🌱 Murder-Suicide Victims, Shooter IDed + Pet Foster Parents Needed

Happy Wednesday, people of Albuquerque! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Windy in the afternoon. High: 88 Low: 56.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The three individuals who died during a murder-suicide on Sunday have been identified by the Albuquerque Police Department. The two victims were 19-year-old Alexia Rael and 16-year-old Mario Salgado-Rosales, and the suspect believed to have shot both teens and himself has been identified as 52-year-old Bradley Wallin. The department is still actively investigating the incident. (KRQE News 13)
2. The Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center is seeking volunteers to become part of its foster program. Selected foster parents will be supplied with food, toys, beds, and other supplies necessary to take care of younger-aged foster animals. The shelter is also seeking on-site volunteers and donations. (KRQE News 13)
3. WisePies and Make-a-Wish New Mexico are teaming up for the second annual benefit pizza run this weekend. The run will begin this Sunday, May 15, at 7:00 a.m. and include a one-mile fun run, a 5k, and a 10k. Registration for the event is now closed, but you can still support the fundraiser by donating online. (KOB)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Rose Society At Albuquerque Garden Center (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in the Albuquerque area? Check out the roundup of the latest homes on the market at the link. (Albuquerque Patch)
• Did you know Atrisco Heritage Academy's Graduation rate is 81.8%? Learn more from Albuquerque Public Schools. (Facebook)
• Power was restored to the Albuquerque Museum yesterday after a temporary outage. The museum is once again open to the public during regular visitor hours, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.