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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 26, a community block party will take place at 1411 Fourth St.—the event will start at 9 a.m. with free breakfast, live music and health resources and continue at 7 p.m. with local food vendors and music that bring neighbors together. The Street Food Institute and Homewise are hosting the event to support local food entrepreneurs and strengthen neighborhood ties. The Paper.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Intel has informed state officials that it will cut 227 jobs at its Rio Rancho plant by September, impacting a workforce that once topped 3,000 employees. Local leaders said plans to discuss transition assistance—targeting a smoother shift for affected workers—are underway. Sandoval Signpost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maisie Baca, a Taos native with 30 years of higher education experience—working in roles such as financial aid and advising at UNM and UNM-Los Alamos—is the new director of student affairs at UNM-Taos. Interim Director Christal Martinez moves to a role as associate director of Admissions and Outreach after leading several improvements during her seven-month tenure. University of New Mexico
- ➤ University of New Mexico College of Education Senior Lecturer Frances Vitali started a 12-year project pairing teacher candidates with local elementary students to share family stories—this practice helped bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-life teaching—and her work is now featured in a new book to guide educators in valuing cultural backgrounds. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UNM researchers led an international study that produced detailed images of the Queen Charlotte fault off northern British Columbia—using a 15‑kilometer hydrophone streamer—to show that the fault can produce powerful earthquakes and tsunamis; the study, published July 18, provides data for emergency planning along the Pacific Northwest. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced two bills to fight drug cartels and help at-risk students along the border, with law enforcement and local groups backing his move. The Public Education Department will hold state meetings to shape a new education plan while Mayor Tim Keller signed an order stopping city help for federal immigration enforcement — measures aimed at strengthening community safety. KUNM
- ➤ Albuquerque’s firefighter union is opposing staffing changes after a city committee sided with Mayor Tim Keller and ruled that staffing decisions belong solely to him. The union filed a petition for review and said the new plan, which shifts a paramedic from rescue teams to fire engines, cuts them out of the decision-making process+ ignores decades of frontline experience. The Paper.
- ➤ Two organizations, 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue and Truckers Against Trafficking, met with lawmakers last week to ask for state support and changes to anti-donation laws to better fight human trafficking, which had 350 hotline reports in 2021 + affected 193 missing and murdered Indigenous people. They stressed that delayed responses on tribal lands lessen rescue success and plan to expand outreach in the near future. KUNM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Longtime Isotopes broadcaster Josh Suchon filled in for the Colorado Rockies radio booth over the weekend, marking a full-circle moment in his career as he calls his 1,600th game since 1996. He said the brief call-up offered a taste of his ultimate dream—to call a complete season—while he continues with the Isotopes. KOAT
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Las Arañas Summer Pop Up Sale
10 AM – 4 PM — Fiber Arts on 4th — Free entry — Discover unique handwoven textiles from local artisans at the Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild’s Summer Pop Up Sale.
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Southwest Catholic Charismatic Conference
All day — Crowne Plaza Albuquerque — Registration required — Engage in spiritual enrichment and community gatherings over the weekend.
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Disney's The Lion King Jr
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Rodey Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience the classic tale of Simba and friends through song and storytelling.
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Frankie and the Witch Fingers Live
7-10 p.m. — Sister — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the energetic sounds of Frankie and the Witch Fingers as they debut their latest album 'Trash Classic'.
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Palomazo Norteño Concert
7-10 p.m. — Kiva Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a spectacular night of traditional Norteño music from the legendary Palomazo Norteño.
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs Sacramento River Cats
6:35-8:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Tickets required — Catch an exciting baseball showdown as the Isotopes take on the River Cats.
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Home Composting Basics Workshop
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Los Ranchos Agri-Nature Center — Free entry — Discover the art and science of composting tailored for high desert climates.
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ABQ Trolley Co. Best of Albuquerque City Tour
12 p.m. — TourABQ — Tickets required — Embark on a fully-narrated adventure through Albuquerque's culture, landmarks, and hidden gems.
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Melissa Rios Live Performance
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — M'tucci's Moderno — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an unforgettable evening with Albuquerque's talented singer/songwriter Melissa Rios.
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Los Ranchos Art Market
8 AM – 12 PM — Los Ranchos Art Market — Free entry — Discover local craftsmanship and handmade treasures in a vibrant artisan market.
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