Gallup Fire Chief Robert Garcia has an intimate moment with his 4-month-old son Ezekiel during his lunch break on his last day of work at Fire Station No. 1 on Thursday afternoon. Fire Inspector Robert Soto will replace Garcia ending his three year run as the Gallup Fire Chief. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

Pitch: Pitch (MY-59) would make a wonderful watchdog and already knows how to sit. Pitch is a femal, large adult with black coloring. Stop by the Humane Society on North Highway 491 and see all the cats and dogs available for adoption. Don't forget about the Low Income Spay/Neuter Program, or call 863-1616 for more information. [Courtesy Photo]

Denish looks toward 2010: New Mexico Lt. Gov. Diane Denish talks with Evilsizor about being a national publication located in a rural town in New Mexico. Denish was in town to tour several businesses in the Gallup area and attend a fundraiser. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent] Full Story

Lucky Feet: Kristina Mazon holds onto the un-official mascot for the D-Backs softball team as she and teammates Kirtsty Ramirez and Mia Salazar watch the action Thursday at Ford Canyon Park in Gallup. [Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent]