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GROUP ASKS VOTERS IF THEY ARE TRULY RED OR BLUE By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

arrison Yazzie grew up not knowing much about voting. It was something his parents would do each election cycle. They never talked with their children about who they were voting for or where they stood on political issues. A s Ya z z ie entered adulthood, he took a job working as a construction worker. He married his wife when he was 24 years old, and shortly after the wedding they moved off the Navajo reservation. They moved frequently, hopping from state to state. Each of their five kids were born in a different state. As he raised his young family, Yazzie avoided politics. “I was never a big fan of voting during my upbringing and into my 30s,” Yazzie said. “I really didn’t [pay attention to it] because I’d always thought it was something that we didn’t quite understand what was going on.” But then, while he was in his mid-30s, he decided to conduct some research on the Republican Party a nd what t hey stood for. He found the party's values aligned with his values. “I started looking at the Republican side and it almost seemed like they protected individual’s values, like religion,” Yazzie said. WHAT THE V.I.B.E. PAC DOES A few decades later, Yazzie joined the V.I.B.E PAC in 2016. The Voters Informed

By Education Political Action Committee suppor ts Republican value s a nd s pec i f ic a l ly Republican candidates in Arizona. A PAC raises money and makes contributions to campaigns of political candidates or parties. In an interview with the Sun Ina Noggle, a Co-Chair of the V.I.B.E. PAC explained that one of the group’s main goals is to help Navajo people learn that Republican values align with their values. The group often sets up booths around Northeast Arizona during community events and talks to people who approach the booths. They hand out cards comparing how Republicans and Democrats feel about certain issues that are important to the Navajo and other Native people. “It turns out when you talk to them about the different issues and the things they value, t hey t u r n out t o be more Republican than Democrat,” Noggle said. “So it’s kind of interesting to see them kind of realize their values do align more with the Republican values.” T he ca rds l ist si x impor tant issues, and what Democrats believe versus what Republicans believe: • Abortion: Republicans are pro-life and believe human life is sacred. Some of them are of the opinion that no abortion should be legal, while others make exceptions in cases of rape or incest. Co-chair of V.I.B.E. PAC Nancy Roanhorse ex pla i ned why the anti-abortion choice aligns

Jason Joe waves a Trump/Vance 2024 flag during the Navajo Nation Fair parade in Window Rock, Ariz. on Sept. 7. Joe is running as the Republican candidate for McKinley County Clerk in the upcoming election. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jason Joe with the Navajo way of life. “Republicans are more protective of life,” she said. “And you can’t have any freedoms, you can’t have any choices unless you have a life. Democrats want to take life away from the preborn up to nine months, and some say after.” Yazzie said he actually changed his in-laws’ political opinions when he brought up the issue of

The V.I.B.E. PAC held a fundraising raffle on Sept. 14 in Sanders, Ariz. They raffled off an AR-15, which was provided by Peacemaker Guns & Ammo in Gallup. From left, Karen Schell, Ina Noggle, and Julie Konheiser announce who won some of the prizes from the raffle. A Gallup resident named Terrance Morgan won the rifle. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ina Noggle

abortion up to them. He argued that the concept went against their religious beliefs. “I told them ‘You’re a Christian, and life is important, life is a value,’” Yazzie said. • Green energ y: Democrats wa nt to enforce green energy and have everyone in America dr iv ing electr ic ca rs. Republicans don’t want to force electric cars on anyone, but rather leave it up to individual choice. Roanhorse said that electric cars aren’t feasible for Native Americans living on a reservation. “Cha rg i ng places would be even further away [than gas stations],” she said. “A lot of [people living on the reservation] don’t even have electricity. They’re out on the Rez and there’s no way to recharge those batteries.” She worried that many people would get stranded in their electric vehicles out on the reservation. • School choice and what’s taught in schools: For mer Republ ica n Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed the first ever universal school choice bill (House Bill 2853) into law in 2022.

