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UNM-Gallup’s proud graduates

Friday, 07 June 2019 06:27 Gallupsun Staff

Dr. William Shunkamolah, clinical psychologist and UNM Alumni, addresses graduates at UNM-G May 11. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons

Analisa Ferguson is all smiles as she receives both her high school diploma and her AA degree from UNM-G May 11. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons

‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ is overbaked and...well...undercooked

Friday, 07 June 2019 06:26 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Rating: «« out of ««««

Running Time: 131 minutes

This reviewer is something of a monster movie aficionado who grew up watching old creature features on the television screen before actively seeking them out on various video formats. As a fan, I can come across as somewhat picky about them. The previous giant lizard film from 2015 had its share of issues. However, the movie succeeded in presenting the titular being with a sense of gravitas, displaying it as a truly immense and awe-inspiring force of nature. Godzilla: King of the Monsters does feature an onslaught of monsters fighting across the globe, but doesn’t feel as exciting, impressive, or weighty.

Since the events of...

Navajo Nation to obtain an original Naaltsoos Sání-Treaty of 1868 document

Friday, 31 May 2019 04:31 Staff Reports

WINDOW ROCK - Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are pleased to announce the generous donation of one of three original Navajo Treaty of 1868, also known as Naaltsoos Sání, documents to the Navajo Nation.

On June 1, 1868, three copies of the Treaty of 1868 were issued at Fort Sumner, N.M. One copy was presented to the U.S. Government, which is housed in the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington D.C. The second copy was given to Navajo leader Barboncito - its current whereabouts are unknown.

The third unsigned copy was presented to the Indian Peace Commissioner, Samuel F. Tappan.

The original document is also known as the...

Walkers, Runners, Bikers at the Torch Run in Gallup

Friday, 31 May 2019 04:30 Gallupsun Staff

Janis Begay at the May 13 Torch Run. Runners started at the corner of Second Street and Highway 66, continued to the McDonald’s East and then to the New Mexico State Police Office. Photo Credit: Judith Goins

Navajo Police Department officer Nettie Etsitty and Special Olympian Danielle Begay walking at the May 13 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Photo Credit: Judith Goins

Assistant District Attorney Grant Bircher and McKinley County sheriff at the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. (Photo Credit: Judith Goins

McKinley County walkers who participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics started at the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office on Nizhoni Boulevard to Second Street and continued to Highway 66. Photo Credit: Judith Goins

Navajo Police Officer Pamela Hurley, State Police Officer Tom Vandever, McKinley County Sheriff Lt. Eric Jim, and Jill Draven from Sexual Assault Services of NM, on the run at the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Photo Credit: Judith Goins

‘Aladdin’ looks exceptional, but has some dry spells

Friday, 31 May 2019 04:29 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Rating: «« out of ««««
Running Time: 128 minutes

Disney certainly has gone all in with live-action remakes of its animated titles. Just two months ago we got the new Dumbo, and this week Aladdin is the feature being updated. This effort follows the original far more closely, which is both a benefit and a curse. The result is a pretty looking redo with excellent production values and photography on display. Yet its construction does feel a bit overextended, and the results are something of a mixed bag.

Set in the Arabian city of Agrabah, Aladdin (Mena Massoud) is a thief who survives by taking what he can, when he can (although he also seems to enjoy giving his stolen property...