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Exhibit shines a light on homelessness By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

t 23, artist Armond Antonio has already experienced parts of life that some people never do, while others do all too frequently. He wishes more people understood how small and fragile the space between those things is. That’s the inspiration for “Walking Through Gallup,” his installation running April 9 May 7 at ART123 Gallery downtown. It’s the fi rst in a series of guest curator exhibits this season, each one focused on a different social justice issue, in this case homelessness. Antonio has, indeed, had his own brushes with homelessness, not least because making a living as an artist isn’t easy. Like a lot of kids,

“Cowboy & Pinto” by Armond Antonio. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Armond Antonio he had more than one home the gritty streets of urban cengrowing up, mainly in Gallup, ters where the dispossessed Manuelito and Pueblo Pintado, congregate. where he lives now. “There is a story with my He paints what he sees art. Some of the people I’ve met around him, from the wide- and talked to, I met them on the open spaces of the desert to streets,” he said. “It made me appreciate a lot more [of] what I had. I took everything for granted. I was in high school and I didn’t really care. When I was 18, I ended up going homeless. I was in and out of jail for a bit. That’s kind of where I found my talent.” In jail, he traded his art to other inmates for commissary goods and toiletries. Once out, he started trading art “for food and basic necessities. I want people to see that as well, that art can be trades,” he said. His installation is intended to make viewers look beyond their own lives and experience, to feel some empathy for the people they walk past or even avoid on the streets, maybe even get them to show kindness. “If I’m not dressed nice, people look at me and they think I’m stealing,” he said. “Most people, when they’re walking on the street, they assume you are homeless and up to no good.” At one point, after landing Untitled abstract by Shandiin DeGroat. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Shandiin DeGroat

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“Uncle Wes” by Armond Antonio. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Armond Antonio in Denver, he was watching street musicians and decided to see if art could work the same way. “I just put out my black hat [for donations] and started painting,” he said. “I had to really put myself out there.” Again, his work reflected his immediate environment. “I was doing a lot of cityscapes. They were pretty interesting. It helped me out a lot with my landscapes,” he said. “Even buildings – it’s really hard to draw bricks, there’s so many lines – the reflection of windows, lights, it’s way different from landscapes and animals.” Then came the pandemic and “the city really shut down.” At one point, breaking COVID curfew could draw a $1,000 fine – from the people who could least afford it.

He ended up moving back to New Mexico, where he supports himself and his art taking care of horses. With “Walking Through Gallup,” he hopes to showcase his own experience, as well as other artists who may be experiencing homelessness. He wants visitors to understand that homelessness is more than just one thing, and it doesn’t have to be permanent. Although substance abuse is often a factor, it usually masks the trauma of war or domestic or fi nancial hardship. “Homelessness affects not just Gallup, it’s all over,” he said. “There’s different types of homelessness that I’ve seen.

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ew Mexico’s art and culture is something to be celebrated, and ART NM!, an event that is coming to Gallup on April 9, is a way to do just that. ART NM! is a statewide celebration of New Mexico arts and culture, presented by the state’s

Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher Babette Herrmann Administrative Assistant Valerie Smith Design Volodymyr Lotysh Contributing Editor Cody Begaye Correspondents Molly Ann Howell Rachelle Nones Rachel Pfeiffer Holly J. Wagner Photography Ana Hudgeons Ryan Hudgeons Knifewing Segura On the Cover Artist Armond Antonio is the fi rst in a series of guest curators at ART123 Gallery for this season. His installation, ‘Walking Through Gallup,’ runs April 9-May 7. Photo by Gregory Farah. ‘Color Nature Gone’ painting courtesy of A. Antonio. The Gallup Sun, published Fridays, is not responsible or liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for availability of products advertised. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The Gallup Sun distributes newspapers in McKinley, Cibola and Apache counties. Office: 1983 State Rd. 602 Gallup, NM 87301

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arts advocacy organization, Creative New Mexico. The event is taking place in eight communities this April. Gallup’s ART NM! event will be hosted by gallupARTS at ART123 Gallery, 123 W. Coal Ave. Creative New Mexico is a non-profit that connects, promotes, and advocates for creative individuals, organizations, industries, and communities statewide. The creative sector was one of the hardest hit by COVID. The series purpose, according to a news release, is to communicate the value of arts and culture in post-COVID recovery, economic development, and community renewal and prosperity. GallupARTs’s Executive Director Rose Eason explained why ART NM! is important to the community in an email sent to the Sun on March 30.

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“ART NM! is important because the arts are a true engine for economic and community development in our state and need[s] to be fully valued and leveraged as such by policymakers,” Eason said. “The arts and culture industry contributes billions of dollars to New Mexico’s GPD each year, and the creative workforce employs a huge number of people.” According to Eason, 25% of people in McKinley County make at least part of their living through the arts. She explained what having ART NM! come to Gallup means to her. “It is great to have a statewide platform for showcasing Gallup’s creativity,” Eason said. “The entire state of New Mexico has so much to offer in terms of the arts and culture, and Gallup ranks at the top of the list, in my opinion.” While praising Gallup, Eason expressed her opinion that the small town can sometimes get

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ART123 Gallery, which has a full lineup of events in April, is located at 123 W. Coal Ave. File Photo

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Library Fun! OCTAVIA FELLIN PREPARES FOR SPRING EVENTS By Rachel Pfeiffer Sun Correspondent

h r o u g h o u t A pr i l , Gallup has many fun events for people of all ages. On April 22, the Octavia Fellin Public Librar y, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden and the McK inley Citizens’ Recycling Council are partnering to present an Earth Day Soirée. This event will feature three virtual workshops and an in-person movie screening. All of the workshops will be available on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube. The first workshop will be posted at 9 am and cover tree care, including planting and pruning. The next workshop will be available at 12 pm and discuss the basics of recycling. The fi nal workshop will be posted at 3 pm and will explain how viewers can make their own paint pigments. The day w ill conclude with an in-person screening

Tammi Moe sponsors hope that this event will help people learn about some ways they can better care for the environment. Another interesting event is the Fantasy Map Creator Event being held at the main library on April 25. OFPL Experiential Learning Coordinator Josh Whitman hopes that attendees will be able to learn something new in addition to participating in a creative event. “I would like individuals to know how people go about making maps and try to visualize how the process goes,” Whitman said. “We have a display inside our main library about some of the fantasy maps that were created for books, and I’ll do some research on cartography and how it has

OFPL will be showing ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ as a part of its Earth Day Soirée on April 22. Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios of “The Day the Earth Stood Still” at the main branch of the

library (115 W. Fantasy map created by Joshua Whitman using beans, micron pens Hill Ave.). The and watercolor paint. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Joshua Whitman

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April 2022 Arts & Entertainment Calendar homelessness, to social justice art, to curating a gallery show.

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ARTIST TRADING CARDS 4 pm @ @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) A r tist Trading Ca rds or ATCs are miniature pieces of art that are traded by artists around the world. Learn how to make your own ATC with an interactive workshop inspired by Courtney Cerruti’s Creative class. SATURDAY, APRIL 9

ARTSCRAWL 7 pm to 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come celebrate the fi rst ArtsCrawl of 2022! Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.

ART NM! 2 pm to 5 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Print a postcard with artist Dana Aldis, enjoy live music by McManus & Juda, and help create an instant mural!

