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Albuquerque
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Historic Old Town Association will host the third annual Día de los Muertos in Old Town from Oct 25 through Nov 2—featuring community ofrendas built by local students, art installations including sculptures by JOMO, a Family Day screening of Pixar’s Coco, and a Catrina Procession on Nov 1 with additional guided tours to explore the event’s cultural roots. The Paper.
- ➤ Communities across New Mexico are planning Dia de Los Muertos events starting this week to honor loved ones with altars, parades, and music — festivities include a family day in Old Town on Saturday and events with food and art in Santa Fe, Taos, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces through early November. KUNM
- ➤ Albuquerque’s Fairview Historic Cemetery will host the 4th Annual Victorian Picnic and Scavenger Hunt on Oct 26 from 10 a.m. until dusk at Fairview Memorial Park and a free Day of the Dead Fundraiser on Nov 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Painted Lady Bed & Brew—both events will feature a Murder and Mayhem lecture, ghost stories, live tarot readings, and raffle prizes to support ongoing restoration efforts. The Paper.
- ➤ Local band The Ordinary Things formed in 2018 and built a diverse sound with improvised live shows that blend heavy rock and melodic indie influences—members Jackie Chacon, Justin McLauchlin, and Andrew Chacon energize local venues. They will perform on Halloween in Belen at the Trunk or Treat event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and are planning to record their fifth album soon. The Paper.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research invites local data users to register for its 27th Annual New Mexico Data Users Conference on November 19. Registration is $80 per person until November 7 and $90 for last-minute sign-ups—topics will include population estimates, economic performance, labor market and education data. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Performance Santa Fe Foundation has donated money to UNM College of Fine Arts by creating a legacy scholarship and student enrichment fund—these funds will help music, dance and theater students from Santa Fe County and northern New Mexico pay for school and travel for auditions. University of New Mexico
- ➤ UNM is hosting Professor Jesús A. Fernández as the 2025 Fulbright Mexico Studies Chair through a multi-year agreement with COMEXUS to strengthen academic ties. He is researching sky island ecosystems and teaching Transboundary Sky Island Biology — a course that examines biodiversity and conservation challenges. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The agency overseeing the nation’s nuclear stockpile furloughed 1,400 workers during a government shutdown that left fewer than 400 employees active, and Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque continued operations using unspent funding. Officials assured there was no security risk — the lab did not say how many local workers were furloughed. KOAT
- ➤ Today, the UNM Board of Regents announced it is launching a national search for the university's next president—partnering with a national search firm Isaacson Miller—and will form an advisory committee to help select a leader who will replace President Garnett Stokes on July 1. University of New Mexico
- ➤ ABQ RIDE launched its new app, ABQ RIDE GO, on Oct. 20 at 7:30 a.m. so riders in Southwest Mesa and Rio Grande could book free rides and track vehicles in real time. The app, powered by RideCo’s automated scheduling—designed to reduce wait and travel times—is set to replace the old ABQ RIDE Connect soon. KOAT
- ➤ The Albuquerque water authority announced that furloughed federal employees can defer their water bill payments — a relief as the shutdown heads into its third week. Albuquerque Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This Halloween, Spirit Halloween and Presbyterian Healthcare are teaming up to help local hospital kids as shoppers save 10% on costumes and donate another 10% to the Child Life program—funding tools like the Kitty Scanner for surgical care. Since 2008 the partnership has raised over $1.5 million, making every purchase a win-win for families and patients. KOAT
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Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Tour
6:45-8:15 p.m. — Isleta Amphitheater — Ticket resale available — Experience a heavy metal extravaganza with legends Alice Cooper and Judas Priest in Albuquerque.
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Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Multi-day event — Time varies — Old Town Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate life and memory with vibrant art, music, and the Catrina Procession.
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Great Pumpkin Chase
9-11 a.m. — Rio Grande Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled day of races including a 10K and kids activities.
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Emorfik Live Performance
9:30-11 p.m. — Electric Playhouse — Tickets available — Experience the energetic DJ Emorfik bringing his unique stage presence to Albuquerque.
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Opiuo Live Performance
9:30 p.m. — Electric Playhouse — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night filled with funky beats and warm, syrupy bass for a unique adventure.
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Albuquerque Running Fiesta
7 AM – 12 PM — Civic Plaza — Race entry fee varies — Participate in a scenic race with stunning views of the Sandia Mountains and celebrate local running culture.
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Monday Night NFL Watch Parties
6-7:30 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Food and drink specials — Gather for live NFL action with giveaways and a chance to win a football getaway.
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Mike Mares Solo Performance
6-8 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Free entry — Enjoy a night of blues country soul dash from the talented Mike Mares of The NOMS.
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Mix, Mingle & Munch
5:30-6:45 p.m. — Anew Boutique — Light dinner included — Network with local professionals and enjoy community updates.
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Buckcherry Live in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Sunshine Theater — Cost not specified — Experience the energetic rock sounds of Buckcherry featuring Josh Todd and the band.
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