See 42 of the best photos from July by the Journal staff photographers

East Mountain Cowboy Church Youth Rodeo pole bending event compeditor Ashlynn takes the lead in her age group with a time 23.24 seconds in Edgewood Saturday, July 06.

Owner of Archetype Tattoo Ben Shawn works on a flash tattoo for Jasmine Quintana during a tattoo flash sale to raise money for Ruidoso fire recovery on Sunday, July 07.

Tattoo artist Jordan Nelson (left) and Joey Chavez (right) from Trusted Tattoo Company in California both work on a bicep tattoo on Tonanac during12th annual New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta at Isleta Resort and Casino on Friday, July 12.

Eleven year-old Elias Solano also known as Munch.e Melodies watches while Nine year-old Alesia Serna girl Ace performs during the National Dance Institute New Mexico Summer Soul-stice Jam at the Hiland Theater on Saturday, July 13.

Jane DeLoser dresses as Tiny Tina sits on top of a car with a rocket launcher during the Borderlands Motel event at the Monterey Motel on Tuesday, July 22.

A big trike race occurs between innings during Isotope green chile cheeseburger night against Round Rock Express at Isotopes Park on Saturday, July 27.

Grandmother Ramona Newfield walks with her five year-old granddaughter Karlena Montoya through the Rail Yards Market on Sunday, July 28.

A Protesters is escorted out of the town hall meeting about public safety at CNM Smith Brasher Hall on Sunday, July 28.

Father Sam Houghtling plays with his children four-year-old Killian Houghtling, two-year-old Myren Houghtling, and Five-year-old Elena Houghtling at Eisenhower Swimming Pool on Monday, July 15.

20240727-news-spanishmkt-4 — Gabe Tafoya and members of Mariachi Azteca de Santa Fe, perform during the Traditional Spanish Market, on the Santa Fe Plaza, Saturday, July 27, 2024. The 72nd Traditional Spanish Market continues through the weekend in Downtown Santa Fe.

20240724-news-bernfair-1 — ReaAnna Gallegos, 15, shows one of her steers during the best of show competition for steers at the Bernalillo County Fair, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Gallegos is a cheerleader and softball player at Valley High School. She won grand champion steer, 2nd place light weight steer, 1st and 2nd place medium weight steer and 1st place heavey weight steer, among other awards at the fair.

20240713-news-folkartmkt-1 — George Baah, from Ghana, helps people try on his shoe, handmade on a loom, during the 20th annual International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, Saturday, July 13, 2024. The market continues through Sunday in the Railyard Park.

20240713-news-folkartmkt-6 — Sarah Mutesi helps people pick out a basket by the Gahaya Links Cooperatives from Rwanda, during the 20th annual International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, Saturday, July 13, 2024. The market continues through Sunday in the Railyard Park.

20240726-news-manueltrujillo-8 — Pauline Lenz, second from left, niece, Edward Trujillo, center, nephew, and other family member of Pfc. Manuel Trujillo, put their hands on the casket at the end of Trujillo's funeral at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Friday, July 26, 2024. Trujillo dies in a Japanese prison camp over 80 years ago.

20240727-news-spanishmkt-1 — Charles m. Carrillo, from Santa Fe, jokes with shoppers and visitors at his booth in the Traditional Spanish Market, on the Santa Fe Plaza, Saturday, July 27, 2024. This is Carrillo's 44th year in the market and the 72nd Traditional Spanish Market.

20240730-bizo-gchile-2 — Fernando Munoz picks red chiles for Grajeda Farms in Hatch, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Chile picking is in full swing in village that is famous for the product.

Laura Mitchell sells umbrellas as a lightning bolt strikes in the sky during Route 66 Summerfest on Central Avenue in Nob Hill in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Dancers with the BAILA! BAILA! Dance Academy perform before the start of the New Mexico United home game against Las Vegas Lights FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

A woman photographs a rainbow with her phone in the parking lot of Smith’s on Fourth Street in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, July 2, 2924.

