Third Annual Espanola Community Matanza Draws Large Crowd

image_67194625.JPGFirst 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

59295583_10218382804338997_3829687724978208768_nRio Arriba County Commissioner Leo Jaramillo, left, and Espanola Community Matanza chair Ralph Martinez Saturday at Northern New Mexico College. Courtesy Photo

59342995_10158462127384832_8831903510334275584_nJosie 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

59380931_10157220776129158_8544897637948588032_nA variety of food was available at the Espanola Community Matanza Saturday. Courtesy photo

59295532_2152544901497598_6549599297019576320_nEl Chicarron himself braved the heat and humidity Saturday at the 3rd Annual Espanola Community Matanza. Courtesy photo

20190504_150723 (1).jpgEspanola Community Matanza chair Ralph Martinez chats with Maire O’Neill of the Los Alamos Reporter Saturday afternoon. Courtesy photo

IMG_1431.jpgLarge 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