Photos: Photographer Grace Trejo's favorite photos of 2024
Look through Arizona Daily Star photographer Grace Trejo's favorite photos of 2024.
Public pools open across Tucson
Nathan Boteo braces himself as he rides down the new slide at Mansfield Pool on the opening day of public pools in Tucson, 2275 North Fourth Avenue, June 1, 2024.
160th University of Arizona Commencement
Graduates celebrate during the 160th University of Arizona Commencement finale at Arizona Stadium, May 10, 2024.
Arizona loses to UCLA, men's college basketball | Dec. 14, 2024
Arizona guard KJ Lewis (5) knocks the ball loose from UCLA guard Dominick Harris (8) at the Footprint Center, Dec. 14, 2024.
Zoppe Italian Family Circus
Brayan Leyva Portugal, right, and Renson Kaingu pull down on straps to get the onion tent secured in place while they set up for the Zoppé Italian Family Circus, 267 South Avenida del Convento, Jan. 4, 2024. For the 13th year the Zoppé Italian family circus will return to Tucson at the Mercado. This years theme, Carnevale di Venezia, will highlight the culture that resides in Venice, Italy. This years performance will feature twenty-four individual performers. The circus is open Friday-Sunday Jan. 6- Jan. 21, 2024 with three performances on MLK Day, Jan. 15. Children 3 and under are free, general admission tickets are priced at $25 with a $45 ringside option.
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park splash pad
Ryley Bolasky-Donovan yells in excitement as a bucket of water falls on her during a day of fun at the Brandi Fenton Memorial Park splash pad, 3482 East River Road, Tucson, Ariz., May 18, 2024.
Young voters in Tucson
University of Arizona students wait in a long line outside of the First United Methodist Church on voting day, 915 East 4th Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2024.
Senator JD Vance holds rally at Tucson Speedway
Vice Presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance greets a crowd of supporters during a Trump/Vance rally at Tucson Speedway, 11955 South Harrison Road, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2024. Sen. JD Vance promoted early and in-person voting in Arizona. The rally included words from Pastor Fernando Gonzales, Pima County GOP David Smith, Arizona Republican Party chair Gina Swoboda, State Representative Lupe Diaz, the former National Security Advisor Robert OÕBrian, and Chairperson of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley.
Trump visits the Southern border
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump listens while reporters ask him questions during a tour of the Arizona/Mexico border, Hereford, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2024.
Tucson Fire Department graduation
Evelyn Botto cries while embraces her boyfriend Jacob Ostrum after he graduated from the Tucson Fire Department, Tucson Convention Center, Dec. 12, 2024. The Class of 24-2 brings 24 new firefighters to the Tucson Fire Department.
Storefront Vinyl program
People walk by the newest installations of the Storefront Vinyl program displayed on the former Chicago Music Store, 130 East Congress Street, Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 10, 2024. The program started in December 2023 and this latest installation is a collaboration between artist Sean Cannon and Peach Properties. The portraits include: Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, John Dillinger, Katy Lee, Linda McCartney, Kim Novak, Paul Newman, Anthony Quinn and Linda Ronstadt.
El Tour de Tucson 2024
A rider gestures to a small crowd of supporters on the 22nd street bridge during the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 23, 2024.
SkillsUSA Region 6 Construction Competition at Catalina High School
Kate Mceuen, a student at Canyon del Oro high school uses a brick trowel to place wet cement on a brick in the Masonry section of the SkillsUSA Region 6 Construction Competition at Catalina High School, 3645 East Pima Street, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 9, 2024. Students from different Southern Arizona high schools compete in one of seven trade categories; Construction Tech, Advanced Carpentry, Electrical, Masonry, Plumbing, Cabinetry, and Team Works, which involves a four-person team building a project from a blueprint.
Muralist Joe Pagac
A new Joe Pagac mural inspired by the Tucson desert lives on the side of the new Ari on Fourth Avenue apartments, 213 North Fourth Avenue, March 26, 2024. The desert themed mural is three story’s high and 80 feet wide.
Manzo Bobcats' first annual Garden-to-Table experience
Vanessa Celaya, right, and Lily Lopez, 5th grade students, embrace one another after Dr. Gabriel Trujillo, the Tucson Unified School District Superintendent awards their beet hummus charcuterie board during the Manzo Bobcats' first annual Garden-to-Table experience, 855 N. Melrose Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2024. The Garden-To-Table experience is a collaboration between Tucson Unified School District’s Food Services and the University of Arizona Food Literacy Program. Students used fresh ingredients grown inside of the Manzo Elementary School garden including: cilantro, kale, nasturtiums, marigolds, radish, beets, lettuce, oreganos, basil, eggs, rosemary, lemon, and swiss chard.
Hunters Kitten Lounge opens
Ryan Madden uses a dangler wand to play with some cats during the grand opening of Hunter's Kitten Lounge, 5319 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., July 6, 2024.
Arizona football Pro Day
University of Arizona cornerback Dylan Wyatt (3) participates in the 40-yard-dash during Pro Day at Arizona Stadium, 1 North National Championship Drive, Tucson, Ariz., March 14, 2024.
Sonoran Pueblo Contractors
Construction workers with the Sonoran Pueblo Contractors pour and pave fresh cement early on Wednesday morning, South Ignacio Baumea, Tucson, Ariz., July 17, 2024.
Miracle en el Barrio
Emily Ochoa waves to her family while taking a photo with Santa Claus during 22nd Annual Miracle En El Barrio, St. John’s Church, 602 West Ajo Way, Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 21, 2024. About 2,000 kids from Tucson's south side are expected to experience the magic of Miracle En El Barrio
Martha Cooper library reopens
Tim Cashman, a library page organizes books in the newly renovated childrenÕs section at the Martha Cooper Library, 1377 North Catalina Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2024. Tucsonans can enjoy the library on Tuesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Martha Cooper Library is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Gin and Juice Arizona Bowl youth clinic
Usimeon Guyton, a player with the Colorado Spillionaires celebrates with a group of Miami University RedHawks after winning a 1v1 play during the Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Gin and Juice Arizona Bowl youth clinic, Bear Down Field, Dec. 27, 2024.
Mount Lemmon
A man snaps a photo of his friend at the Windy Point lookout, North Gen Hitchcock Highway, Oct. 31, 2024.
Democratic watch party in Pima County
Laura Conover, the Pima County Attorney hugs Tucson Mayor Regina Romero upon her arrival at the democratic primary watch party, Corbett’s, 340 North Sixth Avenue, Tucson, Ariz., July 30, 2024.
Arizona beats Southern Utah, men's college basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) attempts to charge through Thunderbirds center Malik Lamin (32) during the match against Southern Utah, McKale Center, Dec. 7, 2024. Arizona (4-4) takes a 102-66 win over Southern Utah (8-3) at the McKale Center on Saturday afternoon.
Monsoon Mystics Apothecary and Mercantile
Maria Elena Pakulis, the owner of Persephonic Healing Arts does tarot readings during the Ghoulentine’s mini market at Monsoon Mystic Apothecary and Mercantile, 657 West Saint Marys Road C9, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 10, 2024.
Ballet Tucson hosts auditions for The Nutcracker
Helena Green leads a group of little through battement routine across the floor during tryouts for Ballet Tucson’s production of The Nutcracker in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, 200 South Tucson Boulevard, Aug. 17, 2024. Ballet Tucson will hold auditions for The Nutcracker on Saturday Aug. 24 for children ages 6-18.
Canstruction Tucson at Park Place
Amanda Jackson, an employee at BWS Architects helps construct a jackalope statue out of canned goods during the annual Canstruction Tucson at Park Place Mall, 5870 East Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., June 22, 2024. Local architects, engineers, builders, contractors, and designers competed in the 2024 Tucson Canstruction on Saturday. The Mythical Creature Canstructions are on display at Park Place Mall from June 22nd to July 10th.
Arizona spring football practice
Arizona wide receiver Jeremiah Patterson (2) runs his route during fall practice, Dick Tomey Field, July 31, 2024. Arizona spring football practice ends with the spring game on April 27.
Marana students create an aviation-themed art sculpture
Gabe Avenenti, a senior at Marana High School uses a cut-off saw to shape a piece of metal while working on an aviation-themed art sculpture that will be installed near the Marana Regional Airport main entrance, 12000 West Emigh Road, Tucson, Ariz., July 11, 2024.
Desert Survivors Plant Sale
Ashley Hauser, left, and Joshua Banks drag netting over the greenhouse arches during the annual Spring plant sale at the Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery, 1020 West Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, Ariz., March 6, 2024. The Annual Spring plant sale at the Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery returns from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. March 5 through March 9, 2024. Since 1981, the Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery has employed adults with intellectual developmental disabilities while selling desert-friendly plants to the Tucson community.
Homer Thiel
Homer Thiel, a historical achaeologist poses with old liquor bottles inside of Hotel Congress, 311 East Congress Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2024.
Memorial Day tribute
Dolores Beck sweeps the gravesites during the U.S. flag placement at the Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at Marana, 15950 North Luckett Road, May 24, 2024.
Mount Lemmon
Snow covers the mountains on the ride up Mount Lemmon, North Gen Hitchcock Highway, Jan. 26, 2024. Skies on Mount Lemmon were clear with a high temperature of 45 degrees on Friday.
Pima County Fair
People hold on tight while riding the wide variety of fair rides during the Pima County Fair, 11300 South Houghton Road, Tucson, Ariz., April 20, 2024.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist