🌱 1 Dead In Eubank Shooting + New Cameras Catch Thousands Speeding

Hello, people of Albuquerque! Helen Eckhard here with the Saturday issue of the Albuquerque Daily.

First, today's weather:

Very warm. High: 89 Low: 59.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot near Central Avenue and Eubank Boulevard on Thursday night. Officers arrived at the scene around 10:00 p.m. after receiving a report of shots fired and discovered the victim dead at the scene. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Albuquerque Police Department at 242-COPS. (KOB)
2. More than 1,000 drivers have been caught speeding in Albuquerque after the city installed new speed cameras last week. Two new cameras were installed on Gibson Boulevard and one was added to Montgomery Boulevard — areas that police say are "hotspots" for speeders. Drivers caught speeding are currently being issued warnings, but beginning May 25, they will begin receiving $100 tickets. (KRQE News 13)
3. The Adobe Theater is hosting a Young Actors Summer Studio in June. The workshop will take place from Jun. 13-24 and will encourage young performers to explore character development and character relationships through acting activities and games, ensemble building, movement exploration, and improvisation. To learn more and register, visit the Adobe Theater website or call 505-898-9222. (Broadway World)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Los Ranchos Art & Growers Market At 6718 Rio Grande Boulevard (8:00 AM)
• First Saturday Clean Up At Historic Fairview Cemetery (9:00 AM)
• Xeric Docent Tour At Albuquerque Garden Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The "Focus on Youth" exhibit has returned to the Albuquerque Museum. Stop by now through the first Sunday in June to see works by photography and film students from Albuquerque Public Schools. (KRQE News 13)
• Kiss is a 16-year-old black cat looking for her forever home. Meet her and other adoptable animals by visiting Albuquerque Animal Welfare. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to Yareli Z. Estrada, who was named the Albuquerque Public Schools Student of the Week! Estrada is currently a fourth-grader at East San Jose Elementary School. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all Monday for another update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.