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Road to the future CARBON COAL ROAD OPENS

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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t may look like any other four-lane blacktop to a lot of people. But to local officials, the newly opened Carbon Coal Road is a gateway to regional opportunity that’s been seven years in the making.

For one thing, it gives the Greater Gallup Economic Development Cor poration another selling point for pitches to manufacturers and other businesses that might like to set up shop here. It links the Gallup Energy Logistics Park to U.S. Highway 491, and from there to I-40. It shaves 10 miles off the commute to San Juan County and the Four Corners. It opens possibilities for new housing as well as businesses, and promises to relieve some traffic in the Mentmore area.

The road is one piece of a bigger picture, one that envisions the Gallup region becoming an “inland port,” taking advantage of its proximity to the railroad and I-40 to make the area a transport hub that revitalizes the local economy.

“This road provides us a major opportunity. It’s a gamechanger for us in McKinley County, because now we at EDC can go out and market something like this. It’s all about where we’re at. It’s one of the things that GGEDC talks about all the time, our location, location, location,” GGEDC Executive Director Patty Lundstrom said.

Lundstrom recalled the first time she saw the road.

“The first time I was on Carbon Coal Road was about 15, 20 years ago when I was the Council of Governments director,” Lundstrom said. “We were

President of Roche Enterprises Robert Roche, Rep. Patty Lundstrom, D-N.M., and District 1 County Commissioner Billy Moore cut the ribbon during the ceremony at Carbon Coal Road on Nov. 30. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein looking at High Desert Trails.

We drove back here and it was a bumpy, rutted road.”

Lundstrom said her first

thought was, “You gotta be kidding me. What was this road ever used for?”

Fast forward to what the

road can be used for now.

GGEDC worked with the city, the county, the New Mexico Department of Transportation, the Navajo Nation, Gallup Land Partners and others to secure the $23 million to get the road done. GLP donated 159 acres of land, including a 250-root wide right-of-way for the road.

Robert Roche, president of GLP parent company Roche Enterprises, thanked all the parties that helped get the road done, especially Gamerco residents “who had to put up with traffic and road closures” during the year and a half of construction.

“The first thing we are going to do is put together a master plan, put something on paper, for the 14,000 acres [around] Carbon Coal Road for a development zone,” he said.

GLP has already sold “a very large parcel” to the Navajo

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After being pulled over and not cooperating with Gallup Police, Fala Spencer, 21, of Church Rock, was arrested and charged with her third DWI. Officer Aaron Marquez responded to a request for

assistance by Lt. Francis Collins at Miyamura High School, 680 Boardman Dr., during a traffic stop for speeding. Marquez arrived at the scene and saw Collins talking to two passengers near a white GM pickup truck, where the driver was identified as Spencer.

Collins advised Marquez t h a t S p encer wou ld not respond to his commands or questions. She reportedly was on her phone and would not cooperate with the officers.

The report stated she avoided eye contact with Marquez as she said she was traveling to a local hospital to tend to her brother. Marquez observed Spencer show signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and smelling of alcohol.

Spencer agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, during which she stated she reportedly consumed an unspecified number of shots of vodka about six hours prior to being stopped. Spencer had difficulty following the directions, so Marquez offered the alternative testing. But she also performed poorly on the alternative tests and was placed under arrest for DWI. A search of Spencer’s vehicle reportedly resulted in fi nding an open container of Kings Bay Tropical Island Style Gold Rum. Marquez was advised by Metro Dispatch that Spencer had an active warrant out of

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be green or grayish in color, according to a post on the GPD’s Facebook page.

Gallup police are looking for person(s) of interest in connec-

ne unidentified man was killed during a shooting at the local Pep Boys.

On Dec. 6, around 11:30 am, Gallup Police Officers were dispatched to Pep Boys, 702 U.S. Hwy. 491, in reference to shots fired.

Patrol officers arrived on scene and found a man who had died from multiple gunshot wounds. The identity of the victim was This is the suspected car the GPD is trying to locate. still unknown at press Photo Credit: GPD time.

A video from Pep Boys tion with this crime. Anyone allegedly showed a vehicle that with information should call came to the area with multiple Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002 individuals that entered the ditch or the McKinley County Crime area east of the Flame of Fire Stoppers at (877) 722-6161. Crime church before shots were heard. Stoppers may pay a reward up to The vehicle is possibly a $1,000 for information resulting Honda Ridgeline, and it possibly in an arrest. Callers can remain has star pattern rims and may anonymous.

Shoulder driving double bust DRUGS, WEAPON FOUND IN CAR Staff Reports

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wo people were caught with a large amount of fentanyl pills and meth, along with a pistol.

On Nov. 21, a rou nd 8:15 am, McKinley C o u n t y Sheriff’s Deputy B r a n d o n Salazar stopped a blue Nissan Jamie Estrada Altima when he saw the driver driving on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 491. The driver, Jamie Estrada, 22, pulled into the parking lot of David’s Restaurant, 1377 U.S. Hwy. 491.

According to his report, Salazar noticed that Estrada’s eyes were d r o opy a nd bloodshot, and that his pupils Vanessa Chavez were dilated. He was also saying back and forth.

Salazar also checked on the vehicle’s passenger, who was identified as Vanessa Chavez.

When Salazar gave her name to Metro Dispatch, he learned that Chavez, 36, had a warrant out for her arrest. He detained her and

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Three Simple Rules Poor Teens Can Follow to Join the Middle Class Many of us who live in the Gallup-McKinley area do not have to be told we live in an area where there is high poverty [33.7% for Gallup, 32% for McKinley compared to 11.4 for the US], So, is there something simple anyone can do to move out of poverty and into the middle-income. Well, supposedly there is according to the Brookings Institution [an American research group founded in 1916]. They conducted a study and came up with three basic rules young people can follow to raise themselves out of poverty into the middle class.

These are: • at least finish high school • get a full-time job and • wait until age 21 to get married and have children.

Their research found “that of American adults who followed these three simple rules, only about 2 percent are in poverty and nearly 75 percent have joined the middle class (defined as earning around $55,000 or more per year)”.

