KGLP Podcasts

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with UNM-Gallup's Senior Institutional Researcher Brittany Babycos about the recent Environmental Scan (details follow).

You can see a copy of the scan at https://gallup.unm.edu/ir/

UNM-Gallup serves and celebrates a richly diverse population of students. The campus is a minority-majority university and 94% of students identify as multiethnic or a racial minority. These differences are part of the fabric of UNM-Gallup and allow for strong collaborations across all academic disciplines. Embracing, displaying, and sharing cultural differences makes UNM-Gallup strong, allowing for a culture of contrast rather than a contrast of cultures. The most recent data shows that the average age of UNM-Gallup students is 24.94 which is down slightly from previous semesters. The majority of students (60%) are classified as part-time students who take an average of 9.33 credit hours per semester. For the fall 2018 semester, 63% of students were female, and the majority of these students were returning students. The majority of UNM-Gallup students live in McKinley County and take face-to-face classes on-campus. With a growing number of online options, however, students from out of state and international locations are also registering for UNM-Gallup courses. The largest sub-group of students at UNM-Gallup are American Indian with a percentage of 69%. 15.8% of students identify as Hispanic and 7.3% as White. Among faculty members, the largest subgroup is White (46%), followed by American Indian (32%), and Hispanic (15%). These demographic distinctions encourage and allow for engagement and instruction across cultures. Cultural strengths infuse interactions and communications and are balanced throughout programming, decision-making, and provision of student services. UNM-Gallup also hosts a majority of students who are the first in their families to attend college. With an acknowledgement of this large community, efforts are put forth to streamline college navigation and help students and their families who may not be familiar with higher education processes and expectations. Art, language, and learning styles – these are only a few of the ways differences unite UNM-Gallup faculty, staff, and students and form a foundation that allows for learning and leading.

Environmental Scanning Environmental scanning is the process of analyzing financial, sociological, demographic, economic, workforce, technological, and other trends that may impact the mission and vision of an organization (Knutzen, 2000). The goal of an environmental scan is to produce information that is relevant to an organization for the purpose of forecasting changes in the external environment that may impact that organization. In addition to providing key information to UNM-Gallup administration, faculty, and staff for institutional decision-making, UNM-Gallup hopes that local stakeholders will find the environmental scanning project useful within their own organizations. Methodology Under the direction of UNM-Gallup’s Chief Executive Officer, UNM-Gallup’s Sr. Institutional Researcher was asked to conduct an environmental scan. An outline of environmental scanning procedures was developed using Judi Knutzen’s “Focus on the Future: Environmental Scanning at Columbia Basin College” (2000) as guidance. This publication was selected due to the clear, simple, yet inclusive nature of the core project components. This project included the following primary components: Core Trends, Areas of Interest, Trends and Events as Seen by Community Leaders (from interviews and focus groups), and Advisory Committees (Knutzen, 2000). To fit UNM-Gallup’scurrent needs, the Advisory Committee section was removed and a custom exploratory survey was added. Interest Areas The interest area data collection process involved multiple phases. First, all UNM-Gallup employees and students were invited by email to participate in the interest area section of the environmental scan. Upon agreeing to voluntarily participate, two groups of approximately ten UNM-Gallup employees attended an orientation session facilitated by UNM-Gallup’s Sr. Institutional Researcher. Orientation sessions included an overview of the environmental scanning process as well as instructions on how to participate in the interest areas. After successful completion of orientation, participants who wished to continue were provided with multiple resources located in UNM-Gallup’s 3
Microsoft Planner application. Participants were instructed to select one or more interest areas to provide information. Topics for interest areas included the following: Educational Partners, State and Federal Mandates, Economic Development, Local Demographics, Community Literacy, Educational Costs, Workforce Training and Retraining, Unemployment, Technology, Postsecondary Funding, and Cultural Considerations. Participants were given approximately 5 weeks to contribute information. After the deadline for submission, the Sr. Institutional Researcher reviewed the information and categorized it as “internal” or “external”. External information was relevant for the environment scan whereas internal information was more specific to UNM-Gallup policies or procedures. Internal information was placed aside for later distribution to UNM-Gallup administration. Sections were collapsed, moved, deleted, or re-named as appropriate (refer to the “Interest Areas” section of this document). Additional information was incorporated by the Sr. Institutional Researcher where appropriate (when little or no information was presented). Interviews Several community stakeholders were identified and sent an email requesting participation in the project. Emails with no response were followed-up with a phone call. Ten individuals were identified for interviews and seven accepted. Interviews were conducted in person or by telephone by the Sr. Institutional Researcher (6) and the Sr. Public Relations Specialist (1) after an informed consent process took place. Interviews were semi-structured and averaged approximately one hour in length. Interviews were audio-recorded and later transcribed using Trint transcription software. Data for all interviews and focus groups were compiled for theme identification. Comments that were mentioned by at least two individuals were retained in the “Interview and Focus Group Summary” of this report. See Appendix A for interview and focus group scripts. A copy of the consent form given to personal interview participants is available upon request.

