to the publicly intoxicated.

“The support shown here is above and beyond,” McKinney said during the event. “It shows

the compassion in your hearts, and that you are tried and true to provide [detox] services.”

McKinney discussed the project’s funding and praised t he ef for t s of McK i n ley County, City Manager Maryann Ustick and Behavioral Health I nvest ment Zone P roject Director Debra Martinez in supporting the efforts of NCI. “This [facility] shows we’re capable of running programs to prevent alcohol-related deaths,” McKinney said.

He discussed NCI’s efforts to protect troubled individuals from themselves, citing his own experience working with the facility toward sobriety some time back.

McKinney said NCI does not provide handouts, but rather a hand-up to help people change their lives.

“If we can save one life, we’ve done a good job,” he said.

NCI gives people a chance to learn they can change, McKinney added.

And thanks to the funding in place, which includes an annual $500,000 BHIZ grant from the state, the design of a new IHS facility could be completed by 2020, he said, with another four years to finish construction on the new building.

“We need to continue to save lives,” McKinney said.

Na’Nizhoozhi Center, Inc. held an open house Nov. 16 to show the public its recently completed renovations which include 60 new beds in the residential areas, a renovated kitchen and dining areas, an intake center and the facility’s spiritual areas. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura “The final decision [to quit] is [the patient’s], but we plant the seed.”

Foley told the crowd about the annual pow-wow held at Miyamura High School on New Year’s Eve, which he said is attended by thousands of people. It’s one of the NCI events aimed at reducing public intoxication during the New Year.

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NCI Clinical Director Kevin Foley speaks to the a crowd of NCI open-house attendees Nov. 16. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura COMMUNITY

said the work she’s done with NCI is close to her heart. She said she’s enjoyed meeting people through NCI’s efforts.

“NCI opened my eyes and gave me perspective,” Beyal said.

Sasha James, an intake clerk for NCI’s First Step program, also spoke at the event.

She said the goal of First Step is to give the people enrolled in the program more manageable goals to achieve sobriety.

First Step takes place in four phases, she said. During the first phase, the patient addresses their reasons for seeking sobriety.

During the second phase, they work with an NCI counselor to formulate a plan to get and stay sober, followed by the third phase, when the person ennacts their program plan.

The final phase entails reintegration, when the person in recovery is given the means and assistance to return to society as a functioning, sober individual.

The program lasts 90 days and uses a combination of Western and traditional healing to help individuals on their path to sobriety.

Peter Begay of BHIZ said NCI admits a round 1,000 patients a month, and the people in the First Step program pick the 200 most promising patients to work with in an intensive way.

Begay mentioned a particular patient brought in for recovery. He said the patient’s primary objective was, “I want to live.”

Begay said caring for such people is what they do.

After listening to the speakers, open-house attendees toured NCI’s new and updated facilities.

Near the basketball court in the center of the NCI grounds, attendees visited a small kiva with a fireplace and space for talks with a medicine man.

Folks warmed themselves inside the kiva on the cold November day.

The spiritual area is north of NCI’s main facility, and comprises a hogan, tipi and sweat lodges used by patients.

Inside the tipi, open-house guests received a cedar blessing as they stood in a circle around

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Community Pantry brings hope to the holidays COMMUNITY TURNS OUT FOR FUNDRAISING GALA

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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s yet another holiday season filled with fa mily gather ings a nd close fr iends kicks off, not all of us feel the holly, jolly holiday spirit. Many folks both within and outside of the McKinley County area will once again be without food due to circumstances beyond their control.

But amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, there is some hope this season for those who feel the pain of hunger, as the Community Pantry in Gallup hosted a “Hope for the Holidays” gala event Nov. 17 to raise funds in order to replenish food items at the Pantry.

The Community Pantry, founded in 1999 by Jim Harlin and Tom Crider, is a nonprofit that provides healthy food and nutrition initiatives to the City of Gallup and the surrounding areas.

Held at the Gallup Elks Lodge at 1112 Susan Ave., the

gala featured a silent auction with all proceeds benefitting the Pantry. Sponsorships of tables went for $500, $750 and $1,000, and tickets for the event cost $30, or $50 per couple.