Further, strategies to promote opportunity for poor children must consider three realities. First, many poor children do not get the same kind of family support in the education process that middle-class or upper-class children get from their families. Second, as a result, these children enter and continue through the education process behind their more advantaged peers and struggle to catch up or keep up. Third, poor children are more likely to make bad decisions that lead them to dropping out of school, becoming teen parents, and participating in law breaking activities.

Consider this: If all influencers [parents, schoolteachers, school administrators, community leaders, ministers and even politicians] of young people say the same thing there is a greater chance they will listen.

Teenagers can understand such basic principles and implement them to make their futures better. In most cases. Better than their family of origin.

In closing, these three rules were basically the same three my parents preached to my brothers and sisters, maybe slightly different but very similar. After several starts and stops and stumbling along it did work for me. What about you?

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A man with an outstanding warrant also had meth in his car when a McKinley County Sheriff’s deputy stopped him for not having a license plate.

On Nov. 13, around 12:30 pm,

Deputy Brandon Salazar was driving along Chino Loop when he noticed a black Mercedes without a license plate. He pulled the vehicle over, and met the driver, Dominic Warren. In his report, Salazar mentions that he has interacted with Warren, 27, in the past.

According to his report, Salazar noticed some drug paraphilia on the floor of the car’s passenger side. He asked Warren to come to the back of his patrol car, and Warren agreed to do so. He then told Salazar that he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

After Warren gave him consent to search the car, Salazar found two baggies containing a glass-like substance, which he concluded was meth.

Warren was charged for his outstanding warrant and

possession of a controlled substance. His car was towed by Extreme Towing.

Warren’s preliminary examination is scheduled for Dec. 28.

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deputy found 37 fentanyl pills on a man he had originally pulled over for a suspended registration.

According to the report Salazar fi led, he noticed that the man, Isaac Kerley, appeared to be nervous during their conversation.

On Nov. 12, around 12:30 pm, Deputy Brandon Salazar stopped a white BMW with a suspended registration in front of Cash Cow Home Store, 101 N. Third St. Kerley, 41, said he was on his way to pick up his girlfriend so they could go to the flea market.

He also said that he’d gone to McDonald’s to get a drink and an apple pie.

Kerley kept repeatedly putting his hands in pockets, and Salazar had to ask him to stop.

The deputy asked for permission to search the BMW, and he also did a pat search on Kerley. That’s when he found some drug paraphernalia, which included some foil and a straw. He also found two vials in Kerley’s pockets, one contained fentanyl pills and the other contained more foil with a burn mark on it.

In total Kerley had 17 fentanyl pills on him. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance. On Nov. 30 Kerley was sentenced to 364 days in McKinley County Adult Detention Center, and one year of probation after his sentence is complete.

C O M B O O F M ET H , FENTANYL Gallup, Nov. 11 Over 40 pills of fentanyl were found in a man’s car after a McKinley County Sheriff’s deputy pulled him over for a suspended registration.

On Nov. 11, around 4:45 pm, Deputy Brandon Salazar

stopped a red Volkswagen with suspended registration in the parking lot of the Starbucks at 840 N. Hwy. 491, after he originally tried to pull it over in Gamerco.

Salazar asked the driver, who was identified as Phillip Apodaca, to step out of the vehicle. When Apodaca, 26, got out of the vehicle Salazar noticed a silver straw-like object hanging out of his right pocket, which Salazar recognized as drug paraphernalia.

W hen Sa la za r a sked Apodaca if he had anything else in his pockets Apodaca admitted to having some “pills” in his right pocket. When Salazar saw the pills, he recognized them as fentanyl pills.

Before Salazar could search his car Apodaca admitted that he also had a small amount of meth in the car.

In total, 43 fentanyl pills were found in Apodaca’s car, along with 2.2 grams of meth.

He was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance. His preliminary hearing was held on Nov. 30.

During the preliminary hearing, the charges against Apodaca were dropped, however he was sentenced to a year of probation.

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NMDOH issues public health emergency order for respiratory viruses Staff Reports

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ANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health issued a public health emergency order on Dec. 1 in response to a surge of pediatric cases and hospitalizations of respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV. The order requires all New Mexico hospitals to work cooperatively to reactivate and participate in a “hub and spoke” model of resource management to ensure patients are transferred to appropriate levels of care.

“We expand our social networks during the holidays, which is an important part of nurturing ourselves as human beings living in a complex world. However, at the same

hygiene habits we’ve learned over the past few years as New Mex ico nurses, doctors and hospital staff are facing another surge.”

This public health emergency order is necessary now Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Photo Credit: Wikimedia a s hospit a l s and emergency time we create more opportu- rooms are operating above nities for respiratory viruses their licensed capacity due to to spread,” Acting NMDOH Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D., said. “It’s important to take steps to reduce the risk for respiratory viruses by practicing the good health and

a surge in respiratory viruses and are now experiencing an unsustainable strain on healthcare providers. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States is experiencing an early, elevated onset of respiratory disease incidence, as the result of RSV, influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses. Respiratory disease caused by RSV and other viruses is placing severe strain on pediatric hospital capacity in New Mexico, and evaluations show that the state is nearing a level of capacity strain that

would necessitate activating crisis standards of care.

RSV is a common respiratory virus that spreads through virus-containing respiratory droplets produced from coughing and sneezing. For most children, RSV produces mild illness. However, young children are especially susceptible to RSV – according to the CDC, RSV can be dangerous for some infants and young children, with children under the age of two at increased risk of severe

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COMMUNITY

One-stop show for holiday gifts CROWDS FEEL FESTIVE AT LARRY BRIAN MITCHELL RECREATION CENTER

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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he hustle and bustle of Christmas was certainly felt at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center Dec. 3-4 with the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair.

A local holiday tradition in Gallup once again drew in the festive shoppers as they look for those unique whimsical homemade gifts just in time for Christmas. Behind the planning was Michelle Burrola, recreation manager for the City of Gallup. In an interview with the Sun, Burrola said this

Holiday arts and crafts were available for purchase at the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein year’s event was yet another

proving it.

“This event has been doing well the past [several] years and is only getting better and bigger,” Burrola said. “Just alone on Saturday we hit about 1,200 to 1,500 people coming through our doors, with another 700 to 800 people on Sunday.”

