Good morning, Albuquerque.

The canine rooms at Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center reopened Saturday after renovations fixed a black mold problem — free adoptions were available as the center works to return to full operations.

At Saturday’s Fix-It-Clinic at FUSE Makerspace, over 230 residents fixed more than 400 household items — learning hands-on repair techniques to save money and reduce waste.

UFC fighter Jon Jones helped hand out 350 backpacks with school supplies on Friday in Albuquerque as students prepare for the new school year.

The CARE Project held the event for the seventh year and Jones plans to return next year.

On Aug. 8, the Isotopes unveiled Native American Heritage Night jerseys designed by Pueblo artist Evone Martinez, who used Tewa language and pottery patterns (including an eagle feather with an MMIP prayer) to honor 23 tribes; proceeds from online bids supported the Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts.

Albuquerque Journal photographers share their favorite images from the newspaper’s Route 66 summer series, published yesterday at 3:51 p.m. Their work highlights landmark sites in Santa Fe and Grants (capturing historic views along the Mother Road) and celebrates the region’s cultural legacy.