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Letter to the editor: Recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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Editor,

In July 1990, representatives from 120 Indian nations from every part of the Americas met in Quito, Ecuador in the First Continental Conference (Encuentro) joining many human rights, peace, social justice, and environmental organizations to recognize 500 Years of Native resistance against the continued colonization...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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A clarification for a Sept. 20 article

In the aforementioned article it is written that I “explained that one of [my] neighbors damaged a drainage pipe while performing maintenance work in his yard, he did not ask permission from the city to make any changes to the pipe prior to the incident.  After that happened, [I] told city staff, that the City of Gallup had marked it for private maintenance and was refusing to maintain it.”

My response to this statement is that they are the words and explanation of Stan Henderson, City of Gallup employee and project director for this upcoming undertaking. The statement and explanation are not my words.

I was the sole residential/community...

Response to ‘Thoughts on Trump’ Gallup Sun, Sept. 27

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The visit to New Mexico by Donald Trump on September 16, 2019, did not inspire hope or excitement. New Mexico has been fortunate to be considered a “Blue” State for many reasons, foremost is the fact that we are a State of diversity and inclusion, contrary to the Doctrine of Trump “MAGA” that promotes racism, hatred, division and violence.

The actions of the Republican GOP, scripted and rehearsed with their false patriotism, fake morality, serious lack of professional ethics, collaboration with America’s historical enemies and scandalous corruption are acceptable to them. And no wonder, Donald Trump’s Zero Tolerance Immigration Policy has over 52,000 Immigrant Children in...

Madame G guide to the stars Week of OCTOBER 7

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The Moon enters Capricorn at 5:53pm on Oct 4. This will provide an earthy balance to the tumultuous emotions of Scorpio’s water and Sagittarius’

fiery influences earlier in the week. You will focus on tangible emotional outcomes and safety. Madame G recommends that you spend time in nature and release pent up paranoia and anger. Learn to free yourself.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

What does your journey entail dear Aries? Your path is full of greatness and you will accomplish incredible things. You may not find the “Holy Grail.” But, you may discover the journey is worth more than the prize. For this reason, you’ll experience more joy in dabbling than putting all your effort...

Governor’s Medicaid plan means better healthcare for McKinley County

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New Mexico currently has a shortage of physicians in 32 of its 33 counties. Large swaths of McKinley County lie within the Navajo Nation, the largest Indian reservation in the United States. Nearly 80 percent of McKinley County’s 75,000 residents are Native American. New Mexico leads all other states in Medicaid enrollment, with 43 percent of its residents on the program.

The goal of New Mexico’s healthcare community is to bridge the gap in rural health and ensure adequate and appropriate care is available to all New Mexican’s regardless of their address.   Therefore, I support Governor Grisham’s plan to increase Medicaid by $78.5 million for the State of New Mexico.

We need...

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