I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to fly back to LA for the Day of the Dead celebration held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. As always, it didn’t disappoint.
Author: Salvador Zapien
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October in New Mexico – Pajarito Mountain
How cool is it have a ski hill 5 minutes from town? Before the snow comes, however, we get a wonderful display of colors from the trees on the hill.
Along with the trees, there are still wildflowers blooming above 7200 feet. 
A wooden shack along one of the ski runs, nestled in the trees. 
Alpine trees provide the most color along the slopes. 
Remnants of the Los Conchas Fire on the western edge of Pajarito Mountain. 
The road into and out of Camp May on Pajarito Mountain. -
October in New Mexico – Balloon Fiesta
Got up at 4:45am to drive to ABQ for my first Balloon Fiesta. It. Was. Awesome. It’s going on all week and I just might head back for more pictures.
As an added bonus, I give you a short YouTube video taken by me:
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Life finds a way
After what we’ve been told has been a really dry season, there was some rain a few weeks ago. Here is a sampling of the the wildlife growing in our yard since the rains.
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Candlelight vigil closes the Fiestas de Santa Fe
The Fiestas de Santa Fe ended on September 12th with a mass of thanksgiving and a candlelight procession through the streets of Santa Fe to the Cross of the Martyrs. There, on a hill overlooking the city, a prayer service was held to close the festivities.
A guitarron player waits patiently for the candlelight vigil to start outside of St. Francis Cathedral, Santa Fe. 
The queen of the Fiestas Santa Fe makes her way to the Cross of the Martyrs. 
Members of the catholic community make their way down Paseo de Peralta during the closing ceremonies of the Fiestas de Santa Fe. 
Members of the catholic community walk up the hill to the Cross of the Martyrs. 
Priests lead the congregation in prayers at the Cross of the Martyr in Santa Fe. 
The congregation listens to a homily. 
A member of the historical society, dressed in Spanish garb, listens to the homily at the Cross of the Martyrs. 
A reveler holds up a candle during prayers at the Cross of the Martyrs.