🌱 Breaking Bad Statues + Bank Robber Arrested + Military Dog Reunion

Hi there, Albuquerque. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

A t-shower in the afternoon. High: 93 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The Albuquerque Convention Center will be unveiling a statue of Breaking Bad characters in late July. The statues will depict Jesse Pinkman and Walter White. The television show has brought countless tourists to Albuquerque and the statues are meant to recognize that. They have been donated by Sony Pictures Television and created by sculptor Trevor Grove. (KOB 4)
2. A man has been arrested for allegedly robbing an Albuquerque Bank on Jul. 8. According to the criminal complaint, Andrew Mata robbed the U.S. Bank on Central Avenue by passing a note to the bank's teller. He has been charged with two counts of possessing a controlled substance and one count of robbery. (KRQE News 13)
3. A retired military dog has been reunited with his handler in Albuquerque. Akim was separated from Senior Airman Jenna Canada after serving together in South Korea. They were reunited through American Humane. Canada has expressed her desire to keep the 10-year-old dog happy and healthy through many adventures. (KOB 4)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At The Central New Mexico Audubon Society (6:50 AM)
• Valley Gardeners At The Albuquerque Garden Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes announces the return of Green Chile Cheeseburgers on Saturday, Jul. 30. Click to get tickets! (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)
• Albuquerque Animal Welfare is trying to find a forever home for Walter, a 2-year-old neutered male dog. Click the link or visit the shelter to see if Walter would be a good fit for your family. (Albuquerque Animal Welfare via Facebook)
• The City of Albuquerque is hosting Shark And Ray Awareness Day today at the ABQ Biopark Aquarium between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (City of Albuquerque via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today! 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.