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Gallup turns out for Municipal Election NEW COUNCILOR, NEW MUNICIPAL JUDGE; MAYORAL RUNOFF COULD BE IMMINENT

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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olks crammed into t he C it y C ou nc i l Chambers after the polls closed March 3 to hear the unofficial results of the City of Gallup Regular Municipal Election.

Fou r posit ion s were about to be decided: Dist. 2 Councilor, Dist. 4 Councilor, Mu n icipa l Judge, a nd the Mayor of Gallup.

Three of those elections delivered a clear winner, but a

Janell Griego defeated Earl Andrew Yearley and current Gallup mayor Jackie McKinney for municipal judge. File Photo run-off will likely be required to determine the new mayor.

T he c a nv a s s for t he

District 4 city councilor Fran Palochak defeated challenger Levi Saucedo to retain her seat. File Photo Municipal Officer Election is slated for March 10 before

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Election judge Jeremiah Bahe hands a paper ballot to a voter, while election clerk Kathleen Chee checks the ID of another voter at the McKinley County Courthouse Rotunda in Gallup March 3. Photo Credit: Mike Esquibel the McKinley County Board of Commissioners, accordi n g t o Cit y Clerk A l f r e d Abeita.

Abeita also said if a runof f elect ion i s nece s sa r y fol low i ng t he ca nva s s, it will be held March 31. This date was established by the Council when they adopted the resolution for the March 3 election.

A resolution will be presented to the City Council during their March 10 meeting to affi rm the date if it is necessary, along with the offices to be fi lled and candidates on the ballot.

D I S T R I C T 2 COUNCILOR Newcomer Michael Schaaf defeated Allan Landavazo by a margin of 39 votes - 348 to 309.

Schaaf currently serves on the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education and said watching the results come in was exciting since it was close.

“I hope I can do a good job and represent my constituents well,” Schaaf said.

“It was a good race.”

D I S T R I C T 4 COUNCILOR

Newly-elected District 2 city councilor Michael Schaaf, who defeated incumbent Allan Landavazo. File Photo F ra n Pa locha k ha ndily held off challenger Levi Saucedo with 440 votes to his 130 votes.

Palochak said Saucedo was the fi rst person to congratulate her because the numbers he had apparently seen showed she had a substantial lead, which was reinforced as the results came in.

“I appreciate the voters being so gracious to vote for me and let me represent them for an additional four years,” she said. “It’s really for them that I serve. It’s not for me. It’s for the City of Gallup and my constituents.”

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MARATHON PETROLEUM More support for GGEDC workforce program

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CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS Steps the Navajo Nation is taking

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GGEDC workforce program receives $50,000 grant

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he Greater Ga l lup Econom ic Development Corporation received a grant from the Marathon Petroleum Foundation in a March 4 ceremony.

The Marathon Petroleum Foundation, based in Findlay, Ohio, contributed $50,000 to the

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Cody Begaye On the Cover Louis Bonaguidi, left, and Sammy Chioda, right, were the two front runners in the mayoral election March 3. The winner will succeed Jackie McKinney, center.

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GGEDC Workforce Solutions program. The program, which celebrated its first class of graduates in December, provides industry and safety certifications through classroom and hands-on training for enrolled students.

The program was developed

by GGEDC with numerous McKinley County employers and stakeholders to provide support for residents interested in obtaining proper credentials to pursue a career in the industrial sector.

A GGEDC press release states the funding will allow GGEDC to support its Industrial Workforce Program. Specifically, the funding will provide program support for GGEDC as it looks to start expanding the program to meet local demand for enrollment.

GGEDC President Tommy Haws voiced his appreciation for Marathon Petroleum for their financial support, as well as

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their support in developing the program’s curriculum.

“This program is only going to be possible with help like [the grant],” Haws said. “We have access to lots of great people that want jobs, we have a world-class trainer, we have the will and the want. Your support is going to help us make this a perpetual program.”

This program is intended for people who want to make a career change, and will require a commitment of 40 hours a week for 10 weeks.

“Because the [students] are tested in the workplace, they get certifications, and they’re ready to roll then,” Patricia Lundstrom, executive director of GGEDC, said. “It’s a very good foundational program.”

Enrollment in the program comes to about $2,500, according to GGEDC Workforce Development Manager Johnny Gonzales. This amount covers the costs of certification, instruction, and site use for training.

Gonzales spoke about the growth of the program, as well as what is expected of students who enroll.

“We’re serving Gallup and McKinley County because it’s the

The Marathon Petroleum Foundation contributed $50,000 to the Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation’s Workforce Solutions program March 4. The program provides training and certifications for students with local employers. From left, Cathy Huffman, Marathon Petroleum Foundation; Joe Mesich, GGEDC member; Tommy Haws, GGEDC board president; Leland Gould, Marathon Petroleum Foundation; Patty Lundstrom, GGEDC executive director; Rick Murphy, GGEDC member; Ashley Goecke, Marathon Petroleum Foundation; Tony Tanner, GGEDC member; Johnny Gonzales, GGEDC Workforce Development manager; Patrick Mason, GGEDC member. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye immediate area,” Gonzales said.

“But through word of mouth, the program interest has grown to where folks from [as far away as] Albuquerque and [even] Arizona are trying to get here.

“Our [selection] process is not lengthy, but it is intense,” Gonzales added. “Students take

a career assessment, and afterward they have to come in for an interview and make sure their goals align with what we’re trying to achieve.”

The next class of students in the GGEDC Workforce Solutions program is set to graduate March 27.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

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McKinley County deputy-involved shooting under investigation

Two suspects arrested in Gallup armed robbery

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disorderly man was shot by a McK i n l e y County sheriff’s deputy in response to a call during a March 1 incident at the Flying J gas station on I-40 near mile post 39.

The deputy was sent out around 11:30 pm and arrived to find a man on the westbound off ramp to I-40. The deputy fi red his weapon and struck the man, who was taken to an area hospita l where he is believed to have non-life-threatening injuries.

The deputy was not injured.

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G Stock Photo incident, the encounter and the shooting are currently under investigation.

The identities of t ho s e i nvolved will not be released until interviews are complete.

T h e N e w Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted by the sheriff’s office March

2 to look into the incident. This incident remains under investigation by the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau a nd Cr i me S cene Team.

T he deput y is on paid on administrative leave until mor e i n for m a t ion is learned from the investigation.

allup Police officers were called to Walmart in Gallup March 3 in reference to an armed robbery that occurred at about 7:30 pm.

Two adult women, both of Gallup, were walking to their vehicle in the parking lot, when they were stopped by Cody Howard, 33, of Mentmore, and Vanessa Reeves, 28, of Mentmore.

Howard allegedly brandished a pistol and even fi red off a shot while demanding the women’s purses. The victims gave their purses to the robbers, who then fled the scene in a vehicle. The victims were not injured. Detectives were called to the scene.

Meanwhile, GPD officers searched for the suspects. At about 9:30 pm, they located the suspect vehicle in the area of Sonic North, 1001 Hwy. 491. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it failed to yield. A pursuit was initiated, which continued onto Coal Basin Road, out of Gallup City Limits and into McKinley County. The vehicle stopped at a residence and the two suspects were apprehended.

It was only then that officers learned of two children, ages 6 and 7, in the back seat of the suspect vehicle. The children were placed in the care of a family member, and the two suspects were Cody Howard booked.

Cody Howard is charged with armed r o b b e r y, a s e c ond- degree felony, two counts of child abuse, a third-degree felony, and several misdemeanors.

Vanessa Reeves Va nessa Reeves is charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery, a second-degree felony, two counts of child abuse, a third-degree felony, and aggravated feeling a law enforcement officer, a fourth-degree felony.

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Weekly Police Activity Reports Staff Reports HELD DOWN Gallup, Feb. 26 G a l lu p Police Officer Michael Eley was dispatched to an apartment on East Hill Av e n u e o n Feb. 26. When he arrived at the scene, he was greeted by Allen Clifford, 45, of Gallup, who had no clothes on at the time.

His girlfriend, who lives with him, told Eley that Clifford had been drinking and had become verbally abusive, pushing her down on the bed and not letting her up. She said she finally managed to get away and police were called.

