A Leg Up: Tyler Jones gets a little help with his handstand from his mom, Jennifer, after his break dancing class Wednesday at the Foundations of Freedom Dance Studio on Coal Avenue. The studio will have a rehersal at El Morro Theater on June 2 and 3. [Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent]

Artist Richard Maldonado talks to Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital staff Tuesday about what inspired him to hang his painting "Our Lady of Guadalupe" in the hospital. Maldonado dedicated the piece to the people of Gallup and thought the hospital was an excellent place to display it. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent] Full Story

Rocky Colburn awoke at 2:30 a.m. Sunday to the smell of smoke and burning hair. For nearly 20 minutes, Colburn tried to fight the fire that ravaged his home. He is staying at his sister's house next door and had returned Tuesday to see if there might be some salvageable belongings. [Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent] Full Story