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PREPARING FOR 2020 DNC hopeful Pia Gallegos on her priorities

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ahead. And many candidates and hopefuls know it, which is why many of them have already hit the campaign trail and begun holding meetings and rallies.

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GMCS holds town hall on Impact Aid EQUAL AID NO MATTER YOUR ZIP CODE

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he state of New Mexico has at tempted to become equalized, or distribute funding to students based off students’ individual needs,” GallupMcK inley County Schools Superintendent Mike Hyatt said.

“The goal is that students are not treated differently based on where they live in New Mexico.”

Hyatt opened the town hall Oct. 22 by reciting Article XII

of the State of New Mexico Constitution, which says students with the same needs throughout New Mexico should receive the same funding, facilities, and access.

The battle for Impact Aid is one that rages all year long.

Even after school districts in non-property rich areas like Gallup and Zuni receive their aid, they continue to raise the matter of their districts receiving either insufficient or lesser funding than districts in property rich areas like Albuquerque or Las Cruces.

Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer holds the microphone as he speaks passionately at the Oct. 22 town hall at the Student Support Center, 640 Boardman Ave., about the importance of Impact Aid for students living on the Navajo Nation. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye

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Hyatt listed several examples of the disparity between property rich and property poor districts.

Schools in poor districts are more likely to remodel existing school buildings rather than build new buildings like schools in rich districts.

Property poor schools will likely have smaller classrooms and fewer, or no, special needs spaces or language and culture classrooms. And those schools will be designed in ways to save money while having low funding for maintenance and upkeep.

The reality of New Mexico’s school funding, according to

Jvanna Hanks, assistant superintendent of business services for GMCS, means school facilities across the state are vastly different in terms of infrastructure and classroom technology.

This also means the Indian Education Act is not fully funded, Hanks added.

“For Impact Aid districts, we’re likely using our operational money for capital outlay needs, taking away from the classroom,” Hanks said. “[We’re] spending more on the classroom than in the classroom.”

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DEMOCRATIC MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 “If the [Democratic National Committee] wants a debate on climate change, then they should have one,” Gallegos said. “This is an existential crisis that we are undergoing right now. The International Panel on Climate Cha nge ha s said we have

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about 10 years to renovate the economic system to lessen our reliance on oil and gas.”

Winning a seat on the DNC will allow Gallegos to address these concerns on a national level, she said.

Gallegos’ previous positions include ser ving as a State Central Committee member for two terms, First Chair of the Adelante Progressive

THE STATE OF IMPACT AID Since schools in property poor areas like Gallup don’t receive as much tax support as those in property rich districts, the less affluent districts have to make decisions that will stretch their tax dollars as far as they can go.

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“Devoting a single debate to climate change will be a great service to this country,” Gallegos continued. “These are decisions made by the DNC. I’d like to be on the DNC, so I can represent New Mexico and what is good for New Mexicans [on a national level].”

The DNC is charged with facilitating the Democratic presidential nominating process, governing the party, and coordinating strategies with party candidates.

Gallegos said more information and more accountability from elected officials is good for the country. Her vision for the DNC is to hold a fair, even-handed, inclusive

primary and achieve greater voter pa r t icipat ion a nd representation.

“The New Mexico Democratic Party needs to know what is happening on the national level because you’re not going to get that f rom loca l publ icat ion s,” Gallegos said. “You’re only going to get that from the DNC representatives.”

This is where Impact Aid comes in. Impact Aid is federal funding in the form of a grant for government entities like public schools who do not have the ability to raise property tax dollars, because the entity exists on non-taxable lands, like tribal lands.

Since school districts in Gallup and Zuni either exist on tribal lands or have students who live primarily on tribal land, they should receive more Impact Aid than districts that receive tax support like in Albuquerque or Las Cruces.

But complications arise when credits come into play.

Ba ck i n Ma rch, Hyat t explained that the history of this aid goes back to the 1970s, when a proper ty tax was introduced.

At that time, New Mexico schools generated a mill levy of roughly $8.92 for every $1,000 of taxable property the school was on, because every property owner in the county was pitching in, he said.

But then there was a shift in the 1980s, when the property tax was largely replaced by the Impact Aid, Hyatt said. The amount of property tax New Mexico schools were pulling in took a sharp decline to $0.50 for every $1,000 of taxable property, for a 94 percent decrease.

“This was the state taking advantage of the [rural] counties back then, because they didn’t have the political clout to stop it,” he said.

The school districts in a 1998 lawsuit, including GMCS and Grants-Cibola county

schools, as well as many members of the Native American community, the group most affected by Impact Aid, supported SB 170.

SB170 wa s po s t poned indefinitely during the 2019 Legislative Session.

For the 2019 school year, Gallup received about $30 million in impact aid. This means the state claimed about $22.3 million to redistribute across the state, which is the largest contribution to state credits for the year.

This effectively means the state reduced their funding for GMCS by about $22.3 million and redistributed this amount to schools across the state.

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GMCS | FROM PAGE 6 As Hyatt explains it, districts that receive the most Impact Aid also have the largest chunks of Impact Aid claimed by the state.

“This part of the state pays the most [in Impact Aid], it’s pretty significant,” Hyatt said.

In all, the state claimed credit for about $77.6 million in Impact Aid. Twenty-nine

percent of that figure came from Gallup. Central Consolidated School District follows GMCS w ith $17.4 million in a id claimed, or about 23 percent.

Zuni contributed about $5.5 million, or 7 percent. Then there is Albuquerque, which contributed $4 million, or 5 percent.

Since the money claimed by the state is redistributed based on student need, this means Albuquerque Public Schools, the largest district in the state,

people [in rich districts] are up in arms about this,” Hyatt continued. “They’re so heavily reliant on aid from this part of the state, or parts on tribal lands at a tribal rate.”

WHAT CAN BE DONE? Hyatt said the district has tried a number of solutions over the years to combat the issues relating to impact aid.

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receives most of the aid, almost a quarter of it, Hyatt said.

This means those property rich districts are more likely to oppose bills and legislature that would reduce the amount of Impact Aid the state can claim and redistribute to them.

If Gallup were to keep the $22 million credited by the state, property rich districts like Albuquerque would lose the redistributed aid.

“You get the idea of why

“We’ve gone to several different legislative committees to talk about what the problem is,” Hyatt said. “A lot of people in the state have no idea what is going on in regards to impact aid because it is so complex.”

The district has tried to lobby at a state and federal level, Hyatt said. This is the first time New Mexico schools have collectively tried to use their power to propose and support legislation to make state funding changes, he added.

GOVERNMENT INPUT Wilfred Herrera, Laguna Pueblo governor, said what struck him most during the presentation was the reaction by the crowd.

He noted most people could be seen expressing one of two reactions to the information they heard. Either had a fist against their chin and an angry face, or they had a hand clasped over their mouth in shock.

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Thieves at construction site Staff Reports

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onstruction sites have been frequent targets of thieves in McKinley County who want to acquire items they can sell easily.

A good example of this

occ u r red on Oc t . 2 2 a s McK i n ley Cou nt y Sher i f f Deputy Paul Davis Jr. traveled to Carbon Coal Road about 8 am to investigate a report of a break-in of a U-Haul that a construction company had been using to store equipment.

W hen he got there, he met Jose Danilo and Jeyson F r a t icel l i, employe e s of Thompson Pipe Group. They escorted him to a location about a quarter of a mile away where they had left a U-Haul overnight.

Davis said when he got

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JAIL DAMAGE Gallup, Oct. 20 Three inmates at McKinley County Detention Center likely made their situation worse by causing property damage.

McKinley County Sheriff Deputy Clayton Etsitty was dispatched to the jail and met with Sgt. Adam Berg, who stated a security safety light had been taken and dismantled

by Caleb Samm, 27, no address given; Colton Whiteman, 31,

no address given; and Jose Estrada, 38, no address given.

According to surveillance footage, the trio had worked together to take one of the light fi xtures off the wall and removed components from the light to retrieve a battery.

When the inmates were questioned about the incident, they denied any involvement. No other information is available.

VEHICLE TAMPERING Gallup, Oct. 19

McKinley County Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Shirley had fi nished a call in Gamerco and was driving north on Chino Loop when he noticed four floodlights at Navajo Tractor and Trailer Sales, 221 U.S. Hwy. 491, were blinking on and off.

Shirley told Metro Dispatch he was going to investigate the area on foot. When he approached the chain link fence to the west of the building, he found a hole and determined someone had recently cut it.

MCSO Deputy Roane Alan

there, he saw the back loading door open and construction equipment scattered all around the vehicle. Two black steel buckets had been thrown from the truck. The Master padlock they used was found near the buckets about 25 feet away. It showed signs of having been cut by a tool. Davis was told that the U-Haul was

locked when they left it at 7 pm the evening before.

About $3,400 worth of glass pipe was missing from the U-Haul.

Davis said he took some items as evidence to check on the possibility of fingerprints. He also took photos of footprints that could be seen around the U-Haul.

arrived on the scene and the two investigated the premises.

While looking around, Shirley noticed one of the vehicles, a white Ford pick-up truck, had no window. When he looked inside, he saw a screwdriver and the vehicle’s ignition cylinder on the middle seat. Shirley determined someone had tried to start the vehicle with the screwdriver.

Shirley also noted the steering wheel and screwdriver both had smudged fi ngerprints on them.

Shirley and Alan found no other damages to the premises. Metro Dispatch called the owner of the business, Terry Hamilton, who said the Ford truck was bought at a vehicle auction and was not damaged, as far as he could remember.

There are no suspects.

There is also no cost estimate for repairs to the chain link fence or vehicle window.

STORE BREAK-IN Gallup, Oct. 18 McKinley County Sheriff Deputy Ben Benally was dispatched to Joe Mama’s Mexican Wall Mart, 263 N. Hwy. 491, in reference to a breaking and entering report.

Benally made contact with the caller, Joseph Garcia, who told him one of the buildings on the premises had a broken window and another building had a damaged doorjamb.

Jesus Robles, also at the scene, told Benally some of the vehicles onsite had been ransacked, with one having a damaged door, but nothing appeared to have been taken.

Benally noted two broken windows in one of the portable office buildings and the damaged doorjamb on another, and concluded someone had tried to break in.

There a re no leads or suspects.

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continued to travel west in the eastbound lane of I-40 and nearly caused a head-on collision with a number of other vehicles. The suspect vehicle eventually stopped near the 21-mile marker.

After the car stopped, the driver got out and began to run to the south to escape MCSO deputies. Alan was able to catch up to the suspect as he tried to climb a fence, and he and Deputy Clayton Etsitty were able to handcuff the suspect, identifi ed as Lionel Chavez, 27, no address given.

As Alan placed Chavez in his unit, he noted Chavez had slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol.

Alan made contact with the owner of the stolen car, Raquel Delgarito, who said Chavez had been in her residence in Thoreau. After she told him where the keys were, she said he took

WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports

LIONEL CHAVEZ Oct. 19, 3:58 am DWI McKinley County Sheriff Deputy Roane Alan was on patrol when he received a call that said sheriff’s office deputies were dispatched to the 44-mile marker of I-40 in reference to a stolen vehicle that was being followed by the registered owner.

As Alan responded to the call, he heard from Metro Dispatch how

a green car had gotten off I-40 onto Highway 118 and then ba ck ont o I- 40 nea r exit 33 and wa s now traveling west in the e a s t b ou nd lane.

Alan told Dispatch he was stationary at the 26-mile marker and proceeded to get the Nissan Sentra to stop after it passed him. The Sentra

off with it. Delgarito then ran to her neighbor’s house and that was when they started to follow Chavez and put the call into Dispatch.

Chavez fell in and out of sleep as Alan spoke with him. Chavez refused to answer any questions about the vehicle and also refused the standard field sobriety test.

As Delgarito filled out a witness statement, Chavez was run through t he Nat ion a l Cr i me I n for m at ion Center. The retur n stated Chavez ha d t wo a ct ive wa r ra nt s for h i s arrest and he is a suspended driver.

Delga r ito had a f r iend d r ive t he recovered veh icle t o her au nt ’s house in Gallup.

After being cleared by EMS for a minor hand injury, Chavez was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked.

Gallup man slated to appear in court once again NUMEROUS CASES, MULTIPLE DISMISSALS

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DWI and pleaded not guilty.

That case was dismissed in October 2008.

Gruber was convicted of numerous similar charges in August 2010 and sentenced to two years, two months, and

28 days in McKinley County Adult Detention Center. He was released in May 2012, but would soon violate his probation and be back in court on charges of larceny, battery, and burglary.

Since then, Gruber has been i n cou r t on nu merou s occa sion s for mu lt iple charges, but in multiple instances, the cases were eventually dismissed without prejudice.

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T h e l a t e s t charges on Oct. 17 include one count of criminal damage to prop er t y over $1,000, two counts of aggravated sta lking, a nd three counts of resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer.

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Humanitarian Assistance Awards New Mexico leads nation in pecan production announced REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS BEING DISTRIBUTED

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for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program has begun awarding the first wave of Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance to organizations and localities in Bernalillo County, Doña Ana County, and Luna County. In June, the lawmakers secured $30 million in grants to reimburse local

organizations and communities that have provided humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers.

A SH I NGT ON, D.C. - U. S .

S e n a t o r s Tom Uda l l, D -N.M., a nd Ma r ti n Heinrich, D-N.M., and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., Deb Haaland, D-N.M., and Xochitl Torres Small, D-N.M., announced Oct. 11 that the National Board

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AS CRUCES - Pecan production in New Mexico is forecast at a record high 97 million pounds, which is a six percent increase from 2018. The forecast was included in the October 2019 Crop Production Report released by the USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Georgia’s forecast is second in the nation at 76 million pounds, followed by Texas at 47 million pounds.

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Department of Health, community leaders urge residents to vaccinate against flu Staff Reports

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ast flu season, more than two hundred New Mexicans died of flu and flu-related pneumonia during 2018-2019 season.

“Flu can be fatal if left untreated or if a person at any age, has a weakened immune system,” New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Secretary Kathy Kunkel said. “Getting your flu vaccination every year is the single best way to protect you[rself], 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 older get a flu vaccine each flu season. The

following groups of people are strongly recommended to be vaccinated 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. Children aged 6 months through 8 years who have never been vaccinated against influenza, or have an unknown vaccination history, should receive two doses of influenza vaccine, administered at least four weeks apart • Pregnant women (all trimesters), and up to two weeks postpartum • People ages 50 years and older

• People of any age with me d ic a l cond it ion s l i ke asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease, and those who are immunocompromised • People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities • People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including healthcare personnel and caregivers of babies younger than six months • American Indians and Alaskan Natives • People who are morbidly obese People in these groups should also consider seeing their healthcare provider as early as possible to be evaluated for antiviral medication if they develop flu

symptoms because the sooner 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 this is more common in 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

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work of identifying potential contingency plans,” Grisham

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NMDOH offers vaccinations for people without insurance or who are otherwise 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 or contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist about getting a flu vaccine.

To find a flu vaccination event near you, and other flu-related information see the Department of Health Influenza Vaccinations webpage and the Frequently Asked Flu Questions page.

continued. “When we pull together in the same direction, when New Mexican families’ best interests come fi rst, we can always fi nd solutions and steer clear of harmful unintended consequences.”

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A S V EGA S, N.M. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Oct. 22 after the U.S. Forest Service Southwest Region announced plans to resume fi rewood permit sales in regional national forests, including those in New Mexico.

“I am extremely grateful for the court’s quick action in modifying what would have been a devastating situation for so many New Mexicans who rely

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“I want to thank our congressional delegation, federal partners and our state forestry division for using their

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Sen. Heinrich delivers keynote at International Summit on the Electric Transmission Grid Staff Reports

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ASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., delivered the keynote address at the International Summit on the Electric Transmission Grid

at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Oct. 23. The event brought together key government and industry leaders in order to create a dialogue on electric grid modernization.

Heinrich has been a champion for building a more secure and robust 21st Century energy

infrastructure, which is critical to realizing the nation’s true clean energy potential and creating jobs. His efforts to secure multi-year extensions of production and investment tax credits have spurred major growth in the wind and solar industries in New Mexico.

Among the principal sponsors of the summit are WIRES, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Canadian Electricity Association, Edison Electric Institute, American Wind Energy Association and the Solar Energy Industries Association.

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BLM encourages use of electric bikes on public lands Staff Reports

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ASHINGTON, D. C. - The Bureau of Land Management a n n o u n c e d it s strategy to implement Secretary’s O r d e r 3376, In c re a sin g Recreational Opportunities Through the Use of Electric Bikes Oct. 24. The order was recently signed by Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and is designed to make it easier for more Americans to actively enjoy and experience their public lands.

Secretary’s Order 3376 directs the Department of the Interior bureaus to begin a

process of obtaining public input on new regulations that will clarify that low-speed e-bikes should enjoy the same access as conventional bicycles, consistent with other federal and state laws.

Public land managers will have the ability in the short term to utilize the flexibility they have under current regulations to accommodate this new technology that assists riders as they pedal in a way that allows them to enjoy the bicycling experience.

The guidance enables visitors to use these bicycles with a small electric motor power assist in the same manner as traditional bicycles. The operator of an e-bike

may only use the small electric motor to assist pedal propulsion. The motor may not be used to propel an e-bike without the rider also pedaling, except in locations open to public motor vehicle traffic.

A small electric motor has less than one horsepower.

“Our goal is always to make the BLM’s public lands more accessible to all Americans.

Allowing the use of e-bikes will open more of our public lands to people with disabilities, families, and older Americans, while promoting a healthy outdoor lifestyle for everyone,” BLM Deputy Director for Policy and

Programs William Perry Pendley said. “This new policy provides consistent guidance to our land managers nationwide to ensure the broadest possible usage on BLM-managed lands.”

A majority of states have adopted e-bike policies, most following model legislation that allows for the three classes of e-bikes to have access to bicycle trails. The Department of the Interior e-bike guidance seeks to provide consistency with the state and local rules where possible.

Given their use of a small electric motor, the BLM currently manages e-bikes as off-highway vehicles. Secretary’s Order 3376, with a view toward the rapid changes in e-bike technology, directs the BLM and other Department of the Interior agencies to begin amending existing regulations to exempt many e-bikes from that classification.

The guidance to field managers across the BLM for the short-term is to utilize flexibility in BLM’s current regulations to exclude certain classes of e-bikes from the definition of off-highway vehicle to authorize their use on

BLM-managed roads and trails where appropriate. The guidance is consistent with the Secretary’s priority of moving decision-making to the field level, where local trail conditions and user needs can be considered.

The BLM will now permit visitors to use low-speed e-bikes on BLM roads, trails and at designated areas where traditional bikes are allowed.

Similar to traditional bicycles, e-bikes are not allowed in designated wilderness areas and may not be appropriate for back-country trails. The focus of the Department of the Interior’s guidance is on expanding the traditional bicycling experience to those who enjoy the reduction of effort provided by this new technology.

Park superintendents and local refuge and land managers will limit, restrict, or impose conditions on bicycle use and e-bike use where necessary to manage visitor use conflicts and ensure visitor safety and resource protection.

For more information, visit: blm.gov/programs/ recreation/e-bikes

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Udall lays out bold conservation agenda ‘CONFRONTING THE NATURE CRISIS’ Staff Reports

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.S. Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced a major Senate resolution to set a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and 30 percent of the ocean within the territory of the United States by 2030 on Oct. 22. The Udall-Bennet Thirty

by Thirty Resolution to Save Nature recognizes that nature like climate change - has reached a tipping point.

The resolution responds to a growing group of scientists, who say that conserving at least 30 percent of the ocean and land by 2030 is the minimum step necessary to adequately address the extinction, climate, and biodiversity crisis. The Thirty by Thirty Resolution to Save Nature creates a roadmap for reversing the conservation, climate, and wildlife crises, as ecosystems and wildlife species near the point of no return.

In addition to Udall and Bennet, the resolution is cosponsored

by U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.

“Just over 50 years ago, my father, Stewart Udall, sounded

the alarm about the quiet loss of nature. Back then, in a few short years, our nation drastically deepened its commitment to the land and waters that sustain us by creating some of our most successful conservation programs. But today, the crisis is even more dire - and we need to meet it with the urgency it requires. That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Thirty by Thirty Resolution to Save Nature,” Udall said. “Globally, one million species are at risk of extinction - many within decades - as a result of factors like habitat destruction and climate change. These species are critical to our rich natural inheritance and our economic success. Now, there’s no question that we must, at a minimum, undo the environmental damage caused by the Trump administration. But let’s be clear: humans are destroying nature at a devastating rate.

Only reversing the Trump administration’s wreckage would be like be applying a band-aid to a life-threatening wound. We must write a new playbook to address the climate and nature crises. We must set a national goal of protecting and restoring 30 percent of our lands and ocean by 2030 to stem the collapse of our natural world.

This is the mass mobilization we need - the collective action that will save the planet.”

“We ca n’t add ress cl imate change without focusing on conservation,” Bennet added. “Committing to conserving

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30 percent of America’s land and oceans by 2030 is exactly the kind of ambitious strategy we need to protect our wildlife and lands, and tackle this urgent crisis. Setting an aggressive, tangible conservation and climate goal has been a long-standing priority of mine, and I could not have asked for a better partner to advance this legislation. That’s why I am thrilled to be leading this resolution with Senator Udall today [Oct. 22].”

The continental United States loses a football field’s worth of natural areas every 30 seconds due to human activity. This loss of nature - accelerated by climate change - is a threat to the nation’s health and prosperity, affecting communities’ clean air, water, and defenses against severe weather, floods, and wildfires. To curb wildlife extinctions, fight climate change, reduce toxic pollution, and safeguard healthy natural

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systems, the United States must confront the conservation and climate crises head-on.

“The Udall-Bennet Thirty

by Thirty Resolution to Save Nature” will establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and 30 percent of the ocean within the

territory of the United States by 2030 by: - Working with federal agencies, local communities, Indian Tribes, States, and private landowners to conserve natural

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N.M. hosts the ‘Dream Bigger’ summit FOCUSES ON RIGHTS, ISSUES OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES Staff Reports

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LBUQUERQUE - St ate At tor ney Genera l Hector Balderas, along with State Auditor Brian Colón and New Mexico Treasurer Tim Eichenberg announced Oct. 22 that they will be holding the Dream Bigger summit on rights and issues impacti ng people w it h d isabi l ities. Taking place at Hotel

Albuquerque in Albuquerque Oct. 28, the full-day summit will focus on creating a more inclusive New Mexico.

Presentations will include in-depth discussions on subject matter by experts in multiple focus areas, highlighting when people with disabilities are properly informed, supported, and protected, as well as how they can self-advocate and thrive in an inclusive environment.

“Advocating for people with disabilities and ensuring equal access to meaningful opportunities for prosperity is one of my top priorities as attorney general,” Balderas said. “Leaders across the state must come together and give a strong voice for all members of our communities.”

“Anytime agencies can join one another in a coordinated effort to provide quality service to our most vulnerable

populations whose needs cross multiple systems, we ensure New Mexicans receive the effective and positive support they deserve from our state government,” Colón added.

“As state auditor, and as a New Mexican who cares deeply for the people in our great state, I am thrilled to participate in the Dream Bigger summit hosted by the Office of the Attorney General.”

Eichenberg echoed: “The

State Treasurer’s Office is proud to be a part of the Dream Bigger summit. We have always been committed to creating a more inclusive New Mexico, and we are thrilled with the opportunity to partner with the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the State Auditor to bring awareness of disability related issues and offer resources and assistance to the wonderful people of our state.”

Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World

By Steve Newman

Week ending Friday, October 18, 2019 Earth Archive A pair of Colorado State University scientists propose creating a high-resolution, 3D image of Earth’s surface in its current state before the effects of climate change alter the landscape forever. Geographer Steve Leisz and archaeologist Chris Fisher propose scanning the planet with airborne lasers to initially capture the world’s most vulnerable locations. The same technology has been used to discover remote archeological sites. The pair says that once completed, their nonprofit Earth Archive project would be the ultimate gift to future generations, which will be able to look back at Earth’s entire land area during the first half of the 21st century in unrivaled detail.

Tropical Cyclones Typhoon Hagibis k illed scores of people in Japan with the worst destruction and flooding in decades from such a storm.

• T ropic a l St or m Melissa formed off the coast of New England wh ile Ema br ief ly churned the Pacific to the west of Hawaii.

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Lake Blooms Algal blooms have increased dur ing the summer months over the past three decades in many of the world’s lakes, according to the fi rst global survey. Such blooms have made headlines in recent years from Florida to Lake Erie, because of the harmful effects of the toxin-producing phytoplankton they contain. Carnegie University and NASA scientists studied summer algal blooms in 71 large lakes in 33 countries on six continents.

They found the blooms increased since the 1980s in all but six of those lakes. They say the reasons for the blooms varied from lake to lake, but the algae was affected by fertilizer use, rainfall and climate change.

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‘Stormquakes’ Arctic Survival Increasingly harsh Arctic weather due to climate change could threaten the sur v ival of plants and animals in Greenland, according to researchers from D e n m a r k ’s A a r h a u s Un iver sit y. T hey say 2018 snowfall was so heavy that it prevented almost all plants and animals in northeastern Greenland from reproduci ng. Niels Ma r ti n Schmidt writes that, as opposed to the vanishing Arctic sea ice, the late-season heavy snow could be a problem if it becomes the new norm a l. T h a t ’s bec au s e the Arctic growing and breeding season lasts for only a few weeks in July and August.

Scientists say they have identified a geological phenomenon that can result in vibrations on the ocean floor equivalent in force to magnitude 3.5 earthquakes.

Florida State University seismologist Wenyuan Fa n says big stor m s such as hurricanes can generate gia nt waves in the oceans, which in turn create secondary waves that pound the seafloor. Seismographic

ways of solving problems than humans. Writing in Scientific Reports, psyHagibis chologists from Georgia State University say they found that capuchin and 5.7 4.6 rhesus macaque monkeys can look beyond precon6.4 ceived notions better than people to fi nd shortcuts to get what they want.

Humans and the monkeys were put through the same challenging test, and while nearly all the monkeys learned to -67° records sug- Vostok, incorporate an available gest that such Antarctica shortcut, a full 61 percent stormquakes can last of the humans did not. from hours to days and are common in Western Earthquakes E u r o p e , We s t e r n The strongest Au st r a l ia a nd Nor t h temblor in memAmerica. But Fan says or y centered they should not be conon t he sout h sidered dangerous. ern Philippine island of Mindanao killed at least Human Biases five people as it colScientists lapsed walls, knocked say some speout power and sparked a cies of monkeys large shopping mall fi re. have the knack • Bu i ld i n g s wer e for using more efficient damaged by a magnitude 4.9 quake in western Iran.

• Earth movements were also felt in eastern Japan, South China, Bhut a n a nd t he Sa n Francisco Bay Area.

Lake algae blooms are becoming more frequent in summer. Image: NASA.

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How I lost my Housing Unit - Part II

Richard F. Kontz Executive Director Gallup Housing Authority has 26Íľ housing units within its housing inventory. Â? ƒ˜‡”ƒ‰‡ ™‡ Šƒ˜‡ ƒ„‘—– ʹ͡͡ –‡Â?ƒÂ?–• Č?͚͝Ψ ‘……—’ƒÂ?…›Č? ™Š‹…Š Â?‡ƒÂ?• ‘Â? ƒÂ?› ‰‹˜‡Â? †ƒ› ™‡ Â?ƒ› Šƒ˜‡ Íš ‘” Íş —Â?‹–• ˜ƒ…ƒÂ?–Ǥ Â? ”‡˜‹‡™‹Â?‰ ‘—” Š‘—•‹Â?‰ Â?ƒÂ?ƒ‰‡Â?‡Â?– •–ƒ–• ˆ‘” –Š‡ Žƒ•– ˆ‘—” ›‡ƒ”• ™‡ •‡‡ ͸; Â?Â‘Â˜Â‡ÇŚÂ‹Â?• ʹͲͳ͡ǥ ͚ʹ Â?Â‘Â˜Â‡ÇŚÂ‹Â?• ‹Â? ʹͲͳ͸ǥ ͺͺ Â?Â‘Â˜Â‡ÇŚÂ‹Â?• ‹Â? ʹͲͳ͚ ƒÂ?† ͺͺ Â?Â‘Â˜Â‡ÇŚÂ‹Â?• ‹Â? ʹͲͳͺǤ That may seem like a lot of families. It isÇĄ „—– ™Šƒ– ›‘— Šƒ˜‡ –‘ —Â?†‡”•–ƒÂ?† ‹• –Šƒ– ƒ’’”‘š‹Â?ƒ–‡Ž› –Š‡ •ƒÂ?‡ Â?—Â?„‡” Šƒ† –‘ Â?‘˜‡ ‘—– ‹Â? ‘”†‡” –‘ ƒ……‘Â?‘†ƒ–‡ ƒŽŽ –Š‡ Â?Â‘Â˜Â‡ÇŚÂ‹Â?•Ǥ ‘•– Â?Â‘Â˜Â‡ÇŚÂ‘Â—Â–Â• ƒ”‡ ˆ‘” Ž‡ƒ•‡ ˜‹‘Žƒ–‹‘Â?• ™Š‹…Š ”‡•—Ž–‡† ‹Â? –Š‡‹” Ž‡ƒ•‡• „‡‹Â?‰ –‡”Â?‹Â?ƒ–‡†Ǥ Â? ƒ ”‡…‡Â?– ‡†‹–‹‘Â? ‘ˆ –Š‡ ƒŽŽ—’ ÇĄ Dz ‘™

Ž‘•– Â?› ‘—•‹Â?‰ Â?‹– Č‚ ƒ”– Çł ™ƒ• ’”‡•‡Â?–‡†Ǥ ‘ǥ ‹Â? Â–Â‘Â†ÂƒÂ›ÇŻÂ• ’”‡•‡Â?–ƒ–‹‘Â? ™ƒÂ?– –‘ …‘˜‡” ƒÂ?‘–Š‡” Â?ƒŒ‘” ”‡ƒ•‘Â? ™Š› ‡Â?ƒÂ?–• Ž‘•‡ –Š‡‹” ‘—•‹Â?‰ Â?‹–•Ǥ The 2nd biggest reason why tenants lose their housing units is simply because they don’t “Maintain Good Orderâ€? in their lives. For instance, two sisters waited two years on the waiting list.