When he was interviewed, Clifford said he and his girlfriend were having consensual sex. He denied holding her down. According to Eley, Clifford was verbally abusive and showed signs of being intoxicated.

He was transported to the county jail and booked on charges of false imprisonment and battery on a household member.

Clifford was released on his own recognizance by a judge.

PL AY ING IN THE ROCKS Gallup, Feb. 20 Trent Williams, 28, of Mentmore, was charged with possession of a controlled substance a fter police found about four grams of meth on his person.

Ga llup Police Off icer Brandon Salazar said when he informed Metro Dispatch of the sighting, he was told to go and check on his welfare since police had been receiving calls on him.

Salazar said he found him nearby playing in the rocks near caution tape, and asked if he was ok. Williams responded he was high and when asked what he was high on, he said meth.

Williams was found in possession of four grams of a crystal-like substance, which later tested positive for meth.

He was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

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Williams was released on his own recognizance by a judge.

OUT OF CONTROL Gallup, Feb. 19 K y l e Plummer, 22, of Gallup, is facing charges of battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest after his family called authorities for help.

When Gallup Patrolman Daniel Brown showed up at the family home on Feb. 19, he found Plummer being held down on the bed by his 13-year-old brother. Family members said he had been disorderly because he had been drinking and may have been on drugs. Brown said when he arrived, both Kyle and his brother were calm, but that Kyle was highly intoxicated.

His mother talked to Brown, but made no statement about being battered by Plummer.

She did say he had used meth in the past.

Brown said when he walked Plummer to his police unit, he was staggering. When he was placed in the back of the unit, he began kicking at the door, damaging it. Brown and another officer tried to subdue him but Brown said he put his hand into a fist and punched him on the chin and jumped out of the police unit before he was subdued through the use of a taser.

When placed back in the unit, Plummer reportedly began to threaten Brown saying he would kill him when he got out. He continued to be uncooperative as he was taken to a local hospital for a medical clearance.

At one point he even asked Brown to shut the car door on his head so he could sue the police department. When medical staff at the hospital gave him a medical clearance, he was transported to the county jail and booked.

Plummer was released on his own recognizance by a judge.

CHILD ABUSE Gallup, Feb. 18 P a t r ic k Clifton, 37, of Gallup, was charged with a bu s e of a child. Gallup police were dispatched

to the Clifton residence after they received a complaint of a man choking his 12-year-old daughter.

Clifton’s daughter met authorities at the residence and told them she was taking clothes out of the house to go stay at her grandmother’s, when Clifton knocked her clothes out of her hands and then began choking her. Other witnesses at the house confirmed her story.

She said he then kneed her as she left the house.

When police interviewed Clifton, he said has gotten into an argument with his children.

He said they had texted his girlfriend and given her a hard time.

Clifton posted $5,000 cash or surety bond.

NOT WELL WELFARE CHECK Gallup, Feb. 17 A simple welfare check ended up with a 28-year-old Gallup woman being charged with assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest.

Gallup Police Officer Ryan Salazar said he was dispatched on Feb. 17 to the Red Lodge on East Historic Highway 66 on a welfare check. When he got there, he was told by one of the guests that a woman had walked into his room after he left it for a few minutes.

When Salazar checked the room, he discovered that Nizhoni Yellowfeather was inside and the door had been jammed so police had to breach a small window to get in. When she was arrested, Salazar said she became very uncooperative and had to be placed on the ground to be controlled.

While on the ground, she attempted to kick one of the officers and police had to put leg restraints and handcuffs on her.

Yellowfeather was released on her own recognizance by a judge.

SHOPLIFTING AT THE MALL Gallup, Feb. 8 Security personnel at the Rio West Mall reported a man a nd wom a n shoplifting.

Na kota Ca stillo, 22, of K i r t la nd, was found and

brought to the security office.

He was handcuffed when he became disorderly. The female, a 17-year-old from Gallup was also located and became verbally abusive and out of control, She, too, was handcuffed. She had a small black puppy with her.

Marcos Ramone, the Loss Prevention officer from the JC

Penney’s store, said he wanted to prosecute Castillo. He produced a receipt showing more than $129 worth of clothing was taken, most of the items,

by Castillo.

Tribe Security officer Monty Jackson said he wanted to do a

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Poinsettia Bitsuie Feb. 1, 5:45 pm DWI Gallup P o l i c e Officer Aaron Baldonado was disp a t c he d t o the 2700 block of West Highway 66 in connection with an auto accident.

Two women at the scene advised Officer Iris Martinez that the driver of the vehicle was a woman in a black jacket who left her vehicle and was running in an open field by Industry Road.

Baldonado began to search for her. When he found her, he identified her as Poinsettia Bitsuie, 26 of Window Rock, Ariz.

Bitsuie said she was trying to get home to the Villa Gallup Apartments and would not say where she was before that.

Asked if she had had anything to drink, she said, “yes.” She denied driving.

One of the women Martinez had spoken with earlier, however, identified Bitsuie as the driver involved in the accident.

Bitsuie refused to take the standard field sobriety tests twice. She agreed to take a breath alcohol test and posted two samples of .16 Bitsuie was charged with DWI and immediate notice of accident.

A $2500 cash or surety bond was posted.

Steven Delgarito Dec. 28. 8:42 pm DWI Ga llup Police Officer A d r i a n Quetawki said he was on DW I patrol when he noticed a vehicle traveling far below the posted speed limit, so he conducted a traffic stop.

As he approached the vehicle, he saw an open pack of beer behind the driver’s seat.

He made contact with the driver, Steven Delgarito, 44 of Prewitt, who showed signs of being intoxicated. Quetawki asked Delgarito if he had been drinking and Delgarito admitted to having had a six pack of beer about two hours earlier.

Delgarito was asked to take the standard field sobriety tests and refused, saying he wasn’t going to pass. He was arrested for DWI. He did agree to take a breath alcohol tested and posted samples of .13 and .12.

He was charged with DWI, an open container in a motor vehicle and driving below the minimum speed regulation (a misdemeanor).

He was released on his own recognizance by a judge.

Isaac Long Dec. 26, 2:12 pm Aggravated DWI Gallup Police Officer Victor Madrid was dispatched to East

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Aztec Avenue in connection with reports of someone d r iv i ng recklessly.

He located the vehicle and talked to Isaac Long, 28, of St. Michaels, Ariz., who showed signs of being intoxicated. When asked if he had been drinking, he admitted to having two big shots before driving.

He agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests and failed. When he was informed he was being arrested, Madrid said Long began cursing him and refused to take the breath alcohol test.

Long was charged with aggravated DWI, not exhibiting his registration on demand, being unlicensed, and consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages in an open container in a motor vehicle.

Long is being held at McK i n le y C o u n t y A d u l t Detention Center on a $3000 cash or surety bond.

Keenan Gray Dec. 23, 11:28 pm Aggravated DWI It became somewhat of a fa m ily affair when Gallup Police Officer Nicole Diswood was d ispatched to Gold Avenue in connection with a possible drunk driver.

When she got there, she found Brandy Tom walking around outside the parked vehicle. She said when she asked Tom what happened, she refused to say anything.

Tom then walked over to the

passenger side of the vehicle and tried to get in and shut the door. However Diswood grabbed the door and asked again what was going on. Tom crossed her arms and said nothing.

Diswood got Tom to leave the vehicle, and as she was getting out, the officer noticed a male on the driver’s side and that the vehicle was in drive and running.

The man was passed out and had his foot on the brake pedal. He was identified as Keenan Gray, 19 of Gallup.

His only response to being addressed was to moan.

The vehicle was turned off and placed in park by Gray’s father, who arrived on the scene as Tom was exiting the car.

Diswood attempted to get Gray to leave the vehicle and he became verbally abusive and said he was good. His father helped get him to leave the car.

Diswood began to settle Tom into the back of the police unit, when her mother walked up and asked what was happening to her daughter. The mother got angry and said if you’re taking my daughter, take Gray, too, since he ran into the fence and parked the vehicle in front of her house.

Asked if she would show up to court, if Gray was arrested for DWI, she said yes.

Gray was reportedly having a hard time standing so he was taken to police headquarters where he agreed to take the breath alcohol test posting samples of .21 and .23. Tom was charged with aggravated DWI.

