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INDIGENOUS JAZZ ‘BLUE DESERT TOUR’ HEADS TO GALLUP By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

ocal denizens will soon get a chance to experience some stick-to-thesoul, indigenous-style jazz at the “Blue Desert Tour” concert series. And the show will appeal to all budgets. It’s only a $5

suggested donation to get into the soiree, slated for May 26. GallupARTS, the host of the concert series that features three bands, will pull back the curtains at the El Morro Theatre at 7 pm. The lineup features D’DAT, a contemporary jazz/hip-hop band; li-yat Collective, an allwoman combo inspired by jazz

and ancestral songs; and the Rico Jones Quartet, a blues/jazz ensemble. In an interview with the Sun, gallupART’s executive director Rose Eason said that Delbert Anderson organized the event. “I think it’s a great combination of local music and also bands that don’t perform in Gallup regularly,” Eason said.

“It’s cool to see Delbert bringing new opportunities to our community and we also get to experience music that’s rooted here.” D’DAT, Anderson’s band, is from Farmington. The Rico Jones Quartet is from Colorado. Julia Keefe, one of the members of Ii-yat Collective, is from Miami.

2022 marks the second year of the Blue Desert Tour. Last year’s event was virtual, and Eason said that allowed 500 people to view the concert on YouTube and Facebook.

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Teacher Retention at an all time high! We want to say Thank You to all our amazing GMCS Teachers! We are excited to announce that many of you will be staying with us ne G 55 ) B@ resignations out of 700 teachers!! We are thankful for the support of our School Communities in making Gallup McKinley County Schools a great place to work and to learn We also celebrate the support of our GMCS Board members for the significant increases in pay and benefits implemented over the last 5 years!

Notice TO RENTAL TENANTS Issued: May 16, 2022

DO YOU NEED RENTAL ASSISTANCE? The Navajo Housing Authority will be at Gallup Housing Authority conference room from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 24th and Wednesday, May 25th. Staff from the Navajo Housing Authority will be taking appointments to assist in completion of applications for Navajo Emergency Rental Assistance.

WHAT DOES IT COVER? Past due Rent; Utility Bills and up to 3-month advance rent.

ELIGIBILITY: • Any enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, who is renting on or off the Navajo reservation – bring a copy of your Certificate of Indian Blood [CIB] • You received notice you are delinquent on your rent, utility bill or you are about to be evicted. • Due to COVID-19 you have experienced job lost, reduced income or experienced other financial hardship • Proof of renting [Rental Agreement, Lease, Landlord Verification letter, etc.] • Photo Identification and Employment or Unemployment information • Certificate of Indian Blood [CIB]

If you have questions and/or to make an appointment CALL MARY VANDEVER AT 928-871-2675 Do not call GHA staff – GHA is only providing the Conference Room location for NHA staff to meet with potential applicants for Navajo ERA funds. GHA main ofﬁces and the conference room is located on South 2nd Street across from Sundance Dental in Gallup, NM. Information provided as courtesy of Gallup Housing Authority on behalf of the Navajo Housing Authority

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A brighter future? NEW GFD PROGRAM WILL GO BEYOND FIRST RESPONSE TO OVERDOSES By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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irefighters and emergency medical technicians are often the fi rst people on the scene when s omeone su f fer s a c a t a strophic drug overdose. They show up when called and do their best to stabilize the victim and get them to a hospital. Most of the time, responders never know what happens to the patient after that. B u t t he G a l lu p F i r e Department is about to roll out a new program that aims to head off drug overdoses at the pass. Gallup will be the third city in New Mexico – the other two are Santa Fe and Las Cruces – running the pilot program designed to intervene in these troubled situations and try to stem the tide of addiction and overdoses. “In our day-to-day operations, when we have a drug overdose, our job ends with getting them narcan and getting them to a hospital,” Fire Chief Jesus Mora les sa id. “This allows us to go a step further and reach out to that survivor. At some point we wa nt to be there so when they do have that change, when they are ready to get

Narcan is used when someone overdoes on opiods. Photo Credit: Istock.com

Fire Chief Jesus “Chuy” Morales treatment, we can help them.” The city has won a grant to hire a social worker and another EMT whose job will be to train family members and friends of overdose victims to administer narcan (naloxone) in emergencies, and stay involved after the event to try to help connect victims with addiction treatment programs. “The social worker and EMT will do a lot of outreach, coordinating with agencies in

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the community. One overdose is one too many, especially in our community,” Morales said. “Opioids are readily available, and now we have fentanyl.” The new tea m, fu nded by a F i r s t R e s p o n d e r s Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act grant, won’t go on emergency calls; rather, they will follow up with overdose survivors and their families and peer groups. Morales said the department hopes to make the new hires in June and have them trained and on the job by July. The new program should also help with data collection about who in this community suffers drug overdoses and what interventions are most successful. Hardly a community in the nation has escaped the reach of opioid addiction. When

pharmaceutical opioids came on the scene as a miracle drug for treating pain, the problem came out of the shadows and into middle class homes as never before. To d ay t he pr oblem i s deeply embedded in middle America: once the province of seedy criminals and foreign drug lords, opioid addiction has grown over the last two decades. And while much of the attention has focused on youth, a just-released report from nonprof it A mer ica’s Health Rankings found that drug-related deaths among adults ages 65 to 74 years have increased 147% over the last decade. It doesn’t really fit the picture most people have of drug abuse. Narcan has been a boon in emergencies. In an opioid overdose, the drug works on the user’s body so it essentially forgets to breathe. “Your respiration gets decreased to the point that you are no longer breathing. Delivering narcan reverses those receptors

in the brain,” Morales said, but in the moment, revived patients are in no condition to think about the future. “They are impaired. They don’t realize how close they were to death because with the narcan we are basically bringing them back,” Morales said. “They don’t realize how close they were because they were impaired at that point. They don’t realize that we were having to breathe for them.” Gallup EMTs have administered narcan in 22 cases so far this year. While the intervention may save a life, it does nothing to prevent future incidents. The new team’s goal will be to help users change their lives, Morales said. “The end result we want is to have the survivor referred to facilities for treatment. Help the survivor find their path to finding treatment,” he said. “We hope it’s somet h i ng t hat w i l l g row a nd sustain itself for that risk reduction.”

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SHOOTING UPDATE Victim identified in May 10 shooting

10 14 16 23 BAIL BOND REFORM A call for change

HONORING THE FALLEN Remembering officers killed in the line of duty

MOVIE REVIEW New Downtown Abbey movie underwhelms reviewer

CALENDAR What’s happening around town this week

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Man reportedly leaves psychedelic smoothie within child’s reach Staff Reports

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man called the police after a child in his care allegedly drank a smoothie containing pure psychedelic mushrooms. On May 11, around 6:01 pm, Russel Boardman, 41, called the Gallup Police Department saying that a child needed help a f ter sipping on the reported hallucinating-inducing concoction.

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According to the police report, Metro Dispatch had a hard time understanding Boardman, but they did hear a woman screaming in the background. Ga l lu p Pol ic e O f f ic er Jarad Albert arrived at the 1400 block of Romero Circle around 6:06 pm. W hen he entered the house, he saw Boa rdma n ly ing on a bed with a sma ll child on his chest. According to Albert’s criminal complaint, the sixyear-old child was limp and twitched aggressively every few seconds. Boa rd m a n wa s cr y i ng and screaming. When Albert asked him what was going on, Boardman couldn’t form any sentences. W hen Boa rd ma n wa s

f i na l ly able to spea k, he explained that he had made a smoothie with mushrooms in it around 3 pm. He said that he didn’t know when the child consumed the smoothie, but he said he’d drunk about 65% of it himself. Boa rd ma n decl i ned to tell Albert where he got the mushrooms from. The drug was found next to the child on the bed and Albert also reportedly found some more mushrooms inside of a toilet. While the mushrooms in the toilet were not collected for evidence, Boardman still had 11.8 grams of mushrooms in his possession. Offi cer Gilbert Gonzales clea red the scene a nd escorted an 8-year-old boy out of the house. The two children

Russell Boardman were the only people in the house, aside from Boardman. T he you ng g i rl wa s taken to a local hospital for treatment. Boardman was taken to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where he was charged with two counts of child abuse, distribution of a controlled substance, and tampering with evidence. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 25.

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Man shot dead on Dani Avenue ID’d Staff Reports

candlelight vigil was held by the grieving family of shooting victim Byron Begay May 18, who was shot dead by an unknown assailant more than a week ago. This family’s nightmare began May 10, around noon, when Gallup Police were called to the Cliffside Apartments, 602 Dani Dr., based on eye witnesses saying that a man had been shot. Officers arrived at the apartments and discovered an unresponsive man, who was later identified as Begay, 32, of Churchrock, lying in the road. He

had at least two gunshot wounds to the torso area. Officers administered CPR, however Begay was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the police report, witnesses said that the suspect(s) fled the scene in a white Ford Taurus with a New Mexico Chile license plate. In a statement posted on Facebook May 17, Gallup Police said that suspect is believed to be a “thin Native American or Hispanic male with a tattoo on his right forearm.” This is an ongoing investigation. More details will be released as they become available.

Byron Begay was the victim of a shooting on May 10. Photo Credit: Gallup Police Department Witnesses stated that the suspect(s) in Byron Begay’s murder ﬂed the scene in a white Ford Taurus with a New Mexico Chile plate.Photo Credit: Gallup Police Department Those with any information related to this case are

encouraged to call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002

or Crime Stoppers at 1-877722-6161. Callers may remain anonymous. Reference case #22-18781.

