Getting a Leg Up: Angel Montoya practices her competition routine at Gallup Martial Arts on Coal Avenue Wednesday. Almost 40 students from Gallup Martial Arts will be competing in Rio Rancho Saturday. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)

Lowering The Colors: Kelly King, left, and Raymond James remove the flags from the front of the City of Gallup Municipal Building on Aztec Wednesday evening. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)