New Mexico State Police Capt. Jerry L. Cottrell leans against a patrol car at the Gallup New Mexico State Police headquarters. Cottrell was promoted to captain and transferred to Gallup from Roswell. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent) Full Story

Willis Etcitty, of Evans Construction, applies caulk to a crack while finalizing the work on a new NHA home Thursday in Bread Springs. Inspectors visited the new house for a final check and found everything ready for the new owner to move in. (Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent) Full Story

Airborne: Peterson Sam stops to do a few tricks downtown while on his way to his sister's basketball game Thursday afternoon. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)