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Albuquerque
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 5, UNM Bookstores will host its Annual Holiday Sale at the Central Campus Bookstore with discounts up to 50% and live performances from Something Major and the New Mexico Women’s Chorus—features that include free gift wrapping, holiday treats and the start of the Hanging of the Greens ceremony at 6 p.m.—drawing students, alumni and community members. University of New Mexico
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UNM will host its annual Hanging of the Greens on Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. to welcome students, families and alumni with hot chocolate, biscochitos and a festive procession that ends with a holiday wreath presentation to President Garnett Stokes—guests will then join a free posole reception at Hodgin Hall that includes an unwrapped children’s book drive for UNM Children’s Hospital. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Hundreds visited ABQ BioPark's Botanic Gardens on Sunday to see the River of Lights holiday display—families strolled with strollers and held hands as the evening light faded. Albuquerque Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mass layoffs at the CDC disrupted its Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System last spring, leaving researchers and state health officials worried about data reliability for maternal and infant care. Some states reported delays in data cleaning and report releases—while New Mexico noted normal progress, others faced resource shortages that could hinder future public health decisions. KOAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNM extended head football coach Jason Eck—who led the Lobos to a 9-3 season—to a new five-year contract that raises his salary to $1.75 million and keeps him at UNM through the 2030 season; the team now looks ahead to a bowl game that could secure its first 10-win season since 1982. KOAT
- ➤ On November 28, the UNM Lobos beat the SDSU Aztecs 23-17 in overtime before a record home crowd of over 30,000— their largest since 2008. Despite a 9-3 season record and a tie at the top, the team will not play in the conference championship because computer metrics favored another matchup. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ The New Mexico Lobos received votes in the AP Top 25 for the first time in nearly 28 years after missing a Mountain West Championship berth — a rare consolation prize marking a notable milestone for the team. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ On Nov. 26, the Lobos overcame a 15-point deficit to win 93-87 against the Hornets, with freshman Hall scoring 24 and tying a record for three-pointers. They will face the New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys today at 7:00 p.m. at The Pit—hoping to build on their comeback win. New Mexico Daily Lobo
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Stories & Music in the Sky
11 a.m. — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum — Free entry — Experience a magical adventure of storytelling, music, and art for young children and their grown-ups.
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AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Cancer Evolution
Event Duration — Thu, Dec 4 – Sat, Dec 6 — The Clyde Hotel — Registration required — Delve into how evolutionary principles shape cancer dynamics.
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Holiday Stroll in Old Town with NM Museum of Natural History
5-9 p.m. — Old Town Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with local shopping and entertainment from performers.
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Emo Night Karaoke
7-9:30 p.m. — 120 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM — 21+ Ages — Sing your heart out with a live band at this vibrant karaoke night.
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Monday Night Watch Parties with 100.3 The Peak
6-7:30 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Great food and drink specials with live NFL action — Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere complete with giveaways and delicious food.
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The Bouncing Souls Concert
6-9 p.m. — Sunshine Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with punk rock legends The Bouncing Souls in their energetic live performance.
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Aaron Watson Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Sunshine Building — Tickets from $67 — Experience a night of country music with Aaron Watson in Albuquerque.
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The Legacy Continues: 2 Seasons Beatings
7-9 p.m. — Kiva Auditorium — Ticket required — Experience an electrifying showdown as top athletes compete for glory in a thrilling celebration of sport's legacy.
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Albuquerque December Brunch
11:30 a.m. — Central Grill and Coffee House — $10 reservation fee — Celebrate the season in your ugliest holiday sweater with delicious food and new connections.
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2nd Annual Luminito Celebration
5:30-11:30 p.m. — National Hispanic Cultural Center — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with cultural performances, music, and local vendors in a festive outdoor setting.
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