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GGEDC unveils new logo

Friday, 09 October 2015 04:24 Staff Report

Logo signals brand evolution

Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation, the nonprofit economic development organization undertaking business recruitment and attraction efforts on behalf of the City of Gallup and McKinley County, today unveiled a new logo that seeks to emphasize the organization’s commitment to...

DOH to issue medical cannabis licenses

Friday, 09 October 2015 04:22 Staff Report

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced Oct. 5 that it will be issuing licenses to 12 applicants who applied to become licensed non-profit producers (LNPPs) in the state’s Medical Cannabis Program. Licensure is contingent upon the applicants’ acceptance and demonstration of regulatory compliance. This will bring the total number of LNPPs to 35.

Secretary of Health Retta Ward reviewed the 17 highest scoring applications, which represent the top 20 percent of total applications submitted. A four-member Scoring Committee of DOH employees recommended to Secretary Ward that she review the17 highest scoring applications, and that she make her selection from that...

St. Francis Fiesta Fun

Friday, 09 October 2015 04:19 Photos by Tom Hartsock

A yard sale happened on the playground of St. Francis School on Oct. 4 as part of the Annual Fiesta for the Saint, which includes the blessing for the pets of the parishioners.

A row of food vendors stretch the length of the school building in preparation for the crowds attending the St. Francis Fiesta on Oct. 4. The varieties were many and the combined aromas had mouths watering well before the food was ready.

The Knights of Columbus led the procession into the playground area of St. Francis School for the start of the celebration on Oct. 4.

Four young Catholics carry the statue of St. Francis of Assisi into the playground area on Oct. 4. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment, and this annual fiesta is a day for parishioners to bring their pets for blessings by the priests.

From left: Fathers Jorge, Abel, and Andres lead the faithful with scripture and prayer to open the Annual St. Francis Fiesta on Oct. 4.

From left: Two of the Knights of Columbus and four Communion servers make room for a couple of parishioners with their pets in hand at the Annual St. Francis Fiesta on Oct. 4.

A lineup of four Knights of Columbus stand at attention during the ceremonies at the Annual St. Francis Fiesta on Oct. 4.

THE WALK Features Spectacular Views

Friday, 09 October 2015 04:18 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Rating: ««« out of 4 Stars

Running Time: 123 min.

It isn’t often that a movie reviewer will actually suggest paying a premium to check out a film. This week is an exception. The Walk takes the famous story of Philippe Petit’s 1974 high-wire walk between the World Trade Center skyscrapers and maximizes the visual content for full impact. The movie itself isn’t without some issues, but one cannot watch it without admitting that it looks spectacular. If you’ve ever considered seeing a movie in IMAX 3D, but were waiting for a title that really takes advantage of depth, this is the one.

The narrative is told through Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). Petit’s story was...

Pan is a visually spectacular jumble

Friday, 09 October 2015 04:17 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Rating: «« out of 4 stars

Running Time: 111 minutes

Ever wondered how Peter Pan ended up in Neverland? I didn’t either, but a new film aspires to tell the story of the young boy who travels to a magical land and learns to fly. Pan is a marvel to look at, with imaginative adventure scenarios that feature stunning visuals. However, story wise, this is a hodge-podge of ideas that never quite gel. Kids may still enjoy the wild imagery, but most adults will likely be left scratching their heads.

Set during World War II, Peter (Levi Miller) is a boy living in a London orphanage under the stern rule of Mother Barnabas (Kathy Burke). One night, while the city is being shelled, she raises...