🌱 Recreational Cannabis Sales Numbers + Device For Disabled Fishers

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

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First, today's weather:

Strong winds developing. High: 78 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. An allegedly violent serial shoplifter is being extradited back to Albuquerque after being arrested in Oklahoma. Brianna Garcia, 23, has been charged with 20 different counts of shoplifting, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and shooting at or from a motor vehicle, according to the state Attorney General's Office. She was arrested after a warrant was issued in early February. (Albuquerque Journal)
2. Sales from recreational cannabis totaled more than $3.5 million for New Mexico in the first weekend. The average purchase was $61 and almost 58,000 transactions were made by buyers. Despite the impressive sales numbers, no area stores saw major supply issues. (KRQE News 13)
3. A local Albuquerque teen has been awarded by the American Legion for making fishing easier for people with disabilities. With the help of his father and friend, Ben Allen created a device meant to make fishing easier for those with strength problems in their hands and fingers. Allen has been awarded the Good Deed Award. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Garden Guardians Meeting At Albuquerque Garden Center (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Animal Welfare is looking for a home for Bismuth, the black cat. Potential adopters can visit with Bismuth in the Element Group Room. (Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Police Department is hiring new police cadets and lateral cadets. The department is also offering a significant hiring bonus. Click to apply. (Facebook)
• Did you fall behind on Albuquerque news lately? OneABQ has a weekly news recap. Click to read. (Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.