See 36 of the best photos from September by the Journal staff photographers

Bryan Candanosa is lifted into the air after winning the All-American Futurity with his horse Hezgothelook Z Downs at Albuquerque Downs on Sept. 2, 2024.

Attendees bring out their phones to capture the All-American Futurity race at The Downs Racetrack on Monday, Sep 2

Bryan Candanosa horse Hezgothelook Z gets hosed down by staff after they won the All-American Futurity race with his Downs at Albuquerque on Monday, Sep 2

Andrea Lopez with Albuquerque Center for Hope and Recovery throws candy to attendees watching the State Fair Parade at Central Ave on Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024

Luis Bukanva performs rope tricks on his horse during the State Fair Parade at Central Ave on Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024

Mia,10, from Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School catches a baseball that Isotopes worker Mike Jojola found in the stands during the School Day Matinee at Isotopes Park on Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024

Isotopes outfielder Jimmy Herron (8) practices his swing in the dugout before walking up to the plate during the game against Las Vegas Aviators at Isotopes Park on Sunday, Sep. 15, 2024

NM United player Greg Hurst (left) hugs teammate Kris Shakes (right) after they won the game against Loudoun United FC at Isotopes Park on Sunday, Sep. 22, 2024

La Cueva's Mason Posa, an All-State linebacker, motivates his team before a September 2024 game

Participants dress as the kids from Charlie Brown walk in the Harvest Festival Pet Parade on Corrales Road, nSunday, Sep. 29, 2024

20240908-news-sfplazashots-2 — The Santa Fe Police Department is investigating a crime scene where on Palace Ave. near the intersection with East Alameda, in Santa Fe, Sunday September 8, 2024. This Jeep was involved in an incident near the Santa Fe Plaza where shot were reported.

20240908-news-sfplazashots-4 — Lawn chairs remain along Palace Avenue where people were expecting to watch the Historical Hysterical Parade, in Santa Fe, Sunday September 8, 2024. Shot were fired at the scene causing a police chase, a lockdown of the area, and the cancelation of remaining Fiesta de Santa Fe Events.

20240921-spt-unmfsfb-1 — From left, Louis Trujillo, Marc Santiago, Carlos Candelaria and Daniel Candelaria sing the UNM Fight song before the start of the Lobos's game against Fresno State, in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 21, 2024. They are all UNM alumni.

20240921-spt-unmfsfb-2 — UNM student Matthew Barkley waves a flag and cheers after the Lobos scored a touchdown during the Sept. 21 game against Fresno State at University Stadium.

20240924-arts-herrera-1 — Artist Nicholas Herrera poses some of his pieces including a contemporary Our Lady of Sorrows, foreground and Santa Lucia, background, in his gallery at his home in El Rito, Tuesday, September 25, 2024.

20240924-nwews-pinon-1 — Gerideo Flores and his daughter Reyna Miramontes, from La Masilla, pick pinon under a tree along NM-76 near Ojo Sarco, Tuesday, September 24, 2024. It was Flores' 62 birthday and he wanted to collect pinon to celebrate.

20240926-news-leaves-1 — Chris Lunn, of Santa Fe, stands on a rock to see the aspens and other deciduous trees putting on their fall colors, along Hyde Park Road, north of Santa Fe, Thursday, September 26, 2024. Around 500 fet beyond him the road in closed for a repaving project that could last until mid October.

Lilyanna Martinez, 7, collects bubbles on her head while playing in the Foam Zone at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

The Reithoffer Shows Midway at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Tomekia Harry, 46, from Louisiana, works at the fishing pond game in the kiddie zone at Reithoffer Shows Midway at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Ambrocio Smith, 6, meets Mr. Happy aka Kris Wyskochil after the match during the Duke City Championship Wrestling show at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday Sept. 12, 2024.

Eva Mobley lifts up her one-year-old son, Lee, into the air with fellow parents during Green Feet Swimming lessons at Highland Pool in Southeast Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Tajh Derosier plays the saxophone while performing with Cha Wa, a New Orleans band, during Globalquerque! at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

American Legion legionnaires and guardsmen carry the remains of 42 unclaimed New Mexico veterans to be placed in hearses and transported to the Santa Fe National Cemetery from Legacy Church in Northeast Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The 42 unclaimed veterans were transported with a procession to the Santa Fe National Cemetery, where they were laid to rest with military honors. Since 2010, the Bernalillo County and New Mexico Department of Veterans Services have been providing military honor burials for veterans whose families never claimed their remains.

Class of 59’ Beth Nicholson (James), Rusty Hiller, Carol Hoffman (Culbertson), Jean Van Dusen (Grigsby), and Jim Cole, with their class plaque at Highland High School in Southeast Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Sept., 25, 2024.

United fan Andrew Burlingame celebrates United’s 3-1 victory over Sacramento Republic at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Eldorado gets tackled by Volcano Vista senior Thomas Pettus (23) during high school football game at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Sept 21, 2024.

Desirèe Schmittel-Dyer, center, reacts during the first Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump during a watch party hosted by the New Mexico Democratic Party at O’Neill’s Pub in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

Children and parents play, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the International Balloon Museum in Albuquerque.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 Deputy Administrator Stacey Dwyer, center, meets with community members following a press conference at the Albuquerque Fire Department/Training Academy on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

Elena Ricci, an employee with the National Park Service, left, and Judy Muller, of Albuquerque, make adobe bricks during an adobe demonstration at the Gutierrez-Hubbell House in the South Valley on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Lance Hunter, left, helps Emilio Verastegui roll out his Skyote airplane at the Double Eagle II Airport west of Albuquerque on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

Lab scientists work at TriCore Reference Laboratories in Albuquerque on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Sun flowers at Big Jim Farms in Albuquerque is pictured on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

UNM Lobos Men’s Basketball hold team practice at the Rudy Davalos Basketball Center in Albuquerque on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Dr, Ronnie Myers, left, the dean of Touro college o Dental Medicine talks with Rabbi Dr. Moshe Krupka, executive vice president and Ombudsman of Touro University, follwing a ground breaking ceremony for the new college in Albuquerque on Wednesday Sept. 25, 2024.

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Published October 8, 2024 - 11:50 a.m. Modified December 7, 2024 - 2:52 p.m.

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