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September 27, 2024

Teacher of the Month

Pre-K teacher learns while she teaches By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

ach month, the Sun recognizes a local teacher for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Anyone can nominate a teacher by emailing the Sun at gallupsunreporters@gmail.com and providing the teacher’s name, where they teach, and why they should be selected as that month’s winner. This month’s award went to Monique Ma r tinez, who teaches Pre-K at Catherine A. Miller Elementary. PATH TO TEACHING Martinez was born and raised in Gallup. She attended Indian Hills Elementary, JFK Middle School, and Gallup High. After she graduated high school, Martinez pursued a degree in Elementary Education at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. When she graduated from college, Martinez returned to Gallup and took a job teaching fi rst grade at a school that eventually merged with what is now Del Norte Elementary. She taught at Del Norte for 11 years before she decided to go for a change of pace. She accepted a job at Catherine A. Miller Elementary where she split the responsibilities of a Pre-K room with another teacher. She taught in the mornings and the other teacher taught in the afternoon. That job-share opportunity helped Martinez fall in love with teaching Pre-K, and she hasn’t looked back since. She’s been teaching the youngest students (the 3-year-old) group at Catherine A. Miller for nine years now, meaning she’s been teaching for a total of 20 years. When she realized Pre-K was where she belonged, she went back to school and got her master’s in early childhood curriculum and development.

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e’re in such a fast paced society, it’s so neat to just sit with a child and see what th ey’re going to make out of some blo cks." - Monique Martin

WHAT THE 3-YEAR-OLDS TEACH HER Martinez fills her days with watching the world through her students’ eyes. They learn about insects, shapes, and colors, and she said watching them interact with the world really inspires her. “I really love this age because I can learn from them, be creative with them, and I think it really sparked a joy back in me because the focus is on the whole child and not a test score,” she said. While she’s teaching the students how to skip and ride a trike, they’re also teaching her. For example, some students found a type of beetle while playing outside recently. Martinez said she grew up calling it a “mustard beetle,” but when she took a photo of it with her phone the internet informed her that it was an elm leaf beetle. Overall, Martinez said the students encourage her to slow down and take a look at the world around her. “We’re in such a fast-paced society, it’s so neat to just sit with a child and see what they’re going to make out of some blocks,” she said. As a teacher of such a young age group, Martinez said she loves seeing the amount of growth each student experiences throughout the year in her classroom. “I feel like I get to see such growth from the beginning of the year to the end of the year,” she said. “They grow from kids who couldn’t say any words at the beginning [of the school year] to students who are greeting me at the end of the year.” She also enjoys when parents or

guardians approach her and excitedly tell her about the new skills their child has shown off. A grandparent of a student with special needs said her grandson was announcing every time he saw the letter “L” in public because he recognized it as a letter in his own name. Another parent told her they were celebrating their son’s vocabulary development because he’d started using the word “delicious.” Lacinda Arviso teaches 4-year-olds in the room next door to Martinez’s, and her son was in Martinez’s classroom a couple years ago. In an interview with the Sun, she complimented Martinez and said her son truly enjoyed having her as a teacher. “He loved it,” she said. “It was just a joy every day to have him in there, and I was just so lucky to be next door to him and hear him and listen to all their songs and experiments.” Another person who sang Martinez’s praises was her assistant teacher Sefina Garcia. The two women have worked together for the past eight years. “I think she’s so awesome to work with,” Garcia said of Martinez. “She gets down to the kids’ level and that’s exactly what these kids need. The kids here are so very blessed to have her as a teacher,

Monique Martinez has been teaching Pre-K at Catherine A. Miller Elementary for nine years now. She said her favorite part about teaching is watching the kids grow and learn new skills. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond and I’m very blessed to have her as my co-teacher. She supports me emotionally just like she supports the kids.” PREPARING THEM FOR THE FUTURE Martinez said the hardest part about teaching is watching the students move on to the next stage of their education. “You really create such a bond that seeing them go off to the next grade makes you feel a sense of happiness but also sadness because you really create a little family here in your classroom,” Martinez explained. “So it’s really hard to see them go.” But ultimately Martinez believes that as long as she’s helped them grow and get ready for the world, she’s done her job right. “At the end of the day, if they leave my room and they’re able to control their little emotions a little more, or be excited about learning still, then I feel like that’s the best part, seeing how they grow and change over time,” she said.

Business Professionals of America prepares high schoolers for their future RAMAH STUDENTS GAIN CONFIDENCE By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

allup-McKinley County Schools provides its students with ample opportunities to prepare themselves for their future careers. From the “Schools Of” program to internships led by community members, GMCS students have a wide selection of experiences that can help further their education and careers. One such program is the Business Professionals of America. BPA is a nationwide organization that helps students develop employable skills that will prepare them for jobs in both the general workforce and the business sector. Ramah High School has a rather large BPA participation rate, as every student who takes the business classes participates in BPA in some shape or form. Shawna Grassie is Ramah’s sponsor for the program, and she said watching the students develop these valuable skills fills her with pride. “At the classroom level and as the sponsor for the chapter, seeing the students put everything together that they’re learning into practice and perfecting their abilities and talents [is my favorite part],” she said. “It’s great to see them take the concepts from the classroom and explore how to implement them in a lot of different capacities, whether it’s just talking to students from other schools within their region or state at different networking events or developing leadership skills that help them inside the school or outside the school and in their communities or on sports team.”

WHAT BPA DOES As a Career and Technical Student Organization, BPA teaches students important skills surrounding their potential future careers. Students can compete in regional, statewide, and even national BPA competitions. These competitions feature a variety of challenges, but a core component involves testing a student’s interview skills. Students participate in a role-playing exercise and are graded based on their performance. Overall, students learn communication skills and technical skills that will give them a step up in the world outside of high school. Several students from Ramah have competed at the national level in the past, and Principal David Gibbons said he’s seen some vast improvement out of those students. “We had some kids go to nationals last year [and] their confidence just went through the roof,” he said. “They participated and competed and saw that kids from a little school can really be successful. There’s really no barrier to what they can do.” Grassie chaperoned last year’s trip to the BPA National Competition, which was held in Chicago. She said seeing the students experience a different part of the country was her favorite part of the trip. “For the students I’ve taken to nationals, my favorite part is seeing the fire in their eyes when they see this whole new world that’s been opened up to them because of their abilities that they work so hard to refine,” she said. “Two of the students I’ve taken to nationals in the past

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Preparing for the worst-case scenario GFD RECEIVES NEW RAPID RESPONSE MEDICAL BAGS FOR MASS CASUALTY EVENTS By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

ccording to the Gu n Violence Archive, a database that records all the gun-related violence and injuries in the U.S., there have been more than 385 mass shootings in the U.S. since Sept. 5. The Archive defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more victims are shot or killed. These mass shootings have killed 385 people and injured another 2,000. There haven’t been any mass casualty events in Gallup in recent years, but the Gallup Fire and Police Departments are trying to prepare for the worst-case scenario, so they’ll know what to do and how to help people in case something does happen. During the Sept. 10 Ga l lup Cit y Cou nci l meeting, Ga llup F ire Chief Jon Pa irett addressed the council and requested new equipment for the fi re department. He explained that the department recently received a grant from the New Mexico Department of Health, the Fiscal Year 2025 Trauma System D e velopme nt Gr a nt , which provides the GFD with over $3,000 to purchase 14 rapid response medical bags. The bigger medical bags that EMS carries during their day-to-day operations, such as a

The Gallup Police Department, Gallup Fire Department, McKinley County Sheriff ’s Office and the Navajo Nation Police Department came together for a school shooting drill at Chee Dodge Elementary on Oct. 12.. Everyone involved in the drill, from the first responders to the kids and teachers, acted as if the drill was an actual school shooting situation to better prepare the law enforcement officials and first responders. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jon Pairett medical call for someone suffer ing from a hear t attack, contain oxygen, different types of bandages, and blood pr e s s u r e c u f f s . But during a mass casualty event where multiple people sustained injuries, the medical personnels’ top concern is stopping any bleeding. Thus, the smaller bags hold only bandages and tourniquets. Pairett said the medical personnel’s primary duty during these events is stopping any bleeding, and they typically only wa nt to spend 20 - 30 seconds with a patient

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before moving on to the next person. If they come upon a person who has been shot in the arm or leg, they stop the flow of blood with a tourniquet and then move on.

GFD is requesting 14 bags, a nd Pa i ret t believes that will be enough so that almost ever yone respond i ng to a scene will have the

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October 8, 2024 – November 2, 2024 New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez don’t believe that the message originated in McKinley County. L aw e n for c e me nt officials were alerted to one such threat at Chief Manuelito Middle School on Sept. 20, but it was soon debunked as a social media reposting. THREATS ACROSS THE STATE According to an article posted on KOB 4’s website on Sept. 22, the threats started during the week of Sept. 16. Some schools canceled classes

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- Gallup Fire Chief Jon Pairettt

enforcement contains the threat. O nce t he v ic t i m s are out of the building, they receive any additional medical care they

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a rent s a nd st udents across the Gallup-McKinley County Schools district may have woken up to texts or social media messages warning them that there would be a shooting at their school on the morning of Sept. 23. Accord i ng t o law enforcement officials, this is a part of an alleged scam that has plagued the State of New Mexico for the past week. In a n inter v iew with the Sun, McKinley County Sheriff James Maiorano III said both his department and the Gallup Police Department sent additional officers to multiple school campuses across the district, but that there’s no credible threat at this time. Maiora no said his department is not sure where the threats originated from, but concer ned people keep sharing the repor ted threat on social media. There is no specific threat to any one school. Law enforcement officials

f you look at a lot of these school shootings, there’s been people who had gunshot wounds they could’ve survived from, but because it took EMS so long to get into the building, they bled to death.”

proper equipment. CH A NGING THE WAY THEY OPERATE All of this is part of a strategy implemented by the GFD and the GPD about six years ago. Pairett remembers a time when protocol mea nt t h at a pol ice department would enter a possibly dangerous situation fi rst and clear out the suspect while the fi re department and EMS personnel waited to help any victims at a site off to the side. Pairett explained why this old model wasn’t working. “What started happening in these school shooti ngs wa s t hat people were inju red, whether they were shot or injured in other ways, a nd t he rea son t hey would die is because they didn’t have timely medical care,” he said. “If you look at a lot of these school shootings, there’s been people who had gu nshot wou nds they could’ve survived from, but because it took EMS so long to get into the building, they bled to death.” Now, an initial team of law enforcement offi cers will enter a building, with a second team and medical personnel following close behind. T h i s i n it ia l tea m, what Pairett calls a triage team, works quickly. They find any victims and stop any significant bleeding. Then, the rescue team comes in and escorts the injured out of the building after law

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October 22 -24 , 2024 The Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS) is excited to host a special event from October 2224, 2024. This event will focus on the district’s new approach to education, which is helping students get ready for college and careers. The event will show how these changes are beneﬁting students in Gallup and nearby areas. Over three days, visitors will see how GMCS is changing the way students learn. They will get to see how academic subjects and career training are combined, how students are learning through realworld projects, and how the district is using a new approach to help students succeed. All of this is happening right here in Gallup, and it’s making a big diﬀerence in the lives of our students.

A Community Effort to Improve Education Gallup-McKinley County Schools is committed to helping its young people become the leaders, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers of the future. The event will kick oﬀ on the evening of October 22 with a welcome reception at a local business in Gallup. Local

businesses and educators from across the country will come together to talk about how education and industry can work hand in hand. This event will show the strong connections between our schools and the local business community, setting the stage for the spirit of teamwork that Gallup is known for. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the “Schools Of” model, which integrates careerthemed education across core subjects. This model will be highlighted through three schools: Miyamura High School, Ramah High School, and Crownpoint High School, each demonstrating how their unique “Schools Of” approach connects students to career pathways and hands-on learning experiences in various industries. Additionally, attendees will learn about McKinley Academy and the Opportunity Career Center, which further support students in achieving academic success and career readiness through personalized learning environments and targeted career training opportunities. These institutions play a crucial role in providing ﬂexible, alternative pathways for students to succeed in both their academic and professional pursuits.

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Teachers from GMCS who visited the North Kansas City School District last year shared what they learned. One teacher said, “The students really take ownership of their work. Each pathway has its own location and identity, which makes students feel more connected to their education.” Another teacher added, “I was really impressed with the ambassador program and how they focus on the graduate proﬁle at Staley High School.”

Connecting Education to Jobs GMCS is leading the way in creating strong partnerships with local businesses and industries. During the event, there will be sessions on how to build and maintain these partnerships, which are essential for the Workbased Learning Continuum. This program allows students to gain real-world experience through internships and other opportunities, helping them bridge the gap between school and work. Work-based learning at GMCS offers 12th-grade students exciting opportunities, such as internships where they can work with local businesses, gaining hands-on experience in various industries. These internships don’t just offer valuable learning experiences—students are paid minimum wage for their work, and the district provides transportation to and from their workplace. This support system allows students to experience real-world job settings while managing their school responsibilities, giving them a head start on their future careers. The visit to North Kansas City Schools gave GMCS staff new ideas for improving their own programs. “Seeing how students and teachers were engaged in their pathways gave us hope for our own schools,” said one GMCS educator. Gallup’s unique location, where culture and rural New Mexico meet, provides a rich environment for students to explore different career paths while staying connected to their cultural roots. The involvement of local businesses in shaping educational programs ensures that students are not only ready for college but also prepared for the local job market.

