Good morning, Albuquerque.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gene Simmons Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Backstage at Revel — Ticketed event — Experience an unforgettable live performance by the legendary Gene Simmons.

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.

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.

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.