Burrola said the biggest draw is that vendors bring in items that customers want and need, as well as the timing of the event.

“When I came to this position, my goal was to attract tourists, so that was why I

moved the fair closer to the Balloon Rally,” she explained.

“That way we get all the people [here] and it actually panned out, even though there were other things taking place in the area.”

The fair accommodated over 58 vendors this year and had to turn away over 40 on the waiting list. The event drew vendors not only from McKinley County, but coming from as far as Sanders, Ariz.,

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR | SEE PAGE 13

huge success with the numbers

Happy shoppers made the rounds at the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center Dec. 3-4. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Holiday goodies for pets were available at the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR | FROM PAGE 12 and Colorado.

The two-day event fee for the vendors was only $50, making it reasonable for more vendors to sell their items.

Burrola says it’s a great event to come and buy those special Christmas gifts. Aside from perusing all the vendor tables, a door raffle is held every halfhour for both the customers and vendors themselves.

“We do two raffles for the patrons and the same for the vendors. A nd the vendors themselves donate items that somebody will win, a simple donation from their booth,” Burrola explained.

With so many vendors on hand, there was so much to see and smell at the arts and craft fair, such as delicious smelling Christmas baked goods, scented candles, stunning glass ornaments, unique jewelry, beautiful Christmas wreaths, and warm cozy winter scarfs.

One vendor that has always been a hit for the past 12 years, dubbed the Majeda of Gallup, sells designer purses. It’s her primary business, so Majeda does this all year round and works out of her house, but COMMUNITY

she always makes it a point to come out to the craft fair.

Selling handbags and wallets of different colors/styles, she said she’s done well over the past years and has customers eagerly awaiting her arrival to the event.

When asked what keeps her coming back year after year Majeda simply stated, it’s the people.

“The people, my customers, are what keeps me coming back,” she said. “I have longtime customers and always make new ones and friendships develop out of it.”

With various craft fairs throughout the county, Majeda says this is the only one that she attends to sell her items simply for the fact that it is the busiest and that the vendor fee is very fair.

Down each aisle, talented artisans with their arts and crafts made it hard to choose what gift to buy, such as the creative vendor, Mitzi Sanchez, of Gallup, also known as the “The Grinch Lady.” On hand she had hand-painted ornaments, candy jars, and wreaths all done in the traditional Grinch-style motif. Marketing them as stocking stuffers, Sanchez said everything is hand-painted and all homemade with a little help from her granddaughter.

“We really enjoy doing this and we do this every year, and it’s just great seeing everyone turn out for the event. It’s good for the community to be a part of it all and it’s good for Gallup,” Sanchez said.

Amidst all the chattering, ooh’s and aw’s, customers could be heard praising the fair and what will be coming next.

Various vendors stated that it’s always good to shop at these

events not only for the gifts but keeping the craftsmanship alive and well.

Burrola agreed that purchasing a gift from the event not on ly helps t he loca l economy, but it also keeps that hometown spirit and Christmas spirit alive. She

noted that plans are already in the works for the upcoming Spring 2023 arts and crafts fair with advertising being done in the latter part of February.

The fair will take place the last part of April, early May and gearing towards Mother’s Day and graduation.

Many gift options were available at the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein Gallup Sun • Friday December 9, 2022 13

High school student showcases her art at ‘Holiday in New Mexico’

By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

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yanelle Velarde is only 15 years old, but she is already on her way to receiving her associate degree and has been featured in a college art show.

Velarde was one of the artists featured at UNM-Gallup’s Eighth A n nua l Holiday in New Mexico event Dec. 1.

She is of the Jicarilla Apache and Navajo tribes. As a high school student, Velarde is a par t of the Middle College High School program, which allows her to take both high school and college classes.

In an interview with the Sun, Velarde said she hopes to at tend t he I nstitute of A mer ic a n I nd i a n A r t s i n Santa Fe once she graduates high school. If ar t doesn’t pa n out, though, she sa id she might consider a career in business. But of course, art is her passion.

“I think it just allows me to do somet h i ng to ma ke other people happy,” Velarde said. “I’m happy with my art, but just seeing how other people react to it, that makes it worthwhile.”

Ve l a r d e i s c u r r e n t l y i n the Draw i ng 1 cla ss at UNM-Gallup. Her instructor, Kristi Wilson, spoke highly of Velarde’s work ethic and passion for drawing.

“Ryanelle goes above and beyond for her class projects.

She works really, really hard, comes in to the open lab, and spends additional work

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Ryanelle Velarde, 15, got to participate in the art showcasing at the Eighth Annual Holiday in New Mexico event at UNM-Gallup on Dec. 1. Photo Credit: Merrisha Livingston time,” Wilson said. “She’s a joy to work with. She’s one of the best students I’ve ever had.”

Vel a rde come s f rom a family of artists. Her father, as well as his whole side of the family, are artists. She noted that her entire family supports her art; her mother often buys her art supplies.

Wilson sa id that one unique thing about Velarde i s t h a t s h e’s v e r y o r g a nized when it comes to her artwork.

“She’s ver y method ica l and she knows how to mana ge her t i me rea l ly wel l, when s he’s i n cl a s s a nd out side of cla s s,” Wi l son ex pl a i ne d . “But I wou ld s ay her d r aw i n g s t yle i s ver y method ica l a nd ver y thoughtful. She’s very detail oriented.”

Most of Velarde’s work is realistic, which is where the

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preciseness comes in handy.

However, she said that can also make her work difficult.

“I think the hardest part is just getting things precisely measured and scaled and trying to make it as real as I can,” Velarde said. “I try to make my drawings look real and not too abstract.”

Despite how difficult the process may be, Velarde said her methodical approach is also her favorite part about creating art.

“I think part of my favorite par t is the process and the work that I put into every one of my pieces,” Velarde said. “Once it’s done, I feel happy and accomplished that I did something, especially when I’m so stressed about my other schoolwork.”

To learn more about Middle College High School, visit their website at mchsgallup.com.

Er nest Mont a no, of Hedgesville, W. Va., died on Nov. 18. He was 83.

He wa s bor n i n P i ne Haven, N.M., on Oct. 15, 1939.

