Good morning, Albuquerque.

Local investors are set to renovate a condemned apartment building in the International District to revitalize a long-neglected area, with work expected to take six months to a year.

The Kennedy brothers bought the property recently (and the city is planning additional measures to clean up streets and improve services).

Albuquerque and Bernalillo County hosted a free drive-in movie at Balloon Fiesta Park on Wednesday as part of the Seasons of Nonviolence initiative.

Gates opened at 6 p.m. and the film 'The Sandlot' began at 8 p.m. (audio was on 91.1 FM and food trucks offered survey vouchers).

The official 2026 Balloon Fiesta poster is now available.

Albuquerque painter Travis Bruce Black created a vibrant design featuring a roadrunner amid hot air balloons in Southwest-inspired colors that capture the Fiesta’s spirit.

Albuquerque Public Schools is keeping cooling systems running as students will return on Saturday, Aug.

8 amid triple-digit heat; the district reviews repairs daily and is upgrading systems in 20 schools with eight projects underway & 12 in design.

APS is rolling out 23 electric school buses this year to boost student safety and streamline parent communication; an app will let parents track buses and more route details will be released as the buses begin service & support health and environmental efforts.

Albuquerque Public Schools are boosting safety this school year by adding weapon detection systems at sports events and a clear bag policy in eight schools while enhancing real-time coordination with police for quick emergency responses.

Officials say the measures follow last year’s incidents when several firearms were found on campuses.

The University of New Mexico School of Engineering received approval from the New Mexico Higher Education Department to launch its first new undergraduate bioengineering degree in 40 years.

The program will offer tracks such as pre-med and tissue engineering—preparing students for roles in healthcare and innovation.

Today, researchers at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science announced they have identified Dinevenator robustus, a new bird-like dinosaur from fossils found in northwestern New Mexico + the discovery offers clues about ancient life.

Last Friday, UNM presented a strategic plan to the NMHED Capital Projects Committee outlining capital investments focused on expanding STEM and allied health education, modernizing research facilities, and enhancing student life.

The proposal aimed to prepare New Mexicans for high-demand careers and strengthen healthcare training in the state.

The New Mexico Environment Department has ordered Project Jupiter’s developer to answer by next Tuesday on securing a fuel source after the required pipeline route on trust land was denied.

The air permit hearing moved from October to September — stirring worries the data center may lack power.

Residents in rural New Mexico face 15% higher cancer death rates because of limited access to accredited care, the American College of Surgeons said.

The group is working to improve access as only five accredited hospitals (in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces) serve these areas.

The Health Care Authority has selected 41 rural providers for $50M in state funds designed to stabilize healthcare services amid Medicaid cuts.

Recipients will receive the funds over three years to help recruit more clinicians and support vulnerable communities.

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.