Good morning, Albuquerque.

Local metal bands battled it out on Friday, Sept.

25 at Warehouse 505 — a nonprofit event organized with X Studio, Vault Studio and Bloom Records that spotlighted emerging groups like Everything We Never Were and Naegleria.

Lisa Losada-Rojas, an assistant professor in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, received the 2026 New Mexico EPSCoR Mentor Award for her personalized approach to mentoring students in transportation research.

Her work in improving community health through innovative solutions continues to drive academic excellence.

After last week’s flooding, New Mexico officials will brace for another round of heavy monsoon rains this week.

Residents are advised to have evacuation plans and move to higher ground — safety remains a priority in flood-prone areas.

New Mexico’s child poverty rate fell to 20.9% from 24.2% over the past three years, lifting its national ranking from 50th to 48th, as state programs like universal childcare are set to support local families further.

The New Mexico Supreme Court lifted an Aug.

23 stay on Project Jupiter on Sept. 17, allowing permit hearings for the hyperscale data center in Doña Ana County and well water use in Sunland Park to continue + the court denied emergency petitions from local environmental groups.

Drivers on I-25 should expect lane reductions and increased traffic as preparations for the annual Balloon Fiesta begin on Saturday—NMDOT advises extra time, a 55 mph work zone speed limit, and cautious driving in wet conditions, while the city enforces a moratorium on nearby street projects until Oct. 11.

Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva is now available for adults 50 and older at Walgreens and CVS in Albuquerque.

Approved by the FDA in August, the vaccine improves production flexibility and shows a slightly higher side effect rate, with further studies set to confirm its benefits.

A University of Maryland farm manager advises Albuquerque gardeners to plant Swiss chard and garlic this fall.

The expert says these crops do well in cooler weather — a timely tip for thriving home gardens.

At the Corrales Harvest Festival Pet Parade on Sunday, pets in costumes inspired by a circus theme paraded down Corrales Road.

The event crowned Poptart (the new pet mayor) replacing miniature pig Apple from the previous term.