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Sunday, December 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Saturday, Dec. 13, Bank of America partnered with TenderLove Community Center in NE Albuquerque to donate Christmas gifts—including toys and clothes—to families in need. The effort aimed to help those experiencing homelessness transition to stable housing.  KOAT

SPORTS NEWS

  • Former Volcano Vista football star Diego Pavia finished second in the Heisman Trophy race after 930 electors cast ballots electronically on Dec. 13. Junior Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the award with 2,362 points while Pavia earned 1,435 points, becoming Vanderbilt’s highest finisher ever.  KOAT

EVENTS

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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.

    Mon, 12/15/25

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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.

    Fri, 12/19/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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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.

    Mon, 12/22/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/27/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/28/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 12/29/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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