Finally they rose to the top of the list and got a GHA housing unit. So, their first weekend there, they had a house warming party which got out of hand – police were called – one took off and the other along with several guests were arrested. After repeated police calls to their unit – within three months they had to move out for violating their lease. The GHA lease required residents to maintain peace and quiet in the neighborhood and not to become a threat to the safety of the community.

After working here ͡ years, I could already write a book on such stories. ‡ •‡‡ ƒŽ‘– ‘ˆ ›‘—Â?‰ ’‡‘’Ž‡ ƒÂ?† ›‘—Â?‰ ˆƒÂ?‹Ž‹‡• ™Š‘ Œ—•– †‘Â?̾– Â?Â?‘™ Š‘™ –‘ Â?ƒÂ?ƒ‰‡ –Š‡‹” Ž‹˜‡• ˜‡”› ™‡ŽŽǤ ‘” Â?ƒÂ?› –Š‹• ‹• –Š‡‹” ˆ‹”•– –‹Â?‡ Ž‹˜‹Â?‰ ƒ’ƒ”– ˆ”‘Â? –Š‡‹” ’ƒ”‡Â?–• ƒÂ?† –Š‡› Œ—•– •‡‡Â? –‘ Ž‘•‡ ‹– ‘Â?…‡ –Š‡› ƒ”‡ ‘—– ‘Â? –Š‡‹” ‘™Â?Ǥ Ž•‘ǥ Ž‡ƒ”Â?‹Â?‰ Š‘™ –‘ Ž‹˜‡ ‹Â? ƒ……‘”†ƒÂ?…‡ ™‹–Š Ž‡ƒ•‡ ”‡“—‹”‡Â?‡Â?–• ”‡“—‹”‡• ƒ …‡”–ƒ‹Â? Ž‡˜‡Ž ‘ˆ Â?ƒ–—”‹–› ™Š‹…Š –Š‡› †‘Â?̾– •‡‡Â? –‘ Šƒ˜‡Ǥ Â?ƒŒ‘”‹–› ‘ˆ –Š‡Â? Œ—•– ƒ”‡Â?̾– ƒ„Ž‡ –‘ Dz ƒ‹Â?–ƒ‹Â? ‘‘† ”†‡”dz in their lives when it comes to alcohol and drug use. Too many seem to think the only reason they need a house in Gallup is to have wild crazy parties.

To me it comes down to how you were raised. ‘ǥ ™Šƒ– ‹• –Š‡ ‘ˆ –Š‹• •–‘”›ǣ ‡Â?ƒÂ?–• Â?‡‡† –‘ Dz ƒ‹Â?–ƒ‹Â? ‘‘† ”†‡”dz ‹Â? –Š‡‹” Ž‹˜‡• ‹Â? ‘”†‡” –‘ Â?‡‡’ –Š‡‹” Š‘—•‹Â?‰ —Â?‹–•Ǥ Â•Â’Â‡Â…Â‹ÂƒÂŽÂŽÂ›ÇĄ Â?ƒÂ?› ‘ˆ –Š‡•‡ ›‘—Â?‰ ’‡‘’Ž‡ ™Š‘ ƒ”‡ –”›‹Â?‰ –‘ Â?ƒÂ?‡ –Š‡‹” ™ƒ› ‹Â? –Š‡ ™‘”Ž†Ǥ

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OPINIONS Luján honors 75 Vietnam War veterans From the Office of Ben Ray Luján

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ASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Ben Ray Lu ján, D-N.M., the U.S. House A ssista nt Speaker, presented 75 local Vietnam Veterans with the Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Pin – a commendation of our nation’s lasting gratitude to U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War in a ceremony held at the Gallup Cultural Center on Oct. 19.

At the ceremony, Luján pr e s e n t e d t he v e t e r a n s with the Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Pin to honor and thank them for their service to our country. Luján was joined by James Eby, of Gallup’s

Veterans Helping Veterans and the Gallup Boy Scout Troop 40.

“I had the pleasure of recognizing dozens of Vietnam veterans - distinguished individuals and community leaders who epitomize what it means to be a patriot and public servant,” said Luján. “I’m honored to be able to recognize their hard work and sacrifice with the Vietnam Veteran Pin.” The Oct. 19 pinning ceremony was part of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, a nation-wide effort to honor U.S. military service members who were on active-duty during the VietnamEra between Nov. 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975.

More than 11,000 national, state, and local organizations have joined this effort to help communities honor 6.4 million

Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., addresses veterans of the Vietnam War at an Oct. 19 ceremony at Gallup Cultural Center. The veterans were honored and thanked for their services with the Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Pin. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ben Ray Luján on Facebook living Vietnam veterans.

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million Vietnam Veterans and their families have been thanked,

both publicly and individually, in more than 15,000 ceremonies.

GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF OCTOBER 28

On Oct. 27 enjoy the New Moon. This is the time to think and consider your options. You may evaluate where you are and smile. You may also feel as if a pivot is in order. Madame G recommends that you let your voice roar and live the way you want. Don’t accept your own weaknesses. Speak up and let the world hear your voice. Be heard!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re capable of so much more than you think. Don’t give in to the status quo of your own mind. Be bold! BE yourself and live according to your own rules or languish under the weight of society. The world needs your strong and powerful voice.

Honesty is your best policy now.

You’ve been liberated and you’re moving on. Now, it’s time to think about the next stage. It’s easy to get bogged down in the details of life, but you’re also focused on the future. What about the here and now? Don’t forget to live while you’re living. Stay grateful! This is also a great month to follow your muse.

You’ll score a big hit or die trying.

This may not be the best or most advantageous decision. You can’t just keep rolling over everyone and hoping that it will all balance out in the end. It won’t. It’s better if you live up to the expectations you set for yourself and allow others to live according to their own. You’re awesome, but so is everybody else. YAY!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Careful, your sensitivity is showing. Now is a time for sensitive feelings. This might feel a bit overwhelming, especially amongst the chaos of day-to-day life. There is no time like the present to withdraw in a healthy way from some things. Instead focus on your own needs. It’s going to be just fi ne, Capricorn, search within and discover. You’ll get through this!

It’s easy to get a little trapped and bummed out, but you will get through this. You too can fight through the bog of unrequited dreams to live the life that’s even better than you ever thought possible. If you have a business idea you’re dying to run by a friend? Put your energy there.

If at fi rst you don’t succeed, try, try, again (or maybe quit). It’s good to push through. It’s also really good to quit. Remember to quit with intention rather than just being reactionary. You can do this in a smart and clever way. Think through all the possibilities and consider what you want out of life.

Things are looking up! You have your hands full, but you’re raring to go. Now is the time to take things seriously, and in stride.

You’ve got it all worked out. Don’t forget to stay humble and listen to others when you can. It’s better to make friends than enemies, but remember that if you correct a fool, he will hate you. If you correct a wise man, he will thank you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might fi nd yourself at the end of a very long road this week, Gemini. Try not to get too confident. You aren’t home yet.

The end of a challenge or project can always be the most draining and rewarding. It would serve you well to rest and remain positive.

When one road ends, another begins.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) There is more to what meets the eye than you believe. It’s easy to assume that what you see is what you get, but there are layers.

You may feel rushed to get the answers, but this is not necessary.

Take your time and breathe deeply. Just because someone else is panicking doesn’t mean you need to jump. Lack of planning on your part does not constitute a crisis on mine.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Decisions, decisions, decision.

You’ve made good ones and bad ones. But, you’re navigating how best to handle each and every situation you come across - it’s not always easy. In fact, it’s downright hard. You can only do so much at one time. Be patient! You may feel the walls crashing in, and it will feel like failure, but really it’s just a warning. Try again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’ve got a tough decision to make. These are the kind of good decisions that are really important. Also, how lucky are you that you get to decide what you want to do next in your life.

It’s easy to get bogged down in the minutia, but it’s not as important as you think. In fact, it’s the living of life that’s important. Make a great decision and live well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Get out of your rut. Get out there and experience the wonder and beauty of the world around you.

It’s amazing when you’re doing what you love. But even the best of the best take breaks, naps, and travels. Just get out there and have some fun. GO! You may have to stretch outside your comfort zone.

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UDALL AGENDA | FROM PAGE 15 places and resources under their control; - Including public incentives for private landowners to voluntarily conserve and protect areas of demonstrated conservation value and with a high capacity to sequester carbon and greenhouse gas emissions; - Improving access to nature for all people in the United States, including for communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities; - Using land and ocean of the United States to sequester and store carbon; - Focu si ng work at a large-landscape scale that is biologically and ecologically meaningful; - Preventing extinction by recovering and restoring animal and plant species; - Stabilizing ecosystems and the services of ecosystems, restoring degraded ecosystems, and maintaining ecological functions; and - Increasing economic opportunities for farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and foresters. “It’s our moral obligation [not] to leave future generations with an inhabitable planet. If we are to take this commitment seriously, we must ensure that we prioritize the conservation of our nation’s land and water. I’m proud to stand with my Senate colleagues to introduce the 30 by 30 Resolution to protect our planet for years to come,� said Durbin. “The United States is facing a climate crisis that has already led to damaged oceans, newly extinct species, and ecosystems in distress. In order to ensure our planet is healthy and hospitable for our children and grandchildren, we must commit ourselves to bold land and ocean conservation efforts,� Harris said. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in calling on the United States to set a goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean in our country by 2030. It’s our responsibility to take action before it’s too late.� “As the damage caused by climate change continues to grow, we must set achievable benchmarks to reduce pollution and protect our environment.

