Community Corner
🌱 River Of Lights + Thanksgiving Dinner For Those In Need
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Albuquerque.
Good morning, people of Albuquerque! It's me again, Rachel Kilimnik, your host of the Albuquerque Daily.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 59 Low: 34.
Here are the top stories in Albuquerque today:
- Thousands of lights will illuminate the grounds of the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden beginning Saturday, Nov. 27, during the annual River of Lights. The event has become a holiday staple in Albuquerque, drawing thousands of visitors over the four-week run. The event is the New Mexico BioPark Society's largest fundraiser and proceeds help support the ABQ BioPark.(Albuquerque Journal)
- Joy Junction in Albuquerque gave back for the Thanksgiving holiday by providing a feast for those in need. For 35 years, the faith-based nonprofit church organization has served as a place of refuge for men, women, and children forced into the streets. (KOAT Albuquerque)
- The New Mexico Ballet Company will present "The Nutcracker" at Popejoy Hall, which will be the first time the company has taken the stage in 18 months. (Albuquerque Journal)
- Chef Andrew Bustos, the owner of Precision Catering in Albuquerque, offers some tasty recipes using all of the leftovers from Thanksgiving. (KRQE News 13)
- Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire on Albuquerque's west side early Friday morning. Officials say AFR was sent out about 3:30 Friday morning to Teakwood Drive near Unser for a house fire. (KRQE News 13)
Today in Albuquerque:
- Flea Market @ EXPO New Mexico - African American Pavilion (7:00 AM)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.
— Rachel Kilimnik
About me: Rachel is a born-and-raised New Yorker who recently relocated to the mountains in the west. She is a freelance copywriter for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is assisting Patch.com with community newsletter curation. During her free time, you can find Rachel roller skating, making pottery, drinking tea, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants.