🌱 Midnight Madness Racing Event + Annual Tattoo Fiesta Concludes

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Albuquerque Patch newsletter. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 98 Low: 74.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 100 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. A new video has recently surfaced in Albuquerque of Bernalillo County sheriffs saving a woman's life at the front gate of the Isleta Amphitheater back in May. The incident was described as a "sudden death cardiac incident," in which the woman suddenly dropped to the ground at the front gate; officers immediately came to her assistance and provided life-saving CPR until medical officials arrived at the scene. The sheriff's office gives credit to its officers for reacting swiftly and efficiently, as well as the Bernalillo County Fire Rescue for teaching CPR and AED classes earlier this year. (KOB 4)
2. The Albuquerque Dragway aims to keep the city streets safe with its 'Midnight Madness' racing events. These events are an opportunity for younger drivers to get out and safely have fun while doing what they love, while keeping drag racing out of the way of Albuquerque's streets and civilians. This past Saturday, the Dragway hosted its second night of the year, with plans to host two more in August and September. (KOB 4)
3. This past Sunday was the final day of the Annual New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta at the Isleta Resort and Casino. This fiesta gathers more than 100 local tattoo artists showcasing their art and talents for the public to enjoy, with some attendees even getting inked. This was the 11th annual fiesta, and the city of Albuquerque is excited to be able to continue to host such an inviting event. (KRQE News 13)

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Today and tomorrow in Albuquerque:

Monday, July 10

• Bowling for Fun and Practice At Silva Lanes (2:00 PM)
• Kane Brown Concert 2023 At Isleta Amphitheater (5:00 PM)
• The Jam Session: A Jazz Artist Incubator At Outpost Performance Space (5:30 PM)

Tuesday, July 11

• Kids Baking Camp: Ages 10-12 At Jan Can Cook 4 You (9:00 AM)
• Siena: Medieval Majesty Webinar, Virtual Event Hosted By Dr. Rocky Ruggerio (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• With the Albuquerque Police Department's partnership with Jiffy Lube, more than 2,600 vehicles were able to get etchings placed on their catalytic converters. This free service is offered by the Albuquerque Jiffy Lube to further protect drivers from potential crimes. (Albuquerque Police Department via Facebook)
• The Albuquerque Isotopes congratulated former Isotope Carlos Estevez for being selected for the 2023 A.L. All-Star Team. This will be the first and hopefully not the last all-star appearance. (Albuquerque Isotopes via Instagram)

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• FREE WEBINAR “Siena: Medieval Majesty” (July 11)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.