🌱 Taylor Ranch Library + House Fire Near Lomas and Sixth

Albuquerque NM

16 December, 2021

5:19 PM

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 48 Low: 24. Here are the top 3 stories today in Albuquerque: A room at the Taylor Ranch Library is being dedicated to the late City Councilor Ken Sanchez. Officials say Sanchez, who served on City Council for 14 years representing the westside, was a key advocate for the library and for the construction of the Central and Unser library. The room is under construction and adds more than 1,000 square feet to the library's existing layout. (KRQE News 13)An arrest warrant was issued for the man accused of driving the vehicle that fatally struck a 7-year-old at the intersection of Tingley and Central on Sunday night. Sergio Almanza, 27, is wanted for vehicular homicide, fleeing the scene of an accident, and tampering with evidence. Pronoy Bhattacharya, 7, was killed in the crash and his father was hospitalized. (KOB)Albuquerque Fire Rescue put out a house fire on Wednesday morning that was allegedly set by a squatter. Crews responded to the home downtown near Lomas Blvd. and Sixth Street where police say a woman was camping inside a vacant home and lit a bundle of paper to keep warm. The woman, Felicia Lozoya, is now charged with negligent arson and the home remains boarded up. (KRQE News 13) Today's Albuquerque Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Albuquerque! From my notebook: Today, SR80 is performing all your favorite '80s, cumbias and Spanish rock songs. (Instagram) Albuquerque Fire Rescue Station 17 took delivery of new Squad 1, a 2021 Ferrara Inferno HazMat heavy rescue powered by a Cummins X12 engine. This truck was purchased with 2020 capital outlay funds. (Facebook) For the fourth stray of Christmas, Albuquerque gave to me, A goofy puppy giving kisses to APD! Meet Officer Pablo Hernandez and the Pet of the Day, Tony. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Durango Local News — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: NM Philharmonics Holiday Pops! (December 18) NMPhil Winter Festival 2: Carol of the Bells (December 19) Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Loving the Albuquerque Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.