Good morning, Albuquerque.

ABQ BioPark Zoo has introduced a new companion for one of its apes—zoo officials say the pair will benefit from improved social interaction and enrichment.

This addition is part of the zoo’s ongoing effort to enhance animal welfare.

Advocates in Albuquerque are urging tougher bike safety measures after Kayla Vanlandingham was hit and killed on July 22 at a bike crossing on Carlisle Blvd—city officials plan to add hawk signal crossings while a Monday accident at the same crossing shows cyclists face real danger, with Vanlandingham being the ninth biking fatality reported in New Mexico this year.

Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in northeast Albuquerque near Academy Road and Seagull Lane NE—one rider was hospitalized with significant injuries.

Federal prosecutors have recommended that Solomon Peña receive a 90-year sentence for 13 felony convictions after he orchestrated shootings at several officials' homes, and his sentencing is set for Wednesday in Albuquerque—officials say the long sentence will deter others from using violence for political ends.

APD responded to a welfare check in Taylor Ranch when a man who had swallowed pills brandished a gun—he did not follow officers' commands—and the incident resulted in a fatal shootout that left one man dead.

The University of New Mexico’s Duck Pond had a soft opening last Friday but will reopen fully with a ribbon cutting on September 3 to let the community enjoy the upgraded area.

Contractors deepened the pond by 5 feet and added a UV liner—fixes that address past maintenance and water quality issues while the wildlife stays temporarily at the UNM Championship Golf Course.

The University of New Mexico Bookstores is launching a two-year pilot program this fall to help Albuquerque undergraduates get all required course materials on the first day of class at a flat rate of $279 per semester.

The program, developed after campus surveys and a town hall, will gather data on student success and preparedness to guide future adjustments.

Native community members, including Delilah Treas, spoke at meetings in Mescalero and Farmington urging state officials to include more native language and cultural instruction in schools as part of a draft public education plan due by October.

They also called for improved educator training and greater recruitment of native teachers—steps they say are needed to help children become fluent in Apache and Navajo.

This fall, thousands of tarantulas are predicted to appear in larger numbers in New Mexico as wetter weather helps more male tarantulas survive and look for mates.

Experts say the surge follows a natural mating cycle — the extra insects from rain ease their hunt and digging, and the spiders pose little harm to people.

On Monday, state broadband boss Jeff Lopez said that satellite internet plays a key role in connecting roughly 90,000 unserved or underserved NM locations while the office keeps fiber as the primary method.

The office will award contracts by the end of next year using nearly $675 million in federal funds—new rules let satellites compete with fiber to complete the network.

Okra Pickling Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Los Ranchos Agri-Nature Center — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Learn the art of pickling with fresh okra and take home your own jar of tangy goodness.

Vibestrong Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Marble Brewery — Entry fee not specified — Experience the dynamic rhythms of a vibrant reggae/rock band from Albuquerque.

Walking Through History Tour: National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — National Museum of Nuclear Science & History — Entry fee required — Explore the significance of the Atomic Age during this commemorative tour.

Children's Entrepreneur Market at Sunday is Funday

12-4 p.m. — Haynes Community Center and Park — $1 entry — A vibrant market showcasing kid-run businesses with fun activities and entertainment for all ages.

LIVE and Collective Soul Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Isleta Amphitheater — Check for pricing — Enjoy a night of classic rock hits with LIVE and Collective Soul.

Lock Smith Concert

6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Sister — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Bury The Hatchet tour with Locksmith and support acts for an unforgettable night of music.

Las Vegas Aviators vs Albuquerque Isotopes

6:35-8:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Cost info not specified — Catch a thrilling baseball game as the Aviators face off against the Isotopes.

Earthen Yoga

1-2 a.m. — 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW — No cost mentioned — Experience a unique blend of yoga and herbal exploration amidst the Healers Garden.

2025 DVRC Golf Tournament

7 a.m. — Paradise Hills Golf Course — All proceeds benefit victims of domestic violence — A day of golfing fun with contests to support a vital cause.

Los Ranchos Art Market

8 AM – 12 PM — Los Ranchos Art Market — Free entry — Celebrate local craftsmanship and discover unique, handmade art and gifts in a vibrant atmosphere.