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PETS OF THE WEEK

Friday, 16 October 2015 01:46 Staff Report

Washie

(8295) Washie is beautiful female calico cat

We are currently running a $20 adoption special on adult cats through the end of October.

October is adopt a shelter animal month. Please consider adopting one of our beautiful dogs and cats!

GGEDC unveils new logo

Friday, 09 October 2015 04:24 Staff Report

Logo signals brand evolution

Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation, the nonprofit economic development organization undertaking business recruitment and attraction efforts on behalf of the City of Gallup and McKinley County, today unveiled a new logo that seeks to emphasize the organization’s commitment to advance the economy of the Gallup-McKinley County area.

“As GGEDC continues to expand Gallup-McKinley County’s national economic development footprint and with the successful launch of our website, we felt the timing was right to update our brand to better highlight the organization’s mission to create economic-base jobs and to reflect our commitment to growing...

DOH to issue medical cannabis licenses

Friday, 09 October 2015 04:22 Staff Report

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced Oct. 5 that it will be issuing licenses to 12 applicants who applied to become licensed non-profit producers (LNPPs) in the state’s Medical Cannabis Program. Licensure is contingent upon the applicants’ acceptance and demonstration of regulatory compliance. This will bring the total number of LNPPs to 35.

Secretary of Health Retta Ward reviewed the 17 highest scoring applications, which represent the top 20 percent of total applications submitted. A four-member Scoring Committee of DOH employees recommended to Secretary Ward that she review the17 highest scoring applications, and that she make her selection from that...

St. Francis Fiesta Fun

Friday, 09 October 2015 04:19 Photos by Tom Hartsock

A yard sale happened on the playground of St. Francis School on Oct. 4 as part of the Annual Fiesta for the Saint, which includes the blessing for the pets of the parishioners.

A row of food vendors stretch the length of the school building in preparation for the crowds attending the St. Francis Fiesta on Oct. 4. The varieties were many and the combined aromas had mouths watering well before the food was ready.

The Knights of Columbus led the procession into the playground area of St. Francis School for the start of the celebration on Oct. 4.

Four young Catholics carry the statue of St. Francis of Assisi into the playground area on Oct. 4. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment, and this annual fiesta is a day for parishioners to bring their pets for blessings by the priests.

From left: Fathers Jorge, Abel, and Andres lead the faithful with scripture and prayer to open the Annual St. Francis Fiesta on Oct. 4.

From left: Two of the Knights of Columbus and four Communion servers make room for a couple of parishioners with their pets in hand at the Annual St. Francis Fiesta on Oct. 4.

A lineup of four Knights of Columbus stand at attention during the ceremonies at the Annual St. Francis Fiesta on Oct. 4.

‘God’s Blessing’ – Part 3

Friday, 02 October 2015 03:49 By Tom Hartsock Sun Correspondent

Planning for the Future

PART THREE OF THREE

The story of Felicia (Guliford) and Eric Taylor is not yet complete, far from it. Now the future starts for both of them and for their children as well.

Decisions always have to be in the present or in the future. The past matters little except in knowing what you want, which in most come from experience.

In Felicia’s case, her experiences – good and bad – earned her some celebrity but also limited what she was able to do with her physical talents. The most serious diagnosis was osteopeonia of the spine, a precursor to osteoporosis, which put her dreams of a professional running career and even a shot at the Olympics completely on...