🌱 Gov. Grisham Proposes Tax Rebate + Tiger Cub Found At Crime Scene

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Editor's note: An earlier version of this newsletter erroneously mentioned Arizona instead of New Mexico in news item 1.

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Plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is proposing the state give single-filing adults in New Mexico a $750 tax rebate and joint filers a $1,500 rebate as part of the state's $9.4 billion budget. The proposed budget also includes a raise for school staff and money to go towards health insurance premiums for school employees. Rep. Jason Harper from Sandoval County said, "This is the taxpayers' money. Right? And I think taxpayers have and families have a better idea of how to spend that money than the government." (KOAT New Mexico)
2. A tiger cub found at a crime scene earlier this week is now temporarily staying at the ABQ BioPark Zoo. Albuquerque police found the cub in a dog crate in a trailer while investigating a shooting on Tuesday. It is illegal to have a pet tiger in the state. (KRQE News 13)
3. The Albuquerque FBI office recently split the Violent Crime and Gang Task Force into two groups to help better address the city's investigations. The Violent Crime Task Force and the Violent Gang Task Force will continue to work together, but the split will allow each task force to focus on a specific area. (KRQE News 13)

Today in Albuquerque:

• "The Dresser" At North Fourth Art Center (7:30 PM)
• Albuquerque Comic Con At Albuquerque Convention Center (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're a fan of country music and looking for a great live performance, here's something you won't want to miss! Country singer Chris Cagle will make a tour stop in Albuquerque at the Historic Lobo Theater. The performance will be on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. (Subscription: Albuquerque Journal)
• There are no shortages of events this weekend in and around Albuquerque. If you're itching to get your blood pumping, check out the Chilly Willy 5k/10k/Half Marathon or check out the Toughest Monster Truck Tour. See what else is planned in the area this weekend in the list of events at the link. (Subscription: Albuquerque Journal)
• The new year is a great time to bring in a new furry family member into your home! Check out this week's roundup of adoptable pets in the Albuquerque area who are waiting for their new forever home and learn more about Tommy, Corey, Jack, and many more. (Albuquerque Patch)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.