🌱 Animal Welfare Hiring + Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2022

Good morning, people of Albuquerque! It's me again, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Albuquerque Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warm; breezy in the afternoon. High: 91 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is searching for individuals to fill a variety of open positions. Each open position is a full-time position and can be viewed by clicking this link. To expedite the process and find the best candidates, the department is offering a $1,500 hiring incentive. (KRQE News 13)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested a woman in connection to a bosque fire. The incident occurred near Bridge and the Rio Grande. The department has not yet released the identity of the woman but reports that she was caught lighting the fires. (KOAT New Mexico)
3. The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2022 is occurring this weekend. The largest charitable motorcycle event will begin at 8:00 a.m. on May 22. Riders will begin at Café Bella Coffee in Rio Rancho and meet at Albuquerque Press Club. As of the time of publishing, there are 92 spots still open. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At The Central New Mexico Audubon Society (8:25 AM)
• Master Gardeners Board Meeting At The Albuquerque Garden Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes announces that Brian Serven has been called up to the Majors. Good luck! (Facebook)
• Albuquerque Animal Welfare highlights Ida the calico cat. Ida's coat has many colors. Click the link or head to the shelter to see if Ida would be the perfect addition to your family. (Facebook)
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue shares footage from the educational event at SY Jackson Elementary. Students were able to meet Sparky the fire dog while experiencing fire trucks firsthand. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday 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.