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Good day Albuquerque! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new irrigation deliveries could rescue Albuquerque farmers' fall crops
  • What the new HAWK signal means for crossing Kathryn and San Mateo
  • How one Albuquerque gym is shaping the city's next boxing generation

Also on today's calendar: Learn International Folk Dances and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Farmers react to MRGCD resuming deliveries to non-Pueblos following rainfall (krqe.com) — Irrigators in the Albuquerque area are temporarily getting more water after recent widespread rainfall, as the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District resumes deliveries to non-Pueblo properties. Local farmers, especially those without backup groundwater, say this could rescue fall crops like orchards and hay. Officials warn some fields are already saturated, so not everyone is choosing to take the extra water.
   

2. Albuquerque installs HAWK signal at Kathryn and San Mateo near schools (abqjournal.com subscription) — A new HAWK crosswalk signal is now operating at Kathryn and San Mateo SE in Albuquerque, improving safety for students near Whittier Elementary and Wilson Middle School. It's the fifth such beacon installed since a 2025 fatal bike crash, part of the city's broader Stop for Everyone traffic-safety push. The article also updates statewide crash numbers and major road projects in Santa Fe, Gallup, and the Gila.
   

3. Albuquerque boxing tradition lives on at The Crow and the Cub Boxing Club (krqe.com) — At The Crow and the Cub Boxing Club in Albuquerque, a father-and-son coaching team is training young fighters while preserving the city's rich boxing legacy. Beyond punches and footwork, they emphasize punctuality, responsibility, and confidence, using the gym as a safe space to mentor kids. Their work continues the influence of late Hall of Fame trainer Joe Lewis Murphy Sr.
   

4. New Mexicans feel the pain as gas prices continue to rise. (koat.com) — Drivers in Albuquerque are seeing gas prices climb toward $5 a gallon, with some southeast and northeast stations already charging between $4.60 and $4.89. Residents told reporters the rising costs are forcing tough choices between fuel and essentials, as the city's average now hits $4.50, slightly above the statewide average of $4.44.
   

5. Sandia National Labs highlights innovative drones, robots, and wearable tech in New Mexico (koat.com) — Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque is testing advanced drones, ground robots, and wearable exoskeletons designed to improve safety and tackle tough real-world problems. Local researchers are evaluating everything from high-speed racing drones to pipe-inspecting robots and shoulder-saving exoskeletons. Some of these innovations can be licensed by companies, potentially bringing cutting-edge New Mexico technology into everyday use.
   

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