🌱 Spirit Airlines Joins Sunport + Water Bill Payment Kiosk

Morning, Albuquerque. Helen Eckhard here with your Thursday edition of the Albuquerque Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Follow along for the latest...

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Albuquerque:

1. Spirit Airlines is now flying out of the Albuquerque Sunport. The budget air carrier is transporting travelers between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Albuquerque. The air carrier will be using Airbus A320 for the route. This is the first new carrier for the Sunport since 2016. (KRQE News 13)
2. Bernalillo County residents can now pay water bills using a self-serve kiosk in the lobby of the county's Alvarado Square building. The kiosk will be accepting payments through card, cash, and e-check. The kiosk does not provide change. Bills can continue to be paid online, by mail, or over the phone. (KRQE News 13)
3. The City of Espanola's planning and land use director was killed on Aug. 1 in Albuquerque. Muhammad Afzaal Hussain was fatally shot after stepping out of his brother's home. Hussain lived in Albuquerque and commuted to Espanola for his job. The Albuquerque Police Department believes he was randomly targeted. (Rio Grande Sun)

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Today in Albuquerque:

• Thursday Birders At The Central New Mexico Audubon Society (6:50 AM)

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From my notebook:

• ABQ BioPark announces a new certification program for animal care staff. The program will allow staff to advance in their careers while improving the quality of care for the facility's animals. (ABQ BioPark via Instagram)
• Albuquerque Public Schools has provided updated information on student IDs and online registration. Click to learn more. (Albuquerque Public Schools via Instagram)
• The City of Albuquerque is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. Click to review the full list. (City of Albuquerque)

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