Remodeling ideas: Twila Moots points out lights to her husband Jim during Home Depot's "Neighborhood Night" on Wednesday. The Moots said Home Depot's grand opening is perfectly timed because they plan on doing some remodeling soon. A large crowd was on hand for the opening of the store and the dedication ceremonies, which included several local dignitaries and catered food. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)

Saed Alassi holds a spare tire at the ready Wednesday while Steve Odom from Thoreau Wrecking works to remove a flat tire from his car near Continental Divide on I-40. Alassi lost control of his vehicle due to ice on the road and ended up in the ditch with a flat tire. State Police and McKinley County sherriff's officers were kept busy by hazardous conditions between Grants and Iyanbito. (Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent)

Drill team commander Mark Teshama right and the members of the Grants High School Marine Corps ROTC A Squad Drill team prepare for their upcoming competition in Farmington. (Photo by Jerry Wilson/Independent) Full Story

McKinley County Deputy Marion Tolbertson stops a school bus on Jones Ranch Road Wednesday afternoon while officers search for Kevin Silversmith and Feliciano Arthur. Silversmith and Aurthur reportedly fired shots at Crownpoint police officers who were called to 366 Jones Ranch Road to investigate the shooting of two horses. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)