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2016 Memorial Day annual parade, ceremony REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

By Tom Hartsock Sun Correspondent

For most New Mexicans and people in Gallup, the annual Memorial Day starts early. It

may begin with early mass

services at the three Catholic churches in town or with just a few words of private prayer in memory of those who have passed on.

At Hillcrest Cemetery, the local organization Veterans Helping Veterans will begin a

Wreath presentation in the area marked for veterans on top of the hill, starting at 10 am. Formation for the parade from the cemetery to the Courthouse Square at the McKinley County Courthouse will begin at 10:30 am, enabling all those participants to gather by

approximately 11 am.H i r o s h i “ H e r s h e y ”

Miya mu ra i s the Gra nd Marshall this year for the parade. The Korean War vet-eran, and Gallup’s only recipi-ent of the congressional Medal of Honor, spent many months

as a Prisoner of War in North Korea following a fierce fire-fight to protect the retreat of many of his fellow soldiers.

Veterans Helping Veterans will also present the colors at the Courthouse Square, imme-diately following the parade.

These men hold flags to honor veterans that have walked on. File Photo

Some veterans socializing before a ceremony. File Photo

A woman receives a flag in honor of a fallen loved one during the 2014 Memorial Day ceremony at the Courthouse Square. File Photo

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Roosevelt School teaches US Flag courtesiesStory and photos by Tom

Hartsock Sun Correspondent

For the second year in a row, the staff at Roosevelt Elementary School enlisted the aid

of Veterans Helping Veterans in teaching all the students there about simple and com-mon courtesies when the Flag of America is used for any ceremony.

This year, there was also a contingent of active-duty Air Force to participate in the cere-mony, which started at 9 am on May 24 in the playground area just east of the school.

The 302nd Civil Engineering Squadron from Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado were led by Major Bryan Cooper, while David Cuellar of VHV put the students and audience through the military com-mands necessary to show proper respect.

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One of the Airmen from the 302 Civil Engineers talks to one of the younger students just prior to the Flag ceremony at Roosevelt Elementary School on May 24.

Local notables line the front row, including (from left) Mayor Jackie McKinney, Assistant Superintendent Mike Butkovich, Principal Ben Chavez, GMCS Superintendent Frank Chiapetti, and City Councilor Linda Garcia.

Presenting the colors for Veterans Helping Veterans are, from left, Anthony Madrid, Donald Kline, and Harry Athanopoulis.


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Racism allegation enters District 4 NM Senate raceADAMS, MUÑOZ SPAR OVER ‘RACIST’ COMMENT

By Bernie Dotson Sun Correspondent

A seemingly innocent invi-tation related to a recent pol i t ica l - ca nd idate forum turned ugly when

Sen. George Muñoz and Felisha Adams sparred over what Adams perceived to be racist comments.

The incident took place after Adams, a political newcomer and one of two challengers to Muñoz for the New Mexico District 4 Senate seat, sent out an invitation via email to a wide net of people for the May 19 event in Thoreau.

“I will not be able to personally attend, but I will send my Navajo representative to speak for me,” Muñoz wrote Adams in a May 19 email on the matter. “I keep hearing that this (event) is not for non-Natives.”

Adams said she couldn’t believe what she was reading when she received the email from Muñoz. She said she was astounded on two fronts: District 4 is predominantly Native American. And, Adams said, the way the remark came off just didn’t seem to be something that should come

from the mouth of a sitting state legislator.

“Let me be frank,” Adams wrote in a response to the com-ment by Muñoz. “The content of your email directly denotes rac-ism. Let me assure you that no event that I have been a part of, nor will one ever be, on the terms that you mentioned.”

Muñoz, first elected to the state legislature in 2009, and the son of former Gallup Mayor Ed Muñoz, said he doesn’t think there was anything racial in the comment. He said he was told at another area candidate forum that the Thoreau event was for Native peoples only.

He also said he’s not exactly sure why Adams became so bent

out of shape over the remark, particularly when he attended an Iyanbito forum last month that specifically targeted Native American candidates, an event that Adams a lso attended. Iyanbito is east of Gallup and on the Navajo Nation.

Adams is half black and half Navajo, and is a local business owner as is Muñoz. Adams is from Iyanbito and is the granddaughter of former NM State Representative Albert Shirley.

“Am I missing something here?” Muñoz asked. “I’ve been called a lot of things, but I’ve never been called a racist. I think this is a classic case of something that is being blown out of proportion.”

The alleged racist comment is not the first time during the 2016 political campaign that Adams and Muñoz, 49, have tussled over issues. Last month also, Muñoz ini-tiated an investigation of Adams about several “questionable” signa-tures on a petition form that candi-dates must file with the Secretary of State’s Office. The district attor-neys in McKinley and San Juan Counties have yet to make a con-clusion on the matter.

Meanwhile, Adams, 29, con-cluded in the initial email response to Muñoz: “If you are uncomfort-able attending events sponsored by me based on my ethnic back-ground, then you are more than welcomed to suggest and coordi-nate events – my team would be

delighted to assist.”Besides Adams, Muñoz faces

Jordon Johnson of Vanderwagen in the District 4 primary. Each of the three is a Democrat. Johnson has a doctoral degree in American Studies from the University of New Mexico and works as a coordinator for McKinley Community PLACE MATTERS.

District 4 includes McKinley and San Juan counties. New Mexico legislators earn a per diem salary of $164.


City, vets: No grave concerns over projected 2018 cemetery

$7M CEMETERY TO BE BUILT ALONG HASLER VALLEY ROAD By Bernie Dotson

Sun Correspondent

There are no more grave concerns about Gallup getting a vet-erans cemetery, liter-

ally. These days, city officials and local veterans have their attention focused toward the future.

“You can say that the city will definitely be the home of a national veterans cemetery,” Mayor Jackie McKinney said in a telephone interview this week with the Gallup Sun. “Right now, the project has to go through its various phases. Construction is set to start in October 2017.”

