New Mexicans bring out their Halloween flair for Day of the Tread: Photos

Matthew Connelly is dressed as a xenomorph from the "Alien" franchise for the annual Day of the Tread on Sunday. Connelly won first place for the Day of the Tread adult costume contest.

Gay Blech, left, is dressed as Mamá Imelda, and Dusty Blech, right, is dressed as Hector from the movie "Coco" for the Day of the Tread on Sunday.

Mother Megan Molleck, left, is dressed as Princess Peach while her sons are dressed as Bowser and Yoshi from the Mario video games during the Day of the Tread on Sunday.

Joey Billie, 4, rides his bike in the bosque for the annual Day of the Tread on Sunday.

Cecilia, left, is dressed as The Wicked Witch of the West, Chris, center, is dressed as Glinda, and Bruce is dressed as The Wizard from “The Wizard of Oz” for the annual Day of the Tread on Sunday. The group won first place for best group costume.

Cassie Fleming receives her medal after completing her ride during the Day of the Tread on Sunday.

Mother Kathi Rieger, left, and daughter Jessica Riege, right, dressed as witches for the annual Day of the Tread on Sunday.

Martin Germain with the group the "Roll'in Chili Peppers" rides in the Day of the Tread on Sunday, Oct. 26 , 2025.

Maliyah Martinez is dressed as a Creeper from the video game Minecraft while she rides in the annual Day of the Tread on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.

A biker dressed as superman rides down the Bosque for the annual Day of the Tread on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Rick Hickox is dressed as Pennywise from Stephen King's IT, and Claudia Hickox is dressed as Michael Jackson’s music video Thriller for the annual Day of the Tread on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.

The crowd put their hands over their hearts for the Pledge of Allegiance for the opening ceremonies for the annual Day of the Tread on Sunday.

Rachel Barski adjusts her helmet before her Day of the Tread ride on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.

Shirley Jewell stands next to her bike and her husbands bike before the start of the Day of the Tread on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.

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Published October 27, 2025 - 10:30 p.m. Modified October 27, 2025 - 10:30 p.m.

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