Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Good morning, Rio Rancho. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ PNM hosted a safety demonstration to educate about the precautions and actions to take if a hot air balloon contacts power lines, ensuring pilot and spectator safety during the Balloon Fiesta. KOAT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, running from Oct. 5 through Oct. 13, offers comprehensive details on schedules, tickets, and transportation, including $20 cash-only parking and park-and-ride options. KOAT
- ➤ The Rio Rancho Players Community Theater celebrates its fifth anniversary with a dessert theater format run of 'Our Town' from Oct. 12 – 27 at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho. Sandoval Signpost
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bernalillo County elections feature the largest ballot in history, asking voters about property tax breaks for veterans, amendments, and bonds affecting taxes, schools, and libraries. KOAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Party Animals, rivals of the Savannah Bananas in the entertaining Banana Ball baseball league, are to kick off their own tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2025, with superstar pitcher Drew Gillespie, a local native, leading the charge. KOAT
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Experience an enchanting ice skating adventure featuring beloved Disney characters and interactive opportunities for all ages.
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Foreigner with Special Guest Loverboy
Experience a night of classic rock with legendary bands Foreigner and Loverboy, known for their timeless hits and energetic performances.
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MercyMe Concert featuring Crowder and Cochren & Co
Experience an uplifting evening of contemporary Christian music with MercyMe alongside Crowder and Cochren & Co.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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