Good morning, Albuquerque.

A 1-year-old child died last Wednesday after a medical emergency at New Mexico Early Learning Academy in Tijeras — the school closed for the rest of the week while investigators maintained their work and families followed revised pickup procedures.

The Albuquerque Museum hosts Fun at the State Fair! exhibition, showcasing vintage artifacts and photos that trace fair traditions from New Mexico’s early days to unique modern quirks like the green chile cheeseburger challenge—on view at 2000 Mountain Rd. NW through Feb.

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Retired UNM English professor Gary Scharnhorst has been honored with the Louis J.

Budd Award for Distinguished Scholarship by the Mark Twain Circle of America today + his extensive research and writings, including a definitive three-volume biography of Twain, underscore decades of contribution to American literature.

Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources is planning its $696 million Magpie Energy Center on Pajarito Mesa near Dennis Chavez Blvd and Atrisco Vista Blvd. The solar and battery project will create 350 jobs and generate $27 million for Bernalillo County, with construction beginning in 2027 and operations by 2029.

The University of New Mexico's Women's Resource Center opened its new space in Mesa Vista Hall, room 1057, today — hosting a cupcake event to introduce its shared courtyard with the Asian Pacific Islander Resource Center while boosting student access to free printing, study spaces, and counseling services.

UNM Campus Safety Week runs Sept.

14 to 18 and offers workshops, fairs, and walks to promote campus safety. The week starts Monday (Sept. 14) at the Arcoíris Center and includes a UNMPD headquarters opening Tuesday (1700 Mesa Vista Rd, NE).

At Expo New Mexico today, the State Fair shows smaller produce and fewer entries in agriculture contests due to severe drought and extreme heat; local farmers & officials say water shortages are stunting crops and bee activity as the fair runs through Sept.

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In Las Cruces Tuesday, New Mexico forester Laura McCarthy told lawmakers that wildfire treatment fell short, with only 22,000 acres handled against a goal of 125,000 acres annually.

She proposed six bills — including loan guarantees and funding for biomass projects — to aid landowners and contractors.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham left for Mexico City Tuesday on a taxpayer-funded trade mission to secure natural gas export deals, meeting Mexican government + energy officials; she will return Sept.

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Bernalillo County started using automated speed cameras on both lanes of Paseo Del Norte near NM 423 this week (covering about 15 spots).

Drivers get mailed notices until Sept. 30 and fines start Oct. 1 ($100 or $25 with four hours community service).

Preston Dennard, a former NFL player who once battled a severe stutter, now mentors local youth each Saturday morning at Paradise Hills Park in Albuquerque — his journey from overcoming challenges to inspiring future athletes showcases an enduring local legacy.

The Albuquerque Isotopes concluded their series against the Tacoma Rainiers with a 10 to 6 win at Barkin the Park on Sunday (with a game-winning grand slam from Charlie Condon) even though they lost four of the six games overall.

The team now heads to Reno for their final road series.