🌱 Spring Crop Tips + Local Nonprofit Helps Homeless With Mattresses

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 65 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Though recent warm weather may make it feel like spring, a local nursery recommends holding off on planting spring crops. David Mitnick, manager of Rehm’s Nursery in Albuquerque, warns that inclement weather could still come throughout the month of March. He recommends waiting to plant vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, or peppers until early April. However, leafy greens like cabbage or thyme and pansies or violas can survive the potentially cold weather ahead. (KOB 4)
2. American Home Furniture and Mattress, a business that's been operating for 87 years in New Mexico, donated close to 40 mattresses to local nonprofit organization Saranam. Saranam helps local families struggling with homelessness by providing education, training, and fully-furnished apartments. High school students from Albuquerque Academy volunteered to help unload the mattresses over the weekend. (Albuquerque Journal)
3. Albuquerque residents have expressed concerns about changes to the process to apply for Sun Van services. Sun Van provides transportation services to disabled residents who cannot walk or drive themselves. Previously, Sun Van's services required paperwork including a doctor's note, though now residents will be able to self-certify their disabilities. While this may make the services more accessible to those who need them, current Sun Van users worry some members may take advantage of the system. (Albuquerque Journal)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Library Book Club At Albuquerque Garden Center (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The ABQ BioPark’s elephant team is seeking a team member to serve as the Assistant Zookeeper of Elephants. The successful candidate will help the team as they provide quality care for the elephant herd. If you're interested in a career at the zoo, check out the application here. (ABQ BioPark via Instagram)
• The ABQ BioPark's last adults-only late-night event sold out so quickly that they've decided to host another! Join the team for the next ABQ BioPark On the Rocks event. This one is all about deceptions in the sea at the ABQ BioPark Aquarium. Get your tickets quickly — the last event sold out in 24 hours! (ABQ BioPark via Instagram)
• The Albuquerque Museum Foundation was recently announced as a first-time recipient of a grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts! The $100,000 award will ensure that locals and visitors alike can experience "Broken Boxes," an incredible exhibition that will be on display at the museum starting Sept. 2, 2024, and running through Jan. 5, 2025! (Albuquerque Museum via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop 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.