Monday, May 25th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Catopia Cat Café lost over $2,600 in donated cat food after monthly packages meant for the café were sent to a UPS store across the street and treated as unclaimed. The owner fixed the address mistake & asked donors to alert staff for future deliveries. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Col. Harry Peck from Albuquerque kept a secret WWII diary with letters to his wife that detail his experiences at Bataan and over three years in Japanese POW camps; the Albuquerque Journal later published a series based on his writings (offering a rare local account of wartime survival). Albuquerque Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new UNM study led by Ph.D. student Leeseok Kim showed that randomization can improve quantum computer performance by reducing noise (reported in Physical Review Letters and presented at QSim 2025). University of New Mexico
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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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Ryan Sickler Comedy Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hyena's Comedy Nightclub — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with stand-up comedian Ryan Sickler in Albuquerque.
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The Great Unconformity at Casa Rondena
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Casa Rondeña Winery — Music experience — Enjoy the elegant and powerful performance of Anne Luna on bass.
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Nekromantix Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Backstage At Revel — Tickets from $89 — Experience an unforgettable live show featuring Nekromantix in Albuquerque.
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