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[1] AFR investigate fire, vandalism at Republican Party of New Mexico HQ – Investigators are looking into a fire that damaged the Albuquerque headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, the building suffered damage at the front entrance, along with smoke damage throughout the inside. Spray paint comparing ICE to the KKK was also found on the building. The Republican Party of New Mexico is claiming the cause of fire was arson. AFR says they are still investigating.
[2] NMSP confirm body of 16-year-old recovered from Cochiti Lake – The Sandoval County Sheriff's Office confirmed a 16-year-old drowned at Cochiti Lake on Saturday. According to the department, deputies were sent to the lake around 7:00 a.m. to a possible drowning. Crews were trying to conduct a rescue operation for a teen last seen in the water with a friend who was able to make it back to shore. After some time, the mission shifted from rescue to recovery. The sheriff's office says the teen's body was recovered, and he was pronounced dead.
[3] Mild & breezier weather ahead for New Mexico – The wind is going to be sticking around, with more breezy conditions on Monday and even windier weather by Tuesday. The next stronger storm system moves farther to the south in New Mexico later this week with more-widespread rain and snow with lower temperatures being accompanied by some gusty winds.
[4] Lobo basketball hires new head coach – The Lobo men's basketball program has its next head coach. New Mexico has agreed to terms with Eric Olen. The 44 year-old coach is coming off a season where he led UC San Diego to the NCAA tournament in the program's first season of eligibility. The Tritons finished the season with a 30-5 record. Olen replaces Richard Pitino as head coach of the Lobos, who left UNM on for the same role at Xavier.
[5] Sandia Peak Tram shuts down for annual maintenance – The Sandia Peak Tram will be undergoing its annual maintenance starting Monday. Officials say the work will finish on April 10. The tram is then expected to reopen on April 11 with its regular operating hours.
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