‘WALKING IN GALLUP’ 7 pm to 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Show Opening: Walking in Gallup by Guest Curator Armond Antonio. A show of painting, photography, and found object sculpture that humanizes the experience of homelessness and spotlights the systemic issues that contribute to the injustice. THURSDAY, APRIL 14

GUEST CURATOR TALK: ARMOND ANTONIO 6 pm In person @ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.) and LIVE on gallupARTS Facebook page. A r mond Antonio discusses everyt h i ng from t he issue of

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EARTH DAY SOIREE 9 am to 5 pm virtually on Facebook or Youtube for demonstrations and in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) for a fi lm screening. Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council for an Earth Day Soiree. SATURDAY, APRIL 23

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING WITH OFPL 12 pm to 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.), behind the Hobby Lobby. Try your hand at building robots and explore structural engineering as OFPL challenges you to build the tallest tower. MONDAY, APRIL 25

FANTASY MAP CREATOR 4 pm @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to create your fantasy map utilizing beans, a pencil, and watercolor paper. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

BLOCK LETTER BOOK ART 4 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave). Transform simple wooden letter blocks into art using your favorite book covers, poetry, magazines, and more. THURSDAY, APRIL 28

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Get your spring fling love of movies on! By Glenn Kay For the Sun

s the winter ends and spring begins, movie studios begin gearing up for the summer season. In fact, many are ready to release some big features (a few of which have

been sitting on the shelf for more than a year). Of course, there are many more independent films that will be released in the next month or two as well. A few of those may be unexpected successes, but in the meantime here is a general overview of the major titles coming your

way. Columbia gets the ball rolling on April 1. “Morbius” is based on the Marvel comic book and involves a biochemist with a blood disease. When he tries out an experimental new treatment, he is transformed into a vampire and must adjust to a new kind of existence. Jared Leto and Michael Keaton headline the film and, for those curious, it is not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (so it’s unlikely you’ll see any cameos from characters like Doctor Strange). The following week sees more new pictures premiering at cinemas. “A mbulance” is a new action film from Universal Pictures a nd director Michael Bay (“Armageddon,” “ T r a n sfor mer s”). Ja ke Gyllenhaal and Yahya AbdulMateen II play two men who try to pull off a heist. When it

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goes wrong, they steal an ambulance and use it to try and make their escape. If you’re looking for thrills from a smaller studio, A24 are presenting “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in several regions around the country. Michelle Yeoh plays a Chinese immigrant living modestly in the US. She is drawn into various alternate realities and learns that she must save the universe from an ominous threat. Jamie Lee Curtis also appears in the fi lm. “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” will be released on April 8. It is the sequel to the 2020 fi lm adaptation of the video game. Jim Carrey and James Marsden return for the follow up. On April 13, Columbia will premiere the drama “Father Stu” on the big screen. This biopic stars Mark Wahlberg and tells the true story of a boxer-turned-priest dealing with a progressive muscular

disorder and trying to inspire his parishioners. Just a couple of days later on April 15, Warner Bros delivers “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the third title in the “Harry Potter” spin-off series. Eddie Redmayne returns as lead character Newt Scamander and Mads Mikkelsen takes on the role of villain Grindelwald. It has been four years since the previous film, so let’s hope this latest one can revitalize the franchise. The weekend of April 22 will also be a busy weekend at the movies. “The Northman” from Focus Features has Alexander Skarsgård playing a Viking prince who sets out to avenge his father’s murder. F a m i l ie s lo ok i n g fo r entertainment at the theater can check out the animated

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‘Better Nate Than Ever’ provides a nice message for kids By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 92 MINUTES This feature can be seen on Disney+ starting April 1. Growing up is an awkward and difficult time for just about everyone, as youngsters try to figure out who they are and what they want to be. Of course, it can be especially complicated if your interests are different from those around you. This serves as the central premise for “Better Nate Than Ever” from Disney+. The movie doesn’t address its themes in the most nuanced or subtle ways, but it is a sweet and well-intentioned effort with a few laughs and a couple of catchy tunes that will captivate viewers. Nate Foster (Rueby Wood) is a 13-year-old middle school student who loves musicals and dreams of being a Broadway star. Unfortunately, he lives in Pittsburgh, where there aren’t many other kids with the same ambitions. He spends his days with friend Libby (Aria Brooks), another outcast at the school. After failing to get cast in his own school production, Libby tells Nate that there is an open casting call for an upcoming Broadway stage musical of “Lilo and Stitch”. The two convince each other to sneak off to New York City and audition for the show. Of course, doing so results in all sorts of complications, including Nate having to figure out how to earn a tryout without parents or guardians being present. T h i s fa m i ly mov ie i s extremely peppy, upbeat and exaggerated, sometimes exceedingly so. Everything about the characters, from their personalities to their reactions after arriving in Manhattan, are ridiculously wide-eyed. Obviously, this tone is expected for a movie about musicals that is primarily aimed at kids – the lighting and photography is very slick and there are flashy dream sequences that have the appearance of an elaborate stage show. It’s all very impressive to look at and a nice homage to Broadway, but this approach does add artifice to the proceedings. At times, characters talk out loud to themselves to further the plot GALLUP FUN!

Nate Foster (Rueby Wood) is obsessed with Broadway, and often pictures himself inside a Broadway musical. Photo Credit: Disney and several jokes feel forced and oversold. This is unfortunate, as a naturalistic reaction to the big city and more authentic behindthe-scenes follies about the showbiz world might have served the film better. Despite these issues, the young leads are all charismatic and there are some gags that hit the mark. When Nate finds himself short on the funds needed to pay for an essential item and treated poorly by a cashier, his reappearance at the shop later and interaction with the same employee is well delivered and funny. The arrival of another aspiring performer/family member,

Aunt Heidi (Lisa Kudrow), is another welcome addition to the story. She adds both levity and even helps develop more drama to the tale as a struggling actress who had a falling out with Nate’s mother. When the movie focuses on earnest drama based around the protagonist’s issues with his brother (Joshua Basset), a miscommunication with Libby about the nature of their relationship, as well as Nate’s fears and anxieties about being inexperienced and stumbling while trying to impress at auditions, the movie works far

more effectively. Frequently, the drama plays in a more engaging manner than the broad attempts at humor. The finale even includes a memorable and emotional original number performed by Wood in “No One Gets Left Behind” that resonates nicely. Adults will certainly question why Broadway-loving Nate would ever be overlooked by his local drama teacher, or how a music and dance-centered video posted online could attract attention around the world, but be completely overlooked by Broadway producers.

However, kids won’t have nearly the same kinds of logic issues with “Better Nate Than Ever” as this reviewer did. And despite it all being formulaic, the young cast are charming and the movie is peppy. It wants anyone who feels like they don’t belong to know there are others like them and that they should continue to be themselves and follow their interests. In the end, it’s a nice message for kids in what ends up being a genial and diverting little Disney movie. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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EXHIBIT SHINES | FROM PAGE 4 People have different types of mental illnesses, different types of addictions. We’re all affected some way or another.” If the installation is about anything, it’s about compassion and bringing the comfortingly invisible into view. “A lot of what keeps people down is drugs,” he said. “Growing up in Gallup, you see your elders living on the street and some of them ask for hard drugs. It’s weird because that’s somebody’s grandmother. That’s my community, where I’m from.”

