Smooth going
A bus drives down Jones Ranch Road on Monday. Despite the fact that the road was torn up from construction earlier this past fall, the condition of the road remains in good shape. — © 2009 Gallup Independent / Brian Leddy

Exploring etiquette

McKinley West Fire Department chief Rudy Nez, left, and his wife May Nez teach Explorers cadet Jeremy Moore and Raven Wilson how to perform a dip during a Valentine's dance at First United Methodist Church Saturday. The McKinley West Fire Department held the dance to teach the Explorers about ballroom dancing and formal etiquette. — © 2009 Gallup Independent / Cable Hoover