Readying for the Arena: Mark Romero, right, and Ben Haley paint the pillars on the judge's booth at the new jackpot arena at Red Rock Park Wednesday afternoon. The new arena will be used for this weekend's high school and junior high rodeos at the park. [Photob by John A. Bowersmith/Independent]

Ballet Forklorico: Dancers from Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz perform the Danza de los Viejitos, or Dance of the Little Old Men, at the Gallup High School Auditorium Wednesday night. The next performance sponsored by the Gallup Community Concert Association will be Marcoux Corner May 9th in the high school auditorium. [Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent]

Clothes donation: Powell Clay grabs clothing from the storage closet at the West Mesa Assembly of God Church in Gallup on Monday evening. Powell and others are starting to sort through the donated clothes in preparation for this Saturday's free clothing exchange at the church. Volunteers will be sorting and collecting clothes all week so bring your donations by to help out. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

Hat Dance: Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz dancers Victor Munoz, left, and Saul Ceballos take a moment backstage at the Gallup High School Auditorium before the start of their performance Wednesday night. The next performance sponsored by the Gallup Community Concert Association will be Marcoux Corner on May 9 in the high school auditorium. [Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent]