Morning
Albuquerque
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cinco de Mayo celebrations light up Albuquerque today with free karaoke at Tractor Brewing Wells Park & Westside, taco specials at Cafe Bella, and live music at OT Sports Bar, Calavida Cantina and Kaktus Brewing. Residents can also join painting sessions in Corrales and other festive gatherings into the evening. The Paper.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Book It summer reading program returns, offering free Pizza Hut personal pan pizzas to Pre-K through 6th graders who meet reading goals in June, July and August. Parents can enroll children online to curb the summer slide — a challenge the program has combated since 1984. KOAT
- ➤ The UNM Law Scholarship Golf Classic, presented by Nusenda Credit Union, will be held Friday, June 5 at the UNM Championship Golf Course and supports student scholarships for the School of Law. Alumni, students & community partners will join to help raise funds for more than $75,000 in scholarships. University of New Mexico
- ➤ A University of New Mexico lab will use a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Office of Naval Research to study new ceramic materials for a high-frequency propulsion engine in a five-year project (in collaboration with Purdue University). Researchers will test these materials so they can better handle extreme heat and stress. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Registration for Albuquerque’s summer program opens Monday and will run for two weeks; a lottery will select 250 spots from 600 entries for a program running from June 15 through July 31 at 20 community and two multigenerational centers (with activities, meals, and supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). KOAT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Los Alamos National Laboratory plans a 30% expansion that will require roughly 1.4 million gallons of water per day for new facilities including an AI center and microreactors, prompting talks between local officials and the Department of Energy (county concerns include reclaimed water use and a chromium plume). Source NM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tijeras residents with private wells can get their water tested free on Saturday, May 9 at the Tijeras Senior Center (10 Tijeras Ave) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Run by the New Mexico Environment Department and Department of Health, the event is free for the first 100 participants. The Paper.
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque homebuilder Fred M. Mossman died March 17 at age 92 after health complications, leaving a legacy of quality homes built across the city & earning praise for always taking care of customers. Albuquerque Journal
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Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit
8 AM – 5 PM — Wheels Museum — Admission fee unknown — Explore the heritage of America’s Main Street at this commemorative exhibit.
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Jesús Muñoz Flamenco Showcase
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Flamenco Works, Inc. — $10 off with a friend — Experience a passionate blend of traditional flamenco and modern styles emphasizing love and community.
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An Evening with Wilco
7-9:30 p.m. — Popejoy Hall — Tickets from $110 — Experience Wilco live in an unforgettable evening of music.
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Acoustic Gap Performance
6-10 PM — Steel Bender Brewyard — Free entry — Experience a mix of modern bluegrass, western swing, and light jazz in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra Live
7-9:30 p.m. — The Historic El Rey Theater — $28+ — Experience the unique sounds of Unknown Mortal Orchestra with supporting acts Elliot & Vincent.
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Louis Hayes Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Outpost Performance Space — Tickets start at $54 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of renowned jazz drummer Louis Hayes in Albuquerque.
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Carin Leon at Boots In The Park 2026
May 15-16 — Golf & Event Center at Balloon Fiesta Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the bold melodies and lyrical roots of regional Mexican music with a pioneering artist.
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The Dust Devils Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Santa Fe Brewing Company Albuquerque Taproom — No cover charge — Enjoy the lively tunes of classic country western swing from the Dust Devils.
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Martin Amini Standup Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hyena's Comedy Nightclub — Tickets required — Experience a night of laughter with Martin Amini's unique blend of comedy inspired by his multicultural heritage.
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Route 66 Connected: A Photo-Ethnographic Exploration
11 a.m. — Wheels Museum — Free entry — Explore the heritage and narratives of Route 66 in New Mexico through visual storytelling.
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