Couple arrested for abusing a baby Staff Reports

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wom a n c a l le d t he police after she realized a relative a nd his girlfriend were allegedly

abusing a baby. On May 12, around 11:38 pm, Gallup Police Officer Matthew Strandy arrived at the Gallup Indian Medical Center, 516 E. Nizhoni Blvd., because

the hospital staff had called in a child abuse report regarding an 18-month-old baby boy. When he got to the hospital, Strandy met with a woman who said Eric Begay and his

girlfriend Jessica Haley had abused the infant. The woman explained that when she got home around 9 pm that night, she heard a loud thud in the children’s room, and she heard the baby begin to cry. When she went into the bedroom she met the two older children, 12 and 13 years old, respectively. According to Strandy’s report, the two older children told the woman that Begay, 37, had been slapping and hitting the baby. The woman said that Haley, 32, was also reportedly in the room when Begay was abusing the baby. According to the criminal complaint, the woman stated that when she went into the bedroom the baby was unresponsive and “out of it.” Strandy asked the hospital staff if they believed the baby had internal injuries, and a nurse said the baby likely suffered a concussion. The hospital staff said they would be performing a CAT scan and X-rays on the baby. When Strandy looked the baby over, the boy had severe bruising and swelling along his hairline, forehead, above his eyebrows, and above his eyes. There were also small cuts in his hairline above his right eye and on his face. The woman confi rmed that Begay and Haley were still at her house, on the 400 block of

Zane Drive. When offi cers arrived at the house Ha ley told them that Begay had left, a nd he Eric Begay wa s wea r i ng all black attire. But when they entered the house, the officers found Begay hiding behind some curtains. B e g a y a nd Ha ley were t ra n s ported to the Gallup Police Department. Ha ley h a d a Jessica Haley w a r r a nt out for her arrest, and when they searched her, officers found a blue pill and meth on her. Haley allegedly had the meth on her when she was in the house with the children. Haley also told the officers that she saw Begay hitting the infant because he had been crying. Haley was charged with child abuse, obstruction of an investigation of child abuse, harboring or aiding a felon, and possession of a controlled substance. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 25. Begay was charged with child abuse and obstruction of an investigation of child abuse. His preliminary hearing is also scheduled for May 25.

Bio-PAPPEL’s McKinley Paper Company (MPC) announces its intent to apply to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) for significant modification of 20.2.72 NMAC Air Quality Permit #8886 for its existing paper recycling and mill facility in Prewitt, New Mexico. The date the notarized MPC revision permit application will be submitted to the NMED Air Quality Bureau is estimated to be May 20, 2022.

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The exact location for MPC is latitude 35°, 24’, 38.21” N and longitude 108°, 05’, 10.79” W, NAD83. The approximate location of MPC is 3.9 miles northwest of Prewitt, NM in McKinley County. MPC is a small paper mill physically located in Prewitt, New Mexico and has been in commercial production since June 1, 1994. The facility processes a maximum of 900 tons per day of recycled old corrugated cardboard (OCC) into new cardboard stock. With this permit modification, MPC is seeking to increase overlapping operation of the main steam boiler and the auxiliary boiler. MPC is requesting that the boilers be allowed to operate in any combination, as long as the total annual emissions of NOx and CO are each below 95 tons per year for the facility. The amount of sulfuric acid delivered will increase from 5,300 gallons per year to 108,000 gallons per year. The only other emission increase proposed is a slight increase in PM, PM10 and PM2.5 emissions along the paved roads and recalculation of SO2 emissions from the two steam boilers will allow 0.75 grains per 100 standard cubic feet of natural gas (New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission regulatory limit). The estimated maximum quantities of any regulated air contaminants will be as follows in pound per hour (pph) and tons per year (tpy). These reported emissions could change slightly during the course of the Department’s review:

Pollutant:

Pounds per hour 3.15 pph 2.80 pph 0.78 pph 35.7 pph 23.6 pph 4.48 pph 3.32 pph 0.11 pph n/a

PM 10 (Total Facility) PM 2.5 (Total Facility) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Total sum of all Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Toxic Air Pollutant (TAP) Green House Gas Emissions as Total CO2e

Tons per year 13.3 tpy 12.2 tpy 3.41 tpy <95.0 tpy <95.0 tpy 19.6 tpy 12.3 tpy 0.10 tpy 182,861 tpy

The maximum and standard operating schedule of the plant is 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, and a maximum of 52 weeks per year for annual operating hours of 8760 hours per year. The owner and operator is: McKinley Paper Company (MPC) 4600 Williams St SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105 If you have any comments about the construction or operation of this facility, and you want your comments to be made as part of the permit review process, you must submit your comments in writing to this address: Permit Programs Manager; New Mexico Environment Department; Air Quality Bureau; 525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1; Santa Fe, New Mexico; 87505-1816; (505) 476-4300; 1 800 224-7009; https://www.env.nm.gov/aqb/ permit/aqb_draft_permits.html. Other comments and questions may be submitted verbally. With your comments, please refer to the company name and facility name, or send a copy of this notice along with your comments. This information is necessary since the Department may have not yet received the permit application. Please include a legible return mailing address. Once the Department has completed its preliminary review of the application and its air quality impacts, the Department’s notice will be published in the legal section of a newspaper circulated near the facility location. Este es un aviso de la Agencia de Calidad de Aire del Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México, acerca de las emisiones producidas por un establecimiento en esta área. Si usted desea información en español, por favor de comunicarse con la oficina de Calidad de Aire al teléfono 505476-5557. Notice of Non-Discrimination NMED does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations. NMED is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning non-discrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Part 7, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. If you have any questions about this notice or any of NMED’s nondiscrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact: Kristine Pintado, Non-Discrimination Coordinator, New Mexico Environment Department, 1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050, P.O. Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87502, (505) 827-2855, nd.coordinator@state.nm.us. If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a NMED program or activity, you may contact the Non-Discrimination Coordinator identified above or visit our website at https:// www.env.nm.gov/NMED/EJ/index.html to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination.

