Friday’s Top Stories
- More speed cameras to be installed in Bernalillo County
- What’s happening around New Mexico March 14-20
- Former Golden Pride employee pleads no contest to killing coworker
- Protestors demonstrate outside Tesla dealership in Bernalillo
- NM lawmakers look to strengthen regulations on hemp products
- NMDOT conducting inspections on Big I bridges
- American Airlines Boeing 737 catches fire at Denver airport
Friday’s Five Facts
[1] Storm system with strong winds, dust and cold air moves into New Mexico – A powerful storm brings high winds through Friday evening with possible wind damage, blowing dust, and high fire danger. A line heavy snow is also possible in western New Mexico. This line of rain and snow will move east across the western half of the state and eventually into the Rio Grande Valley. Westerly winds could gust as high as 80 mph early Friday afternoon across eastern New Mexico. Up to 55 mph gusts are likely elsewhere across the state.
[2] Law Enforcement Certification Board considers proposal to suspend citizen complaints – The state board that licenses police officers is weighing whether or not it will continue to accept citizen complaints. Currently, citizens can file complaints against officers to the state’s Law Enforcement Certification Board. One board member spoke in favor of the change, saying the policy opens the door for anyone to file a complaint for any small gripe. Former officer and now attorney Thomas Grover says that hasn’t happened while the policy has been in place.
[3] NM district court rules in favor of state in stream access lawsuit – New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is declaring victory in a case over public access to New Mexico’s streams and waterways. In August of last year, the state filed a lawsuit against two San Miguel County landowners, accusing them of obstructing streams and having signs falsely claiming access was restricted. New Mexico’s Fourth Judicial District Court ruled in favor of the state in that case. The permanent injunction from the district court prevents the landowners from building fences, putting up signs or interfering with public access to waterways in any way.
[4] Lobos defeat San Jose State in MW tournament – New Mexico won its opening game of the Mountain West conference tournament against San Jose State 63-52 on Thursday afternoon. UNM got a game-high 25 points from Donovan Dent and a double-double from Nelly Junior Joseph. The Lobos move on to play Boise State with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday.
[5] Less than 24 hours remain for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire victims to file claims – Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Fire victims have less than 24 hours to submit their compensation claims to FEMA. Those impacted by the 2022 fire and flooding that have not yet filed a claim must submit a notice of loss by 6 p.m. Friday night. After the deadline passes, it will no longer be possible to request compensation.
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