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California band honors the beauty of the southwest

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

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he band “Ottto” calls Venice, Calif. home, but they chose Juggernaut Music in Gallup as the backdrop for their music video for the song “Night Howler.”

“Ottto” consists of Bryan Ferretti (vocals and guitar), Tye Trujillo (bass), and Patrick “Triko” Chavez (drums). The band actually came to the idea of shooting in Gallup thanks to Tye’s dad, Robert Trujillo, who is the bass player for the world famous heav y metal band Metallica.

“There was just this mystic that goes with the territory here and there’s this song Ottto has called ‘Night Howler,’ I was like – this is where this video has be shot,” Robert said in an interview with the Sun. The band shot the music video Feb. 17, and music fans were encouraged to come out to the free event.

This wasn’t the fi rst time Robert and “Ottto” had been to this region of the country. In October, a music festival called Navajo Nation Metal Fest Taa’ “3” was held in Window Rock, Ariz. Robert said he and the

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band were “dazzled” by the scenic views and culture. He reached out to Randall Hoskie – Promoter of Rancid-Savage, who orga nized the music event. The two men became fast friends, and Hoskie helped set up the music video. “[Hoskie] was very receptive right away and reached out to the right people,” Robert said.

Robert explained that this was more than just a music video, but rather a celebration of the area.

“It’s about the spirit of what’s going on here,” he said.

“Ot t to” per for med t he free show along with another ba nd from Ven ice, “Feed the Beast,” and a local band “Heart Museum,” whose members are from Shiprock, N.M., Albuquerque, and Window Rock.

The video shoot was fi lmed partially at Juggernaut Music and the majority of it was filmed at the Navajo Nation Museu m a mph it heater i n Window Rock. Those who were there got the chance to be in the video rocking out.

Hoskie said with the title of “Night Howler,” it was no hard choice to shoot the video

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“Ottto” band members Bryan Ferretti (vocals and guitar), Tye Trujillo (bass), and Patrick “Triko” Chavez (drums) shot their music video for the song “Night Howler” in Window Rock, Ariz. at the Navajo Nation Museum. They shot another part of it at Juggernaut Music in Gallup.

Photo Credit: Dee Velasco right in the heart of the Navajo Nation.

“We were trying to throw around the idea and even thought about Crownpoint, but felt Window Rock was the best choice,” he said.

Rober t helped promote his son’s band by mentioning their upcoming album “Life is a game,” which comes out March 24.

“The band is excited about the album and coming out with a whole package and is even going to put it out on vinyl as well,” Robert said with pride.

When asked how he would descr ibe h i s son’s ba nd, Trujillo joked he has to get it right otherwise he hears from his son. “’Ottto’ has very strong

melodies, power grooves, and a lot of edge – great memorable riffs as well.” Robert explained.

On a side note, Metallica will be in the Phoenix area Sept. 3 and 4. Be on the lookout for a new album from them as well.

“It feels like the time is right and everyone needs some powerful music in their lives, that’s for sure,” Robert said.

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SNAP BENEFITS Food stamp recipients in for unpleasant shock

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NURSE FUNDRAISER One plan to train new EMTs

12 15 DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP Lady Bengals, Lady Broncos face off for the title

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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 Kimberley Helfenbein Merrisha Livingston Jenny Pond On The Cover The band “Ottto” consists of Bryan Ferretti (vocals and guitar), Tye Trujillo (bass), and Patrick “Triko” Chavez (drums). Photo Credit: J. Gilhooley The Gallup Sun, published Fridays, is not responsible or liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for availability of products advertised. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The Gallup Sun distributes newspapers in McKinley, Cibola and Apache counties.

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GHS art teacher encourages students through art show

By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

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allup High senior art students had a chance to showcase their art

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Verdondalena Brown is one of the seniors featured in the GHS Senior Art Show at ART123 Gallery. Her piece “Love is Beautiful” is one of 40 creations. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond to the community at the ART123 Gallery. This is Gallup High art teacher Kelly Stapp’s second year working with gallupARTS to pro-

mote her students’ work.

“A lot of my students are ver y shy about t hei r a r twork, but as their teacher I try to encourage them to

push through that,” Stapp said. “With my constant saying ‘you know let’s try new things, it’s good to go outside of your comfort zone’ they were trusting enough in me and in themselves to really put themselves out there.”

Twenty-five students are featured in this year’s showcase. Matthew Shirley is one of them. He said the hardest part about creating art is trying to get what’s in his head out on paper.

“The hardest part is definitely not the imagination part, but the part in between i ma g i nat ion a nd rea l it y,” Shirley said.

But once he’s f i n ished with a piece, Shirley said he appreciates looking at what he’s accomplished.

“My favorite part [about

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‘Creed III’ isn’t a knockout, but it does land a few solid punches

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 116 MINUTES This featu re f rom United Artists Releasing is premiering at movie theaters March 3.

In 1976, the boxing drama Rocky surprised audiences and became a surprise sensation, w i n n i ng Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Editing. At the time, no one could have predicted how many additional films it would inspire.

After five sequels to the or igina l title, a new spinof f ser ie s emerged. T h i s one details the life of boxer Adon is Creed, son of the character who Rocky Balboa fought in the first two movies. Both Creed and Creed II were surprisingly effective and included some exciting boxing sequences to boot.

The latest chapter, Creed III, has some plot holes and doesn’t even feature Balboa, but the central plotline is unique enough to keep fans entertained.

T he f i l m b e g i n s w it h Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) retired after enjoying success as Heavyweight Champion. While living a life of luxury with wife Bianca Taylor (Tessa Thompson) and daughter Amara (Mila DavisKent), he keeps busy running the Delphi Academy, that school that has trained current title holder Felix Chavez (Jose Benavidez).

Unfor tunately, Adonis’s well-being is tested with the

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Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) and Damian Anderson (Jonathan Majors) face off in ‘Creed III.’ Photo Credit: United Artists Releasing unexpected arrival of a figure from his childhood. Having ju s t b e e n r ele a s e d f r om pr ison, Da mia n A nderson (Jonathan Majors) shows up asking that Adonis launch his career. The two share a secret about the arrest many years prior, and the lead ultimately feels obligated to help out.

Unfortunately, Anderson turns out to be a violent and underhanded pugilist. When Adonis realizes that he has been taken advantage of, he comes to the conclusion that he may have to reenter the ring.

The central concept is a good one and it’s interesting to see the confident Adonis deal with feelings of guilt and remorse as he works his way through a complicated past and personal histor y.