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A failed social experiment: Bail bond reform By Gerald A. Madrid, Owner, Gerald A. Madrid Bail Bonds Guest Columnist

ver the past five years, the A lbuquerque Jou r na l Ed itor ia l board has done a thorough job of exposing the failures of bail reform in New Mexico. Initially, the Journal staff was

in complete support of replacing secured bail with the current “catch and release system” being used by judges around this state. However, as things began to implode and the truth be told, the Journal appears to be taking a more critical stance. Ba i l refor m wa s ver y aggressively brought to New Mexico by the late Supreme Court Justice Charles Daniels and Attorney Artie Pepin. The rallying cry from them was that

30-40% of county jail inmates were in custody simply and only because of an inability to post a bond set by the judge. Their solution was to immediately get rid of secured bail (cash bond), replace it with pretrial ser vices workers, release virtually everyone from custody on a promise-to-appear citation and this is all very nicely backed by the Arnold Risk Assessment Tool. Essentia lly, what Justice Daniels and Artie Pein did was

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BAIL BOND REFORM | SEE PAGE 18

Retirement accounts: Market volatility stressors ‘Layin’ it on the line’ By Lawrence Castillo Guest Columnist

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ou’ve worked hard all your life, played by the rules, only to have most of your nest egg wiped out due to something you could NEVER have controlled. For most pre-retires and retirees, the #1 concern is fear of running out of money in retirement! What options do we have as we wonder whether Social Security will be around, and the days of pensions being gone? It’s important to note that we are focusing on our “retirement years”, because we may still have time to make up for any losses in our younger working years. Working longer may no longer be an option when we are older, and our

health may be compromised. Here is the retirement strategy most people take: 1. Invest their principal in a fi xed interest rate vehicle, such as a bond or CD, and then attempt to live off the interest without touching the principal. 2. Purchase an annuity that offers a lifetime income stream. 3. Make systematic withdrawals from a non-guaranteed, “market-driven” portfolio containing the possible risk of loss. L et’s fo cu s on #3, because options #1 & #2 provide guaranteed results. The problem with making systematic withdrawals from a non-guaranteed portfolio containing the possible risk of loss is that you can never rely on that income! Your income will fluctuate because it is based on

Lawrence Castillo a performance-based asset. Here is the most important thing to consider, which most people overlook. For example, if you use a 5% withdrawal rate from a “market-driven” account and that account (portfolio) goes down in any given year, let’s say 10%…you

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It took all ﬁrst responder departments to make the fallen oﬃcers memorial a success in 2022.

Running to honor six fallen officers who paid with their lives while serving the public, showing that officers never forget their fallen, such as GPD Officer Louis Silva, who died in 1930 and continues to be honored for his service and ultimate sacrifice.

Glenn’s Bakery donated a cake to honor fallen police oﬃcers, and uplift the current ranks in attendance at the Gallup Police Dept.’s annual memorial event at Larry Brian Mitchell Center May 17.

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‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ struggles to generate tension By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 125 MINUTES This title from Focus Features will open exclusively at movie theaters on May 20. First premiering on televisions back in 2010, the British s er ie s “Dow nt on A bbey ” quickly became one of the country’s biggest and most successful exports. After six seasons, a movie was released in 2019 and became one of the biggest hits of the year, grossing more than ten times its production budget. Naturally, the massive revenue generated has now resulted in a new follow-up. “Dow nton Abbey: A New Era” is set at the end of the 1920s and fi nds both the Crawley family and their servants dealing with several new and unexpected concerns. After the household celebrates the wedding of Tom Branson (Allen Leech) to his new bride Lucy (Tuppence

M idd let on), wor d come s that family matriarch Violet Grantham (Maggie Smith) has inherited a lavish villa on the French Riviera. This news comes as quite a shock to son Rober t Gra nt ha m (Hugh Bonneville), who can’t understand why she might have been gifted the property. Robert, his Cora Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern) and other family members decide to visit the villa and clear up these questions. Mea nwhile, Lady Ma r y (Michelle Dockery) decides to allow a fi lm crew to shoot a silent picture at the Grantham home, hoping the location fee will help pay for some muchneeded repairs. The downstairs staff are starstruck by the arrival of famous actors and do their best to care for the unusua l persona lities staying there. Compared to the previous feature, which included a visit from King George V and an assassination attempt, this follow-up is much breezier. Frankly, the dramatic stakes are low this time out and the film struggles to generate tension. Robert and his group visiting the French villa receive

