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No. 1) Issue 229 Aug. 23: I selected Ramona Roach and her traditional shawl dance as my top pick of 2019 because out of 52 covers, this was the one that I kept looking back at and taking out to share with friends. The color, the energy, the beauty is there again and again, every time I look back at it...Sun News
Top 10 photos for 2019
No. 1) Issue 229 Aug. 23: I selected Ramona Roach and her traditional shawl dance as my top pick of 2019 because out of 52 covers, this was the one that I kept looking back at and taking out to share with friends. The color, the energy, the beauty is there again and again, every time I look back at it...Making kids’ spirits bright
Local children line up with Gallup Police Chief Franklin Boyd before the start of the “Shop with a Cop” event at Walmart in Gallup Dec. 14. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover‘Shop with a Cop’
“Shop with a Cop” used to be a tradition around Gallup. But that was 12 years ago. Now, it’s making a comeback, thanks to State Farm agent Chee Montano and his wife Tamaris and Gallup Police Lieutenant Rosanne Morrissette.
The two cooked up a special day for 40 Gallup-McKinley County Schools students who were chosen to receive breakfast at McDonald’s, a shopping trip, a movie at the El Morro Theatre, pizza for lunch, and visits with both Santa Claus and the Grinch Dec. 14.
The...
GGEDC Workforce Program celebrates first graduates
Students expected to transfer into on-the-job trainingAt a time when the country is reaching out to other countries to fill a truck driver gap of 400,000 and a welder gap of 600,000, the Greater Gallup Industrial Workforce Program Leadership Team is working to make a dent in those numbers with its GGEDC Workforce Program.
“These are jobs that could be going to local people in local communities,” team member Kent Wilson said. “These are enormous opportunities for local people who are properly trained. A more qualified workforce means there are more business opportunities to expand and attract new business.”
At a Dec. 13 ceremony at El Morro Events Center, GGEDC...
Gallup-McKinley County Schools caps off quarter with recognitions
Parents and families celebrate Board ScholarsThe weather outside was frigid, but the auditorium at Kennedy Elementary School was warm and packed with parents and students for the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education meeting Dec. 16.
Students from Indian Hills Elementary School, Chief Manuelito Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School, and Miyamura High School received Board Scholar awards for their fall 2018 performance on the state assessment tests in English Language Arts, math, and science.
“We’re proud of each and every student here,” Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Jvanna Hanks said. “We’re also so grateful for the support from...
Thanks for your service: county recognizes two long-serving employees
Roads Superintendent given send-off by commissionersThe McKinley County Board of Commissioners took time out of their Dec. 17 meeting to recognize two employees who have served the county for years.
Gerri Akeson, of McKinley County Adult Detention Center, and Jeff Irving, roads superintendent for McKinley County, were presented with plaques of appreciation for years of dedicated service.
Adult Detention Center Warden Tony Boyd said they would also recognize Akeson’s service during a department dinner Dec. 19. She has served with McKinley County for 25 years.
“Geri and Jeff served in probably two of the most challenging departments in McKinley County,” chairperson Bill Lee...
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