Check out 69 of the best photos from the month of August by the Journal staff photographers

People attempt to catch a ball in the Home Run Zone during the MLB Home Run Derby X at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

The Fire Spirit prepares to burn Old Man Gloom during the 100th burning of Zozobra at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe on Aug. 30, 2024.

Tens of Thousands gather for the 100th burning of Zozobra at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

UNM running back Javen Jacobs (21) leaps over Montana State’s Caden Dowler (5) during the University of New Mexico Lobos home football game against Montana State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.

APD officers gather to pay their respects to Bianca Quintana alongside friends, community members and first responders on the Odelia overpass as a hearse transporting officer Quintana travels on Interstate 25 in route to the Riverside Funeral Home in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.

Xavier Olivo, 17, dressed as Spider Man, watches the costume contest during halftime during Marvel Super Hero Night as New Mexico United takes on Louisville City FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug., 3, 2024.

Ilana Shorty, 5, blows bubbles before Mayor Tim Keller delivers his annual address during the State of the City event at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo in Southwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.

Charred remains of the Swiss Chalet Inn at sunset in Ruidoso, N.M., on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

Ruidoso football player Sam Sanchez stands where his home once stood, which was burned by the South Fork fire in June, in Ruidoso, N.M., on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

Senior Airmen Sam Giltner, left, and A1C member Josh Harlan prepare to fire a GAU-21 .50 caliber machine gun at the first ever aerial gunnery live fire training facility, Small Arms Range-East or SAR-East, at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

Melinda Wetzel, owner of Other Mothers/Trendy Trades, shows donated items waiting to be put out on the racks for the right season at her clothing exchange store in Northeast Albuquerque, N.M. on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The annual New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Holiday begins on Friday and runs through Sunday.

A rainbow casts over the Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park during the Isotopes home game against the Reno Aces in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.

Tianna Ramirez, a senior volleyball player at Valley High School, high-fives Pablo Serna, campus service agent for Early College Academy, during a welcome back event for APS school-based police and security staff at the Alice and Bruce King Educational Complex in Northeast Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Aug., 1, 2024.

First-time voters Braeden Prunier, 18, who is a registered Republican, and Isabella Lobaina, 18, who is a registered Independent, pose for a portrait in Los Ranchos, N.M., on Thursday, Aug., 2, 2024.

Dr. Larry Leeman, MD, MPH, a professor in the Departments of Family & Community Medicine in the UNM School of Medicine and who serves as medical director for UNM’s Milagro Program, sits inside one of the Psychedelic assisted therapy rooms at the Interdisciplinary Substance Use and Brain Injury Center on UNM’s North Campus in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.

UNM Lobos fan Louis Trujillo touchdown during the University of New Mexico Lobos home football game against Montana State at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.

Edward L. Lujan is recognized for his pivotal role in the creation of the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) during the 2024 New Mexico Humanitarian Awards at The Event Center at Sandia Golf Club in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. The event was organized by the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Albuquerque with local community partners.

Teacher Robert (Corky) Frausto inside his class room at Highland High School in Southeast Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Frausto teaches Chicano Studies and Chicano Literature at Highland High School and has been teaching for 26 years.

Tony Lujan, from Las Cruces, fishes at Bonito Lake in the Sierra Blanca mountains Northwest of Ruidoso on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

PNM lineman Andrew Rivera de-energizes the line in preparation for crews to replace a worn utility pole in Northeast Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024.

Sam Pirigyi, 4, and his mother Marsha Martinez take the escalator to baggage claim after arriving at the Albuquerque International Sunport from Chicago in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.

20240726-news-manueltrujillo-3 — Sgt. Alejandro Vigil and other members of the New Mexico Army National Guard Honor Guard, salute the remains of Pfc. Manuel Trujillo during military honors at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Friday, July 26, 2024. Trujillo dies in a Japanese prison camp over 80 years ago.

20240813-news-reca-2 — Paul Pino of Albuquerque, left, sings a song for U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., and U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., following a news conference at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque on Tuesday. Pino, originally from Carrizozo, has four members of his family who were severely affected by fallout radiation from the Trinity test.

20240823-news-sanjuangen-5 — Collection socks, used to filter exhaust from burned coal, are piled high around the site of the San Juan Generating Station, west of Farmington.

