Monday’s Top Stories
- ‘Paint the Plaza Red’ honors Indigenous victims of violence
- State forestry division wraps massive reforestation project
- MRGCD efforts clean up Los Lunas bosque
- Young Americans’ job market optimism falls as older adults stay upbeat: Poll
- 3 cruise passengers test positive or have symptoms of hantavirus after evacuation
- Mayor Keller defends Albuquerque’s immigrant-friendly ordinance targeted in federal lawsuit
Monday’s Five Facts
[1] Millions of dollars brought to state thanks to Broadway shows at Popejoy Hall – A recent study by the National Trade Association for the Broadway Theater Industry is showing the economic impact Popejoy Hall has had on New Mexico. According to the study, $47 million has been brought into the state over the last two years.
[2] Sing Me A Story: 9 year-old heart transplant recipient’s story turned into song – A 9-year-old boy’s story about receiving a life-saving heart transplant and waking up a hero is being brought to life by a full symphony orchestra in Albuquerque. At just 5-years-old, Hunter Rael was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. He’s now 9-years-old and has had multiple heart surgeries. While in recovery at a hospital in Denver, the Sing Me a Story Foundation reached out to Hunter and his mom to turn his story into a song.
[3] Sunny and warm weather expected Monday across New Mexico – Skies are mostly clear with some areas a bit cooler Monday morning. There are some easterly winds after Sunday’s weak system moved through, sending a weak backdoor front through eastern to central areas…