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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe Indian School mourned the deaths of head boys basketball coach Jason Abeyta, 47, and assistant athletic director Nathan Abeyta, 43, when a collision on Highway 84 near Abiquiu at 6 a.m. on April 18th killed them — with 19-year-old Isaac Madrid as a passenger. KKOB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jurors on Friday convicted an Albuquerque man of first-degree murder in the 2023 fatal shooting of Freddie Litton—aged 41—outside a northeast apartment building. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ On Friday, a 33-year-old inmate died at Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center after staff tried life-saving measures but could not revive him—BCSO and the Office of Professional Standards are investigating the incident. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Gathering of Nations Powwow will begin Thursday, April 24th at Expo New Mexico with the Miss Indian World Traditional Presentations starting at 7 p.m. at the Kiva Auditorium in the Albuquerque Convention Center. The event will draw thousands of visitors and Indigenous performers (over 3,000 dancers and singers from more than 500 tribes) and will crown Miss Indian World on April 26th. KOAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM will host a community listening session on the Next Generation Very Large Array from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 at the PAIS Auditorium room 1100—locals can ask questions and learn about the radio telescope project that may boost research partnerships and STEM opportunities. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PNM announced that customers can apply for bill assistance at the John Marshal Health and Social Service Center on Thursday, April 24 to get help paying their electric bills. Customers must bring a government ID for everyone in the home—along with a past-due bill and proof of household income—to check eligibility for help. KOAT
- ➤ Christina Gill, a Moms Demand Action member who lost her son in a Santa Fe shooting in October 2021, spoke Wednesday morning outside Robert F. Kennedy Charter School near Albuquerque as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich re-introduced the GOSAFE Act and BUMP Act to limit gas-operated semi-automatic firearms. Students and parents joined the event to urge lawmakers to pass the measures (which also restrict high-capacity magazines) aimed at reducing gun violence. Source NM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 8, the UNM baseball team defeated Texas Tech by a score of 15 to 5. The Lobos hit two early home runs that sparked a seven-run first inning, and coach Tod Brown said the team cycled pitchers for experience and to keep pitch counts low. New Mexico Daily Lobo
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Ben Roy Live Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Guild Cinema — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with one of Denver's top comics as he brings his unique style to Albuquerque.
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