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Thoreau High School hosts a Community Career Fair On March 22, 2023, Thoreau High School hosted a career fair for all students. Media Instructor and event coordinator, Rudi Newkirk invited a variety of different organizations from the community to participate. 24 organizations were on hand to answer questions and discuss various career, college and civic opportunities available. Participants included: the Coast Guard, the Army National Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, NM Corrections Department (Grants Prison), McKinley County Sheriff’s Department, Gallup Police Department, Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico, Best Buddies International, Big Brothers – Big Sisters, NTU Welding, Cristen Cottam (small business owner), Gerald Sluth (local musician), GMCS Public Relations, HIS Dental, Full Circle Chiropractic, NTU Veterinary Clinic, Cr. Alex Bender (former Pharmacist, Navajo Technical University, Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute, New Mexico State University – Grants Branch, Central New Mexico College.

According to Newkirk, “The main goal for the college and career fair was for ninth graders to explore different career opportunities, learn about skills and knowledge for those industries, and to support their learning in order for them to choose their secondary pathway that they will take for the next three years at Thoreau. We wanted our students to get a variety of careers, because not all of them will go into specifically the career pathways that we offer, but we wanted students to engage and learn that

they can still learn skills in the different pathways that can be applied to any profession and empower them to make the right pathway decision for their future.

Additionally, we wanted to give the other grades exposure to a variety of different careers and opportunities available in and around our community. This was also a fantastic way to bring the community into the school and create partnerships and relationships. “ The students at Thoreau High School were involved in variety of different activities such as using a module to simulate welding, dressing in full fireman’s gear, jamming on guitars, taking videos and of course, one on one time with professionals. These students were very engaged and enthusiastic and seemed to enjoy their time at the event. The overall turnout was very successful and allowed for students and community members to interact in a productive way.

In the future Newkirk would like to expand the event to accommodate more presenters, more community involvement and more time with each grade and a possible collaboration with other GMCS schools involved in the event. Newkirk stated, “I think the greatest support from the community we could get is more participation to showcase a greater variety of careers and opportunities that our students could go into in the area.”

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Retiring chief recalls highlights of 25 years with GFD

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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ots of people call their first big challenge on a new job a “baptism by fire.” With most jobs that’s just a figure of speech. For firefighters, it’s the job.

Gallup Fire Chief Jesus “Chuy” Morales vividly remembers his fi rst fi re.

As a rookie he was assigned to a ladder truck, which was one of the largest fi re engines at the time during his first time out. A fi re had broken out at a city yard and consumed several trash trucks. Morales said it was a big fi re, especially for someone new to the job.

“To this day I don’t know how I did it, trying to operate the ladder and we had all the discharges and all the lines. I defi nitely needed some help and there were some fi refighters that assisted me,” Morales said. “That was a big fi re for somebody who was still new in the position. I learned a lot from that fi re.”

Back then he was a wideeyed recruit. That was 25 years ago, and now Morales is looking at a future that includes camping in his RV, catching up with wife Gayleen’s honey-do list and spending time with his grandchildren, one of

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whom just arrived on cue for grandpa’s retirement April 28.

“Now t h at I’m get t i ng closer [to retirement] I’m getting calmer. It definitely helps validate that it’s time to retire,” he said.

Morales joined Gallup Fire Department in 1998 after four years as a soldier-medic in the army, which he credits with the EMT training that “got me through the door” at GFD, and a stint working as a cable installer.

“I enjoyed being outside and working with the public providing a customer service.

But I still had the yearning to give back to the community and the medical field. The fi re department was the best fit for that. I’m glad I got hired,” he said.

However, Morales wasn’t hired right away; he actually had to apply several times.

A lt houg h depa r t ment s across the country are struggling now to recruit police and firefighters, GFD just brought on fi ve new hires on the heels of three hires last year. All Gallup fi refighters are required to have basic EMT training so they’re prepared for all kinds of emergencies.

“We respond to a lot of calls when people are at their worst, they are having their worst

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day. I’ve seen a lot of great things like babies being born and people surviving incidents they shouldn’t have survived.

I’ve also had my share of heartbreak and things I wish I didn’t see,” Morales said. “But you get ready for the next call or the next incident because people are relying on you and they are counting on you to be there when they call.”

A career as a first responder includes its share of tragedy, but it can also have lighter moments. Morales recalled going on a welfare check call and finding an elderly man on his apartment floor after accidentally cutting himself.

The man opened his eyes at one point and called out, “Jesus, is that you?’ Morales said the firefighters had a laugh about that, seeing as that Morales’ real name is Jesus. The man was quickly bandaged up and taken to the hospital.

A nd then there are the day-to-day memories of sharing living quarters, meals and between-call games of horseshoes or cards.

“All that camaraderie with the guys, I do miss from when I was a fi refighter,” he said.

The most challenging part of his career was recent, with

Gallup Fire Chief Jesus “Chuy” Morales the outbreak of COVID-19.

“My bi g ge s t fe a r wa s [firefighters] getting sick or worse, taking COVID home to their families and getting somebody sick. Happy to say, we didn’t have anyone get sick until November 2020,” he said. “They went out and transported people who had COVID. They were right in the mix of things on a daily basis, risking their lives.…there they were transporting the sickest of the sick.”

Morales is grateful for the fi refighters who taught him the ropes, and has tried to carry on that support for those who have followed.

“I hope we’ve done a great job in developing and having a succession plan for others to take our place, take the ball and run with it without missing a step,” he said. “I’m confident that our new leaders will have some great ideas and perspective and raise the lid even higher.”

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Council weighs moving city elections to November

By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

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ome time between now and June 30, the City Council will decide whether to leave city elections as they are, or align them with the state and county for November voting to save money and headaches.

The selling points are that sharing a ballot with county and state elections would save the city money and might mean increased voter turnout.

Changing to November would save the city about $75,000 per election, City Clerk Alfred Abeita said.

C omply i n g w it h s t a t e requirements is increasingly difficult, especially with city staffi ng issues.

Any conflict stems from

when the state passed the Local Election Act, intended to standardize elections, in 2018.

“We’re kind of the outlier, but what we are fi nding out is…the county had to certify the results of our election,” City Manager Maryann Usitck said during a recent state apresentation. “[The state is] coming up with the requirements. The county is helping us do it. They certify our results. We’re just having it in March so we can be separate.”

When the act was new, city leaders believed the city would retain more control over elections, but it hasn’t worked out that way, Abeita said.

“The more we get into it, we really don’t see that. We have really looked at having

Councilor Michael Schaaf, Dist. 2 the secretary of state’s office mandating various requirements we have to comply with, and leaning on the county for various functions to meet those mandates,” Abeita said.

Meanwhile, the city has

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stuck to Ma rch elections.

The main arguments against changing are that some councilors would lose four months off of current terms in the switch; and the time between fi ling deadlines and elections would be longer so campaigns would stretch to three months instead of the single month as things are now.

The administrators laid out their summaries during long-range planning sessions early this month. Councilors gave their thoughts in subsequent interviews. Abeita will present a proposal for the council to consider within the next couple of months, and citizens may contact councilors with their opinions at any time.

T h ree of t he cou nci l’s member s – M ayor L ou ie Bonaguidi and Councilors Fran Palochak, Dist. 4 and M icha el Scha a f, Di st . 2 – would lose four months off their current terms.

“I got voted for four years, not three yea rs a nd eight months,” Schaaf said. “If we change it to November, campaigning is going to be three to four months instead of one month like it is now. The way

Mayor Louie Bonaguidi it’s set up for the city elections, you fi le in February and the election is in the fi rst part of March. If you fi le in the fi rst part of August, ever ybody campaigns all the way up to the election.”

Bonaguidi agreed on both points.

“I’d lose four months. I don’t like the idea because it really doesn’t accomplish much. It does save the city some money. I like the idea of keeping the elections separate,” Bonaguidi said.

B on a g u id i a l s o not e d that campaigning is often expensive.

Palochak said she doesn’t plan to run for reelection so those issues make no difference to her.

“Either way it’s fi ne with me,” she said. “I’ve decided not to run for re-election because after this it will be nine years.

It’s time for somebody else.”

Councilor Sarah Piano, Dist. 3, seemed amenable to a change despite the hurdles, but acknowledged she’d be less affected than others.

“I’m fine with it, but it

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directly affects the mayor and Councilors Schaaf and Pa locha k,” P ia no sa id. “I could go ether way. It saves us money. It saves taxpayer dollars.”

Councilor Linda Garcia, Dist. 1, was leaning toward no change.

“I like the idea that the

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state would take over from t he cou nt y. T her e i s no cha rge when they take it over,” she said, but she thinks it’s important for the council and mayor to complete their terms, and she worries about the cost of extended campaigning.

But Schaaf also noted the cost of runoff elections might be an argument for changing.

“I know right now it costs the city to pay for their own election, but part of that is that we always have a runof f,” he sa id. “[Wit h t he county option] whoever gets the most votes wins, and there will be no runoffs. But I’m not for changing the election dates.”

Piano, the council’s newest member, does like the November dat e bec au se council terms would begin Jan. 1 of the following year. “ For me t h a t ’s n ic e ,

Councilor Fran Palochak, Dist. 4. Photo Credit: Merrisha Livingston because you get a full year of perspective for the coming year. I think that could be really helpful for someone t o s t a r t i n Ja nu a r y

instead of May,” Piano said.

“It costs about $75,000 to run an election. We could have that money to put back into projects.”

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Honoring Larry Casuse ‘CAUSE/CASUSE’ OPENS A DISCUSSION ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES

By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

Eason said she’s heard a spectrum of opinions about Casuse and the events leading up to his death. “… [He] mea ns a lot of different things [to different people], I don’t think there’s anything near a consensus. … [one] side of the spectrum is people who consider him a ‘criminal thug’ to the other end of the spectrum, which [a re t he people who s ee Casuse as] someone who has nothing but deep care and concern for human rights,” she said.

E a son’s goa l w it h t he “Cause/Casuse” art show was to put Casuse’s last day into context, look at it in a broad way, and put more focus on the issues he cared about rather than his actions.

PART 3 OF 3 A r tist Jerr y Brown had known for a while that he wa nted to lead a wa lk to honor those affected by substance abuse disorders. Ten years after he crafted the idea, Brown accomplished his goal with a walk called “Shattered Dream,” which took place March 3 and 4 to commemorate the 50th anniversa r y of La r r y Ca suse’s death.

Brown walked in remembrance of all those affected by substance abuse disorders. His route highlighted the predominance of bordertown liquor stores. He also collected glass bottles and pieces as he walked to create a visual testimony to the magnitude of the alcoholism issue in the Navajo Nation. “ I h o p e [ l a w m a k e r s] change. We’re tired. We’ve lost a lot of people,” Brown said.

As an artist, Brown also wanted to create a show to commemorate the anniversary. He, along with seven other artists, contributed to the “Cause/Casuse” art show at the ART123 Gallery. The mixed media experimental group show addressed issues of representation, perspective, historical and intergenerational trauma, systemic injustice, and activism.

Ga l lupA RTS Execut ive Director Rose Eason said the show was years in the making and that the organization had been repeatedly approached

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Nalmerthan Pablo painted a rendering of a famous photo of Larry Casuse for the “Cause/Casuse” art show. Photo Credit: Nalmerthan Pablo by several artists, all wanting to contribute artwork to honor Casuse. However, gallupARTS wanted to mindfully honor this polarizing figure.

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show, Eason said, they finally found a way to do so in a way that is “conscientious, thoughtful, and productive.”

“O n s uch a m i le s t one anniversary we could finally

find a way to bring the community together around this topic,” Eason said. “This was a highly sensitive, emotional, controversial topic for the community.”

For his contr ibution to the a r t show, Na lmer tha n Pablo painted a rendering of a famous photo of Casuse.

Pablo wanted to get involved with the project to “shine a light” on Casuse, his history, a nd to address the socia l issues he fought for.

Pablo believes that it’s time for a change in Gallup when it comes to alcoholism.

“It’s time to start putting change, empathy and compassion, over profit, or Gallup will continue to maintain the unofficial name given to it of ‘Drunktown.’ Change can happen but only when many others get involved in the change and begin to star t speaking out and addressing the issues at hand,” Pablo said.

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UNM-Gallup celebrates release of 2022 edition of ‘Red Mesa Review’ Staff Reports

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he University of New Mexico-Gallup Zollinger Library will host a reading event and open mic night in celebration of the release of the 2022 edition of the branch campus’ literary arts journal.

The Red Mesa Review 2022 Release celebration is scheduled for April 6 starting at 5:30 pm in the Zollinger Library atrium. The event will feature readings of short fiction, poetry and essays published in the 2022 edition. The event will also feature an open mic for anyone who would like to read their works.

“We would like contributors to read but we also will have an open mic,” UNMGallup Associate Professor of English Dr. Carmela Lanza said. “So bring your writing and share with everyone. I

hope to see everyone there.”

Light refreshments will be served during the event, which is free and open to the public.

The latest digital edition of Red Mesa Review is available online to read, and the physical version is expected to be released soon.

Red Mesa Review features poetry, short fiction and essays by various authors and voices in the West Central Plateau and Four Corners region.

“Readers will discover a range of experiences and emotions,” Lanza said of the latest edition. “I hope they enjoy reading the issue.

Perhaps they will feel inspired to contribute in future issues.”

To read the 2022 digital edition of Red Mesa Review and learn how to make submissions for the 2023 issue, please visit https://gallup.unm. edu/redmesareview/.

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Two men die in McKinley County car crash Staff Reports

New Mexico State Police responded to a call about a

crash involving three vehicles which claimed two lives near mile marker 12 on I- 40 n e a r t he A r i z o n a b o r d e r around 9 pm March 25.

The in itia l investigat ion i nd icates t hat a 2020 F reig htl i ner sem i-tractortrailer driven by Bret Wayne Sa cket t , 60, of Jorda n, Utah, was traveling west on I- 40. For unknown reasons the Freightliner exited the

Interstate at a high rate of speed and collided with the rea r of a 2011 GMC Sier ra , driven by Jordan Frank, 31, of T w i n L a ke s, N.M. T he collision pushed the Sierra into a 2017 Volvo semi-tractor trailer.

Sackett a nd Fra nk both su f fered fa t a l i nju r ie s i n t he c r a s h a nd we r e pr o nou nced decea sed on t he scene by the Off ice of the

Me d ic a l I nve s t i g a t or. A 59 -ye a r- old m a le pa s s en ger in the Freightliner was injured a nd tra nspor ted to a n a rea hospita l. His cond it ion i s not k now n. T he dr iver of the Volvo was not injured.

A lcohol does not appear to have been a factor, a nd seatbelts were not properly wor n. This cra sh is being investigated by the NMSP.