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Navajo Nation COVID 19 Preparedness Team meeting regularly

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INDOW ROCK, A r i z. - Nava jo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer officially established the Navajo Nation COVID-19 Preparedness Team Feb. 27, to monitor, plan, prepare, and coordinate precautionary efforts to address the coronavirus.

“Working together with the Navajo Department of Health, Bureau of Indian Education, Indian Health Service, state and local health departments, we are taking this proactive measure of establishing the Navajo Nation COVID-19 Preparedness Team to continue raising public awareness and to plan and prepare for the potential spread of the coronavirus in our region.

We’re bringing these entities together to ensure that we are communicating and coordinating efforts to educate the public. There are no cases of the coronavirus on the Navajo Nation, but this is a very serious health concern, and it’s vital that we continue to provide information with everyone, including students, elderly, and community members,” Nez explained.

Nez called for a meeting with the Navajo Department of Health a nd the Nava jo Area Indian Health Service Director Roselyn Tso, where

he stressed the need to util i ze Com mu n it y Hea lt h Representatives to inform Navajo elderly people and those living in remote areas, and to coordinate with hospitals and clinics.

“The number one priority is the health of our Navajo people. As the coronavirus, we ask for everyone’s help to inform your family and friends. As you go about your daily routines and especially when you travel, please take precautions,” Lizer said.

Sy mptoms of the v ir us may include mild to severe r e s pi r a t o r y i l l ne s s w it h fever, cough, and shortness of breath, and is known to spread person-to-person. It can take up to 2 to 14 days for the virus to become active after exposure. Currently, there is no vaccine ava ilable for the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control recommends the following: Wa sh your ha nds w ith soap a nd water of ten.

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- Av o i d t o u c h i n g y o u r e ye s , no s e , a nd mou t h .

- Stay home when you are sick.

- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw t he t i s s ue i n t he t r a sh .

- Clean and disinfect frequently

touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Minimize long-distance travel. The coronavirus has t he pot ent i a l t o become severe. Severe cases can also lead to pneumonia, kidney failure, and in some cases, death. The most vulnerable are the elders, young children, and those with compromised immune systems.

The Navajo Nation COVID1 9 P r e p a r e d n e s s Te a m includes the Office of the President and Vice President, Navajo Department of Health, Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety, Navajo Nation Division of Social Services, Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management, Department of Diné Education, Navajo Nation Division of Community Development, U.S. Indian Health Service, U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Education.

Members of the Navajo Nation COVID-19 Preparedness Team meeting at the Office of the President and Vice President in Window Rock, Ariz. on Feb. 28. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is at the head of the table. Photo Credit: OPVP The Navajo Nation COVID19 Preparedness Team met again March 3 and will continue to meet regularly to discuss the latest information about COVID-19. The Navajo Department of Health reported that there are no cases of the

coronavirus on the Navajo Nation as of March 3.

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White Mountain Apache police officer dies in line of duty NAVAJO NATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO DAVID KELLYWOOD Staff Reports

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HITERIVER, A r iz. - Nava jo Nation President Jo n a t h a n Ne z joined family members, law enforcement officers across the country, and hundreds of White Mountain Apache tribal members, to honor and remember fallen White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Kellywood during a funeral service held at the Chief Alchesay Activity Center in Whiteriver, Ariz. Feb. 29. At the age of 26, Kellywood lost his life in the line of duty while responding to a call on Feb. 17.

Nez presented a Navajo Nation flag to Kellywood’s wife,

Kamelia Kellywood, and their two sons David Jr. and Gabriel.

The funeral service drew wide support from law enforcement officers from across the country, Canada, and many other tribes. White Mountain Apache Tribal Chairwoman Gwendena Lee-Gatewood, Congress Tom O’Halleran, D-Ariz., Navajo Nat ion Cou nci l Delegat e Eugene Tso, and Navajo County Board of Supervisors Dawnafe Whitesinger were among the many leaders in attendance.

“We grieve with our brothers and sisters from the White Mountain Apache Tribe and we offer our thoughts and prayers for Officer Kellywood’s wife, his sons, fellow officers,

David Kellywood died in the line of duty Feb. 17. The 26-year-old Mountain Apache police officer leaves behind a wife and two sons.

Photo Credit: WhiteMountainApache.org and many others who were a par t of his life. Officer

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Navajo Nation joins family, White Mountain Apache tribal members and law enforcement officers to remember officer David Kellywood on Feb. 29 at Chief Alchesay Activity Center in Whiteriver, Ariz. Photo Credit: WhiteMountainApache.org

Man arrested for brutal kidnapping in Rio Arriba County WOMAN SURVIVES, GETS HELP Staff Reports

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was called to investigate a kidnapping that occurred in Espanola, N.M. on Feb. 29.

At approximately 2:00 am March 4, State Police uniform officers responded to the Okay

Owingeh Police Department in reference to a female who reported she had been kidnapped in Espanola.

During the investigation, agents learned the female was

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kidnapped at gunpoint and forced into the front passenger seat of a vehicle off of Taos Lane. Agents identified Brenton Rael, 44 of Petaca, N.M., as the suspect who kidnapped the woman.

Once inside the vehicle, the woman was struck by Rael numerous times and strangled by an unidentified female who was with Rael. The woman also had her eyes taped shut and covered by a bandana. She was driven to a residence in El Duende where her clothing was removed, and she was saturated with Clorox bleach. She was then injected with heroin

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T h e Brenton Rael female victim f loated down the river and was able to make it onto the riverbank. She walked to a nearby residence where she

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Cutting federal funding for tribal higher education grants is wrong

By David Conejo RMCHCS CEO Guest Columnist

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or the third year in a row t he T r u mp administration has proposed eliminating funding for a Native American college scholarship program which gives assistance to thousands of tribal students across the country. His Bureau of Indian Education is proposing cuts of almost $40 million for the Higher Education Grant Program for the 2021 budget.

The Higher Education Grant Program helps undergraduate students, who are determined to have a fi nancial need. Most of the students ser ved by ONNSFA fall into that category.

Need-based students receive $2,500 per term, which helps students cover the balance

of tuition and fees, room and board, textbooks, and transportation costs.

Federal funds, provided through the Higher Education Grant to the Navajo Nation, made up more than 53 percent or $13.4 million of the $25.3 million awarded to students in 2019. Other sources of funding included Navajo Nation funds of $10 million, Trust funds of $1.3 million, and Corporate funds of $545,606.

The Higher Education Grant Program is a highly effective program that provides funds for undergraduates. An average of 1,291 Navajo students attain college credentials, including Associate degrees, Bachelor’s degrees or certificates each year.

An average of 117 students attain Master’s or Doctorate degrees each year. Navajo Nation funds are used to provide awards to

students in this category.

Many students served by these grants attend colleges and universities within the Four Corners region - New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. A single undergraduate student living on campus may expect to pay $30,628 per year at Arizona State University, $28,396 per year at Northern Arizona University, $25,374 per year at Fort Lewis College and $22,912 per year at the University of New Mexico.

These scholarships are crucial. Many students will not be able to attend college without them. According to the Department of Diné Education, $13.4 million of that went to 3,565 Navajo students in 2019.

The Trump administration has tried to eliminate the grant in each of its last two budget proposals, but Congress would not

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agree with the White House.

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We also provide care for those who are homeless and suffer from substance abuse at our WellSpring Recovery Center.

It is not too difficult to connect the dots between a lack of education, poverty, poor behavioral health and occasionally death.

We see the correlation between a good education and good health. Therefore, we disagree with the proposed budget cuts and support the Navajo Nation students who need funding for college. We urge Congress to once again reject the Trump administration’s

David Conejo attempt to eliminate the Higher Education Grant Program as it did in 2019 and 2020. The White House has made it clear that it is not interested in providing support to Native Americans seeking a college education and would rather keep a college degree out of their reach.

GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF MARCH 9

Prepare for war, figuratively. The First Quarter Moon emerges again on March 3 and tensions rise. It’s always better to prepare than to expect a peaceful surrender. The Sun is in Pisces and this may mean peace is near. But, some causes are worth fighting for. Madame G suggests you learn the difference between wasted time and a meaningful existence. Seek and ye shall find!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re looking for something.