Community Pantr y Executive Director Alice Perez said the idea for the gala was the concept of the board of directors.

The overall goal was to raise $12,000 dollars, Perez said. And they readily made their goal.

“This was our first annual [gala], and what we’re trying to do is raise money for the Community Pantry — and what a great way to get the community involved,” she said. “We wanted to have this dinner and everything else that we put into it.”

Fundraising Chair Committee member Maura Schanefelt said the Pantry hopes to make the gala an annual event.

Schanelfelt said the good the Pantry does for the community is what got her interested in being a part of it in the first

Gallup comes out in full support of the Community Pantry Nov. 17 for the “Hope for the Holidays” fundraising gala. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura place. She said she loves what the Pantry does.

“When it comes to a nonprofit like this, everyone wants to donate, and we’re excited about this event,” Schanefelt

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Schanefelt is par t of a 14-member Community Pantry board, and she said it’s exciting to help out with such a great cause.

The Pantry currently seeks to recruit seven new members as terms conclude Dec. 31.

Perez said the board has been instrumental in putting the gala event together and bringing awareness to the community about what the Pantry does and who they help.

“It’s that time of year where many will go without food and we want to help out as much as we can,” Perez said. “Not only with this program but with our other programs as well for the

community.”

At the gala, a short film was screened about the operations of the Pantry, the food that’s brought in and distributed with the help of volunteers.

A significant aspect of the program is the fresh produce grown onsite by Master Gardener Vernon Garcia, who spearheads the greenhouse program.

Ga rci a s a id he g rows the produce from seeds and depends on rainwater for produce growth. At the event, he gave a small talk about the role of his produce and said he was

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James Rich checks out the silent event items featured at the Community Pantry’s “Hope for the Holidays” gala held at the Elks Lodge Nov. 17. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura COMMUNITY

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Gallup Rotarians fill boxes with items for this year’s Baskets of Brotherhood Thanksgiving donations for local families and individuals Nov. 19 at the Community Pantry in Gallup. Items were donated and put together by Rotarians.

Paul McCollum (left) and Jason Sanchez (right) load individual items for the Gallup Rotary Club’s annual Baskets of Brotherhood Thanksgiving meal donations.

Eric James verifies all items are correctly in place before the baskets are distributed to local families and individuals this Thanksgiving. Baskets of Brotherhood is an annual Gallup Rotary Club donation event.

Rotarians pose for a picture with a few baskets to be delivered by hand during this Thanksgiving’s Baskets of Brotherhood food donation drive in Gallup.

PANTRY | FROM PAGE 16 thrilled about the event.

“This is a great turnout and I’m glad for all the support that everyone has put into this,” he said. “This is one of our biggest events that we have brought this year and I’m really amazed with it and the turnout and everybody showing up. It’s awesome.”

During the event, many

people shared kind words about the Pantry and how it has helped them. Pantry workers were praised for their work despite the daily challenges they face.

Program Coordinator Hilda Kendall discussed food donations, and Board President Tamaris Montano said everyone does their part to make the Pantry the success it is.

“First off, we had a goal of raising $12,000 dollars and we met that goal,” she said of

the gala. “This is our very first fundraiser that we’ve ever had of any board that has been in the history of the Community Pantry. I’m very proud, and it was a collaborative effort of every single one of us.”

The goal was reached right off the bat, with each member of the board reaching a goal of $1,000 dollars. According to Montano, an estimate of nearly $13,000 was raised at the event.

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PURPOSE OF MEETING: The City of Gallup and Councilor Linda Garcia, will hold a neighborhood public meeting to address any questions or concerns regarding District 1 neighborhood issues. Also, included on the agenda will be public input regarding the completion of the CDBG-Sky City Phase lV - Public Housing Vista Avenue Reconstruction project and future CDBG project inputs.

For any questions regarding the meeting, please contact the City of Gallup Public Works Department at

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Annual craft fair kicks off the holiday season OFFERS HOMEMADE CRAFTS AND GOODIES GALORE

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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he Rio West Ma ll, 13 0 0 W. M a lo n e y Ave., held its fourth Annual Holiday Craft Fair Nov. 17 with over 40 vendors present. Many homemade items a nd delicious goodies were up for sale to kick off the holiday season.