Jordan has a lot of material to work with in this tale and his interactions with Majors are intriguing.

Ma jor s a l so doe s wel l i n t he role of A nder son.

Frustrated and angry over losing his career prospects and being left behind while ser ving time, he makes an

impression. The character tower s over the lead a nd low-angle shots of the boxer create an intimidating and foreboding presence. This is a figure who simply wants to cause pain and damage to his foes.

When the two leads share the screen together trading both barbs and blows, there is a great deal of suspense and everything is appropriately tense.

Sequences in the ring are also well photographed. Like ever y other boxing movie, the cha racters seem ingly throw nothing but haymakers (while the more common jabs are used sparingly here), but the approach does create excitement and drama in the ring. Jordan, who has stepped behind the camera as director on this sequel, also attempts to add a little bit of creative flair during the climactic battle, employing some unique backdrops to the action.

But while these aspects genera lly work, there a re story issues. It is revealed

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March 2022 A&E Calendar FRIDAY, MARCH 3 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 4

“SHATTERED DREAM”: A TWO-DAY SOCIAL JUSTICE WALK

6 am @ Red Rock Liquor Package (1204 N.M. Hwy. 371, Smith Lake, ends at 3:45 pm on March 4 in Church Rock.

Jerry Brown is walking in remembrance of all those affected by substance abuse disorders.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

“CAUSE/CASUSE” ART SHOW & EXHIBIT OPENING

5 pm - 7 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Featuring eight Indigenous artists, this mixed media, experiential group show addresses issues of representation, perspective, historical and intergenerational trauma, systemic injustice, and activism.

“REFLECTIONS OF TRANSCENDENCE”

5 pm - 7 pm @ LOOM Indigenous Art Gallery (209 W. Coal Ave.). Multidisciplinary artist Rylin Becenti pays tribute to Larry Casuse with a mural portrait.

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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH INDIGENOUS LIFEWAYS PART 1: TRUTH

1 pm - 3 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Book-ending the month of remembrance, this two-part, community dialogue will use art as a starting point to create a safe space to speak together about issues of economic exploitation that impact all of us.

REMEMBERANCE EVENT

4 pm @ Courthouse Square.

The community is invited to gather in remembrance of those lost to and suffering from substance abuse disorder.

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POKÉMON GO NIGHT

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for their monthly gathering of trainers. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

TECH BYTES

11 am @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Each month, Zollinger Library will give short tech workshops on skills to help with classes and tasks at home. This month’s topic is Excel. For questions or more information, call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

TEEN MAKERS CLUB

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

OFPL will provide a space where creative minds can give shape to their ideas, and help spread their passion.

This month the focus is on origami and zoetropes as they discover animation! Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

“CAUSE/CASUSE” ARTIST TALK

5 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123.

W. Coal Ave.).

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

MYSTERY TRIVA NIGHT

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month, be ready to be surprised with mystery trivia.For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

SATURDAY MARCH 18

YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

1 pm - 3 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Kids of all ages are invited to join gallupARTS for a two-hour photography workshop highlighting the power of photography and how media can help create positive societal change. Topics include: photography basics, camera setup, artificial and natural lighting, media literacy, and youth empowerment.

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Reduced in a SNAP FOOD ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS LOSE A COVID BUMP THIS MONTH

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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ow-income breadwinners are bracing for a shock this month, as one of the last remaining COVID benefits comes to an end.

Recipients of the S u p p l e m e n t a l Nu t r i t i o n Assistance Program – commonly referred to as food stamps – will see their benefits shrink with the expiration of the COVID-related federal emergency allotment.

According to the state Human Services Department,

39.6% of McKinley County’s population receive SNAP benefits.

How much of a reduction each household will see depends on how many people are in it and income level.

While the extra allotment was in place, a family of three received a maximum benefit of $740 each month in SNAP benefits. In March that family will go back to receiving the average amount of $335 per month, a department spokesman said.

For individuals, someone who does not earn income was eligible to receive a maximum $376 each month in SNAP

benefits with the allotment; now that person will receive $281 in monthly benefits.

To help cushion the blow, the state has approved additional benefits to 7,000 seniors and people with disabilities who are in the SNAP program. From March through June, SNAP benefits for them will be $50 instead of $25, the spokesman said.

That means the day there’s too much month at the end of the money may come sooner for a lot of families, which is likely to put pressure on local social services and food banks.

“A lot of times these families

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are choosing between medical expenses or vehicle repairs, or they can’t find work or do work,” Brent Crowe, who took over as director of The Community Pantry in Gallup in October, said. “If they reach out to us here at the pantry we would love to help them get an application in to see what programs they qualify for.”

Pantry staff will even help fill out the applications; all the applicant needs is legal ID and proof of residency and low income.

“If they qualify for SNAP they automatically qualify for our free produce and emergency commodity program,” Crowe said.

“We also have other programs in which they can purchase food from us at a discounted rate.”

People who don’t qualify for SNAP may still qualify for assistance from the pantry, Crowe noted.

The pantry provides food boxes for individuals and families that may be struggling with food insecurity.

Crowe said clients have been asking about dairy products and eggs specifically.

“We had a shipment about three weeks ago and they went out quick,” he said.

The pantry has no control over what comes in food deliveries, but it usually includes at least some fresh produce as well as packaged foods.

The Gallup location’s secret weapon is the Hope Garden, which offers raised planter bed

Brent J. Crowe, new director of The Community Pantry rentals and education for amateur gardeners who want to grow their own food. While the weather right now may not cooperate with growing, by April the gardeners will be planting and tending vegetable plots.

The Community Pantry in Gallup serves McKinley County, and its sister pantry in Grants serves Cibola County.

For those who are more fortunate who want to help, the pantry accepts donations of money, shelf stable food, boxes and bags for packing groceries, even clothing and furniture in good condition can be routed to partner agencies to help those in need.

“If it can be weighed, we’ll take it,” Crowe said.

The Community Pantry is open 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday at 1130 Hassler Valley Rd. For information on applying for food programs, growing at the Hope Garden or to donate or volunteer, call (505) 726-8068.

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Nurse spearheads efforts to train EMTs CROWNFUNDING CAMPAIGN ONLINE NOW

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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n a medical emergency, even seconds may count. Peter Hunt-Rosado thinks about that a lot because he works as an emergency nurse at Gallup Indian Medical Center, where patients may have to travel long distances for care. He worries that it’s unnecessarily costing lives.

