🌱 Local Llama To Beat World Record + Gateway Center To Open Soon

Hello all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Albuquerque Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 53 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. On Saturday, a person was killed in a wrong-way crash on Unser Boulevard and Vista Alegre Street NW. Police are investigating after an officer witnessed the crash around 7 a.m. A white Ford F-150 crashed into a gold 1997 Toyota Camry. The male driver of the Toyota died due to the collision, and the female driver of the Ford sustained non-life-threatening injuries. (KOB 4)
2. The city is close to renovating the old Lovelace Hospital before it becomes the Gateway Center, a resource for alleviating homelessness and housing insecurity. Employees at the facility will help individuals find stable housing and provide a safe place to live. (Subscription: Albuquerque Journal)
3. Albuquerque resident Dalai Llama turned 27 on Friday. This one-eyed, brown llama belongs to owners Andrew Thomas, Kee Straits, and their daughter Sami. They hope the birthday will beat the world record for the oldest llama in captivity. The last set record was in 2020 by a llama named Rapper in Olympia, WA. Rapper was 26 years old. (Subscription: Albuquerque Journal)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Baby And Toddler Storytime At Albuquerque Public Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes are now hiring game-day staff for the 2023 season! Ushers, security, promo crew, and bat boys are needed. There's the perfect position for everyone. To apply, visit the Isotopes homepage here. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)
• Calling all historians! The Albuquerque Museum is hiring a new museum curator. Care for one of the most important history collections in New Mexico and curate engaging exhibitions. The deadline to apply is today! (Albuquerque Museum via Facebook)
• Join the Albuquerque coffee with a cop event on Friday, Mar. 17 at 12 p.m. Starbucks will host the conversation, and APD officers will listen. This could also be a great networking opportunity for those interested. (Albuquerque Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Michelle Paul