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Albuquerque
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The UNM Gives campaign is more than halfway to its $300,000 goal after raising over $152,000 from more than 500 donors during campus events—donations will be accepted until Dec. 15 as the campaign runs through Nov. 30. University of New Mexico
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM and NMSU student teams will face off in the Rio Grande Research Challenge final presentations on Nov. 21 at UNM Anderson School of Management, where they analyze a publicly traded stock and offer a recommendation to a panel of senior investment professionals plus win prizes including a traveling trophy, $2,000 for the winner and $1,000 for the runner-up. University of New Mexico
- ➤ UNM Bookstores will host a Book Fair from Nov 17 to Nov 21 at its Central Campus location with hundreds of overstock titles on sale in four price categories — $1, $3, $5, and $10. The event runs daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is the largest clearance in years, giving the community a chance to find great reads. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Tucked on the lower level of the UNM Student Union Building, the Lobo Food Pantry provides free food and hygiene items to UNM students facing food insecurity and serves about 1,500 students each month. Students must show their UNM ID to pick up up to 10 pounds per visit and the pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—donations usually spike during the holidays. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Karina Bolaños, a third-year UNM student from Artesia, is researching the legend of La Llorona by comparing differing versions of the tale and investigating its evolving cultural meaning—she presented her project at the UNM Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference. Bolaños, the first in her family to attend college, aims to spark thoughtful discussion on folklore and oral history through her ongoing study. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials began a pilot program with five AI wildfire camera stations that scan for smoke near Albuquerque and Santa Fe, planning to add over 40 stations to alert fire crews—helping them act quickly on dry, risky days. In other news, a chromium plume from Los Alamos has spread onto San Ildefonso Pueblo land without threatening drinking water, residents near the MLK streetscape had loud music turned off after complaints, and wildlife workers relocated a wandering Mexican gray wolf named Taylor to a protected zone. KUNM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Department of Health urges families to get flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines now as respiratory viruses begin to circulate—health officials recommend annual flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older, and a single RSV shot for those 75 and older or 60+ with chronic conditions while advising pregnant individuals at 32-36 weeks to receive the maternal RSV vaccine to protect newborns. KOAT
- ➤ New Mexico health officials warned parents to check ByHeart organic baby formula after it was linked to infant botulism in 12 states, noting that no local cases have been confirmed yet. Residents have also raised concerns over loud Chinese opera music in local tunnels while universities face a $95 million loss in federal funding and state officials reported a LANL chromium plume has spread to Pueblo de San Ildefonso land — though drinking water is not at risk. KUNM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of New Mexico United fans are boarding two buses from Sandia Resort and Casino to Tulsa for the team’s first Western Conference final against top-seeded Tulsa — an effort designed to make travel accessible for all. Ticket director Tyler Ortega said new players and a head coach have turned last year’s loss into hope as the team remains unbeaten in its last nine games. KOAT
- ➤ New Mexico high school football quarterfinals ended with Cleveland Storm winning 42-0 over Volcano Vista, Las Cruces defeating Los Lunas 49-29, Roswell beating Belen 51-0, St. Pius X beating Grants 48-7, and Taos edging Albuquerque Academy 25-24 with a Hail Mary—marking its narrow win—while New Mexico United will face FC Tulsa in the USL Western Conference semifinal. KOAT
- ➤ On November 12, UNM women’s basketball beat the New Orleans Privateers 99-65 at The Pit as Destinee Hooks scored 18 points and bench players added 29 points overall—Nayli Padilla tied her career high with 15 points and the Lobos will host the Aggies on November 16 at home. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ UNM Lobos ended their homestand with an 82-68 win over UC Riverside as they improved to 3-0 with a strong second-half run — the team plans to continue their winning streak as they face New Mexico State today. New Mexico Daily Lobo
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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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Kauau Ruins Van Tour
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts — Check website for cost — Explore the historic Kauau Ruins, once visited by Vasquez de Coronado, on a guided van tour.
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Monday Night NFL Watch Parties
6-7:30 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Specials on food and drinks — Enjoy live NFL broadcasts and enter to win a football getaway.
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Family Storytime at East Mountain Public Library
11-11:30 a.m. — East Mountain Public Library — Free entry — Experience interactive storytelling fun with crafts, songs, and early literacy learning.
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Albuquerque Turkey Trot
8:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Balloon Fiesta Park — Registration required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun-filled day of running and community spirit.
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