Gallup Sun

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Running Time: 102 minutes

Despite the inherent pitfalls and warnings about spending too much time on computers, phones and laptops, it seems we just can’t get away from them, even when we go to the movies. The proliferation of cyber-thrillers appears to be gaining momentum, with the release of the sequel Unfriended: Dark Web last month and this week’s picture.

It certainly isn’t without its faults, but Searching does improve on the previously mentioned feature and manages to avoid a few of the pitfalls seen in other titles.

Telling its story using nothing but computers, phones, security cameras and television news broadcasts, the plot follows David...

Once again, it’s time to take a look at all of the new releases coming to Blu-ray and DVD. This is an incredibly busy week with plenty of flicks both new and old. In fact, there should be something here for just about everyone. So if you can’t make it to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

Big New Releases!

American Animals - Based on a real incident, this heist feature involves a group of unhappy Kentucky university students. Some are looking for creative inspiration, others excitement, while a few just want to rebel. They plot an elaborate heist to steal valuable books from a school library and sell them to a black-market dealer. Reviews were...

Youth dancers give special meaning to ‘place of the strong people’

“The elderly of my tribe told me to not withhold the knowledge of my past ancestors within, but to share that knowledge so that it will continue to live on forever,” 23-year-old Ashkia Trujillo of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo said.

The words of the elders have inspired Trujillo to keep his tribe alive and pass along its traditions.

Located 75 miles north of Albuquerque, Ohkay Owingeh, founded around 1200 A.D., is one of the 19 pueblos in New Mexico. Formerly known as San Juan Pueblo, Ohkay Owingeh returned to its pre-Spanish name in November 2005. The Tewa name means “place of the strong people.”

One could...

Joel G. Peterson, Age 90 of Floresville, Texas, died Aug. 21, 2018.

He was preceded in death by parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Ada (Porter) Peterson, Brother, Joel Peterson, Sisters, Norma Neal, Mary King, Emma Felps & Selma Tate.

He is survived by wife of 66 years, Louise (Milom) Peterson, Children, Larry Peterson, Terri Pirkle (Kelley) & Greg Peterson (Lesa), Grandchildren, Halee and Shelby Peterson, Kody, Kolton and Kutter Pirkle, numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family.

The family will receive friends Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 Noon to 1 pm at Stockdale Church of Christ, Stockdale, TX.

Funeral Services will be held at Stockdale Church of Christ, Stockdale, TX at 1...