While many of us are excited to wake up tomorrow to find if #Santa and his #reindeer visited tonight, Santa’s reindeer are the only reindeer that can be found in the Duke City. We do, however, have their cousins as one of our wild citizens living with us every day—the Mule Deer!

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We know the holiday tradition of leaving milk and cookies out on Christmas eve (tomorrow), and we do love that combo too! 🥛🍪 Just remember, dairy is a high-risk food, so keep an eye on how long it sits out and keep everyone safe. 🎅

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#DYK? The vast majority of wrapping paper cannot be recycled (the paper quality is too low). Here are some ideas to rethink gift wrapping: reuse boxes (decorate with markers pencils), use the comics section of a newspaper. Be creative! To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/aCwq50XIHXX.

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Reuse, regift, or thrift this holiday season! 🎁 Find a holiday sweater at a local thrift store or repurpose worn out clothes by making your own holiday garb for gatherings and gift sharing. For more ideas, visit: https://ow.ly/zeJV50XIHzn.

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##DYK? Multiple historic versions of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” have “hares-a-running” in the song. Albuquerque is home to a singular hare species—the Black Tailed Jackrabbit (aka American Desert Hare), it is highly adapted to life desert life and our hot summers.

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🎉✨ As we celebrate this festive season, let’s keep the cheer going by staying healthy! 🧼Remember, proper handwashing is your best defense against germs. Scrub those hands while you sing a holiday jingle! 🎶

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Happy first night of Hanukkah! As you and your families light the menorah and indulge in delicious latkes and sufganiyot, let’s keep food safety in mind with the big 4! 🥔🍩

1. Clean
2. Separate
3. Cook
4. Chill

May your nights be bright & your kitchens safe!

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There’s nothing like a warm bowl of soup to cozy up with when the chill sets in! ❄️Store it safely, and remember, leftovers are best enjoyed within 3 days! 🗓️

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The modern version of the #12Days talks about being gifted “Four Calling Birds”, many of the historical versions refer to these four birds as “colly” or “collie” birds. One of our most prominent ‘colly’ birds in the city is the Great-tailed Grackle, who can be quite noisy too!

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Breathe Easy This Holiday Season! Sign up for your daily air quality alerts and keep your lungs happy while you deck the halls!

Daily email alerts - sign up: https://ow.ly/yKX250XBwSo, or text ABQHealth (English) or ABQSalud (Spanish) to 226787 to receive real-time alerts by phone.

Colder weather and leaves on the ground! Here's an alternative idea for your green waste from our Sustainability Office. If you can't do that, CABQ Solid Waste is doing free curbside pickup for green waste collection until Friday, December 12! Learn more: https://ow.ly/Q7AJ50XCexz or call 311.

The First Day of Christmas, the caroler was given a partridge in a pear tree. The Duke City is not home to any partridge, but it is home to their very close relatives—quail. Gambel’s Quail is Albuquerque’s most common quail.

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Se solicitan comentarios sobre las enmiendas propuestas al 20.11.20- Control del Polvo Fugitivo. Más información: https://ow.ly/paB450XAolq

The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Program will host a public open house to receive input regarding proposed amendments to Regulation 20.11.20 NMAC- Fugitive Dust Control. More information and Zoom access: https://ow.ly/JGoi50XAbgS

🦃🍂 Gobble up the good vibes this Thanksgiving, but don’t let food safety take a holiday! 🚫🥴

1️⃣ Thaw that turkey safely in the fridge!
2️⃣ Keep hot foods hot & cold foods cold!
3️⃣ Wash those hands frequently! 🙌

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🎉 Tis the season for potlucks! 🍽️ Let’s keep the cheer (and our tummies) intact!

1️⃣ Chill those dishes in the fridge before the feast!
2️⃣ No double-dipping!
3️⃣ Hot foods = hot mess if left out too long!
4️⃣ Check for allergens!

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This holiday season, let’s feast with purpose and reduce food waste! Need help planning how much to buy to feed your family and friends and still have some leftovers for the weekend? Check out our website for meal planning tools (under food loss and waste tab): ow.ly/UIHw50XteEs.

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