🌱 Breaking Bad Statue Debate + ABQ Ride's Car Show And Hiring Fair

Hello, friends! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Albuquerque Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 95 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The proposed statues of two Breaking Bad characters have sparked a debate in Albuquerque. Opponents of the statues argue that the series promotes drug use and will ruin the city's image. Supporters of the statues argue that the television series has brought over $385 million in economic impact to the city. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department reports that the city is on track to break the existing homicide record for a calendar year. The city has already experienced 67 homicides with only half the year completed. The current record sits at over 100. Only 31 of this year's 67 homicides have been marked as solved, according to the latest department report. Click to learn more about the city's violent crime issue. (KRQE News 13)
3. ABQ Ride will be hosting a car show and hiring fair on Sunday. The first-ever event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mantano Transportation Center. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy food, drinks, music, raffles, and unique cars. City staff will also be accepting job applications and performing interviews for select job openings. (KRQE News 13)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Building Tour At Encuentro (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Animal Welfare is highlighting Ava. She is a 3-year-old female cat that loves a nice warm sunbeam and a cozy nap spot. Click to see if Ava would be a good fit with your family. (Albuquerque Animal Welfare via Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Museum is offering free admission on Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Albuquerque)
• There will be multiple COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics throughout Albuquerque this month. Click for the full schedule. (Twitter)

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

— 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.