ADMIRING FANS — The 1991 Nissan D-21 minitruck was a crowd favorite this year. Vincente Garcia says the car was brand new, but nothing fancy, when he got it in high school. In 2008 his cousin gave Bedrock a makeover and built and installed hydraulics. (Photo by Lonnie Anderson)
It was one of those perfect Albuquerque days where fall is just around the corner and the sun is shining, the sky is blue and the breeze is just enough to cool you down without blowing over the table settings.
A line of freshly waxed classic cars lined Hardin Field while another line formed at the Hangry Jalapeno food truck serving up fresh tacos, Frito pies and burritos. Albuquerque High School’s Mariachi San Jose performed on the stage and Sandians and Kirtland Airmen and women mingled, ate and celebrated, together. Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One. The event was organized by the Hispanic Outreach for Leadership and Awareness employee resource group to recognize the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
AWARD WINNER — Juan Bustos won the car show’s People Choice Award for his 1939 Chevrolet Coupe. (Photo by Lonnie Anderson)
GETTING STARTED — The Hispanic Outreach for Leadership and Awareness Chair Roberta Rivera kicks off the Sept. 21 event. (Photo by Lonnie Anderson)
ALL OUT — Mark Dodd won the Labs Director’s Choice award for his 1949 Bentley Mark VI. Mark went all out even dressing the part to match his classic Bentley. (Photo by Lonnie Anderson)
COMMITTEE’S CHOICE — Matthew Martinez won the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee’s Choice award for his 1954 Chevrolet Bel-Air. (Photo by Lonnie Anderson)
TODOS SOMOS — Albuquerque High School’s Mariachi San Jose performs at the Hardin Field event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. (Photo by Lonnie Anderson)
