🌱 Infant In Critical Condition Following Suspected DUI Crash

Welcome back, Albuquerque! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 54 Low: 32.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers are searching for a man they say was seen with a stolen vehicle in northwest Albuquerque. Police were dispatched to the 3700 block of Rio Grande Blvd. NW on December 20 on reports of an alarm call. Surveillance footage shows a man who arrived at an area business in a red Jeep that was stolen. (KRQE News 13)
2. Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office says they found a man dead in southwest Albuquerque. Crews were called to an area near Gun Club Road SW on reports of a man lying in an open field unresponsive. Deputies found a deceased man with multiple gunshot wounds when they arrived. The police are investigating the death as a homicide. (KOAT New Mexico)
3. An infant was rushed to the hospital with internal bleeding and head trauma following a suspected drunk driving crash in Northwest Albuquerque on Saturday, police say. Crews were called to the intersection of Wyoming and Marquette NE at about 11 p.m. Saturday on reports of a crash. Police arrested Nicole Vargas, 42, on suspicion of great bodily harm by vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. (Albuquerque Journal)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• 2022 Business Day in Santa Fe At New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (7:30 AM)
• Petal Pushers At Albuquerque Garden Center (9:00 AM)
• Taco Tuesday - January 25th At 1629 Club (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• On Nextdoor Neighbor in Sandia Ridge, a resident shared that they found a set of keys on the sidewalk on Manzano Street. If you lost your keys, reach out. (Nextdoor)
• A neighbor in Pat Hurley Riverside that they saw a spotted black and brown dachshund running near Iliff and Coors. However, the dog would not come to the resident. (Nextdoor)
• Another community member in El Rancho Grande 3 found a small dog who didn't have a collar. If you're missing your pup, reach out. (Nextdoor)

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— 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.