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The story of Saint Patrick (San Patricio)

Friday, 19 March 2021 04:12 By Sean Wells Contributing Artist

Patron of Ireland, engineers, herpetologists

FEAST DAY MARCH 17

We have all enjoyed the green flair and parades of good ol’ Saint Paddy’s Day. But, we rarely stop to consider the saint behind the day, Saint Patrick of Ireland. Often depicted herding snakes off the green isle in a robust Bishop’s garb, his legends...

Del Norte teacher answers call to the classroom

Friday, 26 February 2021 05:02 By Kevin Opsahl Sun Correspondent

Meet Camille’s Teacher of the Month: Cecily Langendorf

Each month, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe recognizes one local teacher within the Gallup area for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Prospective teachers are nominated by students who feel they deserve to be recognized.

Cecily Langendorf, a first grade teacher at Del Norte Elementary School in Gallup, is February’s Teacher of the Month. She spoke to the Gallup Sun this week.

THE HONOR OF TEACHING

Langendorf was shocked when it was announced that she had won Teacher of the Month.

“It was a bit of a surprise — especially this year,” she said, referring to COVID-19.

Responding to the ...

The story of Saint Valentine

Friday, 19 February 2021 03:45 By Sean Wells Contributing Artist

FEAST DAY FEBRUARY 14

Death 269 A.D.

Patron of Beekeepers, Bees, Epilepsy, Travelers, Love, The Engaged, Happy Marriages. Invoked Against Plague and Fainting.

Although many of Saint Valentine of Rome’s legends are unverified, all the stories center around love conquering fear. As a former Bishop, Saint Valentine was put under house arrest by Judge Asterius. He was mocked for his faith and challenged to restore the sight of the judge’s blind daughter. Valentine laid his hands upon the child’s eyes, restoring her vision.

Upon witnessing the miracle, the Judge swore allegiance to Valentine, converting to Christianity, along with his entire family and setting free all prisoners...

A fairytale look at downtown while the storms are pushing through. Gallup expects more snow showers Friday, Jan. 29 and Tues. Feb. 2.

Friday, 05 February 2021 04:58 Gallupsun Staff

Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons RAH Photography

Navajo woman headed to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Friday, 05 February 2021 04:57 Staff Reports

Elisha Sneddy is a member of the Navajo Nation who will soon be studying social and behavioral sciences at what she describes as her dream school: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

She introduces herself this way: Shí éí Elisha Sneddy yinishyé. Kinyaa’aanii nishłi, Tó’aheedliinii báshíshchíín, Bít’ahnii daschicheii dóó, Deeshchii’ni dashinalí. Hello, my name is Elisha Sneddy and I am a proud member of the Navajo Nation. I am Towering House clan, born for Water Flows Together clan. My maternal grandfather is Folded Arms clan and my paternal grandfather is Start of the Red Streak People clan. I am the daughter of Lisa Tolth and Cameron Sneddy. I...