The bill ensures that any child in Arizona can opt out of public school and join the Education Savings Account program. Parents can access up to $6,500 to spend on private schools, charter schools, or homeschooling. Roanhorse said this bill gives parents more of a say in their child’s education. Democr a t s open ly oppose the ESA program. E a rl ier t h i s ye a r, Democrat Gov. K at ie Hobbs proposed a number of reforms to the program, aiming to bring “accountability” to the system by, among other things, requiring private schools receiving ESA money to fingerprint their teachers (as traditional public schools must). That mandate, along with one preventing ESA families from using their accounts over summer vacation, was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget passed in June. Roanhorse said that not giving parents choices for their child’s education can truly limit the children on Native reservations. “We need choice in education,” she said. “The reservation is replete with poor, failing schools. A lot of people graduate [from these schools] and they’re not prepared for college or the work place. So you need parental choice.” Roanhorse explained that public schools are forced to teach Critical Race Theory, racial division, sex education, and

what she calls “gender confusion,” all without parental consent. “I n publ ic schools they’re teaching sex education, they’re teaching gender confusion, and they’re talking about racial division,” she said. “Our country has never been so divided. We didn’t even think about what color or race you were until the Democrats started saying ‘Critical Race Theory’ and giving preference to different races based on their race instead of just their knowledge of the subject and their expertise.” • The Mexican border: Republicans believe that President Joe Biden has not done enough when it comes to the issues at the Mexican border. When former President Donald Trump was in office, he adopted a strict border policy. In March 2020, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration invoked Title 42, a controversial statute that was meant to serve as a public health measure. The policy allowed U.S. authorities to swiftly expel migrants - including asylum seekers - at the border. Nearly 400,000 people were detained and expelled between its implementation and January 2021, when Trump left the White House. Biden actually kept Title 42 when he came into office, citing the pandemic as justification.

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‘Tito’ Jackson of the Jackson 5 dies in Gallup Staff Reports

oriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the famous group the Jackson 5, died while he was traveling through New Mexico on his way home to Tulsa, Okla. He suffered an alleged heart attack and later died at a local hospital. On Sept. 15, around 6:15 pm, a Gallup Police Officer was flagged down near the American Heritage Plaza located at 702 U.S. Hwy. 491. The officer was informed that a man needed immediate medical attention. The man was identified as Jackson, 70. Jackson was transported via ambulance to a local hospital, where he later died. In a press release published on Sept. 16, Gallup Police stated that investigation into Jackson’s death was still ongoing. Investigators are currently interviewing witnesses. TITO’S LEGACY The Jackson 5 rose to fame in the late ‘60s and ‘70s. The five brothers began their music careers by performing at school events and talent shows when Tito was

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The Jackson siblings had their own T.V. show, “The Jacksons,” which aired from June 1976 to March 1977. Front, from left: Janet, Randy, La Toya, and Rebbie. Back, from left: Jackie, Michael, Tito, and Marlon. Jermaine Jackson is not pictured. File Photo only 12. In 1969, the group signed with Motown Records, and they soon had multiple hit songs under their belts, such as “ABC,” “I Want You Back,” “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There.” Tito’s younger brother Michael was the lead singer of the group. The brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

V.I.B.E. PAC | from page A1 O ver t wo m i l l ion people were expelled using Title 42 authority between January 2021 and May 11, 2023, when it, alongside the declared U.S. coronavirus public health emergency, expired. To replace it, U.S. immigration author ities unveiled a “carrot a nd st ick ” approach that encourages legal pathways, while also implementing strict penalties for those who cross illegally. The strategy included opening regional processing centers in Latin America to help migrants apply to come to the U.S., and expanded access to CBP One, an app for migrants to schedule asylum appointments. Roanhorse said that Republicans see the crisis at the border as a depletion of U.S. resources, with many people worried that illegal immigrants are taking those essentials. “That is a crisis with at least 10 million illegals coming in,” she said. “It’s draining our systems. Last year $150 billion

was spent on illegals. They get benefits that we as citizens do not get. Of course they get free housing, monthly checks, free healthcare, and education.” She also said that she worries that illegal immigrants are bringing fentanyl and other drugs into Arizona and New Mexico, and also contributing to an increase in sex trafficking. • Freedom of speech: The V.I.B.E. PAC also believes that Democrats deny a nd silence those with opposing views by labeling what they’re saying as misinformation or hate speech. “I think that came out during COVID, where different opinions were squashed,” Roanhorse said. “Freedom of speech is also a very high priority. We have to have freedom of speech, and not have a few elite label something as ‘misinformation’ so you can’t say it. You’ve got to have freedom of speech.” She bel ieve s t h at many Democrats have had information taken off the internet because t hey deemed it wa s