McKinney said the cemetery is one of four slated to be built around New Mexico over the next several years. Gallup was supposed to be first on Gov. Susan Martinez’ list to receive funding for a cemetery, but when state and federal officials came out to Gallup to survey Hillcrest Cemetery, on Aztec Avenue near downtown, offi-cials discovered, among other things, that the site was “too hilly and rocky,” McKinney said.

For that reason, a site along Hasler Valley Road and between I-40 was selected, McKinney added.

“The state and federal people came out and the first (proposed) site was not accept-able,” McKinney said. “That’s basically why the current site was chosen.”

McKinney, who is not a veteran, noted that the first

proposed site was about five acres in composition, whereas the Hasler Valley site contains some 15.5 acres.

“That’s a positive for the city,” he said of the extra acre-age. He said the proper paper-work and documentation connected to the cemetery’s land area, which the city of Gallup owns, is in place, adding that if there’s anything else that must be done paperwork-wise, the city will follow through on it.

“I think it’s a very good thing that Gallup has a vet-erans cemetery on the way,” Dave Cuellar, a veteran of the US Army and member of the local group Veterans Helping Veterans, said. “This gives military families with loved ones buried in Santa Fe some needed relief.”

Ga l lup P ubl ic Work s Director Stan Henderson, a US Navy veteran, gave the following timeline and cost of the Gallup national cem-etery. Neither McKinney nor Henderson speculated on what the exact name of the cemetery would be.

Henderson noted:• An architectural and engi-

neering study should be complete by June.

• Construction should start in October 2017.

• A completion date is slated for the end of 2018.

• The estimated cost would be between $6 and $7 mil-lion, with funds coming from the federal govern-ment and everything else, i.e. labor, construction, etc.,

from the state.“These are anticipated

dates,” Henderson said of the timeline. “That means these dates are contingent on work-ing conditions regarding the weather and any unexpected project delays. But right now we’re looking at the end of 2018 as a completion date,” Henderson said.

McKinney said the cemetery would be open to honorably dis-charged veterans from the five military branches of the United States. He said spouses would be eligible for burial plots, too. One need not to be from Gallup or McKinley County to be bur-ied at the projected Gallup national cemetery.

The cemetery project was welcomed by Gallup City Councilor Fran Palochak, also a US Navy veteran, who reiter-ated the travel plus.

“This alleviates a lot of travel for people,” she said. “I

am very happy that Gallup is getting this.”

Former McKinley County Commissioner David Dallago, a US Air Force veteran, wel-comed the cemetery project, also.

“A lot of people have waited a long time for this and worked very hard to get this,” Dallago said. “This is a big plus for Gallup and McKinley County.”

There are currently two cemeteries in Gallup: One is Hillcrest and the other is Sunset in west Gallup.

Joe Zecca, a US Navy vet-eran and owner and opera-tor of the American Bar, said Hillcrest contains a special plot designated for veterans. Zecca, 86, said the projected Hasler Valley Road cemetery is an excellent idea.

“Well, I can tell you that this is something that veterans in this area want,” Zecca said. “I

can tell you that we are very thankful for it.”

Besides Gallup, other New Mexico cemeteries will be built in Angel Fire, Carlsbad and Fort Stanton. Gallup’s closest national cemetery is located in Santa Fe, which means people from Gallup who have loved ones buried there must travel more than two hours for visits.

McKinney said the cemetery would have a 50-year holding, or accommodation, capacity, which is standard with national cemeteries.

The Albuquerque Journal reported in April 2014 that New Mexico is home to 170,700 vet-erans, including 21,000 women veterans. The four communi-ties selected represent areas of the state with the largest number of underserved vet-eran populations, the Journal reported. The other national cemetery in New Mexico is in Fort Bayard.

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Former members of the military honor their own during a 2015 ceremony at Hillcrest Cemetery. File Photo


Can Dallago beat Lee, Greene, and O’Hara in District 3?FORMER COMMISSIONER SAYS HE’D RESIGN FROM RMCH BOARD IF RE-ELECTED


Beating someone with a proven track record – not to mention an established company

owner and former two-term McKinley County commis-sioner – stacks up as a formi-dable task. That’s the reality in the race for the District 3 seat on the McKinley County Board of Commissioners.

“I would say that I am the proven candidate,” David Dallago said. “I served two terms. I own a company that employs 90 people. I am born and raised in Gallup and have dedicated myself to the county.”

Dallago owns and oper-ates the Gallup-based Dallago Corporation, an engineering and contracting firm. He pre-viously served the Board of Commissioners from 2005 to 2012. He had to step down for a term as per county rules. Dallago served as commission chairman for the last six years

of the term.Dallago, who graduated

from the US Air Force Academy and from graduate school at the University of South Dakota, said if re-elected, he’d like to quickly establish working relationships with the Navajo Nation, the Pueblo of Zuni and San Juan County.

“I think it’s important that we have good agreements and relationships with every-body,” Dallago said. “I think the

relationships with the area gov-erning bodies are important.”

A builder of the Na’ Nizhoozhi Center, Inc., the city detox cen-ter, Dallago said he’s for the con-tinuation of NCI, saying there has to be consensus on funding the facility. The detox center has recently been in dire straits due to a lack of consistent and collective funding. The proper maintenance of county roads is important, too, Dallago said.

“Maintaining roads and infrastructure are character-istic to being a county com-missioner,” Dallago said. “And I can’t stress that having a con-sensus on the issues is equally important.”

As the chairman of the board of directors at the Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital, Dallago said the county, which owns the build-ing that houses RMCH, must “keep pushing” for the better-ment of RMCH.

“There have been some strides made at RMCH, a lot of strides,” he said. “We have to continue moving forward.”

Dallago noted that if elected, he’d resign from the RMCH board. “That would be a conflict of interest and I’d resign from the board,” he said. “The hos-pital gets much of its funding from the county and that would be a definite conflict.”