Looking Ahead The October event isn’t just about showing what GMCS has already done; it’s also about sharing the

challenges of transforming our schools and planning for the future. On October 24, participants will take part in a “Deep Dive into a Problem of Practice” session, where they can discuss challenges, share ideas, and create plans to take back to their own schools. This collaborative approach ensures that the lessons learned in Gallup will have a positive impact far beyond our community. For the people of Gallup, this event is something to be proud of. It shows the community’s commitment to giving its young people the best possible start in life. GMCS is making bold moves to create pathways that lead to success in college and careers, and this event is a big step toward a brighter future for Gallup and the surrounding areas. As the event approaches, excitement is building among educators, students, and community members. The changes happening at Gallup-McKinley County Schools are more than just a new way of teaching; they’re part of a community-wide eﬀort to ensure that every student has the chance to succeed in today’s fastchanging world.

UPCOMING EVENTS National Bullying Prevention Month National Principal’s Month National Custodian Appreciation Day October 2nd

World Teacher’s Day October 5th

GMCS School Board Meeting October 14th

Indigenous People’s Day October 14th

Early Release October 21st

National School Bus Safety Week October 21th - October 25th

Parent Teacher Conferences October 28th

Halloween October 31st

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Featured DWI Freeman Tom Aug. 28, 4:55 pm Aggravated DWI (Third) McKinley County Sher i f f ’s O f f icer s pulled a vehicle over for driving with a fictitious license plate and eventually arrested the driver for his third DWI. Deputy Frank Villa Jr. was dispatched to the Domino’s at 1383 W. Jef fer son Ave. He arrived and met Lieutenant Johnson Lee, who had stopped a white Chevrolet Tahoe for having the incorrect license plate. Johnson reportedly told Lee that the driver, Tom, 58, admitted to drinking two cans of Budweiser before leaving his job at Rio West Mall. Villa met Tom, who repeated that he had drank the two cans about two hours prior to being stopped. Tom also reportedly showed signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and smelling of alcohol. Tom was unsure if he could follow Villa’s directions, so he took the alternative tests instead. However, he performed poorly and was placed under arrest. A search of the vehicle showed multiple open containers strewn inside. Tom refused to give a breath sample. He was transported to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI (third), improper evidence, and no license. His pretrial hearing is set for Oct. 1.

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at a h ig h school i n Albuquerque, ended with arrests. Police in Las Cruces arrested three children, the youngest 11 years old, for allegedly threatening

local schools online. Meanwhile, a Volcano Vista High School student in Albuquerque remains in police custody after he reportedly brought two handguns to school.

In an interview with KOB 4, New Mex ico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said that mass threats should be classified as a four th-degree felony instead of

misdemeanors. He also said it should be mand a t e d t h a t c h i ld r e n who com m it c r i me s with guns get booked i nto yout h detent ion centers.

ambulance and taken to a local hospital. T R A I N I N G TOGETHER When Pairett joined the fire department 25

years ago, he never imagined he’d be running into buildings wearing a ballistic helmet and a vest, ready to assist anyone du r i ng t hese host i le

events. But now, that’s a part of the job, and the GFD must prepare for any situation. About six years ago, the GFD and GPD

formed an emergency task force to help them prepare for a mass casualty event. The two entities often train together. The GFD runs drills at shooting ranges while the GPD shoot s t a rget s. T h i s helps the firefighters become accustomed to working while gunfire goes off behind them. They also take time t o lea r n f rom ot her tragedies a round the country. After a mass c a s u a lt y e v e nt , t he fire and police departments that responded will write an after-action repor t deta iling what could be done to improve the response. Departments across the nation, including GFD and GPD, review these reports. “I n s t e a d of wa it ing for us to have one of those incidents and have those same problems, we’re going to fi x this problem before it ever becomes a problem here,” Pairett said. “We know another agency had this issue, so let’s figure out how we’re going to fi x it….” Some of those issues include starting with a uniform command and limiting any confusion about who’s in charge. T he GPD, GF D, McKinley County Sheriff’s Office and the Nava jo Nation Police Department don’t work together regularly, but Pa i r et t s a id t hey ’r e ready to join forces if a mass casualty event ever occurs in McKinley County. “When it comes to a situation like that, we don’t care about jurisdiction,” Pairett said. “We’re going to go where people are hurt and people are injured.” T he cit y cou ncil approved the grant for the rapid response medical bags. Pairett said his department would purchase them as soon as possible.

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BPA | FROM COVER couple years had never really been out of the local area, so having that opportunity to travel to someplace completely different than what they know was a great chance for them to see how things work in other cities and states and meet people from around the country.” Students from all over the country traveled to Chicago for nationals last year. Ramah students

Gallup Sun • Friday, September 27, 2024 Autumn Cooche a nd Darren Garcia traveled to the Midwest city and experienced many unique opportunities. They tried deep dish pizza and visited the Field Museum. They didn’t get to see the “Bean,” though, since it was under constr uction star ting in August 2023, and didn’t reopen until late June. Cooche, who was a junior during the trip, said she couldn’t get over how big the city was, especially Lake Michigan.

“I thought it was an ocean; it does not look like a lake!” she said. WHY THEY JOINED BPA Both Cooche a nd Garcia said they joined BPA to get outside of their comfort zones. “I wanted to be a part of BPA because I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and also try to explore more fields of the workforce,” Garcia said. “I also want to pursue an education in accounting.” The program helps

students connect and collaborate with students across their own state and the nation. The conferences arrange breakout sessions in which the students discuss different topics and broaden their perspectives. To prepare for competitions, Grassie hands out packets the students can study. The packets include vocabulary words and concepts surrounding the specific areas they may compete in. In an interview with

the Sun, Ramah Dean said that the students truly have come out of their shells while participating in BPA. “This group is actually one of our quieter group of students, and it’s actually been through BPA that we’ve seen these guys come to live and start talking and start participating and being more active as students,” she said. “It’s been a really cool thing to see as admin and teachers as these guys come out of their shells a little bit.” THE COMPETITION

THAT LAYS AHEAD The students are only starting to prepare for this year’s competitions. The regional competition is in Farmington on Dec. 11, and the state leadership conference will take place in Albuquerque from Feb. 20-22. If any students from the GMCS area qualifies for the national competition, they will head to Orlando the weekend of May 9. For more information about BPA, visit BPA.org.