Man commits armed robbery at Blake’s Lotaburger Staff Reports

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olice are currently looking for a man who allegedly attacked another man and tried to take his jewelry and his car from him.

Gallup Police arrived at Blake’s Lotaburger, 1111 W. Lincoln Ave., around 12:45 pm after they received a call

about a n a r med robber y.

Shots had reportedly been fi red.

“My initial thought was t hat it wa s a robber y of Lotaburger, but it was actually out in the parking lot,” Acting Police Chief Erin ToadlenaPablo said in an inter view with the Sun. “This male was in his vehicle and approached

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by another male who wanted his jewelry that he was wearing and his vehicle.”

T he v ic t i m repor t ed ly ref u sed t o g ive t he m a n the items he wanted, and a fi ght broke out. The suspect allegedly had a gun, and he shot a round into the parking lot pavement, but never at the victim.

The victim was taken to a loca l hospita l where he recieved treatment for the minior injuries from the fi ght.

The victim told police he didn’t know the man who approached him. He did see the man drive off in a white, small-in-size SUV. The police are treating this situation as an armed robber y, a nd a re seek i ng information and witnesses.

No suspect(s) have been positively identified. Call Metro Dispatch at (505)722-2002 or the McKinley County Crime Stoppers at (877) 722-6161 if you have any information.

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Weekly DWI Report Staff Reports Featured DWI Victor Chee March 19, 7:52 pm DWI (Fifth) A caller advised Metro Dispatch a man had too much to drink and wa s dr iv ing, eventually leading to Victor Chee, 6 3 , o f Fo r t Wingate, being a r rested for DWI. Gallup Officer Daniel Brown was patrolling when he was advised by Metro Dispatch that an anonymous caller contacted them from Walmart at 1650 W. Maloney Ave. to say Chee had too much to drink and requested aid. Medstar staff were dispatched to Walmart, where they later requested police assistance after stating the suspect, Chee, was intoxicated and had left the scene westbound in a maroon Subaru Outback.

Brown turned onto Maloney Avenue from U.S. Highway 491 to locate the suspect. As he approached Allison Crossing north of the train tracks near Highway 66, he saw a line of vehicles parked waiting for an eastbound train to pass. Brown then saw a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle that left from Walmart in the

middle of the roadway.

He approached the vehicle from the passenger side and reportedly found Chee inside unconscious at the wheel with the engine running. Brown knocked on the window repeatedly to get Chee’s attention.

Despite repeated knockings and questions, Chee was slow to respond to Brown’s questions. Brown stated he believed Chee was heavily intoxicated due to his reactions.

When Chee did roll down the window, he reportedly showed signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes, a strong smell of alcohol coming from the vehicle, and his speech was slurred to the point Brown did not understand what he was saying. There were allegedly also several crushed cans of Budweiser inside the vehicle.

Chee eventually exited the vehicle on command, staggering and swaying as he stood. He said he consumed an unspecified amount of beer prior to driving and was reportedly hard to understand and nearly incoherent as his speech was heavily slurred. Brown took his responses to the questions as a refusal to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests.

Metro Dispatch advised Brown that Chee had four prior DWI charges and was on the felony list. A tow truck was called to remove Chee’s vehicle

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from the scene before Brown transported Chee to a local hospital after obtaining a blood warrant signed by 11th District Judge Louis Depauli.

After the draw was finished and Chee received medical clearance for being highly intoxicated, he was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (fi fth), resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer, open container, and driving with a revoked license.

His preliminary hearing is set for April 5.

Name: Arieal Joann King Age: 31 Arrested: March 2 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on May 23

Name: Cameron Hoskie Age: 32 Arrested: Feb. 3 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Pretrial hearing on April 18 Name: Fabio Ray Tso Age: 31 Arrested: Jan. 29 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on May 18 Name: Rayando Leonard Age: 38 Arrested: Feb. 24

Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on June 15 Name: Ervin Bob Pino Age: 52 Arrested: Feb. 20 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing on April 4 Name: Bo Kolby Clark Age: 25 Arrested: Feb. 19 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on June 8

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New public education secretary prepares to make impact DR. ARSENIO ROMERO IS READY FOR THE CHALLENGES

By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

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r. Arsenio Romero’s long career in education – over 25 years – led him to his new role as New Mexico Department of Education’s Cabinet Secretary. He was sworn in March 15.

Before he stepped into the role, Romero served as the superintendent of Los Lunas Schools and superintendent and CEO of Deming Public

Schools.

As assistant superintendent for instruction and transformation for the Roswell Independent School District, Romero oversaw the curriculum. Since 2013, he has been a lead performance coach/executive coach for PED. He began his education ca reer a s a n element a r y school teacher and principal for Las Cruces Public Schools.

In addition, he has taught at New Mexico State University

since 2014 and joined the NMSU Board of Regents in 2020.

As the Los Lunas Schools and Deming Public School s u p e r i nt e nde nt , R ome r o worked closely with GallupMcK inley County Schools Superintendent Mike Hyatt for many years. Hyatt said he’s excited to see his colleague in this new role because he believes Romero knows how New Mexico schools work.

“He’s very competent in

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what he does and what he understands, so we’re super excited to have him in that position,” Hyatt said.

When she appointed him to the new role, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham spoke highly of Romero, noting his expansive resume.

“Sec. Romero has lived the education experience as a student, teacher and leader,” Lujan Grisham said in a press release. “I look forward to seeing his continued innovation and inspiration at play as he makes changes in our public education system.”

Romero, who said he is here for the “long haul,” credited his mother, a fi rst-grade teacher, for inspiring him to walk the education journey.

“I am right where I want and need to be,” he said in a press release published March 15. “I understand the vast cultural capital that exists in our state and know that our children will not succeed in spite of where they come from, but rather they will succeed because of where they come from.”

One of Romero’s goals as Secretary of Education is to promote the idea of structured literacy. He explained that the idea behind structured literacy is to get every teacher in the state to be on the same literacy curriculum. That way, students will have the same high-level consistency no matter where they live.

NMPED Cabinet Secretary Dr. Arsenio Romero. Photo Credit: Courtesy of NMPED “It’s a high-quality type of instruction that is supported whether you’re an English language learner, whether English is your fi rst language,” Romero said in an interview with the Sun. “It supports you whether you are at reading level or below reading level, and it gives a consistent way for our teachers to be able to provide that instruction across any student.”

Romero said he’s looki ng for wa rd to positively impacting every student in New Mexico as Secretary of Education. He said that at each level of his career – as a teacher, principal, and superintendent – he has impacted a different number of students, with each level increasing that number.

“But in this role, I’m really looking forward to having

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NMT hosts workshop for inventors, entrepreneurs Staff Reports

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OCORRO, N.M. – Inventors and entrepreneurs seeking investors, networking opportunities, information, coaching, and resources to help them turn their ideas into successful start-ups can find that support at an upcoming two-day seminar hosted by New Mexico Tech. The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Workshop will be held April 13 and 14 at the Fidel Student Center on the Socorro campus. The event is open to the public.

Planners expect about 100 people to attend the two-day workshop, which will feature speakers, pa nel presentations, 1-on-1 coaching, and

NMT alum and Xbox creator Ed Fries. Photo Credit: New Mexico Tech networking oppor tunities.

Attendees are expected to include NMT students, alums, faculty, staff, business and civic leaders from the Socorro community, as well as business people and entrepreneurs

from New Mexico and other states.