During his last term as commissioner, Dallago was the subject of an investigation by former County Manager Richard Kontz, and eventually by the former Office of the State Auditor Hector Balderas, for his company’s business deal-ings with the county through heating and cooling and plumb-ing maintenance contracts.

While the special audit pointed out alleged procure-ment violations, an investiga-tion headed by former Gallup attorney David Peterson on

behalf of former New Mexico Attorney General Gary King’s office, resulted in no charges being filed against the Dallago Corp. During that time, however, it led the county to tightening up their procurement policies.

District 3 includes the cit-ies of Gallup and Gamerco. Incumbent Tony Tanner isn’t running for the District 3 post again. The primary is June 7 and the general election is Nov. 8.

Also in the District 3 county commission race are former McKinley County Manager Bill Lee, former Gallup Fire Department Chief Johnny Greene and retired Bureau of Indian Affairs administrator Gerald O’Hara. Each of the candidates is a Gallup native, except for O’Hara who is from Pennsylvania.

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Can Greene stop, drop and roll into the District 3 seat?

EX-CITY FIRE CHIEF BIG ON FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY


Johnny Greene says there’s a way to get McKinley County back to handling things the

right way. That is, he’s not dis-paraging anyone currently in office, but says the time is right for some new ideas.

“I think we have to get rid of this moniker that we are a drunk town,” Greene said. “That’s just one thing I’d like to put some focus on. We’re obviously a lot more than that.”

Greene, who worked for the city for just under 20 years, said places like the Na’ Nizhoozhi Center, Inc., commonly called NCI, should be kept in place, but a continuous funding mech-anism should be nailed down.

“In a situation like that, it’s important to work with the gov-ernmental entities for ongoing funding,” he said of dealing with NCI.

Greene, who was born and raised in Gallup, said he would

not raise property taxes and said he’d put a lot of focus toward the improvement of county roads.

He said his years working at the fire department allowed him to see first-hand the condi-tions of various roads around McKinley County.

“I think we have to be a lot more responsible in what we do,” he said. “These are taxpayer dollars. I’m talking about fiscal responsibility for the most part.”

Greene has served on the

Local business owner Johnny Greene. File Photo

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O’Hara: Improving Gallup’s economy is key REPEAT CONTENDER HOPEFUL FOR ‘16


Bringing the west-side truck up to an eco-nomic level where it once was years ago

and doing away with a “so what” kind of attitude when it comes to economic development are on Gerald O’Hara’s things-to-do list should he gain the McKinley County District 3 Board of Commission seat.

A Pennsylvania native, who has lived in the Indian Capital for more than a decade, O’Hara is a retired geospatial informa-tion systems coordinator with

the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He has never held public office before, but ran for a city coun-cil seat a few years ago, losing to incumbent Allan Landavazo. O’Hara is also very active in the community, particularly when it comes to recycling.

“We need to be risk tak-ers more than we are when it comes to developing our local economy,” he said. “Our approach to economic develop-ment has to change.”

O’Hara pointed to informal and periodic business meetings at places like Coal Avenue’s pop-ular Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grille, saying after such

meetings are over, nothing, out-side of socializing, really comes out of them. He said meetings like those have to carry more “meat” with them.

“That’s the perfect opportu-nity for a lot of progressive ideas to be decided on, given all the people who go to those things,” O’Hara said. About the west-side truck-stop comment, he added, “That area used to be a lot more booming than what it is now.”

He said he’s also a fan of improving education through-out the area at all levels.

“I believe that we need more businesses brought into down-town Gallup,” he said. “That

stimulates economic develop-ment. There are some vacant storefronts in downtown that can be filled.”

O’Hara previously ran for the same District 3 Commission seat in 2014, but lost to Tony Tanner. Former Gallup Mayor George Galanis was the other candidate

in that race. He said even though he hasn’t won political races in the past, that doesn’t mean he runs for office “just to run.”

“I have some good ideas,” he said. “We must make economic development the priority.”

The primary is June 7. The general election is Nov. 8.

A lso in the Distr ict 3 Commission race are for-m e r M c K i n l e y C o u n t y Manager Bill Lee, former city Fire Department Chief Johnny Greene, Jr., and for-mer two - ter m McK in ley County Commissioner David Dallago. McKinley County Commissioners serve four-year terms and earn an annual sal-ary of just more than $19,000.

Gerald O’Hara. Photo Credit: G. O’Hara

Sloan ready for another go-round as McKinley County ClerkBy Bernie Dotson

Sun Correspondent

Having worked from 2005 to 2012 and dealt with the var-ious unexpected

issues of the job are indica-tions that experience is import-ant, McKinley County Clerk Jacqueline Sloan said.

That’s the mindset of Sloan as she heads into the June 7 primary for another possible go-round as McKinley County Clerk.

“I have experience. I know how the office functions. That makes me the best person for the job,” Sloan said. “I want to bring back integrity and trust to the job.”

S lo a n i s f r om T w i n Lakes and is the daughter of former Public Regulation Commissioner Carol Sloan. She

said she’s big on running and encouraging a system whereby people can vote early at chap-ter houses (Navajo Nation) as opposed to travelling to Gallup.

“I’m not unfamiliar with the job,” Sloan said.

The county clerk says she wants to implement and stress early voting to people, saying the job is about trust. “You have to have the trust of the people,” Sloan said.

The clerk’s office handles such things as the issuing of marriage, business and liquor licenses, Sloan noted.

Sloan also said the clerk’s office is often the first county office that people come to for information on document

searches. She has campaigned at

various chapter houses on the Navajo Nation, among them Tohatchi, Thoreau, Mexican Springs, and Twin Lakes. She added that she has also vis-ited the Pueblo of Zuni with

respect to campaigning for the $48,000-a-year job.