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ANTA FE — Gov. M ichel le Lu ja n Grisham announced an Executive Order to expedite New Mexico’s transition to a clean energy economy and address the critical need for infrastructure development across the state on Sept. 23. The Executive Order reflects pressing needs of New Mexico communities such as Ruidoso and the Mescalero Apache Nation, which suffered extensive fire and flooding damage which the governor discussed with residents during town halls during the week of Sept. 16. L u j a n G r i s h a m’s Executive Order will enable the state to leverage billions of federal and state dollars to ensure that New Mexico’s workforce is prepared for the work of modernizing transportation, telecommunications, water, and energy systems. The Executive Order also dovetails with Lujan Grisham’s role as co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance and her leadership of the organization’s upcoming Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative. “Communities that have been devastated by natural disasters are wisely demanding that we sustainably manage the forests, build bridges that withstand flooding, and harden our telecommunications infrastructure against the threat of fire,” Lujan Grisham said. “In short, they are demanding climate-ready infrastructure.” Lujan Grisham said record investments in public infrastructure and the clean energy transition have spiked demand for labor, necessitating a coordinated approach to training workers from all backgrounds to fill these high-quality jobs. “New Mexico is ready to get to work on implementation of the U.S. Climate Alliance Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative, and this Executive Order provides the blueprint for doing so,” she said. So far, New Mexico is investing nearly $2.5 billion through the American Rescue Plan, $5.3 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and over $217 million from the Inflation Reduction Act. These historic investments, combined with $2.5 billion allocated by the state in the 2024 legislative session, will help the state strengthen infrastructure and climate resilience. Federal initiatives, including the Bipartisan I n f r a st r uc t u re L aw, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act, are expected to create nearly three million jobs nationwide, with approximately 70% of these jobs accessible to workers without a college degree. In addition, the state’s new

Office of Housing is tackling the statewide housing shortage of 40,000 units, while working across sectors to ensure we meet the range of public infrastructure needs associated with new housing. The increasing risks of heat, fire, floods, and other severe weather also demand investments in infrastructure that is designed, built and maintained to withstand climate impacts and meet the needs of communities for decades to come. For example, the Ruidoso wastewater treatment plant is investing in solar power to provide more resilient services when disaster occurs. A s Ne w M e x i c o embarks on large-scale infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water systems, broadband, and affordable housing, the collaborative work outlined in the Executive Order will help mitigate rising construction costs and address workforce shortages in many high-demand sectors. The Executive Order sets the framework for a strategic and unified approach to enhance infrastructure and clean energy workforce training, including: • Collaborative E f fo r t A c r o s s 11 State Agencies and Offices: Key state agenc ie s — i nclud i n g t he Departments of Workforce Solutions, Transportation, Environment, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resou rces, P ubl ic Education, and Higher Education—will coordinate efforts to plan, develop, a nd t r a ck infrastructure and climate-ready workforce training. • Equity and Inclusion: Workforce policies and programs will prioritize equity and expand opportunities for workers from rural, underrepresented, and underserved communities. • I n f r a st r uc t u r e and Climate-Ready Workforce Goals: New Mexico will train 2,000 workers in climate-ready professions by 2026. •S u p p o r t f o r Wo r k e r s a n d Communities: Innovative strategies, including wraparound services such as childcare and transportation, will help ensure that workers can successfully enter and advance in clean energy careers. The order also calls for strong collaboration with tribes, pueblos, nations, and other local communities. In coordination with federal, state, and private entities, the state has already embarked on the following climate-ready a nd in fra str uctu re workforce development initiatives: •I n d u s t r y Credential Pipeline Program: Led by the New

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Mexico Department of Transportation in coordination with the Department of Workforce Solutions, this program addresses worker shortages in the transportation sector through targeted credentialing. • Workforce Training & Apprenticeship Fund: A $30 million state investment to support registered apprenticeship programs in key sectors, ensuring pathways to high-paying jobs. • Higher Education Programs: The New Mexico Higher Education Department has secured $20 million per year for the next three years to fund students pursuing noncredit certifications and

industry-recognized credentials, with additional funding for expanding Integrated Education & Training programs. •S t a t e Apprenticeship E x p a n s io n G r a nt : Earlier this year, the state was awarded a $5.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeship programs in infrastructure and clean energy sectors. •Residential and Commercial Electrification and Energ y Ef f iciency: The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is managing over $2 million across three grant programs to train workers on the newest building codes, train and certify contractors for residential energy projects, and train workers to conduct energy audits of commercial and residential buildings. •T e c h n i c a l A s si st a nce: The Department of Workforce Solutions recently received

a $1.5 million technical assistance grant from the Families and Workers Fund to develop plans and convene key partners to expand the state’s qualified infrastructure and clean energy workforce capacity. The Executive Order connects to several Lujan Grisham administration initiatives that direct climate readiness into all aspects of infrastructure development. For example, the 2024-2027 Statewide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Plan identified infrastructure, climate resilience, and clean energy as priority sectors for the state. The order also directs

state agencies to appoint a liaison to work with the Department of Workforce Solutions to track progress and ensure alignment with the state’s broader workforce, infrastructure, and climate goals. Additionally, the order encourages collaboration across sectors to foster climate-ready skills and credentials that support economic mobility. The Department of Work force Solutions will publish an annual Infrastructure and ClimateReady Workforce Report starting in 2025, providing comprehensive data on workforce outcomes, investments, and areas for improvement.

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Gallup Sun • Friday, September 27, 2024

SPORTS

Lady Lynx ground the Lady Hawks

Lady Hawk Colleen Moses-Perry (8) hits the ball over the net while Lady Lynx Chloe Fredriksen (9) tries to block it during the Sept. 24 game in Thoreau. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Rehoboth Christian Lady Lynx Shanoah Eddie (8) sets the ball up for teammate Chloe Frederiksen (9) during the Sept. 24 game against the Thoreau Lady Hawks. The Lady Hawks defeated the Lady Lynx 3-0. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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School: Crownpoint High Name: Alexx Shorty Sport: Volleyball Grade: Senior Alexx is a great team player. She is a co-captain, and she leads by example. She is one of few to lead in drills.

School: Ramah High Name: Kalea Ahiyite Sport: Volleyball Grade: Junior Kalea plays on the Mustang Varsity volleyball team as an outside hitter. During recent games she put in a lot of effort to stay positive against difficult opponents. She had some good serves to help her team win the games against Tse’ Yi’ Gai and Tohajiilee. She has a positive attitude even when it is hard and is very helpful to her teammates. She treats all her teammates well, gets along with everyone on the team, and never puts anyone down.