Talented crafters from the area were on hand in hopes of selling their unique talents, which ranged from from airbr u shed T- sh i r t s to za ny dinosaur stuffed animals and beyond.

According to Rio West Mall Leasing and Marketing Director Hannah Madrid, the fair was a great way to get the community together and showcase local crafts.

“It went well this year with a sellout of great vendors,” she said. “Just a lot of variety of things like homemade wood crafts that is new this year. We of course have our usual vendors as well. We also have our second annual Native A merican Heritage Celebration sponsored by JC Penney — it’s just overall a great way to kick off the holiday season.”

One such first-time vendor was Dave Baker of “Baker Bowl Box Bench.” Ba ker, a car ver, offers woodcraft instruction. With his talent, he turns wood into bowls, spoons a nd other kitchen utensil items.

Baker said his first year at

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Dave Baker displays his wood-carved items to interested onlookers. This year marks Baker’s first time showcasing at the annual Holiday Craft Fair. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

Known as the Candy Gal, Jessi Alred sits in front of her tantalizing chocolates and ever-popular candy brittles Nov. 17 at the fourth annual Rio West Holiday Craft Fair. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

Meredith Quam from the Pueblo of Zuni proudly displays her talent of painting designs on household glassware Nov. 17 the Rio West Mall craft fair. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco

the event was a success.

“I do bowl turning from local woods that I get with my permit when I gather firewood,” he said. “All my items I turn out are all made of wood — the spoons, ladles, everything. It was my first time here and it was a good vendor turnout and great customer turnout, too.”

Other items on display included wreaths, homemade soaps, small Christmas trees, decorative ornaments, aprons

and of course, delicious candy crafts. From mouthwatering brownies to decorative cupcakes, the sweet tooth addict could find almost anything to satisfy their sugar fix.

Jessi Alred, also known as “Candy Gal,” made homemade chocolates and different types of brittles. Having sold her sweets at the mall in the past, Alred said she knew people love her brittle.

“My candy has been moving and I make everything

homemade,” she said. “The chocolate candy, the brittle is all good and people seem to enjoy them.”

Mall shoppers also got a cha nce to see other eye - plea si ng item s l i ke Meredith Quam’s paintings on bot t le s. Q u a m, of t he Pueblo of Zuni, is talented when it comes to pa inted glassware creations.

She s a id she got i nt o painting while attending the University of New Mexico,

she has been exploring the medium for the past seven years.

“I specia l i ze i n Nat ive glassware and the designs represent my tr ibe, which is the Pueblo of Zuni,” she said. “I just decided to do it and now I really enjoy it and I also do beading and weaving.”

For more information on Rio West Mall events, find them on Facebook or visit: www.riowestmall.com

the Community Health Aide Program, an initiative that serves Natives in Alaska and is seeking to expand to tribes in the lower 48 states.

Begaye a lso continued pushing for a Nava jo Managed Care Organization, which the Nation hopes to launch in New Mexico next

year.

“We need to be treated like a state and have full control over Medicaid,” he said.

“If we manage health care on the Navajo Nation we can build hospitals and oncology centers. We can open a Navajo medical school and build our own health care system, just like states do.

We can do it, but we need a level playing field. We need the same opportunities to go after the same funding available to states.”

Finally, Begaye requested federal assistance in hiring and retaining professionals at Indian Health Service facilities on the Navajo Nation.

He a ske d t h a t I H S of fer competitive wages, increase residency opportunities and prioritize the selection of a permanent director of the Navajo Area Office — a position held by interim directors since 2015.

“The lack of a permanent director creates undue hardship on the Navajo Nation,” Begaye sa id. “We ca n not set long-term policy, engage with the federal government or other tribes, or implement programs without stability and leadership at the IHS. My request is that the IHS prioritize this selection and secure a permanent director for Navajo.”

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‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ has glitches but delivers some winning moments

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING: ««« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 112 MINUTES

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t may be hard to believe, but it’s been six years since the release of the original Wreck-It Ralph.

