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He was born in Madison, WI on Sept. 26, 1934. Martin was preceded in death by his parents Lucian and Lucille Link. He is survived by his brother Stephen Link of Willamsburg, Va. and his nephews Richard and Stephen Link Jr., both of California, plus several cousins and other relatives. A celebration of Martin’s life will be held on Jan. 4 at St. Francis Catholic Church’s Parish Hall from 2-4 pm.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Sharing the joys of the celebrations that mark this time with your loved ones can help reinforce your devotion to them. You’ll treasure the reactions you get in return. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Enjoy the parties and pleasures of this week with families and friends. A holiday romance could take you well into the New Year — and maybe beyond! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your loved ones help make this week’s celebrations especially meaningful. Make time to do some serious thinking about the decisions that you’ll soon be facing. CANCER:…
Two women face uphill battle to improve Red Rock Museum By Molly Ann HowellManaging Editor When Tammi Moe took over the Red Rock Museum in 2018, she couldn’t believe her eyes during her first walk through of the building. The display cases were covered in dust, and there was dirt and insects everywhere. McKinley County has been in charge of the building that has housed the museum for two years. But during a Nov. 4 city council work session, Moe said the county staff doesn’t know how to properly care for a museum. “The county doesn’t have an understanding of…
By Molly Ann HowellManaging Editor Martin Link passed away on Dec. 5 around 7 pm. He was 90 years old. He was known as the local historian, always sharing facts about Gallup’s history, the Civil War, and Indigenous history, among other topics. John Taylor considered himself a friend of Link’s. They met in 1981, when Link was on the Gallup Centennial Committee. He was working to get a celebration of the town’s 100th anniversary put together, and he asked Taylor’s shooting party the Red Rock Muzzleloaders to participate in the celebration’s parade. Later, the two men would teach at the…
Staff Reports APACHE COUNTY, Ariz. — Navajo Nation First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren is making history as the first woman and Indigenous person to hold the Apache County attorney position. Besides being the First Lady of the Navajo Nation, she is also a former state representative. Apache County Supervisors voted for Blackwater-Nygren with two yes votes and one no. She was officially sworn into the position on Dec. 16. Blackwater-Nygren’s appointment comes after the Arizona State Board suspended former Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting’s law license on Nov. 1. Despite the suspension, Whiting still won reelection during the 2024 General Election…
Staff Reports WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has been cleared of Vice President Rochelle Montoya’s sexual harassment claim, according to the Navajo Nation Department of Justice. “Now that I have been cleared, we need to move forward as a Nation and a people,” Nygren said on Dec.16. “This false allegation against me as President of the Navajo Nation has divided and hurt the entire Navajo Nation. We need to heal from this and focus on moving forward.” A preliminary investigation was launched by DOJ on April 19 after Montoya accused Nygren on social media of sexually…
Gallup holiday tradition under new LEADERSHIP By Steven HughesSun Correspondent Gallup veterans and their families, friends, and supporters gathered at the Gallup State Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Dec. 14 for the ever-magical mid-morning scene of evergreen wreaths wearing red bows powered by Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is an organization that collaborates with various location coordinators at cemeteries across the country to bring live pine-smelling sponsored or donated wreaths adorned with a red bow to decorate headstones. The event brings lots of emotions as it is a time to acknowledge the void left behind by veterans who have passed…
By Glenn KayFor the Sun The holidays are here, and those enjoying some time off may be looking to check out some festive films. I have been asked to name 10 personal favorites from the 1980s and have been racking my brain for options. Naturally, I didn’t want to repeat all the usual favorites, but I’ve discovered a few of my unusual choices aren’t so easy to come by. There are also notable pictures that simply can’t be ignored, so here’s a selection of favorites and a few forgotten picks you might want to consider checking out. The Dog Who…
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