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Take a look: 49 best shots captured by Journal photographers in March

Stunned Valley fans react as Highland goes on to win the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Members of the Albuquerque Isotopes prepare for their team photo during media day at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

La Cueva High School’s Hailey King is caught in a pickle during a game against Alamogordo on Monday, March 25, 2024.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham arrives, Monday, March 4, 2024, to sign key legislative bills at West Mesa High School in Albuquerque. (Jon Austria / Albuquerque Journal)

New Mexico State Senator Senator Linda M. López, right, and State Sen. Harold Pope D-Albuquerque, second from right, arrive for a press conference with members of the New Mexico Democratic Party, Jewish Voice for Peace to discuss, Monday, March 25, 2024, support for a ceasefire in Gaza at Civic Plaza in Albuquerque.

A vehicle waits, Monday, March 11, 2024, as a pair of Canada geese crosses Tingley Drive SW in Albuquerque.

UNM offense celebrate a play during the first day of spring practice for the UNM football team at the UNM football practice field in Albuquerque on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Navajo Prep celebrates after defeating Tohatchi during the girls Class 3A finals game at the Pit on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Highland celebrates their win after beating Valley in overtime during the boys Class 4A finals game at the Pit on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler speaks, Saturday, March 16 ,2024, during a press conference at the Albuquerque State Police Office in Albuquerque. Jaremy Smith, 32, of Marion, South Carolina is wanted in connection to death of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare.

Samia Assed, right, speaks, Monday, March 25, 2024, during a press conference calling for a cease fire in Gaza at Civic Plaza in Albuquerque.

An honor guard fires a volley as New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare arrives at Legacy Church in Albuquerque on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

BEST-Of March-EM-14630 — Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, center, sits with her attorney Jason Bowles, left, during testimony in the trial against her in First District Court, in Santa Fe, N.M., Friday, March, 1, 2024. Gutierrez-Reed, who was working as the armorer on the movie "Rust" when a revolver actor Alec Baldwin was holding fired killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded the film’s director Joel Souza, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence.

BEST-Of March-EM-14631 — Stephanie Montoya, right, and Shelby Sanchez, from Albuquerque, deal with their decision to try Xperince, a hot sauce by Smokin' Ed's PuckerButt Pepper Company, made with Pepper X, the hottest pepper in the world. This is during the National Fiery Foods and BBQ Show at Sandia Resort and Casino, Saturday, March 2, 2024. This is the 35th annual show and they were expecting over 5000 people to attend on Saturday. Venders for around the country are there for people to sample or buy hot sauces and rubs. The event continues through Sunday.

BEST-Of March-EM-14632 — Atrisco Heritage Marquise Renfro battles against Volcano Vista's Evan Accillien, for a loos ball during the 4th quarter of their district championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024. The game is being played at Volcano Vista.

BEST-Of March-EM-14633 — Joel Brachtl and Reagan Wolf, from California but now living in Albuquerque, looks through the variety of diaphonizationed, mummified and preserved animals at the Grizzly Macabrenic booth during the Albuquerque Oddities & Curiosities Expo, Saturday, March 9, 2024. The event that includes vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from around the country is going on through Sunday at the New Mexico Expo.

BEST-Of March-EM-14634 — Andrew Burlingame, left, and other fans of New Mexico United, celebrate after Greg Hurst scored the first goal against Pittsbourgh Riverhounds during the first half of their season opener, in Albuquerque, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

BEST-Of March-EM-14635 — New Mexico State Police Officers escort the body of Officer Justin Hare from OMI to a funeral home, in Albuquerque, Monday, March 18, 2024. Hare was sot and killed while performing his duties last Friday.

BEST-Of March-EM-14636 — Volcano Vista's pitcher Nana Jim and catcher Jewel Candelaria react after striking out St. Pius' Gabriella Casco to end the 6th inning of their game in Albuquerque, Thursday, March 21, 2024.

BEST-Of March-EM-14637 — Nicholas Gavi, left, and Chile Reano react as the Clemson Tigers start to roll over the University of New Mexico Lobos during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The game was being played in Memphis Tn., but around 140 Lobos fans were viewing the game at a watch party on Civic Plaza, Friday, March 22, 2024.

People reach the top of Tomé Hill at sunrise during Good Friday pilgrimage in Los Lunas, N.M., on March 29, 2024.