Lady Hawk Rhaelana Estrada (10) serves the ball during the Sept. 24 game against the Lady Lynx. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

School: Miyamura High Name: Alexis Morales Sport: Soccer Grade: Sophomore Alexis was awarded the All Tournament MVP at the Rehoboth tournament. She works hard on and off the pitch.

Lady Lynx Sage West (4) prepares a shot for a teammate during the Sept. 24 game against the Lady Hawks. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

School: Tse’ Yi’ Gai Name: Collin Bennett Sport: Cross Country Grade: Sophomore Collin never gives up during a meet and pushes himself to compete. He works hard in practice and has improved his performance meet after meet. As a student, Collin consistently outperforms expectations and strives for excellence. He truly embodies the Diné Warrior spirit and mentality.

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Cougars best the Bengals

Tohatchi Cougar Josh Dawes (4) readies to catch the ball as Gallup Bengal Kaleb Pablo (34) attempts to intercept it during the Sept. 20 game in Gallup. The Cougars defeated the Bengals 54-12. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Bengal (80) moves in for a tackle as a Tohatchi Cougar player runs for a first down. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Bengal (21) dodges Tohatchi Cougars Jeffrey Leonars (2) and Myles Candeleria (88) while trying to gain a first down. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Tohatchi Cougar Jeffrey Leonard (2) rushes to tackle Gallup Bengal (21) as he runs for the first down during the Sept. 20 game in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Rachael Herrera, Regional Manager for the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, gave out information and greeted the crowd at the “Fall Into Fitness” health fair at the Rio West Mall on Sept. 21. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

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Felicia Begay, Christina Gasper, and Monica Guillen from the Therapy Academy stand prepared and eager to welcome people at the “Fall Into Fitness” health fair. The fair gave people the chance to get free health screenings, along with seeking out information from different organizations. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Joni Pettigrew, Fayth Lee, and Kristen Klinger distributed information about Gallup Community Health services during the “Fall Into Fitness” health fair at the Rio West Mall on Sept. 21. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

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‘Megalopolis’ is an eccentric, personal ride By Glenn Kay For the Sun Rating:  out of  Running Time: 138 minutes This f ilm from Lionsgate will open exclusively in theaters and on IMAX screens on Friday, Sept. 27. For decades, Francis Ford Coppola has been following the beat of his own drummer, from commercially successful ventures like The Godfather series, Apocalypse Now, T h e O u t s i d e r s a nd Bram Stoker’s Dracula, to sma ller a nd more intimate fi lms including The Conversation. For the past 20 years, he’s been working on even more unique and esoteric independent projects like Youth Without Youth and Tetro, which have garnered a variety of responses. If you’ve read the papers recently, then you may be aware that his latest venture is Megalopolis, a self-financed opus with an allstar cast. This overstuffed but intriguing tale takes its inspiration from a real event in history, the Fall of the Roman Republic.

“Megalopolis’ is set in the city of New Rome, which finds itself in a major crisis. The ruling class (whose fashion sense has ties to the Roman Empire) are living a life of wild excess while the angry public live in poverty. Cesar Catalina (Adam Driver) is a self-obsessed city architect with bold ideas for a future utopia that will benefit all. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate This story is set in the city of New Rome, which finds itself in a major crisis. The ruling class (whose fashion sense has ties to the Roman Empire) are living a life of wild excess while the angry public live in poverty. Cesar Catalina (Adam Driver) is a self-obsessed city architect with bold ideas for a future utopia that will

benefit all. He also has a strange gift… the ability to briefly pause time. City Mayor Cicero (Gia nca rlo Esposito) doesn’t believe in any kind of paradise on Earth and strives to maintain the status quo. This is of great help to the wealthiest and most powerful family in town (who also happen to be related to

Salome’s Stars ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Travel plans could be interrupted by the reemergence of a workplace problem that was never quite fully resolved. Deal with it at once, then take off on a well-deserved trip. T A U R U S (A p r i l 20 to May 20) Aspects favor cultural activities for sensuous Bovines. Attend a concert or an art show. Better yet, create something yourself (a poem, perhaps?), and dedicate it to someone special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Respect any doubts you might now be feeling about a new situation. They could be reflecting your inner awareness that some essential information might be missing. Check it out. CANCER: (June 21 to July 22) It’s important to start the new week with as clean of a slate as possible. Either complete all those unfinished tasks, or pass them on to others who would be more than happy to take them on. LEO: (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time to cut down on expenses and tame the urge to splurge.

Applying some financial discipline now could help the Big Cat ride out a possible monetar y crunch later on. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Money matters are dominant this week. Recheck your accounts and make sure they’re up-to-date. Also, pay more attention to personal issues before t hey become m a jor problems. LIBRA: (September 23 to October 22) You might be tempted to employ the same tactics as your adversary, but this could backfi re. Better to use the same b a l a nc e d a p pr o a c h that has worked for you before and could work again. SCORPIO: (October 23 to November 21) A cha nging work place environment could stir up confusion as well as apprehension. Best to ignore the rumors and get the facts. You could find that the changes bring positive elements. SAGI T TA R I U S : (November 22 t o D e c e m b e r 2 1) Communication is easier this week, as people are ready and eager to hear what you have to say. Also, check for

possible technical problems before you start a new project. CAPRICORN: (December 22 to Januar y 19) Aspects favor change for the usually traditional Goat. Opening your mind to possibilities you had ig nored cou ld le a d you to make decisions you once considered improbable. AQ UA R I U S : (January 20 to February 18) Making personal as well as professional adjustments to changing conditions might be easier with more information explaining the hows and the whys of the situations in question. PISCES: (February 19 to March 20) With a growing tide of positive reactions to buoy your confidence, this could be the right time to put the finishing touches on your new project and get it well and truly launched. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for setting an example of quiet, calm reasoning in the midst of chaotic conditions. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Cesar). Members include Hamilton Crassus III (Jon Voight), as well as his power-hungry grandson Clodio (Shia LaBeouf). We also witness schemi n g j ou r n a l i s t Wow Platinum (Aubrey Plaza) attempting to ingratiate and join the elites. But when Mayor Cicero’s daughter Julia (Nathalie Em ma nuel) fa l ls for Cesar and becomes his muse, it seems there may be hope for the future. Clearly, there was no interference in the creation of this feature, which admittedly leads to a few issues. There are several other characters and so many plot elements in this fi lm that it is easy to get lost and impor tant characters disappear for significant chunks of time. Some bit s i nclude Ce s a r’s invention of a strange, almost organic metallic substance that he hopes to use in his new designs (the screenplay never really gets into much detail about the material, but it’s probably for the best). The script is so busy that the plot requires

narration from Cesar’s driver Fundi Romaine (Laurence Fishbur n). There is constant jumping between storylines and elements get lost in the shuffle. Early scenes do feel stilted and there are many lengthy, perhaps overly ea r ne st declarations from the protagonist. As such, one might assume so far that I didn’t care for the picture. But a funny thing happened as I was watching it. After the first act, this reviewer became accustomed to the exaggerated voices and rhythms of the characters. And the imagery on display is consistently spectacular to behold. Whether Cesar is sta nding atop the Chrysler Building, driving past gigantic statues of Lady Justice falling over and other figures crumbling in defeat, as well as surreal visions, or even the designs for the new utopia, all visual elements are gorgeously shot by cinematographer Mihai Málamaire Jr. (The Master, Jojo Rabbit). There are also scenes between cast members

