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Albuquerque
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Recyclothes donation drive took place Saturday at Hinkle Family Fun Center to help Albuquerque students by turning donated clothes into a shopping spree at nonprofit Locker (505). More than 250 residents donated about 10 tons of items to reduce waste and boost confidence among low-income students. KOAT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico's outdoor recreation industry reached $3.6 billion and 31,454 jobs in 2024, boosted by local businesses & new trails & youth funding. Fat Tire Cycles in Albuquerque expanded staff & locations, reflecting steady growth in a sector that is vital to the state's economy. Albuquerque Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UNM Graduate and Professional Student Association is holding elections today at 9:00 a.m. through Friday at 5:00 p.m. for president and council chair while also considering nine amendments. Marisa Page, running for president (ballot 1), supports fee transparency and stronger resources for international and graduate students. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Dr. Amy Brass at UNM's College of Education & Human Sciences teaches future teachers to view math as inquiry rather than a test-based hurdle. Her classes combine math with social studies and literature (linking numbers to real issues), aiming to build confidence and transform math into a tool for understanding. University of New Mexico
- ➤ At a meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 17, the UNM Board of Regents rejected a proposal to adjust student fees to fund the new humanities building + student leaders warned that the fee change could add about $60 per student, while the board approved a 1% pay raise for faculty and staff. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ UNM's Associated Students will hold elections from April 1 at 9:00 a.m. to April 2 at 5:00 p.m. ASUNM Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bailey Rutherford (ballot #3) and Communications Director of Web Design Zoe Baca (ballot #2) will run to support DEI programs and student resources. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Karis Daskalos (ballot #1) and Alana Baca (ballot #1) are running for ASUNM president and vice president; Daskalos plans to introduce safety upgrades, seating and a digital ID system with LoboHub while boosting accessibility in parking and outdoor spaces. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ ASUNM Vice President Hope Montoya is launching her bid for president and teaming with ASUNM President Pro-Tempore Owen Salinas for vice president. Their campaign outlines a three-pillar plan to boost student support, housing, and academic opportunities with initiatives like Getting Lobos Home and Lobo Print +. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Fourteen UNM law student groups question the administration & urge that Dean Camille Carey's contract not be renewed after her Jan. 21 testimony raised concerns about representation, faculty retention, and misconduct handling. UNM is reviewing the issues raised. New Mexico Daily Lobo
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, March 21, the Gutiérrez-Hubbell House partnered with Bernalillo County for its annual Backyard Refuge Day fair in Albuquerque where 20 groups worked to protect pollinators and native species by offering a passport stamp program for a free native plant. The event also featured booths on native gardens. New Mexico Daily Lobo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico water negotiator Estevan López said Colorado River talks, resumed on March 2, are exploring a stopgap measure amid worsening hydrology. The plan calls for 500,000 acre feet released from Flaming Gorge & water use cuts as the Interior Department reviews options before guidelines expire this fall. KUNM
- ➤ Albuquerque officials are updating crosswalk laws and safety measures after Gov. Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 73 and the city adopted an ordinance to protect pedestrians and bicyclists—crews also will close the northbound I-25 Montgomery Blvd off-ramp for three weeks starting Sunday with rerouting via Jefferson Street. Albuquerque Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of New Mexico will begin a national search for a new women’s basketball head coach after Athletic Director Ryan Berryman ended Mike Bradbury’s 10-year tenure with a contract buyout for not meeting program expectations. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ After defeating George Washington 86-61 on Sunday at The Pit — powered by Nusenda — the University of New Mexico men's basketball team advanced to the NIT quarterfinals and will host the winner of the St. Joseph's Hawks on Tuesday at 7 p.m. KOAT
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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 $75 — Experience the unforgettable performance of Ashes To Amber in Albuquerque.
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Rabbit Run
9-11 a.m. — Los Poblanos Fields Open Space — Cost info not available — Participate in the lively 5th annual Rabbit Run this Easter weekend.
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Saintseneca Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — Ticket info not provided — Experience the intriguing blend of metaphysics and rock and roll with the new Saintseneca album.
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Curren$y Live in Concert
9 PM – 12 AM — Backstage at Revel — Tickets starting at $120 — Experience a night of unforgettable music with Curren$y in Albuquerque.
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