🌱 Feedback Requested On 2nd Street Improvements + Festival Flamenco

Good morning, friends! It's Thursday in Albuquerque and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Nice with sun and some clouds. High: 85 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Bernalillo County is asking for community feedback on possible improvements to a portion of 2nd Street. The current project proposal includes new sidewalks, lighting, and resurfacing. The discussion will be on Jun. 7 at the Mountain View Community Center starting at 5:30 p.m. (KRQE News 13)
2. The 35th annual Festival Flamenco will be from Jun. 11 through Jun. 18. This free festival will feature over 20 performances, theatre shows, youth programming, and lectures. The festival is meant to celebrate the culture that connects New Mexico with the rest of the global community through flamenco. (KRQE News 13)
3. The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday night. The incident occurred at a home on 8th Street. The department responded to a call to discover two dead individuals with gunshot wounds. This is the department's 49th homicide investigation of 2022. (KOB)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At Central New Mexico Audubon Society (6:50 AM)

From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Public Schools announces that Story Time in the Park is from Jun. 6 through Jun. 14. Click to learn more about this summer program. (Facebook)
• Did you know that some of the city's best public art is located at Albuquerque Public Library branches? Click to view. (Albuquerque Public Library)
• The Animal Welfare Department is offering free microchipping services through Jul. 3 from 9:30 am to 6:00 p.m. Click to learn more about the service. (City of Albuquerque)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.