Moments in Time • On Oct. 7, 1985, Lynette Woodard, who captained the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team in 1984, had the great distinction of becoming the fi rst female player for the Harlem Globetrotters, remarking that she “got chills” when she heard the news. She beat out nine other finalists for the honor. • On Oct. 8, 2009, two people died of heat stroke and more than a dozen others had to be hospitalized for dehydration and other medical issues following a botched sweat lodge ceremony near Sedona, Ariz., at a five-day retreat run by motivational speaker

and author James Arthur Ray. A third participant died nine days later. • On Oct. 9, 1942, Chicago bootlegger Roger “The Terrible” Touhy escaped from Stateville Pr ison in Illinois by scaling the guard tower. Framed for kidnapping by his bootlegging rivals, with the aid of corrupt Chicago officials, Touhy was serving a 99-year sentence for a crime he didn’t commit and was recaptured a couple of months later, but released in 1959, then murdered by unknown assailants after just three weeks of freedom. • On Oct. 10, 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy opened in Annapolis,

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that do come to life. Bits involving an arena audience and wealthy, loafing attendees in a Coliseum-like environment cheering on a performer really do create interesting connections between today’s celebrity obsessed-culture and crowds in ancient Rome. So do the avaricious political moves and the sinister conspiracy in which characters attempt to take complete control of the city. It’s easy to see allusions to events currently taking place and the horrors of where they could ultimately lead. Still, despite all the serious goings on, the movie does have a sense of humor. Some of these bits may be misinterpreted as being more serious than intended. The more exaggerated moments, including the fates of a couple of characters through bizarre (but thematically consistent) means, raised a smile on the face of this viewer. Yes, the movie has its own tone and does not follow Hollywood formula. In some respects, it feels like Coppola’s later a r thouse work, only with a bigger budget. Upon fi rst viewing, the story is all over the place and confounding at several points. But, in my opinion, this is also a wonderful thing. It is something we don’t see anymore, and that is a very distinctive personal vision from a man who is following the beat of its own drummer. For all of its eccentricities, the film is never boring, ultimately ending on a constructive, sweet and hopeful note. Personally, I would be interested in visiting Megalopolis again. And this time, I’ll try not to worry about s t or y s t r uc t u re a nd instead let the events and mood take me along for the ride. V I S I T: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

Md., with 50 midshipmen students and seven professors. Its curriculum included mathematics and navigation, gunnery and steam, chemistry, English, natural philosophy, and French. • On Oct. 11, 1975, law professors William Jefferson Clinton and Hillar y Rodham married in their living room in Fayetteville, AR. Only family and close friends were in attendance. • On Oct. 12, 2011, India successfully launched the MeghaTropiques satellite into space to exclusively study monsoon patterns. The satellite was made with France’s help and would share its data with organizations in Europe and America. • On Oct . 13, 1975, countr y singer Charlie Rich shocked v iewers of the CM A Awards by setting the envelope announcing John Denver’s win for Entertainer of the Year on fi re with a lighter. By his own admission, “The Silver Fox” was on a combination of prescription pain medication and gin and tonics. But whatever the reason for his act, he was blacklisted from the show for the rest of his career. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Letter to the Editor BATES’ COMMENTS ABOUT THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ARE INAPPROPRIATE Dear Editor, I’m respond i ng to t he article in the Gallup Sun on September 6, 2024, “Gallup prepares to ‘Walk Like MADD.’” Cour t Project Monitor ing Specialist Jennifer Bates’ comments/representations about the District Attorney’s office are inappropriate. Ms. Bates does not speak for me or my office. She has not met with me to receive correct and current information on DWI cases. Consequently, she has potentially caused discord between various groups in McKinley County that deal with crime. This is a disservice to the community.

She stated that the “district attorney’s office is having a horrible time keeping attorneys in their office” and that “[t]here’s a crazy turnover [rate] in that office” and “[s]ometimes we’ll have attorneys come in and they’ll work a week and then leave.” These comments are simply shocking. These statements are false. When making such allegations, Ms. Bates should provide the basis/support/proof of her statements. Of serious concern is Ms. Bates’ comment that cases are dismissed because of a ”lack of prosecutors.” Cases have not been dismissed for

McKinley County District Attorney Bernadine Martin this reason. DWI cases are dismissed for insufficient evidence or for the failure

of a necessar y witness to appear when subpoenaed, for example. Ms. Bates should name cases where a case was dismissed for the “lack of prosecutors.” The prosecutors working on McKinley County cases are competent and experienced. I trust their legal judgment and value their ethics to prosecute all cases to the full extent of the law. DWI convictions are up. DWI offenders are being held accountable. Repeat offenders are and will be prosecuted. I cannot control these individuals’ behaviors; in fact, no one can. The criminal justice

system will enter their lives when crimes are committed. In my interview with the Gallup Independent published on Feb. 25, 2022, I assured the community that I would be “tougher on crime.” My office will diligently prosecute DWI cases (and all crimes) even through various challenges raised during my term as D.A. I do not have the answer to the local DWI problem; however, I will do my job and prosecute every DWI arrest to which the State of New Mexico is a party. Sincerely, Bernadine Martin McKinley County District Attorney

Preventing fentanyl from entering prisons By Sen. Martin Heinrich

A SH I NGT ON D.C . — U. S . S en s . M a r t i n Heinrich, D-N.M., and Bob Casey, D-Pa., introduced leg i slat ion to protect prison officers, staff, and inmates from fentanyl and other illicit substances entering the Federal Prison System through inmate mail on Sept. 23. By directing the Bureau of Prisons to develop a strategy that guarantees all mail is screened for illicit contraband, the Interdiction of Fentanyl at Federal Prisons Act would reduce

