🌱 Cruising Community Policing Conference + NM Wine Festival

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 88 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Pena is working with the Albuquerque Police Department to provide a conference about community policing. The Cruising Community Policing Conference will begin on Jun. 1 and conclude with a car show. According to the councilor, lowrider culture can act as a bridge between the community and policing methods. (KRQE News 13)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department is searching for a suspect that shot at the Top Golf Building on Saturday. According to the department, the individual shot 11 rounds at the building after a disturbance that occurred inside. Anyone with information regarding the suspect is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers. (KRQE News 13)
3. Wine enthusiasts will be holding the New Mexico Wine Festival in Albuquerque this weekend. The event will be from Saturday to Monday at Balloon Fiesta Park to showcase the region's best wines. Guests will enjoy over 50 vendors of fine art, clothing, foods, and products. Click to get your ticket today. (ABQ Journal)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At Central New Mexico Audubon Society (8:25 AM)

From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Fire Rescue congratulates the 125th Cadet Class on graduating. 28 cadets graduated in the 125th class. (Facebook)
• The City of Albuquerque announces the closure of the East Mountain Open Space area. The closure is due to the ongoing threat of wildfires. (Instagram)

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That's it for today. 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.