🌱 Ax Murder Sentence + KRQE Cares Shoes For Kids

Rise and shine, Albuquerque! Let's get this Friday started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Strong winds in the afternoon. High: 66 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. A Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of a man and a woman accused of robbing a University of New Mexico dorm room. Lisa Jaramillo, 47, and Gary Escareno, 46, allegedly stole a wallet from the dorm and used the money to buy $850 worth of gift cards at a nearby Smith's. Additionally, the couple allegedly lied their way into an apartment during a separate robbery. (KRQE News 13)
2. The annual KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids has begun accepting donations for 2022. The program was started in 2015 and has provided around 2,200 shoes for kids in the Albuquerque region. Donations can be made through the KRQE Cares website. (KRQE News 13)
3. State District Judge Alisa Hart handed an Albuquerque man an eleven-year prison sentence for a 2019 ax murder. Jared Deaton-Ryan, 37, pled guilty to killing Patricia Esquibel, 43, with an ax in the 300 block of Gene NW. The incident began when Esquibel accused Deaton-Ryan of stealing clothes she had left at his house. (Albuquerque Journal)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Spider's Market At The Albuquerque Garden Center (9:00 AM)
• Roosevelt MS Musical At Manzano (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes home opener against Tacoma will happen despite the Major League Baseball lockout. (Facebook)
• Did you know that the Albuquerque Public Schools has nearly 1,800 educational assistants? This week, let's spread the appreciation for these often overlooked members of the educational staff. (Facebook)
• The City of Albuquerque is offering free "Slow Down Albuquerque" yard signs to decrease speeding within your neighborhood. Click to get your sign. (Instagram)

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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.