Photos: Arizona Daily Star photographer Grace Trejo's favorite photos from 2025
Look through some of Grace Trejo's favorite photos from 2025.
Barrio Nopal Park groundbreaking
A group of kids get drenched with a water while playing inside the new Barrio Nopal Park splash pad, 311 East Elvira Road, Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2025. Hundreds of community members joined Mayor Regina Romero and Tucson Council Member Lane Santa Cruz in the groundbreaking of Barrio Nopal Park. The project was made possible by the voters who passed prop 407, Sunnyside School District, Kimley-Horn, Durazo Construction, the City of Tucson Parks and Rec, and more.
'No Kings' motor parade
People wave Mexican and American flags during the Tucson 'No Kings' motor march, South Country Club Road, Tucson, Ariz., June 14, 2025.
9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center
Two members of the Tucson Fire Department take their time completing the 9/11 Tower Challenge at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 11, 2025.
Red and Blue volleyball match at McKale Center
Arizona middle blocker Sydnie Vanek (1) and opposite Ana Heath (7) cheer on setter Avery Scoggins (6) during the Red and Blue volleyball match at McKale Center, Aug. 16, 2025.
Sunset bike ride
A biker makes his way down Cañada del Oro River Park, Oro Valley, Ariz., June 4, 2025.
Arizona beats in-state rival ASU in Tempe
Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley tries to stop Arizona Wildcats assistant head coach Jack Murphy from shaking hands with Sun Devils guard Adam Miller (44) after the game at Desert Financial Arena, Feb. 1, 2025.
Mission View Elementary School
Victoria Gonzalez, left, Yazelyn Bernal, and Emma Guirado cheer during the reveal of the $50,000 renovations made to Mission View Elementary School by the Big 12 and College Football Player's Foundation, 2600 South Eighth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2025.
'No Kings' protest in Downtown Tucson
Thousands gather in Downtown Tucson for the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest, 115 North Church Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2025.
Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl youth football clinic
Axcel Arvayo recovers the ball from a Miami Redhawks football player during the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl youth football clinic, Bear Down Field, Dec. 26, 2025.
Arizona Ice Art
Rodney Timm, senior designer and ice artist at Arizona Ice Art uses a die grinder to make precise cuts into his diamond ice sculpture, 2555 North Coyote Drive, Tucson, Ariz., July 9, 2025.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders greet eager fans after the Where We Go From Here event with Greg Casar at Catalina High School, 3645 East Pima Street, Tucson, Ariz., March 22, 2025.
'No Kings' motor parade
Two TPD officers detain someone after a vandalism incident near East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road, Tucson, Ariz., June 14, 2025.
African American Student Affairs celebration
Barbea Williams Performance Company performs during the African American Student Affairs celebration and award ceremony at Crowder Hall, May 14, 2025.
Quincie Douglas Center Trunk-or-Treat
A child touches the nose of a clown hiding inside of a lifted truck during the annual Quincie Douglas Center Trunk-or-Treat, 1575 East 36th Street, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2025.
Arizona vs Houston at McKale Center
Houston Cougars forward J'Wan Roberts (13) wins possession of the ball over Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) during the game at McKale Center, Feb. 15, 2025.
Mission View Elementary School
Luis Carbonell looks shocked as he is awarded $1,000 check from the Big 12 and College Football Player's Foundation, 2600 South Eighth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2025. Luis Carbonell has been a teacher at Mission View Elementary School for over 30 years.
100th annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
A cowboys rides his horse around the Tucson Rodeo Grounds arena during the 100th annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Feb. 18, 2025.
Arizona beats in-state rival ASU in Tempe
Arizona forward Carter Bryant (9) gets hit in the face trying to win the ball from Sun Devils forward Basheer Jihad (8) during the game at Desert Financial Arena, Feb. 1, 2025.
100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade prep
Perla Contreras, an employee at RCD Demolition adds flower petals to the company float before the 100th annual Tucson Rodeo parade, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Feb. 19, 2025. This year's Grand Marshals are the Descendants of Rodeo and Parade Founder Frederick Leighton Kramer.
Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl youth football clinic
Miami Redhawks players celebrate after an impressive catch during the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl youth football clinic, Bear Down Field, Dec. 26, 2025.
Candrea Classic
Arizona softball players walk to the dugout before the game against Alabama in the Candrea Classic softball tournament, Mike Candrea Field, Feb. 8, 2025.
S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration
Margie Mendez dances with Ballet Folklórico Tapatió during the S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson 250 year celebration outside Tucson Presidio Museum, 196 North Court Avenue, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2025. S-cuk Ṣon/Tucson celebrated 250 years with live music, folklorico, frybread, Eegees, food trucks, remarks by elected leaders, a Presidio garrison musket demonstration, and more on Saturday night.
African American Student Affairs celebration
Members of greek life at the University of Arizona take the stage for the D9 Unit Stroll during the African American Student Affairs celebration and award ceremony at Crowder Hall, May 14, 2025.
Tucson High vs Pueblo High, girl's flag football
Tucson High’s Bethany Linares (10), left, laughs with Destiney Brown (1) during the pre-game coin toss against Pueblo High, 3500 South 12th Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2025.
Arizona beats in-state rival ASU in Tempe
Arizona forward Carter Bryant (9) holds back guard Caleb Love (1) after a confrontation on the court late in the second half of the game against ASU at Desert Financial Arena, Feb. 1, 2025.
Bella Corona signing day
Bella Corona, right, embraces her mother Meaghan Corona after signing to play softball for Fresno State University during a small ceremony at Marana High School, 12000 West Emigh Rd, Tucson, Arizona., Nov. 12, 2025.
Catalina vs Pueblo girl's high school basketball
Pueblo Warriors' Brooklyn Espinoza (10) collects the rebound over Catalina's Mercy Martinez (4) during the MLK Coaches for Charity Classic at McKale Center, Jan. 20, 2025.
Mica Mountain football practice
Players run through drills during an afternoon football practice at Mica Mountain High School, Dec. 2, 2025.
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