Friday's Top Stories Albuquerque police officer indicted on charges related to soliciting sexual favors What’s happening around New Mexico November 22-28 Volunteers look to composting toilets as option for lack of public restrooms Family speaks out as search continues for suspect in fatal Santa Fe hit and run ABQ BioPark introduces three Bennett’s wallabies Second half run lifts Lobos over Grambling State Passengers duct tape unruly man who tried to open door on American Airlines plane Friday's Five Facts [1] Albuquerque man sentenced to 8 years in prison for fatal shooting during drug deal - In April of 2023 Jose Fitzpatrick fatally shot Damon Howard after a drug deal dispute at a Motel 6 near Coors and I-40. His attorney's say he was acting in self defense, adding that the killing could have been avoided if Howard didn't threaten Fitzpatrick. The defense attorney's office agreed to give Fitzpatrick a plea deal, charging him with voluntary manslaughter instead of first degree murder. Judge Stanley Whitaker gave him the maximum sentence of eight years. [2] Despite hot classroom complaints, ABQ parents want school calendar to stay the same - After complaints of a lack of working air conditioning in classrooms, a new APS survey asked parents if the district should push back school’s start to late August when temperatures drop. Nearly 13,000 people responded, 78% voted to keep the early August start. The same survey indicated that parents consider upgrades to heating and cooling systems as a top priority for the district. The district said it will recommend keeping the current early August school start. APS says upgrading air conditioners would cost tens of millions of dollars per school. [3] Cloudier ahead, mild for now, & breezier - Afternoon temperatures will be on the rebound even more today. With even sunnier skies throughout the day. Temperatures will continue to rebound throughout the weekend with drier air as winds will mostly be calm in the short term before picking up a bit by the later parts of the weekend. [4] Ruidoso businesses recovering from fires and flooding but challenges remain - Months after fires and flooding damaged businesses and homes in and around Ruidoso, things are slowly returning to normal. More than 17,000 acres were burned and 1,400 structures were destroyed. The village chamber of commerce says some businesses closed for good, but others are getting back on their feet. The chamber of commerce said there is a recovery fund for businesses. [5] Albuquerque man shares his personal connection to Disney’s ‘Out of My Mind’ - A new Disney film is highlighting the ups and downs of life for youth living with a disability. "Out Of My Mind" follows a sixth grader and her parents navigating her life with cerebral palsy. It's directed by Amber Sealy, who grew up in Santa Fe. Born with cerebral palsy himself, Travis Davis, an Albuquerque native got a first look at the film Davis helps others and students at Sandia Prep learn about disabilities. He also spreads awareness on his podcast and was recently able to interview the director of the movie.