Good morning, Albuquerque.

Today, National Night Out brings police & neighbors together across Albuquerque with block parties, ice cream socials, bike giveaways, and live music to build trust and celebrate community.

Local organizers say events will offer family-friendly activities in a safe, welcoming atmosphere.

Let's Talk New Mexico will host a discussion on AI in education this Thursday at 9 a.m., featuring educators & students who will share how voice recognition tools and classroom AI impact learning while inviting community input by call-in.

Albuquerque Public Schools will use the Amira AI reading tool when classes start Friday while Santa Fe and Los Alamos districts pause its use pending updated guidance on student privacy (Public Education Department to provide rules soon).

R4Creating’s Community Hub in Rio Rancho received a $5,000 grant from Sparklight (a provider supporting tech education) to maintain STEM classes, job training and community gatherings.

The funding is part of Sparklight’s Charitable Giving Fund which has supported 28 nonprofits this cycle.

Local crews finished the third annual Bosque cleanup on Monday, Aug.

3 along Rio Bravo Boulevard and Interstate 40, hauling away over 16 tons of debris to reduce fire hazards. They cleared 74 sites, including 31 with fire signs and 34 showing drug use (raising wildfire concerns in a dry summer).

The New Mexico Environment Department filed a motion to postpone worker heat safety rulemaking until early 2027 amid unresolved stakeholder disputes — marking the fourth delay since the process began.

Advocates and labor groups say the move leaves workers exposed as triple-digit temperatures hit the region.

Data shows that New Mexico (with 20,800 recipients per 100,000 residents) remains the state with the highest SNAP participation rate in April even as the program dropped by about five million nationwide following new work requirements.

On Monday, CBP paused drilling of new groundwater wells in Luna County to protect water needed for border wall construction, and ranchers plus state officials are pressing for a permanent fix to stop illegal pumping.

New Mexico environmental officials plugged a record 114 abandoned oil and gas wells last fiscal year with Biden-era grants - about 1,600 wells still await cleanup as new funding aims to lower taxpayer costs and boost future efforts.

Families in Gallup face challenges accessing local birth care after nearby hospitals closed labor and delivery units, forcing them to travel an hour.

Local healthcare providers and doulas in the Improving Maternal Health Project are stepping in to ease access and help expectant families navigate increased costs + travel time.

New Mexico United secured a 1-0 win at home on Tuesday as defender Maliek Howell scored in the 51st minute and goalkeeper Kris Shakes kept his clean sheet + made six saves.

The team will travel to Seaside next week to face Monterey Bay FC.

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.