🌱 Public Safety Forum + Homicide Rate On Pace To Match 2021

Hey, everybody! It's Saturday in Albuquerque and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Hope you all have a great day.Keep reading for the latest.

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Now, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 91 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Not every Albuquerque Public Schools classroom will have a special air filter. The district began spending $10 million on the air filters but their installation has been delayed. Delivery issues, supply chain problems, and staffing shortages have caused the delay. About a couple hundred classrooms will not have the high-tech filtration system. The filters are designed to protect against airborne viruses such as COVID-19. (KOAT New Mexico)
2. The University of New Mexico will be hosting a safety forum on Monday. The assembly will be at the Student Union Building in Ballroom B. The New Mexico Police Department, the Albuquerque Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be in attendance. The Islamic Center of New Mexico will be sending representatives. Click the following link for more information on discussion topics. (UNM Newsroom)
3. The Albuquerque homicide rate is on pace to match last year's homicide record. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the city had the deadliest year on record in 2021. The city has had 75 homicides so far this year. The Albuquerque Police Department wants to place more officers on the city's streets to combat the record number of homicides. (KOAT New Mexico)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Xeric Docent Tour At The Albuquerque Garden Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Summer is almost over but Albuquerque still has a number of exciting events to finish out the season. Click for the full list. (KRQE News 13)
• Visit Albuquerque shares some of the best ways to experience Duke City. Click to learn about some upcoming events such as Howl at the Moon and the Pirate Viking Summer Bash. (KRQE News 13)
• ABQ BioPark reports that registration for its Beginnings preschool fall program is officially open. Click to register today. (ABQ BioPark via Instagram)

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