NMT alum, entrepreneur, and Xbox video game system creator Ed Fries is the keynote speaker, speaking April 14, at 11:15 am. Other speakers include Dr. Michael Doyle, NMT vice president for Research; Dr. Don Ryu, co-founder and chief technology officer at RD Health Sensing; Dr. Beto Pallares, president/CEO of Joseph Advisory Services; and Steven Weinstein, general partner and executive vice president of Technology Innovation at America’s Frontier Fund.

The event will include a panel discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion and social entrepreneurship and a special

presentation on growing the New Mexico space economy.

Dr. Myrriah Tomar, executive director of NMT’s Office of Innovation Commercialization said the university prides itself on being a strong proponent for entrepreneurs.

“Our Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, a nd Mathematics (STE²M ®) trademark ref lects this ideology,” Tomar said. “The Inventors and Entrepreneurs Workshop creates opportunities to transform an idea into a commercially viable product by bringing together all stakeholders. The Office of Innovation Commercialization has successfully hosted the I&E workshop since 2016, and

I&E has become the most anticipated entrepreneur workshop in southern New Mexico.”

Reg ist rat ion for t he event includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and networking opportunities.

The fee for NMT alumni, NMT faculty, and students with ID from all schools is $35.

Some free student registrations are available by contacting oic@nmt.edu.

The early registration deadline is March 31, with discounted registration of $50 for members of the public.

The registration fee is $65 after March 31. Online registration is available at nmt. edu/invent/.

FBI, Albuquerque police are looking for the ‘Greedy Goatee Bandit’ Staff Reports

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he FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a possible serial bank robber; the Greedy Goatee (Bandit,

who robbed the Bank of Albuquerque, 2500 Louisiana Blvd. NE, at approximately 12:22 pm March 27; and is also suspected of robbing the U.S. Bank, located at 2300 Louisiana Blvd. NE, January 3 and March 13.

During his most recent b a n k r o b b e r y, t h e G G Bandit entered the Bank of Albuquerque, gave a note to one of the tellers implying he had a weapon, and received just over $1,000.

He was last seen leaving in

a white Chevy extended cab pickup.

The GG Bandit is described to be a Hispanic/White male, approximately 5’10”, and in his mid-30s.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information

leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 8891300, or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505) 843-STOP.

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SPORTS

Bengals shut out the Hawks

Gallup Bengal Pitcher Elijah Chato-King (3) pitches to the Laguna Acoma Hawks during the game Mar. 28.

The Bengals defeated the Hawks 10-0. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Bengal Elijah Chato-King (3) runs toward home plate during the game against the Laguna Acoma Hawks. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Gallup Bengal Elijah Chato-King slides home in the final run of the game against the Laguna Acoma Hawks. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Gallup Bengal Chase Blackgoat (40) runs to first base during the game against the Laguna Acoma Hawks Mar. 28. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Cat competition LYNXES TAKE A HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE OVER BENGALS

Rehoboth Christian Lynx Pitcher Antonio Rivas (2) pitches the ball during the game against the Gallup Bengals Mar. 27.

The Lynxes defeated the Bengals 3-2. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Bengal DeAndre Smiley (27) gets ready to run to second base while Lynxes first baseman Morgan Arsenault (15) prepares to tag him.

Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Bengal John Toadlena (11) gets ready to steal second base while Lynxes first baseman Morgan Arsenault (15) prepares to tag him during the game March 27. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Rehoboth Christian Lynx Trajen West (4) scores a run during the game against the Bengals Mar. 27. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

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Gallup Gearheads compete in 2023 First Robotics Competition STUDENTS SHOW THEIR STEM SKILLS IN FORT WORTH

By Dee Velasco For the Sun

F

e e l i n g s of excitement, anxiety, and fear swept through Gallup Gearheads robotic team as they prepared to build a robot for a major competition.

Marisa Hutchinson, CEO of The Boys and Girls Club, leads the team. She said she and the kids put in long hours to get ready for NASA’s FIRST Robotics Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. FIRST Robotics is a national robotics competition for high school students.

Teams are challenged to raise funds, design a team brand, work together, and build and prog r a m i ndu st r i a l- si zed

robots to play a difficult field game against competitors.

The competition was held at Nolan Catholic High School March 17-19.

Axel, which is the name of the Gallup Gearheads’ robot, had to be ready mechanically and electronically, Hutchinson explained.

“Axel will perform moves such as picking up a cone, placing it on a pole, and has to pick up other items and place them in a box,” Hutchinson said, “The robot has to do it autonomously on its own and rack up the necessary points we need to win.”

Over 150 hours were spent getting Axel ready for the competition. Several students from

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Gallup-area schools signed up for the oppor tunity to help build a robot. They came after school, worked into the evenings, and any other time available to get Axel built.

Local businesses Controlled Air and Metal helped the team out.

Hutchinson said it was phenomenal seeing Axel being built up from scratch.

“Learning how to do the electric [work] and the programming was exciting, but mostly seeing the kids being com m it ted a nd respon sible was awesome to see.”

Hutchinson said.

Working alongside the students, Jacob Padilla, who is a mechanic by trade, gave it a shot being a mentor for the fi rst time. His family owns a mechanic shop in Gallup and offered their help in assisting the group any way they could.

Padilla a ssisted w ith the electrical parts to make sure everything ran smoothly.

“I pretty much just followed the lead of the others and helped out in any way I could,” Padilla said. “Anything they don’t know, I just basically help them out.”

Hutchinson thanked her robotic team for the commitment they showed by putting in endless hours to build the robot. The group worked until 9:30 pm some days.

“To see the group become involved with real technology building and coming up

with strategies was exciting,” Hutchinson said. “I’m just so happy and proud of them with all the work they have done so far.”

Lia m Dona ldson, a n eighth-grade student who attends Hozho Academy, is the youngest team member on the Gallup Gearheads. He said he was thrilled to be a part of an amazing project.

Donaldson said he’s interested in working with metal and wood, and those skills were helpful to the team.

“When I saw this, I thought this would be fun to do,” Donaldson said, “I like the idea of looking at the raw material and coming up with ideas on how to put that all together and seeing it come to reality.”

Another excited student, T r i s h aw n R a mo n e , s a id building the base of the robot was his favorite part. The intrigued part of the chassis, the gearbox, and all mechanical aspects was entertaining for him.

“Just putting it together and seeing how it all works and comes together was the fun part,” Ramone said.

Ramone usually helps his dad work on cars and he said he thought it would be cool to build a robot.

T he Ga l lup Gea rhea d s placed 34th out of 34 teams at the Fort Worth competition.

Despite t he ra nk i ng, Hutchinson praised the team

Axel the Robot was built by the Boys & Girls Club of Gallup. It competes with other robots by doing tasks like picking up items and putting them into boxes. Photo Credit: Marisa Hutchinson for doing their best. Each team member received a trophy honoring their hard work. “ T hey d id thei r best and to me that’s winning,” Hutchinson said. “They kept going and did not give up.

Some par ts of the robot’s electronic hardware didn’t work, but the determination was there and it’s a learning experience.”

The group’s next competition is in Amarillo, Texas March 30 through April 1.

Hut ch i n son s a id she’s proud of her team and that they want to go back and redeem themselves.

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‘Spinning Gold’ struggles to suspend disbelief

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 137 MINUTES This feature from Hero Partners and Howling Wolf Productions opens nationally at cinemas on Friday, March 31.

