Area in Brief
Mary Ann Armijo, center, poses with Navajo Nation Vice President Ben Shelly, left, and U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman during the New Mexico Ball on Monday, Jan. 19. Courtesy Photo

• Opening/Reception — WINDOW ROCK
• Job Search — CROWNPOINT
• Social Studies Night — RAMAH
• Buying Wood — TOHATCHI
• Valentine Gram — GALLUP
• Mind Medicine — GALLUP
• John Adams — SANTA FE

Opening/Reception

WINDOW ROCK — Exhibit opening and reception (gallery four), will be 12-3 p.m., Jan. 29, at the Navajo Nation Museum, Hwy. 264 and Post Office Loop Road, Window Rock. Celebrating the unique art of basketry by the Dine of the Four Corners Region.

Job Search

CROWNPOINT — Job search and recruitment will be 8:30 a.m., Jan. 29, at the Crownpoint Workforce Development. Info call Alvin Smith 505-786-2155/2151. Bring 2 IDs with you and be prepared to take a test. Be on time.

Social Studies Night

RAMAH — Ramah Mid-High School Social Studies Night will be 6 p.m., Jan. 29, in the school cafeteria. Parents and community members are welcome to attend and view student work. No cost to attend.

Buying Wood

TOHATCHI — Tohatchi Chapter is now buying wood. Short bed, $60 per load; long bed, $80 per load. Have current re-sale permit available. Info call 505-733-2845.

Valentine Gram

GALLUP — Gallup PD 1012 Group is raising money to assist Erika Mitchell in her journey with the Police Unity Tour for a three day, 250 bicycle ride ending in Washington, D.C. to honor fallen Officer Larry Brian Mitchell. In order to do so, we are selling Valentine Grams, which come with a personalized poem to send. Grams cost $10 for delivery on Valentines Day or $12 to be delivered on Feb. 13. Limited quantities so call and reserve yours. To order call Kim 505-409-6427 or Linda 505-863-1262. Payment must be made at Gallup PD before 5 p.m., Feb. 12. Pick up will be Feb. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Gallup PD.

Mind Medicine

GALLUP — When our body is experiencing sickness, we look for the best medicine we can find. In the same way when our mind is experiencing problems and pain, we need powerful inner medicine, meditation. Classes given by Kadampa Meditation Center at the Community Parntry, 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays, until Feb. 24. $8/class no pre-registration required.

John Adams

SANTA FE — Emmy Award winning screen writer and co-executive producer of the acclaimed HBO series John Adams talks about The Trouble With History, 7 p.m., Jan. 29, at the Santuario de Guadalupe, Santa Fe. Using film clips from the John Adams series, Mr. Ellis will speak to the issues historians grapple with when making their case about past events. Admission is free. Info call 471-2261.