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Showing off what they’ve got GALLUP BENGAL GIRLS DANCE TEAM PREPARES FOR UPCOMING SEASON

By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

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uring halftime at Gallup High football and basketball games, the Gallup Bengal Girls Dance Team show their team spirit by performing highly energetic, and well-choreographed routines.

When they’re not performing at the games, the dancers are competing in dance meets across the state, and sometimes out of state.

Last year’s season concluded with the New Mexico Activities Association State Spir it Cha mpionship. The Bengals were the runners-up in the 4A dance category.

One of the current team captains, Jordan Krause, who is a senior this year, remembers how she felt during the moment she found out they had won second place.

“When they announced we got second I was a little bit bummed that we didn’t get fi rst, but I knew that the next year we were going to take fi rst, so I wasn’t that sad,” she said. “I’m so proud of us for getting second because we worked so hard for that.”

K rause is one of three senior captains this year. She said she is planning on attending the University of Texas in Austin, Texas next year, and that she’s going to continue with dancing in college.

In addition to the captains, the team is led by instructor Kristy Tiley. She is a math teacher at Gallup High School, and she has been working with the dance team for 25 years.

“My favorite part about coaching is getting to watch

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the dancers grow not just within dancing and improving every year, but also just being good students and being leaders in the school,” Tiley said during an interview with the Sun. Lillie Swatzell, another senior captain, has been working with Tiley since she was fi ve years old. As her senior year gets started, Swatzell said she’s going to miss Tiley and the Gallup Bengals Girls Dance Team.

“I’m going to miss the team that we have now. It’s a great team and we all get along,” Swatzell said. “[I’m also going to miss] just being able to dance on a good team.

[Not] having a great coach like Kristy is going to be the hardest, and just not being able to be on that pit floor at state, or not being at all the basketball games or the football games.”

Swatzell said she is either going to attend UNM-Gallup to get her nursing degree, or join the Air Force to serve as a nurse.

The third team captain, Kaylah Lee, said she was also going to miss Tiley.

“I love dance, and I love her as a coach and I love my team. I just want to keep doing

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The Gallup Bengal Girls Dance Team attended the Dance Team Union Nationals in Nashville. Instructor Kristy Tiley said she hopes they will be able to go back in 2023. Photo Credit: Kristy Tiley it. I’ve been doing it for so long and It’s just a part of me,” Lee said.

As for the future, Lee wants to continue dancing in college, although she doesn’t know

where she’ll be going yet. She plans to study psychology.

In February, the Bengals participated in Dance Team Union Nationals in Nashville.

Tiley said she is hoping they’ll

be able to go again in 2023.

The team’s first competition of the school year is scheduled for Nov. 12. The Benga ls a re hosting it at Gallup High School.

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“BECAUSE” SOCIAL JUSTICE ART SHOW @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). A community-based social justice group show at the intersection of alcoholism, the MMIW movement, homelessness,

Gallup Sun Publishing, LLC Publisher Babette Herrmann Executive Director Mandy Marks Design Volodymyr Lotysh Contributing Editor/ Correspondent Molly Ann Howell Contributing Editor Cody Begaye Correspondents Rachelle Nones Holly J. Wagner Photography Alexis Callahan Kimberley Helfenbein Ana Hudgeons Ryan Hudgeons Merrisha Livingston Knifewing Segura On The Cover The Gallup Bengal Girls Dance Team placed second in the Class 4A dance category at the New Mexico Association State Spirit Championship in 2022.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 6

FALL HARVEST SOUP & SALAD DINNER 6 pm - 7 pm @ The Gallup Community Center (410 Bataan Veterans St.). Join the Community Pantry for an all you can eat soup and salad dinner. $15 per person, $10 for kids 12 and under.

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

FAMILY STORYTIME WITH LOCAL AUTHOR SHEILA LOFGREN 2 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for an exciting family storytime with a special guest! Local counselor, author, and illustrator Sheila Lofgreen will read stories that explore music and the role it plays in our lives. Stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays will focus on music and instruments and include a chance to make music together. Email pneilson@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for

ARTSCRAWL 7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.

ARTIST SHOWCASE: DANA ALDIS @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Dana Aldis, MFA, is a professional artist and teacher currently residing in Gallup, New Mexico. She is an avid portrait and plein air painter who specializes in working from a traditional palette to create timeless images of life and nature. Utilizing techniques borne of both tradition and also incorporating modern innovations, her subjects radiate with depth and warmth.

Her work is focused on the fathomless humor and tragic vulnerability of beauty she encounters and can be found in private collections nationwide.

GALLUP GO TRAINER BATTLES 7 pm - 9 pm. Join UNM-Gallup’s Zollinger Library at ArtsCrawl. Take on select trainers in an underground Pokémon Battle Royale. View Downtown’s vast collection of murals while you collect badges, earn rewards, and meet new people along the way.

For questions please call (505) 863-7531 or email markos@

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MONDAY, OCT. 10

MIGHTY CHONDRIA KIDS 4 pm on OFPL”Facebook page.

A STREAM workshop for kids and tweens (5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Activities promote understanding of the natural world and encourage seeking out answers to questions about the natural world. This week learn all about chemical reactions as you mix ingredients to create your own lemony carbonated drink! Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12

TEEN PAINT NIGHT 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Learn how to paint with acrylics. OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit artwork to display at the youth library using the theme: Spectacular Munster Mash. Use the materials and techniques learned in this workshop to contribute

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TWEENS WHO STREAM 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Join OFPL for interactive STREAM workshops.

STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This week, see what happens to Starburst candies when they are subjected to heat and pressure.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, firstserved basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online.

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MONDAY, OCT. 3

5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for a special Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. There will be live entertainment and guest speakers to help commemorate the cultural importance of this month. For questions please call 505-8637531 or email markos@unm. edu.

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“BeCause” will be on view through October 1.

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RezDawg Rescue, Inc. receives $10,000 grant Staff Reports

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entucky Fried Chicken is making life a little easier for dogs and cats at one animal rescue.

The KFC Foundation has awarded RezDawg Rescue, Inc. a $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes grant to make a project on their wish list come true. The organization was

RezDawg Rescue, Inc. received a $10,000 grant from the KFC Foundation about Sept. 1 to bolster their support of Gallup dogs. Back from left: Steve S., Krystal T., Cheyenne M., Cherie B., Eric M., Cheyenne M., Bethany S., Kimberley R., James R., the Hartley Family, Hsun C., and Gabriel M. Trio: Cheyenne M., Krystal T., and Kimberley R. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bryanny Rich

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nominated by the KFC team at 1050 N. Hwy. 491.

RezDawg Rescue, Inc. is an animal rescue based out of Colorado.

They relocate dogs and cats from high-intake shelters, animal control facilities, and reservations in the Four Corners area to animal rescue partners and forever homes in Colorado.

They provide transportation to foster homes and other partner organizations, offer medical care and low/no cost spay and neuter services, manage

a network of foster homes for temporary shelter, and run adoption events.

Since March 2012, they have transported thousands of at-risk dogs and cats to safety, solely on generous donations from caring individuals who see how dire the need is in and around the Navajo reservation.

According to a press release published on Sept. 1, the team at KFC North Gallup nominated RezDawg Rescue, Inc. because they believe the local community needs the assistance of organizations such as RezDawg Rescue, Inc. “Our local shelter is over f lowing with strays and it’s organizations like RezDawg, that are actively transporting, vaccinating, spaying/neutering, that keep shelters going,” Bryanny Rich, Director of Marketing, said.

