Children receive gifts from Pancho Clos during the "I Believe in Pancho Clos" event for the Barelas community
Pancho Clos picks up 4-year-old Jackelyn Mayboca as he greets the crowd during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos” event at La Plaza de Encuentro in Southwest Albuquerque on Saturday.
Pancho Clos sports sunglasses while he waits to greet the children during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos" event at La Plaza de Encuentro in Southwest Albuquerque on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
Diosito Apodaca, 3, picks out a gift with Pancho Clos during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos” event on Saturday.
Dancers with Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe perform during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos” event at La Plaza de Encuentro in Southwest Albuquerque on Saturday.
Halo Andrade, 3, smiles as Pancho Clos picks her up to sit on his lap during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos" event at La Plaza de Encuentro in Southwest Albuquerque on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
Ariana Alirez, 1, sits in the front seat of a 1963 Impala while waiting for the arrival of Pancho Clos during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos” event at La Plaza de Encuentro in Southwest Albuquerque on Dec. 14.
Pancho Clos waits to meet the children with his wide-brimmed sombrero during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos” event at La Plaza de Encuentro in Southwest Albuquerque on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
Pancho Clos hugs 8-year-old Aviana Beltran as he greets the crowd during the event.
Alizae Rodriquez, 9, gets a snowman painted on her cheek during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos" event at La Plaza de Encuentro in Southwest Albuquerque on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
Pancho Clos prepares to make his grand entrance during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos" event at La Plaza de Encuentro in Southwest Albuquerque on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
Halo Andrade, 3, clings to her mother while dancers from Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe perform during the “I Believe in Pancho Clos" event at La Plaza de Encuentro in Southwest Albuquerque on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.