🌱 Rio Grande River Might Run Dry + City's Fix-It Clinic

Hey, friends! It's Friday in Albuquerque and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy. High: 97 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Albuquerque water management officials are raising the alarm about the possibility of the Rio Grande running dry through Albuquerque. The river is vital for local farmers and wildlife. According to recent measurements, the river's water flow is the weakest it has been in at least the last 50 years. If the area doesn't receive rain soon, the river will reportedly begin showing dry spots. (KRQE News 13)
2. The City of Albuquerque is hosting a "Fix-It" clinic on Aug. 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The clinic will allow participants to learn how to assess, dismantle, and repair common household items. The clinic's main focus is to reduce the number of items that end up in the trash. (KRQE News 13)
3. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a shooting in northwest Albuquerque on Cibola near Coors. Police reported that an officer was involved in the incident. As of Thursday evening, no further details have been released about this developing story. (KRQE News)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Genealogy 1:1 At Central & Unser Library (10:00 AM)
• Ann Lincoln's Yo Ho Ho Pirate Show At Ernie Pyle Library (10:30 AM)
• Simply Meditate At The Kadampa Meditation Center New Mexico (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes are celebrating Green Chile Cheeseburger Night on Saturday. There will also be a fireworks display after the game. Click to get tickets today. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)
• Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Albuquerque area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Albuquerque Patch)
• The Albuquerque Police Department is currently hiring. Click here to view open positions and apply today. (Albuquerque Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.