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Response to City Housing Crisis

December 12, 2022

By Resolution R2022-13 the City of Gallup Declared a Housing Emergency in the City and Urged support to address this emergency. This was based on a Housing Market Analysis completed in June 2020 that indicated 127 new houses needed and over the last 10 years only sixty-seven new units have been produced. [see Whereas Clause #3] This briefing is an update on Gallup Housing Authority initiatives to address the City of Gallup’s “declared” Housing Crisis.

1. GHA has since 2017-2019 planned to get into Homeownership to graduate existing tenants out of low-income rental housing into actual home ownership. Why? Because HUD now requires GHA to move tenant at 80% of median income out of Public Housing into homeownership within two years. Currently, GHA has twenty-nine tenants at this level. GHA has forty-six units in Sunshine Canyon which may serve as an existing inventory for such a project. This would be under the HUD Section 32 program.

2. GHA has fifteen vacant lots in three subdivisions to build homeownership units for lease-purchase to qualified families.

On two larger lots GHA could build Transition housing for Battered Families and/or Homeless Veterans.

3. GHA has plans to submit a proposal to NM MFA to fund an Acquisition-Rehab-Resale program. GHA would seek to purchase existing defaulted units or abandoned units, rehab and then lease-purchase to income qualified families. GHA would also seek to vacant lots for future new construction of “affordable” housing for sale low to middle income families.

4. Since many low-income families do not make sufficient income to afford to purchase a home, GHA initiated a Gallup based Economic Scan and Job Analysis to better determine what the job environment is in Gallup [by sector, broken down to types and definition of education, skills and abilities needed to obtain these jobs]. The idea is to see what jobs GHA tenants might be able to pursue to gain meaningful employment to purchase affordable housing.

5. Also, based on the recent “Gallup Housing Crisis” meeting, GHA is considering obtaining an assessment of the actual housing needs by various regions in Gallup [Northside, Eastside, Southside, Westside, and Central Gallup]. In addition, GHA would like to look at existing County authorized housing subdivisions located with a 25-mile radius of Gallup.

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Laying a hero to rest GALLUP SAYS GOODBYE TO HIROSHI “HERSHEY” MIYAMURA

By Dee Velasco For the Sun “F r iend, generous, a nd hero” were a few of the words spoken about the late Cpl. Hiroshi “Hershey’’ Miyamura, a U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient, a s he wa s la id to rest Dec. 10 at Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup.

Miyamura was given full militar y honors at Sunset Memor ia l Pa rk fol low i ng his funeral services at First Methodist Church. A funeral procession of mourners traveled down Highway 66 to the burial site. Vehicles lined the side of the highway and people stood by paying their last respects to Miyamura as the hearse passed by.

The procession wa s greeted at the entrance to the burial site with the U.S. f lag f lying boldly to honor Miyamura. Sirens could be heard as the police motorcade made its way into the memorial burial site. Veterans stood by at attention.

It was a somber moment as the procession came to a stop. Various veterans were in attendance, offering their salute respectfully along with other military members.

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Hiroshi Miyamura’s daughter, Kelly Hildahl, was presented with the U.S. Flag, Medal of Honor flag, and the State of New Mexico Flag. She also received a note from the governor during the funeral service. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein Among the people present to pay their respects was Army Staff Sgt. Keith Desautels of

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Thoreau, who said he simply showed up to render honors for another veteran. Having

met Miyamura twice in Gallup, Desautels says he has several pictures in his office of him

MIYAMURA FUNERAL | SEE PAGE 5

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DELAYED WATER RATE HIKE What that means for the city’s future

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MIYAMURA FUNERAL | FROM PAGE 4 and Miyamura.

“I just showed up with the rest of the VFW [Veterans of Foreign Wars] to render fi nal honors as he was being laid to rest … to do this for another veteran was indeed an honor,” Desautels said.

The Third Infantr y Division of the Army proudly volunteered their services.

Presentation of Colors was shouted out as Miyamura was taken out of the hearse.

Deput y Wi ng Chapla i n Craig Nakagawa, of Kirtland Air Force Base, gave a short eulogy describing the hero.

Nakagawa quoted the Book of Isaiah, “... I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I; send me.’”

Na kagawa descr ibed Miya mu ra a s a ma n w ith numerous attributes, and he said he was honored to give the eulogy.

“It was serendipitous considering I had a grandfather who also was a second-generat ion Japa nese ‘n isei,’” Nakagawa said.

While he was speaking of M iya mu ra , he sa id he remembered his smile and his candor.

After the eulogy, in traditional military fashion, a 21-gun salute and the playing of “Taps” rounded out the ceremony. Next, folding of the flag commenced, and those in attendance lowered their heads in a moment of silence.

Off in the distance, four m i l it a r y hel icopter s f lew overhead to further honor M iya mu r a . T he folded American f lag, along with the Medal of Honor and the State of New Mexico f lags, were presented to daughter Pat Miyamura. Each member NEWS

of the fa mily received a n American flag.

As members of the military took their leave, family members said their last goodbyes to their beloved patriarch by placing roses on the casket.

Miyamura’s granddaughter, Marisa Miyamura-Reagan, was grateful to everyone who showed up for the funeral.

She said that the amount of people present spoke to how her gra ndfather lived a nd how much he gave back to the community.

“This was his last goodbye to everybody and it was amazing to see the support and the people that were able to come out and show that to him and the family,” Miyamura-Reagan said. “I think it’s a testament to him and how he impacted people and it was great to see.”

Miyamura-Reagan, a Major in the U.S. Air Force, said her grandfather inspired her to join the military.

“He personally impacted me 100%, and he was the reason why I joined the military.

I saw how wonderful the man he was just as a grandfather and the fact that he had that military background behind that – I wanted to be a part of that,” Miyamura-Reagan said.

Miya mu ra received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 24-25, 1951 during the Korean War. During a night attack by the Chinese, he saw that his squad could not hold much longer, so he ordered his men to retreat.

However, he remained behind to cover their withdrawal, killing an estimated minimum of 50 invading Chinese forces.

M iy a mu r a w a s c a pt u r e d immediately after staying to cover his retreating allies and was awarded the Medal of Honor upon his release on Aug. 20, 1953.

