Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Albuquerque.
Twelve New Mexico restaurants, including Frontier near UNM and Campo at Los Poblanos in Los Ranchos, received honors in Michelin’s first guide to the Southwest.
Five eateries earned the Bib Gourmand award + seven received additional recommendations for their value and cocktails.
A one-hour self-guided tour in downtown Albuquerque invites visitors to explore hidden public art and learn stories behind murals such as the piece by Jaque Fragua & Mauricio Ramirez at 148 6th St. NW, sponsored by ABQ Mainstreet and the Arts & Cultural District.
Musician Rahim AlHaj launches a national scholarship for young composers with a benefit concert today at 3 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church; he will perform with the Little Earth Orchestra + local acts to ease financial and creative pressures on emerging artists.
Albuquerque is hosting its annual Stuff the Bus event today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hinkle Fun Center and Flix Brewhouse parking lot on Indian School Road west of Tramway to collect school supplies for local students.
Donors receive a movie pass + two golf passes as thanks.
UNM researchers published a study in Nature Communications that finds agents with few connections can make cyber-physical systems (like power grids) more vulnerable to intruder attacks.
The team will use these insights to guide future work on strengthening network security at the School of Engineering.
Drought has pushed black bears into Albuquerque neighborhoods looking for food and water, prompting residents to lock down their garbage.
An upcoming radio discussion on Thursday at 9am + experts will share tips on protecting people, pets, and wildlife.
Lawyers and legal aid advocates testified to state lawmakers on Tuesday about questionable landlord practices in New Mexico, noting nearly 60 percent rent hikes and extra fees that burden tenants with low income.
They recommended extending eviction notice periods to help renters catch up on payments and avoid eviction.
A new analysis shows that if rural hospitals in New Mexico close their obstetric units, Medicaid patients could face a 65-minute drive for maternity care.
The study warns that upcoming healthcare changes (including funding cuts) may further reduce local access to obstetric services.
UNM Bookstores will rebrand Game Day Fridays as Fan Fridays this fall with 25% off Lobowear and UNM gifts available every Friday from September through November at both store locations and online (social media updates on @unmbookstores).
New Mexico United won 2-1 over Lexington SC on Aug.
26 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field after goals by Kipp Keller and Niall Reid-Stephen turned the game; they now prepare to host San Antonio FC today.
UNM will use multiple quarterbacks in its home opener against Central Michigan on Sep.
5 (after a three-week competition) while starting quarterback Jack Layne is sidelined for the season due to an elbow injury requiring a second surgery.
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