RezDawg works on a regional level that benefits many communities but founder of RezDawg A nglea Cerci stated that about 90% of their animals come from the Gallup area.

Cerci said she plans to use this $10,000 grant RezDawg Rescue, Inc. representative Hsun Chen for much needed vacciand rescue dog Jagger. Photo Credit: Courtesy of nations throughout the Bryanny Rich Four Corners area.

Kentucky Fried Wishes is a community-based grant program funded by the KFC Foundation that empowers eligible team members at KFC restaurants to make a tangible impact on their local communities by nominating non-profit organizations doing meaningful work. This year the KFC Foundation has granted half a million dollars in Kentucky Fried Wishes to 50 deserving non-profit organizations across the country.

“The vision of the Kentucky F r ied Wishes progra m is to empower KFC restaurant employees to give back to the communities they serve and build lasting relationships with organizations they are passionate about,” Emma Horn, Executive Director of the KFC Foundation, said. “We’re proud to grant half a million dollars in wishes to 50 nonprofits across the country this year.”

Operating independently from KFC Corporation and led by a board, including KFC franchisees, the KFC Foundation receives its fi nancial support from round-up fundraising and its annual donation program, a voluntary program where KFC franchisees elect to contribute a portion of their restaurant sales of Secret Recipe Fries to engage in and support the Foundation’s initiatives.

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Will ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ put a spell on you?

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 103 MINUTES

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his original movie will premiere Sept. 30 exclusively on Disney+.

It was 29 years ago that the original Disney chiller “Hocu s Pocu s” a r r ived at theaters. Frankly, it didn’t make a big impression initia lly, under per for ming at t he box of f ice a nd d r awing the ire of many critics.

However, the mov ie eventually found a devoted following through VHS rentals a nd nu mer ou s t elev i s ion airings.

A n d i t ’s e a s y t o s e e why t he f i l m d id become popu la r. T he or ig i na l is a fa st-paced, fun a nd stylish effor t that benefits greatly f r o m t he c o m e d ic c ho p s of its centra l a ntagon ists. “ Ho c u s Po c u s 2 ” c o nt i n ue s t he s t or y of a t r io of w itches who go on t he ra mpage a fter being resurrected from the dead.

Set in present-day Salem du r i ng Ha l loween, t he

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy return from the dead in “Hocus Pocus 2” from Disney+. Photo Credit: Disney+ stor y follows teenage outcasts and witchcraft enthusiasts Becca (W hitney Pe a k) a n d I z z y ( B e l i s s a E s cobedo). D i s a ppoi nt ed t hat t hei r f r iend Ca s sie ( L i l i a B u c k i n g h a m) h a s joi ned t he popu la r crowd at school, they decide t o c e le br a t e t h e hol i d ay a nd Becca’s bi r t hday a s a twosome.

A f t er v i sit i ng t he Olde S a le m M a g ic S ho p p e fo r supplies and greeting owner

Gilber t (Sa m Richa rdson), t he pa i r decide to tr y a spel l out i n t he nea rby wood s a nd a ccident a l ly r e s u r r e c t t he S a nd e r s o n s i s t e r s . S p e c i f ic a l ly, t he si n i ster w itches Wi n i f red ( B e t t e M i d l e r) , S a r a h (Sa ra h Jessica Pa rker) a nd Ma r y (Kathy Na jimy).

T he t r io i m me d i a t ely set out t o get revenge on descenda nt s of t he reverend who caused their deaths, focusing on Mayor

Traske (Tony Hale) a nd his d au g ht er Ca s sie. T he v i lla ins a lso set out to ca st a spel l t hat w i l l g ra nt t hem immor tality a nd incredible power.

Shooting a follow-up to a beloved film a fter nea rly t h ree dec a de s i s no e a s y feat a nd t h i s ef for t t a ke s a g reat dea l of ti me to f i nd its footi ng. A leng thy f la shba ck open s t he t a le, presenting the w itches a s ch i ld r en . S ome of t he deta ils presented here a re impor ta nt to the stor y, but t h i s s t i f f s e c t ion do e s n’t generate ma ny laughs.

There is plenty of set-up and characters to introduce ea rly on wh ich slow dow n t he proceed i ng s. Some of t he new a r r iva l s, l ike t he ca ra mel-apple obses sed Mayor T r a ske a nd shop owner Gilbert do earn a few chuck le s, but qu it e some time passes before the centra l retur nees appea r.

T h a n k f u l l y, w h e n Wi n i fred, Sa ra h a nd Ma r y a re re su r rec t ed, t he f i l m gets a dose of much needed c o m e d i c e n e r g y. T h e y a r r ive singing a nd da ncing (w h ic h r e s u lt s i n a v e r y f u n ny com ment f rom one teen) and as the story shifts focus to the witches adapti ng to moder n day Sa lem, there is some enter ta ining

mater ia l.

A trip to a local Wa l g r e e n s d e l i v e r s b i g l a u g h s a s t he v i l l a i nou s Sandersons literally sample beaut y product s a nd seek out up d a t e d s uppl ie s for their conquest of Sa la m. A trip back to their old abode a lso h it s t he ma rk. T he g r e a t chem i s t r y bet we en Midler, Pa rker a nd Na jimy from the first film is immed iately present a nd the ga ng picks up r ight where t hey lef t of f, l i g ht i n g u p the screen w ith qu ips a nd slapstick actions at ever y oppor tunity.

W h i le t he c a s t del iver laughs, the stor y itself isn’t without problems. Some of t he c a l lba ck s t o t he pre v iou s f i l m a re forced a nd clumsy (one even involves a clip from the original movie play ing on a T V screen).

A nd a subplot at tempti n g t o r ev i s e t he h i s t or y of the witches a nd present them in a more sympathetic light is a n unnecessa r y one. Towards the close, one v illain brief ly offers adv ice a nd encou ragement to the young fema le leads.

O ne c a n s e e t he t h r e e a nt agon ist s st ick i ng up for e a ch ot her. However, i t ’s a b i z a r r e s e n t i m e n t f r om a c h a r a c t e r k now n for mu rder i ng ch i ld ren i n order to ex tend thei r ow n l i fe. Somet i me s, a v i l la i n doesn’t need a n ex tended ba ck st or y t o sof t en t hem and can simply be a menacing a nd /or da rk ly a musing force of da rkness. “ H o c u s Po c u s 2 ” i s a m i x e d b a g . I t ’s a p a s s a ble s e q uel, but one t h a t u lt i m a t ely doe s n’t m a t ch it s pr e de ce s s or. T he Sa nderson sisters a re still a lot of f u n t o wat ch a nd there a re some r ib-tickling moments when they go on the rampage. Yet, there are just as many uncoordinated element s . M ay b e I ’ l l fe el d i f fer ent ly i n a not her 2 9 years, but in the final analysis this film doesn’t quite conjure up the sa me memorable mojo of the original.

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for September 30, 2022

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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elcome to another look at the latest Blurays and DVDs arriving on store shelves. There is plenty to choose from in this edition, including a major release featuring a popular Marvel superhero. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

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BULLET PROOF: This crime thriller follows a thief who decides to steal millions in cash from the hideout of a violent and cruel mob boss. He also decides to steal a car on his way out.

