Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Albuquerque.
The KiMo Theater — built in 1927 in downtown Albuquerque — is a cherished cultural landmark that offers free admission today from 10 to 2.
It hosts ballet, opera, concerts and art shows that celebrate nearly a century of community heritage.
At its spring commencement on Saturday, UNM awarded 3,697 degrees across all campuses — with outgoing President Garnett Stokes set to retire this summer and Dr. Steve Goldstein named her successor — as thousands of graduates celebrated new beginnings.
NMDOT has reduced I-40 to one lane in Tijeras Canyon for bridge repairs—drivers from East Mountain are facing significant delays with closures from May 16 to 17 and scheduled eastbound work on May 30 to 31, June 6 to 7, and June 13.
Longtime KOAT health expert Barry Ramo was awarded an honorary doctorate from UNM for his decades of work in promoting heart health (recognizing his role in founding the New Mexico Heart Institute) and has served on KOAT Health Beat since 1990.
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.
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.
Gardening U Class
1-2 p.m. — Albuquerque Garden Center — Free entry — Enhance your green thumb with insights from Master Gardener Barb Shapiro.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NM Chupacabras vs. San Diego Strike Force
6:30 p.m. — Tingley Coliseum — Tickets required — Experience fast-paced indoor football with the NM Chupacabras as they battle the San Diego Strike Force.
The Kid LAROI - A Perfect World Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Revel — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy performance of The Kid LAROI with special guests Tommy Richman and WizTheMC.
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