Morning
Albuquerque
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas presents the painting exhibit Have a Seat by Colleen Z. Gregoire starting today through March 29, featuring oil paintings of chairs in local landscapes and a live painting demo during ARTScrawl on Sunday, March 8 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). The Paper.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico’s high school graduation rate rose to 80.6% in 2025 (the highest in over a decade), though some groups still lag behind. Albuquerque Public Schools improved to 76.8%, and community leaders are partnering to make school more engaging for students. Albuquerque Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque residents experienced an unusually warm, 70-degree winter as UNM professor Joe Galewsky explained that a persistent La Niña pattern (responsible for dry weather) and long-term warming trends are straining water supplies and raising wildfire risks; water managers will monitor conditions as spring approaches. University of New Mexico
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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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