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Albuquerque
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Good Deed DIY, a new makeover series in Albuquerque, teams a DIY expert with friends and family to transform a room for community heroes like teachers, first responders, and veterans; it partners with Woman’s Day Magazine to offer practical DIY tips+inspiring reveals and free streaming on Very Local. KOAT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Whole Foods is coming to Albuquerque Westside at Cottonwood Corners near Alameda and Ellison in a building that once housed a furniture store — it will be the third location in town and fourth in the state and is expected to open next year. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Duke City Story Slam returns on Tuesday, March 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd. NE) for a Women-Inspired event celebrating International Women’s Month, inviting community members to share personal stories with a suggested $5 donation at the door. The Paper.
- ➤ Albuquerque hosts several arts events this weekend. KlezmerQuerque — a Jewish music festival — runs March 6–8 at Congregation Nahalat Shalom with tickets from $18, Anything Goes plays at Albuquerque Little Theatre from March 6 through March 22, and St. Punktrick’s Day at Launchpad brings local bands on March 7 for $10. The Paper.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AeroVironment announced on Tuesday a $30 million expansion of its Albuquerque defense manufacturing campus that will add 450 jobs + $670 million in impact over a decade; it also received $6 million in state and city funds to modernize production across three sites. KOAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Office of the Vice President for Research will host the 5th annual State of Research event on March 26 at 4 p.m. in SUB Ballrooms A&B, featuring a Q&A with UNM leaders—Interim EVP Barbara Rodriguez, VP Ellen Fisher, EVP Mike Richards, and VP Hengameh Raissy; registration required. University of New Mexico
- ➤ UNM President Garnett S. Stokes announced today that Ryan Berryman has been appointed Vice President and Director of Athletics, ending his interim role since January 1, 2026. He will oversee all 18 NCAA Division I programs and lead renovation plans at University Stadium in Albuquerque. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An ad campaign by Elevate New Mexico urges residents to support the forthcoming Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County to unlock $360 million in community investments and thousands of high-paying careers. The campaign has raised concerns as its sponsors remain unidentified (per NMED and local critics). Source NM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's deposition was played in Santa Fe as part of an ongoing New Mexico case that alleges the company's platforms allow harmful content and exploitation to persist while he explained that the firm builds tools to catch adversarial actors and balance privacy with safety. KOAT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Abinash Achrekar from KOAT and UNM explained that persistent lower left stomach pain, fever, nausea, and changes in bathroom habits may signal diverticulitis — a condition where pouches in the colon become inflamed. He advises anyone with severe or lasting symptoms to get tested with lab work or scans to determine the best treatment. KOAT
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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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OhGeesy Live in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Sunshine Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy hip hop with OhGeesy's signature hits and new tracks in an intimate setting.
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Snow Tha Product Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Perico's Taco's & Burritos at Revel Entertainment Center — Cost info unavailable — Experience Latin GRAMMY-nominated artist Snow Tha Product bring her dynamic performance to Albuquerque.
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