Focus Groups All UNM-Gallup employees and students were invited by email to voluntarily participate in a focus group. Based on response, two focus groups were formed that were composed of UNM-Gallup faculty and staff. After the informed consent process, focus group participants were posed a series of open-ended questions. Each focus group session lasted between one and two hours. Participants were provided with light refreshments during the focus group sessions. Although participation in a focus group was not confidential, participants were asked to keep the identity of other individuals private. Sessions were audio recorded and later transcribed using Trint transcription software. Data collected during focus group sessions were combined with interview data. Comments that were made two or more times during interviews or focus groups were retained in the “Interview and Focus Group Summary” section of this report. For interview and focus group scripts, see Appendix A. A copy of the consent form distributed to focus groups participants is available upon request.

Survey After consulting with UNM-Gallup’s Chief Executive Officer regarding critical questions, an exploratory survey was constructed to be administered via SurveyMonkey. Survey questions were customized based on self-identification (i.e. UNM-Gallup student, local business owner, etc.) in order to maximize the amount of information gathered. Refer to Appendix B for the list of survey questions. Once ready for distribution, a link to the survey was put on UNM-Gallup’s main webpage and shared via UNM-Gallup’s Facebook page. Multiple emails were sent to UNM-Gallup affiliates and various community groups encouraging participation. In addition, computers were set up in UNM-Gallup’s Gurley Hall commons area to enable easy access to students. A tablet was also taken around the UNM-Gallup campus for students to participate. Last, students studying or receiving tutoring services in UNM-Gallup Center for Academic Learning (CAL) were asked to participate in the survey. Students who participated in the survey on campus (after being verbally asked) were given a UNM-Gallup lip balm and/ or a UNM-Gallup pen for their time. The survey was active for approximately 5 months.

The mission of UNM-Gallup IR is to service data requests that are internal to our campus, primarily for the purpose of reporting to external entities, and to support data-driven decision making both internally and at the level of state and federal governments. That is, even if a data request is meant to support external agencies, it should originate internally. All requests will adhere to guidelines set forth by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

See the full recording for a program of the May 30th Mass for John Pinto, held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup, New Mexico.

This has excerpts of the Mass, including Eulogies and concluding with Bishop Wall.

Funeral Mass for Senator - Doctor John Pinto
at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gallup, New Mexico
May 30, 2019

Eulogy ---------------------------------- Dr. Kellie Lynn Arviso (Sen. Pinto's Grandchild)

Eulogy Interpreted in Navajo (Diné Bizaad) by Evelyn Pinto

Entrance Procession
Entrance Song ------------------------ You Are Mine
First Reading ------------------------ Leandra Espeseth
Responsorial Psalm ----------------- Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd
Second Reading --------------------- Eleanor Begay

Gospel Acclamation
Gospel -------------------------------- Deacon Sherman Manuelito
Homily ------------------------------- Bishop James S. Wall
Intercessions ------------------------ Lord Hear Our Prayer

Presentation of Gifts

Gift Bearers ------------------------- Kaylon Pinto & Alayson Pinto
Communion Song ----------------- Evening beside Asaayi Lake
by Geraldine Barney & Eric Manuelito
Recessional ------------------------- Amazing Grace - Marvin Jones

Pallbearers

Cecil B. Pinto, Jr. Galen C. Pinto, Jr.
Jevon A. Barney Erdman Jake
Jordan West Chief Petty Officer Engine Man
Ceelyn John Pinto

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with members of the Navajo Special Diabetes Program (NSDP, formerly known as the Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Project) about plans for Summer 2019, including a nutrition conference, Tuesday, June 4th through Thursday, June 6th, 2019, in Crownpoint, New Mexico, and the "Running for a Healthier and Stronger Navajo Nation" events, Monday, July 8th through Monday, July 15th, 2019, in communities across the Diné Nation.