If you listened to music in the 1970s and bought vinyl LPs or 7” singles, then you’re likely familiar with the Casablanca Records label. This outfit was run by a brash and cocky business executive named Neil Bogart (whose birth name was Neil Bogatz), known for his keen eye at discovering talent.

Apparently, the man led an even wilder and crazier life than his soon-to-be famous artists Spinning Gold is an independent feature that tells the story of Casablanca Records.

Narration in early scenes admits that, in the tradition of Bogart, the stories being relayed may be exaggerated.

And sadly, that comment ultimately defi nes the film’s major shortcoming. While there is some fascinating material, much of it is so over-the-top and jumbled that this story struggles to suspend disbelief.

From its opening moments, Neil Bogart (Jeremy Jordan) directly addresses viewers and tells his life story to the camera. That is, sometimes he does (at some points he looks directly into the lens, while at other times seems to stare off-camera).

After growing up poor in Brooklyn and seeing his father Al Bogatz (Jason Isaacs) hustle and fail to get ahead, Neil COMMUNITY

Jeremy Jordan plays Neil Bogart, the man who ran Casablanca Records in the ‘70s in a movie about the music executive’s life. Lyndsy Fonseca plays an artist manager with whom Bogart falls in love. Photo Credit: Howling Wolf Productions becomes determined to be successful. After talking his way into a successful position as a music executive, he focuses on his own label.

Eventually, Bogart gets fi nancial support from Warner Bros.

Records and forms Casablanca Records. He moves wife Beth Weiss (Michelle Monaghan) to Los Angeles and begins to sign acts like Donna Summer, Kiss and Parliament.

A la s, his a r tist’s ea rly releases underperform and pressure begins to rise. Yet Bogart continues to live the high life, beginning an affair with artist manager Joyce Biawitz (Lyndsy Fonseca) and ultimately putting both his personal and professional life in jeopardy.

There is certainly some interesting material. The opening scene, featuring Bogart talking about his passionate love of music and vinyl (right down to the manufacturing of records) is fun to witness. The script also features several famous acts being discovered and touted, often with initially disastrous results.

This includes the premiere of Kiss, who do a set for the press in a hotel and set off a fire alarm and sprinklers in

the process. Berlin-based, work i ng-mot her Don na Summer (Tayla Parx) has an interesting backstory and the details on how Bogart eventually created a popular public image for her is entertaining.

Parliament’s George Clinton (Wiz Khalifa) also makes an impression, asking for cash to build a spaceship for his live tour. And as Kiss fails to gain traction during their early days, there are some effective interactions between Bogart and Gene Simmons (Casey Likes), including one tense exchange that reveals the history behind one of the band’s most famous

tunes.

There are a few bits with some of these artists that are compelling. However, a few other depictions of personalities (including one who works with one of the artists listed above) come across in such an exaggerated manner that it takes one out of the proceedings. In fact, there are a few moments of serious drama that, due to blunt handling, almost come across as unintentionally funny.

Additionally, the movie has difficulty juggling between several plotlines. Besides working with talent, there is a lot of family drama between Bogart and his two love interests, as well as his efforts to impress his gruff father. And as the lead begins living an overly lavish lifestyle, debts pile up, which leads to a growing ticker appearing. It’s supposed to generate tension, but after the number passes a couple of million dollars, the impact is lost.

T he screenplay a lso attempts to wedge in the effects of Bogart’s erratic behavior on his friends and staff, as well as some of his schemes to draw attention to his artists. As a

result, no relationships are very fully developed. There’s too much going on and the movie can’t seem to decide what to focus on.

It also suffers from some budgetar y restraints. The setting moves around from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and even Berlin, and green screens are used a few times in the process. There is more than one moment when two characters are having an important discussion at a public site with a computerized backdrop that doesn’t look convincing in the least. A couple of these moments left this reviewer wincing.

Neil Bogart was an interesting character and much of what is being depicted may have been true, but the lack of focus, and artifice in the presentation quickly takes viewers out of the picture. One gets the distinct feeling that a documentary on Bogart might have been a much better route, allowing real associates to share their incredible stories and let the audience imagine how it all went down.

In the end, “Spinning Gold” barely charts at all.

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for March 31, 2023

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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elcome to another look at some of the week’s highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. It’s another busy edition with award-winning features, high profile efforts, family fare and more. So. If you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

A LL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT: Based on t he cla s sic 1929 a nt iwar novel, this Ger ma n d ra ma follows a young s old ier who joins the military to fi ght in WWI Initially, he a nd his friends are arrogant about going into battle, but that changes as he arrives on the frontlines and engages in battle. The traumatic experiences slowly break him down until

he realizes the untruths he has been told and begins to understand the futility of war.

This Netfl ix feature won a lot of praise and was nominated for several Academy Awards (it ended up winn i ng best I nter nat iona l Fe a t u re, O r ig i n a l S core, Cinematography and Production Design). Most critics appreciated what they saw.

A small contingent thought it was dramatically inert, disliked new scenes involving negotiators and called it a weak adaptation of the book.

However, the majority wrote that the movie was a grisly, power f u l a nd tech n ica l ly accomplished redo with a message that still feels relevant today. They also complimented the performances.

It stars Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch and Daniel Brüh.

AMERICAN RAPSTAR: This documentary details a new group of rappers who have emerged by avoiding the traditional distribution route.

Instead, they are using the streaming service Soundcloud to control their own music

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and upload it to the public themselves.

According to the press synopsis, the f i l m ma ker s interview the biggest stars from this movement, who have become the most culturally disruptive force in hip hop, shocking the world with rambunctious antics and rebellious punk energy.

There aren’t many reviews for this title yet, but a few positive write-ups have appeared.

These notices suggest that while the fi lm takes a standard approach to presenting its subject a nd infor ming viewers about this movement, it’s interesting and makes for a good introduction to plenty of new faces on the scene.

The mov ie includes Interviews with Smokepurpp, Lil Xan, XXXTentacion, Lil Peep and Bhad Bhabie.

BATMAN: THE DOOM THAT CAME TO GOTHAM: The latest title in DC’s animated superhero franchise is this stand-alone fi lm. It is i n spi red by a 19 2 0 s s e t c o m ic b o ok series by Mike Mignola, Richard Pace and Troy Ni xey. A f ter a cc ident a l ly unleashing ancient supernatural forces, Batman returns to Gotham to try and clean up his mess. After the powerful villains initially prove unstoppable, the caped crusader must team with enemies like Green Lantern, Ra’s al Ghul, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc and Two-Face to eliminate the

threat.

This title is being released in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray set or as a stand-alone Blu-ray.

So far, the response has been good. The limited number of press members who have seen it state that the movie stays true to the source material and delivers plenty of effective action, as well as some very creepy moments.

The voice cast includes David Giuntoli, Tati Gabrielle, Gideon Adlon a nd Jeffrey Combs.

BEAUTIFUL BEINGS: A misfi t teenager in Iceland struggles to fit with his classmates and finds himself being bullied.

As it turns out, his mother is a n eccentr ic c l a i r voy a nt , which doesn’t do much t o endear the lead to others his age. After befriending a few other young men dealing with similar issues (including abuse from family members), they decide to form a group.

The inexperienced youngsters strike back against their tormentors and become aggressive, causing more problems for themselves.

Critics generally enjoyed this foreign-language drama.

A handful complained that it brought little that was new to the story of young men dealing with uncontrolled anger.

