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Hearts grew three sizes at the annual Christmas parade

Friday, 15 December 2023 05:36 Gallupsun Staff

Mr. Grinch, aided by his dog and horse, was a part of the Grinch-themed annual Christmas parade Dec. 2. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Santa and his snowman assistant are seen floating up Aztec Avenue at the annual Christmas parade. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Santa’s helpers were out in mass helping pass out candy to paradegoers during the annual Christmas parade in Gallup. Photo Credit: Jenny Pond

Decorating gingerbread houses

Friday, 15 December 2023 05:36 Gallupsun Staff

Chevelle Mazon and Taylor Tacheney focus on creating their gingerbread house during the Gingerbread House decorating contest on Dec. 6 at Camille’s Sidewalk Café. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Students Jaxson Olivar, Chevelle Mazon and Taylor Tacheney from Ms. Van Dorp’s third grade class enjoy decorating their gingerbread houses on Dec. 6 at Camille’s Sidewalk Café in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Students Caden Berry, Manar Hussen and Neveah Wilson from Ms. Van Dorp’s third grade class enjoy decorating their gingerbread houses on Dec. 6 at Camille’s Sidewalk Café in Gallup. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

42nd Annual Red Rock Ballon Rally schedule

Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:32 Gallupsun Staff

THURSDцAY, NOV. 30

6:00 pm - Butler’s Office Supply - Sponsor & Pilot Registration at Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grille

FRIDAY, DEC. 1 - LAM CORPORATION DAY

7:30 am - iHeart Media/Castle Furniture - Mass Ascension at Fox Run Golf Course and Red Rock Park

6:30 pm - Cedar & Ivy Real Estate - Glow in the Rocks at Red Rock Park

6:30 pm - McKinley County - Indian Dances at Red Rock Park

7:30 pm - Four Corners Welding and Gas Supply Pilot Registration at Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grille

Richardson Trading Post Pilot Appreciation Sponsor

Family Medicine Associates Platinum Sponsor

SATURDAY, DEC. 2 - SUPERSMITH INC. DAY

6:30 am - Amigo Automotive...

Gallup honors past, present service members

Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:10 Gallupsun Staff

'The Most Patriotic Small Town' marks Veterans Day

Younger veterans were recognized for their service as well during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Courthouse Square. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Gallup

Iraq War Veterans James Eby discusses how active service members focus on their job and duties to the crowd at the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at the Courthouse Square. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Ch'ooshgai Community School Principal Frank Chiapetti, Jr. speaks about patriotism at the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at the Courthouse Square. Photo Credit: Kim Helfenbein

Veteran weaves UNM into his life

Saturday, 11 November 2023 12:50 gallupsun

A first-year student at The University of New Mexico-Gallup found a way to express his creativity and connect to his culture while also commemorating the start of his higher education journey.

Darrel Watchman, who is pursuing an associate degree in human services with a concentration in family studies, created a red rug with a white UNM logo in the center alongside two butterfly designs for a project in his Navajo Weaving class.

“I wanted to weave UNM into the rug because, in a sense, I wanted to weave UNM into my life,” he said. “It becomes a part of me, and I become a part of it. … This is a reminder for me: ‘This is what you asked for. This is what you and your...