Michael Griego, a master gardener with the City of Albuquerque, collects plants inside the City of Albuquerque Park and Recreation Greenhouse in Albuquerque on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Griego has worked with the city for six years with the last four as a master gardener at the city’s Greenhouse. He tends to plants that are used to beautify the City of Albuquerque, including areas such as City Hall and the Albuquerque Airport. Griego says that one of the greatest blessings about his job is giving back by educating city officials and community members about the various plants and their benefits to our city.
Isleta Barber Salon barber Joaquin Candelaria works on customer Joel Gomez hair at his barber shop in South Valley on Monday, July 3, 2023. Candelaria has been cutting hair at his barber shop for 26 years, while Gomez has been a regular customer for over 20 years.
Bill Swets poses for a portrait at the front gates of the Swetsville Zoo in Timnath, Colo. on Sept. 21. 2022. Swetsville Zoo, an iconic attraction in Timnath has nearly 180 metal sculptures welded by local artist Bill Swets. This year marks the end of the road side attraction as Bill has agreed to sell the property to a developer.
Annabel Reader and Dan Huling along with their dog Charlie, of the Colorado Shoe School sit for a portrait in their workshop in Bellvue, Colorado on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
YouTuber Taylor “Dude Dad” Calmus, center, joins his fans to watch a pair of pinewood derby cars take a spin on a giant pinewood derby racing track during the inaugural Dude Dad Pinewood Derby co-hosted by members Boy Scout Troop 83 at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Collins, Colorado on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Proceeds from the event helped to benefit Realities for Children
89-year-olds Owen and Juanita Henning pose for a portrait, Monday, Feb. 11, 2020, at Bentley Village in North Naples. The couple have been together for 71 years since they married on Feb. 5, 1949.
Marco Island artist J.J. Stinchcombef, talks about his new mural based on local wildlife, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at the Marco Island Historical Museum.
World War II veteran Chester Sokol is comforted by his wife Dolores “Dolly” Sokol after recalling the first time he experienced the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder during an interview, Monday, June, 2, 2019, at his home in Naples, Florida.
Project 9 director and producer Glory Crampton and musician Jeremy Franklin Goodman pose for a portrait at Sails Restaurant in Naples, Florida on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Their film, Project 9, was recently awarded a Gold Telly Award for Best Music Video.
Chef Jason Mattozzi and his son Jacob Mattozzi pose for a portrait at their restaurant, Chops City Grill in Naples, Florida on Tuesday, June 9, 2021.
Capacity Builders project director Frances Hampton poses for a portrait in Farmington, New Mexico.
Sheridy Walker talks about her struggles dealing with stage 3 ovarian cancer on Thursday at her home in Farmington.
Estero Fire Department Chaplin Mark Goodman, poses for a portrait, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at Christ Community Ministries in Estero.
Miss Florida USA 2020 Monique Evans poses for a portrait during a fashion shoot, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at her home in Naples, Florida.
Kammie Johnson Pippin, of Fort Collins, a transgender woman who went through the Genecis program at UT Southwestern poses for a photo in Fort Collins, Colorado on May 4, 2022.
Breast cancer survivor Chris Rittberger poses for a portrait, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2019, at his home in North Naples.
Stylist and designer Keesha Morisma poses for a portrait, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Naples.
Hyde N Chic chef and owner Andy Hyde poses for a portrait, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at his restaurant in Naples.