🌱 Scholarships For Tech Education + Police Department Joins TikTok

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Albuquerque Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Google and the City of Albuquerque are teaming up to teach in-demand skills for technology sector jobs. The city's Economic Development Department is offering scholarships for hundreds of residents to train through Google's Career Certificate program. The programs require no previous experience and can be completed in 3 to 6 months. (Albuquerque Journal)
2. The Adelante Development Center's Back-in Use program is collecting medical devices to give to local individuals in need. The program is collecting wheelchairs, walkers, or assistive devices for those with disabilities and seniors. The devices are cleaned, inspected, and given directly to local residents. Click to learn more about the program. (KOB 4)
3. The Albuquerque Police Department has created a TikTok account. The account was created on Wednesday and is meant to recruit new staff. The TikTok account will reportedly allow the department to interact with a younger audience. The department has been dealing with a staffing shortage for the last few years. (KRQE News 13)

Today in Albuquerque:

• NM Judges Council Symposium At The Albuquerque Garden Center (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Here are the latest Albuquerque properties to hit the market. Click to view the complete list of properties including prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Albuquerque Patch)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Here’s a list of adoption-ready pets in the Albuquerque area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Albuquerque Patch)
• ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden is hosting Garden Music on Thursday, Aug. 4. The music will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes. (ABQ BioPark via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.