KRQE Newsfeed: Deming mother accused of child abuse, Murder sentence, Storms, Santa Fe Public Schools superintendent, In-N-Out Burger
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[1] Deming mother accused of abusing kids, making them live in 'underground caves' enters plea – A Deming mother accused of physically and sexually abusing her eight children, whose ages range from 16 years old to 6 months, pleaded not guilty at her arraignment Monday. Valerie Cordell, 41, is facing 18 charges, 16 of which are abuse of a child (does not result in death or great bodily harm), one charge of conspiracy to commit abuse of a child, and one charge of criminal sexual penetration in the first degree.
[2] Albuquerque woman sentenced for killing teen downtown – An Albuquerque woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing a 16-year-old. In March of 2022, then 16-year-old Angelo Baldonado was charged with shooting and killing Josue Ruiz during a fight in the alley behind Lindy's Diner in downtown Albuquerque. Witnesses later told police that Baldonado's mother, Elizabeth Ortiz Chavez, was the one who set up the fight and the one who pulled the trigger. She later set her son up to take the blame. In January, Ortiz Chavez pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
[3] Rain and storm chances increase Friday evening across New Mexico – A cold front is moving through this morning, spilling into the Rio Grande Valley by 7 a.m. This will bring a gusty east canyon wind and higher humidity into Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and other areas in the Rio Grande Valley this morning. Higher moisture in the air will allow more thunderstorms to develop across the state this afternoon, especially around central and northern New Mexico. There is also a good chance for rain and thunderstorms in Albuquerque by the early evening hours. Rain and thunderstorm chances will return again Saturday afternoon across New Mexico, but storms will be more isolated.
[4] Santa Fe Public Schools names new superintendent – The Santa Fe Public School Board has a brand-new superintendent. Thursday, the board voted for Dr. Christine Griffin. The selection took about two months after the district was looking to replace Hilaro Chavez, who resigned amid sexual harassment and retaliation claims by a former assistant principal.
[5] In-N-Out Burger eyes property in northwest Albuquerque, documents show – A popular California fast food chain is one step closer to opening its doors in New Mexico. According to documents submitted to the City of Albuquerque, the preliminary site plan documents show that In-N-Out is considering building a drive-through restaurant in the parking lot outside Dillard's at the Cottonwood Mall. The city told KRQE News the plans are not finalized yet.
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