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Albuquerque
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ABQ Ride is hosting its 5th annual bus stop cleanup tomorrow, May 30, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Uptown Transit Center, where volunteers will clean stops along Central Avenue — from Girard Boulevard to Wyoming Boulevard — and return at noon for refreshments. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Albuquerque hosts diverse events: live music at Winrock Town Center and poetry by Mary Oishi (with a $10 donation suggested) start Friday at 6:30 p.m., followed by Dinosaur Night at Isotopes Park and a Makers District block party and Pridezilla party on Saturday. The Paper.
- ➤ This summer, the ABQ BioPark will revive its Zoo Music and Garden Music series with live acts, keeper talks, interactive stations and themed exhibits at the zoo and Botanic Garden from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Hosted by the Department of Arts & Culture, families can explore local food vendors and educational activities. KOAT
- ➤ Rio Rancho will host Sandoval County’s first-ever Pride festival on June 6 at Haynes Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is community-funded and will feature food trucks, live music, and diverse acts (organizers emphasize inclusivity). Sandoval Signpost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A dozen University of New Mexico law students will spend the summer in rural district courts to tackle attorney shortages and boost access to legal services. Judge Donna Mowrer said the program offers stipends, housing, and tuition reimbursement to help attract future practitioners to underserved areas. KUNM
- ➤ Barbara Rodriguez, an Española native and longtime UNM faculty member, has been appointed full-time as provost after serving as interim provost since July. Her appointment follows a national search and includes a base salary of $425,000 plus deferred compensation. Albuquerque Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UNM researchers examined water use by thousands of small and large farms in the Middle Rio Grande Basin to guide water conservation policies amid ongoing drought challenges. Their study, which analyzed data from the severe 2021 drought, shows that small farms collectively account for 55.9% of irrigated agriculture. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The US Supreme Court approved a settlement that will limit groundwater pumping along the Rio Grande & retire water rights from farmland in southern New Mexico, ensuring water reaches Texas. New Mexico must cut pumping by 18,200 acre-feet over 10 years and begin initial measures later this year. KOAT
- ➤ Three rural and Tribal communities will use $300,000 in broadband planning grants to study high-speed internet options and plan for future improvements. Jemez Springs, Doña Ana County + Santo Domingo Pueblo will assess fiber extension, public Wi-Fi needs and connectivity gaps, state officials said. KOAT
- ➤ Placitas residents filled the room at a Sandoval County Planning and Zoning hearing and won when commissioners unanimously rejected a permit for a 75-foot Verizon cell tower on Tierra Madre Road—filing 318 objections citing coverage, looks and local plan concerns. Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ Bernalillo County leaders expect an above-average monsoon season starting mid-June and warn residents to prepare for heavy storms + flash flooding. Officials advise clearing debris, checking culverts, and having sandbags and go bags ready while remaining alert for fire danger. KOAT
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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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Babyteeth Concert
8-11 p.m. — Launchpad — All ages — Catch NOVULENT and BABYTEETH live in a vibrant night of music and entertainment.
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Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Albuquerque Isotopes
6:35-7:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — $7 parking — Cheer on the Isotopes as they face off against the Space Cowboys in a thrilling match-up.
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys
6:35-7:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Parking $7 — Cheer on the Albuquerque Isotopes as they compete against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys!
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