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Coffee in hand, Albuquerque? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Albuquerque's new crypto ATM ban means for your wallet
- Why did Albuquerque revoke a shelter's permit near the airport?
- How exactly do Albuquerque's 40 speed cameras decide you were speeding?
Also on today's calendar: EMBER in CONCERT - harp, violin, and cello and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, BuzzJi G.!
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
1. Albuquerque bans crypto ATMs (atmmarketplace.com) — Albuquerque's City Council has approved an ordinance banning all crypto ATMs and cashier-facilitated cryptocurrency transactions, requiring existing machines to be removed within 45 days. City leaders say the move is meant to protect residents from scams, citing high fees and claims that most local crypto ATM use has been tied to fraud and criminal activity. 
2. ABQ City Council revokes shelter's permit near the airport (newsradiokkob.com) — Albuquerque city councilors have revoked the permit for a controversial shelter near the airport after months of complaints about crime, trash, and safety concerns along Yale Boulevard. Nearby residents, businesses, and the New Mexico Commission for the Blind say conditions have become hazardous, while the shelter's operator points to added security measures as questions now swirl about the site's future.
3. Radar, lanes, and tickets: Inside Albuquerque's speed camera science (kob.com) — Albuquerque drivers are getting a closer look at how the city's 40 speed cameras identify and document violations that can lead to $100 tickets. A Mesa Technologies engineer explains how radar and multiple cameras track specific cars by lane, how humans review every citation, and how non-violators' data is quickly wiped, addressing both enforcement and privacy concerns for residents.
4. APS unveils first phase of Harrison Middle School remodel (abqjournal.com subscription) — Harrison Middle School in Albuquerque's South Valley just opened a brand-new wing with a gym, cafeteria, kitchen, and upgraded arts spaces, funded by voter-approved bonds. The project is the first phase of a full campus remodel and part of a broader APS effort to modernize aging schools, bringing new jobs and a sense of investment to South Valley families.
5. Albuquerque speed cameras cut city speeding by up to 96% at crash hot spots (kob.com) — Albuquerque officials say the city's 40 speed cameras have cut dangerous speeding by more than half at key crash hot spots, with some locations seeing reductions over 90%. Lawmakers heard that most drivers are only ticketed once, revenue funds safety projects after costs, and residents who can't pay the $100 fine can opt for community service instead.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Albuquerque
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★ Featured events ★
- EMBER in CONCERT - harp, violin, and cello →
Cathedral of St John, 318 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque
3:00 pm
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Canvas at the Boutique →
Silk Road Connection, 5200 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque
1:00 pm - FREE Acting Class for Film, Stage, And TV! →
Story Quest Studios 304 Washington St SE Albuquerque , New Mexico 87108
6:30 pm - Board Game Comedy Night at Slice & Dice Board Game Pizzeria →
Slice and Dice Pizzeria, 2225 Wyoming Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque - Albuquerque Creative Portrait Workshop →
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters, 202 Bryn Mawr Drive Southeast, Albuquerque - Pint Night at Green Jeans →
ABQ at Green Jeans, 3600 Cutler Ave NE, Albuquerque - New Nothing Bundt Cakes Hosts Community Appreciation Days →
Nothing Bundt Cakes, 3400 NM-528, Albuquerque
9:00 am - JP'z Drive Thru Fair Food →
Coronado Center, 6600 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque
10:00 am - Free Bundtlets at the New Nothing Bundt Cakes in Albuquerque-Alameda →
Nothing Bundt Cakes, 3400 NM-528, Albuquerque
9:00 am - St. Felix Pantry Benefit Day at New Nothing Bundt Cakes in Albuquerque-Alameda →
Nothing Bundt Cakes, 3400 NM-528, Albuquerque
9:00 am - Mother Road Market at Historic El Vado: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 →
El Vado Motel, 2500 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque
12:00 pm - Learn International Folk Dances →
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque
7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Look my dear neighbors!
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