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hese stories are not in a particular order, but were chosen based on their impact on Gallup and McKinley County as a whole.

the hospital had when he took over and continues to struggle with.

“We want to provide exceptional services to our community, and we want to do so in a way that’s safe and has a good quality performance with our

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services. File Photo RMCHCS STILL FACING PROBLEMS Goi ng i nto 2022, doctors and nurses were leaving Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, and community members voiced major concerns about the administration and the hospital’s fi nancial condition.

On April 15, the hospital hired new CEO Robert Whitaker to replace interim CEO Don Smithburg as a way to meet one of the county commissioners’ concerns.

During an Aug. 5 interview with the Sun, Whitaker discussed some of the problems

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patients and our providers,” Whitaker said. “We struggled with having physician coverage, and with nursing and staffing coverage.”

A nother problem arose when the hospital closed its Labor and Delivery Unit on Aug. 3.

Whitaker said that closing the Labor and Delivery Unit was a difficult decision, but at the end of the day, options were scarce.

“We had quite a few discussions leading up to the temporary closure with our women’s health physicians and with other medical staff members to

try and work through this, to try and understand if this was the right thing to do, and when we would do it,” he said. “We all kind of came to the conclusion that we needed to do this, and so we kind of set out a plan on how to safely and effectively temporarily close the unit and transfer care to other providers in other facilities.”

Currently, there is no timeline for when the unit will reopen, but Whitaker did say that hospital management are in the process of interviewing potential candidates.

All these issues came to a head when the Community Health Action Group brought their concer ns about the hospital to the New Mexico Legislative Committee on Health and Human Services Sept. 15 and asked the committee, composed of about 30 state lawmakers, to turn hospital operations over to the N.M. Dept. of Health.

Dr. Kathy Mezoff, a pediatrician who worked for four decades at RMCHCS, told the committee that the hospital currently loses $800,000 to $1 million a month, and has a projected loss of $24 million for 2022.

At the Aug. 31 RMCHCS Board of Trustees meeting, Whitaker reported that the

hospital had lost about $2.2 million during June and July.

He said that the hospital made just over $6 million in net revenue in June while it spent over $7.5 million, which means it lost almost $1.5 million that month.

The situation at RMCHCS is something the Sun will continue to cover in 2023, including a recent lawsuit in which three New Jersey companies a re accusing RMCHCS of fraud and misrepresentation, conversion, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract, among other things, according to a KOB 4 report published on Nov. 22.

THE EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION Marijuana has been legal in New Mexico for over a year now, but McKinley County and Gallup officials are still trying to fi gure out how to manage the situation and keep citizens safe.

In January, the Sun spoke to Gallup Police Patrol Captain

Er i n Toad lena -Pablo a nd Anthony Morales, an agent for the GPD’s Narcotics Division, about how the police department’s job changed after the legalization.

“I think when something is new it’s going to take time to get used to, but we have to do it right here and right now,” Pablo said.

Another group that is still figuring out where the laws lie when it comes to marijuana is Gallup’s Planning and Zoning Committee.

In August 2021 the committee drafted a zoning ordinance which outlined the areas in the city where cannabis can be sold or consumed. One of the rules they decided on says that cannabis retailers must be at least 300 feet away from “residential uses.”

Things became complicated when two cannabis retailers who had already established their businesses under different regulations came forward.

The two would-be cannabis retailers appealed their permit denials to the Planning Commission, asking for a fi rmer defi nition of “residential use” and how that affects

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'BABYLON' REVIEW See what one reviewer thought of the new Brad Pitt movie

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the 300-foot rule. Their public hearings were held Oct. 12.

Joseph Hyde, of Hyderoponics Indoor Garden Center, wanted a conditional use permit to allow his garden supply business at 300 W. Hill Ave. to sell hemp seeds; and Rodney Curnutt wants to open

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his dispensary at 202 S. Third St. Both entrepreneurs were challenging the same rule, but for very different reasons.

The city council has yet to make a decision concerning Hyde and Curnutt’s appeals.

More discussions on the topic will be held in the beginning of 2023.

MIXED-USE ZONING A new infi ll housing development plan raised eyebrows in August and September when the property owner Eiad Sulieman sought Mixed Use

Neighborhood zoning for his 20-acre property.

The zone, added to the city’s Land Development Standards in 2018, allows businesses under 3,000 square feet in primarily residential areas and is intended to create walkable neighborhoods. Project arichtect Ryyan Stearns explained to the Sun on Sept. 14 that current plans call for nine or 10 homes across from Philipina Avenue, but with driveways on a new street to the south. Single family homes are also planned for the south side of that street, with 18 to 20 duplexes or townhomes going in on the next block to the south.

Opponents fear the designation, which the developer won after appeals to the Planning Commission and City Council, will allow businesses to spring up willy-nilly among homes, or that the developer will sell the zoned land without making

further improvements. So far, neither outcome has happened and the property has not been subdivided.

SENIOR PRANK GONE WRONG Before the end of their senior year, on the night of March 31, 25 Gallup High students snuck into their high school and decorated the school’s commons and the principal’s office with streamers, balloons, signs, and glitter, among other decorative things.

Ga l lup H ig h P r i ncipa l Tammy Hall called the police, and the 25 students were suspended over the prank.

This action angered many parents, and when the Sun spoke to them, they said that the school wasn’t setting

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Brad Pitt plays Jack Conrad, a movie star, alongside Diego Calva’s Manny Torres, an aspiring actor, in “Babylon.” Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 188 MINUTES T h is feat u re f rom Paramount Pictures opened at theaters on December 23.

Sometimes, adver tising about a mov ie can be misleading.

The new fi lm Babylon has been described in some circles as a drama/comedy set during the days of early Hollywood that depicts the outrageous excesses and decadence of stars and producers. Yes, there is a wild party presented early on, but the movie is actually a story about various silent performers and producers adapting to change when sound technology is introduced (one imagines this plot synopsis wasn’t considered exciting enough). And it also tries to sandwich in a message about

the power of cinema and how it continues to inspire viewers.

As you can already imagine, it is incredibly ambitious and has big ideas, but has trouble focusing its attention and ultimately comes off as something of a jumble.

T he stor y beg i ns w it h you ng Mex ica n-A mer ica n M a n ny Tor re s ( D iego Calva) arriving at a swanky Hollywood party fi lled with free love, drugs and hedonistic pursuits. Once there, he meets aspiring actress Nellie LaRoy (Margot Robbie) and immediately falls for her. Manny becomes determined to fi nd his way into the movie production business. While at the party, he befriends star Jack Conrad (Brad Pitt) and gets a crash course on the industry the following day.

