🌱 Mothers Turn To Milk Banks + Stamp Out Hunger Campaign

Up and at 'em, Albuquerque! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Very warm. High: 91 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Albuquerque's milk banks report a noticeable increase in community demand during the ongoing baby formula shortage. Lactation specialists at Lovelace Women's Hospital are recommending mothers to visit the Human Milk Repository of New Mexico for help during the shortage. The milk bank collects and processes breast milk before distributing it to mothers in need. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department opened two separate investigations into two overnight deaths on Saturday. The first incident took place in the 4600 block of Plume Road NW and involved a man dying from cuts on his arms and neck. The second incident, which occurred near General Patch Street NE and Chico Road NE, involved a man dying from a gunshot wound. (KOAT New Mexico)
3. The Albuquerque community participated in the national Stamp Out Hunger campaign on Saturday. The food drive is meant to supply non-perishables to the Roadrunner Food Bank for distribution to those facing food insecurity. Supplies can still be dropped off at local post offices. (KRQE News 13)

Today in Albuquerque:

• The Surrealist Dreamers Of New Mexico At FUSION (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• ABQ BioPark's Bean Brothers celebrated their fifth birthday. These loveable cheetahs got their own special cake. (Instagram)
• Albuquerque Isotopes had 15,190 fans at one of its recent games. That is the largest crowd at a minor league game since 2019. (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.