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Person of interest arrested in shooting near Elva Drive

Friday, 03 December 2021 19:50 gallupsun

Amber Yazzie was taken into custody without incident early on the morning of Dec. 10 after police had been looking for her for a week in connection with a shooting near the 1400 block of Elva Drive, which took the life of 50-year-old Russell Shack of Gallup on Dec. 3.

Gallup Police responded to an emergency call of shots...

TENT CITY

Friday, 03 December 2021 05:23 Gallupsun Staff

Once again we have to move

Take care of what is yours

And you can have what is mine,

Our love is tough

Through dirt and dust

Last night was scary but we’ll be fine.

There will come a day

To hide under the covers

One of us will have to stay awake

To keep each other safe.

Why can’t they see

The whole world

Is a tent city,

Everything burns

We can stay warm

Save some for tomorrow.

Stay close to me

And we will build

Our own tent city,

Society falls

We welcome them all

If there is a tomorrow.

I sew the eye back on a Xmas doll

You got from a shelter home,

Empty bellies with full hearts

Drawing on walls, racing shopping carts

Wherever we’re at is our...

Festival of Trees going strong after ten years

Friday, 03 December 2021 05:20 By Cody Begaye Contributing Editor

The generosity, pride of Gallup on display

The holiday season is known as a time for giving, when people reflect on the previous year and share their good fortune with others. More than friends and family, this kindness is also given to people they don’t know, as well as those less fortunate.

Sharing and giving back to the community is the cornerstone for the Festival of Trees, which has become a staple in Gallup in the 10 years since its launch.

The event’s organizer, The Community Pantry, states the festival is more than a display of dazzling decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. It represents the generosity and pride of Gallup and its community.

“This is a time of the...

Gallup goes to Macy’s for Thanksgiving

Friday, 03 December 2021 05:18 By Beth Blakeman Managing Editor

Gallupians can see five of their neighbors on the screen as this year’s cartoon balloon animals pass by in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

Alyssa Acevedo, Shana Begay, Sophia Sanchez, Ashlin Tom and Keili Vidales will be performing and representing the Miyamura Patriette Dance Team under the banner MHS All Star Dance Team right in front of Macy’s Nov. 25. They will be five among about 600 dancers in this year’s event.

The dance team is coached by Michelle Sanchez, who was assistant coach when they qualified to perform in the parade in 2019. Now Sanchez is head coach and her daughter Sophia, who also appeared at the 2019 performance, is captain of the dance...

Amanda Skobow recognized as the Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe ‘Teacher of the Month’

Friday, 03 December 2021 05:17 By Rachel Pfeiffer Sun Correspondent

Lincoln Elementary fifth-grade teacher molds inquisitive, prepared students.

Each month, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe recognizes one local teacher within the Gallup area for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Prospective teachers are nominated by students who feel they deserve to be recognized. This month, Amanda Skobow of Lincoln Elementary school is the recipient of the Teacher of the Month award.

Skobow works hard to engage her students and help them develop a love of learning. She has a passion for science and math and tries to spark an interest in her students for the world around them and how it works.

“Science can be super hands-on, and it’s...