🌱 Netflix Series Films In ABQ + Solar-Powered Car Stops At Explora

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy. High: 94 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. A new Netflix series has announced its plans to film in Albuquerque. "Obliterated" will continue to film in our city through October. The show is directed by the creators of the hit show "Cobra Kai". The new series is an action-comedy about a special forces unit that stops a Las Vegas bomb threat. (KRQE News 13)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a possible homicide that occurred on Saturday. According to the department, the victim was dropped off at Presbyterian Hospital with serious injuries before dying. Michael Sherwood's death is being investigated as a suspicious death. (KRQE News 13)
3. A solar-powered car made a brief stop in Albuquerque on Sunday. The car soaked up some solar rays while stopped at Explora. The car, titled "Aevum", was built by University of Michigan students. The vehicle is performing a 3,000-mile cross-country trek across 12 states. (KOB 4)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Wiz Khalifa and Logic At Isleta Amphitheater (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch has compiled the latest list of Albuquerque area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Albuquerque Patch)
• KRQE Cares is collecting donations to provide local children with shoes. The organization will be hosting a phone bank on Aug. 18 to raise funds. Click to donate today. (KRQE News 13)
• Albuquerque Public Schools provides a list of back-to-school tips. Click to learn about school calendars, safety policies, meal programs, bus routes, and more. (Albuquerque Public Schools via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning 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.