🌱 69 Immigrants Rescued From Stash House + COVID-19 Memorial Proposal

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Albuquerque Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 52 Low: 30.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Police say 69 immigrants have been rescued from a stash house in southeast Albuquerque thanks to a recent anonymous tip. Rolando Joaquin-Miguel was found at the scene and is facing federal charges in connection to the operation, in which survivors allege they faced "threats of physical harm, forced labor, and coercion." The individuals rescued were connected with The Life Link's Human Trafficking and Aftercare program, a nonprofit which helps hundreds of survivors across the state annually. (KOB 4)
2. A local nonprofit which helps give clothes to children in need was the site of a break-in this week. The incident occurred at the Locker 505 location near Coronado Mall on Tuesday around 10:00 p.m. when a group of thieves broke the front window and stole multiple display items and a bike intended for a holiday giveaway. The nonprofit's founder says the window repair will cost over $1,000. (KRQE News 13)
3. Some Albuquerque residents are campaigning to have a COVID-19 memorial installed in the city to honor the memories of people statewide who lost their lives to the virus. Organizers estimate the project could cost millions to build but would be "priceless" for those who lost loved ones during the pandemic. An augmented reality rendering of the proposed memorial site is available at the link. (KRQE News 13)

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From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Albuquerque area. (Albuquerque Patch)
• Plenty of pets at Albuquerque-area animal shelters are still searching for their forever home. Visit the link to meet Parker, Addie, and the other cats and dogs up for adoption near you. (Albuquerque Patch)
• Don't miss the season debut of "The Nutcracker" at the KiMo Theatre on Dec. 17 at 2:00 p.m. Click here to view additional dates and ticket information. (City of Albuquerque via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.