🌱 Statewide Mask Mandate Lifted + ATRP Nationally Recognized

Albuquerque NM

17 February, 2022

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Hello again, Albuquerque! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Albuquerque Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Albuquerque Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Albuquerque long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Warmer with sunshine. High: 52 Low: 28. Here are the top 3 stories today in Albuquerque: As of Thursday, New Mexico lifted statewide indoor mask mandates. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the decision amidst a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state. This decision will also be applicable to public schools. (Albuquerque Patch)The Albuquerque Teacher Residency Partnership (ATRP) was nationally recognized this week as a distinguished teacher education program. The ATRP received the Billy G. Dixon Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award at an annual meeting in Chicago. (UNM Newsroom)The Albuquerque Balloon Museum has reinstated its monthly evening event, STEAM nights. This month, visitors of all ages will be able to experience hands-on events and activities at the museum including air balloon design and gameplay. STEAM night will be held this Saturday, Feb. 19. (KRQE News 13) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Albuquerque: Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure at Old Town Arch (8:00 AM) From my notebook: The Albuquerque Police Department is looking for the man and vehicle seen in these images at this link in connection to last night's homicide. Please call Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers at 505-843-STOP if you have any information about his whereabouts. (Facebook) Earlier this week The Albuquerque Fire Rescue Ladder 20 and Engine 15 had the privilege of receiving several boxes of stuffed animals from Albuquerque Academy student Abigail Levenson. Miss Levenson's middle school project was to organize a toy drive. (Facebook) Have you been filling your recycling bin too fast? Want to repurpose some of those items and give them a new use instead of tossing them in the bin? The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Center is looking for plastic water bottles, egg cartons, toilet paper, and more. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Durango Local News — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: "Love Heals" Movie Watch Party Day (February 20) NM Philharmonic: Jackie McGeHee Young Artist Competition Winners (February 20) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Online Webinar with specialists for phone repair in New Mexico (March 18) 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 That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.