🌱 1 Dead In Tahiti St. Shooting + Indigenous Art Exhibit + Open Jobs

Good morning, Albuquerque! I'm Helen Eckhard, and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 82 Low: 51.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night at Tahiti Street and Morenci Avenue. A spokesperson for the department says officers responding to a single-vehicle crash in the area discovered the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where they later died from their injuries. (Albuquerque Journal)
2. An exhibit featuring indigenous artists and designers will celebrate its tenth anniversary in Albuquerque this month. The "Indigenous Brilliance" exhibit includes works by fifteen artists and will be open at the North Fourth Art Center through May 29. This is the first year the exhibit will be housed in the U.S. (KRQE News 13)
3. Looking for a new job? Several companies are hiring in the Albuquerque area. Open positions are available in a range of industries including human resources, sales, and warehousing. For a full list of open positions, visit your Albuquerque Patch. (Albuquerque Patch)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Garden Guardians Meeting At Albuquerque Garden Center (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Go Topes! The Albuquerque Isotopes beat the Sacramento River Cats during the final game of the series on Sunday. (Instagram)
• Two-year-old Ellie is available for adoption at Albuquerque Animal Welfare! Stop by the shelter to meet her and the other dogs looking for their forever homes. (Facebook)
• The annual Run for the Zoo even returned to BioPark Zoo last weekend after two years of being virtual. Congratulations to the 5,000 runners who helped raise funds for the zoo this year! (KRQE News 13)

Events:

• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you all tomorrow 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.