Have you found it? Maybe you never will. But, the key is in looking deep and digging deeper.

Don’t waste time on frivolity.

You may experience a temporary happiness in fleeting pleasures (i.e. sex, drugs, or alcohol).

Such moments, will never lead to permanent bliss. In order to get there, you must let go of all expectations. Live a little.

Times are changing. You can’t change this. You head from one moment to the next and expect the sun to rise and it does. So, you assume nothing else changes.

Mortals must accept that all things change over time. Your friends will age and loved ones die. It’s easier to blame than move on. But, in the end you must decide what to do, for it’s your life, to do as you will. What’s next?

You may have faith in little, but you should have faith in yourself. There is little that you couldn’t accomplish.

It’s up to you to take on the world, even if it is one silly little challenge at a time. You’re more than capable.

If the Oscar producers can spend millions and still make mistakes it’s not the end of the world if you do. Better to live and try than do nothing.

Watch a good movie and sing your heart out. You already know the lyrics to Frozen, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King.

This is a good time to catch up with friends and go back to a creative project and fi nish it. Take precautions. Back up your fi les.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

What are you waiting for? The going doesn’t get easier. You’ll never fi nd the perfect moment, partner, or life experience. You have enough in you to get where you want to be. If you haven’t heard lately - you’re enough. This must be a hard truth in yourself.

There is no other way to live.

You will always be enough. Stop seeking outside. Look within and there you’ll fi nd peace.

What lies at the center of hope?

You may think it lies at the heart of promise - the promise for a better and brighter future. You may even believe that it signifies change. Hope is all of these things and more. Yet, hope is merely a belief, or faith, that what was true today can be better tomorrow.

Share this faith with the world.

Don’t hide among the dirt and brush. Share the light.

How do you kill a tiger? Well, you might try to make them swim like a fish. Actually, tigers are excellent swimmers and will scare you (should you be unfortunate enough to run across one).

Perhaps you know people who try to judge tigers on their ability to forage for fruit. Whatever the case, you won’t thrive under those conditions. But, you can become stronger. Take them on!

What’s in your heart? You may think life is passing you by, but what better time to take on the world than now? Now is the perfect time to live the life you’ve always wanted and to be who you’ve always imagined. It’s in your best interest. There will never be a time like now. There will never be a greater time for living your life. The clock is ticking and all is fi nite. Act now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The heart is a funny organ. It speaks of joy and sorrow. But, the truth is that the heart knows.

Your head will mess up the equation. You’ll fi nd justification for misdeeds in yourself and others. Never look outside for the answer, for it is within you. Your heart knows this. Your heart has already decided. The rest of your mind, body, and soul must catch up. Make it so.

Your light shines brighter than the rest. But, that doesn’t mean you’re above wearing out. Even you may experience the rush of disappointment or sadness.

This is to be expected. In those moments, you must put your head down and breathe. Take a moment and then put your arms in a fighting stance and run. You are capable of taking down all in your path. It’s just an obstacle.

Life is full of doubts and triumphs.

You may have made poor choices along the way. Some of those choices may have turned out to be good or blessings in disguise.

Only you can defi ne what is good or bad. Only you know if these are good days or bad. But, you do have the power to change your path. Don’t be afraid. This is a wonderful time to live and thrive.

Take it on now!

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) So, your heart is a little bruised.

What did you expect? You can’t get through life unscathed. In fact, no one gets out alive. The question is what’s worth risking and what isn’t. You can’t pray that the heavy winds of time will never touch you. They will. What type of life would shelter you from all harm?

That’s reckless and boring. You don’t need to be one or the other.

Live!

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DWI REPORT | FROM PAGE 8 He was released on his own recognizance by a judge.

Chanel Tabor Dec. 23, 7:37 pm Aggravated DWI Gallup Police Officer Joe Roanhorse was dispatched to t he 280 0 block of East H i g hw ay 6 6 where a ca r had dr iven through a fence. When he got there he found the vehicle snagged in the fence, and Chanel Tabor, 21, of Gallup, walking around the lot trying to find a way out.

Because of the cold and the

APACHE | FROM PAGE 10 Kellywood was a young man, but he gave so much of himself to serve and protect all of his people. We will always honor and remember him for everything he offered and for giving his life in the line of duty,� Nez declared.

Kel ly wo o d joi ne d t he W h it e Mou nt a i n A pa che Police Department in 2018.

He previously ser ved with the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office and with the Arizona Department of Corrections.

Following Kellywood’s passing, the Navajo Nation Police Department has assisted in providing public safety coverage and grieving support for the White Mountain Apache Police force. “The outpouring support from everyone is very much appreciated, humbling, and hea r t felt . A he’hee to t he Navajo Nation for helping us with our officers and fi rst responders, patrolling and dispatching. To President Nez and everything he has done for us, and to everyone that came out. Thank you to all the agencies and entities, for coming together as one and to lay our fallen brother to rest. We will forever remember him and God bless each one of you,�

Gatewood said. Dur ing the ser v ice, Kellywood was remembered as a kind and generous person who loved his family very much. On Feb. 25, community members came together

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fact that Tabor was not wearing a coat, Roanhorse began helping her get out through the fence line. Tabor was uninjured, but highly intoxicated with slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and difficulty maintaining her balance.

Since she was only in a T-shirt, jeans and sandals, she was cold. So, she was placed in the police unit.

Tabor at fi rst said she had been out walking and somehow found herself stuck in the parking lot. She said she couldn’t remember how she got into the lot. Roanhorse, however, was able to fi nd two witnesses who saw the vehicle go through the fence and both said they saw Tabor get out of it.

Tabor admitted to having had two beers an hour or two

before driving. She refused to take the standard field sobriety tests, but agreet at fi rst to take a breath alcohol test and then later changed her mind.

She was also charged with aggravated DUI, careless driving, and duty upon striking fi xture/street property.

She was released on her own recognizance by a judge.

Albert Johnson Dec. 21, 8:58 pm A gg ravated DW I. (seventh) Gallup Police Officer Michael Eley sa id he wa s dispatched to East Highway 66 in reference to a reckless driver. When Eley arrived, he found a truck parked

facing eastbound on the side of Highway 66 near the Front Row Seat business. As Eley passed by going westbound, the truck took off in an easterly direction. Eley followed and turned on his lights and siren.

The truck pulled into the Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel at 3520 E. Hwy. 66, but continued driving around the parking lot, refusing to stop. Then it stopped on the south side of the business.

Eley approached the running vehicle as a male left the driver’s seat. He was identified as Albert Lee Johnson, 60, of Church Rock. Johnson had difficulty maintaining his balance as he exited the truck.

Eley said Johnson showed signs of being intoxicated and admitted to having had a couple

of drinks earlier in the day.

Eley said as he began talking to him, he began wandering off, requiring Eley to chase after him.

Johnson agreed to take t he st a nda rd f ield sobr iety tests and failed. He was arrested for aggravated DWI, driving on a suspended or revoked license, careless driving and duration of evidence.

Then a portable breathalyzer was administered. Johnson blew a .188 on the test.

Once Eley learned that Johnson has six prior convictions, he secured a bench warrant so blood could be drawn for alcohol testing.

Johnson is being held at McKinley County Adult Detention Center on a $5000 cash bond.

to hold a candlelight vigil to honor Kellywood and offer their thoughts and prayers to the family.Â

“The Navajo people are greatly saddened by the loss of Officer Kellywood. To his wife, mother, children, and all of the

people of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, we want you to know that you remain in our prayers each day. Please

take comfort in knowing that Officer Kellywood is now in the hands of our Creator,� Lizer said in closing.

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A little afternoon’s music ZUNI HEAD START CLASS LEARNS ABOUT ROCKABILLY Staff Reports

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ea r t he end of February, a group of children from Zuni Head Start entered a new world, Quintana’s Music Center, where they were introduced to instruments and styles of music.

Rhonda Quintana says the store and Quintana’s Music School have been holding an annual outreach program for Zuni Head Start since 2018, usually in the spring, giving children a chance to experience

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ArtsCrawl brings the world to Gallup’s doorstep Staff Reports

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hen Rhonda Quintana talks a bout Ga l lup ArtsCrawl, you can tell it’s her pride and joy.

