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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — George Strait is coming to Albuquerque to headline Boots in the Park as the country music festival returns with a stacked lineup in May 2027.

Strait’s Albuquerque show is the only festival performance he has scheduled for 2027. It’ll be his first New Mexico show since 2013 and first festival show since 2021.

“New Mexico, it’s been way too long,” Strait stated in a press release. “While I’m not sure where else this next year will take us, I do know we can’t wait to see everyone at Boots In The Park next May.”

Strait is known for classics such as “Amarillo by Morning”, “Check Yes or No” and others. His career spans four decades and is one of the most successful and enduring in music history.

Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean, Zach Top and Jon Pardi will join Strait for the upcoming Boots in the Park. Promoters expand the festival to three days, May 14-16, 2027.

“Albuquerque has shown us time and time again that New Mexico knows how to throw a country party,” said Steve Thacher, CEO of Activated Events. “For 2027, we wanted to create something truly legendary. Expanding Boots In The Park to three days and bringing George Strait, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, Jon Pardi and more together on one lineup is an incredible moment for country music fans. This is going to be one unforgettable weekend.”

In 2026, Boots in the Park drew more than 60,000 fans with headliners Post Malone, Jelly Roll and Koe Wetzel. In 2027, promoters are bringing back the line dancing and lessons, whiskey tasting, cornhole, mechanical bull riding, cooking demos and more to go with the music.

Tickets will go on presale Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. MT. General ticket sales begin Friday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. MT.

Unemployment in the Albuquerque, NM area was at 5.5% in July 2026. That's a 0.6 percentage point increase from a year before. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but not currently employed. It helps indicate the overall condition of the Albuquerque, NM metro area job market.

In July 2026,

of the labor force was unemployed in Albuquerque, NM area

July 2026 had a

+0.6

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Metro area-level unemployment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It’s important to view this local data with a long-term lens.

Unemployment rate by month, not seasonally adjusted, 2019-2026 (YTD)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Unemployment rates differ between urban areas due to various factors. The types of industries present in an area may affect unemployment rates. Seasonal work in industries like tourism can cause unemployment to go up and down. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.

How does unemployment in the Albuquerque, NM area compare to other metros?

Among 109 metro areas with more than 250,000 people in the labor force, the Albuquerque, NM area had the 13th highest unemployment rate in July 2026.

Other areas with similar unemployment rates to the Albuquerque, NM area's 5.5% unemployment rate were the Bridgeport, CT area (5.5%) and the Norwich, CT area (5.5%).

In July 2026, the Albuquerque, NM area had the 13th highest unemployment rate among metro areas with more than 250,000 people in the labor force.

Unemployment rate, not seasonally adjusted (Circle size corresponds to the size of the labor force)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Unemployment rate, by metro area (July 2026)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Three more speed cameras could be on Albuquerque streets as early as November.

The city said it is working on site surveys, though officials have not released the exact locations.

Currently there are 40 speed cameras across Albuquerque.

“The goal is to encourage better driver behavior and for drivers to slow down where we have those cameras,” Transportation Planning Manager Valerie Hermanson said.

Hermanson said the city has seen up to an 8.8-mile-per-hour drop in average speed at the first 20 camera locations.

“Even a one mile per hour reduction in average driver speed can have a 17% reduction in fatal crashes,” Hermanson said.

Where is the money going?

The said said its cameras have collected more than $11 million in fees since 2022.

Hermanson said drivers who keep speeding help fund road safety work through camera fees.

“It’s quite a bit of money, and we’re able to implement a lot of low-cost, high-impact safety countermeasures,” Hermanson said.

The city said it recently finished a BAT lane and crossings project on East Central near Juan Tabo. BAT stands for business access and transit.

“The outside travel lanes are striped for busses as well as right-turning drivers only,” Hermanson said. “So it makes it easier for right-turning drivers to access businesses or apartments or turn at intersections.”

Changes in state law for funding?

New Mexico cities with speed cameras now split the fees 50-50 with the state. State Sen. Heather Berghmans, D-N.M., said she wants to change that and let municipalities keep more of the money.

“Since the state is just getting a 50% cut to go to our general fund, which has now has billions and billions of dollars in it, it’s money that I really think municipalities can better utilize,” Berghmans said.

Berghmans drafted a similar bill during the last legislative session, but the governor did not add it to the agenda. She said she plans to bring it back in the upcoming session.

“It’s a really big public safety issue here,” Berghmans said. “Even though it’s not necessarily on everyone’s public safety radar, but people are dying unnecessarily in our streets. And the more we can do to prevent that, the better and safer Albuquerque will be for everyone.”

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a tragic fire closed down a popular restaurant in the metro, local businesses are banding together to lend a helping hand. It was a heartbreaking sight as the fire left the popular Tomasita’s restaurant off I-25 in Albuquerque charred and closed for business just days before the city’s biggest tourist attraction. “It’s Murphy’s law, if this is going to happen, it’s probably the worst time for it to happen,” said Tomasita’s Owner, George Gundrey, on Thursday.