National Guard members carry Hiroshi Miyamura’s casket during the funeral ceremony at Sunset Memorial Park Dec. 10. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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UNM-G chancellor search nears its end 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 Dee Velasco Holly J. Wagner Photography Alexis Callahan Kimberley Helfenbein Merrisha Livingston Jenny Pond On The Cover Army National Guard members carry Hiroshi Miyamura’s casket at Sunset Memorial Park Dec. 10.

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ou might say that Dr. Sabrina Ezzell’s whole life has been leading up to this. The interim chancellor of the UNM-Gallup campus for the past eight months is on

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Dr. Sabrina Ezzell the verge of taking the permanent position as chancellor.

Originally from A l bu q u e r q u e , E z z e l l h a s spent t he pa st 25 yea r s i n t he Fou r Cor ner s a rea , sta r ti ng a s a nu r se at Sa ge Memor ia l Hospit a l i n G a n a d o i n 19 97. S he

gradua lly worked her way over to McKinley County in the 1990s and UNM-Gallup i n 2 015 . T h e r e , s h e h a s worked a s a nu r si ng fa c u lt y member, d i re c t or of t he nu r si ng prog ra m, a nd the chair of the Education, Health and Human Ser vices Div ision.

“Our location makes us u n ique because we a re so close to the Nava jo Nation and the Zuni Pueblo. A large percentage of our students a r e N a t i v e A m e r i c a n ,” Ezzell said of UNM-Gallup.

“Our mission really speaks t o t h a t , be c a u s e we t a l k about prepa r ing people to reach t hei r educationa l goals in the context of the t r a d it ion s a nd v a lue s we ser ve here.”

As part of the chancellor

selection process, the college held three community forums with Ezzell on Dec. 6 a nd Dec 7: one w ith students, one with faculty and one open to the entire commu n it y. Pa r ticipa nts were given a n ema il add ress to submit their comments d irectly to the provost, who’s weigh i ng the h ir i ng decision.

Respond i ng to com munity questions, Ezzell sa id she h a s t h ree t op pr ior ities for the school, star ting with, “Stabilizing our financial situation. We have reliable fu nd ing com ing from state appropr iations each ye a r but it do e s n’t g row.

We’re look i ng for ways to

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Water rate hike delayed again REPRIEVE FOR CONSUMERS COULD SPELL TROUBLE FOR THE FUTURE

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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allup residents may cheer when they learn water rates won’t go

up in January as planned, but some city leaders are worried that delaying the hike further will hobble the city’s ability to keep up with system maintenance, much less improve-

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ments.

A motion to raise rates by 15% Jan. 1, 2023, with a 1% decrease in subsequent years starting next July 1, died for lack of a second at the city council meeting Dec. 13. It was the third water rate proposal the Finance Department has made since April.

Ea rly in the rev iew, it became clear the city has been charging residential customers less for water than it costs to deliver it.

The abandoned plan came after months of wrangling to bring the rate hike down from the originally proposed 22.5% this year and again next year, as the Council tried to reduce the pain for customers while still balancing the books. Another proposal for 15% annual increases failed in November, and the Council asked for the plan presented this week. Meanwhile, infl ation has wreaked havoc on cost projections.

“We have been at this for such a long time that the budget we were working with was significantly different,” Finance Director Patty Holland said.

Unable to reach a consensus on how much to raise rates and who should bear the burden, the City Council punted the decision yet again.

Councilors have objected that the increase increments are too high, especially for lower income residents. The most recent plan would have shifted more of the burden to business customers.

“Tonight our option is we either pass this ordinance or not,” Holland warned. “If we do not do this tonight, I don’t anticipate bringing back any further proposals for fiscal

Gallup’s Finance Director Patty Holland year ‘23 changes, because we are already starting to budget for the next fiscal year. We would redo everything to plan and shoot for a July 1 increase.

“That would kick the can down the road, which we have been doing since the pandemic started, which is part of why we keep stretching and pushing and saying we need these increases, we need the funding,” she continued. “We’ve tried to demonstrate for you all the needs, all the uses and the whys. Costs going up is not favorable. We don’t have another source of revenue other than grants we are going after.”

The failure to enact new rates will delay seeking a $6.5 million bond to find a barebones list of water system repairs and improvements.

Lenders and rating agencies need to see income and cash projections the city can’t make without a multi-year rate structure in place. Even if the latest rate hike proposal had passed, the city would not have been in a position to issue another bond before 2028.

This year’s review has been part of a larger fi nancial strategy calibrated to support delivering water now and as the

Mayor Louie Bonaguidi Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project builds out over the rest of the decade. That will necessitate maintaining the system the city has, including drilling new wells to meet demand until the NGWSP is completed.

All of those projects cost money and, while much of it is grant-funded, most of the grants require a matching percentage from recipients.

The match for the next grant the city anticipates receiving would be $1.2 million, Holland said.

Often the city has to borrow or bond for major projects, and the cost of those transactions is higher if the city can’t show a stable rate of income and 180 days of cash on hand for contingencies.

Mayor Louie Bonaguidi urged his colleagues to take action. “Where do we go from here?” he asked. “I was ready to vote six months ago. We tabled it and now we are at this point here and we’re stuck with something basically none of us agree on. What do we do?”

In the end, they did nothing. District 4 Councilor Fran Palochak’s motion to approve the updated plan went down to defeat when no second was offered, leaving the existing rate structure in place.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Homicide victim identified, suspects named GPD ON THE LOOKOUT FOR TWO PEOPLE Staff Reports

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he man that was shot outside of Pep Boys on Dec. 6 has been identi-

fied.

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.

Officers arrived at the scene and found a deceased male, who appeared to have been shot. He was identified as Brandon Lee, 37, of Tsayatoh, N.M. Detectives obtained two arrest warrants for two wanted persons. Quinton White, 25, of Gallup, has already been arrested and booked on the first warrant. He has been charged

with accessory to murder (a capital felony) and harboring or aiding a felon (a fourth degree felony).

The second arrest warrant is for Tyson Long, 26, of Fort Wingate. Long is wanted for murder (a capital felony). Gallup Police are still looking for him as of print time. He is considered armed and dangerous.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Long, or about the incident at Pep Boys, call Metro Dispatch at (505) 722-2002 or the McKinley County Crime Stoppers at (877) 722-6161.

Crime Stoppers may pay a reward up to $1,000 for information resulting in an arrest.

Callers can remain anonymous.

