🌱 Water Conservation Workshop + Albuquerque School Bus Crash Lawsuit

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Bernalillo County is conducting a series of water conservation workshops this summer. The first workshop, titled "Rainwater or Greywater: Which is right for you?," will be offered online on Jun. 9 at 6:00 p.m. Participants will learn how to harvest rainwater and use greywater systems. (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 parents of the children involved in the Albuquerque Public School bus crash that occurred in February are suing the Mustang driver, the school bus driver, and the school district. According to the parents, the bus driver failed to keep a proper lookout and yield to passing traffic. Mustang driver Mario Perez is facing 17 counts of child abuse that could result in up to 50 years in prison. (KRQE News 13)

Today in Albuquerque:

• Garden Guardians Meeting At The Albuquerque Garden Center (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Albuquerque Public Library offers a free online service to assist those that want to learn a new language. Pronunciator allows those with a library card to learn one of 163 different languages. Head to the library website to use the service. (Albuquerque Public Library)
• The best way to experience Albuquerque is through a walking tour. Visit the link to learn more about the Old Town Walking Tours that meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Albuquerque Museum. (City of Albuquerque)
• The City of Albuquerque has revived its Park Activation Program. Click to apply today. (Twitter)

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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.