Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of June.
Good morning, Albuquerque.
Albuquerque is expanding its summer meal program to offer free meals for children at local parks with meals starting June 3 and at community centers beginning June 15.
Children ages 1 to 18 must be present to receive a meal and cannot take the food off-site.
District Ranger Ken Born used FSPro software in May to simulate two wildfire scenarios in Placitas at a PREP meeting attended by around 100 residents, highlighting emergency preparedness.
PREP will host its next seminar at 7 p.m. July 14 at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church to explain sheltering in place.
The nationally recognized Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad will resume service on Tuesday, June 9 after a brief delay from drought risks — discounted summer excursions are available if booked by Sunday, June 7 and a Grand Opening Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 13 during Chama Western Heritage Days.
West End Productions celebrates 10 years with a revival of Shirley Valentine, featuring Jessica Osbourne and directed by Colleen Neary McClure.
The play runs from May 29 through June 14 at North Fourth Theatre (4904 4th St. NW).
A UNM physics student has received the prestigious DOE SCGSR fellowship and will spend the next year at Oak Ridge National Lab (accessing specialized equipment and collaborating with lab scientists).
Asha, the famous Mexican gray wolf, lost her mate Arcadia last March at the Sevilleta Mexican Wolf Management Facility near Socorro+ leaving her litter of five pups to be cared for.
The management team will soon release the Quartz pack onto private land this summer+ to boost their survival chances.
Albuquerque fire officials remind residents that for 4th of July only ground-based fireworks with a CAUTION label are allowed in neighborhoods, parks (and the Bosque) as aerial devices are banned.
Fireworks patrols will run from July 3 to 5 between 8 p.m. and midnight, though enforcement tools remain limited.
Bernalillo County officials sought input on a new park in West Gun Club.
County Vice Chair Frank Baca hosted a meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Polk Middle School — located on Raymac Road SW — to discuss planning for the $2.2 million project.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services will cut 150 administrative roles and drop most Medicare Advantage plans next year to curb losses while keeping its Medicare Advantage Dual Plus Special Needs plan (serving 13,000 members).
The provider said severance and reapplication options are available and clinical roles remain unchanged.
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.
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.
Nekromantix Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Backstage At Revel — Tickets from $89 — Experience an unforgettable live show featuring Nekromantix in Albuquerque.
Hat Trick Watch Experience at Dave & Buster's
Kickoff Game — 1 PM — Dave & Buster's Albuquerque — Starting at $24.99 — Enjoy unlimited wings, fries, and video games while watching the thrilling Mexico vs. South Africa match.
Babyteeth Concert
8-11 p.m. — Launchpad — All ages — Catch NOVULENT and BABYTEETH live in a vibrant night of music and entertainment.
Adventures in Paper Weaving
— Time Range — Fiber Arts on 4th — Cost Info — Explore the art of paper weaving and create unique patterns and designs without a loom.
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.
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!
Company - The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Albuquerque Little Theatre — Tickets starting at $75 — Experience the beloved musical Company live in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys
6:35-7:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — $7 parking for vehicles with three or fewer people — Cheer on the Isotopes with Mariachis de Nuevo México and fireworks after the game.
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