Monsoon magic: A cholla cactus stands against the dark, rain filled skies between Mt. Taylor and Sakalares Boulevard in Grants. Afternoon monsoon rains are common this time of year as hurricanes blow into the United States, causing shifts in weather patterns. La Nina is developing in the Pacific Ocean, and that cooling of waters generally brings a more active Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. [Photo by Jeff Jones/Independent]

Rehoboth Lynx Jennifer Schell spikes the ball during a game against Gallup Catholic Thursday evening at Rehoboth High School. [Photo by Daniel Zollinger/Independent]