Recently Gallup Sand and Gravel was purchased by Sky Ute Sand and Gravel. Sky Ute Sand and Gravel is owned by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio Colorado. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

Zuni protest: Dan Simplicio a parent of a Dowa Yalanne Elementary School student holds up a sign while walking down US Highway 53 towards the Zuni Tribal Offices during a teacher, parent and student protest in Zuni on Tuesday afternoon. Students, teachers, and parents were protesting because they are upset with the way the superintendents and the school district are handling the funding for the public schools and teachers. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

A number of motorcyclists line up prior to a poker run fund-raiser Sunday at the Jesse L. Finley VFW Post 3221 in Grants. The event doubled last year's money reaching $8,000 this year for the Pam Woods Coats for Kids campaign. [Courtesy Photo] Full Story