Tuesday's Top Stories Federal government funds millions for Albuquerque-based company Why Are New Mexico’s Children At Risk? ABQ sheds light on object attached to some parking meters Experts say it’s time to increase the 911 surcharge in New Mexico by 99 cents UNM Football team hopes to square season and head to a bowl game Gallup police search for suspect in mid-November murder case New Grinch-inspired doughnuts to debut at Krispy Kreme Tuesday's Five Facts [1] Jury convicts Albuquerque man in 30-year-old cold case rape of jogger in the Bosque - An Albuquerque man is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of raping a woman nearly 30 years ago. In November 1994, Gilbert Contreras raped a woman who was out jogging near the Bosque. The woman's rape kit sat untested until 2020, when Contreras' DNA came back as a match in the case. The victim has since passed away. At sentencing, Contreras faces up to 72 years in prison, according to the District Attorney’s office. [2] ‘Prolific shoplifter’ behind bars just before officials highlight crime-fighting efforts - APD officers arrested 38-year-old Melissa Owens and 31-year-old Blake Scott Montgomery at a Target in northeast Albuquerque. The two are accused of stealing nearly $2,500 worth of goods. According to the criminal complaint, police were on scene as the pair walked out of the store. The detective who searched Owens on Thursday said she had fentanyl pills and crystal meth in her possession. [3] System brings precipitation and colder weather ahead - As the Jet Stream to the north moves southward in the northern tier of the region, more clouds with chilly rain showers in the northern-valley floors, as well as some heavier mountain snow, will ensue through the next couple of days before Thanksgiving, where pesky northeasterly winds will pick up along the tail-end of the departing storm system that will move east, leaving behind temporarily cooler air with even lower humidity. [4] Corrales leaders warn residents about a rise in coyote attacks - Corrales saw a number of coyote attacks throughout October, leaving both pets and livestock injured. Pas issues prompted officials to create the Coyote Management Plan, which asks people to report possible coyote sightings. Residents are asking the village to be more proactive. The mayor suggests that community members keep their pets on a leash, even when walking through open space areas. [5] Impact of lowriders featured on 60 Minutes - A recent episode of 60 Minutes featured a journey to the self proclaimed Lowrider Capital of the World. Correspondent Bill Whitaker traveled to Espanola, where he caught up with local artist Rob Vanderslice, who told him that working on the cars helped him get past his darkest times. The story looked at the car's shift from counter culture to mainstream.