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NEWS McKinley County undersheriff discusses career, department changes, motivations

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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n his 19 years of service to Gallup and McKinley County, James Maiorano has been through numerous commanders, changes to the community, and evolutions in the law enforcement process.

The Sun recently sat down with Maiorano to discuss his storied career.

BACKGROUND Maiorano was born outside of Philadelphia, Pa. and moved to the Gallup area with his parents in 1991. His parents worked as missionaries for Western Indian Ministries in Tse Bonito, where Maiorano attended school and fi nished with his GED when he was 16.

The bible college Maiorano pla nned to attend in Sa n Antonio accepted him when he was 17. There he met a woman.

The couple later returned to Gallup, married and had two children. While this marriage ended in divorce sometime later, his two children are now 17 and 18 years old.

Maiorano will celebrate his 13th anniversary with his second wife in December. The two have raised five children.

This past May, his wife’s oldest daughter gave birth to Maiorano’s fi rst grandson.

When asked what spurred him to take up police work,

McKinley County Undersheriff James Maiorano in his office. He has served with Gallup law enforcement for 19 years. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura Maiorano recalled a moment from his youth.

“W hen I wa s l it t le i n Pennsylvania, there was one time where a state trooper was at the intersection directing traffic where we crossed to go to school,” Maiorano said.

“I thought that was the neatest thing, the most prestigious thing, I ever saw.”

Despite having no other family in law enforcement,

Maiorano applied to the Gallup Police Department in 2000 and passed the physical test and psychological exam.

“It was a new thing, a big adventure for me,” Maiorano said. “I’m glad [the Gallup Police Department] gave me the opportunity.”

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as an uncertified officer with the Gallup Police Department, Ma iora no attended UNMGallup with a focus on criminal justice from Jan. to May 2001, and received his police officer certification from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy in July 2001.

He would work for Gallup Police Department as a certified officer until 2004.

“I was generally on patrol, and specialized in traffic divisions, which handles crashes and citations,” Maiorano said.

In 2004, Maiorano was hired by the McKinley County Sher iff ’s Office where he worked on patrol and highway interdiction, looking for the trafficking of drugs and human cargo.

About 2007, the sheriff’s office began the FTE grant, a DWI-related grant for McKinley County to handle DWI-related problems, Maiorano said. He worked under Tom Mumford for about five years there.

Maiorano would later return to patrolling, and serve as a deputy for six years before being promoted to sergeant and serving in that role from 2011 to 2013.

“I was hired by Felix Begay, I worked for Felix Gonzales

during his term, and then Begay for his term,” Maiorano said, describing the previous sheriffs he served under. “Felix [Begay] lost the election in 2014, and I was his undersheriff at the time. As part of the arrangement I had, I went back to my lieutenant position.”

A fter spending several years in the lieutenant and captain positions, Maiorano said current McKinley County Sheriff Ronald Silversmith asked him to ser ve as his undersheriff and finish the remainder of his term.

“I’ve been with the sheriff’s office for 16 years in February,” Maiorano said. “I’ve made it through deputy, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and undersheriff twice.”

HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED Maiorano said the department moved to the current sheriff’s office at 300A Nizhoni Blvd. in 2010, from the previous building on Aztec Avenue that has since been demolished and is the site of a current

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Emergency Preparedness Event offers unique experiences

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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hat would it be like to wear a pair of goggles that made you feel drunk? Or to put on a pair of goggles that made you feel stoned? Some people found out Sept. 28 at the 7th Annual Emergency Preparedness Event at the Rio West Mall in Gallup.

The event is held in conjunction with National Preparedness month and is designed to bring safety awareness and preparedness for all types of emergencies to members of the public.

Event organizer Emergency Manager Susan Mahooty said the event was to inform the community about available resources.

“They come out every year to show the public what’s all out here,” she said. “We just want people to come out so that they can have an understanding on how to prepare themselves in the need of an emergency.

Because [they] themselves are the first responders in an emergency when help arrives.”

Some visitors got hands-on experience to see what it’s like to be under the influence of either alcohol or drugs by wearing goggles to simulate the effects. McKinley County Community Services Director Lori Parra said those who participated in the course run left with a better understanding of how dangerous it can be to do anything under the influence.

“We’re here to have people drive with our drunk goggles and marijuana goggles, two different simulations to give them a look at what it feels like to drive under either influence,” Parra explained.

The Gallup Police department drew a large crowd by simulating what could happen at a routine traffic stop. The demonstration involved a tactical team, K-9 unit, and even lobbing bean bags at the bad guys.

A smoke grenade was launched while onlookers gasped at the

From left, Azmi Muslah, Ranna Muslah and Yasmine Muslah test out police tactical shields during 7th Annual Emergency Preparedness and Public Safety Day at the Rio West Mall in Gallup Sept. 28. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover mock traffic stop.

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L BUQU ERQU E – Congressman Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., t he U. S . Hou s e Assistant Speaker, received t h e O h t l i Aw a r d a t t h e

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The award – presented by Consul General of Mexico Norma Ang Sánchez – recognizes leaders who‘ve made signifi cant contributions to the Mexican community in the United States.

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for all of our families. I‘m gratef u l for the Hispa n ic American leaders that have paved the way of progress before me, and I‘ll continue doing my part to grow opportunities for the next generation of Hispanic and Latinx leaders,” Luján said.

In excerpts from his prepared remarks for the ceremony, Lujan said, „I‘m thrilled to be here as we recognize Hispanic entrepreneurs, empower Hispanicowned businesses, and lift up the voices of Hispanic and Latino communities.” “ T hat‘s what the Ohtli Award is all about – empowering others, lifting each other up, and standing together as one. And now more than ever, it‘s critical that we stand together.”

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Rep. Ben Ray Luján receives Ohtli Award from Consul General of Mexico Norma Ang Sánchez. Photo Credit: Courtesy of U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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First u cases of season in state HEALTH DEPT. RECOMMENDS FLU SHOTS FOR 6 MONTHS AND UP Staff Reports

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ANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reported the first laboratory confirmed cases of influenza (better known as flu) of the 2019–2020 season on Oct. 1. All five cases are adults; three cases reside in Sandoval County, one in Santa Fe County, and there has been one fatal case in Bernalillo County where the 90-year-old patient died. “Flu can be fatal if left untreated or if a person – at any age – has a weakened immune system,“ cabinet secretary Kathy Kunkel said. “Getting

your flu vaccination every year is the single best way to protect you, your family, and our state‘s most vulnerable residents, from infants to the elderly.

The Department of Health recommends that everyone six months of age and above get aflu vaccine every flu season, especially people in the following groups because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications, or because they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications: ¡ Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old ¡ Pregna nt women (a ll

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PRC chair coming to McKinley County WILL ADDRESS FIRE SAFETY; NATIVE AMERICAN TAX EXEMPTION FORMS Staff Reports

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Her first stop will be to make oral reports to her Gallup constituents.

That will be followed by a visit to Stagecoach Elementary School for a fire safety presentation where she will be joined by the New Mexico State Fire Marshal‘s Office and the Gallup Fire Department.

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports

KNIFE THREAT Gallup, Sept. 10 A Ga llup man faces mult iple cha rges after he reportedly threatened a man with a knife.

Herbert Yazzie, 24, of Gallup, has been cha rged w it h agg ravated assault, resisting arrest, and criminal damage to property.

He was also found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Gallup Police Officer Victor Madrid said he was dispatched to the 1500 block of East Historic Highway 66 about 9:30 pm on Sept. 10 in connection with a report of a man with a knife.

When he got to the area, he saw a man matching the description of the suspect sitting on a wall near Speedway Central, 1223 E. Hwy. 66. As he approached him, the man, later identified as Yazzie, got up and

started walking away.

Madrid told him to stop, which only made him walk faster. As he walked away, Madrid said he saw him trying to reach inside his pants, so he ordered him several times to show his hands and stop.

Madrid said Yazzie then ran into Speedway Central, going to the back. As he did, Madrid said he saw him throw something into one of the back rooms before he stopped and turned around, walking toward him. At that point, backup arrived and the two officers were able to take Yazzie into custody.

Police later found a long kitchen steak knife where Yazzie was seen throwing something from his pants.

Madrid then had a chance to meet with Ranch Gonzales, who said he had gone into Speedway to buy something. As he was returning to his vehicle, he discovered that someone had dented his car.

Yazzie was standing near his car, but when he went to confront him about the dent, he said Yazzie pulled out the steak knife, and Gonzales backed

away and called police. He estimated it would cost about $2,500 to repair this damage to his car.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT Gallup, Sept. 10 A domestic dispute led to the arrest of a Gallup woman Sept. 10. Ga llup Patrolman J u s t i n Foster said he was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Ea st Coa l Avenue at about 10:30 pm along with another officer.

When he got there, he saw Malcolm Kahe with a torn shirt and blood on his body. While the other officer interviewed him, Foster said he talked to Michelle Kahe to fi nd out what happened.

She told h i m she saw Christine Kahe, 50, of Gallup, and Malcolm Kahe yelling at each other and shoving each

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other in the living room. She said she then saw Christine Kahe punching Malcolm Kahe.

Christine Kahe told police that the two got into an argument and she got so upset that she shoved him. She also admitted that she had been arrested before in Flagstaff for domestic violence.

Since Malcolm Kahe was the one with visible injuries, Christina Kahe was arrested on domestic violence charges.

GRIEF OVER GIRLFRIEND Gallup, Sept. 10 Leonard Miller Jr. was arrested in t he pa rk i ng lot of the Gallup Police D epa r t ment after his wife compla i ned she had been the v ictim of domestic abuse.

Veronica Miller told police that her husband had been abusive to her during their trip to Gallup from their Ganado home about 7 am on Sept. 10.

She sa id that Leona rd Miller, 45, of Gallup, had been angry since he woke up because of the passing of an ex-girlfriend. She said before they left for Gallup he had grabbed her by the left forearm, which had left a mark that was still visible when he was arrested.

She said that he continued to yell at her and their daughter all the way to Gallup telling

them he was going to go away and leave them with nothing to live on. After they dropped their daughter off, Leonard Miller told her to take him to their bank so he could get some money out. She says she asked for money later to pick up their daughter and get gas to return home.

At that point she said her husband started yelling at her and calling her names. She said she became scared and started driving to the police station, as he began pulling her hair. She said he may also have hit her as she pulled into the parking lot.

She was able to make contact with a police officer and fi led a complaint.

Since he made comments about wanting to die so he could see his ex-girlfriend again, police transported him to the Gallup Medical Indian Center for a n evaluation.

When he was given medical clearance, he was taken to the county jail and booked on domestic violence charges.

TRAILER PARK TROUBLE Gallup, Sept. 10 A disp u t e between neighbors at a Gallup trailer park on Sept. 10 resulted i n one of the neighbors going to jail for

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allup Police Department is investigating a structure fire that occurred about 3 am Oct. 1. The fire broke out at the Gardenia Motel, 1305 W. Hwy. 66.

Captain Erin ToadlenaPablo said the fire resulted in extensive structure damage to the southeast corner

of the motel, which caused the business to close. She said four teen people were displaced by the blaze, and were a ssisted later in the mor n ing by the A mer ica n Red Cross.

