🌱 Pizza Run For Make-A-Wish + UNM Student On 'Ninja Warrior'

Albuquerque NM

28 March, 2022

3:39 PM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Albuquerque Daily. First, today's weather: Cooler with showers around. High: 56 Low: 43. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Albuquerque and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the three top stories today in Albuquerque: If you love running, pizza, and making a difference, you'll want to sign up for the second annual Pizza Run, sponsored by Make-A-Wish New Mexico and WisePies Pizza. 100% of event proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish New Mexico, which helps grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. The run kicks off at 8:00 a.m. on May 15 at the Aperture Center at Mesa del Sol. All participants will receive a hot pizza and t-shirt or tank top; click here for more information on the Pizza Run. (KRQE News 13)A University of New Mexico student will compete in the newest season of American Ninja Warrior. Cassie Dierks, who previously competed in 2020 and 2021, is returning this year for a chance at the cash grand prize. The American Ninja Warrior course features a series of obstacles, including the now-infamous warp wall, to test participants' physical (and mental) fortitude. Said Dierks on this year's run, "I'm not worrying about it as much ... I'm just going to train my hardest and just have fun." (UNM Daily Lobo)The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has been working with the attorney general's office to catch several serial shoplifters in the area. Over the course of a weeklong operation, officers caught 17 repeat felony offenders, including an individual with $1,100 worth of merchandise. Over the weekend, APD Chief Harold Medina sent a tweet of appreciation to all who participated in the operation. (KOB) Today in Albuquerque: JLA Paint Night! - Junior League of Albuquerque (6:30 PM) From my notebook: An Albuquerque couple is opening up a wine lounge in Nob Hill this summer. Learn more about High and Dry Brewing at the link. (KRQE News 13)Looking to catch up on City of Albuquerque news? Visit cabq.gov/news to stay up-to-date on news from every city department. (Instagram)Whether you're looking for a full-time job or part-time work, here are the latest job openings in and around Albuquerque. (Albuquerque Patch) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Durango Local News — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Online Discussion For Phone Repairs In Albuquerque (March 31) Ellingboe Conducts Ellingboe (April 3) 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 morning for another update! — 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.