🌱 Two Kidnappers Arrested + Civic Plaza Abortion Rights Protest

Hi all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Albuquerque Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Here goes.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 98 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Albuquerque today:

1. Two men have been charged with kidnapping a man after a fight at a downtown Albuquerque club. Albert Arizmendi and Jose Maldonado kidnapped the man from his home after pinging their cell phone that the man had allegedly stolen the night before. The Albuquerque Police Department was able to locate the man with the help of the man's girlfriend. The two have been charged with kidnapping and aggravated burglary. (KRQE News 13)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Albuquerque properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Albuquerque Patch)
3. Albuquerque residents gathered at Civic Plaza on Saturday to protest for reproductive rights. The gathering was a reaction to the overturn of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court that occurred last month. The protest also acted as a voter registration event. According to the protestors, the best way to invoke change is by voting in elections. (KRQE News 13)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Garden Guardians Camp, At The Albuquerque Garden Center (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Isotopes will be rolling back the clocks on Saturday by playing as the Albuquerque Dukes. Click to get tickets today. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)
• The Albuquerque Museum is hosting the world premiere of La Malinche: Traitor | Survivor opera on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Click to learn more about Third Thursday. (Albuquerque Museum via Facebook)
• The City of Albuquerque is currently hiring. Work for the city you love. Click to view a full list of open positions. (Twitter)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for 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.