🌱 Albuquerque Community Safety + Blood Crisis In New Mexico

Get on up, Albuquerque! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 30.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Albuquerque Community Safety receives national attention for addressing societal issues with social workers instead of law enforcement. The new department, created in August of 2021, has received more than 1,500 calls for service. Director Mariela Ruiz-Angel hopes to increase that number until it reaches 40,000 calls a year. (U.S. News & World Report)
2. A man was shot after stealing tools from an Albuquerque home at 2:00 AM yesterday morning. The man's body was found in the middle of Montgomery Blvd by Albuquerque Police. More updates will be given as the story develops. (KRQE)
3. New Mexico is facing its first ever 'blood crisis'. There is currently a one day supply of blood at Albuquerque hospitals, which is lower compared to the usual three to four day supply. Officials are urging our community to donate blood. Each donor will be entered into a drawing for a chance at winning a $5,000 prepaid gift card. (KRQE)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• New Mexico African American Tobacco Prevention Network (NMAAT) Monthly Meeting At Nm Act (11:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Animal Welfare shares adorable puppy, Floffy. Click to see if Floffy would be a welcome addition to your family. (Facebook)
• In celebration of National Hat Day, the Albuquerque Isotopes presented fans with a tough decision: "You can only pick THREE hats [of the nine]. Which are you choosing?" (Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Police Department shares our community's two newest K-9 teams. Click to take a look. (Facebook)

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— Erica Zenn

About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.