🌱 State Report Advises School District + Gathering Of Nations

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 81 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. A new state report is suggesting that Albuquerque Public Schools cuts costs and combine classrooms. The report is due to a 17 percent decline in enrollment that the district has been experiencing for the last decade. The report is asking the district to adjust its workforce and infrastructure to adhere to the reality it is facing. (KRQE News 13)
2. Albuquerque's Gathering of Nations is returning this weekend at Tingley Coliseum. The three-day event will involve Native dancing, singing, arts, and unique experiences. About 300 different tribes will be present at the event. Click the link to purchase your tickets. (KRQE News 13)
3. An Albuquerque-based committee is reviewing recent changes to the city council district maps. The citizen-led Redistricting Committee is looking at the political boundaries after lopsided population growth put the districts out of balance. The committee will continue to meet into June if the committee deems it necessary. (Albuquerque Journal)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At The Central New Mexico Audubon Society (7:55 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Brownie is the Albuquerque Animal Welfare's honorary Adoption Counselor this week. Check out the Facebook post to see Brownie would make a good fit with your family. (Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Police Department provided an update on the recent bridge jumping death on Interstate 25. Read the full report on Facebook. (Facebook)
• The best place to celebrate Arbor Day is at the Open Space Visitor Center. Click here to plan your visit. (Instagram)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with 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.