ART NM! | FROM PAGE 5 overlooked. “Yet oftentimes, the bigger cities in the Rio Grande corridor steal the limelight. With ART NM! not only are we putting our community’s rich artistic heritage and vibrant arts

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Besides reflecting on the intersections of new and old, rural and urban, poverty and wealth, Antonio likes seeing Native artists move away from clichés about Native life and what has long been seen as “Native art,” including moving to more modern representations and styles. “There is contemporary art, but it’s very rare to see. That’s one thing I’m trying to change,” he said. Among the paintings he’ll showcase is an abstract by Shandiin DeGroat. Antonio hopes he and other Native artists can find commercial success for their honest, real-time views of the world. “I

was painting random themes, but I could not sell my work because people wanted [traditional] themes,” he said. “The world is changing. People don’t herd their sheep wrapped in a blanket and a concho belt any more.” He’s encouraged by his experience with GallupARTS. “I didn’t expect to see the diversity of arts and techniques,” he said. “The art scene is slowly changing, especially with this new generation. I’m impressed with all the different techniques and styles.” Antonio is the fi rst of several guest curators showing at the galler y this season

under a National Education Association grant. Prospects who answered an open call were asked to choose a social justice issue and submit an application describing their vision for a show and how they would use the allocated materials budget. A multicultural selection committee scored and reviewed applications based on creativity, effectiveness, and feasibility of the concept. Four curators have been selected so far and the fi nal installation may be a group show. “We’re excited to be able to create paid positions for local artists, to be able to help local

artists realize dream projects and build their portfolios and resumes, and we’re especially excited to bring new perspectives into the Gallery for the benefit of the community,” GallupARTS Executive Director Rose Eason said. With Antonio, she said, “The experience for visitors is seeing Gallup through Armond’s eyes and then through the eyes of someone who is experiencing homelessness.” ART123 Gallery is open 12 pm to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday at 123 W. Coal Ave. Information is available at https://galluparts.org or (505) 488-2136.

scene on parade, we are also showing how the Gallup area comes together through the arts to work toward a brighter, more inclusive future,” she said. The community is invited to partake in the following free, family-friendly, arts activities during ART NM!:

• Print a postcard with a design by local artist Dana Aldis, color it in, add your arts advocacy message and send it to a local leader. • Enjoy a performance by local guitar duo McManus & Juda. • Contribute images and words to an instant mural

collage with the theme “Arts = Community” in the window of ART123! In addition to Gallup, ART NM! is taking place in Artesia, Fa r m i ng t on, Hobb s, L a s Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell and Taos. F u nd i ng for A RT N M! comes, in part, from a grant

through New Mexico Arts, a division of the New Mexico Depa r tment of Cu ltu ra l Affairs. To learn more about Creative New Mexico and its activities, or to join its network of creative advocates, visit the website www.creativenewmecico.org.

progressed.” While learning how maps have been made for both our world and fictional worlds,

attendees will trace pinto beans to make their own maps. Once that step is complete, watercolors will be available

to further decorate the maps. Those interested in learning to create their own map can sign up by fi lling out the supply request form at ofpl.online. On April 23, those interested in robotics can attend the design and engineering event at the Rio West Mall. The event will run from 12 pm to 4 pm. Attendees will build little Mars rovers. Once complete, there will be a competition to see which team can navigate

an obstacle course with their rover fi rst. Additionally, attendees will build towers with KEVA planks and participate in a competition to see who can build the highest structure. This event is sponsored by the library, and like many of the library events this spring and summer, it is focused on

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SPRING FLING LOVE | FROM PAGE 8 movie “The Bad Guys” from Universal. Based on a series of children’s books, the story follows a group of reformed ex-criminal animals setting out to help those a round them. Unfor tunately, they accidentally cause chaos and confusion with their good deeds. Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafi na and Craig Robinson are but a few performers who provide voices for the characters. A nd on t he sa me day, Lionsgate are delivering one of the most interesting titles of the month. “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is an action/comedy in which Oscarwinner Nicolas Cage appears as an exaggerated version of himself. St r apped for ca sh, he agrees to make a paid appearance at the birthday celebration of a billionaire fan. After arriving, the Cage-enthusiast is revea led to be a d r ug

LIBRARY FUN! | FROM PAGE 10 science and art. Additional kids-specific activities are available at the children’s branch as well, with storytime every Wednesday at 11 am and craft activities posted on

kingpin. And as it turns out, the actor ends up revealing a few hidden talents of his own. Expect some over-the-top and outrageous shenanigans as the performer sets out to save the day. After a slow week, things get off to a big start on May 6 when Disney deliver the latest chapter in their Marvel Un i v e r s e s a g a . “ D o c t o r Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” sees the heroic Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) squaring off against an alternate version of himself from another dimension. This effort is directed by noted genre filmmaker Sam Raimi (the original “Evil Dead” series, “Darkman,” the Tobey Maguire “Spider-Man” fi lms, and “Drag Me to Hell”). On a completely different note, on May 13 Roadside Attractions are putting out “Family Camp” with comedians Tommy Woodward and Eddie James. It’s a faith-based comedy about two families competing against each other

at summer camp. If you’re looking for something a little more explosive, Universal are presenting a fi lm adaptation of the Stephen King novel, “Firestarter”. A movie based on the property was previously made in 1984 with Drew Barrymore. This version stars Ryan Kiera Armstrong as a young girl with the power of pyrokinesis. She fi nds herself on the run from a sinister government organization, setting fi res wherever she goes. Any DC comic book fans feeling left out by all of the Marvel entertainment arriving onscreen will have an unusual alternate on May 20. “DC League of SuperPets” is an animated comedy based around superhero characters. When Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and other members of the Justice League are captured by Lex Luthor, their pets decide to rescue their owners and save the world. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon, Va ne s s a B ayer, Na t a s h a

Lyonne, Diego Luna, John K ra si n sk i, Kea nu Reeves and Marc Maron provide the voices. “Downton Abbey: A New Era” from Focus Features also arrives at cinemas on the same day. Based on the hit British period TV-series and 2019 movie, this follow-up continues the story of the Crawley family. A movie crew with bigname stars arrive to shoot a feature fi lm at the estate, while the family matriarch learns that she has inherited an estate on the French Riviera from a mysterious benefactor, raising plenty of questions from her son and grandkids. T he mont h end s w it h t wo notewor t hy relea se s for Memorial Day weekend. Based on the hugely popular animated TV-show, “The Bob’s Burgers Movie” arrives at theaters on May 27 courtesy of 20 th Century Studios. When a sinkhole opens up outside the family restaurant and threatens its closure, Bob and Linda are forced to do everything

they can to stay in business. In the meantime, Tina, Gene and Louise uncover a strange secret that could explain the reason for the devastatingly large crater. And, after several delays due to the pandemic, Paramount are fi nally releasing the sequel “ Top Gun: Maverick” with Tom Cruise. Set more than 30 years after the original “Top Gun,” lead character Maverick is still living life in the “Danger Zone” as a test pilot. He’s called back into official duty to instruct a new team of Air Force recruits facing an imminent threat. And that should send us right into the summer movie season. As mentioned previously, there may also be an independent sleeper or two that will come out of nowhere and charm audiences. Whether or not that occurs, it already looks like there will be plenty of fantastic entertainment options at the movies. V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

Facebook and YouTube every Thursday at 4 pm. Regardless of the age of the participants or the activity, library director Tammi Moe hopes many people will attend and benefit from these and other upcoming events at the library and in Gallup.

“We have a very creative community here. There are a lot of artists and makers in the community, and so we get a

really good response from our community members when [events] are interactive,” she said. “We want to promote a

culture of learning and being curious about the world around you.” Visit: https://ofpl.online

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Connecting the dots MAKING IT EASIER TO GET AROUND GALLUP By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

ocal transportation officials are studying bus ser v ice in a nd around Gallup with an eye toward improv ing, modernizing and better coordinating service to the public. The operators of the three bus companies that ser ve Ga llup – Ga llup Ex press, Navajo Transit System from t he Na v a j o Na t io n , a nd A:Sh iw i Tra nsit from the Pueblo of Zuni – have already standardized fares and offer reciprocal service. That mea ns r iders ca n buy a pass from any of the systems and use that pass on all three systems for as long as it’s good. (Navajo Transit still offers free passes under a COVID relief program.)

Gallup Express, an independent nonprofi t, operates four main routes within the city, covering each one six times a day. A:Shiwi offers four trips a day between the city and Zuni Pueblo, and Nava jo Transit offers two routes to Gallup from its service based in Fort Defi ance, four times a day on one route and twice on the other. A third route, sidelined by COVID, is expected to reopen next year. COVID response curtailed service at all three, but also brought home the importance of the service they provide. “ We s hu t d ow n o n a Thursday. I got a call Monday f rom a cit i zen who sa id, ‘When are you going to be running again? I had to go to Walmart. I took a cab there and back for $20. That took

my transportation budget for the month,’” Gallup Express Director Tommy Mims said. That was enough to convince him to continue service, with precautions, through the pandemic even as the Navajo and Zuni systems shut down for a year. “We stayed open and did what we could for our community,” he said. “Our drivers are really concerned. They don’t get paid the most but they take pride in what they do and know it is a need for our community.” Although the pandemic reduced demand for public transportation – along with most everything else – ridership has been bouncing back, Mims said. The bus systems want to be ready when it reaches pre-pandemic levels. When Mims started with

the company nearly six years ago, it had 59,000 riders a year. By fi scal year 2019, just before the pandemic, ridership had jumped to 98,000 and was on track to reach 115,000 to 120,000 a year, if COVID had not intervened. Enter Deborah Bach, Rural Transit Programs director for the New Mexico Department of Transportation, who has overseen all of the rural transit programs across the state since 2015. She applied for the federal Helping Obtain Prosperity Everyone grant to help the systems study and plan for emerging needs. “We saw the ridership in Gallup was expanding at an exponential rate but the operational capacity of the system was not. That is not a sustainable situation,” she said. “We wrote the grant to assess

all the service that is being offered in the area and how can we better provide service to meet the growing demands of the city.” Those demands don’t just include getting from Point A to Point B. The study, which has just finished its first phase, is looking at bus stop safety, transfer point convenience a nd tech nolog y adva nce ments. David Menter, of RAE Consultants Inc., is leading the study and working on a coordinated transit plan to address those concerns. He and Bach presented their progress to the city council on March 22. “There is a lack of system connectivity among the services for riders to connect to,

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Concerned neighbor gets aggressive By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

Gallup man called the police because he thought h is n e i g h b o r s we r e doing drugs, but then he ended up being the one who was arrested. On March 18, around 9:13 pm, Gallup Police Officers Ryan Boucher and Norman Bowman and Lt. Melanie Padilla were

dispatched to 806 E. Aztec Ave. in reference to a weapon call. When they arrived at the scene, Boucher noticed a man at 804 E. Aztec Ave., who was yelling and appeared highly intoxicated, according to Boucher’s report. The man was later identified as Joshua Gray, 32, of Gallup. According to the report, Gray explained to the officers that he had called them because he believed his neighbors

were selling drugs. While he was talking to the officers, he became irritated, and began raising his voice and stepping towards the officers. He rolled his shoulders back, balled his fists, and began pointing his fingers in the officers’ faces. Boucher was able to speak to two women, who said that Gray had threatened to kill them with his bare hands. He also said he would sic his dogs on them.

They explained that he had come out of his yard holding a thick leather strap, and that he started hitting a light pole with it. The women said they were worried that Gray was going to hit them with the strap. Boucher then spoke to a male witness, who confi rmed the women’s stories. Boucher arrested Gray and took him to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center. He was charged with two

Josh Gray counts of aggravated assault. Gray’s preliminary exam was on March 30.

Call for help turns into drug arrest By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

n Arizona man called the police trying to get medical attention, but when an officer arrived on scene, he found out that the man had meth on him and an outstanding warrant. On March 12, around 2:56 pm, Gallup Police Officer Jarad Albert was dispatched to Zuni Traders at 115 W. Hwy. 66 because a man had called Metro Dispatch requesting medical attention.

Before he got to the scene, Metro Dispatch in for med Albert that the man, Wilfred Yazzie, 30, from Pinon, Ariz., had an outstanding warrant. When Albert walked into the jewelr y store, he saw Yazzie speaking to one of the store’s employees at the front counter. The employee explained that Yazzie had walked into the store, bought something, and then asked for medical assistance before throwing a baggie with a white substance onto the counter. Albert asked Yazzie what

was wrong and he told the officer that he needed to see a medical professional because of the medical boot on his foot. While Albert was speaking with him, Yazzie threw three small baggies filled with a white crystal-like substance on to the counter. Albert asked Yazzie what was in the baggies, and he said it was meth.

Albert then placed Yazzie under arrest and took him to the Gallup Police Department where the alleged meth could be tested. Yazzie had 15.4 grams of meth in his possession. He was charged with possession of a Schedule II narcotic drug. His fi rst appearance in court was on March 14.

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Cuba man charged with assault in Indian Country Staff Reports

LBURQUERQUE – A Navajo man was charged with assault after allegedly hitting a woman multiple times before shooting her in the arm. Monty Montoya, 42, of Cuba, N.M., and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, appeared in federal court on March 29 for an initial appearance, facing charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. According to a criminal complaint, on March 15, Montoya allegedly assaulted a victim at his residence on the Navajo Nation. Montoya allegedly repeatedly struck the victim about the head and face with his fists and with a PUBLIC SAFETY

.45 caliber pistol. When the victim broke free of Montoya, he allegedly pointed the pistol at her and shot her through the arm, breaking a bone. The victim later was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital for medical treatment. When law enforcement arrived, they found Montoya at his mother’s residence nearby. They later recovered a pistol from the property. If convicted of all charges, Montoya faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison. Montoya’s preliminary and detention hearing was on March 31. The FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Mark Pfizenmayer is prosecuting the case. Gallup Sun • Friday April 1, 2022

WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Featured DWI Nora Bahe Feb. 18, 8:24 pm Aggravated DWI (Third) A Gallup man was picked up by the mother of his children after he finished with work and he soon realized she was intoxicated while driving. Nora Bahe, 37, of Gallup, was arrested for her third DWI afterwards. Ga l lup Pol ice Of f icer Vincent Thompson was dispatched to a residence in Desert Rose Trailer Park, 2500 E. Aztec Ave., in reference to the driver. The caller told Thompson he got into Bahe’s vehicle near First Quality Motors, 1030 U.S. Hwy. 491,

about 7:11 pm. He then noticed Bahe was intoxicated and had two cans of Mike’s Hard Lemonade in the vehicle. After driving to pick up their son near the trailer park, Bahe said she was hungry

and drove to the nearby KFC restaurant. The store was out of the item she wanted so she drove to the location on the north side of Gallup. A lon g t he w ay, B a he stopped at the Lowe’s store at 1120 E. Hwy. 66 and purchased two more cans of Mike’s Hard Lemonade. She did not respond when the caller asked why she bought more and continued driving towards the north side, which was when the two began arguing. The pair returned to the trailer park afterward with their two children. Thompson spoke w ith them next to confirm they were safe and asked if they saw who was driving. Bahe’s daughter told Thompson her mother had been driving.

