Good morning, Albuquerque.

Albuquerque salon owner Roberto Vazquez credited pilot George Ceshker with saving his life on 9/11 when TWA Flight 3 narrowly avoided colliding with United Airlines Flight 175, which struck the south tower.

The two reconnected after 25 years & shared an emotional bond over that historic day.

On Friday morning, over 100 firefighters climbed 22 flights at the Washington Federal Building five times to honor first responders lost on 9/11 and gathered with Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo and local officials at Civic Plaza to pay tribute.

Archive videos reveal how 9/11 shaped New Mexico communities 25 years ago.

Survivors like Tiffany Keeling and military veteran Charlie Thomas recall their experiences and the impact on local families as the state reflects on a day that changed lives.

APS reported 400 open repair orders for broken cooling systems across 140 campuses as record heat challenged classrooms; one Northeast Heights school will finish repairs within a week after receiving an overseas part, and temporary fixes are in place.

APS technicians meet daily to address repair needs in rising temperatures.

The Forest Service found that about 80% of the 15,483-acre Frijoles Fire area in Santa Fe National Forest burned at low severity (15% moderate and 5% severe) and will lift the Española Ranger District closure (today) as crews monitor recovery.

New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped 19% between 2024 and 2025 to 19.2 per 100k (the lowest in decades), with state health officials noting that public discussions and added funding helped lower rates, though teen suicide remains a leading cause of death.

The Xtreme Bulls bull riding event took place Friday night at Tingley Coliseum where forty top riders — including world champion Ky Hamilton — faced elite bucking bulls before a Turnpike Troubadours concert at the New Mexico State Fair.

Doors opened at 5 p.m. and tickets started at about $52.