Good morning, Albuquerque.

Cottonwood Mall is celebrating its 30th anniversary today with a party beginning with a 2 p.m. ribbon cutting at 10000 Coors Bypass NW (where State Rep. Cynthia Borrego will speak), live mariachi from 3 to 5 p.m., and back-to-school activities over the weekend.

On Wednesday, local interfaith leaders gathered at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church in North Valley to condemn racism and Islamophobia after Rev.

Vincent Chávez was threatened following his support for a proposed mosque, calling for unity in defense of free worship.

Regulators approved the nearly $1.3B sale of NM Gas Co to a Louisiana-based private equity firm in a 2-1 vote on Thursday, with conditions including a base rate freeze (through early 2028), $22.4M in bill credits and a $10M development investment while the company keeps its local headquarters.

UNM School of Law students gain hands-on experience through the New Mexico Court’s Rural Justice Initiative Judicial Externship Program this summer — 12 students work with judges across seven districts to support rural legal services.

They get a $5,000 stipend plus tuition and housing assistance.

Two UNM teacher preparation programs earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality for their evidence-based reading instruction curriculum, which prepares local teachers to equip students with strong reading skills.

2026 Dive-In Movies Film Fiesta

7 p.m. — Hotel Zazz — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with short films showcased poolside under the stars.

The Technicolors Live

8-11 p.m. — Launchpad — Tickets from $69 — Experience an unforgettable night with The Technicolors in Albuquerque.

Simple Plan Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater — Tickets from $46 — Be there live for an exciting performance by Simple Plan in Albuquerque.

Olivia O'Brien Presents: The PIXIE Tour

7-10 p.m. — Launchpad — $21.50+ — Celebrate a night of pop music with Olivia O'Brien's vibrant performance.

Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Albuquerque Isotopes

6:35-7:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — $7 parking for vehicles with three or fewer people — Celebrate Native American Heritage Night with the Isotopes and enjoy post-game fireworks.

Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Albuquerque Isotopes

1:35 – 2:35 PM — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — $7 parking — Catch an exciting Minor League Baseball matchup with local flair as the Isotopes face off against the Space Cowboys.