Fire Chief Eric Babcock said Oct. 3 the cause of the fire is being investigated. He added no one was injured.

If anyone has any information about this incident,

The scene after a fire broke out at the Gardenia Motel, 1305 W. Hwy. 66, early Oct. 1. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

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they are encouraged to c a l l t he G a l lup Pol ice

Depa r tment (505) 863 9365, Metro Dispatch at

(505) 722-2002 or Crime Stoppers at (877) 722-6161.

Fire crews check the aftermath of the Oct. 1 fire at Gardenia Motel, 1305 W. Hwy. 66. Gallup Police Department and Gallup Fire Department are investigating the source of the blaze at the Gardenia Motel. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

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POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 8 aggravated assault.

Marisol Chavez told police that Chelsea McCabe, 27, of Gallup, had come up to her trailer as she and her mother were outside smoking a cigarette. She yelled at them, claiming they were responsible for getting her evicted from the trailer park.

Chavez said McCabe then ran back into her trailer and

MAIORANO | FROM PAGE 3 government building.

In 2012, the sheriff’s office began to implement mobile laptop computers in their police cars as part of the DWI program. Maiorano said those computers allowed them to write electronic citations, criminal complaints, and police reports electronically.

The switch from ha ndwritten reports to computer-generated repor t s a nd computer-related dispatch has all happened in the last 10 years, Maiorano said.

“Our radar technology has

came back out carrying a kitchen knife and threatened them with it. Chavez said she then told McCabe to throw down the knife and fight her.

McCabe then threw the knife on her porch and the two began fighting and pulling each other’s hair until police arrived.

Police found the knife on McCabe’s porch. A Swiss Army knife was found on her person when she was patted down. McCabe was arrested and transported to McKinley

County Adult Detention Center for booking.

increased,” Maiorano continued. “The equipment we run now is dual antenna, which means an officer can monitor traffic around them while moving, whereas in the old days you had to wait by the side of the road to measure the speed of vehicles coming by.”

The bigger move being made now by Metro Dispatch, Maiorano said, is they are making the switch to a new GPS system that allows for dispatching officers based on GPS. “It will basically dispatch the officer that’s closest to the call for service,” Maiorano said.

The ability to track statistics is always increasing, he

added.

As for other changes in their equipment over the years, Maiorano pointed out that they have switched to LED lights on police units, which can be up to 10 to 20 times brighter, digital cameras on dashboards to record high definition video, and new equipment being brought in annually to better protect the officers.

HOUSE BREAK-IN Gallup, Sept. 10 A Toh l a k a i m a n w a s arrested on Sept. 10 after being found asleep in a Gallup home that was up for sale.

The complaint came from Mike Mazel, who works for a local realtor. He said he had

MOTIVATION TO KEEP GOING Police work is a difficult job, Maiorano said. A lot of the people who graduated with him from the academy in 2001 have

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come to check on the property at about 8 am, since the owner wa s out of town.

He d iscovered that the f ront door had been kicked in and then found a man, identified later as Edman Touchin, 46, of Tohlakai, asleep in one of the bedrooms.

He said he woke Touchin

up and told him to leave. Then he called police, who found Touchin intoxicated standing in the bedroom. He said he stayed in the house the night before after a man he called Jaime invited him.

Police checked the rest of the house and found no one else in the building. The damage to the door was estimated at $500. Touchin was transported to the county jail and booked on breaking and entering charges.

retired, and only a handful are still in law enforcement.

“The job is stressful on your family, your nerves, and your emotions,” he said. “It’s taken a big toll on a lot of people, and it’s a tough thing to do.”

Despite the difficulties of the job, Maiorano said he loves it, and loves serving his community and working with the staff he has had for years.

“The sheriff offered me an opportunity to help run the administration,” Maiorano said. He accepted the offer.

Maiorano said he began to truly understand why he enlisted in the police force after spending several years in the field.

“It was to help people,” he said. “I didn’t think I understood that when I was 18.”

When asked if there was a particular moment that reinforces that idea, Maiorano said he has had numerous opportunities to educate the community about incidents such as an active shooter in the area.

“We’ve been to churches, government offices, care facilities, Gallup schools, and to see how these people give back to their

community is amazing,” Maiorano said. “It makes us think, ‘Maybe what we do is worth it.’”

Maiorano said while a lot of police work tends to be a thankless job, the moments when the public responds to their efforts, from something large like directing traffic after a vehicle pileup to more personal matters like returning a lost child to their family, are the absolute best.

“I think, ‘What I’m doing does mean something,’” he said. “You don’t realize how many lives you touch through [police work].”

LAST TIDBITS Maiorano said he attributes his success to his faith in Jesus Christ, and the support and efforts of his wife and children, and the staff at McKinley County Sheriff’s Office.

When asked if he had any advice to give to people interested in following the path he did, Maiorano said, “If you want to get into law enforcement, don’t let anything stand in your way. It’s tough, but it’s worth it.”

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N.M. senators on U. S.-Mexico border tour A LOOK AT BORDER SECURITY ISSUES, MIGRANT CONDITIONS, RANCHERS‘ NEEDS Staff Reports

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h ree Republica n senators and other members of the New Mexico Legislative Fina nce Committee spent Oct. 1-Oct. 4 touring New Mexico‘s border with Mexico to st udy secu r it y is sues, unmanned aircraft surveilla nce sy st em s, r a ncher s‘ needs, economic development needs and migrant conditions.

T he LFC is compr ised of both Senate and House members. It meets during the interim, when the legislature is not in session, to examine the state‘s financial needs and makes recommendations to the full legislature on how expenditures should be made to fund those needs.

Sen. Jim W hite, R-East Mts., Abq., said taking the enti re LFC to the border for four days demonstrates the legislative expenditure committee‘s commitment to resolve the area‘s complex issues. “This all-encompassing tour is an opportunity to see in person the new, complicated needs that we have been hearing about lately and to see in person the long-standing issues.”

“Each and every one of us are touched to some degree by what is happening on our Southern border. There is a cost to all of us of what is happening or not happening down there,” Sen. Bill Burt, RAlamogordo, added. “Those of us on the LFC who are in a position to assess and debate all fi nancial issues of the state will gain a keen perspective of the real needs along the border, and how we as a state, can address those needs to benefit all New Mexicans.” visit is timely because it is now projected t hat la rge increa ses in revenue w ill come into the state‘s coffers and they could help address some of the needs along the border.

“We are all affected by what goes on at the order, in one way or another,“ Senator Nev i l le sa id. „We a re a l l affected because of our concerns over the security at the border and of what might be entering into our state illegally. We might be concerned about the hardships and adversities of our fellow ranchers in the south; concerns for our Southern New Mexico communities dealing

Sen. Bill Burt

Sen. Jim White with the influx of migrants and asylum seekers, or with the plight of the immigrants themselves.”

T he t ou r of t he a r e a includes the following stops: · A ntelope Wells, Santa Teresa and Columbus Ports of Entry; Examine infrastructure needs; discuss border security issues. · V iew demon s t r a t ion of Un ma n ned A i rcr a f t Surveillance System. · Tour Russell Johnson Ra nch, one hour from Antelope Wells. · Wa lk through Por t of

Ent r y to P uer to Pa l mos, Chihuahua. · Tour Deming Migra nt Shelter. Discuss immigrants entering the state illegally. · Discuss health and public safety issues, transportation and infrastructure needs and border economic development and employment.

The New Mexico Senate Republican Office repor ts that According to the August, the most recent, Consensus R e v e nu e Fo r e c a s t , Ne w Mexico has billions to address the state‘s needs.

According to the August forecast: “New money,” defi ned as projected recurring revenues for the following fi scal year

Sen. Steve Neville less current year recurring appropriations, is projected at $ 907 million for FY 21, or 12.8 percent growth from the FY 20 recurring budget level.

Upwa rd Rev isions.

Recurring revenues for FY 19 are estimated at $ 7.92 billion, an increase of $ 1.1 billion, or 16.2 percent, from FY 18.

Recurring revenues for FY 20 are estimated at $ 7.78 billion, a decline of $ 143.6 million, or 1.8 percent, from FY 19.

Estimated ending balances for FY 19 are $ 1.71 billion, or 27 percent, and projected ending balances for FY 20 are $ 2.28 billion, or 32 percent.

FBI offering reward for information abut Tara Calico Staff Reports

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he FBI is offer ing a rewa rd of up to $ 20,000 for information that leads to the whereabouts of Tara Calico, who was last seen near her home in Belen in 1988, as well as for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.

Calico, who was 19 when she disappeared on Sept. 20, 1988, had gone for a bicycle ride. “ Ta r a h a d h e r e n t i r e future ahead of her when she vanished,” Special Agent in Charge James Langenberg of the Albuquerque FBI Division said. “Law enforcement has never given up the search for this young lady, checking out numerous tips and conducting NEWS

countless interviews over the course of more than 30 years.

But it‘s time for someone to come forward and help us fi nally bring Tara home.”

Calico was last seen riding a neon pink Huffy mountain bike with yellow control cables and sidewalls.

She was wearing a medium size white T-shirt with “1st National Bank of Belen” on it, white shorts with green stripes, white ankle socks, and white and turquoise Avia tennis shoes. Calico was also wearing a gold butterfly ring with a diamond inset, a gold amethyst ring, and half-inch gold hoop earrings.

Calico left her home on Brugg Street in Belen to go on a bike ride at 9:30 am on Sept. 20, 1988.

She rode her mot her‘s

Tara Leigh Calico photograph. Photo Credit: FBI

Tara Leigh Calico photograph circa 1987.

Photo Credit: FBI

bicycle as her own was damaged. She was last seen riding along Hwy. 47 in Valencia County at approximately 11:45 am.

Calico biked this route

d a i ly du r i ng her 36-mile ride.

The FBI is being by t he Va le nc i a S h e r i f f ‘s O f f i c e investigation.

Photograph of Tara Leigh Calico age progressed to 2018 (age 49). Photo Credit: FBI

rout i ne assisted C ou nt y in this

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at (505) 889–1300 or send information online at tips.fbi.gov.

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N.M. legislators support toxic chemical cleanup FOCUS ON CANNON AND HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASES Staff Reports

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ANTA FE - Three State Legislators, Senator Mimi Stewart, Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, and Representative Andrés Romero have asked the United States District Court for permission to file an Amici Curiae - “Friends of the Court” - Brief in a lawsuit involving toxic pollutants from two Air Force bases.

The Brief would support the legal action by the New Mexico Attorney General and the New Mexico Environment Department to compel the United States Air Force to conduct prompt investigation and cleanup of toxic pollutants at Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis, and Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo.

The soil, groundwater, and surface water at the two bases is contaminated with a class of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

PFAS have been used in many industries since the 1940s and contamination typically results from releases at manufacturing and industrial facilities and industrial waste sites, and from their use in fi re-fighting chemicals at fire and crash training areas, such as at Air Force bases across the country. There is substantial scientific evidence that PFAS pose significant human health and

ecological risks, such as developmental problems, low birth weight, decreased fertility, hormone disruption, immune system damage, and increased cancer risk.

A lt hou g h t he U. S .

Env ironmental Protection Agency has not set enforceable regulatory drinking water standards for PFAS, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission has listed several of the most common types of PFAS - including those at issue in this case - as “toxic pollutants” under the N. M. Water Quality Regulations.

New Mexico brought this action under the provisions of two statutes, one Federal and one State, designed to address the problem of hazardous waste disposal and cleanup. The Federal statute is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, signed into law in 1976. The State statute is the N. M. Hazardous Waste Act, enacted in 1983. Both statutes contain “imminent hazard” provisions, which provide for court orders to mitigate an endangerment to the public health or the environment.

The Amici are addressing two of the issues raised by the Air Force in its September 17 Motion to Dismiss. The Air Force’s fi rst argument is based on the “sovereign immunity” of the Federal government, which says the U. S. cannot be sued

Flying over Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo, NM. Photo Credit: Courtesy

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Aerial shot of Cannon Air Force Base, near Clovis, N. M. Photo Credit: Courtesy without its consent. However, the U. S. has explicitly waived its sovereign immunity from

the New Mexico lawsuit in two federal statutes.

The Air Force’s second argument is based on a provision in another federal law, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund. That law precludes a lawsuit that challenges an ongoing Superfund cleanup.

The purpose of this provision is to expedite Superfund cleanups. However, in this case, the Air Force is not currently engaged in an ongoing cleanup. It has effectively placed the cleanup “on hold” for years. The Air Force is seeking to use this provision to delay cleanup, contrary to congressional intent.

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Law Center Staff Attorney Charles de Saillan expressed his view with a touch of humor when he said, “We want to support the Attorney General and the Environment Department in their commendable efforts to hold the Air Force accountable for polluting the state’s groundwater. It is very unfortunate that the Air Force would attempt to avoid its cleanup obligations under New Mexico law by invoking a legal doctrine - sovereign immunity of the United States government - that derives from the ancient English common law maxim that ‘the King can do no wrong.’ As Mark Twain once put it through one of his characters, ‘All kings is mostly rapscallions.’”

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EMERGENCY | FROM PAGE 4 Additional help came in the form of flyers and goodie bags and personal communication.

New Mexico Children, Youth, & Families Dept. representative Danielle Lynch, spoke about the Adopt-A-Family program, her efforts to recruit foster parents, and how to use resources to report abuse and neglect.

“We offer resources on counseling and notify the public of upcoming events, as we will have one coming Oct. 25 with our Trunk or Treat event for the kids,” Lynch said.

The Gallup Lions Club handed out free hot dogs and water.

Children were offered a tour through the Fire Safety House and some children got the chance to try on firefighter equipment.

At the Del Taco booth , the Gallup vendor handed out

FIRST FLU | FROM PAGE 7 if they develop flu symptoms because the sooner that these medications are begun, the better the chance of preventing serious complications. People who have the flu may have some or all of the following symptoms: · Fever or feeling feverish/ chills · Cough · Sore throat · Runny or stuffy nose · Muscle or body aches · Headaches · Fatigue (tiredness) · Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though t h is is more com mon i n

certificates of achievement for fire safety to kids for a free kid’s meal. Del Taco General Manager Linda Hernandez said the company wants to get in touch with the community and give back.

The New Mexico State Police showed off the inside of their units to curious visitors.

McKinley County Sheriff’s deputies introduced themselves to the youngest spectators, in an effort to correct any misconceptions about law enforcement.

It was an especially valuable day for people like Cheryl Hathlie of Gallup, who said, “I came to check out what departments are here and what is available that represent[s] safety. To take this home and show my son on what to do in case an emergency should arise, plus it sparked my interest in becoming a police officer in the near future.”

Beth Blakeman contributed to this report.

Sheldon Peterson tries on a Gallup police vest and helmet during 7th Annual Emergency Preparedness and Public Safety Day at the Rio West Mall in Gallup Sept. 28. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

children than adults.

Remember that to avoid catching the flu or passing it on to others, everyone should wash their hands frequently, cover their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, and stay home when ill.

Flu vaccines are offered in many locations: healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, hospitals, and – later this month – at public health of f ice s , a s wel l i n s ome worksites and schools. The New Mexico Department of Hea lt h encou r a ge s t ho s e w it h hea lt h i n su r a nce to contact their healthcare prov ider or pharmacist about getting a f lu vaccine. The state department of health

offers vaccinations for people without insurance or who a re other w ise not able to get vaccinated. Those with Medicaid or other insurance who go to their local Public

Health Offices are asked to bring their insurance card.

You can find more information about flu and flu vaccines at the Department of Health influenza webpage

at: nmhealth.org/about/phd/ idb/imp/fluv/ or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information page at: cdc.gov/flu/ about/season/current.htm.

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Immunization Records Now Available Online S Staff Reports

A N TA F E , N M T he New Mex ico Department of Health, in partnership with the New Mexico Immunization Program announce the launch of VaxViewNM, M a new public portal for the New Mexico Statewide Immunization Information System. For the first time, parents and guardians will have access to official immunization records.

The website, vaxviewnm. org, allows families to see, save and print their child’s immunization records without a doctor’s office visit. It eliminates the need to carry multiple or outdated documents. The portal is accessible on both desktops and mobile devices.

First time visitors will be required to enter initial information such as patient name, date of birth, gender, their relationship to

the patient and contact information. The user will then request a validation code via text messaging or email. After receiving and entering the validation code, the immunization record will open in a new window.

The secure portal uses a two-factor authentication via text messaging or email to validate the patient, parent, or guardian’s identity before allowing access.

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After three unsuccessful attempts to fi nd the immunization record, the system will lock the user out for 30 minutes.

For more information on VaxViewNM, contact the NMSIIS help desk at (833) 882-6454 or (505) 827-2356.

Department of Health issues order to label THC vaping products Staff Reports

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ANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health announced two major actions related to vaping high-concentrate Tetra Hydro Cannabinol and the overall health risks posed by electronic

cigarettes or vaping on Oct. 3.

Secretary of Health Kathy Kunkel issued an order to the NMDOH Medical Cannabis Program to have all medical cannabis producers and manufacturers affix a label to all cannabis-derived vaping products containing THC with the

statement: “WARNING: Vaping cannabis-derived products containing THC has been associated with cases of severe lung injury, leading to difficulty breathing, hospitalization, and even death.”

The Secretary of Health is also releasing a health advisory to the public about vaping lung-related

Stock Photo injuries. Fourteen New Mexico residents have developed severe lung injury requiring hospitalization after vaping. They are victims of an emerging national public health threat of lung injury associated with vaping, particularly vaping THC products.

The advisory urges everyone to refrain from vaping, no matter the substance or source, until current investigations are complete.

“We are issuing this advisory because of the potential risk to the health of many New Mexicans,“ Kunkel said. “Vaping lung-related injuries is uncharted territory in public health, and it is important that residents know the health risks if they make the choice to continue using any vaping products.”

While the specific cause of the injury has not yet been determined, all patients in the state have reported vaping, particularly vaping THC products, prior to becoming ill. Among New Mexico‘s 14 cases six are persons 21 years or younger, including

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three teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 years old.

At this time across the United States, 805 cases of vaping-associated lung injury have been identified in 46 states and one U.S. territory, with 12 deaths in 10 states.

Most patients experience worsening symptoms over a few days to a couple of weeks before they see a doctor. Patients who have become sick report the following symptoms: · Breathing symptoms: Trouble breathing or catching their breath, chest pain, coughing digestive symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal (belly) pain Non-specific symptoms: fever, chills, aches, feeling tired, weight loss · Laboratory blood tests and lung imaging (x-rays or a CT scan) may be needed to help diagnose a patient‘s illness.

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Udall, Heinrich call for end to Pendley’s authority ACTING BLM DIRECTOR SUPPORTS SELLING OFF PUBLIC LANDS Staff Reports

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A S H I NGT ON U.S. Sens.

Tom Udall, D -N.M., lea d Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined a group of Senate Democrats Oct. 2 urging U.S. Department of t he I nter ior Secret a r y David Bernhardt to terminate William Perry Pendley’s author ity as acting director of the Bureau of Land Management. In the letter, the senators outline their concerns with Pendley’s advocacy for the widespread sale of public lands, his efforts to roll back key conservation laws, and his long-held disregard for the important role BLM plays in managing our public lands.

“Mr. Pendley is simply unfit to lead the BLM - repeatedly calling for the sale of public lands and the dismantling of critical protections for wildlife. New Mexico is proud of our millions of acres of public lands that support a thriving outdoor recreation economy and are home to iconic species including the desert bighorn to Gila trout. Protecting these wild spaces is critical to our rich natural inheritance, our economic success, and is part of an essential legacy to pass on to our children a nd future generations to come,” Udall said.

“During his time as acti ng- d i rector of BL M, M r.

Pendley has spearheaded the Interior Department’s misguided BLM relocation efforts and the transfer of more than fi ve hundred acres of public land, including hundreds in New Mexico, to the U.S. Army for construction of President Tr ump’s border wa ll - a ll while avoiding congressional oversight. It is time for the president to nominate a permanent director who believes in the mission of the agency and who is willing to work with Congress to support the NEWS

dedicated staff who work at the BLM and actually improve t he ef fe c t ivene s s of t he agency,” he concluded.

“Willia m Per r y Pendley ha s made a ca reer a s a zea lot , a l ig n i ng h i m sel f w it h ex t rem i s t s a nd m i lit a nt s who led t he a r med standoff with the BLM - the agency he now oversees. He has explicitly called on the federa l gover nment to sell off millions of acres of the Western landscapes owned by a l l of u s, a nd ha s routinely argued against tribal s o v e r e i g n t y. P e n d l e y ’ s bel iefs a re a ntit hetica l to the ver y idea of A mer ica’s public lands and he is glari n g ly u n q u a l i f ie d t o r u n t he BL M ,” Hei n r ich s a id .

“For two a nd a ha lf yea rs, the Tr ump administration h a s fa i le d t o nom i n a t e a per ma nent director of the BLM, which oversees nearly a qua r ter billion acres of publ ic l a nd s i nclud i ng ma ny t rea su red pla ce s i n New Mex ico l i ke t he R io Grande del Norte and Organ Mou nt a i n s -De s er t Pea k s.

T h is a ct ion is a n end-r u n around congressional oversight and Pendley’s authority should be rescinded a s Acting Director of the BLM until the president formally nominates someone.”

“As the BLM considers a major reorganization, there is no reason for this effort to be led by an acting director who spent h i s ca reer attempting to dismantle the agency. Keeping Mr. Pendley atop the BLM is an affront to all Americans who believe in the balanced, multiple use and sustained yield mission of t he agency,” w rote t he senators in their letter. “ T he A mer ic a n people deser ve better. Therefore, we request that you rescind Mr. Pendley’s authority as acting director of the BLM and that the President nominate a BLM Director with a true commitment to our public lands and waters,” the letter continues.

