Thursday’s Top Stories
- Ruidoso Municipal Schools prepares for school year during monsoon season
- New Mexico Senate leader will not face disciplinary action after yelling at staffer
- New affordable housing community coming to Albuquerque focused on healthy living
- How BCSO deputies are clearing up homeless encampments
- Police identify victim in fatal Bernalillo shooting
- Authorities arrest Albuquerque man accused in five bank robberies
- Lobo football begins training camp with quarterback battle
- The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in most places
Thursday’s Five Facts
[1] NM governor ‘most likely, definitely’ to call special session – An attorney for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham revealed Wednesday in a legislative committee meeting that the governor is likely to call for a special session. As the Trump administration cuts programs and federal funds, the governor is looking into how to replace that money. The governor’s office said there could be three crime bills discussed at the special session. The governor’s attorney went on to say other topics could include banning ICE detention facilities. The governor has not officially confirmed a date for a special session, but her chief counsel said they’re considering late August to early September.
[2] Attorney General issues statement on Hobbs ten killed in Mexico – The state’s department of justice has issued a statement following the kidnapping and murder of a Hobbs teen in Mexico. Mexican officials say the 17-year-old girl was visiting a friend in Juarez before she went missing. Days later her family started receiving ransom messages. She was found strangled and buried outside of a home in Juarez last week. The Attorney General’s office released a statement saying “Our office remains committed to working with local, federal and international partners to ensure accountability and justice.”
[3] Flooding still likely for some around New Mexico – Monsoon moisture will keep storm chances in New Mexico through at least Friday. Another active day is on the way Thursday with more scattered afternoon showers and storms. More flash flooding will be possible again too. Drier air will start moving in from the west on Friday. This will begin cutting back on rain.
[4] More flooding in Ruidoso – Wednesday’s rushing water caused swift water rescues as rising water moved its way over the banks of the Rio Ruidoso. The village says there have been multiple power outages, a water line break and a gas leak at a mobile home park. Next week, students in Ruidoso will be returning to school. The school district said it’s prepared. It met with village leaders on Wednesday to fine-tune its flooding protocols and make sure it’s aligned with village flooding protocols. The district expects to publish those protocols on Thursday.
[5] Battle over Siberian elms puts Zozobra in jeopardy – Zozobra organizers say this ear’s event may be in jeopardy if a group of trees at Fort Marcy Park aren’t cut down. Tuesday, The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe said 12 trees need to go in order for the 101st burning of Zozobra to happen, citing safety issues. While the ideas has support from some, others say it’s not worth it for the one-day event. KRQE News 13 reached out to the City of Santa Fe to see when they will make their decision on the issue, but have not heard back.
