Thursday’s Top Stories
- City closes problem motel in northwest Albuquerque
- 7 DWI cases dismissed in connection to DWI Unit scandal
- Bill to protect right to wear tribal regalia at graduation heads to governor’s desk
- Does the DWI corruption scandal weaken faith in law enforcement?
- Crews rescue injured person stuck in narrow cave in southeast New Mexico
- New Mexico lawmakers push for anonymity in Safe Haven Baby Box cases
- Las Vegas Strip hotel to be redesigned by reality TV star
Thursday’s Five Facts
[1] UNM purchases former problem Motel 6 near Lobo Village – The University of New Mexico has purchased a Motel 6 that has been the scene of several incidents near student housing. Records show over the last five years there have been more than 3,000 calls for police and EMS to the Motel 6 off Avenida Cesar Chavez. Since the hotel sits near the UNM student housing at Lobo Village, the constant problems sparked UNM to buy the property in February. The property cost the university $5 million
[2] Deputy placed on leave in connection to DWI scandal – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office has placed Deputy Jeffry Bartram on paid administrative leave in connection to the DWI dismissal scandal. According to Deanna Aragon, a BCSO spokesperson, this comes as part of the internal investigation launched by Sheriff John Allen, which was prompted by the FBI’s criminal investigation. Bartram is the third BCSO employee to be linked to the scandal.
[3] Stronger storm system arrives in New Mexico – More-persistent winds are set to return before two potent systems arrive late this week into the early weekend. More-unstable atmospheric conditions in the form of the stronger low pressure system late tonight will provide a drop in temperatures tomorrow morning with even stronger winds more likely being damaging.
[4] Lawmakers receive feedback on bill that would cap medical malpractice lawyers’ fees – A bill some lawmakers say could bring more doctors to New Mexico is sparking a debate in the Roundhouse. The bill would cap attorney’s fees in medical malpractice lawsuits, as well as end lump sum payouts from the patient compensation fund. Instead, the bill would send 75% of any punitive damages awarded to victims to a new public fund designed to improve patient safety. Lawmakers are set to make a decision on if the bill will move out of committee on Friday.
[5] New Mexico launches Alzheimer’s awareness campaign – New Mexico is rolling out a first-of-its-kind campaign promoting early Alzheimer’s detection. The “Take Action. Talk.” initiative will use billboards, digital ads, and online outreach to raise awareness. Officials stress that early diagnoses expand treatment options and can ease care costs.
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