“You hear the stories or get a report from EMS that [a patient] has been down for an unknown amount of time since the first call was received, two hours prior to the arrival in the ER, or even six hours,” he said. “We’ve had patients that have been having heart attacks that have gotten into a car and driven themselves an hour just to get to us for emergency treatment. In heavily populated areas this is unheard of.”

When he first got to Gallup from Pembroke, N.C. in 2017, the frequency of such encounters shocked him. Now in the second year of his second stint here, he stepped up to be the face of a GoFundMe campaign that aims at creating a steady stream of EMTs to serve the sparsely

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populated reaches outside the city.

“You have four advanced [emergency] practitioners serving this huge area,” Hunt-Rosado said. “You have a lot of intermediate medics and a lot of basic medics serving in this area, but not a lot of advanced practitioners.

That’s the gap we’re trying to fill.”

A job market analysis commissioned by the Gallup Housing Authority and published last September indicated there were 14 open EMT positions in McKinley County advertised at that time, and 48 open positions that preferred candidates certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

So far the campaign has only raised $650 since its soft launch Jan. 23, but Hunt-Rosado has high hopes that it will grow when word spreads. If it works, it will become the basis for a fund that will pay students’ school expenses while they study.

The long range goal is to save lives by making sure the most essential emergency care is available quickly. HuntRosado said that starts with the ABCs: Airway, Breathing and Circulation. He explained EMTs

look at the ABCs and decide what they should do first by thinking about what will preserve life.

The GoFundMe goal is to raise $50,000 to help medical support staff – nurses and nurse’s aides – to move up to the muchneeded and higher-paying emergency responder jobs.

Because the EMT program is a non-degree track for most students, it’s not eligible for the state’s free tuition programs, Dr. Safia Rubaii explained. “The scholarships are only paying tuition, fees, books and program testing fees. Students are responsible for about $350 to $380 for uniforms, equipment and state and national exam/ licensing fees,” she said.

The first group of 10 students, all support staff at GIMC, has already started at UNM-Gallup.

They are enrolled in a class that trains them to be EMTs in a single semester, which makes them more valuable in the jobs they have but also prepares them to move into EMT work or pursue the advanced courses they need to become paramedics.

“Since they are already in the healthcare field, our hope is that they are exposed to some of the things they are going to come in contact with like vital signs [and] patient condition. We pull from that pool first,” Hunt-Rosado said. “Ideally what we would like to do is not only bring in more basic EMTs, but it’s also a pathway for some of these support staff to elevate their careers and reach higher for those higher-paying jobs.”

The group studying now got financial help from doctors who support the idea, including Rubaii, Hunt-Rosado said. The only thing the students have to pay for is their testing and

Peter Hunt Rosado certifications after they graduate.

That enables the students to keep working their day jobs while they are taking the class.

“Think of this class as a proof of concept. If we can show that this works, then hopefully we can get community buy-in,” HuntRosado said.

The outcome could literally mean life or death.

“We can continue miracles

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Navajo man charged with Navajo woman aggravated sexual abuse of a arraigned for child in Indian Country involuntary manslaughter in A Indian Country Staff Reports

man who is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation is facing a charge of aggravated sexual abuse after he allegedly sexually assaulted a child.

According to the indictment and other court records, Pedro Lee Benally, 29, of Montezuma Creek, Utah, allegedly engaged in a sexual act with a child. The alleged assault occurred in San Juan County on the Navajo

Nation.

Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced March 1 that Benally made an initial appearance in federal court facing two charges of aggravated sexual abuse in Indian Country. A federal grand jury indicted Benally Feb. 23.

Benally’s detention and preliminary hearing was held March 2.

An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Benally may face up to life in prison.

The Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Department of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Caitlin L. Dillon is prosecuting the case.

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woman who is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

According to the indictment and other records, on Feb. 11, 2022, Mariah Chapo crashed her vehicle after driving at a high rate of speed while intoxicated, ultimately killing an unsecured eight-month-old

child. The alleged homicide occurred within the exterior boundaries of the Nava jo Nation.

Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced Feb. 24 that Chapo, 26, was arraigned in federal court Feb. 23, on a charge of involuntar y manslaughter.

Chapo, 26, will remain on conditions of release pending trial.

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Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports Featured DWI Orlando Williams Dec. 31, 5:57 pm Aggravated DW I (Seventh)

A Church Rock male had reportedly passed out at the wheel outside a local restaura nt . T he ma le, Orla ndo Williams, 30, was met by police and eventually charged with the latest in a laundry list of DWIs. Officer Charlie Watkins was dispatched to McDonald’s North, 700 U.S. Hwy. 491, in reference to a welfare check on the driver of a white Nissan Altima. Watkins arrived at the scene and other officers at the scene advised him that the suspect vehicle was seen in the drive-thru lane. He pulled behind the vehicle and activated his unit’s emergency

lights to conduct a traffic stop.

As Watkins exited his unit and approached the suspect vehicle, he reportedly saw through the rear windshield the driver climb from the back seat into the rear left seat.

Watkins opened the door and quickly noted a strong smell of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. The male, Williams, allegedly was slow exiting the vehicle and staggered as he approached Watkins.

Williams was uncooperative when answering Watkins’s questions and changed his answer from drinking with friends to saying he had not consumed any drinks. He reportedly showed further signs of intoxication including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and smelling of alcohol.

Williams also refused to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests and allegedly tried to back away from the scene as he was being placed under arrest.

After obtaining Williams’s identification, Metro Dispatch advised Watkins that Williams had seven prior convictions and five warrants for his arrest.

Due to the number of charges, Watkins obtained a blood draw warrant signed by District Judge Louis DePauli and transported Williams to a local hospital. After the draw was completed, Williams was taken to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for aggravated DWI (seventh)

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as well as the warrants.

His preliminary examination is set for March 8.

