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Coffee in hand, Albuquerque? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Final defendant in Barleas Community Center killing gets 23-year sentence
  • Why are Albuquerque yards being torn up for fiber internet?
  • How Albuquerque drivers are earning more green lights by slowing down

Also on today's calendar: Blackman's Back-to-School Party! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 67.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Last suspect in fatal 2025 Albuquerque shooting sentenced (krqe.com) — A man involved in a deadly 2025 shooting at the Barleas Community Center in Albuquerque has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, closing the final case in the killing of Michael Gallegos. Prosecutors say three men plotted to rob Gallegos after tracking him on social media, and all have now taken plea deals that send them to prison for more than a decade.
   

2. City of Albuquerque receives 190 complaints over fiber internet construction (krqe.com) — Albuquerque homeowners have filed 190 complaints in a month over fiber‑internet contractors digging large holes, trespassing, and leaving yards torn up, prompting the city to push companies to follow the rules. Officials urge residents to call 311 about problem work and say they oppose a pending council bill that would loosen restrictions on fiber providers.
   

3. These U.S. Cities Are Rewarding Careful Drivers With Fewer Red Lights (nextcity.org) — Drivers on Lead and Coal in Albuquerque are seeing fewer red lights if they stick to the speed limit, thanks to a "rest in red" signal program credited with sharply reducing crashes. The city's approach uses sensors to reward careful drivers with smoother trips while discouraging speeders, and transportation experts nationwide are watching Albuquerque's results closely.
   

4. As 650 million gallons is released into the Rio Grande, here's what researchers hope to learn (kunm.org) — A major one‑day surge of Rio Grande water just reached Albuquerque, giving researchers a rare chance to see how much it helps the Bosque, cottonwoods, wildlife, and the city's stressed aquifer. Local agencies and conservation groups are tracking how this "environmental flow" soaks in, supports downstream irrigators, and could guide future water management during extreme drought.
   

5. George Strait to Headline Big Music Festival (suggest.com) — George Strait is headlining Albuquerque's 2027 "Boots in the Park" festival, bringing a three‑day lineup that also features Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Jon Pardi. After drawing 60,000 fans this year, organizers promise an even bigger country party, with presale tickets opening September 10 and general sales on September 11.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 5
  • Saturday Shake and Shimmy at the South Valley Library →
    South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque
    11:00 am
  • Music Under the Stars
    Philharmonic ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87144, United States
    6:15 pm
  • Derrick Stroup →
    Hyena's Comedy Nightclub, 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #434, Albuquerque
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • CHS Board Meeting - Old Church
    Corrales Historical Society 966 Old Church Rd, Corrales, NM 87048
    5:00 pm

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