After 30 years of work, Phyllis Saucedo is retiring from her job with JCPenney at the Rio West Mall in Gallup. Even though she is retiring, Saucedo said she is not going to be bored as she has just moved into a new house near Bluewater Lake and also has plans to renew her interest in photography. (Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent) Full Story

Blooming Business: Loraine Gruda puts away a handful of carnations Thursday at Aztec Floral on West Coal. The flower shop has spent the last few days preparing thousands of flowers for Valentine's Day. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)

Jerry Silver, left, and Alan Downer, Ph.D, director of the Navajo Nation Historical Preservation Department, discuss the heating and cooling ductwork for the Navajo Nation Council Chamber during a pre-bid tour for contractors and architects Thursday. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent) Full Story