Gallup Sun

Artist Coye Balok creating art out of a pastime

Gallup is a haven for artists of different genres and these artists possess talents that capture one’s eye. Such is the case with artist Coye Balok, whose talent is taking leather and turning it into beautiful works, calling his artwork Kestrel Leather.

The 45-year-old Gallupian takes pieces of leather and sews them together to make purses, wallets, and other items. It’s a part-time hobby that sometimes stretches into a full-time occupation. His journey began in August of 2018, when friend, Tressa Weidenarr, showed him pictures of items that others made with pieces of leather. Balok wanted to try his hand at it.

“My friend...

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Running Time: 125 minutes

The following feature is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

There can be only one … actually, four … make that five … or perhaps six. Those who recognize the first part of the previous sentence will know it from Highlander, a cult action/fantasy film from 1986 about immortal warriors. Based on a graphic novel, The Old Guard borrows the very same concept, adds more characters and attempts to modernize the story. There are a few good ideas hidden in the bulk of it, but this take doesn’t make the most of its dramatic potential.

The end result comes across more like a Highlander sequel than a new and exciting...

GallupARTS is excited to announce a new initiative: monthly Free Family Art Kits. With summer camps canceled and extended school closures on the horizon, gallupARTS will be serving up art education, creativity and family fun.

Starting July 18, and continuing on first Saturdays through December, gallupARTS will be giving out free family art kits complete with all the necessary supplies and step-by-step instructions for one or more projects. Kits will be available for pickup on a first-come-first-served basis at ART123 Gallery from 12 – 4 pm on designated Saturdays.

Additionally, instructional videos will accompany each kit and will be posted on the gallupARTS Instagram and Facebook...

‘Palm Springs’ provides plenty of surprises and laughs

Rating: 3.5 out of 4 stars

Running Time: 90 minutes

By Glenn Kay

For the Sun

This movie is available for streaming on Hulu.

As a critic, you often see early screenings of films without any idea of the story or plot. Occasionally, it leaves us with much less knowledge than audiences who see promos and commercials on TV in the week leading up to a movie’s release. Often, the only information available is just the cast members and general premise. This usually doesn’t make a great deal of difference, as most titles are straight-forward and predictable right out of the gate.

However, that is not the case with the new indie...