🌱 Single-Use Plastic Ban Repealed + Two Tent Fires

Happy Wednesday, people of Albuquerque! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer; breezy in the p.m.. High: 55 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The Albuquerque City Council repealed the Clean & Green Ordinance during Monday's council meeting. The ordinance banned single-use plastics for retailers in the city. Mayor Keller expressed his disappointment that the city council did not wait for the commissioned impact study before repealing the ban. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews responded to two different tent fires on Tuesday morning. The first fire was near First Street and Mountain. The second fire was near Third Street and Aspen. Crews found a dead man inside the tent on First Street and Mountain. The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating the incidents. (KRQE News 13)
3. Dalton Cunningham has agreed to a plea deal in connection to a shootout with the Albuquerque Police Department in 2021 and for stealing a bait car. Cunningham will serve 27 years in prison. He will serve two years of parole after his prison sentence. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Master Gardeners Mentor Meeting At The Albuquerque Garden Center (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Fire Rescue reminds the community that the city is always in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions as we enter Wildfire Season. No smoking, no campfires, and no fireworks in Albuquerque areas. (Facebook)
• The Downtown Albuquerque's Creative District's board interest form is officially closed. They will begin to reach out to applicants. (Instagram)
• Albuquerque Animal Welfare celebrates Women's History Month by reminding the community that empowered women empower other women. (Facebook)

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— 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.