The cast of “Downton Abbey” come together for a new movie in “Downton Abbey: A New Era.” Photo Credit: Universal Pictures a few snippy comments and those at the Grantham estate are forced to deal with complications as the silent film production is reworked into a “talkie,” but the tone is relaxed and the problems established are more benign and unsensational than anticipated. Thankfully, the cast are all charming and do manage to make significantly more of the slight material. In particular, the staff have a few

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amusing moments dealing with fragile celebrity egos. There are some funny gags as things go wrong during the shoot, including people accidentally interrupting takes. And the unimpressed Violet delivers plenty of disparaging comments about the performers and crew that raise some smiles. Mr. Molesley (Kevin Doyle) also has a bigger role in this fi lm and engages sympathy as he attempts to help the production get back on its feet. These sequences are entertaining and the movie does manage to tie up some story

threads with supporting characters that are pleasing. Admittedly, later sections try to inject weightier drama a s ser iou s hea lt h i s sue s among specific characters are revealed. It just comes a little late into the proceedings. These reveals lead to a few emotional outbursts from Robert and others, but even t hese moment s feel overplayed given what has preceded it. Despite these missteps, the movie again manages to fi nd its footing during the fi nale with a more appropriate sendoff for a popular character. Of course, the stoic characters in this franchise live by manners and proper decorum. But the fi lmmakers could have made up for this deficit and introduced more uneasy or suspenseful elements into the proceedings like previous chapters have. The movie is a gorgeous travelog that delivers some chuckles and nicely w raps up some l i nger i ng storylines. It’s pleasant, genial and r e a s o n a bl e o v e r a l l , b u t “Downton Abbey: A New Era” isn’t as strong or memorable as the Grantham family’s earlier exploits. V ISI T: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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elcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This edition includes several high-profile and interesting independent efforts in a wide variety of genres. So, if you can’t or shouldn’t be heading out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try! BIG NEW RELEASES! BELLE: This animated film from Japan follows an introverted student living in a small town. Despite not having friends in her normal life, the youngster creates a famous online persona of a globally-beloved singer. One day while performing, she is interrupted by a monstrous creature being chased by vigilantes. She decides to seek out and potentially help this unusual creature both online and in the real world. Response towards the picture was very strong. A small number commented that the film was too long and suggested that it was geared exclusively towards teens. However, the vast majority were impressed, calling it visually striking and noting that the film effectively addressed themes like grief, as well as the potential dangers of spending too much time in online virtual worlds.

The disc has a Japanese language track with English subtitles and an English audio edition. KICKING BLOOD: Also r ele a s e d a s “Kicking Blood: A Vampire Love Story” this independent genre film involves a modern-day vampire who falls in love with a recovering alcoholic. She decides to start a relationship and attempts to quit drinking blood, doing everything possible to become a normal human being. Of course, this path is a difficult one and she finds it harder and harder to resist the urge to consume plasma. T he genera l reception towards this independent genre picture was decent. About a quarter of write-ups liked the concept but didn’t think the film came to life, lacking romantic chemistry and chills. Still, most thought the vampirism motif was an interesting metaphor for alcoholism and liked the cast, calling it an interesting and original take on a well-worn genre. Alanna Bale, Luke Bilyk and Benjamin Sutherland headline the feature.

make a name for h i m sel f. On his school photo day, he b e f r ie nd s a 20-something photographer’s assistant who is unhappy with her lot in life. The two get involved in various business schemes involving waterbed companies and pinball arcades, even crossing paths with Hollywood celebrities along the way. This picture was nominated for several Academy Awards and earned plenty of praise during its release. A very small number stated that they couldn’t relate to the characters and thought the story lacked focus. Everyone else called it wonderful, noting it was authentic in capturing the era and presented the fascinating lives of some enjoyably quirky characters. The film features Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits and Bradley Cooper.

BL ASTS FROM THE PAST! Paramount are delivering a personal favorite on Blu-ray this week. “ T o p Secret!” (1984) is a comedy from the Zucker Brothers ( “A i r p l a n e ! ” “ T he Na ke d Gun”) that features Val Kilmer as a singer in the mold of Elvis Presley who attempts to help the French Resistance fight Nazis (in between preforming ridiculous musical numbers). The movie is absolutely hilarious. There are memorable tunes, a hilarious prison raid involving a cow and much, much more to enjoy. It is also very quotable and probably has even more gags packed into it than the filmmaker’s other, bigger hits. It’s definitely worth your while if you like wild comedies.

