🌱 Lack Of Consequences For Street Racers + MLK March Postponed

Up and at 'em, Albuquerque! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in Albuquerque.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 47 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Street racers have reportedly been facing few consequences when caught by police in Albuquerque. In 2021, law enforcement in Bernalillo County issued 57 citations for drag racing, street racing, or what is called exhibition driving, according to court records. As it stands, city code states the maximum punishment is three months in jail and a maximum $500 fine for street racers, and if it's on a state highway, state law says the penalty could be up to a year in jail. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. Saturday's Martin Luther King Jr. march in Albuquerque has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases. Although the event is being postponed, a Federal Emergency Management Agency bus will still be at Civic Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to administer vaccines and on-site COVID-19 testing. At this time, no new date has been announced. (KRQE News 13)
3. An Albuquerque private school was fined by the state after the school decided they would not require masks. Hope Christian School must now pay $5,000 for violating a state public health order on mask wearing. Hope Christian is the largest private school in the state with 1,400 students. (Santa Fe New Mexican)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Bilingual One-on-One Computer Session for Adults, At South Valley Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Please join the Albuquerque Police Department in welcoming APD's newest K-9 teams! The new teams are currently at the Adlerhorst School for training. (Facebook)
• Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society is celebrating Betty White with fee-waived adoptions on Monday, Jan. 17! (Facebook)
• Visit the Open Space Visitor Center for a new Weekday Explorer Camp for ages 6-10 on March 23 - 25. Sign up ASAP - these classes are popular and fill up fast. (Twitter)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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.