Good morning, Albuquerque.

Residents in New Mexico can watch a near-total lunar eclipse on Thursday when the moon turns coppery red at 10:13 p.m.—weather permitting.

Local astronomical experts suggest enjoying the event from home for the best view.

A PitchBook report shows new state laws slowed private equity healthcare deals by lowering transaction numbers and values in the first half of this year compared to last year + New Mexico and other states set stricter oversight rules for non-physician-run practices.

UNM Art Museum reopened its galleries Aug.

18 after a year spent organizing its collection and now invites visitors to view two exhibitions (Abundance through Dec. 5 and Tamarind Goes Global until March 12).

Sen. Heinrich joined former Google CEO Eric Schmidt at Tuesday's groundbreaking for Pacific Fusion's 1 billion dollar research campus in Albuquerque's Mesa del Sol community that aims to create over 200 jobs and advance clean energy; Gov Lujan Grisham praised the project.

The University of New Mexico’s Office of Sustainability launched the UNM Sustainability Corps this fall to engage 10 students in recycling projects during move-in and home football games.

The program—aligned with the 2025 Sustainability Strategic Plan—partners with Residence Life, Facility Services Recycling, and Athletics for campus events.

UNM anthropologist Emily Jones led a study showing that moose have lived in the southern Rockies since the Early Holocene and now appear in northern communities where locals are urged to keep their distance.

Researchers combined archives and records to help update wildlife management — prompting further study.

Legislative analysts warned today that New Mexico’s Health Care Affordability Fund could face an $85.3 million gap by fiscal 2028 and $273 million by fiscal 2030 due to rising premiums that strain a $40 million subsidy program.

The Healthcare Authority is considering cuts for higher incomes.

New Mexico’s fall camp saw the offensive line, led by center Kaden Robnett and right guard Jaymar Tasi, boost play ahead of the Sept.

5 season opener against Central Michigan. Running backs Kiefer Sibley and Scottre Humphrey spurred the run game + transfer linebacker/safety Jayden Flaker emerged amid injury updates.