🌱 Dust Advisory + Campaign To Increase Urban Tree Canopy

Up and at 'em, Albuquerque! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler; breezy in the p.m.. High: 66 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. The National Weather Service has issued a dust advisory for Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The city will reportedly experience low visibility of fewer than two miles due to the dust. Travelers are being asked to be cautious during this period, especially while traveling along Interstate 40 and 25. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department is searching for two male suspects who reportedly robbed the AT&T store on Coors Blvd. The two suspects robbed the telecommunications store at gunpoint while taking several thousands of dollars. The suspects fled the store in a black sedan. Anyone with information related to the robbery is being directed to contact Crime Stoppers. (KRQE News 13)
3. The City of Albuquerque has started the "Lets Plant Albuquerque" campaign. The city will be planting 100,000 trees throughout the next ten years to meet the campaign's goal. The new trees will increase the city's tree canopy which will reduce heat during the warm seasons. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Los Ranchos Earth Day Celebration At The Los Ranchos Growers' Market (9:30 AM)
• Sacred Journeys III - VA Boardroom At The National Hispanic Cultural Center (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Animal Welfare is searching for a forever home for Magnesium, a 10-year-old cat. Click to see if she would be a good addition to your family. (Facebook)
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue announces that open enrollment for its 100th Cadet Class is officially open. Click to learn more and apply. (Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Arts & Cultural District shares a historical photo of the first Earth Day organizers. Click to look into the past. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.