After hurrying away, the figure discovers that the pregnant wife of the hood is hiding in the vehicle (and presumably hoping to

escape from her spouse). The duo team up and try to evade hit men and mobsters who are hot on their tail. It stars Vinnie Jones, Lina Lecompte, James Clayton and Janvier Katabarwa.

A FLASH OF BEAUTY: BIGFOOT REV EA L ED: Monster fans and cryptozoologists are the target demographic for this low-budget documentary focusing on the history of the Bigfoot legend. It cover s fa mou s accounts of the hairy beast and the c r e a t u r e’s importance among indigenous cultures. Naturally, the movie also includes interviews with real people who believe they have sighted this strange figure. There aren’t any critical reviews for the movie, only a few from online outlets. Naturally, those have been positive, stating that beyond some issues with the finale, it’s an entertaining and informative look at the history of Bigfoot.

THE MUNSTERS: For those unfamiliar with the property, “The Munsters” was a cult TV-series that ran from 1964 until 1966 on CBS and competed with “The Addams Family” (which aired during the same period on ABC). This feature reboot was made for the direct-to-disc market and retells the tale of a friendly family of monsters in California. Specifically, it tells the origin story of Herman and Lily Munster in Transylvania and how they end up moving to the US. Lucky for them, when they arrive in America with their family on Halloween, the residents believe these new arrivals are merely in costume for the holiday. If you’d like to check the movie out before buying, it will also be streaming on Netflix.

It was directed by Rob Zombie (better known for his R-rated horror titles like “House of 1000 Corpses,” “The Devil’s Rejects,” “The Lords of Salem”). Richard Brake, Sheri Moon Zombie, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Daniel Roebuck and Jorge Garcia headline the film.

SATOR: A struggling family living in a secluded forest struggle to make sense of a horrific and unexpected death. Driven to find answers, one of them investigates and discovers that a sinister presence is living among them.

Even worse, it has been influencing their behavior over several years.

The protagon i s t mu s t convince his family of the nasty entity and band them together to square off against it. Critics were generally impressed by this chiller. It features Michael Daniel, Rachel Johnson and Aurora Love.

SOUND OF METAL: This drama came out at theaters in 2019 through Amazon Studios and has remained exclusively on the Amazon Prime streaming service since that time. It is now finally debuting on Blu-ray.

The story involves a drummer on tour with his girlfriend who begins experiencing severe hearing problems. Soon after, he learns that the condition is permanent. The film was a critical hit and was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It ultimately won prizes for editing and sound. It stars Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff and Matthew Amalric.

T H O R : L OV E A N D THUNDER: The latest from Marvel Studios is the fourth title in the “Thor” series. After a menacing and powerful figure named Gor the God Butcher appears and vows to wipe out all gods (including the title character), the protagonist must team up with other heroic crusaders and stop the villain before he wipes them all out. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi (who also directed the movie) and Russell Crowe headline the picture.

Willis comedy “Hudson Hawk” (1991) was a critical and box-office bomb. But over the years, opinions on it have softened and the movie has developed a cult following. This is especially true of people who appreciate the movie’s unique sense of humor, poking fun at big action blockbusters (this reviewer would agree with them). It co-stars Danny Aiello, Andie MacDowell, James Coburn, Richard E. Grant, Sandra Bernhard and David Caruso. This Special Edition Blu-ray contains the film, a commentary from director Michael Lehmann (“Heathers,” “The Truth About Cats & Dogs”), plus more surprises.

BL ASTS FROM THE PAST! It’s a busy week for new Blurays of older features, so let’s get right to it!

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Distributor Kino have plenty of great selections as well. When it was first released, the Bruce

Paramount is making the effective comedy “Mean Girls” (2004) available on Bluray in special “Steelbook ” packaging.

A nd the latest in the Paramount Presents line is a classic science-fiction 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray double feature set containing “The War of the Worlds” (1953) and “When Worlds Collide” (1951).

Sony is also on the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray set bandwagon this week with all of the following titles receiving impressive new transfers. They have the fantastic science-fiction drama “Gattaca” (1997) in Steelbook packaging. You can also pick up a 25th anniversary of the teen horror flick, “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997), as well as “Jumanji: The Next Level” (2019) and the Arnold Schwarzenegger flick “Last Action Hero” (1993).

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to the library space and leave a mark on OFPL. Supplies will be provided. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

6 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom.

OFPL’s book club book for October is “A Place of Thin Veil” by Bob Rosebrough. Register online at oflpl.online for a copy of the book until Sept.

30. Come discuss the book.

Refreshments will be served!

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

POKÉMON GO NIGHT 5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers. All Pokémon Go players are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet other players, battle, or trade Pokémon. Snacks will be provided. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@ unm.edu.

FRIDAY, OCT. 14

CREATIVE CORNER - COLORFUL ALEBRIJE 3 pm @ Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) Get creative and make your own art using material found around your home! Celebrate and honor Dia de los Muertos by learning about spirit guides, or alebrije.

Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 15

GAMING AND CRAFTING AT RIO WEST MALL 12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall near the food court (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL for some gamertastic family fun and crafts! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own tin art and playing some video games! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

MONDAY, OCT. 17

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TUESDAY, OCT. 18

HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT

FRIDAY, OCT. 21

CREATIVE CORNER - ORIGAMI FLEXTANGLE 3 pm @ Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) Get creative and make your own art using material found around your home!

Create a paper puzzle using origami techniques.Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 22

GENETICS EXPLORATION WITH EXPLORA! 1 pm - 2:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Who in your family do you look like? Have you ever wondered why some people like cilantro and others think it tastes like soap? Join OFPL, Explora, and UNM Health Sciences for hands-on activities exploring these questions and other genetic related puzzles.

Email pneilson@gallupnm.og or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

THURSDAY, OCT. 27

UNDERSTANDING DIVINATION THROUGH TAROT 3 pm on OFPL’s Facebook page or on Zoom. Join OFPL and special guest Shanna Stoker to discover how tarot reading can help you gain greater insight, honor your intuition and forecast potential outcomes. Stay tuned after the presentation for a Q&A session with Shanna. Learn how to use Ancestry.com to trace your family genealogy at your library. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.org or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

FRIDAY, OCT. 28

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING 10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in tra-

CREATIVE CORNER - ORIGAMI FLEXTANGLE 3 pm @ Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) Get creative and make your own art using material found around your home!

Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own haunted house using chalk pastels and paper. Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

12TH ANNUAL FOUR CORNERS INVITATIONAL YOUTH FOOTBALL All Day @ Tom Saucedo Memorial Park (631 N. Sixth St.). Tony Dorsett Touch Down Football League. Gallup hosts the 12th Annual Four Corners Youth Football Championships. Teams come from across the four corners region to compete in the region’s premier youth football event. The public is invited to come out and watch the best in youth football.

SECOND ANNUAL MUMMY 5K RUN AND WALK The race starts at 9 am @ Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan

Ave.). The first 60 people to sign up will receive a free t-shirt. The first 75 people to cross the finish line will receive a swag bag. The fee is $25 per person and it goes toward The Community Pantry. Runners can register in-person at the Community Pantry (1130 Hasler Valley Rd.) For more information call the Cocmmunity Pantry at (505) 726-8068.

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom.

OFPL’s book club book for October is “A Place of Thin Veil” by Bob Rosebrough. Register online at oflpl.online for a copy of the book until Sept.