The animated feature provided a zippy little story about a misunderstood arcade-game villain and showcased a nostalgic mix of familiar characters like Pac-Man, Q*bert and even a Street Fighter or two.

The sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet, heads out on a different path. It isn’t quite as effective as the original, but is exceptionally animated and provides enough fun moments to earn it a recommendation.

In the several years since the events of the previous film, Ralph (John C. Reilly) and Va nel lop e (Sarah Silverman) have remained best friends. The oversized Ralph seems content with his life, but Sugar Rush driver Vanellope finds herself tired of the same routine, yearning for something fresh.

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After one of their machines breaks down and leaves the future in question, the pair decides to use a router and traverse through the internet to find a crucial replacement part. In the process, Vanellope discovers an exciting racing game environment. Newly invigorated, she wonders if she might be better off in the web. Ralph becomes insecure that his friend is going to leave, which leads to a series of poor choices in order to make her return with him.

As expected, the movie looks phenomenal with the leads transitioning from their blocky, arcade-game environments to a new, higher resolution internet world. There are some laughs as the characters try to hunt down their part on sites like Ebay. And plenty of humor is derived from the contrast between the colorful Vanellope and a new racing world she competes in that bears resemblance to games like Grand Theft Auto.

Later, a virus that resembles one of the characters begins to infect certain parts of the web and is impressively rendered as it grows stronger and larger. It all looks very striking.

Additiona lly, the stor y i nc or p or a t e s s ome n ic e

Looking for post-Turkey Day entertainment? “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” starring John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman, is exceptionally animated and provides enough fun moments to earn it a recommendation. Photo Credit: Walt Disney Pictures themes. Vanellope befriends another driver in the form of Shank (Gal Gadot) and begins to confide in her. This leads to an internal struggle as she expresses her own feelings about moving on and her concerns about Ralph being hurt and feeling abandoned.

Not many films deal with issues like letting friends and loved ones leave and follow their own paths; this movie does attempt to deal with these issues in a sensitive way. Still, there are a few missteps.

Speaking of being abandoned, it is unfortunate that many of the classic arcade game

characters from the first film are re-introduced in this follow-up, only to be largely forgotten.

Another issue that came up for this reviewer was in relation to the setting itself.

The original was confined within the world of old arcade games. However, very current environments like Facebook, eBay and Instagram are on display. The characters even enter the online Disney domain and interact with various princesses there. While it results in a couple of funny lines, one can’t help but feel it’s dangerously close to watching a lavishly produced ad for the sites featured.

Sill, the movie fares much better in this respect than the recent and crassly commercial effort, The Emoji Movie. Kids will be wowed and there is an attempt to do more here than exclusively pander and advertise product to audiences.

Ralph Breaks the Internet is occasionally prone to glitches, but is generally entertaining and delivers some winning moments when at its best. Most families will find it to be a rush (and for those wondering, there are a couple extra scenes/gags that appear over the end credits).

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Nov. 23, 2018

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elcome to another look a new arrival highlights coming your way on Bluray and DVD. Despite the big holiday, there’s plenty to check out, including one of the year’s biggest hits. So if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to pick up one of these titles.

BIG NEW RELEASES! Blindspotting - This comedy/drama is set in Oakland and involves a ma n ser ving the final d ay s of h i s probation.

Employed as a mover with his childhood best f r iend, the pair witnesses a police shooting. Each reacts to the event differently as they try to process what happened and figure out how to move forward. Overall, the movie received very strong notices.

A small group thought the end result was a little uneven in spots, but the vast majority were impressed by the energy level on display and thought the conversations between the leads were dynamic. The cast includes Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal and Janina Gavankar, Crazy Rich Asians - Based on the bestselling novel, this hit romantic comedy follows a New York professor who is

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invited by her boyfriend to attend a wedding with him in Singapore. However, she soon discovers her beau is the heir of one of wealthiest clans in the country. More stress arises when she meets the conservative family matriarch, who is less-than-impressed with her. Most critics responded positively to the film. A small selection thought the story was generic and didn’t hold up to much scr utiny, but almost everyone else called it light, charming and frothy fun. It stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina and Michelle Yeoh.