Sloan is a graduate of Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint. She is cur-rently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science at the University of New Mexico.

Jacqueline Sloan Photo Credit: J. Sloan

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MCSO arrests one on drug chargeBy Bernie Dotson

Sun Correspondent

Some hea dy pol ice work landed a Gallup female in jail May 19 after a deputy with

the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office went the distance in a suspected warrant search.

Arnold Noriega of the McKinley County Sheriff ’s Office stopped a silver Alero driven by Lisa Nuñez on Ray Street in Gamerco, according to a police report on the matter. Also in the car were two other passengers, one identified as Clifford McAdams and the other as Angelica Castaneda, according to the report.

Castaneda did have an outstanding bench warrant from McKinley County. She was arrested for possession of black-tar heroin and drug paraphernalia, according to

Noriega’s report. “After getting consent to

search her purse I located a ball of foil that contained a ball of black tar-like substance,”

Noriega wrote. N e i t h e r N u ñ e z n o r

McAda ms wa s a r rested, according to jail records.

Castaneda bonded out of

the McKinley County Adult Detention Center on May 19 after paying a $6,000 bail bond, jail warden Steve Silversmith said.

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Officials from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University are working on an agreement with RMCH to imple-ment a medical residency program at the hospital. A meeting was held May 19 to go over the plans with community stakeholders. From left, Burrell College Associated Dean Oliver Hayes; Founding Dean George Mychaskiw shakes hands with RMCH Board Chairman David Dallago. Photo Credit: NativeStars

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OPINIONS

MADAME G GUIDE TO THE STARSWEEK OF MAY 27 – JUNE 2, 2016

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Sometimes it feels as if the weeks drag on and on. You’re likely ready for something fresh. Learn to meditate and appreciate time in motion. When you feel as if you’re stuck, stop and look around. What can you do to elevate yourself? Perhaps you should read a new genre of fiction or nonfiction. Madame G suggests reading Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck. Enjoy a road trip across the United States with a poodle, without ever leaving your living room. Let your imagination run wild.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

The sun is out and summer is just around the corner. If you have kids this may feel a bit overwhelming when you try to keep up activities and obligations. Stress may rear its ugly head with a vengeance. Sometimes rethinking our fears and anxiety is better than pretending they don’t exist. For the young at heart, read Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish. This fun idiom-filled book might just give the entire family something to laugh about.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

The Sun is in your sign this month. Your loving and fun nature will expand outward giving joy to others. An extra burden may present itself when others latch onto your kindness without giving back. They may drain you of more than you have to give. If and when this happens sit down and take time for yourself. Madame G recommends any book on mediation or yoga from Deepak Chopra to 10% Happier by Dan Harris. There are plenty of mindfulness apps, podcasts, and online resources available as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Last Quarter moons supposedly effect social interactions. It appears some people may lash out unexpectedly: from road rage to work-place violence. This is a time of change and upheaval. As the sign most likely to commit murder (according to the FBI), consider reading one or several books on anger such as When the Anger Ogre Visits by Andrea Salmon. You may also want to attend a few anger-management meetings as well. It can’t hurt.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

This month, you’ll experience a pull toward change. Often, when we begin feeling complacent, the world shakes us up and forces us to move forward. Look for inspiration from those around you. Take the dog for a walk. Seek motivation and mentorship from those who’ve been there. Listen to motivational speakers and TedTalks, or read a good book, such as You Are A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero. You’ve got this!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Are you feeling a smidge nostalgic? You may remember a lost love or a dream you thought long dead and pine for a renewal. F. Scott Fitzgerald said: “For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be.” You need never give up hope or lose faith in yourself. Consider Jane Austen’s work Persuasion. The heroine, Anne Elliot, believes her chance for happiness is long past until it smacks her right in the face, eight years later. Never give up dear Virgo. Never give up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

When you’re world-weary and heartbroken, the best thing to do is sit down and cry. If that option is out or you’re just too tired to cry, consider spending time on self-care. Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel, Eat, Pray, Love will force out the tears or make the soul feel stronger. The movie version with Julia Roberts will encourage you to eat ice cream and travel. Rest well and don’t forget to live.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

When the world kicks you down — strike it down and sting back. But remember that wisdom comes from careful deliberation. It’s not enough to exact revenge on those who you think have slighted you. The sweetest vengeance is excellence of character and execution of skill. Enjoy Cal Newport’s book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love. Sit down and prepare to take the world by storm, with patient steady focus.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You’ll likely feel especially restless this month. It’s more than Spring Fever — it’s restless-soul syndrome. Remember Tolkien’s wise words: “Not all who wonder are lost.” Madame G suggests getting out in nature. Go hiking! Take a long drive with the windows down. Seek out adventure and you’ll find it. For the serious-natured Sagittarius, consider reading: Kurt Vonnegut’s Letters. They may inspire you to live your dreams.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

If you find that you’re more irritable than usual or perhaps more generous, stop and reflect on your actions. How do you feel? When the mind is too busy with rumination of any kind, you’ll find action impossible. Consider reading the children’s classic by Mary Norton, The Borrowers. It’s delightful. Get in touch with your inner child and learn to play again. Have fun!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The practical often invades realms of loftier thinking. You may find it difficult to contemplate the life of the soul while changing diapers or vacuuming. It’s in your best interest to find a balance between your mind and body. Consider reading or listening to books about mindfulness or something fun such as, Joshua Foer’s Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’ve a romantic heart with generous intentions. But you may find that your heart is sore this week. Get some fresh air. Travel if you can. Enjoy a lovely cup of tea or a strong cup of coffee. Treat yourself. In order to satisfy that romantic tendency, dabble in the classics. Consider reading Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, or Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina. Add just enough drama and suspence into your daily study and you’ll find that you’re on your way to happiness.

