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Albuquerque
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bosque Brewing announced it will close all its New Mexico taprooms after a judge dismissed its bankruptcy case. The Nob Hill Public House shut Friday at 5 p.m. and five locations in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Bernalillo will close at 5 p.m. Sunday (beer production continues at Marble Brewery). Albuquerque Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An Albuquerque museum curator helped identify Speleotherium logani (a newly recognized muskox relative from the Ice Age) whose fossils were found in Muskox Cave at Carlsbad Caverns during 1976 to 1977, with the find published in a Dec. 10 release and evidence showing it roamed less than 12,000 years ago. Albuquerque Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents are sharing ways to stick to their New Year ambitions for 2026. Interviews on Friday, Dec. 26 revealed that many families (including one that marks resolutions on a cherished tablecloth) see long-held traditions as key for accountability as the year ends. KOAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico’s bowl game ended in heartbreak as the Lobos fell 20 to 17 when Minnesota’s Drake Lindsay hit Jalen Smith with a winning touchdown in overtime. Damon Bankston set up the scoring with a 100-yard kick return as UNM ended its season at 9-4. KOAT
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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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