🌱 Tragic Helicopter Crash + Son Arrested For Stealing Mother's Gun

Hey, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Albuquerque and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Hot. High: 101 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. The Albuquerque community is mourning the tragic loss of four individuals during a sudden Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office helicopter crash that occurred on Saturday. First responders lined I-25 on Sunday afternoon for a motorcade delivering the victims to the Office of the Medical Investigator. Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lieutenant Fred Beers, Deputy Michael Levison, and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue Specialist Matthew King were killed during the incident. (KRQE News 13)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Albuquerque area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Albuquerque Patch)
3. The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested a man accused of stealing his mother's gun. Orion Folwell allegedly stole the gun and traded it for fentanyl, according to the department. The mother is a department officer and the gun was department-issued. He has been charged with larceny and the possession of a dangerous drug. (KRQE News 13)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Meditations For A Peaceful Mind At Kadampa Meditation Center New Mexico (11:30 AM)
• Deck-Builder Tuesday On Nob Hill Main Street (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Police Department shares footage of first responders lining up on I-25 to honor the victims of Saturday's helicopter crash. Click to watch. (Albuquerque Police Department via Facebook)
• Albuquerque Museum's We Built This City exhibit will be on display until Oct. 30. Click to learn more about the exhibit. (CABQ)
• Sing & Sports Teen Night will be on Friday at Herman Sanchez Community Center on William St. SE. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. (Instagram)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back 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.