The feature also introduces other unique characters, including black trumpet player Sidney Palmer (Jovan Adepo) and cabaret singer/ intertitle writer Lady Fay Zhu

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The best movies of 2022

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ith New Year’s Eve fast approaching, it is a perfect opportunity

to list some personal favorite movies from 2022.

First off, the biopic Till from United Artists makes a lasting impression. Telling a

horrific true story of a group of white supremacists murdering a black teenager and the effect this event had on his mother, the film boasts a memorable per formance

by Da nielle Deadw yler a s Ma m ie T i l l t hat per fect ly encapsulates a mother’s grief and fury.

While we critics do tend to laud heav y dramas, this reviewer remains taken by Avatar: T he Way of Water and its awe-inspiring spectacle. Yes, this sequels’ family drama is corny (although this reviewer did find himself concerned for the plight

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of the aquatic sea creatures during the climax), but the 3D visuals and action prov id e s t he bi g ge s t mov ie thrills of the year.

One movie that received a lot of awa rd s bu zz a month back that since dissipated is the British drama Empire of Light, released

in a credit card fraud ring and the mov ie follows her through numerous attempts to purchase valuable items with fake plastic. It’s one of the tensest film experiences of the year and compelling from start to finish.

by S e a rch l i g ht P ic t u r e s .

Most North American critics didn’t respond favorably to this period effort, which involves a young man and a middle-aged woman who are co-workers at a cinema and emba rk on a complicated personal relationship. This viewer found it to be engagingly sweet, with a subtly inspirational message about movies bringing a tiny bit of escapism into our difficult lives. It stuck with this critic and it includes perhaps the best cinematography of any film this year.

Look i ng for somet h i ng you can watch without heading to the cinema? If you are a Netf lix subscriber, watch Emily the Cr iminal from Roadside Attractions. This ef for t st a r s Aubrey Pla za a s a young woma n with a criminal record who can’t get a job to pay off student debts. She involves herself

If you enjoy documentaries, Fire of Love from Neon is another memorable effort.

It recounts the histor y of French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft. The pair would walk right to the edge of lava flows to capture footage and study volcanoes. The archival images are incredible, as was their devotion and the movie leaves viewers

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but this reviewer found the flawed lead relatable in his struggles with depression and addiction.

with remarkable and almost surreal images of the explosive power of these natural phenomena.

is effective (the protagonist’s husband, in particular, makes a strong impact). The movie is most defi nitely unlike anything else that played in cinemas this year.

While it won’t be in wide release for another couple of weeks, Women Talking is a unique and moving feature.

This fi lm from Orion Pictures involves a group of women in an isolated Mennonite village grappling with disturbing crimes committed against them for yea rs by men in the community. Much of it is set entirely in a barn with the women discussing and debating what to do and how to move forward. It is subtle, understated and beautifully acted, making the fi nal fi lm feel authentic and powerful.

Everything, Everywhere All at O nce is one of the wildest movie experiences of 2022. This comedy/drama features a debt-ridden laundromat owner who discovers that she is the only one who can save the universe from destruction. Along the way, she encou nter s a lter nate worlds and versions of herself. The film benefits from a great cast and while not every joke lands, much of it GALLUP FUN!

A24’s drama T he W hale from writer/director Darren A ronofsk y (T h e Wrestl e r, Black Swan) is currently generating controversy among the press. It’s a gloomy tale about a morbidly obese gay man who never leaves his apar tment and teaches an online course. Despite being under prosthetics, Brendan Frasier gives an astounding per for ma nce a s a self-destr uctive f igure tr y ing to right a few wrongs in his life with what little time he has left. It’s incredibly downbeat,

One of this writer’s favorite titles of the year is the e cc e nt r ic c ome d y/d r a m a Tr iangle of Sadness from Neon. It m a rk s t he f i r s t English-language debut feature from Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlu nd (who won acclaim a few years back for Force Majeure).

The stor y involves two s el f- i nvolved , egot i s t ic a l social media influencers who are invited on a luxury cruise with obscenely wealthy travelers. When the ship encounters bad weather, social roles end up reversed and the rich find themselves subjugated by crew members. It’s a very funny, very dark satire (featuring Woody Harrelson in an entertaining supporting bit as the ship’s drunken captain) with plenty of twists.

It really comes alive when the leads boa rd the yacht a nd interact w ith oddba ll cha racters from different backgrounds.

Before addressing my single favorite film of the year, I should also point out other movies that made a lasting impression.

G ui l l e r m o D e l To r o’s Pinocchio is a marvelously a n i m a t e d u p d a t e of t he classic tale which manages to keep the book’s themes intact. Based on a true story, The Good Nurse features a chillingly memorable performance from Eddie Redmayne a s a medica l professiona l responsible for k illing a n untold number of patients.

Both of these films are available to view on Netflix.

Living from Sony Classics is a remake of the 1951 Akira Kurosawa film Ikiru with a performance from star Bill Nighy that really tugs at the heartstrings.

Speaking of strong performances, Cate Blanchett’s work in Tár is impressive to watch, even if the film r e q u i r e s a g r e a t de a l of patience from viewers.

This genre movie enthusiast also enjoyed X, a striking ode to 1970s horror pictures, as well as The Menu, which featured Ralph Fiennes as a famous chef preparing a disturbing dinner for some nasty upscale clientele. It delivers shocks and cutting criticism in equal doses.

The recent release Bones and All is a strangely compelling romance with shocking horror film elements that benefits from its exceptional cast. And the crime/comedy/ drama Vengeance successfully mixes genres, offering plenty of surprises and social commentary in its tale of a New York reporter investigating a death in small-town Texas.

My favor ite f il m of the ye a r i s T h e B a n s h e e s of Inisherin from Searchlight P ic t u r e s . T h i s t a le of a f r ie nd s h i p t h a t i s u ne xpec t ed ly broken a pa r t i s brilliantly written. It offers many layers of analysis as

v iewer s w it nes s t wo men let t hei r pr ide a nd s t ub bornness lead them down a dark and grim path towards v iole n t c o n f l ic t . I n t h i s reviewer’s eyes, just about every element of the movie is wor thy of an award and one hopes that the Academy gives it, at the ver y lea st, some well-deserved cast and crew nominations.

Of course, there are probably a couple of great films that this critic hasn’t caught up to quite yet, but he stands by all of the picks listed here.

That’s it for 2022, we’ll see what new sights cinemas will bring to us in the coming year.

