NOB HILL, ABQ—For the 24th year, Nob Hill celebrated Earth Day with a community festival on

Silver Ave. just behind La Montanita Co-op.  Famous for being a gathering of all sorts of colorful people, as well as those interested in issues of the environment and social justice, the Earth Fest is a street fair that draws people from all over the city.

Here are a few pictures from this year’s event which was held last Sunday.

I'll hold a puppy.  I'll hold a cat.  But you have got to be kidding!

I’ll hold a puppy. I’ll hold a cat. But you have got to be kidding!

The belfry in the background is that of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. designed by UNM's famous architect John Gaw Meem.

The belfry in the background is that of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. designed by UNM’s famous architect John Gaw Meem.

The energy of the African dancers lit up the audience with smiles.

The energy of the African dancers lit up the audience with smiles.

NHNA's Gary Eyster shows how to publicize Nob Hill's centennial next year without saying a word.

NHNA’s Gary Eyster shows how to publicize Nob Hill’s centennial next year without saying a word. His bow-tie, now known as an Eyster, was a hit.