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Eagle Dancer
The people, places and memories that filled the viewfinders of our readers made judging this year’s photo contest as difficult as ever. The following pages show off why New Mexico has our hearts. Special thanks to the Violet Crown Cinema for hosting a pop-up gallery of the images before publication.

Eugenie Johnson
1st Place: Eagle Dancer, Indian Market, Santa Feby Eugenie Johnson

Bobby Guiterrez
2nd Place: Lowrider Hop, competition in Albuquerqueby Bobby Gutierrez

Dr Emil Pfeiffer, Dr. Emil Pfeiffer
3rd Place: Ice Cream Couple, Young Couple Eating Ice cream on E. San Francisco Streetby Dr Emil Pfeiffer

Paul Horpedahl
The Journey Begins, Kiva at Pecos National Historical Parkby Paul Horpedahl

Bernie Lieving
Tamaya, Santa Ana Puebloby Bernie Lieving

Willie Brown
Up and Away, Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerqueby Willie Brown

Max Woltman
Lonely Tree
Lonely Tree, Albuquerqueby Max Woltman
Ralph LaForge
Rising Sun, Los Ranchos de Albuquerqueby Ralph LaForge

Mark L Watson
American Badger, Valles Caldera National Parkby Mark L Watson

Norman Doggett
Los Matachines and Pine Torch Procession, Christmas Eve at Ohkay Owingeh Puebloby Norman Doggett