Thursday, November 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque Fire Rescue advises on safely deep-frying a turkey, highlighting the risks of unattended cooking and providing safety tips to prevent fires. KOAT
- ➤ During the holiday season, Joy Junction and the Veterans Integration Center provide food and support to Albuquerque's homeless community, emphasizing the significance of community and generosity. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ramona Emerson, a Diné author, highlights the growing presence and importance of Indigenous narratives in media and the creative challenges faced by Native American writers. KUNM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ President-elect Donald Trump proposes a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada to curb drugs and migration, potentially impacting New Mexico's economy due to its heavy trade reliance. KOAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNM extends the deadline to Jan. 31, 2025, for employees to complete essential safety and inclusivity trainings, with 60% already compliant. University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 'Border Czar' Tom Homan issued a warning to sanctuary states about the legal consequences of protecting immigrants illegally in the U.S., while state and city leaders express readiness to resist such federal directives. KOAT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of New Mexico Hospital is participating in the CAVALIER study to explore if administering calcium and vasopressin earlier to trauma patients improves survival rates. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ A New Mexico jury awarded over $412 million to a man in a record-setting medical malpractice case against a men's health clinic for harmful treatments. KOAT
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque's Sunport airport introduces new TSA facial recognition technology to improve security checks and reduce wait times, ensuring traveler's privacy by not storing facial scans. KOAT
TRAVEL NEWS
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24th Annual Rio Grande Holiday Art Festival
Experience a top-ranking holiday art festival featuring a unique shopping experience in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Rio Grande Holiday Art Festival
Experience New Mexico's largest holiday art festival, featuring unique gifts from local artists including pottery, jewelry, and fine art.
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High School Senior Holiday Open House at Pima Medical Institute
Explore healthcare and veterinary sciences programs through tours and interactions with instructors and students at Pima Medical Institute.
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King Diamond Live Performance
King Diamond will perform live at the Revel Entertainment Center, featuring all-ages admission and opening doors at 5 PM.
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Happy Arte Hour Featuring Gelli Plate Printmaking
The event offers a creative evening of Gelli Plate Monotype Printmaking led by Artist Carol C. Sanchez, providing a relaxed social atmosphere for adults 21+.
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NA Winter Frosty Semi-Formal Dance
Experience an evening of semi-formal dancing with a local DJ while supporting a good cause with donations welcome.
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Kringle Jingle Run: Holiday 10K, 5K, and Kids K
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive running event featuring a 10K, 5K, and a fun Kids K, complete with costume contests and community spirit.
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Entourage Jazz Swings: Holiday Big Band Experience
Experience the festive sounds of holiday jazz with the Entourage Jazz Big Band, featuring vocalist Emerson Corley, at the Outpost Performance Space.
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Festive Wreath Making Workshop
This workshop offers participants the opportunity to create a custom wreath using natural materials from the Los Poblanos property while enjoying light refreshments and expert guidance.
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Jesse Wagner with The Slackers and More
Live music event featuring Jesse Wagner along with The Slackers, Los Yesterdays, and The Bandulus at the Launchpad in Albuquerque.
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