On May 29, the moon enters a Last Quarter phase. This means the left side of the moon is illuminated, while the right is in shadow. According to the Watching Series by Dana Gerhardt, the Last Quarter moon may seem like “crisis in consciousness.” Change is inevitable and often uncomfortable. However, change is absolutely necessary. Madame G suggests looking for clarity in the right places, at the right time, and in the right way.

Letter to the Editor: Local weighs in on ‘pesky’ alcohol problemBy Richard Kontz

PART 1 OF 2

Ever feel like you are trapped in a weird “time warp”? After reading several recent

articles in the local media regarding the “alcohol” problem in Gallup, I feel like I am re-living April through July 2013.

Back then, Genev ieve J a c k s o n , C o m m i s s i o n Chairperson, had arranged for a round-table discussion at the County with my help [as County

Manager] and several local elected officials. Pretty much the same principals in position and title as those that came to Ben Ray Lujan’s March 4, 2016 pow-wow. And, all the same things were said, more or less, in both roundtables.

Back then [2013] there was a lot of tension between the city and the county over the use of the Liquor Excise Tax. The authorized uses under the statute at that time were: “Prevention, Education and Treatment.” The City wanted 100 percent of the LET for Gallup Police’s community service pro-gram [an unauthorized use] and for [Na’ Nihzhoozhi Center, Inc.] operations. NCI wanted to use the funds for shelter [an unau-thorized use], social detox [an unauthorized use] and counsel-ing [an authorized use].

The County wanted to use half of the funds for dealing with prevention, education and treatment of youth and young adults [15 to 25] in order to stop the flow of younger people “into the chronic alcohol-street peo-ple pipeline.” The County had a study completed, which indi-cated this was the highest-risk group for drugs and alcohol problems within the city and the county.

During the 2013 roundtable, the Navajo Nation explained that in the past they had concerns with “lack of data” from NCI on

their treatment programs. They stated they could fund preven-tion, education and treatment programs, but could not fund shelter programs and social detox.

NCI representatives stressed the same things as they do now – people are dying – their treat-ment program was highly suc-cessful and the annual intake averages 22,000 to 25,000 per year, and kept pointing the fin-ger at the NN for pulling the

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previously earmarked federal funding.

Udall representatives said the same thing then as they said in a March 25, 2016 article titled: “No more earmarks.”

As the County Manager, I tried to get NCI to break out their budget into program categories of: Prevention, Education, Social Detox and Treatment, and break out their statistics by each pro-gram area. This was to help sort out what could be funded with LET and what had to be funded with other funds. No coopera-tion there.

Another thing that troubled people was the sheer volume NCI kept quoting [22,000 to 25,000 per year] and yet they kept stating how successful their program was with 30 years of experience. When pressed to give a success rate – 80 percent was quoted.

So, if they were so success-ful with 30 years of experience, it seemed by now we should have a minimal number of people on the streets. Their response was “Well, not all of these people will enter the counseling program.” So, when asked how many they

ran through their counseling program in the last year? Their response: 480 or so.

Just looking at the sheer num-ber of intakes [22,000 to 25,000] vs. the number who enter treat-ment [480] they would never turn this thing around even if given all of the Liquor Excise Tax funds. The response: 22,000 to 25,000 includes a lot of “repeat” offend-ers. Ooookay, so how many? Well, they didn’t have data. Someone mentioned they knew a person who checked in 10 times and doing the math that means 2,200 to 2,500 chronic alcoholic street people. So, could NCI give us a realistic budget to provide a pro-gram of full services for treat-ment of 2,200 to 2,500 a year? We never received one.

To me it just seemed like a big game, and now I see the same thing happening all over again. That, in my opinion, is why the city finally just threw up its hands and said, “Enough, we are going to just let NCI leave and we will run the ‘detox’ only program,” which later was replaced by the NN Behavioral Health program taking over for a while.

Further, as a result of Senator Muñoz amending the law, the percentage for the LET

funds was raised from 5 percent to 6 percent, “Social Detox” was added as an “authorized use” and LET-funded programs were required to report and submit data periodically.

In the March 4, 2016 meeting, Lujan promised to have another meeting on April 4 to continue the dialog until a permanent funding solution was reached – he requested NCI to provide data for review and instructed NCI to respond to the NN [Request For Proposal] for behavioral health funds.

So, on April 4, I went to the designated place and no one was there. So I stopped by the City and they said they hadn’t received any further notices on Lujan’s monthly meetings. Later, it would come out that there still wasn’t any data to discuss and scheduling problems arose.

On April 6, 2016 another local headline states: “Delegates demand detox data.” An NCI representative had gone to the Health, Education and Human Services Committee of the NN to plead their case “without data.”

If you have read this far you will see a “recurring theme” – No concrete data to support the case to fund NCI.

Continued next week

Letter to the Editor: A two-cell jail system for Gallup

The Warden of the Gallup Jail is paid $1,346.15 per week. What is the total out-

put in the salaries per week of all employees involved in running the jail? What is the person that heads the [Na’ Nihzoonzhi Center] paid per week? What is the total out-put in salaries per week of all employees involved in running the NCI? What is the cost per month for food, utilities, and clothing for the inmates in both places? What is the cost of beds, blankets, metal trays, pots, pans, silverware, refriger-ators, stoves, and garbage cans for both places?

The overwhelming major-ity of the people that land in the Gallup Jail and the NCI are there for alcohol- or drug-re-lated offenses, and many pre-fer jail or NCI to starving or freezing in the dirt. The sen-tences for the majority of these offenders should be permanent expulsion from Gallup, instead of jail or prison.

Instead of a two-story jail, Gallup could go the other way and build a two-cell jail, like the jail on the Andy Griffith Show that deputy Barney called “The Rock.” Gallup

would be cleaner, and would save many thousands of dol-lars per week by no longer housing, feeding, and cloth-ing the repeat dunks, day after day.

