Morning
Albuquerque
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KUNM is proposing a new program schedule that will shift more local news into primetime slots this spring, pending review by the KUNM Radio Board (Feb. 3). The changes come as the station seeks to grow its audience after losing 12% of its funding due to the CPB’s dissolution. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Miguel Marquez, a former CNN journalist, returns to his native Albuquerque as he joins KOAT-TV's Action 7 News More in the Morning with Royale Dá and Eric Green starting Jan. 26. He is eager to cover local stories after years reporting from global conflicts and pandemic hospitals. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ UNM professors and students teamed with District 6 residents and Councilor Nichole Rogers to launch a participatory budgeting process allocating $1.5 million for food justice. They gathered local input to start a pilot project that includes a growers market site (a top community priority). University of New Mexico
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Comic Con wrapped up last weekend at the Albuquerque Convention Center with around 54,000 fans and featured Gene Simmons & Alan Tudyk as special guests. Locals celebrated by dressing in costumes and joining panels. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ UNM ARTSLab on University Boulevard brings art and technology together by offering AR, VR, and a large 3D printer for both university and local researchers. It launched its Community Immersive Technology Hub last spring and will move into a larger facility in fall to boost access. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Vince Gilligan’s new series Pluribus reinvents the alien bodysnatcher genre and casts Albuquerque as a soft, beautiful character in its eerie collective narrative. The review praised a local cameo by Mayor Tim Keller (a nod to the city’s unique culture) and teased creative twists in the show. New Mexico Daily Lobo
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kit Carson Electric Co-op will break ground this summer on a $231M hydrogen & solar facility in Questa, which is designed to provide up to 41 hours of energy storage and hundreds of new jobs. The project aims to boost regional energy reliability following a year of funding uncertainty. Albuquerque Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A newly released report called for more groundwater monitoring and sustainable management as officials warned that less surface water would increase reliance on groundwater + experts recommended expanding aquifer mapping and installing monitoring wells to guide future policy. Albuquerque Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NMDOT announced the winners of its annual snowplow naming contest, selecting 12 pun-inspired names from nearly 700 entries. The new names, including Snowbi Wan Kenobi & Betty Whiteout, highlight local humor as the updated plows get ready to work in winter. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ New Mexico Office of Housing announced an $820,000 winter grant program that gives homeless shelters up to $20,000 each for supplies, capacity, and basic necessities & warmth. The funding, revealed earlier this month, helps shelters expand services ahead of winter's chill. New Mexico Daily Lobo
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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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Magic of Healing Gala
6:45 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. — Electric Playhouse — Tickets available — Experience an evening of laughter and enchanting magic for a great cause with performances from renowned artists.
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Jesús Muñoz Flamenco Performance
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Flamenco Works, Inc. — $10 off for friends and family — Experience a vibrant blend of traditional flamenco and modern styles in a celebration of love and community.
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DGM Winter Market
10 AM – 1 PM — Fusion — EBT/SNAP accepted — Experience an array of local foods and handmade goods in a cozy community atmosphere.
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