Name: Dennis Deswood Age: 49 Arrested: Jan. 9 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing on May 2 Name: Jennisha Damon Age: 24 Arrested: Jan. 8 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on

April 27 Name: Christopher Yellowhair Age: 29 Arrested: Jan. 6 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing on May 2 Name: Delmetrice Henry Age: 29 Arrested: Jan. 1 Charge: DWI Status: Motion hearing on March 28

Name: Jordan Soltero Age: 36 Arrested: Dec. 31 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Preliminary examination on March 1 Name: Terry Nelson Age: 52 Arrested: Dec. 4 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Pre-trial hearing on March 7

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Lady Bengals win Division Championship

Lady Bengal Daliyah Morris (22) races down the court while a Lady Bronco player attempts to stop her. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Bengal Rylie Whitehair (34) races for a layup during the game against the Lady Broncos Feb. 25.The Lady Bengals defeated the Lady Broncos 54-46, winning the Division Championship. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Lady Bronco Teghan Begay (22) looks for an open teammate while Lady Bengal Daliyah Morris (22) attempts to block her Feb. 25 in Kirtland. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Bengal Adriell Thomas (33) looks for an open teammate as Lady Bronco Jaylene HarrisRhea (14) tries to block her. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Bengals beat the Bobcats Bengal Nathaniel Yazzie (25) looks for an open teammate during the game against the Bobcats. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Bengal Brett Baker (42) shoots a basket during the game against the Bobcats Feb. 24. The Bengals defeated the Bobcats 68-63. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Bengal Isaac Toehe (24) passes the ball to an open teammate during the game against the Bobcats Feb. 24. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Lady Bengals leap over Lady Bobcats

Lady Bengal Raven Tso (10) attempts to block Lady Bobcat Danielle Johnson (44) from passing to a teammate during the game Feb. 23. The Lady Bengals defeated the Lady Bobcats 75-49. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Bobcat Aliya Quintana (23) and Lady Bengal Kayden Tsosie (40) reach for a rebound during the game Feb. 23 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Lady Bobcat Danielle Johnson (44) attempts to score while Lady Bengal Rylie Whitehair (34) tries to stop her Feb. 23 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Lady Bengal Daliyah Morris (22) attempts to block a pass by a Lady Bobcat player Feb. 23 in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Letter to the Editor: Honoring Larry Casuse Dear Editor, In 1973 there two were events that shook “Native America” to its core. The U.S. Government/Military Siege of Wounded Knee, South Dakota and the cold-blooded murder of a young Diné (Navajo) warrior named Larry Casuse, co-founder of Indians Against E x ploit a t ion , i n Ga l lup.

There was no “Community Conversation” then and the silence of “leadership” is complicity now. Alcohol is still illegal on the Navajo reservation.

Gallup earned the moniker “Drunktown, U.S.A.” after the ABC News Segment showed the world the unholy trinity still exists even after the tragic events 50 years ago. The Liquor Establishment (that Larry fought against), “Law Enforcement” and the “Court System” that are still in denial while our Diné people continue to suffer and die from alcohol.

Gallup still has 23 illegal liquor licenses over the legal state limit. The failed attempt to

address this issue is the local Gallup Fraternal example of Nanizhozhi Order of Police. This is C e n t e r, I nc ., w h e r e Gallup’s Legacy. enabling is offered along As co-Founder with violence, robberies of I nd ia ns Aga i nst and excuses marked by Exploitation, Larry also two successful lawsuits educated us about the against the multi-governJewelry Industry takemental organization. over: From the renowned As the president of A n nua l Ga llup Interthe Kiva Indian Club at Tribal Indian Ceremonial the University of New to the A nnual Native Mexico, Larry saw the American Arts Market rampant abuse of our a nd the multitude of people at the hands of jewelry shops owned by these greedy owners of real (Middle Eastern) the Bulk Alcoholic Poison “Indians” that pervade the they hawk to other surcity. Ironically, the majorrounding Navajo comity of the shops are owned munities with individual by non-natives that make bootlegging in mind. This a great living while many escapes the eyes of those of the artists who create promoting a town that the jewelry live below the still depends on the sales poverty level. of alcohol to thrive.

An illustration created by artist Lynne Foster depicting Larry I n Wou nded K nee, After Larry was slain, Casuse. Image Credit: Lynne Foster there are reminders that his body was mercilessly we live with the false dragged out onto the streets of as if they had killed a trophy narrative of a Government Gallup and left uncovered while animal. It is very likely that the that still holds an innocent cops took photos of themselves “trophy photo” still hangs at the man, Leonard Peltier, in their standing over his lifeless body

Florida prison. This is the continuation of the exploitation of “Native Americans” that they cannot change. The European I nva sion lef t it s T ra i l of Bloody carbon footprints on the backs of the Indigenous populations that were massacred under a Genocidal Policy that still exploits us to the day we die or are killed at their hands.

There is irony in this. While Gallup holds record numbers of Liquor Licenses, the city continues the Legacy of “Drunktown, U.S.A.” with impunity causing the catastrophic numbers of death in every form and possibility. From 1973 to this day.

And like an alcoholic in denial, the end story always stays the same. No change, only new high numbers of those who die by alcohol in the “Indian Capital of the World”.

Sincerely, Mervyn TIlden Kinlitsoh Sinili (Church Rock), NM

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Letter to the Editor: Saving children’s lives by passing common-sense gun laws Dear Editor, Over the past 70 years, we’ve done a great deal to make childhood less dangerous.

In the 1950s, children were protected from the last of the dreaded child-killing diseases with the development of the polio vaccine. In 1970, childhood poisonings were decreased when Congress required child resistant packaging on medications. By 1986, all 50 states had enacted laws requiring child car seats to protect children from what was then the number one killer of kids: automobile accidents.

And in 1994, Congress passed the Child Safety Protection Act to require labels on toys that have parts small enough to pose a choking hazard.

We even have laws regulating the flammability of fabrics used in children’s clothing and have set minimum ages at which youth may drink alcohol,

Divya Shiv, MPP is a Research and Policy Analyst for New Mexico Voices for Children.

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Marsha Garcia is a board member of New Mexico Voices for Children. Photo Credit: Courtesy

smoke, drive, and vote. And we’ve done it all in order to keep our kids safe.

Yet Congress has failed to protect our nation’s children by refusing to require firearms manufacturers to install child safety features. We’ve not even

protected our kids from irresponsible gun owners who allow their children easy access to guns. Not surprisingly, by 2020 guns had become the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. Guns are also the leading cause of death for kids in New Mexico, with an average of 33 children dying by firearms each year. Of New Mexico’s child and youth gun deaths, the largest share (49%) are suicides.

Fortunately, common-sense regulations can greatly reduce

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child gun deaths. This legislative session, lawmakers should pass a series of bills that demand responsible gun ownership while reducing the risks to children’s lives.

One such bill requires individuals to safely store their firearms so that kids can’t access them (HB 9), which would reduce accidental deaths and deter minors who may intend to self-harm or harm others. Another creates a 14-day waiting period to purchase a fi rearm (HB 100), which gives individuals time to reconsider before committing an impulsive act of gun violence or suicide.

