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Local artist paints law enforcement in a positive light

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In a time of turmoil and police shootings, law enforcement has recently been portrayed in a dark light. But a portrait created by Gallup artist Ric Sarracino paints a fresh perspective of the men and women who enforce the law.

Sarracino’s painting, “Thin Blue Line,” tells a unique story.

Within the painting...

Filipino community shares culture with Gallup

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Fun-loving Filipino Cultural Extravaganza benefits RMCHCS

Recently, headlines were made because of alleged disparaging comments about Filipino teachers made by Sandra Jeff, the newest Board of Education member for Gallup-McKinley County Schools. Last week, the Sun reported on the heated Aug. 15 school-board meeting and the large turnout by the Filipino community.

Jeff reportedly told an area media group in a July 28 story that teachers who hail from the Philippines don’t speak English “as well as they should.” The commentary featured more alleged stinging comments, with Jeff supposedly asserting that Filipino teachers were merely foreign exchange students.

In response, the...

Jim Harlin Community Pantry to hold ‘Garden Party’

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Alice Perez, executive director at the Jim Harlin Community Pantry, wants to green-up Gallup, one person at a time. The “Garden Party,” held by the Pantry, serves as a recruiting tool to get people involved with the project, Perez said.

The party is held Sept. 3, from 1 to 4 pm, and relates to the Pantry’s Hope Garden, which was founded in 2009 on several acres.

“The Community Hope Garden site is directly west to the entrance of the Community Pantry,” Perez said. “We teach people to grow organically grown items that will enhance their health. Every person who rents out their own box is allowed to grow whatever they want.”

The Hope Garden is a multi-faceted educational...

A Ceremonial Tradition: Dance of the Aztec people

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This year’s Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial proved once again that a rich culture still thrives, keeping the crowd as excited as ever.

One particular crowd-pleasing Native American performing group is Danza Mexi’cayotl, which translates as “The Dance of the Aztec/Mexican People.”

Group leader Mario Aguilar has been performing in the Ceremonial with his family for quite some time.

“I started when I was 19, and that was almost 42 years ago,” Aguilar, who began dancing while attending San Diego State University, said.

At that time, “Mexican people in the United States were calling ourselves Chicanos,” Aguilar said. But they were also beginning to discover and explore...

Charity proceeds benefit outpatient rehab center

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RMCHCS Charity seeks to bring wellness to the community

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services’ rehabilitation healthcare department has outgrown its facility within the hospital and is looking to expand in the building previously used for dialysis treatment.

RMCHCS is hosting their 20th Charity Invitational Sept. 9, 10, and 17 under the theme of “Building a Community of Wellness.” The proceeds of this charity will go toward creating The Wellness Center to house the outpatient rehabilitation department.

RMCHCS stated in a brochure, “The Wellness Center will be four times larger and will include rehabilitation services, the After-Care Program, diabetes education...

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