Good morning, Albuquerque.

Musician Rahim AlHaj will headline One Sky: A Benefit for the Rahim AlHaj Scholarship Awards on Saturday, Aug.

29 from 3-6 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church (2626 Arizona St. NE) to offer a free concert while donations support future Albuquerque musicians pursuing full music degrees.

A legislative report shows New Mexico may gain $924 million next fiscal year from higher oil prices amid the Iran war; a $1 rise boosts revenue by nearly $56.5 million (Legislative Finance Committee data).

Lawmakers plan to adjust trust funds as Gov. Lujan Grisham backs investments in childcare.

In 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expanded the Dolly Parton Imagination Library — which delivered nearly 2 million books to children across every zip code in New Mexico — to boost childhood literacy at home.

UNM’s Undergraduate Research and Design program awarded four research scholarships for the fall semester to students Victoria Esquivel, Allison Ruiz, Riley Jones and Emma Tyrell; the winners, with majors from criminology to chemical biology, will present at the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference in April.

Four orphaned bear cubs at Cottonwood Rehab (the only New Mexico facility for bear rehabilitation) are being trained to avoid human food sources for safe release into the wild.

This follows state euthanasia of bears that repeatedly entered homes earlier this year.

The New Mexico Aviation Division plans a $1 million project to rehabilitate Navajo State Park Airport, including runway + taxiway improvements, new campground development along the apron, and road upgrades for safer access.

The initiative will support outdoor recreation at the park for visitors who fly.

At Tuesday’s Bernalillo County Commission meeting, homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts raised concerns over Sandia Pueblo’s plans to transfer 10,000 acres of Sandia Mountains from U.S. Forest Service management, fearing limits on public access — county officials noted that any change would require congressional approval.

Bark Bar is serving homemade pup cups and cookies exclusively for dogs this National Dog Day at North Domingo Baca Park from 9 a.m. to noon, and the food truck uses fat-free Greek yogurt and dog-safe ingredients to support shelter programs by offering extra treats for rescue pups.

Bernalillo County commissioners approved ordinances to pave the way for nearly 440 new units of workforce housing for households earning 80-120% of median income.

Soluna West near 86th Street plus The View at Sunport at 2900 Transport St. SE now have tax exemption to secure financing and begin construction.

After a tough series against the Las Vegas Aviators last week, the Isotopes lost five of six games — including a win in game five — and now trail 1-0 in the series; they will try to rebound tonight at 5:45 against the Round Rock Express.