Facebook page for NSDP:  https://www.facebook.com/navajodiabetesprogram/

Facebook page for the Window Rock Wellness Center:

                                    https://www.facebook.com/wrwellnesscenter/

Diné Bizaad (Navajo Language) summary of the Navajo Special Diabetes Program's Summer 2019 plans

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with Dr. Sam MacBride and Kris Pikaart, coordinators for the MountainFilm on Tour event coming to Gallup on Friday evening, May 3rd:

The Thai Burma Border Health Initiative, a 501c3 non-profit organization is bringing the 3rd Annual Mountainfilm on Tour to Gallup on Friday May 3, 2019 at 7pm. (Doors open at 7pm, with films showing from around 7:30 until about 10pm) - Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. There will be a 3-hour screening of films featuring a variety of 5 to 25 minute films that excite and inspire. A professional Mountainfilm host presents the films with background and context to bring the stories alive. The complete show listing is available here: https://www.mountainfilm.org/tour/stops/mountainfilm-on-tour-gallup-nm-2019?fbclid=IwAR1dgYFDQDtOSIKUc4N73JNseL0piFM7laNtFQE6u-tFevxuGsxPkXPtRnQ

The Thai Burma Border Health Initiative (TBBHI http://tbbhi.org) is sponsoring Mountainfilm as a fundraiser for the third year in a row. TBBHI provides vital health care services to persecuted ethnic minorities living along the border between Thailand and Burma. Physicians from Gallup Indian Medical Center started TBBHI ten years ago. Support from the Gallup community continues to be vital to its ability to provide over 10,000 visits per year to more than 5,000 people. The region is very remote and TBBHI workers are often the only health care providers able to reach villages year round. This year TBBHI is specifically raising funds for a vehicle to replace our current truck, which is critical to our mission.

Tickets for the event will be $8 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). Tickets will be available at the door or in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mountainfilm-on-tour-in-gallup-tickets-58972240559

Mountainfilm for Students

Mountainfilm will be holding educational events at both Gallup High School and Jefferson Elementary School earlier in the day on May 3^rd as well. Whenever and wherever Mountainfilm is on tour, the aim is to educate and inspire beyond the theater audiences. Mountainfilm for Students is a free educational outreach initiative that introduces students in K-12 public schools to essential environmental, cultural and social issues with age-appropriate film programs. These events are led by professional educational staff from the Mountainfilm organization working with teachers in the schools to bring home the powerful messages of the films.

Mountainfilm Festival

Mountainfilm began in 1979 and is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The festival is best described by one word: inspiring. In addition to screening leading independent documentary films from around the world, the festival includes a full-day symposium on a contemporary issues, art and photography exhibits, early morning coffee talks, outdoor programs, a book-signing party, an ice cream social, student programs and a closing picnic/awards ceremony. Presentations and panels are scheduled throughout the weekend event with a wide diversity of special guests, ranging from artists to adventurers and academics to activists. To learn more about the festival, visit www.mountainfilm.org.

 

 

On this edition of "How Then Shall We Live?", Rev. Lorelei Kay of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gallup, NM, speaks with Kathleen Blackgoat and Andres Tovar of Somos Gallup about workers' rights, wage theft, minimum wage, and other issues that affect area workers.

  Somos Gallup has a gathering at 4pm MDT this Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Gallup's Ford Canyon Park to celebrate International Workers Day, with free food, face painting, and live performance by Serenade Cowboyz.  For more information you may call 505-424-7832.

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with Jim Kristofic, author of "Medicine Women: The Story of the First Native American Nursing School", a history of Ganado, Arizona and the surrounding area, centering around such iconic sites as Ft. Defiance, Hubbell Trading Post, the Ganado Mission, and Sage Memorial Hospital during the period between the end of the long walk, in 1868, through the early 1950's.

Amazon page for "Medicine Women: The Story of the First Native American Nursing School":

https://www.amazon.com/Medicine-Women-Native-American-Nursing/dp/082636067X/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=medicine+woman+kristofic&qid=1555523826&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

                                       PROGRAM for

 

          The Spring Concert of the Red Rock String Ensemble, with

           the Gallup Community Choir and the Rehoboth Cantabile,

           in a performance of Easter sections of Handel's Messiah,
  
"Messiah…………………………………………………..………………….G.F. Handel (1685-1759)"