T hompson spoke w it h Bahe, noting signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and a smell of alcohol on her person. Bahe refused to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests and was placed under arrest. She refused the breath tests and required a medical clearance from Gallup Indian Medical Center. Ba he wa s t ra nspor ted to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked. The arraignment hearing was set for April 1. Name: Clara Johnson Age: 53 Arrested: Feb. 24 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pre-trial hearing May 5 Name: Vince Kellywood Age: 26

Arrested: Feb. 18 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing May 17 Name: Roman Benally Age: 45 Arrested: Feb. 4 Charge: DWI - Alcohol/ Drugs Status: Motion hearing May 3 Name: Elijah Toledo Age: 21 Arrested: Feb. 2 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing April 26

AG Balderas ﬁ les criminal complaint against former Española city manager Staff Reports

LBUQUERQUE – Attor ney General Hec t or Ba lder a s announced the filing of a criminal complaint a ga i n st for mer E s pa ñol a City Manager David Valdez on March 24. Valdez served as the Española city manager for four months in 2019, and while he was employed he

CONNECTING THE DOTS | FROM PAGE 12 which has some safety and security issues emerge for riders, including pedestrian safety,” he said. “Everybody who de-boards a bus, before a nd a f ter they r ide, is a pedestrian.” Not everything has to wait until the study is finished. Gallup Express has already added a limited stop at NKS truck stop, where passengers can connect with the Greyhound bus to Albuquerque. In a perfect transportation world, the Greyhound stop would be nearer the Amtrak

allegedly stole a bag containing checks and cash, totaling over $18,000 from Española City Hall on or about April 12, 2019. The checks and cash were city utility payments from customer s ea r ma rked for deposit. Valdez was terminated from his position on July 9, 2019. “Our communities deserve public servants that safeguard

taxpayer resources, and we look for wa rd to presenting our case before a jury,” Balderas stated in a press release on March 24. Statements from Valdez’s coworkers established that only a few people had access to the vault where the money was kept and Valdez had the opportunity to steal it. Video cameras in City Hall established that Valdez was seen

station downtown, so passengers could move easily among the systems. “We would like to identify an optimal transfer facility location, somewhere that makes sense for the intersection of a ll routes a nd Greyhou nd a nd A mt ra k,” Menter said. Soon, the consultant will field on-board sur veys for riders and a general community/taxpayer survey to see how people feel about public transportation. Future actions may include restructuring fare policies, adjusting or relocating stops and transfer points and, optimally, upgrading technology.

At present, Gallup Express passengers need exact change for cash fares. Mims would like to have card readers for payment, but that doesn’t come cheap. Ditto for a phone app that could give riders real-time information about stop and bus locations, which is also on the wish list. For information on Gallup bus routes, schedules, fares and employment opportunities, see the operator websites: http://gallupexpress.com https://www.navajotransit. com h t t p: // w w w. a s h i w i . o r g / Transit.html https://www.greyhound.com/ en-us/destinations

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acting suspiciously on the day the money was taken and later seen walking out with a portfolio. That same day, Valdez opened a new bank account with cash, although investigators determined that he had already spent almost his entire paycheck at local casinos. T he c a se wa s i nve st igated by special agents from the Office of the Attorney

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Advocating for veterans’ beneﬁts outreach center PRESIDENT VISITS WITH CAPITOL HILL LAWMAKERS Staff Reports

ASHINGTON D.C. – Na v a j o Nation President Jonathan Nez and First Lady Phefelia Nez were joined by Navajo Veterans Administration Director James D. Zwierlein, as they met with Congressional leaders to advocate for the establishment of a veterans’ benefits outreach center and a veterans’ clinic to provide services for Navajo veterans closer to home March 29. Prior to the meetings, Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer issued a proclamation in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, recognizing the sacrifices of all who served, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, during the Vietnam War. The proclamation called for all fl ags on the Navajo Nation to be flown at half-staff on March 29 in honor and remembrance. “Today, we had the honor of visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the nation’s capital to pay tribute to all of our Diné warriors who defended our country in the Vietnam War and to honor their families,” Nez said. “Just as our veterans fought and served our people, we are doing our best to fight for them at the federal level to

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, First Lady Phefelia Nez, and Navajo Veterans Administrative Director James D. Zwierlein meeting with U.S. House Veterans Aﬀairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano, D-Calif., in Washington D.C. March 29. Photo Credit: OPVP

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, First Lady Phefelia Nez, and Navajo Veterans Administrative Director James D. Zwierlein, and Navajo-Hopi Land Comission Oﬃce Director Robert K. Black meeting with U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján in Washington D.C. on March 29. Photo Credit: OPVP

make veterans benefits more accessible by establishing the locations closer to where our Navajo veterans reside.” He then went into more specifics about what the projects are. “We are working with our federal partners to have a new hospital facility constructed to replace the old Gallup Indian Medical Center, and to incorporate a veterans’ clinic that can provide the specialized services needed for veterans,” he explained. Nez and Zwierlein met with members of Congress including House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mark

Navajo Nation to better provide access to benefits and services our Navajo veterans fought hard for and are entitled to.” Zwierlein shared his hopes for the Navajo veteran’s future and the future federal support. “If we stay the course, that goal is close to becoming a reality,” he said. “It is time that we hold the VA accountable for their failed promises, and they acknowledge their failing. Together we will be successful in getting our Navajo veterans the assistance they so greatly need and deserve. I’m excited about what’s in store for the future and cannot wait until all of the different pieces are

Takano, D-Calif., U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján and Mark Kelly, and others to share their vision for the initiatives. Zwierlein, who serves on the VA Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, is also working closely with other entities, including Navajo Housing Authority, to leverage additional funding resources. “It’s been a journey, but with the extremely positive conversations today and those anticipated for tomorrow, that journey is nearing a fruitful conclusion,” Zwierlein said. “The Navajo Nation has been advocating for years to have the VA place resources on the

in place.” With over a population of over 10,000 Navajo veterans, Nez said the centers could also provide clinical and mental health services to help Native American veterans with PTSD and other health care issues. “We have so many veterans who have served this country and we want them to know that we are fighting for them at the federal level. Some veterans gave the ultimate sacrifice and their loved ones deserve to receive benefits as well. Our vision is to see these critical services provided on or near the Navajo Nation,” Nez concluded.

Local tribes part of ‘hazardous substances’ settlement Staff Reports

ORT WINGATE – The Zuni Tribe, Navajo Nat ion, a nd t he New Mexico Office of the Natura l Resources T r u st ee, Co -T r u st ee s for natural resources located at and near the Fort Wingate Depot Activity have reached an agreement with the United States, on behalf of the U.S. Army, to settle claims for natural resource injuries caused by releases of hazardous substances at or from the former Army facility. T he F W DA , located i n McKinley County near Gallup, wa s used for storage a nd INDIAN COUNTRY

disposal of explosives and munitions and ceased operations in 1993. The agreement requires the U.S. to pay the Trustees o v e r $1.4 m i l l i o n . O v e r $160,000 of the settlement is going to reimburse Trustees’ past costs; a little over $1 million will go towards natural resource restoration projects; $117,000 for cultural service damages; and just over $153,000 for Trustees’ future costs. The parties have agreed to the terms of a proposed consent decree that was lodged in federal district court in New Mexico on March 28. The agreement will become

effective and binding on the parties pending a 30-day public comment period and subsequent approval of the court. A copy of the proposed consent decree may be obtained at https://onr t.env.nm.gov/ wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ CD-with-attachment-A.pdf, or by contacting the Office of Natural Resources Trustees at nm.onrt@state.nm.us or 505-313-1837. I nt ere st ed pa r t ie s a re invited to comment on the settlement agreement. The publ ic com ment per iod starts April 1 and ends on May 2. Comments should be addressed to the Co-Trustees in care of Michelle Hunter,

New Mex ico Of f ice of Natural Resources Trustee, at https://nmed.commentinput.com/?id=9YShG or at 121 Tijeras Ave. NE, Suite 1000, Albuquerque, NM 87102, and should reference: Proposed Fort Wingate Depot Activity Consent Decree. Comments must be received in writing on or before 5 pm MDT on May 2. Wr itten com ments received du r i ng t he pub lic comment period will be addressed by the Trustees in seeking the court’s approval of the settlement. Comments received after the deadline may not be considered. After the settlement agreement has been approved by

the Court, the state’s Natural Resources Trustee will work with the Zuni Tribe and the Navajo Nation to select and complete natural resource restoration projects utilizing settlement funds. In addition, separate and apart from this settlement, substantial portions of the FDWA have a l ready been transferred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in trust for each of the tribes. Environmental remediation of the FWDA lands still under Army control is also ongoing under the authority of the New Mexico Environment Department Hazardous Waste Bureau.

