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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center reported that Thomas Acee, 21, was found unresponsive at approximately 4:27 a.m. on July 23 and declared dead at 4:48 a.m. after staff and UNM hospital medical teams attempted life-saving measures — the Sheriff's Office was notified and the case is under investigation by the MDC office of Professional Standards with the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator set to determine the cause. KOAT
- ➤ APD arrested 38-year-old Andrew Romero in Valencia County after he stole a bait car near Presbyterian Hospital at 6 a.m. on Wednesday and attempted to flee when surveillance showed him entering a Los Lunas residence and throwing a stolen firearm from the car—he was later booked into Albuquerque's Metropolitan Detention Center. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands gathered in Albuquerque on July 23 to honor metal icon Ozzy Osbourne after his death from Parkinson’s disease. Revel Entertainment hosted a free candlelight vigil — uniting local fans who remembered his ties to the city. KOAT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new report showed New Mexico’s poverty rate was 18.1% — 5.7 percent above the national rate — and more than 4,631 people were unhoused last year, a 20% increase from 2023. Officials said rising rent, which increased 23% since 2019, put more low-income renters at risk and may prompt lawmakers to consider affordable housing measures. KUNM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM professor Kristina Jacobsen has been awarded a CORE Fellowship and will leave this August for a two-year residency at the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies to research the Camino de Santiago. She will study cultural connections along the pilgrimage route with her projects Three Miles an Hour and Together at the Table while working with international scholars. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An endangered Mexican gray wolf left its experimental population area last week to roam near Mount Taylor north of I-40 — it is the fifth wolf to do so since 2017. Albuquerque Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UNM and the First Judicial District Attorney's Office were awarded a three-year Institutional Challenge Grant from the William T. Grant Foundation to expand their deflection and diversion program aimed at reducing racial and ethnic inequalities in juvenile justice across Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties. The grant, worth $650,000 with a possible extra $350,000, will help the team (started in 2020) refine community alternatives to incarceration for youth and young adults. University of New Mexico
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A report from legislative analysts showed that public health offices treated only 321 of the estimated 9,100 New Mexicans with opioid use disorder in fiscal 2024, with most offices serving fewer than 10 patients. Health officials plan to boost the program by centralizing marketing—setting performance targets, reporting data and adding mobile clinics—to help more people receive treatment. Source NM
- ➤ The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed a measles case in Santa Fe County in an unvaccinated child under 10 who got the virus during international travel — the case brings New Mexico’s total to 96. Health officials said anyone who visited Cliff’s Amusement Park in Albuquerque on July 17 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. should check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms over the next 21 days. KOAT
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Maoli Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Perico's Taco's & Burritos at Revel Entertainment Center — Cost Info not provided — Experience the captivating sounds of Hawaii's top independent recording artist, Maoli.
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