🌱 Target Employee Embezzles + Doctor Drives Drunk + Adoptable Pets

Good morning, Albuquerque! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 87 Low: 58.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Albuquerque today:

1. A local Target employee has been accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the store where they worked. Andy Serrano currently faces ten counts of embezzlement for transactions that allegedly took place between February and Mar. 15. According to authorities, Serrano caused the store to lose more than $10,000. (KRQE News 13)
2. An Albuquerque doctor has been arrested after allegedly driving under the influence. According to New Mexico State Police, Doctor Terry Hansen was driving 116 miles per hour while heading northbound on Interstate 25. Hansen refused requests by officers to take a breathalyzer test and received an automatic aggravated DWI. (KRQE News 13)
3. Looking for a new furry friend to join your family? Plenty of animals at shelters in the Albuquerque area are looking for their forever homes. Check out the full list of adoptable pets from your Albuquerque Patch. (Albuquerque Patch)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Master Gardeners Lunch At Albuquerque Garden Center (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• It wouldn't be a picnic without bugs! Family Picnic Night at ABQ BioPark will take place on Friday, May 20, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The BUGarium will be open so you can visit the variety of interesting insects. (Instagram)
• Don't have plans yet for Mother's Day? Don't worry! Take mom for fabulous free fun in Old Town from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on May 8. Enjoy live music, face painting, furry friends from Animal Welfare, and more. (Instagram)
• The Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice airs the next episode of "That Saturday Show ABQ" this Saturday! Tune in to Comcast TV 27, public access, or their YouTube channel at 10:00 a.m. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master's degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.