In fact, studies find that states with waiting periods have 51% fewer firearm suicides and 17% fewer murders. Across the U.S., only four states have higher suicide rates by guns than New Mexico.

Another critical bill is SB 116, which raises the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase or possess an automatic or semi-automatic fi rearm, with a few exceptions. Minimum age requirements make sense, because brain development continues until the age of 26, which means that youth under

the age of 21 have a heightened risk of committing violence and suicide, and access to fi rearms only elevates these risks.

States that raised the minimum age to purchase fi rearms to 21 experienced a 9% decline in fi rearm suicides for 18- to 20-year-olds. Passing SB 116 would save children’s lives with little to no impact to the majority of current fi rearm owners.

We’ve seen enough tragic headlines here in New Mexico: a child accidentally kills a sibling, or a middle school student intentionally kills a classmate, both because they could access their parents’ firearms. We cannot wait for the next child death, suicide or mass shooting to happen before we act.

We must take action now by urging our legislators to pass HB 9, HB 100, and SB 116. This legislative session, let’s put our children’s lives first by passing common-sense gun laws.

Sincerely, Marsha Garcia, Board Member of New Mexico Voices for Children D i vy a S h i v, M PP, Research and Policy Analyst for New Mexico Voices for Children

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Calling for more transparency from RMCH Dear Editor, We received news that the hospital, RMCH, will be applying for Critical Access designation.

We look forward to learning more about how this designation will impact our community and the care that RMCH provides.

Importantly, we would like to see how the community can support the hospital leadership in this transition.

We hope that CEO Whitaker will organize town halls with the community. These would be an opportunity to encourage honest dialogue and questions.

The trust of the community has been badly worn, and dialogue can be a path to healing and understanding.

It is important to operate health care entities with standards of transparency a nd commitment to community involvement. Gallup Community Health is an example of such an organization, and benefits from it, as evidenced from their rapid organic growth to 13 providers and the over 2000 patients they have served in the fi rst six months of operation. These are providers who either moved here from other parts of the country, or would have left our community long ago except for their desire to work at Gallup Community Health.

We believe our rural community hospital can similarly

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(115 W. Hill Ave.). Make a seed starter pot and discover how to use the seed library at OFPL! Learn more about spring celebrations from across the globe. Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

12 pm - 4 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Engage in a new kind of learning with fun exhibits that nurture thoughtful experiments with wind, light, electricity, rotation, and more! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: ALOCHOL POLICY

1:30 pm - 3 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.) The purpose of this community gathering is to explore and discuss evidence-based policy solutions to reducing alcohol-related harms in Gallup and McKinley County.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

SEED STARTER POTS

4 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library

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FRIDAY, MARCH 24

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING

10 am @ 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. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

PAINTING AND MOCKTAILS

6 pm @ OFPL’s Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Complete a full painting while sipping on mocktails after hours at the library. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-

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the interest of deep listening and cooperation.

We would like to work together for the success of our hospital. Hopefully the hospital will look outward to see that collaboration is critical for the hospital’s success, regardless of Critical Access designation.

Sincerely, Community

Connie Liu thrive, but only if it operates with similar standards of transparency and commitment to community involvement. We hope the leadership will reach out to local health care groups that have shown a willingness to work with the hospital, in

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GHS ART SHOW | FROM PAGE 5 a r t] is t he creat ion pa r t , when the process is all done and you can just look back at what you created,” Shirley said.

MOVIE REVIEW | FROM PAGE 6 that Adonis’s mother MaryAnne Creed (Phylicia Rashad) k nows fa r more about Anderson than she lets on. In fact, she withholds important

Stapp explained that she does the show to help her students get their art out in the community.

“When you put your art out for the community for anyone else to see, it’s very personal,” Stapp explained. “So them

having the trust within me and themselves to show who they are as an artist is very humbling. They’re excited and encouraged to continue their art by seeing their work outside of the school.”

More students participated

in the art show this year than la st, a nd Stapp said she’s planning on continuing the show.

“I think this art show will continue for many years and I just really hope to continue to help push those students

outside their comfort zones and improve in their lives,” Stapp said.

The GHS Senior Art Show will be on display at ART123 Gallery until April 1. Over 40 pieces of art are featured in the show.

information that would have changed the course of events.

Her decision not to speak up earlier is a real stretch and difficult to believe.

Another subplot involving daughter Amara involves a bullying situation at school.

There is conf lict between Adonis and Bianca over how to handle the child’s attempts to stand up for herself, but nothing is resolved in a satisfying manner.

So, there are issues with the secondary story threads,

as well as a reveal that is better ignored than pondered over. Yet the movie does present some thrills between the hero and antagonist, as well as well-shot and edited boxing scenes. The movie isn’t fantastic, but is better than

ma ny would expect given that it is the ninth title in an extended franchise. So, while Creed III isn’t necessarily a knockout, it does land a few solid punches.

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PARCEL NOS. NGP-16 (FEE), NGP-16A (P) NGP-16B (P), NGP-16C (P), NGP-16A (T), NGP-16B (T), AND NGP-16C (T) Defendants.

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You are hereby notified that Plaintiff United States of America has filed a Complaint and a Declaration of Taking to condemn fee simple to the property described below. The public uses for which said interests in land are taken for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP), which is a major component of the Navajo Nation San Juan River Basin Water Rights Settlement in New Mexico. Once completed, the NGWSP will provide a reliable municipal, industrial, and domestic water supply from the San Juan River to the eastern section of the Navajo Nation, southwestern portion of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, and the City of Gallup, New Mexico, and for other such uses as may be authorized by Congress or Executive Order. The interests in land

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hereinafter described are taken under and in accordance with 40 U.S.C. §§ 3113 and 3114; the Act of Congress of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, 389-90), and acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto, and particularly section 10602 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009,

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 19 1375) and 10609 (123 Stat. 991, 1395) of Pub. L. No. 111-11, and section 701 of the Claims Resolution Act of 2010, Pub. L. No. 111291 (124 Stat. 3064, 3156).

If you have any objection or defense to the taking of your property in which you may have or claim some interest, you are required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, at the address designated below, within twenty-one (21) days after March 10, 2023, an Answer identifying the property in which you claim to have an interest, stating the nature and extent of the interest claimed and stating all your objections and defenses to the taking of the property.

A failure to serve an Answer shall constitute consent to the taking and to the authority of the court to proceed to hear the action and to fix the just compensation and shall constitute a waiver of all defenses and objections to the taking.

