Serenity Anderson watches a procession of celtic flags during the Traditional Opening and Flag Ceremony of the 10th Annual Celtic Festival. The Festival was held at the First United Methodist Church-Gallup. Anderson said that this year marks her 8th year in attendance of the festival. Her dress, made by her mother, is intended to mimic medieval style. [Photo by Daniel Zollinger/Independent] Full Story

A cross to bear: ABOVE: Rod Purves lets a passerby sign his cross in downtown Gallup. Purves began his journey one year in Orange County, Calif. on September 14th and will eventually make his way to the White House where he will display the five crosses he has carried. "It's kind of a labor of love, I'm trying to help get our country back on track," Purves said. BELOW: Rod Purves walks along Historic Route 66 in downtown Gallup on Saturday afternoon. Purves, a Catholic, travels in his RV, stopping at various towns along the way to carry the cross and a flag on his custom made cart with his dog Maurice. Purves says he is doing penance in an effort to heal our nation [Photos by Brian Leddy/Independent]