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Hey there, Albuquerque! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Albuquerque's new aquifers change your water future?
- What's changed at Albuquerque Community Safety since that critical 2025 audit?
- Headed to an APS game? Here's what changes at the gate.
Also on today's calendar: Hot Wheels Legends Tour Albuquerque and 2 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kari B.!
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Hot, temps: high: 97, low: 70.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Albuquerque launches 3 water projects to triple supply amid Rio Grande drought (kob.com) — Albuquerque is launching three major water projects, including two new aquifer facilities, to triple its current billion-gallon underground supply as the Rio Grande runs dry through town. Crews are also preparing a new water reclamation plant near Bosque School to boost reuse for parks and golf courses. Residents can learn more and give feedback at a Water Authority public meeting on Sept. 1. 
2. One year after audit, Albuquerque Community Safety details updates to training and resources (abqjournal.com subscription) — Albuquerque Community Safety says it has revamped training, added new safety alerts, and worked more closely with 311, 911 and police after an audit flagged responder safety and slow call handling. The department, whose budget and call volume have surged, still faces challenges finding immediate shelter and locating unsheltered people, but leaders insist responders can decline unsafe calls and escalate housing issues for faster solutions.
3. Albuquerque Public Schools add weapons detectors, tighten clear bag policy at stadiums (kob.com) — Heading into the 2026 football season, Albuquerque Public Schools are rolling out new weapons-detection scanners and tightening their clear bag rules at district stadiums like Wilson, Milne, and Community. Fans will pass through gray detector towers and must stick to smaller clear bags, though chairbacks and umbrellas are still allowed. APS says the goal is to match safety standards at UNM and Isotopes games while keeping crowds comfortable.
4. New 'The Green Book' exhibit in Albuquerque highlights stories of African Americans on Route 66 (krqe.com) — A new free exhibit in Albuquerque explores how "The Green Book" helped Black travelers navigate segregation-era Route 66, balancing the promise of the open road with real dangers. Curated by the city's public art team, it runs weekdays through September 25 and aims to preserve often-overlooked local and national history while sparking conversations about travel, safety and civil rights.
5. New Mexico schools can enroll for 2027 Scripps National Spelling Bee (abqjournal.com subscription) — Albuquerque families should know that New Mexico's path to the 2027 Scripps National Spelling Bee runs through the Albuquerque Journal State Spelling Bee, with enrollment now open for schools statewide. Any school with students in grades 1 and up to age 15 can register, and top spellers will advance through district, online state qualifying, and an in-person bee in Albuquerque.
📸 Around Albuquerque
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albuquerque
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- Hot Wheels Legends Tour Albuquerque →
2266 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque
8:00 am - Learn International Folk Dances →
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque
7:00 pm - A Night of Elegant Jazz Featuring The Abigail Riccards Quintet and Just the Two of Us and Friends →
African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque
7:00 pm - Learn International Folk Dances →
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque
7:00 pm - Learn International Folk Dances →
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque
7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 5
🗓 Events Nearby
- Saturday Shake and Shimmy at the South Valley Library →
South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque
11:00 am - Razzle Dazzle Cheer Clinic
Sandia Vista Elementary Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4:15 pm - OPEN HOUSE
Rio Rancho High School Rio Rancho, NM 87124
6:00 pm - No Thursday Birders
Central New Mexico Audubon Society PO Box 30002, Albuquerque, NM 87190
4:00 am - LEGO Club at North Valley Public Library →
Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Public Library, 7704 2nd St NW B, Albuquerque
3:30 pm - Back to School Night
New Mexico International School Albuquerque, NM 87122
5:00 pm - Brantley Gilbert →
Rio Rancho Events Center Dock, 3001 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho
7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is Nellie.
Our little chunky monkey. We volunteered to foster her. The rescue said she was pregnant when we got her (she wasn't). She's been with us for 5 years… (Nextdoor Skies West) - Update: Pet Reunited
Ayda, a dog who went missing in Albuquerque, NM, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 14 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor 2nd Street/Osuna Rd)
- Unifi posted a job opening for Airport Ramp Agent (DL) PT - ABQ in Albuquerque. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Albuquerque. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albuquerque here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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