Tyson Long is wanted for murder (a capital felony). Photo Credit: GPD

Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports Featured DWI

Nelson Kinsel (1960) Oct. 29, 4:54 am DWI (Third) A vehicle crash on I- 40 resulted in a Yatahey man, Nelson Kinsel, 62, being arrested and charged with his third DWI. McKinley County Deputy Dewayne Holder responded to a call for assistance at the crash site near the 39.4 mile marker.

Holder arrived at the scene and met Officer Dominic Molina, who PUBLIC SAFETY

showed him a blue GMC Sierra that had stopped in a ditch to the side of the eastbound lanes.

Holder approached the vehicle and met the driver, Kinsel, and instructed him to exit the vehicle. As he did, Holder observed Kinsel showing signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes and smelling of alcohol. Kinsel reportedly said he consumed a six-pack of Bud Light prior to driving.

Kinsel agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests.

However, he performed poorly on the tests and was placed under arrest. Holder spoke to Molina afterward and was advised that McKinley County Fire made the initial contact at the scene where they found the vehicle running with Molina in the driver’s seat.

Holder was also advised by Metro Dispatch that Kinsel reportedly had two prior DWIs. Kinsel agreed to give breath samples and was transported to McKinley County Sheriff’s Office for the breath test, where he posted two

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STATE & REGION

National Defense Authorization Act passes, includes improvements to water infrastructure Staff Reports

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ASHINGTON – Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., voted to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 in the House of Representatives on Dec. 8. The NDAA includes provisions requested by the Congresswoman to improve water infrastructure and support acequias in New Mexico.

The legislation will bolster the United States’ national security as it invests in service members and their families, and promotes innovation and American ingenuity. It also counters adversaries and strengthens relationships with allies. “ The bipa r tisa n NDA A improves the quality of life for our brave service members, their families, and helps us uphold our responsibilities to care for them, while they risk

their lives to protect us,” Leger Fernández said. “This bill also includes provisions that are important to New Mexicans, like greater funding and protection for our acequias and water infrastructure, and funding to clean up environmental contamination. Whether it’s support for military service members, firefighters, water users, or students, this bill will help protect America and Americans.”

T he Nat ion a l Defen se Authorization Act includes several provisions for New Mexico: • Funding for Acequias: ◊ Increases the Acequia Irrigation System section of the Water Resources Development Act by $27 million. ◊ Allows acequias located in tribal territories to access this critical funding. ◊ Reduces the cost share from 75% federal, 25% non-federa l to 90% federa l, 10%

non-federal for economically disadvantaged areas.

• Improvements to water i n f ra str uctu re th roug h funding WRDA: ◊ Authorizes New Environmental Infrastructure Projects: ◊ $21,995,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in the City of Española. ◊ $15,500,000 for water i n f ra st r uct u re, i nclud i ng water supply, in the City of Farmington. ◊ $2,874,000 for wastewater infrastructure in Mora County. $20,700,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water reclamation, in the City of Santa Fe. ◊ Authorizes feasibility studies for the Lake Farmington Dam and McClure Dam in Santa Fe. ◊ Reduces the cost share for the Bernalillo to Belen flood risk management project.

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◊ Makes Colfax County eligible for additional water infrastructure funding.

In addition, the Congresswoman supported the following NDAA provisions: • Authorizes funding to accelerate cleanup activities in Los Alamos ◊ $286,316,000 for Los Alamos National Laboratory ◊ $40, 519,0 0 0 for Los Alamos Excess Facilities D&D • A 4.6% pay raise for military service members.

• Increase funding for basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development by $2.85 billion, an increase of 17% over the President’s budget request, including a 22.8% increase in basic research – enabling the DoD to invest in the breakthrough technologies of tomorrow. New Mexico’s universities and national laboratories are prepared to contribute to this groundbreaking work.

• Support for minority serving institutions, author i z i ng $131.7 m i l l ion for defense research activities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions. Leger Fernández’s district has 15 MSIs including nine Hispanic Serving Institutions, three Tribal Colleges, and two Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions.

• Historic changes to improve the ability of servicemembers, women in particular, to report and combat sexual assault, including the use of independent trained investigators outside of the

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M. immediate chain of command to investigate claims of sexual harassment.

• Greater support for military families, authorizing $50 million in aid for local educational agencies with military dependent students, and $20 million for local educational agencies eligible to receive a payment for children with severe disabilities.

• Resou rces for U. S. allies and partners, including $800 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides support and assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, an increase of $500 million above the budget request.

• Requires transition of DoD non-tactical vehicle f leets to electric or zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and establishes a pilot program for the development of innovative electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

• Civilian harm mitigation measures, including $25 million for the implementation of the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan.

• Includes the Federal

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SPORTS

Wrestlemania MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS TOURNAMENT

Miyamura Lady Patriot Eylissa Cordova faces off against a Piedra Vista Lady Panther during the Honor & Glory tournament. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Miyamura J.V. wrestler David Lujan is pinned by his Belen Eagles opponent.

The Miyamura boys varsity team beat Piedra Vista 45-25. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Miyamura Lady Patriot Mykayla Silvers competes against a Piedra Vista Lady Panther on Dec. 9. The Lady Patriots came in second place during the tournament. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Cougars conquer

Cougar player Rodney Joe (14) makes a jump shot but gets blocked

by Rehoboth on Dec. 6. Photo Credit: Alexis Callahan

Cougar player Kyle Yazzie (25) runs with the ball. Photo Credit: Alexis Callahan

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Cougar player Josh Dawes (30) makes a free throw. Photo Credit: Alexis Callahan

Cougar player Valentino Dawes (32) makes a free throw on Dec. 6 against the Rehoboth Christian Lynxes. The Cougars won 73-45. Photo Credit: Alexis Callahan

SPORTS

Sports schedule for week of Dec. 16 Boys Basketball 12/16 Miyamura v. Grants 7 pm Home 12/16 Ramah v. Hozho Academy 6:30 pm Home 12/17 Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Coronado 2:30 pm Home 12/19 Rehoboth Christian v. Navajo Prep 6:30 pm Away 12/19 Thoreau @ Miyamura 4 pm 12/19 Tohatchi v. Cuba 4 pm Away 12/20 Miyamura v. Grants 7 pm Away 12/20 Thoreau vs. Laguna Acoma 1 pm Away 12/21 Miyamura v. Magdalena 4 pm Home 12/21 Thoreau v. Pine Hill 1 pm Home 12/21 Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Jemez Valley 6:30 pm Away Girls Basketball 12/16 Gallup v. Piedra Vista 7 pm Away 12/16 Ramah v. Hozho Academy 5 pm Home 12/17 Miyamura v. Window Rock 7 pm Home 12/19 Thoreau v. Magdalena 11:30 am Away 12/20 Miyamura v. Taos 6:20 pm Away 12/21 Tohatchi v. Cuba 3 pm Home

