🌱 H4H ABQ Builds Energy Efficient Homes + Tree Planting Initiative

Morning, everybody. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Albuquerque Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny. High: 51 Low: 30.
• Tuesday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m.. High: 54 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Habitat for Humanity is building six energy-efficient homes for first-time homeowners in Greater Albuquerque. With the help of a dozen partners, volunteers have been building homes from concrete instead of nails and wood to help keep the new residents' costs low. The new builds are located in the San Jose neighborhood in Southeast Albuquerque. (KRQE News 13)
2. Tree New Mexico held its first planting session of the season on Saturday. Around 90 volunteers made their way to Silver Hill and Spruce Park and planted 100 trees to help support the city's shrinking canopy. Trees are vital for combating climate change, lowering temperatures, and adding to the city's beauty and green space. (KRQE News 13)
3. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury was one of several representatives leading a youth summit on Saturday in Albuquerque. The event welcomed students aged 11-18, and provided them with a platform to share their concerns and what mattered to them, including school safety, safe spaces, and mental health. Other local groups participating in the event included Together for Brothers, Albuquerque Community Safety, New Mexico DECA, and the Explora Teen Center. (KOAT New Mexico)

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Today and tomorrow in Albuquerque:

Monday, February 27

• New Mexico Floral Artists At Albuquerque Garden Center (10:00 AM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Bow & Arrow Brewing (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, February 28

• Petal Pushers At Albuquerque Garden Center (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Lucky Paws is open again at Albuquerque Animal Welfare! You can drop in Fridays through Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Albuquerque Animal Welfare via Facebook)
• The Santa Fe Fire Department is hosting its police versus fire department boxing event "Brawl on the Bosque" on Apr. 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here. (Santa Fe Fire Department via Instagram)
• Albuquerque Public School's 2023 Metro Youth Art Exhibit is open now through Mar. 16. It will be at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center and free to the public. (KRQE)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you all soon for your next 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.