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Albuquerque
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ David F. Menicucci will speak on how to research, write, publish + market a book at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Main Library Genealogy Center, 501 Copper Ave NW. Albuquerque Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the No. 2-seeded Eagles—who enjoyed a dominant season—won the Class 5A girls state soccer championship by beating No. 4 Rio Rancho 2-0. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ UNM defeated UT-Arlington 74-56 at the Pit in an early-season game, led by Deyton Albury with 15 points and three steals and Tomislav Buljan with 17 points—strong defense sealed the blowout victory. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Highland running backs William Anchondo and Jose Tapia gained over 350 total yards in their win over Mayfield. Anchondo led key plays while Tapia provided solid support—helping secure the victory. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ St. Pius won the 4A boys championship game by defeating Academy — the win recalled a matchup from last year when 13 players took the field showing strong effort. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ The UNM Lobo women are chasing consistency in game three when North Carolina A&T visits the Pit today — one of four Sunday afternoon games before Mountain West play begins in mid-December. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Freshman Jake Hall and freshman Uriah Tenette join the Lobos with strong high school careers—Jake scored 3,106 points in California and Uriah earned 2,752 points in Arizona. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ Volcano Vista survived a scare from Cibola Friday night in a Class 6A prep football game as the Cougars failed to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals. The close contest kept the field intense and fans on edge throughout the game. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ La Cueva beat Rio Rancho in the 5A boys championship to end a long title drought—they led every play from start to finish. Albuquerque Journal
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Monday Night Watch Parties at Steel Bender Brewyard
6-7:30 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Food and drink specials available — Enjoy live broadcasts and win prizes during football season.
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The Buttertones Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Launchpad — All ages — Enjoy an evening of dynamic music with The Buttertones at a vibrant venue.
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Kids Craft Classes
10:15 a.m. — Bosque Farms Library — Free entry — Unleash your creativity with fun craft classes for kids aged 6-12 every Friday.
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Christmas Joy by Magnify Dance Ensemble
2:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. — Albuquerque Journal Theater — $36-$42 with discounts available — Experience the miracle of Christmas through inspiring dance performances.
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Straight No Chaser Live Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Kiva Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating evening of a cappella music from the acclaimed group Straight No Chaser.
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Monday Night Watch Parties at Steel Bender Brewyard
6-7:30 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Special deals on food and drinks — Enjoy live NFL action with giveaways and a chance to win a football getaway.
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Dirty Brown Jug Band Performance
6-8 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Admission likely applies — Enjoy live music from the Dirty Brown Jug Band while supporting local brews.
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Albuquerque Speed Dating for Singles in Their 50s and 60s
7-9 p.m. — Hollow Spirits Distillery — Cost varies — Meet potential matches at a well-organized speed dating event in a fun and friendly environment.
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Chris Franjola Stand-Up Comedy
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Hyena's Comedy Nightclub — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an evening of humor with writer and comedian Chris Franjola, known for his engaging podcast and TV appearances.
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Jurassic Quest
5-10 p.m. — Albuquerque Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience life-sized dinosaurs and interactive activities in a family-friendly environment.
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