30. Come discuss the book.

Bob Rosebrough will actually be present to answer questions and discuss the book at this meeting. Refreshments will be served! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

MONDAY, OCT. 31

ZOLLINGER HAUNTED HALLOWEEN @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Celebrate Halloween at Zollinger Library. Trick-or-treat all day long and get candy by voting in the Staff Pumpkin Contest.

There will be fun activities throughout the day For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

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MONDAY, OCT. 24

MIGHTY CHONDRIA KIDS 4 pm on OFPL”Facebook page.

A STREAM workshop for kids and tweens (5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Activities promote understanding of the natural world and encourage seeking out answers to questions about the natural world. This week, learn about molecules. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

• A Gallup tradition with over 100 years of dedicated service.

Now under new ownership, the Rollie legacy continues; providing the facilities and conveniences that serve families best with dignity, integrity and understanding.

• Rollie Mortuary offers package pricing, accepts Navajo Nation Social Service packages and can assist families with pre-need planning and set up.

• Rollie Mortuary offers a genuine desire to be of assistance to you and your family in this time of need.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26

TEEN PAINT NIGHT 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Learn how to paint with acrylics. OFPL is inviting youth artists to submit artwork to

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5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Test your knowledge of all things Halloween, from movies to history, and more.

There will be thrilling snacks and ghoulish prizes. For questions please call 505-863-7531

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 6 pm Artist Talk: Dana Aldis.

In-person (ART123 Gallery, 123 W. Coal Ave.) Live-streaming on the @gallupARTS Facebook page.

6 - 9 pm: Wine & Painting.

ART123 Gallery, (ART123 Gallery, 123 W. Coal Ave.) Have a creative night out! Purchase tickets at www.gallupARTS. org/wine-and-painting

ditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning.

Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects.

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

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

Join OFPL for interactive STREAM workshops. STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This week, learn about DNA by building an edible scale model.Supply kits are available at OFPL on a firstcome, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

display at the youth library using the theme: Spectacular Munster Mash. Use the materials and techniques learned in this workshop to contribute to the library space and leave a mark on OFPL. Supplies will be provided. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

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Miyamura High Homeco MHS Dance Team entertains the crowd and tosses candy out to young parade goers during the MHS Homecoming Parade on Aztec Avenue Sept. 23. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Rico Auto Complex showed their support during the Miyamura Patriots Homecoming Parade Sept. 23. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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options are available, McKinley County’s job creation tends to be at the lower end of the wage scale, where even people working full time struggle to make ends meet, much less save for a down payment.

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On paper the answer seems simple: find a cheaper house or a better job. But that’s a challenge in an area with few available homes at any price and where most of the new jobs getting created pay minimum wage.

In a n effor t to br idge that gap, Gallup Housing Authority Executive Director Richard Kontz commissioned an Economic Scan and Jobs Analysis from BRC Research Management to see what could help move the city and McKinley County forward.

“How do we get this to even up a little more? That’s the dilemma,” he said. “There is a lot of technology-type jobs [and] some businesses could use more technology but they need to either train existing staff or bring in people with more technology skills.”

The problems won’t be solved overnight, but there are steps both sides can take to move the needle incrementally.

First, the starting point: The median household income in McKinley County is $36,179 a year, compared to $51,243 statewide. About 75% of the county population earns less than the median, Kontz said, and a third of the population lives in poverty. That’s nearly three times the poverty rate in the United States as a whole. The unemployment rate in McKinley County is 6.9%, compared to 5% for the state.

Local employers report struggling to find workers with enough education and the right skills for jobs with higher pay and more benefits.

“I find it very difficult to find people who are qualified for jobs above minimum wage,” Gallup Business Improvement District Chair Anna Blava said.

In Gallup, 84.1% of the working age population has at least a high school diploma; just 20.9% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. For McKinley County, the percentages are 78.3% and 11.5% respectively.

The top two industries (by most advertised jobs) in New

GHA Executive Director Richard Kontz Mexico, the state’s Northern Region and McKinley County are healthcare and social assistance and educational services. The top advertised job opening is Registered Nurse, and eight of 10 job ads in McKinley County are healthcare-related. That’s a clue for young workers looking to build careers and hoping to live nearby. (It’s also a sign that the regional economy needs to diversify, study author Brittany Babycos notes.)

In some ways the area isn’t much different from anywhere else. There are nationwide shortages of nurses, teachers and fi rst responders. In other ways, the county has some disadvantages.

“The most glaring challenge affecting McKinley County is a lack of broadband access, which is only available to 47.3% of households compared to 85.2% of households across the United States, and only 31.9% of the McKinley County total population compared to 90.4% of the United States population,” Babycos wrote. The problem is less severe within the city of Gallup, but it affects the whole area. People without internet access may struggle to develop some skills.

So what are the short-term strategies to help make employees more valuable and businesses more successful?

For employers, the old acronym KISS applies – keep

it simple, stupid. It’s all about focusing on the quality of goods and services, not just the quantity or variety. A good place for business owners to start is looking at their technology, Babycos said.

“A lot of places do have really good technology but it’s not being fully utilized,” she said.

“People get in a hurry. They get their software set up, they use the basic features but they don’t really use all of the tools that are available in that software and they are really missing out.”

That may sound tedious or time consuming, but Babycos said one recent client saw a 43% gain in efficiency just by using previously untapped software features. Most business software has a lot of reporting capabilities. That data should help drive business decisions.

Employers should use their technology to make workers more valuable, not eliminate them. Training employees on systems that eliminate one task can free them up for another, increasing their value to the business.

“It usually changes job descriptions more than getting rid of employees,” Babycos said. “Instead of somebody doing something the software can take care of, now they are doing a job the software cannot handle.”

Employers should also ask employees about the challenges of their jobs. Not because it’s touchy-feely (although it can help employees feel more appreciated), but because they are on the front lines. Their observations about customer behavior can help make a business more efficient.

For job seekers, more skills can often lead to more pay.

“Job seekers can look at areas they need to improve.

The tools and technology they need. Maybe they need to refresh certifications or get new

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Featured DWI

Cameron Edward Smith Sept. 24, 5:16 am DWI (Third) A motor vehicle crash on Interstate 40 resulted in a Church Rock man, Cameron Smith, 25, being arrested and charged with his third DWI.

New Mexico State Police Of f icer R a chel Ha l l wa s patrolling within McKinley County when Central Communications Dispatch advised that a DUI incident had occurred near the 19 mile marker of I-40. Hall was dispatched to the scene to assist Gallup Police Department.

Hall arrived at the scene and met GPD Officers Ryan Boucher and Elijah Bowman, who said they administered the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, and the driver, Smith, had performed poorly on the tests, but did not smell of alcohol.

They suspected he could be under the influence of narcotics. Hall spoke to Smith and observed numerous signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and difficulty maintaining his balance.

Smith told Hall he had not consumed any alcohol or narcotics prior to driving, and Hall said she needed to verify if he was able to operate a vehicle following the crash. Smith agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests once more.

Based on his performance on the tests and the investigation, Smith was placed under arrest for DUI. He agreed to the breath test, which did not yield any results.

Smith was transported to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital for a blood draw before being taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (third) and driving with a revoked license.

His pre-trial hearing is set for Oct. 26.

