Check out the Journal Staff Favorite Photos from January

Antonio Almaraz an employee from The Fruit Basket ABQ stocks jalapeños on Friday, Jan 31, 2025

Assistant Teacher Jamila Yaska (center) watches over the children playing while Leo Lawrence,3 hangs on her shoulders at Pando Little School on Thursday, Jan 16, 2025.

Siri Louise participates in the People’s March at Civic Plaza on Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 wearing her Trump outfit from 2016. She wore this outfit the first time Trump took office .

A community member dressed as Uncle Sam beaten up by billionaires, “Uncle Sam is a symbol for your hope your dreams,your freedoms, and your country. I am what you make me,” said Sam at The People’s March at Civic Plaza on Sunday, Jan 19, 2025.

Fresno State guard Mariah Elohim (left) tries to steal the ball away from Lobo’s Forward Amhyia Moreland (center) at The Pit on Saturday, Jan 25, 2025.

Lobos guard Donovan Dent jumps up to make a basket during the game against Fresno State at The Pit on Monday, Jan 20, 2025.

Andres Lopez (green),West Las Vegas High School, flips Ricardo Poolaw (blue), Cleveland High School, during the Conflict at Cleveland at the Rio Rancho Events Center on Friday, Jan 04, 2024.

Jared Smith the driver of the new Cyber Attack signs Adalynn Gonzalez, 3, Flag during the Toughest Monster Truck Tour pit party at the Rio Rancho Event Center on Friday, Jan 10, 2025.

Lobos forward Jovan Milicevic (24) looks for an opening around Fresno State playersat The Pit on Monday, Jan 20, 2025.

UNLV Alyssa Brown (right) grabs the ball before UNM’s Amhyia Moreland (center) at The Pit on Sunday, Jan 12, 2025.

Members of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue search a home while working to extinguish a house fire on 1400 block of Propps Street NE in Albuquerque on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

Jean Maria Baca Villa, dean of students at Jimmy Carter Middle School prepares to teach her eighth grade leadership class in Jimmy Carter Middle School library in Albuquerque’s West Side on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

Retired Albuquerque Fire Department firefighter Sam Trujillo hugs New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham during a ceremony at the Albuquerque Fire Academy on Monday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Albuquerque Fire Academy Auditorium was renamed in Trujillo’s honor during Monday’s ceremony.

Cadrrian Crotte, center, and Jovie Benavidez, right, react after meeting actor Chandler Riggs at the Albuquerque Comic Con at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

Members of the Quang Minh Lion Dance troupe dance around fireworks during a performance in front of the Talin Market World Food Fare in Albuquerque on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. This year’s Lunar New Year rings in the Year of the Snake.

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A man rides a scooter at Tingley Beach in Albuquerque on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Pastor Carlos Garduño, of Vista Grande Church, clears snow from the sidewalk off Old Route 66 and State Road 337 in Tijeras on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.

A new Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office drone flys about the the Deputy James McGrane East Area Command Center in Tijeras on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Cody East, of Albuquerque, loses his mouthguard while he fights against Dylan Rush, of Hawaii, in the heavyweight division during the BYB Extreme Bare Knuckle event at Revel ABQ in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. East won the fight.

The University of New Mexico Lobos take to the court before the start of the women’s basketball game against Wyoming at the Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The Lobos won 73-67.

Dental student Anissa Molina gets her teeth and bone x-rayed by dental student Sheila Marjerison during the radiology lab class inside the patient clinic at Pima Medical Institute in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

Paul Apodaca, 47, sits outside his campsite in the International District of Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. A native of Socorro, Apodaca has been experiencing homelessness on and off since 2016. He said he has used Albuquerque Community Safety services in the past.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Capt. Juan Carrillo helps prepare engine 317 for their departure to Southern California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County at the Albuquerque Fire Academy in Southwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Louie Gamboa, general manager of Bob's Burgers on Central Avenue, sweeps snow outside the restaurant in Southwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Robert Mozisek, of Texas, reacts after losing the fight against Nick Gjelaj, of Albuquerque, during the pro-undercard event of the Coalition Muay Thai fight card at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

UNM’s Nelly Junior Joseph (23) hugs head coach Richard Pitino after the Lobos defeated Nevada in overtime during the 1,000th New Mexico men’s game in the Pit on Friday. Junior Joseph hit a buzzer-beater to give UNM the 82-81 victory.

Angelina Malagodi, daughter of Chuck Malagodi, is comforted by her partner Marco Filoteo before the start of the memorial ride at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Karina Marez, animal care technician with Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center, receives a kiss from Hades, a one-year-old Alaskan husky mix, during a walk inside the temporary shelter at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Due to ongoing mold infestations at the county shelter, the animals are being housed inside one of the livestock buildings.

Wonderful Masterpeace, 10, listens to speakers while sitting in front of a photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the commemorative ceremony following the MLK Commemorative March at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Albuquerque senior Alejandro Mireles (5) reacts the last quarter of the game against Atrisco Heritage Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Albuquerque won 74-57.

The Lobos wait to take the court during the 1,000th New Mexico men’s game against Nevada in the Pit on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. UNM’s Nelly Junior Joseph hit a buzzer-beater to give UNM the 82-81 victory in overtime.

Jalin Fuller poses for a portrait at Kingdom Muay Thai in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Fuller will be facing opponent Zach Bunnel, of Reno, Nevada, during the main event at the upcoming January 25th Coalition Muay Thai fight card.

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Published February 8, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. Modified February 8, 2025 - 1:13 p.m.

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