Tito began his solo career in 2003, performing in a variety of clubs with his band. In 2016, he had his first commercially successful solo single on the Billboard charts with the single, “Get It Baby,” featuring Big Daddy Kane from his album Tito Time, becoming the ninth and final Jackson family sibling to place a solo single on the charts. His three sons, Taj, T.J., and Taryll posted on Instagram on Sept. 15 mourning their father’s death. The three men have their own music group called 3T. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” the three sons said in a joint statement. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’ Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously.” Besides his three sons and grandchildren, Tito leaves behind his mother, Katherine Jackson, and siblings Rebbie, Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, Jackie, La Toya and Janet Jackson. Katherine and the late Joe Jackson had 10 kids. Tito was their “misinformation.” • Election integrity: Roanhorse said that it is more important than ever to make sure the U.S. elections are fair this year. “Wit hout elec t ion integrity we don’t have the freedom to know that our votes count, and we don’t know if there’s fraud,” Roanhorse said. “We really need to make sure that only American citizens can vote and not the huge amount of illegals that we have.” Republicans support the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. The act would amend t he Na t ion a l Vot er Registration Act of 1993 to require a person to show proof of their U.S. citizenship before they can register to vote. On their information card that they pass out to people V.I.B.E. states that Democrats don’t want voter IDs to be required, and that they want to lower the voting age. Besides the issues, V.I.B.E. also wants to clear up misinformation surrounding elections. Some people may think

After performing with his brothers as a part of the music group the Jackson 5, Tito Jackson started a solo career in 2003. File Photo third child. Prior to his death, Tito had been touring Europe with brothers Jackie and Marlon as the Jacksons and had shows in Scotland, California and England over the summer of 2024. On Sept. 11 he posted on Facebook from Munich, Germany, where he visited a memorial for his late brother Michael. “Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson,” Tito said. “We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.” Tito’s death comes over 15 years after brother Michael passed away at 50 in 2009. The “Thriller” singer died from acute propofol intoxication. The King of Pop’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 for giving him dangerous levels of the anesthetic propofol and other sedatives.

that if someone is registered as a Democrat or a Republican, they have to vote with their party. But that’s not true. “[Democrats] tell the Navajo people ‘OK you’re a registered Democrat, you MUST vote Democrat.’ That’s not true. You can cross over, you can vote Republican,” Roanhorse said. With less than two months to go before the 2024 General Election, V.I.B.E. continues to try to spread their word out

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Ramah Lady Mustang Hailee Cox (1) bumps the ball to a teammate during the Sept. 17 game against the Crownpoint Lady Eagles in Crownpoint. The Lady Eagles defeated the Lady Mustangs 3-0. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Eagles square off Crownpoint Eagle Kaleb Roper (28) gains yards as Navajo Prep Eagle Elias Montanez (51) and Juanito Martin (65) move in for the tackle during the Sept. 13 game in Crownpoint. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Crownpoint Eagle Dawson Davis (62) moves in for a tackle as Navajo Prep Eagle Xavier Nez (1) races down the field during the Sept. 13 game in Crownpoint. Navajo Prep defeated Crownpoint 34-28. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein Crownpoint Eagle Jedrick Taliman (55) moves in to tackle Navajo Prep Eagle Aden Clah (3) as he runs for a first down. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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School: Ramah High Name: Demarcus Peynesta Sport: Football Grade: Sophomore

School: Miyamura High Name: Jaxson Jones Sport: Soccer Grade: Junior Jaxson is Captain of the boys’ soccer team. He played every minute of both games on Sept. 13 and 14 as the team is struggling with some injuries and don’t have as many players as usual. He scored four goals and one assist during the games. He continues to lead his team both on and off the field with a great attitude and maximum effort.