Fireworks - A group of highschool age kids prepare for the end of summer by obsessing over a fireworks display and the best vantage point. As they debate the best viewing points and how they explore, another teen must deal with the divorce of her parents and an imminent move. This animated feature from Japan earned mixed notices in this part of the world.

Some thought it was nicely animated and stated the film’s subject matter was sensitively handled. However, more complained the main love triangle romance was poorly handled and let the entire film down.

Kin - This sci-fi crime film is about a boy from a poor neighborhood who discovers a strange and powerful weapon.

When his stepbrother arrives home unexpectedly after being incarcerated, the family’s put in danger. The youngster and

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his sibling must go on the run to avoid a nasty gang lord and figure out what they have in their possession. The press wasn’t very fond of this effort.

A small percentage enjoyed the cast and its attempts at doing something different with the genre. Unfortunately, most critiqued it for veering off in too many directions and not paying of the interesting set-up. It features Jack Reynor, Zoe Kravitz, Myles Truitt, Dennis Quaid and James Franco.

Little Italy - Set around two rival pizza parlors and their families, this rom-com details the son of a reunited man and woman from separate businesses who used to be friends as children. Sparks ignite between them, but they find great difficulties in their developing relationship due to interference from members of their clans. Sadly, this feature didn’t earn many compliments from reviewers. A small grouping found it an entertainingly cheesy and cheery little film, but the majority felt the movie’s screenplay was bland, predictable and undercooked. The cast includes Hayden Christensen, Emma Roberts, Alyssa Milano, Da nny A iello a nd A ndrea Martin.

Luciferina - A young novice at a nunnery is forced to return home a f ter learning her father is on his deathbed.

After arriving and meeting up with other members of her family, she begins to witness strange and supernatural Satanic practices that put her life in danger. This foreign-language horror film from Argentina earned a lot of praise from critics. They stated it took its time to get going, but really proved to be quite intense and effective as it progressed. The same reviewers also stated it has an interesting message.

It stars Sofia Del Tuffo, Marta Lubos and Pedro Merlo.

BLASTS FROM THE PAST! Plenty of eccentric, obscure and more popular catalog titles are arriving as well. Arrow Video has a Special Edition Bluray of the Japanese film, Orgies

of Edo (1969), a strange anthology involving sex, demons and monsters. The disc includes an interview about the film with pop culture authority Patrick Macias and includes a theatrical trailer.

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Candyman (19 9 2) i s a superb little horror picture about a graduate student who gets more than she bargained for after revitalizing this urban legend. Her sanity is questioned as those around her are murdered. This Deluxe Limited Collector’s Edition includes 2K restorations of two cuts of the film (R-rated and Unrated) and two new audio commentaries (one with the director and co-star, and another with a pair of horror authors and fans of the feature). It also comes with two previously recorded commentaries, interviews with the cast and crew including writer Clive Barker and publicity materials.

There are also new talks with most of the cast and production team. If you love horror flick, this is probably a must-buy.

They also have the popular horror picture Urban Legend (1998) on Blu-ray. This slasher involves a bunch of students being murdered by a killer using famous urban legends for inspiration. This Collector’s Edition includes a new audio commentary with the director as well as an older track with the filmmaker. There’s a second disc that contains a newly produced 147-minute documentary on the production, including interviews with just about everyone involved. It also comes with new behindthe-scenes footage, gag reels, a deleted scene and other bonuses.

You can also pick up a Bluray of the film’s sequel, Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000).

This disc includes a series of new interviews with cast and crew, as well as a previously recorded director’s commentary, deleted scenes with commentary, gag reel and more extras.

Shout! Factory’s releasing The Glenn Miller Story (1954) with Jimmy Stewart on Blu-ray

through their Shout! Select line.

This release includes a new film historian audio track, an alternate cut of the picture from its 1985 re-release and a trailer.

Additionally, they’re putting out Holy Motors (2012). This crazy French effort arrives on Blu-ray with numerous extras as well. Finally, the distributor are re-releasing Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey (1991) and Streets of Fire (1984) in Steelbook editions with all the previous feature, but in a hard shell casing with new cover art.

