🌱 Free ABQ Art Walks + Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

Hi all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Albuquerque Patch newsletter. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town these days.

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Turning out cloudy. High: 82 Low: 57.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Albuquerque's version of Jane's Walks, named after urban activist Jane Jacobs, will take place on May 6, led by Doreen McKnight and David Ryan. The free neighborhood walks aim to introduce participants to the architecture, heritage, culture, social history, and trends in a particular part of the city. This year, two walks — "Mountain Road Arts Corridor" and "Troche Moche" — will take place, both starting at Julianna Kirwin Printmaking Studio at Eighth Street and Mountain Road. The walks are slightly over two miles long, with three different schedules for each. More information can be found here. (Albuquerque Journal)
2. On Saturday, Canteen Brewhouse teamed up with 16 other breweries to raise funds for one of their staff members, Mike Thrall, who is battling cancer. The breweries raised more than $5,000 and donated beer to support Mike and his family. Mike was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2022. His wife, Marti Tapia, expressed her gratitude for the beer community's support and how it has touched Mike, who didn't realize how many lives he had impacted until this happened. Those who would like to support Mike and his family can donate to their GoFundMe.(KOB 4)
3. Saou Maiga, 39, has been arrested by the Albuquerque Police Department after turning himself in for the murder of Nicholas Turrietta which took place in December 2021. According to detectives, Maiga shot Turrietta at his home and then stole his phone, which was later found in the desert near Los Lunas. Phone records and social media communication led the detectives to Maiga, who lives in Socorro, as they discovered that he was the last person to see Turrietta alive. Maiga is an employee at White Sands Missile Range and was charged with murder and tampering with evidence after turning himself in to U.S. Marshals. (KRQE)

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From my notebook:

• Calling all artists! Time is running out to apply for the Sandia Science & Technology Park Public Art Project. This is a unique opportunity for artists to partner with scientists and innovators. The deadline to apply is May 5 before midnight. More information and the application can be found here. (City of Albuquerque via Instagram)
• It is time for Heritage Day at Casa San Ysidro! On Saturday, May 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Casa San Ysidro will join the Corrales Historical Society in celebrating local heritage with a free event demonstrating the living traditions of New Mexico. There will be a variety of activities to educate and celebrate. (Albuquerque Museum via Instagram)
• The City of Albuquerque is looking for volunteers for the USA Cycling event from May 5-7. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, race operations, hospitality, and more. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a meal during their shifts. For more information, visit this page. (City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.