In addition to Udall and Hei n r ich, t he let t er wa s signed by U.S. Sens. Michael

Sen. Martin Heinrich

Sen. Tom Udall

Bennet, D-Colo., Jon Tester, D -Mont ., K a m a l a H a r r i s, D-Calif., Dianne Feinstein D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., S her r o d Br ow n , D - Oh io, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. , Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Edward Markey, D-Mass., and Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii.

In August, Udall called on the DOI to suspend its efforts to relocate BLM functions or positions and to work with Congress and other stakeholders to create a reorganization plan that will actually improve the effectiveness a nd accou ntabi l it y of t he agency. In the last week of Sept., Uda ll adva nced the F isca l Yea r 2020 Inter ior, Env ironment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill which did not include a ny new funding for BLM reorganization. The billed passed the committee and will now head to the full Senate.

acting director authority immediately.

For decades, Mr. Pendley has advocated for the widespread sale of public lands and fought to erode America’s c o n se r v ati o n l e g a c y. In notes from his time with the Reagan Administration, Mr. Pendley wrote, “Sell all BLM lands E. of Miss.” For nearly 30 years aft e r th at , Mr. Pendley continued to promote these ideas as President of the Mountain States Legal Foun dation, fighting for expanded oil and gas development in wild places, fewer protections for critical wildlife, and less protected public land. Over the course of his career, he’s argued for eliminating the Endangered Species Act, abolishing the Antiquities Act, and repealin g l aws th at safegu ar d sportsmen’s access. W hile writing five books focused on his view of western liberties, such as “War on the West” and “Sagebrush Rebel,” Mr. Pendley failed to recognize that freedom for many Americans comes from the shared ownership of more than 600 million acres of public land.

T he t ex t of t he let t er follows: Dear Secretary Bernhardt: We write to express our opposition to Mr. William Perry Pendley’s continued role as Acting Director at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). BLM is a key partner across the country, managing vast expanses of public lands and the natural and cultural resources they contain. The American people deserve a leader at the BLM who will work on behalf of its mission. Mr. Pendley, however, is not that leader.

Accordingly, we request that you terminate Mr. Pendley’s

A s r e c e n t l y a s 2 016 , Mr. Pendley wrote an article entitled, “T he Federal Government Should Follow the Constitution and Sell Its Wester n Lands.” In it, Pendley incorrectly argues that the Founding Fathers intended all lands owned by the federal government to be sold and suggests that obtaining title to public land an d dr iving public l an d

William Perry Pendley, current acting director of the Bureau of Land Management, whose term was extended on Sept. 30, to last until January 2020. ownership down are laudable goals. The fact that Mr. Pendley recently defended this article by suggesting it was an academic exercise is exactly our concern.

Such exercises - driven by Washington D.C. think tanks and special interests - are completely out of line with the views of a vast majority of Americans who realize that our public lands are critical to economic growth across the country, particularly in rural communities.

As the BLM considers a major reorganization, there is no reason for this effort to be led by an acting director wh o spe nt his caree r att e mptin g t o di s m ant l e th e a ge n c y. Ke e pin g Mr. Pe n d l ey atop th e BL M is an affront to all Americans who believe in the balanced, multiple use and sustained yield mission of the agency.

While Mr. Pendley has said that “an oft-repeated truth… [is] to call the federal government the ‘world’s worst neighbor,’” we can think of no worse neighbor than one who spe nt the last thir ty years trying to burn down the neighborhood.

T h e Am e r ican peopl e deser ve better. T herefore, we request that you rescind Mr. Pendley’s authority as acting director of the BLM and that the President nominate a BLM Director with a true commitment to our public lands and waters.

Thank you for considering this request.

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OPINIONS LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A clarification for a Sept. 20 article

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n the a forementioned article it is written that I “explained that one of [my] neighbors damaged a drainage pipe while performing maintenance work in his yard, he did not ask permission from the city to make any changes to the pipe prior to the incident. After that happened, [I] told city staff, that the City of Gallup had marked it for private maintenance and was refusing to maintain it.”

My response to this statement is that they are the words and explanation of Stan Henderson, City of Gallup

employee and project director for this upcoming undertaking. The statement and explanation are not my words.

I was the sole residential/ community member present at the public meeting along with Stan Henderson, DePauli Engineering Staff, City Councilor Yogash Kumar, Gallup Sun reporter, and Gallup Independent reporter. In any other circumstance I would not object to being misquoted,

LETTER | SEE PAGE 20

Sidewalk issues to be addressed in the upcoming Whole Block Reconstruction Project which started Aug 27 in the Phase 1 area of Marguerite Franco Street & Wilson Avenue between Montoya Blvd and McKinley Avenue. Photo Credit: File photo

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF OCTOBER 7

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The actions of the Republican GOP, scripted and rehearsed with their false patriotism, fake morality, serious lack of professional ethics, collaboration with Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historical enemies and scandalous corruption are acceptable to them. And no wonder, Donald Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zero Tolerance Immigration Policy has over 52,000 Immigrant Children in Concentration Camps across America coupled with Family Separations, 23 Women Accusers, the ongoing Impeachment Inquiry and numerous other offenses. And the Republican GOP controlled Senate has not passed over 200 Bills already passed by the Democratic House, including two comprehensive Gun Control Bills. Donald Trump stated that he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sign them as well. This is the Donald Trump â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loyalty Oath.â&#x20AC;?

A lt houg h Contempt of Congress is a punishable Illegal offense, the U.S. Department of Justice, now headed by Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal Attorney General William Barr, not one who took Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice and ignored Congressional subpoenas will be jailed. Further, on behalf of Donald Trump, U.S. Attorney General William Barr and personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, are knowingly destroying the Rule of American Law. Barr has instructed others to ignore Official Congressional Subpoenas, in nefarious spite of the 1821 Anderson vs. Dunn Ruling. Barr is also meeting with Foreign Intelligence Officia ls to discredit the Congressional Impeachment Inquiry. Forecast: Barr will issue a Pardon to Donald Trump if he himself is not NEWS

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COMMUNITY Call to resume use of national forests HUMAN USES ALONGSIDE MEXICAN SPOTTED OWL RECOVERY Staff Reports

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A SH INGTON, D. C. - U.S. Sens.

Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and U.S. Reps.

Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., Deb Haaland, D-N.M., and Xochitl Torres Small, D-N.M., wrote to the U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen Sept. 27 pressing the agency to take immediate action to comply with the law and allow the resumption of traditional forest activities on national forests in New Mexico.

“We write regarding the reported impacts of the recent pause of several forest activities on national forests in New Mexico as a result of the District Court of Arizona’s decision that the U.S. Forest Service is not taking the necessary steps to recover the Mexican Spotted Owl as required by the Endangered Species Act,” they said in the letter.

“We strongly encourage the Forest Service and other

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Mexican Spotted Owl parties to the lawsuit to work quickly to respond to the ruling and resolve a variety of issues, including, but not

limited to, traditional firewood gathering, tribal cultural activities, and forest restoration and fi re mitigation

Rep. Ben Ray Lujan notes passing of Amb. Joe Wilson Staff Reports

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ASHINGTON, D. C. - Congressman Ben Ray Lu já n, D-N.M., the U.S. Hou se A s sist a nt Spea ker spoke Sept. 27 on the passing of Ambassador Joe Wilson: “It wa s w it h profou nd sadness that I heard of the pa ssi ng of A mba ssador Wilson, a friend and fellow New Mexican for whom I had deep respect. Amb. Wilson was a devoted patriot who put country and duty before pol it ics a nd who had t he courage to speak the truth in the face of extreme criticism. With his passing, our country lost a faithful public servant.

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projects. We likewise strongly urge the Forest Ser vice to under take the action necessary to comply with the Endangered Species Act to allow the resumption of forest activities and minimize impacts to traditional uses and projects that improve the long-term health of the forest,” they concluded.

The legislators asked the USFS to work with all due speed, so that traditional uses like fi rewood gathering, tribal cultural activities, forest restoration and fi re mitigation can resume in addition to the efforts to recover the Mexican Spotted Owl.

Sen. Martin Heinrich

Rep. Xochitl Torres Small

Congressman Ben Ray Lujan “Today, my thoughts and prayers are with Joe’s family and friends. He will be missed by all those who loved and respected him.”

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Ambassador Joe Wilson (best known for his 2002 trip to Niger to investigate allegations that Saddam Hussein was attempting to purchase yellowcake uranium and his subsequent op-ed in the New York Times, “What I didn’t find in Africa”), died of organ failure, Sept. 27.

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‘Joker’: an adult version of a comic book character

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 121 MINUTES The latest comic-book adaptation to hit cinema screens is at least an attempt to try something a bit different from the current formula. Based on the famous villain from the Batman comic book, Joker is a gritty and violent take on the figure that does its best to explain the origins of the character, his motivations and the reasons behind his psychotic snap. It’s an uneven effort that doesn’t always hit the mark, but is salvaged by an admittedly incredible lead performance.

This fi lm is not for the kids, presenting Gotham City as crime-ridden and on the verge of mass riots. Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is a struggling clown who lives with his mother (Frances Conroy) in a run-down tenement. He dreams of being a successful stand-up comedian on a TV show hosted

by Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro). Unfortunately, a neurological condition causes him to laugh uncontrollably and often at inappropriate times.

He also suffers from depression, feeling completely invisible to others, taking several medications to keep him balanced.

After being beaten on the street, losing his job, as well as social assistance needed to pay for his medication, Arthur finally lashes out and murders his next gang of tormentors. The slaying makes the press and suddenly Arthur begins to feel, in a strange way, recognized by the public. As the police close in and new family history is discovered, Arthur’s newfound sense of purpose provokes him into planning even more drastic acts.

Phoenix appears to be going all-in on his depiction of Arthur, not only immersing himself in the part, but physically losing a great deal of weight for the role. He looks emaciated, his body almost looking like that of a contortionist. This is a character who commits terrible crimes, but the performer does manage to make Arthur into a meek and tortured soul who, when he isn’t brutally killing anyone, does come across as sympathetic. After he turns violent, he’s equally threatening.

A scene involving a couple of coworkers visiting his apartment grows ever tense as it progresses, thanks to the character’s unpredictable movements, mannerisms, and

Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) plays the clown prince of crime - a mentally unstable man, who experiences his first taste of notoriety after he commits a violent act in “Joker.” Photo Credit: Warner Bros. thoughts. His transformation and discovery of a new purpose in life, as messed up as it may be, is dynamic to watch.

It’s a good thing that the performer is so strong, as there are some issues with the story itself. A twist that occurs late in the film should come as a surprise to absolutely no one; far too much information is given by the editing team that makes what is occurring obvious from the outset. The climax is also a bit of a jumble as the lead rather bluntly gives a speech that feels a bit too on-the-nose. It also comes across as difficult to believe that a man in his unhinged condition would be granted access

and allowed a specific item on a television set. One just has to accept that Gotham City’s biggest television program has by far the most careless and negligent security imaginable.

Alas, these kinds of problems do take one out of the picture here and there, ultimately keeping it from reaching its full potential. However, Phoenix is completely committed and commands the screen whenever he appears. Given the story issues, this film could have been a complete disaster were it not for his stellar work. The movie also tries to make a point and suggest that ignoring the sick and helpless can have unintended and very violent consequences,

even if it’s delivered too bluntly and without much nuance. Much like the plot twist, that isn’t surprising. It feels like too much information is delivered in too obvious a manner.