If you have no objection or defense to the taking, you may serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, a Notice of Appearance designating the property in which you claim to be interested and thereafter you shall receive notice of all proceedings affecting said property.

You are further notified that at the trial of the issue of just compensation, whether or not you have answered or served a Notice of Appearance, you may present evidence as to the amount of the compensation to be paid for the property in which you have any interest and, if appropriate, you may share in the distribution of the award of compensation.

You are further notified, howev-

er, that unless you file a Notice of Appearance, this proceeding may proceed to pretrial or trial without further notice to you.

You are further notified that all persons, firms and corporations named as defendants herein are joined as defendants generally to the end that all right, title, interest and estate of all said defendants in and to any and all of the land herein involved shall be divested out of them and vested in Plaintiff.

Real property described as follows: Parcel No. NGP-16 (Fee) A tract of land lying within Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 20 West, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico, and more particularly described with New Mexico State Plane West Zone grid bearings and ground distances as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9; thence S00°34’43”W, along the center of section line of said Section 9, 861.66’ to a point, thence N89°31’18”W, 593.18’ to a point, thence S00°20’20”W, 78.99’ to the point of beginning; thence S40°49’52”E, 313.05’ to a point; thence S49°10’08”W, 273.77’ to a point; thence N00°20’20”E, 415.87’ to the point of beginning.

Containing 0.9837 ac±.

Parcel No. NGP-16A (P) (Perpetual Easement) A strip of land lying within the West Half of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 20 West, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico, more particularly described as follows: A strip of land being 80 feet wide, lying 40 feet each side of the following described centerline.

Beginning at Reach 12.1 Station 121625+77.45, a point on

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the North/South Centerline of said Section 9 from which the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 9 bears North 00°34’42” East a distance of 1854.57 feet; Thence, from the Point of Beginning, North 39°53’35” West a distance of 378.10 feet to Station 121629+55.55; Thence North 58°44’09” West a distance of 364.34 feet to Station 121633+19.89; Thence North 40°49’52” West a distance of 39.01 feet to Station 121633+58.60, the Point of Terminus, from which the Northwest corner of said Section 9 bears North 57°05’19” West a distance of 2450.96 feet.

The sidelines of said strip shall be extended or shortened as necessary to boundary lines. Parcel No. NGP-16A (P) contains 1.42 acres, more or less.

Parcel No. NGP-16B (P) (Perpetual Easement) A strip of land lying within the West Half of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 20 West, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico more particularly described as follows: A strip of land being 30 feet wide, lying 15 feet each side of the following described centerline.

Commencing at a point on the Southwesterly line of said Parcel 2 as described and depicted in Schedule D, from which the Northwest Corner of said Section 9 bears North 55°07’25” West a distance of 2499.34 feet; Thence along the Southern Boundary Line of 2 said Parcel 2, South 49°11’14” East a distance of 268.60 feet to a Point on a Curvature, Station 14+15.46 and being the Real Point of Beginning; Thence 103.65 feet along a curve to the Left with a Radius of 150 feet, chord bearing North 07°11’47” West a distance of 101.60 feet to Station 15+19.11, the Access Road Point of Ter-

minus, a point on the Southern Boundary line of Parcel No. NGP-16A (P) from which the North Quarter Corner of Said Section Bears North 15°16’57” East a distance of 1573.60 feet.

The sidelines of said strip shall be extended or shortened parallel to the adjacent centerline curve to the Southern boundary of Parcel No. NGP-16A (P) and to the South Boundary of Parcel 2.

Parcel No. NGP-16B (P) contains 0.07 acres, more or less.

Parcel No. NGP-16C (P) (Perpetual Easement) A strip of land lying within the West Half of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 20 West, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico, more particularly described as follows: A strip of land being 30 feet wide, lying 15 feet each side of the following described centerline.

Beginning at a point on the Northeasterly line of the Rightof-Way of New Mexico State Road 264, from which the Northwest corner of said Section 9 bears North 46°40’32” West a distance of 2855.94 feet; Thence, from the Access Road Point of Beginning, North 07°11’39” West a distance of 36.50 feet to Point of Curvature (PC) Station 10+36.50; Thence 89.17 feet along a curve to the Right with a Radius of 150 feet, chord bearing North 09°50”10” East a distance of 87.86 feet to Point of Tangency (PT) Station 11+25.67; Thence North 26°51’59” East a distance of 51.71 feet, to PC Station 11+77.38; Thence 70.46 feet along a curve to the Right with a Radius of 150 feet, chord bearing North 40°19’18” East a distance of 69.81 feet to PC Station 12+47.84; Thence 123.92 feet along a curve to the Left with a Radius of 290 feet, chord

bearing North 41°32’06” East a distance of 122.98 feet to PC Station 13+71.76; Thence 43.70 feet, along a curve to the Left with a Radius of 150 feet, chord bearing North 20°56’47” Easta distance of 43.55 feet to Station 14+15.46, the Access Road Point of Terminus, a point on Southern boundary of Parcel 2 from which the North Quarter corner of said Section 9 bears North 13°16’57” East a distance of 1667.93 feet.

The sidelines of said strip shall be extended or shortened to terminate at the property line and to the Right-of-Way of New Mexico State Road 264.

Parcel No. NGP-16C (P) contains 0.29 acres, more or less.

Parcel No. NGP-16A (T) (Temporary Easement) A strip of land lying within the West Half of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 20 West, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico, more particularly described as follows: A strip of land being 150 feet wide, lying 75 feet each side from Station 121625+77.45 to 121628+90.21 of the centerline described in Parcel No. NGP-16A (P); Thence being 115 feet wide, lying 40 feet right and 75 feet left from Station 121628+90.21 to Station 121630+64.78; Thence being 150 feet wide, lying 75 feet each side from Station 121630+64.78 to Station 121633+58.90 of the centerline described in Parcel No. NGP16A (P).

The sidelines of said strip shall be extended or shortened as necessary to boundary lines. Less Parcel No NGP-16A (P) described above and any portion of Parcel No. NGP-16B (P) described below that lies within the boundary

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 of described Parcel No. NGP16A (T), Parcel No. NGP-16A (T) contains 1.06 acres, more or less.

Parcel No. NGP-16B (T) (Temporary Easement) A strip of land lying within the West Half of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 20 West, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico, more particularly described as follows:

The sidelines of said strip shall be extended or shortened to terminate at the property line and to the Right-of-Way of New Mexico State Road 264.

