ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is looking for thrill seekers to participate in a polar bear plunge this winter. Community members are invited to dive or slide into the 40-degree waters at the Sierra Vista pool on Jan. 4 from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the "Shanta Strong Swim Fund," a swim lesson scholarship fund for the city's youth. Fees to participate: $60 to take the plunge and nominate someone to join you $50 to take the slide plunge $40 to take the plunge $20 to get out of taking the plunge (someone nominated you) $40 to get out of the plunge and pass along your nomination to someone else $10 for a cold bucket plunge and be entered in a raffle to win a prize Some of the money raised will also go toward special enrichment items for polar bears and penguins at the ABQ BioPark. To learn more about the "2025 Al'burrr'querque Polar Bear Plunge," click here.