As such, the end results are a mixed bag. This is a thrilling and well-performed character to watch onscreen, but one wishes a little more care and attention was taken to putting the story together and delivering the plot points in a surprising way. Jokerr features a great performance, but the movie itself could have done with some extra tinkering in the editing room.

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‘Abominable’ has beautiful visuals, bland characters RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 97 MINUTES It is always strange how studios tend to develop similar projects at the same time and double-down on them.

There were two Wyatt Earp westerns made the same year, and other examples in the past include two asteroid movies, two volcano fl icks, as well as a pair of family features about insects (specifically, Antz and A Bug’s Life). e Well, it appears to have happened once again.

Abominable is the second animated film this year to use a large, hairy humanoid attempting to return home and fi nd its family as subject matter (after the excellent Missing Link arrived earlier in the year). This title is certainly nice to look at, but will honestly only engage the youngest members of the family.

Yi (Ch loe Ben net) is a young girl who has closed herself off emotionally from her family after the death of her father, giving up the violin (an activity with a connection to her deceased dad) and spending her days working odd jobs for extra cash. Her life changes dramatically after encou nter i ng a n escaped Yeti on the roof of the family’s

LETTER | FROM PAGE 16 however this project holds significant importance as it not only places me in a sensitive situation with my neighbors (especially the one accused of “damaging a drainage pipe”), but it also misrepresents my position on this entire proposal.

W hen I pu rch a sed my L i nda Dr ive home i n t he Summer of 2013, the previous homeowner explained

LETTER | FROM PAGE 17 prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States, or by force to seize, take, or possess any property of the

complex building. Naming him Everest, she learns that the creature is on the run from his captors, specifically Dr. Za ha (Sa ra h Paulson) and her wealthy benefactor Burnish (Eddie Izzard). As forces close in, Yi becomes determined to reunite the Yeti with his kind and embarks on a lengthy trip across China from Shanghai to the Himalayas on the border of Nepal. Along for the ride and offering comic relief are relatives Peng (Albert Tsai) and Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor).

As mentioned, the movie assuredly features impressive visuals. Despite being large and bulky, Everest is a cute-looking Yeti creation.

Both the Shanghai and natural environment are also beautiful. As the characters travel deeper into the wilderness, the film offers the opportunity to present some scenic backdrops. Everest’s powers to manipulate nature grow stronger the closer the characters get to their destination, and that allows for a few impressive scenarios.

This includes a journey t h roug h t he a i r bet ween craggy, fog-drenched mountains on an enormous floating white dandelion. The most striking is a makeshift sailing journey of sorts, as the creature causes canola fields to roll, sweep and crest like waves in

the sea, pulling the characters away from their pursuers.

However, for adults the images are the only thing likely to hold their attention. The dialogue is delivered slowly and the jokes are blunt and aimed at children. For example, while stowing away on a cargo boat heading inland, the characters subsist on soda and fi nd themselves burping a lot. As written, the slowly-delivered and obvious interchanges don’t do much to add a lot of personality to the leads or involve viewers in the story. Their pursuers are fairly one-note as well, with one of the pair revealing themselves to be sinister and the other questioning their own motives behind proving the existence of the Yeti. It’s all done in an

obvious manner and doesn’t deliver anything you won’t see coming miles ahead.

Another issue is Everest’s continually increasing magical powers. They grow stronger and stronger as the group heads closer the Himalayas.

T h is mea ns t hat wh i le it results in ever more impressive displays of Everest using the natural world to save the children, the level of tension and concern for the protagonists begins to lessen as he becomes a dominant force. In fact, one wonders why, given the supposed danger, Everest keeps waiting until the very last minute to rescue himself and the children. Deep down, one guesses that this Yeti may have a taste for unnecessary

melodrama.

Of course, these criticisms of a family fi lm may be a bit harsh. The environmentalist slant is welcome and the animation is quite beautiful at times. Small children will certainly like what they see and definitely enjoy the picture overall. However, adults are less likely to be as involved in the proceedings.

Abo min abl e w ill work for parents who want their kids distracted while they zone out for ninety minutes.

Unfortunately, those looking for memorable characters and a story that makes a dramatic impact will find themselves lost in the wild.

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to my family and I that they have been trying to have an official drainage easement created and maintained by the City of Gallup because the lay of the land naturally directs water fl ow onto my/ their property. Upon first moving in, the swale on my property was maintained by the City in terms of the land being weed whacked and rid of small debris. However, as the years passed the swale continued to direct water

flow (both in small and large quantities) and no response or action from the City was received. It wasn’t until I sent a recent email to the Assistant Cit y Ma nager that it wa s maintained again.

My attendance to the public meeting was to voice my concern (again and again) about the water drainage on my property. I have come to learn from the City of Gallup that the design of this project on Linda Drive is prepared to have continued

use of the existing swale on my property. Therefore, my issue with this project is the swale and not the piped drainage system behind my home - of which I had no previous knowledge to make a claim like the one stated above. The City maintains that the installation of sidewalks on the street will not create an increased flow of water onto my property, I disagree.

It is true that I am excited for this project and the reconstruction to place sidewalks. I

am anxiously looking forward to the development of my neighborhood at least in the sense of providing secure walkways for the children and passersby of the community. However, I am not thrilled about the project’s plan to allow water to continue onto my property (which poses a greater threat for my neighbor) without proper infrastructure in place. My advocacy efforts on this issue continue.

Chelsea Kettering Gallup, N. M.

United States contrary to the authority thereof, they shall each be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both.”

First, it has been official U.S. Policy via Twitter, now

it’s the Official White House Script for the Mockumentary “As the White House Turns”.

The Impeachment Inquiry is an Offi cial Investigation by the U.S. Congress. National Polls indicate wide spread

support: All by a ten percent nationwide rise since the last Poll from two months ago.

The main supporters of Donald Trump are the Rightwing Republican GOP and the Evangelical Christians, many

who swoon at Trump’s declaration: “I am the Chosen One.” Well, New Mexico has always been a Democratic stronghold.

We are fortunate for that.

Mervyn Tilden Gallup, New Mexico

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Yi (Chloe Bennet), Peng (Albert Tsai), and Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) together heading for the Himalayas as they help Everest (the Yeti) escape his captors and reunite him with his kind in “Abominable”. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for October 4, 2019

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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reetings once again for another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. It appears that this edition sees the release of one of the year’s biggest box office hits, but there are also plenty of smaller indie titles arriving on shelves.

So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

Big New Releases!

Airplane Mode - A man with a fl ight phobia needs to take a plane to Australia in order to at tend a n impor ta nt social media convention.

Unfortunately, the other passengers are so obsessed with their phones, they forget to sw itch them to “a ir pla ne mode,” causing chaos in the sky. In the meantime, the lead’s inexperienced pal does everything he can to use the situation to lose his virginity. This fi lm was shot back in 2016, but is only now premiering, making its debut on disc.

There aren’t many official reviews of the feature, although online people are slamming it as being agonizing to sit through. The one professional write-up that has appeared agrees, stating that the fi lm is pretty awful and that the cast of mostly YouTube stars lacks the acting chops to make any of it work. It features Logan Paul, Amanda Cerny, David Dobrik, Nick Bateman, Chloe Bridges and Nick Swardson.

American Chaos - Several months before the 2016 election, a documentarian set out to travel through the red st ate s to talk to D o n a l d Trump supporters.

Hopi n g t o find a reason for the future president’s surging popularity in spite of a horrific past fi lled with scandal, pending lawsuits, and disturbing ties to extremist groups. The resultant film tries COMMUNITY

to explain and come to terms with the current cultural divide in America. Notices were good for this documentary, although not exceptional.

Those who criticized the movie called the revelations already well out-of-date and suggested that it was sloppily put together, doing little to offer much insight. Slightly more thought that though it was difficult to watch, it at least provides some information about Trump’s strange appeal.

Astronaut – This independent feature involves an elderly widower who enters a competition giving individuals a chance to fly in space. Seeing this as a chance to make a lifelong dream come true, the protagonist fudges his age and other health issues. His dysfunctional family also steps in and tries to help him win a spot on the journey. The press appears to have a mixed-positive reaction to the end results.

While nearly half said that the dramas pacing was slow and called it too bland and sentimental for their tastes, a larger number enjoyed its inspirational message and thought the work of the star was good enough to earn the fi lm a recommendation. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Lyriq Bent, Colm Feore, Krista Bridges and Art Hindle.

Birds Without Feathers - The plot of this independent comedy/drama follows a group of misfits trying to fi nd their way in the world. Their psychological issues lead to desperate, ineffective and sometimes self-harmful acts, all in the hopes of gaining the attention of the public. The main characters include a wannabe Instagram star, an identity thief and a motivational speaker. This feature premiered at Slamdance and has played a few fi lm festivals, but right now, there aren’t many reviews for it.

Those curious about the picture will just have to take a chance on it. The cast includes We nd y Mc C ol m , C o o p er Oznowicz, Alexander Stasko, William Gabriel Grier, Sara Estefanos and Lenae Day. Doo m: Annihi l ati o n Remember the old computer game Doom? Or the 2005 big screen adaptation featuring Karl Urban and Dwayne Johnson? Well, the rights have

pa s sed on to a nother company and they’ve developed a new low-budget horror flick based on the property. It follows a new group of Space Marines who receive a distress call on a Martian moon and go to help, only to be attacked an army of monstrous creatures.

Frankly, I didn’t even know this title existed and it is premiering on disc, so absolutely no one has seen it. So anyone who isn’t a low-budget horror fan should approach this little movie with extreme caution.

Nina Bergman, Amy Manson, Kate Nichols, Louis Mandylor and Jemma Moore headline the fl ick.

Driver -Also known as Acceleration in some parts of the world, is yet another straight-to-disc action effort.

It’s about a crime lord who finds himself double-crossed by one of his most trusted operatives.

In retaliation, the kingpin kidnaps the employee’s son and forces her to go out and take out a series of enemies in order to get her child back. Naturally, while she’s out taking care of business, she looks for a way to fi nish off her boss.

Once again, this picture was made on the cheap and no one knows a thing about this title, so one shouldn’t expect much from it. At least it has an impressive cast that features Sean Patrick Flanery, Dolph Lundgren, Natalie Burn, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Danny Trejo.

Encounter - Watch out for… rural fields. In this sci-fi picture, a disabled man is suffering from depression and his group of friends don’t heed that warning and investigate a strange sight in some nearby terrain. Once there, they uncover a strange alien object. The group calls in for some help from a local professor, who tries to assist them in discovering what the item is, along with the bizarre life form inside, that could be from another world.

Alas, it’s the same story for this release as for a few others listed in this article. Few have seen it and for most it will be premiering on disc. One review that has popped up online is

terrible. It suggests that despite plenty of talent, the skills behind the camera are undeveloped, resulting in a very ineffective alien picture. Luke Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison and Tom Atkins take on the lead roles.

