Gallup Fire Dept. Lt. Nodee Lujan on belay waits for Dario Madrid, 12, to make his way down the rappelling building at the McKinley County Fire Training Center during the Gallup Junior Police Academy on Wednesday afternoon. The rappelling exercise forces kids to challenge themselves to perform something they had not done before. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

Just Training: ABOVE: Tara Soland, 10, gets hit in the face mask by a paintball shot by Chris Madrid, 9, to end the two-on-two match at the paintball exercise during the Gallup Junior Police Academy at the old paintball field behind the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center on Wednesday afternoon. BELOW: Eddy O'Bonnon, 12, makes a move through the inflatable barricades and toward the opposing team at the paintball exercise during the Gallup Junior Police Academy. [Photos by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

Penny: Penny (JY-139) is a precious, adult, spayed Lhaso Apso who is looking for a good home. She is a short dog with white and tan coloring. Don't forget about the Humane Society's Low Income Spay-Neuter Program every Wednesday, call for an appointment 863-2616 or come by the facility on North Highway 491 to see all the animals available for adoption. [Courtesy Photo]