🌱 Food Business Training Program + New Community Center Opens

Welcome back, Albuquerque! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything going on around Albuquerque today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 52 Low: 29.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Albuquerque:

1. A new community center opens its doors on the southeast side of Albuquerque. The Singing Arrow Community Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside of the $5.6 million building on Tuesday. The center offers rooms for gaming, fitness, learning, crafts and meetings within the 15,000 square foot space. (KRQE News 13)
2. Three Sisters Kitchen offers space and resources for those looking to start a food-related business. The nonprofit offers a Food Business Training Program that is centered around helping future entrepreneurs fine-tune their business model and viability plan. Graduates of the program can receive additional support through technical assistance, training and possible low-interest loans. (Albuquerque Business First)
3. Residents in downtown Albuquerque want the city to address homelessness concerns. The president of the Silver Platinum Downtown Neighborhood Association points to biohazards littering the streets such as needles, urine, and home feces. A City Spokesperson says complaints can be issued by calling 311 and the city has a cleaning partner to handle most issues that arise. (KOB)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Immigrant Wellbeing Project: Learning Circle (Cultural Exchange) At Encuentro (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes announces that Apr. 26 and Jun. 28 are both fifty cent hot dog nights at the ballpark. Mark your calendars! (Instagram)
• Looking for a new furry pet? Albuquerque Animal Welfare has shared the story of Rachel, a 15-year-old cat who may be a good fit with your family. (Facebook)
• Albuquerque Public Schools is recognizing four employees that include a roofer, mailroom supervisor, custodian, and nurse. Take a look at the honorees! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.