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for December 30, 2022

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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elcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. While readers are in the middle of the holidays, there are still some interesting discs being released in a variety of genres. 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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BOMB! BURNING FANTASY: THE LIFE AND POETRY OF GREGORY CORSO: Also released under the title, Bomb! Bur ning Fantasy, this docudrama tells the life story of New Yorker Gregory Corso, who is credited

by many to be the best poets of the Beat Generation movement.

A synopsis of the movie states that it intertwines some of his words with a dramatic interpretation of life stories. This title was produced and completed in 2015 but had some trouble finding distribution. It played at various film festivals between 2015 and 2017, but is only now debuting on disc.

There aren’t many reviews for the feature, so it seems like the film might be exclusively for those who enjoy the artist’s work. Cast members include Nick Mancuso, Ray Abruzzo and John Savage.

FATHER OF THE BRIDE: This screen story about a dad struggling to let his daughter go after she announces her sudden engagement to be married

has been told a few times.

The 1950 original starred Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor, while Steve Martin was the lead in a 1991 remake (which also resulted in a 1995 sequel). The latest tells the story from a Cuban-American perspective.

In this adaptation, the father is on the verge of divorce, with his daughter’s unexpected plans causing further conflict and comedic drama within the household.

The latest version of this tale was well-received by the press.

A small contingent appreciated the cultural shift but found the screenplay bland, unmemorable and lacking laughs. Still,

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the consensus was that the lead parents were charismatic and found that there were plenty of new and amusingly fresh elements in this version to make it a worthwhile watch. The film initially debuted on HBO Max and, for the time being, is a DVD-only release.

It stars Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona, Diego Boneta, Pedro Damian and Isabela Merced.

GOODBYE, DON GLEES!: A trio of teenage misfits enjoy spending their summer days venturing out into the woods.

W hen they are wrongly blamed for a forest fire, the three set out to prove their innocence. In the process, they end up getting themselves in further danger and start to turn on one another. It soon becomes clear that the informal group is growing up and growing apart.

This Japanese animated family feature earned raves from critics and was nominated for awards at festivals worldwide.

In fact, there haven’t been any negative write-ups for the title so far. All reviewers called it wonderfully animated, heartfelt and very relatable as it depicted friendships changing and breaking apart. This release includes a Blu-ray and DVD and has the original Japanese language track with English subtitles and an English-language dub.

HALLOWEEN ENDS: The third installment in the latest series of Halloween films picks up four years after the previous entry when things have seemingly quieted down. Laurie Strode, survivor from the 1978

Hallowee n original, is now living with her granddaughter, writing her memoirs and trying to live life to the fullest. But when a young man is accused of murdering a child he was babysitting, the matriarch begins to wonder if psychotic killer Michael Myers may have returned for a final showdown.

The press didn’t care for this chapter in the story. A small number of reviewers found it unique and interesting, continuing themes from the previous film of the power of myth and how angry mobs can damage small communities. Alas, more complained about the plot, suggesting it went on too many tangents and didn’t deliver the thrills one would hope for from a climactic confrontation.

It stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, Rohan Campbell, Will Patton and Kyle Richards.

JANE BY CHARLOTTE: Here’s another title combining documentary and biopic elements to examine the life of its subject.

In this case, famed singer and actress Jane Birkin is the figure being studied. Her own daughter (actress Charlotte Gainsbourg), directs the movie. The filmmaker sets up a conversation between herself and her mom, who reveals regret for some of her decisions. The film uses existing footage of the performer and some dramatic photography to emphasize interpretations of some of the ideas and thoughts being expressed.

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BLU-RAY/DVD | FROM PAGE 10 Overall, reviewers had a mixed reception to what they saw, although they were slightly more positive than negative.

Those who disliked it called the movie unsatisfying and said that there wasn’t much context for the conversations. Still, more critics appreciated the movie for being intimate and honest, detailing a strained mother-daughter relationship.

THE LAIR: Genre film enthusiasts may be interested in the latest chiller from writer/director Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent, Centurion). When a British military pilot is shot down in Afghanistan, she tries to take refuge in an underground bunker. As it turns out, the secret site had been in use years earlier to develop man-made biological weapons, including half-human, half-alien creatures. She must fight to survive the monster onslaught.

This effort wasn’t as well received as some of the filmmaker’s earlier works. Close to half of write-ups thought it started very well and offered some impressively shot and edited action scenes that would impress its target audience.

Sadly, more complained that the story ran out of ideas quickly and that some of the performances were weak. It features Charlotte Kirk, Jonathan Howard and Jamie Bamber.

L A MBORGHINI: A lso known as Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend, this biopic tells the life story of auto inventor Ferruccio Lamborghini.

After getting into the business of building fast cars and striving to do whatever it takes to defeat countryman and rival Enzo Ferrari, the lead sees his opportunity at the Geneva Grand GALLUP FUN!

Prix. With untested ideas for a new vehicle, he strives to get his creation into the race and win.

Critics almost uniformly pa n ned th is d ra ma . One reviewer thought the movie was well-produced and told an interesting origin story for the famous manufacturer. But everyone else called it a lemon, suggesting it was choppy and too short to offer any interesting insight or excitement about the real-life figure.

The cast includes Frank Grillo, Gabriel Byrne, Mira Sorvino, Fortunato Cerlino and Romano Reggiani.

PIRATES: Set at the end of 1999, this coming-of-age comedy follows three friends making a name for themselves as pirate DJs. With their paths potentially going in different directions, the trio set out to attend London’s biggest New Year’s Eve bash and impress acquaintances.

Unfortunately, getting tickets proves to be more difficult than expected and they get into some uncomfortable situations as their desperation to attend rises.

Response was very upbeat towards this UK comedy and every critic who reviewed the film liked it. They all commented that the kids were likable and had good chemistry together.

Additionally, they noted that the situations were amusing and that the film product was charming.

It stars Elliot Edusah, Jordan Peters, Reda Elazouar and Kassius Nelson.

BL A STS FROM T H E PAST! Looking for something a little older? You have plenty of options.

This week, many smaller labels partnering with Vinegar Syndrome are making their titles available at major retailers

like Amazon.

A l t e r e d Innocence is put t i ng out a Blu-ray of t he F r e nc h drama Elisa (1995) sta rring Vanessa Paradis as an angry teen out to murder the father (who is played

by Gerard Depardieu) who abandoned her as a child. The disc includes a video essay on the movie as well as a photo gallery and trailer.

ETR Media have teamed with Vinegar Syndrome to present I Think We’re Alone Now (2008) on Blu-ray. This documentary details the lives of two people who are huge fans of 80s teen singer Tiffany.