School: Tohatchi High Name: Bobbi Yazzie Sport: Volleyball Grade: Senior

Demarcus has great character on and off the field. When he is on the field he is encouraging, he is energetic, and he is one of the only that does not shy away from contact. He can take correction/criticism as a chance to improve. He leads by example as he helps the younger athletes understand the game. He goes above and beyond rather than just being a body on the roster.

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PATRIOT PRIDE MIYAMURA STUDENTS MARK HOMECOMING WITH PARADE The Miyamura Patriot Dance Team wows the crowd during the school’s Homecoming parade on Sept. 12. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPT. 20 - SEPT. 26 FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

CHESS CLUB

4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.

BANNED BOOK WEEK KICKOFF EVENT

5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library will have a Banned Book display, Banned Books Trivia, free items, and more! Snacks will be provided.

LAB MEETING

GET UP AND GAME

3 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Every Friday, come to the children’s library to unwind from a busy week! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

‘FALL INTO FITNES’ COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

11 am - 3 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). There will be informational booths from local organizations and providers, free screenings, and lots of free activities. Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC

1 pm - 3 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Beginning Aug. 1, OFPL will host Acudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday and Saturday. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.

KIDZ CINEMA

2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is The Garfield Movie (2024). Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information

4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join in-person or on Zoom. The meetings are scheduled for the fourth Monday of every month.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Throughout September the storytimes will explore the concept of opposites. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

EUREKA!

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn about the life of amazing artist Frida Kahlo, then try your hand at designing and building your own paintbrushes and paint a picture with them! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

PRESERVING GOODNESS

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22 MONDAY, SEPT. 23

GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE B4 Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-September 20, 2024 *** CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO On-Call Lineman Services Invitation to Bid No. 2025-ITB-007 Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for On-Call Lineman Services until the hour of 2:00 pm., local time, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the office of the Procurement Manager at City Hall, via the City’s eProcurement Portal. Bids will be opened, read and tabulated at that time. No bids will be received or considered if received after the time stated above. The City of Gallup is seeking licensed and reliable high voltage contractors to provide distribution system repairs and maintenance needs on an on-call needed basis to include after-hour emergency calls. Specifications and Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Purchasing Director located at 110 West Aztec, Gallup, NM 87301, phone number (505) 863-1334. Additional information regarding this bid may also be viewed at https:// procurement.opengov.

HACK CLUB

4 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Hack Club is a nonprofit organization that provides community and support to teen coding groups across the country. Participants learn how to use code to create real-world projects.

CHESS CLUB

4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25

AI AND OUR MODERN CULTURE

5:30 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). UNM-Gallup Instructor Roseanna McGinn will give a talk about AI and modern culture.

PAINT AND SIP

6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Have a creative night out!

FAMILY STORYTIME

2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL to learn home coffee roasting techniques and have a chance to roast a batch of coffee of your own. All supplies will be provided, but space is limited and advance registration is required at ofpl. online.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL’s MakerSpace is a collaborative work space for making, learning, and exploring. Participants ages 5 and up can come in to create their own design for the 3D printers or explore the many engineering activities and equipment!

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET

9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States.

12 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). A paramedic and a case manager from the First Responders Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act will present available resources and Narcan training. Each individual will get a box of Narcan. A Q&A to follow. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov, or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government.

FREE NARCAN TRAINING com/portal/gallupnm/projects/116676. Dated this 18th day of September 2024 By: /S/Louis Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-September 20, 2024 ***

OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. request that you notify our office to confirm these dates and to allow us to ensure there is adequate space available for anyone attending. For more information contact the Bureau of Election’s Office Phone: (505) 722-4469 Web: clerk@ co.mckinley.nm.us DONE AT THE MCKINLEY COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE

Notice GENERAL ELECTION 2024

THIS 9th day of September, 2024 By: _Jacqueline K. Sloan

NOTICE TESTING, SEALING AND CERTIFYING VOTING MACHINES Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section, 1-11-8, 1-11-5 through 1-11-10 Election Law of the State of New Mexico.

