Morning
Albuquerque
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grace Church is closing the popular food truck park (Far Northeast Heights) after selling the lot and has given vendors until the end of May to vacate. Food truck owners said the sudden move caught them off guard as they scramble to find a new home for their businesses. The Paper.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UNM student filmmaker Michael Anthony Kurtz hosts the second annual Kurtz Studios World Premiere on May 14 at the UNM Student Union Building Theater. The event begins with a 6 p.m. red carpet and screens two short films — Letter to the Blind and Abby — with a $15 donation. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Sandra and Douglas Ferraro, longtime supporters of Indigenous art, have established an artist residency at Tamarind Institute to foster local creative talent—promising ongoing collaboration between emerging Native artists and seasoned printers at UNM. University of New Mexico
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico Highlands University President Neil Woolf was placed on paid administrative leave by the Board of Regents on Friday amid faculty complaints about union issues and building safety. Interim president Kimberly Blea will host an open forum today — the board will reconvene on June 2 to decide next steps. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ A team of UNM students earned top honors at the Southwestern Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference — held in Flagstaff, Ariz from April 17 to 19 — with UNM student Aldo Morelli winning the Problem Contest as the team took first place. University of New Mexico
- ➤ University leadership said today that UNM's research enterprise bolsters innovation through interdisciplinary projects (including partnerships with Sandia and Los Alamos) and initiatives like Grand Challenges that support faculty and student growth. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, early morning rain showers may form in west-central and southwest areas as mountain snow moves through northern parts and temperatures drop; meanwhile, southeast locations are under wind advisories and a High Wind Warning with gusts up to 70 mph — plan a cautious commute. KOAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new agreement between the Santa Fe National Forest and the heirs of the San Joaquín land grant will restore the 200-year-old acequia – headgates will open later this summer to water cover crops and orchards while easing long-held tensions. Source NM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jenson Yazzie (Native Food for Life) says plant-based diets can help fight diabetes in Native communities as his family experienced more energy and weight loss after switching to meals with more fruits, grains, beans, and vegetables. He advises starting small in areas with scarce fresh produce. KUNM
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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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Gardening U Class
1-2 p.m. — Albuquerque Garden Center — Free entry — Enhance your green thumb with insights from Master Gardener Barb Shapiro.
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