Name: Andres Tovar Age: 32 Arrested: Sept. 24 Charge: DWI

(Second) Status: Pre-trial hearing on Oct. 26

Arrested: Sept. 20 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pre-trial hearing on Oct. 19

Name: Fernando Eddie Age: 37 Arrested: Sept. 24 C h a r g e : Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pretrial hearing on Oct. 26

Name: Evan Blackwell Age: 30 Arrested: Sept. 20 Charge: DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Oct. 19

N a m e : Thomas Chee Age: 24 Arrested: Sept. 22 C h a r g e : Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on Oct. 19

N a m e : Delphina Barber Age: 43 Arrested: Sept. 20 C h a r g e : Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pre-trial hearing on Oct. 19

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Alleged truck thief arrested Staff Reports

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Teilani Lahaleon Ga llup Off icer Wa r ren Bowannie pulled near Indian Hills Elementary School, and saw the suspect vehicle parked outside of the store. He waited for a backup unit to arrive before pulling into the parking lot, activating his emergency lights to prevent the F-150 from leaving.

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call to Metro Dispatch about several intoxicated persons in a vehicle led to Teilani Lahaleon, 36, of Zuni, being arrested for driving a stolen vehicle.

About 6:26 am on Sept. 20, the calling party at Maverick East, 3540 E. Hwy. 66, stated to Metro Dispatch that three males and one female were reportedly cruising around the building in a black Ford F-150. The trio was allegedly sharing a bottle of vodka.

The caller stated the F-150 had parked next to another black truck and the occupants were standing around the vehicle.

Metro Dispatch ran the license plate number given by the calling party and confirmed it matched a vehicle that had been registered as stolen by the Zuni Police Department.

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Rudy Lopez, 28, no address listed, seemingly had a sweet craving that could only be satisfied by breaking into a Gallup restaurant.

On Sept. 23 at about 1:02 am, Gallup Officer Gilbert Gonzales was dispatched to Fratelli’s Bistro at 1209 N. U.S. Hwy. 491 in reference to a burglary in progress. At the scene, he was advised by officers that a male in a white sweatshirt had fled from the building.

Gonza les sea rched the surrounding area and located the suspect, whom he knew a nd ident i f ied a s L opez , and detained him. Gonzales returned to the business and met the owner, who stated he received a notification on his phone that someone had entered the restaurant, and directed Gonzales to an open window on the southeast side

of the building.

Officers searched the building and found no other people inside. Gonzales inspected the display case containing numerous containers of gelato.

He saw that it had been opened and one pan appeared to be missing. The owner showed Gonzales the video recording of the incident, which reportedly depicted Lopez opening the window and entering the restaurant. He then opened the display case containing the gelato and ate from several pans and removed one of them.

The missing pan was found outside of the restaurant. It was stated the pans that Lopez removed and ate from would have to be replaced, with the estimated cost of all 16 pans totaling about $3,200.

Lopez was booked on a burglary charge. His preliminary examination is set for Oct. 5.

A R GU M EN T T U R NS VIOLENT Gallup, Sept. 23 A call of a couple fi ghting at a Gallup apartment building led to property damage and the arrest of a Zuni man, Randon Hooee, 37.

Shor tly a f ter mid night on Sept. 23, Metro Dispatch received a call of a fight at Sun Valley Apartments, 201 E. Montoya Blvd. Gallup Officer Warren Bowannie was dispatched to the scene.

Bowa n n ie a nd Of f icer Gilbert Gonzales arrived at the building about 12:25 am, and saw a man later identified

as Hooee in one of the windows. Upon looking inside, Bowa nnie repor tedly saw some of the furniture inside had been damaged and other items had been strewn across the floor. The officers called for Hooee to come out of a back room, which he did, followed by a woman later identified as his partner.

Hooee told the officers to shoot him while keeping his hands in his pockets. He tried to close the door on Gonzales, at which point Gonzales used his taser on Hooee. When he was on the ground, Bowannie placed him in ha ndcuffs.

Hooee remained uncooperative and was examined by an arriving ambulance.

Bowannie spoke to the witness who told him that Hooee had gotten angry and accused her of cheating on him. Hooee allegedly began throwing some of the furniture around and had swung a chair at a TV valued at about $2,300.

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Gallup Police checked on a pickup truck outside of a local gas station and eventually arrested William Schumaker, 31, of Jamestown, on drug charges.

After being alerted to the suspicious vehicle outside of Speedway North, 701 U.S. Hwy. 491, Officers Matthew Strandy and Aaron Marquez arrived at the station to investigate.

They looked inside the vehicle and noticed that Schumaker was passed out at the wheel.

The officers reportedly saw various drug paraphernalia through the window and woke Schumaker up and had him exit the vehicle.

Strandy ran Schumaker’s name through Metro Dispatch, who advised the officers that he had an unspecified number of warrants for his arrest. The license plate on the pickup t r uck wa s a l so ret u r ned as belonging to a different vehicle.

Schumaker explained he was tired and used Fentanyl b efor e pa rk i n g. He w a s detained while the officers searched the vehicle, where they reportedly found several pipes and burnt tin foil, which the report stated are consistent with Fentanyl use.

Strandy also found four blue pills which he noted were consistent with Fentanyl.

When questioned about the license plate, Schumaker told officers he was a mechanic and the truck had been loaned to him while he worked on it.

However, he was unable to provide a contact number or explain the mismatched plates. He also admitted the Fentanyl belonged to him.

Schumaker wa s placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance, false evidence of title or registration, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His preliminary examination is set for Oct. 5.

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apparent injuries.

Hooee was taken to Gallup Indian Medical Center for clearance, and then transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center. He was booked for criminal damage to property over $1,000 and two counts of resisting or evading arrest. His preliminary examination is set for Oct. 5.

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LBUQUERQUE – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced that Nicholas Pinto has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence in Indian Country.

Pinto, 23, of Zuni, and an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, appeared for a detention hearing on Sept.

26, and will remain in custody

pending trial, which has not been scheduled.

According to a criminal complaint, on Sept. 17, Pinto and another person arrived at the home of a Zuni resident, identified as John Doe. Pinto allegedly had a confl ict with one of the people at the residence. To avoid any fighting in the residence, John Doe forced Pinto to leave.

Later, in the early morning of Sept. 18, Pinto allegedly returned to the residence. John Doe answered a knock at the door to fi nd Pinto with a shotgun. As John Doe attempted to walk away, Pinto allegedly shot him in the leg. Pinto allegedly

attempted to shoot John Doe again, but the shotgun failed to fi re.

Joh n Doe, who i s a n enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, received emergency treatment at the scene and was transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital for care.

If convicted, Pinto faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison.

The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Zuni Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Nayback is prosecuting the case.

Sports schedule for week of Sept. 30 Football Games 9/30 Crownpoint v. Hot Springs 6 pm Home 9/30 Gallup v. Socorro 7 pm (Homecoming) 9/ 3 0 Na v a j o P r e p v.

