This year’s spring once again brought the Downtown Growers Market to Albuquerque. On Saturday, April 25, it attracted crowds of people and vendor tents.
The event hosted a variety of goods including harvested vegetables, prepared food and arts and crafts.
People also enjoyed live music by Robb Janov. The market also hosted the Learners Chess non-profit organization, which teaches and encourages children to play chess. The organization brought chess sets and tables, where adults and kids alike played the game.
Paulina Acosta-Marta is a freelance photographer for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo
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