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Albuquerque
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arlene Espinoza-Armijo launched a Giving Tree project at Michael Thomas Coffee in Nob Hill and Heart & Sole Sports on San Mateo to support children in need from four local schools; community members can select a tag and return unwrapped gifts in a gift bag by Dec. 17. KUNM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist Molly Mendenhall from Los Lunas will create a Route 66-themed mural in the New Mexico History Museum lobby in Santa Fe this fall — the work celebrates the centennial of Route 66 and must be completed by New Year’s Day. The Paper.
- ➤ Albuquerque hosts three festive events this week: The Klezmatics perform Happy Joyous Hanukkah on Thursday, Dec. 11 at FUSION, Noise For Toys holds an EDM toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 13 at JUNO brewery + cafe + art, and NHCC presents its Luminito Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 14. The Paper.
- ➤ Opera Southwest stages The Farolitos of Christmas at National Hispanic Cultural Center from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14 with shows on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 13 at 2 & 6 p.m., and Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. The opera reimagines Rudolfo Anaya’s cherished tale for a festive tradition. The Paper.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ed Manzanares joined the Institutional Support Services Vice President's Office as a strategy associate on Dec. 1 to support capital planning and align campus priorities. He will monitor initiative progress and improve internal processes for UNM. University of New Mexico
- ➤ On Dec. 5, during UNM’s annual Hanging of the Greens, United Graduate Workers of UNM handed out petitions outside the bookstore to urge the law school to reinstate 10-hour workweeks for law students so they can keep health insurance + campaigners said the new guidelines limit most working hours to six or eight hours. New Mexico Daily Lobo
- ➤ X E Oaks, a cartoonist and paper deliverer at UNM, balanced creative work with early-morning routes and remote classes from Scotland and is set to graduate this Fall. Oaks plans to pursue self-published comics and build a personal practice outside the academic routine (a journey enriched by supportive friends). New Mexico Daily Lobo
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ghost Ranch will protect 6,000 acres as part of a new conservation plan that will keep the sweeping vistas off-limits to development + preserve the land that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. Albuquerque Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque families should check online toy listings carefully during holiday shopping as experts warn that counterfeit products may bypass safety tests (including proper age labeling and secure packaging) and expose kids to harmful chemicals or choking hazards. KOAT
- ➤ UNM will expand its street medicine program after receiving a $2.5 million grant from the Health Resource and Services Administration. Medical residents will train with mobile teams in Albuquerque and Shiprock to deliver care to vulnerable patients. KUNM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Diego Pavia, an Albuquerque native who set a school record with 3,192 passing yards at Vanderbilt, was named one of four Heisman finalists on Monday and will join the award ceremony in New York on Saturday. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ The Lobos will face Minnesota in the upcoming Rate Bowl as New Mexico’s team readies for the contest — ticket details are forthcoming. Albuquerque Journal
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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River of Lights
5-10 p.m. — ABQ BioPark - Botanic Garden — Adults $21, Youth $12 — Experience New Mexico's largest walk-through holiday light show with dazzling displays and festive activities.
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