Morning
Albuquerque
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Albuquerque. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Albuquerque Community Safety is running its third year of overnight shelter transportation from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. November 1 through March 31 (helping anyone without shelter stay safe during cold winter nights). KUNM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UNM’s Art Museum is pausing public exhibitions for its Collections Year project to process nearly 200 donated artworks — a move that trains 12 student apprentices — with displays set to resume in fall as the project runs through summer at the Center for the Arts building. University of New Mexico
- ➤ The Paper released its annual list today highlighting 25 local favorites that showcase film legends, lively markets, cozy cafes, and community events in Albuquerque, celebrating the city’s unique blend of art + flavor. The Paper.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local environmental advocates urge New Mexicans to comment on the EPA's proposed clean water rule change, which may remove federal protections for local wetlands & streams, and note that the 45-day comment period will end January 5. KUNM
- ➤ Source NM reviewed 2025 environment and health challenges, highlighting PFAS rules proposed in October near Clovis + a measles outbreak that ended in September, as well as federal moves affecting Chaco Canyon and Mora County well tests. Source NM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Albuquerque unveiled the Portland Loo on Civic Plaza Monday, showcasing a durable, stainless-steel facility with an accessible interior and heated hand-washing station; the city plans another near the Alvarado Transportation Center, built with American Rescue Plan funds to deter misuse. KUNM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that New Mexico will receive $211.5 million in federal dollars to support rural health care in 2026. The funds will help recruit workers, upgrade technology + strengthen hospitals and clinics across 33 counties, state officials said. KUNM
- ➤ At Sandia Ridge Center in Albuquerque, regulators have flagged care failures as Genesis HealthCare delays settlement payouts for resident injuries by using bankruptcy tactics. The chain, operating facilities nationwide, continues to owe significant funds to affected families (critics say accountability is lacking). KUNM
- ➤ State lawmakers stepped in by using $17 million in state funding — prompting over 80,400 New Mexicans to enroll through BeWell for health coverage while premiums are expected to rise by 35.7% next year due to higher medical and drug costs. Albuquerque Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of New Mexico named Ryan Berryman as interim vice president and athletics director after Fernando Lovo left for Colorado. He will lead Lobo Athletics in Albuquerque while the university searches for a permanent director & UNM President Garnett Stokes praised his deep institutional knowledge and steady leadership. KOAT
- ➤ UNM President Garnett S. Stokes announced that Ryan Berryman will serve as Interim Vice President and Director of Athletics effective Jan. 1, 2026, with Berryman set to guide Lobo Athletics & support student-athletes during the search for a permanent leader. University of New Mexico
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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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Functional Programming Through Construction
6-8 p.m. — CG Infinity, Inc. — Free entry — Explore functional programming concepts like pure functions and immutability while enjoying dinner and insights from Cameron Presley.
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The Children's Hour
7:30 p.m. — Albuquerque Little Theatre — Cost varies — Experience a powerful live performance exploring themes of trust and friendship.
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