Part II
 
Behold the Lamb of God – Chorus
He was despised – Alto air
Surely he hath borne our griefs – Chorus
And with His stripes we are healed – Chorus
All we like sheep – Chorus
All they that see him – Tenor Recitative
He trusted in God – Chorus
Thy rebuke hath broken His heart – Tenor Recitative
Behold, and see if there be any sorrow – Tenor Arioso
He was cut off out of the land of the living – Tenor Recitative
But thou didst not leave his soul in Hell – Tenor Air
Lift up your heads – Chorus
Unto which of the angels – Tenor Recitative
Let all the angels of God worship Him – Chorus
Thou art gone up on high – Alto Air
The Lord gave the word – Chorus
How beautiful are the feet – Soprano Air
Their sound is gone out – Chorus
Why do the nations? – Bass air
Let us break their bonds asunder – Chorus
He that dwelleth in heaven – Tenor Recitative
Thou shall break them – Tenor Air
Hallelujah – Chorus
 
Part III
 
I know that my Redeemer liveth – Soprano Air
Behold I tell you a mystery – Bass Recitative
The trumpet shall sound – Bass Air
Worthy is the lamb . . . Amen – Chorus
Part II
 
Chorus
Behold, the lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the world . .  .John 1:29
 
Alto air
He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief . . .
         Isaiah 53:3
 
Chorus
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows . . .  Isaiah 53:4
 
. . . He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him    Isaiah 53:4,5
 
Chorus
And with his stripes we are healed.     Isaiah 53:5
 
Chorus
All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.     Isaiah 53:6
 
Tenor Recitative
All they that see him laugh him to scorn; they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying:         Psalm 22:7
 
Chorus
He trusted in God that he would deliver him; let him deliver him, if he delight in him
         Psalm 22:8
 
Tenor Recitative
Thy rebuke hath broken His heart; he is full of heaviness; he looked for some to have pity on him, but there was no man; neither found he any to comfort him. 
         Psalm 69:20
 
Tenor Arioso
. . . Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto his sorrow. . .   Lamentations 1:12
 
Tenor Recitative
. . . He was cut off out of the land of the living; for the transgressions of thy people was he stricken        Isaiah 53:8
 
Tenor Air
But thou didst not leave his soul in Hell, nor didst thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption        Psalm 16:10
 
Chorus
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.        Psalm 24:7
 
Who is the King of glory?  The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
         Psalm 24:8
 
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up. Ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in.       Psalm 24: 9
 
Who is the King of glory?  The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory
         Psalm 24:10
 
Tenor Recitative
. . . Unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee?        Hebrews 1:5
 
Chorus
. . . Let all the angels of God worship Him . . .   Hebrews 1:6
 
Alto air
Thou art gone up on high, thou hast led captivity captive; and received gifts for men; yea, even for thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them  
         Psalm 68:18
 
Chorus
The Lord gave the word; great was the company of preachers. Psalm 68:11
 
Soprano Air
. . . How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!      Romans 10:15
 
Chorus
. . . Their sound is gone out unto all the lands, and their words unto the ends of the world
         Romans 10:18
 
Bass Air
Why do the nations so furiously rage together . . . why do the people imagine a vain thing?
         Psalm 2:1
 
The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against the Anointed . . .       Psalm 2:2
 
Chorus
Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their yokes from us   
         Psalm 2:3
Tenor recitative
He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn; the Lord shall have them in derision.        Psalm 2:4
 
Tenor air
Thou shall break them with a rod of iron, thou shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel         Psalm 2:9
 
Chorus
Hallelujah, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth   Revelation 19:6
 
. . . The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever.     Revelation 11:15
 
. . . King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.    Revelation 19:16
 
 
Part III
 
Soprano Air
. . . I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.         Job 19:25
 
And though . . . worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God
         Job 19:26
 
For now is Christ risen from the dead . . . the first fruits of them that sleep.
         I Corinthians 15:20
 
Bass Recitative
Behold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed.
         I Corinthians 15:51
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye at the last trumpet.
         I Corinthians 15:52
 
Bass Air
. . . The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.        I Corinthians 15:52
 
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and the mortal must put on immortality
         I Corinthians 15:53
 
 
Chorus
. . . Worthy is the lamb that was slain . . .     Revelation 5:12
 
. . . And hath redeemed us to God by his blood . . .    Revelation 5:9
 
. . . To receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.        Revelation 5:12
 
". . . Blessing, and honor and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.        Revelation 5:13"
 
. . . Amen.        Revelation 5:14
 
 
        Soloists
 
Soprano     Jennifer Lazarz
 
Alto           Amanda Penaloza
 
Tenor         Curtis Storm
 
Bass          Chris Dyer
 
Jennifer Lazarz has been singing professionally since 2005 with organizations such as the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Opera Tampa, Opera on the James and others.  She studies with Victoria Livengood and is a graduate of the UNC School of the Arts Fletcher Opera Institute.  She works for the City of Gallup.
 
