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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews largely contained a bosque fire near Bosque Farms in Valencia County on Saturday and lifted evacuations after multiple homes were damaged. Fire officials are monitoring the area—any further hazards will be addressed promptly. Albuquerque Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Up Level Production Accounting Training Program is giving New Mexicans the opportunity to learn production accounting skills to work on film sets and open new career paths in the film industry. Albuquerque Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents with New Mexico driver's licenses that do not have a bright gold star must visit the Motor-Vehicle office to update to a Real ID before the deadline next month. Albuquerque Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Victoria Duran, who has battled cancer for three years, is spending Holy Week in Chimayo spreading love and support to pilgrims — she said taking one step at a time helps those who are having a hard day — while working with friend Debbie Higgason. KOAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Habtom Samuel led UNM track as the team performed well at the Bryan Clay Invite in Azusa, California on Saturday—they posted nine new personal bests and earned awards that reflected their strong performance. The results showed the team’s commitment to building on their success in future meets. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ A high-flying and high-scoring 5-10 point guard—who led Arizona in scoring as a junior and averaged 29.2 points as a senior—has committed to join the UNM Lobos. Albuquerque Journal
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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30th Annual Red Road AA Convention
7 a.m. — Marriott Albuquerque — Cash payment required — Celebrate sobriety with fellow members and engage in community discussions.
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