Area in Brief

Gallup Police Officer, Jeff Barnhurst, right, along side Lt. Marina Littlefield keep an eye on activity in downtown Gallup N.M Tuesday evening during the nightly Indian dances. [photo by Danile Zollinger / Independent]

• Commemoration Day — MARIANO LAKE
• Fun Night — SPENCER VALLEY
• Board Meeting — CROWNPOINT
• Half Marathon — FORT DEFIANCE
• Food Vendors — GALLUP

Commemoration Day

MARIANO LAKE — Navajo Treaty Commemoration Day will be June 20, at Mariano Lake Chapter. Music, Rodeo, Exhibits, Trail rides, and more.

Fun Night

SPENCER VALLEY — Family fun night will be 5:30 p.m., June 20, at Garcia’s, Spencer Valley. Lots of prizes, free bingo, and grand prizes. Free food available. Bring daubers. Info call Sharon 505-870-7444.

Board Meeting

CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical College Board of Trustees regular board meeting will be 9 a.m. June 20, at NTC President’s Conference Room, Crownpoint. More info call 505-786-4151.

Half Marathon

FORT DEFIANCE — Bowl Canyon Half Marathon and 10 K Challenge is June 28. Pre registration is June 5-20. $10 for the 10K Challenge and $15 for the Half Marathon. Late registration is June 23-28. Fee is $15 for the 10K Challenge and $20 for the 1/2 Marathon. Pre and Late Registration Site-OYD (Money Order Only) On site registration time is 5:30-6:45 a.m. 10K Challenge starts at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 7:10 a.m. Info call 729-4336.

Food Vendors

GALLUP — Food vendors who want to sell food at KGAK’s Independence Day Party in the park, must obtain food permit from the New Mexico Environment Department by noon, June 20. The NMED is at 905 Metro Ave. in El Mercado Plaza. After obtaining food permit, sign up with KGAK at 401 E. Coal Ave. Info call Deni at 505-863-4444.