🌱 One-Day Delay Of Trash Pickup + Search For Bank Robber

Happy Friday, people of Albuquerque! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Albuquerque today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very cold. High: 33 Low: 14.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján is set to return to the United States Senate in four to six weeks. The United States Senator suffered a stroke last week and was hospitalized at the UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. The Senator's absence is seen as an inconvenience for an administration who was looking to nominate a new U.S. Supreme Court nominee by the end of the month. (Albuquerque Patch)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department in coordination with the FBI is searching for a man who is accused of attempted bank robbery. The incident occurred on Feb. 2 inside the Walmart Supercenter at 301 San Mateo SE in the evening. The man they are searching for has been identified to be white, in his late 20's to early 30's, heavy build, and around 5'8" tall wearing a dark tracksuit with gold stripes. (KRQE News 13)
3. Due to severe winter weather, trash pickup across the City of Albuquerque is on a one-day delay. All three convenience centers and the Cerro Colorado Landfill were closed yesterday in response to the weather. Additionally, the City of Albuquerque's non-essential services were closed and are set to reopen today. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Counselor Appreciation Week At Manzano (All Day)
• Too Much Stuff? Is it Hoarding? A Class to Help! There is Hope! Via Virtual Workshop(6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Police Department is urging the community to use caution when driving in the recent winter weather. (Facebook)
• ABQ BioPark shared footage of a polar bear enjoying some of the recent snow in the form of a makeshift snow cone. (Instagram)
• Albuquerque Police Department announced they responded to three crashes involving injuries and 48 crashes without injuries. Stay safe during the winter weather. (Facebook)

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

— 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.