While the two have been called stalkers, this film at tempt s to present a more detailed look at their lives and obsession. This disc features commentary tracks from the two subjects and the director, updates on the persons featured, lost bits and pieces from

the movie, an animated short on how it came to be produced, a music video and much more.

The well-regarded but hardto-find Malaysian musical comedy Sell-Out (2008) is arriving on Blu-ray from Kani. This film follows a young man working for a multinational conglomerate who designs a revolutionary piece of technology for soybeans, only to see his bosses attempt to manipulate the item and its release for their own benefit. This release includes both the Venice and Director’s Cut alongside the original soundtrack of ear-worm musical numbers (you’ll also get a bonus soundtrack CD).

Finally, the Academy Awardnominee Nobody’s Fool (1994) is receiving a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray upgrade. Paul Newman stars as an aging man reflecting on his life and attempting to correct a few of his mistakes.

Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith and Jessica Tandy also appear in the feature. Extras include a film historian commentary and interviews with the screenwriter

and cast member Catherine Dent. And if you just want a Blu-ray of this title, it can also be purchased on its own.

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Gallup man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2018 murder Staff Reports

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LBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A Gallup man has been sentenced to prison for a murder he reportedly committed in 2018.

Accord i ng to a n F BI report, Darrell Desiderio and an accomplice conspired to kidnap a victim, identified as John Doe, and take the v ictim’s tr uck, on June 7,

2018. The accomplice lured John Doe to Desiderio, 45, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, to assist De sider io i n a cqu i r i ng a vehicle.

Under the pretense that Desiderio “knew some women who would want to ‘party,’” the accomplice and John Doe picked up Desiderio and drove north of Gallup to a remote area. Desiderio ordered John Doe to pull over and pressed

a knife to his throat. During a struggle for the keys to the vehicle, Desiderio stabbed John Doe. The victim died as a result of the wounds. The murder occurred in McKinley County, on the Navajo Nation.

Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Desiderio was sentenced on Dec. 16 to 25 years in prison. Desiderio pleaded

guilty on July 26, 2021, to second degree murder in Indian Country.

Upon h is relea se from prison, Desiderio will be subject to five years of supervised release.

The Gallup resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case w ith a ssista nce f rom t he Gallup Police Department, McK inley County Sheriff ’s Office and the Navajo Police

Darrell Desiderio Depar tment. Assista nt Un it ed St a t e s At t or ney Joseph Spindle prosecuted the case.

Two people threaten man with a knife, steal his SUV Staff Reports

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man and woman are both facing charges after they reportedly stole a man’s SUV.

On April 21, McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Timo Molina received a call from a man who said that a man stole his vehicle after he threatened him with a knife.

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According to Molina’s report, the victim said he’d been filling up at the Speedway on the west side of Gallup when he was approached by a man, who was later identified as Aaron Tso. The victim said he’d met Tso, 29, earlier at American’s Best Value Inn. The victim also noted that a woman, who was later identified as Kylie Shay, was with Tso. Tso asked the victim for a ride, and he allowed Tso and Shay, 25, to hop into his blue 2004 Ford Explorer. They drove to the High Desert Trail off of Country Road 1, and that’s when Tso allegedly asked to stop for a restroom break. That’s when he allegedly threatened the victim with a knife and forced him out of the SUV before driving off.

On April 25, the MCSO received a call from a woman who said she was a friend of the victim. She told the deputies that she and the victim had gone back to the American’s Best Value Inn, and were able

Aaron Tso

Kylie Shay

to watch a video where Tso was identified. In the video, he can reportedly be seen at the inn with the stolen vehicle.

The woman also learned Shay’s name.

It wasn’t until Aug. 17 that warrants for Shay and Tso’s arrests were approved.

Tso was charged with armed robbery, accessory to commit armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and

unlawful taking of a vehicle.

Shay was charged with two counts of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and unlawful taking of a vehicle.

On Dec. 14, Shay’s preliminary hearing was waived, and her case was moved over to district court.

On Dec. 21, Tso waived his right to a preliminary hearing as well.

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Herbert Dee Jr. Dec. 8, 12:56 pm Aggravated DWI (Sixth) Gallup Police pulled over a vehicle that was swerving across the road and eventually arrested the driver, Herbert Dee Jr., 42, of Church Rock, and charged him with a sixth DWI. Officer Julio Yazzie was dispatched to Hassler Valley

Road in reference to a reckless driver. Yazzie traveled westbound on County Road 5 towards the National Guard Armory at 1480 Hassler Valley Rd. when he passed a vehicle matching the suspect description traveling east. Yazzie turned to follow the vehicle, a Nissan Armada, which pulled into the parking lot of the New Mexico Department of Transportation patrol building and stopped.

The driver, Dee, reportedly exited his vehicle and walked towards Yazzie’s unit as he pulled into the lot. Yazzie began speaking to Dee, observing signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and smelling of alcohol. Dee said he consumed two containers of Bud Light about an hour prior to being stopped.

Yazzie offered the Standard Field Sobriety Tests to Dee. After reportedly stating he had an issue with his leg, Dee agreed to take the alternative

tests. However, he performed poorly on the alternative tests and was placed under arrest for DWI based on Yazzie’s investigation.

Metro Dispatch advised Ya z z ie t h a t D e e w a s on the felony list due to five recorded priors. A blood warrant was drafted and signed

by Judge Cynthia Sanders, so Dee was transported to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services for the blood draw. Dee was reportedly uncooperative with staff and Yazzie was assisted by hospital security to escort Dee. Following the blood draw, Dee was transported to Gallup Indian Medical Center for clearance for his leg issue. He was then taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI (sixth), driving while license revoked, and careless driving.

His preliminary examination is set for Jan. 4.

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On Dec. 1, around 12:45 pm, McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Salazar stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 491,

and when he did so he found two people in the truck, along with some drug paraphernalia.

Salazar met the man driving the truck and the woman riding shotgun, who was identified as Syrita Jim. Salazar found meth and some syringes when Jim, 23, allowed him to search through her backpack. Less than a gram of meth

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Navajo Technical University holds fall commencement cereomy Staff Reports

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ROWNPOINT – Navajo Technical University students, friends, and family celebrated a momentous occasion Dec. 16 as graduates received their respective program certificates, Associate, and Bachelor’s degrees. The commencement was coordinated by NTU staff and volunteers who helped usher in the graduates. Raymond Redhouse sang traditional songs and a prayer as NTU gathered for the ceremony inside the Wellness Center.

