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Albuquerque
Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers located the 31-year-old homeless mother of a deceased newborn found in a dumpster last week this morning—using a DNA tip from the Children Against Crimes Unit—and she said the baby was stillborn while lab tests are pending and the District Attorney’s Office has not charged her. KOAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Daily Lobo began as a student paper when The Cactus first circulated in 1895 for UNM but lasted less than a school year before a new paper called The Mirage started in 1898. After several name changes and shifts to a weekly then semi-weekly schedule, the publication became the Daily Lobo in 1971—now printing weekly while emailing news on most weekdays and posting stories online daily. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ At the annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque, 24-year-old Dania Wahwasuck from Mayetta, Kansas, was crowned Miss Indian World 2025-26 and vowed to uplift Native youth through education and cultural pride. She is working on her master's degree in leadership in diversity and inclusion + plans to use her platform to inspire indigenous students. KOAT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, weather forecasters warned that high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation created an extreme fire risk across much of New Mexico—conditions that could let wildfires spread quickly—in areas including Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Albuquerque Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Battalion Search and Rescue (an Arizona group) is searching along the border for missing migrants and has found 24 sites with remains near Santa Teresa in Dona Ana County while showing a mapping app to Mexican officers last Monday. Officials say no deaths were reported in Santa Teresa in 2025 (even though border patrol data shows nearly 900 migrant deaths occurred in 2022). KOAT
- ➤ Today, Albuquerque is rolling out new artificial intelligence-powered cameras on Central Avenue and Louisiana Boulevard — the cameras flash yellow to alert drivers when pedestrians cross a 700-foot stretch. Data from the cameras is used in real time and is not stored, and the city said the intersection was chosen because it has a history of dangerous jaywalking. KOAT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stacy Burleson, Executive Director for Women in Leadership, is leading a campaign to teach New Mexico’s black communities how to use naloxone to help combat the fentanyl crisis. She said her efforts come from a personal struggle with drug addiction and a sharp rise in overdoses—New Mexico ranks as the sixth highest state and overdose rates among black youth are three times higher than others. KOAT
SHOP NEWS
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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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Shining River Wine Release Party
12-7 p.m. — Casa Rondeña Winery — No cover charge — Celebrate the release of the 2024 Shining River with live music and delicious bites.
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The Fall of Troy Concert
7-11 p.m. — Launchpad — $31+ — Celebrate 20 years of Doppleganger with The Fall Of Troy and special guests.
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Floral Decoupage Birdhouse Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Rio Bravo Brewing Company — Cold drinks and food available separately — Explore your creativity crafting vibrant birdhouses adorned with floral designs.
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NMAA 3A State Track and Field Championships
All day — University of New Mexico — Check event page for cost — Experience top-notch high school track and field competition in Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque Cards & More Expo 2025
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque — Free admission — Discover a treasure trove of cards, collectibles, and memorabilia while enjoying exciting vendor interactions and giveaways.
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Verdi's Requiem by New Mexico Symphonic Chorus
2 p.m. — Albuquerque Journal Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful emotions of Verdi’s majestic Requiem with the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus.
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