24-03-2025
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[1] 4 suspects arrested in connection with Young Park shooting – Friday night around 200 people gathered at Young Park in Las Cruces for an unsanctioned car show. Police say two groups got into a fight that escalated to a shooting, killing three people and injuring multiple others. LCPD says they have arrested two 17-year-olds, a 15-year-old and a 20-year-old in connection to the shooting. The 20-year-old is being held in the Dona Ana County Detention Center, while police say the teenagers are being held in the juvenile section of the facility.
[2] City leaders prepare for potential federal funding cuts – Funding cuts by President Donald Trump's Administration could have an impact on a variety of programs and services that are provided by the City of Albuquerque, but funded by the federal government. City leaders held a town hall this weekend, talking about what they're doing to reduce that blow. According to city leaders, Albuquerque is at risk of losing about $200 million in federal funding. However, city leaders say they're prepared to take action to mitigate these impacts.
[3] Warmer temperatures widespread ahead in Rio Grande Valley – Warmer air then returns this afternoon as temperatures will reach the 70s and 80s for most with high 50s to the 60s in the Northern Mountains with a bit of a breeze out north through the Central Highlands, but calmer winds with still warm afternoons will remain through the later parts of next week until the next southern storm system arrives with minor changes.
[4] Española Humane breaks ground on new clinic facility – In an effort to tackle pet overpopulation and suffering on a larger scale, Española Humane is on its way to opening up a new animal clinic. They're breaking ground on a new animal clinic, aimed at decreasing the number of unwanted and homeless pets as well as providing more pet resources state-wide. Española Humane hopes to open the clinic as early as the end of this year.
[5] Albuquerque woman takes on Bataan Memorial Death March – Over 4,000 people packed up their gear and walked or ran this weekend in honor of the heroes of the Bataan Death March. Among those thousands, was a retired military colonel from Albuquerque. Linda Huffer served in the military for over 20 years in the United States Army Medical Corps, specializing in cardiology, before retiring in 2020. Huffer finished the full march in just under eight hours.
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