Adinidiin Jones, Miss NTU, began by speaking about celebrating with family and supporting her classmates and the graduates as they pursue further into their careers. Dr. Elmer J. Guy welcomed guests and local dignitaries, including Navajo Nation PresidentElect Buu Nygren from Red Mesa, Ariz., Special Guest Speaker the Honorable Bill Richardson, current Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, and many of the people directly involved with the project’s graduation committee.

The IT department broadcasted the event on NTU’s YouTube channel.

The ceremony was concluded with congratulatory remarks from Nez and Student Senate President and graduate biology student Jasmin Charley.

In a press release published on Dec. 21, NTU congratulated each of the graduates for their achievements and encouraged them to reach new heights of success. They thanked the faculty, students, and staff for their outstanding support in hosting the commencement

ceremony, and gave a special shoutout to their security team and the Navajo Nation Police Department for orchestrating

the circumstances that allowed the graduates to celebrate with family while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Some of the Navajo Technical University Fall 2022 graduates. Photo Credit: Navajo Technical University

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Leger Fernández secures $23.5 million for community projects Staff Reports

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ASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., helped pass the fiscal year 2023 appropriations bill to fund the government on Dec. 23. The bill includes $23,552,000 in specific Community Project Funding for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District. It also includes numerous other provisions she championed, including an additional $1.45 billion for wildfire relief, to uplift New Mexico communities and strengthen democracy.

“The funding bill we passed today is an investment in our future and in a more prosperous New Mexico,” Leger Fernández stated in a press release published Dec. 23. “I was pleased to secu re $23,552,0 0 0 i n Community Project Funding in this bill that meets long overdue needs in our beautiful 3rd District.”

She then went on to list the projects the money will go toward.

“These investments make us safer, offer care for those suffering from addiction, build affordable housing, improve our water resources, and strengthen our communities,” Leger Fernández said. “From Chama to Curry County and Shiprock to Santa Fe, we are making sure no dime is left in Washington that can be put to good use in our communities.

“The bill honors my requests to provide advanced appropriations for the Indian Health Service so essential health services are not disrupted; it expands technical assistance for those applying for broadband grants so rural communities STATE & REGION

can access these needed funds; and it funds acequia infrastructure,” Leger Fernández stated.

“I helped secure $15 million for dam and reservoir projects in my district and tens of millions more for water projects that will benefit all of New Mexico.”

She also explained how the funds will help with the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire relief.

Importantly, the bill also provides $1.45 billion to help our neighbors recover from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire,” Leger Fernández said.

“These investments coupled with resources for Los Alamos Nationa l Laborator y, ou r schools, health care, and veterans will lay the groundwork for our communities to thrive.

Because we know that New Mexico must expand its economic base, the bill includes funds to promote apprenticeship opportunities for clean energy jobs and money for coal and fossil fuel communities to support workers and their families. Finally, the bill also amends the Electoral Count Act to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.”

Leger Fernández championed funding for 15 community projects that will directly benefit New Mexico’s 3rd District.

These include: • $550,000 for the Chama Water Treatment Plant Improvements.

• $2 m i l l ion for t he Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services for a cybersecurity shared services program at Clovis Community College, Me s a l a nd s C om mu n it y Col lege, Nor ther n New Mexico College, San Juan Col lege, a nd Sa nt a Fe

Community College.

• $3 m i l l ion for t he Cou nt y of Taos Detox Center.

• $1.6 million for Cuba Health Center Workforce Housing.

• $750, 0 0 0 for t he Homeownership Assistance Voucher Program through Homewise.

• $960,000 for the One Generation Indigenous Farm Hub. • $750,000 for the Mora County Hub for Communitybased Services through HELP NM. • $3 million for the Navajo Nation’s Shiprock Home for Women and Children.

• $750,000 for the New Mexico Highlands University School of Social Work Center of Excellence and Native American Social Studies Institute.

• $750, 0 0 0 for t he Nor thwest New Mexico Council of Government’s Greater Gallup Industrial Workforce program to transition and re-skill workers into the industrial industry.

• $3 million for the Raton Film Studio and Education Center.

• $640,000 for the Santa Clara Pueblo Riverside Water Conveyance, Water Treatment, and Wastewater Facility.

• $1.5 million for the Sa nto Dom i ngo Pueblo Wastewater Distribution System.

• $4 million for the Taos Pueblo Spider Rock Road Improvement Project.

• $267,0 0 0 for Cu r r y County Vir tual Reality Training Simulators.

Other funding and policy provisions secured by Rep. Leger Fernández in the package include: • $1.45 billion for the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Program, including $140 million for the Las Vegas water treatment facility improvements to treat drinking water sources contaminated by the fire.

• $27 million for t he E mer genc y Fore st Restoration Program.

• $925 million for the E m e r g e n c y Wa t e r s h e d Protection Program.

• $7 billion for fiscal year 2023 and $5.129 billion for fiscal year 2024 to fund the Indian Health Service, marking the first time in history that IHS has received an advance appropriation of funding.

• $10 million for the Indian Irrigation Fund.

• $2.1 million for teacher recruitment and retention in elementary and secondary school programs under the Bureau of Indian Education.

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M. • $2 8 6 . 3 m i l l ion for Los Alamos National Labs cleanup projects.

• $4.6 million for the Eastern New Mexico Water Supply - Ute Reser voir project.

• Up to $5 million to support the Rural Partners Network, an alliance of federal agencies and civic partners working to expand rural prosperity through job creation, infrastructure development, and community improvement - including the pilot network that includes Colfax, Mora, Taos and San Miguel counties.

• $50 million to provide

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To’Hajiilee community leaders, educators secure $90.4 million for new school Staff Reports

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INDOW ROCK, ARIZ. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer congratulated the students, educators, school board, and community members of To’Hajiilee, N.M. in a press release published on Dec. 23 for securing $90.4 million within the FY2023 Omnibus Budget to construct a new To’Hajiilee Community School facility.

The To’Hajiilee Community School is a tribally-controlled school with a mission to

integrate Navajo language and culture for quality academic achievement and success for all K-12 grade students. The school was built in 1935 and throughout the years experienced flooding, shifted walls, and deterioration.

“This is a monumental achievement for the To’Hajiilee community, teachers, students, and school board. This milestone took many years of advocacy and planning of parents, local leadership, and students at the local and federal levels,” Nez said.

He thanked Rep. Melanie

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S t a n s bu r y, D - N. M ., a n d Secretary of Interiror Deb Haaland for their help in updating the school.

“Most i mpor ta ntly, we thank U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury and U.S. Secreta r y of the Inter ior Deb Haaland for addressing the safety concerns of many Bureau of Indian Education schools in tribal communities, including To’Hajiilee,” Nez said.

