Gallup Sun

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My new puppy’s training is going very well, and he responds very well to rewards of little treats. I worry about feeding him so many processed, store-bought snacks though. What are some natural or homemade alternatives for treats? — Maggie T., Nashua, N.H.

 

A: Many alternative recipes for homemade doggie treats are available on the internet and at the bookstore, but the healthiest ones share many common features. This means that you can find quite a few good recipes out there, or develop a few of your own.

Common ingredients in dog treats are meat protein (either from fresh meats, broths or strained baby foods), wholegrain flours (like wheat, oats, corn or...

As the City of Gallup works to increase its presence on the big screen, it is again partnering with the  National Indian Youth Council and several other organizations to host the second Gallup Film & Media Expo.

The Expo is slated for 10 am - 4 pm on March 20 at The University of New Mexico-Gallup’s Gurley Hall and Calvin Auditorium, 705 Gurley Ave. It is free to attend and booth spaces are  also free. This second event is planned to be much larger than the first and will include unique  offerings and opportunities for local residents to network and learn more about working in the  industry. There will be demonstrations by professional film crews, question and answer sessions...

Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Next week is incredibly busy with several big tiles, while this edition features some curious independent efforts that may be of interest. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a while, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!




BOBCAT MORETTI: This independent feature involves an obese man who is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He decides to get healthy to try and combat the condition, taking up boxing, a sport his late father participated in. A trainer at his local gym decides to help and get him on the right path, helping...

Rating: 2 out of 4 stars

Running Time: 94 minutes

This animated family film from Universal Pictures opens exclusively at theaters on Friday, March 8.

It has been some time since Kung Fu Panda graced movie screens in 2008, becoming a surprise commercial and critical hit. An equally impressive follow-up arrived in 2011, but there was a five-year break before another title came to fruition. Now, after eight more years, Kung Fu Panda 4 is unexpectedly being released to cinemas.

Like most studio animated fare, it’ll certainly work well enough for small children. However, older viewers will note that this effort doesn’t feel necessary. In fact, it coasts along and seems to be...