A view looking up from underneath the "Fire and Ice" sculpture in Grants, New Mexico shows the arches against blue skies and fluffy clouds. Created in 1998 by Howard and Kathleen Meehan, the arches are a reflection of the local landscape, including La Vantana and the Ice Caves and represent Grants as the "intersection of nature, culture and history." [Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent]

Search Yields Nothing: New Mexico State Police officers replace the stereo sub-woofers after searching a vehicle during a traffic stop Wednesday along I-40 near exit 20. The vehicle's driver said he was en route to Los Angeles when officers pulled him over for allegedly following another vehicle too closely. The vehicle search did not turn up anything and he was allowed to resume his trip. [Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent]

Maria Trontoso, 10, enjoys an afternoon snack while trying to hula hoop at the West Mesa Assembly of God Churches after school April 20 Fun Day. The after school Friday Fun Days will be held at the West Mesa Assembly of God Church every Friday until school is out of session for elementary students. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

After-School Fun: ABOVE: Crystal Diaz, 8, right, battles against Luna Sherman, 5, during a game of Battle Bats at the West Mesa Assembly of God Churches after school Friday Fun Day. BELOW: Children jump around and peer into the camera while playing on a jumper at the West Mesa Assembly of God Churches after school Friday Fun Day on Friday afternoon. [Photos by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]