Morning
Albuquerque
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UNM and MVM Consultants released the 2025 New Mexico Local News Ecosystem Report showing many rural areas lack trusted news while most coverage centers in Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Doña Ana counties, and the news map + data is meant to spur local efforts to boost access. University of New Mexico
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of New Mexico is honoring its Fall Class of 2025 by highlighting graduating Lobos’ stories that show leadership, resilience, and diversity during commencement events. Profiles feature achievements in programs like nursing and public administration, marking a proud celebration of academic success. University of New Mexico
- ➤ UNM Online honored instructors who completed the Fall 2025 Foundational Course Design Review by awarding each a $500 stipend and clear feedback to improve online courses. The Center for Teaching & Learning at Albuquerque Main Campus supported the review to boost course quality. University of New Mexico
- ➤ More than 1,600 high school students attended Popejoy Hall on Dec. 11 for Broadway for Teens, a free outreach event funded by Chevron that brought them to a performance of MJ The Musical; UNM President Garnett Stokes welcomed the group (highlighting a push to expand arts access statewide). The Paper.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Record high temperatures warmed Albuquerque to 67°F Thursday and 65°F Friday, about 20 degrees above average. The warm weather is melting early snow and may boost drought risks; forecasters expect a brief cool on Sunday + heat to resume midweek. Albuquerque Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico senators asked for emergency funds to remove hazardous fuels from federal lands + state forests after wildfires burned many acres, including in the Gila National Forest, aiming to boost wildfire safety as dry conditions persist. Albuquerque Journal
-
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.
-
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.
-
Monday Night Watch Parties at Steel Bender Brewyard
6-7:30 p.m. — Steel Bender Brewyard — Food and drink specials available — Enjoy live NFL action with giveaways and great food.
-
Midland Concert
6:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Route 66 Casino Hotel — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the energetic sounds of Midland this New Year's Eve.
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
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.
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