Whitehorse 6 pm Home 9/30 Ramah v. Elida 7 pm Away 9/30 Thoreau v. Tohatchi 7 pm Home 10/1 Miyamura v. Del Norte 1 pm Home

Boys Soccer Games

Sports Scores for Sept. 22 - 28 Football Games 9/23 54-20 (W) Miyamura vs. Moriarty 9/23 21-6 (W) Crownpoint vs. Tohatchi 9/23 54-0 (L) Navajo Pine vs. Magdalena 9/23 76-51 (W) Ramah @ Roy/Mosquero 9/24 22-14 (L) Wingate @ Non-Varsity Opponent

Boys Soccer Games

Girls Soccer Games 9/22 3-0 (L) Gallup @ Miyamura 9/22 3-2 (L) Rehoboth Christian @ East Mountain 9/24 10-0 (W) Rehoboth Christian @ Santa Fe Indian 9/27 8-3 (L) Gallup vs. Bloomfield 9/27 2-1 (L) Miyamura vs. Kirtland Central

Volleyball Games

Volleyball 10/1 Rehoboth v. Alamo Navajo 6 pm Home 10/4 Miyamura v. Moriarty 6 pm Away 10/4 Tohatchi v. Thoreau 6 pm Home 10/4 Zuni v. Navajo Prep 6 pm Home 10/4 Thoreau@ Tohatchi 6 pm 10/3 Wingate v. Newcomb 6 pm Away 10/6 Gallup v. Kirtland Central 4 pm Home 10/6 Miyamura v. Aztec 6 pm Away 10/6 Ramah @ Navajo Pine 6 pm 10/6 Crownpoint @ Zuni 6 pm 10/6 Wingate v. Navajo Prep Away

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9/20 3-0 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Coronado

Girls Soccer Games

10/1 Gallup v. Highland 1 pm Away 10/4 Gallup v. Aztec 6 pm Away 10/4 Miyamura v. Shiprock 5 pm Away 10/6 Gallup v. Kirtland Central 6 pm Away

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9/22 6-0 (L) Gallup vs. Miyamura 9/22 2-1 (L) Rehoboth Christian @ East Mountain 9/27 10-0 (L) Gallup @ Bloomfield 9/27 3-1 (L) Rehoboth Christian vs. Bosque

9/22 16-0 (W) Tse’ Yi’ Gai @ Non Varsity Opponent 9/23 3-0 (L) Navajo Pine @ Zuni 9/23 3- 0 (W) Thoreau vs. Chesterton Academy 9/23 3-0 (L) Tohatchi vs. Hatch Valley 9/2 3 3 - 0 ( L) Toh at ch i @ Rehobot h Christian 9/24 3-0 (L) Ramah @ Laguna Acoma 9/24 3-0 (L) Crownpoint @ Escalante 9/24 3-1 (L) Crownpoint @ Dulce 9/24 3-1 (W) Navajo Pine vs. Newcomb 9/24 3-1 (W) Thoreau vs. Zuni 9/24 3-0 (W) Thoreau @ Pine Hill 9/24 54-0 (L) Thoreau @ West Las Vegas 9/24 3-1 (L) Tohatchi @ Alamo Navajo 9/24 3-2 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Wingate 9/24 3-0 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai @ Shiprock 9/24 3-1 (L) Rehoboth Christian vs. Ramah 9/24 3 - 0 (W) Rehoboth Christian vs.

Tohatchi 9/24 3-1 (W) Zuni vs. To’hajiilee 9/24 3-1 (L) Zuni vs. Thoreau 9/27 3-0 (L) Navajo Pine @ Pine Hill 9/27 3 - 0 ( L) R a ma h @ Cot tonwood Classical Prep 9/27 3-0 (W) Thoreau @ Newcomb 9/27 3-1 (L) Tohatchi vs. Navajo Prep 9/27 3-1 (W) Rehoboth Christian @ Zuni 9/27 3-0 (L) Wingate vs. Crownpoint

10/1 Gallup v. Highland 3 pm Away 10/4 Gallup v. Aztec 4 pm Home 10/6 Gallup v. Kirtland Central 7 pm Home 10/6 Miyamura v. Aztec 6 pm Away 10/6 Rehoboth v. Sandia 6 pm Home

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Miyamura fi nishes on top at homecoming game Miyamura Homecoming Queen Gabby Garcia and Homecoming King Larry Silva were crowned during halftime of the MHS Homecoming Game Sept.

23. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Moriarty Pinto quarterback Amare Gonzales (20) looks to pass the ball during the MHS Homecoming September 23 at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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The Miyamura Patriots faced off against the Moriarty Pintos during Homecoming Sept. 23 at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium in Gallup. The Patriots defeated the Pintos 5420. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Miyamura kicks it up a notch in hometown showdown Patriot Adyson Spolar (2) and Bengal’s Ariyana Yazzie battle for control of the ball Sept. 22 at Angelo DiPaolo Stadium. Miyamura won the game 3-0. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

MHS Patriot Adyson Spolar (2) vies with GHS Bengal players for control of the ball on Sept.

22 at Angelo Dipaolo Stadium in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Game Day Intensity

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Kirtland Central’s Brandon Lacy (5) goes for a block while Miyamura’s Oliverio Resendez (16) does a kick pass at Gallup Stadium on Sept. 27. Kirtland bested the Patriots 2-1.

Photo Credit: Merrisha Livingston

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IT TAKES TWO | FROM PAGE 14 certifications so they are more employable,” Babycos said. That could mean taking a class at a community college or online

ZUNI TRUCK | FROM PAGE 15 Bowannie confirmed the license plate and the active warrant for the stolen vehicle.

He conducted a felony stop and detained the driver, Lahaleon.

The three other passengers at the scene were detained as well.

Lahaleon reportedly did

or through the New Mexico Depar tment of Workforce Development.

NMWD’s website (https:// www.nnmworkforceconnection.com/job-seekers/#) has lists of resources and job search

filters that can help match skills to positions.

I nd iv idua l ef for t s a re important, but it’s going to take a community effort to improve the quality of life throughout the community.

“For the best results, all the industries need to be involved.

The challenges in the community stem from a lot of different problems. One single sector can’t fi x that,” Babycos said. “I would suggest that everyone

get together and create a planning document...It would need to include research and input from key community members and organizations. There is not a quick and easy solution to a holistic approach.”

not cooperate with Bowannie at the scene, and stated it was her brother who was in possession of the truck. Officer Gilbert Gonzales questioned one of the passengers, Erikk Waikaniwa, who stated he had been picked up by Lahaleon on Sept. 19. He told officers Lahaleon had asked if they could “go cruise” and also stated he didn’t know the

truck had been stolen or who owned the truck.

One of the other passengers told officers she and her nephew came to the store to help Lahaleon after hearing she was having vehicle trouble. They reportedly weren’t involved in the theft and were released at the scene.

Waikaniwa was transported

to a local hospital to be medically evaluated for a preexisting condition. Metro Dispatch advised that Waikaniwa had one active warrant for his arrest.

Lahaleon was placed under arrest despite allegedly repeating it was her brother who took the truck. While en route to Gallup Police Department for processing, Metro Dispatch

a d v i s e d B ow a n n ie t h a t Lahaleon had three active warrants for her arrest.

Bowa n n ie t ra n spor ted Lahaleon to McKinley County Adult Detention Center, where she was booked on the three warrants and receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle.

The next court update was not available as of press time.

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The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office, District of New Mexico, is accepting applications for a UNITED STATES PROBATION OFFICER for the Gallup Divisional Office.

