Good morning, Albuquerque.

New Mexico schools are invited to enroll in the 2027 Scripps National Spelling Bee (registration costs $199 per school until Nov.

30); local champions will later advance to online qualifiers and state finals scheduled for May and June.

UNM professor Amaris Ketcham has been awarded a Distinguished Scholar Fulbright to study wild swimming and wellness at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland for the 2026-27 school year.

She will advance her graphic medicine research (combining art and health) while preparing a manuscript that honors her Scottish heritage.

Record-breaking July temperatures left nearly 95% of New Mexico in drought, according to NOAA’s outlook released Thursday.

Officials noted historic lows at key reservoirs (including Elephant Butte at 1.4% capacity) and expect conditions to improve through November.

Residents in Camino de Cañon near Cundiyó returned home Friday afternoon after Santa Fe County lifted the 'Go' evacuation due to improved containment on the fire’s western edge — officials said the area has 8 to 10 homes while surrounding zones remain in Set status.

Rep Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and fellow lawmakers urged the GAO on Aug.

4 to study if fire retardants used in fighting wildfires—linked to toxic metals found in Mora County wells last November—pose health and environmental risks. The agency is reviewing the request.

Albuquerque Landmark Commission ruled on Aug.

11 that two sets of double doors at the Armijo House on San Felipe Street disrupt the historic market stalls and ordered their removal — owner George Cook plans to appeal the decision.

UNM women's volleyball team played an exhibition against Northern Arizona Friday night and will face Arizona today at The Pit.

The team, led by a new head coach and freshly bonded during a 12-day European tour, is ready to start the 2026–27 season.