🌱 Doggie Dash At Balloon Fiesta Park + Macklemore Crashes Wedding

Hello Albuquerque! We wanted to let you know that this will be the last edition of Albuquerque Daily for a little while - but don't worry! We'll be back and better than ever, sooner than you think. Until then, thank you for your support and patience. Writing your daily newsletter has been truly a rewarding experience, and your loyalty has made it all the better!

- Helen Eckhard

Now, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the afternoon. High: 86 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. ABQ BioPark has vaccinated its baby Orangutan. Bulan received his first medical exam and shot earlier than normal due to a good relationship with its keepers. He weighed in at five pounds during the medical exam. He is two months old. (KRQE News 13)
2. The annual Doggie Dash returns on Nov. 6. It will be at Balloon Fiesta Park after a two-year hiatus. There will be a 5K race and a one-mile race. Animal Humane is hoping to raise $188,000 through the event. Registration is currently open. Click to register. (KRQE News 13)
3. Grammy award-winning rapper Macklemore crashed a wedding in Albuquerque on Tuesday. He was in Albuquerque to perform at Isleta Amphitheater as Imagine Dragons' opening act. Macklemore performed his new single "Maniac" for the wedding reception. He spent formative years in New Mexico and reportedly cherishes his memories made in Albuquerque. (Albuquerque Journal)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At The Central New Mexico Audubon Society (7:55 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Police Department provides an update on the Muslim community shootings. The department has arrested Muhammad Syed, 51. Click for the full report. (Albuquerque Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you searching for your next Albuquerque trail adventure? The City of Albuquerque provides a virtual trail tracker. Click to use the tool. (City of Albuquerque)
• The Albuquerque Police Department has extended its hiring bonuses through Sep. 18, 2022. Click to learn about the recruiting process. (City of Albuquerque)

Thanks, Albuquerque!

— 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.