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Hi there, Albuquerque! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Presbyterian Hospital reports Legionella case and outlines safety steps
  • How Albuquerque's new traffic lights could actually reward slower drivers
  • When and where you can watch the New Mexico governor debate

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Paradise Hills and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Presbyterian Hospital taking precautions after patient tests positive for bacteria that causes Legionnaires' Disease (krqe.com) — Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque is taking extra precautions after one patient tested positive for Legionella, the bacteria that can cause Legionnaires' disease. Environmental testing found the bacteria in a few limited areas, including two rooms, and remediation is underway, with officials stressing that no additional cases have been identified and overall risk remains low.
   

2. Two Cities Are Rewarding Slow Drivers With Green Lights, Fast Ones With Red (carscoops.com) — Albuquerque has installed "rest in red" traffic signals along Lead and Coal avenues, using sensors to reward drivers who obey the speed limit with quicker green lights. Early results suggest calmer traffic and improved safety, offering local drivers a new incentive to slow down while still keeping trips efficient, especially on once‑troublesome corridors.
   

3. KOB announces date for gubernatorial debate (kob.com) — New Mexico's two gubernatorial candidates will debate live from KOB's Albuquerque studio on Thursday, October 8 at 6 p.m., giving local voters a close look at their positions. The broadcast will air on KOB 4 and its sister stations statewide, aiming to help Albuquerque and New Mexico residents compare visions before Election Day.
   

4. GoPro joyrider arrested on numerous charges (koat.com) — An Albuquerque man is facing 24 charges after allegedly leading Albuquerque Police and Sandoval County deputies on a high-speed motorcycle chase that topped 100 mph and stretched from Central and Tingley to U.S. 550. Officers say he recorded the entire pursuit on a GoPro before crashing on the mesa, and charges include aggravated fleeing, reckless driving and multiple traffic violations.
   

5. For the Love of Lymphoma event raises funds for Blood Cancer United (kob.com) — Albuquerque residents packed Tractor Brewing for the second annual For the Love of Lymphoma fundraiser, featuring live music, a car show and local vendors. The event, inspired by founder Stacia King-Sakya's own lymphoma journey, raised money for Blood Cancer United's research, advocacy and education efforts while highlighting how the community rallies around neighbors facing serious illness.
   

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