🌱 Missing Woman Found Dead + Record-Breaking Heatwave

Welcome back, Albuquerque! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Hot. High: 98 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. A missing Albuquerque woman has been found dead. 20-year-old Yasmin Marquez was located in Sandoval County on May 26 in an open field after being missing for a month. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is currently performing an investigation into the homicide. (Albuquerque Journal)
2. Albuquerque will be experiencing record and near-record heat this weekend. The hot weather is arriving after storms formed a chance of rain over parts of New Mexico on Thursday afternoon. Click to stay up to date on Albuquerque weather and to remain safe during the record-breaking heatwave. (KRQE News 13)
3. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has officially tested positive for COVID-19. The city announced the infection in a statement that was issued on Thursday. The mayor reportedly tested positive earlier in the week. He will not be present during President Biden's visit to New Mexico this weekend due to isolation. (KOB 4)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Genealogy 1:1 At The Albuquerque Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes is offering TWO nights of fireworks at the ballpark on Saturday, Jul. 2, and Sunday, Jul. 3! Click to purchase tickets and enjoy America's favorite pastime. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)
• The City of Albuquerque will be hosting the 2022 State of the City address on Jun. 25 at the ABQ Rail Yards. Mark your calendar! (City of Albuquerque via Instagram)
• ABQ BioPark is hosting The Original Wailers during its Friday, Jun. 17 Zoo Music. Click to learn more. (ABQ BioPark via Instagram)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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.