Tasha Nez, of Vanderwagen, has been crafting jewelry and beadwork since she was a child, but just recently decided to transition to portraiture and showcase her work with other artists.

“I decided I like landscapes and abstract art,” she said, which led to her decision to begin painting.



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Nez, originally from Arizona and from Vanderwagen as of 2011, said she became committed to her artwork in 2013. The first creations that she shared with others were handmade two-and-a-half by three-and-a-half inch trading cards that she traded through the mail.

While she has no formal art training, aside from a drawing course taken at UNM-Gallup, Nez said she learned about...

2019 season expected to be strong

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services has partnered with the National Sinus Institute to provide McKinley County residents with a new level of relief for those who suffer from allergies and nasal congestion. RMCHCS will make the services of NSI’s allergy experts available through its Gallup facilities, enabling rural residents to benefit from healthcare services locally and avoid having to travel to Albuquerque.

“Allergy season is year-round, “ David Conejo, CEO of RMCHCS, said. “Different people suffer at different times of the year depending of [on] their allergy. Being a resident of a rural area like Gallup does not mean you...

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital sponsors health fair at Rio West Mall

It was a healthy day May 4 at the Rio West Mall as Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services sponsored the 2019 Community Health Fair.

The event was free and open to everyone with numerous activities such as live entertainment and door prizes, with all of them promoting health and wellness.

Over 75 health- related agencies were set up along the food court, as well as the middle area of the mall. Each vendor brought samples of their agency’s offerings.

According to David Conejo, CEO of RMCHCS, the fair proved to be a huge success.  He was particularly pleased about having all the agencies at a...