Jesse Petri, from Texas, launches off “Punchy Pete” during the PBR Albuquerque Ty Murray Invitational "Unleash the Beast" at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Demonstrators gather at 1902 Lomas Blvd near Central during a march and rally “Shut it Down for Rafah/Stop the Genocide in Gaza” before marching through Old Town to Tiguex Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The march and rally is part of an international day of protest, calling for an immediate ceasefire and allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Monique Fragua draws her bow before shooting at a target at the Archery Shoppe in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Jason Cervantes-Ponce hugs his sister Claudia Galindo with his other two siblings, Isela Ponce and Nathan Ponce, after graduating and receiving his GED during an inmate graduation ceremony and celebration at Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas, N.M., on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare’s girlfriend, Daizzare Quintana and their two daughters, Juliann, 7, and Caydence, 4, receive a burial flag from New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler during a funeral service for officer Hare at Legacy Church in Northwest Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Hare was fatally shot while on duty west of Tucumcari along I-40 on March 15.

Volcano Vista junior Kenyon Aguino (24) and junior Evan Accilien (3) leap into the air during celebration as the Hawks defeat Organ Mountain and win the 5A boys state championship basketball game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M,, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Volcano Vista won 47-34.

Bosque senior Kyle Morris (12) leaps into the air as Socorro sophomore Jaquavis Brawley (3) blocks the shot during boys varsity basketball game against Socorro at the Bosque School in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Bosque won the game 74-57.

Marla Job, resident of Logan and employee at Logan Food Mart, reflects on the life of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare, in Logan, N.M., on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Hare was fatally shot while on duty last Friday morning west of Tucumcari.

Abraham " Hammer" Perez gets punched by Fernando "El Leoncito" Diaz during the Legacy Promotions pro boxing card at Expo New Mexico’s Creative Arts Center in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Perez won the World Boxing Council Silver Youth flyweight title.

Dorothy Alvarez, 5, center, holds a candle with her brother Ivan Alvarez, 11, and mother Melissa Alvarez, during a vigil in honor of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare at the New Mexico State Police Office in Tucumcari, N.M., on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Hare was fatally shot while on duty last Friday morning west of Tucumcari.

Georgina Prado, mother of Rio Grande’s Isaac Venzor Prado, cries in the arms of Ruben Acosta next to Rio Grande’s Lane Shrader, right, as the team pays tribute to the 17-year-old before its baseball game with Eldorado at Eldorado High School on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Isaac Venzor Prado died Tuesday due to a heart condition.

People raise their phone flashlights and candles in honor of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare during a vigil at the State Police department in Tucumcari, N.M., on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Hare was fatally shot while on duty last Friday morning west of Tucumcari.

A two-year-old girl, whose mother did not want her to be identified by name, watches her mother fill a plate of food during a Ramadan at a dialogue and friendship dinner hosted at the Raindrop Foundation Turkish Cultural Center in Albuquerque, N.M., On Thursday, March 14, 2024.

The second tram docks to the top of the peak during the Sandia Peak Tramway reopening on Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024.

University of New Mexico forward Paula Reus (30) jumps up past University of Nevada players to make a basket at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 02, 2024.

University of New Mexico fan Patty Emord put her hands over her mouth during the game against the University of Nevada at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 02, 2024.

University of New Mexico guard Nyah Wilson (3) falls to the ground as the ball rolls back to her during the game against the University of Nevada at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 02, 2024.

Hendrix Olsen passes out roses to attendees of the Solidarity Vigil Honoring the life of Nex Benedict at Morningside Park on Sunday, Mar. 03, 2024.

Father Anne a female Roman Catholic priest attends Solidarity Vigil Honoring the life of Nex Benedict Morningside Park as Annie states, “I am here calling for gender justice in the Roman Catholic Church” on Sunday, Mar. 03, 2024.

10 year old Cayven Bonds yells at the top of his lungs after Fort Summer wins 1A state championship game against Logan Longhorns at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.

Arnold Thomas grandfather of Navajo Prep senior Jude Thomas celebrates Navajo prep win against Robertson cardinals during 3A championship game at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.

Navajo Prep junior Xavier Nez (left) and senior Jude Thomas (right) have tears run down their face after winning the 3A championship game against Robertson cardinals at The Pit on Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024.

14 year old Alexander Peters from The Montessori Elementary and Middle school spells his word in the 77th Annual Spelling Bee at Albuquerque Little Theater on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024.

Bride Megan Rader meets funnybone at her wedding reception which involved a dog adoption event with Animal Welfare at Golf & Event Center at Balloon Fiesta Park on Sunday, Mar. 24, 2024.

A black truck drove into several protestors in front of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque on Monday, Mar. 25, 2024

Blood runs down John Dodson face during the fight against Dagoberto Aguero at the BKFC men’s flyweight matchup at Tingley Coliseum on Friday, Mar. 29, 2024

John Dodson (right) brings his fist back to hit his opponent Dagoberto Aguero (left) during BKFC men’s flyweight matchup at Tingley Coliseum on Friday, Mar. 29, 2024

Children from ages 12 and under rush onto the field for the isotopes easter egg hunt before the game against El Paso Chihuahua at Isotopes Park on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2024

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Published April 2, 2024 - 1:15 p.m. Modified April 2, 2024 - 1:17 p.m.

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