Good morning, Albuquerque.

Nearly two weeks after flooding in Hatch Valley, farmers are still clearing mud and debris from fields (some lost 120 acres for onions) and repairing damaged irrigation ditches that affect next year's harvest.

Local officials met with farmers to discuss aid.

Today, the University of New Mexico’s iD+Pi debuts Season 3 of its PlaceKnowing podcast that explores contemporary Pueblo architecture from the Restorying Our HeartPlace exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

The five-part series, featuring interviews with Pueblo designers, will release biweekly and follows iD+Pi’s invitation to the Venice Biennale.

KUNM public radio marks 60 years with a community concert on Saturday, Oct.

17 at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater — the event features live local bands, DJ sets, food vendors, and a chance for visitors to share their own KUNM story.

RJ Mitte, famed for his role on Breaking Bad, died Monday at his home in Texas by apparent suicide as castmates recalled his kindness and his local bond through a hot-air balloon ride at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and an autopsy is pending.

Albuquerque Public Schools must serve at least half of its 60,000 students' meals from scratch due to a new state law that has increased food costs by up to 40 percent per meal and left cafeteria workers overwhelmed.

The district is training staff with an outside culinary agency to help meet the new requirements.

Federal officials classified wild Mexican wolves as nonessential, a decision that conservationists argue removes key protections for the species in parts of New Mexico and Arizona.

A court heard the appeal Tuesday (Oct. 13) and a ruling is expected in the next six months.

Four geothermal projects across New Mexico received over $17 million in state funds to research underground hot spots; New Mexico Tech got $10 million for a test well in Socorro with findings expected by June 30 to guide future private development & workforce shifts.

Bernalillo County and the Albuquerque Center for Hope and Recovery launched the Peer Empowerment Center at 913 Second Street NW to help recovery veterans become certified peer support workers and advance their careers.

An open house is set for Friday, Oct. 16.

The 30th Annual 50+ Expo offers free health screenings and advice and will include presentations on defensive driving and assisted living options (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Tuesday, Oct.

20 at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.