ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For the sixth year in a row, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is being recognized as an official holiday in New Mexico. Here is what is going on for it.
BACKGROUND
In 2019, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 100 into law, replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the state.
New Mexico is one of a few U.S. states to formally officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, instead of Columbus Day. In the Land of Enchantment, there are 23 Indian tribes – including 19 pueblos, the Navajo Nation and 3 Apache tribes.
Three days before the holiday, in 2022, President Joe Biden recognized Indigenous Peoples Day’ with a formal proclamation.
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Here are some events going on:
Dance groups and times subject to change.
10 a.m.: The Pueblo Dance Group (Laguna, Acoma, Zuni, Hopi)
11 a.m.: Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers (Acoma Pueblo)
12 p.m.: Tlacayolt Dance Group (Chichimeca Mexica Azteca)
1 p.m.: Speakers
2 p.m.: Cellicion Traditional Dance Group (Zuni Pueblo)
3 p.m.: Anshe:Kwe Dance Group (Zuni Pueblo)
Tickets include museum admission. It is free for IPCC members and all Native Americans – and tribal members are encouraged to wear traditional regalia. More details are available on the IPCC website.
9 a.m.: Official opening, Prayer, Land Acknowledgement, Pueblo Dances, Native Art Booths Open
10 a.m.: Gourd Dancing
12 p.m.: Grand Entry and Parade of Nations
4:30 p.m.: Closing
The event will feature local artists, food from Manko and Power 5 BBQ, reserved seating for elders and people with disabilities, and “exclusive powwow T-shirts.”
Indigenous People’s Day Event in Tiguex Park (11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Albuquerque)
This event will feature youth activities, a food sovereignty market, live music, Native food trucks, door prizes and more. There will also be a meet and greet with Indigenous influencer Che Jim.
The brewery is hosting live music, food trucks and an artisan market. Native musicians Jacob Shije will perform at 4 p.m., while Stanlie Kee & Step-In will perform at 6 p.m. and Bearwolfe will perform at 8 p.m.
“Snag the Vote” at Tin Can Alley (3-7 p.m., Albuquerque)
Closures
Albuquerque Museum
Animal shelters (but Lucky Paws is open)
Balloon Museum
Childhood development centers
City of Albuquerque city offices, community centers and libraries
Health and social service centers
Federal, state, district and metro courts
Senior meal sites
State, federal and congressional offices
Trash and recycling collection will continue normally in Albuquerque.
ABQ Ride and Sun Van services will continue normally, as well as trash and recycling in Albuquerque. All golf courses, swimming pools and tennis facilities will remain open in Albuquerque for Indigenous Peoples Day. More information is on the CABQ website.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3) will meet their CUSA-rival, the New Mexico State Aggies (1-5) in a matchup on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs are heavily favored in this contest, with the line sitting at 11 points. The over/under for the outing is 48 points.
Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-11)
Moneyline: Bulldogs (-426), Aggies (+330)
Total: 48 points
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How to Watch Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State
When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
Location: Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New Mexico
TV: ESPNU
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Louisiana Tech 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat
Average (Total)
Rank
Pass yards
260.4 (1302)
40
Rush yards
108.0 (540)
115
Points scored
24.6 (123)
112
Pass yards against
213.8 (1069)
65
Rush yards against
93.0 (465)
13
Points allowed
21.6 (108)
49
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Louisiana Tech 2024 Betting Info
The Bulldogs have won two games against the spread this season.
Bulldogs games have gone over the point total twice this season.
The average point total in Bulldogs games this year is 2.8 more points than the total of 48 in this matchup.
Twice in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
The past three Aggies games averaged 5.0 more points (53.0) than this matchup’s point total.
Louisiana Tech Home/Away Splits (2024)
Overall
Home
Away
Point Total AVG
56.7
59.1
54.8
Implied Total AVG
34.0
34.6
33.5
ATS Record
3-8-0
1-4-0
2-4-0
Over/Under Record
5-5-1
3-2-0
2-3-1
Moneyline Favorite Record
3-2
2-2
1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record
0-6
0-1
0-5
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Louisiana Tech’s Offense vs. New Mexico State’s Defense (2024)
The Bulldogs average 8.0 yards per pass attempt (44th in the FBS), and the Aggies allow 7.8 per pass (94th in college football).