Sports Scores for Dec. 7 - Dec. 13 Boys Basketball 12/7 68-51 (L) Navajo Pine v. Fort Wingate 12/8 65-56 (W) Rehoboth Christian v. Shiprock 12/9 87-9 (L) Ramah v. Magdalena 12/9 79-44 (L) Tohatchi v. Capital 12/10 72-57 (L) Rehoboth Christian v. Window Rock 12/10 61-55 (L) Tohatchi v. Escalante 12/13 54-39 (W) Gallup v. Belen 12/13 74-55 (L) Navajo Pine v. Whitehorse 12/13 63-51 (L) Thoreau v. Hot Springs 12/13 95-19 (L) Zuni @ Ramah Girls Basketball 12/8 52-28 (L) Miyamura v. Valencia 12/8 71-13 (W) Thoreau v. Northwest 12/8 34-30 (L) Tse’ Yi’ Gai vs. Legacy Academy 12/9 63-34 (L) Ramah v. Magdalena 12/9 60-27 (L) Rehoboth Christian v. To’hajiilee 12/10 68-27 (L) Navajo Pine v. Whitehorse 12/13 36-35 (W) Crownpoint v. Cuba 12/13 91-34 (W) Gallup v. Belen 7 pm 12/13 56-40 (L) Miyamura v. Piedra Vista 12/13 67-41 (L) Zuni @ Ramah SPORTS

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K i n sel wa s t r a n spor ted to McKinley Count y Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (third), no proof of insurance, and failure to maintain traffic lanes. His pre-trial hearing was held on Dec. 14.

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UNM-Gallup’s ‘Holiday in New Mexico’ makes successful return

Mrs. and Mr. Santa Claus, aka Tina and Robert Griego, made their grand entrance into Gurley Hall during The University of New MexicoGallup “Holiday in New Mexico” event Dec. 1 Photo Credit: Courtesy of Richard Reyes

By Richard Reyes Senior Public Relations Specialist for UNM-Gallup

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he University of New Mexico-Gallup hosted more than 800 community members on campus and lit up more than 1,000 luminarias for its eighth “Holiday in New Mexico” event Dec. 1 “Holiday in New Mexico” has become a modern tradition at UNM-Gallup. It started in 2013 as the brainchild of the late Marilee Petranovich, who worked as the senior public relations specialist. The event was put on hold for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic but made its successful return to campus this year.

“This year’s event was fun, magical and fi lled with excitement,” Senior Web Designer Carmen Wellborn, who coordinated the event, said. “After only two months of preparation, everything worked so well, and I am really happy that our Gallup community was able to enjoy our event.”

About a dozen student clubs and UNM-Gallup departments participated in the event along with more than a dozen community partners.

UNM- Ga llup pa r ticipants included the Student Nu r si ng A s sociat ion; t he Zollinger Library; the Business a nd Appl ied Tech nolog y, Community Education and Wo r k fo r c e D e v e l o p m e n t

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D i v i s io n ; t he Sk i l l sUS A Ch apt er ; T RIO St udent S u p p o r t S e r v ic e s; T R IO Upward Bound; the Lobos Chess Club; the Multimedia Club; the Asian Culture Club; the Accessibility Resource Center; the Public Relations Depa r tment; a nd t he A r t Student Collective.

“I would like to give a big shout out to all of the wonderful faculty and staff who made last night’s event such a big success,” UNM-Gallup Interim Chancellor Sabrina Ezzell said the day after the event. “It was very heart-warming to see so many families and community members on our campus enjoying time together. Thank you to everyone who made last

night such a memorable and meaningful experience!”

The event also coincided with the UNM- Gallup A r t Student Exhibition, which featured several drawings, pottery and jewelry.

“I am proud of all of the fi ne arts students who volunteered to help with this event,” Lecturer Kristi Wilson said. “It was wonderful to share their work with the community in the Art Student Exhibition!”

Clubs and depar tments hosted games and activities throughout the night. They also helped set up about 1,200 luminarias throughout the campus, making this year’s display the largest in UNMGallup’s history.

The Home Depot store in Gallup also donated about $600 worth of string lights that were used to illuminate more trees than ever on campus.

The UNM-Gallup facilities and custodial staff were instrumental in decorating the campus and preparing the logistics of the event.

UNM-Gallup leadership — including Ezzell; Dean of Instruction Daniel Primozic;

Director of Student Affairs Jayme McMahon; Director of Business Operations Robert Griego; and the four division chairs Ann Jarvis, John Zimmerman, Lewis Gambill and Alok Dhital — also got involved by welcoming and counting guests at the front entrance of Gurley Hall. They tallied a total of 819 attendees.

“I wa s a m a zed at t he amount of people that came to the event,” Zollinger Library Director Markos Chavez said.

“I’m glad we were able to reach so many people and have very positive interactions with the community. I’m thrilled that I was able to be part of this tradition and work with others on campus to see this through.

It really brought us together on campus and closer to the community.”

Com mu n it y pa r t ner s i ncluded St reng t hen i ng Nations Inc.; Gallup Service Mart; the Octavia Fellin Public Library; gallupARTS/ART123; McKinley County Sheriff’s

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is a true epic

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 193 MINUTES This feature from 20th Century Studios opens at cinemas on Friday, Dec. 16.

The science-fiction epic Avatar arrived at theaters back in 2009 and was an instant smash, earning awards for its groundbreaking visual effects and shattering just about every box office record in the process (it still currently remains the highest grossing film worldwide, earning just under $3 billion in total revenue). While one would have expected an immediate follow-up, writer/director James Cameron instead spent 13 years toiling on a sequel, or as it has now been made clear, a series of new titles.

There’s nothing subtle about Avatar: The Way of Water and it does have a few clichéd elements.

