Albuquerque: Mayor Declares ‘Donut Emergency’ After City Runs Out of Sugar

Albuquerque Declares ‘Donut Emergency’ as City Runs Out of SugarAlbuquerque Declares ‘Donut Emergency’ as City Runs Out of Sugar Albuquerque, New Mexico, is facing a sweet crisis after the city’s sugar supply ran alarmingly low. Mayor Tim Keller has declared a “donut emergency,” prompting a frantic search for the precious ingredient. The shortage stemmed from a malfunction at a local sugar refinery, which has left the city’s donut shops and bakeries in a panic. Without sugar, the production of Albuquerque’s beloved donuts has come to a screeching halt. “This is a crisis of epic proportions,” said Mayor Keller. “Donuts are not just a food; they are a way of life in Albuquerque.” The city’s donut enthusiasts have been left devastated by the shortage. Long lines have formed outside donut shops, with customers pleading for any remaining scraps of sugar. “I thought the toilet paper shortage of 2020 was bad, but this is a whole other level,” said one disgruntled donut lover. “I need my daily dose of powdered sugar.” To address the emergency, the city has reached out to neighboring communities and sugar suppliers. They have even considered airlifting sugar from other states. In the meantime, Albuquerque residents are being urged to conserve their remaining sugar supplies and ration their donut consumption. Bakeries have been advised to experiment with alternative sweeteners, such as honey or maple syrup. The “donut emergency” has brought the city together in a shared sense of loss and a desperate craving for the sweet treat. Social media has been flooded with #DonutSOS and #AlbuquerqueStrong memes. “We will get through this,” vowed Mayor Keller. “We may have to eat our donuts plain for a while, but we will find our way.” Until the sugar crisis is resolved, Albuquerque residents will have to endure the bittersweet reality of donut rationing. But one thing is for sure: the city’s love for donuts will never fade.