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🌱 Free Parking For The Holidays + Navajo Language & Culture

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Rachel Kilimnik, Neighbor

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

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 64 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Albuquerque today:

  1. To provide support for families with young children, Catholic Health Initiatives St. Joseph's Children is offering free home visiting to provide support for first-time parents. CHI St. Joseph's supports families and children of all abilities as a self-funded program, due to an endowment, and doesn't have an income requirement. The organization offers services immediately after families register and if enrolled prenatally, specialized curriculums, information, and support are available. (KRQE News 13)
  2. On Monday, the City of Albuquerque announced free parking will be offered on Central Avenue and in Old Town during the holiday season. Every parking meter on Central is free for two hours and free parking will also be offered in the Old Town parking lots on Central between Romero Street NW and San Felipe Street NW. Free parking began on Nov. 26 and will continue every day through Jan. 2. (KOB)
  3. Atrisco Heritage Academy High School offers diverse course options including Navajo Language & Culture. (Albuquerque Public Schools)
  4. Here are the highest paying jobs in Albuquerque that require a bachelor's degree. (KRQE News 13)
  5. Two I-40 construction projects west of Albuquerque resumed Monday, including a 3-mile pavement preservation project near the Route 66 Casino. (KOB)

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— Rachel Kilimnik

About me: Rachel is a born-and-raised New Yorker who recently relocated to the mountains in the west. She is a freelance copywriter for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is assisting Patch.com with community newsletter curation. During her free time, you can find Rachel roller skating, making pottery, drinking tea, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants.

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