Talking to the Gallup Sun March 4, she said ArtsCrawl, brought about 3,000 people last year and it continues to grow.

She says a recently scheduled ArtsCrawl Brainstorm

ran across a few obstacles when Second Street was closed. But never fea r.

Quintana says there is plenty of input on social media and she plans to meet with planners for the Coal Ave. Commons Project to plan for logistics involving events scheduled for the future.

One of those is on July 11th. Welcome to Wonderland is meant to give people in Gallup an experience of art,

live music and performance ar t similar to what they might get at a Disney park.

She described a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and an Alice in Wonderland Native American fashion show. She said she is trying to give people an experience they wouldn’t have otherwise.

Her goals are to continue

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‘Onward’ isn’t always magical, but casts a charming spell

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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equels and remakes have made up t he majority of fi lms over the past decade, with even animated studios getting on board. Thankfully, not every single project hitting cinema screens is a follow-up or reimagining. The latest from Pixar is Onward and it’s their fi rst original work in two and a half years (Coco being the last title that wasn’t a sequel).

The family flick may not be the greatest work from the studio, but it is a beautifully animated and entertaining family feature that at least attempts to provide viewers with something slightly new and different.

The story is set in a magical world whose influence on the public has faded with the advancement of modern

technology. Ian Lightfoot (Tom Holland) is a shy and nervous teenage elf struggling to make friends with his fellow students, and yearning to be more like his deceased father. Embarrassed by his rambunctious older brother Barley (Chris Pratt) who studies long outdated magic books, Ian fi nds an incredible gift for his 16th birthday from his dad. It’s a magical staff that, when used with a special stone, can cast a spell and bring his pop back for a period of 24 hours.

Of course, unexpected complications arise when using the first stone and the two brothers are forced out on a quest to find a second stone that will reunite them with their parent. In the meantime, their concerned mother Laurel (Julia LouisDreyfuss) pursues the pair with a once beastly manticore Corey (Octavia Spencer) who now operates a family-friendly, fantasy-themed restaurant.

Like all Pixar movies, the visuals are pretty incredible.

Everything from the fantasy-world-turned-suburban tract to the characters themselves looks phenomenal. There’s an

Ian Lightfoot (Tom Holland) and his brother Barley (Chris Pratt) discover the powers of the magical sta Ian receives for his 16th birthday in “Onward.â€? The sta can cast a spell that will bring his deceased father back for a day. Photo Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures incredible amount of detail on display that is continually attention-grabbing. This leads to some amusing sight gags as magical creatures are placed in what would otherwise be generic environments. Although it’s something of a throwaway joke, one bit early on involving a pair of unicorns is particularly funny.

A big part of the story also involves a set of phantom appendages and the script also derives some enjoyable moments from the featured limbs‌ even if some adults might find these jokes reminiscent of a

popular comedy involving a flailing, deceased figure that was released back in the summer of 1989. The screenplay also gets humor out of Ian’s growing abilities, as he and Barley use spells to overcome great obstacles (another amusing visual involves what the pair use to help them travel along a waterway).

There’s also plenty of camaraderie on display between the two brothers, both of whom greatly miss their dad and whose unusual attitudes and behaviors are largely influenced by his absence. When the two share personal memories and the loss they feel as they desperately strive to be reconnected with him, it will certainly strike a chord with many audience members. And the elaborate climax also has a lot of heart and handles the unique situation well, not providing quite as straight-forward and clear-cut a resolution as one might initially

anticipate.

Of course, things aren’t perfect. Not every joke plays and a few of the supporting characters don’t end up delivering as many laughs as hoped for.

Although it likely would have slowed the pacing down, this reviewer would have liked to have seen even more technology obsessed fantasy creatures struggling with their somewhat passive and constricted roles in suburbia. And while the boys’ single-minded quest to be reunited with their dad offers plenty of material, it seems like their mother Laurel gets lost in the shuffle. She doesn’t know the details of what her sons are trying to accomplish and one supposes that she may have already accepted and have come to terms with her own personal loss.

Yet even by the climax, the character ends up coming across as almost uninterested in reuniting with her spouse.

Still, while it isn’t perfect, this is a gorgeously animated effort that will appeal to families.

It provides enough enjoyable moments and emotional heft when it deals specifically with the plight of Ian and Barley to make it worthwhile. And it isn’t a sequel or remake. Outward isn’t always magical, but in the end its spell is charming enough to warrant a couple of hours of your time.

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By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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elcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blur ay a nd DV D. There’s some really interesting stuff including lots of family entertainment, independent features and critical hits. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

Big New Releases!

Ana - Set in Puerto Rico, this comedy/d ra ma follows a broke used car dealer who discovers a 9-year-old girl sleeping in the back of one of his vehicles. Learning that her mother has just been arrested, the salesman decides to help her locate her long-lost father.

His kind-hearted choice may also have something to do with avoiding dangerous persons to whom he owes money.

This odd-couple heads across the island and ends up helping each other in their pursuits.

Once again, this fl ick hasn’t received any write-ups yet, so curious parties will have to take a chance on it. It features Andy Garcia, Dafne Keen, Luna Lauren Velez, Ramón Franco and Jeanne Tripplehorn.

Dark Waters - Ba sed on a true story, this legal drama follows a corporate defense attorney who is asked by a family member to investigate the claims of a neighboring farmer whose cows have died. After trying to avoid the task, he eventually takes a look at their case. The lead soon uncovers a shocking conspiracy involving a major corporation which also happens to be a potential client.

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spends the next several years filing an environmental lawsuit and bringing the company to justice.

The press gave high marks to this fi lm from Todd Haynes (Wonderstruck, Carol, Far from Heaven). Most called the performances powerful and the story something that would stay in viewer’s minds long after the credits roll. It stars Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Camp and Victor Garber.

Ne Zha - In this animated adventure film from China, a you n g boy i s born with incredible powers and gifts. This leaves him an outcast in his community as he is bullied by others. Destined by prophecy to bring destruction to the world, the child must make a choice to either fulfi ll his destiny or ignore his calling and use his gifts to benefit those who once treated him poorly.

Notices were very good for this feature.

Most reviewers called this an eye-popping spectacle that got stronger and stronger as it progressed and ended up being as impressive as a Disney or Pixar effort. The movie is arriving on disc with both a Mandarin-language track with English subtitles and an English-language version.

The Sonata - This independent thriller follows a young violinist who receives word that her estranged composer father has pa ssed away and left her his la rge est ate.

Naturally, it includes a big, ornate and creepy mansion.

She fi nds one of her dad’s compositions within and tries to decode a series of symbols on it. The lead soon learns that her father’s actions were all part of

a strange and sinister plan.

Reaction was split toward this title. About half of reviewers thought the style and mood on display couldn’t hide the fact that there wasn’t much new or exciting going on. Still, just as many commented that it was a reasonably gripping Gothic thriller with great work from one of the supporting cast members. It features Freya Tingley, Simon Abkarian, James Faulkner and Rutger Hauer.

Blasts from the Past!

There a re some rea lly quirky older titles receiving high defi nition upgrades this week. Arrow Academy has a Special Edition Blu-ray of Kansas City (1996), the period crime fl ick about a kidnapping from writer/director Robert Altman (MASH, McCabe and Mrs. Miller). This fi lm came a little after his 1992 critical hit The Player, right when the moviemaker was experiencing a resurgence of interest and popularity. It was nominated for the Palm d’Or at Cannes and stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry

Belafonte, Dermot Mulroney and Steve Buscemi.

K i no ha s P ray fo r th e Wildcats (1974), a flick about ad executives who decide to r ide thei r motorbikes t h roug h Ba ja , Mexico in order to pla n a new promotional c a m p a i g n a nd s er ie s of com mercia ls.

Things go south pretty quickly as danger and personal issues quickly rise to the sur face. The mov ie is perhaps most notable for its cast of businessmen bikers, which includes William S h a t n e r, A n d y G r i f f i t h , R o b e r t R e e d (f r o m T h e Brady Bunch) and Marjoe Gor tner. W hile the mov ie was originally made for TV, it’s fun to watch just to see some of the cast members play against type (Griffith is particularly nasty in his role).

This fl ick has been given a 2K restoration and arrives with a fi lm historian commentary track.

You Know, For Kids!

There’s plenty of kid-friendly entertainment hitting store shelves this week. Here are the highlights.

Floogals: Investigation Station Jim Henson’s Doozers: We Dig Spring!

Ne Zha PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups: Super PAWs (Nickelodeon) PJ Masks: Power of Mystery Mountain Playmobile: The Movie Teen Titans Go!: Season 5, Part 2 On the Tube!

And here are all of the TV-themed releases.

E a st e r Un d e r Wr a p s (Hallmark TV-movie) Over the Moon in Love (Hallmark TV-movie) PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups: Super PAWs (Nickelodeon) Teen Titans Go!: Season 5, Part 2 Titans: Season 2 Vienna Blood (PBS) W hen Calls the Heart: Finding Home Women of Impact: Changing the World (National Geographic)

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Bengals win District 1 AAAA Championship FINAL SCORE: 60-41

Gallup Bengal Johnny Blueeyes (32) holds off Kirtland Central Bronco Jaxon Manning (25) Feb. 28 at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Quinn Atazhoon (24) spins past Kirtland Central Bronco Jaxon Manning (25) at Gallup High School Feb. 28. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Brad Lynch (34) dodges a block attempt from Kirtland Central Bronco Brock Dowdy (24) for a layup Feb. 28 at Gallup High School. The Bengals defeated the Broncos 60-41 to claim the District 1-4A championship. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Lytrell Kinsel (3) leaps through the Kirtland Central Broncos defense at Gallup High School Feb. 28. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Gallup wins Leap Day game with room to spare FINAL SCORE: 72-57

Gallup Bengal Cheyenne John (13) pushes past Shiprock Chieftain Nessa Begay (45) at Gallup High School Feb. 29. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Hailey Long (40) charges past Shiprock Chieftain Nessa Begay (45) at Gallup High School Feb. 29. The Bengals defeated the Chieftains 72-57 to claim the District 1-4A championship. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Kennedy Smiley (22) loses the ball to a race from Shiprock Chieftain Sanaa Keeswood (33) Feb. 29 at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Gallup Bengal Trinity Juan (5) spins past Shiprock Chieftain Sanaa Keeswood (33) Feb. 29 at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Bengals claim two district titles 10-0 IN THE DISTRICT

Gallup High School Bengals (District Champions 10-0 in district) smile with their plaque after beating Kirtland Central on Feb. 28. GHS won the district tournament championship at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Gallup High School Lady Bengals are all smiles after beating the Shiprock Lady Chieftans Feb. 29 in the District Tournament Championship game at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

Bengals soundly defeat Grants at softball FINAL SCORE: 18-3

Gallup High School Softball first baseman Ciara Spencer (4) catches the ball as a Grants Lady Pirate #3 (no roster) slides into first base Feb. 27 at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography Gallup High School Softball second baseman Madison Antonio (12) catching to tag a Grants Lady Pirate out on Feb. 27 at Gallup High School. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons, RAH Photography

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KIDNAPPING | FROM PAGE 10

On Feb. 29, a no bond arrest warrant was issued for Brenton Rael from the Rio Arriba County Magistrate Court. Rael was arrested called law enforcement. in Espanola on March 2 without incident.

Agents were able to locate and obtain He was booked into the Rio Arriba County a search warrant for Rael’s residence. Detention Center in Tierra Amarilla.

During a search of the residence, agents Rael was charged with the following: found evidence described by the kidKidnapping (fi rst degree felony) napped female.

Aggravated battery (use of a deadly Agents found tape, Clorox, a red strap, weapon) (third degree felony) a blue bandana, human hair and a bag of Tampering with evidence (third degree clothing that belonged to the kidnapped felony) victim inside the residence. Officers Assault with intent to commit a felony located a red bandana near the bridge on (with intent to kill) (third degree felony) U.S. Highway 74.

Conspiracy (fourth degree felony)

ARTSCRAWL | FROM PAGE 13 to grow Gallup ArtsCrawl and to get more vendors from inside and outside the local community. Quintana says people are

MUSIC | FROM PAGE 13 jazz, country, metal, rockabilly and rock and roll and learn about the different musical instruments used to create it.

There is one class each year.

This year it was held Feb. 28 and featured the music school’s jazz clinic

expressing interest from communities in Farmington, Grants, Shiprock, Santa Fe, Phoenix, Ariz., Window Rock, Ariz. and Chinle, Ariz.

The next scheduled ArtsCrawl event is set for April 11.

teacher Rober t Beasley on the keyboard and Kornell Johns, the school’s sound and guitar tech on guitar. Johns, who also plays rhythm and pedal steel in Dennis Yazzie and the Night Breeze Band, played Elvis’ version of Blue Suede Shoes for the children. Quintana says of all the style selections, it appeared to be their favorite.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOREBOARD Feb. 26 –March 1, 2020

GALLUP BENGALS Basketball Feb. 28: Kirtland Central @ Gallup 41-60 Feb. 26: Miyamura @ Gallup 39-72 Girls Basketball Feb. 29: Shiprock @ Gallup 57-72 Feb. 27: Gallup @ Bloomfield 66-43

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX

TOHATCHI COUGARS Basketball Feb. 2 9: Nav a jo P rep v s Tohatchi 44-34 Feb. 27: Tohatchi @ Thoreau 79-68 Girls Basketball Feb. 26: Thoreau @ Tohatchi 50-48

WINGATE

Basketball Fe b. 2 8 : Nav a jo P i ne @ Rehoboth Christian 44-56 Feb. 26: Rehoboth Christian vs Newcomb 49-45

Robert Beasley, teacher at Quintana’s Music School, right now teaching jazz clinic, demonstrating keyboard for Zuni Head Start Feb. 28. Photo Credit: Rhonda Quintana

Girls Basketball Feb. 27: Tse’ Yi’ Gai @ Rehoboth Christian 46-32

Basketball Feb. 27: Wingate @ Navajo Prep 23-59 *Varsity teams only. Compiled from MaxPreps.com. Contact: gallupsunreporters @gmail.com

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR March 4 – March 10, 2020

GALLUP BENGALS Basketball March 7: Chaparral @ Gallup 6 pm Girls Basketball March 6: Silver @ Gallup 5:30

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN LYNX Basketball March 7: Dulce @ Rehoboth Christian 5 pm Girls Basketball March 6: Escalante @ Rehoboth Christian 6 pm

TOHATCHI COUGARS

pm Basketball March 7: West Las Vegas @ Tohatchi 5 pm

Softball March 6: TBA March 7: TBA

Girls Basketball March 6: TBA March 6: Dexter @ Tohatchi 6

MIYAMURA PATRIOTS Zuni Head Start children watching Kornell Johns demonstrate the guitar.

Photo Credit: Rhonda Quintana

SPORTS

Softball March 10: Miyamura @ Los Lunas 4 pm

pm *Local varsity games listed.

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

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cepting applications for the following positions: POSITION: Fire Chief DEPARTMENT: McKinley County Fire Office

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Email: gallupsun@gmail.com LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of MASAYUKI TATSUKAWA, Deceased.

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ROBERT TATSUKAWA has been appointed Personal Representative of Estate of MASAYUKI TATSUKAWA, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months

after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico.

Street between Coal Avenue and Aztec Avenue in Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

Dated: ROBERT TATSUKAWA

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gallup Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the following action at its regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020. Item One and Two will go before the City Council for final approval at its regular meeting to be held on March 24th, 2020.

Both meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on the corner of South Second Street and West Aztec Avenue.

MASON & ISAACSON, P.A.

By James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published: The Gallup Sun February 21, 2020 February 28, 2020 March 6, 2020

PUBLICATION DATE: February 28, 2020 (Gallup Sun) March 6, 2020 (Gallup Sun) *** CORRECTED LEGAL NOTICE

*** Public Notice Public Notice is nearby given that Gallup Business Improvement District will host its yearly informational Open House meeting at the El Morro Event Center on Monday, March 30, 2020 from Noon - 2 PM. Gallup B.I.D. Management Board will provide an update on the activities of the organization.The Event Center is located on 2nd

ITEM ONE: CASE # 2001000001: Request by Gallup Housing Authority, property owner, for the City of Gallup to vacate an unused portion of Morgan Avenue; a sixty foot (60’) street right-of-way.

