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Coming up: Blackman's Back-to-School Party! on the Albuquerque Patch calendar

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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:

  • New all-electric fire station now serving Albuquerque's North Valley
  • How Albuquerque's 'Rest on Red' could change your daily commute
  • How a new stadium and housing could transform Albuquerque's fairgrounds

Also on today's calendar: Blackman's Back-to-School Party! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 87, low: 65.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bernalillo County Fire Rescue opens new all electric fire station (dailydispatch.com) — A new all-electric Bernalillo County Fire Rescue station is now serving Albuquerque's North Valley near Osuna and Edith, featuring New Mexico's first electric fire truck and a full solar array. Officials say the energy-efficient, state-of-the-art facility is designed to boost public safety while cutting environmental impact, and firefighters marked its opening with the traditional 'wet down' of the new truck.
   

2. Albuquerque's Rest on Red traffic program gains national attention (krqe.com) — Albuquerque drivers along Lead, Coal, and Broadway are seeing real changes from the city's "Rest on Red" traffic-safety program, which keeps lights red for speeders and rewards slower drivers. After three years, officials say speeding is down, residents feel safer, and other U.S. cities are now asking Albuquerque for guidance as more intersections may get the system.
   

3. New Mexico officials to begin search for developers for the state fairgrounds (krqe.com) — State officials are moving ahead with a massive redevelopment of Albuquerque's Expo New Mexico fairgrounds in the International District, including new housing, a 15,000-seat stadium, roads, green space, and business areas. An anchor developer could be chosen this month, with design work stretching into 2028 and construction possibly starting around 2029, while the State Fair continues operating on-site.
   

4. Abiquiu Reservoir releases millions of gallons to replenish Rio Grande (koat.com) — Water managers have released about 2,000 acre-feet from Abiquiu Reservoir to temporarily re-wet the Rio Grande through the Albuquerque stretch, where the river has been dry. As the modest flow moves south, officials will study how local vegetation, wildlife, and river conditions respond, helping Albuquerque prepare for future natural flows expected later this fall.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • SONIC Spirit Night
    Ernest Stapleton Elementary Rio Rancho, NM 87124
    5:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Brantley Gilbert →
    Rio Rancho Events Center Dock, 3001 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho
    7:00 pm
    • 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

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  • Had a bit of an adventure this morning when walking the dogs.
    I heard what I thought was a cry for help, but dismissed it as a cat, but it continued only to find my neighbor laying on his back in his front … (Nextdoor Bear Canyon)
  • Hey neighbors!
    I can't tell you how happy I am. Joy's mama just came by and took her home. Thank you for all the support in finding her family! (Nextdoor Skies West)
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Ok Albuquerque! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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