🌱 Isleta Resort & Casino Job Fair + City Looking To Buy Old Walmart

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Albuquerque and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 80 Low: 58.
• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two. High: 77 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. The Isleta Resort & Casino is hosting a career fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, for potential employees to join the staff. The career fair will be offering interviews and hiring for food and beverage, the culinary team, and many more positions within the company. If you or someone you know is looking to find employment at Isleta or you are curious about what opportunities are presented, make your way to Ballroom C and take advantage of this opportunity. (KRQE News 13)
2. Jury selection has officially begun for the trial of Albuquerque man Yonnis Abreu who is currently facing murder charges for an incident that happened in 2021. Abreu was identified as the primary suspect in the shooting and killing of Dylan Spiess at the East Central Motel through surveillance video and pictures posted online. Police reported that last year Abreu cut off his ankle monitor last year upon being released from prison. He will be trialed for second-degree murder as well as illegally having a handgun. (KOB 4)
3. The city of Albuquerque is looking to potentially purchase the property at 301 San Mateo Blvd SE, where an underperforming Walmart is currently present and closing soon. Lawmakers in New Mexico are supporting the potential move by the city and have contributed $2 million toward the project. However, according to the mayor of Albuquerque that is still not enough to purchase the property at the current market's value. Public input meetings are currently being planned for what could potentially be done with the property, but no dates or times are currently in place. The senior vice president of CBRE, who is in charge of handling the sale of the property, said some potential buyers have contacted them but did not disclose much additional information. (KRQE News 13)

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Today and tomorrow in Albuquerque:

Wednesday, May 17

• Family Storytime - Erna Fergusson Branch Library (10:15 AM)
• Shane Wallin - Vintage 423 (5:00 PM)
• Shut Up & Write Wednesday - Books On The Bosque (5:00 PM)

Thursday, May 18

• Law Enforcement Memorial - Civic Plaza (10:00 AM)
• The Weeknd Night - Insideout (11:00 AM)
• Sip & Shop - Weems Gallery And Framing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Canteen Brewhouse this Saturday from 12-6 p.m. for the Drink Beer. Save Turtles event for a chance to win either a custom art piece or a family fou-pack to the ABQ BioPark. The event is promoting and supporting turtle conservation efforts around the world. (ABQ BioPark via Instagram)
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue wants to highlight one of the parts of the department that hardly ever gets the appreciation they deserve: The reserve fleet. These hardworking units serve as spare apparatus when the primary units are out of commission due to maintenance or repair needs. (Albuquerque Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Make your way out to the Isotopes game early this Friday if you want to receive some baseball cards from All In Autographs. The first 1,000 fans to walk through the gates will receive these cards for free. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. for the first pitch at 6:35 p.m. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with your next update.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.