April Torres @i_apreel

Float participants wave at the crowd during the 25th annual Muertos y Marigolds Parade in the South Valley on Nov. 5, 2017. The parade aims to bring the South Valley together while also promoting cultural exchange through food, art and music.

One of the vendors at the Santa Fe Comic Con sells Marvel merchandise along with many other figurines during the convention on Oct. 21, 2017. The event ran from Oct. 20-23. Individuals celebrated comics through costumes and attended panel interviews.

Comic boxes from Lobo Comics and Toys are displayed for purchase at the Santa Fe Comic Con. Many attendees dressed as their favorite comic book characters.

Chile ristra crafters show visitors how to create them at this year?s 45th Annual Harvest Festival at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas on Oct. 1, 2017. Las Golondrinas had ?villages? set throughout the ranch to demonstrate life during the 18th and 19th centuries.