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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Data from a new study shows New Mexico has the third-highest rate for dangerous driving with about 6.75 speeding crashes and 6.27 drunk driving crashes per 100,000 people. Santa Fe police said extra officers are being sent to school zones and heavy traffic areas in Albuquerque and Santa Fe — urging drivers to slow down and pay full attention. KOAT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque Police Department reported a man was found dead in Southeast Albuquerque Monday morning and that a person is in custody as they investigate the case. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ An Albuquerque man named Jamison Wagner was federally charged with arson after fires damaged a Tesla showroom in early February and the GOP headquarters in late March+ investigators searched his home on April 12 and found materials linked to both offenses+ evidence such as incendiary devices and matching graffiti confirmed the acts. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alex Camacho leads Albuquerque’s cover band 505 GOATS, which has featured over 70 musicians and welcomes anyone to join live jam sessions featuring metal, rap and country covers. The band rehearses at Camacho’s house and recruits local talent from Facebook—efforts that continue to grow community music events. The Paper.
- ➤ The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho will perform 'A Beautiful Noise,' a spring concert celebrating nature, community and young voices at St. Francis Episcopal Church on May 3 and 4 at 3 p.m. with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. The concert will collect toiletries for CASA Partners 4NMKids + proceeds will benefit Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads art programs + conductors Michelle Zetterholm and Clarissa Clark lead the performances. Sandoval Signpost
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, a highway closure delayed a visit by federal delegates, state and tribal officials who met at Harry’s Roadhouse to talk about protecting the Upper Pecos watershed from new mining and logging. Officials reintroduced a bill to ban new mining and asked for stronger water quality safeguards—actions that come as community groups plan ongoing river cleanups—while they get ready to lobby for more federal protection. Source NM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several New Mexico counties passed resolutions opposing federal management of public lands and calling for state or private control—this move comes amid efforts by property rights activists and counties to challenge the Antiquities Act, while polls show that 89% of residents favor keeping current federal protections. Local lawmakers have backed maintaining national monument designations, reinforcing a clear divide over future land management. Source NM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Women under 50 who smoke face a risk four or five times higher for heart disease, said KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo. He noted that quitting smoking will cut the risk by 50 percent in the first year and advised using nicotine patches or gum (not vaping) to help quit. KOAT
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Public Winery Tour and Tasting
5-6 p.m. — Casa Rondeña Winery — Experience the artistry and flavors of New Mexico wines amid scenic landscapes.
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CIS Prom 2025
6 p.m. — Chandelier Event Center — Ticket required — A special evening for CIS students and their guests to celebrate at prom.
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Village Of Los Ranchos Community Yard Sale
3-7:30 p.m. — 6610 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque — $25 registration fee for sellers — A community yard sale to support the Lavender & More Festival featuring a variety of items for sale by neighbors.
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NAACL 2025 Conference
Tue, Apr 29 - Sun, May 4 — Albuquerque, New Mexico — Registration info available — Annual conference focusing on computational linguistics and machine learning innovations.
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