Good morning, Albuquerque.

Bernalillo County will honor unclaimed and indigent residents at Fairview Memorial Park (700 Yale Blvd SE) on Sept.

3 at 9:30 a.m., with county officials and mortuary partners offering a dignified memorial service to ensure every community member is remembered.

Red or Green Day celebrated chile season at Rail Yards Market on Sunday.

The event featured a free ristra-making workshop with Mago’s Farms, performances from Dominic Derrick Dance Theater and unveiled art including a mural by Jade Cruz and a sculpture by Sheet Metal Workers Union 49 (Tracks in Time).

Assistant professor Elspeth Iralu from the School of Architecture + Planning was named a Career Enhancement Fellow, freeing her from teaching for the 2026-27 academic year to focus on her research and first book on Indigenous geographies.

On Aug. 28, Rio Rancho Public Schools and CNM opened the new 43,800 sqft Transportation Systems Technology Center at RioTECH to let high school students train on professional-grade auto shop equipment while earning dual credit.

The center offers courses in Automotive, Electric Vehicle, and Diesel Equipment Technology.

Tina Cordova, founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, addressed the United Nations in New York yesterday urging global leaders to end nuclear weapons tests, citing New Mexico’s Trinity Test and recent congressional expansion of compensation for downwinders (including uranium miners).

New Mexico Health Care Authority today launches a Medicaid awareness campaign — with a nearly $1.7 million budget — to alert over 230,000 recipients about new work requirements and renewal rules set to take effect in January statewide.

Stacia King-Sakya created the For the Love of Lymphoma fundraiser to support Blood Cancer United and help educate community members about managing blood cancer.

The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 5 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Tractor Brewing’s Wells Park & feature live music and vendors.

New Mexico added 3,800 licensed doctors in four years — a 52% increase since COVID — to challenge hospital claims of a provider shortage.

State medical board data was presented before new malpractice reform changes took effect.

Bark Bar is a food truck serving pup cups made from fat-free Greek yogurt (peanut butter and banana or pumpkin and cinnamon) that rotates through parks and events, offering a tasty treat for dogs.

It partners with Bernalillo County Animal Shelter to provide free treats to volunteers and will introduce a seasonal pumpkin treat in fall.