20240829-news-siphon-5 — Contractors move parts for a water pump into place along the Rio Grande on the north side of Corrales. Pumps have been used to pull irrigation water out of the river since a siphon failed about three years ago, but they don’t work when the Rio Grande is low and they often break down.

Assistant General Manger David Pate makes drinks at the bar downstairs during the Kill the sun soft opening at Ex Novo taproom and restaurant in Downtown Albuquerque on Thursday, Aug 8.

Augie the Golden Retriever jumps into the pool during the doggy paddle event at the Montgomery Pool on Saturday, Aug 10

Matthew Griego walks toward the ring for his fight with Gilberto Mendoza at Tingley colosseum on Saturday, Aug 10

Gilberto Mendoza gets ice put on him in between rounds during his flight against Matthew Griego at Tingley colosseum on Saturday, Aug 10

Albuquerque native Angelo Leo, left, here battling Luis Alberto Lopez at Tingley Coliseum on Aug. 10, is scheduled to defend the IBF featherweight title he won that night on May 24 against Tomoki Kameda in the latter’s hometown of Osaka, Japan.

Albuquerque native Angelo Leo wins his fight against will challenge Mexico's Luis Alberto Lopez at Tingley colosseum on Saturday, Aug 10

Wyatt Provence takes a swing at the ball during the Albuquerque City Championship at Los Altos Golf Course on Sunday, Aug 11

Jacelyn Hurley from New Braunfels, TX takes her belongings out of her parent's car during UNM student move-in at the University of New Mexico on Friday, Aug 16

United fan Jacob Spencer, aka Sea Monkey pours water on his plush Baboon in celebration of United scoring a goal during the game against Monterey Bay FC at Isotopes Park on Saturday, Aug 17

Volcano Vista player Emiliano Anaya (13) talks to his team before their game against La Cueva at Nuesenda community Stadium on Friday, Aug 23

La Cueva player Mason Posa (45) speaks to his team before an Aug. 23 game against Volcano Vista. The Bears on Saturday defeated Hobbs in the quarterfinals of the Class 6A state tournament.

La Cueva Cheeto Lumbrera III (22) gets down on one knee before the game against Volcano Vista at Nuesenda Community Stadium on Friday, Aug 23

Angel Ramirez from Chile Konnection Produce passes out samples of their chile during BernCo’s 10th Annual Bosque Chile Fest at Expo New Mexico on Saturday, Aug 24

Melanie Luiz from Chile Konnection Produce works on a chile ristra during BernCo’s 10th Annual Bosque Chile Fest at Expo New Mexico on Saturday, Aug 24

The Crimson Pirates perform during the Pirate Viking Summer Festival at Wildlife West Nature Park Edgewood N.M on Sunday, Aug 25

Emma Caloca, 7, plays with her uncle Sergio Esparza at the water gun fight boats during the Pirate Viking Summer Festival at Wildlife West Nature Park Edgewood N.M on Sunday, Aug 25

Weslyn Wovlen performs during the Pirate Viking Summer Festival at Wildlife West Nature Park Edgewood N.M on Sunday, Aug 25

The Crimson Pirates perform during the Pirate Viking Summer Festival at Wildlife West Nature Park Edgewood N.M on Sunday, Aug 25

Maxwell Dillion performs sea shanties in front of the entrée of the Pirate Viking Summer Festival at Wildlife West Nature Park Edgewood N.M on Sunday, Aug 25

Puppeteer Joe Munley, second from left, acts out a scene during rehearsal for an upcoming show at OffCenter Arts in Albuquerque on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller hands the stage over to Albuquerque Public Schools School Board President Danielle Gonzales during APS Superintendent Blakey’s state of the district speech at Berna Facio Professional Development Complex in Albuquerque on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.

Manzano High School in Albuquerque in Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024.

A photo of Fernando Silva was featured during a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at the New Mexico State Police office in Albuquerque. Silva is wanted after allegedly shooting at a State Police officer during a traffic stop in Farmington on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

La Turquesa, Nacozari Mexico DavidMaria Art at the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

Boxer Angeolo Leo sits for an interview during a meet and greet at the Sanchez Brothers Boxing Gym in Albuquerque on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.

A vehicle crashed into Asian Real Massage, on the 2900 block of San Mateo, near Candelaria on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024.

Workers bag freshly roasted green chile at Garcia's Kitchen in Albuquerque on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.

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Published September 7, 2024 - 8:25 p.m. Modified September 10, 2024 - 3:07 p.m.

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