🌱 Free Vaccine Clinic Coming Soon + Formerly Incarcerated Program

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Albuquerque Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 78 Low: 57.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. 46-year-old Kreshenna Delaney of Albuquerque has been accused of letting her 2-year-old daughter die from an apparent overdose at their northeast home late last week. Delaney went to get her daughter ready for school when she found her child unconscious. She took her daughter to the hospital, where cocaine was found in her system. Her daughter was pronounced deceased at the hospital Friday morning. Delaney informed the police that several people were doing fentanyl and cocaine in the "trap house," and her daughter could have gotten into anything. Delaney's two other children are now in the care of the Children, Youth, and Families Department. (KRQE News 13)
2. This past weekend ABQ BioPark held a free family fun day at Tingley Beach, where those who were interested were also given the COVID-19 vaccine for free. Families were also given Arts & Culture Passes for up to four admissions for the zoo, aquarium, or botanic garden at this event. ABQ Biopark is happy to partner with several local partners to ensure health and safety for the community and play its part in keeping everyone safe. The next free vaccine clinic will be held on Saturday, Jun. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (KRQE News 13)
3. Estelle Ray and other women in Albuquerque have leaned on A Peaceful Habitation to help them make the transition from being incarcerated to regular life and build themselves back up in society. This Albuquerque organization has been around for 18 years and specializes in working with women who are getting back on their feet, establishing structure, and giving them what they need to live. Leticia Chavez-Paulette is the founder of the organization and personally relates to the women that her organization serves, as she, at one point, ended up incarcerated and needed to find her way back to her feet. Members of the organization are inspired to make a difference, they understand that people make mistakes, and rather than shun those who have done time, you should try to bring them up. (KOB 4)

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Today and tomorrow in Albuquerque:

Monday, May 22

• Albuquerque Beer Week At Tanoan Country Club (10:00 AM)
• The Asian Business Collaborative APINH Heritage Luncheon At Hotel Albuquerque (11:00 AM)
• Survivors Writing Together At UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center (2:30 PM)

Tuesday, May 23

• ABQ BioPark: Garden/Aquarium Field Trip At ABQ BioPark Aquarium (9:00 AM)
• Baby & Toddler Storytime At Erna Fergusson Public Library (10:15 AM)
• Introduction to Action Theater: ABQ Dance Connect At North Fourth Art Center (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• This past weekend the Albuquerque Isotopes celebrated Women in Sports Night and gave a little showing of the behind-the-scenes life. A big thank you goes out to the amazing female staff members and all they contribute to the Isotopes organization. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)
• The weather couldn't stop the Santa Fe Police Department from fulfilling their commitment to completing their Special Olympics' Torch Run leg last week. From the police station to the Waldo Canyon exit was just over 13 miles, and the torch made its way south from there. Special Olympics athlete Santos Leyba joined in on the run and helped light the torch. (Santa Fe Police Department via Facebook)
• Don't forget to get your free tickets for Tuesday's Santa Fe Institute Community Lecture down at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Mathematical Physicist John Baez will be the guest speaker, and he will talk about the progress in physics and the challenges of the Anthropocene. (Santa Fe Institute via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based 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.