🌱 Albuquerque Speeding Tickets + Significant Rise In Sextortion Cases

Hey, friends! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Albuquerque Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 79 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Bernalillo County Commission is considering a ban on fires and fireworks this summer. The ban is meant to prevent severe wildfires that can occur due to extreme drought conditions. The New Mexico Governor urged local communities to ban the sale of fireworks last month since she did not have the authority to fully ban it herself. (KOB)
2. Albuquerque's speed camera system will begin issuing tickets today. The cameras have caught 187,849 vehicles going over the speed limit since they were installed along Gibson and Washington last month. Each citation is for a $100 fine. (KRQE News 13)
3. The Albuquerque field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation warns families about the rise in 'sextortion' cases. According to the department, the field office has received 107 different reports of sextortion cases since the start of 2022. That is a 143 percent increase. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Petal Pushers At Albuquerque Garden Center (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Albuquerque Fire Rescue honors those that have died in the line of duty. Click to view the photos. (Facebook)
• Albuquerque Animal Welfare highlights family-friendly Bhodi. Click to find your new best friend today. (Facebook)
• ABQ BioPark will be hosting Flor de Toloache on Jun. 3. Click to get your tickets to see this all-female mariachi ensemble. (Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all 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.