Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
Good morning, Albuquerque.
🏘️ Community
At ExpoNM, thousands of residents visited the 15th annual Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival, the finale of Sweet Week that offered tasty sweets and strong coffee.
Business owner Stacy Taylor and Branch Bistro manager Cherith Nehring urged people to shop local + support community causes during stressful times.
🌲 Environment
On April 1, UNM held a campus tree celebration for Earth Month with speakers, live music, a seed-swap, tree-shaped cookies and a live tree-planting demonstration.
The event marked UNM's first Arbor Day Foundation recognition as a Tree Campus—meeting criteria like a tree advisory committee, a tree care plan and annual Arbor Day observance.
🏛️ Government
Labor activist Dolores Huerta attended the Hands Off! protest on Saturday in Albuquerque and urged people to speak out and boycott companies that support cuts to government jobs.
Huerta, who co-founded the United Farmworkers with César Chávez and is from Dawson, compared the protest to large rallies in the past — saying that ongoing protests are needed to protect democracy.
📰 Real Estate
UNM will demolish the Motel 6 within the next two weeks after buying it for $5M and approved a $1.25M offer for a nearby 1-acre lot by Lobo Village.
The demolition comes after reports of crime, vandalism, and meth production, and the university plans mixed-use commercial development—further decisions will depend on market demand—while working with local agencies to improve security.
🎉 Albuquerque Events
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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.
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.
Lunar Vacation
7-9:30 p.m. — Launchpad — All ages welcome — Enjoy an evening of music and entertainment under the moonlight.
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.
Military Veterans Meetup
2-4 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Free entry — A supportive space for veterans to share experiences and build friendships.
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.
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.
Great New Mexico Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
12-5 p.m. — Balloon Fiesta Park — Cost varies — Dive into the flavors of the Southwest with a variety of food trucks and craft beers.
Duke City Pedaler | Sawmill Pub Crawl
12-2:30 p.m. — TourABQ — Drinks not included — Enjoy a fun, eco-friendly ride through Albuquerque's vibrant pub scene on a party bike.
Fozzy 25th Anniversary Tour
6:30-10 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — $25-$75 — Celebrate 25 years of Fozzy with special guests Liliac and The Nocturnal Affair.
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