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Albuquerque
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque nonprofit The Grief Center received a $60,000 donation on May 13 from Franklin E. Wilson to install a 47.75 kW solar array by SunState+, Unirac, and Greentech Renewables. The system is expected to save over $11,000 a year, letting the center use more funds for grief support. The Paper.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emily Notsinneh, a nontraditional Albuquerque student and homeschooling mom, is attending UNM where she finds support among Native students and plans a master's in creative writing at IAIA in Santa Fe. She earned her associate's degree from CNM as a teen and is driven to inspire Native voices through education. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Eric Link visited campus Wednesday to pledge a place-based leadership approach as the final presidential candidate at UNM — regents will decide in a closed session Friday on his successor as President Garnett Stokes retires. Albuquerque Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque water officials reported the city stopped drawing Rio Grande water on April 24 and now rely entirely on groundwater ahead of summer heat. They urged residents to conserve water by following new lawn watering rules (two days per week in April–May, three days per week in June–August). The Paper.
- ➤ Officials announced Tuesday that the Environment Department and the Air Force reached a verbal agreement to speed up PFAS cleanup near Cannon Air Force Base in Curry County. The plan enables NMED to lead water testing at local dairies while the Air Force supplies funding (including $74 million already spent). KOAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced a proposed Gateway Safe Outdoor Space near Gateway West to offer showers, electricity + tent spots for 15 to 50 people once funding is approved; the site is under construction to ease shelter congestion on the West Side. Albuquerque Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials said today that the Sin Nombre hantavirus, carried by local rodents, does not spread from person to person while the Andes virus on a recent cruise ship outbreak claimed three lives outside the state. No New Mexicans were aboard the ship, so residents face little risk. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ NMDOH officials in Santa Fe clarified that the Sin Nombre hantavirus spreads through contact with rodent droppings and does not transmit between people — unlike the Andes strain linked to cruise ship cases. Residents are advised to air out enclosed spaces to reduce infection risks. KOAT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials have dropped plans to convert the former Ramada Inn (at 25 Hotel Circle) into senior housing. The owner declined a reduced offer that would have offset expected costs, leaving the city without an active hotel-to-housing project before state funding expires. KUNM
- ➤ A fire at Westpark Apartments on Mother’s Day caused water damage in multiple units, leaving residents such as Hannah Argue displaced while Kettler Management + said it is offering temporary housing and coordinating support with investigators. KOAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of New Mexico finalized a new 5-year contract with men’s basketball coach Eric Olen worth $7.25 million, including a $100,000 retention bonus and increased funds for assistant coaching. Olen led the Lobos to 26 wins and an NIT semifinal run this past season and will remain through 2030-31. KUNM
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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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El Paso Chihuahuas at Albuquerque Isotopes
12:05 – 1:05 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — $7 parking — Cheer on the Albuquerque Isotopes as they take on the El Paso Chihuahuas.
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs. El Paso Chihuahuas - Dinosaur Night
6:35-7:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — $7 parking — Celebrate Dinosaur Night with the Albuquerque Isotopes as they face off against the El Paso Chihuahuas with special promotions for young fans.
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Travis Tritt Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Isleta Resort & Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Southern rock vibes of Travis Tritt, a timeless icon in country music.
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