Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of June.
Good morning, Albuquerque.
Albuquerque has released a new map of over 400 miles of bikeways and trails; it shows paved lanes, Rail Trail segments, arroyos, trailheads, and ART bus connections along with a 50-mile loop (get one by calling 311 or visiting a local center).
Pioneering puppeteer Michael McCormick died May 24 in his Albuquerque studio.
Creator of characters in Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Return of the Jedi, he was working on projects including a Punch and Judy show with his son at Tinkertown Museum on July 4 (a tribute to his legacy).
UNM professor Ronda Brulotte will sign her new book Mezcal in Oaxaca at the Indigenous Foodways Festival on June 20 at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture between noon and 1 p.m. She will join a tasting discussion from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. with Tosba Mezcal for $30.
Eddie Sein, an Oklahoma TikToker, found a well-preserved 1954 diploma in a Goodwill bin and kept it for a year before returning it to Grants High School; the diploma belonged to Ted Arvizo (1954 graduate) after community feedback on TikTok.
At Bosque Bee, 10 adult teams competed Friday at the Canteen Brewery to raise funds for Ethos Literacy, which offers free tutoring for grownups.
KOAT anchor Shelly Ribando hosted the fun event — participants tackled tricky words to support adult education.
The 17th annual Polly's Run raised more than $620,000 for the UNM Cancer Center with 765 participants at Teague Park Saturday.
Race director Josh Rogers noted a new drug that doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer (a promising boost for research).
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.
Company - The Musical
2-5 p.m. — Albuquerque Little Theatre — Tickets start at $75 — Enjoy a can't-miss performance of Company with an engaging storyline.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
N/A — Jun 23-25 — The McDermott Athletic Center — $97 observing fee — Rapidly improve your basketball skills in this high-intensity camp for youth players.
School of Rock House Bands Show
7-11 p.m. — Launchpad — Cost info not specified — Enjoy an energetic night showcasing local talent from the School of Rock's house bands.
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