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Albuquerque
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents are advised by the Bernalillo Water Authority to prepare for the approaching winter storm by disconnecting hoses, draining sprinklers and insulating pipes in unheated areas. They also urge knowing the master shut-off valve’s location to quickly stop water in case a pipe bursts + avoid repair delays. KOAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM’s Music Prep School and String Lab School offer affordable music classes to all ages. Registration for spring classes runs Jan. 24-May 2, and new offerings include beginner string lessons and expanded early childhood music while the UNM Children’s Chorus welcomes a new co-director. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 'Breaking Bad Habits' anti-littering campaign removed over 10.5 million pounds of trash from across New Mexico last year — more than 19,000 volunteers from state agencies, community groups, and schools helped keep neighborhoods clean, the Governor's Office said. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ A winter storm passed through Albuquerque on Thursday and brought snow, small hail and graupel — soft ice pellets formed when water droplets freeze on snow crystals and break apart when touched. KOAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former activist and two term lieutenant governor Roberto Mondragón, known for singing about New Mexico and championing bilingual education and elder rights, died Tuesday at 85 from natural causes— a public memorial service is planned Jan. 27 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ An Albuquerque judge ordered Quirky Books to end its homeless encampment after city attorneys raised public safety concerns, prompting worries that vulnerable people could lose a needed safe space. The owner contests any zoning violations (having paid previous fines). KOAT
- ➤ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Rex Wilson to the state Senate seat for District 33 yesterday. Wilson, a former healthcare administrator and longtime rancher, plans to work on health care and agricultural issues until the Nov. 3 election after recommendations from commissions in Chaves, Lincoln, and Otero counties. KUNM
- ➤ Rep. Marian Matthews introduced three bills this week to join licensure compacts for paramedics, counselors, and psychologists to help ease New Mexico’s health care shortage. Some lawmakers caution that the proposals may need more work to meet compact managers’ requirements (after lengthy debates over the physician compact). Source NM
- ➤ Housing New Mexico opened its waitlist for the Home Improvement Program, offering zero percent interest conditional forgivable loans in eight counties (including Guadalupe, Harding, and Los Alamos) to help income-eligible homeowners repair aging homes with safety, energy, and accessibility concerns. KUNM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chrissy Baines was named the new general manager of the Isotopes for the 2026 season — the first woman in Albuquerque baseball history — after 22 years with the club; she will lead them at a home opener Tuesday, Mar. 31 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. KOAT
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Albuquerque Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North — Free entry — Meet live with hiring employers and explore career opportunities.
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Gene Simmons Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Backstage at Revel — Ticketed event — Experience an unforgettable live performance by the legendary Gene Simmons.
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International District Book Group
5-6:30 p.m. — International District Library — Free entry — Engage in lively discussions about inclusive YA books with diverse characters and themes.
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Giant Kaleidoscope Experience
10 AM – 5 PM — Color Wheel Toys LLC — Free entry — Explore an 8-foot kaleidoscope and create stunning visual patterns with various items.
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Visit the Giant Kaleidoscope
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Color Wheel Toys LLC — Free entry — Explore an 8-foot kaleidoscope and create stunning patterns with your chosen items.
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Functional Programming Through Construction
6-8 p.m. — CG Infinity, Inc. — Free entry — Explore functional programming concepts like pure functions and immutability while enjoying dinner and insights from Cameron Presley.
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The Children's Hour
7:30 p.m. — Albuquerque Little Theatre — Cost varies — Experience a powerful live performance exploring themes of trust and friendship.
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Stop.Drop.Rewind Concert
7-10 p.m. — Launchpad — Tickets starting at $51 — Experience a live performance by Stop.Drop.Rewind in an energetic atmosphere.
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Southwest Indoor Sectionals 2026
8 a.m. — Hit or Miss Archery Center — Early registration fee required — Compete in the NFAA 300 rounds and aim for high scores to improve your national ranking.
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WesGhost Concert
8-10 p.m. — Launchpad — Tickets from $66 — WesGhost brings an electrifying performance to Albuquerque's nightlife.
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