🌱 Make-A-Wish Granted At ABQ PetSmart + Treecycling Anniversary

Good morning, Albuquerque! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 50 Low: 27.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Albuquerque:

1. At an Albuquerque PetSmart, a young girl's Make-A-Wish came true this week. Bella Davis, an 18-year-old needing a kidney transplant, was surprised by staff and friends with a Goldendoodle puppy named Captain Hook. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. This was the 30th year of "Treecycling" in Albuquerque and more than 2,000 people utilized the service this year. For two weeks every year, The City of Albuquerque's Solid Waste Department, Parks and Rec, and PNM come together and mulch Christmas trees for free after the holiday season. This service saves the trees from ending up in a landfill, which isn't as good for the environment and takes up necessary space. (KRQE News 13)
3. An Albuquerque start-up company earned national recognition in December after its founder, Trish Lopez, was named an "Influencer in Aging." The start-up "Teeniors" matches teenagers with seniors who need assistance operating a smartphone, computer, or other tech-related devices. The company has helped more than 4,000 seniors with technology-related questions and concerns since its creation in 2015. (Albuquerque Journal)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Cultural Exhibit at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (10:oo AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Police Department celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by taking the time to thank all those who serve as part of the APD. (Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Police Museum has reopened as of last week after nearly two years of it being closed. (Instagram)
• An 8th grader at Tony Hillerman Middle School was named student of the week. Oluchi Akwani loves to study math and science in school and at home she loves to garden and paint. (APS.edu)

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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.