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Albuquerque
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque Fire Rescue Lt. Lawrence Orona retired Sunday after 25 years of service; he began his career in 2001 at Station 1 and reminded his colleagues that family is everything. KOAT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Contour Airlines debuts daily nonstop service between Albuquerque and Carlsbad on Sunday using a 30-seat jet that replaces the nine-seat flight + city officials have inked a four-year contract to boost local travel + regional connectivity. Albuquerque Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On the final day of Black History Month at UNM, renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump held an informal dialogue with UNM professor Deleso Alford to discuss justice and his debut novel on The New York Times bestsellers list, marking his new step into civil rights legal thrillers. KOAT
- ➤ On Feb. 12, the Tamarind Institute honored Native artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith by celebrating 46 years of her art with lithographs that feature striking colors, and her permanent installation (All My Relations) remains on view in Albuquerque until April 10. New Mexico Daily Lobo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM professor emeritus Nasir Ahmed was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for inventing the discrete cosine transform that supports digital media, with his work spanning UNM from 1983 to 2001; he also previously received prestigious honors such as the IEEE Fourier Award. University of New Mexico
- ➤ UNM School of Law received a record $4.5 million donation (the largest in its history) to fund up to 10 full-tuition scholarships in perpetuity, announced Friday on campus. Alum Eric Knapp and Dana Marie Knapp made the pledge to boost opportunities for future law students. Albuquerque Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, after record highs over the weekend, the Albuquerque metro will be sunny and warm with temperatures reaching 79°—breaking the old record of 76 from 1904. Santa Fe may also set a new record, and Red Flag Warnings run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in fire-risk areas. KOAT
- ➤ New Mexico’s dry winter is raising wildfire risks in mid-elevation forests where fire suppression has built fuel loads—experts warn that high temperatures and little snowpack could lead to more severe fires. Local communities may face impacts similar to past events that disrupted water supplies. New Mexico Daily Lobo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Project ECHO was created in New Mexico 23 years ago after a local patient died from untreated hepatitis C and links healthcare providers with specialists via video calls to improve care (part of UNM Health Sciences). It has hosted 9 million sessions using an all teach and all learn model. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Dr. Jeff Nichol advised local owners of a 2-year-old anxious Weimaraner today to try doggy day care & food-dispensing toys instead of crate confinement and strict leash routines. He stressed that custom antianxiety medication can help ease her reactive behavior. Albuquerque Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA issues parking lot safe-driving tips advising Albuquerque drivers to scan for pedestrians and inch out slowly from spaces in busy lots + adjust their parking method based on lot conditions. Local drivers say some prefer pulling in while others favor backing in for better visibility. Albuquerque Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lobos won 81-76 against San Diego State on Feb. 28 with Buljan scoring 24 points and grabbing 18 rebounds, turning the game with clutch baskets after a slow start. The team remains on the NCAA bubble + will host Colorado State on March 4. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ The Pit is now known as The Pit—Powered by Nusenda after a 10-year deal announced on Feb. 26 that will net UNM Athletics about $1.74 million per year. New signage will be installed before the 2026-27 basketball season. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ University of New Mexico fans can join the Lobos bus tour to the Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas this March; the tour runs March 11-14 and offers round-trip rides & a three-night stay at Excalibur Hotel and Casino, with tickets starting at $295. New Mexico Daily Lobo
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Connecting Mosaic Artists: Building Community Conference
12 PM - 4 PM — Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town — $425-$475 — Engage with fellow mosaic artists through workshops, social events, and a juried exhibition in beautiful Albuquerque.
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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 blend of traditional flamenco and modern influences in a celebration of love and passion.
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Anything Goes
7:30 p.m. — Albuquerque Little Theatre — Check for ticket prices — Experience a lively performance of 'Anything Goes' in the heart of Albuquerque.
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Two-Person Scramble Golf Tournament
— Time Range — Puerto del Sol Golf Course and Learning Center — Cost — A fun and engaging event for pairs of golfers.
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Oddities and Curiosities Expo
8-11 a.m. — Villa Hispana — Kids under 12 free — Explore a unique collection of oddities and curiosities from hand-picked vendors and artists.
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Corb Lund Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Launchpad — 21+ event — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Corb Lund and Branson Anderson.
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Elijah Scott Live in Concert
7-11 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — Tickets from $107 — Experience an unforgettable night with Elijah Scott in Albuquerque.
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Zoso - Led Zeppelin Experience
7-11:59 p.m. — 120 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM — Ticket information not provided — Celebrate 31 years of the ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute experience with Zoso.
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Tito Torbellino Jr Concert
8 PM — Adios Mama — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of regional music and immerse yourself in the rhythm with Tito Torbellino Jr.
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Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. New Mexico Lobos Baseball
6:00 p.m. — Santa Ana Star Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement as the Wildcats battle the Lobos in a thrilling baseball showdown.
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