🌱 Bosque Fire + Earth Day Selfie Contest + Film And Digital Arts MBA

Morning, Albuquerque! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 80 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the city's bosque on Monday. According to Monday evening reports, the blaze is near Atrisco and Riverview Drive NW and is reportedly about the size of a half-acre. There was no report of any structures being involved in the fire. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. ABQ Ride is hosting a Selfie Contest to celebrate Earth Day. Participants are encouraged to take photos of themselves at transit centers, bus shelters, or on buses. Photos can be posted on social media using the hashtag "ABQEarthDay2022." Bus fares on ABQ Ride are free until the end of the year. (KRQE News 13)
3. Albuquerque's Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico will begin to offer a new MBA track. Students will now be able to receive an MBA in film and digital arts. The film industry is thriving and growing in Albuquerque. (The Business Journals)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• NM ACT General Membership Meetings At Nm Act (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes shares an adorable photo taken at the ballpark during Easter Sunday. Click to see the photo. (Instagram)
• Albuquerque Animal Welfare is helping River find a forever home. Click to see if River would be a good addition to your family. (Facebook)
• Albuquerque Public Schools wants to hear how you are celebrating Earth Week. Click to share your Earth Day activities. (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.