🌱 Turning Hotels Into Homes For ABQ Homeless + Kress Building Revival

Hi all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 55 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. As part of the Housing Forward initiative, the city is looking to transform hotels into housing properties. In addressing the housing crisis in Albuquerque, the city sent out a call for owners interested in selling their property to become part of this project. Officials are keeping an open mind, saying any size or place isn't off limits. Those interested will answer a few questions about the number of rooms, condition, and zoning, and can take that first step here. (KOB 4)
2. Plans to restore and revitalize downtown Albuquerque's Historic Kress Building are finally in the works after four years. After the passing of the previous owner, Anna Muellar, her sister Frankie Veronda of California, and ABQ businesswoman Victoria Vandame, have been working to reopen the venue while still honoring its historic essence. There are an array of ideas and possibilities for the building—including a roller rink, speakeasy, or recording studio—but ultimately they hope for it to become a catch-all space to bring beauty and community to downtown. (KRQE News 13)
3. Police are asking the community for support in solving a homicide from July 2022. Suzanne Miller was found shot on in the Trumbull Village neighborhood in Albuquerque near San Pablo Street and Bell Avenue. No further details have been released at this time, but people with information are encouraged to contact the police and can remain anonymous. CrimeStoppers is offering a reward of $2,500. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Celebrating Our Pueblo Women For Women’s History Month At Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (10:00 AM)
• National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show 2023 At Sandia Resort & Casino (4:00 PM)
• Inherit The Wind At The Adobe Theater (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra will play their first concert of Series III, Family Fun: Art and Music today at 7:30 p.m. in the Immanuel Presbyterian Church. This unique concert will feature student artwork inspired by the compositions and is free to attend. (Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra via Facebook)
• Join the Albuquerque Museum tomorrow at 1 p.m. for their "Snazzy Shoe" clay sculpting and painting class. The session is included with paid admission. (City of Albuquerque via Instagram)
• Tours of Frederico Vigil's fresco, "Mundos de Mestizaje," are still available tomorrow for $2 a ticket. The event starts at 11 a.m. and takes place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. (National Hispanic Cultural Center)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.