Warner Archive’s releasing some Blu-rays as well. They have the well-regarded animated features Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) and Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero (1998), which should please fans of the animated TV series upon which both films are based. Warner Archvies also have the hit musical Cabaret (1972) in high definition.

K i n o ’s d e b u t i n g t h e Mamie Van Doren Film Noir Collection on Blu-ray. This set includes the titles The Girl in Black Stockings (1957), Guns, Girls and Gangsters (1959) and Vice Raid (1959). Additionally, this company’s putting out the box set, Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers, which contains multiple landmark films from early cinema made by women.

Finally, Kimstim’s distributing the French period arthouse effort, Time Regained (1999), in high definition.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here are some picks the kids may enjoy.

B atm an: Ma sk of t h e Phantasm and Mr.Freeze Subzero Hey Arnold!: The Ultimate Collection (Nickelodeon) Rocko’s Modern Life: The Complete Series (Nickelodeon)

ON THE TUBE! T hose look i ng for TV-themed releases will find them listed below.

Frontline: Left Behind America (PBS) Longmire: Season 6 Longmire: Seasons 1 - 6 No Offence: Series 2 The Outer Limits: Season 2 COMMUNITY

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Mayor Jackie McKinney speaks at a Nov. 16 Na’Nizhoozhi Center, Inc. open house.

Attendees listened to speakers and toured the newly remodeled facility. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye

NA’NIZHOOZHI | FROM PAGE 15 the fire at the center.

Fred Jim, an NCI counselor, told guests the cultural ways of healing help put patients’ minds at ease.

“These are healing grounds, sacred grounds,” he said. “It shows compassion for them.”

NCI Counselor Leroy Nelson discussed the significance of the stars and how they guide people from birth. He told the crowd everything is a star and everyone is connected.

“Find a place to set your mind, define yourself,” Nelson said. “There is a better life for you in this place.”

Alfred Gibson, a traditional counselor who has worked with NCI for 21 years, said the first step for many patients is to find their spirituality. He said fire is the light of life within everyone.

“It helps people to

understand who they are, and who they come from,” Gibson said.

Foley told the crowd each log used to build the hogan has a purpose. The hogan, he said, is used to teach patients to be responsible through lessons on gardening, relationships, prayer and forgiveness. The walls of the hogan hold pictures for traditional teaching.

The sweat lodges on the grounds are small areas where patients can purify their bodies, sweating out the alcohol and toxins. Foley said the lodges help patients to rebuild spiritually.

Frank Gonzales, one of the guests at the open house, took a moment to tell the Sun how he felt about what he saw on the tour.

“Since they first built it, there have been improvements [to the place],” he said.

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The spiritual area is north of NCI’s main facility, and comprises a hogan, tipi and sweat lodges used by patients. Inside the tipi, open-house guests received a cedar blessing as they stood around the fire. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye

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Ordinance No. NOV-18-007: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF RHINO HEALTH, LLC (THE “COMPANY”) 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 A BONDS

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The suspect is believed t o h a ve f le d i n a g r ay Chevrolet SUV with a yellow New Mexico license tag.

A man wearing a red baseball cap and red shirt robbed U.S. Bank, 2015 Eubank Blvd.

NE., at approximately 4:49 pm on Aug. 15.

The suspect was described as a white male in his mid20s, approximately 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-8, with a thin build.

He wore a red baseball cap turned backwards, sunglasses,

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Photos of the suspect and vehicle are attached.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300, or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505) 843-STOP. Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. Information about other bank robbers wanted by the FBI can be found at bankrobbers.fbi. gov.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOV. 23-29, 2018 FRIDAY, Nov. 23 GET UP AND GAME Noon-4 pm @ Children’s Branch Library, 200 W. Aztec Ave. Drop in anytime.

Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

SATURDAY, Nov. 24 GRAPEVINE ART 1-3 pm: Make big, beautiful wreaths and other sculptures from grapevine trimmings, to decorate your house, or for the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park in Farmington. You may want to bring gloves for handling the vines as you create your sculpture. Free; call (505) 599-1422.

TUESDAY, Nov. 27 MAKER ZONE 4-5 pm @ Children’s Branch. We provide the supplies, you provide the ideas. This week: Catapults.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28 STORY TIME (AGES 2-4) 10:30 – 11 am@ Children’s Branch. An active and energetic program for toddlers 2-4 years old, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories.

EXPLORA! 2 pm @ Children’s Branch.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS 5:30-7 pm @ Octavia Fellin Public Library Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave. This week’s film: TBA. THURSDAY, Nov. 29 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 drinking. We cannot accommodate children. No attendance forms, smartCALENDAR

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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.

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.

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 environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 7220039 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-4 pm, Tuesday through 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.

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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. Ca-

GALLUP SOLAR Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm at 113 E. Logan.

Call (505) 728-9246 for info.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FUNDRAISING YARD SALES Sales are held every Saturday, noon-3 pm Volunteers are needed for home construction. Call Bill Bright (505) 722-4226 for details & directions.

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-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) 721-9208, 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 Street.

For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.Recylegallup.org.

RECYCLING DEPOT The Recycling Depot will now be open from noon-1:30 pm 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 PYRAMID ROCK TRAIL RUN Dec. 1, 9 am: Early registration $25, and after Nov. 16: $30. Fundraiser for bands of Rehoboth Christian School. Event is in conjuction with Red Rock Balloon Rally. Contact Kevin at kzwiers@rcsnm.org.

2018 CHRISTMAS PARADE Dec. 1 at 1 pm, but entry deadline is Nov, 30: Contact Gallup Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. Hwy 66, (505) 722-2228. Parade lineup begins noon at corner of 6th Street and Aztec Avenue and heads eastbound to 1st Street.

WINE & PAINTING: HOT AIR BALLOON Dec. 6 at ART123 Gallery, 123 W. Coal Ave. 6 – 9 pm: Have a creative night out!

Register at www.galluparts. org/wine-and-painting.

ARTSCRAWL: LET’S HAVE A BALL Downtown Gallup, 7 – 9

pm: Holiday Art Market, dance party. Dance performances. Live music. Get all the details on Facebook @ ArtsCrawlGallup.

MCKINLEY CITIZENS’ RECYCLING COUNCIL MEETING Dec. 8 at 2 pm: A change from the regular first Saturday meetings. The Council meets at the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Ave. The public is encouraged to attend to learn about recycling opportunities in our region, updates on Gallup residential curbside recycling, plans for recycling outreach and more. For more information about recycling in Gallup-McKinley County call Gerald or Millie at (505) 722-5142 or e-mail betsywindisch@yahoo.com.

MEMBER ARTIST GROUP SHOW OPENING Dec. 8 at ART123 Gallery, 123 W. Coal Ave., 7 – 9 pm: See new work by ART123 member artists! More info on Facebook @ART123Gallery.

TAIZE ADVENT CANDLELIGHT SERVICE On Dec. 9, a Taize Advent candlelight service will take place at 4 pm. The theme of “Joyous Expectation” will be explored through music, chant, prayer, quiet time, Scriptures and readings. Location: 151 St. Hwy 564 (Boardman Drive near Orleans Manor Apartments.)

Call Kathy Mezoff at (505) 870-6136.

GALLUPARTS’ MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT Dec. 13: Be the first to see Gallup Repertory Theater’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. More info at www.galluparts.org/member-night.

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2019 BUICK ENCORE

$4,500 TOTAL ALLOWANCE1

220 S. FIFTH • GALLUP, NEW MEXICO 87301 (505) 722-2271 • www.RicoAutoComplex.com 220 S. FIFTH • GALLUP, NEW MEXICO 87301 (505) 722-2271 • www.ricoautocomplex.com 1 Excludes 1SV model.

Not available with some other offers. Take retail delivery by 11/30/18. See dealer for details.

24 Friday November 23, 2018 • Gallup Sun GMUW1448000_Rico_BUICK_November_Newspaper_Encore_10x13.indd 1

CALENDAR 11/20/18 9:48 AM