Oct 21, 2024
Monday's Top Stories From local gem to crime hotspot: Tewa Lodge will be closing after shooting ‘Cuddle a Canine’ event coming to UNM this fall Locals celebrate all things fungi at unique festival CABQ Parks and Rec Dept. holds fundraiser to fight cancer ‘Breaking Bad’ actor Bryan Cranston honored with lifetime award Full list: Meat recalled over listeria concerns shipped to nearly 200 schools Monday's Five Facts [1] Chaves County, Roswell face intense flooding; 2 reported dead - According to the New Mexico National Guard, more than 300 people were rescued by emergency responders after flooding in the area. More than 30 people were hospitalized and two people were reported dead. The National Guard, along with several state and local authorities, are assisting in the clean up. For residents looking to get sandbags, the Chaves County Office of Emergency Management says people can go by the Streets Department Facility off of Alameda.  [2] APD: Man shot in back of patrol vehicle while officers try to disarm him - APD held a press conference on Sunday to address a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened on Friday. APD says officers were conducting a “code enforcement” operation at Tewa Lodge for crime and drug use. During the operation officers encountered Matthew Garcia. Police say Garcia was handcuffed and placed in the back of a unit, but officers did not search Garcia. APD says they spoke with Garcia for about 45 minutes before he allegedly admitted to having a firearm. A struggle ensued as authorities tried to remove the gun. Gunfire followed the struggle, and Garcia was killed. [3] Calmer weather returns to New Mexico - The strongest storm system of the season mostly cleared the region. For most, mostly clear skies will ensue for most of the day and as temperatures will rise. Precipitation will be gone later today and much drier and eventually warmer air is set to return later this week. [4] Concerned raised over Rail Runner’s carbon emissions - The state's largest commuter rail is addressing concerns about whether or not the train carries enough passengers throughout the day to offset its carbon footprint. A recent newsletter from the Legislative Finance Committee says the Rail Runner sees around 1,900 round trip riders on weekdays with 12,000 tons of CO2 emitted. The committee says the Rail Runner's ridership must increase by 23% to reduce emission levels to match that of riders just deciding to take their cars. [5] One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107 - Navajo Nation officials announced John Kinsel Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers, died on Saturday. Kinsel Sr. enlisted in the Marines in 1942 and became an elite Code Talker, serving during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Kinsel Sr. was 107 years old.
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