View announcement and application instructions at: http://www.nmpp.uscourts. gov/career-opportunities. *** Reporter Wanted The Gallup Sun seeks a stringer or two to cover general assignment in Gallup and surrounding areas. Please email resume to: gallupsun@ gmail.com

HELP WANTED McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION Prevention Specialist

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Final Price $56,449.00 Condition : Used Body Type: 4 WD Double Cab Transmission : Automatic Ext. Color : Silver Ice Metallic Stock # : 22344A

Dezirie Gomez, CPO Human Resources Director

DEPARTMENT Community Services FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE October 4, 2022 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY

Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs— Navajo Region The Bureau of Indian Affairs Navajo Regional Office has published the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Navajo Nation Integrated Weed Management Plan. The methods proposed for weed control, management, and eradication include a combination of cultural, manual, mechanical, chemical, and biological methods. The public is invited

THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: THE ESTATE OF DORI K. SMITH; GARY FONTANETTA, individually and as the Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF DORI K. SMITH; DAVID SMITH, KEN ROBERT and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff CLINT BURLESON has commenced an action to quiet title to the premises described below:

CLINT BURLESON, Plaintiff, vs.

No. D-1113-CV-2022-00046

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

THE ESTATE OF DORI K. SMITH; GARY FONTANETTA, individually and as the Personal Representative of the

Tract B: A certain tract of land situate within the Northeast Quarter of Section 12, T11N, R16W, N.M.P.M., McKinley

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County, New Mexico, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Tract, being a point in the East line of said Section 12, Whence the East ¼ corner of said Section 12 bears S 00° 01’ 53” E and is 651.58 feet distance; Thence from the above said point of beginning N 89° 54’ 43” W a distance of 1347.04 feet to the Southwest corner of said Tract; Thence N 00° 11’ 31” W a distance of 657.05 feet to the Northwest corner of said Tract; Thence S 89° 40’ 42” E a distance of 646.72 feet to a point; Thence S 00° 06’ 40” E a distance of 310.28 feet to a point; Thence S 89° 47’ 39” E a distance of 701.74 feet to a point in the above said East line of Section 12; Thence S 00° 01’ 53” E along said East line of Section 12 a distance of 341.30 feet to the point and place of beginning, and containing an area of 15.2481 acres, more or less.

The above described property is located in Ramah, McKinley County, New Mexico.

You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before October 30, 2022, with the above Court, the Judgment or other appropriate relief will be rendered against you by default.

/s/ Douglas W. Fowles Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup Sun September 16, 2022 September 23, 2022 September 30, 2022

Plaintiffs, v.

No. D-1113-CV-2022-00325 RAY C. PADILLA and KATHY PADILLA & UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, Defendant.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT TO: Ray C. Padilla and Kathy Padilla and unknown claimants of interest in the premises and adverse to the Plaintiff You or your attorney are hereby directed to file a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint to quiet title on file herein on or before 20 days from the date of the last publication of this Notice in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District of the State of New Mexico, sitting within and for the County of McKinley, that being the Court in which said Complaint is filed, and to serve a copy of the same pleading or motion upon Plaintiffs or Plaintiffs’ attorneys, Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec, P.O. Box 1772, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, (505- 722-4463).

Unless a responsive pleading or motion is entered by you in this cause on or before the above date, judgment will be rendered against you by default.

The general object of said action is to quiet the title of the following-described property in McKinley County, New Mexico: Lots Three (3) and Four (4) in Block One (1) of A.O. Lebeck Addition No. One (1) as the same is shown and designated on the map of said addition filed on the office of the County Clerk of McKinley County, New Mexico, on April 19, 1977 WITNESS the District Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District

Clerk of the District Court By: Deputy Published: Gallup Sun September 16, 2022 September 23, 2022 September 30, 2022 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate Of AMELIA ROMERO, Deceased.

No. D-1113-PB-2022-00044 NOTICE TO CREDITORS DIANA ROMERO has been appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of AMELIA ROMERO, 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 Cibola County, New Mexico.

Dated: 09/20/2022.

DIANA ROMERO MASON & ISAACSON, P.A.

By James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representatives 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published: Gallup Sun September 23, 2022 September 30, 2022 October 7, 2022 ***

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

Wednesday October 5th, 2022 Starting at 10:00am Notice is hereby given that preparation and certification of all voting machines that will be used for the 2022 General Election is scheduled to take place Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 @ 10:00 am at Bureau of Election’s Warehouse, 1955 warehouse lane, Gallup New Mexico. This process will continue until all the needed voting machines are tested and certified.

All organizations, representatives, candidates, media and the public are welcome to attend.

We request that you notify our office to confirm these dates and to allow us to ensure there is adequate space available for anyone attending.

Notice GENERAL ELECTION 2022

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AHMAD BHATTY and SULTANA BHATTY,

Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of said Court this ____ day of September, 2022.

Gallup Sun • Friday September 30, 2022

You are further notified that the name of Plaintiff’s attorney is Douglas W. Fowles, Rosebrough, Fowles & Foutz, P.C., 101 West Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 722-9121.

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF MCKINLEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 For more information contact the Bureau of Election’s Office Phone: (505) 722-4469 Web: clerk@co.mckinley.nm.us Published: Gallup Sun September 30, 2022 *** STORAGE AUCTION All American Home Park and Storage will be holding an Auction on Oct. 3, 2022 at 10:00AM The following units well be sold to satisfy the owner’s lien under the terms and conditions of the Self-Service Storage Lien Act [4811-1 to 48-11-9 NMSA 1978] 29 – Tamara Laughlin All American Home Park & Storage 3601 W Hwy 66 Gallup, NM Published: Gallup Sun September 30, 2022 *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 6th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held “In-Person” -- 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 agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office.

The agenda 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.

All interested parties are invited to view.

Done this 27th day of September 2022 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Billy Moore, Chairperson Publication Gallup Sun date: October 1, 2022 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO

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Community Calendar Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2022 FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB OFPL’s book club book for October is “A Place of Thin Veil” by Bob Rosebrough. Register online at oflpl.online for a copy of the book until Sept. 30. Discussions will be held on Zoom or in person with the author at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) in October. Refreshments will be served! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

CHESS CLUB 4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Join the chess club at OFPL! Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills! Each Tuesday people can learn and practice chess theory and strategy together. Each Saturday a tournament will be held. Prizes will be awarded! All ages are welcome, although this is targeted at the age 8-18 range.

Participants do not need to attend every event. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

ACROSS NATIONS 85TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT 8 am - 4 pm @ 2 Hilltop Rd. A target shooting fundraiser will take place from 8 am - 12 pm.

COUNTY OF McKINLEY In the Matter of the Estate of No. D-1113-PB-2022-00045 KRYSTINA GOMEZ, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS KJERSTINA JAMES has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of KRYSTINA GOMEZ, deceased. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within four 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 office of Robert F. Rosebrough and Arianne E. DePauli, 101 West Aztec, Suite A, P. O. Box 1027, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico. Dated: September 23, 2022. /s/ KJERSTINA JAMES Personal Representative /s/Robert F. Rosebrough Arianne E. DePauli Rosebrough, Fowles, & Foutz, P.C. Attorneys for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup Sun September 30, 2022 October 7, 2022

October 14, 2022 *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the McKinley County Smart Growth Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., in the 3rd Floor Conference Room in the new addition of the County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, NM. The Committee will review and provide recommendations for a cell tower location in the Star Lake area of McKinley County.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

DONE this 29th day of September 2022.

McKinley County Smart Growth Committee Publication Date: October 1, 2022 – The Gallup Sun Published: September 30, 2022 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF OTERO STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF No. D-1113-PB-2022-00039 OMAR CHRISTOPHER BRADLEY, Deceased.

