McKinley County Democratic Party's newly elected chairman Ben Shelly fills out a ballot to vote for the party's state central committee members Wednesday night at the McKinley County Courthouse. The McKinley County Democratic Party elected all new officers Wednesday night. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)

Raising Cane, a bluegrass band that has been playing venues in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos, will be performing at 7:30 p.m. at Ramah Old School Gallery, which is located about 11 miles east of Ramah on Highway 53. Admission to the dance concert is $5. (Courtesy Photo)

Adopt us!: Two cool cats and a gorgeous Yellow Lab from the McKinley Humane Society really want their own home. All pets are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Adoption fee of $50 for dogs and $25 for cats applies. Come look for a new companion at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society on N. Hwy. 491. 863-2616. Contact the shelter for info on low-income spay & neuter program. Spaying & neutering saves lives and gives animals a better quality of life. (Courtesy Photo)