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Navajo Nation wants to be a part of the Colorado River Basin plans Staff Reports

LBUQUERQUE – Nava jo Nat ion President Jonathan Nez was among a group of tribal leaders that met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in Albuquerque on March 28 to advocate for meaningful involvement in the development of the long-term management of the Colorado River Basin. “The Navajo Nation has a dire need for access to clean water. 30-40% of our Navajo people do not have running water. Proposed operations of the Colorado River Basin can directly impact water sustainability for Navajo communities,” Nez explained. Nez advocated for the Navajo Nation’s involvement in the situation. “It’s impor ta nt for the Department of the Interior to hear the Nation’s concerns and commit to providing universal access to clean water

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez speaks to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland during a meeting with tribal leaders in Albuquerque on March 28. Photo Credit: OPVP as a component of fulfi lling its federal trust responsibility to the Navajo Nation and tribes,” Nez said. “Tribal engagement

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is critical to design solutions for universal access to clean water and the management framework for the Colorado

River Ba si n. T he Nava jo Nation needs to be included as a full participant in all discussions that affect the Navajo Nation’s water.” On Nov. 15, Nez and 19 other tribal leaders issued a letter requesting to meet with Haaland to discuss Colorado River Basin matters, to include full tribal participation in updating the “guiding principles,” tribal access to clean water, water rights settlements, full use of tribal water rights, tribal sovereignty, and federal accountability to tribal trust responsibilities. Haaland responded through a letter to the tribal leaders on Dec. 9, stating her support for bringing tribal voices and perspectives to everyday decisions made by the federal government, especially those relating to water management in a time of increasing scarcity. Haaland also invited the tribal leaders to the March 28 listening session and committed to additional government-to-government consultation and designated Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Tanya Trujillo to serve as the point of contact. “We a re ver y tha nk ful to Secretar y Haaland and Assistant Secretary Trujillo for their support and taking the time to hear directly from

the First People of this country on these critical matters. The Biden-Harris Administration has a seat at the table for tribal nations and we will continue to work together in good faith with all partners to move this effort forward,” Nez added. The Colorado River is managed and operated under the 1922 Colorado River Compact, federal laws, court decisions and decrees, contracts, and regulatory guidelines collectively known as the “Law of the River.” The collection of documents regulates the use and management of the Colorado River among the seven basin states and Mexico. Historically, tribes in the Colorado River Basin have not been able to engage in the federal and state process. The Navajo Nation has unique challenges due to its land base, which straddles the Upper and Lower Colorado River Basins and land spanning across the Four Corners region. In addition, the Navajo Nation continues to negotiate its water rights in Arizona. The Navajo Nation, through the Depa r tment of Water Resources and Department of Justice, will continue working with the coalition of Colorado River Basin tribes, states, and other stakeholders to advance water management efforts with the federal government. INDIAN COUNTRY

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Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World Week ending Friday, March 25, 2022

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Earthquakes Buildings shook across Taiwan when a shar p temblor struck just off the island’s east coast. • Earth movements were also felt in the central Philippines, Indonesia’s West Papua province, Hawaii’s Big Island, northern Algeria and from Scotland to Norway.

Pollution Failure Not one country in the world was able to reduce its air pollution in 2021 to meet the newly established World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality standard, according to a new report. The U.N. agency

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and local vegetation have been planted in the sand to hold the barrier together and to promote biodiversity.

Orangutan Slang A study of orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra reveals that groups of the apes use slang terms to show off their “coolness.” Writing in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, scientists say that the “kiss-squeak” alarm calls are sometimes altered in pitch and

Egypt has constructed a series of natural sand barriers to hold back the rising Mediterranean from the Nile Delta, which in recent decades has been inundated by winter storm surges and heavy rains. Such flooding is becoming more frequent in the world’s coastal areas as global heating causes sea levels to rise. The new dike system is 70% complete and stretches for more than 40 miles across the areas of Egypt’s breadbasket that are most vulnerable to seasonal floods. Reuters reports that reeds

duration by some in the simian social groups in the same way adolescent humans come up with new slang terms. While some of the so-called slang becomes adopted by others in the group, other sounds quickly become “uncool.”

Fires of War Forest fires that have erupted around Ukraine’s crippled Chernobyl nuclear power plant are burning out of control. The country’s parliament blames “armed aggression” by Russian

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Ongoing heat waves cur rently baking parts of both the Arctic and Antarctic are alarming scientists, who call the events unprecedented. Record temperatures in Antarctica reached an astounding 72 degrees Fahrenheit above normal in places, while wintertime sea ice around the North Pole began to melt with temperatures 54 degrees above normal. The polar heat comes just months after many areas of the Northern Hemisphere suffered a series of heat waves that triggered catastrophic firestorms. Antarctica’s sea ice fell last month to the lowest coverage ever observed. New satellite data shows sea ice around the North Pole is also disappearing more quickly than previously thought.

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Letter to the Editor: Remembering our nation’s Vietnam Veterans M a rch 2 9 i s Na t ion a l Vietnam War Veterans Day — the day our nation observes every year on March 29 to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam War veterans and their

families for their service and sacrifice. Accord i ng to t he U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the Vietnam War occurred from November 1, 1955, to April 30,

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1975. America initially served as military advisors to South Vietnam in its defense against com mu n ist-backed Nor t h Vietnam but began its military involvement in the Vietnam War in February 1961. More than nine million Americans served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. Of this total, 2.7 million served in Southeast Asia, where more than 300,000 American service members were injured, and 58,318 killed in action—including 399 from New Mexico. More than 1,500 Americans are still listed as missing in action—including 12 from New Mexico. There are about six million Vietnam War-era veterans alive in America. About 600,000 are those that served in-theater. Regardless of which side you fall on in the view of the Vietnam War, what’s important to remember is this: Those who served answered the call of duty when our countr y

came calling for military service. Southeast Asia was on the verge of being overrun by Communist forces, and America’s leadership deemed it imperative to stop this spread. The dense, humid jungles of Vietnam and Southeast Asia were a kill-or-be-killed environment, one in which each of our service members were dependent on one another for survival. They served with bravery and a sense of duty for each other. Unfortunately, we cannot erase the unwelcoming reception many of our returning service members received upon returning home from their service in the Vietnam War. Time is still healing these wounds… time has also allowed us to view our Vietnam veterans as honorable men and women who, regardless of the political fi restorm back here at home, had a job to do thousands of miles from home. They were soldiers, sailors,

Sonya L. Smith airmen, marines, and coast guard members—patriots, who swore upon enlisting or being drafted to serve to the best of their abilities. They followed orders and looked out for one another. On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, our country should always honor these brave men and women for this, and for their service for our country. To New Mexico’s Vietnam Wa r vetera n s… Welcome Home. Sonya L. Smith Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Department o f Ve t e r a n s S e r v i c e s Gulf War USAF Veteran

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ANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health recommends that people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster does at least four months ago receive a second mRNA booster (Moderna or Pfi zer) to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19 (for a total of four doses). NMDOH also recommends people 12 and older with certain immune deficiencies receive a second booster dose of an mRNA vaccine at

least four months after their fi rst booster dose (for a total of five doses). In addition, NMDOH recommends a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for adults who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago. These recommendations are in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention following the U.S. Food a nd Dr ug Administration’s authorization of a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech

or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. Individuals who have had COVID-19 are advised to stay up to date with the recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Unvaccinated individuals or vaccinated individuals with breakthrough cases recovering from COVID-19 are eligible for vaccine after their isolation period of 10 days is over and their symptoms have resolved. Appointments can be scheduled with your local pharmacy, doctor’s office and many community providers. OPINIONS

We all got dirty laundry By Melissa Martin Guest Columnist “Don’t go airing your dirty laundry in public” is an old saying. The meaning is to keep your problems inside your own home or to yourself. DC Talk’s 2010 music video “Just Between You and Me” takes place in a grimy laundromat – symbolism for the hidden secrets or dirty misdeeds we carry around inside. The cast depicts a wide variety of people with different races and ages: a gentle elderly man; a young lady in despair; a disheveled bag lady with a grayed photograph of her younger self; and members of DC Talk. Lots of people with dirty laundry: guilt, shame, regret, rejection, self-loathing, unforgiveness of self, past hurts and trauma, emotional damage, addictions. Dispersed throughout the video is a young man clutching a cardboard box and running from two men. We assume they want what’s in the small box. The sweaty man slips into the laundromat to hide. Next, he drops the mysterious box in the trash can and walks out. He threw away his dirty laundry. We assume he wants to start afresh.