Ernest was preceded in death by wife Mary Montano of Show Low, Ariz.; his parents Rafael and Rosenda Monta no of Ga llup; his brothers: Oliverto Montano, Jorgn Montano, Leo Montano, and Ralph Montano Jr., all of Gallup; his sisters Laura Villanueva of Albuquerque and Gereldine Oguin Montano of Council Bluffs, IA. He is survived by his sisters: Perfectita Sandoval of Albuquerque and Estella Montano of Phoenix; his sons: Darryl G. Montano and Derrick Silversmith-Montano of Nava jo Nation, Ra lph Monta no of Sacra mento, Calif., Wayne Montano of

Ernest Montano Hedgesville, W.Va; and his daug hter s: Ma r yeona S. Montano of Thoreau and Angela Savage of Honokaa, Hawaii.

F u nera l ser v ices w ill be held at Sacred Hea r t Cathedral, 415 E. Green Ave., on Dec. 17 starting at 11 am.

Instead of flowers, the family is asking that people donate to Little Sisters of the Poor.

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‘Guillermo del Torro’s Pinocchio’ gives a classic tale a darker edge

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 118 MINUTES This motion picture is playing in select markets and will be available to stream on Netflix on Friday, Dec. 9.

In Nor th A mer ica , it’s unusual to see an animated fi lm that isn’t aimed directly at kids. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a real anomaly of sorts. The classic story has not only been given a darker edge, but it also includes a new and somewhat grisly subplot.

W h i le cha nges have occurred, the movie doesn’t alter the most important elements of the original tale.

Primarily, ideas about the definition of humanity, as well as the joy and sacrifice experienced in life. It’s a visually dazzling and memorable adaptation.

The narrative begins with a flashback of Italian woodcarver Geppetto (Dav id Bradley) during happier times. After a horrific tragedy, the old man spends years suffering from loneliness and depression.

Years later, in a drunken state, the figure chops down a nearby tree. This act startles Sebastian J. Cricket (Ewan McGregor), who watches as Geppetto carves a small boy out of the wood called Pinocchio (Gregory Mann). When a spirit appears and brings the design to life, further complications arise.

Sebastian is asked to watch over the naïve, disobedient and impulsive puppet. A sober Geppetto is disturbed by his COMMUNITY

creation (who has a dramatically different personality from the person who inspired it). With the country under fascist rule, local official Podesta (Ron Perlman) takes an interest in Pinocchio. As this occurs, the wooden boy struggles as he yearns to be human and experience all that it entails.

This fi lm employs stop-motion animation throughout, providing a unique and striking appearance to the title figure.

Pinocchio has an unfi nished appearance which matches the character, who appears without having developed concepts of right and wrong or the world around him. In fact, all the individuals look more grizzled, worn and distinctive. The locations, from the countryside, village and roving carnival, to new elements like a training facility, are also vividly captured and, on occasion, even threatening.

There is so much detail on display that one could just admire the incredible images on display.

Thankfully, there is more to this adaptation than visuals. The darker approach to the material adds more tension to the proceedings and raises the stakes. Still, despite the tonal

shift, the movie still manages to land a lot of inventive humor.

Sebastian is very funny as the insect voice attempting to guide Pinocchio. McGregor delivers some very funny comments on fantastic events as they are occurring and also is the source of an amusing running gag involving his character being repeatedly swatted at and nearly crushed.

The era shift and added story elements are initially jarring, but soon make sense in terms of the story’s themes.

It allows the fi lm’s creators to add another strained father/ son relationship and deal more explicitly with the nature of villainy.

One new aspect that really makes a positive impression is that of the Underworld. While not a part of the original book, Pinocchio’s encounters with Death (Tilda Swinton) are compelling. Additionally, a group of rabbits whom the puppet also meets make a memorable impression.

Alas, fans of the fable will not see a couple of famous elements, including a notable isla nd from prev ious

“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” features David Bradley voicing Geppetto and Gregory Mann voicing Pinocchio. Photo Credit: Netflix adaptations. The notable growing nose characteristic isn’t as prominent here and this version doesn’t take an interest in any of the other creatures featured in the original book.

It is strange that after all this time and so many fi lms about the subject, it doesn’t seem like there has even been a version containing all the fantastic beings contained in the original novel.

But that is a minor quibble.

The omissions are forgiven when there is so much new material on display that works.

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Pinocchio is a vibrant new take on the classic. And it does emphasize the significant themes and messages of the famous tale, which is something that the recent live-action Disney edition did not accomplish.

This feature is grim at times and is not for small children.

However, it will intrigue and make an impression on older kids and adults wanting to see a beautifully animated film tackling life, mortality and how to be a real person.

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for December 9, 2022

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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elcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This is a remarkably busy edition with plenty of interesting studio pictures and independent fare vying for your attention. 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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AMSTERDAM: Inspired by a true story, this period piece is set in the 1930s and follows a trio of leads who have been friends since Wo r l d Wa r I. When two of them are asked to investigate a strange death, they witness another murder and are framed for it.

After locating the last member of their group, they all try to determine who was responsible for the slaying. In the process,

they uncover a sinister plot.

Despite the A-list cast and notable writer/director David O. Russell (American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook), critical reaction was muted. A small number were about to get onto its wavelength, suggesting that while the tone was esoteric it did deliver laughs, looked great and told an important story.

Unfortunately, two-thirds of reviewers didn’t appreciate its quirkiness and found it too busy and tiring.

The cast includes Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Andrea Riseboroug h, A les sa nd ro Nivola, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Rock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Zoe Saldana, Michael Shannon, Mike Myers, Taylor Swift, Rami Malek, Timothy Olyphant and Robert De Niro.

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followed and this third chapter picks up with the now middle-aged characters from the original film. When one of them suffers a stroke and survives the ordeal, he decides to finally follow his dream and make a movie. When he announces that the fi lm will be about his experiences at the store, all of the regulars return to take part in the production.

Notices were more upbeat than downcast. About onethird called it an unnecessary rehash that wasn’t as funny as the previous chapters and overdosed on sentimentality. Regardless, the majority thought it was an entertaining nostalgia trip. They enjoyed seeing the characters again and thought that enough of the quips landed to earn it a recommendation. It stars Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Amy Sedaris, Justin Long and a ton of celebrity cameos.

