🌱 Albuquerque's Coronado Park Closing + I-40 Repaving Project Update

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 91 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The City of Albuquerque has announced the closure of Coronado Park. The announcement was made on Monday by Mayor Tim Keller. The closure will reportedly occur next month. The mayor clarified after the NAIOP meeting that his administration has not finalized the park's closure plan. (Albuquerque Journal)
2. The first phase of I-40 repaving has been completed. The construction caused significant backups along the interstate while crews worked on the project between Tramway and Tijeras. The Tijeras on-ramp has not been re-opened yet but all three lanes are now open. (KRQE News 13)
3. Albuquerque Public Schools' low literacy rate can be tied to New Mexico's poverty levels. In 2019, only 14 percent of economically disadvantaged third graders met or exceeded English language arts proficiency standards, according to the district. 47 percent of non-disadvantaged students met or exceeded proficiency standards. Children living in poverty have less access to books and frequently experience food insecurity at home. (Albuquerque Journal)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Petal Pushers At Albuquerque Garden Center (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes celebrate their Bark in the Park win by sharing photos from the popular event. Click to view the full album. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)
• Patch has compiled a list of the best Albuquerque area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Patch)
• The Albuquerque 2022 Air Quality Control Board will be meeting on Aug. 1. The meeting will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Albuquerque)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.