🌱 Civic Plaza Splash Pad Returns + Fatal 2-Car Crash Investigation

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 89 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Civic Plaza's splash pad returns this summer during the day, seven days a week. The splash pad consists of a water geyser grid that is free and open to the public until 6:00 p.m. each day. The splash pad first opened in 2018. Remember to bring a towel and to wear sunscreen! (KRQE News 13)
2. The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash. The incident occurred Thursday night at the intersection of Osuna Rd. NE and Wyoming Rd. NE. One person died from injuries sustained during the crash. Alcohol and speed appear to be a factor in the crash and the surviving driver has been charged in the investigation. (KRQE News 13)
3. A 14-year-old student was released to a guardian after attempting to bring a gun into Volcano Vista High School on May 24. The unidentified student was deemed to be a level 3 low-risk individual and was "not to be arrested". There have been almost a dozen gun-related threats among students since March, according to Albuquerque Public Schools. (Albuquerque Journal)

Today in Albuquerque:

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

From my notebook:

• The ABQ BioPark has announced the return of its bird population to its outdoor habitats. The decision was made by BioPark's Animal Welfare Team. The birds were kept from their outdoor habitats on fears of the avian flu. (ABQ BioPark via Instagram)
• The Albuquerque Isotopes is offering a fun-filled night of fireworks and baseball on July 3. Click to get your tickets today! (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)
• Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Swim & Play Pass program returns for its 27th year. Passes are available at all fire stations until supplies last. (Albuquerque Fire Rescue via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.