Conserving 30 percent of our lands and oceans over the next 30 years will do just that - and will help ensure that future generations can enjoy America’s natural beauty. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this resolution, and I will NEWS

continue working to address climate change through meaningful action across the board,� Van Hollen said. “As I travel to every corner of my state, I hear from diverse communities about the importance of preserving the remarkable land and waters that have made Oregon the incredible place it is,� Merkley said. “Maintaining our ecosystems is essential to the quality of life and the economic vitality of communities across Oregon and America, and we have a moral responsibility to leave a healthy, habitable environment behind for our children and our children’s children. This resolution emphasizes the importance of that duty, and reaffirms our commitment to the conservation efforts we need to implement right now in order to protect our most treasured places for generations to come.�

Udall and Bennet’s Resolution, “The 30 by 30 Resolution to Save Nature,� is supported by a number of organizations including the Center for American Progress, League of Conservation Voters,

National Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation A s sociat ion, Wi lder nes s Society, Campaign for Nature, Sierra Club, GreenLatinos, The Nature Conser va ncy, Marine Conservation Institute, Mountain Pact, Hispanic Access Foundation, Oceana, the National Audubon Society, and the Natural Resources Defense Council. “We are defined by the wildlife and wild places we leave behind for future generations. Senator Udall and Senator Bennet’s resolution underscores not only the urgency of conserving and restoring our public lands, wildlife habitat, and natural spaces, but also the urgency this moment,� Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation said. “Recovering wildlife populations and conserving public lands is the best way we can not only safeguard our outdoor heritage and strengthen our outdoor recreation economy, but also transcend political partisanship and deliver for the American people.� “We thank Senators Udall, Bennet and the rest of the

supporters of this resolution for demonstrating visionary leadership and urging the United States government to commit to this bold, necessary conservation goal,� Alex Taurel, Conservation Program Director at the League of Conservation Voters said. “With one million species at risk of extinction and the continental United States losing a football field of natural area to development every 30 seconds, it’s clear that we’re in the midst of a crisis of nature that threatens humans as much as it does wildlife. We desperately need to preserve more of the earth in its natural state. It’s time for the U.S. government to listen to the science and preserve 30 percent of our land and oceans by 2030.� “Setting aside land and ocean for nature conservation is a fundamental tool to address the twin crises of species loss and climate change. Building on its past leadership, a commitment from the United States to protect a representative 30 percent of our lands and waters in the next decade, will help ensure that wildlife can

thrive, that Americans can enjoy the benefits that nature provides, and that wild areas can continue to enhance the strength and wellbeing of our nation and the planet,� Sally Jewell, Interim CEO at the Nature Conservancy said. “To slow the loss of nature in America, we need the kind of national leadership and vision that this resolution provides,� Matt Lee-Ashley, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress said. “Establishing a national goal of conserving 30 percent of America’s lands and oceans by 2030 would provide much-needed support and encouragement to communities across the country, that are working to protect our lands, waters, and wildlife for future generations.� Udall announced the resolution at the Center for American P r o g r e s s e v e n t e n t i t le d Confronting the Nature Crisis: A Discussion. U.S. Representative Deb Haaland, D-N.M., and journalist Elizabeth Shogren joined Udall for that discussion on the extinction and conservation crisis.

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COMMUNITY RMCHCS dresses up for a good cause CHARITY INVITATIONAL GALA CONTINUES FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

By William Madaras For the Sun

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he Rehoboth McKinley Ch r ist ia n Hea lt h Care Services raised approximately $550,000 of a $750,000 goal to upgrade and renovate the Dr. Philip Kamps Women’s Health and Birthing Center in September at its 23rd Annual Cha r it y Inv itationa l Golf Tournament. As part of the hospital’s annual fund-raiser, the “Paper Faces on Parade” Charity Invitational Gala Masquerade Ball was the second part of this year’s fund raising effort. It was held Oct. 19 in Gallup.

“Our fund raising efforts h ave been phenomen a l,” RMCHCS CEO David Conejo said. “This will go a long way toward upgrading the Women’s Health Center by providing an enhanced level of birthing and overall care for the women of McKinley County. We thank the community for their generous support.” Conejo noted that the hospital often receives $100200,000 during the holiday season, which he believes will help them reach their goal of $750,000 for the year.

The fun-filled gala attracted 350 masked and costumed participants who were entertained by master of ceremonies RMCHCS Marketing Director Rhonda Ray and radio show host and Gallup restaurateur Sammy Chioda. Western Health Foundation Executive Director Ina Burmeister led off the evening by describing the hospital’s fund raising efforts and an invocation was delivered by the Reverend Adrianne Coleman of the First United Methodist Church.

The crowd fea sted on Prosecco a nd appetizers, southwestern hush puppies, jambalaya skewers, mini muffulettas and prime rib, or a vegetarian plate with dauphine potatoes calabacitas followed by a dessert of Tiramisu was offered as the entrée. The dinner was prepared by Chef Bob Witte and students from Navajo Technical University Culinary Arts Program and served by students from Miyamura High School.

Terry Fuhs nominated as 2019 Charity Invitational honoree Before the dinner, Dr. Alan Beamsley, DO and Beatrice

From left: Alan Beamsley, DO and Beatrice Nunez, RN present award to Teri Fuhs 2019 Charity Invitational Honoree. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography Nuñez, RN presented RMCHCS’s Terry L. Fuhs RN, MSN, CEN, CPEN, and Clinical Educator as the 2019 Charity Invitational Honoree.

“I am very honored to receive this outstanding award, particularly since I am the first nurse to receive it,” Fuhs said. “To work at such a great hospital with wonderful co-workers and being

Bill Camarota watches other partygoers during the 23rd Annual Charity Invitational Gala at the Howard Johnson Inn in Gallup Oct. 19. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Rhonda Etherton-Rojas chats with Rosemarie Etherton while Kyle Tom browses his smartphone during the 23rd Annual Charity Invitational Gala at the Howard Johnson Inn in Gallup Oct. 19. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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able to serve the great community of Gallup and beyond is also an honor.”

In 1978 Fuhs began her career with RMCHCS as an assistant nurse, eventually earning an LPN, RN, BSN, and MSN. Fuhs is a 41 year veteran of RMCHCS, having worked in various hospital departments while earning kudos and several awards, including RMCHCS Nurse of the Year, The Thomas Carmany Award, the 1994 NM Hospital Association Meritorious Awards for professional excellence and volunteer efforts. She has also been named RMCHCS Employee of the Month three times.

During the four-hour gala, the crowd danced to tunes

spun by popular Gallup rodeo announcer and radio host Kyle Tom. Additional entertainment was provided by Patrick Moore and “The Off, Off Broadway Singers” who performed Music of the Night and stories for a Masquerade Ball from the Broadway hit Phantom of the Opera.

There were nine live and 25 silent auctions of unique jewelry, painting and sculptures by famous New Mexican artists held during the evening which included 25 area sponsors.

RMCHCS second major fundraiser For Women’s Health Center

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The Sugar Skull decorating party CELEBRATING DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AT OCTAVIA FELLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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he Oc t av ia Fel l i n Public Library invited t he com mu n it y i n for a Suga r Sk u l l Decorating Party Oct. 22. It was part of their preparation for DĂ­a de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, which begins this year on Oct. 31 and ends Nov. 2.

Often celebrated in Mexico on Nov. 1 and 2, the celebrations are based on the belief that the souls of loved ones now gone, come back to this world to celebrate on these days.

The Sugar Skulls decorating event was only the second event of its kind held at the main library. It was held there four years ago. It was clear people were glad it returned, shown by a packed room, filled with eager families waiting to decorate skulls made of sugar. Shiny beads and colorful icings were used to jazz up the skulls. Once finished, visitors could take them home or place them on the community altar, otherwise known as The Day of the Dead Altar.

THE DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR Sugar skulls are among the ofrendas, or offerings, placed on altars for the Day of the Dead. Ofrendas are collections of objects placed on a ritual display during the annual celebration. They show the souls of the departed, the way back home.

Altars make the souls, or animas,

feel welcome and show them they have not been forgotten.

Betty Martin, deputy director of the library, was quite pleased and overwhelmed at the attendance of the event. “So much participation with the decorating of the sugar skulls, plus, whoever wants to participate in the altar can. We have not only one here but also at the children’s library. They can leave anything for those who passed on in memory, or to remember them, too.�

Helping with the project was Miyamura High School Spanish Club teacher Roberta Saldana.

Being no stranger to this event, Saldana said her school does it every year. She was invited to explain more about DĂ­a de Los Muertos. “This was an unexpected turn out, and it’s so nice to see so many young kids come out and do this,â€? Saldana said. “The history is from Mexico and the whole concept is that we are who we are because of our ancestors, and we honor them during this timeframe, not in sadness, but in gratitude.â€? “We must thank them for making us who we are and guiding us along the way. It’s the idea that none of us are totally alone.

We’re a total of people that influenced us or‌even people we didn’t know that made a difference in our lives.�

Before the presentation from Saldana, a 2017 film entitled Coco, was shown depicting DĂ­a de Los Muertos.

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The Community Altar for Dia de Los Muertos at the Octavia Fellin Public Library with items brought in by visitors throughout the month of October. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco along with her 10-year-old son Thomas came to the event to learn more and be a part of it as they happily decorated their sugar skulls. “We just want to do different things and explore while he is still growing up. Plus my son thinks it’s pretty cool and he loves to do art.� she said.

Other parents enjoyed the time together like Jennifer Mallon of Gallup with her two

From left: Chloe Mallon, Paul Mallon, and their mother, Jennifer Mallon decorating their sugar skulls at Octavia Fellin Public Library Oct. 22 as part of the Sugar Skull deocrating party to celebrate the coming of Dia de Los Muertos. Photo Credit: Dee Velasco children, six-year-old Paul, and nine-year-old Chloe. Hearing about the sugar skulls event, the Mallons were excited to attend.

According to Mallon, they built their own altar at home and found the decorating to be an enjoyable cultural experience. “We just wanted to get our artistic vibe on and have fun at

Betty Martin, OFPL deputy director, shows samples of sugar skulls for Dia de Los Muertos before they are decorated at the main branch of the public library Oct. 22.

Photo Credit: Dee Velasco it.� Mallon said.

OFPL invites the local community to add photos, messages, and symbolic items to our community altars during the month of October. For more information on upcoming events visit the library at 115 West Hill Ave., email bmartin@gallupnm.gov, or call (505) 863-1291.

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‘Dolemite Is My Name’ unearths a hidden treasure; introduces the Godfather of Rap

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 118 MINUTES This film premieres on Netflix on Oct. 25.

Back in my teenage and college years, this fi lm enthusiast spent many a night seeking out and watching the most eccentric and unusual features out there. In fact, my friends and I would often try to outdo each other, finding and bringing VHS tapes of odd, obscure midnight movies and soon-to-be cult fi lms. One such discovery was Dolemite (1975), a bizarre and over-the-top-in-ever yimaginable-way action/comedy starring Rudy Ray Moore. To the eyes of someone living in another country, the movie was equal parts hilarious, awkward and at points, completely mystifying.

Nearly 45 years later, the story behind this surreal fl ick has been given the Hollywood treatment. Dolemite Is My Name reveals the story of the man who co-created and starred in the fi lm, detailing his struggles getting into show business and his attempts to hustle his way into the limelight. Obviously, for this

reviewer, there’s an element of personal nostalgia in seeing an official producer take on a crazy movie that my friends and I first found on a store shelf so long ago. Still, it’s hard to imagine anyone not being both charmed and amused by the story being told.

Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) has tried just about ever y th i ng to get h is big break, including recording his own rhythm & blues singles (which he can’t get any L.A. disc jockeys to play).

When a local transient begins telling outrageously raunchy stories involving a mythical fi gure, Moore is inspired. He creates an on-stage persona of the character, starts performing in clubs and begins selling records out of his car.

Soon, he fi nds some measure of success and aspires to create a comedy film that will serve his audience and sense of humor.

However, the process is challenging, as the performer attempts to overcome a series of barriers. To get his unique vision up on the big screen, Moore enlists the help of earnest playwright Jerry Jones (Keegan-Michael Key), and egotistical actor D’Urville Martin (Wesley Snipes).

The per for ma nces a nd characters in this underdog story are utterly endearing, and Murphy really does a great

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Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) is a man with a dream of stardom and the willingness to do some pretty bizarre things to get to his goal in “Dolemite Is My Name.” Photo Credit: Netflix service to Moore. His positive demeanor and enthusiasm make him incredibly likable, but there’s a deeper layer to the man that the actor also manages to uncover. This includes an abusive father and some insecurity about his appearance (he’s constantly told that he doesn’t have the looks to be a movie star). The same is true for some of the other roles, including friend and eventual co-star Lady Reed (Da’Vine Joy Randolph), who offers some valuable advice when Moore describes his worries about

shooting a particular moment in his fi lm.

Of course, there’s even more humor present as the film depicts Moore’s sudden rise to celebrity and attempts to leverage his position to the next level. There’s an absolutely hilarious brainstorming session as Moore, a man with limited fi lmmaking or screenwriting experience, fires off random ideas for the movie with co-writer Jones. And of course, the low-rent production results in some strange scenarios that certainly earn plenty of laughs. Snipes manages to steal most of his scenes as the heavy-drinking actor/director D’Urville Martin.

Stumbling around and full of tics, Martin clearly believes himself to be above all of his peers, mixing dismissive and disinterested comments with occasionally inspiring words, sometimes all in the same conversation. He’s a treat to watch.

Cred it shou ld a lso be g iven t o screenw r it er s Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood, The People vs. Larry Flynt, Man on the Moon, Big Eyes) for condensing a life story and managing a wide variety of characters, giving many some individual moments to shine.

Of course, based on their other penned works, they have a great deal of experience in adapting real life stories into narratives - this title

in particular seems to share a lot of commonalities with Ed Wood.

Perhaps the only unfortunate aspect of catching up with the film on Netflix for many will be seeing it for the fi rst time on the small screen. This reviewer was able to see a preview at the cinema. The picture looked impressive and the funky, music-heavy soundtrack was spectacular to hear. Hopefully those watching at home or on a smaller device will be able to appreciate just how well-made this picture truly is.

In the years since, Rudy Ray Moore has been dubbed “The Godfather of Rap” and has received great accolades and respect for his unusual, if somewhat foul-mouthed work. W hile it may seem weird to use Dolemite and the word sweet in the same sentence, Dole mite Is My Name is a sweet, genuine, and appropriately bawdy ode to a man who wanted nothing more than to make something of himself and refused to give up despite advice to the contrary. And it may also help find him a new generation of fans (for those curious, the 1976 Dolemite sequel, T he Human Tornado, is an even crazier film than the original). It is a film worth seeking out in the best format available.

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SPORTS 360 Gallup faces off with Miyamura PATRIOTS UNDEFEATED IN THE DISTRICT

Ann Marie Peters sets the ball and defends against the Gallup Bengals on Oct. 22 at Miyamura High School. Final Score: Bengals 0 - Patriots 3. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Gallup Bengal V. Shay (10) recovers and bumps the ball at Miyamura High School in an attempt to score against the Patriots Oct. 22 at Miyamura High School. Final Score: Bengals 0 - Patriots 3. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

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Gallup Bengal Chaylee Becenti bumps the ball in an attempt to score on the Miyamura Patriots Oct. 22 at Miyamura High School. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

Miyamura Patriot Grace Giron (5) serves the ball in game in 3 Oct 22 at Miyamura High School. The Patriots remain undefeated in district. Photo Credit: RAH Photography

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Domination on the football field PIEDRA VISTA DEFEATS MIYAMURA 53 – 3

Miyamura Patriot Lance Evans (12) holds off Piedra Vista Panther Adam Johnson (20) at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup Oct. 18. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Alonzo Corley (20) evades a tackle from Piedra Vista Panther Michael Candelaria (40) at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup Oct. 18. The Panthers defeated the Patriots 53-3. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Tre McDonald (10) outruns Piedra Vista Panther Aiden Ackerman (9) at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup Oct. 18. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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TDFL action: Pirates, Scouts face off PIRATES WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP 12-7

Pirate Andrew Mira (85) crashes in the Scouts defense during the 8-9 year old TDFL league championship at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Oct. 19. The Pirates won the championship 12-7. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Scouts Kotden Morgan (52) and Landyn Davis (33) reach to receive a pass after an attempted interception

by Pirate Andrew Mira (85) at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Oct. 19. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Scout Manual Rico III (11) attempts to pull away from a tackle by the Pirates at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Oct. 19. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Pirate Juan Archuleta (88) dodges the Scouts defense at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Oct. 19.

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Raptors defeat T-Hawks to win championship 24-13 in TDFL

Raptor Salid Rashid (26) dodges T-Hawk Trevin Jim (32) during the 1012 year old TDFL league championship at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Oct. 19. The Raptors won the championship 24-13. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

T-Hawk Noah Delgarito (21) outruns Raptor Darrens Stevens (4) at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Oct. 19. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Raptor Carlos Garcia (28) is pulled down by the T-Hawks defense at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Oct. 19. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Raptor Angelo Zepeda (6) sprints through the T-Hawks defense at the Sammy C Chioda TDFL Field in Gallup Oct. 19. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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TDFL: Decisive victory of Patriots over Pirates 19-6

Navajo Times Scouts defeat Bengals in TDFL

Gallup Roto-Rooter Bengal, Tristan Garcia (15) races for the end zone at Sammy C. Chioda Field in Gallup Oct. 19.

The Bengals lost to the Navajo Times Scouts from Window Rock, Ariz. 24-13.

Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Pirates Cardenio Chavez (30) runs past the Patriots Elijah Begay (41) in a race to the end zone Oct. 19 at Sammy C. Chioda Field. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Jeremiah Garcia (12), Roto Rooter Bengals, makes a cut to get away from the Navajo Times Scouts, Landon Davis (33), Oct. 19 at Sammy C. Chioda Field.

Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Jeremiah Garcia (12), just escapes the arms of a Scouts defender at Sammy C. Chioda Field Oct. 19. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

Adriano Begay (52) throws a sti arm to a Pirates defender at Sammy C. Chioda Field Oct. 19 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

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Manuel Rico (11) from the Navajo Times Scouts outruns the Gallup Roto Rooter Bengals defense Oct. 19 in Gallup. The Scouts defeated the Bengals 24-13.

Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

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Rehoboth Lady Lynx lose home game to Dulce Lady Hawks 3-1

Rehoboth’s Jessica Triplett (13) goes up to block during a matchup with the undefeated Lady Hawks from Dulce Oct. 18 at Rehoboth Christian High School. Rehoboth went down to the undefeated Lady Hawks 3-1.

Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

HUMANITARIAN | FROM PAGE 12 this urgently-needed funding for New Mexico communities, and I am glad to see the fi rst wave of funds being distributed to organizations and communities that have stepped up to assist asylum seekers,” Senate Appropriations Committee senior member Udall stated. “New Mexico communities and organizations have been on the frontlines of this humanitarian crisis, they are being stretched thin, and they have borne the burden of ineffective and toxic immigration policies.

This is not a partisan issue.

These local communities and organizations have shown the best of New Mexico - but they need help, relief, and reimbursement. That’s why I’ve worked so hard to secure these reimbursement funds, and won’t stop working until New Mexicans get the help and reimbursement they deserve.

RMCHCS | FROM PAGE 20 This charity fundraising effort is the annual fundraiser by the hospital’s Western Health Foundation charity program.

Monies raised are part of a fiveyear plan that will begin with the renovation of the hospital’s Dr. Philip Kamps Women’s Health and Birthing Center. Specific additions will include seven SPORTS

Lady Lynx Eden Sun (4) takes a shot against the Lady Hawks Oct. 18 in Rehoboth. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel

We look forward to working with FEMA during the second application period and appreciate their willingness to take into account lessons - learned and best practices, when moving forward with the next wave of awards.”

Heinrich said, “New Mexico communities, non-profits, and charities stepped up during a trying time to care for countless families and children seeking refuge in our country.

Being able to honor the people of Deming and Las Cruces …who found a way to give people shelter, food and help when they had nowhere else to turn was truly heartening.

But I also recognize that these services should have been covered by the federal government.

That’s why we fought so hard to reimburse local entities who shouldered the burden of the Trump Administration’s reckless immigration and border policies. I will keep standing up for New Mexico’s border communities, who through all

of this have been emblematic of our enduring humanity, compassion, and true American values.”

“In New Mexico, faithba sed g roups, loca l gover n ment s, a nd nonprof it organizations stepped up to address the humanitarian crisis and assist asylum seekers with critical resources,” Assistant Speaker Luján stated.

“While the Trump administration refused to address a crisis of its own making, our communities responded with compassion and unity. I’m proud to have helped secure reimbursements for these organizations so they can continue serving our communities.”

“Our communities stepped up in a big way to help those in need. They shouldn’t have to foot the bill for this administration’s wasteful management of the humanitarian crisis on the border. But the Trump administration has forced our local governments and organizations to shoulder the burden.

labor and delivery beds, fetal monitors, and comfortable visitor chairs in addition to 18 computers and four infant warmers and resuscitation units.