MAD GOD: Phil Tippett is a master special effects technician and stop-motion animation expert whose credits over the years have included the Star Wars series, Robocop, Willow, Jura ssi c Park , St ar ship Troopers, and many more. For decades, he has toiled away on a passion project which has fi nally been fi nished.

It’s a stop-motion animated fi lm about a mysterious assassin who travels to a strange underground world fi lled with monsters. As the story progresses, viewers learn what his mission is and how he intends to follow through on his goals.

The press was very taken by this feature. A tiny contingent found it repetitive, disturbing and were unimpressed by the narrative. Everyone else

stated that while the story and message was grim and almost nightmarish, it was visually stunning and unlike anything else they had ever seen before.

Alex Cox, Niketa Roman and Hans Brekke provide voices for the film.

OLD MA N: The latest from writer/director Lucky McKee (May, The Woods, All Cheerleaders Die) is another indie horror yarn. This one follows a hiker who gets lost in the wilderness. He finds a cabin and is taken in by the strange, elderly man who lives there. The two converse and begin to sha re t hei r experiences and what they both are running from. As it turns out, the two find an unexpected and unsettling bond that connects them.

Reaction towards this effort was slightly more favorable than downbeat. A sizable number did feel that the big reveal and fi nale was superficial and that the movie didn’t deliver the punch hoped for. A few more suggested that the strong cast and scares did make an impression and that the fi nal product would impress genre fans.

It stars Stephen Lang, Marc Senter, Liana Wright-Mark and Patch Darragh.

OPERATION SEAWOLF: This war/drama is set on a Nazi U-boat at the end of World War II. With German forces about to surrender, their remaining submarines are brought together for one last assault to attack the U.S. mainland and change the tide of the confl ict. A grizzled commander leads the final group on a suicide mission as they attempt to accomplish

their goal.

The press had a poor response towards this title.

A few did state that it was a decent B-movie that focused on character more than shocks and delivered some good performances. Alas, the majority didn’t buy into the concept.

They thought it was a drawnout and dull low-budget movie that didn’t display the necessary skills to deliver tension or thrills. The cast includes Dolph Lundgren, Frank Grillo, Hiram A. Murray, Andrew Stecker and Apostolos Gliarmis.

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What happens to your annuity if you die?

‘Layin’ it on the line’

By Lawrence Castillo Guest Columnist “Annuities have a lot going for them, including the ability to create guaranteed streams of lifetime income. But what happens to your annuity if you die sooner than expected?”

One common argument against annuities comes from people who say that if you die sooner than anticipated, your family will get none of your annuity money. That could be true in some cases. However, if you correctly structure an annuity, you can leave something to your family if you die too soon while still providing yourself with lifetime income.

Two basic categories of annuities There are two categories of annuity products.

One type of annuity helps you accumulate money for retirement, and the other type gives you predictable income when you retire.

Suppose you are using an annuity for wealth accumulation and have not started taking payments (annuitization). In that case, a named beneficiary will determine who receives the value of your annuity when you die.

If you have activated the income portion of your annuity, other provisions can be added to transfer the balance to your heirs.

There are numerous ways to structure an income annuity.

Some of these options make it so that a beneficiary can receive any unused funds in a lump sum or in payments after you die.

With an income annuity, you OPINIONS

select the time period for receiving the Income.

Life only option. As indicated by the name, life only pays as long as you are alive. This benefit will provide income as long as you live, but all payments stop at your death.

But you can also have what are called “joint-life payments.” Joint life is when the income stream continues until the second person, such as a spouse, dies. Frequently, married couples employ an option that decreases the payments to the second person when the first person dies. This option results in higher payments when both people are living.

Life with Refund. Your annuity income will continue for you for as long as you live.

However, you or your beneficiary are guaranteed to get at least the amount you invested.

Suppose you pass away before that amount of money is paid out. In that case, your beneficiary gets continued payments or a lump sum, depending on the annuity contract, up to the amount you initially paid for the annuity.

Life with period certain. If you choose a life with a period certain option, your payments will continue until your death (or until your spouse dies if you choose joint-life payments).

However, your payouts will continue for a minimum period, even if you die. If an annuitant dies before the end of the period certain, a beneficiary will get the payments.

Period certain only. This selection means income is paid for a certain number of years and then stops. If you live longer than the period certain, all

payments stop. If you die before the period ends, your beneficiary receives the payments.

These different annuity structures have various consequences of which you must be aware. For example, a lifeonly annuity will provide a higher monthly payout than a joint-life option with a period certain for the same premium.

It would help if you consulted a retirement income specialist to understand the nuances of each option.

Summing up, the money you invest in an annuity doesn’t have to die with you. It is possible to create a legacy for loved ones using annuities. However, you must know how each payout

option can affect your payments.

It’s a good idea to partner with an annuity specialist who can help you find the structure that works best in your situation.

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he folks over at Merriam-Webster are at it again.

They are claiming that the Word of the Year 2022 is “gaslighting.” That is so typical of them.

They can believe that if they want to, I guess.

According to their version of reality, Merriam-Webster defines gaslighting as “the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one’s own advantage.” That may be true for them, but I heard they’re all off their rockers.

If you haven’t picked up on it yet, ol’ Grammar Guy has been employing gaslighting in the first two paragraphs of this column.

My passive-aggressive, flippant, subjective treatment of truth makes it sound like MerriamWebster is full of morons, and I’m actually a better judge of words than they are.

Although gaslighting can be thrown around as a catch-all buzzword for being untruthful or generally passive-aggressive, it has a more nuanced, precise function.

Whether you see gaslighting in a personal or political context, it is a way to manipulate someone into questioning their reality. This form

of psychological manipulation ranges from mean and selfish to downright cruel and malevolent.

The term “gaslighting” comes from a 1938 play called Gas Light

by British novelist and playwright Patrick Hamilton. In the play, a man tries to convince his wife that she is becoming insane. He blames her for the belongings disappearing, although he is secretly hiding them.

Additionally, the husband is searching for some hidden jewels in the attic late at night. As he turns on the gas-fueled lights in the attic, the lights in the rest of the house dim. The husband convinces his wife that she is merely imagining things. Gas Light was adapted into a 1944 film called Gaslight (all one word). I find it interesting that the term “gas light” quickly evolved into a verb.

