🌱 Donation Drive For Wildfire Victims + Biopark's Concert Series

Morning, Albuquerque! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, Apr. 30 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny; pleasant in the p.m. High: 77 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. An Albuquerque radio station is collecting donations for those impacted by recent wildfires. Coyote 102.5 is collecting snacks, water, and pet food at the radio station. The pet food is for animals that were displaced during the wildfire and the snacks are for the firefighters battling the blazes. The radio station hopes to hold more collection drives in the future. (KRQE News 13)
2. Albuquerque Public Schools students' work will be on display during the annual Focus On Youth exhibit. The work will be displayed at the Albuquerque Museum from May 8 through Jun. 5 on Mountain Road NW. Awards will be presented at 2:00 p.m. during the opening reception on May 8. (Albuquerque Public Schools)
3. The Albuquerque Biopark will be hosting its concert series beginning Jun. 3. Tickets are currently on sale for the series that features local bands and national entertainers. Participants will be able to decide whether to listen to the music in the garden or at the zoo. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Spring Arts Market At The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (9:00 AM)
• Family Engagement At Manzano (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes are excited for Bark in the Park. Bring your pup to enjoy some baseball! (Instagram)
• The ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden is having Family Picnic Night on May 20. Click here to get your tickets. (Instagram)
• The Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a large home fire in Northeast Albuquerque. Click for the full report on the difficult house fire. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.