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[1] Top federal prosecutor vows corruption scheme 'won't happen again' – Federal investigators are speaking out after the first member of the DWI dismissal scandal admitted to his role in the scheme. Friday, paralegal Rick Mendez admitted to his role, implicating his boss, attorney Thomas Clear III, and named several other players. According to Mendez's federal plea deal, officers would funnel DWI suspects to Mendez and Clear III's office by confiscating the person's driver's license and if they paid he'd conspire with officers to ensure they missed court. The Bernalillo County DA's office says last year their office had to dismiss 214 DWI cases because of credibility issues of officers involved in the investigation.
[2] Years-long FBI investigation into former Navajo Nation presidential candidate – A man who once ran for president of the Navajo Nation is now in federal custody after being accused of running an illegal pot-growing operation in New Mexico. A federal investigation spanning more that five years found Dineh Benally was running dozens of marijuana farms across the state. The Navajo Nation tried to shut down Benally's operations in 2020 by getting a court injunction to stop him from growing on tribal land. But, according to court records, Benally kept growing. In the following months the FBI raided 25 farms around Shiprock. Benally is now facing six federal counts related to drug manufacturing and trafficking as well as polluting waterways.
[3] Scattered snow and rain showers move in Wednesday – Tuesday will be similar to Monday with more mild temperatures and a breezy southwest wind. Some light rain and mountain snow will move into the Four Corners late Tuesday night. Scattered snow will move into western and northern New Mexico Wednesday morning, with a few spotty showers in eastern parts of the state. Snow and rain will already be wrapping up by Thursday morning. Warmer weather quickly returns Friday with this warming trend continuing into early next week.
[4] Bernalillo County asks for infrastructure funding from lawmakers – Bernalillo County is submitting requests to the state legislature to improve Albuquerque's infrastructure. The county wants funds to help reconstruct Isleta and Bridge. The county also wants to construct a drainage system and improve the roadway on Barcelona and Blake. Lastly, they want to design, construct, and install 'traffic calming devices.'
[5] Construction to start at Paseo Del Norte and Tramway intersection – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is working on improvements at Paseo del Norte and Tramway in Albuquerque. They will be installing new traffic signals and pedestrian access ramps. The first phase of the project will last about two months. One only lane will be open in each direction on Paseo del Norte during that time. Drivers are asked to slow down, expect delays and consider alternative routes.
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