🌱 Isotopes Youth Skills Clinic + Citymakers Program

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and mild. High: 69 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The City of Albuquerque is searching for artists for its 2022 Citymakers program. Three artists are being recruited to assist in developing projects for a variety of city departments. The artists will provide a more creative approach to new community programs. Applications can be submitted until Mar. 11, 2022. (KRQE News 13)
2. The Albuquerque Isotopes annual youth skills clinic returns on Jun. 18. There were concerns that the clinic might not happen due to Major League Baseball negotiations. The skills clinic will be open to boys and girls between the ages of five and fifteen with a $75 fee. (KRQE News 13)
3. The University of New Mexico issued a LoboAlert on Tuesday. The incident occurred at the Zimmerman Library and involved a 40-year-old armed robbery suspect. According to the University of New Mexico police, the suspect was pursued off the campus. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the University of New Mexico Police Department. (KOB)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• SM SETUP & Reception At The Albuquerque Garden Center (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Camp BioPark summer sessions registration is now open! The camp is open to children from kindergarten to ninth grade. (Instagram)
• The Albuquerque Isotopes reminds baseball fans that the Major League Baseball lockout with not affect their season. Opening night is Apr. 12. (Facebook)
• Thank you to everyone who donated to Albuquerque Animal Welfare. All of their locations are now fully stocked! (Facebook)

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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.