Tuesday’s Top Stories
Albuquerque Police Using Genealogy To Identify Murder Victims
Behind-the-scenes look at the Balloon Fiesta pin archive
‘Open for business’: Marble Brewery responds to discussion it is closing
Man accused of shooting at Española protest reaches plea deal
Hobbs police searching for woman accused of killing her girlfriend
Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center holding rapid hiring event
Milton dips to Category 4 as Florida braces for impact
Tuesday’s Five Facts
[1] Albuquerque City Council rejects controversial downtown revitalization bill – A proposal aimed to revitalize downtown by addressing the number of vacant and dilapidated buildings in the area. The legislation contained penalties for owners of vacant or rundown buildings in the city if not addressed. The original bill also would have made it illegal to sleep, kneel or crouch along sidewalks. Amendments looked to remove that. Even with the amendments, the bill failed on an 8 – 1 vote.
[2] Lawmakers express sympathies after death of former NM Senator John Arthur Smith – Former New Mexico State Senator John Arthur Smith has passed away at the age of 82. John Arthur Smith served as a Democratic legislator for District 35, which encompasses Doña Ana, Luna, and Sierra counties from 1989 to 2020. Multiple officials released statements about his death.
[3] Mostly dry weather and warm temperatures – Mostly clear skies with relatively chilly mornings and seasonably warm afternoons will continue this week as despite a storm system approaching late this week, most will still remain rain-free with mostly light winds.
[4] Hotter than usual temps in New Mexico mean some prescribed burns are on hold – The second week of October means many national forests in New Mexico are in prescribed burn season. The Carson National Forest near Taos, Angel Fire, as well as Farmington, already has active prescribed burns. Other national forests aren’t as active yet. Officials say higher temperatures and lower relative humidity is causing some delays. The New Mexico State Forester told News 13 in a statement the prescribed burn schedule statewide is roughly the same as previous years; but, whether they are carried out depends on factors like the weather and fuel moisture conditions.
[5] Ballooning community pays tribute to Rainbow Ryders founder – Family, friends, and community members came together at Balloon Fiesta Park on Monday to honor balloonist Scott Appleman who died unexpectedly in August at 66 years old. Appleman founded Rainbow Ryders in 1983, served on Balloon Fiesta’s board for five years and was the one who created the Balloon Glow and Special Shapes Rodeos.
