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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of Placitas residents cleaned over 8 miles of NM State Highway 165 on March 15 by collecting more than 800 pounds of trash. The cleanup (organized by Jardineros de Placitas to mark its 60th anniversary) also saw help from volunteers from the Placitas Community Library (and Las Placitas Presbyterian Church). Sandoval Signpost
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday and charged with murder after a stolen car intentionally struck longtime Corrales resident Scott Dwight Habermehl, 63, while he rode his bicycle to work on May 29 — audio recordings show two other minors, aged 11 and 15, planned the hit-and-run as detectives continue searching for them. Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ A police Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting near Central Avenue after officers responded to a call on Rhode Island Street NE and found a person dead with a gunshot wound—more details will be released as the investigation continues. KOAT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sandia National Labs and several sponsors will host the second annual Earth Day Festival on April 13 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Balloon Fiesta Park—free tickets are available until April 1 and the event will share renewable energy tips, tax rebate details from $500 to $20,000, and activities for all ages. The Paper.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A coalition of immigrants' rights advocates filed a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security after ICE arrested 48 New Mexico residents in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Roswell earlier in March, noting that most of those detained had no criminal history. ACLU attorney Rebecca Sheff said ICE’s failure to share detainee details leaves families in uncertainty and urged state lawmakers to ban contracts with the federal government for immigrant detentions. Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ The New Mexico Senate passed House Bill 12 on March 18, which expands the Red Flag Law so police can file petitions to remove guns immediately. The bill, which passed 23—15, now heads to Governor Lujan Grisham’s desk and must be approved before the legislative session ends on Saturday. KKOB
- ➤ The Senate passed a bill Monday evening—by a 22 to 15 vote—to require registered lobbyists and those who pay them to file reports on which bills they support or oppose. The House must now agree to the changes in House Bill 143 and if passed the law will take effect in January 2027 with reports due within 48 hours. New Mexico In Depth
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials reported that an infectious traveler visited Guadalupe and Valencia counties from March 8 to March 10 at several sites—a travel center, an inn, a restaurant and a church. They urged residents who may have been exposed to check their vaccination status and seek care if they develop symptoms such as a runny nose, cough and rash. KOAT
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Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival
The Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival is a three-day celebration featuring over 75 prominent poets and spoken word artists, with free workshops and themed readings open to the public.
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Candlelight Concert: The Best of The Beatles
Experience a unique live performance of The Beatles' music under candlelight at The Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque.
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Desert Hearts Music Event
Desert Hearts is a music event taking place at Electric Playhouse in Albuquerque featuring local artists and DJs.
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
8:00-9:30 p.m. | Kiva Auditorium | Tickets available | Experience classic rock anthems transformed by a mesmerizing candlelit orchestral performance.
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The Women of SCAS Lecture and Panel Discussion
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm | Free entry | Celebrate Women's History Month with a panel exploring the contributions of extraordinary women to the Spanish Colonial Arts Society.
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Venardos Circus 10th Anniversary
5-8:30 p.m. | Cottonwood Mall | Tickets from $16.95 | Experience a Broadway-style, animal-free circus that celebrates a decade of dreams under a dazzling big top.
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Fiber Fun Fridays
11 AM – 3 PM | Fiber Arts on 4th | Free entry | Bring your projects and connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts in a creative atmosphere.
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Run with Joy 5k and Half Marathon
8 AM – 12 PM — Canteen Brewhouse — Registration fees apply — Celebrate the memory of friends with a unicorn-themed marathon and 5k run.
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Blippi: Join the Band Tour
2-3:30 p.m. | Rio Rancho Events Center | Cost not specified | Experience the joy of music with Blippi and friends in a lively family-friendly performance.
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Simulation 101 Workshop
8:45-11:00 a.m. | GoEngineer - Albuquerque | Free entry | Explore design performance and efficiency in product development through innovative simulations.
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