“Now, our students and educators can look forward to a safe school that will provide many more opportunities for growth and achievement.”

The existi ng To’Ha ji i lee Community School was built in a flood plain. Frequent flooding has been problematic for decades, which hindered student instruction and achievement. On many occasions, classes had to be canceled or shut down due to extreme weather and safety protocols.

“Our school board and school administrators are excited and thankful for this funding.

We appreciate Congresswoman Sta nsbu r y & for mer Congresswoman Haaland for making numerous site visits to our deteriorating campus and advocating relentlessly on our behalf in Washington, DC,” To’Hajiilee Community School Board Vice President Paulene Abeyta said. “Our belief that every student deserves and can have the best education in a safe environment on the Navajo Nation has always been at the forefront of this project. This is true government-to-government collaboration. Ahe’hee!”

To’Hajiilee’s school board and administration plan to build a new school above the floodplain. The allocation will provide funding for architectural design and construction for the new facility.

“I am truly overjoyed to have helped secure this funding after years of work by the community. This $90 million will enable To’Hajiilee to build

a state-of-the-art school, rooted in the values, culture, and language of the community that will serve families for generations to come,” Stansbury said.

Stansbury thanked everyone who was involved in gathering the funding.

“Persistence, leadership, a nd com mu n it y pa r t nerships matter. I have been h o n o r e d t o f i g ht a lo n g side To’ H a ji i le e Ch a pt er a nd com mu n it y school leader sh ip a nd a m g rate ful to Secreta r y Ha a la nd, Leadership in the House and Senate, House Appropriations Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro, our Congressional delegation, BIE leadership and staff, and the many dedicated public servants who saw this injustice and have been working to cor rect it ,” St a n sbu r y said. “As we celebrate this huge victory, we continue the fight to fund Tribal and BIE schools across the country.

We have a lot of work ahead.”

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Funding for Tuba City, Shiprock domestic violence shelters approved in federal omnibus spending bill Staff Reports

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INDOW ROCK, ARIZ. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer extended their appreciation to the Navajo Nation’s congressional delegation in a press release published on Dec. 23 for their successful efforts to earmark funding to construct domestic violence shelters in Tuba City, Ariz. and Shiprock, N.M. The funding was included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill passed by the U.S. House on Dec. 23, which is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden.

The Navajo Nation Division of Socia l Ser v ices, under Executive Director Deannah Neswood Gishey, worked closely with congressional members to put forth the funding proposal. Nez and Lizer also issued letters of support, which resulted in $4.1 million for the Tuba City shelter and $3 million for the Shiprock facility being approved.

“On behalf of the Navajo Nation, we commend Senator [Mark Kelly, D, Ariz.,] and R epre s ent a t ive s [Tom O’H a l ler a n, D -A r i z ., a nd Tere sa L eger Fer n á ndez , D - N. M .,] fo r s u p p o r t i n g Navajo victims and survivors of violence through needed re sou rce s a nd ser v ice s,” INDIAN COUNTRY

Nez said. “We also recognize Director Neswood Gishey and her team for providing the technical support and expertise that was needed throughout this process.”

Nez also explained what having more domestic shelters on Navajo Nation will mean to the community.

“In many situations, victims who leave their abusive par tners often experience homelessness and isolation,” Nez said. “Constructing more shelters on the Navajo Nation will offer victims a housing option and supportive serv ices such as counseling, childca re, tra nspor tation, life skills, education, and job training. Shelters also provide victims an opportunity to achieve long-term safety and stability.”

The Navajo Department of Family Services, under the Division of Social Services, will operate the emergency shelter utilizing its Navajo Family Harmony Program to provide culturally holistic advocacy, support services, prevention, and education. “ T r i b a l c o m mu n i t i e s , including the Navajo Nation, experience higher rates of domestic violence compared to other areas of the country,” Lizer said. “Yet, we have limited domestic violence shelters across our large land base.”

Lizer also spoke about the effects of domestic violence.

“Domestic violence incidents affect ever y person within a home and can have long-lasting negative impacts o n c h i ld r e n’s e mo t io n a l well-being and social and academic functioning,” Lizer said.

“We need to stand together to stop all abuse and get on the road to recovery, healing, and restoration,” A c c o r d i n g t o a U. S .

Department of Justice report, Ending Violence So Children Can T hrive, domestic violence between spouses contributes to most injuries of Navajo women ages 15 to 44.

A merican Indian children and juveniles — including Navajo people — experience post-traumatic stress disorder at the same rate as combat veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, or triple the rate of the general population.

“This is a major victory for Navajo families, advoc a t e s , a nd v ic t i m s w ho ha ndle domestic v iolence situations on a continuous basis,” Neswood Gishey said.

“I am very proud and thankful of the collaborative work that was completed to move this spending proposal through congress and onto the desk of President Biden. We look forward to seeing the bill signed into law.”

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Is your money prepared for the next pandemic or recession?

By Lawrence Castillo Guest Columnist Are you and your money prepared for the next pandemic or recession?

The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic downturn took pretty much everyone by surprise. Are you ready for the next crisis?

Mo s t A mer ic a n s were caught off-guard by the swiftness with which the COVID-19 pandemic arrived and the economic disaster it birthed.

While we are just beginn i ng to see some of t he

consequences of a hobbled e c o n o m y, m o s t e x p e r t s agree that the effects will be far-reaching and, perhaps, long-lasting.

If you are nearing retirement, now is a perfect time to evaluate and strengthen your fi nancial plan. You will want to discover and plug any potential revenue “leaks,” create a safe money strategy to help you survive future economic turmoil, and ensure that you have mu ltiple strea ms of accessible Income.

Here are some ways you and your trusted financial

adv isor ca n prepa re your wealth to withstand future disasters.

Take another look at your financial goals and priorities The human brain hates uncertainty. That’s unfortunate when you consider that the most challenging aspect of recessions and pandemics is not knowing what lies ahead and when (or if) things will improve. However, instead of a llowing your mind to drive you into fear and indecision, you need to achieve clarity about where you are

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financially and where you want to be.

Here are just a few basic questions you should a sk yourself: How much cash would I need each month to survive?

How much cash do I have for emergencies?

How accessible is my emergency money?

Do I have too much debt?

If so, how can I work to get rid of that debt before the next crisis?

Are there major life events ahead (weddings, retirements, new grandchildren, etc.) for which I need to plan?

Are the assets in my portfolio properly allocated to reflect my risk tolerance and goals?

Do I have documents such as wills, Do Not Resuscitate forms, and instructions for my family members if I become ill or incapacitated? Do the people involved have easy access to these critical documents?

