Gift of Life: John Gonzales donates blood at the Rehoboth McKinley Christian Healthcare Services hospital Friday morning. Gonzales said he gives blood every time United Blood Services comes to Gallup, the next time for that will be May 5 and 6. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)

Beer Bash: Beer cans and bottles are strewn around the scene of an accident early Friday morning on I-40 near Iyanbito while tow truck operators try to right an overturned semi-truck in the background. The driver of the truck allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and collided with a beer truck before flipping over onto its side and blocking both east-bound lanes. (Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent)

Contractors continue construction on the new Walgreens store Thursday afternoon at the corner of Mollicca and Historic Rt. 66 in Gallup. The new Walgreens, a few hundred yards away from the store's present location, is scheduled to open in the early part of May. (Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent) Full Story

Roses are red...: Vanessa Gray owner of The Flower Shop in Grants prepares a bouquet of roses for a customer in time for Valentine's Day. Gray said Mother's Day and Valentine's Day are their busiest seasons. (Photo by Jerry Wilson/Independent)