Jacqueline K. Sloan, McKinley County Clerk Published: Gallup Sun September 20, 2024 *** LEGAL NOTICE

Wednesday October 2nd, 2024 Starting at 9:00am Notice is hereby given that preparation and certification of all voting machines that will be used for the 2024 General Election is scheduled to take place Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 9:00 am at Bureau of Election’s Warehouse, 1980 warehouse lane, Gallup New Mexico. This process will continue until all the needed voting machines are tested and certified. All organizations, representatives, candidates, media and the public are welcome to attend. We

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority has CANCELLED the monthly Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Friday September 20, 2024, at 9:00 am MST. Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By: /S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board Published: Gallup Sun September 20, 2024 *** In a continuation of the Department of Defense (Innovative Readiness Training Program) at the

CALENDAR Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

GOOGLE CAREER ACADEMY MEMBER NIGHT

6 pm - 8 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Gallup Career Academy invites members of the Spring 2024 Cohort to OFPL’’s Makerspace This is your time to create and collaborate! Get help with your Google coursework, or use the MakerSpace equipment. The MakerSpace will be closed to the general public at this time. THURSDAY, SEPT. 26

SEPTEMBER FILMS: MOVIES SO BAD, THEY’RE GOOD

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, Zollinger Library is screening some cult classics that are so bad, they might be good. This week’s film is Night of the Living Dead (1968).

STRESS REDUCTION CLINIC

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Beginning Aug. 1, OFPL will host Acudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday and Saturday. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). In honor of National Dog Week, create your own homemade stuffed dog. For more information email: besitty@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291. SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

TAB MEMBERS

6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). OFPL is recruiting teens for its Teen Adviso-

Southwest Indian Foundation/Navajo Housing Authority Modular Home Facility at 209 Day Street, Gallup, New Mexico, the sponsoring agency, «SOUTHWEST INDIAN FOUNDATION» is advertising this «Public Notice» that Military Reserve Units are in the process of compiling training Projects for ‘fiscal Year — 2026». A limited number of single-family homes, no more than 15 are proposed to be built and given to Navajo families on the Navajo Reservation. Without the assistance of these Military Reserve Civil Engineering Units these homes would not be built. To fulfill the non-competitive requirements of the Department of Defense (military), this notice is given. Any questions or objections should be made in writing to: Jeremy Boucher, Operations Director, Southwest Indian Foundation, 218 East Historic Highway 66 Gallup, New Mexico 87301. If you have any questions, please call Jeremy Boucher at (505) 863-9568. Published: Gallup Sun September 20, 2024

ry Board. TAB members will provide guidance and assistance for the library’s teen programming, space, and collections. They will also be non-voting members of the Library Advisory Board. SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

GALLUP PRIDE

12 pm - 4 pm @ Courthouse Square. Join Gallup Pride for a day filled with fun, diversity and inclusivity! There will be DJs, dancing, entertainment, open mic, vendors and food trucks! They will also have informational booths and health screenings.

COOKING CLASS IN ESPÀNOL

2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Join OFPL for a delightful live cooking class featuring Spanish cuisine, taught by Chef Lorena Giesbrecht from the Navajo Technical University Culinary Arts Program. This class will be conducted entirely in Spanish and is perfect for all ages! For more information and to register, call (505) 863-1291. ONGOING

WE READ WE TALK BOOK CLUB

OFPL’s book club book for October is Exposure by Ramona Emerson. Discussions will be in October via Zoom or in-person at the Main Library. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

LIT HAPPENS TEEN BOOK CLUB

OFPL’s new teen book club will discuss Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith in October. Call (505) 8631291 for more information.

RECRUITING TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

SMOKEY BEAR READING CHALLENGE

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by joining the national Smokey Bear Reading Challenge! Read three books and earn four badges to complete the challenge and earn a prize. This challenge is geared towards children ages 4-10, but all ages are welcome to participate. You may pick up and return reading challenge cards at either the OFPL’s Children & Youth Library or Main Library.

FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE

@ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Browse hundreds of already-enjoyed books that have been hand-picked by the library’s staff. Friends of OFPL will have an ongoing book sale at the main library with new materials added daily! Fill up a bag with books for $5 or buy one for $1. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

FREE HIV, SYPHILIS, AND HEPATITIS C TESTING

@ First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup (1630 S. Second St.). First Nations Community HealthSource-Gallup offers Free Rapid HIV, Syphilis and Hep C Testing, Monday – Friday from 1 pm to 6:30 pm by appointment. Get your results within minutes. To schedule an appointment call (505) 863-8827.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUNDLE

OFPL staff who will create a bundle of material specially for you! Let them know what type of materials and genres you are interested in, and they’ll browse for you and create a custom bundle of material for you to pick-up curbside. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Tax Code with respect to the 2024-tax year only:

a Pleading or motion in response to the Complaint to Quiet Title on file herein on or before 20 days from the date of the last publication of this Notice in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District of the State of New Mexico, sitting within and for the County of McKinley, that being the Court in which said Complaint is file, and to serve a copy of the same pleading or motion upon Plaintiffs or Plaintiffs’ attorneys, Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec P.O. Box 1172, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, (505)-722-4463. Unless a responsive pleading or motion is entered by you in this cause on or before the above date, judgment will be rendered against you by default.

1) The deadline for the McKinley County Assessor to resolve protests from September 28, 2024 to no later than November 27, 2024. Done this 5th day of September 2024. Ira Pearson, Director Property Tax Division Published: Gallup Sun September 20, 2024 September 27, 2024 October 4, 2024 *** STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MCKINLEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT DELBERT W. WORTHEN, Plaintiff, vs. No. D-1113-CV-2024-00452 CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION AND ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE REMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, Defendants.

Pursuant to my authority under Section 7-38-85 NMSA 1978, I hereby extend the following deadline found in Section 7-38-27 (C) of the Property

Celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month by applying for a card, renewing your existing card, or replacing your library card, for free! Stop by the library to sign up today. Call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

OFPL is recruiting teens for its Teen Advisory Board. TAB members will provide guidance and assistance for the library’s teen programming, space, and collections. They will also be non-voting members of the Library Advisory Board. The TAB will meet on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 pm at the Children & Youth Library.

*** ORDER EXTENDING CERTAIN DEADLINES MCKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT TO: CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION (CONSECO FINANCE) and “Unknown Claimants in Interest Adverse to the Plaintiff.” You or your attorney are hereby directed to file

The general object of said action is to quiet the title of the following-described property in McKinley County, New Mexico. 1980 Mont Mon Mobile Home VIN#MC12140 WITNESS the District of the Eleventh Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of said Court this ___day of September, 2024. Clerk of District Courty Deputy Publish: Gallup Sun Publishing September 13, 2024 September 20, 2024 September 27, 2024

B6 Friday, September 20, 2024 • Gallup Sun

WHERE DO YOUR VALUES ALIGN? DEMOCRATS/ PROGRESSIVES

ISSUE

REPUBICANS/ CONSERVATIVES

AGAINST

Parental Rights

FOR

AGAINST

Voter I.D.

FOR

AGAINST

The Constitution

FOR

AGAINST

Right to Bear Arms

FOR

AGAINST

Legal Immigration

FOR

AGAINST

Control Government Spending

FOR

AGAINST

Lower Taxes For all Families

FOR

AGAINST

Protect the Life of the Unborn

FOR

Government Overregulating Buinesses

AGAINST

FOR

Gender Sharing Bathrooms

AGAINST

VOTE ON ELECTION DAY VOTE IN PERSON WITH I.D. McKinleyCountyGrassroots.com

McKinley County Grassroots

HEIGHTS OF

DISCOVERY

RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 28TH 2024 7:30am-11:30am RED ROCK PARK

REFRESHMENTS TETHERED RIDES GIVEAWAYS WALK THROUGH BALLOON

WEATHER EDUCATION

MEET THE BALLOONISTS • FREE event for the Community • MEET members of the Balloon Rally • Become involved in the organization • Learn about balloons and the organization

WEATHER DEPENDENT HEIGHTS OF DISCOVERY COMMUNITY OUTREACH Sponsored by:

Event will be held South of the campground Park Below the Convention Center