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Albuquerque
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ PNM warned customers about a rise in copper theft during Copper Theft Awareness Month—reporting 110 incidents in 2024 that led to power outages, costly repairs, and dangerous conditions. The utility urged homeowners and businesses to install lights, cameras, and barriers to protect copper wiring and transformers. KOAT
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM University Libraries has launched a self-paced Zotero tutorial to help students and faculty collect and organize research materials effectively. Associate Professor Todd Quinn developed the guide with clear text and images—providing an easy way to manage citations for improved research. University of New Mexico
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A home surveillance camera in Albuquerque captured a bright light early Sunday morning just before 2:30 a.m.—KOAT 7 Chief Meteorologist Byron Morton said it was likely a meteor falling through the sky. KOAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UNM led by Professor Marek Osinski got a $4M NSF grant to design a photonic quantum computer that works at room temperature. The team began work in August 2024 and will use help from labs such as Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs to build a chip that may boost computing power—promising a significant step forward in quantum research. University of New Mexico
- ➤ The governor announced that starting this fall New Mexico will launch a universal child care system that offers free care for all families—making it the first state in the nation to do so. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said that starting November 1, all families will get free child care if the legislature approves full funding — the plan will cost about $600 million a year and raise the budget by $130 million to $150 million. Parents are happy with the announcement as the state will soon share how to get the care. KOAT
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs Reno Aces
6:35-8:35 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting minor league baseball matchup under the Albuquerque sky.
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Bands of Enchantment Season 5
7 PM – 1 AM — Kimo Theatre — Be part of the audience for an electrifying season filming featuring top local bands.
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Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Reno Aces
11:05 a.m. – 1:05 p.m. — RGCU Field at Isotopes Park — Check local listings for ticket prices — Catch a thrilling baseball matchup as the Isotopes take on the Aces.
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Los Lonely Boys Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Isleta Resort & Casino — No Discounts on Aisle Seats — Experience the musical journey of the Grammy-winning trio from Texas.
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Lil Tracy - The Blood Moon Tour
8:00-12:00 a.m. — The Historic El Rey Theater — All Ages — Experience Lil Tracy live with Cold Hart on an energetic night of music.
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Suzzallo Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Backstage at Revel — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Suzzallo in Albuquerque.
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