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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Albuquerque breast cancer support group offers hope and healing for women (kob.com) — Women in Albuquerque facing breast cancer can join Radiant Healing Together, a support program offering holistic services, classes, and group meetings at spots like The Heritage House in Corrales. Organizers say the group helps women cope emotionally, build friendships, and access resources, with an upcoming fundraising gala at Big Jim's Farm helping sustain the program for local patients.
2. Man arrested after flashing gun at Greek Orthodox Church employee (koat.com) — Albuquerque police arrested 37-year-old Daniel Sanchez after he allegedly flashed a gun and demanded $100 from a worker on break at the Albuquerque Grecian Festival hosted by the Greek Orthodox Church. Officers later found him at Highland Park, used less-lethal tactics to detain him, and booked him on robbery, aggravated assault, and resisting charges, noting an existing felony warrant.
3. Albuquerque emergency crews respond to balloon wrapped around power lines (krqe.com) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue, police, and PNM crews safely rescued two people after their hot air balloon envelope became wrapped around power lines Saturday morning, with the basket already stable on the ground. No one was hurt, and officials are urging residents to stay far away from any downed or possibly energized lines, leaving rescues to trained emergency and utility crews.
4. Families chase balloons at Vista Del Norte Park during Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta (koat.com) — Families in Albuquerque flocked to Vista Del Norte Park to chase and watch hot air balloons land as the International Balloon Fiesta's first day brought smooth skies and soft landings. Kids and adults formed informal chase crews, while pilots like Jett McDaniel described the joy of surprising onlookers who never know if a balloon will touch down right in front of them.
5. 'I don't know if I've ever seen a number like that': Turnovers fuel New Mexico's lopsided win over UTEP (abqjournal.com subscription) — UNM football thrilled Albuquerque fans at University Stadium with a 61-7 rout of UTEP, fueled by five turnovers and a 65-yard interception return touchdown from safety Austin Brawley. The Lobos turned takeaways into 31 points, pushed their season turnover margin to +18, and continued a strong 4-1 start under head coach Jason Eck.
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