🌱 Feds Investigate Animal Smuggling + Ex Novo Brewery Second Location

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Federal law enforcement is currently investigating what may be a large-scale exotic animal smuggling operation in Albuquerque. The investigation comes after officials found a tiger cub earlier this month in a trailer during a shooting investigation. (KRQE News 13)
2. A Corrales Brewery is set to open its second location in the old Firestone building in downtown Albuquerque. The owner of Ex Novo Brewery said he has been eyeing the location for more than two years due to its ideal location. The brewery hopes to have the new location ready to open in late 2023. (KRQE News 13)
3. After a fire on Saturday closed down one of two of Rebel Donuts' locations, the shop owner and general manager chose to continue selling donuts from the company's van in the Wyoming Blvd. store’s parking lot. The van sold its last donuts within a little more than an hour on Tuesday morning and reported it would be back on Wednesday morning. (Subscription: Albuquerque Journal)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Tai Chi And Qigong Classes At Unity Spiritual Center Albuquerque (9:30 AM)
• Family Art Workshops At Albuquerque Museum (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the search for a new house or simply keeping an eye on the housing market? Here's a roundup of several residential properties that have recently hit the market in Albuquerque, including 1405 Luthy Circle NE and 9012 Hilton Avenue NE. (Albuquerque Patch)
• Have you ever wanted to check out the zoo with adults only and a themed drink in hand? Now's your chance! The Albuquerque BioPark Zoo is hosting an adults-only happy hour event on Feb. 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (KRQE News 13)
• Wednesday is Free First Wednesday at the Albuquerque Museum! Come visit the museum for free during regular hours and view one of the newest exhibitions, Those (un)Familiar Faces. (City of Albuquerque via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.