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Creating pictures of a memorable day

Friday, 12 June 2020 06:48 Gallupsun Staff

Central High School graduate Damian R. Jones poses for a picture with School Board Member Priscilla Manuelito on May 27 at Gallup Central High school. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

Central High School graduate Laura Cotton-Carey poses for a picture with school board Member Priscilla Manuelito on May 27 at Gallup Central High school. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

Central High School graduate Mariah M. Greyeagle poses for a picture with school Principal Roberta Tayah on May 27 at Gallup Central High school. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

Gallup Central High graduation May 27

That precious piece of paper

Friday, 12 June 2020 06:47 Gallupsun Staff

Shania E. Begay receives her diploma from Counselor Tony Enriquez, while her mom Velda Begay watches on May 29 at Gallup High School’s drive through graduation. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

McKleigh Begaye smiles after receiving her diploma on May 29 at Gallup High School’s Drive through graduation. Begaye was a part of the McKinley Academy Program as well. She has committed to play basketball at Dawson Community College. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

Valdemar Poyer receives his diploma from Counselor Tony Enriquez on May 29 at Gallup High School’s drive through graduation. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons/RAH Photography

Diplomas handed out at Gallup High School graduation May 29

Arcadia University honors Gallup alumna

Friday, 12 June 2020 06:42 Staff Reports

GLENSIDE, Pa.—Lt. Shantel Blume ’13DPT of Gallup has been named to the Arcadia University biennial “40 Under 40.” Lt. Blume, a physical therapist at Indian Health Service, is one of the extraordinary professionals under the age of 40 who is making strides to bring change to their local and global communities, and to lead by example for the next generation of Arcadia alumni.

The 40 individuals are among the most promising, accomplished, entrepreneurial, and inspiring alumni, and they represent the diverse, global Arcadia community—across degrees, professions, regions, nationalities, interests, and involvements. The group is highlighted online at arcadia.edu/40Under40 and will...

Pantries continue to see increase in donations

Friday, 12 June 2020 06:41 By Dominic Aragon Sun Correspondent

GRANTS — As the need for food from local pantries continues to increase, community members and organizations are stepping up with donations to both The Community Pantry in Gallup and in Grants.

The Community Pantry, founded in 1999, serves Gallup with a branch in Grants, which officially opened in 2000, in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church (510 First St.).

The Community Pantry in Gallup is located at 1130 Hasler Valley Rd. The Grants Community Pantry is located at 222 Stephens Street.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit New Mexico in March, the Gallup pantry has doubled the number of families it helps on a monthly basis from 3,500 families to 7,000.

“We hired...

‘The Vast of Night’ has mood, atmosphere to spare

Friday, 12 June 2020 06:41 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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Running Time:
89 minutes

The following feature film debuted on Amazon Prime on May 29th.

With the release of so many studio movies in limbo, this has been a great time to discover and catch up on some smaller pictures. Independent efforts have been getting more attention lately than they would have otherwise. Here’s another new title being released via Amazon Prime. The Vast of Night is an eerie little period effort.

Made in Texas, it details strange goings-on over the course of an evening in a small New Mexico town. The film doesn’t have stars or large budget money behind it, but it manages to create a wonderful sense of mood and atmosphere...