Good morning, Santa Fe.

Today, over 50,000 gathered at Fort Marcy Park for the 102nd Burning of Zozobra, where Old Man Gloom appeared in a King George III costume to mark the U.S. 250th anniversary — inviting the community to release their worries.

Endelecia "Andy" Prince, co-founder of Prince Ballet (named one of The New Mexican’s 10 Who Made a Difference), mentored local dancers for decades.

She died on July 6 after battling pancreatic cancer.

Santa Fe officials are reviewing changes to St. Michael's Drive and may reduce lanes (a potential fix for the road’s overbuilt and underused design) to better serve local traffic.

Staff shortages have caused nearly a quarter of New Mexico nursing homes — as the population ages — to receive only one star.

State officials say the low ratings reflect ongoing challenges with staffing and quality of care.