Amanda Penaloza is a Gallup native and holds a degree in Vocal Music Education from New Mexico State University.  She has studied voice with Dr. Martha Rowe, Heather Dials, and Peter & Lisa Strummer.
 
Curtis Storm is a graduate voice student at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
 
Chris Dyer studied voice at the University of Arizona Department of Music and as a member of the Bach and Madrigal Society, Scottsdale and with the Colegium Musicum, Arizona State University.  He is a professor of Anthropology at UNM Gallup.
 
      Red Rock String Ensemble
 
Violin    Kimberly Robinson Hayes          Oboe  Kristen Cochrane
            Esther Koops                                     Juan Hernandez
            Sarah Jones
            Bill Krzymowski                   Bassoon  John Mezoff
            Elizabeth Ketner
            Eva Carpenter                     Trumpet   Keith Cochrane
            Tyler Slamkowski

 

Viola  Maria Gutierrez
         Emmanuel Lalunio                   Timpani   Pat Neff
 
Cello  Kelly Arendsen                           Organ   Jay Vink
         Doug Mason   
         Hans Freuden                        Keyboard   Ann Jarvis
 
Bass   Thomas Breece                    Conductor   Sam Pemberton
 
 
     Friends
 
Curtis Storm is a graduate student in voice at UNM.
 
Keith and Kristen Cochrane play professionally in Albuquerque.
 
Hans Freuden is the cello instructor at San Juan College in Farmington.
 
Tyler Slamkowski and Jose Hernandez are students at UNM in Albuquerque.
 
Gabriel Deyarmond, tenor, finished his graduate degree at UNM in Albuquerque.
 
This concert was made possible by support from:

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital and
The Gallup Independent

 

    The Gallup Community Choir
 
 Soprano                         Alto

Katrina Brown           Edith Barber
Cristina Brasinikas     Jessie Bay
Anna Christensen      Cheryl Farnsworth
Angie Damon            Amanda Freeland
Gladys Hielkema       Cathrine Halford
Heidi Howerzyl          Lois Harvey
Betty Kamps             Melissa Kadinger
Jeanne Kamps           Susan Krzymowski
Jennifer Lazarz          Ruthie Mulvaney
Kate Poortenga          Erin Neilson
Eunice Salim             Heidi Norton
Rachel Sluis              Amanda Penaloza
Carrie Starr              Kris Pikaart
Jenny Tamminga       Nicole Steiger
                               Judy Luranc Sweeney
                               Connie Viekman
                               Karen Zollinger
 
   Tenor                           Bass

David Batchelor          Christopher Dyer
Anna Bowman            Bob Ippel
Gabriel Deyarmond     Bob Jonkman
Scott MacLaren           Rob Koops
Mary Lou Mraz            Rob Louis
Gerald Robertson        Dennis Michalski
Curtis Storm               John Mraz
Don Tamminga            Dave Philips
                                 Dan VandeRiet
                                 Dick Viekman
 
    The Rehoboth Cantabile
 
Allen West               Jalen Boyd
Aleya Bia                 Kendra Henry
Graciela Silva           AJ Acosta
Alexia Acosta           Liz Howard
Tiana Becenti           Emerald Toddy
Hannah Thomas       Natasha Laiwakete
Jayme Rich              Daya Choudrie
Kora Zylstra             Daniel DeMol
John Barriga             Keidis Begay
Micah Sowers           Douglas MacLaren
Mark Delgado           Horizon Gillson
Aidan Pete                Pete Garcia
 
Choir Director – Jack Ippel
Rehoboth Cantabile Director – Bob Ippel
 
Accompanist – Ann Jarvis

 

 

Recorded by Rachel Kaub and Ivah Benally for KGLP, Gallup Public Radio, on Sunday, April 14, 2019 of this performance in Gallup, New Mexico's First United Methodist Church, scheduled for broadcast on KGLP, 91.7 FM, at 3pm MDT on April 21st.

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with Julianna Dooley about blood screenings planned by RMCHCS in the hospital’s main lobby, April 8^th through the 13^th, then April 15^th through the 20^th, from 7 until 9am, Mountain Time.

Tests will include routine Blood Profile, with cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL, Fasting Glucose and TSH.

Other tests are also available.

Before testing, please drink plenty of water and fast at least eight hours before the blood draw.

Results are confidential and may be picked up at the Rio West Mall Community Health Fair on May 4^th, or mailed out.

For more information or to schedule, you may call 1-505-863-7325