Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
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🎭 Culture
Saburo Ichiyoshi and Julian Nott were inducted into the International Ballooning Hall of Fame in Albuquerque on Friday at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum — the ceremony came on the eve of the annual Balloon Fiesta, which runs through Oct.
11.
The University of New Mexico launches the 2026 Cherry on Top pin celebrating the centennial of Route 66, featuring a vibrant design inspired by vintage neon.
The limited-edition pin is available exclusively at UNM Bookstores and will be featured during Pack Week on Oct. 23.
The Albuquerque Museum is showing The Other Route 66 exhibition that shares local art and history from the centennial of Route 66, blending vibrant paintings, artifacts and community stories including a piece by Luis Tapia (a noted New Mexican artist).
It runs until Jan. 3.
🎓 Education
Volcano Vista teacher Kristin Garletts has been named New Mexico Teacher of the Year, the first APS educator to win the honor since 1993.
She teaches freshman English, sponsors school clubs and will represent New Mexico at a national conference next summer.
On Monday, Oct. 5, the UNM School of Architecture + Planning will host acclaimed author Priyanka Kumar for the school’s first lecture of the semester (5-7 p.m.) at the Garcia Honda Auditorium.
Kumar will discuss her book and sign copies at a reception afterwards.
On Sept. 3, UNM held a campuswide conversation on artificial intelligence — featuring panel discussions, interactive visioning sessions, and presentations led by faculty and staff.
The event set the stage for using community feedback to shape future AI policies that support UNM’s mission and values.
Nearly 200 pilots launched colorful hot air balloons at over 80 Albuquerque elementary schools last Friday as part of the annual Balloons Aloft event ahead of Balloon Fiesta, which starts today.
🌲 Environment
Due to heavy rain Tuesday, the Cerro Colorado Landfill faced truck delays on muddy roads and slowed trash pickups as drop off sites remain closed, with officials predicting service will resume in about seven days.
🏛️ Government
New Mexico joined a coalition of 26 states, counties and cities in suing NHTSA on Friday over revised rules that lowered annual fuel efficiency gains from 2% to 1% for passenger vehicles.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez said the rollback could raise fuel costs and harm the environment.
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