Young fans from the left, Hiatt Stephens, 7, Michael Cassias, 8, Luke Dominquez, 8, and Josiah Valle, 8, cheer in the stands during The Enchantment and Lobo Alumni exhibition game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Andrew Burlingame celebrates New Mexico United’s 2-0 victory over Orange County FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N,M., on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

People react as they are sprayed with water by Steve Silva during the Fourth of July parade in the Village of Corrales, N.M., on July 4, 2024.

Lowriders parade the field during Mariachis game against the Tacoma Rainiers and Lowrider night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Mariachi performers react during a group photo after returning to the stage after a downpour of rain during the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Showcase Competition Concert at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Pilots Jason Lott and Sgt. Charles Lill fly above Downtown Albuquerque during the unveiling of Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office new addition to the Metro Air Support Unit, the Bell 412EPI Aircraft, during a press conference at Double Eagle Airport in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The BCSO’s new helicopter, designated as Metro 4, replaces the Metro 2 helicopter that crashed outside Las Vegas in 2022, killing four Bernalillo County first responders.

United defender Abdinizak Mohamed (26) leaps into the air attempting to gain possession of the ball from Las Vegas Lights defender Shawn Smart (20) during the New Mexico United home game against Las Vegas Lights FC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Nicholas John Atencio, 43, sits on his bed inside his 120 square-foot home at the Tiny Home Village in Southeast Albuquerque, N.M., on July 2, 2024. The Tiny Home Village is an 18–24-month transitional housing program for unhoused people. The community has reached full occupancy, housing 30 residents, or villagers.

Terrance McCarty, front left, Amari Brown, back left, Joseph Anderson, front right, and Jody Moore, back right, carry the urn holding the ashes of Gregory Brown, former UNM Lobo and Albuquerque High basketball star, during a public Celebration of Life at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Albuquerque Public Schools district leaders dance during the Welcome Back Kickoff assembly at Highland High School in Southeast Albuquerque on July 24.

From the left, Onan Kelly, 12, Andres Jaramillo, 15, and Gabriel Samora, 14, train at the Duke City Prep facility in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, July 11, 2024. In partnership with Gilbert L. Sena Charter School, the Duke City Prep program offers online academic classes and athletic training for high school baseball and softball athletes. The program will begin this fall.

A couple panhandle in the median of Lomas Boulevard in Northeast Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Seth Brewer of Organic Books in Nob Hill on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Jackson Smylie, from Montreal Canada, front left, plays a match against Mike Frentz, 41, of California, during the Scrabble National Word Cup at the Sheraton Airport Hotel ballroom in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Ivy and Marlin Holmes kiss after placing a lock on the fence in celebration of their anniversary as haze masks the East Mountains south of the Sandias in the background at West Bluff Park in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. According to National Weather Service of Albuquerque meteorologist Todd Shoemake, the haze is from wildfires in western Canada.

20240720-news-rrodeo-3 — Bray Bennett, 13, with a team from Winders Cattle Company and Perrin Cattle Company from Clovis, watches the action during the 4th annual Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo. The rodeo, based on real ranch skills, was held at the Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds, Saturday, July 20, 2024.

United States Air Force Pararescue candidate works out at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Honor guards with the Bernalillo County Sheriff Office and Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue salute, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the East Mountain Memorial Wall in Tijeras during a community memorial to remember the four first responders who died in helicopter crash in 2022.

Taylor Cheek, a program director at Vault Studios adjust lights and studio equipment during a tour of Vault Studios in Albuquerque on Friday, July 26, 2024.

A group breaks down their camp off Central Avenue in Albuquerque on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Community members watch a penguin swim during the grand opening for the ABQ BioPark’s Australian experience on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Members of the media join community members for a ribbon cutting event for the new ABQ BioPark’s Australian experience on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Alli Arend, a City of Albuquerque Urban Forestry associate project coordinator, takes measurements of a cottonwood tree inside the Poco Loco Bosque Burn Scar in Albuquerque on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

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Published August 9, 2024 - 11:38 a.m. Modified August 13, 2024 - 8:29 a.m.

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