Does my family know how to gain access to my fi nancial records, bank accounts, and everything they need if something happens to me?

Are my electronic records backed up and stored on a separate hard drive?

Globally, life is returning to some form of routine. Use this time to get better acquainted with your fi nancial advisor.

A good advisor will work on your behalf and anticipate your needs now and when the time comes to retire. A competent planner will assist you in becoming well-prepared for a recession, pandemic, job loss,

Lawrence Castillo or some other fi nancial disaster. You will gain more confidence as you improve your relationship with money and ensure that economic downturns are less impactful.

In times of fi nancial uncertainty, both you and your fi nances must be resilient and flexible. Practice cutting down on non-essential spending, and develop good saving habits. It will also help if you stay informed about social and economic trends that might help you avoid getting blindsided by the next pandemic or market downturn.

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What’s your word for 2023?

‘Grammar Guy’

By Curtis Honeycutt Guest Columnist

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any people focus on one word to guide them through the next year.

Is this something you do? If so, you might want to make sure it’s the correct word. While I don’t recommend choosing any of the following words to usher you through 2023, you certainly don’t want to get these confused!

When something “topples,” it means that an item falls over.

Similarly, if a government gets “toppled,” that means the people in power get overthrown by another group. On the other hand, if a government gets “topless,” that

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means they had too much to drink at the New Year’s party and took their shirts off.

If you take your shirt off, are you likely to see “muscles” or “mussels?” If you’ve been doing crunches and bicep curls at the gym, you’re likely to see some burly muscles. If you happen to be smuggling clams in your shirt, you’ll accidentally reveal a bevy of mussels.

Speaking of “smuggling,” you don’t want to confuse the word with “snuggling.” Snuggling involves curling up with a special person and affectionately cuddling with them. Smuggling, on the other hand, involves sneaking an item illegally from one place to another, usually across

international borders.

Don’t get “border” mixed up with “boarder.” A border, as you know, is the edge that separates a country or state from the one adjacent to it. A border can more broadly be known as the edge of any surface or area. A boarder is someone who is paying to stay at a hotel, hostel or bed and breakfast.

I have an entire category of terms that can be easily confused with vegetables and other produce. A “morel” is a type of mushroom, while a “moral” is a guiding principle. A “currant” is similar to a raisin, while a “current” is either a flow of a body of water or describes something that is happening in the present.

Similarly, be careful to parse

out the differences between “leak” and “leek,” “beet” and “beat,” and “pea” and “pee.” I don’t think I need to go into those in further detail.

Finally — and still along the lines of common grocery store vegetables — you should know the difference between “cabotage” and “sabotage.” Cabotage has nothing to do with cabbage; in fact, it has to do with navigating or trading along a coastal area. Cabotage also has to do with trade and transport via air transport between two countries’ borders.

“Sabotage,” conversely, means to ruin something on purpose.

Do you have a word for 2023?

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• $459 million to develop regional technology hubs to promote research, commercialization, and competitiveness in all corners of America.

• $9.6 m i l l ion for acequias.

• $5.1 million for the Abiquiu Dam. • $4.5 million for Cochiti Lake.

• $3.2 million for Conchas Lake.

• $711,000 for Galisteo Dam. • $711,000 for Galisteo Dam. • $1.3 million for the Jemez Canyon Dam. • Just over $3 million for

the Rio Grande Pueblos.

• $20,0 0 0 for the Tucumcari Project.

• Consent Of Congress to A mend ment to T he Constitution of The State Of New Mexico, following the will of New Mexico voters and expanding access to early childhood and K-12 education.

• Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition I m p r ove m e nt , p a s s i n g reforms to the Electoral Count Act to protect democracy and the peaceful transfer of power.

• Strong Veterans Act of 2022 to provide mental health resources to veterans.

• Language directing USDA to establish a ReConnect technical assistance strategy. This strategy will assist applicants with initial planning and development of applications for USDA ReConnect Program loans, grants, and loan-grant combinations.

• Language calling for clean energy apprenticeships within the National Apprenticeship Program, especially in areas

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experiencing losses in fossil fuel jobs.

• Language encouraging USDA to consider the creation of a water treatment demonstration project for areas impacted by PFAS contamination from BRAC sites.

The twelve-bill government funding package will create good-paying American jobs, grow opportunities for the middle class and small businesses, and provide a lifeline for working families.

The legislation will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.

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EDITOR’S TOP FIVE STORIES | FROM PAGE 5 disciplinary hearing dates.

According to the Ga llup McKinley County Schools handbook, a student’s first offense of criminal damage should result in parental notification and a mandatory conference with the parent(s) and the principal; school counseling is mandated, and mediation is required. If the principal identifies the offense as one of high severity, they then have the option of referring the student to the hearing authority.

“They’re taking it way

MOVIE REVIEW | FROM PAGE 6 (Li Jun Li). We follow their careers over the following years. When sound recording is introduced, the group is forced to deal with this dramatic change in the movie business.

This film is overflowing with ideas both on paper and in execution. It looks great, with impressive long takes featur ing rov ing ca mera s capturing a chaotic party and movie shoots. There are some funny moments during both Manny’s and Nellie’s fi rst day on the job, with multiple silent projects being lensed at the

further than it should be [taken], because it was just supposed to be a fun prank, a senior prank; it’s tradition for everyone,” Alyssa Gonzales, the captain of the Gallup High dance team at the time, said when interviewed by the Sun. “And now they’re denying us the right of education. We’re being treated as criminals; a lot of people can’t even go into the school because they have a list saying certain people can’t be there.”

Parents claimed that the school was not following protocol by not allowing the students’ disciplinary hearing. Instead, the students faced long-term suspension and the threat of not being allowed to attend the graduation ceremony.

According to a criminal complaint fi led by the Gallup Police Department on May 1, the total costs to fi x all of the damage done on March 31 would cost the school district over $282,000.

The police report states that the school’s floor was damaged when students moved a soda machine. The cost to fi x the floors is estimated under $10,000.

The students sprayed shaving cream and spray paint on the walls and made “a general mess of the school,” according to the police report. The cost of labor and supplies to clean the school totaled over $15,000.

The hefty price tag comes from the need to rekey the entire facility. Students used keys to get into the school after hours, and one of those keys couldn’t be found, which meant the district had to redo the locks and get new master keys for the school. The price for all of that was just over $257,000.

Some of the parents of the suspended students accused the district of not handling the situation correctly, and decided to take legal action. The parents who fi led the lawsuit against the school district said the district wasn’t communicating with them about their students’ disciplinary hearings.

