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Matthew Smith flexes on stage during the NPC New Mexico State Open at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Competitors prepare to take the stage during the competition Saturday.

Competitors flex on stage Saturday during the NPC New Mexico State Open at the Historic Lobo Theater.

Julian Sanchez, 30, from Albuquerque, places first in the men’s bodybuilding open light heavyweight division during the NPC New Mexico State Open at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Emmy Sanchez, 26, from El Paso, Texas, prepares to take the stage as competitors prepare to take the stage during the NPC New Mexico State Open at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Rudy Banuelos, 41, of Albuquerque, does pull-ups backstage during the NPC New Mexico State Open at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Competitors prepare to take the stage during the NPC New Mexico State Open at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Diana Guerrero places first in the women’s figure open Class A during the NPC New Mexico State Open at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Published November 17, 2024 - 4:48 p.m. Modified November 17, 2024 - 8:23 p.m.

Bodybuilding is a lifestyle and a journey of sweat, character, and discipline for those who take it seriously.

On Saturday, during a program produced by Center Podium, those competing in the NPC New Mexico State Open at the Historic Lobo Theater in Albuquerque took the stage to show off their sculpted physiques.

Men and women competed in bodybuilding, bikini, physique, figure, wellness, classic physique, and fitness for first-place trophies and qualification for an upcoming national competition.

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