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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico’s Native American community is honored with new Forever stamps called 'Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture' that feature the women’s traditional dance, Crow Hop Dance, men’s hoop dance, and women’s fancy shawl dance. A first-day-of-issue ceremony led by Cochiti artist Mateo Romero will be held at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque on April 25th at 1:30 p.m.—the stamps honor cultural heritage. KKOB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 11, Bernalillo County commissioners approved the budget for the digital speed camera program & created a full-time coordinator role to bring it in-house. The program uses citation revenue to support itself and plans to add more cameras to address speeding concerns. The Paper.
- ➤ Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham partially vetoed Senate Bill 5 on Thursday by striking the change that would have required court action to remove game commission members, saying the delay would allow issues to persist. Lawmakers plan to address the removal process in a future session + the rest of the bill, which raises the department's budget, fees and updates its name, remains in effect. Source NM
- ➤ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 163 on March 20th, which lets Native American students wear their tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies this spring—an action taken after a Farmington incident raised concerns about bullying and cultural respect. The law passed unanimously and goes into effect immediately. KUNM
- ➤ Cindy Nava, a Bernalillo resident and the first former undocumented person elected to our state legislature, is one of six finalists for the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award by EMILY’s List—her work on public safety, affordable housing and education earned the nomination. Online voting ends today and the winner will be announced in April—supporters like Deb Haaland praise her commitment to New Mexico families. Sandoval Signpost
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at Johns Hopkins say a measles outbreak is spreading fast across 22 states, with West Texas and New Mexico reporting a combined 320 cases — more than last year's total. Dr. William Moss warned that low vaccine coverage can lead to bigger outbreaks — vaccination remains the best protection against infection. KOAT
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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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FREE Admission at the Balloon Museum First Fridays
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum — Free entry — Experience wonder and flight at the Balloon Museum with free admission for all on the first Friday of every month.
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Southwest Comic Book & Creator Showcase
10 AM – 4 PM — Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown — Free entry — Explore the world of comics with creators, cosplay, food trucks, and more all weekend long.
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