Morning
Albuquerque
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NM Gas Co. has begun excavation at the Eubank and Montgomery intersection to address a gas leak, and two eastbound lanes on Montgomery are closed. A contractor will start permanent repairs next week, so drivers should merge into a single lane until the work is complete. Albuquerque Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UNM Anderson School of Management alumni now lead top banks and credit unions with a focus on community and innovation—individual profiles, including those of Michelle Dearholt at Nusenda Credit Union and Michelle Coons at WaFd Bank, were featured on UNM Newsroom starting Friday, March 20. University of New Mexico
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UNM assistant professor Annmarie Garcia Sheahan runs BreakingEven, a dance troupe that retells classic stories through movement. Supported by the Urban Enchantment Trust Funds (UETF), the group will debut The Serpent Underneath in January on a matriarchal commune in northern New Mexico. University of New Mexico
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM linguistics professor Joshua Birchall and partner Ana Vilacy Galucio saw their Indigenous language dictionary project named a finalist for Banco de Brasil’s Social Technology Award, receiving $50K BRL to improve its Android app; the effort preserves endangered Amazonian languages through recordings, images + video. University of New Mexico
- ➤ At CNM College, over 900 students are competing in 70 career and technical events at the SkillsUSA conference, which began Friday and continues today, as participants like Isaak Munoz and Ricardo Morales build skills for better jobs—top winners will advance to nationals in Atlanta in June. Albuquerque Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Middle Rio Grande is expected to dry by early May due to climate change and overuse, shortening irrigation and forcing water utilities to depend on groundwater while engineers prepare for hard talks on future water management (affecting wildlife, farming, and local water security). Source NM
- ➤ Scientists report that thinning of piñon juniper woodlands and prescribed burning are harming declining bird populations including the pinyon jay. Defenders of Wildlife and partners advise using fire breaks rather than widespread thinning to protect woodland habitats (Avian Conservation and Ecology). KUNM
- ➤ The Forest Service will close popular trails on Sandia Crest starting April 1 to perform wildfire maintenance and tear down the Crest House gift shop. Vehicle access past the 10K Trailhead and nearby trails will remain closed for nearly two years, with reopening planned for winter 2027. Albuquerque Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico is experiencing record-breaking heat as Albuquerque hit 89° on Friday and is forecast to reach 90 today, prompting health officials to warn of heat illness (especially for vulnerable groups) and urging wildfire precautions; Clayton and Roswell will see even higher temperatures. Albuquerque Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Mar. 18, the Lobos beat the Bearkats 107-83 at The Pit in a decisive NIT battle. They will host the George Washington Revolutionaries on Sunday, Mar. 22 to advance their postseason run. New Mexico Daily Lobo
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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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Rabbit Run
9-11 a.m. — Los Poblanos Fields Open Space — Cost info not available — Participate in the lively 5th annual Rabbit Run this Easter weekend.
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Saintseneca Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — Ticket info not provided — Experience the intriguing blend of metaphysics and rock and roll with the new Saintseneca album.
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