The only NCI in NM would finally be discontinued. The staff to run [it] would be dras-tically reduced. Same with the [staff] to run the Gallup [Police Department], the sheriff’s dept. and the state police. No longer would the drunks dictate to us. The tourists could come back without being harassed by drunken panhandlers, and Gallup would lose the Title ‘’DRUNK CITY.”

The so-called “STINGS,” where law enforcement fur-nishes their own DRUNKS and under-age people — that in reality translates into entrap-ments, police officers increas-ing jail or prison time; a larger Jail for Gallup, more prisons for NM (12 to date). Continuing with Motel NCI has had a Reverse Effect. All of Gallup could be as Drunk-Free as The Hospital Area. This is Doable. There’s Nothing to it But to Do it.

Louis Maldonado,Gallup(505) 567-4909

state Emergency Medical Systems board, among numerous other local boards, and attended the University of New Mexico.

Greene is a member of the Elks Club, is a certified state HAZMAT instructor and cur-rently owns and operates Mr.

Teez Custom Screen Printing and Embroidery at 807 U.S. 491 in north Gallup, as well as Fluff ‘N Fold laundry, which is next to Mr. Teez.

Greene, Gerald O’Hara, Bill Lee and David Dallago are also running for the District 3 commis-sion seat. Each is a Democrat. The primary is June 7 and the general election is Nov. 8.

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JOHNNY GREENE | FROM PAGE 6

11Gallup Sun • Friday May 27, 2016 11COMMUNITY

COMMUNITYMiyamura High School

Graduation ‘Class of 2016’Photos by NativeStars

4th Annual Gallup Walmart Rotten Sneakers Contest

LOCAL DIGNITARIES SNIFF OUT THE STINKIEST SHOESBy Dee “JC” Velasco

The smell of victory and “de-feet” was in the air, as boys and girls ages 5-15 competed in the Odor-Eaters’ Rotten Sneaker Contest

at Walmart in Gallup. The contest is a fun, family-friendly event to find the most rot-ten sneakers in all of greater Gallup.

Contestants’ shoes were judged by a panel of “odorologists” — expert sniff-ers from the Gallup community, which consisted of returning sniffer Sammy Chioda of Millennium Media, Inc., Amy Coats and Michelle Perez of Foundations of Freedom, and JC of radio station 93X FM. Together, they rated the shoes based on how bad they looked, and, of course, how rotten they smelled.

“I did this last year and it was so much fun!” Chioda said.

New-coming judges, Amy and Michelle said, “This will be the first time doing this and it’s going to be exciting and very very different.”

JC of 93X said, “I thought it would be fun to do, and hopefully I can still

smell afterwards.” Odor-Eater Marketer Dave Gugino

said of all the sales nationwide, this Walmart store here in Gallup by far sells the most Odor-Eaters.

“We love coming here and it’s a blast for us, as well as the kids,” he said.

Other representatives from Odor-Eaters, Eric Martin and Mike Harvey scoured the Gallup Walmart store look-ing for eager young contestants as the contest was beginning.

“Gallup is such a unique, fun town and we love doing this, and Gallup is so

welcoming,” Martin said.Odor-Eaters’ Rotten Sneaker

Contests have been an American tra-dition for over 40 years. The very first contest was in Montpelier, VT, in 1975, when a local storeowner wanted to pro-mote a new line of sneakers.

Meanwhile, parents and onlookers were treated to free samples of Odor-Eaters as they cheered on their kids in the contest. As the shoes were sniffed, looked at, and re-sniffed by the panel, scores were tabulated and results were given.

Third runner-up was “Devon” who won a $25 gift card and an Odor-Eater Medal with Odor-Eater products.

Second runner up went to “Ashkii,” who won a $50 gift card, along with a medal and Odor-Eater products.

The first-place prize went to “Josua” who won a $100 gift card, an Odor-Eater Trophy, and a year supply of Odor-Eaters.

Odor-Eaters’ Rotten Sneakers Contest third-place win-ner, Devon, wields his stink-less prize. Photo Credit: NativeStars

Ashkii won this year’s second-place prize in the Odor-Eaters’ contest held at the Walmart. Photo Credit: NativeStars

Congratulations to the MHS class of 2016!

On May 20, Miyamura High School class of 2016 took home their diplomas.

Pround graduates of the Miyamura HS, class of 2016.

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‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ – A flawed flick, but avoids total disasterRATING: «« OUT OF 4 STARS

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By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Another week, another c o m i c - b o o k - r e -la ted beat - dow n bet ween fa mou s

superheroes. This week it’s X-Men: Apocalypse, the sixth title in the popular Marvel series and the third of more recent slate of films featuring younger versions of the char-acters. This tale is set in the ’80s and depicts perhaps the most dangerous adversary the mutants have encountered. So, does it keep the prequel win-ning-streak alive?

Well, it certainly isn’t as strong as the two previous chapters, which took unique approaches to the com-ic-book material that included

time-travel and an exploration of the complex relationship between two characters who would eventually become adversaries. By comparison, this follow-up is a rather stan-dard and straight-forward effort, featuring a nasty antag-onist bent on nothing more than world destruction and domination.

A prologue in ancient Egypt introduces Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac), the world’s first and most powerful mutant. This villain is a megalomaniacal type who can transfer his con-sciousness into other living beings and gain their powers, giving him unending life and ever-growing abilities. After centuries in suspended ani-mation, the mutant is reawak-ened in the 1980’s and violently makes his presence felt.

Power mad, Apocalypse decides that the modern world is filled with false Gods — he seeks to destroy it all, take con-trol and rebuild as the planet’s

true deity. He ensnares the assistance of Magneto (Michael Fassbender), Psylocke (Olivia Munn), Angel (Ben Hardy), and Storm (Alexandra Shipp) to do so. This leaves Professor X (James McAvoy), young mutants like Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence), Beast (Nicholas Hoult), Nightcrawler (Kodi Smit-McPhee), and Quicksilver (Evan Peters) tasked with sav-ing the world.

