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The end of one journey, beginning of another

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It’s been a long road for Dr. Chris Gonzaga and, while it’s not at the end, he’s due for some well deserved family time, rest and recreation.

Gonzaga retired from Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital Dec. 8 after a 40-year career in medicine that included 26 years at RMCH. Over those years he’s become known for his...

UNM-Gallup keeps ‘Holiday in New Mexico’ tradition alive

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The University of New Mexico-Gallup continued its successful Holiday in New Mexico tradition with nearly 1,000 luminarias, more than 800 biscochitos, and a musical finale by mariachi entertainer Antonio Reyna Dec. 7.

Families and children who visited the campus delighted in the festive decorations and the arrival of Santa Claus atop a Gallup Fire Department fire truck with a Campus Police escort. UNM mascot Lobo Louie was also thrilled to see Santa, giving him a big hug when he arrived.

Visitors also enjoyed the various activities organized by the branch campus’ departments and student clubs, including coloring, treats, ring toss games, chess, temporary tattoos, a North Pole...

Parade, trees brighten up Window Rock

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Guests brave the cold to see 30-foot-tall Christmas tree

The weather was not too frightful, but the mood was delightful in Window Rock, Arizona as crowds gathered for the Christmas light parade and tree lighting Dec. 14.

The event, hosted by the Office of the President and Vice President at Navajo Nation Veterans Memorial Park, drew residents and visitors to the roadsides to witness a lineup of dazzling, decorated vehicles drive past the Navajo Nation Council Chamber, the OPVP main office, and Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency.

Parade floats were decorated by various Navajo Nation departments and agencies including Navajo Nation Fire & Rescue and the Nygren-Montoya...

Come on Barbie, let's go party!

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OFPL hosts party, exhibit to honor iconic doll


For over 60 years, Barbie has been a part of pop culture and history. From toy sales to movies, to video games and TV series, the top-selling doll paved the way for Mattel to grow into a $6.81 billion company.

Ruth Handler created Barbie in 1959 after watching her daughter Barbara play with paper dolls. At the time, most children’s toy dolls were representations of infants. Handler came up with the idea of an adult-bodied doll, and thus Barbie was born.

Flash forward to 2023, and the doll is still being celebrated today. With the Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling releasing this past summer, Mattel has seen a...

Hearts grew three sizes at the annual Christmas parade

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