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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University Libraries announced that UNM recognized seven undergraduate researchers with the Jim and Mary Lois Friday Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Awards — the winners earned cash prizes and will have their research added to the UNM Digital Repository. A ceremony will be held in April to honor the recipients. University of New Mexico
- ➤ University of New Mexico journalism students have been named to the record-breaking New Mexico Local News Fellowships and Internships program for the 2025–2026 cycle. The program—supported by a $300,000 investment from the NM Department of Workforce Solutions—places students at key news outlets including The Albuquerque Journal to boost local coverage. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials today told drivers to slow down and pull off the road when dust storms lower vision or strong winds make cars hard to control — a recent Sandoval County storm lasted for hours and stressed the need for an emergency kit in every vehicle. KOAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last weekend, 16-year-old Jaydun Garcia took his own life at a foster care home in Albuquerque where he was housed by the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. Friends and advocates say the department failed to deliver promised mental health support for vulnerable youth — a shortfall that raises serious concerns over its ongoing care practices. Source NM
- ➤ Rosa is a mother in Albuquerque who fled an abusive marriage over 20 years ago while crossing the border pregnant and built a new life under sanctuary policies—she now fears as changes in immigration rules have delayed her citizenship process through the Violence Against Women Act. She said she struggles with the high cost of smuggling—up to $10,000—to visit her sick mother in Mexico while focusing on her three children’s futures. KOAT
- ➤ Rancher Amanda Adame in Luna County said she noticed differences in how the federal government handles the border and that a button on a border wall is used as an emergency alert—she saw armed men and illegal activity on her property, showing the system is still broken. She said that despite improvements since 2021, smugglers charging high fees and ongoing trafficking keep the area at risk. KOAT
- ➤ NM Highlands University in Las Vegas is suing FEMA because it says the agency forces the school to use a slow Public Assistance process before it can claim wildfire compensation from a fund set up after the 2022 fire that burned over 530 square miles and damaged hundreds of homes. The lawsuit outlines losses including structural damage and higher costs, and it follows similar legal actions by other local groups. Source NM
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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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Teacup Love Blooms Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Canteen Taproom — Supplies included — Create a heartfelt succulent planter in a charming teacup for Mother's Day.
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