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Albuquerque
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KUNM said goodbye to host Nash Jones, who after more than three years at the station will join New Mexico PBS as the new host of New Mexico in Focus. Jones spoke about his time connecting with local listeners and will start his role in a few weeks—bringing his familiar face to a broader audience. KUNM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Trial begins today in the retrial of a former Albuquerque police officer (accused of illegally arresting a disabled man) who tried to buy a bicycle (at Target). Albuquerque Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas is hosting the GOURDEOUS ART exhibit featuring gourd art from the New Mexico Gourd Society from today until April 27, and the event will include an artist reception (April 12, 1 to 3 p.m.) and a live wood burning demonstration (April 6, noon to 2 p.m.). Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ Daily Lobo culture editor Addison Fulton won another Fight Night match when she beat Editor-in-Chief Lily Alexander in a low-contact bout at the student newspaper office. Her win extended a 12-week streak — and she will face sports editor Rodney Prunty next week as the competition continues. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Marino Spencer, the creative force behind Simian Breed—an industrial band that fuses electronic, metal, dance, and alternative sounds—has detailed how his music tackles Native themes and social reflection. He said upcoming shows in Albuquerque will feature his innovative sound at local venues. The Paper.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twins Adrian and Davion Hein from Cleveland High won the Bruce Kroken Scholarship Award for music talent—Adrian will study Music Education at Oklahoma State University and Davion will major in Music Education and Business Management. The Albuquerque Concert Band will hold an award concert at Eldorado High School Performing Arts Center on April 6 from 3—4 p.m.—admission is free. Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ UNM is hosting four events— the Day of Action Consent Fair today at the Student Union Building from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Real Flex Conference on April 8, the Sole Survivor art installation on April 15 at Smith Plaza, and Crafternoon on April 22 at the Women’s Resource Center— to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month and offer support and prevention resources on campus. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of New Mexico will begin construction on the new Police Department Headquarters at Mesa Vista Rd. and University Blvd on April 8, aiming to resolve space limits in Hokona Hall and improve campus safety. The $17 million project—partially funded by a $9 million 2023 Institutional Bond—will feature an updated dispatch center, training areas and a public meeting room to better serve the campus community. University of New Mexico
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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New Mexico Photographer Community Round-Up
6-8 p.m. — Sawmill Market — Free entry — Connect with photographers from various genres in a vibrant community gathering.
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Santana: Oneness 2025 Tour
6:00 PM — Isleta Amphitheater — Tickets from $56 — Experience the legendary Santana live with a blend of rock, jazz, and Latin rhythms.
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