The judge sided with the parents and students, and also noted that if the district had been following its own rules, the suspended students would have returned to school no later than April 15.

The judge also declared that the disciplinary hearings were not held in a timely manner. He ordered the district to comply with the rules the GMCS student handbook lays out.

WATER RAKE HIKE In April the city Finance Department asked the city council for a whopping 22.5% increase in water rates to take effect July 1, for not only 2022 but also 2023. Even though the city is delivering water at a loss, councilors were loath to impose such a big hike.

Over the summer and fall, Finance Director Patty Holland returned to state the case and bring options for smaller increases and restructuring of rates. She explained how dire the city’s water situation became during the pandemic during an Oct. 11 meeting.

“The water system definitely needs more attention than it’s been given,” Holland said. “We recognized coming into the pandemic that we needed to do a bit of a rate jump to try and get caught up and stay up with all the needs we had, but we held off

because of everything that was going on, the uncertainties and the problems that occurred. We went two full years without taking the time to address this to get the rates increased. It is a little bit more drastic than would be ideal.”

Despite Holland’s explanation of the situation, the council closed out the year without a decision. The issue won’t go away, though, because that leaves the city unable to bond for water projects, and still charging less for water than it costs to deliver.

These are just a sample of the major stories that happened in Gallup in 2022. The Sun looks to continue covering major issues in the next year and beyond.

same time.

When the leads are making their mark early in the fi lm, the energy level is extraordinarily high and the performances brash. It works for a little while, but as the picture progresses past the hour mark into the second and third hour, the episodic format, number of characters and exaggerated stories of the leads becomes fatiguing.

The characters ultimately bark and yell at each other continuously. In certain circumstances, the technique is used for comedic effect, but more serious and dramatic moments are just as ear-piercing. In fact, by the middle of the movie

seemingly every scene ends with a character shouting at the top of their lungs and/or physically lashing out. The reactions are so over-the-top so early that there is nowhere grander for the performers to go as the story progresses and it simply feels like an overextended scream-fest.

One could argue that the title is embracing the excesses of the era, but the technique dista nces the v iewer a nd leaves one less engaged in the drama or emotional stakes.

At least there are a few quieter moments later in the fi lm that are on point. When Conrad struggles to adapt to new challenges in his field,

t he depres sed a ctor d i s cusses concerns for his future w it h enter t a i n ment jou rnalist Elinor St. John (Jean Smart). It’s a strong scene.

Additionally, a request asked of jazz player Palmer and his quiet frustration end up effectively highlighting issues of inequality.

But besides these individual moments, the tone is hyperbolic. It also ends on an extended tangent that rationalizes a few of the issues it brings up, catches viewers up with cinema to the present day and states that movies have a lasting and powerful impact on society. It is a nice thought and true to a degree,

although as presented it does come across as a bit egotistical and not without its fl aws (considering that the story primarily depicts an era in which 50% to 75% of all titles produced are now deemed lost forever, with later titles in danger as well).

Babylon is certainly epic in scale. It contains a few striking moments and amusing observations about the early days of filmmaking. Sadly, the movie is also an overly grandiose endeavor that bites off more material than it can chew and doesn’t engage very strongly on an emotional level.

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ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS JOSEPHINE DANIELLE PADILLA has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of YVONNE PADILLA, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico.

Dated: 12/6/22 JOSEPHINE DANIELLE PADILLA MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. James J. Mason Attorney for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463

be selecting the Chairperson for 2023; adopting the annual Open Meetings Act resolution; Suspending the Minimum Tax Penalty; and, conducting a public hearing pursuant to NMSA 1978 §7-2-14.3 to consider whether or not McKinley County should adopt an ordinance giving an Income tax rebate Discussing the Tax. In addition, after the agenda items are concluded, the Commission will remain and receive training on key County policies. 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 3 rd , 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Among the limited items, the Board of County Commissioners will

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December 30, 2022 *** THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF CIBOLA STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate Of ALBERTO AVELLA, Deceased.

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No. D-1333-PB-2022-00026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS MARIA ROJAS has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of ALBERTO AVELLA, deceased.

All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of Cibola County, New Mexico.

*** 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, January 12, 2023 at 3 PM. The agenda and log-in information will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from fb.gallupbid@mailfence.com and on City of Gallup website.

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CALENDAR

Community Calendar Dec. 30, 2022 - Jan. 5, 2023 FRIDAY, DEC. 30

CREATIVE CORNER - RECYCLED MAGAZINE MOSAIC 3 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to create a faux ceramic mosaic using recycled magazines. 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

socks, and earmuffs throughout the month of December.

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

FRIENDS OF OFPL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Friends of the Octavia Fellin Public Library is having a membership drive through the end of the year.

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, JAN. 2

GMCS WINTER BREAK ENDS EUREKA!

1 pm - 5 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (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.

4 pm @ OFPL’s Facebook page. This week explore the world of electricity by inventing a flashlight, then create an on/off switch for it! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SATURDAY, DEC. 31 MONDAY, JAN. 2

TUESDAY, JAN. 3

OFPL HOLIDAY CLOSURE 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.

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, CALENDAR

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, JAN. 4

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

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

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 Firestarter.

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

This week, the theme is “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes.” 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.

THURSDAY, JAN. 5

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

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

SAVE THE DATE MONDAY, JAN. 9

GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr. TUESDAY, JAN. 10

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11

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

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.

gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SATURDAY, JAN. 14

SHOW OPENING: REFLECT AND REFRACT 4 pm - 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.).

Reflect & Refract: Diné Photography & Visual Sovereignty celebrates select artists’ relationships to and perspective of Dinétah, the Navajo homeland. The show will be at the gallery until Feb. 4.

MONDAY, JAN. 16

OFPL HOLIDAY CLOSURE FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY TUESDAY, JAN. 17

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) 863-1291 for more information.

THURSDAY, AN. 19

GUEST CURATOR TALK 6 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.) and on the gallery’s Facebook page. Go behind the scenes of Reflect and Refract with artist Raphael Begay.

SATURDAY, JAN. 21

KEVA PLANK BUILD-OFF 12 pm - 4 pm @ @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.).

Join OFPL and Rio West Mall and celebrate International Creativity Month by engineering and building creations with Keva Planks, or tackle one of their Keva challenges. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

ONGOING

BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUNDLE OFPL staff who will create a bundle of material specially for you! Let them know what type of materials and genres you are interested in, and they’ll browse for you and create a custom bundle of material for you to pick-up curbside. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB OFPL’s book club book for January is Shutter by Ramona Emerson. Discussions will be held in February on Zoom or in person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call 505-8631291 for more information.

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.

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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