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[1] Man on most wanted list for more than four decades caught in New Mexico – FBI Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda says Stephen Craig Campbell has been on the U.S. Marshal's most wanted list since 1983 after he was accused of creating a bomb and planting it at his estranged wife's boyfriend's home. In 2003, authorities say Campbell relocated to Weed, New Mexico. Campbell is also accused of taking on the identity of Walter Lee Coffman, who died in 1975. After a visit to the MVD in 2019, agents were able to use facial recognition to tie him to his real name and an outstanding warrant for attempted murder. Campbell is charged with passport fraud, but Bujanda said more charges could be added for firearms found on his property.
[2] Albuquerque police release 2024 crime stats – According to APD's latest statistics, the city had 96 homicides in 2024 which is three fewer than the year before. Aggravated assaults and shootings with injuries also fell 11% and 14%, respectively. Property crime overall also saw a slight dip down 2%. However, burglaries rose 11% last year as did drug offenses. APD said officers made 1,300 more arrests last year than in 2023 which is a 28% increase.
[3] East Canyon winds are calming but a cool & drier day ahead – Patchy dust in the southern lowlands accompanied with the cooldown from the Metro to the south with sporadic rain later today, but temperatures will rebound in the northeastern areas this afternoon. Temperatures will quickly warm up again again tomorrow into Saturday before the next northern storm system is set to arrive later this weekend,
[4] Public backlash as officials hold meeting on future of Expo New Mexico – Bernalillo County held a meeting to discuss the future of the State Fairgrounds and to provide information on the proposed Tax Increment Development District that would help fund future infrastructure on the property. The public expressed frustration over the matter asking about whether or not the State Fair will move from Expo New Mexico. Last year, the governor announced the potential of turning the area into affordable housing and moving the state fair elsewhere.
[5] UNM student set to become first NM woman commissioned into U.S. Space Force – A UNM senior is earning her degree and will secure her place in history as the first New Mexican woman commissioned into the U.S. Space Force. Amy Goodman says her journey to this point has been filled with challenges and hard work. As she prepares for basic training, Goodman remains focused on her long-term goal of helping shape the future of space defense and inspiring other young women to pursue careers in the military. She will head to Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs for her cadet training.
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