Morning
Albuquerque
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Albuquerque Community Safety hosted a Connect to Care event in the International District at Francis House that offered nearly 50 homeless residents free temporary IDs, breakfast, and referrals to housing and health services — including transitional housing for veterans. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Albuquerque Food Park, formerly Pacific Rim Food Park, offers free family events and serves as a food truck hub near San Antonio Drive & Louisiana Boulevard. Operated by managers Alex Chavez and Xavier Quintero at 6901B San Antonio Dr. NE from Tuesday through Sunday, it draws visitors in warmer months. The Paper.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Soledad Chávez de Chacón, the first Hispanic woman acting as governor, is honored with a new memorial marker on the east side of the Batan building—where she once led public service in New Mexico. The state adds this marker among four celebrating trailblazing women this year. KOAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM’s RAD Camp returns for summer 2026, offering children ages 6 to 14 day camp sessions from June 1 through Aug. 7 at UNM Recreational Services. The camp runs weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — featuring exclusive pool time and safe supervision — with early registration starting March 2. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Doctoral student Olivia Fadul is advancing disability-affirming care at UNM and in local organizations through her work in counseling education—she is being recognized with the NM Counseling Association’s Community Impact Award and plans to further impact local youth through her counseling practice. University of New Mexico
- ➤ A University of New Mexico-led research team revealed that natural networks transmit signals more efficiently than engineered systems like power grids. The study, published in Nature Communications, developed a mathematical framework to show how network structures shape signal flow. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Dr. Robert Dodd, Rio Rancho Public Schools superintendent, launched a 100-day listening plan this month to let families help shape classroom instruction, special education, and the $253 million budget; community sessions + an online survey are open until June 9. Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ UNM regents voted Tuesday to halt a proposed 1% tuition increase that would have raised costs by about $86 per undergraduate, advancing the budget draft without additional fees for the main campus, Health Sciences Center, and Taos campus (and delaying a bond measure for campus improvements). Albuquerque Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Village of Corrales is building a pressurized water main along the Interior Drain to boost Bosque fire suppression, with the Red Line project connecting from Priestley Road to Andrew’s Lane — residents can expect nearby trail closures until the end of the month as crews work along the path. Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ Meta will remove Instagram’s end to end encryption in the coming months as its New Mexico trial nears its final stages; only a few users had opted in for the feature, and state officials say the change does not extend to Facebook or WhatsApp, posing ongoing child safety concerns. KOAT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Governor Michelle Lujan signed the state’s budget last week that includes $630,000 for a medical psilocybin treatment equity fund for low-income patients; New Mexico is the first state to ensure treatment access regardless of income (the program will launch by year-end). KUNM
- ➤ The Albuquerque-based Yoga For First Responders held its 38th Instructor School Mar. 2-6 at the Bernalillo County Public Safety Training Academy to certify instructors in stress regulation techniques. It now hosts all open instructor schools here and offers free 45-minute community classes twice a week. The Paper.
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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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The Slackers Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — 21+ only — An evening of live ska music with The Slackers and local favorites.
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Ply-Split Braiding for Basketry
Class duration — Fiber Arts on 4th — Includes materials — Master the art of ply-split braiding for unique basketry creations.
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Jesús Muñoz Flamenco Performance
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Flamenco Works, Inc. — $10 off with a friend — Experience apasionate flamenco fused with American roots in a celebration of love and community.
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Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Wheels Museum — Free entry — Discover captivating stories from the history of Route 66 during this informative monthly speaker series.
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Jaime French Live Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Hyena's Comedy Nightclub — Tickets available — Experience the comedic brilliance of Jaime French, a dynamic performer reshaping the comedy scene.
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AMP Concerts: Cassie and Maggie
12-1 p.m. — Erna Fergusson Public Library — Free entry — Experience the enchanting folk harmonies of JUNO-nominated sisters Cassie and Maggie as they blend tradition with innovation.
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Ashes To Amber Live
7:30-11 p.m. — Backstage at Revel — Tickets starting at $75 — Experience the unforgettable performance of Ashes To Amber in Albuquerque.
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