Said property is located east of Morgan Avenue and Ford Drive. This item had been previously advertised without the clarification of the type of right-of-way in a legal notice published February 28, 2020.

ITEM TWO: CASE # 2001000002: Request by Gallup Housing Authority, property owner, for the City of Gallup to vacate an unused twenty foot (20’) alley right-of-way.

Said property is located between Vega Avenue and Curtis Avenue. This item had been

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 previously advertised without the clarification of the type of right-of-way in a legal notice published February 28, 2020.

Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request.

Please contact C.B. Strain at (505) 863-1244, at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

*** Dated this 6th Day of March 2020 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: March 6, 2020 ***

All interested parties are invited to attend.

City of Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By: /S/ Alfred Abeita, City Clerk PUBLISH: 6 March 2020

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following:

*** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed qualifications-based proposals for: Design Professional Services Ramah Teacher Housing RFP-403-20MA Commodity Code(s): 90607 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Procurement Office, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 or may be downloaded from the GMCS Procurement Webpage www. gmcs.org Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on April 7, 2020. When they will be opened and those firms submitting a proposal’s name will be read aloud. Envelopes and/or Packages are to be sealed and plainly Marked RFP Number RFP-403-20MA. NO FAXED PROPOSALS or proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned unopened.

The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLICATION DATES: March 6 & 13, 2020 (Gallup Sun)

ITB-411-20MA Multi-Purpose/Copy and Index Paper Price Agreement Commodity Code(s): 64569 & 64551 Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site) or from the GMCS Procurement webpage at www.gmcs.org Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on March 24, 2020.

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

Envelopes are to be sealed and plainly marked ITB-411-20MA. No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions nor bids submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned.

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

Dated the 3rd Day of March 2020 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: March 3, 2020

Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that Gallup Business Improvement District, Inc. will conduct its monthly Board of Directors Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 3 PM at Rico Motors conference room, 220 S. Fifth Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. Due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts, this meeting will be held on Monday rather than the normal Thursday. The agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from francis@gallupbid.com and on City of Gallup website.

PUBLICATION DATE: March 6, 2020 (Gallup Sun) *** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Self-Service Storage Lien Act of the State of New Mexico, Section 48-11-7, that the following personal property will be sold or disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and/or other related charges. The personal property is located at Aztec Self Storage, 261 N. Hwy 491 Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

Last Known Address of Tenant: Polly Piaso P.O. Box 1685 Window Rock, AZ 86515 Love seat, cradleboard, household goods Reyes Garcia 1102 South Strong Gallup, NM 87301 Love seat, safe, bed, file cabinets, blower Corrina Yazzie 610 S 5th St. Gallup, NM 87301 Bike, chairs, tires, dining table, household goods Martina Benally P.O. Box 6156 Gallup, NM 87305 Washer, dryer, sofa, dresser, gas can Donna Johnson P.O. Box 717 Ft. Defiance, AZ 86504 Beds, drawers, dining set, vac-

uum, household goods The sale or disposition of the above property will be held March 24, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. Items may be viewed on the day of sale only. CASH ONLY. PUBLICATION DATE: March 6, 2020 March 13, 2020 *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.: For sitting as the Canvasing Board, canvas the March 3, 2020 Municipal Officer Election and make appropriate certifications as required by Election Law. This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico.

Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Janessa McMahon at (505) 722-3868 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Done this 3rd day of March 2020 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Billy Moore, Chairperson

Publication date: Sun March 6, 2020

Gallup

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FOR

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: ITB-401-20KC FOOD CONCESSION SUPPLIES (RE-BID) PRICE AGREEMENT Commodity Code(s): 380, 385, 390, 393

375,

Details and specifications are set forth in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (bid opening site).

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held March 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM (Mountain Time) at the Student Support Center, 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

Sealed bids for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on March 31, 2020. Bid will be opened and read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123. Envelopes are to be sealed and plain-

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 ly marked ITB-401-20KC. No FAXED BIDS or ELECTRONIC bid submissions nor bids submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities on minor inconsistencies.

Dated the 2nd Day of March, 2020 By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County

ELECTION | FROM PAGE 4 MUNICIPAL JUDGE The three-way race for municipal judge was intense between competitors, Janell Gr iego a nd Ea rl A nd rew Yearley. Ultimately, Griego pulled away with 1,509 votes to Yearley’s 1,215 votes.

The third candidate, current Mayor Jackie McKinney,

School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: March 2, 2020 Publication date: Sun March 6, 2020

Gallup

*** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, is accepting competitive sealed proposals for:

brought up the rear with 653 votes.

MAYOR OF GALLUP The most packed race of the election had five candidates, but it mostly boiled down to two.

Sammy Chioda led the pack with 1,347 votes while Louis Bonaguidi finished second with 987 votes.

As for the rest of the slate, Charles Van Drunen fi nished

Full unoffi cial election results Mayor Jayson M. Gomez - 228 (6.70%) Charles W. Van Drunen - 721 (21.19%) Yolanda E. Ahasteen-Azua - 119 (3.50%) Louis O. Bonaguidi - 987 (29.01%) Sammy Chioda - 1,347 * (39.59%) under 40% lead, a runoff election will occur pending canvass results.

TOTAL: 3,402 Dist. 2 Councilor Roger Allan Landavazo 309 (47.03%) M i c h a e l W. S c h a a f 348 * (52.97%) TOTAL: 657 Dist. 4 Councilor

F r a n c i s c a “ F r a n” P. Palochak - 440 * (77.19%) L e v i F. S a u c e d o 130 (22.81%) TOTAL 570 Municipal Judge Janell L. Griego - 1,509 * (44.68%) Jackie D. McKinney - 653 (19.34%) E a r l A n d r e w Yea rley - 1,215 (35.98%) TOTAL: 3,377 Total number of Absentee Ballots Cast: 60 Total number of early voters: 981 Total number of eligible city voters: 12,174 Total voters on Election Day: 3,411 Total turnout: 28.02%

ATHLETIC UNIFORMS AND RELATED MATERIAL MULTI-YEAR PRICE AGREEMENT RFP-402-20KC Commodity 20010, 20011

Code(s):

Details and specifications are set forth in the proposal documents, copies of which may be obtained from the Procurement Office: 640 South Boardman, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 or on the Procurement webpage located at www. gmcs.org.

third with 721 votes, while Jayson Gomez pulled in 228 and Yolanda Ahasteen-Azua brought in 119 votes.

Despite fi nishing with the most votes, Chioda did not have the required 40 percent of the total ballots cast, which means a run-off election could occur on March 31, barring any changes to the vote tallies in the canvass.

B on a g u id i s a id wh i le the early results showed he lagged behind Chioda, he was surprised by how he was able to close the gap as more precincts reported in.

“I feel pretty good about coming from behind,” he said.

“Being down 10 percent [and coming back] isn’t too bad.”

Even with the run-off election now in play, Chioda thinks the results reaffi rm Gallup residents are ready for change.

“When you have that kind of response with fi ve people running, I consider it a moral victory,” he said. “However, now we have to clinch it and go back to work.”

Bonaguidi said he is also preparing for a runoff.

“It’s a whole new election,” Bonaguidi said. “It’s between [Sammy] and me. It’s a matter of letting people know what I’m like. I think it’ll be pretty even.”

Sealed proposals for such will be received at the Procurement Office until 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME) on April 2, 2020.

When they will be opened and those firms’ names, submitting a proposal, will be read allowed in the Business Services Conference Room 123. Envelopes and/or packages are to be sealed and plainly marked RFP-402-20KC. NO FAXED PROPOSALS or ELECTRONIC submissions nor proposals submitted after the specified date and time will be considered and will be returned.

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

Dated the 2nd Day of March 2020.

By: /S/Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: March 2, 2020

The Board of Education re-

Publication date: Sun March 6, 2020

Gallup

Chioda praised the other candidates and the ideas they had, and stated people resonated with his ideas and the solutions he presented for facing problems in Gallup.

