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Albuquerque
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bernalillo Police held their National Night Out event at Rotary Park yesterday—despite a deadly shooting on July 29 that killed a 27-year-old man and hurt another. Police Chief Chris Stoyell said the event was meant to build trust between police and residents. Sandoval Signpost
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Levi Platero, a well-known local blues guitarist, said he got his first paying gig at 13 at the Gathering of Nations and has been playing guitar since he was 9—he now creates blues rock influenced by Hendrix and British blues. He will hold his new album release concert at The Kimo with Chris Dracup on August 23. The Paper.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Center for High Technology Materials at UNM added two new electron beam lithography systems using a nearly $2 million NSF MRI grant—these tools are a first for the university and offer a unique research capability. The equipment will boost studies in photonics, electronics, and quantum information science and is available to both UNM researchers and external users. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Warehouse 505, an Albuquerque nonprofit offering free after-school programs for youth, is adding new revenue sources — such as textile printing, a recording studio, and youth entrepreneurship classes — to offset federal education cuts as school violence rises and community leaders work to keep kids safe. KUNM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A half-hour documentary produced by Kent Paterson with Mercedes Mejia examines historic and current public health and environmental challenges in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa. The film highlights residents' concerns over drinking water, traffic, and a large regional landfill—underscoring the impact of a growing cross-border economy. KUNM
- ➤ UNM’s Assistant Professor Marisa Repasch received the Early Career TUNDRA Award—granting her field days at Toolik Field Station—to support her study of how thawing permafrost affects the carbon cycle. In June, she and her collaborators collected samples during a multi-day field campaign in Alaska’s Atigun River watershed to aid future proposals and student research. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque City Council approved over $7.5 million for three affordable housing projects in downtown and Barelas—$5 million will convert Lomas Towers into up to 120 rental units while $1.93 million will fund The Romero mixed-use development and $630,000 will renovate GIZMO Artspace—pending final approval by state finance agencies due mid-October. KOAT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at the University of New Mexico are preparing to launch a phase 1 clinical trial for an Alzheimer’s vaccine next year—after receiving $1 million from the Alzheimer’s Association on August 5. The trial will test the vaccine’s safety and its ability to reduce tau tangles linked to memory loss, with plans for Phase 2 if early results prove promising. KUNM
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Children's Entrepreneur Market at Sunday is Funday
12-4 p.m. — Haynes Community Center and Park — $1 entry — A vibrant market showcasing kid-run businesses with fun activities and entertainment for all ages.
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LIVE and Collective Soul Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Isleta Amphitheater — Check for pricing — Enjoy a night of classic rock hits with LIVE and Collective Soul.
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Lock Smith Concert
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Sister — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Bury The Hatchet tour with Locksmith and support acts for an unforgettable night of music.
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