Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Good morning, Rio Rancho. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New data shows food insecurity in New Mexico has grown over the past six years as harvest jobs cause large swings in employment—workers picking onions and chile face tough times—with children and seniors among those most at risk. Officials warn that if SNAP funding is cut, the food shortage could worsen. KOAT
- ➤ The New Mexico Department of Health issued a measles alert on Friday after two travelers were diagnosed--an adult with unknown vaccines and an 18-month-old who had gotten shots--bringing the state’s total to 81 cases. Health officials said people at locations such as the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center (Monday, June 2, 1–4 p.m.) should check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms over the next 21 days. Sandoval Signpost
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Albuquerque Poké Fest
11 AM – 7 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque — Free admission — Dive into a day of Pokémon fun with trading, battles, and cosplay excitement.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 24th-26th — McDermott Athletic Center — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and character building.
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Red, White and Balloons – Fourth of July Celebration
5-9:30 p.m. — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with Albuquerque's largest fireworks display at the Balloon Museum.
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Santa Fe Klan and Shoreline Mafia Concert
8 p.m. — Rio Rancho Events Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy performances of Santa Fe Klan and Shoreline Mafia on their Unidos Tour.
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311 Unity Tour Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Rio Rancho Events Center — Tickets available — Experience 311's energetic fusion of rock, reggae, and funk on their Unity Tour.
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