Kevin Maestas

Photo Issue: All eyes on Keller

When I began studying journalism, I wanted to cover something completely different from what I have covered before. From state politics to competitive video games, the University of New Mexico expanded my mind and broaden my interests. An internship with KNME permitted me the opportunity to eat, sleep and breathe local politics. The competitive nature of two candidates locked into deep debate became something I craved — something I wanted to watch.

Photo Story: The scents, sights and experiences of the State Fair

When the New Mexico State Fair blows into town each year, I begin to yearn for the smell of smoked turkey legs while waiting to ride roller coasters and ferris wheels in the midway. After the metallic machinery whips and whirls the summer blues away, emerges the no-brainer to bury my face into powdered sugar with a side of funnel cake. The next logical step would be to let off some steam by chucking softballs at beer bottles for a quick thrill that may result in the adoption of a cheap stuffed animal. Since 1938, Expo New Mexico has housed the yearly celebration of community artisanship, agriculture, cultural traditions and churros. Not quite sure if churros have been among the state fair’s oldest traditions, but for this 20-something-year-old mesa dweller, the annual pilgrimage to southeast Albuquerque must be accompanied by aguas frescas, fair rides and fried pastries.

An LGBTQ Resource Center employee climbs the stairs of the facility after a tabling event during UNM's Welcome Back Days on Wednesday.

Travel Photos

Newport Beach, California

Travel Photos

Newport Beach, California

Lobo catcher Daniel Herrera hangs his head after a two run pick up in the 5th inning by the Fresno State Bulldogs. Fresno State's 11-5 victory over the Lobos advanced them to the finals to meet No. 2 San Diego State Aztecs. The Lobos finished their season with a 30-27-1 record on Saturday, May 27th.

Carter Bins, Fresno State catcher, scores a run during the losers bracket finals at the Mountain West Tournament at the Santa Ana Star Field.

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Dean Nevarez, San Diego State University catcher, celebrates after Matt Villalobos strikes out in the final inning of the semi-final round in the Mountain West Baseball Tournament, Friday night. The Lobos play in an elimination game against Fresno State @ 1 PM on Saturday.

Lobo pitcher Tyler Stevens embraces Andrew Pratt, catcher, after pitching a complete game during the opening Mountain West Championship game Thursday night at the Santa Ana Star Field. The 7-2 victory against Nevada advances the No. 1 seated Lobos to the next round against No. 2 San Diego State, Friday night @ 7 p.m.

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Alaric Babej juggles a Gaelic football at Bullhead Memorial Park Wednesday, April 19, 2017.