Those referenced above are only the tip of the iceberg and there are far more characters, mutants, and subplots that enter the fray. As expected, even some series vets pop up for a scene or two to loosely tie all of the movies together. Each one has issues and trou-bled pasts (sometimes with each other) that are introduced or elaborated on, adding to a lengthy narrative. There are probably about 15 or 16 central roles. It’s excessive even by the overfilled standards we’re now used to seeing in these super-hero adaptations.

At least t ime is taken with each role to develop the mutants, even if it results in an extended running time. Of course, some elements work better than others. There is a blooming romance and a few moments of inner torment that we’ve seen many times before with these characters. Their personal drama is so familiar (most viewers will have seen variations of this five times

before) that it doesn’t have the impact it should.

However, two of the more eccentr ic cha racters do engage and ultimately steal the show — Quicksilver and Nightcrawler. They both have very different but likable per-sonalities, more unusual per-sonal issues and fascinating, v isually dynamic powers. Again, a mansion-set slow-mo-tion sequence featuring the former may be the highlight of the movie.

And Isaac as Apocalypse does the best he can in a dif-ficult part, caked in make-up, written in a muted manner and generally lacking in bad-guy charisma. At least he doesn’t succumb to histrionics. He’s an intimidating adversary who wipes people out without a second thought and leaves them half-encased in walls or the ground. Additionally, there are some fun neon-tinged visu-als that hark back to the ’80s. Most importantly, the action itself is clear and easy to follow.

I n t he e nd , X- Me n : Apocalypse is a middle-of-the-road effort in the series and suffers from too many charac-ters and subplots. Still, I think some of the press surrounding the movie has been a bit harsh. For all its faults, it is a well-made and reasonably enter-taining superhero flick. With the behemoth Marvel Universe now in full swing, these char-acters may be starting to look out of fashion, but their adven-tures should still please casual moviegoers.

‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ is a middle-of-the-road, reasonably entertaining superhero flick. Sophie Turner plays Jean Grey; Tye Sheridan plays Cyclops; and Kodi Smit-McPhee plays Nightcrawler. Opens in theaters May 27. Photo Credit: Fox Movies

‘Power Lunch’

Gallup’s movers and shakers enjoyed some lunch, and networking opportunities during the GGEDC’s luncheon. Photo Credit: NativeStars

New Mexico Economic Development Dept. Cabinet Secretary Jon Barela spoke during the Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation’s Business Recognition Luncheon. Photo Credit: NativeStars

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Students who ride Bus 283 from David Skeets Elementar y School have collected alu-

minum tabs from whatever cans they could to send to the Ronald McDonald House in Albuquerque.

The 65 students now have three-months’ worth of tabs. All who participated have worked hard in making this

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Tohatchi’s Halona signs with Haskell Indian Nations UniversityHALONA PLAYED VOLLEYBALL EACH OF HER FOUR YEARS AT THS


TO H A T C H I – G e t t i n g t h e chance to play the spor t she

loves and receiving a well-rounded education are the reasons behind Tohatchi’s Latisha Halona deciding to attend Haskell Indian Nations University on a volleyball scholarship in the fall. Halona, 18, signed a letter-of-intent to attend the Lawrence, Kansas-based school on May 19 at Tohatchi High School.

H a lon a w a s a l s o recruited to play volley-ball by Bacone College

i n Mu skogee , Ok l a . Bacone is a four-year liberal-arts school and is the oldest continuously operated institution in Oklahoma.

“I’m happy with my choice,” Halona said after the signing. “I will be far from my hometown, but I will be meeting new people and playing for a school that plays at a different level in terms of sports.”

Edwin Brown, volley-ball coach at Tohatchi, said Halona played middle hitter and middle blocker each of her four years at Tohatchi. Brown, who has coached the Lady

Cougars for eight years, said Tohatchi finished the season 18 -6. But before Halona heads off to Kansas, she’ll be playing for the North All-Stars in the annual 3A/4A all-state volleyball game, Brown confirmed.

“She will be playing in the state all-star game,” Brown said. “We are all very proud of her.”

Halona amassed a hit-ting percentage of .733, 217 kills, 57 aces and 79 solo blocks while with the Lady Cougars during her freshman, sopho-more, junior, and senior years. The Tohatchi Lady Cougars went to state

last year, but lost to Eunice 2-1 in the quar-terfinals. Halona said she’s not interested in playing any other sport besides volleyball while at Haskell.

Haskell offers two-ye a r a nd fou r -ye a r undergraduate degrees and is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Fighting Indians com-pete as an independent in a number of sports for men and women. Besides volleyball, wom-en’s sports include cross country, basketball, soft-ball, track and field, and cheerleading.

Latisha Halona signs a volleyball letter-of-intent May 19 at Tohatchi High School to attend Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan. Sitting are Latisha Halona with her mother, Elaine Julian. (Top) Tohatchi volleyball Coach Edwin Brown, Principal Craig Robinson, and Larayne Halona (sister). Photo Credit: Tohatchi High School

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUSMeetings every Saturday at 10 am, First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr, cor-ner of Nizhoni/Red Rock. Enter northwest corner off Nizhoni; Library room. Contact (505) 307-5999 or (505) 721-9208.

SUNDAY MAY 29

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRITJoin us for the Holy Eucharist. Begins: 10:30 am. For more information, please call (505) 863-4695. Location: 1334 S. Country Club Dr.

MONDAY 30

VFW MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY

Join us for the VFW Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. For more information please (505) 722-2228. Location: Courthouse Square.

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY SCHOOLSSubmit your art for a NNJOM Art Contest. The Navajo Nation Johnson-O’Malley is accepting artwork for its Art Contest. Deadline: May 30. For more information please call (505) 721-1000.

