Gallup Sun

Lifestyle changes to prevent, heal disease

On the drive up past Ramah, one notices that autumn has begun to color its way into this quaint area. Nestled among piñon, juniper, and spruce trees, the first stunning sight of fall leaves a lasting impression. Notes of tranquility, serenity, and a sigh of simply forgetting the cares of this world seem to take over instantly. It’s no wonder Dr. Bera Dordoni chose this area for the setting of the Wellness Warriors Project.

Situated in the backwoods of Ramah, WWP helps people with diseases like heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and diabetes make the transition from unhealthy lifestyles to healthy, healing ones through gaining control over...

The referee raises his arms to signal that Patriot Geovanni Chioda (18) just scored a touchdown. The Miyamura Patriots football team lost Friday’s home conference game against Farmington by a score of 48-12 on Oct. 28. Photo Credit: Ryan Hudgeons

Accolade elms draw compliments

The city of Gallup is done – at least for the moment – with the planting of dozens of accolade elms on the west side and along Historic Highway 66, and city parks and recreation workers are out on just about a daily basis making sure the plantings receive proper care.

“It’s one of our ongoing beautification projects,” Parks and Recreation Director Vince Alonzo recently explained. “The feedback we have gotten from the public has been very positive.”

Alonzo said exactly 230 of the accolade elm trees were planted from the McDonalds near Allison Road to the Allsups gas station and convenience store at the intersection of Highway 66 and...

For Gallup, New Mexico, the Most Patriotic Small Town in America, every day is a day to celebrate our veterans. Nov. 11 of each year is the particular day set aside to honor America’s fighting heroes.

Ceremonies in Gallup on Nov.11 will have some extra patriotism with the appearance of Mr. John Encinio singing our National Anthem during services at our Veteran’s Cemetery, ceremonies at our Court House square, and also a patriotic mini-concert at the Nov. 10 evening Candlelight Vigil at the Gallup Veterans Helping Veterans Post.

John Encinio is a Country and Western star and entertainer on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Mr. Encinio was born in Albuquerque, spent his younger...