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the risk of intentional poisoning or lethal exposure from illicit substances in federal prisons and support the 38,000 BOP corrections officers and staff that are dedicated to keeping prisons safe. “We need to deploy

every available tool we can to tackle the opioid epidemic and support law enforcement in cracking down on the deadly flow of fentanyl,” Heinrich said. “By screening all mail at federal prisons, we can protect officers,

staff, and inmates from ha r mful exposure to illicit substances and prevent life-endangering overdoses. I won’t stop fighting until we deliver the resources our law enforcement officers, first responders, medical providers, and New Mexicans on the front lines need to address this deadly epidemic.” As New Mexico and the nation continue to grapple with the opioid crisis, the Interdiction of Fentanyl at Federal Prisons Act would protect officers, staff, and inmates by requiring BOP to develop a strategy to intercept and interdict

illicit substances, including fentanyl, mailed to feder a l cor rec t ion a l facilities. After one BOP official lost his life and numerous reports of officers being hospitalized after being exposed to mail saturated in fentanyl and other unknown substances, this legislation would help keep them safe on the job. Specifically, this bill would enable BOP to acquire and deploy equipment to scan 100% of legal and postal mail arriving at federal correctional facilities. This legislation would enhance mail screening and ensure that a ll inca rcerated

people receive digital copies of mail addressed to them, while remaining consistent with the law and BOP procedures governing attorney-client privilege. This bill would also guarantee that all contraband-free mail be delivered once it has been screened. T he I nterd ict ion of Fentanyl at Federal Prisons Act is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, R Street Institute, National Association of Police Organizations, National Distr ict Attorneys Associations, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, and Voices of JOE.

New Mexico Delegation push for House RECA vote By Sen. Martin Heinrich

ASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., and Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., joined advocates

for a press conference on Sept. 24 calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to hold a vote on a Senate-passed bill that would strengthen the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. It has been over five months since Heinrich helped secure the Senate passage of RECA. Heinr ich ha s reintroduced

legislation to extend and expand RECA since his first Senate term, starting in 2013. “Now that the Senate has passed an extension and long overdue expansion of RECA, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans must fi nally take up this critical legislation,” Heinrich said. “It is long overdue for Congress

to finally amend RECA to include Tularosa Downwinders, all of the uranium miners exposed to radiation in service to our national defense, and all Americans who were directly impacted by our nation’s nuclear testing program. The federal government has a moral responsibility to correct this injustice.”

The real scandal in Springﬁeld, OH

n what ranks as one of the most memorable debate moments in recent history, Donald Trump said that Haitian i m m ig r a nt s a re eat i ng people’s pet s i n Springfield, Ohio. No one has yet turned up evidence that this is true, although there is an audio recording of a man reporting that he witnessed four Haitian immigrants absconding with geese from a local pond. Si nce ever yone is a lways happy to see geese go someplace else, this call hasn’t made much of an impression on the debate over Trump’s comments, which, true to form, were the most incendiary thing he could say about Springfield. Even if Tabby and Fido aren’t on the menu in the small Ohio town, the fact remains that a place with a population of 60,000 has seen an influx of 15,000 to 20,000 Haitian immigrants since 2020, making the new arrivals a wildly disproportionate share of the population in short order. Prior to this point, Springfield had nothing to do with Haiti, and looking at the map, a town located between Columbus and Dayton would be one of the least likely places to

have anything to do with Haiti. It is very far from Little Haiti in Miami, and it had no pre-existing Haitian population or an infrastructure to provide services to Haitian Creole speakers. No matter. Under the Biden administration’s open-ha nded im m igration policies, every place in the country has become subject to sudden, disruptive demographic change. We’ve seen it in big cities, where Democratic mayors have complained of the associated burdens, and now we are seeing it in a small city. To match in relative terms what’s happened in Springfield, more than two million migrants would have had to arrive

in New York City in the past several years. Numbers matter. No one would care if there were 150 new Haitian migrants in Springfield since 2020, or 1,500. But 15,000 is a different proposition. Quantity, as they say, has a quality all of its own. To be clear, Haitian immigrants (many permitted here legally under Biden policy) didn’t begin showing up in Springfield hoping to filch unsuspecting domestic short hairs. Rather, they were looking for work in a city that was seeing something of an economic revival. That’s all well and good, but people are more than cogs to be plugged into warehouses or manufacturing

operations. They come with families and with needs for housing, health care and education. They have pre-existing cultural predilections different from ours (Haiti and the U.S. are very different places), and if they don’t speak the language, that makes everything even more difficult. Nor are resources unlimited. Health care facilities, schools and the housing stock have a l l been st ra i ned i n Springfield. The New York Times reports that consultations began to take three times as long at the local community health center. The head of the clinic told the paper: “We lost productivity. We had huge

burnout of staff.” It hired six Haitian Creole speakers, and annual spending on translation services increased from $43,000 in 2020 to $436,000. The school district, according to the Times, has had to hire two dozen new English-as-a-secondlanguage instructors and several interpreters. The city ma nager, Bryan Heck, wrote a letter to U.S. senators saying that the influx is “putting a significant strain on our resources and ability to provide ample housing for all of our residents.” The Haitians also tend to be poor drivers. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has pledged help from the state highway patrol. News reports often dismiss the concerns of residents as ill-informed

or xenophobic. Their complaints about the costs and disorder associated with the wave of immigration are legitimate, though, and the sense that the town has undergone a large-scale change that no one was consulted about is very real. Who signed up to become a laboratory for Biden’s experiment in permitting Haitians to come to and stay in the U.S.? The cats and dogs may be safe and sound, but all is not right in Springfield. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. © 2024 by K i ng Features Synd., Inc.

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HEIGHTS OF DISCOVERY

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 MEETING

6 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). 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.

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.

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

CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE B6 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for New Sunshine Substation Site Preparation Specifications (Civil Grading & Drainage Phase) Re-Bid until the hour of 2:00 pm. (local time) on Thursday, October 17, 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, NM is seeking a qualified contractor for the site preparation (Civil Grading & Drainage Phase) for the Sunshine Substation project. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) covers the necessary information for qualified contractors to submit a bid for the site preparation for the City of Gallup New Sunshine Substation site. Proposed completion date, and price, will be used to evaluate the various proposals and to select the successful bidder. 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. com/portal/gallupnm/ projects/116272. Dated: 23rd day of September, 2024 By: /S/ By: Louis Bonaguidi, Mayor Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 *** CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO

7:30 am - 11 am @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd.). Meet the balloonists behind the Annual Balloon Rally and become a part of the Balloon Rally Association.

