🌱 New Virtual Exhibit + AMC 12 Expands Open Captioning

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's what's going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 58 Low: 32.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The University Libraries Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections (CSWR) at the University of New Mexico opened a virtual exhibit "Love in the Archives" just in time for Valentine's Day this week. Following the theme of "Love and Gratitude," the exhibit will celebrate essential workers that have helped communities throughout New Mexico's history. (UNM Newsroom)
2. AMC 12 in Albuquerque is excited to announce that they will be expanding open captioning options in theaters. While going to the movies may be a favorite activity for many families, films can often be inaccessible for the deaf community. Increasing open captioning options is the first step toward closing this gap and making movies more inclusive. (KOB)
3. A flight from North Carolina to Los Angeles was diverted unexpectedly to New Mexico and made an emergency landing. According to officials, a male passenger threatened a flight attendant. Albuquerque Police say that the case has been passed on to the FBI. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Thespian Club One Act at Manzano (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Public Schools celebrates National School Counseling Week by recognizing the 250 school counselors who work tirelessly every day to enhance the lives of students. (Facebook)
• There's a new exhibit at the South Broadway Cultural Center featuring works from City employees! Catch the exhibit during regular hours through March 12. Enjoy works ranging from sculpture to painting and photography. (Instagram)
• The City of Albuquerque, Animal Welfare Department welcomes Big Show! This handsome boy with some serious head chonk is the sweetest! Gently takes his snacks from your hand, knows "sit" and "down" and is learning some great leash manner from his Volunteer Heroes! (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.