On Sept. 12, the Rio Grande Pool hosted a doggy paddle event. It cost $5 per dog and was free for the people, who could sign their dogs up for one of two time slots. The only things other than payment that were required were the dogs’ vaccination records. When walking up to the pool, there was a line of dogs waiting with their owners with some barking and some crying to get into the pool and have fun. There was one big pool and one smaller pool for the dogs that had a harder time in the deeper pool. The atmosphere was so contagious with joy and laughter. Each dog seemed to have fun in their own way, even if they didn't get fully wet.
Cayden Flores is a freelance photographer for the Daily Lobo. They can be reached at photo@dailylobo.com, or on X @DailyLobo
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PHOTO STORY: ‘Hardcore Battle of the Bands’ showcases emerging local metal talent
October 6It was a headbanger’s dream at the Hardcore Battle of the Bands on Friday, Sept. 25, as a new generation of local rock and heavy metal groups duked it out at Warehouse 505, who was also an organizer of the event along with X Studio, Vault Studio and Bloom Records. Warehouse 505 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Albuquerque’s youth of all walks of life through arts, music, education and career readiness, according to the group’s website. The event was put on to showcase young metal bands and give them a place to perform and share their original music in a space among their peers. The groups that performed were Everything We Never Were, Naegleria, Metal Intentions, Electrocuted, Gutter Kittenz, Famine and In Panic. Trinity Ayers is a freelance photographer for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at photo@dailylobo.com and on X @DailyLobo
PHOTO STORY: Local celebration held to signal Hispanic Heritage Month
October 5Kicking off the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, the annual OSVC Hispanic Heritage Celebration was held on Sept. 19 at the Open Space Visitor Center to commemorate and showcase art, traditions, music and cultures of the Hispanic community throughout the afternoon. Activities included face painting, a rock climbing wall and vendors to support while visitors enjoyed the diverse array of entertainment. The first performance featured Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana, performing a traditional Mexican folk dance known as baile folklórico. The second performance was a Spanish ballroom flamenco dance, an expressive ballroom song and dance originating from southern Spain. The next showcase featured Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art combining dynamic movement, acrobatic skills and music, used originally to train in a way that can be disguised as a dance. The final group to perform was Felix Y Los Gatos, a group who primarily plays blues music, and often tours around New Mexico. Trinity Ayers is a freelance photographer for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at photo@dailylobo.com and on X @DailyLobo
