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‘Tax Help New Mexico’ needs community tax volunteers in Gallup

Friday, 10 November 2017 08:49 Staff Reports

PHOENIX – United Way Tax Help New Mexico, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and the Internal Revenue Service need community volunteers to help New Mexico families and other residents to complete their income tax returns.

Community tax volunteers are needed across New Mexico and especially in Gallup.

“Who volunteers? People like you,” said Jeffery Ledbetter, Tax Help New Mexico Spokesperson. “The United Way Tax Help New Mexico program must have community volunteers to continue the good work. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.”

Volunteers are needed to electronically file federal and state income tax returns, greet taxpayers and help organize...

NM Dept. of Health encourages all New Mexicans to get vaccinated

Friday, 10 November 2017 08:49 Staff Reports

Gov. Susana Martinez and the New Mexico Department of Health encouraged New Mexicans to get themselves and their families vaccinated for the flu during the 2017-2018 flu season.

“Flu can affect us all, and we all need to do our part to stay healthy,” Martinez said. “That’s why I encourage all New Mexicans to get their flu shot – It’s simple, fast and will help keep you healthy.”

The Department of Health recommends that everyone six months of age and older get flu vaccine each flu season, especially people in the following groups because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications or because they live with or care for people at high risk for...

New Mexican Houston Astro players honored by governor

Friday, 10 November 2017 08:48 Staff Reports

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez proclaimed November 9, 2017 as “Congratulations to 2017 World Series Champions Alex Bregman and Ken Giles Day” throughout New Mexico. Alex Bregman and Ken Giles, both of Albuquerque, made significant contributions to the Houston Astros’ 2017 World Series championship-winning season.

The full text of the proclamation is below:

WHEREAS, THE AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPION HOUSTON ASTROS DEFEATED THE NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPION LOS ANGELES DODGERS IN THE 2017 WORLD SERIES; AND

WHEREAS, TWO NEW MEXICANS, ALEX BREGMAN AND KEN GILES — BOTH FROM ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO — MADE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ASTROS’ 2017 WORLD SERIES...

Teacher of the Month

Friday, 03 November 2017 10:55 By Dee Velasco For the Sun

Indian Hills Elementary teacher honored as Camille’s Teacher of the Month

Camille’s Sidewalk Café announced Stephani Fabela, fourth grade teacher of Indian Hills Elementary, as Teacher of the Month for October

“I’m very surprised. I’m really shocked, it’s an honor,” she said. “It’s really nice to hear that, it’s really awesome!”

Born and raised in Gallup, Fabela has been teaching for a total of 17 years to which 11 of it has been at Indian Hills. She started out as a third-grade teacher, now she teaches fourth grade and she loves her job.

“It’s the first time I’ve been told that I was teacher of the month …. of being honored that way,” she said...

Narcotic Wasteland rocks Gallup

Friday, 03 November 2017 10:54 By Dee Velasco For the Sun

Inspired by addiction … fueled by Metal!

Interviewing different bands, you’re always interested in what makes them click, whether it be their passion in the music they play or simply just being on stage and doing what they love. With that in mind, they also possess the elements that make a great band with all gears in sync and taking you away in a memory bliss.

Narcotic Wasteland, a death metal band from Fayetteville, N.C., is one band that has all gears cranking away, and yet stand out simply by their name of the band, and the story behind it.

On their Narcotic Wasteland 2017 North American Tour, the band made a stop Oct. 28 at the Juggernaut promoting their brand-new album...