Child left in hot car, Bloomfield officer critically injured, Warm and stormy, Church members mourn, Albuquerque pickleball facility
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Bernalillo County providing free groceries to low-income seniors
[1] Colorado man arrested, accused of leaving 6-year-old in hot car at ABQ store – A Colorado man is in custody after being accused of leaving his son in a hot car in Albuquerque. Police arrested 45-year-old Michael Clohessy after they say he was seen on surveillance video walking into the Walmart on Carlisle near Menaul, leaving his six-year-old son in the backseat. According to a criminal complaint, Clohessy told officers the boy did not want to go in the store, adding he thought he would be in the store for less than 15 minutes, but police say the boy was left alone for more than 20 minutes. Clohessy is now facing child abuse charges.
[2] Bloomfield officer critically injured, suspect killed in traffic-stop shootout – A New Mexico police officer is in critical condition after a traffic stop turned into a deadly shooting that left the suspect dead. Bloomfield police say around 11 p.m. Monday, Officer Timothy Ontiveros pulled over a driver for a traffic stop. Police say the driver then shot Officer Ontiveros in the neck and shoulder. A second officer on scene then shot and killed the driver. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is taking over the investigation. The driver's identity is not being released until they notify the next of kin.
[3] Storms near the Rio Grande Valley and breezy weather – East winds will again bring in higher humidity into the Rio Grande Valley by Wednesday morning, but will get washed out to the east in the afternoon. Daily rain and thunderstorms chances will continue along and east of the central mountain chain through the end of the week. Strong to severe storms will be possible Wednesday afternoon in eastern New Mexico with large hail and damaging wind gusts. Temperatures will be heating up through the end of the week. The Metro will climb back into the 90s again by Friday.
[4] Albuquerque church leaning on faith after 2 members killed by their son – Members of an Albuquerque church are continuing to mourn two of their longtime members after they were killed in a murder-suicide. For more than a decade, Stephen and Marcia Bockemeirer could be spotted nearly every Sunday at Albuquerque Revival Church in the International District. The Bockemeirer's were killed early Saturday by their youngest son, Andrew, who then took his own life. Police believe Andrew was suffering from a mental health illness. Lead pastor, Andres Lopez said when he became the pastor at Albuquerque Revival, the Bockemeiers were associate pastors helping him ease into a new role.
[5] First-of-its-kind indoor pickleball facility coming to northeast Albuquerque – Pickleball players around Albuquerque will soon have a new place to play. Premier Pickleball's indoor facility will feature 12 courts, a skinny court and a drinking area. Chief Operations Officer Marty Garcia says the facility named 'The Picklr' will bring climate controlled courts to the city. He also said opportunities to play at the highest level, like the Professional Pickleball Association and major league pickleball, will be included. The facility is located at what used to be a Conn's Home Plus near Eubank Blvd. and I-40.
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