RALLY FOR RECOVERY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

11 am - 7 pm @ NCI Center (2205 Boyd Ave.). The Na/Nizhoozhi Center along with the City of Gallup Behavioral Health Department and Youth Mentorship Gourd Society invites everyone for the Community Celebration. There will be a gourd dance, music, food, information booths, and games.

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 (200 W. Aztec 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.

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 Book of Life (2014). Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information

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. MONDAY, SEPT. 30

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 the legendary sorcery player Pelé, then use your engineering skills to create your own playable soccer game. Email pneilson@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Purchase of Gang Automated Switch/Sectionalizer-City of Gallup Electric Distribution System

to no later than November 27, 2024.

Invitation to Bid No. 2025-ITB-010

Ira Pearson, Director Property Tax Division

Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive sealed bids for Purchase of Gang Automated Switch/Sectionalizer-City of Gallup Electric Distribution System until the hour of 2:00 pm. (local time) on Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Published: Gallup Sun September 20, 2024 September 27, 2024 October 4, 2024

Done this 5th day of September 2024.

*** STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MCKINLEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT DELBERT W. WORTHEN, Plaintiff, vs. No. D-1113CV-2024-00452

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.com/portal/gallupnm/projects/118399.

CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION AND ALL UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE REMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF,

Dated: 23rd day of September, 2024

TO: CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION (CONSECO FINANCE) and “Unknown Claimants in Interest Adverse to the Plaintiff.”

By: /S/ By: Louis Bonaguidi, Mayor Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 *** ORDER EXTENDING CERTAIN DEADLINES MCKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO 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 Tax Code with respect to the 2024-tax year only: 1) The deadline for the McKinley County Assessor to resolve protests from September 28, 2024

CALENDAR TUESDAY, OCT. 1

UNDERSTANDING THE LAW

4 pm - 6 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Attorney David Eason will give a presentation entitled Law of Property. Email tmoe@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

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, OCT. 2

FAMILY STORYTIME

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

OPEN MAKERSPACE TIME

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

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. 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.

You or your attorney are hereby directed to file 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

ages 5 and up can come in to create their own design for the 3D printers or explore the many engineering activities and equipment!

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is In The Heights.

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, OCT. 3

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.). OFPL hostsAcudetox ear acupuncture clinics every Thursday. Treatments can be helpful to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and irritability.

the highest bidder for cash. The property to be sold is located at 509 Linda Vista Road, Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico, (if there is a conflict between the legal description and the street address, the legal description shall control) and is more particularly described as follows: Lot Nine (9) in Block D of BURKE HIGHWAY “66” ADDITION, to the City of Gallup, New Mexico, as the same is shown and designated on the plat of said addition filed in the office of the County Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico on August 26, 1953. (the “Property). Id.

Clerk of District Court By___________________ Deputy Publish: Gallup Sun Publishing September 13, 2024 September 20, 2024 September 27, 2024

Defendants. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT

*** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL, DISTRICT COURT COUNTY IF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO BANK OF COLORADO d/b/a/ PINNACLE BANK Plaintiff, Vs. TED’S SCOOPMIRE Defendant’s Notice of Sale Notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., the undersigned Special Master, or his designee, will, at the front entrance of 104 E. Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, sell all of the rights, title and interest of the above-named Defendants, in and to the hereinafter described real estate to

Including any improvements, fixtures, and attachments, such as, but not limited to, mobile homes. Subject to all taxes, utility liens and other restrictions and easements of record, and subject to a one (1) month redemption by the Defendants, the foregoing sale will be made to satisfy a foreclosure judgment rendered by this Court in the above-entitled and numbered cause, being an action to foreclosure a judgment lien on the above- described property. The Plaintiff’s judgment is Fifty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Three and 99/100 ($58,173.99) Dollar, plus interest, commencing on September 16, 2024, with the Court reserving entry of final judgment against said Defendants TED S. SCOOPMIRE, for the amount due after foreclosure sale, for costs and attorney’s fees, plus interest as may be assessed by the Court. The Plaintiff has the right to bid at such sale all of its judgment amount and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash. The sale may be

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Celebrate the joys of fall by using foil and other materials to create beautiful textured leaf paintings. For more information email: besitty@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, OCT. 4

FRIDAY NIGHT VIBES: AFTER-HOURS FOR TEENS

6 pm - 9 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for Friday Night Vibes, a chill hangout time for teens at the library! Unwind with video games, movies, and snacks, or unleash your creativity in our MakerSpace with plot cutters and 3D printers. SATURDAY, OCT. 5 FREE SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY & BASIC FILM EDITING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS 11 am - 2 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Avenue). For students grades 6-9. No smartphone needed to register/particpate. Advanced registration required. Sign up by emailing outreach@nmsa-ai.org. To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail. com or fax: (505) 2120391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

postponed and rescheduled at the discretion of the Special Master. The Court’s decree, having duly appointed Fran Pawlowski, as its Special Master to advertise and immediately offer for sale the subject real estate and to apply the proceeds of sale, first to the cost of sale and the Special Master’s Fees, the to pay the above-described judgment, interest, attorney;s fees and cost of sale, and to pay unto the registry of the Court any balance remaining to satisfy future adjudication of priority mortgage holders. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that in the event that said property is not sooner redeemed, the undersigned will as set forth above, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash or equivalent, the lands and improvements described herein and decree of foreclosure together with any additional cost and attorneys fees, costs of advertisements and publication, a reasonable receiver and Special Master’s fee to be fixed in the Court. The total amount of judgment plus interest due is Fifty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Three and 99/100 ($58,173.99) Dollars, plus interest, attorney’s fees and cost to and including date of sale. Sale is subject to the entry of an order of the Court approving the terms and conditions of the sale. WITNESS my hands this day 23rd of September, 2024. /s/ Fran Pawlowski Fran Pawlowski, Special Master Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-5871 Published: Gallup Sun September 27, 2024 October 4, 2024 October 11, 2024 October 18, 2024

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October's top teacher! for the 2024/2025 School Year

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Calvin Anthony Molina married Angie A. Scott on Sept. 17 Raul Ortiz Flores married Veronica Candace Zepeda on Sept. 18

The Gallup Sun is now accepting nominations for October's top teacher!

Send wedding announcements and birth and death notices to gallupsuncirculation@gmail.com

Who can vote?

Students of all ages that currently attend a K-12 school or college located in McKinley County, N.M.

How are votes decided?

A panel selects the teacher based on the information provided by the nominee, and the number of votes for each teacher.

How is the teacher honored?

The Sun will feature a story on the teacher, plus he/she will receive a gift from one of our generous sponsors.

Deadline to enter: Oct. 21, 2024

So, how do I enter my teacher?

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