Good morning, Albuquerque.

Chick-fil-A at UNM will stay open through the 2026 to 2027 school year before it closes at the end of June 2027, according to the restaurant.

UNM Food and Aramark are collecting campus feedback to plan a new dining option for Fall 2027 — a change as Chick-fil-A alters its campus model.

Frontier Restaurant on Central Avenue earned a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide for quality food at a good value — while Campo at Los Poblanos was recognized and its spirits manager received the Southwest Exceptional Cocktails Award, highlighting Albuquerque’s growing culinary scene.

Barsha Khanal, an international engineering student at UNM, has been awarded six scholarships costing $9,500 for her academic and research excellence this year; the awards reduce her financial burden and support her work on sustainable concrete ahead of graduate school.

City workers and volunteers rescued 50-60 critters & removed 66 turtles from the La Orilla Outlet trash catch behind Sagebrush Church after community members alerted officials as AMAFCA halted annual cleanout; the animals were transferred to nearby ponds and Rio Grande Nature Center State Park and no injuries were reported.

Federal officials finalized a new Colorado River water plan that cuts usage by 1.25 million acre-feet annually over the next two years and could affect reservoirs like Elephant Butte Lake, a key water source for southern New Mexico farmers.

The measure may prompt further cuts as drought conditions persist.