El Rainy Rancho: Cars streak by as El Rancho's bright pink facade lights up a rain soaked Route 66 and a puddle across the street Wednesday night. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)

Morris Muskett displays a metal cut-out sample of his artwork during a public meeting Wednesday at the Gallup City Council chambers to discuss construction and improvements to I-40 between Gallup and Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent) Full Story

Rehobeth teacher Tim Pikaart and student Lindi Lyle load shoes into the back of a truck so they can be transported to a storage container at the school. Students will be going door-to-door in Gallup on Saturday to collect old shoes. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent) Full Story

Sgt. Richard Brown has distinguished himself with years of service with the Grants Police Department. He is quitting his job and going to work for the State of New Mexico Transportatiion Department. (Photo by Jerry Wilson/Independent) Full Story