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Albuquerque
Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in southern New Mexico felt tremors from three small quakes that shook an area 40 miles south of Whites City on Dec. 25 between 11:26 and 11:50 a.m., according to the US Geological Survey. KOAT
- ➤ Since 2021, researchers confirmed 13 firefly occurrences as some reports of dancing lights turned out to be high-tech laser displays—project director Anna Walker collects specimens for the Museum of Southwestern Biology and tracks sightings to reveal new species amid environmental challenges. Source NM
- ➤ Albuquerque hit a record 64 degrees on Christmas (breaking the 63-degree mark from 1955) as locals enjoyed an unusually warm day; forecasts call for cooler weather and light mountain snow later this weekend. Albuquerque Journal
- ➤ On Dec. 19, ABQ BioPark welcomed nine endangered Mexican gray wolves into a new $4 million conservation facility, financed partly with Game and Fish funds ($400,000), to aid wolf recovery. The 4.5-acre facility was completed in November and remains closed to the public to protect the animals. Albuquerque Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city unveiled a new $750,000 Portland Loo at Civic Plaza near Fourth and Tijeras on Monday. The single-stall restroom features blue lighting to deter drug use + accessible amenities for families and workers; officials plan to install another unit near the Alvarado Transportation Center by next spring. Albuquerque Journal
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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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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.
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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.
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Albuquerque Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North — Free entry — Meet live with hiring employers and explore career opportunities.
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Gene Simmons Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Backstage at Revel — Ticketed event — Experience an unforgettable live performance by the legendary Gene Simmons.
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International District Book Group
5-6:30 p.m. — International District Library — Free entry — Engage in lively discussions about inclusive YA books with diverse characters and themes.
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Giant Kaleidoscope Experience
10 AM – 5 PM — Color Wheel Toys LLC — Free entry — Explore an 8-foot kaleidoscope and create stunning visual patterns with various items.
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Visit the Giant Kaleidoscope
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Color Wheel Toys LLC — Free entry — Explore an 8-foot kaleidoscope and create stunning patterns with your chosen items.
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