Third annual Touch A Truck event at Franklin Plaza

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout and the APD Foothills Area Command will host the third annual Touch A Truck event!

WHEN:               Saturday, June 15, 2024,

10:00 AM to Noon

WHERE:             Franklin Plaza (the northeast corner of Central and Juan Tabo)

Enjoy delicious treats from food trucks, plenty of games and activities for children, and much more!

Here are a few of the featured displays and activities:

  • The APD lowrider
  • Law enforcement vehicles from APD, BCSO, and NM State Police
  • AFR fire trucks
  • Construction equipment including a front-end loader, a dump truck, a motor grader, and a “vactor,” which is used to clean out storm drains
  • Food trucks
  • Garbage trucks
  • The City’s Aviation, Community Safety, Arts & Culture, Senior Affairs, Parks & Rec, and Youth and Family Services departments will have fun activities and demonstrations
  • The Animal Welfare Department will hold a pet adoption event
  • VIN etching event