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Albuquerque
Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rail Yards Market opened on Sunday for the season after hosting an early Cinco de Mayo celebration with live mariachi music and local vendors selling crafts, sweets and fresh produce. Food trucks served customers and SNAP recipients enjoyed a buy one, get one free deal while the market will operate every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University art museum has shown art collections since 1962 to teach students and faculty. Its 'High Five Hall of Fame: Highlights from the UNMAM Collection' opened April 18 and will close May 17—offering a look at how photography and new media still keep art alive. New Mexico Daily Lobo
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marijke Ypma, a CNM student who overcame adversity, served as the graduation speaker on Saturday at Tingley Coliseum where graduates and their families gathered. Albuquerque Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Albuquerque BioPark is building a new facility for endangered wolves near the botanic gardens — neighbors may hear their howls this winter. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Albuquerque's urban wildlife — including squirrels, rabbits and turtles — becomes more active as warm weather arrives, USDA says, though habitat fragmentation from roads, railways and development makes food and water harder to reach, IFAW warns. The ABQ Backyard Refuge Program invites residents to create safe spaces for wildlife by planting native species and providing water — efforts that experts say may reduce injuries from traffic — as summer continues. New Mexico Daily Lobo
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A measles outbreak has infected over 900 people across 29 states, with 13% of patients—primarily under 19—hospitalized because 96% were not vaccinated or have unknown vaccine status. In New Mexico, 67 cases have been reported—47 in unvaccinated individuals—and vaccines are available at local public health offices. KOAT
SHOP NEWS
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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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Adobe Horno Building Workshop
3-7 p.m. — Los Ranchos Agri-Nature Center — Participation fee may apply — Learn traditional Pueblo-style adobe construction techniques in a hands-on workshop led by Dr. Joshuaa Allison-Burbank.
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Free Anime & Pop Culture Expo in Albuquerque
Fri-Sun, 6-6 p.m. — Marriott Albuquerque — Free entry — Dive into a vibrant celebration of anime with guest voice actors, cosplay contests, and unique art.
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Boots In The Park
12-6 p.m. — Balloon Fiesta Park — Country music festival — Experience two full days of the best in country music featuring top artists in Albuquerque.
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Princess Tea Party and Breakfast
9-11:30 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Albuquerque — $10 Power Card included — Delight in a magical tea party breakfast with Ariel and enjoy professional photos and fun activities.
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