Wednesday’s Top Stories
Troubled waters: Is New Mexico’s drinking water safe?
VIDEO: Car caught on camera crashing into southwest ABQ backyard
NM lawmakers hear talk on AI technology, transparency measures
ABQ BioPark Zoo opens new Australia exhibit featuring ‘Little Penguins’
Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office identifies skeletal remains found in June
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office unveils new helicopter
Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran says
Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
Wednesday’s Five Facts
[1] How will UNMH staff incoming critical care tower during healthcare worker shortage? – Despite an ongoing shortage of healthcare workers in the state, the University of New Mexico Hospital is working to recruit hundreds of staff as its new critical care tower nears completion. The $700 million project aims to be a cutting edge facility for the state. The hospital says they will need at least 500 new hires to work there. Officials say they are leaning into social media campaigns to attract workers outside New Mexico. The new tower is slated to open in spring of next year.
[2] VIDEO: Disgruntled customer returns to store flashing gun – A man is facing armed robbery charges after pulling a gun on a store clerk who denied his request for a refund. On May 28, police say Steven Parson entered Rio Grande Liquidators on 4th St. to return a ceiling fan. The clerk told police Parson became argumentative and demanded his money back. A criminal complaint states that Parson left the store but came back with a gun, demanding that the clerk open the cash register. Persons his being held behind bars until trial.
[3] Mostly dry & hot temperatures in New Mexico – As temperatures across the region rise into the high 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and well above 100 degrees for some, just enough moisture in the air, along with the ample amount of daytime heating, will still lead to some afternoon rainfall, but once again, not as widespread. Burn-scar flash flooding will still be possible in the burn scars around Ruidoso where a Flood Watch is in effect.
[4] Governor signs bill allocating $100M to Ruidoso wildfire recovery – The only bill to come out of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recent special legislative session has been signed. The bill appropriates $100 million to support recovery efforts following recent wildfires and flooding in the state. In addition to helping residents recover from fires and flooding, the legislation will help residents apply for federal aid. It also offers reimbursable loans to local governments and gives recovery funding to the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
[5] South Valley horse rescue ranch publishes book looking to inspire youth – A South Valley horse farm wrote and published a children’s book centered around the real life story of one of their horses. Eight years ago, Henri the horse suffered a neck wound while working at a ranch. His previous owners decided to give him up and he ended up at Enchanted Equine Adventures. Henri healed from his injury and became a riding horse. The founder of Equine Adventures says she felt like the world needed more stories about rescue horses. The book is on sale on Amazon.
