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Albuquerque
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Popejoy Presents offers half price subscriptions for the 2026–2027 season to UNM staff and faculty. The Broadway and Ovation Series packages provide free ticket exchanges — discounts apply to the first two subscriptions available online or by calling the UNM Ticket Office. University of New Mexico
- ➤ The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad postponed its Memorial Day reopening to June 9—due to severe drought and wildfire risk that could spark fire in the region. Ticket holders were notified and can request refunds or reschedule their trips later. Albuquerque Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a government report at Central New Mexico Community College showed New Mexico had higher poverty and lower wages than its neighbors. Lawmakers plan to track how universal childcare investments will spur job growth & boost workforce participation. Source NM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UNM faculty union said the upcoming 13.1% health insurance premium hike will cut into raises for many next school year, with nearly a third of full-time faculty set to earn less as they push for a policy matching state workers’ 80/20 insurance cost split. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Danielle Cummings, a UNM School of Medicine student who overcame a 25-foot rock-climbing fall and multiple surgeries, now wins paratriathlon silver medals internationally and will graduate in May while preparing for an Emergency Medicine residency at UNM — her advocacy for accessible prosthetic care inspires many. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A backdoor front is bringing moisture to eastern New Mexico, leading to scattered thunderstorms with the threat of severe storms, including damaging hail & gusty winds. Albuquerque may see a spot shower today while a broader system will bring better rain chances on Memorial Day and early next week. KOAT
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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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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.
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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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