Some Cool Fun: Andy Paliyl, 17, visiting Gallup from France, creates a large splash as he exits the windy water slide at the Gallup Aquatic Center on Tuesday afternoon. Prices for the Gallup Aquatic Center's open swim are $5 for Adults, $4 for Seniors, and $3 for Kids 17 and under. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

Music, Not Stories: ABOVE: Paul Cayantineto gestures while listening to music played by Roy Howard, left, and Anthony Parra, right, at the Gallup Performing Arts Center. The time was originally intended to be for Navajo book reading and music. Because of sparse attendance, they two musicians entertained with songs in Navajo and Spanish, after Cayantineto and three others from DSI came in asking to find the music. For the remaining two Tuesdays of July, the Navajo book reading and music will be offered from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. at the GPAC at 1500 S 2nd St. free of charge. The program attempts to promote appreciation and experience of culture. BELOW: Anthony Parra plays Spanish music at GPAC for listeners during a time originally intended to for Navajo book reading and music. [Photo by Daniel Zollinger/Independent]

SPLISH - SPLASH: Jamie Joe, 10, passes a paint can full of water over his head to Zephyr Pataso, 15, during a relay race Friday afternoon at Ford Canyon Park in Gallup. More than 100 children participated in the Gallup Parks and Recreation Departments Waterplay for Kids day. [Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent]

Miguel Maldonado, 12, relaxes as he slides down the windy water slide at the Gallup Aquatic Center on Tuesday afternoon. The Gallup Aquatic Center has three open swim sessions Monday through Friday starting at 1pm and ending at 8pm. About 2500 to 3000 patrons visit the Gallup Aquatic Center not including swimming lessons, parties, or swim team practices. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]