A diverse crowd of skateboarders, BMX riders and scooter daredevils showed up for the Vans Off the Wall 2022 All Nations Skate Jam on Saturday. Riders of all ages and skill levels were seen at the at North Domingo Baca Skatepark, some sliding down rail pipes, ollying over curbs, busting tail whips or landing heel flips.

Contestants and fans stood on the ramps to watch the competition while music blasted from the loudspeakers. Free stickers and other goodies were being handed out mid-afternoon as the sun blazed down on the park. The competition, which highlights Native American talent in the sport, drew hundreds of riders and onlookers throughout the day. Below is a small sample of the skills and views from the skate jam.

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Scott Albright

Scott covers hyper-local news in the La Cueva High School area of Albuquerque. He previously worked for The Independent newspaper in Edgewood, NM and has published work in the Alibi, Sangre de Cristo Chronicle, Taos News, Big Island Chronicle, and Hawaii 24/7.

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