Gallup Sun

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 of our original homelands.

This was in preparation for the 500th anniversary of Native resistance to the European invasion of the Americas from 1492 to 1992, and to address the deaths of millions of indigenous peoples through the rampant slaughter of innocents, war, famine, forced relocations, imprisonment, extreme poverty and every communicable disease. There has...

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...

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...

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...