“Every person I spoke with, change was in the air,” Chioda said. “When I spoke with people about my perspectives and my vision for the future mayor, they responded to that in a positive way.”

This has Chioda encouraged going into the run-off election.

“If people want change in this community, they’re going to have to get out and vote,” Chioda said.

Bonaguidi also addressed the idea of Gallup residents being ready for change.

“Whether they’re ready for it or not, it’s going to happen,” Bonaguidi said. “With every new administration in there, there’s going to be changes.”

The current administration has served the City of Gallup for nine years, he added.

“It’s going to be up to us to get our personalities across to the people,” Bonaguidi said.

“We’ve lost so much in the past ten, twelve years. In a lot of ways, we’ve gone backwards.

My hopes are I’d like to see it back to what it was.”

Specifically, Bonaguidi reca l led how Ga l lup wa s once a major regional shopping area, and he thinks it could regain that status with the right administration and decisions.

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POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 7 trespass notice on the pair.

Castillo gave his information freely, but the girl gave a wrong Social Security number which went back to a deceased female. She needed the puppy to be picked up by her mother.

No charges were filed against the female although she

continued to be uncooperative and showed signs of being intoxicated. She was turned over to the custody of her mother.

Her mother confirmed her identity and the girl was released to her. The teen admitted she drank with Castillo.

Castillo was arrested and transported to the Dispatch Center for a warrant from Colorado and returns. Since no

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hard copy of the warrant was sent prior to booking, the staff will contact Colorado for a copy to be served.

Castillo was charged with a fugitive of justices: 31-4-2 fourth degree felony and shoplifting. A misdemeanor charge of selling or giving liquor to a minor is pending.

Castillo was released on his own recognizance by a judge.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MARCH 6 – MARCH 12, 2020 FRIDAY, March 6

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

Check out a book from our display through the month and rate it by filling out the “Rate the Date” card with each book. Return the card to the library by March 15 and be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Post a picture with your blind date on our facebook or Instagram pages for a second entry into the drawing. For more information: bmartin@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

TRAVELING EXHIBIT: DESTINATION MOON: THE APOLLO 11 MISSION

Through March 10 @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Explore what led the U. S. To accept this challenge and how the resulting 953,054 – mile voyage to the Moon and back was accomplished just 8 years after the program was authorized. The poster exhibition is brought to you, courtesy of the Smithsonian and the National Air and Space Museum.

GET UP & GAME

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

JOB HUNTING WITH GOOGLE

10 am-11 am @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Free tools for resume building and job searches. For more information: libtrain@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

RESUMES WITH RESULTS

11 am-12 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Workshops for job seekers and career climbers. Learn about Google’s free tools for resume building and job searches. For more information: libtrain@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

SATURDAY, March 7

STORY TIME SATURDAYS

11 am-12 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Rocking and rolling to rhythm and rhyme. Storytime is dancing into spring with interactive stories and activities to get you moving and grooving.

DRIP PAINTING DEMONSTRATION

2 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Celebrate Youth Art Month with an interactive workshop learning to use acrylic paint to create random patterns with a drip technique.

All completed works will be displayed for the month of March. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120.

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

2 pm-4 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). today and March 21 second and third CALENDAR

discussions of “The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts” by Maxine Hong Kingston. For more information: bmartin@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

MCKINLEY CITIZENS’ RECYCLING COUNCIL

2 pm @ Red Mesa Center (105 W. Hill). Learn about recycling, upcoming Earth Day activities and outreach. For more information: betsywindisch@yahoo.com; Gerald/ Millie (505) 722-5142.

REAWAKENINGS’ SELF-DEFENSE

10 am @ Future Foundations Family Center multi purpose room (551 Washington Ave, Grants). Join Matt, Sherwin and Dillon for our self defense training. We will be doing demos and signing people up for class! offer practical self-defense training based on basic kickboxing and development of individual attributes, focusing on personal awareness and ability to react to physical threat for all ages. Everyone is welcome.

We encourage all participants to please bring a mouthpiece.

CANINE COMPADRES CLASS

2 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt).

We cover basic obedience, service dog training and support. Everyone is welcome.

Please make sure your dogs are contained on a leash and in control.

EL MALPAIS NATIONAL MONUMENT: NIGHT SKY PROGRAM, A FIERY CONNECTION

6 pm @ El Malpais Visitor Center (1900 E. Santa Fe. Ave., Grants). An indoor program will be followed by an outdoor telescope viewing. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing. Telescope viewing is weather dependent.

SUNDAY, March 8

TAIZÉ SERVICE

4 pm Sunday, March 8 @ Westminster Presbyterian Church - Gallup (151 State Hwy. 564) Join us for an hour of hope, spiritual grounding, and community as we enter the season of “Lent.”. For more information: Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136.

MONDAY, March 9

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

4 pm-6:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). The story continues. Stock up your inventory with supplies and rest well for the fight against dark magic and evil minions to face the ultimate boss lie ahead. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

SPREADSHEETS FOR BEGINNERS

6 pm-7:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the basics of using a spreadsheet,

including how to enter data, format, and insert and simple formulas.

GMCS BOARD MEETING

6 pm-7 pm @ 640 Boardman, SSC Board Room TUESDAY, March 10

BUBBLE WARS

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Celebrate National Bubble Week with aq Bubble War competition. We’ll make our own bubble solution and bubble wands with different materials. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120.

WEDNESDAY, March 11

STORYTIME WEDNESDAYS

10:30 am – 11:30 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Rocking and Rolling to Rhythm and Rhyme! Storytime is dancing into spring with interactive stories and activities to get you moving and grooving.

GOOGLE LIVE STREAM: SPRING INTO ACTION

10 am-11 am @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup).

Watch this live stream and learn how to tqake action to develop your spring business strategy. We’ll also introduce a new tool called Market Finder, to help businesses identify new markets and customers.

For more information about Market Finder: mdchavez@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY

5 pm-7:30 pm NOTE CHANGE IN START TIME @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). This week’s film: Wonder Woman.

THURSDAY, March 12

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: St. Patrick’s Day Pins – Get your green on, make pins for St. Patrick’s Day. ONGOING

CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD

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

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING CLASS

10 am-3 pm Diné weaver Lois A. Becenti will host a FREE Navajo Rug Weaving Class at the Main Library (115 W. Hill

Ave., Gallup) from on the third Friday each month. Beginning and advanced weavers are welcome. For more information: bmartin@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

FUTURE FOUNDATIONS: BABY BOUNCE & BOOGIE

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

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

Offered free of charge, however donations are welcome!

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

NO HALF STEPPING

9 am-11am @ Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup). AA meeting Tuesdays. For more information: (505) 862-1911.

GALLUP STORYTELLERS TOASTMASTERS

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

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

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

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

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS DOG TRAINING

2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS HORSE DEMO

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

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS WELCOME CENTER

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

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING

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

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

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

10 am every Saturday @ the

First Methodist Church, ( 1800 Redrock Drive, Gallup).

Overeaters Anonymous 12step meetings. Contact info.

(505) 307-5999, (505) 7219208, or (505) 870-1483.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

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

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

6 pm - 7 pm Wednesdays, @ First United Methodist Church, (1800 Redrock Dr.,Gallup) (in the library). All are welcome.

COMMUNITY PANTRY

10 am-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday (1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd., Gallup). The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNY

7 pm-9 pm Friday @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, (306 S. Second St., Gallup) Gallup’s longest-running live show!

GALLUP SOLAR

6 pm-8 pm Wednesdays (113 E. Logan, Gallup). Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar. Call (505) 728-9246 for info.

RECOVERING ADDICTS FOR JESUS

6 pm Thursday (309 Chino Loop, Gamerco). New Life ministries holds weekly meetings for anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Phone: (505) 722-8973.

SAVE THE DATE

A PI/PIE DAY FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER RESEARCH

10 am-2 pm @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe Patio Room (306 S. 2nd St.). Sat. March 14 Eat pie for breakfast, lunch, coffee break of a midnight snack. This event sponsored by the American Cancer Society Gallup Relay for Life Ups & Downs Team.

For more information:Linda Sheltong (505) 722-2175; (505) 297-9515.

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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