THE CITY GALLUPMemorial Day—offices closed

TUESDAY MAY 31

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY SUMMER SCHOOL

EMPOWER Educational Consulting presents a three-day workshop. This course was designed specifically for GMCS educators and students. Teachers please select three, two-hour sessions per day. A light breakfast, snacks, and drinks will be provided. For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit: empowerc.com. Begins: 8 am. Location: Jefferson Elementary, 300 Mollica Dr.

UNM-GALLUP SBDCJoin us for a Proposal Devel-opment Workshop. The UNM Gallup SBDC in collaboration with the Navajo Technical Innovation Center is proud to announce a Free Proposal De-velopment Workshop. Begins: 1:30 pm. For more information please call (505) 905-7813. Location: Navajo Tech Innova-tion Center, 309 B E. Historic Hwy 66.

SUMMER NIGHTLY INDIAN DANCESJoin us on May 31-Aug. 6 for Summer Nightly Indian Dances. This is a 24-year running event. Begins: 7 pm. Location: Gallup Courthouse Square. For more information please call (505) 722-2228.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 1

TODDLER TIME (AGES 2 TO 4)An active and energetic and free program for toddlers, featuring music, movement rhymes, and stories. Starts: 10:30 am. Children’s Branch, 200 W Aztec Ave.

MAKERSTATE INITIATIVE WORKSHOPJoin the library for a Makerstate Initiative Workshop: 3D Printing. This workshop

will show you how 3D print-ing can serve you and spark your creativity. Registration is required: see the front desk for more information. Begins: 5:30 pm. Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.

OPEN-MIC-NIGHTLocal talent takes center stage from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 West Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.

THURSDAY JUNE 2

MAKERSTATE INITIATIVE WORKSHOP: E-JEWELRY

Join the library for a Mak-erstate Initiative Workshop: E-Jewelry. This workshop will teach users how to recycle electronics and up-cycle them into unique jewelry. Registra-tion is required: see the front desk for more information. Begins: 5:30 pm. Location: Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.

ONGOING

CARS N COFFEE Every Sunday in the Camille’s parking lot from noon to 2 pm. Check out cars – new, old, vin-tage, and bikes. Cruise at 1:30 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. 2nd St.

COMMUNITY PANTRYThe Hope Garden is offering organic produce for sale from 10 am - 12 pm, Tue - Fri. We are located at 1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd. All funds go to helping feed local folks. For personal attention call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting ask for Kenworth Jones.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNYGallup’s longest running live show! Every Friday night from 7-9 pm. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, 306 S. 2nd St..

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gal-lup-McKinley County Humane Society. For more information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: [email protected]. Location: 1315 Hamilton Rd.

RECYCLING COUNCIL McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local non-profit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. MCRC meets the first Satur-day of the month at 2 pm, at Red Mesa on Hill St. For more information please call (505) 722-5142 or visit Recylegallup.org.

SAVE THE DATE

NNHR COMMISSION MEETINGOn June 3, join the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commis-sion for a regular meeting. The regular meeting is open to the public. Begins: 10 am. For more information, please call (928) 871-7436. Location: St. Michaels Professional Bldg. 1, Ste. 112, St. Michaels Navajo Nation (AZ), 86511.

GHS RELAY FOR LIFEOn June 3, join the Gallup High School Relay for Life Team, Team Bengals, for a late-night swim party. Youth ages 14-years-old and older are invited to join us for movies, aquatic games, and races. Admission: $4 per person. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Begins: 9 pm. For more information, please call Pam (505) 870-6205. Location: Gallup Aquatic Center, 620 Boardman Dr.

COMMUNITY COFFEEHOUSEOn June 4, join us the Commu-nity Coffeehouse for open-mic. This is a fun and free celebra-tion of music, poetry, and sto-rytelling. All ages are welcome. Begins: 6:30 pm. Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, 1334 Country Club Drive.

TREATY DAY ROUGHSTOCK RODEOOn June 4, join us for the Treaty Day Roughstock Rodeo. Events include Bareback Rid-ing, Saddle Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding. Added Attraction: Fruit Scramble. Admission: $5 per person. Starts: 11:30 am. For more information, please call (928) 797-0575 or (505) 728-3654. Location: Dean C. Jackson Arena, Window Rock, AZ.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPSSummer is coming and it’s time for the kids to get out of the house. Rehoboth Christian School will be offering bas-ketball and soccer camp this summer. The schedule is as follows: June 6-9: Soccer camp for students going into grades 1-9. For more information please contact Coach Donker-sloot (505) 863-4412. June 20-23: Basketball Camp for

students going into grades 3-9. For more information, please contact Kevin Zwiers (505) 863-4412. If you’d like to enroll your son or daughter in a summer sports camp, please stop by the Rehoboth Administration building for an application or visit: rcsnm.org.

CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CONFERENCEOn June 9-10, join us for a can-cer survivorship conference. Increase community engage-ment in and knowledge of pa-tient-centered research. Begins: 8 am. For more information please call, (505) 862-2029 or email: HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected]. Location: Navajo Nation Cultural Muse-um, Window Rock, AZ.

VETERANS JOB FAIROn June 15, join us for the fourth annual Veterans Job Fair. The job fair helps all who’re seeking employment especially veterans. Partici-pants will be provided a table, two chairs, and lunch. There is no fee for this event. Last year, we had 91 on-site job hires. We invite you to be part of this successful event. Starts at 9 am. For more information or for employers wishing to partic-ipate, please email: [email protected]. Location: Rio West Mall, 1300 W. Maloney Ave.

SPORTS WARRIORS CLUB PRESENTSOn June 25, join us for the eight annual Jim Thorpe Community 5K run and Native American Championship 5K. Other events include: one- and two-mile walks, toddler 300 meter dash, and a kids 12 and under 1K run. Register before the price goes up, please visit: nativeam-erican5kchampionships.org. For more information please call (505) 710-3323 or email [email protected].

COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2016 CALENDARCALENDAR

To post a non-profit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: [email protected] or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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