🌱 How will Los Lunas spend its tourism tax dollars now?

Coffee in hand, Los Lunas? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Los Lunas spend its tourism tax dollars now?
• How a new I-25 bridge could finally unclog Los Lunas traffic
• Why Gallup’s coach says Los Lunas softball has them on notice

Also on today's calendar: A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 77 and low of 35 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 36.
• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Los Lunas Council revives Lodgers Tax Board (news-bulletin.com subscription) — Los Lunas has reactivated its Lodgers Tax Advisory Board, appointing five local business and community members to guide how tourism tax dollars are spent. Meeting quarterly, the board will shape future budgets, promote local events beyond Valencia County, and explore grants to help small businesses host visitor‑drawing activities, especially ahead of the Route 66 and 2028 Los Lunas centennials.
   

• Village of Los Lunas makes progress on I-25 interchange project (krqe.com) — Los Lunas drivers can expect major long-term relief from congestion as the village’s new I-25 interchange and Los Lunas Boulevard project hits 25% completion and stays on schedule. The $160 million first phase includes a new Rio Grande bridge with a pedestrian trail, a new connection to NM 47, and is projected to pull roughly 43% of traffic off Main Street.
   

• Gallup rallies late to edge Kirtland Central, extends win streak over district rival (navajotimes.com) — A strong Gallup softball comeback over Kirtland Central also highlights how competitive local 4A teams like Los Lunas have become, with Gallup’s coach noting they recently led the fifth-ranked Tigers 6–0. For Los Lunas fans, it’s a reminder their program is earning statewide respect and pushing opponents to elevate their play.
   

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📸 Around Los Lunas

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Lunas

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday April 29

• NM Small Business Assistance Program In-Person Information Session
  The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada Rd, Los Lunas
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday April 25

• Men's Retreat 2026
  First Baptist Church Los Lunas , 914 Los Lentes Rd SE , Los Lunas

Sunday May 3

• A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused
  Cathedral of St John , 318 Silver Ave SW , Albuquerque
  3:00 pm

Friday May 8

• Senior Expo Vendor Registration
  Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center , 1103 NM-314 , Los Lunas
  10:00 am

Saturday May 16

• Chapter Meeting Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 47-3 Valencia County, NM CVMA
  American Legion Post 85 , 3474A NM-47 , Los Lunas
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday April 18

• 3rd Annual Socorro Community Conversation on Water
  SABINAL COMMUNITY CENTER , 753 NM-116 , Bosque
  11:00 am

Sunday April 19

• Laundry Love
  600 S Main St , Belen
  3:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Talent show
  Dennis Chavez Elementary Belen, NM 87002
  8:00 am

Saturday April 25

• Men's Retreat 2026
  First Baptist Church Los Lunas , 914 Los Lentes Rd SE , Los Lunas

Tuesday May 12

• Breakfast Bags for Belen
  731 N Main St , Belen
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know who this Precious Girl belongs too?
  She was running on HWY 314 by Square Deal Rd. (Vet checked her) Unfortunately she’s not chipped. (Nextdoor Los Chavez)
• 31 here i come today's my birthday 🎂
  blessed with no stress #iveneverbeenbetter #singleneverlookedsogoodoneme (Nextdoor El Cerro Mission)

• Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Los Lunas. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Los Lunas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Lunas here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Belen

• Pirates Rising, Defeat Belen in Tight Game (cibolacitizen.com)
• Joe Griego withdraws from sheriff's race (news-bulletin.com)
• Unemployment fraud lands him in prison (newsradiokkob.com)

Albuquerque

• Civil War tokens with the Albuquerque Coin Club (krqe.com)
• Albuquerque Restaurant Week 2026: Prix fixe dining deals across the city (abqjournal.com)
• Albuquerque expands solar lighting to neighborhood streets (koat.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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