Good morning, Albuquerque.

Sneaker fans waited hours on Friday outside Kingswell (3407 Central Ave NE in Nob Hill) to buy Nike's new Hatch Green Chile Dunk.

The shoes, inspired by local green chile culture, sold with additional themed merchandise available at the shop.

On Friday, a 16-foot monument with LED lights and a QR code was unveiled outside the Route 66 Casino Hotel to honor Laguna Pueblo's deep connection to the Mother Road.

A time capsule was buried as part of the centennial celebration to document local history.

Albuquerque cheesemaker Hanna Lee won the annual Cheesemonger Invitational in New York City after years of persistence.

Her win spotlights Albuquerque's specialty cheese industry & her plans for public cheese classes.

Brooklyn-based author Harrison Hill released a new non-fiction book that follows Sarah Green’s escape from a New Mexico cult near Fence Lake and recounts the group’s turbulent history (including controversial events); the book examines how complex beliefs can drive extreme actions.

The University of New Mexico launched its new UNM Safe mobile app yesterday, replacing LoboGuardian after its July 31 retirement.

The free app provides one-touch access to emergency services including GPS location sharing, Friend Walk and Tip Reporting for campus safety.

UNM's Grand Challenges program, launched in 2018 by retiring President Garnett Stokes, has driven groundbreaking research in substance use, water resources, and healthy aging.

The initiative's $2.3M investment brought nearly $104M in funding and forged partnerships that continue to benefit New Mexicans.

Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue was awarded $100,000 to reduce hazardous fuels in the East Mountains.

Crews will begin work this fall to lower fuel loads and secure evacuation corridors amid extreme heat and drought.

A 10-year study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that human structures such as fences, windows, and vehicles have become the leading cause of death for Albuquerque's Cooper's hawks.

Researchers encourage residents to reduce risks by moving bird feeders away from buildings.

A public hearing to review the air quality permit for Project Jupiter is rescheduled to begin Sept.

14 at the Sunland Park Multi-Generational Center. Attorneys (worried about limited time) say the change may affect preparations before the department’s Nov. 23 deadline.

A U.S. Bureau of Reclamation proposal exempts New Mexico from mandatory Colorado River water cuts while Lower Basin states risk up to 3 million acre-feet of reductions under a 10-year framework to keep reservoir levels safe.

The plan aims to protect local water supply and aquifers.

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.