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Albuquerque’s fentanyl emergency: Where things stand
Nearly four weeks after Bernalillo County declared a fentanyl emergency, officials are outlining plans for coordinated services and expanded addiction treatment. Yet questions remain about funding and implementation, and one Albuquerque outreach volunteer says she has seen no noticeable changes on the streets. County commissioners unanimously approved the declaration on Oct. 14, granting County Manager Cindy Chavez emergency authority and requesting state assistance.
Local vendors reflect on the 30th anniversary of the Downtown Growers’ Market
The Downtown Growers’ Market, which features produce, prepared food, art, wellness products, music and other programming, is nearing the end of its 30th anniversary season at Robinson Park. The season began April 4 and is scheduled to conclude Nov. 7, with the market operating Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. The market began when local farmers organized a place to sell locally-grown produce, originally operating at a lot near Caravan East before it was moved to Robinson Park in 1996.
Lobos sweep Spartans at home, extend home winning streak to six
The New Mexico Lobos volleyball team took care of business at home against San José State on Oct. 23, earning a 3-1 victory behind a strong opening set and a dominant finish in the fourth. The Lobos controlled much of the match, using their front-row defense and consistent offense to keep the Spartans from finding their rhythm. New Mexico started the first set strong, quickly building momentum and putting San José State on the defensive.
Regents meeting marks Goldstein’s first 100 days
University of New Mexico President Steve Goldstein reflected on his first 100 days in office during the Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21, alongside discussions about international students, KUNM public radio, academic appointments and nearly $8 million in proposed construction projects. The meeting was Goldstein’s third regularly-scheduled Regents meeting since taking office, following meetings on Aug. 19 and Sept. 16.
Lobos capture first win of season with dominant victory over UTRGV
The New Mexico Lobos swimming and diving team earned its first victory of the season on Friday, defeating the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley 184–110. The 74-point margin was UNM’s largest against a Division I opponent since their January 2020 win over New Mexico State. Elsa Reel and Sophia Corder each scored 18 points, tying UTRGV diver Manou Meulebeek for the highest individual total, according to results from Swimcloud.
Albuquerque sees wettest September on record
Albuquerque recorded its wettest September on record in 2026, receiving 4.49 inches of precipitation during a month marked by repeated surges of tropical moisture into New Mexico, according to the National Weather Service. This year’s total surpassed the previous September record of 3.97 inches, set in 2013. Normal September precipitation in Albuquerque is 1.15 inches, meaning the city received nearly four times its usual amount.
Final relay seals narrow UNM loss to North Texas
The New Mexico Lobos women’s Swim and Dive team fell 126-117 to North Texas on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Seidler Natatorium, with the meet being decided in the final relay. North Texas entered the 200-yard freestyle relay holding a 115-111 lead, leaving the overall result up for grabs. The Mean Green edged out the Lobos by 0.49 seconds in the final event to secure the victory. UNM still won six of the meet’s 13 events.
UNM enjoys sustained enrollment increase, officials optimistic for future
The University of New Mexico continued its multi-year enrollment growth this fall, adding students at the Central Campus while University officials plan for increasing pressure on housing, advising, faculty and classroom space. UNM’s Albuquerque campus reached 24,584 students in Fall 2026, a 2.6% increase from 23,955 students last year, while enrollment across all UNM campuses rose to 29,131, nearly 3% higher than in Fall 2025.
NM film industry rebounds as productions ramp up
New Mexico’s film industry is beginning to recover from a sharp national contraction, with more productions returning to the state, independent films remaining active and officials expecting continued growth into 2027. Steve Graham, director of the New Mexico Film Office, said the industry is still dealing with the effects of several difficult years, including the pandemic, Hollywood labor strikes and broader changes in how film and television projects are financed and distributed.
UNM Swimming & Diving opens season with Cherry-Silver exhibition
The UNM Swimming and Diving team opened its 2026-27 season with its annual Cherry-Silver Intrasquad meet at Seidler Natatorium on Saturday, Sept. 19. The exhibition gave the Lobos an early opportunity to race in a competitive setting before the beginning of the regular season, with the Silver team edging Cherry 53-47. Newcomer Elsa Reel was one of Silver’s strongest performers, winning both the 50- and 150-yard breaststroke events.
Review: ‘Resident Evil’ delivers gore, laughs and a relentless fight for survival
The first Resident Evil game was released by Capcom on March 22, 1996, making 2026 the series’ 30th anniversary. Three decades later, the franchise is still finding new ways to evolve with the newest entry into the game’s film adaptations, directed by Zach Cregger, who co-wrote the film, which was released on Sept. 18 and is simply titled “Resident Evil,” with Shay Hatten.
Volleyball: Lobos end week bruised after back-to-back ranked matchups
The University of New Mexico women’s volleyball team closed out the Ameritas Challenge in Lincoln, Neb., with a 3-0 loss to No. 20 Baylor on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Baylor defeated the Lobos 25-20, 25-17 and 25-22, dropping New Mexico to 2-6 overall, while the Bears improved to 6-2 on the season. The Baylor match capped a challenging three-day stretch for New Mexico against Nebraska, Georgia Tech and Baylor at the Ameritas Challenge.
‘Land is not neutral:’ Author, geographer speaks at Albuquerque Museum on race, belonging
Cultural geographer and author Carolyn Finney explored the connections between race, land, history and belonging during a talk on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Albuquerque Museum, drawing on both decades of academic research and experiences from her own life.
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