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Albuquerque
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fire officials will hold a wildfire preparedness town hall at Los Vecinos Community Center at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1 to share tips for protecting homes from wildfire risk—attendees will learn about creating defensible space, planning evacuations, and fire restrictions. KOAT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police detectives investigated a homicide in northeast Albuquerque after a woman's body was found on the 300 block of Chama Street NE on Sunday night+ evidence at the scene led to starting the inquiry while her cause of death remains unknown. KOAT
- ➤ Albuquerque police charged 44-year-old Munah Green and her son Rickey Rodgers with murder after Rickey, who was on an ankle monitor, shot and killed 32-year-old Richard Powell last Thursday night in a southeast Albuquerque apartment—investigators noted that Green’s other son was fatally shot in 2015 in a justifiable homicide. KKOB
- ➤ Albuquerque police located a 31-year-old mother after a newborn was found dead in a dumpster in northwest Albuquerque on April 22—she was questioned on April 27 and released after saying the baby was stillborn while investigators await lab and autopsy results to guide any future charges. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers said the weekend Gathering of Nations Powwow at Expo New Mexico drew an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 people who celebrated Native American traditions — Dania Wahwasuck of Kansas, a member of the Prairie Band of the Potawatami Tribe, was crowned Miss Indian World during a Saturday night pageant. KKOB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Albuquerque Summer Youth Program is using a lottery for registration where families with an active CC Youth Card can sign up by May 9—selected families will register from 8 a.m. May 14 until May 23 for a $10 fee per child, with camps running from June 9 to August 1. KOAT
- ➤ Professor Elizabeth Quay Hutchison from UNM was named a 2025–26 American Council on Education Fellow—one of 25 higher education leaders chosen after a rigorous national review. She will use the fellowship to focus on improving conflict resolution and preventing sexual harassment while receiving course load relief and financial support to pursue these projects. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque city engineers have installed AI cameras at the dangerous intersection of Central Avenue and Louisiana Boulevard to alert drivers with a flashing yellow light when pedestrians cross—engineers adapted wildlife warning signs to create a system that reacts in real time without storing footage. KOAT
SHOP NEWS
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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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Rilo Kiley Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Revel — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting sounds of indie pop legends Rilo Kiley in an intimate setting.
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