Morning
Albuquerque
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 12, volunteers with the Unconditional Love Foundation provided haircuts, showers, meals and essential services to people experiencing homelessness on Vermont Street in Albuquerque’s International District — a grassroots effort aimed at offering support. City officials later swept nearby encampments as part of an effort to clear the area. Albuquerque Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ APD is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening near 5th and Central near Kimo Theatre in NW Albuquerque—two people received gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital in stable condition. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers announced Saturday that Albuquerque’s Gathering of Nations powwow will hold its final event in 2026 after 43 years of drawing tens of thousands for Indigenous dance, music and art. The decision comes amid long-standing criticism of the event's commercial aspects and new fairgrounds redevelopment plans—raising uncertainty over future cultural gatherings. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Investigators and local cultural experts are partnering to trace nearly 150 sacred items stolen from Santa Ana Pueblo in burglaries that began in August 1984—using auction records, ledgers, and family recollections to recover the missing artifacts. Albuquerque Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Regional Studies has welcomed a new director, Damián Vergara Wilson, who earned his Ph.D. from The University of New Mexico and led the Spanish as a Heritage Language program since 2009. He plans to launch a new project that will involve undergraduates and build tools to save New Mexican Spanish and support local Native curriculum. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 12, Laurel Ladwig of the ABQ Backyard Refuge Program led a talk at Blackbird Coffee House in Old Town while the Museum of Natural History and Sciences is closed for renovation. She explained how locals can use native plants and simple techniques—such as leaving dead branches—to create wildlife-friendly yards and noted that certified spaces receive a free rain barrel from the water conservation program. New Mexico Daily Lobo
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An editorial urges Albuquerque officials to adopt ranked‐choice voting for the upcoming November municipal elections to give voters more choices and reduce negative campaigning. The piece explains that this system—already used in Las Cruces and Santa Fe—lets voters rank candidates and may lead to a fairer election process. New Mexico Daily Lobo
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 14 the UNM women’s soccer team won 8-0 against the Texas Southern University Lady Tigers by scoring three goals early and setting their highest goal total since 2002—forward Nicole Anderson scored a hat trick and defender Fiona Jenkins set a record with three assists. Head Coach Heather Dyche praised the team’s balanced play and mental health focus, and the Lobos will return home on Aug. 24 to face the Colorado School of Mines. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ The University of New Mexico Lobo football team held a public scrimmage on Aug.15 in Albuquerque where coach Jason Eck tested a new roster—players like running back Scottre Humphrey and three quarterbacks took center stage. The team will open the season on Aug.30 against Michigan with the starting quarterback set to be announced today. New Mexico Daily Lobo
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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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Save Ferris & Friends Live
6:30-11 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — $22-72 — Enjoy an all-ages night of rocksteady with Save Ferris, Rocksteady Pickups, and No Manners.
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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Kimo Theatre — $52—$99, VIP Package: $174 — Experience a vibrant mix of classic genres performed live by exceptional musicians, blending modern hits with vintage styles.
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Bop To The Top Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Backstage at Revel — Tickets starting at $75 — Experience an unforgettable performance with Bop To The Top in Albuquerque.
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The High Desert Playboys at the Harvest and Wine Festival
3-7 p.m. — Balloon Fiesta Park — Cost TBA — Experience original Americana and high-energy bluegrass in a festive atmosphere.
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