🌱 4th Muslim Community Shooting + ABQ BioPark Animal Conditions

Good morning, everybody. It's Monday in Albuquerque and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Because community news matters!

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Now, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating a homicide shooting that occurred at the Copper Ridge Apartments. The shooting occurred after a physical fight on Tramway Boulevard NE on Sunday around 6:25 a.m. The identity of the victim has not been released. (KRQE News 13)
2. Another Muslim man has been fatally shot in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department believes that the shooting of Naeem Hussain on Saturday morning is connected to the three previous Muslim community shootings that occurred recently. Hussain's shooting occurred outside Lutheran Family Services in the Truman and Grand area. (KOB 4)
3. Supporters of the ABQ Biopark's Heritage Farm spoke at the most recent Albuquerque City Council meeting in defense of the facility's animals. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn publicly asked the City of Albuquerque to conduct an independent investigation into the facility after animal conditions were questioned. Supporters of the facility argue that the farm is an important community resource. (Albuquerque Journal)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Maker Monday - Marble Runs At The Erna Fergusson Library (4:00 PM)
• Lucky Goose At Bow & Arrow Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Police Department announces the launch of a public portal that allows the public to upload photos and videos that might assist the department in solving homicides in the Muslim community. Click to submit evidence. (Albuquerque Police Department via Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Isotopes will be hosting fireworks displays on Friday and Saturday this week. Click to get tickets. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)
• The Friends of the Public Library will be hosting a monthly book sale at the Main Library on Saturday, Aug. 13. The sale is between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Friends of the Public Library)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.