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Parade, trees brighten up Window Rock

Friday, 22 December 2023 00:00 By Cody Begaye Contributing Editor

Guests brave the cold to see 30-foot-tall Christmas tree

The weather was not too frightful, but the mood was delightful in Window Rock, Arizona as crowds gathered for the Christmas light parade and tree lighting Dec. 14.

The event, hosted by the Office of the President and Vice President at Navajo Nation Veterans Memorial Park, drew residents and visitors to the roadsides to witness a lineup of dazzling, decorated vehicles drive past the Navajo Nation Council Chamber, the OPVP main office, and Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency.

Parade floats were decorated by various Navajo Nation departments and agencies including Navajo Nation Fire & Rescue and the Nygren-Montoya...

Come on Barbie, let's go party!

Friday, 22 December 2023 00:00 By Molly Ann Howell Managing Editor

OFPL hosts party, exhibit to honor iconic doll

For over 60 years, Barbie has been a part of pop culture and history. From toy sales to movies, to video games and TV series, the top-selling doll paved the way for Mattel to grow into a $6.81 billion company.

Ruth Handler created Barbie in 1959 after watching her daughter Barbara play with paper dolls. At the time, most children’s toy dolls were representations of infants. Handler came up with the idea of an adult-bodied doll, and thus Barbie was born.

Flash forward to 2023, and the doll is still being celebrated today. With the Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling releasing this past summer, Mattel has seen a...

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...