🌱 City Seeks To Remove Murals + Pedestrian Fatality

Rise and shine, Albuquerque! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything going on around Albuquerque today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 52 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. A crash killed a pedestrian on the Northeast side of Albuquerque on Wednesday. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, a pedestrian was struck by two separate vehicles in the area of Lomas. Police are conducting an investigation but initial analysis appears to show that alcohol and speed were not factors in the fatality. (KRQE News 13)
2. On Wednesday morning, Rio Grande High School had to shelter in place. The school district reports that the shelter in place warning was issued by the Albuquerque Police Department in response to an investigation. The order lasted for roughly fifteen minutes and no additional details were released to the public. (Albuquerque Patch)
3. The City of Albuquerque is seeking to remove murals in Old Town. The murals, completed last year, were painted by artists Jodie Herrera and Reyes Padilla. The paintings depicting cascading colors, shapes, butterflies, and cacti were commissioned by business owners in Plaza Don Luis. According to the city, the murals do not comply with guidelines meant to preserve the character and culture of Old Town. (KUNM)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At The Central New Mexico Audubon Society (8:55 AM)
• Board of Directors Meeting At The Albuquerque Garden Center (11:00 AM)
• Cross Country Ski Club At The Albuquerque Garden Center (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Fire Rescue is currently hiring for its 99th Cadet Class. Click to apply. (Facebook)
• In recognition of Safer Internet Day, Albuquerque Public Schools shared tips for keeping your children safe while they surf the web. (Facebook)
• Santa Fe County shares its love for Santa Fe waterways during Valentine's season. (Facebook)

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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.