They claimed that some of the messages were confusing and contradictory. Still, the consensus was that the movie was well-acted, had some interesting supernatural twists and effectively detailed the struggles of social outcasts.

It features Áskell Einar

Pá lma son, Vik tor Benóný Benediktsson, Snorri Rafn Frímannsson, Birgir Dagur Bjarkason and Ísgerður Elfa Gunnarsdóttir.

BLU E’S BIG CIT Y ADVENTURE: Based on the popular Blue’s Clues children’s television series, this family fi lm features Storybook World resident Josh being cast in a Broadway show. He and his dog Blue head ou t t o New Yo r k C i t y.

Unfortunately, Josh forget s his notebook and the pair get lost. They tr y to su rvive by singing, dancing and befriending locals. In the meantime, characters from home recover the item and attempt to get it back in Josh’s hands.

This effor t debuted on Paramount’s streaming service, and members of the press were pleased by it. A couple complained that the stor y wasn’t interesting and that they never even got a sense of why Josh wanted to star on Broadway. Still, everyone else called the movie upbeat family fare that would impress preschoolers with plenty of colorful images and fun musical numbers.

For the time being, this is a DVD-only release. The cast includes Joshua Dela Cruz, Donovan Patton, Traci Page Johnson, Steve Burns and BD Wong.

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BLU-RAY/DVD | FROM PAGE 16 faith-based biopic “Father St u” was r e le a s e d . It told the story of a b oxe rturned-priest who was inspired to join the Catholic Church, but met with resistance because of his uncouth ways. The movie garnered a mixed reception.

After playing in cinemas and being released on home video, Sony Pictures set out to put together a PG-13 edition, editing out almost all of the cussing (which apparently totaled nearly 200 swear words). For those curious, it seems that most elements, including a bloody crash and a romance, haven’t been altered.

The updated edition was re-released in movie theaters in late December. Now, this version of the fi lm is arriving as a DVD-exclusive (no Blu-ray has been announced). It features Walhberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Teresa Ruiz and Malcolm McDowell.

MISSING: In recent years, there have been several fi lms s e t e nt i r el y on computer screen s a nd cel l phones.

This title is a sequel to the 2018 thr iller Searching that features a similar scenario, but new characters. When a Los Angelesbased teenager learns that her mother has gone missing while vacationing with a boyfriend in Columbia, the youngster uses cell phones, social media and every available resource to locate her.

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thriller was upbeat. A small contingent did comment that the screen-only formatting left everything feeling contrived and phony. But while most admitted that the story pushed the limits of believability, they ultimately appreciated the attempt, as well as some story twists. These reviewers also thought the cast was excellent and it was better than similar efforts.

The cast includes Storm Reid, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker, Daniel Henny and Nia Long.

PLANE: A commercial aircraft pilot has the worst day of his life when lighting strikes during a fl ight and takes out an engine.

He ma nages to land on an island nation, only to learn that they are in a warzone.

W hen his pa ssengers a re taken hostage, the hero teams up with an accused murderer (who happened to be on his flight) to free those on the plane and escape with their lives.

This action picture earned more positive notices than negative ones. Almost one-quarter of reviews called the movie preposterous yet strangely dull and routine in execution. They stated that it wasn’t much better than a direct-to-disc title.

However, the majority asserted that the cast was good and that it provided enough B-movie thrills to entertain action fi lm enthusiasts.

The title can be purchased as a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo or a stand-alone Bluray. It stars Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Tony Goldwyn, Yoson An, Evan Dane Taylor, Daniella Pineda and Paul Ben-Victor.

THE SON: This drama focuses on a divorced man dealing with a hectic job and raising a new baby with h i s pa r t ner.

Things get more complicated when t he le a d’s ex-wife arrives and tells him that their teenage son has been acting strangely. She says that he no longer wants to stay with her and asks the protagonist if he wouldn’t mind taking him in until he improves. He agrees and tries to help his son, but fi nds their relationship strained as the youth shows suicidal tendencies.

This feature from Flor ia n Zeller (director of the awa rd-w in ning d ra ma T he Father) didn’t not fare well with the press. A small contingent w rote that the movie was an interesting if downbeat study of depression with strong lead performances. However, most took i s sue w it h t he f i l m, ca l l i ng it st ag y, melod ra matic with too many overthe-top scenes that lacked authenticity.

The cast includes Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Kirby and Zen McGrath.

THE WEAPON: A tough guy appears out of the blue and starts wiping out Las Vegasba s e d bi ker gang meth labs, leavi n g no t h i n g but cor p s e s b e h i n d .

Through flashbacks, viewers begin to learn who the fi gure is and why he is seeking revenge. Of course, leaders of the criminal organization send out every goon

they have to kill the main character before he arrives at their doorstep.

There currently aren’t many reviews for this low-budget action title and the ones that have appeared so far have been uniformly negative. They note that despite a decent cast, the editing is confusing, the dialogue terrible and the fight scenes poorly staged and edited together. It sounds like in the end viewers may also experience some suffering.

For the time being, this effort will only be available on DVD. Tony Schiena, Donald Cerrone, James Chalke, Bruce Dern, Sean Patrick Flannery and Cuba Gooding Jr. headline the fi lm.

WHO DONE IT? THE CLUE DOCUMENTA RY: This documentary is about the 1985 comedy Clue that was based on the popular board game of the same name. The u nder rated, ver y a mus i ng comedy/ m y s t e r y boasted a stella r ca st a nd crew. Odd ly enough, it also featured three completely different endings depending on what theater you happened to see it at. Unfortunately, the movie tanked at the box office, but over the years the movie has found a cult following.

One obsessive fan attempts to talk with as many cast and crew members as he can about their experience on the picture. While he misses Tim Curr y, Christopher Lloyd, Martin Mull and co-writer John Landis, he does manage to interview Colleen Camp, Jef f rey K r a mer, M ich a el McKean, Lee Ving, Lesley Ann Warren and director Jonathan Lynn (who would go on to helm My Cousin Vinny and The

Whole Nine Yards).

So far, reviews state that the movie is virtually homemade and some of the fan footage is a bit much. They do, however, concede that there are some funny stories from the subjects and that the doc will appeal to those who enjoy the original film.

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS! It’s a great week for family-themed entertainment. Check out all the titles listed below.

Blue’s Big City Adventure (2022 Blue’s Clues Movie) (Nickelodeon) DVD Cinderella (1950) (Disney Movie Club Exclusive) 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray and DVD Duck Dodgers The Complete Series (2003 – 2005) (Warner Bros.) Blu-ray Frozen Planet II (TV MiniSeries) (BBC) 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Paw Patrol: Aquapups (Nickelodeon) DVD ON THE TUBE! And here are all of the week’s releases of TV series.

Chucky Season 2 (Universal) Blu-ray D oct o r W h o: Wi l li a m Har tnell Season 2 (BBC) Blu-ray Duck Dodgers The Complete Series (2003 – 2005) (Warner Bros.) Blu-ray Frozen Planet II (TV MiniSeries) (BBC) 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray G a s l i t T he C omple t e Limited Series (Universal) Blu-ray Maigret Season 4 (Kino) Blu-ray Paw Patrol: Aquapups (Nickelodeon) DVD Rick and Morty Season 6 (Warner Bros.) Blu-ray Survivor Season 43 (CBS) DVD V ISIT: W W W. CINEMASTANCE.COM

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How much annuity income can I expect to receive?