According to MerriamWebster, gaslighting had a 1740% increase in web searches for the term this year. What is it that has made gaslighting emerge as such a common word in our cultural vernacular?

Many attribute the rise of gaslighting to former President Donald Trump’s claims that often did not line up with reality. President Trump’s advisor Kellyanne Conway famously referred to then White House

Curtis Honeycutt Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s multiple false claims about the 2017 presidential inauguration as “alternative facts.”

This subjectification of measurable truth and confirmable facts in order to gain power, reputation or favorable optics is a great example of gaslighting. We saw this with scientific facts being questioned during the COVID-19 pandemic as well. Now U.S. politics and cultural wedge issues are riddled with gaslighting — facts be damned.

As “gaslighting” runs rampant in politics, its usage for controlling behaviors in romantic relationships has taken off as well. It’s a good idea for one’s mental sanity to avoid manipulative people who employ these tactics.

As I often say, the dictionary merely reports the news of how people are using language. So, based on this, Merriam-Webster’s gaslighting is sadly an apt Word of the Year 2022.

Curtis Honeycutt is an award-winning syndicated humor columnist and author.

Connect with him at curtishoneycutt.com.

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Sports schedule for week of Dec. 9 Boys Basketball 12/9 Ramah v. Magdalena 6:30 pm Home 12/10 Rehoboth Christian v. Window Rock 1:30 pm Away 12/10 Tse’ Yi’ Ga i vs.

Coronado 2:30 pm Home 12/13 Gallup v. Belen 7 pm Away 12 /13 Nav a jo P i ne v.

Whitehorse 7 pm Away 12 /13 T horeau v. Hot Springs 7 pm Home 12/13 Zuni @ Ramah 7:30 pm 12/14 Tse’ Yi’ Gai.v Jemez Valley 6:30 pm Home 12 /15 Nav a jo P i ne v.

Wingate 7 pm Away 12/15 Ramah v. Quemado 6:30 pm Home 12/15 Rehoboth Christian v.

Estancia 5:30 pm Home

Girls Basketball 12/9 Ramah v. Magdalena 5 pm Home 12/9 Rehoboth Christian v.

To’hajiilee 5 pm Home 12/13 Crownpoint v. Cuba 6:30 pm Away 12/13 Gallup v. Belen 7 pm Home 12/13 Miyamura v. Piedra Vista 7 pm Home 12 /13 Nav a jo P i ne v.

Whitehorse 5:30 pm Away 12/13 Zuni @ Ramah 5 pm 12/14 Gallup v. Window Rock 7 pm Home 1 2 /15 C r ow n p o i n t v.

Shiprock 11:30 am Away 12/15 Miyamura v. Bernalillo 7 pm Home 12/15 Ramah v. Quemado 5 pm Home 12/15 Rehoboth Christian v.

Estancia 5:30 pm Away

Sports Scores for Nov. 30 - Dec. 6 Boys Basketball 12/1 66-33 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. Ganado 12/1 84-21 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs.

Menaul 12/2 99-15 (L) Ramah v.

Menaul 12/2 61-40 (L) Rehoboth Christian v. Academy for Technology and the Classics 12/3 47-19 (L) Ramah @ Tse’ Yi’ Gai 12/6 40-38 (W) Ramah v.

Native American Community Academy 12/6 73-45 (W) Rehoboth Christian @ Tohatchi 12/6 69-64 (L) Thoreau v.

Laguna Acoma Girls Basketball 12/1 61-23 (W) Gallup v.

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12/1 40-36 (L) Ramah v. Rio Grande 12/2 59-33 (L) Miyamura v.

St. Pius X 12/2 57-43 (L) Ramah v.

Menaul 12/2 36-35 (L) Tohatchi @ Gallup 12/3 54-52 (W) Gallup v. St. Pius X 12/3 52-40 (L) Miyamura v.

Laguna Acoma 12/3 44-23 (L) Ramah v. Del Norte 12/5 57-46 (L) Thoreau v.

Escalante 5:30 pm 12/6 32-50 (L) Crownpoint v.

Bloomfield 12/6 69-16 (W) Gallup v. Taos 12/6 37-28 (L) Navajo Pine v.

Northwest 12/6 58-18 (W) Rehoboth Christian @ Tohatchi

ROAD TO THE FUTURE | FROM PAGE 4 Nation as a possible hospital site to replace Gallup Indian Medical Center in the future, and others have expressed interest in buying home lots in the area.

“We just threw up a sign, ‘Land Available,’ and 150 people have already contacted us that want to buy some land up here to build a house,” Roche said,

WEEKLY DWI REPORT | FROM PAGE 6 the Magistrate Court for DWI as well as two priors.

Spencer eventually agreed to the breath test, where she posted samples of .15 and .13. She wa s tra nspor ted to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (third), no passing zones, no driver’s license, and an open container. Her motion hearing is set for Feb. 9.

Name: Alyssa Yazzie Age: 26 Arrested: Oct. 12 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pre-trial hearing on Jan. 11 Name: Kristy Fernando Age: 43 Arrested: Sept. 2 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Final pre-trial hearing on Jan. 10 Name: Nadine Thomas Age: 43 Arrested: Aug. 28

adding, “We’re going to probably build a corporate home retreat here. We think it’s going to be an excellent place to work and to live and to play. We have a lot we can do here now.”

It’s that kind of forward thinking, and planning, that inspired the state to help secure federal funding and the necessary rights and deeds for the project, state Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna said. The city, county, GGEDC and GLP came up with

a plan and strategy for the project and what comes next.

“Every project is important to the community. From time to time, we stumble upon a project that is also important for us at the state,” Serna said.

“What we like about this project in particular is the support of the legislature flowing through the department to the community... One of the unique things about this community is, it’s on paper.”

Charge: DWI (Second) Status: Status hearing on Jan. 3

Name: Damis Naswood Age: 18 Arrested: Aug. 25 Charge: DWI Status: Motion hearing on Dec. 22

Name: Valerie King Age: 52 Arrested: Aug. 28 Charge: DWI Status: Final pre-trial hearing on Jan. 10

Name: Dustin Nalwood Age: 33 Arrested: Aug. 15 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Final pre-trial hearing on Dec. 13

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DOUBLE BUST | FROM PAGE 8 found out that she had fentanyl pills on her. He also found a scale and more pills in her purse.

Estrada allegedly had a large

NMDOH | FROM PAGE 11 disease and hospitalization.

Each year in the United States, an estimated 58,00080,000 children younger than 5 years old are hospitalized due to RSV infection.

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amount of money on him.

Once he obtained a search warrant for the vehicle, Salazar found drug paraphernalia. He also found a black box that was locked, and it had some shiny packaging coming out of the edge

of it.

Salazar contacted Curley Locksmith to help unlock the box, and once it was unlocked, he found a pistol, over 150 grams of fentanyl, and 17.5 grams of meth inside it.

Chavez was charged with possession of a controlled substance and her active warrant.

Estrada was charged with a DWI, two counts of trafficking a controlled substance, negligent use of a deadly weapon, driving with

a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and improper display of a registration plate.

Estrada’s preliminary examination is scheduled for Dec. 14.

Chavez’s court date had not been set by press time.

significant increase in RSV cases during the months of October and November, in addition to an increase in cases associated with COVID19, influenza, and other respiratory illnesses. According to the weekly Influenza Surveillance Repor t prepa red by their I n f luen z a Div i sion, New

Mexico, Texas, and Tennessee are seeing the highest rates of influenza in the country.

State health experts encourage all individuals at increased risk of severe disease (and their caregivers) to take steps to prevent RSV and other respiratory infections this flu season. They recommend these tips to stay

healthy: • Stay up to date on flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Stay home if you or your child is sick.

• Wash hands thoroughly and frequently.

• Keep common, high touch surface areas clean and regularly disinfected.

If you have a child needing medical evaluation, call your healthcare provider or visit an urgent care center. At this time, hospital emergency depar tments are strained.

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Sale May Be Canceled By Right of Lien Holder. *** Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that Gallup Business Improvement District, Inc. will conduct its regular monthly Board of Directors Meeting to be held virtually on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 3 PM. The agenda and log-in information will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from fbee@mailfence.com and on City of Gallup website. *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO FORMAL BID NO. 2226 Public notice is hereby given that

As more particularly set out in the Bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director via email at frodriguez@gallupnm.gov. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: https://app. negometrix.com/buyer/3226 Electronically submitted bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on January 4, 2023 when bids will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means.

The City of Gallup has transitioned to a new e-Bid/RFP software system powered by Mercell.

All solicitations will be released electronically through Mercell and responses from bidders must be submitted electronically through this online platform.

By using Mercell, prospective bidders will be provided with all information regarding a bid including addendums and changes to the project requirements. Mercell is a completely free service for all respondents. Prior to submitting a proposal, respondents

NOW HIRING Delivery Drivers Competitive Pay Good Work Environment Flexible Schedules Employment Advancement We are looking for Honest, Dependable, and Trustworthy persons.

Please apply at 1717 S. Second Street CLASSIFIEDS

are required to set up their free account with Mercell. Register your company at Negometrix. com. Only ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED BID PROPOSALS will now be accepted; system will not accept bids submitted AFTER due date and time.

Dated this 5 th day of December 2022 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-December 9, 2022 *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the GallupMcKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Architectural and/or Engineering Services Gallup Cen-

tral High School Replacement of Existing Facility RFP-202320BK Commodity Code(s): 90607,90638, 90735, 90738 A Mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 11:00 am (MDT). See the proposal documents for instruction on how to request to attend. As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by emailing procurement@gmcs. org Subject Name, RFP-202320BK. Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, January 13, 2023. FAX and EMAIL PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted.

Offerors will not be able to submit proposals or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time. Sealed proposals must be hand delivered or mailed to: 640 S. Boardman Dr. Gallup NM, 87301 Attention Breana

Kesner RFP2023-20BK. The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/or cancel this solicitation in its entirety. Dated the 9th Day of December 2022 By: /S/ Chris Mortensen, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: December 9, 2022 PUBLICATION DATES: December 9, 2022 (Gallup Sun) December 10, 2022 (AlbuquerqueJournal) *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS WORKING TOGETHER FOR OUR COMMUNITY! Administration Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

Patient Financial Services (PFS) Credit Balance Specialist

CT Scan CT/MRI Technologist $10K Sign-on-Bonus & Relocation

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Radiology Echo/Ultrasonographer- $10K Sign-on-Bonus & Relocation Radiographer- $10K Sign-on-Bonus & Relocation

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Rehabilitation Physical Therapist

Information Systems Clinical Informatics Specialist

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Laboratory Cytologist Medical Laboratory Tech (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT) Mammography Lead Mammography Technologist- $10K Sign-on-Bonus & Relocation Operating Room Certified Operating Room Tech- $10K Sign-on-Bonus & Relocation

RN positions - $12K sign-on Bonus & Relocation Emergency Room Home Health & Hospice Intensive Care Unit Med/Surg/Peds Operating Room

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO RFP NO. 2022/2023/03/P Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, desires to obtain sealed proposals for the following: Architectural, Engineering and Planning Services for Gallup Municipal Airport GALLUP, NM As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director via email at frodriguez@gallupnm.gov . Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: https://app.negometrix. com/buyer/3226 Electronically submitted proposals for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on January 17, 2023 when proposals will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means.

The City of Gallup has transitioned to a new e-Bid/RFP software system powered by Mercell.

All solicitations will be released electronically through Mercell and responses from bidders must be submitted electronically through this online platform.

By using Mercell, prospective bidders will be provided with all information regarding a bid including addendums and changes to the project requirements. Mercell is a completely free service for all respondents. Prior to submitting a proposal, respondents are required to set up their free account with Mercell. Register your company at Negometrix.

com. Only ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED BID PROPOSALS will now be accepted; system will not accept bids submitted AFTER due date and time.

Dated this 6 th day of December 2022 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-December 9, 2022 *** LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Public notice is hereby given that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Gallup New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: ITB-2023-22GH NEW, Trailers, Parts, Implements, Services For Tractors & Trailers Price Agreement Commodity Code(s): 073, 075, 105, 110, 760, 765, 863, 928, & 929 As more particularly set out in the BID documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com Sealed BIDS for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, January 10, 2023.

Sealed HARDCOPY BIDS mailed or hand-delivered will be accepted. E-Mail or FAX copies will NOT be accepted. Bidders will not be able to deliver, upload bids or documents after the specified CLOSING date and time.

The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/ or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

Dated the 9th Day of December, 2022 By: /S/Chris Mortensen, President Board of Education

22 Friday December 9, 2022 • Gallup Sun

Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 BID ISSUE DATE: December 9, 2022 PUBLICATION DATE: December 09, 2022 (Gallup Sun) December 11, 2022 (Albuquerque Journal) *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO Formal Bid NO. 2227 Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, is accepting sealed bids for the following: WORK UNIFORMS, MULTITERM CONTRACT As more particularly set out in the bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director at frodriguez@gallupnm. gov. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: https://app.negometrix. com/buyer/3226

cell is a completely free service for all respondents.

Prior to submitting a bid proposal, respondents are required to set up their free account with Mercell. Register your company at Negometrix.com. Only ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED PROPOSALS will now be accepted; system will not accept bid proposals submitted AFTER due date and time.

Dated this 7 th day of December 2022 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday, December 9, 2022 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority has canceled its monthly Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled to be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 9:00 AM MST. Notice will be advertised in January regarding the date, time, and location of the next Board of Commissioners meeting. Thank you.

Electronically submitted bid proposals shall be received via electronic bidding platform until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on or before January 5, 2023 where bid proposals will be received and recorded by the City of Gallup Purchasing Department via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means.

Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board

The City of Gallup has transitioned to a new e-Bid/RFP software system powered by Mercell.

All solicitations will be released electronically through Mercell and responses from proponents must be submitted electronically through this online platform.

By using Mercell, prospective proponents will be provided with all information regarding a bid including addendums and changes to the project requirements. Mer-

PUBLIC NOTICE

Gallup Sun Publication Date: Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 ***

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Among other items, the Commission will consider the adoption of an Ordinance AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE

OF MCKINLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO GROSS RECEIPTS TAX IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2023A, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 (THE “SERIES 2023A BONDS”) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING AND RELATED PROPERTIES. 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 Tiffany Roberts 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 7th day of December 2022 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Billy Moore, Chairperson Publication Gallup Sun date: December 9, 2022 CLASSIFIEDS

CALENDAR

Community Calendar Dec. 9 - Dec. 15, 2022 FRIDAY, DEC. 9

BOOTS 2 BUISNESS | REBOOT

8:30 am - 4 pm @ Room 200 of UNM-Gallup’s Student Services and Technology Center.

Boots to Business | Reboot is an entrepreneurial training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration for veterans. For more information call (505) 863-7637 or email cjarvision@unm.edu.

CREATIVE CORNER - CHARCOAL KRAMPUS ART

3 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Celebrate Winter Solstice by creating Krampus-inspired art using charcoal. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

CHESS CLUB

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

Join the chess club at OFPL! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

GET UP AND GAME

1 pm - 5 pm @ the Children’s Library (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Every Friday, come to the children’s library to unwind from a busy week! Email pneilson@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10

RELAY FOR LIFE TOUR OF HOMES

4:30 pm @ Grace Bible Church (222 Boulder Dr.). Tour beautiful homes decorated for the holidays with Relay for Life.

For more information call (505) 862-1457 or email bleedingpurple39@gmail.com.

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY ART MARKET

10 am - 4 pm @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. Second St.).

KIDZ CINEMA

2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is Snow Buddies (2008). Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863CALENDAR

1291 for more information.

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET

9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street.

The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11 MONDAY, DEC. 12

SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD MEETING

3:30 pm - 5 pm. The meeting will be held virtually. For more information go to gallupnm. gov/AgendaCenter.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “Winter Celebrations.” Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

EUREKA!

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

This week try your hand at creating your own model rocket.

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

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.

CHUNKY KNIT BLANKET WORKSHOP

4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Make your own chunky knit blanket to keep warm this season and enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa at OFPL. Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

STRESS LESS GAME NIGHT

4 pm @ @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Games, snacks, coloring pages, and other relaxing activities. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

CHESS CLUB

4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s

Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

Join the chess club at OFPL! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

green semi-formal attire. Email jduque9806@unm.edu for more information.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

9 am - 12 pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities.

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

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

TEEN PAINT NIGHT

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

Create your own glitch-inspired graphics in this immersive workshop as you build skills in drawing and painting.

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

WINE AND PAINTING

6 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). $35/person.

Purchase tickets at www.galluparts.org/wine-and-painting.

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is Rise of the Planet of the Apes in honor of National Monkey Day.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “Winter Celebrations.” Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

TINKER TECH

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

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 AND THURSDAY, DEC. 15

HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHON

Starting at 4 pm each day @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.).

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

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

PASKONG PINOY FUNDRAISER

5 pm - 7 pm @ Room 200 of UNM-Gallup’s Student Services and Technology Center. This event is open to the community, although attendees are asked to wear red, white, or

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

CRAFTY KIDS

4 pm on OFPL’s Facebook page. This week they will be making tin can snowmen. For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, DEC. 16

GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

9 am @ 203 Debra Dr.

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am - 2 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.).

Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning.

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

MONDAY, DEC. 19

GMCS WINTER BREAK STARTS TUESDAY, DEC. 20

SELF-CARE TUESDAY

4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Make your own gingerbread body scrub.

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

UNWRAP THE GIFT OF READING

Throughout the month of December select a wrapped book to check out, unwrap, and read! Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

MITTEN TREE

In the spirit of holiday giving OFPL will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and earmuffs throughout the month of December.

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

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN VISITS GALLUP

Take a stroll along Coal Ave. from First Street to Third Street and check out window paintings of Frosty the Snowman gamboling about Gallup.

This event will be going on until Dec. 31.

FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is having a membership drive through the end of the year.

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. Email tmoe@gallupnm.gov for more information. gallupARTS EXTENDS HOURS 12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)

LAST DAY OF POP UP HOLIDAY ART MARKET

GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. For more info email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

ONGOING

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.

FRIDAY, DEC. 23

@ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). Find the perfect locally-made, handcrafted artisan gift for everyone on your list.

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 12 pm - 4 pm.

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