Kindergarten student Brent Francis cuts the ribbon Friday afternoon to officially open the new Black Diamond Canyon Safe Route at Juan de Onate Elementary School in Gallup. The new path, which was built by members of the Youth Conservation Corps, ascends from the homes in Black Diamond Canyon up to the school as a route for students to walk safely to and from classes. [Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent] Full Story

Song Request: Gallup High School band director Bryce Mullen holds up a sign telling the Bengal Pep Band what song to play during the next break in the basketball game against Santa Fe Capital High School Friday night at Gallup High. [Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent]