🌱 NM State Fair Concert Lineup + The Noodle Man Returns To ABQ

Hello, hello. Helen Eckhard here with your fresh copy of the Albuquerque Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. New Mexico State Fair has announced this year's concert lineup. The shows will be on Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 then from Sept. 15 through Sept. 18. Martina McBride, Dwight Yoakam, and Mark Chesnutt will be performing this year. The concerts will be held at Albuquerque's Tingley Coliseum. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred near Chico Road and Grove Street NE. The department responded to the area after a body was found. The department is still investigating and has not yet released the victim's identity. (KOB 4)
3. The "Noodle Man" has returned to Albuquerque. Dream Kasestatad is the star of the Amazon Prime short called "The Noodle Man" and is known for his traveling Thai food pop-up, Pranom. He will be in the city through Jul. 10 at various locations. Click for the full schedule. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Lego Club At The Westgate Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Police Department is asking the public for information regarding an overnight shooting in Southwest Albuquerque. Two people were injured and one person was killed during the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department immediately. (Albuquerque Police Department via Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Isotopes reminds the community that July is the final month of Dion's Club Read. There is still time to earn free tickets, pizza, and books. Click to fill out your scorecard today. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Facebook)
• The next Family Art Workshop at Albuquerque Museum School is on Jul. 9. The workshop starts at 1:00 p.m. (City of Albuquerque)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.