Soccer Practice: John Graham, 5, tugs on his father shirt, Jimmy Graham, while stealing the ball away from him at the Gallup Soccer Complex on Wednesday afternoon. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

A learning, burning experience...: ABOVE: McKinley West fire fighter Lt. Rudy Nez sprays water to begin extinguishing a car fire Wednesday morning during a demonstration and hands on workshop for students at University of New Mexico-Gallup. A handful of classes were present for the event, which included, Fire Science Technology, Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, Welding Technology, Criminal Justice, and even a cosmetology class. Each class took part in the demonstration for various interests and information useful to their studies. BELOW: Flames tower into the sky while a car burs Wednesday morning during a demonstration and hands on workshop for students at University of New Mexico-Gallup. [Photos by Daniel Zollinger/Independent]

Murray Brown has been named as the interim CEO of the Cibola General Hospital in Grants. Brown, who is almost retired, said he anticipates sticking around for about three months before a replacement is found. [Photo by Brian Leddy/Independent] Full Story