Morning
Albuquerque
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new multimedia book titled Seventh and Central celebrates Albuquerque’s vibrant lowrider culture and challenges negative stereotypes by featuring colorful, low-slung rides and family traditions. Author and local photographer Nathaniel Tetsuro Paolinelli (a longtime community member) will host a book signing at the Albuquerque Museum on March 22. KUNM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central New Mexico Community College’s Biotechnology program—serving students for over 20 years—offers a three-semester course from fall to summer that teaches hands-on lab skills in molecular biology and creates a direct pathway to UNM labs. University of New Mexico
- ➤ The University of New Mexico is turning research into real solutions that help grow the economy & improve community health and safety. UNM works with local partners to train students and launch new technologies that create jobs and benefit New Mexicans. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, a Pacific storm system is set to bring rain to Albuquerque Friday and Saturday with highs above 50 and potential snowfall up to eight inches at mountain passes; however, it is not expected to boost the low snowpack and water levels (National Weather Service). Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Albuquerque residents can join the Great Backyard Bird Count from today until Monday, Feb. 16 as the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society collect bird sightings using apps like Merlin Bird ID — a hands-on effort to track declining species. KUNM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State environmental regulators announced on Wednesday that they fined the Energy Department up to $16 million and demanded expedited cleanup of legacy nuclear and hazardous waste at Los Alamos. The agency is reviewing the action amid decades of missed cleanup deadlines near groundwater used by local communities. New Mexico In Depth
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) reported record-low employee turnover on Feb. 11 while expanding services with New Mexico’s only comprehensive thyroid and parathyroid specialty clinic and upgraded trauma care for severe cases. The center also enhanced imaging technology to improve patient outcomes. Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ UNM professor James Cavanagh is studying brain signals with EEG to see how the mind responds to rewards — research that may improve treatments for depression and other mental health challenges as his team collaborates across campus. University of New Mexico
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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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Jesús Muñoz Flamenco Performance
1-2 a.m. — 1010 Coal Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM — $10 off for friends and family — Experience a captivating evening of love and passion through a unique blend of flamenco and modern dance.
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Jesús Muñoz Flamenco Performance
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Flamenco Works, Inc. — $10 off with a friend — Experience a captivating fusion of flamenco with American and Latin influences in a celebration of love and passion.
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Take it to the Limit - A Tribute to the Eagles
7:30-10 p.m. — Kimo Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience a spectacular tribute to Eagles' classics from talented musicians in a lively atmosphere.
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Local Love Art Show
7 AM – 3 PM — Los Ranchos Bakery — Free entry — Discover art from over 15 local creators in a delightful community showcase.
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Local Love Art Show
7 AM – 3 PM — Los Ranchos Bakery — Free entry — Explore creations from over 15 local artists at this all-ages community art showcase.
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Led Zepagain Tribute Concert
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the sounds of Led Zeppelin brought to life by the ultimate tribute band.
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Opera Southwest: Aida
2-6 p.m. — Albuquerque Journal Theater — Check local listings — Experience the grandeur of Verdi's masterpiece with stunning performances and unforgettable moments.
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Local Love Art Show
7 AM – 3 PM — Los Ranchos Bakery — Free entry — Explore artworks from over 15 local artists of all ages at this community-driven art show.
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Hayden Coffman Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Dirty Bourbon — Ticket information not provided — Experience the soulful voice of rising country star Hayden Coffman in an intimate setting.
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