🌱 Northeast Homicide Investigation + Cirque Du Soleil Returns

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First, today's weather:

Turning cloudy and chilly. High: 50 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. The Albuquerque Police Department has identified a suspect and victim in a Saturday homicide. Police responded to the Wyoming and Paseo del Norte area following reports of shots being fired. Officers found Devlin Rubi dead inside a home on Krim Drive Northeast; officers identified and arrested David Padilla a few hours later. (KOB)
2. An Albuquerque man was sentenced to 16 years in prison following the fatal shooting of Yolanda Chee, 45-years-old, in Jan. 2021. Nathaniel Natonabah, 35-years-old, pleaded guilty to a judge Friday on charges of second-degree murder, aggravated battery, and injuring Chee's son. Natonabah's defense attorney attempted to argue that the shooting was a heated reaction to being slapped in the face by Chee. (Albuquerque Journal)
3. Cirque du Soleil's OVO performance returns to Albuquerque after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Performers come from fifteen different countries and dedicate a lot of time to making a fantastically colorful experience. The costumes used during the performance are hand-tailored and custom-fitted for each performer with almost 100 different clothing pieces used throughout the performance. (KOAT New Mexico)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• NM District 1 Garden Clubs At The Albuquerque Garden Center (9:30 AM)
• Library Book Club At The Albuquerque Garden Center (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Seven-month-old Matilda the hippo weighs 415 pounds! You can find Matilda and her parents at ABQ BioPark. (Instagram)
• The spring flowers at ABQ BioPark's Botanic Garden are in full bloom. They are a wonderful reminder of how beautiful change can be in Albuquerque. (Instagram)
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue remembers the life and legacy of RJ Visel from Albuquerque Ambulance. Visel dedicated 14 years of his life to helping the Albuquerque community. (Facebook)

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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.