But it is also a true spectacle in every sense of the word. See it in 3D on the biggest screen you can find and you’ll be sure to walk away impressed.

Years after the events of the first film, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is living as a Na’vi with Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and their large family on Pandora.

In the ensuing years their time has been spent raising kids. This includes adopted daughter/Dr. Grace Augustine relation Kiri (Sigourney Weaver), teenage sons Neteyam (Jamie Flatters) and Lo’ak (Britain Dalton) and their youngest daughter Tuk (Trinity Jo-Li Bliss). Additionally, the family frequently hosts a human boy named Spider (Jack Champion), who also has a notable family COMMUNITY

Tuk (Trinity Jo-Li Bliss) is Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri’s (Zoe Saldana) youngest child. She befriends a lot of aquatic creatures when the family is forced to escape to an island.

Photo Credit: 20th Century Studiios history.

Unfortunately, their peaceful days end when humans, led by General Ardmore (Edie Falco), return to Pandora to take control of the planet. The villains target original rebellion leader Jake with a secret weapon… a group of Na’vi embedded with the personalities of deceased soldiers.

Specifically, Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang) and his team.

Fearing for the safety of his family, Jake moves his family to a sea environment, but trouble follows.

If you’re like this reviewer and haven’t seen the first film in at least a decade, then it might help to refamiliarize yourself with the original movie beforehand. This picture assumes you’ll remember who every lead and supporting character is and rushes right into the story after a brief comment or two about what happened to everyone since the last installment. It’s a little jarring (it took

me a few minutes to remember some of the supporting villains and background scientists), but after playing catch up for 10 minutes, the relationships and connections are once again clear.

Much of the thematic material early on involves family dynamics

and ex-military man Jake struggling to keep his young boys out of harm’s way. But as the group go on the run and end up in an island village, the younger characters begin to take center stage.

There is a bit of corny teen angst and drama as the youngsters try

to fit in. Yet bits with one teen encountering and befriending an aquatic, whale-like lifeform works extremely well.

Like in the previous movie

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for December 16, 2022

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ell, the holidays are arriving and movie studios are rushing to put everything they can out before the end of the year. This is one of the busiest weeks yet with numerous Blu-ray and DVD highlights arriving on store shelves. 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!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

CALL JANE: A married, Chicagobased woman in 1968 finds herself expecting, but qu ick ly learns that it will threaten her life if she continues forward with the pregnancy. After making the difficult decision to abort, the protagonist finds that no hospitals are willing to perform the procedure and that she must find an alternate treatment.

She asks a group of suburban moms named “Call Jane” and becomes involved in their movement.

Reviewers gave the movie good notices. A small contingent thought the script focused too much on speeches instead of making viewers care through the trials of the characters. Regardless, the majority wrote that while it was imperfect, there was plenty to appreciate and the cast were uniformly strong. It stars Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Mara, Chris Messina, Cory Michael Smith and Wunmi Mosaku.

CAN’T BE STOPPED: Those with an interest in graffiti may want to check out this documentary. Shot in Los Angeles, it tells the history of the “Can’t Be Stopped” or “CBS” crew of artists. Through interviews with various members and those familiar with the group, viewers are told the story of a man who began the outfit back in the 1980s. He mentors a group of boys, raising them from broken homes and helping to develop their artistic abilities on the streets.

As years pass, they eventually earn acclaim for their work.

The movie is said to be narrated by Everlast and features brief appearances by familiar musicians and actors who have crossed paths with the group.

It appears that this feature is debuting on disc, so there are currently no reviews available for the movie.

DON’T F*** IN THE WOODS 2: Apparently, back in 2016 there was an ultra-low budget horror film that garnered some attention because of its provocative title. This week sees the release of a sequel to that title. It’s about a group of camp counselors partying before the summer season begins. A mysterious woman arrives and not long after the youths are attacked by a group of parasitic monsters who are attracted to sexual activity.

Like the fi rst fi lm, response from members of the press hasn’t been exceptional. It seems that, as of right now, most are complaining that the feature is terribly paced and poorly written. As a result, there aren’t many laughs to be had or much tension from the onslaught of nasty creatures.

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Gordon, Jason Crowe and Julie Anne Prescott headline the feature.

LIFEMARK: This faithbased picture involves an 18-year-old happily living with his adopted parents. When his birth mother sends a message to the youngster asking to reconnect, the lead asks for advice from his guardians. They tell the story of this teenage mother and encourage him to build a new relationship. The process helps fill in some gaps and brings the entire group together.

Based on a true story, this title was well-received. While few critics ended up seeing and reviewing the picture, those that did stated that the movie was above average for religious-themed fare. They called it a positive and sweet ode to the adoption process and noted that it avoided sermonizing to audiences and focused on the upbeat story. It features Raphael Ruggero, Kirk Cameron, Rebecca Rogers and Alex Kendrick.

LY L E, LY L E, CROCODILE: Based on the popular kid’s book series, this tale follows a youngster who moves w it h his family to New York City. Initially, he has trouble adapting t o h i s new surroundings and feels like an outcast. That all changes after he meets and befriends a singing crocodile. The reptile not only shares his gift of song, but also encourages the youth to be bold and express himself.

More members of the press liked this family fl ick than disliked it. A minor percentage

found it too sugary and had a few issues with the movie’s message. However, the consensus was that while the concept was absurd, they couldn’t help but have fun with it. They thought the visual effects were impressive, the songs memorable, and also admiring the work of the cast. It stars Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy and the voice of Shawn Mendes.

T H E M I N U T E YO U WAKE UP DEAD: A sheriff investigating a murder in a small M i s s i s s ippi tow n i nterv iews the shifty stockbroker s on of the victim and his girlfriend, a local waitress. The cop quickly discovers that the deceased figure (and perhaps the other interviewees) may have been involved in an insurance scam. The protagonist attempts to determine if one of those scammed out of cash is responsible, or if the family members were responsible.

Unfortunately, no one who has seen this picture has had anything nice to say. They all suggested that the movie was cliched and that the screenplay was riddled with plot holes, ridiculous twists and dim-witted characters. The cast includes Cole Hauser, Morgan Freeman, Jaimie Alexander, Darren Mann and Andrew Stevens.

OLD FRIENDS: A D O G U M E N TA RY: A l s o released in some markets as Seniors: A Dogumentary, this non-fiction feature examines older pets. It shows their

particular needs from family members that often go unmet.