By Al Martinez Guest Columnist

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nnuities are a great way to ensure your financial security in the long term. Annuities provide regular payments that can help

you pay bills and cover other expenses while also helping protect against inflation and market downturns. Annuities are popular with many retirees as they offer a steady income stream that can last throughout retirement.

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The question is, how much income does an annuity pay out on average?

The answer depends on several factors, including what type of annuity you purchase and the terms of the agreement.

Annuities typically guarantee a fi xed payment amount or it can be variable, depending on the performance of certain investments or indexes. Annuities are also available with riders that increase the amount of income you receive.

If you’re purchasing a fi xed annuity, the amount of income is predetermined by the terms of the agreement and is typically based on your age and the length of time over which payments will be received.

Annuities with guaranteed payouts usually offer higher rates than variable annuities, which depend largely on investment performance. Annuity income may also be increased by adding riders like inflation protection or other options that guarantee additional payments.

Generally, an annuity can provide anywhere from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars a month in retirement income, depending on the type of product purchased and any riders added.

As with most investments, it’s essential to consider all of your

Al Martinez options before purchasing an annuity to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

Maximizing your payout In addition, there are several steps you can take to maximize your annuity income and get more out of your investment . A n nu it a nt s shou ld review their policy details regularly, as rates may change over time.

Annuitants should also consider adding riders to their policy if it suits their particular circumstances. These additional features may help increase the income received from an annuity. Annuitants may also increase the amount of money they receive by taking a lump sum distribution option or electing periodic payments.

Overall, as stated above,

the average income from an annuity will depend on the type of product purchased, any added riders, and other factors. Annuity income may range from several hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars per month, depending on the type of annuity and any riders added. By reviewing policy details regularly and adding riders to their policy, annuitants may be able to increase the amount of money they receive from an annuity.

Annuities are a great way to ensure your retirement fi nancial security, so make sure you understand your options before investing.

If you’re considering an annuity as a part of your retirement income, it’s essential to understand your options.

Contact an annuity expert today to learn more about the different types of annuities and how they can help secure your fi nancial future.

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*** Four Corners Pet Alliance is looking for like minded and compassionate animal lovers to volunteer. Foremost, we need foster homes. We’re also looking for a fundraiser coordinator, savvy social media / website master. Please email: fourcornerspetalliance.org and visit: www.fourcornerspetalliance.org LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES 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, April 20, 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.

Publishing: Gallup Sun March 31,2023 ***

Reporter Wanted

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gallup Sun seeks a stringer or two to cover general assignment in Gallup and surrounding areas. Please email resume to: gallupsun@ gmail.com

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Fire Excise Tax Board will hold an annual meeting on Thursday April 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

HELP WANTED March 24, 2023 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following positions: POSITION Deputy Clerk DEPARTMENT Clerk’s Office FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE

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All interested parties are invited to attend.

Done this 22nd. day of March, 2023 McKINLEY COUNTY FIRE EXCISE TAX BOARD Publication date: March 31, 2023 *** LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Public Notice is hereby provided that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools is accepting competitive sealed proposals for: Facility Master Planning (FMP) RFP-2023-36HC Commodity Code(s): 90607, 90652, 90666, 90927, 90966, 92471, 92537 A Mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:00 am via Teams meeting.

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

This meeting will be held at the McKinley County Fire Administration Building, Training room, 413 Bataan Memorial Drive, Gallup, New Mexico.

As more particularly set out in the RFP documents, copies of which may be obtained by downloading from the Gal-

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 19 lup-McKinley County Schools eBidding platform website https://gmcs.bonfirehub.com or by emailing hcano@gmcs. org Subject name: RFP-202336HC. Sealed proposals for such will be received until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on, May 2, 2023. FAX and EMAILED PROPOSALS will NOT be accepted. Offerors will not be able to submit proposals or documents after the specified closing date and time.

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

Sealed proposals must be hand delivered or mailed to:

Gallup-McKinley County Schools Attention: Hugo Cano RFP2023-36HC 640 S. Boardman Dr. Gallup, NM 87301 Dated the 31st Day of March 2022 By: /S/ Chris Mortensen, President Board of Education Gallup-McKinley County School District No. 1 RFP ISSUE DATE: March 31, 2023 PUBLICATION DATES: March 31, 2023 (Gallup Sun) April 1, 2023 (Albuquerque Journal *** PUBLIC NOTICE March 17, 2023 TAKE NOTICE: Any One with prior, equal or superior equita-

ble or legal right, interest in/to/ for/of the NAME and Title “LOPEZ ANITA FELICE”, “ANITA FELICE LOPEZ”, “ANITA LOPEZ”, or “Anita F. Lopez”; of such name and title in any style, derivative or variation thereof capable to confuse, suspend, or clog said NAME, title, rights, or interest is hereby warranted to present their claim to Witness: “Anita Lopez” c/o PO Box 1164, Espanola, New Mexico, near zip [87532], before expiration of thirty (30) days of initial publication of this Notice; of which at this time, Let it be known I hereby Declare and Decree all Rights, Title and Interest to said title.

Published: Gallup Sun March 17, 2023 March 24, 2023 March 31, 2023 April 7, 2023 April 14, 2023 April 21, 2023

Special Care at Home, Inc., a Navajo-owned & operated home care agency, is currently hiring for a part time Home Care Services Coordinator for Gallup area.

Experience required & education preferred.

Ability to maintain confidential information & abide by HIPAA regulations a must; must also pass criminal background check.

Please send us a resume & cover letter at: email info@specialcareathomeinc.com or fax 505.905.8941.

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NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING DATE **CORRECTION** Public Hearing date: April 21, 2023

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO

Notice to Public: In March 2023, Gallup Housing Authority previously advertised the Five-year plan public hearing date as April 14, 2023. The Corrected Date is April 21, 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 through and up to April 21, 2023, during normal business hours. On April 21, 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: Gallup Sun March 17, 2023 March 24, 2023 March 31, 2023 April 7, 2023 April 14, 2023

In the Matter of the Estate Of DORA ARLENE DOWERS ZAHN, Deceased.

No. D-1113-PB-2023-00009 NOTICE TO CREDITORS DENISE R. MANLEY has been appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of DORA ARLENE DOWERS ZAHN, 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 office of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of Cibola County, New Mexico.

Dated: 03/17/2023.

DENISE R. MANLEY MASON & ISAACSON, P.A.

By James J. Mason

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 20 Attorneys for Personal Representatives 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463 Published: Gallup Sun March 24, 2023 March 31, 2023 April 7, 2023 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY SETH DAMON, Plaintiff, vs.

No. D-1113-CV-2023-00065 CHARLES S. DAMON, II; PATRICIA DAMON; THE ESTATE OF RENA BATES, Deceased; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RENA BATES; and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, Defendants.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO: THE ESTATE OF RENA BATES, Deceased; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RENA BATES; and ANY UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF INTEREST IN THE PREMISES ADVERSE TO THE PLAINTIFF, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff SETH DAMON has commenced an action to quiet title to the premises described below: A tract of land lying within the NW1/4 of Section 29, T12N, R18W, N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico and more particularly described as follows: Commencing for a tie at the West ¼ corner of said Section 29 and run N00°09’20”E along section line, a distance of 605.05’ to a point; Thence N88°57’E, a distance of 326.0’ to the Southwest corner of the herein described tract and the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING;

Thence N00°09’20”E, a distance of 485.0’ to the Northwest corner; Thence N88°57’E, a distance of 326.0’ to the Northeast corner; Thence S00°09’20”W, a distance of 485.0’ to the Southeast corner; Thence S88°57’W, a distance of 326.0’ to the Point of Beginning.