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YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! There aren’t many options this week for kids, but here is what is arriving on store shelves. “Misho & Robin” Season 1 DVD ON THE TUBE! And here are all of the week’s TV-themed releases. “American Experience: Flood in the Desert” (PBS) DVD “Blood & Treasure” Season 1 Blu-ray “Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman” Season 1 (History) DVD “Help” (Acorn) DVD “The Last Kingdom” The Complete Series Blu-ray or DVD “The Last Kingdom” Season 5 DVD “Lucifer” Season 5 (Warner Archives) Blu-ray “Masterpiece: Ridley Road” (PBS) DVD “Misho & Robin” Season 1 DVD “NOVA: Augmented” (PBS) “Slasher: Flesh and Blood” (A Shudder Original Series) Blu-ray “Succession” Season 3 (HBO) DVD V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

LICORICE PIZZA: Inspired by the life of an actual child actor, this 1970s-set coming-ofage tale follows a teen from the San Fernando Valley as he desperately tries to grow up and

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INDIGENOUS JAZZ | FROM COVER

mastermind behind this whole tour,” Eason said. “His whole mission through this program is to promote healing within the Indigenous community through Indigenous music.” In a May 6 gallupART’s press

release, Anderson talked about how excited he was to bring the tour, up close and personal, back to Gallup. “We’re very excited to bring the Blue Desert Tour to Gallup and to share the healing powers

of jazz music with the community,” Anderson stated. “Through the collective experience of jazz we cultivate respect, listening, expression, and improvisation. As Indigenous musicians, it’s really important to us to lift up

our communities in these ways.” The tour will also be making stops in Farmington and Cortez, Colorado. The tour is funded by Chamber Music America. For more information about the tour, visit: galluparts.org

create a problem that didn’t exist and followed up quickly with their own solution. What started as a “pilot project” has turned into a failed social experiment that continues to this day. The right to bail is not a new concept and was clearly spoken about in the United States Constitution and the New Mexico Constitution. These constitutions say bail by sufficient surety, meaning the founding fathers meant exactly that; bail, this is sufficient to ensure the appearance of an accused person. Not following

the constitution has allowed and encouraged less than sufficient bail, setting up our current system of “catch and release.” There is nothing sufficient about releasing repeat offenders, career criminals, violent offenders, those passing through town, the homeless, those with extensive failures to appear, and anyone else with nothing in place to assure accountability and appearance in court. What is happening in courtrooms across this state is shameful, as judges are releasing offenders on a promise to appear, knowing full well that the offender will not appear, is a fl ight risk, and will likely reoffend. So often, these judges

claim their “hands are tied” because of bail reform and the risk assessment tool. The truth is that judges have the discretion to set secured bail, but refuse to. I receive calls everyday from clients outside of Albuquerque asking that I travel to their town and post a secured bond set by a judge. How is it that judges in other parts of the state are exercising their own discretion and setting bail, while other judges claim to be helpless, when they all use the same set of rules? Little by little, secured bail is returning as the judges, the District Attorneys, the public defenders, the general public, and most importantly, the victims, can all see that bail reform

did not and will not work. Bail reform has been victimizing the citizens of N.M. for the past five years and the cries to reform the reform are being heard from the governor on down. The New Mexico Supreme Court can easily fi x it, but has chosen not to. The 2022 New Mexico legislature could have made meaningful improvements, but didn’t, in spite of many politicians past and present calling for “tough on crime” legislation. The government’s main responsibility is to protect its citizens, but bail reform, propped up by the Arnold Risk Assessment Tool, has done the exact opposite. There is no secret as to what

needs to happen to end “catch and release.” Bail reform needs to be repealed by the voters and the Arnold Risk Assessment Tool needs to be sent back to where it came from. The hands of the judges need to be untied, require the judges to once again do their own individual risk assessment. Bail decisions should be made based on the crime(s), criminal history, past failures to appear, and other important factors that would add accountability back into the system. Anything short of this and the crime saga will continue in New Mexico. Gerald A. Madrid can be contacted at (505) 243-0249 or gerald@gmadridbb.com

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just reduced your account value by 15%! That’s not even considering a modest 2-3%

inf lation rate. In that case, you may have reduced the account balance by 17-18%!

Now, most would say you need 17-18% to recover those lo s se s. T h at ’s t he w rong strategy. It would be best to have more because you are starting with a lower value. P roper comprehen sive financial planning needs to provide an appropriate mix of market-driven investments for grow th a nd protected types of investment vehicles like annuities and CDs, to name a few. One should never solely rely on market-driven accounts to generate consistent, reliable income in retirement because it’s impossible, and it will always depend on “performance.” When the stock market starts tumbling, daily injections of bad news can spark a n x iet y, fuel u ncer ta int y, a nd t r ig ger r a d ica l decisions in even the most seasoned investors. Panic isn’t a strategy! Here are five strategies to consider when volatility strike: Stay true to your goals, and don’t abandon your strategy for something that will be temporary. Stay invested, as most of us do the opposite and panic sell at the lowest point.

