Cowboy poet Ken Moore, shown in this 2004 file photo, will be a featured performer for three evenings this week in Gallup. Moore, from Ramah, N.M., will perform at three downtown coffee shops along with other poets and several local singer/songwriters. [Independent File Photo]

Building Fences: Sparks fly as Freddy Smith welds a metal bar and Duane Pinto holds it in place Monday along Historic Route 66 in Gallup. The two City of Gallup employees are installing fencing to seperate the road from the railroad tracks. [Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent]

Fly Boy: Nine-year-old Rory James flies over a tabletop jump at his grandparent's house in Ganado. In addition to being one of the top riders in the nation in his age group, James is also an honor student, is involved in several school activities and is a budding rodeo star. See story in Wednesday's Sports section. [Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent]