Good morning, Albuquerque.

Families gathered at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho on Saturday to honor loved ones lost to fentanyl, as organizers noted a dramatic rise in overdoses and community members voiced concern over DEA policies that let fentanyl pills circulate — prompting calls for accountability.

Nearly 500 people enjoyed International Mud Day on Saturday at the Open Space Visitor Center.

Attendees of all ages got muddy on slides, obstacle courses, and a mud kitchen as they embraced an active day of outdoor fun.

A local reporter revisited Grants after exploring its neon-lit Route 66 arch and mining museum, which display relics from when uranium drove a boom and later decline — a reminder that hidden gems can renew pride in our shared heritage.

Starbucks, which has served students for 10+ years, is relocating to the Student Union Building for summer renovations while local vendor Cà Phê Culture will open in its place at Zimmerman Library this fall.

Fernando Machado-Stredel, a UNM biology postdoc, has been selected for the Florence Merriam Bailey Publication Award for his research on Snail Kites and invasive apple snails.

He will be honored at the American Ornithological Society meeting this August—recognizing his breakthrough study.

Ranchers and farmers met on July 9 to ask state officials to stop federal contractors from drilling unpermitted water wells for border wall construction on military-controlled land in Luna and Grant counties; local stakeholders need immediate changes to safeguard dwindling water supplies for farms and ranches.

Morning Yoga at Los Poblanos

7:00 – 8:30 AM — Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm — $18 – $25 — Start your week with yoga amidst lavender fields and peacocks.

Taco Tuesday - Latin Night

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Overtime Sports Bar & Grill — $7 Cover — Enjoy a vibrant night of Latin music and dance lessons in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Gabriel Rutledge at Hyena's Comedy Nightclub

Time TBD — Hyena's Comedy Nightclub — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with past comedy competition winner Gabriel Rutledge who brings his unique humor to Albuquerque.

Rufus Wainwright Concert

7-10 p.m. — National Hispanic Cultural Center — Book today — Experience the unique musical artistry of Rufus Wainwright live on stage.

Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Sacramento River Cats

6:35-7:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — $7 parking — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball game with Mariachis de Nuevo México entertainment and post-game fireworks.

World Cup Final Watch Party

1-3:30 p.m. — Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the World Cup Final surrounded by fellow fans on multiple screens.

Travis Larson Live with Local Acts

7-11 p.m. — Juno Brewery — 21+ (minors ok with parent) — Experience the intricate sounds of acclaimed prog rock guitarist Travis Larson alongside Albuquerque's local talents.

Round Rock Express vs. Albuquerque Isotopes

6:35-7:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — $7 parking — Come cheer on the Albuquerque Isotopes as they take on the Round Rock Express!

First Responder Night

5-7:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a Guns vs Hoses softball game followed by a thrilling baseball match for a great cause.

Monthly Book Meetup: Discussing 'The Day of the Triffids'

11 a.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Free entry — Join in on a lively discussion about one of the first post-apocalyptic novels ever written.