🌱 Former APD Officer To Remain Behind Bars + APS Job Fair

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 91 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. A former Albuquerque Police Department officer accused of rape will reportedly remain behind bars until his trial. Johnny Garcia's attorney fought to get him released but the state argued that Garcia's actions after the accusation prevent them from releasing him. Garcia tried to contact witnesses and gathered information on the alleged victim. The state reportedly has about 20 witnesses ready to testify. (KRQE News 13)
2. Albuquerque Public Schools is hosting a Job Fair today from noon to 2:00 p.m. The fair is at the district's professional development complex on Louisiana Boulevard. The fair will follow an internal transfer expo that ends at 11:00 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring resumes while dressing to impress. Jobs might be offered on the spot. (Albuquerque Journal)
3. The Albuquerque metro area will experience heavy moisture content throughout the end of the week. The forecast is due to a cold front pushing through the state while building pressure. The monsoon moisture will surge through the state in a repeated manner. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Summer Park Hops At The North Domingo Baca Park (10:30 AM)
• Job Fair With Albuquerque Public Schools (Noon)

From my notebook:

• The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency wants feedback on its Downtown Forward Plan. Click to take the survey. (Twitter)
• SITE Santa Fe is currently seeking SITE guides. This is the perfect opportunity to get paid to talk about art. Click here to apply today. (SITE Santa Fe via Facebook)
• The next Neighborhood Nature Festival is on Jul. 16 in Alamosa Park. The event is free with live music, activities, and more. (Twitter)

You're officially in the loop 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.