Phase II of the Western Health Foundation’s fund raising efforts will focus on supporting the renovation and expansion of the College Clinic building in order to accommodate a brand new Family Medicine Residency Program. College

Clinic construction will be used to expand the clinic space and provide for the growth of the Family Medicine Residency Program, including purchasing new equipment and furniture.

Phase III will be focused on e n s u r i n g t h a t a s u s ta inable Fa m ily Medici ne Re sidenc y P rog r a m i s i n place and finalizing upgrades to the entire College Clinic facility.

That’s why the delegation and I sent a letter urging FEMA to reimburse our communities.

This announcement is welcome news, so our folks on the ground can continue the good work they’re doing to help refugee families,” Haaland added.

“Earlier this year border communities, non-profits, and faith centers stepped up to address some of the challenges created by the federal government’s failure to work across party lines to fi x our broken immigration system. Showcasing their New Mexican values, these communities and organizations spent their limited resources to shelter migrants. I fought hard alongside the rest of the delegation to ensure their hard work was compensated, and their resources reimbursed by the federal government,” Torres Small said. “We cannot stop here, however. We must continue fighting for our communities and local organizations, which is why I deeply

appreciate that following the introduction of my bill, the Southern Border Communities Relief Act, and vocal concerns from the delegation, FEMA will modify its application process for future awards to better reflect the reality that organizations faced when responding to fluid situations.”

EFSP awarded the grants ba sed on t he nu mber of migrants served, the direct costs incurred in serving the migrants, and the sufficiency of available funds. Organizations and localities receiving awards in this fi rst wave include: • Catholic Cha r ities of Central New Mexico • Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountain • Mea l s on W heel s of Albuquerque • City of Las Cruces • Musta rd Seeds & Rainbows Ministries, Inc. • E l C a l v a r i o Un i t e d Methodist Church • Holy Cross Retreat Center • Luna County

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR Oct. 25-31, 2019

GALLUP BENGALS Football Oct. 25: Aztec @ Gallup 7 pm (neutral conference game) Volleyball Oct. 29: Shiprock @ Gallup 6:30 pm Oct 31: Gallup @ Aztec 6:30 pm

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS Football Oct. 25: Miyamura @ Farmington 7 pm Volleyball Oct 29: Bloomfield @ Miyamura 4 pm

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX Boys Soccer Oct. 25: Rehoboth @ Monte Del Sol Charter 3:30 pm Volleyball Oct. 29: Rehoboth @ Northwest 6 pm

WINGATE BEARS Football Oct. 25: Zuni @ Wingate 7 pm Volleyball Oct. 29: Tohatchi @ Wingate 4 pm Oct. 31: Wingate @ Thoreau 4 pm *Local varsity games listed.

Compiled from MaxPreps.com. Info: gallupsunreporters@gmail.com

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOREBOARD Oct. 16 – Oct. 22, 2019

GALLUP BENGALS Football Oct. 18: Gallup @ Bloomfield 0-53 Boys Soccer Oct. 22: Gallup @ Aztec 0-9 Oct. 18: Bloomfield @ Gallup 7-0 Girl Soccer Oct. 22: Aztec @ Gallup 4-2 Oct. 17: Gallup @ Bloomfield 0-2 Volleyball Oct. 17: Kirtland Central @ Gallup 3-1

GMCS | FROM PAGE 8 “W hen you ta lk about impact aid, there’s a need to drill down on it with facilities, but I also encourage we talk about how much actually goes to students in the classroom,” Herrera said. “Facilities, materials, teacher development, special needs, I think we need to understand what the impact aid actually impacted.”

Mark Thompson, first lieutenant governor for Acoma Pueblo, offered his thanks to Sens. George Muñoz, D-Gallup, and Clemente Sanchez, D-Grants, for advocating on behalf of property poor schools for impact aid.

Both Muñoz and Sanchez sponsored bills relating to impact aid during the 2019 Legislative Session.

“Our legislators are strong advocates on our behalf, and they’re doing their job and doing it well for us,” Thompson said.

Thompson said he believes everyone present at the town hall believes there should be changes, based on the same audience observations Herrera made.

“We need to take this type of discussion to Rio Rancho, Hobbs, and those places where we need to get the partners in the legislature to advocate on our behalf,” Thompson continued. “We have to get the votes where this thing is going to

Nicole Walker, wears the top hat as she voices her appreciation for the efforts of numerous tribal governors and the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education during the Oct. 22 town hall. Walker recounted an event from 25 years ago outside GMCS where the National Native American Youth Coalition protested for impact aid. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye change.”

The real audience that needs to be convinced to push for change is the community in the property rich districts like Albuquerque and Las Cruces, Thompson said.

The next person to weigh in was Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer, who

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said he wants to help advocate at the highest level for impact aid because he sees the disparity Hyatt discussed.

“Let’s take the talk to the people,” Lizer said. “It’s going to take a collaborative effort.

Zuni’s here, Laguna’s here, so I want to say the Navajo Nation’s here and we’re joining

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS Football Oct. 18: Piedra Vista @ Miyamura 53-3 Boys Soccer Oct. 17: Aztec @ Miyamura 5-2 Girls Soccer Oct. 17: Miyamura @ Aztec 1-6 Volleyball Oct., 22: Gallup @ Miyamura 0-3 Oct. 17: Miyamura @ Aztec 3-0

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX Boys Soccer Oct. 22: Rehoboth @ Tierra Encantada 2-7

in this fight.”

Mu ñoz mentioned that impact aid has been a hot topic in his office for nearly two months.

“This is the first time in New Mexico that I’ve been here that we’ve had the money to fix this problem,” Muñoz said. “Now we have an opportunity, thanks to oil and gas, to fi x it. This is the time to fi x issues and problems.” He said he did not pick the fight for impact aid for political gain.

“It’s the right thing to do for people, for kids,” he said. “The number one thing my father taught me was if you give a child an education, no one can ever take it away.”

Munoz also said it is important to create ways for people to voice their opinions and be heard where they have previously met opposition. “We have been in meetings where we were politely told to get out, because [other legislators] didn’t want to hear it,” Muñoz said. “They didn’t think this mattered.”

Through all the talk of how other districts take impact aid, Sanchez said it is important to remember they are not targeting any schools or students because of the issue.

“We don’t want to hurt any school district, because those are all students out there, too,” he said.

Sanchez said he and Muñoz

Oct. 18: Moreno Valley @ Rehoboth 2-4 Volleyball Oct. 22: Rehoboth @ Navajo Pine 3-0 Oct. 18: Dulce @ Rehoboth 3-1 Oct. 17: Newcomb @ Rehoboth 0-3 Oct. 16: Tse’ Yi’ Gai @ Rehoboth 3-1

WINGATE BEARS Football Oct. 18: Wingate @ Thoreau 12-42 Volleyball Oct. 22: Wingate @ Navajo Prep 1-3 *Varsity teams only. Compiled from MaxPreps.com. Contact: gallupsunreporters @gmail.com

are not going to let the issue go, but they will continue to need the support of everyone in the local community to continue this fight.

“We need community help and community input,” Sanchez said. “Not just from the school districts, we need the community there. We need kids, mothers and fathers and grandparents, cousins, everybody.”

PUBLIC REACTION Nicole Walker, of Window Rock, thanked the tribal governors for coming to GMCS for the town hall. She also asked where they were 25 years ago as she recounted an event that took place near the premises. “ T he Na t ion a l Na t ive American Youth Coalition protested right outside,” Walker said. “Number one [issue] they protested for was impact aid.

How come we never got an answer?”

Walker said she wants to be remembered as a warrior because she is passionate about issues concerning her fellow Natives and wants to rally alongside the governors and legislators.

“Now I will stand beside you guys, I will be a voice,” Walker said. “We will be there to support you. I will get my Navajo citizens involved because this issue is very important.”

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MEXICO Pursuant to my authority under Section 7-38-85 NMSA 1978, I hereby extend the following deadline found in Section 7-38-27 of the Property Tax Code with respect to the 2019-tax year only: The deadline for the McKinley County Assessor to resolve protests from September 28, 2019 to no later than November 27, 2019.

Done this 5th day of September 2019.

Donna Maestas-De Vries, Director Property Tax Division Published: Gallup Sun Publishing October 11, 2019 October 18, 2019 October 25, 2019 *** P.T.D. ORDER NO. 19-44 September 12, 2019 ORDER EXTENDING CERTAIN DEADLINES PROPERTY TAX DIVISION STATE ASSESSED PROPERTY BUREAU STATE OF NEW MEXICO Pursuant to my authority under Section 7-38-85 NMSA 1978, I hereby extend the deadline found in Section 7-38-35 NM 1978 Regulation 3.6.7.44 (B) of the Property Tax Code with respect to the 2019 tax year only.

1) The deadline for the County Assessors to prepare and deliver the Abstract to the Property Tax Division and the County Treasurers is Extended from October 01, 2019 to no later than October 15, 2019.

Done this 12th Day of September 2019.

Donna Maestas-De Vries, Director Property Tax Division

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Published: Gallup Sun Publishing October 11, 2019 October 18, 2019 October 25, 2019 *** NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to New Mexico Self-Storage Lien Act, Section 48-11-7, the following personal properties will be

sold or disposed of to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and other related charges:

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Felicia Bigman & Theron Sheppard 3608 Ladero Dr NM A-114 Albuquerque, NM 87120 Misc. Household Items Clint Roman PO Box 802 Thoreau, NM 87323 Misc. Household Items Property is located at Red Rock Storage, #8 Red Rock Ave., Thoreau, NM 87323.

Sale will be held on October 26, 2019 at 10:00 am.

Property may be viewed at 9:45 am on the day of sale.

Cash only.

Call 50-879-5143 to confirm date of sale.

Sale may be cancelled by right lienholder.