Together with a Beneficial Undivided Interest in Two (2) strips of land contiguous and appurtenant to above tract of land for access purposes of Ingress and Egress.

You are hereby notified that unless you file a responsive pleading on or before May 8, 2023 with the above Court, the Judgment or other appropriate relief will be rendered against you by default.

You are further notified that the name of Plaintiff’s attorney is Robert F. Rosebrough,

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WE'RE HIRING!

MAKERSPACE EDUCATOR & MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST The purpose of the MakerSpace Educator & Multimedia Specialist is to: promote community engagement and provide creative expertise in our MakerSpace, and to coordinate, and promote public programming in the library, museum, and historic theatre.

The MakerSpace Educator & Multimedia Specialist also partners with outside organizations and the community for ongoing events and programs in support of Maker activities.

STARTING PAY: $53,165 - $57,533 per annum

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• Any of the following: Master Degree in Design, Creative Design, Creative Technology and Design, Library and Information Science or a related Design or Studio Arts degree.

• One (1) year professional experience developing and managing public programming • Valid Driver’s License Must meet City’s insurability requirements.

Experiential Learning Coordinator Performs a variety of high-level duties for specific functions of the library; assist librarians in the planning and supervision of educational and makers programs; creates educational displays to support passive programs; designs and manages the OFPL MakerSpace; provides high quality customer service to library users; and performs clerical work in support of various sections of the library. Responsible for providing quality library services to both children and adults..

BEGINNING HOURLY RATE: $13.88

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or GED • A minimum of two-years of experience designing and teaching making activities • Must be able to pass skills aptitude test of 40 wpm. (Must be submitted with Application).

• Valid Driver’s License Must meet City’s insurability requirements

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four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the office of Robert F. Rosebrough, 101 West Aztec, Suite A, P. O. Box 1027, Gallup, New Mexico 87301, attorney for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico. Dated: March 28, 2023.

CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 March 24, 2023 March 31, 2023 April 7, 2023 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY In the Matter of the Estate of No. D-1113-PB-2023-00010 RICHARD ARTHUR GUERRA, Deceased.

/s/BEVERLY DAVIS Personal Representative

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BEVERLY DAVIS has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of RICHARD ARTHUR GUERRA, deceased.

All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within

/s/Robert F. Rosebrough Rosebrough, Fowles, & Foutz, P.C. Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1027 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 722-9121 Published: Gallup sun

March 31, 2023 April 7, 2023 April 14, 2023 *** PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 3, 2022 at 3:00 p.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,

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Community Calendar March 31 - April 6, 2023 FRIDAY, MARCH 31

CREATIVE CORNER - DEITY AND DIVINE ART

4 pm @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.).Celebrate and Honor Women’s History Month by reflecting on the important role of women and create your own deity art.

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

KIDS CRAFTER-NOON

2 pm every Saturday @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec. Ave.) for weekly family oriented film screenings. This week’s movie is Mask (1985).

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

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET

9 am - 5 pm @ 340 9th Street.

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

MONDAY, APRIL 3

FAMILY STORYTIME

1 pm - 3 pm @ Stuido123 at ART123 Gallery ((123. W. Coal Ave.). Kids ages 8+ are invited to spend the afternoon coloring, cutting, collaging, constructing and crafting!

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “Planes.” Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

CHESS CLUB

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

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

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

GET UP AND GAME

1 pm - 5 pm @ 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, APRIL 1

UNM-GALLUP LITERARY ARTS JOURNAL CALL FOR WRITERS

Red Mesa Review, the literary arts journal of UNM-Gallup, is accepting submissions of poetry, short fiction and essays for its 2023 edition. The deadline to apply is April 1. All writers from the Four Corners region are welcome to submit their work. To learn about submission requirements, please visit gallup.unm.edu/redmesareview.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP: ART JOURNALING WITH TASHA N.

9 am - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123. W. Coal Ave.). Register at www.galluparts.org/workshops

KIDZ CINEMA CALENDAR

3 pm @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

EUREKA!

4 pm @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Learn how to build a train with no wheels using magnets! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

GALLUP ADULT SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL

6:30 pm @ Wowies Event Center (1500 S. Second St., Suite 4). Second meeting of 2023. All team managers and coaches must attend. For more information call 505-488-3081.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4

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, APRIL 5

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 Everything Everywhere All at Once in honor of Women’s History Month.

FAMILY STORYTIME

11 am @ the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). This week, the theme is “Planes.” Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

TINKER TECH

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

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.

APRIL FILMS: OSCAR-WORTHY FILMS

4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is recognizing Oscar-worthy flims by showing previous winners. This week’s film is Winter’s Bone.

RED MESA REVIEW 2022 RELEASE CELEBRATION

5:30 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). There will be readings from the submissions and light refreshments. For questions or more information, call 505-8637531 or email markos@unm. edu.

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, APRIL 7

AMAZING WOMEN OF THE WILD WEST

11 am @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Join VanAnn Moore as she presents the history of three important New Mexico women. For questions or more information, call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

OFPL CLOSED

The library will be closed so the team can support Gallup’s Easter Spring Fling and ArtsCrawl.

FRIENDS OF OFPL BOOK SALE

4 pm - 9 pm @ El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). Come to Gallup’s monthly block party and browse hundreds of already-enjoyed books that have been hand-picked by library staff. Fill up a bag with books for $5.

SHOW OPENING: 9TH ANNUAL YOUTH ART SHOW

7 pm - 9 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.).

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

LEVEL UP YOUR HEALTH

5:30 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Richard Reyes will share how he uses Pokémon Go to get active and teach you ways to motivate yourself to exercise through gaming, including the use of augmented reality and virtual reality. For questions, please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB

6 pm in-person @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) or on Zoom. OFPL’s book club book for April is The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

LEVEL UP YOUR HEALTH

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

ARTIST MASTER CLASS: CREATING AN ONLINE PRESENCE

1 pm - 4 pm @ ART123 Gallery ( (123 W. Coal Ave.). Learn from artist Heidi Brandow how to create an online presence.

Presented by gallupARTS and 516 Arts. Register at www.516arts.org/events.

ONGOING

A IS FOR ARTIST

Throughtout the month of April, come visit OFPL and check out an interactive art exhibition and coloring contest featuring the work of local artist Tasha Nez. Participants are invited to add to a large piece of collaborative artwork, and to submit their own colored pieces by April 21 to participate in the contest. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

RECRUITING TEEN MAKERS

OFPL is recruiting Teens to help spread their passion. Get trained and certified on our MakerSpace equipment and become a Teen Ambassador for the MakerSpace! Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

BUILD-YOUR-OWN-BUNDLE

Meet 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) 8631291 for more information.

12 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Richard Reyes will share how he uses Pokémon Go to get active and teach you ways to motivate yourself to exercise through gaming, including the use of augmented reality and virtual reality. For quesTo post a nonprofit or tions, please call 505-863-7531 civic event in the calendar or email markos@unm.edu section, please email:

POKÉMON GO NIGHT

5 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley

gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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For a campus tour, please contact Brenda Yazzie at 505.387.7427 or b.yazzie@navajotech.edu

ATHLETIC PROGRAM Archery Basketball Cross-Country

June 5 Instruction Begins

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Contact George LaFrace at glafrance@navajotech.edu for more info.

June 6 Late Registration w/fees

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