Despite the closure, the community has been rallying behind the local business. “My phone has been blowing up today [Thursday] with people wishing me luck, asking me how they can help, so that’s very gratifying. But we’re here for the customer, we’re here to bring joy to the community and to give great red and green to the customers and we’re not going to be able to do that and that does not feel good,” said Gundrey.

News of the fire spread across social media, catching the attention of Yeller Sub’s operators, Nate and Cheyanne Bywater. “I scrolled down on the first comment was oh no it’s Tomasita’s and I was like oh wow like that’s that’s near to home,” said Nate Bywater. This lead the Bywater’s to lend a helping hand to the Tomasita’s workers who, for now, are without a job.

“Balloon Fiesta is a huge revenue-generating time for that business. It is for everybody. But I can’t imagine being a server or being a cook or being anyone that’s out of a job for this time period because they would have made a lot of money,” said Cheyanne Bywater. And that spirit of community and generosity has been contagious. “Within a couple of hours, we saw a post from Sadie’s here in Albuquerque offering temporary employment through Balloon Fiesta as well. We saw Garcia’s kitchen, Dorothy’s and then again it was a pizza nine over at Revel,” said Nate Bywater.

An act of kindness spreading through the community. But the Yeller Sub operators say, it’s just New Mexicans helping New Mexicans. “We’ve always believed that it’s a blessing to be a blessing. And that’s all we want to do,” said Nate Bywater. Tomasita’s is expected to be closed for several weeks.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., October 5, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Sorrento Property Group, founded by CEO Raphael Toledano, has completed the $10 million sale of Playa Del Sol and Pine Park Apartments, a combined 98-unit portfolio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The disposition advances the firm's strategy of concentrating capital and operating resources on larger garden-style multifamily communities.

Playa Del Sol comprises 58 apartments at 444 Florida Street SE. Pine Park Apartments comprises 40 apartments at 8201 Marquette Avenue NE. The transaction represents a blended price of approximately $102,000 per apartment. Chris Canter, Executive Managing Director of Newmark, represented Sorrento in the sale.

A More Focused Portfolio

The Albuquerque disposition reflects a deliberate choice about the shape of Sorrento's business: which properties it owns, where it commits capital and how it directs management attention. The firm is focusing on larger communities where it believes sustained investment and active ownership can improve both property performance and the experience of the people who live there.

"A portfolio should reflect conviction. Every acquisition and every sale should move it closer to the business you intend to build," said Raphael Toledano, founder and CEO of Sorrento Property Group. "For Sorrento, that means larger communities where we can invest with purpose, manage closely and make improvements that matter. The standard is straightforward: residents should see the quality of our ownership in the condition of their homes, the reliability of maintenance and the care of the community. That is the foundation of lasting investment value."

Sorrento's approach treats acquisitions and dispositions as connected decisions. A property's place in the portfolio depends on its fit with the firm's operating model and long-term priorities. At 58 and 40 units, respectively, Playa Del Sol and Pine Park are smaller than the communities Sorrento is targeting for future acquisitions. The firm is focused on larger garden-style apartment communities with 150 units or more.

"Raphael brings conviction to the investment decision and stays engaged through the execution," said Chris Canter, Executive Managing Director of Newmark. "We have worked together across numerous transactions, and he has a clear understanding of what he wants to accomplish and the details required to get there. The Albuquerque sale reflects that clarity of purpose as Sorrento concentrates on larger multifamily communities. We value our relationship with Raphael and the Sorrento team and look forward to working together on future transactions."

Scale With an Operating Purpose

For Sorrento, the appeal of larger communities lies in the work that scale can support. A broader base of apartments can help organize maintenance, property management and resident services within one community, while providing greater scope for coordinated improvements to buildings, common areas and amenities. The firm views those operating considerations as central to its investment strategy.

Property size alone does not determine investment quality. Sorrento's focus is on communities where a clear operating plan and targeted capital investment can address the needs of the property over time. Its emphasis on maintenance, services and the physical condition of each community connects the financial objectives of ownership with the everyday expectations of residents.

That connection guides the firm's approach to long-term value. Capital improvements need to serve a practical purpose, and property operations need to sustain their benefit after the work is complete. Sorrento's strategy is to concentrate its resources where it believes that combination can produce the strongest results.

About Sorrento Property Group

Sorrento Property Group is a real estate investment firm founded by CEO Raphael Toledano. The company focuses on multifamily apartment communities, with an emphasis on larger garden-style properties. Its investment approach combines active ownership, targeted capital improvements and attention to property operations to build long-term value for investors and improve the resident experience.

Contact Information:

info@sorrentoprop.com

SOURCE: Sorrento Property Group

Source: Sorrento Property Group