Good morning, Albuquerque.

New Mexico in Focus examines local issues by featuring HHS Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy Jr.'s visit to Hózhó Academy in Gallup without a Q&A session and a segment on transparency challenges with UNMPD, while also highlighting efforts on Indigenous climate organizing and tackling childhood trauma. The show airs Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 7 a.m. on KNME 5.1 and via the PBS video app.

The University of New Mexico will celebrate National Student Employment Week from April 14-18 by honoring more than 2,200 student employees who support campus operations.

The event will include recognition activities and nominations for Student Employee of the Year - a chance to acknowledge their vital contributions.

Western New Mexico University’s new board of regents met on April 9 to plan a search for a new president and to launch a thorough audit of the school’s finances.

They will meet again on April 29 to discuss the university budget + steps to address past financial issues.

New Mexico's federal delegation reintroduced a bill on Thursday that would create a buffer zone of 10 miles to bar oil, gas and mineral leasing on non-Indian federal lands—this move was praised by pueblos and environmental advocates, with Senator Ben Ray Luján and Representative Teresa Leger Fernández leading the effort.

On the final day for legislative action, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed 16 bills—urging officials to focus on urgent matters and criticizing the Legislature for not holding hearings on bills like House Bill 494 that would shorten the tax exemption application window for veterans.

Sen. Martin Heinrich co-sponsored two gun safety bills on Wednesday to regulate the sale of gas-operated semi-automatic firearms and ban bump stocks following a mass shooting in Las Cruces that left three dead and 15 injured — he said the measures build on reforms enacted in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The bills aim to reduce gun violence amid a rising trend in firearm-related deaths among young people.

On April 9, Gov. Lujan Grisham signed 10 bills into law that require all public schools to develop plans for heart emergencies with defibrillators, add crimes such as dog and cockfighting to organized crime laws, and launch a $4 million pilot project to support grandparents raising children. She has signed 128 of the 195 bills passed by the Legislature, leaving 67 bills pending before the April 11 deadline (lawmakers removed her pocket veto power and voters will decide on the change in 2026).

Governor Lujan Grisham vetoed 16 bills on Friday that would have allowed lowrider license plates, designated tortillas as the state bread, and required new lobbying reports—she said lawmakers must focus on addressing New Mexico’s urgent challenges.

Matthew Garcia died on March 15 at Presbyterian Hospital, and his family honored him by setting a table with childhood photos and hanging his medals while taking comfort in his choice to donate two kidneys that now save lives in Oregon and Texas.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported two new measles cases for children (ages 0 to 4) and two additional hospitalizations in Lea County as cases rose in southeastern counties.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state will expand tracking and education outreach and urged everyone to get their free vaccine amid lost federal funds and layoffs.

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.

Bone Broth Workshop

11:30 p.m. — Los Ranchos De Albuquerque — Free entry — Explore the world of bone broth with expert insights and delicious tastings.

BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN Matinee

8:15-10:30 p.m. — Guild Cinema — $10 admission — Experience the iconic music of Led Zeppelin in a vibrant matinee setting.

Public Winery Tour and Tasting

5-6 p.m. — Casa Rondeña Winery — Experience the artistry and flavors of New Mexico wines amid scenic landscapes.

CIS Prom 2025

6 p.m. — Chandelier Event Center — Ticket required — A special evening for CIS students and their guests to celebrate at prom.