The bond between pet owners and older dogs is shown, as well as what can be done to help when an owner passes away or when these animals begin to slow down, suffer from ailments and start to be seen as a burden.

The movie has only been by a small group of movie critics, but they have all sung praises of the feature. They noted that the movie does an excellent job at making us rethink how we view aging animals and what needs to be done to help them age gracefully. These notices also suggested that one may end up shedding a tear or two by the time the credits roll.

RIOTSVILLE, USA: This documentary addresses protest movements in the 1960s and how police departments became increasingly militarized in their efforts to stop them. The filmmakers uncover and show military training footage used to develop strategies to quell civil disobedience. Viewers see full model towns called “Riotsvilles” and witness practice exercises. Law enforcement agencies are encouraged to use any means necessary to handle crowds.

Critics gave this effort high marks. A tiny number didn’t think that the film made the most out of its discoveries, calling it repetitive and the narration droning. Still, almost everyone else was stunned by what they saw. They claimed that it was an informative and effectively critical piece with modern day relevance that shows how the government overreacts and succumbs to paranoia.

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BLU-RAY/DVD | FROM PAGE 16 SMILE: A therapist witnesses the disturbing suicide of one of her patients during a session. Their discussion involves v isions of a s i n i s t e r, sm i l i ng f igure whose appea ra nce foretells imminent deat h.

Wracked with guilt over the ordeal, the lead takes some time off. Unfortunately, she begins to experience the same trauma and unsettling sights as her client. She begins to fear that she is the next victim.

The press was generally upbeat towards this chillier.

About 20% of reviews believed that the title was nothing more than a collection of jumpscares that didn’t offer as much food for thought as the concept promised. Still, most admitted that it was tense throughout and noted that it would definitely impress anyone looking for a good scare. The cast includes Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Robin Weigert, Kal Penn and Rob Morgan.

TICKET TO PARADISE: After learning that their daughter is engaged and about to make the biggest mistake of her life, her separated and embittered parents head of f t o B a l i to try and stop their child’s wedding. In order to complete their task, they are forced to work together. As they spend more time in each other’s company, old feelings return to the forefront and the pair begin to question the mission.

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Reaction was muted towards this rom-com, although there were slightly more positive reviews than negative ones.

Those who disliked the picture commented that it didn’t focus enough time on its two marquee stars and that the script was bland. Other voices stated that the charisma of the two leads helped make up for the story problems and found it fun to witness. It features George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Kaitlyn Dever, Sean Lynch and Billie Lourd.

T H E V ELV ET UNDERGROUND: This documentary on the famous 1960s rock band debuted on Netfl ix at the end of 2021. It is now arriving on Blu-ray courtesy of Criterion. Considered one of the most influential rock bands ever, the fi lm uses never-before-seen footage and interviews to delve into the New York underground music scene. It details how founding members Lou Reed and John Cale teamed up to write iconic music and collaborate with artists like Andy Warhol.

The movie received exemplary notices. A tiny faction said that the movie didn’t offer anything that enthusiasts wouldn’t already know. Everyone else wrote that it was stylish, captured the era perfectly, presented facts in an unusual and compelling manner and served as a thrilling document of an exceptional band.

THE WOM A N K ING: Based on real events, this drama tells the story of a faction of all-female warriors called t he A gojie who ser ved in the African k i ngdom of Dahomey. A young woman joins the group a f ter ref u si ng t o

take part in an arranged marriage. She ends up training under General Nanisca and doing battle with a foe who threatens their entire country.

Response towards the movie was very strong. A small number critiqued the liberties taken with the actual story, called the presentation formulaic and thought that the battle scenes weren’t as epic or exciting as they should have been. Still, the majority were impressed by the central performances and thought the female perspective given was inspiring and exciting. It stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and John Boyega.

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Questions to ask yourself before choosing a CD or annuity ‘Layin’ it on the line’

By Lawrence Castillo Guest Columnist “If you want to retire well, you will need to be even more vigilant about protecting your cash, both

now and in the future.”

Aside from the low-interest rates, people who save in traditional vehicles such as bank Certificates of Deposit and savings accounts face volatility and uncertainty.

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When the economy shows signs of faltering, the Federal Reserve typically cuts interest rates. When inflation fears come, the Federal Reserve will usually increase interest rates to slow the economy.

While this can be great for some folks, it punishes those with large cash reserves parked in CDs or savings accounts, often causing them to take more risks with their money than they usually would.

Despite volatility in interest rates, banks continue to tighten lending standards and aggressively avoid risk, making it more difficult for small businesses and individuals to borrow money.

In a shaky economy, safety rules.

When there is economic uncertainty, most people move to safety, especially if they are on track to retire in a few years.

Although they are well aware of the erosive effects of inflation on their wealth, many retirees are afraid of losing money they don’t have time to replace.

That’s why those near retirement often seek to transfer their more vulnerable assets to safer vehicles, such as annuity products or CDs. Should you choose an annuity or a CD? Suppose you are someone with cash reserves withering away in a low-to-zero interest account and want to find ways to make that money work harder and smarter for you.

After exploring their goals and risk tolerance, many pre-retirees choose to balance their portfolios with “safe money” products, such as annuities or bank CDs. While CDs are a traditional safe money choice, annuity products offer some additional advantages. In deciding whether to place money in an annuity or a CD, you should ask yourself: · Is it essential the government backs my investment, or do

Lawrence Castillo I trust the insurance industry?

Do I want a stream of guaranteed, predictable Income?

For how long do I want my money invested in a product?

What will I do with the money once I have it saved?

How critical is portfolio diversity to me?

How will taxes affect my investment?

Do I understand all the pros and cons of both annuities and CDs? What are my long-term and short-term money goals?

Am I looking to create a legacy?

Is it necessary to have a product I can customize to meet my needs?

Is liquidity a vital concern?

The takeaway: When economies falter, safety becomes paramount, especially for those near retirement or who have already left the workforce. Both annuities and bank CDs offer wealth protection. However, for those with specific goals, annuities may fit better with their long-term fi nancial objectives.

When considering these

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Luján chairs broadband subcommittee hearing

By U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján D-N.M.

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ASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, convened the final subcommittee hearing of the 117th Congress on Dec. 13 titled “Ensuring Solutions to Meet America’s Broadband Needs.”

