James Begay, of Gallup, NM died November 4, 2024. He was 66.
James was born into Kinyaa’áanii, the Towering House Clan, born for Red Running Water Tachii’nii.
He was born in Gallup, NM on May 9, 1958.
James was preceded in death by his parents Irene Rose and Mark C. Begay.
He is survived by his siblings Gloria Begay...
Moments in Time
• On Nov. 25, 1990, following a severe thunderstorm on Thanksgiving Day, Washington State’s historic Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge broke apart and sank to the bottom of Lake Washington. Its disintegration was slow enough for news crews to capture the entire event on camera and broadcast it to a fascinated audience throughout western Washington.
• On Nov. 26, 1864, Oxford mathematician Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known today by his pen name, Lewis Carroll, sent a handwritten manuscript called Alice’s Adventures Under Ground to 12-year-old Alice Liddell. One of the earliest stories written solely to amuse rather than teach children, it became a beloved and much-adapted...
• On Nov. 26, 1864, Oxford mathematician Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known today by his pen name, Lewis Carroll, sent a handwritten manuscript called Alice’s Adventures Under Ground to 12-year-old Alice Liddell. One of the earliest stories written solely to amuse rather than teach children, it became a beloved and much-adapted...
Ditch the can, keep the comfort: Green bean casserole from scratch

We’re starting with fresh green beans, blanched to maintain their crisp texture and deep color, ensuring each bite is flavorful. Say goodbye to canned cream of mushroom soup and hello to a luscious sauce made with fresh mushrooms, browned for natural umami, plus half-and-half, stock, flour and a bit of butter for the perfect...
Starting a pet sitting business
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m 16 and love pets — I have a dog, cat and an iguana already — and I want to start my own pet sitting business. What is the best way to start? How do I get customers? Do I need a license or something? — Jeannie H., Pittsburgh
DEAR JEANNIE: Pet sitting can be a great business to get into. Every pet owner needs someone to watch their pet from time to time: long workdays, vacations, illness and so on. However, it’s a business that carries a lot of responsibility. Being reliable is very important and is essential to building your reputation as a sitter that pet owners can trust.
I recommend a trial period first, with a couple of neighbors or your parents’...
DEAR JEANNIE: Pet sitting can be a great business to get into. Every pet owner needs someone to watch their pet from time to time: long workdays, vacations, illness and so on. However, it’s a business that carries a lot of responsibility. Being reliable is very important and is essential to building your reputation as a sitter that pet owners can trust.
I recommend a trial period first, with a couple of neighbors or your parents’...
Celebrity Extra

A: Former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson used to have his torso and arms covered in tattoos but started having them removed about three years ago. He told Seth Meyers on his talk show in 2021 that he was starting the painstaking removal process so that he didn’t have to spend three hours in the makeup chair getting them covered during acting gigs.
As you may know, Davidson lost his father, a New York City firefighter, in the 9/11 terrorist attack, and he’s always been very...
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