Less any portion of Parcel No. NGP-16C (P) that lies in boundary of described Parcel NGP-16C (T), Parcel NGP-16C (T) contains 0.23 acres, more or less.

Dated: 2/21/2023 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA /s/ Scott Stemetzki

A strip of land being 60 feet wide, lying 30 feet each side from Station 14+15.46.36 to Station 14+66.36 of the centerline described in Parcel No. NGP-16B (P).

The sidelines of said strip shall be extended or shortened parallel to the adjacent centerline curve to the Southern boundary of Parcel No. NGP-16A (T) and to the South Boundary line of said Parcel 2.

Less any portion of Parcel No. NGP-16B (P) that lies in boundary of described Parcel NGP-16B (T), Parcel NGP-16B (T) contains 0.036 acres, more or less.

Parcel No. NGP-16C (T) (Temporary Easement) A strip of land lying within the West Half of Section 9, Township 16 North, Range 20 West, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico, more particularly described as follows: A strip of land being 45 feet wide, lying 30 feet Left and 15 feet Right from Station 10+00.00 to Station 11+25.67 of the centerline described in Parcel No. NGP-16C (P); Thence being 60 feet wide, lying 30 feet each side from Station 11+25.67 to Station 14+15.46 of the centerline described in Parcel No. NGP-16C (P).

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By: SCOTT STEMETZKI ROBERT GORE Trial Attorneys, Land Acquisition Section Environment and Natural Resources Division United States Department of Justice P.O. Box 7611, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-7611 Telephone: (202) 305-0298 (202) 305-0304 Fax: (202)514-8865 Email: scott.stemetzki@usdoj. gov robert.gore@usdoj.gov Attorneys for Plaintiff United States of America Published: Gallup Sun February 24, 2023 March 3, 2023 March 10, 2023 *** LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed bids for: Architectural and/or Engineering Services Thoreau High School Replacement of Existing Facility RFP-2023-24HC

NIGP Commodity Code(s): 90607, 90638, 90735, 90738 A Mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 11:00 am via Teams meeting.

See the proposal documents for instructions on how to request to attend.

As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gallup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com or by emailing hcano@gmcs.org Subject name: RFP-2023-24HC. Sealed bids for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. FAX and EMAIL PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted.

Offerors will not be able to submit proposals or documents after the specified closing date and time.

Sealed proposals must be hand delivered or mailed to: Gallup-McKinley County Schools Attention: Hugo Cano RFP-202324HC 640 S. Boardman Dr. Gallup, NM 87301 The Gallup-McKinley County School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any formalities or minor inconsistencies, and/ or cancel this solicitation in its entirety.

Dated the 3rd Day of March 2023 By: /S/ Chris Mortensen, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: March 3, 2023 PUBLICATION DATES:

March 3, 2023 (Gallup Sun) March 4, 2023 (Albuquerque Journal) *** NOTICE OF SALE

and numerous totes, bags, and boxes of items unknown.

Unit Number: 453 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Self-Storage Lien Act of the State of New Mexico, Section 48-11-7, that the following personal property will be sold or otherwise disposed of in order to satisfy a lien for delinquent rent and other related charges. The personal property is located at ADOBE SELF-STORAGE, 1708 South Second Street, Gallup, New Mexico.

Gayle Benally P. O. Box 6221 Gallup, NM 87305

Unit Number: 306 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant:

The sale or disposition of the above property will be held on Tuesday, the 21st day of March, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at ADOBE SELF-STORAGE, 1708 South Second Street, Gallup, New Mexico.

The property can be viewed at 9:00 a.m. the day of the sale.

Jerry Begay 2418 Baca Ct. Gallup, NM 87301 Description of Personal Property: Two auto tires, two folding chairs, two metal filing cabinets, small Craftsman toolbox, tackle box, round table, chair, dolly, two vacuum/carpet cleaners, folding camp chair, small grinder, walker, and numerous totes, bags and boxes of items unknown.

Unit Number: 405 Name and Last Known Address of Occupant: Calvin Analla, Jr. P. O. Box 324 Gamerco, NM 87317 Description of Personal Property: Small locking cabinet, homemade wire cart, shop vacuum, standing grinder, bed rails, wood bookshelf, plastic chairs, 50-gallon plastic drum, propane tank,

Description of Personal Property: Tire ramps, portable fencing, empty plastic paint buckets, antifreeze, windshield wash fluid, extending shovel, and numerous totes, bags and boxes of items unknown.

The property is subject to the Occupant redeeming the lien prior to the sale.

This Notice is being published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks.

1stPublication: Friday, March 3, 2023 2nd Publication: Friday, March 10, 2023 *** 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, March 3, 2023 at 3 PM. The agenda and log-in information will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from

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March 3, 2023

fb.gallupbid@mailfence.com and on City of Gallup website.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS

Published: Gallup Sun March 3, 2023 ***

CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO

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RFP NO. 2022/2023/05/P PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held “In-Person” -- Adhering to the Social Distancing Protocols in effect for the meeting day -- including room capacity limits, mask requirements and other safety practices issued by the Governor’s Office due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and the requirements of the Open Meetings Act allowing members of the public to attend and listen to meetings of the quorum of the governing body. This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico.

A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office.

The agenda can be sent electronically upon request. Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Shawna Garnenez at (505) 863-1400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend. Done this 27th of February 2023 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Robert Baca, Chairperson Publication Gallup Sun date:

Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, desires to obtain sealed proposals for the following: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES GALLUP, NM As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director via email at frodriguez@gallupnm.gov. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: https://app. negometrix.com/buyer/3226 Electronically submitted proposals for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on March 28, 2023 when proposals will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means.

The City of Gallup has transitioned to a new e-Bid/RFP software system powered by Mercell. All solicitations will be released electronically through Mercell and responses from bidders must be submitted electronically through this online platform. By using Mercell, prospective bidders will be provided with all information regarding a bid including addendums and changes to the

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project requirements. Mercell is a completely free service for all respondents. Prior to submitting a proposal, respondents are required to set up their free account with Mercell. Register your company at Negometrix. com. Only ELECTRONICIALLY SUBMITTED BID PROPOSALS will now be accepted; system will not accept bids submitted AFTER due date and time.

