First Judicial District Attorney Marco Serna takes his turn in the dunk tank Saturday during the 3rd Annual Espanola Community Matanza held at Northern New Mexico College. Courtesy Photo
Rio Arriba County Commissioner Leo Jaramillo, left, and Espanola Community Matanza chair Ralph Martinez Saturday at Northern New Mexico College. Courtesy Photo
Josie Garcia. left, accepts the Fernando Ruiz Award from Chef Fernando Ruiz following the 2019 Matanza Salsa Competition Saturday at Northern New Mexico College. In the Business/Organization Division, first place went to Chimayo Rocks, second place to PMI and third place to Española Valley Eagles. In the Individuals Division, Josie Garcia took first place, Michelle Garcia took second place and Mickie Quintana took third with honorable mention going to Elaine Herrera. Courtesy photo
A variety of food was available at the Espanola Community Matanza Saturday. Courtesy photo
El Chicarron himself braved the heat and humidity Saturday at the 3rd Annual Espanola Community Matanza. Courtesy photo
Espanola Community Matanza chair Ralph Martinez chats with Maire O’Neill of the Los Alamos Reporter Saturday afternoon. Courtesy photo
Large crowds wait in line for good food at the Espanola Community Matanza Saturday at Northern New Mexico College. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com