Always stay diversified, and the old saying “never put all your eggs in one basket” still holds true. Pay close attention to risk management as it is always a good idea to determine if you could get similar results by taking on less risk. Stay on top of what your f i n a nci a l profe s sion a l i s doi ng, a nd remember it’s YOUR money, and play an active role in managing it. L aw rence Ca st i l lo is a member of S y n di c at e d Columnists, a national organization committed to a fully t ra n spa rent approach to money management. Lawrence Castillo Host of Safe Money and Income Radio. L and C Retirement Income Planners, 4801 Lang St. NE Suite 100 Albuquerque NM 87109. Interested in additional information? Register for my FREE Newsletter at 888-9983463 or click my newsletter link: https://annuity.com/ lawrence-castillo-newsletter/ Syndicated Columnists is the sole provider of this mater ia l, both w r itten and conceptual, for this column. All rights reserved.

Eason gave Anderson all the credit for coming up with the idea for the concert. “Delbert is kind of the

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 19 1907 West Historic Route 66 Ave Gallup, NM 87301-6806 jfischer@thunderbirdsupply. com Full-time Sales Clerk No Indian jewelry experience needed Must work on computers. Mon thru Fri: 9 AM to 5 PM No phone calls -Apply in person at Thunderbird Jewelry Co 1923 W. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM Open until filled Hiring Experienced Silversmith, Buffer, Inlayer Mon thru Fri: 9 AM to 5 PM (hourly wage) Apply at Thunderbird Jewelry 1923 W. Hwy 66 Production Dept. Ask for Gerald Please, No phone calls Closing date: open until filled *** Delivery Driver Hiring contracted delivery drivers for Friday delivery. Pay + mileage. Drug test. Current

driver’s license and insurance required. Email: gallupsun@ gmail.com Accounts Specialist Help generate new client accounts, and manage existing ones. Assist staff with marketing and strategic planning in this full-time, careertrack position. Pay DOE, but includes salary + bonuses + allowances, plus more. Please email resume to: 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, May 24 th , 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Among the items to be addressed will be the County Commission to 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 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. 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

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PAMELA H. WILLIMAS has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of JAMES H. WILLIAMS, II, 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.

*** NOTICE OF AIR QUALITY PERMIT APPLICATION

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The exact location for MPC is latitude 35°, 24’, 38.21» N and longitude 108°, 05’, 10.79» W, NAD83. The approximate location of MPC is 3.9 miles northwest of Prewitt, NM in McKinley County.

PAMELA H. WILLIAMS MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published By: Gallup Sun May 13, 2022

MPC is a small paper mill physically located in Prewitt, New Mexico and has been in commercial production since June 1, 1994. The facility processes a maximum of 900 tons per day of recycled old

corrugated cardboard (OCC) into new cardboard stock. With this permit modification, MPC is seeking to increase overlapping operation of the main steam boiler and the auxiliary boiler. MPC is requesting that the boilers be allowed to operate in any combination, as long as the total annual emissions of NOx and CO are each below 95 tons per year for the facility. The amount of sulfuric acid delivered will increase from 5,300 gallons per year to 108,000 gallons per year. The only other emission increase proposed is a slight increase in PM, PM10 and PM2.5 emissions along the paved roads and recalculation of SO2 emissions from the two steam boilers will allow 0.75 grains per 100 standard cubic feet of natural gas (New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission regulatory limit).

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The estimated maximum quantities of any regulated air contaminants will be as follows in pound per hour (pph) and tons per year (tpy). These reported emissions could change slightly during

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No. D-1113-PB-2022-00028 In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES H. WILLIAMS, II, Deceased

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the course of the Department’s review:

If you have any comments about the construction or

Pollutant: Pounds per hour PM 10 (Total Facility) 3.15 pph PM 2.5 (Total Facility) 2.80 pph 0.78 pph Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 35.7 pph Carbon Monoxide (CO) 23.6 pph Volatile Organic 4.48 pph Compounds (VOC) Total sum of all 3.32 pph Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Toxic Air Pollutant 0.11 pph (TAP) n/a Green House Gas Emissions as Total CO2e The maximum and standard operating schedule of the plant is 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, and a maximum of 52 weeks per year for annual operating hours of 8760 hours per year.

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The owner and operator is: McKinley Paper Company (MPC) 4600 Williams St SE

Tons per year 13.3 tpy 12.2 tpy 3.41 tpy <95.0 tpy <95.0 tpy 19.6 tpy 12.3 tpy

0.10 tpy 182,861 tpy

operation of this facility, and you want your comments to be made as part of the permit review process, you must submit your comments in writing to this address: Permit Programs Manager; New Mexico Environment Department; Air Quality Bureau; 525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1; Santa Fe, New Mexico; 87505-1816; (505) 4764300; 1 800 224-7009; https://

www.env.nm.gov/aqb/permit/ aqb_draft_permits.html. Other comments and questions may be submitted verbally. With your comments, please refer to the company name and facility name, or send a copy of this notice along with your comments. This information is necessary since the Department may have not yet received the permit application. Please include a legible return mailing address. Once the Department has completed its preliminary review of the application and its air quality impacts, the Department’s notice will be published in the legal section of a newspaper circulated near the facility location. Attención Este es un aviso de la Agencia de Calidad de Aire del Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México, acerca de las emisiones producidas por un establecimiento en esta área. Si usted desea información en español, por favor de comunicarse con la oficina de Calidad de Aire al teléfono 505476-5557.