Meantime, the people in the laundromat hurry towards the trash can. A man grabs the box and starts to open it. They want to see his dirty laundry. The video ends. Nobody knows what his dirty laundry is. Viewers are supposed to reflect upon their own dirty laundry. In a 2022 online article, Brad Bull writes about his own dirty laundry. Bull describes it as his shame box. “Across three decades, I had been to multiple therapists trying to shake the very thought of what I was ashamed about. I was like Family Secrets podcaster Dani Shapiro describing how she — raised Jewish — was racked with guilt when she ate a cheeseburger. I grew up Southern Baptist, so the list of taboos had grown longer than the book of Leviticus itself.” Bull also examined guilt, perfectionism that fed procrastination, and low self-esteem. “Dirty Laundry” a song written by Don Henley was released in 1982. The song is about unscrupulous reporters that do anything for a story. However, in 1980, Henley was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of drugs after paramedics treated a 16-year-old

girl suffering from drug intoxication at his Los Angeles home, according to Dirty Laundry Songfacts. SCANDALS AND DIRTY LAUNDRY The sex scandal of 2015, exposed the dirty laundry of millions of cheaters when Ashley Madison was hacked; a website that touted “Life is short, have an affair.” Josh Duggar admitted to extra marital affairs and a pornography addiction. Matt Lauer and Charlie Rose engaged in workplace harassment for years before bei ng ex po s ed. A nd t he #MeToo movement revealed lots of dirty laundry. Mental dirty laundry and embedded secrets take up space and energy in the brain and body – and can cause confl ict in relationships. When we don’t deal with past or present problems, they don’t magically evaporate. Eventually, the truth seeps out and bites us in the behind. CLEANING OUR DIRTY LAUNDRY Fea r of judgement,

rejection, punishment, and loss can keep dirty laundry in the closet. Worry, anxiety, and fear can keep the lid on the clothes hamper. A guilty conscious can stink up the psyche. False guilt (guilt that you heap on yourself when it wasn’t your fault) can also soil the psyche. Secrets live in the symptoms. Going on TV and calling out your baby daddy or other family members may help or hinder, but then the entire world knows your messy business – a forever record of dirty deeds. Ranting on Facebook and other social media platforms by spilling your dirty laundry doesn’t solve your problems. Many individuals share their dirty laundry in memoirs – books full of secrets revealed. “Why We Write About Ourselves: Twenty Memoirists on W hy They Ex pose Themselves (and Others) in the Name of Literature,” a 2016 book by Meredith Maran (editor) asked bestselling authors to spill secrets about the act of spilling secrets. While an autobiography and a biography both tell the story of a person’s life, they are not the same thing. When a person

Melissa Martin, Ph.D., LPCC-S writes his or her own life story, the book is an autobiography. When an author writes a book about another person’s life, the result is a biography. So, another person can expose your secrets. The takeaway from this column is for each individual to examine her/his own dirty laundry in a safe place with a safe person. Confession is good for the soul. Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is a therapist, picture book author, and syndicated opinion-editorial columnist.

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preferred. Would help relocate. Call 435-628-0393. *** Job Vacancy Announcement Housing Clerk Gallup Housing Authority General Job Description: This person serves at general secretarial support and file clerk for the GHA housing and tenant management and reports to the Housing Manager. Employee performs general office work and various administrative and clerical support functions to the Housing Staff. The successful candidate must have excellent computer skills and experience with Word, Outlook, and Excel spreadsheets. Must be skilled in standard office procedures and operations. Must have ability to communicate effectively with applicants, tenants, other employees, and the public, and must be fluent in the English language. Applicant must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license. A background check is required upon hire. This is a non-exempt, full-time position.

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Applications are available at the Gallup Housing Authority located at 203 Debra Drive in Gallup, NM 87301, or by request at GHA.Main@ galluphousing.com . DEADLINE TO APPLY: Positions Open Until Filled Gallup Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *** Job Vacancy Announcement Maintenance Technician Gallup Housing Authority Responsible for maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and light equipment. Performs some carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other repairs in response to Tenant Work Order requests and/or results of inspections of units by HUD or other State and Local Agencies. Performs minor repairs and maintenance on mechanical equipment or machinery. Duties include but are not limited to; repainting of exteriors and interiors of housing units; repair or replacement of sinks, toilet bowls, showers, tubs and fixtures, screen doors, windows electrical light fixtures, etc. as needed; repair and/or replacement of water heaters and appliances. Successful applicant must be able to; determine materials, tools and equipment needed to perform each task; and work on site with minimal supervision. Must be able to read, write and complete required reports. Successful applicant should have significant experience in performing the tasks listed above. Current Driver’s license required. Must pass background check. This is a non-exempt full-time position.

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 Applications are available at the Gallup Housing Authority located at 203 Debra Drive in Gallup, NM 87301, or can be requested and submitted by email at: GHA.Main@galluphousing. com. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Positions Open Until Filled Gallup Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *** McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITIONS Case Manager DEPARTMENT Juvenile Substance Abuse Crisis Center (JSACC) FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE April 7, 2022 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez, CPO Human Resource Director *** McKinley County Is now Accepting applications for the following positions: POSITIONS Executive Assistant to the Deputy County Manager DEPARTMENT Manager’s Office FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE April 14, 2022 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found o the County website www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez, CPO

Human Resource Director *** Cooks Wanted 505 Burgers & Wings Need: Great Cooks, comes with great pay. Apply in person at 1981 State Rd. 602 *** Accounts Specialist Come join our team at the Gallup Sun as an Accounts Specialist. You’ll help our existing and new/potential ad clientele, and assist us with upcoming special sections and promotions. You’ll also help fill in with front and back office duties as needed. Candidates must have proven customer service or sales experience. Must be punctual, reliable and possess a great work ethic. Computer and typing skills required. Salary/bonus/allowances. Pay DOE. Email cover letter/ resume to Publisher Babette Herrmann: gallupsun@gmail. com *** Bookkeeper The Gallup Sun is seeking an experienced, contracted bookkeeper with QuickBooks online experience, including payroll. Must also possess experience and expertise using New Mexico’s online GRT filing system. Email: gallupsun@ gmail.com LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 5 th , 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Among the items to be addressed will be the Adoption of an Ordinance concerning the Local Economic Development Act with a Regional Industrial development project. The Ordinance will have a title similar to: AN

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ORDINANCE APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ENLARGING AND EXTENDING THE CITY OF GALLUP&#39;S UTILITY SYSTEMS AND OTHER NEEDED UTILITIES TO THE McKINLEY COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK LOCATED ON CARBON COAL ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND MCKINLEY COUNTY; and the County Commission will hear evidence and take public comments regarding the possible adoption of a Proclamation Declaring Extreme or Severe Drought Conditions Within the County and banning certain fireworks for the Cinco De Mayo and Independence Day firework sale period. As part of this consideration, there will be a public hearing for the Commission to hear comments regarding this issue and to receive a drought and fuels report.

This meeting will be held “InPerson” -- Adhering to the Social Distancing Protocols in effect for the meeting day -- including room capacity limits, mask requirements and other safety practices issued by the Governor’s Office due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and the requirements of the Open Meetings Act allowing members of the public to attend and listen to meetings of the quorum of the governing body. This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico.

All interested parties are invited to view. Done this 29 th day of March 2022 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Billy Moore, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun, April 1, 2022 *** NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Qualifications-based competitive sealed proposals for RFP No. 2022-05

A copy of the proposed Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the County Manager, and the County Clerk’s office. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office. Either of the documents can be sent electronically upon request. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Shawna Garnenez at (505) 863-1400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 Proposals can be obtained in person at the Office of the Manager at 207 West Hill Ave., Third Floor, Gallup, NM 87301, be emailed upon request by contacting Hugo G. Cano, Procurement Manager at hugo. cano@co.mckinley.nm.us or (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1010. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive all formalities. The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations. In addition, the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities, and kickbacks. st

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MCKINLEY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD WAYNE (“Butch”) BUNCH, DECEASED. NO. 002501 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-styled estate of the decedent. All persons having claims against the estate of the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or sixty (60) days after the date of mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned CoPersonal Representatives c/o Richard T.C. Tully, Esq., P.O. Box 268, Farmington, NM 87499-0268, or filed with the Probate Court of McKinley County, New Mexico, P.O. Box 1268, Gallup, NM 87305. Dated: March 21, 2022

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PERSONNEL RFP-2022-50RB Commodity Code(s): 91838 As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website: https://gmcs. bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab= openOpportunities. Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on May 3, 2022. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time.

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5, 2022. FAX and HARDCOPY PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to upload proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 1st day of April, 2022 By: /S/ Charles Long, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: April 1, 2022 PUBLICATION DATES: April 1, 2022 (Gallup Sun) April 3, 2022 (Albuquerque Journal) *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO Request for Proposals (RFP) NO. 2021/2022/13/P Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, is accepting proposals for: Design Services 2nd &amp; 3rd Street Railroad Crossing – Gallup New Mexico

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As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the GallupMcKinley County Schools eBidding platform website: https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com/po rtal/?tab=openOpportunities. Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on May

As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at (505) 863-1334. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: https://app. negometrix.com/buyer/3226. Electronically submitted proposals shall be received via electronic bidding platform until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on or before May 3, 2022 where proposals will be received and recorded by the City of Gallup Purchasing Department via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means. The City of Gallup has transitioned to a new e-Bid/ RFP software system powered

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL 1-7, 2022 SATURDAY, APRIL 2

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET

9 am to 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States. With more than 500 vendors and as many as 10,000 visitors each week, you can find food, crafts, jewelry, livestock, and household goods. MONDAY, APRIL 4

CREATIVE CORNER – MINT TIN BOOK DIORAMA

4 pm on YouTube and OFPL’s Facebook Live. Celebrate National Library Week by transforming words from your favorite book into a miniature diorama inside a mint tin box. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, firstserved basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. For more information email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. TUESDAY, APRIL 5

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11 am. Join us in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) in person for storytime activities, songs, rhymes and read-alouds every week! Age 0-4. For more information email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. THURSDAY, APRIL 7

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9 am to 12 pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9 am-Noon for assistance completing the ERAP application. They will be onsite

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for walk-ins ready to provide help in keeping safe, stable, and affordable housing. Appointments are also available by contacting New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417. Email: bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm Join us on Facebook, @ galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library (all ages) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, firstserved basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week we will be making plastic bottle gardens. For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

CALENDAR by McManus & Juda, and help create an instant mural! (Free community event!) (ART NM! is a statewide celebration of New Mexico arts and culture sponsored by Creative New Mexico and happening in 8 communities this April.)

‘WALKING IN GALLUP’

7 pm to 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Show Opening: Walking in Gallup by Guest Curator Armond Antonio. A show of painting, photography, and found object sculpture that humanizes the experience of homelessness and spotlights the systemic issues that contribute to the injustice. MONDAY, APRIL 11

GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

SAVE THE DATE

1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

ARTIST TRADING CARDS

4 pm @ @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) Artist Trading Cards or ATCs are miniature pieces of art that are traded by artists around the world. Learn how to make your own ATC with an interactive workshop inspired by Courtney Cerruti’s Creative class. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. SATURDAY, APRIL 9

ARTSCRAWL

7 pm to 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup Come celebrate the first ArtsCrawl of 2022! Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids. Food and craft vendors and so much more!

ART NM!

2 pm to 5 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Print a postcard with artist Dana Aldis, enjoy live music

Prior to submitting a proposal, respondents are required to set up their free account with Negometrix. Register your company at Negometrix.com. ONLY ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED PROPOSALS will now be accepted; system will not accept proposals submitted AFTER due date and time. Dated this 30 th day of March 2022 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-April 1, 2022

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

EARTH DAY SOIREE

9 am to 5 pm virtually on Facebook or Youtube for demonstrations and in-person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) for a film screening. Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and the McKinley Citizen’s Recycling Council for an Earth Day Soiree. Email jwhitman@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, APRIL 23

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING WITH OFPL

12 pm to 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.), behind the Hobby Lobby. Try your hand at building robots and explore structural engineering as OFPL challenges you to build the tallest tower. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. MONDAY, APRIL 25

FANTASY MAP CREATOR

6 pm In person @ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.) and LIVE on gallupARTS Facebook page. Armond Antonio discusses everything from the issue of homelessness, to social justice art, to curating a gallery show.

4 pm at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to create your fantasy map utilizing beans, a pencil, and watercolor paper. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-serve basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Can’t make the in-person event? Watch the virtual workshop available on Facebook, @ galluplibrary and YouTube. Email jwhitman@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

ONGOING

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

GUEST CURATOR TALK: ARMOND ANTONIO

LAB MEETING

5 pm via Zoom. The public is invited to join the Library Advisory Board monthly meeting. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/83770796932 or at Meeting ID: 837 7079 693. Email tmoe@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

*** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN MACIAS, Deceased No. D-1113-PB-2022-00014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS JENNA LEE MACIAS has been appointed Personal

GALLUPARTS EXTENDS HOURS

12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)

GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP

Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. Prepare for entry-level positions in data analytics, IT support, project

Representative of the Estate of JOHN MACIAS, 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

management, or user experience design - no college degree or relevant experience required. Apply for a scholarship at ofpl.online now through April 30.. For more info.: email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

RMCHCS UPDATED VISITOR POLICIES

Due to the recent downward trend of COVID-19 cases, RMCHCS has reinstated its visitor policy. The visitor policy supports two people per family member who have passed the coronavirus screening. Visitors must be 17 years old or older. Visitors must show documentation of COVID-19 vaccination. For more information visit

RMCHCS COVID-19 TEST/ VACCINE/BOOSTER CLINIC

8 am-10 am and 2 pm-4pm Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). 16 years and older. For test, someone will come to your vehicle. Please call (505) 236-1074 and someone will come out to your vehicle to obtain a specimen. For vaccine and booster adult must be six months out from their second vaccine. Call College Clinic at (505) 863-1820 to set up an appointment.

RMCHCS CHILDREN’S COVID-19 TESTS/VACCINATIONS

8:30 am-11 am and 1 pm-4 pm Mon.-Fri.@ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). For COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. A patient/ guardian will be required to remain with the patient and wait 15 minutes for observation immediately after vaccine is given. 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.

County, New Mexico. Date: March 22, 2022 JENNA LEE MACIAS By: James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published by: Gallup Sun March 25, 2022 April 01, 2022 April 08, 2022

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