🌱 Sunglasses Thief Remains Behind Bars + New Las Vegas Flight

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 54 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. According to a release by the Albuquerque International Sunport, Frontier Airlines is planning to announce a new nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Las Vegas, Nevada. The flight is to begin on May 12. According to officials with the airport, a new nonstop flight like this is a sign of increased passenger demand. (Albuquerque Journal)
2. Albuquerque's University of New Mexico has announced plans to lift its indoor mask mandates as early as late next week, according to a news release. The masks will be optional in non-healthcare or non-health sciences settings. Masks will still be required on public transportation. (Albuquerque Patch)
3. Isaiah Martinez, 29, remains behind bars despite a judge's order for his release. Martinez allegedly stole about $56,000 worth of high-end sunglasses from the Colorado Mall. Reportedly, Martinez remains behind bars for violating terms of release in a separate case. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At The Central New Mexico Audubon Society (8:25 AM)
• Air National Guard At La Cueva (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Police Department homicide detectives have connected Raphael Marquez to a Feb. 15 murder. The detectives were able to use fingerprint evidence to make the connection. (Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Isotopes announce that their most recent on-sale event is the second most successful event in franchise history. The first most successful was in 2003. Go Isotopes! (Instagram)
• The Albuquerque Animal Welfare shares an update on Twig. He was adopted from one of their All Makes and Models events. Click for the full story. (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.