Morning
Albuquerque
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Solomon Pena was sentenced to 80 years in prison with 3 years of supervised release in federal court after being convicted for plotting four shootings at the homes of elected officials between Dec. 4th and Jan. 3rd, with no one injured—two co-conspirators had already received lesser sentences. KOAT
- ➤ APD homicide detectives charged six teens in connection with the fatal shooting of homeless man Frank Howard on July 2 at a bus stop on Menaul Boulevard and Eubank Boulevard—detectives linked the same handgun to an earlier attack at Burger King on the same day involving a pregnant woman. KOAT
- ➤ Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting in northeast Albuquerque when officers found a male with gunshot injuries in a vehicle on the 6000 block of Barnhart Drive NE—residents tried emergency measures but rescue personnel later pronounced him dead. KOAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM Children's Campus received $10K from the Bank of Albuquerque Giving Program after a bank employee nominated it based on a parent's praise for its care of a child with autism. The donation + will support the campus's early learning programs and services for local families. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Andrew Norton, the new ASUNM president, is meeting with student groups and city officials to improve campus life — while Vice President Hope Montoya plans to bring state ideas to help all UNM students. Both sophomores have already held meetings — including a discussion with the mayor’s office about off-campus housing programs. University of New Mexico
- ➤ UNM Bookstores launched the Course Materials Access pilot program ahead of Fall to provide Albuquerque undergraduates with affordable options to obtain required course materials; students saw materials on Canvas, could select between Complete, Select, or Opt-Out plans, and picked up print copies beginning Aug. 10 with a Sept. 5 option-change deadline—faculty continue choosing the formats that best support their classes. University of New Mexico
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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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Las Vegas Aviators vs Albuquerque Isotopes
6:35-8:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Cost info not specified — Catch a thrilling baseball game as the Aviators face off against the Isotopes.
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Earthen Yoga
1-2 a.m. — 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW — No cost mentioned — Experience a unique blend of yoga and herbal exploration amidst the Healers Garden.
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2025 DVRC Golf Tournament
7 a.m. — Paradise Hills Golf Course — All proceeds benefit victims of domestic violence — A day of golfing fun with contests to support a vital cause.
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Los Ranchos Art Market
8 AM – 12 PM — Los Ranchos Art Market — Free entry — Celebrate local craftsmanship and discover unique, handmade art and gifts in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs Las Vegas Aviators
1:35-3:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting minor league baseball showdown in Albuquerque.
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The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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