🌱 Local Group Brings Christmas Cheer + Firefighter Donations

Albuquerque NM

26 December, 2021

7:04 PM

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Hello, people of Albuquerque! Erica Zenn here with your Monday Albuquerque Daily. First, today's weather: Turning cloudy. High: 48 Low: 34. Here are the top stories today in Albuquerque: A local group brought Christmas cheer to the streets of Albuquerque Saturday night by serving hot meals to those in need. The ministry "God's Misfitz" does regular outreach in southeast Albuquerque, providing clothes, hygiene products, dog food, and other supplies to the homeless. (KRQE News 13) Bernalillo County firefighters are enjoying fresh baked goods this Christmas thanks to local residents. For the past few days, community members have stopped by the station to hand out cookies, cupcakes, candy, and fruit. Administrative staff and union representatives also contributed. (KOAT New Mexico)Local food banks say many are experiencing food insecurity as a result of the pandemic. Going into the holiday season, they say thousands have come forward to ask for help just to get food on the table. (KRQE News 13) Today's Albuquerque Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Albuquerque: River Of Lights At ABQ BioPark-Botanic Garden (5:00 PM) From my notebook: The ABQ BioPark recently announced Thorn, their three-year-old elephant calf, lost his battle against Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV). The BioPark's animal care team provided round-the-clock treatments since the virus was first detected in Thorn's bloodwork on December 15. (Instagram) It's a holiday tradition that the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society gets a visit from Barbara and Steve who adopted their dog Lucky (formerly Disco) from the shelter several years ago. (Facebook) River of Lights is back open tonight through Dec. 30th. Visit www.riveroflights.org for timed ticket availability! (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Durango Local News — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Free Chakra Reading 20 min -Reading (December 31) Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) 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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update! — Erica Zenn About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.