Dated this 27th day of February 2023 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-March 3, 2023 *** NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Hearing date: April 14, 2023 The Gallup Housing Authority is updating its CFP five-year plan in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Housing Quality and Work Responsibility Act of 1999. The plans along with supporting documentation will be available for review at the Administrative Offices of the Gallup Housing Authority located at 203 Debra Drive, Gallup NM thru and up to April 14, 2023, during normal business hours. On April 14, 2023, at 9:00am, the Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing to entertain any written or verbal comments that the public may have. Written comments or questions may be addressed to Richard F. Kontz, Executive Director.

Published: March 3, 2023

RFP No. 2023-03 Special Events Promoter will be received by McKinley County, 207 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 until Thursday, March 30, 2023 2:00 p.m. local time. Proposals will be received in the County Commission Chambers. Copies of the Request for Proposals can be obtained in person at the Office of the Manager at 207 West Hill Ave., Third Floor, Gallup, NM 87301, be mailed upon written request to Michelle Esquibel, Sr. Procurement Buyer (505) 722- 3868, Ext. 1010, or may be obtained from McKinley County Website: www.co.mckinley. nm.us. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive all formalities. The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1-199, 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.

DATED this 3rd day of March 2023 BY: /s/ Robert Baca Chairperson, Board of Commissioners PUBLISHED: Friday, March 03, 2023 Gallup Sun PUBLISHED: Saturday, March 04, 2023 Albuquerque Journal *** McKINLEY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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DATED this 3rd day of March, 2023 BY: /s/ Robert Baca Chairman, Board of Commissioners PUBLISHED: Friday, March 3rd, 2023 Gallup Sun PUBLISHED: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 Albuquerque Journal *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 14-INCH EFFLUENT WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PHASE 1

RFP No. 2023-02

CITY OF GALLUP

FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES

Formal Bid No. 2307

will be received by McKinley

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McKINLEY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

County, 207 West Hill Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico 87301 until Thursday, March 30, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. local time. Proposals will be received in the County Manager’s Office. Copies of the Request for Proposals can be obtained in person at the Office of the Purchasing Department at 207 West Hill Ave., Third Floor, Gallup, NM 87301, be mailed upon written request to Michelle M. Esquibel, Sr. Procurement Buyer (505) 722-3868, Ext. 1010, or may be obtained from McKinley County Website: www.co.mckinley. nm.us/212/Bids-RFPs-Solicitations. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive all formalities. The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1-199, 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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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 22 Notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico will receive ELECTRONICALLY submitted bids for construction of CITY OF GALLUP 14-INCH EFFLUENT WATERLINE REPLACEMENT – PHASE 1 until the hour of 2:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at https://app.negometrix. com/buyer/3226. Bids will be electronically opened, and publicly read aloud at the Office of the Procurement Manager via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means.

This project is located within the City of Gallup, New Mexico, north of NM Highway 118. The 14” effluent waterline begins at the end of an existing 14” effluent waterline located inside of the City of Gallup Wastewater Treatment Plant. The effluent waterline then runs east across Breadsprings Wash and then south along the Puerco River.

The effluent waterline crosses US Interstate 40 and BNSF railroad and terminates just north of the NM highway 118 and Mendoza Boulevard intersection after tying into an existing 14” effluent waterline.

The project consists of install-

ing approximately 2,860 linear feet of 14” Cl. 350 ductile iron effluent waterline. The effluent waterline crosses Breadsprings Wash, US Interstate 40, and the BNSF railroad. Interstate 40 and the BNSF railroad will be crossed by jack and bore. Work includes air release stations, valves, fittings, specials, grading, excavation, trenching, backfilling, and compaction.

Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may be obtained from DePauli Engineering and Surveying, LLC, 307 S. 4th Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, (505) 863-5440, upon deposit of $250.00, all of

“SHATTERED DREAM”: A TWO-DAY SOCIAL JUSTICE WALK

6 am @ Red Rock Liquor Package (1204 N.M. Hwy. 371, Smith Lake, ends at 3:45 pm on March 4 in Church Rock.

Jerry Brown is walking in remembrance of all those affected by substance abuse disorders.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

“CAUSE/CASUSE” ART SHOW & EXHIBIT OPENING

5 pm - 7 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Featuring eight Indigenous artists, this mixed media, experiential group show addresses issues of representation, perspective, historical and intergenerational trauma, systemic injustice, and activism.

“REFLECTIONS OF TRANSCENDENCE”

5 pm - 7 pm @ LOOM Indigenous Art Gallery (209 W. Coal Ave.). Multidisciplinary artist Rylin Becenti pays tribute to Larry Casuse with a mural portrait.

CHESS CLUB

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

Join the chess club at OFPL! CALENDAR

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

The community is invited to gather in remembrance of those lost to and suffering from substance abuse disorder.

CREATIVE CORNER - ORIGAMI 101

2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is Finding Nemo (2003). Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

4 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn how to make your own Artist Trading Card Email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

GET UP AND GAME

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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH INDIGENOUS LIFEWAYS PART 1: TRUTH

1 pm - 3 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Book-ending the month of remembrance, this two-part, community dialogue will use art as a starting point to create a safe space to speak together about issues of economic exploitation that impact all of us.

REMEMBERANCE EVENT

4 pm @ Courthouse Square.

respondents.

Only ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED PROPOSALS will be accepted; system will NOT accept proposals after due date and time.

Bid openings will be held via Zoom meeting; details regarding meeting will be provided within Mercell bidding platform.

Dated this 27th day of February 2023 By: /S/ Louie Bonaguidi, Mayor Classified Legal Column: Gallup Sun Publishing Date: Friday-March 3, 2023

CALENDAR

Community Calendar March 3 - March 9, 2023 FRIDAY, MARCH 3 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 4

which will be refunded upon return of the documents within ten (10) days after bid opening. Plans, Specifications and Bidding Documents may also be examined and/or downloaded at https://app.negometrix.com/ buyer/3226 All solicitation will be released electronically through Mercell and responses from bidders must also be submitted electronically through Mercell online platform. Mercell will provide all prospective bidders information regarding bid solicitation including addendums to project requirements. Mercell is a completely free service for all

KIDZ CINEMA

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, MARCH 6

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “Cars.”

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

EUREKA!

4 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Learn about magnetism by testing various objects and then participate in some magnetic challenges! Email pneilson@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

POKÉMON GO NIGHT

5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join Zollinger Library for their monthly gathering of trainers. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

CHESS CLUB

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

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 Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever in honor of Women’s History Month.

FAMILY STORYTIME

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

This week, the theme is “Cars.” 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, MARCH 9

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.

ONGOING

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

OFPL’s book club book for April is The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich.

Discussions will be in April via Zoom or in-person at the Main Library. 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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