Morning
Albuquerque
Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, kids enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at Isotopes Park where plastic eggs filled with candy replaced the old hard-boiled egg tradition + young hunters danced and showed off their bounties. KOAT
- ➤ At Joe's Farm along Rio Grande Boulevard, Joe Ornelas and Lisa Fontanarosa hosted a lavender plant sale over Easter weekend that sold out and will offer three varieties—Grosso, Phenomenal, and Provence—next weekend for locals seeking a calming, garden-inspired boost. KOAT
- ➤ La Ventana in UNM’s Student Union began a pilot Fare Share program last month that lets students with a Lobo ID pay any amount for a meal, with extra funds supporting the Lobo Food Pantry + 79 meals have been served at an average of $4.77 per meal. New Mexico Daily Lobo
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Natural History Museum reopened its doors Saturday, Apr. 4 after seven months of renovations including new skylights, a redesigned lobby, and rearranged exhibits. The event featured lion dancers, food trucks and dinosaur-costumed staff for 1,600 ticket holders while a traveling armored animal exhibit is on display until November. New Mexico Daily Lobo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM alum Travis Davis, who uses crutches due to cerebral palsy, shared his journey toward self-advocacy and strength and will speak at DisruptHR on April 20 in Albuquerque. He urges students with disabilities to pursue big goals while finding community to drive change. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Hope Montoya and Owen Salinas were named the next president and vice president of the Associated Students at UNM after 1,408 ballots were cast in the spring election (Montoya received 581 votes and Salinas got 567). The leaders plan to boost student advocacy using Lobo Print+ and rideshare discount programs. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Marisa Page was elected president of UNM’s Graduate and Professional Student Association after winning 135 votes to 120 over incumbent Travis Broadhurst in the election that ran March 23–27. Page plans to support international students, promote fee transparency, and boost engagement with the university community. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ On Thursday, Apr. 2, the UNM Latin American and Iberian Institute hosted “Venezuela After Maduro” featuring New York Times journalist Simon Romero, who reviewed Venezuela’s political changes after Maduro’s capture (his career spans reporting in Latin America). Attendees praised the event for connecting local audiences with international news. New Mexico Daily Lobo
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In March, record-high 91°F temperatures swept through Albuquerque, with native vegetation blooming early and wildfire risk rising due to low precipitation. UNM students shared concerns about water-sharing challenges — long-term climate impacts persist if water compact negotiations stall. New Mexico Daily Lobo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Albuquerque approved $300k in the 2027 budget to support Warehouse 505’s free after-school programs for teens & young adults offering classes from DJ to screen printing. The nonprofit provides a safe space Monday through Thursday and will host a benefit next Saturday at Marble Brewery. KOAT
- ➤ The Associated Student passed the STREAM Act last October to require student senate meetings be livestreamed or recorded, but legal counsel must still approve its steps. Testing during an April 1 meeting used recording hardware, and future sessions may be streamed online & open for everyone to watch. New Mexico Daily Lobo
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Curren$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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Saturdays At Your Place: Retirement Party
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Historic El Rey Theater — All Ages — Celebrate a retirement with Kerosene Heights and enjoy an evening of music.
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Spinning Yarn on a Wheel
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Fiber Arts on 4th — Check website for cost — Dive into the enchanting craft of spinning yarn and enhance your fiber arts experience.
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NHPA U.S. Open Championship
Apr 10-12 — Mariposa Basin Park — Registration required — Compete in exciting US Open tournaments in the heart of Albuquerque!
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Mental Health Fair
2-6 p.m. — National Hispanic Cultural Center — Free entry — Engage in workshops and activities promoting mental health awareness and resources for all ages.
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2026 Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest
3-9 p.m. — Expo New Mexico — Event admission required — Experience the world’s largest festival featuring chocolate, coffee, and gourmet foods with tastings and hands-on classes.
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Twen Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Launchpad — All ages — Experience an electrifying live show from Twen with doors opening at 7 PM.
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Chelsea Handler Live
8-10 p.m. — Kiva Auditorium — Tickets from $63 — Experience an unforgettable live event with comedian Chelsea Handler in Albuquerque.
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Chimayo Tapestry Workshop
Friday to Sunday — Fiber Arts on 4th — Workshop fee applies — Create your own Chimayo weaving tapestry with guidance from an experienced weaver.
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Storybook STEAM Club
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — International District Library — Free entry — Engage in hands-on activities blending storytelling with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
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