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Albuquerque
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A stolen vehicle crashed into an Albuquerque police car at the intersection of Wyoming Boulevard and Copper Avenue NE while a sergeant was heading to the car's last known location and was taken to the hospital—police identified 39-year-old Andrew Sandoval as the driver and said two others inside face no charges while investigators prepare to serve a search warrant that may determine if the case is tried federally. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The first trailer for the film Rust was released more than three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on a New Mexico set. In the trailer Alec Baldwin stars as an outlaw on the run in wild west shootouts set in 1880s Kansas—his involuntary manslaughter charges were dismissed in 2024. KOAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM’s Women’s Resource Center has helped women at school and in the community by offering counseling, mentorship and leadership programs, and it celebrates Women’s History Month every day. It works with community partners to create safe spaces and share important resources so all students can get support. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Legislators did not pass a standalone overhaul for reading instruction but added key structured literacy provisions to HB156, which now awaits Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's signature. The changes require training for both new and veteran teachers in science-based reading methods (aiming to boost proficiency for at-risk students). Source NM
- ➤ On March 25, the Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education celebrated its 10th anniversary with over 100 guests at its Enchanted Hills site—marking a milestone in the school’s growth from 83 to 225 students. The school will move into its new campus at 601 Quantum Road in June and plans to add a pre-K program pending state grant approval. Sandoval Signpost
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico environment officials have proposed new heat protections for workers that would require rest breaks, cool areas and adequate water—covering both indoor and outdoor settings—as part of a rule to reduce heat illnesses. The hearing is set for June 24 and June 25 and a 60-day comment period will open in April before the rule may take effect in July. Source NM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will sign Senate Bill 41 to create the Turquoise Alert system that helps locate missing Native Americans after the Legislature passed the bill unanimously. The alert will work like the Amber Alert system — especially on reservations with weak law enforcement—ensuring quicker responses for those enrolled or eligible for federally or state-recognized tribes. New Mexico In Depth
- ➤ Starting July 1, New Mexico will allow cyclists to roll through stop signs & red lights when safe after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 73. The law aims to reduce collision risks by helping riders exit intersections more quickly. Source NM
- ➤ Rio Rancho police will hold a car seat clinic today at Rainbow Pool parking lot from 1:30 to 4:00 to help parents install seats correctly and prevent injuries. Officer Cody Roberts said nearly half of car seats are installed wrong — when installed properly, they can reduce injury risk by up to 71%. KOAT
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Heirloom Grains and Sourdough Workshop
11:30 p.m. — 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW — Cost not specified — Learn about heritage grains and create your own rye sourdough starter.
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Healers Garden Hops Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Old Town Herbal — Refunds available up to 7 days before — Explore the medicinal benefits of hops and leave with your own jar of vinegar based hops bitters.
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Lunar Vacation
7-9:30 p.m. — Launchpad — All ages welcome — Enjoy an evening of music and entertainment under the moonlight.
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New Mexico United vs. North Carolina FC
7-11 p.m. — Isotopes Park — Tickets starting from $21 — Catch the exciting match as New Mexico United faces off against North Carolina FC.
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