Gallup Sun

Walking through downtown Gallup, a person can see a wide number of murals showing off artists’ talents. But one that popped up in the past six months has a special story.

In 2021, the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce held a class for community members called Leadership McKinley. Participants were encouraged to pick a project they could complete within five months. This served as their capstone project.

One group comprised of Gallup’s Planning Manager Nikki Lee and Four Corner’s Detox Recovery Center’s Operations Manager Maura Schanefelt, MPA, decided to focus on beautifying downtown Gallup by hiring artists to create murals.

And Schanefelt thought she knew the...

Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This edition includes some animated fare, a war film and a thriller too, as well as plenty of exciting reissues. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to check one of these titles out!

BIG NEW RELEASES!



JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS – PART 1: DC superhero enthusiasts can now watch the first part in this animated three-movie series. It begins with a character known as the Monitor (who oversees the DC Multiverse) sending a message out to heroes in numerous universes saying he needs their help. A sinister figure is destroying various worlds...

Louie Anthony Leyba was born on Aug. 24, 1945, in Gallup and entered eternal rest on Jan. 19. He was 78 years old.

Louie was a lifelong resident of Gallup. He loved cooking, doing DIY projects, and spending time with his family. He is loved and will be missed.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Leyba; his children Madeline Leyba (Jeff Bond), Paulette Diaz, and Vanessa Duckett (Richy); his grandchildren Jeffrey Benham, Katia Bond, Isaac Day, Aaron Diaz, Jesse Duckett; his great grandchildren; Jacob Benham, Jonah Benham, Asher Day, Chevelle Duckett; and his sisters Maria Rios and Debbie Soto.

He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Lillian Leyba;  his brothers Johnny, David...

She is a 2-year-old spayed terrier mix. She loves going for walks, treats, and head scratches. She, like many other animals, has been used for breeding and dumped when the people had no use for her anymore. She deserves her happy ending.

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