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🌱 Bridge Replacement Plan + New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus + Civics Bee

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Albuquerque.

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Welcome back, Albuquerque! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening today in Albuquerque.

First, today's weather:

An a.m. shower, then breezy. High: 67 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

  1. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking for the public's opinion on its plan to replace the bridge on Rio Bravo across the Rio Grande. According to officials, the structures are nearing the end of their design life and there is a need to increase the number of travel lanes along Rio Bravo between Isleta Blvd and Second Street. NMDOT will be holding a public meeting online on Apr. 13 to address its bridge replacement plan. (KRQE News 13)
  2. The New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus will be coming to Albuquerque this weekend. On Sunday, the chorus will perform 'You Are Enough' in the Albuquerque Journal Theater at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. The performance addresses mental health and gives the audience a chance to face their own concerns and fears. (KRQE News 13)
  3. The essay deadline is approaching for a national civics competition coming to Albuquerque this spring. On May 3, students will compete in a quiz-style format to see who will win the National Civics Bee. Middle school students in grades six through eight across New Mexico who are interested can submit a 500-word essay by Apr. 7 to be considered for the contest, in addition to filling out a form. (KOB)

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Today in Albuquerque:

  • 50+ Senior Tech Connect - Tech Fair, At Adelante Compadres Senior Center (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Rainbow Artists are celebrating their 32 anniversary with a show this weekend. (KRQE News 13)
  • Prospective homeowners in Albuquerque should check out these five new homes for sale. (Albuquerque Patch)
  • Albuquerque Public Schools and Central New Mexico Community College are teaming up to address a teacher shortage. (KOB)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of 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.

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