🌱 What will South Valley bus riders see change on May 16?

What's up South Valley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What will South Valley bus riders see change on May 16?
• How new federal energy talks could ease costs for South Valley trucks

Also on today's calendar: Saturday Shake and Shimmy at the South Valley Library and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 91 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Warm, temps: high: 91, low: 57.
• Friday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 55 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• South Valley gets new "microtransit zone" with new bus lines and door-to-door service (citydesk.org) — Starting May 16, South Valley residents will get a new on-demand “microtransit zone” plus a redesigned Route 52 that links neighborhoods to Downtown, the zoo, and major shopping centers. Route 51 will be discontinued and partially replaced, while Routes 53 and 155 shift to busier areas. Riders can check updated routes online or book door-to-door rides via the ABQ RIDE GO! app.
   

• Can Sen. Martin Heinrich revive electrification under Trump? (nmpoliticalreport.com) — Rising gas prices are squeezing South Valley food trucks, and Sen. Martin Heinrich says federal policy changes could bring relief. In a Downtown Albuquerque roundtable, he blamed tariffs and canceled energy projects while outlining negotiations with the Trump administration over permitting reforms that he argues could quickly lower energy costs for New Mexicans.
   

---

📸 Around South Valley

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in South Valley

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• LEGO Club at South Valley Public Library →
  South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque
  3:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Thursday Birders
  Central New Mexico Audubon Society PO Box 30002, Albuquerque, NM 87190
  7:50 am

Saturday May 16

• Monthly Birding Event
  Central New Mexico Audubon Society PO Box 30002, Albuquerque, NM 87190
  7:30 am
• Saturday Shake and Shimmy at the South Valley Library →
  South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque
  11:00 am
• South Valley Book Club for Adults →
  South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque
  12:00 pm
• Book Club at South Valley Library →
  South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque
  12:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• Saturday Shake and Shimmy at the South Valley Library →
  South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque
  11:00 am
• May 23, Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series, New Mexico →
  South Valley Public Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque
  11:00 am

---

📣 South Valley Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Read to the Dogs →
  Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Public Library, 7704 2nd St NW B, Albuquerque
  3:15 pm
• Kinder/ Senior Walk @ VHS
  Valencia Elementary Valencia High School
  4:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Thursday Birders
  Central New Mexico Audubon Society PO Box 30002, Albuquerque, NM 87190
  7:50 am
• LLHS Senior/Kinder Walk
  Los Lunas High School LLHS Football Field
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Albuquerque

• Insight Pest Solutions Expands Service Reach Across Albuquerque, NM to Meet Growing Demand (thecharlottegazette.com)
• Next phase of Albuquerque Rail Trail from Old Town to the BioPark will begin this summer (koat.com)
• Albuquerque BioPark welcomes new giraffe (koat.com)

---

Ok South Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook