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🌱 Street Sweeper Fatality + Hispano Chamber Foundation

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Morning, Albuquerque! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started. Here's what's happening today in Albuquerque.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

  1. A motorcyclist was pronounced dead after being struck by a street sweeper in Northeast Albuquerque. The crash occurred in the 3230 block of Menaul NE around 6:30 a.m. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the street sweeper was cleaning a private driveway entrance right before making a U-turn. Initial investigations appear to indicate that speed and alcohol were not factors in the crash. (Albuquerque Journal)
  2. The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber Foundation has been nominated for the 2022 Philanthropy Summit and Awards. The foundation was founded in 1988 with a focus on investing in economic growth and supporting future leaders. In 2021, the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave 73 Albuquerque area students scholarships totaling more than $88,000. (The Business Journals)
  3. According to the President of the Albuquerque Teacher's Federation, experienced educators did not appreciate the recent raise. "The more experienced teachers feel like the system doesn't take their experience into account," said Federation President Bernstein. Bernstein is reportedly working to negotiate a bigger raise for experienced educators in Albuquerque schools. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

  • Human Library At Manzano (All Day)
  • Cactus & Succulent Society At The Albuquerque Garden Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Bugaboo is staying with the Albuquerque Animal Welfare while he looks for his forever home. Click to see if this excited puppy is a good fit for your family. (Facebook)
  • Albuquerque Museum's Third Thursday event will offer live music, yoga, and print art for attendees. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. (Instagram)
  • Albuquerque Artrisco Heritage Academy is partnering with Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico to host a food drive to support Ukrainian families during the Russian invasion. Click to learn how to donate. (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.

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