🌱 ABQ Native On Amazon Prime Video + Speed Limit Violation Tragedy

Rise and shine, Albuquerque! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 82 Low: 52.

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Here are the 3 top stories in Albuquerque today:

1. This is your daily reminder to adhere to the speed limit! An ABQ woman experienced a tragedy this week when she watched her therapy dog get hit by a speeding car. The speed limit in Stephanie Pinon’s Westgate neighborhood is 25 mph, and a red pickup truck did not abide by that rule. Pinon's therapy dog, Princess, was reportedly struck and killed. She has filed a police report but has not heard if the driver of the truck was tracked down. (KRQE News 13)
2. An ABQ native's pilot is now available for viewing on Amazon Prime Video. Paul J. Lucero created the pilot "Our Crazy Family" about Lydia and Dominic, siblings in love with the same girl. ABQ residents may recognize some of the local filming spots in the show, including El Charrito, New Mexico Escape Room, and ABQ Axe. (Albuquerque Journal)
3. Are you planning to participate in Bike to Wherever Day? Now you have some incentive! Those who participate can win gift cards to local businesses in addition to receiving discounts to breweries and bike shops on May 20. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• 2022 Great Grant Giveaway At Albuquerque Community Foundation (11:15 AM)
• Live Music At Lizard Tail Brewing (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Somos Albuquerque is back with a ten-day festival celebrating the city. There will be music, food, community, and art and the Somos Dreamglow concert is Saturday at Balloon Fiesta Museum. All ages are welcome and the schedule of events can be found at the link. (KRQE News 13)
• The country band Shenandoah will headline Albuquerque’s Freedom 4th. The band is known for hits like “Two Dozen Roses” and “Church on Cumberland Road” and has more than 300 million streams and 13 number 1 radio singles. Other Summerfest headliners include Las Cafeteras and Yacht Rock Revenue. The events will kick off on June 11 at North Domingo Baca Park. (KRQE News 13)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.