🌱 BCACS Free Adoptions + Albuquerque Mayor Updates COVID Policy

Hey, people of Albuquerque! It's me again, Erica Zenn, your host of the Albuquerque Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 57 Low: 34.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Albuquerque:

1. The Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center is short-staffed, 200 percent over capacity, and asking for your help. Throughout the month of January, they will be offering free pet adoptions in the hopes that the number of animals available decreases. They are also hiring for multiple positions. From adorable labrador retrievers to fabulous felines, there are animals available to fit any family lifestyle and you can view them all on this website. (KRQE News 13)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating a report of shots fired outside Valley High School during a basketball game Tuesday night. The school was placed on lockdown as police ensured there were no injuries. There were casings found in the parking lot. The incident is currently under investigation. (KRQE News 13)
3. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced on Tuesday that by Jan. 21, all city employees must report their vaccination status. By Feb. 7, any employee who is still unvaccinated will have to submit for weekly testing and provide a negative result to continue working. Medical exemptions for the vaccine are accepted, but those who submit them will still be subjected to the weekly testing. Anyone unvaccinated who refuses testing will be removed and put on unpaid leave. (KOAT New Mexico)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Movie Night at Central & Unser Branch Library (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Starting this Saturday, a new art exhibit is coming to the Open Space Visitor Center. Experience Jewel Cases, presented by George Julian Dworin, is a must-see for those interested in the interface of Albuquerque's wilderness and urban areas. (Instagram)
• The Albuquerque Police Department is hiring 911 operators and dispatchers. Dispatchers start at $21.24 per hour and 911 operators at $22.30 an hour. If you're interested, visit their Facebook page to learn more. (Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Public Schools job fair scheduled for Jan. 19 has been postponed due to a rise in cases of COVID-19. If you're interested in working for APS, you can apply directly on their website. (APS.edu)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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.