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Notice of NonDiscrimination NMED does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations. NMED is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning nondiscrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Part 7, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. If you

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GARDEN STORYTIME 11 am @ the Community Pantry (1130 Hasler Valley Rd.). Join OFPL, the Community Pantry and Hope Garden, and Spirit Farm for garden Storytime. Spirit Farm will present a special Storytime and puppet show followed by a tour of the Community Pantry grounds.

OFPL AND EXPLORA! AT RIO WEST MALL 12 pm to 4 pm @ the Rio West Mall (1300 W Maloney Ave.), behind the Hobby Lobby. Join OFPL, Explora, and UNM Health Sciences for hands-on activities exploring genetics.

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. SUNDAY, MAY 22

SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC 9 am to 10 am @ Chinle Veterinary Clinic in Chinle, Ariz. Register to get your cat or dog spayed or neutered. Registration is $20. Surgery day is May 28. $25 will be needed on surgery day. Only 20 spots available. MONDAY, MAY 23

CREATIVE CORNER – CONSTELLATION ART

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9 am to 11:30 am @ 207 West Hill Ave.

TWEENS WHO STREAM 4 pm. Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library to discover nuclear fusion. Learn how nuclear fusion and radiation is generated by stars, using marshmallows as a model. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL 3 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Weekly film screenings of award-winning, classics, documentaries, newly released, and specially selected films. This week’s film is “Triangle” (2009).

FAMILY STORYTIME 11 am. Join OFPL 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, MAY 26

BLUE DESERT TOUR 7 pm @ the El Morro Theatre (210 S. 2nd St.). The Blue Desert Tour is a jazz concert series designed to promote healing in Indigenous communities throughout the Four Corners. Doors open at 6:30.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.).

MAY MYSTERY MOVIE MARATHON 4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). In honor of National Mystery Month, Zollinger Library will be streaming mystery movies. This week’s movie is “The Captive.”

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 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

CRAFTY KIDS 4 pm Join OFPL in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) in person this week for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a firstcome, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. This week they will be making robotic hands. For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, MAY 27

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING 10 am to 2 pm @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). The Navajo Lifeway will host Navajo Rug Weaving Classes on the fourth Friday of every month. Please bring your own weaving materials and/ or projects. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

AROMATHERAPY & ESSENTIAL OILS 4 pm. Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library and Tiffany’s House of Essential Oils as they observe Mental Health Awareness Month. Discover the benefits of essential oils.

YOGA & MEDITATION 4 pm at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). For Mental Health Awareness Month, join OFPL and Soul Awake Yoga for yoga and meditation. Space is limited to 20 and on a first-come, first-served basis. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information. SATURDAY, MAY 28

SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC @ Chinle Veterinary Clinic in Chinle, Ariz. Surgery day for spaying and neurting your

cats and dogs. A $25 fee is due at the time of the surgery. MONDAY, MAY 30

MEMORIAL DAY, NO SCHOOL FOR GMCS STUDENTS MANUELITO CHILDREN’S HOME 5K FUN RUN AND WALK 7 am to 11 am @ the Gallup Sports Complex (925 Park Ave.). This fun event is for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, and the entry fee proceeds go straight to supporting the children and programs of the Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home.Register in advance by emailing Jim Christian at sabumjim@ yahoo.com or by calling 505863-5530. TUESDAY, MAY 31

GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR GMCS STUDENTS ONGOING

OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES SUMMER X-STREAM There’s something for everyone at the library all summer long! This year OFPL focuses on Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math to inspire curiosity and creativity for kids and adults alike. It’s all about questions and answers! Discover an ocean of possibilities by taking a virtual tour of an aquarium, participating in STREAM and craft activities, join a live puppet show, enjoy movies, a pirate party, and more! ALL ages are invited to participate in the challenges and win some great prizes. Registration for SUMMER X-STREAM begins May 16 in-person at the library or octaviafellinpl.beanstack.com Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

“THE TRANSITION” «The Transition» is a narrative art installation by Zuni artist Dennis Dewa that sharply contrasts the current state of the environment with the brighter future that is possible through immediate, radical change through a landscape mural. The exhibit will be on display until June 4.

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 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 Mon.-Fri. @ College Clinic (2111 College Dr.). 16 years and older. For test, someone will come to your vehicle. Please call (505) 2361074 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.

6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

Library every Thursday from 9 am-Noon for assistance completing the ERAP application. They will be onsite 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.

Gallup Sun • Friday May 20, 2022

4 pm @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn to craft colorful and creative stories using your favorite constellations or create your own. Then translate your constellation into a painting. 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.

also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government.

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