🌱 Future Vaccine Mandate Ban Vetoed + Cemetery Volunteer Cleanup

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 68 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. The case against Mario Perez, 49-years-old, has been moved to the district court. Perez allegedly caused a school bus crash two months ago that left him in a wheelchair and leg braces. Nine students were taken to a local hospital for treatment due to the incident. (U.S. News & World Report)
2. Mayor Tim Keller has vetoed a city council attempt to ban future vaccine mandates. According to the mayor, he vetoed the bill because he wants the council to remain flexible to ensure employee and community safety in the future. The veto will be discussed by the city council during its Monday meeting. (KRQE News 13)
3. Albuquerque's oldest cemetery was cleaned by dozens of volunteers on Saturday morning. Historic Fairview Cemetery was cleared of trash and weeds. The cemetery has at least 500 veterans buried on its grounds. Next month, a tour will be hosted to raise funds for replacing fallen headstones and upkeep maintenance. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Library Book Club At The Albuquerque Garden Center (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Millicent is a delightful pup with a happy smile. She is currently staying with Albuquerque Animal Welfare while searching for her forever home. (Facebook)
• Spring Into Summer returns on Apr. 23. Mark your calendar for this exciting day of activities for Albuquerque youth. (Instagram)
• Albuquerque Public Schools wants to hear from you. The district is conducting a Quality of Education and Family Engagement Survey until Apr. 8. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of 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.