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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ RioTECH, the new campus for trades education by Rio Rancho Public Schools, hosted a community night Wednesday and will open next week with 140 students and dual enrollment classes with Central New Mexico Community College. Principal Kristopher Johnson said the remodeled building saved about 20 to 30 million dollars and is set to help ease the state’s shortage of skilled tradespeople — the project repurposed a former call center. Sandoval Signpost
- ➤ UNM instructors will join the Get Set Reset virtual conference on Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.—organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning to offer strategies on inclusive teaching, community building and course design for the upcoming academic year. Tailored sessions for teaching assistants and live captioning will also be provided. University of New Mexico
- ➤ UNM launched Project MESA to train bilingual and culturally responsive speech-language pathologists for early childhood care, a five-year grant-funded program that supports four scholars with tuition aid, clinical rotations, and mentorship. The program will offer a free summer clinic led by Mary Hartley CCC-SLP—providing vital services to local families with children who have autism or other developmental delays. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico in Focus examined immigration enforcement and advocacy in the state, featuring interviews with detainees at Cibola County Correctional Center and discussions with local officials and immigrant advocates—while the show aired on July 25 at 7 p.m. on NMPBS 5.1 and again on July 27 at 7 a.m. University of New Mexico
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for Member’s Mark freeze-dried fruit variety packs sold at Sam’s Club in New Mexico after tests found listeria contamination—products sold from July 1 until July 25 and no illnesses were reported. KOAT
SHOP NEWS
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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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Counting Crows Concert
7-9 p.m. — Isleta Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful rock of Counting Crows after two decades of musical journey.
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs Round Rock Express
4:05-8:05 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball game with the Albuquerque Isotopes facing off against the Round Rock Express.
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs Round Rock Express
6:35-8:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Free entry — Celebrate NMAEYC Member Appreciation Night with a thrilling baseball matchup.
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ABQ Smoke Show BBQ & Music Fest
2 days — Balloon Fiesta Park — $ — Experience the ultimate BBQ festival with top artists like Pitbull and Blake Shelton under the New Mexico sky.
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Joe Bonamassa Concert
2-9:30 p.m. — Sandia Resort & Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the blues with the master guitarist Joe Bonamassa in an unforgettable live performance.
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Mystery Skulls Ultra Rare Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — Launchpad — All ages welcome — Experience the electrifying beats and fascinating visuals from Mystery Skulls live in concert.
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Okra Pickling Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Los Ranchos Agri-Nature Center — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Learn the art of pickling with fresh okra and take home your own jar of tangy goodness.
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Vibestrong Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Marble Brewery — Entry fee not specified — Experience the dynamic rhythms of a vibrant reggae/rock band from Albuquerque.
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Walking Through History Tour: National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — National Museum of Nuclear Science & History — Entry fee required — Explore the significance of the Atomic Age during this commemorative tour.
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