🌱 Homicide In Foothills Area + Bike 2 Wherever Day + Officer Arrested

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Albuquerque Daily, fresh off the presses. Come along to find out the most important things happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 80 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the city's foothills area. The incident occurred on Sunday morning in an apartment at the Four Hills Studios between Juan Tabo and Tramway boulevards. Responding officers were met with evidence of a violent crime surrounding the deceased victim. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. The City of Albuquerque hosted its Bike 2 Wherever Day on Friday. The event is meant to encourage residents to opt for riding a bike over other forms of transportation. Bike 2 Wherever was previously called "Bike to Work Day" but was changed during the COVID-19 pandemic to reflect the new work-from-home culture. (KRQE News 13)
3. An Albuquerque Police Department officer has been arrested for sexually assaulting an airport security guard. Johnny Garcia allegedly lured the security guard into a closet while on duty to sexually assault her. Garcia has been placed on unpaid leave after being released from jail. (KOB)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Comedy Open Mic Night At Lizard Tail Brewing Nob Hill (7:00 PM)
• Focus On Youth 2022 At The Albuquerque Museum (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Isotopes celebrates the reinstatement of outfielder Kris Bryant from the 10-day injured list. Welcome back! (Instagram)
• ABQ BioPark announces that its newest baby orangutan is one week old. This is Sarah's, 38-years-old, fourth offspring. (Instagram)
• Albuquerque Animal Welfare is working hard to find Sonia a forever home. This sweet senior is a 12-year-old spayed female. Click the link or stop by the shelter to learn more. (Facebook)

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— 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.