A member of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, right, allows a local student to try his hand at making music during a previous concert in Gallup. The NMSO will perform again in Gallup at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Gallup High School auditorium. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend. [Independent File Photo]

Catching some rays: Jerry Walton of Gallup catches some sun while sitting on a bench in downtown on Friday afternoon. Walton was several that spent the afternoon outdoors enjoying the exceptional weather until it snowed and the temperature dropped for the whole weekend. [Photo by Brian Leddy/Independent]

State Tournament Hosts: Wingate Bear Tristan Yazzie (52) and Bloomfield Bobcat Cade Ryan (24) jump for a loose ball as Wingate's Chad Ashley (33) looks back over his shoulder during Saturday's district championship matchup in Wingate. The Bears will host Laguna in a state playoff game this Saturday, one of many area local matchups coming up this weekend. [Photo by Brian Leddy/Independent]