Millions of Americans live in rural, Tribal, and low-income urban areas that do not have access to affordable broadband.

Congress has provided support for fixed and mobile broadband, including through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. New federal support for broadband access, affordability

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján and inclusion will bring us closer to closing the digital divide and achieving digital equity. This hearing examined ongoing and past efforts within the public and private sectors to bring affordable, resilient and secure broadband to all communities.

Luján’s witnesses included Kimball Sekaquaptewa, Chair of the Connect New Mexico Council and Chief Technology Director for the Santa Fe Indian School, and an advocate for connecting communities across New Mexico.

An excerpt of Luján’s opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below: Congress provided $65 billion dollars for broadband in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fundamentally reshape the landscape of connectivity in the United States. The law deploys broadband, supports adoption, and requires new rules for inclusion and equity. This is a historic, bipartisan commitment to close the digital divide and ensure that

everyone is able to participate in the digital economy and our interconnected world.

But now it’s time to put those resources to work. Congress must ensure that our Federal, Tribal, State, and local partners are able to deploy these resources efficiently to address real need and not maximize corporate profits. Every village, colonia, Tribe and Pueblo in New Mexico and across the nation deserves equal access to the opportunities this law provides.

We must also continue to find long-term solutions to make broadband access equitable across the United States. That’s why I introduced the Digital Equity Foundation Act to create an ongoing source of funds for digital literacy, equity and

inclusion on an ongoing and sustained basis. As the pace of technological development continues to accelerate, we’ll always have a divide between those who have access and those who need it. We must weave digital equity into the fabric of connectivity in America.

This bill would supplement the existing Digital Equity program that was included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

It would create a permanent foundation to ensure long-term nationwide initiatives that can truly reshape the future of the United States. In addition, though funding is just beginning to go out for the Digital Equity, for BEAD, for Tribal Broadband, and for Affordable Connectivity, we will need to find permanent funding for these priorities.

‘Goblin mode’ named Oxford English Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2022 ‘Grammar Guy’

By Curtis Honeycutt Guest Columnist

words to an online vote: goblin mode, metaverse and the hashtag IStandWith. Goblin mode won, garnering 93% of the 340,000 votes.

What the heck is goblin mode? On its face, the term

sounds like something stolen from Dungeons and Dragons or World of Warcraft. There’s an ancient YouTube video where a user calling himself Leeroy Jenkins runs into an impossible battle against a dragon, armed with the confidence of 1,000 soldiers. To me, that would be “goblin mode.”

As it turns out, I’m wrong.

In fact, goblin mode stormed the Twitter scene in February 2022 as COVID restrictions were lifted across the U.S. and most of the world. As people emerged from their hidey-holes of prolonged social isolation, they decided to engage in oddly self-indulgent behaviors.

The OED defines goblin mode as “a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.”

Goblin mode looks like eating the entire carton of Ben & Jerry’s while watching an entire season of The Great British Baking Show. It is playing video games until 3 am on a Sunday night, fully aware that you have a budget review meeting at 9 am.

Goblin mode embraces our lazy and selfish impulses that don’t take tomorrow into account.

After all, don’t you deserve it? The past few years have been collectively terrible. As long as

giving into personal “treat yourself” moments doesn’t turn into a bad habit or do something to hurt yourself and/or others, go for it. Besides, personal dignity is overrated. Wear two Snuggies if it makes you feel extra cozy.

I don’t think my top words of the year merit their own press release, but if I were to suggest Grammar Guy’s big three buzzwords of 2022, I would choose “IRL” (“in real life”), “low-key” and “ghosted.” What word or words sum up your 2022?

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

Connect with him at curtishoneycutt.com.

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ow the Oxford English Dictionary is at it. In my previous column, I reported that “gaslighting” has been named the Word of the Year 2022 by the dictionary aficionados at Merriam-Webster.

Each year, the Merriam-Webster dictionary chooses a word it believes captures a prevailing sentiment of the cultural zeitgeist. Not wanting to miss out on the lexical lingo retrospective, the OED is chiming in with its vote: “goblin mode.”

The OED brought three

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CHANCELLOR | FROM PAGE 6 supplement our revenue.”

That w ill likely include i nc r e a s i n g fe d e r a l f u nd ing, pa r tly by getting UNM-G designated a Native American-Serving Nontribal Organization. Private grant funding is also on the list, and the school has recently secured two endowments.

Ezzell hopes to ex pa nd st udent ser v ice s to ma ke the campus more of a home

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for s t udent s. T he col lege is working on hiring a daycare director, which would let it reopen the on-campus d ayc a r e c e nt e r t h a t w a s shut t ered f ive yea r s a go.

St udent s have a l so a sked about creating a space for them to gather to socialize between classes.

Ca mpus sa fet y a nd secur ity is also a concer n.

The school is updating it s Emergency A rea Pla n, wh ich cover s respon se to u nex pe c t e d event s, f rom

use of automated exter na l def ibr illators (the ca mpus has three now, but plans to have two in each building) to an active shooter event.

Training will be offered in t he s pr i ng for t ho s e who want it, Ezzell said.

Ezzell a lso wa nts to increase enrollment, especia lly in ca reer-track pro grams, partly by expanding course offerings.

She’s already joined the Gallup Executive Directors A s soci at ion, wh ich help s

her enga ge w it h bu si nes s leaders in an effor t to keep up w it h com mu n it y labor demands.

“It does allow me to hear what t he cou nt y is doi ng, what the cit y is doing, what their needs a re,” she sa id. “I’m a lso a l lowed to meet w ith new businesses that a re coming to Ga llup to see what their tra i n i ng needs are.”

E z z e l l i s n’ t a l l wo r k .

W hen she ca n f ind the t i me, she l i ke s to rea d

fiction, snow ski, and hike – a not her re a s on t o love Gallup.

“I love this place. It’s an honor to be able to help a community and to give back to a place that ha s helped m e s o m u c h ,” s h e s a i d .

“K nowing the needs of the students in this community a nd t he people t hat work her e a nd how much t hey love being here and working here…that is key to rea lly helping this college the way it needs to be helped.”

which amends the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to improve firefighters’ access to injury and illness

benefits through an automatic presumption that an illness on a science-based list, such as mesothelioma, was

work-related.

• Seek s to prevent suicide amongst service members by authorizing the

Secretary of Defense to establish a voluntary pilot program to promote the safe storage of personally owned firearms.

