Morning
Albuquerque
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Consumer Reports offers tips to help Albuquerque residents lower their streaming, phone and cable bills. Residents are advised to call for a 10% discount, set up autopay to save $10 a month and explore bundle deals (as recommended by Diane Umansky). KOAT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ PNM and the Department of Transportation urge residents to prepare for possible power outages and hazardous travel as a winter storm approaches, advising folks to assemble an outage kit (nonperishable food, flashlights, and medications) and a travel kit with blankets and coats while crews clear roads. KOAT
- ➤ Winter storm watches have been issued as a storm is predicted to hit New Mexico Friday afternoon (impacting Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Carlsbad) and intensify Saturday evening. Rain, snow, and cold temperatures may cause heavy travel impacts. KOAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials from the Environmental Health Department cited several downtown food trucks for noise, parking and permit violations after receiving multiple complaints; the checks occurred over the weekend along streets from Second to Eighth (covering the area between Gold and Copper). Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Today at the start of the legislative session, a revised version of the Clear Horizons Act is set to codify Gov. Lujan Grisham’s climate goals by allowing local carbon offsets to count toward emissions reductions (aimed at garnering support from both lawmakers and industry). The bill exempts small emitters. KUNM
- ➤ A physician licensing compact bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and now heads to a full Senate vote, while nine related bills advanced in House panels. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham supports the move as a tool to ease provider shortages statewide. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Sixteen environmental and community groups sent a letter urging Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to allow more public input on Project Jupiter's air quality permit in Doña Ana. They demand a 30-day public comment extension and full access to permit details—officials review Acoma LLC’s recent submission. Source NM
- ➤ Drivers at the Rio Bravo and Second Street intersection in southwest Albuquerque experienced delays as westbound lanes were reduced to one — crews replaced deteriorated concrete. The lane closure began Tuesday, Jan. 20 and will continue until Saturday, Feb. 21 as the project widens the roadway. KOAT
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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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