🌱 Fronteras Microfilm Festival + City Plans New Pickleball Courts

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Albuquerque Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny. High: 66 Low: 41.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Local filmmakers have joined together to host a new film fest called the Fronteras Microfilm Festival. The festival seeks entries with runtimes from 30 seconds to three minutes that feature different categories related to this year's themes of borders, enforcement, and border crossings. The deadline for entries is May 2, and so far, festival organizers report they have received entries from filmmakers in several countries, including Mexico, France, the UK, and Iran. (KOB 4)
2. City officials in Albuquerque have announced that the city is planning to add around 48 new pickleball courts. The expansion project includes 15 new courts and related upgrades at the Manzano Mesa Park near Four Hills, which is estimated to cost around $3.5 million, and eight new courts near the Ventana Ranch Park, which will cost around $1.5 million (KOB 4)
3. The California Pizza Kitchen is participating in the Pizza for Pachyderms event, a fundraiser for the Asian Elephant Support Organization. Today, Apr. 26, those wishing to participate can have 20 percent of their check at the California Pizza Kitchen donated to the organization when they mention ABQ BioPark or the Asian Elephant Support Organization either by eating at the restaurant or by using code AES when ordering online. (KRQE News 13)

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Today and tomorrow in Albuquerque:

Wednesday, April 26

• Teen/Tween Game Night At Lomas Tramway Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Ponderosa Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Boese Brothers Brewpub (NE Heights) (7:00 PM)

Thursday, April 27

• Baby Storytime At Juan Tabo Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Lizard Tail Brewing (Industrial) (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Downshift Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On the market for a new house? To help you in your search, check out this roundup of real estate properties currently on the market in the Albuquerque area. (Albuquerque Patch)
• Mark your calendar for Mother’s Day at the Zoo. This special event will run on Sunday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Get your tickets here. (ABQ BioPark via Instagram)
• Want to know what's going on here in Albuquerque? Don't miss the mayor's 2023 State of the City: The Power of Us Address this Saturday, May 20 at the Rail Yards from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be food trucks, live entertainment, and more! (City of Albuquerque via Instagram)

That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.