Center.

Southwest Food Excellence prepared 600 bowls of posole for the event, BombDiggity’s prepared 660 biscochitos, and Earl’s Restaurant donated more than 30 gallons of hot chocolate – all of which were given out to attendees for free.

The Jim Sayers Band and Jean Paul VanDerdys Vidal performed music live.

And, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus met with children throughout the evening to hear their holiday wishes and collect their colorful letters.

“Hosting this heartwarming

event is an amazing experience,” TRIO/Student Support Services Director Kimimila Simms said. “Seeing the people’s faces light up for Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause, all the crafts and games, the lights and the luminarias brings so much Christmas cheer you

can’t help but feel that too.”

“The UNM-Gallup students, faculty and staff that helped organize the event were amazing,” Wellborn said. “Everyone wanted to collaborate and contribute with wonderful ideas on how to make this event better than ever.”

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Once the characters reach the island and swim under the sea (which was largely created with CGI technology), the images on display are nothing short of jaw-dropping. Higher resolution and increased frame rates were used and while the technique hasn’t always worked well in the past, it looks exceptional here. Simply put, it’s the best 3D presentation of a film that this reviewer has ever seen.

The action scenes are no less remarkable. There’s a phenomenal bit featuring Lo’ak being pursued by a hungry sea creature. And the extended action climax is dynamic and thrilling from beginning to end. It involves all manner of military ships and aquatic machinery squaring off against fantastic flying and

seabound alien beings and it’s all remarkably tense. This director has always had a knack for shooting battle scenes and this film continues that trend.

Admittedly, the screenplay intentionally leaves some story threads dangling for the next chapter. If you can forgive a grandiose emotional moment or two and a lengthy running time (you might want to pack a sandwich), you’re likely to have a wonderful time.

Despite my nitpicking, Avatar: The Way of Water is a true epic that we haven’t seen in cinemas for some time. It’s a stunning feature that wears its heart on its sleeve and consistently wows with breathtaking visuals.

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the environmental message is unsubtle, but the sea creatures are so likable that they easily win viewer sympathy. And as the kids become a little more developed and the deadly threat arises, one can’t help but be drawn into the conflict.

It also helps that the film is a technical masterpiece. The visuals are frankly jaw-dropping. The forested world from the original has been given extra detail and the island community is even more impressive. These otherworldly environments are completely engrossing, especially in three-dimensions. With this film, 3D technology has risen to new heights.

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(Tohatchi Area of Opportunity & Services, Inc.) JOB VACANCIES We are looking for sincere and dedicated Staff to work with DD Individuals 1 – ISC Coordinator (Case Manager- State DDW) Performs case management services of individuals funded

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 software is required. AA Degree in Administrative Assistant.

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EEO / NNPE Positions OUF. For more Info call 505-488-2691 or P/U Apps @ TAOS, Inc., Gallup HR Office at 122 Boardman Dr – Across East McDonald’s *** McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION Administrative Assistant DEPARTMENT Sheriff’s Office FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE December 30, 2022 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www. co.mckinley.nm.us Dezirie Gomez, CPO Human Resource Director *** 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 LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WILLIAMS ACRES WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE 1, NM 118 WATERLINE FORMAL BID NO. 001 SAP 19-D2485-GF, SAP 20-E2144-STB & NMFA 5446-WPF Notice is hereby given that the Williams Acres Water and Sanitation District will receive sealed proposals for construction of Water System Improvements Project Phase 1, NM 118 Waterline until the hour of 2:00 P.M., local time, January 26, 2023 at the office of the McKinley County Mangers, McKinley County Courthouse 3rd Floor, 207 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. Bids will be opened, read and tabulated at that time. No bids will be received or considered if received after the time stated above.

Project is located approximately 7.5 miles west of Gallup New Mexico in an area known as Williams Acres.

Work consists of installing 10-inch and 6-inch waterline along Highway 118 within the Highway Right of Way, the erection of a concrete masonry water meter station, installing a 10-inch waterline across NM Highway 118 via boring and installing several fire hydrants. Installation of the 10-inch waterline requires the crossing of several residential

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entrances which are a mixture of chip seal and gravel.

The water metering station shall house all required pressure reducing valve, meter, backflow preventer, valves and chlorination as detailed and be constructed as slab on grade with CMU walls and a metal roof. Installation of the 10-inch waterline crossing NM Highway 118 shall include a steel casing, 10-inch waterline with internal locking joints, casing spacers and end seals. Installation of fire hydrant assemblies shall be as indicated within the contract drawings.

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A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 12, 2023 at 10:00 am at DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC Conference Room, located at the 307 South 4th Street, Gallup, NM 87301.

Plans, specifications and bidding documents may be viewed and obtained from DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 307 S. 4th Street, Gallup, NM 87301, (505) 8635440 upon deposit of $250.00, all of which will be refunded upon return of the documents within ten (10) days after bid opening.

The procurement code, Section 13-1-28, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations.

In addition, the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities, and kickbacks.

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Community Calendar Dec. 16 - Dec. 22, 2022 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.

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) 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! 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) 863-1291 for more information.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

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) 8621457 or email bleedingpurple39@gmail.com.

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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 The Polar Express (2004). Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 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.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

GMCS WINTER BREAK STARTS FAMILY STORYTIME 11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “cookies.”

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

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

This week try your hand at building your own wind-powered vehicle. Email pneilson@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

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.

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.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21

REVOLUTION CHESS CLUB 6 pm - 7:30 pm @ Rio West Mall’s food court (1300 W. Maloney Ave.) A free chess club that is open to players of all ages and skill levels.

For more information email revolutionchessclub@gmail. com.

MIDWEEK MATINEE AT OFPL 4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). This week’s film is The Revenant in honor of the Winter Solstice.

FAMILY STORYTIME 11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.).

This week, the theme is “cookies.” Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

LAST DAY OF POP UP HOLIDAY ART MARKET @ 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.

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 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.

CRAFTY KIDS 4 pm on OFPL’s Facebook page. This week they will

be making felt stockings.

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

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, DEC. 23 MONDAY, DEC. 26

OFPL HOLIDAY CLOSURE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28

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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 29

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

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

LAST DAY OF 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.

TUESDAY, JAN. 3

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

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.)

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.

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) 863-1291 for more information.

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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