Good morning, Albuquerque.

Rebuilding Together Sandoval County was awarded a $60K grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico — the funds will help provide free accessibility fixes such as wheelchair ramps, widened doorways and walk-in showers for low-income homeowners with disabilities.

For more than 30 years, museum president Leba Freed has preserved Albuquerque’s transportation legacy at the historic Santa Fe Railroad Shops in Barelas.

The museum now extends Thursday hours until 4 p.m. and will host a fundraiser on Nov. 14 to support its expanded educational programs.

The New Mexico Comic Expo returns to Albuquerque after a five-year break to showcase comic creators, local vendors, and panels with celebrity guests.

The event will take place from Sept. 26 to Sept. 27 at the Marriott Albuquerque from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

UNM College of Nursing climbed to No. 56 in the U.S. News + World Report rankings for its BSN program, jumping over 50 spots from last year.

Growing enrollment bolsters efforts to expand the healthcare workforce in rural and underserved communities.

Rio Rancho Public Schools introduced its five-year plan, Horizon 2040, at last week’s board meeting and will hold community meetings (this fall) for parents, students, and teachers to shape the plan.

The district aims to set measurable goals by late fall and share a draft by spring 2027.

A legislative task force recommended that NMPED eliminate screen time for students in kindergarten to second grade on Tuesday.

Lawmakers were urged to let NMPED set adaptable guidelines (defining active versus passive use) rather than imposing a state statute.

UNM’s 28th Annual New Mexico Data Users Conference opens registration now for Wednesday, Nov.

18 at the Data Bank at UNM’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER). Early registration is $65 until Oct. 1, with higher rates later, offering learning on local and Census data.

The Honors College invites alumni to an open house on Wednesday, Oct.

21 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Hodgin Hall Alumni Center courtyard during Homecoming week, Oct. 18-24, to honor distinguished graduates with awards and a silent auction; registration costs $5 plus limited free parking is offered.

County officials warn that monsoon storms could drop up to 3 inches of rain in the East Mountains and 2 inches in the metro area by Sept.

25, so residents in flood-prone areas should secure free sandbags from fire stations by Friday. Stay updated with official weather alerts.

A working group of 34 experts in Albuquerque is studying forced sterilization practices affecting Indigenous women and women of color, as mandated by Senate Memorial 14 (established this year).

The experts will reconvene early October to gather survivor testimony and propose policy reforms by the end of 2027.

A legislative report showed that over $700 million invested in affordable housing over four years did little to close the statewide shortage — only 27 percent of the funds went to projects in Albuquerque and Bernalillo while high costs kept many from accessing affordable homes, suggesting shortages may persist.

State officials activated the Emergency Operation Center after forecasts predict heavy rain through Thursday that may trigger flash flooding in burn-scar areas; 5,000 sandbags and a mechanical sandbagger have been deployed + National Guard teams are pre-positioned in key counties.

The city is testing new separated bike lanes on MLK Avenue between Arno and Oak Streets — six sections feature different barrier designs.

Installation is expected to take about two weeks before a public survey gathers feedback for future improvements.

At Monday's City Council meeting, Councilor Joaquin Baca decried the cancelation of the 70-year-old Luminaria Bus Tour, saying it risks more private cars in Old Town and loss of holiday overtime for drivers (officials cited low turnout and staffing issues).