Honorable R. David Pederson NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ERICA R. ENJADY has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Attorney for the Personal Representative, John D. Wheeler, at P.O. Box 1810, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88311 or filed with the Eleventh Judicial District Court Clerk, McKinley County, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301.

DATED this 17 th day of August, 2022.

JOHN D. WHEELER & ASSOCIATES, A Professional Corporation By: /s/ John D. Wheeler JOHN D. WHEELER Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1810 Alamogordo, New Mexico 88311 (575) 437-5750 Telephone (575) 437-3557 Facsimile Published: Gallup Sun September 30, 2022 October 7, 2022 October 14, 2022

CALENDAR Live music and broadcasting will take place 1 pm - 4 pm. For more info, call Across Nations Radio at (505) 371-5587.

“BECAUSE” SOCIAL JUSTICE ART SHOW @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). A community-based social justice group show at the intersection of alcoholism, the MMIW movement, homelessness, and cultural preservation featuring five local artists and a variety of 2D and 3D media.

“BeCause” will be on view through October 1.

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, OCT. 3

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

TWEENS WHO STREAM 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Join OFPL for interactive STREAM workshops. STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This week, see what happens to Starburst candies when they are subjected to heat and pressure. Supply kits are

available at OFPL on a firstcome, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

TUESDAY, OCT. 4

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

CHESS CLUB 4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Join the chess club at OFPL! Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills! Each Tuesday people can

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learn and practice chess theory and strategy together. Each Saturday a tournament will be held. Prizes will be awarded! All ages are welcome, although this is targeted at the age 8-18 range.

Participants do not need to attend every event. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION 5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for a special Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. There will be live entertainment and guest speakers to help commemorate the cultural importance of this month. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

HOUR OF CODE 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for an interactive, hands-on tech program for tweens & teens.

Stimulate your creative thinking and learn how to use computer coding to create art, tell stories, and design games! This week, use block code to tell a story in which two characters talk without using questions.

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL 4 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 “No Time to Die” (2022) in honor of James Bond Day.

Spooky Month with these scream filled classics. The film screenings are free and open to all students and staff as well as the community. Popcorn available, first come first served.

This week’s movie is “Night of the Living Dead.” For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

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 Library every Thursday from 9 amNoon 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.

CRAFTY KIDS 4 pm. Join OFPL in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) 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 pasta suncatchers.

For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, OCT. 7

OFPL CLOSED

THURSDAY, OCT. 6

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

FAMILY STORYTIME

FALL HARVEST SOUP & SALAD DINNER 6 pm - 7 pm @ The Gallup Community Center (410 Bataan Veterans St.). Join the Community Pantry for an all you can eat soup and salad dinner. $15 per person, $10 for kids 12 and under.

OCTOBER FILMS: ALL HOLLOW’S SCREAMS

2 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for an exciting family storytime with a special guest! Local counselor, author, and illustrator Sheila Lofgreen will read stories that explore music and the role it plays in our lives. Stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays will focus on music and instruments and include a chance to make music together.

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more

ARTIST SHOWCASE: DANA ALDIS @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Dana Aldis, MFA, is a professional artist and teacher currently residing in Gallup, New Mexico. She is an avid portrait and plein air painter who specializes in working from a traditional palette to create timeless images of life and nature. Utilizing techniques borne of both tradition and also incorporating modern innovations, her subjects radiate with depth and warmth. Her work is focused on the fathomless humor and tragic vulnerability of beauty she encounters and can be found in private collections nationwide.

GALLUP GO TRAINER BATTLES 7 pm - 9 pm. Join UNM-Gallup’s Zollinger Library at ArtsCrawl.

Take on select trainers in an underground Pokémon Battle Royale. View Downtown’s vast collection of murals while you collect badges, earn rewards, and meet new people along the way. For questions please call (505) 863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

MONDAY, OCT. 10

MIGHTY CHONDRIA KIDS 4 pm on OFPL”Facebook page.

A STREAM workshop for kids and tweens (5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Activities promote understanding of the natural world and encourage seeking out answers to questions about the natural world. This week learn all about chemical reactions as you mix ingredients to create your own lemony carbonated drink! Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 11

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.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12

TEEN PAINT NIGHT 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Learn how to paint with acrylics. OFPL is inviting youth

POKÉMON GO NIGHT 5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers. All Pokémon Go players are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet other players, battle, or trade Pokémon. Snacks will be provided. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@ unm.edu.

THURSDAY, OCT. 13

CUSTOMER SERVICE INSIDE & OUT WITH DAVID AAKER 9 am - 11 am or 2 pm - 4pm @ Gallup Chamber of Commerce (106 U.S. Hwy. 66). Join the Gallup Chamber of Commerce for an engaging discussion about customer service training and development.

FRIDAY, OCT. 14

CREATIVE CORNER - COLORFUL ALEBRIJE 3 pm @ Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) Get Creative and make your own art using material found around your home!

Celebrate and honor Dia de los Muertos by learning about spirit guides, or alebrije.Courses are geared towards ages 13-years and up. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 15

GAMING AND CRAFTING AT RIO WEST MALL 12 pm - 4 pm @ @ Rio West Mall near the food court (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Join OFPL for some gamertastic family fun and crafts! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own tin art and playing some video games! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

ONGOING

INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL: A PHOTO RETROSPECTIVE The City of Gallup invites you to celebrate the centennial of Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial through images and objects, an exhibition curated by OFPL. The exhibit will run through September 2022. Email tmoe@ gallupnm.gov for more information. The Rex Museum (on the corner of Highway 66 and Third Street) is open to the public

Tuesday through Thursday 10 am to 2 pm, Friday 4 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday 12 pm to 4 pm.

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.

Visiting hours are Monday Sunday 4 pm - 8 pm.

RMCHCS COVID-19 TEST/VACCINE/ BOOSTER CLINIC SIX MONTHS AND OLDER If your baby is six months old or older, they are now eligible for the first and second boosters. Must wait four months out to receive the second booster.

12 YEARS OLD AND OLDER The FDA-approved COVID Bivalent Booster Vaccine is now available for those 12 years old and older. This booster can be administered two months after receiving the last prior dose.

50 YEARS AND OLDER If you’re 50 years and older, you are eligible for a second booster, and must wait four months out to receive the next booster.

COVID testing is available for patients meeting testing criteria and who have established care with one of RMCHCS’s providers. For individuals seeking to establish care, please see or call patient access clerk for more information. If you are not enrolled with RMCHCS, you must call College Clinic at 505-863-1820.

RAPID COVID TESTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is delving into the catacombs of horror. Celebrate

FAMILY STORYTIME WITH LOCAL AUTHOR SHEILA LOFGREN

ARTSCRAWL 7 pm - 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.

artists to submit artwork to display at the youth library using the theme: Spectacular Munster Mash. Use the materials and techniques learned in this workshop to contribute to the library space and leave a mark on OFPL. Supplies will be provided. Email jwhitman@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Gallup Sun • Friday September 30, 2022

Join OFPL @ 11 am on Wednesdays inside the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! This week, the theme is “pets.” Age 0-4. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

OFPL and the Children’s Library will be closed for staff development. During that time, OFPL’s online services, as always, will be available at ofpl.online featuring downloadable magazines, e-books, audio-books, streaming movies, virtual programs, and many other resources. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

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