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Albuquerque
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque's 'Community Connect' program, part of the 'Downtown Forward' initiative, offers grants to local businesses for security cameras linked to the APD's Real Time Crime Center to enhance downtown safety. KOAT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A multi-agency taskforce is investigating a deputy-involved shooting near a Walmart in the South Valley, with no outstanding suspects. KOAT
- ➤ The DWI scandal involving Albuquerque Police, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, and New Mexico State Police is expanding, with recent guilty pleas and the U.S. Attorney predicting more charges. KOAT
- ➤ An Albuquerque man has been charged in a January hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a well-known bicycle safety advocate. Albuquerque Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A documentary showcasing New Mexican artists from Working Classroom, focusing on mentorship and social justice, will be screened on Feb 15 at Guild Cinema. The Paper.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland officially announces her candidacy for governor, focusing on lowering costs, improving education, and enhancing public safety. Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ Senate Bill 163, aimed at allowing students to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies, advances in New Mexico, emphasizing cultural expression. Source NM
- ➤ Mayling Armijo, executive director of a nonprofit business lending organization, announces her candidacy for Albuquerque mayor, pledging to address crime and support local businesses as the first official candidate for the November election. The Paper.
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ A University of New Mexico study, published in PNAS Nexus Journal, reveals how branch diameter scaling helps explain human perception of trees, blending art and mathematics. University of New Mexico
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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico: De Amalia Hernandez
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, founded by Amalia Hernandez, showcases the rich traditions of Mexican dance through a repertoire that celebrates diverse folk music and regional costumes.
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Free Seminar on Senior Planning
This seminar offers essential insights for seniors and their families from experienced senior care advisors.
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Jordan World Circus: A Fun-Filled Family Show
The Jordan World Circus presents a thrilling 90-minute performance featuring a variety of circus acts suitable for family audiences.
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VR New Mexico: Exploring New Horizons in Virtual Reality
This event introduces Chuck as the new organizer of VR New Mexico, focusing on evolving the group with fresh ideas in virtual and augmented reality, while encouraging community input.
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Destroy Lonely: FOREVER TOUR at Revel Entertainment
Destroy Lonely will perform as part of the FOREVER TOUR at Revel Entertainment in Albuquerque.
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Opera Southwest Presents: Del Monte's Llantos 1492
Experience the soulful performance of 'Llantos 1492' by Opera Southwest at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.
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The Prairie Desert Band Live at Canteen Brewhouse
The Prairie Desert Band, known for their unique blend of Americana and Country, will perform live at Canteen Brewhouse.
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band Performance
Experience the vibrant sounds of New Orleans as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents a living history of jazz music.
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Walking Through History Tour at Wheels Museum
Explore the Wheels Museum, which showcases the history of transportation in New Mexico, during a guided walking tour led by the Albuquerque Historical Society.
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Odd Dog Live Performance at the Canteen Brewhouse
Odd Dog, a versatile band from New Mexico, will perform a mix of original music and covers at the Canteen Brewhouse.
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