Flag-Day Tribute: Manuel Murrietta, with the Casper Baca Rodeo Co., rides around the arena with the American Flag during the National Anthem at the first performance of the 59th Annual Lions Club Rodeo on Wednesday night at Red Rock Park. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

Santa Fe Smoke Shop manager Beatriz Rodriguez poses Wednesday with one of the many varieties of cigars the store now has available to its customers at 211 W. Santa Fe Avenue in Grants. [Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent]

Doggies: Spots (JU-01) is a female, adult, white with black spots Heeler-Mix that is up for adoption. Spots knows how to sit. Hershey (JU-64) is a male, adult chocolate Labrador that is also up for adoption. Hershey is very lovable and loves to be petted, & just needs some TLC. Both Hershey & Spots would make a great family pet. Come by and check them and all of the other cats & dogs that are up for adoption at the Humane Society on North Highway 491, or call 863-2616 for more information [Courtesy Photo]