Framing John DeLorean - This unusual documentary recounts the life story of veh icle manufacturer John DeLorean and tells his story using both archival footage and reenactments with a full cast of specific chapters in the man’s life. Naturally, the events featured include the man’s work at General Motors, his attempts to build the ultimate automobile, and the dramatic fall from grace that followed.

Critics liked the approach taken and gave the title high marks. One or two write-ups found it a strange concoction that didn’t appeal to them, but the vast majority thought the story was fascinating and complimented the unique approach, suggesting it was an appropriately nutty way to deal with a true eccentric. Alec Baldwin, Morena Baccarin, Josh Charles and Jason Jones appear.

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil - In this foreign-language picture from South Korea, a cr ime boss is attacked by a vicious and cunn i ng ser ia l killer. Barely sur viving, he slowly recovers, determined to fi nd the person responsible.

He becomes so obsessed that he teams up with a local detective and the two work together using all resources available to locate and vanquish the threat.

Response toward this thriller was very positive.

While one or two didn’t think the dramatic moments between the leads spoke to them, almost all others were taken by what they saw. They wrote that it was faced-paced, exciting, suspenseful and veered successfully between various genres, making it an extremely compelling flick.

Dong-seok Ma, Mu-Yeol Kim

and Kim Sungkyu play the title characters.

Itsy Bitsy - In this independent horror picture, a nurse decides to take her family out of the city and gets a job in the country caring for an older gentleman with multiple sclerosis. However, after accidentally fi nding an old relic in the patient’s house, a threatening creature comes to life.

Any guesses on what kind of terrifying monster it might be?

Reaction toward this genre picture was split.

About half thought that the digital effects weren’t very well executed, killing much of the suspense. Still, just as many stated that the fi lm did a good job of establishing a creepy mood and admired the gooeyness on display. It features Elizabeth Roberts, Bruce Davison, Denise Crosby, Arman Darbo and, presumably, a big and menacing spider.

Jarhead: Law of Return - The 2005 f ilm Jarh e a d with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Foxx garnered some great reviews back in its day.

Amazingly, in the past five years there have been several sequels to the original film, featuring a new cast and made primarily for the home video market. Frankly, I wasn’t even aware that any of them existed.

This follow-up involves a major and son of a U.S. senator who is shot down while flying over Syria.

After being taken captive, an elite team attempts to rescue him. As you might have already guessed, this one is making its debut on disc, so right now no one has seen it. Don’t expect it to be in the same league as the original. The cast includes Devon Sawa, Robert Patrick, Amaury Nolasco, Yael Eitan, Nicholas Aaron and Ben Cross.

Maiden - This documentary has received a great deal of excellent press since its release earlier in the yea r.

It details the stor y T racy Edwards, a 24 -yea rold ch a r t er boat cook who, in 1989, became the skipper of the fi rst

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DVD/BLU-RAY | FROM PAGE 21 all-female crew ever to compete in the Whitbread Round the World race. The footage shows how no one believed that she could do it, the bad publicity the team garnered, and even displays many competitors taking bets on the level of her failure. As many readers might have guessed, things turned out differently than expected.

Vir tua lly a ll rev iewers noted that the editing did a great job of placing the viewer out on the waters with the team and called it an exciting and inspirational feature.

The Pilgrim’s Progress An animated faith-based fi lm makes its debut on disc this week in an adaptation of the John Bunyan novel. Apparently, this is a modernization of the story featuring an everyman of sorts, who decides to head out on a journey from his home city to the Celestial City on Mount Zion. The hero faces challenges at every stop on his long and difficult quest, eventually joining with guides on a similar trek. The movie received a limited release earlier in the year, but there weren’t many reviews.

A few online write-ups have suggested that the animation isn’t quite up to the standards of bigger productions. The voice cast includes David Thorpe, John Rhys-Davies and Kristyn Getty.

T he Proposal - Luis Barragán is considered by many experts to be one of the greatest architects of the 20th century. Unfortunately, a great deal of his work was locked away in a Swiss bunker upon his death in 1988 and is inaccessible to the public. This documentary follows a modern-day artist and fan of the figure who strives to uncover Barragán’s work and release it to the public via a “daring proposition.”

Reaction towards the feature was upbeat and positive.

While one or two reviewers couldn’t get on the fi lm’s

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wavelength, most thought that this was an impressively shot effort that offered some interesting insight about who should have access to a person’s art and legacy.

Spider-Man: Far from Home - The big release of the week is this Marvel superhero sequel taki ng place a fter the events of the previous Avengers film. Peter Parker attempts to adjust back to his normal life and reestablish old relationships while on a school trip to Europe. However, new dangers arise. Parker also encounters a nd befr iends another powerful figure named Mysterio, whose motivations may not be as clear as initially thought.

The press gave the latest franchise chapter high marks.

A small percentage described it as a comedown after the previous Marvel fl ick. However, the majority referred to this follow-up as a breezy piece of summer entertainment with plenty of thrills and laughs.

It stars Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei, John Favreau and Zendaya.

Wrestled Away: The Lee Kemp Story - This documentar y chronicles the life of Olympic wrestler Lee Kemp and the many struggles the man has had to overcome.

The fi lm details his upbringing and efforts to overcome a physical disability and his rise in the wrestling world. It also goes into his Olympic quest and how his ultimate victory was stripped from him, as well as the fallout that followed the decision. While the feature did receive a limited release, et there don’t appear to be any notices available.

One assumes that sports and wrestling enthusiasts might fi nd it interesting. The events and footage shown is narrated by William Baldwin.

Blasts from the Past!

Some interesting older titles are also making their Blu-ray debuts. The Prey (1984), about campers being stalked by a scarred wild man, was actually made in 1979, just before the height of the slasher craze, but was eventually granted a VHS release five years later.

It quickly disappeared and was never put out on DVD. This week, Arrow Video is giving the fi lm the spiffy Blu-ray treatment.

This 2-disc Limited Edition (the print run is 3000 copies) features three cuts of the fi lm including the theatrical, International and composite cuts. All the versions including the director-approved theatrical cut have been given 2K restorations and the release comes with two commentaries, one featuring the producer and the other with horror fans and experts. There’s also an interview with the director, numerous cast interviews, a Q&A from Frightmare fest, an audience reaction track, publicity materials and other great bonuses. If you do remember the fi lm, you’ll be very happy with what you see here.

Kino has some Blu-rays of a couple of quirky fl icks.

The fi rst is the Roger Moore comic spy riff, ffolkes (1980).

When terrorists led by Antony Hopkins threaten to blow up an oil rig, the British government sends in this eccentric and misogynistic agent to save the day. At the time, Moore was famous for playing the suave superspy James Bond and the movie attempts to play h i m a ga i n st t hat image. The disc includes a fi lm historian audio commentary and the theatrical trailer.

Nightmare Beach (1989) features a motorcycle rider who is killed and then returns from the dead to take revenge on those responsible for his death. The Italian production was shot in Florida and includes appearances from Michael Parks and John Saxon.

cou ntr y. We wa nt to work ha rd a nd make our sha red home a better place for all.“ “The reality is, this is not just hateful rhetoric from the president. It‘s dangerous. It‘s inspiring violence.“ “I know that our hearts still break from the shooting

i n El Pa so. Ou r brot her s a nd sisters were ta rgeted because of the color of their skin. It was a direct attack on Hispanic and immigrant communities.“ “But in the days and weeks that followed, our communities responded. People across

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This Special Edition has both the English and Italian audio tracks, as well as a fi lm historian commentary and an interview with Claudio Simonetti (of Goblin fame).

They also have the Rutger Hauer action picture, Wanted: Dead or Alive (1986), about a bounty hunter tasked with catching a psychotic criminal essayed by Gene Simmons.

This is a Special Edition and comes with a director commentary and interview, a talk with co-star Mel Harris and two trailers for the picture.

You Know, For Kids!

Here are some titles that children may be interested in.

The Addams Family (1991) / Addams Family Values (1993) Blu-ray Double-Feature He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Complete Original Series

Peanuts 70th Anniversary Holiday Collection - Doghouse themed packaging Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting (featuring a collection of the best sketches) She-Ra: Princess of Power: The Complete Original Series Sonic Boom: Season 1, Vol. 1 Splash and Bubbles: Pole to Pole (PBS Kids) On the Tube!

And you’ll fi nd the week’s TV-themed releases below.

American Masters: Raul Julia - The World’s a Stage (PBS) Black Clover: Season 2, Part 1 Charmed: Season 1 Chernobyl (HBO) Christmas at Grand Valley (Hallmark TV movie DVD) Christmas Homecoming (Hallmark TV movie DVD) Christmas Mad to Order (Hallmark TV movie DVD) Christmas at Pemberley Manorr (Hallmark TV movie DVD) Doom Patrol: Season 1 General Magic (TV-documentary about fi rst smartphone) Gunsmoke: Season 15, Vol. 1 Gunsmoke: Season 15, Vol. 2 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Complete Original Series Home for Christmas Day (Hallmark TV movie DVD) Marrying Father C hr istm a s (Ha llma rk T V movie DVD) Once Upon a Christmas Miracle (Hallmark TV movie DVD) Peanuts 70th Anniversary Holiday Collection Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting She-Ra: Princess of Power: The Complete Original Series Sonic Boom: Season 1, Vol. 1 Tell Me a Story: Season 1 The Toys That Made Us: Season 1 & 2 (Netfl ix series) The Truth Will Out: Series 1 A Veteran’s Christmas (Hallmark TV movie DVD) When Calls the Heart: Year 6 When Calls the Heart: A Call from the Past

the country came together to support and stand in solidarity with our neighbors in El Paso. And right here in New Mexico, communities stepped up to donate blood and raise money for the victims. We proved that we are united against hate.“

“A nd t oget her, we c a n uplift our communities by comba t i n g g u n v iolence, e m p owe r i n g bu s i n e s s e s , growing our economy, standing up against bigoted policies, a nd add res si ng t he disparities that plague our communities.“

Universal Pictures is releasing The House of Hitchcock Collection, which features 15 of the best of A l f r e d Hitchcock f r o m Universal in impressive and elaborate packaging. All of the previously released extras are included here as well. If you’re a fan of the fi lmmaker, this seems like an impressive set.

There are also tons of Marvel superhero movies being rereleased on Blu-ray in 4K (for those who have high resolution TVs). Warner Bros. is offering Gremlins (1984) and The Shining (1980) in the updated format.

And Paramount is making the comedies The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993) available as a double-feature Blu-ray.

They’re also being made available separately. (personally, I’m partial to the follow-up).

You can pick up one or both depending on your preference.

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SPORTS 360 West Las Vegas tops Gallup 42-0

Gallup Bengal AJ Calavaza (14) attempts to pulls out of the grasp the West Las Vegas Dons defense at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup Sept. 27. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Alex Alatorre (44) weaves through the West Las Vegas Dons defense at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup Sept. 27. Gallup lost their homecoming match to Las Vegas 42-0. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Spencer Williams (8) is pulled down by West Las Vegas Dons Cayden Rodriquez (2) and Carlos Arellano (1) at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup Sept.

27. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Alex Alatorre (44) is tackled by West Las Vegas Don Joaquin Sanchez (50) at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup Sept.

27. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup High Homecoming Parade

Gallup High School band performing in the homecoming parade in Gallup Sept.

27. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Gallup High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lady Bengals soccer team joined in the festivities of the homecoming parade in downtown Gallup, Sept. 27. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

SPORTS

The 2020 Senior Class being represented in the Gallup High School Homecoming Parade in Gallup Sept. 27. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

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Miyamura takes it in overtime

Volleyball team scores win for Rehoboth

BLOOMFIELD 0 – MIYAMURA 1

NAVAJO PINE 0 – REHOBOTH 3

Miyamura Patriot Mateo Juarez (5) takes a shot on the Bloomfield Bobcats’ goal Sept. 26 at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup. Miyamura defeated Bloomfield 1-0 in double overtime. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Eduardo Martinez (17) competes with Bloomfield Bobcat Andres Solano-Lopez (6) for control of the ball at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup Sept. 26. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Jordan Louis (3) taking the shot against Rehoboth’s Eden Sun (4) at Rehoboth Christian High School Sept. 26. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Miyamura Patriot Alfonso Murillo (3) outruns Bloomfield Bobcat Jose Ramirez (18) Sept. 26 at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Ryan Marquez (2) takes a header over Bloomfield Bobcat Luis Gonzalez (10) at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup Sept. 26. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Lady Lynx Ashley Skeets (18) goes up to spike the ball in Rehoboth’s victory over Navajo Pine 3-0 Sept.

26 at Rehoboth Christian High School. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

SPORTS

This week’s TDFL action

Miyamura makes their home stand

T-HAWKS 12 - PIRATES 6

AZTEC 1 - MIYAMURA 3

T-Hawk Noah Delgarito (21) sprints through the Pirates defense at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Sept. 28. T-Hawks defeated the Pirates 12-6 in overtime play. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

T-Hawk Jordan Calladitto (88) is pulled down by Pirate Cardenio Chavez (30) at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Sept. 28. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Lady Tiger, Carley Smith (11), volleying the ball over the outstretched arm of, Lady Partiot, AnnMarie Peters (9) at Miyamura High School in Gallup Oct. 1. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Pirate Isiah Ortega (26) dodges T-Hawk Krischelle Largo (14) at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Sept. 28.

Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

T-Hawk Jordan Calladitto (88) sprints away from Pirate Jacob Masterson (69) at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Sept. 28. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

SPORTS

Madison Hyatt (1) takes a shot against Aztec Lady Tiger, Madison Edwards (14), at Miyamura High School Oct. 1. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOREBOARD Sept. 25 - Oct. 1 2019

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR Oct. 4 - 10, 2019

GALLUP BENGALS Football Oct. 4: Gallup @ Silver 7 pm Boys Soccer O c t . 8: M iya mu ra @ Gallup 7 pm

@ Gallup 4:30 pm Girls Soccer O c t . 8 : M iya mu ra @ Gallup 3 pm Girls Volleyball Oct 8: Kirtland Central @ Miyamura 4 pm Oct. 10: Miyamura @ Bloomfield 4 pm

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS Football Oct. 4: Bloomfield @ Miyamura 7 pm Oct. 10: Kirtland Central

GALLUP BENGALS

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS

Football Sept. 27: West Las Vegas @ Gallup 42-0 Boys Soccer Sept. 28: Desert Academy/Santa Fe Waldorf @ Gallup 1-2 Sept. 26: Kirtland Central @ Gallup 10-0 Sept. 25: Gallup @ Rehoboth 2-5 Girl Soccer Sept. 30: Bloomfield @ Gallup 1-3 Sept26: Gallup @ Kirtland Central 1-8 Sept25: Gallup @ Rehoboth 3-2

Football Sept. 20: Roswell @ Miyamura 57-7

Sept. 27: Desert Academy/ Santa Fe Waldorf @ Rehoboth 0-1 Sept. 25: Gallup @ Rehoboth 2-5 Volleyball Sept. 26: Navajo Pine @ Rehoboth 0-3

WINGATE BEARS

Boys Soccer Sept. 26: Bloomfield @ Miyamura 0-1

Football Sept. 27: Dexter @ Wingate 62-0

Girls Soccer Sept. 26: Miyamura @ Bloomfield 0-2

Boys Soccer Sept. 27: Wingate @ Tierra Encantada 0-10

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX Boys Soccer

*Varsity teams only. Compiled from MaxPreps.com. Contact: gallupsunreporters @gmail. com

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX

Girls Soccer O c t . 8 : M iya mu ra @ Gallup 3 pm Girls Volleyball Oct. 8: Bloomfield @ Gallup 4 pm Oct 10: Gallup @ Shiprock 6:30 pm

Volleyball Sept. 26: Gallup @ Grants 3-0

Boys Soccer Oct. 4: Tierra Encantada @ Rehoboth 4 pm Oct. 5: Monte Del Sol Charter @ Rehoboth 1 pm Oct. 10: Rehoboth @ Questa 7 pm *Local varsity games listed.

Compiled from MaxPreps.com.

Info: gallupsunreporters@gmail. com

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ber 20, 2019 PUBLICATION DATES: September 27 & October 4, 2019 (Gallup Sun) October 6, 2019 (Albuquerque Journal) ***

LEGAL NOTICE

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for:

Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for:

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As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Procurement Office, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 or may be downloaded from the GMCS Website www.gmcs.org

As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Procurement Office, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 or may be downloaded from the GMCS Procurement Webpage www. gmcs.org A MANDATORY Pre-Proposal Conference will be held October 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM (local time) at the Student Support Center, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on October 30, 2019. When they will be opened and those firms submitting a proposalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name will be read aloud. Envelopes and/or Packages are to be sealed and plainly Marked RFP Number RFP-387-20MA. NO FAXED PROPOSALS or proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned unopened.

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Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on October 17, 2019. When they will be opened and those firms submitting a proposalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name will be read aloud. Envelopes and/or Packages are to be sealed and plainly Marked RFP Number RFP-386-20MA. NO FAXED PROPOSALS or proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned unopened.

The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

Dated the 19th Day of September 2019

STATE OF NEW MEXICO No. D-1113-CV-2019-00388 ANTHONY BONAGUIDI Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES L. LEHNER and PALO DURO HOMES, INC, Defendants, NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: PALO DURO HOMES, INC. THOMAS J. WADE, Registered Agent You or your attorney are hereby directed to file a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint for Nuisance, Trespass, and Negligence on file herein on or before 30 days from the date of the last publication of this Notice in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District of the State of New Mexico, sitting within and for the County of McKinley, that being the Court in which said Complaint is filed, and to serve a copy of the same pleading or motion upon Plaintiffsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attorneys, Mason and Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec, P.O. Box 1772, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, (505-722-4463). Unless

a responsive pleading or motion is entered by you in this cause on or before the above date, judgement will be rendered against you by default.

The general object of said action is a Complaint for Nuisance, Trespass, and Negligence.

WITNESS the District Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of said Court this 24th day of September, 2019.

Clerk of the District Court Jaycelyn Etsitty County of McKinley Published: Gallup Sun Publishing September 27, 2019 October 4, 2019 October 11, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT BIDS GALLUP HOUSING THORITY BOUNDARY PROJECT

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Bids will be opened, read, and tabulated at that time. No bids will be received or considered if received after the time stated above.

This project is located at Arnold and Romero US Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Public Housing area within in Gallup, NM. The project includes installation of boundary chain link fencing around two locations of the Gallup Housing Authority properties.

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Additive Alternate: Decorative Fencing: Install Decorative fencing along main thoroughfares only. Work shall include all accessories for a complete and aesthetic appealing. The cost for this fence shall be an additive to the unit price for the chain link fence cost and shall include all necessary accessories. Fencing shall be as manufactured by Design Master, Classic.

Concrete Masonry Unit Pilasters: Install Concrete Masonry Unit Pilasters with stucco finish.

Pilasters shall be constructed with standard 8x8x16 Concrete Masonry Unit blocks toothed together and grouted solid. Work shall include concrete footing, place base course under Concrete footing and a solid concrete cap.

Pilasters shall be constructed where indicated.

This project is to be funded in part by HUD Emergency Safety and Security Grant. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Gallup Housing Authority Main Office Conference Room, located at the 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, NM 87301.

Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 307 S. 4th Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 863-5440, upon deposit of $250.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within fifteen (15) days after bid opening.

GHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, political affiliation, religious faith or absence thereof, sex, CLASSIFIEDS

sexual orientation of gender identity, age, handicap or disability, or status as Veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws in procurement activities.

Published: Gallup Sun Publishing October 4, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: ITB-388-20KC KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SMALLWARES, AND REPLACEMENT PARTS PRICE AGREEMENT Commodity Code(s): 16588, 24014, 24033, 24035, 24063, 24070, 24091, 74045, 74070, 74088 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site).

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on October 23, 2019.

Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123.

Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-388-20KC. No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions nor bids submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities on minor inconsistencies.

Dated the 30 Day of September, 2019 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: September 30, 2019 PUBLICATION DATE: October 4, 2019 (Gallup Sun)

*** REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Southwest Indian Foundation (SWIF) is seeking proposals from Qualified firms or persons for Waterline & Septic System Installations. A Proposal packet with detailed Scope of Services and Project Description may be obtained from the SWIF Project Office at 218 E. Highway 66, Gallup, NM 87301 in person or contact Jonessa Ramos (505) 863-9568.

Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (DST) on October 25, 2019.

FUNDING SOURCE: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.

An original and three (3) copies of the proposal must be received at the location and the time specified above, in a sealed packet and clearly marked “PROPOSAL FOR WATERLINE EXTENSIONS”.

Proposals received after the deadline Will not be considered for review. No Faxed proposals will be accepted.

The Southwest Indian Foundation reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive formalities.

Published: Gallup Sun Publishing October 4, 2019 October 11, 2019 *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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EMAIL: GALLUPSUNLEGALS@GMAIL.COM DUE: TUESDAYS 5 PM (LOCAL TIME) on November 5, 2019. When they will be opened and those firms’ names, submitting a proposal, will be read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123. Envelopes and/or packages are to be sealed and plainly marked RFP-389-20KC. NO FAXED PROPOSALS or ELECTRONIC submissions nor proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities on minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

Dated the 1st Day of October, 2019 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 PUBLICATION DATE: October 4, 2019 (Gallup Sun) ***

Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: CUSTOM APPAREL AND SPIRIT WEAR No. RFP-389-20KC Commodity Code(s): 20074 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Gallup McKinley County Schools Procurement Office, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM

ADVERTISEMENT BIDS

FOR

COAL AVENUE AND COAL AVENUE ALLEY SEWER LINE UPGRADE AND IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF GALLUP Formal Bid No. 1919 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for construction of CITY OF GALLUP COAL AVENUE AND COAL AVENUE ALLEY SEWER LINE UPGRADE AND IMPROVEMENTS until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, October 22, 2019 at the office of the Procurement Manager at City

Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico. Bids will be opened, read and tabulated at that time. No bids will be received or considered if received after the time stated above.

This project is located in downtown area of the City of Gallup, New Mexico. A sewer line is to be installed in the alley between Coal Avenue and Aztec Avenue from 1st Street to 2nd Street (NM 610) and in Coal Avenue from the El Morro Theater to 2nd Street (NM 610). The project consists of the sewer line, manholes, sewer services, pavement patch and traffic control.

Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Purchasing Director 110 West Aztec, Gallup, NM 87301, (505) 863-1334. Additional information regarding this bid may also be viewed at www.GallupNM.gov/bids.

Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 307 S. 4th Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 863-5440, upon deposit of $250.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within ten (10) days after bid opening.

Dated the 1st day of October 2019 By: /S/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor CLASSIFIED LEGAL COLUMN: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, October 4, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 29 BIDS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO FORMAL BID NO. 1920 Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, is accepting bids for: ALLISON SUBSTATION POWER TRANSFORMER As more particularly set out in the Bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at (505) 863-1334. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: www.gallupnm. gov/bids Sealed bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on October 24, 2019 when bids will be opened and read aloud 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

DEPARTMENT | FROM PAGE 14 “We want New Mexico residents to understand this is not a ban,“ Kunkel emphasized, „however, it‘s important that everyone know the facts about what they‘re putting in their bodies before they continue to do it, and there are health risks no matter what a person is vaping, be it THC or nicotine.”

There may be additional lung injury cases that have been undetected or are not considered severe enough to require hospitalization.

Considering the increasing number of cases, the NMDOH warns residents of the dangers associated with vaping and e-cigarette use.

Recommendations for the public: All New Mexico residents should refrain from vaping or using e-cigarettes, particularly vaping THC products.

The U. S. Preventive Services Task Force reports that there is not enough evidence to recommend e-cigarettes for quitting tobacco, and e-cigarettes are

submitted after the specified date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Dated this 1st day of October 2019 By: /S/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, October 4, 2019 *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: ITB-391-20KC GAS, OIL, & ELECTRIC CONTROLS (Re-Bid) Price Agreement Commodity Code(s): 03125, 28030, 74059, and 82040 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement

Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site).

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on October 24, 2019.

Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123.

Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-391-20KC. No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions nor bids submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities on minor inconsistencies.

Dated the 2nd Day of October, 2019 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: October 2, 2019 PUBLICATION DATE: October 4, 2019 (Gallup Sun) *** Public Notice Public Notice is hereby giv-

not approved by the FDA as an aid to quit smoking.

Individuals who continue vaping should avoid buying these products off the street or modifying them in any way.

Parents of children under 18 years old should seek medical attention if their child develops symptoms, including difficulty breathing.

People who stop vaping should not replace vaping with smoking combustible cigarettes.

Free help for New Mexicans trying to quit tobacco is available through 1–800-QUIT NOW and quitnownm.com, which includes free FDA-approved nicotine medications.

For more information on vaping overall as well as weekly updated numbers of New Mexico cases, vi sit nmh ealth .org /go / vapingrelatedlunginjury.

More information on the nationwide outbreak can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc. gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lungdisease.html.

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en that Gallup Business Improvement District, Inc. will conduct its monthly Board of Directors Meeting to be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 3 PM at Rico Motors conference room, 220 S. Fifth Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. The agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from francis@gallupbid.com and on City of Gallup website.

Publication Date: Gallup Sun October 4, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT PROPOSALS

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CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO Request for Proposals (RFP) NO. 2019/2020/01/P Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, is accepting sealed proposals for the following: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Department, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

Copies of the RFP may also be accessed at www.gallupnm. gov/bids Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room.

Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked with the RFP Number. NO FAXED OR ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED PROPOSALS nor proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered, and will be returned unopened.

For information on this RFP, contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director, at 505863-1334; Email: frodriguez@ gallupnm.gov.

Dated the 3rd day of October 2019 By: /S/ Jackie McKinney, Mayor CLASSIFIED LEGAL COLUMN: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, October 4, 2019

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 10, 2019 FRIDAY, October 4

GET UP & GAME

12 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

IPHONE.IPAD BASICS

10 am-1 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup).

Bring in your device and learn the basics. Drop in anytime.

For more information, contact the trainer at libtrain@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

THE GREY AREA: MANDATORY STUDENT TRAINING

10:30 am @ UNM Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup), SSTC 200. For more information: Jayme McMahonjmcmahon@ unm.edu; (505) 863-7508.

EMS INFORMATION SESSION

4:30 pm-6 pm @ UNM Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup), Nursing Building, Rm 126.

Receive pre-hospital training and earn a certificate in First Responder, m EMT Basic or EMT Intermediate, or an Associate degree in EMS. For more information: SDAMON01@unm.edu; (505) 863-7624.

END OF FIRST QUARTER – GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS CANINE COMPADRES CLASS

5 pm Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (two miles North on County Road 19, Prewitt). We cover obedience, service dog training and support. Please make sure your dog is on a leash and obey all posted dog park rules. For more information: reawakenings.rockin-j. com SATURDAY, October 5

STORY TIME

9:30 am-10 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Cuentos y Canciones para ni?os! We’re building our bilingual skills with stories and songs in English and Spanish this month.

FAFSA FILING

9 am- 1 pm @ UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup), SSTC Building, Financial Aid Office. Brring FSA ID, 2018 W2s and taxes, Parent FSA ID, Parents’ 2018 W2s and taxes.

RECYCLING COUNCIL

2 pm first Saturday of the month @ Red Mesa on Hill Street (105 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. g For more inCALENDAR

formation, call (505) 722-5142 22 5142 or visit www.recyclegallup. org

RECYCLING DEPOT

12 pm-1:30 pm first Saturday of the month. The Recycling Depot volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls.

This is a free service of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.

REAWAKENINGS OPEN ARENA & FAMILY FUN NIGHT

6 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (two miles North on County Road 19, Prewitt).

Arena open on Friday evenings. Games in the Tack room. Bring your own refreshments please. For more information: reawakenings. rockin-j.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2019 HISTORIC ROUTE 66 FALL FIESTA

8 am-5 pm @ Fire and Ice Park (Santa Fe Avenue, Grants). Green Chile Stew eating contest, a fire and ide throwdown, pumpkin painting, an All-Wheels Show & Shine Car show at City Hall Park from 11 am-2 pm and The Garage Pirates will grace the Fire and Ice Stage. For more information: discover@ grants.org; (505) 287-4802 SUNDAY, October 6

BOOK SALE

9 am-12 pm @ First United Methodist Church (1800 Red Rock Dr.). Books will be purchased by the pound.

MONDAY, October 7

CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD

3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library Meeting Room (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) first Monday of the month. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 7220039 for information.

SPA DAY – RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER

11 am-6 pm @ UNM Cosmetology Department, basement of Gurley Hall (UNM, 705 Burley Ave, Gallup). A facial, manicure or pedicure for $5.

The event is a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society Ups & Downs Relay For Life Team. To make an appointment (505) 863-7561. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information: Joyce, (505) 863-3075/ (505) 862-1457.

BOARD MEETING

6 pm-7 pm @ Gallup-McKinley Count Schools (640 S. Boardman), SSC Board Room TUESDAY, October 8

PROMOTIONAL MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS

Oct 1-31 Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Servcices (1901 ( Red Rock

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Dr.)) will provide Diagnostic Imaging. Mon - Fri 9 am – 4 pm; Sat 8 am – 1 pm. Call (505) 863-7022 for an appointment. No physician referral necessary. Cash price: $75.

CLEAN UP YOUR PHONE

4 pm-5 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup).

Bring in your phone and learn how to clear the clutter. For more information, contact the trainer at libtrain@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

CURSIVE & CALLIGRAPHY WRITING INTENSIVE

4 pm – 5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Children with little to no knowledge of cursive writing because it is often not taught in public schools, will be able to learn cursive and calligraphy techniques. For more information: jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 pm @ City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.) WEDNESDAY, October 9

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS

5:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) This week’s film: Stand and Deliver.

STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS

10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Cuentos y Canciones para ni?os! We’re building our bilingual skills with stories and songs in English and Spanish this month. This program is intended for children ages 2-4.

OPEN MAKERSPACE

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup).

Get in touch with your creative side and learn new techniques and technologies.

This month we’re bringing the heat with our heat tools.

Make projects using shrink plastic, polymer clay, and fuse beads. Intended for ages 8 and older.

SCHOLARSHIP CLUB

5 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Join the Money Club to learn more about college success and money. Each session in October will cover the same material. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES)

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup): Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Maracas.

CREATIVE CODING

5 pm – 6 pm @ Main Branch

(115 W. Hill A Ave., G Gallup). ) Learn coding basics with a creative twist. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

ICONS AND SYMBOLS OF OUR REGIONAL HERITAGE

6:30 pm-7:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and experience a visual journey. Regional artist Diana Molina will present the Spirit of New Mexico’s heritage through symbols and iconographic representations.

Her photographic collection illustrates popular symbols and lesser known female icons. For more information: mdchavez@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

BATH BOMB MAKING CLASS FUNDRAISER FOR MAMMO FUND

6 pm @ La Ventana (110 Geis St., Grants). Fundraiswer to support the Cibola Hospital Mammo Fund to provide financial aid to patients without insurance or without the insurance to cover mammography services. Each person will make and take home three large bath bombs.

Tickets are $30 each.

UNM-Gallup Fall Break

EARLY RELEASE-DATA DAY FOR ALL GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Today will be an early release day ONGOING

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY YARD SALE

9 am-12 pm. on Warehouse Lane. Habitat for Humanity fundraising yard sales are held every Sat. Volunteers for various kinds of community services needed. For info call (505) 722-4226

FUTURE FOUNDATIONS: BABY BOUNCE & BOOGIE

10 am-11 am @ Future Foundations Family Center (551 Washington Ave., Grants).

Baby Bounce and Boogie is designed for newborn to 3 years of age and their parents.

Offered free of charge, however donations are welcome!

Every other Wednesday. For more information: (505) 2853542.

GALLUP STORYTELLERS TOASTMASTERS

6:30 pm @ Earl’s Restaurant (1400 East Highway 66, Gallup). Toastmasters meets every Thursday (except holidays). Guests welcome.

For more information: Fran Palochak (505)-879-6570 or Carl Ballenger (505) 879-0191.

GALLUP SOLAR

6 pm-8 pm Wednesday (113 E. Logan, Gallup). Free commu-

nity classes and presentations about all things solar. For more information: (505) 728-9246.

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society (1315 Hamilton Rd., Gallup). For more information, please call (505) 8632616, or email: gmchumanesociety@gmail.com. Location: 1315 Hamilton Road.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS DOG TRAINING

2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance.

Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS HORSE DEMO

11 am every Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS WELCOME CENTER

10 am-2 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING

9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource, (1630 S. Second St., Cedar Hills Plaza 262-#11, Gallup).

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (505) 863-8827.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

10 am every Saturday @ the First Methodist Church, (1800 Redrock Drive, Gallup). Overeaters Anonymous 12-step meetings.

Contact info. (505) 3075999, (505) 721-9208, or (505) 870-1483.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

5:45 pm Mondays @ Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center (across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264). Window Rock AA Group. Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

6 pm-8 pm Tuesdays (1375 Elva Dr., Gallup) A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Joshua Generation for Jesus. For information, call (505) 870-2175.

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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