Morning
Albuquerque
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Mother's Day, Jared Bugg honored his grandmother, Joyce Bugg, who created the Bugg Lights tradition near Hoffman Drive in 1972 — after her death Thursday, he vowed to keep the display going to bring joy to the community. KOAT
- ➤ Nicki and Marcy Starr have fostered over 100 children in 12 years with 10 in their current home—showing a rare trust with biological parent Ashley Rousseau, who now visits regularly as she rebuilds her life—while the state agency recruits new foster families. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ On Friday, the Urban Land Institute New Mexico honored Penny Rembe and her family for 50 years of growing Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm in the North Valley at the Albuquerque Museum. Their legacy reflects a blend of preservation and care built over generations. Albuquerque Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of motorcycle riders will join the Legends Never Die Tour to retrace Route 66, celebrate 125 years of Indian Motorcycle, and raise funds for veterans (benefiting Folds of Honor) on Saturday, May 30. Indian Motorcycle will host the event from noon to 4 p.m. as the tour departs Tucumcari. KOAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM is hosting public forums this week in SUB Ballroom C where community members meet presidential finalists as part of the national search for a new president - today, Eric Barker appears at one forum with additional sessions scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday. KOAT
- ➤ UNM President Garnett Stokes, the first woman in the role since 2018, announced she will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year — she led a statewide listening tour and pushed for more campus transparency, shaping the university's future. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Macaiah Shendo of UNM College of Population Health will graduate today with a Master of Public Health and pioneer Indigenous brain health care using neurocognitive testing. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. and work with his Tribe to improve community health + empower local care. University of New Mexico
- ➤ A state report from May 10 shows that 32,000 youth in New Mexico are disconnected from school or work plus costing $623 million annually, revealing gaps in education, job training, and support services. Lawmakers urge a new group to better align existing programs. KOAT
- ➤ Daily Lobo cartoonist Avery Silfer, who has produced over 100 cat-inspired comics since Fall 2024, is graduating this semester with a bachelor’s degree in art studio & a minor in journalism. She plans to continue her weekly comic work on social media and in publications after graduation. New Mexico Daily Lobo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pentagon released classified documents Friday detailing decades of UFO sightings in New Mexico including accounts of green fireballs + flying discs. The files offer local context to the state’s long fascination with unexplained aerial phenomena and come amid plans for further declassifications. Albuquerque Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Registration is underway for the Lobo Cancer Challenge benefiting the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center at University Stadium, with a 10% discount available until May 20; the event in September will feature bike rides, runs and walks, a stadium stair challenge, and a kids+fun run. KOAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico United tied 2 to 2 with El Paso Locomotive on Wednesday, May 6 after forward Greg Hurst scored his first two goals, then beat Las Vegas Lights 3 to 1 on Saturday, May 9—carrying momentum into a May 16 match at Weidner Field against Colorado Springs Switchbacks. New Mexico Daily Lobo
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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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Albuquerque Isotopes vs. El Paso Chihuahuas
6:35-7:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — $7 parking — Cheer on the Albuquerque Isotopes as they face off against the El Paso Chihuahuas.
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Windwaker Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Launchpad — All ages — Experience live music from Windwaker, If Not For Me, and Colorblind at the Hounds of the Underground Tour.
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