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Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This week is a bit quieter than usual, but it does contain a major genre title or two that will impress those looking for a chill.

BIG NEW RELEASES!



THE MEAN ONE: If you’re looking for some early Christmas-themed entertainment, this independent horror/comedy begins in a sleepy mountain town where a vicious, Grinch-like figure attacks a family. The youngest daughter is the only survivor of the ordeal. 20 years later, she returns home on Christmas Eve, seeking to catch and kill the mysterious figure.

Critical reception was not particularly strong for this effort. A small number were amused and called it...

Rating: 3.5 out of 4

Running Time: 117 minutes

This HBO Original documentary debuted Oct. 8 and is now available to stream on Max.

We’ve all seen or clicked past true crime documentaries like Dateline, which detail unusual murders and veer through a list of suspects before focusing in on the killer. The HBO Original documentary Last Stop Larrimah certainly contains elements of these shows, but definitely stands out as something quite unique. For one, the Australian desert locale is remote and visually striking. But perhaps most importantly, the gossipy residents interviewed are so outlandish that if this were a narrative feature, most would call them unbelievable. It all creates...

Two professors from The University of New Mexico-Gallup delivered presentations on Gallup’s migration history at El Morro Theatre Aug. 22 in conjunction with the World on the Move exhibit sponsored locally by the City of Gallup’s Octavia Fellin Public Library and Rex Museum.

UNM-Gallup Professor Bruce Gjeltema told migration tales of early Gallup history, including the settlment of 20th century European and Asian immigrants who came looking for work, and the forced removal of Diné from their homeland during the Long Walk in the 1860s.

UNM-Gallup Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Division Chair Matt Mingus shared stories about Mexican nationals who were brought in as...

She is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix.

She is a good girl who has been patiently awaiting her furever home. She loves to play with toys and run around. She also has a cute little smile. She is already spayed and vaccinated.

Anyone interested in Leia can visit her at the Grants Animal Care Center at 722 Redondo Rd. in Grants, N.M. They are open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.