🌱New APS Board Members Swearing-In + Free To Ride Bus Program

Hey, people of Albuquerque! Erica Zenn here with the Wednesday edition of the Albuquerque Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 50 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Four new Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education members will be sworn in at a ceremony during the regular board meeting today at 5 p.m. The public is invited to watch the swearing-in ceremony virtually due to COVID-19. New members include Danielle Gonzales, representing District 3; Crystal Tapia-Romero, representing District 5; Josefina E. Domínguez, representing District 6; and Courtney I. Jackson, representing District 7. (Albuquerque Public Schools)
2. It's now free to ride a bus in Albuquerque through at least the end of the year with the city's Zero-Fare pilot program. Everyone is able to ride for free on ABQ Ride, ART, and Sun Vans. (KRQE News 13)
3. Albuquerque's freezing temps has left the majority of its shelters filled to capacity. City workers want people to know that there are more opportunities for those without a home to get warm about 20 miles outside of the city at Westside Emergency Housing Center. Buses can take people to the shelter who are in need. (KOB)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Butchering and Meat Cutting Workshop - Los Ranchos Growers' Market (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Museum is opening a new exhibit this week. Indelible Blue: Indigo Across the Globe opens on Saturday. Admission is free from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Facebook)
• Catch up on City news from last week with @oneabq on Instagram. (Instagram)
• The next Free First Wednesday at the Albuquerque Museum is today. Come check out the exciting new exhibitions, including Designing the New: Charles Rennie Mackintosh & the Glasgow Style & Layered Meanings. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.