Published on: October 18, 2019 October 25, 2019 *** NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Self-Service Storage Lien Act of the State of New Mexico, Section 48-11-7, that the following personal property will be sold or disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and/or other related charges. The personal property is located at Aztec Self Storage, 261 N. Hwy 491 Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

Last Known Address of Tenant: Sheldon Charley 2534 E. Aztec Ave Gallup, NM 87301 Mattress, chainsaw, 2 bikes, fishing rods, vacuum, small grill

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P.O. Box 4572 Window Rock, AZ 86515 Boxes, household items Kathlyn McCray P.O. Box 573 Window Rock, AZ 86515 Household items Virgie Murphy P.O. Box 43 Chambers, AZ 86502 Kid’s bike, Tool bag, boxes Rosita Baker 508 Hartman Dr. SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 P.O. Box 598 Mentmore, NM 87319 Washer & Dryer, Bow Flex Machine, Stroller, Clothes The sale or disposition of the above property will be held Nov 05, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. Items may be viewed on the day of sale only. CASH ONLY. Published on: October 18, 2019 October 25, 2019 ***

Churchrock, NM 87311 Description of Personal Property: Trailer hitch, 3 tool bags w/ tools, wrench, hooks, towing straps, saw, hammer, heavy duty boots, and numerous bags & boxes of items unknown.

Unit Number: 103 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Charlene Manuelito P. O. Box 131 Tohatchi, NM 87325 Description of Personal Property: 2 tables, highchair, space heater, sandpainting, 9 yardsticks, plastic bowls, and numerous bags & boxes of items unknown.

Unit Number: 204 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Kathleen Jones P. O. Box 373 Gamerco, NM 87317 Description of Personal Property: Broom, dust pan, Television, table, stool, duffel bag, and numerous totes, bags & boxes of items unknown.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Self-Storage Lien Act of the State of New Mexico, Section 48-11-7, that the following personal property will be sold or otherwise disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and other related charges.

The personal property is located at ADOBE SELF-STORAGE, 1708 South Second Street, Gallup, New Mexico.

Unit Number: 101 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Jansen Peshlakai P. O. Box 1094

Unit Number: 230 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Elisha Benally P. O. Box 3552 Gallup, NM 87305 Description of Personal Property: Baby stroller, old box TV, footlocker, broom, corner table, dresser top (no dresser), RCA entertainment system, wood box, 2 toy guitars, toy gun and toy blade (2-sided).

Unit Number: 331

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 29 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Chelby Castillo 714-1/2 E. Mesa, Apt. A Gallup, NM 87301 Description of Personal Property: Microwave oven, folding tables, lamp, propane tank, plastic patio tables, shop vacuum, fan, clothes, shoes, snow shovel, table, bar stool, and numerous totes, bags & boxes of items unknown.

Unit Number: 423 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Charlene Manuelito P. O. Box 131 Tohatchi, NM 87325 Description of Personal Property: Banker’s filing boxes, space heater, metal desk, chair, Christmas tree, camping cooler, fan, and numerous bags & boxes of items unknown.

Unit Number: 435 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Lana Thomas 709 W. Aztec Ave., Apt. A

Gallup, NM 87301 Description of Personal Property: Speaker, 2 snow shovels, bow and arrows, weights, tools, and numerous totes, bags & boxes of items unknown.

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attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico.

Dated:

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MOLLIE GRACE SALAZAR

Unit Number: 445 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Sherie Nez P. O. Box 162 Ft. Wingate, NM 87316 Description of Personal Property: Jack, CD/DVD cabinet, black metal stand, Razor scooter, and numerous bags & boxes of items unknown.

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO

The sale or disposition of the above property will be held on Tuesday, the 12th day of November, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at ADOBE SELF-STORAGE, 1708 South Second Street, Gallup, New Mexico.

The property can be viewed at 9:00 a.m. the day of the sale.

The property is subject to the Occupant redeeming the lien prior to the sale.

This Notice is being published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks.

MOLLY GRACE SALAZAR has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of RUDOLPH ABENCIO SALAZAR, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301,

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AND WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUNDS (“PLEDGED REVENUES�); PRESCRIBING OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THE LOAN AND THE SECURITY THEREFORE. The purpose and subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in the title. A complete copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Gallup City Hall, 110 West Aztec Avenue.

CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alfred Abeita II, City Clerk PUBLISH:

*** Friday, October 25, 2019 LEGAL NOTICE *** NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSAGE

BY TITLE AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. S2019-5 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the governing body of the City of Gallup, New Mexico, at its regular meeting of October 22, 2019 passed, adopted and approved the following entitled Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GALLUP (“BORROWER�) TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT (“NMED�) FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING PROJECT LOAN FUNDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $16,650,000.00 PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST; DESIGNATING THE USE OF THE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE DEFINED IN THE MOST CURRENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FORM AS APPROVED

BY NMED; DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR THE LOAN; PROVIDING THAT THE LOAN WILL BE PAYABLE AND COLLECTIBLE SOLELY FROM THE CITY OF GALLUP WATER

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the governing body of the City of Gallup, New Mexico will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Gallup City Hall, Second Street and Aztec Avenue; Gallup, New Mexico, to consider final approval of the following entitled Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ORDINANCE The purpose and subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in the title. A draft copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31, 2019 FRIDAY, October 25

MAGIC FOR MUGGLES 4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) for an afternoon of magical adventure as we begin our journey through the wizarding world. Make your own wand and watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120.

Oct 25-27. Games at Sammy C. Chioda Field, Sports Complex, Mickey Mantle Park, Public School Stadium, Miyamura High School and Gallup High School (if overflow).

Tournament play will feature more than 40 regional teams competing in a varriety of age groups, 8-13. Free admission.

For more information: tdfl.org

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

For more information:SDAMON01@unm.edu; (505) 863-7624.

SATURDAY, October 26

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.

USING GOOGLE’S DIGITAL TOOLS 4 pm - 5:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.).

Learn to use gmail, calendar, drive, docs and more. For more information: libtrain@ gallupnm.gov or (505) 8631291.

FOUR CORNERS REGIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT Come one, come all. Engage with other members of the community with Halloween trivia. Join us at Sammy C’s (107 W Coal Ave, Gallup) Saturday, October 26 from 7pm -10 pm for a spooky night filled with tricks and treats. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

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

CALENDAR

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB 2 pm-3 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). The second discussion of House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. For more information: bmartin@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

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.

HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT 7 pm – 10 pm @ Sammy C’s (107 W. Coal Ave.). Learn facts about a popular holiday.

Enjoy tricks and treats. For more information: jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI 11 am @ Westminster Presbyterian Church (151 NM-564, Gallup). Monika Gauderon will lead a demonstration of Tai Chi Chain long form and an introductory class in Nei Gung. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information: Sharna (505) 8792962 or Pam (505) 870-2008.

REAWAKENINGS COMRADERIE COOKOUT

4 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings (234 Co Rd. 19, Prewitt). Come join us at the ranch for our monthly cookout! We’ll also talk a little bit about some of our upcoming goings on. For more information: reawakenings.rockin-j. com

JOGGING FOR JUGS 5K WALK, RUN BIKE 8 am @Grants Fire & Rescue - Station 1 (620 W. High St., Grants). All proceeds from this annual event benefit the CGH Mammography Fund.

5k Walk begins at 8 am; Run starts at 8:15 am; Bike begins at 8:20 am. $20 entry fee with a t-shirt while supplies last.

SUNDAY, October 27

MCDONALD’S LIFE CHAIN 3 pm-4 pm @ Highway 491 & Lincoln Avenue near McDonalds on Sun. Oct. 27. For more information: nmallianceforlife.org or pro-life Gallup, Sig Martinez (505) 870-1703.

MONDAY, October 28

SPREADSHEETS FOR BEGINNERS 5 pm – 7 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn to use a spreadsheet program such as Excel. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm. gov or (505) 863-1291.

GMCS BOARD MEETING

BLACK MESA FUELS LLC. – GALLUP NM Full-time | Part-time

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Seeking Class A CDL Drivers with 2 years minimum experience required. Experienced in Belly Dump and Sand and Gravel hauling. Black Mesa Fuels hauls within the radius of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. The job requires that you be adaptable to different jobs which also may include occasional out of state work. Applicant must be willing to start immediately after hire.

We are looking for safe and reliable drivers who are eager to begin working with a good attitude.

Full time and Part time positions are available and must be willing to work weekends and ready to start IMMEDIATELY after hiring.

Driver expectations: - Good communication skills - Class A CDL - Clean MVR - Good attitude - Able to follow directions

6 pm-7 pm @ Tohatchi Elementary School (100 Ch’ooshgai Rd. Tohatchi).

- Comply with all DOT and in-house regulations and rules.

- Pre and post trips - Correctly filling out paperwork - Safely transporting material from one location to another - Turning in paperwork daily

When applying please provide the following: - Long Form (Physical form) - State Motor Vehicle Report - Medical Card - Class A CDL - Social Security Card

Please apply in person at Gas Up Gas station at 920 E Hwy 66.

Ask for Jenna Plummer

6:30 pm @ Westminster Presbyterian Church (151 NM564, Gallup). Near the Exit: Travels with the Not-So-Grim Reaper by Lori Erickson will be discussed. For more information: contact Pam Burgess (505) 870-2008.

TUESDAY, October 29

SCHOLARSHIP CLUB 5 pm-6 pm Oct. 29 and 31 @ 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.

WEDNESDAY, October 30

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.

THURSDAY, October 31

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: Trick or Treat bags.

FRIGHT FEST MOVIE MARATHON 10 am – 8 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Get your scare on and celebrate Halloween the right way with an all-day movie marathon.

See the dark side of urban legends with this collection of frightful films. Snacks served throughout the day.

ALL HALLOW’S READ 4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Join us for an All Hallow’s Read Celebration at the Children’s Library (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) Thursday, October 31st at 4:00 pm. Decorate your own trick or treat bags and compete in the book and cupcake walk. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH LINDA GARCIA 6:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Northside Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.). Neighborhood meeting with Dist. 1 Councilor Linda Garcia.

5TH ANNUAL VETERANS CONFERENCE 9 am-4 pm @ Red Rock Park. Continues through November 1. For more information: reawakenings. rockin-j.com

COMMUNITY TRUNK OR TREAT 5 pm-7 pm @ Grants Public Library (1101 1st St., Grants). Free event with 25 spaces available for trunks.

For more information, contact Nadine (505) 287-4793 or Joaquin (505) 285-3542 ext. 106.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS 5:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup).

This week’s film: Ma.

STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS 10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . Cuentos y CanCALENDAR

ciones para niños! We’re building our bilingual skills with stories and songs in English and Spanish this month.

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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