Louisiana Tech averages 0.4 points per play (55th in the FBS) compared to the 0.5 per play New Mexico State allows (102nd in college football).
The Bulldogs are 38th in the FBS in third-down percentage (44.7%) and will be up against the 80th-ranked Aggies defense in that category (39.5%).
The 260.4 passing yards per game Louisiana Tech averages ranks 40th in the FBS, while the 223.5 New Mexico State allows ranks 82nd in college football.
New Mexico State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat
Average (Total)
Rank
Pass yards
114.3 (686)
132
Rush yards
163.8 (983)
65
Points scored
18.5 (111)
122
Pass yards against
223.5 (1341)
82
Rush yards against
250.0 (1500)
131
Points allowed
38.2 (229)
127
New Mexico State 2024 Betting Info
The Aggies have posted one win against the spread this year.
Two Aggies games (out of six) have hit the over this year.
The average over/under the Bulldogs have had in their games this season is 2.8 more points than this particular game’s point total.
New Mexico State and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
The last three Aggies games averaged 53.0 total points, 5.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
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New Mexico State Home/Away Splits (2024)
Overall
Home
Away
Point Total AVG
52.3
53.7
50.8
Implied Total AVG
34.3
33.7
35.0
ATS Record
1-5-0
1-2-0
0-3-0
Over/Under Record
2-2-2
1-1-1
1-1-1
Moneyline Favorite Record
1-0
1-0
0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record
0-5
0-2
0-3
New Mexico State’s Offense vs. Louisiana Tech’s Defense (2024)
The Bulldogs allow 306.8 yards per game (23rd-fewest in college football), and the Aggies pick up 278.2 per game to rank 128th.
New Mexico State averages 4.3 yards per pass attempt (134th in the FBS) compared to the 6.4 per pass Louisiana Tech allows (35th in college football).
The Aggies have a 0.3 point-per-play average (104th in the FBS), while the Bulldogs give up 0.3 per play (13th in college football).
New Mexico State’s offense ranks 121st in the FBS at 18.5 points per game. It will be up against Louisiana Tech’s defense which allows 21.6 per game (49th in college football).
Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State is the Bulldogs (-426 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we prefer the over at 48 points.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A drone show and a flawless mass ascension ended Sunday’s last day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for this year’s hot air balloon event.
One balloon partially caught fire Saturday after hitting power lines and landing at a construction site in northwest Albuquerque. Fiesta officials say nobody was injured and the fire was quickly extinguished.
On Friday, a balloon pilot with two passengers aboard struck a radio tower and knocked it down west of Balloon Fiesta Park.
A hot air balloon struck a radio tower at the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Oct. 11, 2024. Curt Fargo via APBernalillo County Sheriff’s Office personnel at the scene of the hot air balloon accident. Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via APAccording to officials, nobody was hurt and the fire caused by the collision was extinguished. Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP
It was the second time in 20 years that a balloon had come into contact with that tower.
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The pilot and passengers were uninjured in the crash and were able to land safely, but the radio station was off the air until Saturday.
One person reportedly suffered a head injury Wednesday when a balloon struck a large tree while trying to land at a golf course.
Balloons taking flight at the festival on Oct. 8, 2024. hancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via APKids watching hot air balloons in Albuquerque on Oct. 10, 2024. Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP
The gondola was stuck 25 feet above ground and the other two people aboard the balloon had to be rescued.
On Tuesday, nearly 13,000 customers were without power for almost an hour after a balloon bumped into a power line in Albuquerque.
“It concerns us when balloon flights don’t go as planned,” Fiesta spokesman Tom Garrity said in a statement. ”Safe flights are our primary goal, so any accident is too many.”
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The nine-day fiesta is one of the world’s most photographed events, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators each fall to New Mexico to see the more than 100 balloons in bright colors and special shapes.
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