🌱 ALT Is Hosting Wizard Of Oz + Albuquerque Police ID Man From Tatt00

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Albuquerque Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Mainly cloudy. High: 75 Low: 54.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 78 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The Wizard of Oz is making its way back to the Albuquerque Little Theater for the first time in a while, featuring 28 cast members this will be the largest show the theater has run since the pandemic. Xandra Michele will be filling in the starring role playing Dorothy and making her debut at the ALT. The show will run from Jun. 2 to Jun. 25 with three "mask required" shows accommodating those who are immunocompromised or those who are still not comfortable being out in crowded areas. You can purchase tickets by clicking here. (Albuquerque Journal)
2. Shane Mitchell was arrested earlier this week after Albuquerque officers were able to identify his true identity from a tattoo that identified him. Mitchell was found in a field with no trespassing signs by officers on bike patrol and he told officers that his name was Shawn Michaels and his birth date was Apr. 20, 1990. When he asked officers to take him to a hospital for treatment a tattoo on his left arm revealed the information he provided them did not match the tattoo. Mitchell was later arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and intent to distribute, criminal trespass, concealing identity, and more. (KRQE News 13)
3. A plea hearing for 32-year-old Jimmy Lopez has been pushed back to Jun. 2. Lopez is accused of shooting at three Albuquerque police officers from a balcony last May. The three officers involved were responding to a separate incident near Espanola Street and Bell Avenue when officers approaching were fired upon by a rifle. Although the state is considering a plea deal the judge is questioning why the state is willing to accept this, there are more questions surrounding the incident that will be spoken on in the Friday hearing. (KRQE News 13)

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Today and tomorrow in Albuquerque:

Friday, Jun. 2

• Doobie’s BBQ Opening Weekend At 201 Hermosa Drive NE (12:00 PM)
• The Mango Cakes Band At Marble Brewery (8:00 PM)
• Albuquerque Pride Kick Off P At The Historic Lobo Theate (9:00 PM)

Saturday, Jun. 3

• Art Market At Los Ranchos Art Market (8:00 AM)
• LETR Car Show & Tip A Cop At 5750 McMahon Boulevard NW (8:30 AM)
• Felix Y Los Gatos At Central & Unser Public Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Make your way out to the ballpark this coming Tuesday because tacos are taking over! Come out and support the Isotopes this Taco Tuesday with all the Mexican specials you can think of right at the game. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Facebook)
• Earlier this week Captain Anthony Tapia was joined by a few of his colleagues at his retirement luncheon for one last celebration. Captain Tapia received a retirement plaque and badge, and following his luncheon he went on one final ride to the Support Operations Office where he informed the dispatch center he was out of service for the final time. (Santa Fe Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations are in order for the Santa Fe Fire Department's Cadet Class 35 who have officially completed the 22-week-long Fire/EMS Academy and are now officially part of the family. This is an honor like no other and the department is happy to welcome such promising cadets into the family, may each cadet have a long fulfilling career on the force. (Santa Fe Fire Department via Instagram)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.