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Former Lincoln Elementary principal files lawsuit against district

Friday, 25 May 2018 07:05 Staff Reports

A former instructional leader at Lincoln Elementary School has decided to fight a decision by officials of Gallup McKinley County Schools not to renew his contract for the next school year by hiring local attorney David Jordan.

Stephen Henderson received a letter from the district’s superintendent, Mike Hyatt, on May 3...

Going the distance for Veterans

Friday, 25 May 2018 07:04 Gallupsun Staff

Dustin Schnatz runs with his dog Konsin along Historic Route 66 in Gallup May 23. Schnatz is a United States Marine Corps veteran and is running across America with his friend and fellow veteran Will Owens to raise awareness of the dangers of post-traumatic stress disorder. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Newly minted UNM president visits Gallup branch

Friday, 25 May 2018 07:03 By Rick Abasta Sun Correspondent

Dr. Garnett S. Stokes, the 23rd President of UNM, stopped by the Gallup branch as part of her statewide listening tour May 21.

Stokes is the first female president in UNM’s 129 history. She began working for the university on March 1, and was formally installed during commencement on May 12.

She is a first generation college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology and a doctorate in industrial-organizational psychology.

Prior to her career in academics, Stokes worked for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies as a consultant.

“People told me they were afraid that I was going to change my mind, but I did...

Congratulations & Best Wishes to the ‘Class of 2018’!

Friday, 25 May 2018 07:01 Staff Reports

Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, and hometown hero, Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura offers words of encouragement to graduates at the school of his namesake. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons

A Gallup High School senior looks through the crowd of his classmates at their 2018 commencement ceremony May 11 held at Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Gallup High “Class of ‘18” are all smiles as the walk toward the Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium for their graduation ceremony May 11. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

UNM-Gallup grads stand for the crowd after entry into the Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium May 12. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons

Students file into Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium in Gallup May 11. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

UNM-G graduates stand as the audience fills Angelo DiPaolo stadium. May 12. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons

Wayne Johnson wears reflective sunglasses at the Miyamura commencement ceremony held at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium in Gallup May 18.

Hannah Marie Chone participates in the invocation at the 2018 Miyamura commencement ceremony held at Angelo Dipaolo Memorial Stadium in Gallup May 18. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons

Two graduation caps read respectively “Do you have your exit buddy” and “Yes I have my exit buddy” referencing the film Finding Nemo at the Gallup High School Class of 2018 commencement ceremony May 11, held at Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium in Gallup. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Tohatchi high school graduates line up for commencement ceremony in Tohatchi May 19. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Miyamura High Class of 2018 toss their caps in the air in celebration of closing out their high school years. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons

From left, Tashina Lujan, Manuel Warren, Raymond Burrola and Joel Garcia enter Angelo DiPaolo Memorial Stadium in Gallup at the start of the 2018 Gallup High School commencement ceremony. Photo Credit: Cayla Nimmo

Middle College High School on shaky ground with district

Friday, 18 May 2018 07:03 By Rick Abasta Sun Correspondent

GMCS opting to make McKinley Academy STUDENTS alt choice

An April 30 letter from Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools Superintendent Mike Hyatt has sparked debate on the possible revocation of a 16-year-old charter school that was the first early college high school in the state.

Middle College High School was first opened in 2002, offering students educational opportunities to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously earning college credits at UNM-Gallup Branch.

The letter was addressed to parents and students of MCHS and states that the school district has received questions from parents regarding the possible revocation of MCHS.

“The questions thus far are...