Morning
Albuquerque
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members in Sandoval County will gather on Sept.20 at 2 p.m. at Loretto Park — 237 South Camino Del Pueblo in Bernalillo for an anti-fentanyl walk organized by Kelly Opp after her son died of fentanyl poisoning. The event will invite donations and participation to help boost prevention efforts. Sandoval Signpost
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Criminals have targeted mailboxes in Albuquerque to steal checks, cash, and personal details—thieves have used stolen keys to access Postal Service boxes and even alter checks for extra money, prompting officials to urge residents to use online payments or drop off mail at a post office. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artist Dana Patterson Roth will showcase her encaustic photography exhibit The Language of Trees at Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas from Sept.2 to Sept.28 using layers of hot wax and pigments to create textural images of trees in different seasons—she will demonstrate her process during First Sunday ARTScrawl on Sept.7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and host an artist reception on Sept.13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sandoval Signpost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of New Mexico said the Cornell parking structure on the main campus in Albuquerque was closed due to a construction safety concern—UNM sent a community Lobo Alert at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and asked drivers to exit and avoid the area until further notice. KOAT
- ➤ A National Science Foundation grant has helped CHTM expand outreach with summer camps, exhibits, and an internship that uses ASL to support deaf and hard of hearing students. The center now partners with Explora Science Center to bring hands-on science lessons to local children+ and is seeing growing interest in its programs. University of New Mexico
- ➤ UNM Bookstores announced that Game Day Fridays will begin Aug. 29 and run every Friday during the football and basketball seasons—offering 25% off select merchandise to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans. This tradition, which started in 2003, reinforces Lobo spirit on campus and online. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council candidates met at a forum in Albuquerque to explain why they should lead, with challengers pushing for change and incumbents defending their record — the first debate of the election season. Voters heard both sides of the story as candidates made their case for future leadership. Albuquerque Journal
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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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Bellamy Brothers Benefit Concert
6-9 p.m. — Tingley Coliseum — $33.17–$130.75 — Enjoy a special concert supporting Ruidoso flood relief with the Bellamy Brothers and Hooks & the Huckleberries.
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All American Futurity Finals G1
12-5 p.m. — The Downs Racetrack & Casino — Admission info not specified — Witness the excitement of the prestigious All American Futurity Finals relocated to Albuquerque this Labor Day.
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs Round Rock Express
6:35-8:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Ticket prices may vary — Catch the action as the Isotopes take on the Round Rock Express in an exciting evening of baseball.
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs Round Rock Express
6:35-8:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Check event page for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball game featuring the Albuquerque Isotopes.
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New Mexico State Fair 2025
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Expo New Mexico State Fair — Enjoy a celebration of local food, culture, and creativity at one of the top fairs in the nation.
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Tim McGraw Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Sandia Resort & Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional depth and humor of country music legend Tim McGraw.
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The Whole Bead Show
All day — Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque — Entry fee applicable — Explore a vibrant showcase of beads and beading supplies at this community event.
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Albuquerque Philosophy Collective Monthly Meeting
2-3:30 p.m. — Fusion — Free entry — Engage in philosophical discussions on the question of emotions and knowledge with a community of thinkers.
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