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Albuquerque
Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On a freezing January night, two homeless people were found dead in a tent behind Denny’s on U.S. 550 in Bernalillo—raising concerns about Sandoval County’s lack of shelters and services amid rapid growth. Local officials and agencies are planning long-term housing and supportive programs while residents in Rio Rancho and Corrales note rising visibility of homelessness. Sandoval Signpost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of New Mexico’s Division of Student Affairs will host a Professional Development Day on Wednesday, April 2 to help staff learn new ways to manage stress and balance work and life. The day will include morning networking with coffee and pastries plus sessions on survey feedback and burnout reduction in campus conference rooms. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Melissa Emery Thompson, professor and associate chair of UNM’s anthropology department, was named a 2024 AAAS Fellow for her 25 years of research with Ugandan chimpanzees that advanced our understanding of human aging—she earned the milestone recognition for her lifetime contributions and leadership in the field. University of New Mexico
- ➤ The University of New Mexico said it will cooperate with the federal investigation into alleged race-exclusionary practices involving its partnership with a nonprofit that supports minority PhD candidates—officials said the school is reviewing its ties and will prepare a formal response soon. The inquiry followed a March 14 letter from the U.S. Department of Education notifying 45 schools of a discrimination complaint, and UNM is now determining its next steps. Source NM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ABQ Ride delivered 7.3 million rides in 2024 and nearly reached 80% of its pre-COVID levels, showing an increase of 390,000 rides over 2023 and more than 1 million compared to 2022. Officials say free rides and growing demand keep the service on track—while efforts to address a shortage of about 100 bus drivers are underway. KOAT
- ➤ New Mexico Forestry officials urge residents to pack an emergency bag with vital items such as a dust mask, a first aid kit, several days of food and water, and copies of important documents—steps that may save lives if wildfires force a fast evacuation. KOAT
- ➤ New Mexico will create a Turquoise Alert system as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham plans to sign Senate Bill 41 to help locate missing Native Americans. The law — modeled after similar systems in Colorado, California and Washington — will send alerts when someone enrolled in or eligible for a federally or state-recognized tribe is reported missing under suspicious circumstances. Source NM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ House Bill 36 passed the Legislature and now waits for the governor's signature to let optometrists perform laser treatments in offices—if they meet state-approved training standards. Medical groups warn the change could risk patient safety while lawmakers say it will give rural families quicker access to care. Source NM
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Military Veterans Meetup
2-4 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Free entry — A supportive space for veterans to share experiences and build friendships.
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