Morning
Albuquerque
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 8, the New Mexico Local News Fund released its 2025 report that shows two-thirds of residents face barriers to trustworthy local news. The report found that 90% of outlets have fewer than 10 full-time staff + 75% have fewer than five, underscoring challenges in providing local coverage. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ Students at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building built over 300 plush toys on Dec. 2 at the second Build-a-Bo event. They used free materials to craft animals (wolves, snowmen, and owls) amid festive holiday music to relieve dead week stress. New Mexico Daily Lobo
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hunter McDaniel left Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2014 and has grown UbiQD over a decade into a key player in New Mexico’s tech scene. Company leaders say the startup is on a promising path for continued regional growth. Albuquerque Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amber Gallup, a UNM alumna + state director of adult education, will receive the Tom L. Popejoy Dissertation Prize for her nationally recognized dissertation on healthcare apprentices at the UNM graduate commencement ceremony on Dec. 11 at University Arena. The award honors academic excellence in social sciences. University of New Mexico
- ➤ Assistant Professor Sepideh Yasrebi of UNM’s College of Education is introducing narrative inquiry and cognitive mapping to help students link personal stories with larger historical forces. Her research will soon be applied in local classrooms to show how identity shapes history (reflecting New Mexico’s diverse past). University of New Mexico
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CDL providers in New Mexico reported they fully comply with federal certification rules + a recent review by the U.S. Department of Transportation did not indicate any issues. Albuquerque Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lobos are preparing for their game as they hope white out conditions will cool Santa Clara’s red-hot offense while Jake Hall rode his motorized scooter to the Pit on Thursday for practice. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ On Dec. 6 at The Pit, the Lobos beat Santa Clara 98–71 as Tomislav Buljan recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds and Uriah Tenette sparked a key run — pushing the team to a four-game win streak and setting up a face-off with Virginia Commonwealth University on Wednesday, Dec. 10. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ UNM punter Daniel Hughes, who came from Australia last season and now plays for the Lobos in Albuquerque, became a Ray Guy Award semifinalist after impressive punts against Utah State and UNLV + built a strong social media following as he pursues NFL dreams. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ The University of New Mexico announced Friday that renovations for its Lobo Softball Field and Lobo Baseball Field began ahead of the 2026 season. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ UNM's women basketball team won a close 72-69 road game against Arizona after a narrow three-point loss to Cincinnati last week. The match highlighted the Lobos' resilience in a nail-biter contest. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ For the first time in nearly a decade, the Lobos are bowl eligible, and UNM will learn its bowl destination Sunday when the CFP field is announced. Albuquerque Journal
-
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.
-
Aaron Watson Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Sunshine Building — Tickets from $67 — Experience a night of country music with Aaron Watson in Albuquerque.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Monday Night Watch Parties with 100.3 The Peak at Steel Bender Brewyard
6-7:30 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Food and drink specials available — Enjoy live NFL broadcasts with chances to win a football getaway.
-
Levi Dean Live at El Vado
6:00–8:30 p.m. — El Vado Motel — Cost varies — Experience the soulful sounds of Americana and blues with Levi Dean's live performance.
-
Saad K’idilyé Winter Solstice Gala
4:30-9:30 p.m. — Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown — Tickets available — Celebrate the achievements of a Navajo language immersion school with food, live music, and a silent auction.
-
Monday Night Watch Parties with 100.3 The Peak
6-7:30 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Food and drink specials available — Enjoy live NFL broadcasts with giveaways and delicious eats.
-
Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — African American Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet in a beautiful candlelit setting.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Morning Albuquerque
Welcome to the Morning Albuquerque, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Albuquerque, New Mexico community. If you like the Morning Albuquerque, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Albuquerque.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Albuquerque and across New Mexico. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Morning Albuquerque
A free Albuquerque community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://morningalbuquerque.com/sitemap